Obituaries

Oct 8, 2022

Kathleen A. (Garrity) Capasso of Weymouth, passed on October 8, 2022 at the age of 70.

Kathy was a graduate of Weymouth High School but went on to make a career in the hairstyling and beautician business. Outside of work, Kathy was an avid fan of classic rock music, sports cars, and beachgoing. She also enjoyed hosting family gatherings at...

Oct 8, 2022

Dana L. DeStefano, age 51, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 8, 2022.  

Dana graduated from Weymouth South High School.  He also attended, and graduated, from Massasoit Community College for graphics art design. Dana was a great person; he was sensitive, loving, compassionate and kind to all who knew him.  Whenever you mention his name or think...

Oct 8, 2022

Sullivan, Barbara Anne, of Hingham, formerly West Roxbury, died October 8, 2022.

Barbara was a proud graduate of Mount Holyoke College, class of 1950. She was the Vice President of the actuarial department at John Hancock and was the first woman to hold that title at the company. She was on the Board of the Hingham Public Library, member of...

Oct 7, 2022

Mary Jane (Palma) Morse, of Quincy, died peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022. Her beloved son, nieces, brother, and sister were by her side. She was 64.

Born in Quincy on November 14, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Janet (Mechan) Palma. Of the 11 infamous children in the Palma family, she was the 7th born....

Oct 7, 2022

McGrath, Paul Gerard, Jr., 62, of Braintree, died October 7, 2022, after a brief illness.

Born in Dorchester, Paul was the beloved son of the late Paul and Winifred (Fallon) McGrath. Paul was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching all Boston teams, especially the Red Sox. Paul worked for many years in Information Technology and will be truly missed...

Oct 6, 2022

Pamela J. Lankowski of Stoughton, passed away on October 6, 2022.  

Pammy enjoyed to dance and loved her cheeseburgers. She will be deeply missed by all those that knew and loved her. 

Beloved daughter of Jean (Tompkins) Barnes of Weymouth and the late James Lankowski. Step daughter of the late William Barnes.  

Niece of Ginger O’Connell of...

Oct 6, 2022

Paul V. Austin, of Quincy, died peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022, with his family at his side. 

He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Quinn), devoted father of Carol Austin of Quincy, Linda Austin Lindblad and her late husband Bob of Weymouth and Paul Austin and his wife Donna of Myrtle Beach, SC. Also survived by...

Oct 5, 2022

Harry W. Healey, Jr., 87, died peacefully at his Hingham residence with his family on October 5, 2022. Harry was born July 31, 1935, in Lowell, MA, the beloved youngest child of Helen D. Cummings and Harry W. Healey, Sr.

Harry was married to Ann Wilson Rosenberger for sixty-six years. Together they joyfully raised seven children: Peter and Elizabeth Healey,...

Oct 4, 2022

Jean H. Spencer of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.  She was 91.

Born in Boston to Helen (Kelly) and Ibri William Holbrook Curtis and raised in Dorchester.  Jean graduated from Dorchester High School.  She worked as a waitress at the Welles Grille.

In her spare time, Jean was an avid reader and loved her...

Oct 4, 2022

Mr. Walter C., Jr. Williams, of Weymouth, passed away on October 4, 2022. 

Walter was a veteran serving with the United States Army serving in the Korean War. In his spare time he enjoyed coin and train collecting. Walter was also a member of the George Bean American Legion Post # 79 in Weymouth

Beloved husband of 50 years...

Oct 4, 2022

Mary Frances Prior, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, formerly of Quincy, Braintree and Providence, Rhode Island, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Mount St. Rita Health Centre in Cumberland, Rhode Island. She was 91.

Born in Dedham on December 2, 1930, she was the beloved daughter of the late Felix and Kathleen (Fahy) Prior. Dear sister of Rev. Felix...

Oct 3, 2022

She was Matron at County High School Ahoada, Ibah Girls’ Secondary School, and Nyemoni Girls’ Secondary School in Rivers State, Nigeria. In retirement, she also worked as a Customer Service Specialist at TJ Maxx and later, Roche Bros in Marshfield, MA. She became a proud citizen of the United States of America in 2009 and lived in Marshfield, MA, which...

Oct 3, 2022

Mary T. Hochstaedt (Folan) of Quincy, formerly of New York and Ireland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 3, 2022.  She was 83.

She was born in Rusheennamanagh, Carna, County Galway, Ireland to Barbara (Ward) and John Folan.  She was raised in Ireland and earned her certificate with St. Mary’s in Carna.  When she turned 16, she...

Oct 3, 2022

Charles P. “Chuck” Holler, of Quincy, died October 3, 2022, he was 72.  A proud US Navy Seal. The beloved husband of the late Carolyn (Bousquet) Holler. Father of the late Sarah B. Holler. Brother of Philip “Pat” Holler and the late Norman, Frederick and Henry Holler. Chuck is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Chuck served in...

Oct 3, 2022

Brian M. McCormack of Weymouth, died October 3, 2022 at the age of 57.

Brian enjoyed participating in bowling leagues, softball, golf and participating in the Special Olympics. He served as an altar boy for special needs at Sacred Heart Church in Weymouth for several years and worked at Shaw’s Supermarket for over 25 years. Brian was an avid Boston...

Oct 3, 2022

Sullivan, Lucinda (Phelps) (Buckley) of Dedham, Quincy, and Hyannis, died peacefully after a brief illness on October 3, 2022. She was 81.

Lucinda (Lucy, Cinda, Cindy) had deep faith, deep humility, great personal strength, and a great self-deprecating sense of humor.  She was raised in Princeton, New Jersey.  After attending Sarah Lawrence College, she lived in Europe where she converted...

Oct 1, 2022

Oct 1, 2022

 

 

 

DeLuze, Nora L. (Joseph) of Hingham, died October 1, 2022.

Nora was the wife of the late David DeLuze and the wonderful loving mother of Eleanor Dunham, Washington DC, Kenneth DeLuze Sr., Wareham MA, the late David DeLuze Jr., Mary Fernandes Wareham MA, John DeLuze Greenville NC, and William DeLuze Hingham MA.

Nora Laura DeLuze was born...

Oct 1, 2022

Thomas F. Burke of North Quincy, died on October 1, 2022 surrounded by his family, he was 72. The beloved husband of 50 years to Denise (Morgan) Burke of North Quincy, who lovingly cared for him as his nurse.  Loving father of Michelle Durocher and her husband Marc of Auburn, Tommy Burke of Easton, Michael Burke and his wife Melinda...

Oct 1, 2022

Jean C. (Carroll) Hickey of Hingham, died October 1, 2022, she was 92. The beloved wife of the late Francis W. Hickey. Cherished mother of Francis J. Hickey and his wife Marie of New Jersey, David J. Hickey and his wife Dolores of New York, Carol J. Lipsett and her husband Jack of Hingham and the late Kenneth J. Hickey....