Obituaries

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,...

Feb 22, 2026

Stephen Sandonato, 60, passed away suddenly at home on February 22, 2026.

Born to the late Sam Sandonato and Virginia (Tobin) Sandonato, Stephen was a proud union carpenter with Local 327 who believed in hard work, loyalty, and doing things the right way. He built his life the same way he built everything else — solid, straightforward, and without shortcuts.

He was...

Feb 20, 2026

Umberto (Beck) Gonzales passed away on February 20, 2026, at 98 years old surrounded by family.

He was born in Cavite City, Philippines on May 16, 1927, the son of Arsenio Gonzales and Consuelo Ignacio. He was the third eldest among his siblings: Reynaldo, Mario, Ofelia, Virgilio, Cesar, Celia, Lydia, and Cora. He lived during the Japanese occupation in World War...

Feb 8, 2026

Patterson, Neilda J. (Lopes), passed away on February 8, 2026. She was 97 years old.

Born in Boston to Thomas and Josephine (Gurrith) Lopes, Neilda's early years in Dorchester were filled with the comforting aromas and bustling energy of her parents' establishment, Tom's Delicatessen. Her spirit, evident even then, helped shape the warm, community atmosphere that the deli was famed for.

Neilda's...

Feb 23, 2026

Michael Barry of Quincy, Massachusetts died peacefully at his home on Monday, February 23, 2026. He was surrounded by his family who cared for him as he passed over. Michael was born on November 10th, 1933, the beloved son of the late Michael and Hannah (Brackett) Barry. One of six brothers, Michael was raised in Ballyduff, Co. Waterford, Ireland. He...

Feb 7, 2026

The Reverend Dale B. McQueen, 87, of Hingham, MA, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2026, predeceased by his beloved wife, Geraldine McQueen.

Born to William McQueen and Norma (Schmidt) McQueen on December 11, 1938, in Amherst, OH, Dale attended public schools in Vermilion and Oberlin, OH, graduating in 1956 from Firelands High School in Oberlin.

Dale joined the Army...

Feb 22, 2026

James J. Craman of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on February 22, 2026.

Jim was much loved, had a great sense of humor, was easy going and fought hard, always keeping his spirits up. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Jim was the son of the late Alfred and Ann (McHugh) Craman of Dorchester. He is survived...

Feb 11, 2026

Zaniboni, Timothy A. of Quincy, died February 11, 2026.

Born in South Boston, MA on May 7, 1978. Tim was a lifelong athlete and was active his entire life, beginning in South Boston in youth hockey and little league baseball. He graduated from North Quincy High School and was the captain of their baseball, football, and hockey teams and was inducted...

Feb 23, 2026

Dominico, Sandra " Sandy" (Lyle) of Whitman, passed away on February 23, 2026. She was 81 years old.



Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Joanna L. (Fitzgerald) Lyle.



Sandy was known for her sense of humor, sharp wit, and perceptive nature that drew people to her.



She and her late husband Charlie took great pride and...

Feb 10, 2026

Feb 25, 2026

Robert F. Brooks, 87, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family in his home. Fittingly, he departed this life on his birthday, closing a chapter defined by faith, devotion, hard work, and deep love for family.

Born on February 25, 1939, in Dorchester, Robert (Bob) was the beloved son of the late John and...

Jan 4, 2026

Miriam Marie (McClune) Salvaggi, of Rockland, formerly of Quincy, died unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was 72.

Miriam was born on January 28, 1953, and was the daughter of the late David B. and Miriam A. (Perry) McClune. She was raised in Braintree, attended local schools and graduated from Braintree High School. Following graduation, Miriam attended...

Feb 17, 2026

Griswold, Lesley A. (Couch) of Quincy, died February 17, 2026.

Lesley was born in Torquay, Devonshire, England and came to the US when she was 6. She grew up in Manchester, NH. She worked as an LPN for over 35 years, primarily at Mass Eye and Ear in Boston and retired from Eventide Nursing Home in Quincy. Lesley enjoyed reading British...

Feb 4, 2026

Ralph E. Brown of Hingham, a retired Boston Globe technology editor, died February 4, 2026. He was 81.

Mr. Brown was a member of First Parish in Hingham, Unitarian Universalist, and was vice president of the parish from 2010 to 2012. He was a member of the board of directors of the Ballou Channing district of the Unitarian Universalist Association, serving...

Feb 11, 2026

Barbara Joyce Glew

July 29, 1940 – February 11, 2026

Barbara Joyce Glew, 85, of Marshfield, Massachusetts, passed peacefully on February 11, 2026.

Barbara was known for her loving presence, gentle strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She raised seven children and devoted her life to encouraging and supporting them through every stage of their lives. Her home was a place of...

Feb 17, 2026

If there’s a dance floor somewhere in heaven, Betty has already found it, fixed the lighting, corrected the DJ, and claimed her spot while dancing the night away. She left this world the way she lived: unapologetically herself. She loved a good time, warm sunshine on her face, Irish music loud enough to feel, and a funny story that somehow...

Feb 1, 2026

Lehane, Mary G. of Weymouth, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 1, 2026 at the age of 80. Cherished sister of Helen Hillier of Woburn, Sheila Allendorf and her late husband, Richard, of Walpole, and the late Joseph Lehane, Peter D.Lehane and his late wife Anne Lehane, and Richard Lehane. She was a beloved aunt to...

Feb 25, 2026

Michael J. Glavin of Quincy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 at the age of 83.

Born in Boston to the late Cornelius and Margaret (Buttimer) Glavin, Mike was one of nine siblings and grew up in the close knit community of Savin Hill attending St. Williams and Boston Technical High School, where...

Feb 14, 2026

Hughes, Edward J. of Lowell, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was 73 years old.

Born in Boston in 1952, he was the son of the late Edward and Barbara (Nelson) Hughes.

Ed will be remembered as someone who was always good for a laugh — a natural jokester who brought humor into everyday moments. Easy-going by nature yet tough when...

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...