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Fay Dell'Arciprete
Mar 13, 2026
Flavia “Fay” M. Dell’Arciprete (Ferrante) a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026 at the age of 96 with the love of her family surrounding her. Fay was the beloved daughter of the late Leonardo and Gemma Ferrante, born in Brockton in a tight knit and loving family, later moving to Cambridge where she...
Richard A. Shimkus
Feb 17, 2026
Richard A. “Dick” Shimkus, of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was 74 years old.
Born on November 10, 1951, Dick was the beloved son of the late Anne (Flaherty) and William Shimkus. He spent his early years in the close-knit community of South Boston, where he attended and graduated from South Boston High School,...
Catherine M. Harper
Mar 8, 2026
Catherine M. Harper of Quincy passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on February 4, 1944, to the late Joseph and Deborah McGrath, Catherine's life was a testament to the power of kindness and the strength of family bonds.
Catherine, affectionately known as Cathie to her friends, was a cherished wife to John J. Harper,...
David B. LeBrun Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
Retired City of Boston Fire Department District Chief
LeBrun, Jr., David B. of Abington, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 8, 2026. He was 92 years old.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late David B. and Constance M. (Cornell) LeBrun.
Those who knew Dave knew that he was a quiet but extremely intelligent man. Everyone who knew...
Anthony "Tony" Prioli
Mar 7, 2026
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anthony "Tony" Prioli on March 7th 2026, from medical issues at the age of 45. Born on July 8th 1980 in Quincy, Massachusetts, Tony's life, although unexpectedly cut short, was a vibrant tapestry of love, laughter, and unyielding dedication to his family, friends and community.
Tony was...
Leon J. Dunajski
Mar 11, 2026
Dunajski, Leon J. of Braintree, passed away on March 11, 2026. He was 90 years old.
Born in Peabody, he was the oldest son to the late John and Anna (Serocki) Dunajski.
Leon grew up on the family dairy farm, Dunajski Dairy, in Peabody, where he learned the value of hard work and dedication. Those early experiences helped shape the steady and...
Paul L. Belben
Mar 11, 2026
Paul L. Belben, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born on January 17, 1932, in Dorchester, where he was raised with humble beginnings that shaped the strong work ethic and determination he carried throughout his life. At the age of 18, Paul joined the United States Army in search...
Edward J. Fitzwilliam
Mar 10, 2026
With gratitude for a long and faithful life, we remember Edward J Fitzwilliam Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle.
Ed was a man of uniquely deep conviction who passed away on March 10th, 2026 at the age of 92 of Alzheimers disease. He was a proud and devoted resident of Hingham for 55 years. Ed's gentle presence was guided...
Marguerite M. Higgins
Feb 27, 2026
Higgins, Marguerite M. (Higgins) of Fall River, died February 27, 2026.
Marguerite was a very spiritual woman, exploring different religions throughout her life. She enjoyed tarot cards and was a lover of animals. She was very creative and enjoyed sewing and quilting from the time she was young. Often sewing clothes and gifts for her family and friends. She enjoyed participating...
Richard A. Callahan
Mar 9, 2026
Richard Arthur Callahan, known to all as Dick, was born at home on Hardy Street in South Boston on December 22, 1930, the youngest child of John J. Callahan and Nora (O’Rourke) Callahan and the younger brother of John J. Callahan and Anne M. Callahan, both of whom preceded him in death. Richard lived a long and extraordinary life. He...
Rose M. "Toni" Abbott
Mar 11, 2026
Abbott, Rose M. “Toni” (Choquette) of Hingham, died peacefully on March 11, 2026, surrounded by family.
Rose’s life was guided by her love of family and faith. Beloved wife of 62 years to Charles B. Abbott of Hingham. Cherished mother of Charles P. Abbott of Kingston and his late wife Christine McGrath-Abbott, Julie Brown of Plymouth, and Sharon Abbott (wife Sara...
Elaine M. Anderson
Feb 26, 2026
Elaine M. (Murphy) Anderson, of Quincy, formerly of South Boston ("Southie"), passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Timothy and Helen Murphy, and the devoted wife of William C. Anderson of Quincy and the late Robert Cuddyer. Loving mother of Cheryl Melanson and her husband John of Quincy, and...
Nicolaos Athienites
Mar 6, 2026
Nicolaos Athienites, M.D., age 65, of North Easton, died peacefully March 6, 2026 at South Shore Hospital in the comfort of loving family and friends. He was lovingly referred to by his friends, colleagues and patients as Dr. Nick.
He was born in Limassol, Cyprus on September 18, 1960 to his mother, Niki, and his late father, Byron Athienites, where he...
Eleanor L. Dwyer
Mar 11, 2026
Eleanor Louise Dwyer of Hingham died on March 11 after a brief illness. She turned 100 in December, celebrating with many family members at Linden Ponds, Hingham, where she had lived for many years.
She was born to Alice and Harold Desmond in Weymouth, the middle child of three, sister to the late Arthur H. Desmond and the late Joan Downing....
Nolan N. Duong
Mar 13, 2026
Nolan Nguyen Duong, age 5, of Milton, MA, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He is deeply loved and forever missed by his father, Kevin Duong of Milton, MA; his mother, Le Nguyen of Milton, MA; and his siblings, Jacob and Madeline of Milton, MA. Nolan also leaves behind his devoted grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Jean M. Thomas
Mar 8, 2026
Thomas, Jean M. (Roche) of Hull, 73, died March 8, 2026.
Jean was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jean loved her family and was dedicated to her work. She owned Oceanview Realty and worked as a realtor and broker for many years. After going back to school and becoming a registered nurse, Jean worked at Quincy Medical Center and also...
Dolores M. Evin
Dec 30, 2025
Dolores Markey Evin of Hingham and Acton, MA (90 years old) passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, with her family by her side.
Born October 29,1935 in Dublin, Ireland, Dolores was the daughter of Theresa McGrath and Gerard Markey and one of seven children. She attended Our Lady of Succour Industrial School, Newtownforbes, then emigrated to the United States at...
Louis Jacob "Jay" Reeg III
Mar 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Louis “Jay” Reeg III
Louis Jacob "Jay" Reeg III passed away peacefully in his Scituate home on March 13th, 2026, with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A man who lived life entirely on his own terms, Jay leaves behind a legacy of intellectual curiosity, artistic passion, and steadfast love of...
Robert J. Baszkiewicz
Mar 14, 2026
Robert J. Baszkiewicz, 77 of Quincy, MA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by love on March 14, 2026.
Born September 7th, 1948, in Boston, Bob was the beloved son of the late Nancy (Masciulli) & Edward Baszkiewicz. Survived by his devoted wife of 52 years Janice (Stack) Baszkiewicz, daughters Renee O’Toole and her husband Sean of Quincy and Laura...
Francis "Frank" J. McLaughlin
Mar 11, 2026
Francis J. “Frank” McLaughlin, of Squantum, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on March 11, 2026, after facing cancer with strength, courage, and determination. He was 69.
Born on February 13, 1957, Frank was the beloved son of the late Francis H. McLaughlin and Marion M. (MacDonald) McLaughlin. He spent his early childhood in Dorchester surrounded by a large extended family of...
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