Obituaries

Rita R. Keliher

Jun 12, 2022

Rita Keliher, 93, of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away on June 12th, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband, Charlie Keliher and leaves a lasting legacy of family members with her daughter Patricia (Keliher) McIsaac and husband Frank, their kids Lauren McIsaac, Andrew McIsaac, his wife Caitlin and their two girls Molly and Claire, her daughter Kathy (Keliher) Crowley and husband...

Ann Holleran

Jun 12, 2022

Ann Holleran (Hingham, MA)

On most early summer mornings, you could find Ann Holleran with a cup of coffee happily working in her garden, pulling weeds, moving this perennial to that spot with just the right amount of sun, and feeding and nurturing the plants to their full potential. In life, just as in her garden, Ann warmly gave her...

Marie E. Breen

Jun 12, 2022

 

Marie (Mary Sweeney) Breen  of Hull, died June 12, 2022, she was 100 years old. The beloved wife of 67 years to the late Robert H. Breen. Loving mother of Robert M. Breen of Hull, Karen Scanlan of Pembroke, William J. Breen and his wife Cindy of Roslindale, Jean M. Carroll and her husband Paul of Bridgewater, Kevin P....

William J. Mcardle, Jr.

Jun 12, 2022

William J. “Bill” McArdle, Jr. of Quincy, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 12, 2022.  He was 83.

He was born in Dorchester to Lottie (McNeil) and William J. McArdle.  He was raised in Dorchester and attended Boston Technical High School.  Shortly after high school, Bill enlisted the United States Army in order to help...

Ellen O’Brien

Jun 11, 2022

Ellen Curley O’Brien, 79, of Chapel Hill, NC, died on June 11, 2022. She was born in Boston, MA on May 25, 1943, to the late Edward and Loretta (Fitzgerald) Curley. Her grandparents were born in Ireland. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and Stonehill College. She spent her career as a social worker in Quincy, MA, selflessly serving...

Harold A. Porter

Jun 11, 2022

Harold A. Porter of Weymouth MA passed away, age 90, June 11, 2022. Harold was pre-deceased by his beloved wife of 62 years Esther Anne (née Peaslee). Loving father of Aimee Dunne (Jim), Lynn Porter, Karen Thorne (Bill), Laurie Porter, David Porter (Maryan). Lovingly survived by Philip Drouin (Pamela). Cherished Grampy of Katrina Thorne Gates (Mike), Daniel Thorne, Philip Drouin...

Nora T. Manning

Jun 10, 2022

Nora T. (Feerick) Manning died June 10, 2022. 

Nora’s entire life centered around her family both here and in Ireland.  She left Ireland at 15 years old and raised her family in Weymouth.  She was always one to lend a helping hand and was a great listener for those in need.  Nora lit up a room with her smile,...

Patricia A. Fine

Jun 9, 2022

Patricia (Bresnahan) Fine of Snohomish, WA, formerly of Boynton Beach, FL and Weymouth, MA, passed away on June 9, 2022 at the age of 82.

Proud and loving mother of Patti Upton and her husband Jim, son Richard Walsh, son William (Guy) Walsh and his wife Diane, daughter Gayle Bresnahan, son Glenn Bresnahan and his wife Helena.  Sister of...

Graham “Sonny” J. Ellis

Jun 9, 2022

Mr. Graham J. “Sonny” Ellis, 83 of Quincy, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 after a brief illness.  He was the long-time companion of the late Katherine Vento, and the former husband to the late Patricia A. (Murphy) Morrill.

Born in Boston, son of the late Webster E. and Mary T. (Graham) Ellis, he was raised in Hyde Park and Squantum,...

Catherine V. Jenkins

Jun 9, 2022

Jenkins, Catherine V. (Belcastro) of Weymouth, passed away with her family by her side June 9, 2022.  She was born and raised in Weymouth to the late Francesco and Virginia Belcastro. Beloved mother to Charlene Stapleton and James of Plymouth, Linda McDonald and Bernie of Weymouth, Gerald Lutz and Karen of Plymouth, William Lutz of Weymouth, Susan Delaney and Stephen...

Kathleen T. Cobb

Jun 9, 2022

Cobb, Kathleen T. (King) of Braintree, formerly of Roslindale and Mission Hill, passed away June 9, 2022. 

Beloved wife of 54 years to the late Richard T. Cobb. Loving mother of Colleen Cobb Foley and her husband John of Braintree, Jeff Cobb and his wife Claire of Dedham, Michele Kilmain and her husband Charles of Braintree, Daniel Cobb and...

John F. “Jack” Keenan

Jun 9, 2022

Mr. John F. “Jack” Keenan, of Weymouth, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 9, 2022. 

 Jack always enjoyed golfing, Bud Heavy’s, his time spent near the ocean and spending his winter months at Barefoot Bay in Sebastian, FL.  He was a proud veteran serving with the United States Army. He will be dearly missed by all...

Yazmin Badias Fadjo

Jun 8, 2022

Yazmin Badias Fadjo, 55, of Quincy MA, passed away far too young holding the hands of her loving family after a long, hard battle with MS and cancer on June 8, 2022.

Yazmin was born in San Juan Puerto Rico on August 7th to Carmen Vila (deceased) of Puerto Rico and Carlos Badias II (deceased) of Cuba. Yazmin was a...

Bernard “Bernie” J. Macauley

Jun 8, 2022

Bernard “Bernie” J. Macauley, a 59 year resident of Quincy, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 8, 2022. Bernie was born in Boston to the late Bernard and Mary (Dolan) Macauley. He grew up in South Boston and was a graduate of South Boston High School.  He started working for W.F. Buckley Trucking Company at the age...

Gerard J. Ryan

Jun 7, 2022

Gerard “Gerry” John Ryan, of Holbrook, formerly of Charlestown, passed peacefully at the age of 77 on June 7, 2022. He was the first born of eight to Luke and Agnes Ryan on August 18, 1944 in Dublin, Ireland.

Gerry’s first employment was as an apprentice cabinet maker and during this time he took a liking to music. He became...

Dorothy K. (Kennedy) Powell

Jun 7, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy K. (Kennedy) Powell, of Hingham, passed peacefully away at home surrounded by loving family on June 7, 2022. She was 97.

Dorothy was  the daughter of Irish immigrants John and Margaret (Kelly) Kennedy and grew up in Dorchester. She lived an impactful life filled with diverse experiences. Her career started at the Dept. of Justice, where she...

Joseph J. Newton, Jr.

Jun 7, 2022

Joseph J. Newton, Jr. of Wellfleet and Quincy died June 7, 2022.  The beloved husband of the late Mary Judith (Connelly) Newton. Cherished father of Martha Hanna of FL., Joseph Newton and his wife Laura of Quincy, Doug Newton and his wife Nicki of Marshfield, Suzanne Newton and her husband Sean Toland of Quincy.  Brother of Greg Newton of Braintree...

Donald E. Mcgowan

Jun 7, 2022

Donald E. McGowan, age 89, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Wollaston and Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 7, 2022.

He is the beloved husband of Margaret (Mathieson) McGowan of 65 years. He was a Veteran in the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War.  He is the loving father of Maureen Donlan and her husband...

Geraldine M. Joyce

Jun 6, 2022

Joyce, Geraldine M. (Barone) “Jeri” of Hingham, died from a long illness June 6, 2022.  

Jeri loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic and her faith was very important. Jeri’s family would like to thank her extended family at Accent Care in Milton for their dedicated care and comfort during her time...

Virginia M. Saville

Jun 6, 2022

Saville, Virginia M. “Ginny” (Cole) of Marion, passed away June 6, 2022 at age 91. Born in Boston to the late Allan and Frances Cole, she grew up in Wollaston and attended North Quincy High School. Upon graduating, Ginny worked as a receptionist for G.E. While raising her family, Ginny was a speaker for AA, counseling and helping many. Later,...