Obituaries

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. 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

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

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

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...

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 7, 2023

David W. Faunce of Hingham and Nantucket, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.  He was 85.

He was born to Mary and Arthur Faunce and raised on Nantucket.  He graduated from Nantucket High School.  After high school, David attended Suffolk University then went on to Boston University.  When he was 25, he enlisted in the Army and served for...

Feb 7, 2023

Amy Shea Slattery of Quincy, died unexpectedly on  February 7, 2023. The beloved wife of ten years to George J. Slattery of Quincy. Cherished daughter of John Shea, Jr and Margaret (Stanton) Shea of Medford. Sister of Brian P. Shea and his wife Jamie of Knightstown, IN. Devoted Aunt of Gavin, Jackson, Finley and Harper Shea and Edward Oldham, Jr, ...

Feb 7, 2023

Mr. Wayne “Butch” Hartshorn, of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 7, 2023. He was 74.

Born in Boston, a son of the late Frederick and Lorraine Hartshorn, Butch had lived in Weymouth for many years. He worked for many years as a Painter for Painters and Allied Trades Local # 939. He was a longtime...

Feb 5, 2023

Christopher J. Clark of Weymouth passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2023 at the age of 59.

Chris was born in Boston and grew up in Hull, MA.   He attended Wentworth Institute of Technology after graduating High School to earn his plumber’s license.  He then became an EMT and Firefighter with the Hull Fire Department.  In 1992, Chris began his...