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Thomas Towle 2019

Sad-Another Classmate has passed:
​Thomas E. Towle, a resident of East Weymouth for 70 years, died October 6, 2019, at Harbor House in Hingham. Tom was a member of St. Albert the Great Parish in East Weymouth since the parish was established in 1951. Tom was born in Boston, to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Cunningham) Towle. He was a graduate of Weymouth High School and Boston College. He obtained his master's degree from Babson College. He took on many different roles in the working world - a financial administrator, a survey statistician, an independent consultant. He started his own business with applications for Excel. Most notably, Tom wrote a book, PAYCALC: How to Create Customized Payroll Spreadsheets, and he taught computer skills at Quincy College for over 10 years. He enjoyed tending his chickens during his youth as well as gardening. He ran track and cross country in high school and continued to exercise and garden often sharing the fruits of his labor throughout his life. He also enjoyed taking walks in Wompatuck State Park and was an avid reader. He had been a devoted son who took care of both his dying parents. He was a beloved brother of Reverend Joseph Towle M.M. of Harwichport, Mary MacDonald and her husband Hugh of Venice, Fla. and Elaine Dickinson and her husband Arthur of Harwich; loving uncle of Elizabeth and Andrea Dickinson, Scott MacDonald and his wife Megan, Michael MacDonald and his wife Jane, and Steven MacDonald and his wife Delphine. This gentle and kind man will be missed by all who knew him. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Saturday October 12, 8:30-9:30 at the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, at 809 Main Street (Rte. 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital), South Weymouth. Following the visitation, there will be a funeral Mass at 10 in St. Albert the Great Church in Weymouth. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Maryknoll Fathers, PO Box 302, Maryknoll, NY 10545 or the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305. The family would like to thank the care givers at Allerton House, Harbor House and Hospice of South Shore. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.
Published in The Patriot Ledger on Oct. 9, 2019
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Paul W. "Mac" MacDermott-2015

Sad News -I have learned of anther classmate who passed in 2015.
OBITUARY
​MacDermott, Paul Mac -Paul W. MacDermott, beloved husband, father, and friend passed September 16, 2015 in Sanford. "Mac," is survived by his wife, Bette; son, Sean; daughter, Cheryl; son-in-law, Al and grandchildren Emileigh, Dalton, Cole, and Mackenzie. Those who knew Paul well understood how he embraced everyday with an undeniable passion for life and a dedication to family. A mass of Christian burial will be held for Paul at 11:00 am on October 17, 2015 at the All Souls Historic Chapel in Sanford with a celebration of his life following. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel from Sept. 26 to Sept. 27, 2015
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​Sad to say another classmate has passed. RIP Janet. I learned this from another classmate and do not have any further information.
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​Sad to say another classmate has passed. RIP Walter-7/28/19

*In Memory of
Walter Thomas GRIFFIN
March 22, 1942 - July 28, 2019
Obituary
Walter Thomas Griffin
Born 3/22/1942 in Somerville, MA
Tempe,AZ-Walter Thomas Griffin passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 28, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife and best friend Debra, his daughters and many of his close family members after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Somerville, MA to the late Lawrence C. Griffin and Reta M. (Jones) Griffin and is survived by wife of 38 years Debra E. (Wozniak) Griffin of Tempe, his sister, Janet MacDonald of Chandler, AZ and his children, James L. Griffin and wife Jeannette of Weymouth, MA, daughter Deborah E. Egan and husband Timothy of Parker, CO and daughter Susan M. Mefford and husband Todd of Tempe, AZ and his four grandchildren, Rachael M. Cliff and husband Jon of Franklin, MA, Griffin T. Egan, John P. Egan and Cullen J. Egan of Parker, CO and two great granddaughters, Anna M. Cliff and Aubrey D. Cliff of Franklin, MA as well as many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence F. Griffin, formerly of Tempe, AZ.
He attended Weymouth High School and was part of the graduating class of 1959. Upon graduating, he volunteered to serve in the United States Army as part of the "Buddy System Enlistment Program" where he served for three years at Gutleut Kasern in Frankfurt, Germany. Upon honorable discharge of military service, he furthered his education at Bridgewater State college pursuing Psychology and the Arts. He retired in 2009 with 36 years from the United States Post Office in Tempe, Arizona where he met many of his life long friends.
He will be best remembered as a generous friend to all and for his kindness, compassion and his love of hosting family and close friends for back yard barbecues and card games.
Share your memories or express your condolences by signing the Guest Book at www.advantagefunerals.com
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​Sad to say another classmate is gone. RIP Carl-7/1/19

CARL SCHLIEFF'S OBITUARY
  Sad News-Another Classmate lost: RIP Carl
Carl G. Schleiff, Jr., age 78, of Scituate, Massachusetts, formerly of East Weymouth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 1, 2019. Son of the late Martha (Stanlake) Schleiff and Carl Schleiff. Loving husband of over 56 years to Susan (Marcel) Schleiff. Beloved father of Mary Ellen Higgins and husband Thomas of Scituate, Suzanne Cataldo and husband Gary of Hanover, Annette O'Donoghue and husband Stephen of Scituate. Cherished grandfather of Olivia, Drew and Liam Higgins; Charlie and Ben Cataldo; and Rachel and Jake O'Donoghue. He will be remembered by his siblings Marie Rudd of Middletown, Rhode Island, William Schleiff of Hull, Robert Schleiff of South Weymouth and Martha Schleiff of East Weymouth. He will be missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Carl's greatest joy was spending time with his family, including cheering his seven grandchildren on at sporting events and other ceremonies celebrating their many accomplishments, enjoying a glass of red wine and debating politics and news of the day at Sunday dinners and holiday gatherings, having breakfast with his brothers at their favorite local restaurants, and visiting favorite spots, such as Siesta Key Beach, with the love of his life, while they stayed in Venice, Florida for many happy winters. Carl was a hard worker his entire life, passionate about his original vocation as a welder, a trade he honed at the Quincy Shipyard in his 20s, and an industry he built his successful career in sales on until he retired at age 68. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf with buddies at Widows Walk and elsewhere, meeting close friends for dinner, reading books about history and politics, and pursuing lawn perfection. A visitation on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road in Scituate. A Mass of Christian burial held on Monday July 8, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent Street in Scituate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to NVNA Visiting Nurses of Norwell. Words of comfort can be left at www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Scituate Mariner from July 3 to July 10, 2019
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​Sad to say another classmate is gone. RIP Magaret-4/1/19

MARGARET NICHOLSON-SMILEY'S OBITUARY
  Margaret N. Smiley, 78 of Warwick, MD formerly of New Jersey, passed away on April 1, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on March 25, 1941 in Weymouth, MA, daughter of the late John and Catherine Gurney Nicholson.  She was raised in Weymouth where she met her husband Donald.  After their marriage in 1963 they made their home in New Jersey where she raised her family and worked as a nurse for 40 years.  After raising their children in Cinnaminson they retired to the Jersey Shore for 10 years before moving to Warwick in 2008.  Margaret was past president and vice president of Greenfingers Garden Club, and a member of the Cecil County Library Book Club.  She enjoyed breeding Labrador Retrievers, sewing, gardening, reading, cooking, yoga, traveling, entertaining and spending time with family and friends. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings, Patricia Cross, Joan Petrillo, Roberta Knight, John Nicholson and Catherine Owen. Margaret is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald E. Smiley; their children, Sandra Dalton (Brendan) Medford, NJ, Sharon Smiley (Ted Maciejewski) of Wall, NJ and Donald Smiley (Karla) of Garnet Valley, PA; siblings, Rose Slattery, Josephine Tanner and James Nicholson of Mass.  She was lovingly referred to as Mimi by her 7 grandchildren, Maura, Nicole and Matthew Dalton, Nicholas and Emily Maciejewski and Sara and Katie Smiley. A gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 9 to 10:45 am at St. Charles Borromeo, 2500 Branch Pike, Cinnaminson, NJ, followed by a Mass at 11 am. In lieu of flowers memorials may be offered to The Seeing Eye, PO Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963 or Pull-Thru Network Inc., 1705 Wintergreen Pkwy. Normal, Illinois, 61761.
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I have just learned from her sister, Claire we lost another classmate in June,2018-Joan Marie Studley-Jones-Perrin. I was unable to find an obituary, so there is no further info.
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I have just learned from Cindy Clifford we lost another classmate-Barbara Helen Donahue-Ries. I was unable to find an obituary, so there is no further info.

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From: walt@patstone.com
To: walt@patstone.com
Cc: cheryl.patstone@comcast.net ; petenaylor@gmail.com ; htmiller@comcast.net ; Al Risley
Subject: Re: Hunt School Windows
 
Hi.
FYI.
On behalf of the 1954 Hunt School seventh grade class — the school's ONLY 7th grade class — Art made a donation to buy two new glass windows for the front of the building, which is now the private South Shore Christian Academy.

When the new windows were installed, replacing the previous semi-transparent ones, the results exceeded expectations. The enhanced ambiance inside in the hallway and stairways was truly amazing. The outside light really brightens everything up.

Near each window is a plaque with a picture of our classmates. Gad, we were so young then! 

Art Patstone Hunt School Windows Plaque

Hunt School Windows by Class of 1954(Art Patstone)

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Sadly, have just learned we have lost another classmate.RIP Liz.
April 26,2013 
I was just informed by her daughter that Elizabeth Jean McCaffrey-Badovinac passed away in 2013-RIP Liz.
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Elizabeth Jean Badovinac
FEBRUARY 20, 1941 – APRIL 26, 2013 Elizabeth Jean Badovinac was born on February 20, 1941 and passed away on April 26, 2013 in Redlands, CA.

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Sadly, have just learned we have lost another classmate.RIP Janice.
November 30,2018 
Obituary:
Janice "Jan" Ralph-Bancroft of Hanover, quietly departed this life on November 30, 2018, at the age of 77, after a long illness. Daughter of the late William Ralph and Joan (Cochran), she was born May 15, 1941, in South Weymouth. Jan attended Weymouth Public Schools and graduated in 1959. She went on to continue her education at Bridgewater State College where she obtained a master's degree in Education. Jan taught at Weymouth Public Schools. She was a dedicated member of the First Congregational Church of Hanover. There she also served as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent for 20 years. Her beautiful life will be forever cherished by her family. Jan is survived by her loving husband, Richard of 52 years; their son, Scott, daughter-in-law, Darlene, of Kingston; and granddaughters, Lauren Yelin and Shannon Olivolo; their son, Glen, daughter-in-law, Catalina; and grandchildren, Ligaya, Kaliana, Janessa and Galen; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and furry companion Rascal. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Kenneth Ralph, Barbara Page and Joan Finch. Jan will be forever remembered for her great compassion and caring nature while generously sharing her vibrant smile and beautiful bright blue eyes to all. Visiting hours will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington Street, Rte. 53, Hanover. Her memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018, at the First Congregational Church of Hanover, 17 Silver Street, Hanover. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 398 Pleasant Street, South Weymouth. Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or the First Congregational Church of Hanover Memorial Fund. For directions and to sign Jan's online guest book, visit www.SullivanFuneralHomes.com.
Published in The Hanover Mariner from Dec. 4 to Dec. 16, 2018

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Sadly, have just learned we have lost another classmate.RIP Ron
July 16, 2018

OBITUARY Dr. Ronald N. Wentworth AUGUST 31, 1941 – JULY 16, 2018 Dr. Ronald N. Wentworth passed away on July 16th, 2018 from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was a good, kind, hard-working man who loved his family very much. He was born in Weymouth, MA in 1941 to Nelson E. and Emily M. Wentworth. He was proud of his PhD in Industrial Engineering from Perdue University and of his work as a professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of New Haven. He became chairman of the department prior to his retirement.He was married to the love of his life, Janet S. Wentworth in 1975 and settled in Clinton, CT to raise their family. He was an active member in Freemasons and was a past master of Jeptha Lodge #95 in Clinton. He was also a member of Eastern Star with Olive Branch Chapter #87 in Madison CT. Later in life he developed Parkinson's disease, which caused him to lose his independence and mobility. However, he was able to discover his love of painting and maintained a love of cars throughout his life. He was blessed to be able to attend his youngest daughter, Jennifer's, wedding in April of this year. He is predeceased by his parents, and by his wife Janet. He is survived by his daughter Alison Vance (William) of Seymour, CT, his son Todd Wentworth (Sarah) of East Hampton, CT, and his daughter Jennifer Pascale (Donny) of North Haven, CT. He is also survived by grandchildren Krystal, Joseph, and Peyton Wentworth. And he is also survived by a brother, Donald Wentworth and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (http://parkinson.org/) or the the First Church of Christ in Clinton, CT.

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Richard Bancroft McLean-Jan 29, 2013
We have lost another classmate as per the email from Barbara Pitts Curro. No obituary found. RIP Dick

Barbara Pitts Curro
Jul 6,2018

Hi, Al -
I just discovered that Richard Bancroft McLean from our class died on January 29, 2013.  I couldn’t find him on legacy.com, so the obit mustn’t have been published.  I did confirm through the county death record.

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Sadly, have just learned we have lost another classmate.RIP Al
June 4, 2018
        *AL COLARUSSO OBITUARY
Albert F. Colarusso, of Middleboro, formerly of Whitman and Weymouth passed away June 4, 2018. He was 76. Albert was a graduate of Weymouth High School, and a U.S Navy Veteran. He is a retiree from Verizon. He loved baseball and he was a former baseball coach in Whitman where he was a resident for 35 years. He is survived by his wife Patricia Patsy A. (Hogan) Colarusso. His children Dennis P. Colarusso and his wife Doreen of Quincy, David A. Colarusso of Fla., and Teri Reed and her husband John of Whitman. Brother of Joanne Smith and her husband Robert of Nev., and Sandra Spacone and her husband Larry of Braintree. Grandfather of Dominic, Drew, Dean and Daniel Colarusso, and Olivia and Kate Reed. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends invited to visiting hours in the MacKinnon Funeral Home, 760 Washington St., Whitman on Saturday 9:30 - 11 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in Holy Ghost Church, Whitman at 11:30 am. Burial at Colebrook Cemetery in Whitman. For directions or to send a condolence visit www.mackinnonfuneral.com.
Published in The Patriot Ledger on June 8, 2018

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Sadly, have just learned we have lost another classmate.RIP Judith
April 24, 2018
            *Judith Gannon-Reilly OBITUARY
Judith A. (Gannon) Reilly of Kingston, died peacefully April 20, 2018, at her daughters home surrounded by her family. Born in Quincy, January 17, 1942, daughter of Andrew Hickey and Mary Hickey, she was educated in Weymouth and a graduate of Weymouth High School. Mary worked as a secretary. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Roderick of N. Dartmouth; her son, Leo R. Reilly of Middleboro; her lifelong companion, Ron Payne of Kingston; granddaughters, Melissa, Suzanne, Kerri and Kimberly Roderick, all of Plymouth; and her dog, Gigi. Visiting hour in the Davis Funeral Home, 373 Court St., North Plymouth (near Cordage Park), on Friday from 10-11 a.m. with a service at 11. Burial will follow at Mt. Wollaston Cemetery in Quincy. Memorial donations in her name may be made to the MSPCA-Angell Headquarters, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. For more info and online guest book, please visit www.cartmelldavis.com.Published in The Patriot Ledger on Apr. 24, 2018
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Sadly, have just learned we have lost another classmate.RIP Dave
March 14, 2018
            *DAVID l. CROCKER OBITUARY
Oct 2, 1941 - Mar 14, 2018 (Age 76)
David's Obituary
David was born on October 2, 1941 and passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. David was a resident of North Carolina at the time of passing. He was a highly decorated retired US Army Colonel having served during the Vietnam Era. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Grace Church in the Mountains with The Reverend Joslyn Ogden Schaefer officiating. Entombment will be in the Memory Garden Mausoleum at the church. Memorials may be made to Grace Church in the Mountains, 394 N. Haywood Street, Waynesville, NC 28786.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/David-Crocker-obituary?pid=188470999&view=guestbook
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Mary Housman -2017

Sadly, have just learned we have lost another classmate.RIP Mary
September 3, 2017
MARY HOUSMAN OBITUARY
Mary L. Housman of New Britain, Conn. died September 3, 2017.
Mary was born at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth and spent her early years in Braintree, living next door to her paternal grandfather. At age 8, she moved to Weymouth Heights into a house that her father built on Commercial Street and spent her childhood and most of her adult life there. She graduated from Weymouth High School in 1959, then attended Chamberlain School of Retail in Boston. She worked in retail for several years before beginning a career as an executive secretary in Cambridge, first at the Holiday Inn and lastly at the Harvard Summer School. The highlight of her life was a 7 week trip to Europe with her brother, John, which she continued to talk about until her final days. After her mothers death in 2009, she moved to Conn. to be near her brother and sister in law and their extended family. She resided at the Jerome Home in New Britain, Conn. until her death after a long battle with cancer. She thoroughly enjoyed holiday gatherings with her family and took great pleasure watching her great-nephews and great-niece grow. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:30 a.m in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home. South Weymouth, at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Burial in Old North Cemetery, Weymouth. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Jerome Home Resident Recreation Fund, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain, CT 06052. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.
Published in The Patriot Ledger on Sept. 7, 2017
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southofboston-ledger/obituary.aspx?n=mary-l-housman&pid=186594895&fhid=15235&eid=sp_ommatch   
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Sadly, have just learned we have lost another classmate.RIP Tom
April 17, 2017

Thomas H. Odell
1941 - 2017 Obituary 
​Thomas H. Odell, Thornton, N.H., age 75 passed away peacefully on April 17, 2017 at Speare Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Thomas was born on September 13, 1941 in Cambridge, Mass., the son of C. Howard and Eleanor (Dewire) Odell. He grew up in Weymouth, graduating from Weymouth High, class of 1959. Tom started out working in local gas stations, which led him to his lifelong career of service station work throughout the New England area, starting with lift installation and repair, then actually building entire stations - from the underground storage tanks to the overhead canopies. He moved to Martha's Vineyard in 1988 for a position with the R.M. Packer company where he worked until his retirement in 2000. He met his loving wife on the Vineyard and they resided in Edgartown until they moved to Thornton, N.H. in 2001. Tom was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, but his true love was spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Cindy (Picozzi) Odell; his daughter, Ashley Odell, and his grandchildren, Oliver and Piper Davis, all of Thornton, N.H.; a brother, William F. Odell and his wife Edith of Hingham, Mass., and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his step mother, Elizabeth Odell of Guildhall, Vt.; two brothers, John Jack Odell of California and Larry Odell of Greenfield, Mass. Services will be held later at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to; DO-Good Dog Rescue at www.dogooddogrescue.org. or that you consider paying a child's lunch tab at a local school in Tom's name. The Mayhew Funeral Home and Meredith Bay Crematorium are assisting the family with arrangements; to view Thomass on line book of memories go to; www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com.
Published in The Patriot Ledger on Apr. 21, 2017
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Sadly, have just learned we have lost another classmate.RIP Philip
Philip P. Berio Obituary
January 30, 2017
Philip P. Berio, age 75, of Middleboro, formerly of Weymouth, died on Monday, January 30, 2017, at the Nemasket Healthcare Center, Middleboro. He was the husband of Ann M. (Shores) Berio; they had been married for nearly 52 years. Born in Quincy, son of the late Christopher and Phyllis (Mincone) Berio, Philip enjoyed the outdoors, including camping, fishing, and outdoor fun. He was an avid baseball and football fan. He was a graduate of Weymouth High School and worked as a Forms Carpenter for many years. He will be warmheartedly remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew and loved him. He worked for Schofields Forms of Weymouth and S.T. White Forms in Abington. Survivors include his wife, Ann of Middleboro; two sons, Philip and his wife Dawn Berio of Middleboro, and Christopher and his wife Melissa Berio of Middleboro; a daughter, Stacy and her husband Eric Thorson of Bridgewater; three brothers, Michael Berio of Hanson, Richard Berio of Randolph, and Robert Berio of Washington; a sister, Christina Mason of Weymouth; 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Nicholas Berio. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, February 9, from 5- 8 p.m. in the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St., Middleboro. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 10, in the funeral home at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Cemetery at the Green, Middleboro. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to DFCI Pediatric Glioma Research Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.
Published in The Enterprise on Feb. 7, 2017
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Ashley Funeral Home
35 Oak St
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 947-3600
VISITATION
Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ashley Funeral Home
35 Oak St
Middleboro, MA 02346
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday, Feb. 10, 2017
10:00 AM
Ashley Funeral Home
35 Oak St
Middleboro, MA 02346
BURIAL
Following Services
Cemetery at the Green
Middleboro, MA

Harry Elstob OBITUARY
March 5, 2016
Sadly, have just learned we have lost another classmate.RIP Harry.
 
​Harry Elstob
3/5/2016
Harry Elstob  
OBITUARY
November 4, 1941 - March 5, 2016 (Age 74)
Harry was born on November 4, 1941 and passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016. 

Harry was a resident of Greer, South Carolina. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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Natalie J. Glidden OBITUARY
June 3, 2016
Sadly, we have lost another classmate.RIP Natalie.
 
​Natalie J. Glidden-Thompson
6/3/2016
Natalie J. Thompson, 74 of Londonderry, passed away at her residence, Friday June 3, 2016, after a period of declining health. Natalie was born February 16, 1942 in Weymouth, MA and was a daughter of the late John and Miriam (Thomas) Glidden. She had resided in Londonderry for the past 44 years, formerly living in Derry, NH.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jack R. Thompson of Londonderry, two sons, Adam C. Thompson of Eugene, OR, and Andrew C. Thompson and his wife Rhonda of Hudson, FL, one sister, Barbara Brooks of Matthews, GA, as well as several nieces.
There are no calling hours. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday June 8, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Derry Friendship Center, 6 Railroad Ave., Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Derry Friendship Center. 

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Harold Alan "Al" Small OBITUARY

May 13, 2016
Sadly, we have lost another classmate.RIP Al.
 
​Harold Alan "Al" Small OBITUARY
 
SMALL Harold Alan “Al”, 75, of Rockland, died May 13, 2016 after a courageous fight against cancer. Alan was born in Aylesford, Nova Scotia and moved to the US with his family in 1952. He graduated from Weymouth High School in 1959 and was a member of the Air National Guard Reserves for several years. A Rockland resident since 1977, Alan worked for Eastern Airlines for 35 years and Virgin Atlantic Airways for 15 years retiring in 2010. Alan enjoyed traveling to Nova Scotia every summer to visit his family and lifelong friends. In his younger years, he traveled all over the US while working with the airline industry. Alan spent his spare time with family and friends often watching the Patriots and Red Sox games or playfully debating politics. Alan is survived by his wife of 39 years Kathleen A. (Beary) Small; his mother Frances L. “Bunny” Small of Aylesford, Nova Scotia; his daughter Michelle Small-O’Connor and her husband Matthew of Rockland; his daughter Alyson Harrington and her husband Kevin of Dedham; and his grandson, Conrad Harrington of Dedham, who affectionately called him “grumpa.” Alan was pre-deceased by his father Harold H. Small of Aylesford, Nova Scotia. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and especially his long-time friends from Weymouth. The Small Family would like to invite relatives and friends to join them as they celebrate his life at the Sullivan Funeral Home at 45 East Water Street, ROCKLAND, MA on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. A service will be held in the Funeral Home on Thursday at 10:30 A.M. Burial will be private. For directions and to sign Al’s online guest book, please visit www.SullivanFuneralHomes.com Rockland Hanover Hanson 781-878-0920 781-293-2020 Family Owned & Operated For 5 Generations Since 1897
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonherald/obituary.aspx?n=harold-alan-small-al&pid=180003781&fhid=28980#sthash.CxnDWaPM.J8afRDyX.dpuf
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June, 1959

April 8,2016

Sylvia Georgette Neva Gracon Obituary
April 8, 2016
Sadly, we have lost another classmate.RIP Sylvia.
 Sylvia Georgette Neva Gracon, 74

​Sylvia Neva Gracon, of Quincy, 74 years of age, passed away at her home at Brookdale at Quincy Bay on Friday, April 8, 2016. She was born in Boston and was raised in Weymouth. She was a graduate of Weymouth High School class of 1959. She subsequently graduated from Northeastern University in 1964 and received a degree in social work from the University of Connecticut in 1968. She had been employed as a social worker for the state of Connecticut Family Service Division. More recently she had been a cashier for Shaws Supermarket in East Weymouth. Sylvia was active in Girl Scouting as a member of the Mayflower Council. She received the curved bar award. She had been a camp counselor for the Quincy Council from 1953 to 1961. Sylvia had a particular interest in music, the out of doors, camping and hiking. She is survived by her cousins Joanne Hazlett of Weymouth, Jeanne M. Rideout of Whitman, John Hazlett and his wife MiHae and their daughter Christine of Whitman, Judith Sidlauskas of Hanson, Jane Connors of East Bridgewater, Nancy Curry and her five children of Brattleboro, Vt. Visiting hours at the Mortimer N. Peck-Russell Peck Funeral Home 870 Broad St., East Weymouth (opposite the U.S. Post Office in Jackson Square) on Friday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a funeral service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. The Revered Jennifer Barrett Siegal of the Old South Union Congregational Church, South Weymouth will officiate. Memorial donations may be sent to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries, 1010 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02119 or to Dove for Battered Women P.O. Box 690267, Quincy, MA 02269.
Published in The Weymouth News from Apr. 11 to Apr. 18, 2016
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January 31, 2016
Sadly, we have lost another classmate.RIP Chris.
Christine Anderson Maclin Obituary 
Christine Anderson Maclin, 74
PORTLAND - Christine Anderson Maclin of Portland, owner of Maclin Design, died on Jan. 22, 2016 after living with pancreatic cancer for two and a half years. She was a dedicated wife, successful entrepreneur, loving mother and grandmother. Christine had an exuberant and outgoing personality and loved the challenges that life presented, forever exhibiting a positive attitude that inspired those around her. Her breadth of interest was all encompassing: reading, travel, new languages, color, fabric, science, religion, communication and most of all other people!
Christine grew up in Massachusetts, attended Weymouth High School and graduated from William Smith College in Geneva, New York with a Bachelor of Arts in 1959. She created a path to success as a decorator, starting out by owning a small shop with partners in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania then a shop called "Tree House" in Winchester, Virginia. In 1979, she developed Maclin Design, Inc. in Portland and worked with a wide range of clients in Maine and around the world.
A major change in her life was living in Manila, Philippines, from 1986 to 1989, where her husband Waite Maclin was Training Director for the United States Peace Corps. Working and traveling extensively in Asia was "a revelation," she said. The experience helped her develop an aesthetic view of functional practicality with the sophisticated simplicity of Swedish design with which she grew up.
Throughout her life, Christine exhibited a powerful curiosity about the people and places she encountered. Everyone close to her can recount stories of her saying numerous times "I met the most interesting person today," as she launched into a story about someone who served her lunch or a buyer at the Boston Interior Design building.
Christine loved her craft and strove for client satisfaction and took personal pride in a job well done. She formed strong bonds with and enjoyed the professionalism and friendship of all the men and women with whom she worked. 
Along with a strong sense of intellectual curiosity she relished the idea of having fun every day. In her work and in personal time, she enjoyed and celebrated life and her relationships. Everyone who knew her was aware that when Christine arrived, the party started.
Over the past weeks, so many of her clients have told her of how she has created spaces where they live that reflect her amazing creative spirit. They will forever have her remarkable presence surrounding them with peace, beauty and strength. One client has written: "Thank you for creating two beautiful homes for us. They are cozy and nurturing where we can be quiet and still or productive and generous."
Here is what one young friend said: "Christine, You are an amazing and vibrant woman who I have always admired and enjoyed being in your company. Witty and sharp and quick to laugh, are a few of many things I love about you. You're interesting and interested which is rare these days. I love you."
Conspicuously displayed over her office desk was the motto she lived by: "Never Give Up, Don't Make Excuses, Have Fun!"
Christine is survived by her husband of 36 years, Charles Waite Maclin of Portland; her two sons, Shepherd Ladley Husted of Portland, Thomas Kristian Husted, his wife Shalimar Sulisto of Jakarta, Indonesia and their two children, Rania and Alan; her brother, Eric Anderson and his wife, Cynthia Ciani Anderson of Belfast and their two children, Ruth Anderson Lang of East Palo Alto, California and Jane Anderson of Millis, Massachusetts; her sister Elizabeth Anderson and her husband Mark Keil of Andover, Massachusetts and their son, Lars Keil of Providence, Rhode Island; her aunt Barbara Lawry Weber of Honolulu,HI; her cousins David Wirkala of Yarmouth, Alan Wirkala of Waterbury, Connecticut, Paula Weber Herr of Nairobi, Kenya, Allan Battistini of Southport, Linda Battistini Poulin of Braintree, Massachusetts, Else-Marie Ostling of Gävle, Sweden, Celeste Roberts of Honolulu, Hawaii; Barbara Weber of Los Gatos, CA; James and John Weber of Honolulu, Hawaii and Mark Weber of Gray, Tennessee. Christine was predeceased by her cousin, Gail Weber, formerly of Winchester, Massachusetts.
A celebratory memorial service will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Cathedral, 143 State Street in Portland on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at 1 p.m. Following the service, at Christine's request we will have a party in her honor at the Cumberland Club, 116 High Street. Parking is available behind the Cathedral on Park Street; this same parking lot is shared by the Cumberland Club. Arrangements are under the direction of 
Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home
, 172 State Street, Portland. To view Christine's memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com.

Christine has asked that
in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the following charities:
Reiche PTO Green Team, Reiche School, 166 Brackett St., Portland, ME 04102
Preble Street Resource Center, 5 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101
Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Street,  Portland, ME 04101 
 
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November 20, 2015
Sadly, we have lost another classmate.RIP Bill.
BOUDREAU, William "Bill" Of Abington died Tuesday, November 17th, at the age of 75, surrounded by his loving family. Originally from North Weymouth, Bill spent many of his teenage years working at his father's gas station, Boudreau's Atlantic. In 1961, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country for four years. After his time in the service, he completed an electrical apprenticeship and became a member of Local 103. For 30 years he worked as an electrician for the MBTA. Growing up he played the piano and was a lifelong enthusiast of classical music. He was a member of the Bagaduce Music Lending Library. Bill was an avid newspaper reader and was extremely knowledgeable about current events, both locally and around the world. He followed politics, greatly enjoyed political debate and was a steadfast supporter of the Second Amendment. His background of working in his father's garage and his knowledge of electricity contributed to his ability to repair and fix many things. He was a true "do it yourselfer". In later years, Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and playing with his grandchildren. He was the son of the late Percy and Miriam (Macusty) Boudreau. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Paula (Kelly) Boudreau of Abington, his daughter Christine Banks and her husband Michael of Norwood and his daughter Jacqueline Heald and her husband Gary of Abington. He was the grandfather of Erin and Justin Banks of Norwood. He was the brother of Margaret Archibald of Braintree and her late husband Donald, John Boudreau and his wife Johanna of Hooksett, New Hampshire, Elizabeth Archibald and her husband Richard of South Weymouth and Mary Boudreau and her companion Michael Kelly of South Weymouth. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. His wife and daughters would like to thank Bill's siblings and their families for their love and support. Visiting hours are Sunday, November 22nd from 4-8 p.m. at the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael Parish in Avon. Burial to follow at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to the or other charitable organizations of choice.
Published in The Boston Globe from Nov. 20 to Nov. 21, 2015
 
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July 21, 2015
Sadly, we have lost another classmate.RIP Lucy.

LUCILLE Y. PERRY Obituary
Lucille Y. Lucy (Tourigny) Perry, of Quincy, formerly of East Weymouth, passed away of lung cancer, July 16, 2015. Daughter of the late Raymond and Alice Tourigny. Lucy is survived by her husband of 54 years, John Jack Perry of Quincy. She leaves behind 2 daughters; Irene Kneeland of Plymouth, Maureen Simpson of Concord, N.H., and a son; Michael Perry of Quincy. In Jan. of 2013, Lucy was pre-deceased by her first born daughter, Michelle Theberge. She is survived by her brothers; Raymond, Charles and David Tourigny, and her sisters; Lorraine Emberley and Diane Towle. Lucy is survived by 8 loving grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Wednesday 4 - 8 p.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, East Weymouth, at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles and Middle Street). A funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, East Weymouth, at 3 Charles Street (corner of Charles and Middle Street). A burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth. Seewww.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.
Published in The Patriot Ledger from July 20 to July 21, 2015
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March6, 2015
Sadly, we have lost another classmate.RIP Steve.
Steven R. Thayer -Obituary
Steven R. Thayer, 72 years of age, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday February 18,2014 in his new residence at Linden Ponds, Hingham. Steve was born in Weymouth where he lived his whole life until October 2013 when he moved to Hingham. He was a graduate of Weymouth High School and a graduate of Northeastern University in 1964. For more than 20 years he traveled the country as a service engineer for Howden Sirocco/Westinghouse. Steve was the beloved husband of the late Edith I. Thayer; the loving father of Michelle L. Murphy and Kimberly A. Philbrook, both of Hanson; the devoted grandfather of seven grandchildren; great-grandfather of two great-grandchildren. Steven will be lovingly missed by his family and friends. Visiting will be at the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.), South Weymouth on Saturday, February 22 from 12 to 2 p.m., immediately followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshephed.com. C. C. Shepherd Funeral Service Inc. 134 Pleasant St. S. Weymouth 781-337-0050
Funeral Home
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February 16, 2015
Sadly, we have lost another classmate.RIP Cheryl.
Cheryl DeMeule Obituary
Cheryl (Noyce) DeMeule, of Pembroke, passed away Feb. 16, 2015, at the age of 73. Daughter of the late Roger and Helen DeMeule. Cheryl is survived by her three sons Scott Noyce of Weymouth, Kurt Noyce of Rochester, and Mark Noyce of Atlanta; her daughter-in-law Alison; her seven grandchildren Devyn, Madison, Cabot, Carly, Caitlin, Mikias, and Jemberu; and her two sisters Ronnie Corbett and Candy Meech; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Cheryls life was devoted to her family; she filled all their lives with so much love. She will be greatly missed. Visiting hours will be held at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139, Marshfield, on Monday, February 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a service to follow at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, do-nations in Cheryls memory may be made to Fidelis Hospice and Palliative Care, 25 Railroad Square, Haverhill, MA 01932, or as the family says Cheryl would have most wanted in her name to any charity that is important to the donor, as that is how she supported others. Burial at a later date in Pembroke Center Cemetery. For online guestbook and directions to the funeral home, please visit our website macdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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February 5, 2015
Sadly, we have lost another classmate.RIP Barbara.

Barbara M. Sousa 
 Obituary
Barbara Marie (Nicholson) Sousa, loving and lively mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully February 1, 2015, with her family and friend by her side. Born Sept. 3, 1942, in Cambridge, Mass., Barbara was preceded in death by father, William M. Nicholson Sr., mother, Ester (Long) Nicholson, brothers, Richard Nicholson and William Nicholson Jr., and sister, Nancy Nicholson. Surviving family includes, son, David (Amy) Sousa, Zionsville, Ind.; daughter, Kimberly (Greg) Sousa-Peoples, Greensboro, N.C.; and grandchildren, Anthony Sousa (24), Jacob Sousa (22), Daniel Sousa (19), Alison Peoples (17), Aubrey Peoples (13), Leah Sousa (8), and Abram Sousa (6). Barbara graduated in 1959 from Weymouth High School, and lived in El Paso, Texas, Bellevue, Wash., Fayetteville, N.C., Kettering, Ohio, and Rochester Hills, Mich., before moving to Wilmington, N.C., in 2001, to live out her remaining years.
Published in The Patriot Ledger on Feb. 5, 2015
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November 29,2014
Sadly, we have lost another classmate.RIP Brian.
Brian M. Kelly, 74 
Obituary
Posted Nov. 29, 2014 @ 2:01 am
    DOVER-FOXCROFT, ME - Brian M. Kelly passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 19, 2014. Brian was the son of the late Robert M. Kelly and Grace J. (O'Meara) Kelly.
    Brian was an adventurer, a problem-solver and a friend to all. He rarely took the easy route and was far more excited by the journey than by his destination. Each day was new. He loved challenges. He collected people and gave generously of a hugely optimistic spirit and his friendship.
    Above all other pursuits, Brian loved to fly. As a Private Pilot, Brian flew for 51 years, mostly in tail-draggers and on floats. He often said that he was newly excited each time he flew to see Earth in its wider dimensions, laid out before him like a great map.
    In 1961, Brian became the youngest elected Town Meeting member in Weymouth, MA history. In Brewster, MA, he served the Town for more than a decade as Chairman of the Stoney Brook Mill Sites. In Dover-Foxcroft, ME, he served on the Airport Advisory Committee for many years as airport manager at the Charles A. Chase, Jr. Memorial Airport.
    Brian served six years in the Naval Air Reserve as a crewman in Grumman S2-Fs and was stationed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in 1964 when Castro turned off the water to the base.
    He studied machine and tool design at Wentworth Institute and heating ventilation and air conditioning system design at Franklin Institute prior to joining Alonzo B. Reed, Inc. in Boston as a draftsman. He worked in Charleston, SC for Rosenblatt & Associates, marine engineers, before moving to New York City to a position at Syska Hennessey, where he designed hospital clean rooms. However, Brian never enjoyed city life.
    An opportunity he felt too good to pass up took him with his bride from Manhattan to Cape Cod. Using only hand tools, he and Helen tore down an 1820 Cape Cod style house. Together they moved it board-by-board, brick-by-brick to a new location, reconstructed the "house kit," and moved into their new home the night their first child was born. Brian worked in the building trades for 15 years before joining East Cape Engineering Inc. in Orleans, MA, where his early interest in surveying reemerged.
    He moved to Maine in 1990 when, at age 50, he returned to school at the University of Maine to complete the core survey engineering curriculum. While working in the field with a Maine surveyor, he earned his Bachelors Degree in engineering management through Southwest University. He became a site evaluator, licensed to design septic systems, and he received his Professional Land Surveyor's license in 2000. Brian served as President of the Hancock/Penobscot Chapter of the Maine Society of Land Surveyors and as a Director - At Large on the MSLS state board. He loved the woods and fields; he loved his work.
    Brian is survived by his wife of 46 years, Helen Streeter Kelly of Dover-Foxcroft; a son, Colin Daniel Kelly, his wife Stacy and grandson Finian of Union, ME; his daughter Bevin Kelly St. Charles, her husband Edward and granddaughter Madalin of Lincolnville, ME; two brothers, Gerard P. Kelly and wife Constance of Plymouth, MA and Gregory P. Kelly and wife Candace of Brewster, MA; his sister-in-law Mary Kelly of Pembroke, MA; seven nephews and nieces; and many Kelly and O'Meara cousins. In addition to his parents, two brothers, Robert M. Kelly, Jr. and Daniel L. Kelly, predeceased Brian. Brian leaves lasting friendships too numerable to count.
    Mass for Brian will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 43 High Street, Dover-Foxcroft, ME Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 at 10 a.m. A reception in the church basement will follow the service. His ashes will be committed in a graveside service Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Orleans Cemetery, Orleans, MA.
    In his honor, the Brian Kelly Surveying Scholarship has been established at the University of Maine to benefit a nontraditional surveying student over 50. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the University of Maine Foundation, Two Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-5792, or made online at www.umainefoundation.org.
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November 26,2014
Thanksgiving wishes from Nancy Stonehouse Brown(Click Here)
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October 15,2014
Posted Pictures and Video of 55th Reunion
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September 15,2014
Sadly, we have learned Paul Barcelo has passed. RIP Paul.
Paul David Barcelo Obituary:
Paul David Barcelo
Concord, NH
Paul David Barcelo, 73 years old, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2014 after a short battle with lung cancer. Paul is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda (Vautrain); daughter, Marlaina (Wilson) Townsend of Concord, NH; son, Craig (Stephanie) Barcelo Hagyard of Salem, MA; two grandchildren, Julian Barcelo Townsend and Olivia Jane Townsend; siblings, Charles (Audrey) Barcelo of Port Orange, FL and Ronald (Mary) Barcelo of Ormond Beach, FL. He was the son of Ronald and Una Barcelo (Hunnewell).
Paul was born in Brockton, MA and raised in South Weymouth, MA where he apprenticed to a watchmaker at age 15. He joined the Air National Guard and was activated in the 102nd Air Defense Wing at Phalsbourg Air Base in France in 1961 and 1962. After returning from service Paul continued his work as a watchmaker until seeking greater opportunity as a Computer Operator. Paul joined Honeywell Information systems where he attained the position of Senior Systems Engineer. During this period Paul attended night school at Northeastern University and earned a BS in Information System Management. Paul and Linda moved to Webster, TX in 1990 where Paul worked on the International Space Station. He left to join Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL where he successfully launched several New JSTARS aircraft in service.
After retiring in 2004, Paul and Linda split their time between Melbourne, FL and Concord, NH. Paul enjoyed playing golf and spending summers with his daughter's family in Concord, NH. Here he was able to enjoy his favorite pursuit of spoiling his grandchildren. Paul was a longtime congregant of the Crossroads Community Church in Melbourne. He was active with Habitat for Humanity, participating in the construction of several homes in the Melbourne area. He was also active with the Buses and Backpacks program through his church. In addition, he chose to spend many Thanksgivings serving meals at the Salvation Army and volunteered at the Daily Bread in Melbourne.
A service will be held at a later date. The family extends an invitation to all those who knew Paul and his family to celebrate his life at his daughter's house at 50 Hampton St, Concord, NH on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 2 p.m.
Read the Obituary and view the Guest Book, leave condolences or send flowers.
See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/floridatoday/obituary.aspx…
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August 27, 2014
Mary Kearns, Peter Naylor AUG. 17, 2014 

Mary Veronica Kearns and Peter Victor Naylor were married Saturday at the Sherborn Inn in Sherborn, Mass. David R. Balsley, a son-in-law of the bride who received a one-day solemnization certificate from Massachusetts, officiated.

The bride, 72, is keeping her name. She recently retired as the executive assistant to the president of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston. She graduated magna cum laude from Fairleigh Dickinson. She is the daughter of the late Veronica E. Kearns and the late Paul G. Kearns, who lived in Weymouth, Mass.

The groom, also 72, retired as a web developer for information systems at Fidelity Investments in Boston. He helped build web pages for its investing website for client use. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, and received an M.B.A. from Boston University. He is a son of the late Violet H. Naylor and the late Peter D. Naylor, who lived in Weymouth.

The bride’s previous marriage ended in divorce, as did the groom’s.

The couple met in April 2009 on Classmates.com when they registered for their 50th Weymouth High School reunion, but did not know each other during high school.

Mary V. Kearns-This was in the NYT August 17

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August 1,2014
Sadly, we have just learned that Paul Tonry passed away in 2004. RIP 
U.S., social security Death Index, 1935-2014
Paul C. Tonry
BIRTH. 14 Oct 1941
DEATH 10 March 2004 Bristol. Hartford.

Connecticut, Divorce Index, 1968-1997
Paul C Tonry
Spouse Glori
BIRTH: Oct 1941 - Massachusetts BIRTH: Dec 1943 - Other Foreign 

Massachusetts. Birth Index, 1901-1960 and 1967-1970
Name: Paul CIiBord Tonry
BIRTH: 1941 - Boston. MassaChUSettS. USA

Connecticut, Marriage Index, 19592001
Name: Paul C Tonry
spouse. Glori E Patarroyo BIRTH: abt 1942
Marriage 8 May 1965 - East Hartford. Hartford 

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1
SCHOOLS, CIRECTORIES 8 CHURCH HISTORIES
Paul C Tonry BIRTH: 14 Oct 1941 Residence 1996 - Bristol CT

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August 11,2014

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Sadly, we have just learned that Nancy Chipman passed away in 2012. RIP
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July 16,2014
To:          Weymouth High School Class of ‘59

From:      Your Reunion Committee

Subject:    August 1 IS ALMOST HERE!

    Hi everyone! Just a reminder that for those of you attending the 55th, we will need the reservation money of $65pp in hand by August 1, 2014. Don't be left out. We have a good response, but we need to give the hotel a count and payment. The 50th got rave reviews and this is shaping up to be another good one. Connect with your friends and reminisce.  (See original detail letter with info form attached).

                We look forward to seeing you at our 55th Reunion!

Alan Risley
2906 Oak Circle
Tarpon Springs,FL  34689
Tel:727-937-7125 / Fax:727-937-7482
Mobile:727-744-3322 / arisley@tampabay.rr.com

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Reservations for 55th Reunion:

       Please complete the form( click here) and return it with a check for $65.00 per person so that it is received no later than August 1, 2014.  Attendees will have their names held by the committee members at the door.  Unfortunately, no dinners can be purchased at the door.  Please make checks payable to “Weymouth High School - Class of 1959”.  All forms and checks must be mailed to Dot Miller, P.O. Box 757, East Dennis, MA 02641.  Additional information may be available on the class web site at: www.whs1959.com. 

*WEYMOUTH HIGH CLASS OF 1959
CHECK OUT THE NEW WEBSITE!
www.whs1959.com
*JOIN THE WHS1959 FACEBOOK GROUP:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/335545265353/#!/groups/52517269703/
*WEYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI PAGE
http://www.weymouthschools.org/district_alumni.aspx
*WEYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI FACEBOOK PAGE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/335545265353/#!/groups/8721188730/
*JOIN THE WHS ALL-CLASS FACEBOOK GROUP:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/335545265353
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June 3,2014






We have just learned that Richard Wuest passed away in 2009 See below for obituary:

Richard M. Wuest Obituary
Sept. 29,2009

WUEST, Richard M. 1941-2009 68, of New Port Richey, originally from Weymouth, MA, passed away Sept. 29th, 2009. He was retired, having spent his life in service, in the USAF and law enforcement. He spent his last years as a member of the local Moose Lodge. He is survived by his son Rik; loving companion Catherine; daughter-in-law Kathleen; son-in-law Robert and grandchildren, Chynna, Robert, & Mary & great-grand- children, Hanah, Rachel and Dana. There will be a private service on Sunday Oct. 18th Please send donations to Suncoast Hospice, NPR office. Dad, I love you and I miss you...
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Oct. 17, 2009
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June 3,2014
We have just learned that Clifton Sheppard passed away in 2011

See below for obituary:

Clifton W. Sheppard Jr. Obituary
04/5/2011
 Clifton W. Sheppard Jr. formerly of East Bridgewater died after a courageous battle with ALS. Clifton was the son of the late Clifton and Esther (Rawson) Sheppard Sr. and was a 1959 graduate of Weymouth Trade School. After high school he served in the US Army as an MP . Clifton was a printer for many years before becoming a salesman in the automotive and aggregate industry in Quincy. He enjoyed all New England sports teams, traveling, and was a longtime friend of Bill W. Clifton was the loving father of Christopher L. and Wendi T. Sheppard of Lakeville and Debra A. Haslam and Michael Courtemanche of West Bridgewater. Loving grandfather of Ashley, Samantha, Deanna, Michael, and Katie. Brother of Linda and Joe Calvert of Plymouth and Beth Sheppard of FL and the late Neil Sheppard.
A Funeral Home Service will be held at 11:00am Mon. April 11th at the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home 98 Bedford St., BRIDGEWATER. Visitation will be held on Sun. from 3-6pm.
Donations in Clifton's memory may be sent to The ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter 320 Norwood Park South, Norwood MA 02062.

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June 2,2014
Added Reminder
To:          Weymouth High School Class of ‘59
From:      Your Reunion Committee
Subject:    55th Reunion Reservation Reminder

    Hi everyone! Just a reminder that for those of you attending the 55th, we will need the reservation money of $65pp in hand by August 1, 2014. Even though we have a lot of positive responses, we only have 9 people paid to date and will need to make deposits and payments. Please help make our job easier. (Click Here)

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May 21,2014
Added Warren (Skip) K Sinnott to the can't find list.  Letter came back. Please help us find him.

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May 8,2014


We have just learned that Ann Bzdula passed away in 2013.
See below for obituary:

Ann R. Bzdula Kearney Obituary
Ann R. (Bzdula) Kearney of Rockland, passed away Dec. 16, 2012. She was 71. Ann grew up in Weymouth and had lived in Rockland for over  40 years. She enjoyed annual trips to Aruba and fun visits to Foxwoods. She had a love for the beach and would look forward to days on Nantasket Beach with her girlfriends. Ann played an active role in all her grandchildren's lives, often going to sporting 
events and school functions to see them thrive in their activities. 
She will be sadly missed. She was the devoted mother of Kimberly 
Osmanski and her husband Albert Oz of Abington, Cindy Rosa and her husband Kevin of Stoneham, Jill Kearney and her husband Mark OLeary of Mansfield and Katie Miller and her husband Mike of Whitman; cherished Purple Nana of Michael, Max, Alex, Camille, Timothy,  Carly, Grace, Bryn and Angela; loving sister of Mary Farley of  Middleton, Robert Bzdula of Norwell, William Bzdula of Hanover, Jean Bzdula of Middleboro and Edward Bzdula of Marshfield. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home, at 3 Charles St. (corner of Charles and Middle Streets), East Weymouth. Funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home Friday at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ann may be made to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. See www.McDonald-FuneralHomes.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045. 
Published in The Patriot Ledger on Dec. 19, 2012
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/southofboston-ledger/obituary.aspx?

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April 29,2914
We have just learned that Barry Reikard  passed away in 2012.





See below for obituary:

Barry Reikard Obituary
August 8, 1941 - October 19, 2012
Cincinnati, Ohio
Reikard, Barry October 19, 2012, Age 71 years.Loving father of Lisa Pinto . Private Services at J.C. Battle & Sons Funeral Home, 543 Rockdale Av, Cincinnati on Friday, October 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Condolences to www.jcbattleandsons.com
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April 27,2914
Found Edith Gauvin-Off Can't Find.  Added Robert William Faghan, Barry Dale Reikard, Leonard Walter Scolamiero, and Paul Clifford Tonry to the Can't Find List. Please help us find them. Currently 91 missing.

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April 19,2914




We have just learned that Barbara Laniewski Hatch passed away 9 years ago. See below for obituary:

OBITUARY-Barbara L. Hatch
Died: Wed., Jul. 13, 2005
BARBARA L. (LANIEWSKI) HATCH, a Hingham resident for the past 38 years, died on Wednesday, July 13th at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 63. Mrs. Hatch was born, raised and educated in Weymouth where she graduated from Weymouth High School. She was the secretary and treasurer of the Dependable Pest Control Company of  Hingham, a family business she operated with her husband, Richard W. Hatch. Mrs. Hatch was an avid gardener, enjoyed cooking and trips to Foxwoods. She was particularly devoted to her two cats; "Max" and "Duncan". In addition to her husband, she leaves her daughter, Christine M. Hatch of Scituate and brother, Henry R. Laniewski of  Weymouth. A Prayer Service will be conducted on Monday, July 18th at 10 AM at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham. 
Friends may visit at the Downing Chapel on Sunday from 2-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02210. The interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Hingham.

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April 15,2014
Added  Nancy Gail Chipman, Edward Joseph Houle Jr. and Richard Daniel Perrier to the " Can't Find" list. Please help us find them.
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April 15,2014
Marie R. (Dwyer) Crawford Obituary

Marie R. (Dwyer) Crawford, of Weymouth, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Feb. 9, 2012. Marie loved her family and day traveling through New England and she loved animals. Devoted daughter of the late John J. and Margaret M. (Jordan) Dwyer. Loving wife of Herbert S. Crawford. Cherished mother of William P. Crawford and the late Angela Crawford. Sister of the late John J. Dwyer. Also survived by three nieces and one nephew. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Monday 4 to 8 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home, East Weymouth at 3 Charles St., (corner of Charles and Middle St.). Relatives and friends gathered in the funeral home at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, prior to the funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth at 9 a.m. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marias name to Catholic Relief Services at www.crs/donate/. See www.McDonald-FuneralHomes.com for directions and online condolences.

Published in The Weymouth News from Feb. 11 to Feb. 18, 2012
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April 14,2014

Sheila M. O'Leary Gately Obituary
Sheila M. (OLeary) Gately of Norwell, passed away August 17, 2012. She was 70 years old. Born in Weymouth, Sheila has lived in Norwell for the last 45 years. She worked as an x-ray technician for 35 years at various locations including Milton Hospital and most recently Caritas Medical Center in Hanson. She enjoyed bowling and was an avid sports fan and bridge player. Sheila was outgoing and had a strong personality that blessed her with many great friends and a wonderful family. She will be sadly missed. Beloved wife of 44 years to the late Robert E. Gately. Devoted mother of Stephen Gately and his wife Jennifer of Dighton, Michelle Dutcher and her husband Peter of East Bridgewater and Mark Gately of Sharon. Cherished grandmother of Dylan, Devin, Joey and Rachel. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 4 - 8 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home, South Weymouth at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hosp.) Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 9 a.m. Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Helens Church, Norwell at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be private. Donations in memory of Sheila may be made to a charity of your choice . See www.McDonald-FuneralHomes.com for directions and online condolences.
Published in The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 20, 2012
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April 7,2014
Added letter on 55th reunion with registration. Also has a file download at the bottom so you  put it on your computer and print it.
( click here )
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March 2,2014,2014 
Added latest status to Nancy Stonehouse Brown's page.
( click here )
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January 31,2014 
Added latest status to Nancy Stonehouse Brown's page.
( click here )
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January 24,2014 
Added list of Names for 1952 Bicknell School 5th Grade Picture.
( click here )
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January 7,2014 
NOTE-If making Reservations at the Radisson for the 55th, make sure you call the Hotel Direct at 508-747-4900. If you call the National 800 #, they may not have the special rate.
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November 4, 2013
Added "The Old Days"  Page to Reminisce . ( click here )
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November 4, 2013 
Added Class Reunion Poem to Reminisce Page.  ( click here )
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 November 3, 2013
Updated Nancy Stonehouse Brown's Personal Page.  ( click here )
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October 27,2013
Added Edith Gauvin Hazelton to the can't find list. She has moved and I can't locate her. Any help appreciated
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October 26,2013  
                       SAVE THE DATE – WHS59 55TH IS SET!  
                              When: Saturday, September 20, 2014
                              Where: Radisson in Plymouth
                                             Click Here
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September 27,2013   
 Sadly, our classmate, Anthony Tenore passed away on September 21, 2013-Rest in peace, Anthony.
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 July 23,2013
Updated George Whitman's Personal Page. ( click here )
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July 23,2013
*Sent by email a survey on suggestions for the 55th. If you didn't get it-make sure I have your correct email(just send me an email to arisley@tampabay.rr.com) We are evaluating the survey now(10/1/13) and expect have more info in about 2-4 wks. 
Click here for the survey
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May 18, 2011
We have received two thank yous for our Class of 1959 $500.00 scholarships awarded to Weymouth High graduates this year.  The two students we have heard from are Christine Karlberg and Lauren Spellman.  Christine will be attending the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and Lauren will be attending Bridgewater State University.  We awarded three $500.00 scholarships so we am waiting to hear from the third recipient. The name of the third recipient is Kevin James Conlon. If you remember, last year the High School completed its scholarship selections months earlier than in the past.  Many organizations were caught off guard including us.  The person in charge of the scholarships suggested we wait until this year to award  ours from the Class of 1959.  We sent the money to the High School in January so as not to be late if the earlier schedule was followed ( which it was). WeI'll let you know who the third person is when we find out.

Your  WHS 1959 Reunion Committee
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January 20,2011 CONTRIBUTIONS: 
In order to continue such things as the website, WHS59 Scholarships, expenses incurred for postage, labels, etc., we rely on contributions, also. Anyone wishing to make a contribution, just send a check directly to Dot Miller(put a note stating the purpose and who): 
PLEASE SEND CHECKS TO:: DOT MILLER,6 EBEN PATH, PO BOX 757,E. DENNIS,MA 02641 TEL:508-385-4362

Anything will help.(FYI- Our website cost is $120/Year-we need yearly sponsers.)

Thanks-Your Reunion Committee.WEYMOUTH HIGH CLASS OF 1959
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January 19,2011 
In June of 2011, The Class of 1959 will provide three $500.00 dollar scholarships to worthy students graduating from WHS.  Last year the scholarships were awarded much earlier than in the past and we missed the deadline.  We were advised by the high school to provide the scholarships to graduating students in this years graduating class and we have complied with that request.  We expect that information regarding the recipients of these three scholarships will become available to us after they are awarded and we will send out the info when it becomes available. 
This will be posted on the website ,also.

Your  WHS 1959 Reunion Committee
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WEYMOUTH HIGH CLASS OF 1959
CHECK OUT THE NEW WEBSITE!
www.whs1959.com                                                                                                                                    TOP