OBITUARIES

Robert Mattsson

Robert Mattsson

Jan 27, 2014

Robert James Mattsson “Bob”, age 87, passed away on Monday January 27 after a long illness. Bob was born in New Bedford the son of the late Carl T. Mattsson Sr. and Florence (Irwin) Mattsson and is survived by sisters Barbara Johnson and Marilyn Sullivan and her husband, Francis of Dartmouth, several nieces and nephews , special niece Diane...

Vincent A. DeMita

Vincent A. DeMita

Jan 27, 2014

Vincent Anthony DeMita, age 80, passed away at the West Roxbury Veteran’s Hospital on Monday January 27, 2014. He was the husband of the late Joan (Kennedy) DeMita and is survived by his 3 children, Stephen DeMita of Raynham, James DeMita of Marshall NC and Linda Palladino of Leominster and his grandchildren, Allison Woytowich of Burlington, VT, Lindsey St....

John P.  Chetkauskas

John P. Chetkauskas

Jan 19, 2014

John P. Chetkauskas, age 87 of Weymouth passed away at the New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton on Sunday January 19, 2014. John was the beloved husband for 62 years of Ruth (Sarkunas) Chetkauskas and is survived by his children, Robert F. Chetkauskas and his wife Virginia of Mattapan, Edward M. Chetkauskas, Diana R. Chetkauskas and Thomas Chetkauskas. He...

Herbert V. Spencer

Herbert V. Spencer

Jan 17, 2014

Herbert V. “Buddy” Spencer, age 62, of Weymouth, passed away on Monday January 27, 2014. Former Marine of the Vietnam era and retired employee of the MWRA. Loving brother of the late Carol A. Lydon and the late Charles F. Spencer of Holbrook. He is survived by his sister Donna M. Whitley of Plymouth and his brother in law...

Florence P. VanLeuvan

Florence P. VanLeuvan

Jan 17, 2014

Florence (Pinkham) VanLeuvan, age 91,of Hingham passed away on Friday January 17 of leukemia, which she had battled for several years. She was the widow of Dr. Daniel L. VanLeuvan, Professor Emeritus of Nichols College, Dudley, MA and the mother of son Neil VanLeuvan of Norwell, MA, daughter Gail Annese of Attleboro, MA. She also leaves behind four grandchildren:...

George F. Sargent

George F. Sargent

Jan 16, 2014

George Franklin Sargent, age 85, passed away at the South Shore Hospital on January 16, 2014. George was survived by his wife of 53 years Jean (McCafferty) Sargent, his children, Stephen G. Sargent of Hull, Mary Ellen Palmer and her husband Donald of Abington and Donald P. Sargent of Raynham and his grandsons, Joseph Edward and Andrew Michael Sargent...

Alfred Ferreira

Alfred Ferreira

Jan 15, 2014

Alfred Ferreira, age 87, passed away at the Royal Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Braintree on Wednesday January 15, 2014. He was the husband of the late Mary (Pina) Ferreira and is survived by his son, Al Ferreira and his wife Virginia of S. Weymouth and his 2 grandchildren, Edward Ferreira of Marlboro and Valerie Ferreira of Boca Raton....

Francis X. Hayes

Francis X. Hayes

Jan 12, 2014

Francis X. Hayes Sr., age 81, of East Weymouth passed away at his home on January 12. 2014. Husband of the late Phyllis E. (Grant) Hayes. Father of Stephen Hayes of Carver, Robert Hayes of Weymouth, Marion Lauper of Kingston and Francis Hayes Jr. of North Attleboro. Brother of Mary Littlewood and Harold J. Hayes Jr. both of Melrose....

Frederick A. Alexander Jr.

Frederick A. Alexander Jr.

Jan 4, 2014

Frederick Arthur Alexander Jr. passed away on January 4, 2014, at Southwood Nursing Facility of Norwell. He was born on April 19, 1924 in Everett, MA, Son of the late Rose Louise and Frederick A. Alexander Sr. of Quincy. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary (Docker) Alexander of Rockland, formerly of Barrow-in-Furnesss, Cumbria, England, his...

Thomas J. Mullen

Thomas J. Mullen

Dec 28, 2013

Thomas J. Mullen, age 50, of Weymouth passed away at the South Shore Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Tom was the son of Harold J. Mullen and the late Grace A. Mullen of Weymouth, the brother of the late Maureen Mullen Menard and her husband Darius Menard of Brooklyn, NY and Patricia...

Frederic Adams

Frederic Adams

Dec 19, 2013

Frederic C. Adams, Jr., 64, died on December 19, 2013. Fred was born in Cambridge and had been a lifelong Weymouth resident and a graduate of Weymouth High School. He retired from the Boston Herald where he had worked as a printer. Fred loved traveling and walking on Wollaston Beach. He was the son of the late Frederic Adams...

Richard H. Travers

Richard H. Travers

Dec 16, 2013

Richard Henry “Dick” Travers passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Monday, December 16 after a brief illness. Richard was the loving husband of Barbara (Neal) Travers and is survived by two daughters and a stepson, Pam Ciasullo and her husband David of Millis, Susan Gibson and her husband Scott of Millis, and Richard Neal and his wife...

Marjorie A. Poulos

Marjorie A. Poulos

Nov 25, 2013

Marjorie A. (Lord) Poulos, age 71, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday November 25, 2013. Marge is survived by her husband of 49 years, David A. Poulos, her 2 children, Lisa A. LaLeme of Rockland and Craig Poulos of Abington and her 2 granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel LaLeme. She also leaves her sister,...

Robert E. Letham

Robert E. Letham

Nov 23, 2013

Robert E. (Bob) of Weymouth, MA and Marco Island, FL passed away on November 23, peacefully after a short but valiant battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family at his Marco Island home. Devoted husband for 43 years of Meredith R. (Richardson) and adored father of Sarah and Robert Iandoli of Malden, Carrie Letham, and Robert Letham of...

William M. Burke

William M. Burke

Nov 23, 2013

William M. Burke, age 88, passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Saturday November 23, 2013. Bill was the husband of the late Mary A. (Glynn) Burke and is survived by his 6 children, William M. Burke Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Acton, Thomas Burke and his wife Adrienne of St. Louis, MO, Martha Lawless and her...

Matthew Ryan Guest

Matthew Ryan Guest

Nov 21, 2013

Matthew Ryan Guest, ‘Matt’ of Braintree passed away on Thursday, November 21st. Matt was the dearly loved son of Joan Kirby, beloved brother of the late Terry Tortora and the devoted Uncle and Godfather of Sean Armand, all of Braintree. His family was very important to him. Matt is also survived by many endearing aunts, uncles and cousins. Matt...

Veronica Pat Bell

Veronica Pat Bell

Nov 20, 2013

Veronica “Pat” (Magner) Bell a long time resident of Weymouth passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 20, 2013 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 72. Pat was raised in Charlestown by her loving grandmother, Mary “Nama” Sullivan. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Nugent of Weymouth, her son, Daniel Bell of CA, her 2 sisters,...

Annabelle A.  Drasky

Annabelle A. Drasky

Nov 17, 2013

Annabelle “Ann” Alice (Anmann) Drasky, age 82, passed away at the Pope Nursing Home in Weymouth on Sunday November 17, 2013. Ann was the wife of the late Stanley I. Drasky Sr. and is survived by her daughter, Brenda Knight, her sons, Mark Gardiner, William Gardiner and Stanley Drasky Jr., 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. She is predeceased...

Rita E.  King

Rita E. King

Nov 15, 2013

Rita E. (Power) King, age 94, passed away at the Quincy Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Friday, November 15, 2013. Rita was the wife of the late Charles King and is survived by her daughter Mary Gail Walker of Weymouth, her granddaughter Rita Lento and her husband Michael of Weymouth and her great...

Edmond J.  Himmel

Edmond J. Himmel

Oct 31, 2013

Edmond J. Himmel, age 52, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday October 31, 2013. Edmond was the son of the late George and Nancy Himmel of Braintree. Survived by his sister Liz Milch and her husband John of South Weymouth, his brother, George Himmel and his wife Susan of Pittsfield, his brothers John Himmel and his wife Mary...

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