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Doris M. (Dalton) Marshall
Feb 21, 2023
Doris M. (Dalton) Marshall, of Quincy, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Alliance Health at Marina Bay in Quincy. She was 86. Doris was born in Boston on August 27, 1936, and was a daughter of the late James P. and Doris M. (Ballem) Dalton.
Doris dedicated her life to being a mother and homemaker. She was a...
Lorna L. Mackay
Feb 19, 2023
Lorna L. MacKay of Weymouth, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died February 19, 2023 at the age of 79.
Lorna’s faith was central to her life. She loved attending Mass and praying the rosary on a daily basis. She enjoyed drawing, painting and dining with her family. She will be remembered for her kind spirit.
She was the daughter of the...
Irene M. Harkins
Feb 18, 2023
Harkins, Irene M. (Berestecki) of Norwell, formerly of Hingham, passed away, February 18, 2023, peacefully and without pain with her devoted and loving husband of 54 years, Charles F. (Chuck) Harkins Jr., at her bedside. Irene (aka Ireneski to many) always with a smile on her face and love in her heart worked very hard to overcome her many health...
John A. “Jack” Martin
Feb 18, 2023
John A. “Jack” Martin of Weymouth, passed away February 18, 2023. He was 80 years old.
Born on May 28, 1942 in Boston, he was the son of the late John A. Martin and Catherine (Lynch). Jack graduated from Hingham High School. As a student at Northeastern University, he joined ROTC and was called to the Vietnam War. Soon...
Robert Brady
Feb 18, 2023
Robert Brady, formerly of Malden & Pocasset, MA and a Hull resident since 2001, passed away on February 18, after living courageously through a 20+ year struggle with renal cancer.
A few of Brady’s life experiences include 8 years serving in the US Air Force, honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant, Air Traffic Controller/negotiator for PATCO, proprietor of Air Design Systems...
Janice M. “Jan” (Dilillo) Knox
Feb 18, 2023
Knox, Janice M. “Jan” (DiLillo) of Weymouth, passed away February 18, 2023. She was born in Boston to the late Carmella and Clido DiLillo. Jan was a life long resident of Weymouth and attended Weymouth High School. She worked for Electroswitch for 42 years, starting as plating specialist and retiring as senior sales representative. Jan enjoyed reading, listening to music...
Thomas A. Walsh
Feb 17, 2023
Thomas A. Walsh of Weymouth, formerly of Boston, died peacefully on February 17, 2023. He was 77.
Thomas was born on May 13, 1945 to the late Marion and Thomas J. Walsh. He graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. He worked for the International Union of Elevator Contractors Local # 4 for 30 years and retired as an...
Vangjel Stasa
Feb 17, 2023
Vangjel Stasa, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Milton on February 17, 2023. Vangjel was born and raised in Korca, Albania. He was a math teacher by profession, a role model and friend to many.
Beloved husband of Donika Stasa of Milton. Loving father of Daniela Mitre and her husband Niko of Vancouver,...
Karen R. Hilchey
Feb 17, 2023
Hilchey, Karen R. of Quincy, died February 17, 2023.
Karen adored her family and spending time with them. She loved doing paint by numbers and her strokes over the years never inhibited her from doing it. Karen enjoyed watching Hallmark Christmas movies, shopping, traveling to NH and FL, and was an avid Red Sox fan. She was a loving,...
Dorothy Elaine Richardson
Feb 16, 2023
Richardson, Dorothy Elaine (McIntosh) of Hingham, was born December 27, 1928 in Holbrook, Massachusetts to Daniel H. and Mary Isabelle (Griffin) McIntosh. She was predeceased by her older sister Helen Milbury (Leon).
She was married to Bruce A. Richardson, who predeceased her in 1989. She was the beloved mother of Daniel N.Richardson (Maureen) of Manchester, New Hampshire, and Calvin B....
Kiet The Luong
Feb 16, 2023
Kiet The Luong passed away and went to be with the Lord on February 16 at the age of 64.
Kiet was born and raised Saigon Vietnam along with two other sisters. He left Vietnam after Saigon fell during the Vietnam War. He immigrated to America where he went to college and got an associates degree in electronic technician.
His...
Harold Stanford (Stan) Rydell
Feb 16, 2023
Harold Stanford (Stan) Rydell, born December 6, 1937, died February 16, 2023 at 85 years, of natural causes.
He earned a PHD in Geology at Florida State University, and studied at Oak Ridge National Laboratory with a focus on geology and radiation. Later, he joined the Environmental Protection Agency and became a Nuclear Chemist, specializing in natural radiation problems....
Beverly E. “Bunny” Gagnon
Feb 16, 2023
Beverly E. “Bunny” Gagnon of Rockland, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023.
Born October 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Kathryn F. and Joseph D. Gagnon. Beverly was the sister of the late Constance A. (Bob) Desmond and aunt of the late Michael Desmond. She is survived by her sister Gayle D. (Gerald)...
James Arthur Depietro
Feb 16, 2023
Mr. James “Jim” A. DePietro, 87, a Quincy resident for the past 54 years, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born and raised in Somerville, son of the late Arthur and Josephine DePietro and his deceased brother the Rev. Arthur DePietro. He was a graduate of St. Clement’s High School...
Keith L. “Nellie” Nelson
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...
Mary P. Tormey
Feb 15, 2023
Mary Patricia (Plant) Tormey of Quincy, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2023. She was 69.
Mary was born on December 9, 1953 to the late Richard Plant and his wife Mary “Pat” (Daigle). She lived her whole life in Quincy, graduating from Quincy High School in 1972. Mary studied nursing at Quincy Junior College, graduated...
Maria M. Moyer
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...
Kenneth F. Wood, Sr.
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...
Margaret A. Forte-Golden
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...
Douglas R. Bennett
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...