obituaries

Oct 3, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of John Joseph Meada, our beloved Jay. Jay passed suddenly on October 3rd, 2023 at the age of 36 in Braintree, Massachusetts. Jay was raised in Avon, Massachusetts, and lived in many South Shore towns throughout his life, including Abington, Scituate, and Brockton, until settling in...

Sep 26, 2023

"The kindnesses of others fertilize our soul, they become a part of who we are, and we carry them and their love. We feel this when people die, how their gifts remain alive in us." — Wayne Muller

How can one properly sum up an incredible life in a few short paragraphs? The truth is, it isn't...

Sep 24, 2023

Earl Stewart III, born and raised in Quincy, passed September 24, 2023, age 51, Son of Linda (Burkhead) Price of East Weymouth and the late Earl Stewart Jr.; Father of Earl Stewart IIII of Plymouth and Alyssa Stewart of East Weymouth; Brother of Troy Stewart and the late Marilyn, William, Robert, and Paul Price; Earl is also survived by...

Sep 21, 2023

Marcos Antonio Meloni Menezes of Middleboro, passed September 21, 2023 peacefully at Hope Health Hospice Facility with his wife Talita holding him in her arms. Unfortunately he battled brain cancer for the past 3 years and 6 months. Lost his battle after all treatments that the doctors could offer.

Marcos was born and raised in Sao Paulo,...

Sep 18, 2023

Lois Sullivan of Weymouth passed away on September 18, 2023, at South Shore Hospital. Lois was born on November 17, 1955. She was the daughter of the late Theresa Quinlan and Richard Quinlan Sr.

Lois is survived by her siblings Judith Ann Jarvis of NY, Patricia Diane Quinlan of AZ, Richard John Quinlan Jr. of MA, David...

Sep 4, 2023

Dorothy Helen McDonough passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, at the age of 87 in Hingham, Massachusetts after a long battle with dementia. She was born on March 30, 1936, in Quincy, Massachusetts, to the late Faustino and Teresa Del Longo. Dorothy, a dedicated nurse for over 50 years, touched the lives of countless patients with her compassionate...

Aug 26, 2023

Richard MacLeod, 66, of Abington, MA, passed away on August 26, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on April 8, 1957, in Norwood, MA, to Shirley (Johnson) MacLeod and the late Norman MacLeod.

Richard was the loving husband of Nancy (Budrick) MacLeod of Abington, MA. He was the loving father of Richard T....

Aug 24, 2023

Ronald Phetteplace, of Marshfield passed away on August 24, 2023 at the age of 76. He was survived by his loving wife Mary Ellen Phetteplace. He was the loving father to Ron Phetteplace Jr. and his wife Allison of Plainview, NY, and Robyn Sandova and her husband Dana of Holden, MA. He leaves his sister Ann McLaughlin of West...

Aug 17, 2023

Joseph Francis Croak Jr. , passed August 17, 2023 from lung cancer at the age of 90. Joseph was born April 12, 1933 in Boston, MA to Catherine Jones and Joseph Croak.  He married Virginia Ann Berube on April 8, 1961.  They were happily married for 62 years. Loving father of Diana Gallant and her husband Paul of East...

Aug 16, 2023

Ronald "Ron" Woodworth of Bridgewater, August 16, age 75, Loving husband of Patricia Woodworth; Loving father of Michael Woodworth of Bridgewater, Mark Woodworth of Norton, and Adam Woodworth and wife Diana of Denver, Colorado; Beloved brother of Wayne Woodworth of Hanson and several nieces and nephews.

Ron was a wonderful husband and father. He loved camping in...

Jul 31, 2023

All Services will be private

Jul 25, 2023

Michael Patrick Welsh departed life too soon on July 25, 2023. Michael was survived by his loving wife Jessica Baptist and their two Great Dane Puppies. Mike was the loving father to his two daughters Makayla and Lillian. He was the loving son to Eileen of Walpole and Henry Welsh formerly of Weymouth. Michael is also survived by his...

Jul 21, 2023

Floyd "Chip' Roberts, of Abington passed away suddenly on Friday July 21, 2023. Chip was a hard worker, he loved tinkering with things and putting them back together. He loved model trains when his eyesight was better. He loved making things out of wood. He loved spending time with his family. Chip was predeceased by his sister Ermela Roberts...

Jul 17, 2023

Elizabeth J. Gately (Betty) 76, of Abington, MA passed away on July 17, 2023 after a brief illness.

Betty was born on February 11, 1947 to John and Claire Figlewicz. Betty grew up in Randolph with her parents and sister. After graduating high school, she started her career at the Boston Globe where she met her husband...

Jul 15, 2023

Charles G. Williams Jr. of Abington passed away on July 15 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born in Alabama on October 13, 1946, son of the late Reverend C.H.Williams and Marion (Black) Williams. Charlie grew up in York, AL and attended West End Elementary School and later graduated from York West End high school.  Charlie enlisted in the...

Jul 14, 2023

All Services are private

Jul 12, 2023

Ruth Murphy Allen of Abington, MA passed away at Brigham and Woman's Hospital on July 12, 2023. Ruth was born on September 19, 1953. She was the daughter of Elaine Taylor and Henry Barends. She was predeceased by her husband William Allen. Ruth is survived by her children Michael Murphy, Donna Murphy, and Susan Murphy. She was the loving...

Jul 11, 2023

Cynthia Katherine Bannon

April 30, 1947 - July 11, 2023

Cynthia Bannon, 76, of Monroe, NY & Abington, MA, passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer, on Monday, July 11th, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Roman and Natalie Wojcicki. Cindy was...

Jul 10, 2023

Robert L. Vaillencourt of Whitman, July 10, 2023, age 76, loving husband of Lee Anne Vaillencourt of Whitman; Loving brother of Bert Vaillencourt and his wife Wendy of Whitman and Richard Vaillencourt and his wife Ann of Kansas; Also, survived by 3 step-children, 8 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was retired Navy...

Jun 29, 2023

Henry, best known as Bud, was born 09/18/1922 to Corinne Thayer Ratcliffe and Henry James Welsh in Quincy, Ma. He grew up on Sharon Road, Atlantic, Ma with his sister, Adrienne, and cat Droopy.

He graduated from North Quincy High School class of 1940, and entered the Army in 1942 as a tin/coppersmith and Sheet Metal Worker....