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Douglas R. MacDonald

Douglas R. MacDonald

2026

Douglas (“Doug”) Richard MacDonald, Esq., 66, of Weymouth, passed away in his family’s embrace on April 3, 2026 — Good Friday. He’d appreciate the irony.

Born in Detroit Michigan to Elizabeth and Douglas (senior), Doug had a deep passion for music and movies, something that was ingrained in his children. He was an avid Boston sports fan, particularly the Bruins and...

Paul J. Bracken

Paul J. Bracken

Apr 3, 2026

Paul J. Bracken, age 89, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born on August 26, 1936, he was originally from Dorchester and most recently a resident of Weymouth.

Paul was raised and educated in Dorchester, where he attended St. Margaret’s Parish and graduated from Boston Trade High School in 1954. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where...

Elizabeth D. MacQuinn

Elizabeth D. MacQuinn

Mar 30, 2026

Elizabeth D. MacQuinn, age 85, died peacefully in her sleep on March 30, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1940, to the late William E. MacQuinn and Beatrice M. (Healy) MacQuinn.

Elizabeth went to Weymouth High School and graduated with the class of 1958. She married Frank L. McShane and had four children Marybeth, Deborah, Lauren and Larry. She was...

Irving S. Walling

Irving S. Walling

Mar 29, 2026

Irving S. Walling Jr., of Revere, passed away at his home on March 30, 2026.

Raised in Weymouth, Irv was a graduate of Weymouth North High School, Class of 1974, where he was proudly involved in the music programs.

In his early twenties, Irving discovered his lifelong passion for horse racing. He began his career working as a horse groomer and through...

Joan Patricia Merten

Joan Patricia Merten

Mar 29, 2026

Joan Patricia Merten, a lifelong Weymouth resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was 91.

Joan P. Mahoney was born in North Weymouth to Beatrice (Crean) and Michael J. Mahoney. She graduated from Weymouth High School in 1952, and was a member of the St Jerome’s CYO and Weymouth High School Bands.She earned her Associates Degree from The...

Christopher Doyle

Christopher Doyle

Mar 21, 2026

Christopher Doyle, age 92, of South Weymouth, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Born in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland, he was raised and educated there before later making his home in Weymouth.

He was the beloved husband of Gerda C. (Munchen) Doyle of Weymouth and they were married and devoted to each other for over 65 years.

Christopher is survived by...

Jane Kenney

Jane Kenney

Mar 20, 2026

Jane (Bonani) Kenney, age 79, of Hanover and formerly of Weymouth, passed away on March 20, 2026. Daughter of the late Henry and Caroline Bonani, Jane was born, raised, and educated in Weymouth, she was a graduate of Weymouth High School, Class of 1964.

Jane married her beloved husband, Joseph F. Kenney, in 1968 following his return from military service. Together...

Mary M. Pawlik

Mary M. Pawlik

Mar 19, 2026

Mary Michael Pawlik (Palmieri), of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026.

Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, on June 13, 1942, Mary built a life centered on family, dedication, and quiet strength. She married her husband, Larry, in 1958, and together they raised two children.

Mary worked as a silk presser for over 35 years at Dry Cleaning by Dorothy, a longtime...

Emily A. Starkie

Emily A. Starkie

Mar 16, 2026

Emily A. Starkie, 84

Emily A. Starkie (Belcastro), age 84, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, just days after celebrating her 84th birthday with her loving family.

Born and raised in Weymouth, Emily was educated in the local schools and graduated from Weymouth High School in 1959. She later married her beloved husband, Alden Starkie, and together they made their home...

Theresa M Ellis

Theresa M Ellis

Mar 14, 2026

Theresa M. Ellis (Donahoe), of St Augustine, Florida, formerly of  South Weymouth , passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 at the remarkable age of 102 with family by her side.  Theresa was lovingly known as "Gramma" and "Mother Theresa" to many. Born in Dorchester on July 29, 1923, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Fleming)...

Robert C. Conley

Robert C. Conley

Mar 13, 2026

Robert C. Conley Sr., a longtime South Shore resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was raised and educated in Roxbury and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Roxbury, MA in 1956. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Army for three years during the Korean War.

In 1960, Bob married his beloved wife,...

Dorothy M. Grasso

Dorothy M. Grasso

Mar 10, 2026

Dorothy Marie Grasso (McCarthy), age 71, passed away after a brief illness with dementia and lung cancer, surrounded by her children and nephew on Tuesday March 10, 2026.

Dottie was raised and educated in Braintree, graduating from Braintree High School in 1972. She then attended Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry and graduated in 1973 as a certified dental assistant. She...

George "Ed" Walsh Jr.

George "Ed" Walsh Jr.

Mar 8, 2026

George E. Walsh, Jr., “Ed,” of Norwell passed away March 8, 2026, one day before his 83rd birthday. Born March 9, 1943, he was raised and educated in Weymouth and graduated from Weymouth Vocational Technical High School in 1960.

In 1967 he married his wife, Susanne. Then in 1970 they settled in Norwell, where they raised their family and cultivated countless...

Jean F. Thompsen

Jean F. Thompsen

Mar 7, 2026

Jean F. Thompsen (Griffin) passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. Born and raised in Westfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Griffin and Tyyne Griffin (Wiljanen). Jean was a graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic High School.

Following high school, Jean began her working life as a secretary at local businesses before going on to become an executive...

Robert M. Jennings

Robert M. Jennings

Mar 5, 2026

Robert M. Jennings, age 91, of Weymouth, passed away on March 5, 2026.

Bob was born and raised in Dorchester. As a graduate from Boston College High School in 1952 and later from Boston College in 1956, Bob was a proud “Double Eagle”. He attended Boston University where he earned his master’s degree. He married his wife, Pauline, in 1958 and...

Emmet O'Callaghan

Emmet O'Callaghan

Mar 2, 2026

Emmet S. O’Callaghan, (Weymouth), age 29, dearly loved son of Colm and Gerardine “Ellen” O’Callaghan (nee Linehan) passed unexpectedly on March 2, 2026.

Emmet attended St. Francis Xavier School in S. Weymouth and graduated from Boston College High School, class of 2015, where he was a gifted soccer player, a striker with an eye for the top corner. He was also...

John C. Swift

John C. Swift

Feb 27, 2026

John Charles Swift, age 81, passed away suddenly on February 27, 2026.

Born in Weymouth on March 18, 1944, John built a life rooted in a devotion to family, quiet strength, and an unwavering work ethic. He worked as a facilities manager for many years for Tedeschi Food Shops and was well-known in the community for his snow plowing and carpentry...

Mary Coghlan

Mary Coghlan

Feb 25, 2026

Mary Coghlan, age 86, of Weymouth passed away peacefully after a long and faithful life.

Mary was raised in Dorchester but spent most of her life living in Weymouth. Mary recieved a Bachelor of Science in Education from State College at Boston and a Master of Education Degree from Boston University. Laying the path for a passionate career in education, which...

Joanne Fruzzetti

Joanne Fruzzetti

Feb 22, 2026

Joanne Fruzzetti (Arseneault), age 90, of Braintree and formerly of S. Weymouth, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Joanne was born in Augusta, ME where she graduated in 1953 from Cony High School. Soonafter, she moved to Quincy and met her husband, Albert. They were married in 1954 and started a family together in S. Weymouth where Joanne has...

Theresa M. Golding

Theresa M. Golding

Feb 21, 2026

Theresa "Terry" Golding was welcomed into heaven on February 21,2026 with her loving son, John Golding by her side at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

Theresa was born on March 10, 1939 in the city of Fitchburg, MA.  Theresa was the youngest daughter of the late Philip M. and Emilienne Leger.  Theresa was the youngest sibling to the Late Bernard...

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