Obituaries

Eleanor T. Steele

Jan 5, 2023

Steele, Eleanor T. (Russo) of Quincy, died January 5, 2023.  

Eleanor loved her family and was always very good to everyone she knew. She enjoyed cooking and family gatherings. She was the sweetest and caring person who will be greatly missed. 

Beloved wife of the late James Robinson and Thomas E. Steele. Loving mother of Alan Steele of...

Michele S. Hannon

Jan 3, 2023

Hannon, Michele S. (Candura) of Harwich, 60, passed away suddenly and peacefully in her sleep on January 3, 2023. Michele was born in Boston to Dorothy (Hall) Candura of Florida and Harwich and the late Charles Candura Sr. She attended Braintree High School, Class of 1981.

Beloved wife of 34 years to Jay M. Hannon of Harwich. Loving mother of...

Anna M. Blandino

Jan 2, 2023

Anna M. (Stephens) Blandino, 89, of Braintree, (formerly of Dorchester) passed away on January 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Snowshoe, PA and was the daughter of the late Arthur & Laura Ruth Stephens.  She was the youngest daughter of nine siblings.  Anna was the wife of the late, Rocco Blandino. She is survived by...

John “Matthew” O’Hare

Jan 2, 2023

John “Matthew” O’Hare, 46, of Hull, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on January 2, 2023. 

Matt was born on July 28, 1976. He was the adored son of Terry L. (Costa) O’Hare of Hull and the late John P. O’Hare. He was the devoted father of Tyler O’Hare and his fiancé Deasia of Hull, Treston O’Hare of...

Kathleen Bevilacqua

Jan 2, 2023

Kathleen E. Bevilacqua, 87, of Hingham, MA, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2023. Kathleen was born on April 2, 1935, to Richard and Catherine Lieneck in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Catherine McAuley High School in Brooklyn in 1953.

In 1953, she met Michael Bevilacqua, and they wed in 1955, going on to raise 4 children. She is survived...

Stephen M. Flaherty

Jan 2, 2023

Flaherty, Stephen M. “Pup” of Hanover (formerly of Quincy), passed away peacefully surrounded by all his loving family on January 2, 2023.

Beloved husband of Gail Flaherty of Hanover (formerly Quincy). Loving father of Susan Stapleton and her fiancé Steven Sullivan of Milton and Laura Drummey and her husband Peter of Hanover. Cherished brother of Brian Flaherty and the late...

Vincent (Paul) Mango

Jan 1, 2023

Mango, Vincent (Paul) of Quincy, originally South Boston, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023. He was 86 years old.

Paul was the beloved husband of the late Theresa (Noonan) Mango. Son of the late Vincent R. Mango and the late Rose (Landry) Colman. Loving father of Dianne Bulger and husband Tom of Pembroke and Paul Mango and wife Linda...

Frank J. Bocchino

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. Frank J. of Braintree, passed away on January 1, 2023. 

Frank was born in Boston, and was raised in the North End by his late parents, Joseph and Palma Bocchino. He later moved to Braintree with his future wife to raise their family, He was very involved within the Braintree Community. Frank was a graduate of Christopher Columbus...

Richard F. Murphy

Dec 31, 2022

Richard F. Murphy, 95, passed peacefully on December 31st, 2022. 

He was born on December 28th, 1927, in Quincy, Massachusetts, the son of Stephen and Alice (Mullaney) Murphy. Richard graduated from North Quincy High School in 1945 and immediately enlisted in the Navy at the tail end of World War Two. After the war, he went on to graduate...

Elinor Louise Mullins

Dec 31, 2022

On Saturday, December 31, 2022, Elinor Louise Mullins, loving mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away after a short illness. Ellie was born in Brookline, MA, to Cornelius and Sarah (Dunster) Buckley on March 21st, 1934. Ellie was one of ten children and the stories of her childhood growing up with a policeman father were legendary. She loved to retell the...

Kelly Kane

Dec 30, 2022

Kelly Kane Devine, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Kelly was the beloved wife of 23 years of David Devine. She was the daughter of the late William and Sally (Gregg) Kane, sister of Kathleen, Bridget, and the late Donald Kane. Kelly was born in Oneida, NY and later moved to...

Leo P. Destefano

Dec 30, 2022

 DeStefano, Leo P. of Weymouth, passed away December 30, 2022. Leo was born in Boston to the late Peter and Genevieve (Murray) DeStefano. He was a graduate of Dorchester High School. Leo was a proud United States Air Force veteran. He worked for many years as a Braintree police officer, as well as an owner of Braintree Glass. Leo enjoyed...

Dorothy H. (Lewis) Gibbs

Dec 30, 2022

Dorothy H. (Lewis) Gibbs, of Hull, formerly of Marshfield, Weymouth and Hingham, died peacefully at her home on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was 84.

Dorothy was born in Brighton on September 2, 1938, and was a cherished daughter of the late Howard and Florence (Sheppard) Lewis. Dorothy was raised in Brighton and went to local schools.

Dorothy’s career was...

Stacey J. (Corbett) Farnham

Dec 30, 2022

Farnham, Stacey J. (Corbett), of Quincy, died peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was 60.

Stacey was born in Boston on December 16, 1962. She was raised in Weymouth and Quincy, attended local schools, and graduated from Weymouth High School. Stacey continued her education at the Somerville Hospital School of Nursing...

Richard Rodel Marable

Dec 29, 2022

Shirley Ann (Duffy) Thornton

Dec 29, 2022

 

 

 

Shirley Ann (Duffy) Thornton of South Weymouth, MA, passed away December 29, 2022 after a long illness. 

Born December 7, 1936, she grew up in the Point of Pines, Revere, MA, the daughter of the late Charles and Shirley (Teed) Duffy. Shirley Ann (she would insist you remember the “Ann”) is reunited with her beloved...

Thomas R. Corey

Dec 29, 2022

Thomas R. Corey, of Quincy, died peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a lengthy illness. He was 81.

Thomas was born in Boston on July 7, 1941, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Connolly) Corey. He was raised in South Boston and Walpole, attended local schools, and graduated...

Laurel A. Ericson

Dec 29, 2022

Ericson, Laurel A. (Nelson) of Plymouth, died suddenly on December 29, 2022. She was 61.

Laurel was a simple woman who cared so deeply for others. She was a nurse at South Shore Hospital, then went into working as a hospice nurse. In her free time, Laurel enjoyed fishing, bicycling, and spending time at home with her loving husband David...

Joan Marie Swirbalus

Dec 29, 2022

Joan Marie Swirbalus of Quincy, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.  She was 82.

She was born in Boston to Alice A. (Flynn) and Edward P. Swirbalus.  In 1951 her family moved from South Boston to North Quincy, where she would call home for the rest of her life.  She graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School and then went...

Charles J. Murray

Dec 28, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Murray, 84, of Hingham and Pompano Beach, Florida sadly passed away on December 28, 2022 at the Holy Cross Catholic Hospice Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  He was born in Hyde Park, MA to the late Elizabeth (Gillis) Murray and the late Joseph Murray.  Charlie was the beloved husband of 59 years to Carol A. (Corcoran) Murray.  Devoted...