Robert N. Francis

Sep 9, 2024

Quincy – Mr. Robert N. Francis, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, died Monday, September 9, 2024 after an illness. He was 90 years old. 

Robert was born on April 11, 1934, in Boston, the son of the late Lawrence H. and Helen L. (Golesky) Francis. Raised and educated in South Boston, he served in the United States Army...

Alfred J. 'Buddy' Johnson

Sep 8, 2024

Weymouth - Mr. Alfred J. Johnson, formerly of Quincy, Milton, and Dorchester, died peacefully on September 8, 2024, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family.

Buddy was the beloved husband of Jenny (Packowski) Johnson for 64 years. He was the loving father of Christine Rindini and her husband Robert Ennis (predeceased by son-in-law Riccardo Rindini) of Pembroke; Joseph...

Lawrence "Larry" McMenamy

Sep 6, 2024

Of Boston, formerly of Brockton and Duxbury, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 6, 2024.

Larry was born and raised in Brockton, where his family successfully operated McMenamy Seafood for many years. He attended Loyola College in Montreal. Larry had an innate talent for sales. From selling vacuum cleaners to typewriters, to helping run the family’s fish market...

Patrick J. Wynne

Sep 4, 2024

Of South Boston, died September 4, 2024.

Son of the late John Wynne and Elizabeth (Crowley) Wynne.

Loving father of Patrick Wynne Jr. (BFD Inspector) of Dorchester, and Ryan Wynne (BPD) and his fiancé Barbara Dunn of Dorchester.

Brother of Sarah Ciafardoni of Quincy and the late Henry Wynne.

Uncle of Victoria Conley and Marc Ciafardoni.

Great-uncle of Crew and Shepard.

Family and friends will honor...

Thomas F. "Whitey" O'Hara Sr.

Sep 4, 2024

Of Weymouth, formerly of Lower Mills, Dorchester, died peacefully at home on September 4, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 95 years.

Beloved husband of the late Mary T. (Hosea) O’Hara.

Loving father of Thomas F. O’Hara Jr. and his wife Sandy of North Weymouth, Paul O’Hara and his wife Bridget of Loganville, Georgia, Judy O’Hara of Marina...

Mark D. Peterson

Sep 3, 2024

Of Woburn, formerly of Winchester, died suddenly on September 3, 2024.

Beloved son of Ann M. (Walsh) Peterson of Winchester and the late Robert F. Peterson.

Loving nephew of Patricia Peterson of Wilmington, Barbara Peterson of Berlin, CT, Denis Walsh of Kingston, and the late James “Jimmy” Walsh.

Dear cousin of Celia Walsh, Monica Walsh, and Michael Walsh.

Mark was a proud veteran of...

Mary J. (Cherry) Egan

Sep 3, 2024

Of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died September 3, 2024.

Beloved wife of Robert R. Egan Sr.

Loving mother of Cheryl and her husband Richard Hassey of Quincy, Scott and his wife Elzbieta Egan of Randolph, Catherine Egan and her fiancé Matt Mailhoit of Quincy, Julie and her husband Joseph Flaherty of Ft. Meyers, Florida, and the late Robert R. Egan Jr.

Mother-in-law...

William "Bill" Leydon

Aug 25, 2024

Passed away peacefully at his own home on August 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. He will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate enough to know and love him. 

Bill is survived by his devoted wife of over 50 years Maureen (Sweeney) Leydon, his son Michael Leydon of whom he was so very proud, his daughter-in-law LeeMarie Kennedy whom...

M. Joseph Steele

Aug 20, 2024

Michael Joseph Steele, of Dorchester, formerly of Dominion, Nova Scotia, Canada, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 20, 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Lorena “Mary” (Gillis) Steele.

Loving father of Anne L. Steele of Dorchester, Thomas J. and his wife Barbara Steele of Quincy, Shaun Steele of Dorchester, Robert P. Steele of Dracut, and the late...

Eugene "Gene" Hauptman

Aug 19, 2024

Of Dorchester, died suddenly on August 19, 2024.

Beloved fiancé of Elizabeth Banach of Dorchester

Loving son of the late John Hauptman and Maria (Szatanik) Hauptman, whom he loved dearly and cared for devoutly for many years.

Loving Godfather and “Uncle Gene” to Cate Martin of South Boston.

Family and friends will honor and remember Gene’s life by gathering for a visiting hour in...