Obituaries

Feb 15, 2023

Keith L. “Nellie” Nelson of Braintree, passed away February 16, 2023. He was 87 years old.

He was the beloved husband of the late Doris Nelson (Kelly).

Born in Granite City, Illinois to the late Emmett and Maude Nelson (Parsons). He worked for Stop and Shop for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling, sports, and spending time with...

Feb 14, 2023

Maria M. Moyer (Martinez) of Hingham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on February 14, 2023. She was 94 years old.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter (first of 3 children) of the late  Edwardo and Louise Martinez.

Her father, a  professional musician, instilled a love of music in Maria at a young age which continued...

Feb 13, 2023

Forte-Golden, Margaret A. (Jones) “Peggy” of Quincy, died February 13, 2023.  

Peggy adored her family and enjoyed spending time with them. Her faith was important to her also. She graduated from Quincy High School and lived in Quincy for over 70 years. She worked alongside her husband, who’s family started Ben Franklin Press, for many years. She was a...

Feb 13, 2023

Wood, Kenneth F. Sr. “Kenny” (81) of Quincy passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2023 after a long illness.

Kenny was born in South Boston in 1941. He was predeceased by his parents, Jesse A. Wood and Stella (Sparrow) Struzik. Also predeceased by his stepfather Chester Struzik. 

Kenny was a proud veteran of the United States Navy...

Feb 13, 2023

Bennett, Douglas R. “Doug” of Weymouth, passed away February 13, 2023. Doug was born in Boston to the late Pearl and Douglas Bennett. He grew up in West Roxbury and attended Boston Technical High School. Doug worked for many years as a Field Engineer in Telecommunications, most notably retiring from Avaya. He enjoyed photography, mentoring his colleagues and traveling with...

Feb 11, 2023

Lance E. Harrison of Duxbury MA, formerly of Angola, NY, died peacefully at home on February 11, 2023 at the age of 78.

Lance dedicated 36 years of his life to teaching physical education at Lake Shore Central in Angola, NY. He faithfully served the community for many years. He was a beloved coach, mentor and friend to countless student...

Feb 11, 2023

Gretchen Conklin, 89, of Boston, died peacefully on Saturday, February 11, 2023, after a brief illness.

Gretchen was preceded in death by her first husband, Dr. Ellery W. Stone, her second husband, Louis H. Conklin, and her brother, USMC Lieutenant Colonel Robert C. Knowles, Jr. 

She is survived by her two sons, Ellery Stone and his wife Molly Stone...

Feb 11, 2023

Bertulli, Alice R. (Capone) of Quincy, passed away surrounded by family on February 11, 2023.

Alice was born in Boston to the late Benjamin and Josephine Capone. She grew up in Franklin, later moving to Hull, MA, then to Milford to start her family in 1967. She was a graduate of Hull High School, Class of 1966. She earned a...

Feb 10, 2023

Mrs. Elaine M. (Plunkett) Murphy, of Weymouth, passed away in her home on February 10, 2023.  She was 82.

Elaine was a proud school teacher for the Weymouth Public Schools, with a passion for early childhood education. She loved to inspire young minds, and is fondly remembered by former students everywhere. She taught at the following schools throughout the Weymouth...

Feb 10, 2023

Mrs. Sheila M. (Martin) Jerosh, of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 10, 2023. She was 53. 

Born in Quincy, a daughter of Ellen Martin of Weymouth, and the late John Martin, Sheila worked for many years in the healthcare field as a CNA.  Sheila was proud of her Irish heritage and enjoyed listening to...

Feb 10, 2023

Feb 10, 2023

Jeanne passed away on February 10th surrounded by her loving family after a long and beautiful life.  

Jeanne was born on March 21, 1928 in Dorchester and as a young girl her family moved to South Weymouth where she met the love of her life, John Robert “Bobby” McGrory.  There are many great stories about the fun they had...

Feb 9, 2023

Arlowane “Wane” Clark, of Quincy, died peacefully at her home surrounded by close friends and her beloved pet Lilly on Thursday, February 9, 2023. She was 89.   

Wane’s life was long and full. She had a long career as a flight attendant for Eastern Airlines that allowed her to travel the world. Her true passion however was rescuing dogs...

Feb 9, 2023

Frederick Wade Koopman slipped into eternity on February 9, 2023 in Scituate, Massachusetts. He was born in Boston to Millard Koopman and Eleanor Wade. He grew up in Weymouth where he loved being on the water, boating and fishing. He was a talented craftsman and boat builder. He built a wooden kayak when he was 17 and a wooden peapod...

Feb 9, 2023

Joseph P. Baglione of Hull, MA died suddenly on February 9, 2023; a result of complications following a fall. He was 89.

Joseph lived life to the fullest. He believed in hard work as his license plate HRDWRK proclaimed. His professional life evolved gradually, beginning at the Bowdoin Color Center, a paint store, which he ran with his Uncle Phil....

Feb 9, 2023

Thomas F. “Tom” Murphy, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 69.

Tom was born in Boston on May 19, 1953, and was the son of the late Elmer and Eileen (O’Brien) Murphy. He was raised in Boston’s South End, attended local schools, and graduated from...

Feb 9, 2023

Ronald Byard Schram (Ron), 80, of Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023, surrounded by his family, and following a year-long battle with cancer.  He was the loving husband and best friend of Carol (Anderson) Schram for 53 years.  Though his academic and professional accomplishments are many, Ron was first-and-foremost a family man.  Ron is survived by his...

Feb 8, 2023

Sheila Marie Pitts of Whitefield, NH, formerly a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  She was 82.

She was born to Ruth M. Orseno and John Kaeton and raised in Quincy.  Shortly after graduating from Quincy High School, she married Albert J. Pitts.  Sheila was so caring and devoted many years to caring for Albert...

Feb 8, 2023

Mary A. (Curley) Shidler, of Quincy, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was 82.

Mary was born in Boston on March 1, 1940. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Conroy) Curley.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Gerald B. Shidler, with whom she shared many loving years of marriage....

Feb 8, 2023

Rubel, Todd of Hingham, died February 8, 2023. He was 47.

Todd was a kid at heart.  He loved laughing and making others around him laugh from his wit and humor.  Todd was the kind of dad that would come home from work and immediately get down on the ground to play with his kids.  Todd was a child of...