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Alicia Sweeney

Alicia Sweeney

Dec 3, 2024

Alicia A Sweeney, age 62, of Mashpee passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 3rd, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Alicia was born and raised in Boston.  She loved spending time with family and friends, cooking, and going to the beach. She spent many summers vacationing in the cape until she bought her own house there and finally...

James A. Webb Jr

James A. Webb Jr

Nov 28, 2024

James A. Webb Jr., age 66, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024. Jim graduated Rockland High School in 1977. He immediately started working at the Codman Factory in Rockland where he stayed for 12 years. Jim was a hard worker and has had multiple jobs including night cleaning at Shaws, factories, and Quirk Auto Auction and Quirk Wholesale for 16 years....

Mark J. Gifford

Mark J. Gifford

Nov 24, 2024

Mark Joseph Gifford of Weymouth passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024, at the age of 76. Mark was born, raised and educated in Weymouth and graduated from the Weymouth Vocational High School in 1966. He started his career right out of school working as an electrician with Local 103. He became a registered nurse and worked for many years...

Anita Schuster

Anita Schuster

Nov 16, 2024

Anita L. Schuster, age 95, formerly of Holbrook, passed away with her loving family by her side on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Anita was born, raised, and educated in Roxbury where she graduated in 1946 from The Laurel School for Girls in Roxbury. She worked at Hudson's in Boston, where she developed a keen interest in fashion and became known...

Paula Dhooge

Paula Dhooge

Nov 14, 2024

In Loving Memory of Paula Dhooge

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paula (Renehan) Dhooge, who passed peacefully surrounded by her boys and her brother on November 14th at the age of 68. Paula was a beloved Mother, Nunny, sister, cousin, aunt, friend, and a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her.

Born on...

John W. Brooks

John W. Brooks

Nov 12, 2024

John W. Brooks III, age 97, of Weymouth passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. John was raised and educated in Middleboro. He enlisted in the Navy in 1945 where he proudly served his country for two years. John then went into photography and lithography.  He went back to school and earned his...

Nikollaq Papingu

Nikollaq Papingu

Nov 11, 2024

 Nikollaq Papingu, age 86, of Weymouth passed away on November 11, 2024. Nikollaq was raised and educated in Fier, Albania. He married his beloved wife, Jorgjie, in 1962 before settling in Fier together and raising two children. He was very dedicated to his family and friends. Nikollaq was always joyful and happy, he truly loved life and peace.

 Nikollaq and Jorgjie...

Lynette W. Ruley

Lynette W. Ruley

Nov 10, 2024

Lynette W. Ruley (Wiggins), age 72, of Weymouth passed away with her loving family by her side on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Lynette was born to Eva and James Wiggins in Winston-Salem, NC, on June 25, 1952. She was the tenth of thirteen children. Lynette graduated from Overbrook High School in 1970 and earned a Bachelor's degree from Penn State...

Carol Weese

Carol Weese

Nov 5, 2024

Carol Ann Weese, age 85, of S. Weymouth passed away on November 5, 2024 with her loving family by her side. Carol was born and raised in Neponset in St Ann's Parish. She graduated Dorchester High in 1957 and shortly after joined the Sister's of St. Joseph where she served the church for 10 years as Sister Ellen Regina. 

Carol married...

Kenneth H Laidlaw

Kenneth H Laidlaw

Nov 1, 2024

Kenneth H. Laidlaw of Norwell passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2024 in Scituate. 

Beloved husband of Mary C. (Lydon) for over 60 loving years. Son of the late Kenneth and Shirley A. Laidlaw (Gold Star Mother). Loving father of Carol A. and husband Tom (Leoffler) of Marshfield, Kenneth W. and wife Melissa of Hanover, Susan M. of Pocasset and Katherine...

Christine C. Karaska

Christine C. Karaska

Oct 28, 2024

Christine Claire Karaska, age 68, of Weymouth, passed away on October 28, 2024. Born on August 20, 1956 to Mary Claire (Ennis) Karaska and the late Gerald Karaska, Christine was the oldest of four children. She attended UMASS Amherst and Clark University for Undergrad, and Boston College for her Graduate Degree in Social Work. 

Christine spent her early career focused on...

Charles Faletra

Charles Faletra

Oct 25, 2024

Charles A. Faletra passed away on October 25, 2024 at his home in Weymouth. He was eighty-nine years old.A lifelong resident of East Weymouth, Charlie Faletra was born on December 28, 1934, the son of the late Charles and Maria C. (Picciuto) Faletra. A veteran, he was stationed in post-war Germany from 1954-1956. He was also a star football player,...

Ruth A. Parry

Ruth A. Parry

Oct 25, 2024

Ruth A. (Nash) Parry peacefully passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Born on October 15, 1932 in Quincy, Ma, to the late Robert E. Nash and Ellen (Sealund) Nash. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth F. Parry. She is survived by her three children, Marcia Crawford and her husband Robert, of Norwell, Scott...

Patrick J. Flaherty Sr.

Patrick J. Flaherty Sr.

Oct 21, 2024

Patrick J. Flaherty, age 83, of South Weymouth passed away at home after a short battle with cancer. Patrick was raised and educated in S. Boston. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 25, which started his driving career with Akers Motor Lines followed by M&M Transportation. Which lead him to become an Owner Operator in 1976. Patrick...

Susan Marie Kay

Susan Marie Kay

Oct 17, 2024

Susan Marie Kay (Sullivan), age 74, of Fairfax, VA, formerly of Weymouth, passed away on October 17, 2024. Susan was born and raised in South Boston. She attended the Gate of Heaven High School in Boston, graduating in 1968. She married the love of her life, Frank, in 1970 and the two lived in Boston and Hanover for a time...

Stephen Thomas Ford

Stephen Thomas Ford

Oct 16, 2024

Stephen T. Ford, age 79, of East Weymouth, passed away on October 16, 2024. Stephen was born, raised and educated in South Boston, graduating from South Boston High School in 1963. After high school, Stephen entered the National Guard. He met the love of his life, Theresa in 1964 and the two married on February 10, 1968. They lived in...

Merle Noddin

Merle Noddin

Oct 16, 2024

Merle Noddin, age 78, of Weymouth passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at home. Merle was raised and educated in Hull then graduated from the Weymouth Vocational High School in 1964. He immediately joined the Marines where he proudly served for four years including combat in Vietnam. Merle learned to be a jet engine mechanic while in the military...

Craig Francis DeNicola

Craig Francis DeNicola

Oct 9, 2024

Craig Francis DeNicola, age 61, of Hull passed away suddenly on October 9, 2024 doing what he loved - bow hunting. Craig was raised and educated in Weymouth where he graduated Weymouth South High in 1981. He worked as a self employed carpenter but also worked well with many local contractors in the area. Craig was proud to have built...

Maria J. Dexter

Maria J. Dexter

Oct 7, 2024

Maria J. Dexter(Green), age 82, of Weymouth, passed away on October 7, 2024. Maria was born in Boston, raised and educated in the North End. She earned her Bachelor's Degree at the University of Massachusetts Boston and then went on to teach for a few years. She ultimately decided on a career at the MBTA, where she was employed for...

David Smith

David Smith

Sep 30, 2024

David Smith passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024. He was born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts, on August 11, 1950, to the late Mary (Benson) and Mark Smith.David attended Weymouth High School and graduated with the Class of 1968. Following his graduation, he began a lifelong career in the construction industry, where he was known for his dedication, hard work,...

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