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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,...
Thomas S. Sullivan, Sr.
Feb 27, 2026
Sullivan, Thomas S., Sr., of Quincy, passed away on February 27, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, which he faced with remarkable strength, perseverance, and the same stubborn determination that defined so much of his life.
Tom adored his family, especially his sons and grandchildren. He was a proud “Beepa” (or “Beep”), a title he wore like a...
Mary J. Gibson
Mar 5, 2026
Mary J. Gibson (Cavanaugh), a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Dorchester, she was the beloved daughter of the late Mary and William Cavanaugh, and was lovingly raised by her grandmother, Mary McDonald, who played a central role in her upbringing.
After marrying her beloved husband, the late...
Diane M. Schneider
Mar 1, 2026
Diane M. Schneider passed away quietly in the early morning hours of March 1, 2026, in the loving presence of her devoted husband, Bill, at the age of 79. The two had been inseparable since they were 15 years old.
Born to Oswaldo and Florence (Falzone) Cingolani on December 12, 1946, in Quincy, MA, Diane and her brother James experienced tragedy...
Richard Adrian Travers
Mar 7, 2026
Richard A Travers, 91, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 7th at the Southwood Hospice Center in Norwell, MA.
Known to family and friends as “Dick” he was born and raised in the South End of Boston. He was the son of Aderina Zaccardi Hawkes. After graduating from Boston Latin HS, Dick entered into the US Air Force and...
Elizabeth Mary "Bette" (Higgins) Duclos
Mar 1, 2026
Elizabeth Mary “Bette” (Higgins) Duclos, died peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the Dwyer Home in Weymouth. She was 82.
Bette was born in Boston on April 6, 1943, and was the daughter of the late James A. and Mary E. (Malouf) Higgins. She was raised in Roxbury and was a proud graduate of St. Patrick’s High School. There she...
May Kan Soun Zaborski
Mar 3, 2026
May Kan Soun (Lew) Zaborski, of Rockland, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on March 3, 2026. She was 89.
May always enjoyed going shopping, going to the casino and taking a beautiful cruise. May loved being around her family and especially her beautiful grandchildren. May loved playing dominos with her family. She will be deeply missed...
Patricia E. Nigro
Feb 27, 2026
After a long battle with multiple health conditions, Patricia E. Nigro of Beverly Hills, FL passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on August 31, 1948, to the late Vincent and Elizabeth Vecchione of Quincy, MA.
Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Nigro Sr. Together, they moved from Quincy...
Patricia M. Petrus
Mar 8, 2026
Patricia Marie “Patty” Petrus, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 8, 2026. She was 84.
Born in Quincy, she was the daughter to the late John Francis and Mary Loretta (DiBona) Haynes.
Patty was a devoted mother and grandmother who always put her family first. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her life, and she loved being...
Esther Lee
Mar 2, 2026
Esther H. P. Lee, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on March 2, 2026, at the age of 80.
Esther's story began in Hong Kong, where she was born on July 8, 1945, and raised as one of seven children in a close-knit, loving family. In 1964, she moved to Boston to...
Mary G. Lehane
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...
Elizabeth Anne "Betty" (McDonald) Madden
Mar 6, 2026
Elizabeth Anne “Betty” (McDonald) Madden, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, formerly of New Orleans, Louisiana, and South Weymouth and Quincy, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, Rhode Island. She was 72.
Betty was born in Boston on May 27, 1953, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Watson) McDonald. She...
Michael Glavin
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...
Federico "Fred" Cafardo
Mar 8, 2026
Federico “Fred” Cafardo of Hanson, Massachusetts passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on March 8, 2026.
Fred was born in Miranda, Italy, on October 27, 1948, to the late Nicola and Adelina (Pizzi) Cafardo. In 1954, his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Hanson, where he was raised and spent much of his life.
Fred had a lifelong...
Shirley Ann Robertson
Mar 2, 2026
Shirley (Walker) Robertson, of Hingham and formerly of Hull, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. She was 89.
She met her beloved husband, Thomas Robertson, after his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. They first met at Nantasket Beach, and fate continued to bring them together.
Married for 43 years, they raised 3 daughters on Green Hill in Hull, where they...
Edward J. Hughes
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...
William Francis "Bill" O'Connor
Mar 7, 2026
William Francis “Bill” O'Connor, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was 81.
Born and raised in Roxbury on Alaska Street in Boston, he was the son to the late William and Helen (Murphy) O’Connor.
Bill proudly served in the Air Force as a young man, an experience that meant a great deal to him. While serving, he met his wife, Lynn,...
Geraldine Conidi
Mar 6, 2026
Geraldine Conidi of Braintree MA, passed away suddenly on March 6, 2026 at the age of 93. She was born in Boston MA in 1932 and graduated from Jerrimiah Burke High School. She had a long career working in the banking industry at the Edward Everett Federal Savings Bank in Dorchester followed by a second career at Brinks and finally...
Barbara Jean (Budrick) Thompson
Mar 6, 2026
Barbara Jean (Budrick) Thompson, of Weymouth, died peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham. She was 79.
Barbara was born in Quincy on January 24, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Casper Joseph and Edith Alberta (Jones) Budrick. She was raised in West Quincy, then Quincy Center, attended local schools, and graduated from...
Candy Moore Heath
Feb 26, 2026
Candy Moore Heath of Hingham passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.
Candy lived a vibrant and adventurous life defined by her deep love of family, enduring friendships, and enthusiasm for new experiences. A passionate traveler, she explored destinations around the world and embraced each journey with curiosity and joy. She had a gift for connection, cultivating a wide circle of...
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