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Braintree, Massachusetts Mark J Biagini 1948 — 2024 Biagini, Mark J. of Braintree, passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2024. He was 75. Born in 1948, He was the Son of the late Ceasar Biagini, Pauline (Clare) Biagini, and stepmother Gladys Biagini. Mark was born in Quincy and raised in Braintree. He attended local schools including Braintree High School and Blue Hills Regional Trade School. Mark enjoyed a 45 year career as an artistic craftsman, master bricklayer and stone mason. Mark greatly enjoyed spending time with his family, attending family events, and using his jack of all trades experience to help friends and family. At the late part of Mark's marvelous life, he greatly enjoyed getting outdoors using his long-range electric...

Braintree, Massachusetts Kevin M. Collins 1948 — 2024 Braintree - Kevin M. Collins, was a former Braintree, MA Police Officer. He was the son of John E. Collins and Esther (Geary) Collins. He retired from the Braintree Police in 2003. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Adams Heights Men's Club. He passed away on Friday April 26, 2024, at the age of 76. He leaves behind his brother J. Stephen Collins of Concord, MA and his wife, Linda and his cousin, Ms. Brenda McDonough of Pembroke, MA. As well Kevin leaves behind his friend, Jacqueline Snyder of Venice FL. He was a communicant of St. Clare's Catholic Church on 1244 Liberty street in Braintree. His Mass will be held at St. Clare's on Thursday April 2nd. Flowers may be sent...

Mashpee, Massachusetts Mary H. Drake 1934 — 2024 Mary H. Drake, 89, of Mashpee, formerly of Cohasset, passed away peacefully at the Newfield House in Plymouth on April 25, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard C. Drake. Mary graduated from Quincy High School. She received her Associates degree from Boston University. While in college she became the first freshman cheerleader to make the team. She enjoyed reading, music, watching the New England Patriots, and spending time with her book club on Cape Cod. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew her. Mary is survived by five children, Richard Drake of...

Mashpee, Massachusetts Robert R. Maglio 1944 — 2024 Robert R. Maglio, "Bob", of Mashpee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children and son-in-law, on March 27, 2024, at the age of 80. He is the beloved husband of Geraldine (Breslin) Maglio with whom he's shared 20 wonderful years of marriage. Bob was born on March 26, 1944, to the late Vincent Maglio and the late Rita (McCarthy) Maglio in Boston, MA. He graduated from Archbishop Williams High School and then later graduated with a bachelor's degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Bob was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving his country in the Marine Corps. After being honorably discharged from the military, he became an Architect Project Manager for E.B. Norris. Bob was...

Barnstead, New Hampshire Paul I. Malm, Jr. 1953 — 2024 Paul Ivar Malm, Jr., 71, of Barnstead, NH (originally Holbrook, MA), died on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Paul loved the land he lived on and took great pride in the house he built on Garland Rd. with his friends. Always one to welcome a visitor (friend or stranger), his door was always open, his table was always full, and his glass was never empty. Paul was born in Chelsea, MA on January 12, 1953, to Paul I. and Constance J. Malm. Paul loved working on cars with his father and grandfather, running around with his friends and playing football and baseball which earned him his childhood nickname, Tricky. He attended Blue Hills Regional Technical School, where he studied to become a machinist....

Norton, Massachusetts Cheryl M Pappas 1954 — 2024 Cheryl M. Pappas, a beacon of light and love, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on December 27, 1954, in Quincy, MA, she embarked on a life journey that was as enriching as it was profound. Cheryl's academic pursuits led her to Simmons College, where she earned a Masters Degree. Married to her beloved husband, Gregory Pappas, Cheryl found joy and companionship that stood the test of time. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. She was a sister to Deborah Anderson, and their bond was one of unwavering support and shared memories. She will be dearly missed by all. Visitation will be at the Peck Funeral Home 516 Washington St....

Braintree, Massachusetts Mary Lou Adams 1935 — 2024 BRAINTREE - Mary Adams. I was born on November 25th, 1935 in Gloucester, MA, as it was my Mom's hometown. I am the youngest of three children and I had an older sister and brother. I was the baby of the family and everyone knew it. I graduated from Braintree High School in 1953. I was never married and had no children of my own. Right out of high school I worked at a shoe factory called "Native Footwear" in Braintree. I later went to work at the Bradlees Warehouse in Braintree for about 20 years until my retirement. I have always had an interest in bowling, I love to bowl, and I was on an actual bowling team. Our family tradition is having dinner at my sister's house. I love my family...

Summerfield, Florida Leo McCloskey 1948 — 2024 Leo McCloskey died on January 26, 2024 in Summerfield, Florida due to complications following pneumonia. He was 75. Leo was born July 5, 1948 in Providence. He grew up on the ocean in Rhode Island with his sister Joan and brother Kevin. It was there he developed his love of the water. He left for college on an ROTC scholarship in 1968 to attend Northeast Missouri State where he then met his beloved wife Sarah. They married in August of 1970 and he graduated in 1972. He went on to follow his passion of helping others and his country. First as an EMT and firefighter, followed by years of service across the country and beyond. Leo and Sarah had there first child Matthew in...

Northampton, Massachusetts Anne Wood 1934 — 2024 Anne Olsen Wood, 89, passed away January 9, 2024 at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Born in Medford, MA on March 1, 1934 she was the daughter of the late Charley and Anne (Gilmore Learmonth) Olsen. She grew up and graduated from Weymouth High school. She Graduated from the New England Deaconess School of Nursing in Boston, MA, and went on to receive her bachelor's degree from Springfield College and continued her education at Dartmouth College and Russell Sage College ending with her Master's Degree in Psychology and Sociology and in Nursing, specializing in coronary care. Anne retired her nursing career in 1999 and went on to do charts for the American Heart Association. She also spent many...

Burke, Virginia Nancy Ayers Wade 1947 — 2024 Nancy Ayers Wade was born on March 23, 1947. She was raised in a very full house in Hingham, MA, as one of ten children. As the only girl for many years, Nancy quickly became the "second mother" to her younger siblings. She attended UMass Boston where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. In 1970, on a trip to visit her brother in the Army in Germany, Nancy met the love of her life, Tom Wade, who was a good friend of her brother, Tommy Ayers. Tom and Nancy raised four wonderful children together. The highlight of Nancy's life was living at Eastman in Grantham, NH with her husband, and raising her children there. She also had the opportunity to dabble in multiple careers...

Fleming Island, Florida Judith Alice Pinkava 1961 — 2023 Judith Alice Pinkava (nee Nelson), a Registered Nurse and resident of Fleming Island, FL, passed unexpectedly on December 4, 2023 at the age of 62, while at home. Judith is survived by her husband of 39 years, Christopher Pinkava; her children, Nicholas Anthony and Shannon Marie; her brothers, Stephen, Douglas and Brian Nelson; as well as her brothers-in-law, Michael, Stephen, John and Daniel Pinkava. She was predeceased by her twin sister, Laurel Ericson. Judith was born in South Weymouth, MA, on May 20, 1961 to Roy V. Nelson and Dorothy Nelson. She graduated from New England Baptist School of Nursing in 1983 with her Registered Nursing degree and worked at Faulkner Hospital in Boston....

Salem, New Hampshire George L. Miller 1926 — 2023 George L. Miller, 97 of Salem, NH formerly of South Weymouth, MA and Brookline, MA passed away on November 23, 2023 at the Crestwood Center, Milford, NH. Born in south Boston, MA to John and Alice (Lundquist) Miller. George served in the US Coast Guard during WWII aboard USS Vance DE 387 whose notable service included capturing a German U Boat U-873. George worked for Boston Edison for 32 years as an Auto Mechanic and later in Electrical Maintenance. During his later career and into retirement he and his wife Chickie entertained as clown and hobo, Santa and other characters to the delight of special needs children throughout MA and NH. George was also an accomplished magician and balloon...

Hampton Falls, New Hampshire Marilyn Noyes Ayles 1943 — 2023 Marilyn N. Ayles of Hampton Falls, NH passed away on November 19, 2023 at the age of 80 after a long and courageous battle with a respiratory disease. Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband Paul, her sons Dwight Ayles and his wife Judy (Carter) of Epping, NH, and Robert Ayles and his wife Amy (Cooper) of Melrose, MA. Marilyn is also survived by her sister, Anne E. Jensen, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and she leaves six grandchildren: Kyle, Nikole and her husband Elliot, Lauren, Henry, Carter and Grace. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Marilyn's first priority was always her family; she loved spending time with all of them. After graduating from Forsythe School for...

Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts Robert R Solmonte 1942 — 2023 Robert (Bob) R. Solmonte, age 81, of Yarmouth Port and formerly of Braintree passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mona (Griffith-Corliss) Solmonte, his son Mark and wife Kate, and his beloved and adored grandchildren Gray and Lane. Bob is also survived by his two sisters, June Danubio of Kingston, Georgette Carlson and her husband Don of Weymouth, his brother-in-laws and wives, John and Linda Griffith of Hanson, Mark and Jacqui Griffith of Missouri, William and Kathy Griffith of Maryland, his sisters-in-law and husbands, Mary Goes and John Needham of Buzzards Bay and Gemma and Robert Mueller of Florida, Bob is also survived by...

Hebron, New Hampshire William Wright 1951 — 2023 William Wright, 71, passed away Sunday November 5th, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital after a short illness. William was born November 9th, 1951, in Cambridge, Mass, The son of the late Willard W. and Annette A. (Chapman) Wright. William was a devoted husband and loving father. He enjoyed boating on Newfound Lake, restoring classic cars and collecting antiques. William is survived by his wife Eleanor F. (McEachern) Wright of Hebron NH, son Mathew D. Wright of New Port Richey, FL, son Timothy A. Wright of New Port Richey, FL and sister Bonnie Wright of Northfield, NH. A memorial service will be held on Thursday November 9th, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the Mayhew Funeral Home, 12 Langdon...

Braintree, Massachusetts Joseph "Joe" P Murphy 1939 — 2023 Braintree - Joseph "Joe" Murphy passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the age of 84. Son of Joseph and Catherine Murphy, he was born on July 9, 1939 and raised in South Boston. After the passing of his mother, he was later raised by his step-mother, the late Hope Murphy. He began his career at Capital Supermarket and was fondly known as "20 Below Joe" for his time spent working in the freezers. He served in the National Guard and then joined the Braintree Police Department as a patrolman where he served for 37 years, retiring in 2004. In 1963, he met the love of his life, Lillian (Fyre) Murphy, his wife of 60 years. He was the devoted father of Sean and...

Scottsdale, Arkansas Lois Marie Rhodes 1942 — 2023 Lois Marie Rhodes died on August 13, 2023, suddenly of an apparent heart attack at the age of 81 while visiting family in Columbus, Ohio. Born on June 7, 1942, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Alma (Wise) Rhodes. She attended Immaculate Conception grade school in Ravenna and graduated from Villa Maria High School in Villa Maria, Pa. Lois was a radiation therapist for 40 years, most of those years with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute located in Boston, MA where she achieved the position of chief therapist. She settled in Boston with her sister in 1967. Lois resided in Stoughton, MA for over 30 years before relocating to Scottsdale, AZ after retiring. ...

Abington, Massachusetts Margaret B Hatch 1932 — 2023 Margaret "Peg" B. Hatch of Abington, formerly of North Weymouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Robert P. Hatch, also of North Weymouth. They were married in 1952 and shared 66 years together before his passing. Peg was known for her love of hockey and was a lifelong Bruins fan. She was an avid couponer, and she looked forward to her weekly knitting group at the Weymouth Senior Center with her best friends. Peg also spent many years camping with her family and friends, and she served as secretary of the North American Family Camping Association (NAFCA). Peg is survived by her son Robert B. Hatch and his wife Cheryl of Abington. She...

Braintree, Massachusetts Constance Libardoni 1931 — 2023 Constance Marguerite Arsenault Libardoni, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 27, 2023. Connie was born on January 9, 1931 to the late Clara Richard Arsenault and Norbert Arsenault and was raised in Woonsocket, RI. Upon graduating from high school, Connie began her banking career in the bookkeeping department of Woonsocket Trust Company. She later worked her way up to Assistant Branch Manager of Shawmut Bank of Boston. She then worked for State Street Bank and later retired as Assistant Treasurer of the Information Technology Division in 1991. Assistant Treasurer of the Information Technology Division in 1991. Connie was extremely patriotic, even joining the...

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