Obituaries

Mark E. Mcgowan

Apr 4, 2023

McGowan, Mark E. of Quincy.

The family of Mark E. McGowan of Quincy is saddened to announce his sudden passing on April 4, 2023. He was 52. A lifelong resident of Quincy, he was born on July 14, 1970, the son of Audrey A. (Saccoach) McGowan and the late Owen T. McGowan.

Mark graduated from Quincy High school and enjoyed...

Charles “Chuk” F. Lynn

Apr 4, 2023

Mr. Charles “Chuk” F. Lynn, of Weymouth, peacefully passed away, at the age of 60, in his home surrounded by his loving family on April 4, 2023.

Born in Quincy, the only son of the late Alfred F. and Cecelia Frances (Conway) Lynn, Chuk was beloved by all who knew him for his quick humor and sincerity and will be...

William P. Mcgaffigan

Apr 4, 2023

Mr. William P. McGaffigan, of Norwell, passed away on April 4, 2023. He was 81. 

Billy was married to his loving wife Ginny for 57 years and was a longtime resident of Weymouth. Family meant everything to him, and he loved nothing more than to attend the multiple sports, music and dance events of his many children and grandchildren.

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Carol A. Barrett

Apr 4, 2023

Carol A. Barrett, of Weymouth, MA, died on April 4th, 2023. Carol was the beloved wife of Thomas P. Barrett and the loving mother of Lorraine Collins, Patricia Healey (Ken), Carolyn Cotter (Todd), Janice Neenan, and Thomas W. Barrett (Tracey). She was the sister to Robert (Margaret) and John Hamilton (Leslie) and was predeceased by her sisters, Lorraine Hamilton, and...

Steven Edward Colligan

Apr 4, 2023

Colligan, Steven Edward of Middleborough, formerly of Weymouth, died April 4, 2023. He was 73. Born in Quincy, he was the son to the late James and Mary (Newell) Colligan. He was one of ten children. Steven was a graduate of Weymouth High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army and was drafted to Vietnam in 1969. Steven returned...

George Peter Valli

Apr 3, 2023

George Peter Valli of Bradenton, FL, formerly a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. He was 91.

He was born in New York, NY to Catherine (Kearney) and Peter Valli and raised in New York City. Shortly after high school, George enlisted in the United States Navy for 4 years. While serving, he was stationed...

Nora A. French

Apr 2, 2023

Nora A. French of Hingham, formerly of Hull, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023.  She was 94.

She was born in County Galway, Ireland to Mary (Meehan) and James Patton.  Nora was raised in County Galway and attended St. Mary’s School.  When she was 21, she immigrated to the United States, where she would call home for the...

Robert G. Gordon

Apr 2, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” G. Gordon of Quincy, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 2, 2023. The beloved husband for 56 years of the late Natalie (Hayes) Gordon. Dear son of the late Henry Gordon, Sr. and Helen (Powers) Gordon. Devoted father of Mary Griffith and her husband Paul of Quincy, Patricia Maggio and her husband...

Ignatius John “Michael” Talis

Apr 2, 2023

Michael J. Talis, affectionately known as “Iggy,” passed away in his sleep on April 2, 2023 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Born on April 25, 1930, and educated in the Boston public schools, he was a kind and gentle free spirit and student of the Mystery School. Of 6 siblings, Michael was survived by his sole remaining loving sibling, Tucky Wolfson and...

Kathryn Q. Gorman

Apr 2, 2023

Kathryn Q. (Rajal) Gorman of Weymouth, died April 2, 2023 at the age of 81.

Kathryn once worked in quality control for NASA at Kennedy Space Center. She enjoyed music and dancing. Most recently, Kathryn joyfully participated in the PACE program in Boston.

She was the wife of the late John W. “Jack” Gorman, Jr. Loving cousin of Theresa Joergler...

Lai-Wah Hui

Apr 1, 2023

Lai-Wah Hui, of Holliston, Massachusetts, passed away on April 1, 2023 after an eleven month battle against pancreatic cancer. She grew up in China during the Cultural revolution and at a young age with great determination and against all odds made her way to the United States as an immigrant seeking a better future for her family and relatives. In...

Patricia C. And Ewen D. Mcdonald

Mar 31, 2023

Patricia C. McDonald (Doolan) and her beloved husband, of 66 years, Ewen D. McDonald of Weymouth, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023 and on April 11, 2023, respectively. Patrica was 85 and Ewen was 90 years old.  

Patricia was born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia and was the daughter of the late Michael and Henrietta Doolan (Kehoe). Patricia...

John Joseph Karo

Mar 31, 2023

John Joseph Karo of North Weymouth, passed away peacefully March 31, 2023. He was 90.75 years old.

Son of the late John A. and Stella Karo (Kar).  A graduate of Kutztown University in PA. He worked as a teacher and vice principal in the Brockton Public Schools for 32 years. John was also a baseball, basketball, and football official...

Gerard T. Connors

Mar 30, 2023

Gerard T. Connors of Braintree passed away on March 30, 2023. He was 74 years old.

Gerard was the son of the late Earl and Madaline Connors (Jessup) and was a lifelong resident of Braintree. He graduated from Braintree High School in 1966 and then enlisted in the Army that upcoming fall. Despite undiagnosed learning disabilities, he studied and worked...

Anne T. Leland

Mar 29, 2023

Leland, Anne T. (Madden) of Hingham, died suddenly on March 29, 2023.

A lifelong devout Catholic, Anne was the matriarch who adored her family, especially spending time with her treasured granddaughters, son, and daughter-in-law. She hosted many happy holidays and gatherings in her home over the years for her extended family. A loyal and trusted friend to many, she was...

Edward M. “Ted” Burns Jr.

Mar 28, 2023

Edward M. “Ted” Burns Jr., of Duxbury, formerly of Hingham and Hull, died peacefully at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. He was 65.

Ted was born in Boston on March 5, 1958. He was raised in Winchester, attended local schools, and graduated from Winchester High School with the Class of 1977. Ted continued his education at Merrimack College,...

Jennifer M. Gomm

Mar 27, 2023

Jennifer M. (Chenette)  Gomm of Plymouth, passed away on March 27, 2023. She was 52. The beloved wife of 15 years to Jeffrey Gomm of Plymouth. Cherished daughter of  Sheila Silva and her husband, Geno Silva of Rockland. Devoted mother of Alexandra Kapolis of Waltham and Katherine Kapolis of Plymouth. Sister of David Chenette, his wife Amy Chenette of Weymouth,...

Andrew “Andy” Reardon

Mar 27, 2023

Andrew Joseph Reardon, 43 of Easton passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023 surrounded by his friends and family. Andy was born in Weymouth on July 16, 1979 to Kevin and Joan Reardon. He is survived by his parents and his devoted, loving wife Angie Reardon and his children Jocelyn and Brody Reardon, who he adored. He is also  survived...

Rose M. Sutcliffe

Mar 27, 2023

Sutcliffe, Rose M. (Ternullo) of Hingham, originally Lexington and the West End, died March 27, 2023.  

Rose adored her family and being with her sisters. She worked as a seamstress and dressmaker in Boston and loved to bake brownies and chocolate chip cookies. She was an avid reader and enjoyed taking long walks and gardening. Rose was a smart...

Hau Tac Tang

Mar 26, 2023

Hau Tac Tang, of Dorchester, formerly of Quincy and Vietnam, died peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Milton. He was 91.

Hau was born in China on June 2, 1931. He was raised in China and moved to Vietnam in 1949 at the age of 18. In 1992, Hau immigrated to the...