Obituaries

Mar 25, 2026

Thomas P. Lyons, retired Captain of the Quincy Fire Department, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on March 25, 2026. Tom was a devoted husband, proud firefighter, beloved uncle, loving brother, and loyal friend.

Left to treasure his memory is his wife of 38 years Patricia (Morrissey) Lyons. Tom leaves behind his sisters Virginia M. Macaulay...

Jan 26, 2026

Tish was the beloved daughter of Charles M. Ford and Barbara Ann Clancy Ford, and was also lovingly raised by Edith Ford. She grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Weymouth High School in Weymouth. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to further studies at the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Boston and later at UMass Boston.

Throughout her career, Tish...

Apr 4, 2026

It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce the passing of Zhaneta Faber on April 4, 2026.

Zhaneta was born in Korca, Albania on February 21, 1940 to her mother Evanthi Kotelli and her father Sotir Nako. At an early age, Zhaneta’s mother passed away while her father was living in the United States. Left on her own as a child,...

Apr 13, 2026

Maureen Carroll Kearney passed away at home surrounded by her family, friends, and love after a short battle with cancer on Monday, April 13, 2026. She was 74.

She was born at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton, MA to Eleanor (Carroll) and Gerald Kearney, who raised her in Bethel, CT along with her five siblings Susan, Kevin, Michael, and Christopher. Maureen...

Apr 3, 2026

Janice M. Flint, 88, of Houlton, Maine, and formerly of Hyannis, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. She was the wife of the late Frank E. Flint.

Janice grew up in Weymouth, Massachusetts where she was a gifted student and accomplished dancer who loved sharing her passion by teaching others. She was Head Majorette for St. Jerome’s CYO Band....

Apr 14, 2026

James J. Sage, of Hanover, formerly of the Merrymount section of Quincy, died at home on April 14, 2026 at the age of 83, after living courageously with pulmonary disease for several years. 

Jimmy enjoyed a long career in the auto repair service. He opened his first business, Sage’s Exxon, in Quincy in 1974 and later opened S & W Automotive,...

Apr 11, 2026

Benson, Thomas J., Sr. of Quincy, formerly of Savin Hill, died peacefully on April 11, 2026.

Tom lived a life centered on his family. He was devoted to his wife of 62 years and took great pride in his three sons, their spouses, and his grandchildren and great-grandchild. He attended as many family events as he could and valued time spent...

Apr 6, 2026

Morrison, Frank R., Jr. of Westwood, formerly of the Squantum neighborhood in Quincy, died peacefully on April 6, 2026.

Born in East Boston and raised in Squantum, he carried with him a lifelong love of the ocean, nature, and craftsmanship. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, dedicating four years of service marked by...

Apr 13, 2026

Paul Francis DeCilio of Hanover passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after battling multiple myeloma with unwavering strength and grace. He was 74.



Born and raised in Quincy, Paul was a graduate of North Quincy High School. He continued his education at Bryant & Stratton Business School in Boston. During the Vietnam War era, he was drafted into the...

Apr 7, 2026

 Eileen M. (Linehan) Wolusky of Hingham, formerly of Quincy, died April 7, 2026. The beloved wife of George Wolusky of Hingham. Mother of Anthony Wolusky of St. Johnsbury,VT and the late Eileen Storella-Mullin. Grandmother of John R. Mullin of PA and Caitlin Wolusky of CO. Great Grandmother of Megan Eileen Mullin of PA. Sister of Margaret Linehan of South Boston....

Apr 8, 2026

Salvator Masmalaj of Quincy, passed away on April 8, 2026. Originally from Bërdicë, Albania. The devoted husband of 42 years to Vera (Palushi) Masmalaj of Quincy. Loving father of Kristjan Palushi of Abington and Eltonjo Palushi of Quincy. Cherished grandfather of Luani and Meko. Brother of Matia, Pashuk, Gjergji, Biku, Neta and Roza and the late Luçja, Age and Deda....

Apr 16, 2026

David Robert McNair, 71, passed away on April 16, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. A lifelong resident of Hull and a proud retired Hull Firefighter, Dave was a man of simple pleasures.

He was often found with a coffee in hand sharing a laugh at “the wall” on Nantasket Beach or catching up with friends around town. Dave was quick...

Mar 22, 2026

Paul Douglas Juster, proud veteran, devoted and beloved husband, father, brother, "Grandpa," partner, and steadfast friend, passed peacefully away on March 22, 2026, in the company of his loved ones after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 29, 1950, to the late Joseph and Margaret (Holt) Juster, Paul was raised in Braintree, Massachusetts and raised his own...

Apr 9, 2026

Joan E. (Kilpatrick) Donovan, 92, of Punta Gorda, Florida, died April 9, 2026. Joan was born and raised in Quincy, MA, the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Kilpatrick. Joan was a hard-working, creative woman who enjoyed raising her family, starting her own business, and getting her Master's Degree at age 89. Joan was also an avid gardener and...

Apr 12, 2026

Dwyer, Edward L. "Ed" "Eddie" of Marshfield, MA, formerly of Quincy, MA on April 12, 2026.

Beloved husband and best friend of Patricia A. (Owens) for 59 years. He was also the devoted father of Mark Dwyer, his wife, Diane, of Marshfield, and the loving grandfather (Popi) of Jillian Dwyer. He was the son of the late John and Vera Dwyer...

Mar 9, 2026

Lynne Marie Gustafson, Age 67 of Hanson, MA, peacefully passed away on March 9th, 2026. Born in Dorchester MA on August 4th, 1958.

Lynne was a graduate of North Quincy Highschool. Lynne was an executive Senior Administrative Assistant at Stop and Shop Headquarters for 30+ years. Lynne took great pride in her Twenty-year marriage to Jeffrey Gustafson. In Lynne’s free time...

Apr 14, 2026

Michael Finnegan, a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was 62.

He was born in South Boston to Katherine B. (Milisi) and Francis J. Finnegan. When he was 11 the family moved to Quincy, where he would grow up and call home for most of his life. He graduated from the Quincy Vocational Technical High...

Apr 12, 2026

Richard M. Lincoln, a lifelong resident of Hingham, passed away on April 12, 2026. He was 74.

Richard was born on September 26, 1951, to Robert and Catherine Lincoln in Boston and was raised in Hingham. He graduated from Hingham High School. After high school, he went on to attend Deerfield Academy, the University of Connecticut, and Boston College. During his...

Apr 11, 2026

Donald Stewart was a lifelong Weymouth resident with a strong sense for civic duty. Immediately following high school, he enrolled in the United States Marine Corps and traveled the country and world mostly stationed in Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Twenty Nine Palms, California and Okinawa, Japan. Upon returning home to Weymouth, he began the next phase of his life by...

Apr 10, 2026