OBITUARIES

John J. Poplasky

John J. Poplasky

Dec 25, 2012

John S. James “Poppy” Poplasky, 78, of Weymouth, originally from “Southie”, died peacefully, on the evening of December 25, 2012, after a short and spirited battle with esophageal cancer. Born on May 3, 1934 to the late Anna (Rapchinskas) and John F. Poplasky of South Boston, beloved husband of the late Phyllis Ann (O’Leary) Poplasky, and brother of the...

Lillian F. Stiles

Lillian F. Stiles

Dec 25, 2012

- Lillian F. “Babe” (Jordan) Stiles, age 87, passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Tuesday December 25. 2012. Babe was survived by her husband of 67 years, Russell A. Stiles Jr., her grandson, Brian R. Stiles and his wife Erin of Scituate, her 3 great grandchildren, Cole, Shawn and Brianne Stiles all of Scituate and her cousin...

Mary E. Mazzeo

Mary E. Mazzeo

Dec 25, 2012

Mary E. (Jackson) Mazzeo, Age 65, Passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Mary is survived by her son, John Mazzeo and his fiancée, Michelle Amicangelo of Weymouth, her 3 sisters, Virginia McGaffigan of Weymouth, Beverly Subenko of Weymouth and Alice Sampson of Braintree and her 2 grandchildren Tyler and Drew Mazzeo both of...

Maynard D. Lumbra

Maynard D. Lumbra

Dec 21, 2012

Maynard D. Lumbra passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Friday December 21, 2012 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Cheryl A.B. (Stetson) Lumbra. Loving father of Melissa A.L. Petta of Whitman, Christine M. Ryan of Weymouth, Barbara J. Leone of Whitman and Cui Lumbra of Weymouth. Also survived by his 5 children in CT. Brother...

Marilyn E. Packard

Marilyn E. Packard

Dec 16, 2012

Marilyn (Low) Packard, age 67, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 16, 2012. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Donna LaValley of Marshfield and her 3 sisters, Joan Keenan of Weymouth, Patricia Trott of Weymouth and Marjorie DeVoe of Hull. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Marilyn was born in Boston, grew up in Brookline and...

Glenn R. Murray

Glenn R. Murray

Dec 7, 2012

Glenn Richard Murray, age 53, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the son of Richard and Jacqueline Murray of Weymouth, Glenn was born and grew up in Weymouth and graduated from Weymouth Vocational High School. Glenn was the loving husband of Kathleen (Kelley) Murray and the loving father of...

Joseph T. Mackin

Joseph T. Mackin

Dec 5, 2012

Joseph T. Mackin, age 59, passed away at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brookline on Wednesday, December 5. Joseph is survived by his wife, Juanita (Ferreire) Mackin, his son, Luke Mackin, his step son, Rodrigo Freitas both of Quincy, his 2 brothers, Richard W. Mackin and his wife Claudia of Newton, William H. Mackin of Quincy and Patricia Rockwood and...

Charles J. Diggins

Charles J. Diggins

Dec 4, 2012

Charles J. Diggins, age 94, passed away at his home on Tuesday December 4. Charlie was the husband of the late Dorothy (Coffin) Diggins and is survived by his 6 children, Elizabeth Melvin of Rockland, Thessaly Barnett of Hanover, Marianne Grant of Atkinson, NC, Colleen Wilbur of Taunton, Nancy Diggins of Sandwich and Charles Diggins of Middleboro. He also...

Claire M. Monaco

Claire M. Monaco

Dec 2, 2012

Claire M. (Gyukeri) Monaco, age 66, passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Sunday December 2, 2012. Claire is survived by her husband for 45 years, Anthony Monaco, her son Nicholas Monaco of Worcester, her brothers and sisters, Edward Gyukeri of Carver, Marie Woods of Forestdale, Charles Gyukeri of Boston, Elizabeth Allen of NC and Gabriel Gyukeri of...

Phyllis E. Hayes

Phyllis E. Hayes

Dec 2, 2012

Phyllis (Grant) Hayes, age 82, of East Weymouth, passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Sunday December 2. Wife for 56 years of Francis Hayes Sr. Mother of Stephen Hayes of Carver, Robert Hayes of Weymouth, Marion Lauper of Kingston and Francis Hayes Jr. of Mansfield. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Phyllis was born in Boston, grew up...

Jaina C. Ferry-Bain

Jaina C. Ferry-Bain

Nov 27, 2012

Jaina C. Ferry-Bain, age 39, passed away surrounded by her father and devoted friends after a long battle with cancer on November 27, 2012. Jaina is survived by her 2 children. Caleigh and Chance Bain both of South Weymouth, her father Dr. Juan Ferry of S. Weymouth and her brother Jon Ferry. She also leaves many aunts, uncles and...

Mary A. McLean

Mary A. McLean

Nov 22, 2012

Mary A. “Gigi” (Gagan) McLean, age 95, passed away at the Colony House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Abington on Thursday November 22, 2012. Mary was the wife of the late Bernard McLean. She is survived by her 6 children, MaryAnn McLean of Lake Mary, FL, Bernadette Kelly of Rockland, John McLean of Weymouth, Ellen Bitz of Bridgewater, Paul...

Kathleen M. Brown

Kathleen M. Brown

Nov 21, 2012

Kathleen M. (McDonald) Brown, age 67, passed away after a short illness at the South Shore Hospital on Tuesday November 20, 2012. Kathleen is survived by her husband for 43 years, Russell E. Brown Jr., her 3 children, Cheryl King and her husband Patrick of Plymouth, Jessica Brown of Rockland and Kevin Brown of Middleboro, her 3 sisters, Patricia...

Bertha L. Giblin

Bertha L. Giblin

Nov 17, 2012

Bertha L. (Stackpole) Giblin, age 90, passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Saturday November 17, 2012. Bertha was the loving wife for 71 years of Harry J. Giblin Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Lane and her husband John of Weymouth, her 4 sons, Harry J. Giblin Jr. and his wife Arlene of Braintree, James...

Dorothy E. Wells

Dorothy E. Wells

Nov 16, 2012

Dorothy E. Wells, age 88, passed away at the Pope Nursing Home on November 16, 2012. Dorothy was born in 1924, the daughter of Theresa and Hartley Wells. She was raised in Weymouth, attended Weymouth Schools and graduated from Bridgewater Teacher’s College and the University of Florida. Dorothy was a caring and supportive teacher at the Nevin, Adams, and...

Arthur W. Olive Jr.

Arthur W. Olive Jr.

Nov 16, 2012

Arthur W. Olive Jr. passed away on November 16, 2012. He was the husband of the late Jean (Hart) Olive, the father of David W. Olive of Weymouth and James W. Olive of Danvers and the brother of Ruth Osberg of North Chelmsford and the late Geraldine Blake, Marjorie Roffey and Esther Durning. He was born in Wollaston in...

Albert T.  Collins

Albert T. Collins

Nov 1, 2012

Albert “Buddy” Collins passed away on Thursday November 1, 2012 at his home after 1 ½ year battle with pancreatic cancer. Buddy is survived by his wife of 31 years, Grace (Dearden) Collins, his 3 sons, Ryan Collins of Rockland and Scott and Matthew Collins both of Weymouth and his grandson, Shane Collins of Rockland. He is the brother...

Judith S.  Bennett

Judith S. Bennett

Oct 27, 2012

Judith Shirley (Johnston) Bennett October 27, 2012 age 79 beloved wife of Charles Bennett, Mother of the late Ross A. Bennett, Sister of the late Eileen Conn, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Melbert and Katherine (MacPhail) Johnston. Judith and Charles were married for 58 years. And Judith worked at Weymouth North High School...

Joseph F. Ross

Joseph F. Ross

Oct 20, 2012

Joseph Frank Ross, 3 months old, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 20, 2012. Joseph was the loving son of Angelina Ross of S. Weymouth and Frank Borriello of Peabody, the brother of Rosalia, Dominic, Nicolette and Brian Ross Jr. all of S. Weymouth, the grandson of Nicholas Cefalu Sr. of Quincy and Joan Cefalu of Dorchester, the great...

Natalie E. Davis

Natalie E. Davis

Oct 16, 2012

Natalie E. (Choate) Davis, age 79, passed away peacefully at the Harbor House in Hingham on Tuesday October 16, 2012. Natalie was the wife of the late Richard E. Davis and is survived by her 2 daughters, Rita Zagrodny of Kingston and Kathleen Guilfoyle of Weymouth, her grandchildren, Matthew Zagrodny and Michelle Renaud both of Plymouth, John Zagrodny of...

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