Obituaries

Francis E. “Frank” Flavin

Nov 28, 2022

Flavin, Francis E. “Frank” of Quincy, died after a long illness on November 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. 

Frank’s life revolved around his family and his faith.  Devoted husband of 57 years to his wife Marion, father of three boys and grandpa to ten.  He was also very fond of his German Shepherd dogs in which he...

Paulette D. Rispin

Nov 27, 2022

Rispin, Paulette D., of Quincy, was a dedicated and fun-spirited mother, wife, friend, and registered nurse. Following a brief illness, she passed away at home in her sleep on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. 

She was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts.  She was 73.  Paulette was a passionate dog owner, gardener, and reader.  Earlier in life, she was also an...

Marilyn Frances Young

Nov 27, 2022

Marilyn Frances Young, 79 of Hingham, died peacefully on November 27, 2022 after a brief illness, with her loving family by her side.

Marilyn retired several years ago, as the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Dunkin Donuts Corporation in Randolph. Marilyn was dedicated to her family and friends. She was a person who did so much for...

Diane Marie Antoine

Nov 26, 2022

Diane Marie Antoine (Antoine) passed away in Hingham, MA on November 26, 2022. She was 72 years old. 

Born on January 26, 1950 in Cohasset along with her triplet sisters, Debbie and Donna, Diane and her family moved to Point Allerton Avenue in Hull from Hingham when she was 5 years old and to a home where she would...

Virginia M. Haley Mckee

Nov 26, 2022

Haley McKee, Virginia M. (Pickett) of Hingham, died on  November 26, 2022, she was 98.  Former wife of the late Thomas Haley and the late Harry McKee. Loving mother of Thomas Haley and his wife Judy of Duxbury, David Haley and his wife Jan of Gilford, NH. Suzanne Dowd and her husband Thomas of Atlanta, GA and John Haley and...

Bruce Macdonald Knowles

Nov 25, 2022

Bruce MacDonald Knowles, 79, of Quincy, MA, died early Friday evening, Nov. 25, 2022 at the home of his son where he was receiving hospice care.

He was born on July 3, 1943, in Chelsea, MA, the first of six children, of Freeman S. and Marjorie (Johnson) Knowles.  Bruce graduated from Quincy High School, then served as a forward artillery...

Samuel D. Leoncello

Nov 24, 2022

 

Leoncello, Samuel D. Sr. of Melrose, died November 24, 2022. Former husband of Theresa (Donahue) Leoncello of Quincy. Devoted father of Donna Steinberg of Quincy. Lotta Snowling and her husband Bill of Quincy. Samuel Leoncello Jr. and his wife Lynne of Dedham,  Christine Leoncello and her partner Franklyn McLaughlin of Weymouth, Lisa Schuele and her husband Craig of Kingston...

Margaret E. Pierce

Nov 24, 2022

Kathleen Ann Heffernan

Nov 23, 2022

Heffernan, Kathleen Ann (O’Brien) of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 23, 2022. Loving mother of Kristen L. Heffernan and her partner Jim Calvani of Hanover and Scott M. Heffernan of Weymouth and the father of their children, the late James P. Heffernan. Dear sister of James O’Brien and his wife Jo of North Carolina, Sharon...

Marjorie M. Comoletti

Nov 23, 2022

Margie passed away surrounded by her family the evening of November 23, 2022. Margie was the daughter of two Irish immigrants, growing up in South Boston and eventually the family moved to their home in Houghs Neck in Quincy. Margie had many fond memories here, including ice skating home with her late sister, Esther, after school. Margie met her husband,...

James A. Russell

Nov 23, 2022

Russell, James A. of Boston, died November 23, 2022.

Jim was passionate about traveling, art, and the people in his life. He enjoyed traveling extensively all over the world with his life partner Stephen. He had a love for music and the performing arts. He created hundreds of his own beautiful contemporary art and print masterpieces over the years. Jim...

Joseph P. Ridge, Jr.

Nov 23, 2022

Mr. Joseph P. Ridge, Jr. of Weymouth, passed away on November 23, 2022.

Born in South Boston, Joe was a 1956 graduate of South Boston High School. He was a truck driver for many years for Teamsters Local # 25.

Father of John, Christopher, and Michael Ridge.

Son of the late Joseph and Hannah Ridge of County Galway, Ireland.

Loving...

Linda M. Luthe

Nov 22, 2022

Linda M. (Hayes) Luthe of Rockland, formerly of Weymouth, died peacefully at home on November 22, 2022 at the age of 73.

Linda was a longtime employee of Talbot’s in Hingham Square. She had a beautiful spirit and always had a kind word for all.

She was the beloved wife of 51 years to Robert E. Luthe. Loving mother of...

Eugene J. Raux

Nov 21, 2022

David E. Wilcox

Nov 21, 2022

Marybeth Michaelson

Nov 21, 2022

Marybeth Michaelson, of Hingham, passed away peacefully on Monday November 21, 2022, after a long battle with breast cancer. 

After graduating from Hingham High School, Marybeth went on to earn a business degree from Boston College. In the early 1990s, Marybeth sought a career change, graduating this time from UMASS Boston as valedictorian of her nursing class. 

Marybeth...

Barbara E. Pelchat

Nov 21, 2022

Barbara E. Pelchat (Kilduff) of Weymouth, passed peacefully on November 21, 2022, with her family by her side.

Barbara was born in Boston to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Knauber) Kilduff. Barbara lived life to the fullest. She was a simple woman whose greatest joy was the love she gave to her beautiful family. She loved them with her...

Michelle “Shelly” Johnson

Nov 21, 2022

Charles V. Disciacca Jr.

Nov 20, 2022

Charles V. DiSciacca Jr., of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Quincy, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. He was 74.

Charles was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 19, 1948, and was a son of the late Charles V. and Anelda A. (Coons) DiSciacca. Charles was raised in...

Leo K. Klier

Nov 20, 2022

Klier, Leo K. of Quincy, died November 20, 2022.  

Leo appreciated three things most in his life; a good meal, swimming, and music. He looked forward to celebrating birthdays because that meant a good meal was coming. He loved to swim and was a natural in the water. He was a Special Olympian for swimming and won many medals...