All Obituaries

Natalie L (Zilevich) Vitagliano, 93, of Braintree passed away on April 5,2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald E Vitagliano. Loving Mother of Donna Vitagliano of Attleboro, Diane Conlon and her husband Steve of Weymouth, and David Vitagliano and his wife Debbie of Braintree. Dear Grammy of Matthew and his wife Angela, David, Brooke and Sabrina. Beloved sister of the late Louise Sylvester and Aunt of the late Denise Sylvester. Natalie was born and raised in the Lithuanian Village of...

John C. Ronan passed peacefully after a fulfilling life on March 30, 2024, at the age of 94. John was the husband of late Nancy V. Ronan, whom he was married to for 67 years. He spent most of his career at and retired from the Gillette Company as Vice President of Purchasing. Throughout his life, John enjoyed hosting over 40 annual volleyball tournaments, yearly St. Patrick’s Day parties, and weekly pool games. John’s other love was his and Nancy’s frequent trips to Key...

Carl R. Vitagliano, age 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 4.  Beloved husband of the late June (Mirra) Vitagliano.  Loving father of Jill McCaughey and her husband Brad of Rockland, Gary Vitagliano and his wife Kim of Braintree and the late Carla Ambrose.  Brother to the late Donald Vitagliano and sister Marianna Vitagliano of Randolph.  Dear grandfather to Jaime McCaughey of Dorchester and Hannah McCaughey of Quincy.   Carl was a long serving...

Born May 10, 1941, to the late Agnes (Flaherty) and Bartley Sullivan, Robert E. Sullivan, of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 82. Robert was a man of unwavering faith, deep-rooted integrity, and boundless love. His warm smile and gentle nature touched the lives of all who knew him. A devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Robert will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a guiding light to many, a soundboard to all, and...

Barbara A. (Shallies) Batiste passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2024 at Alliance Health Braintree, surrounded by her family, she was 91 years old.  Born and raised in Holbrook, Barbara was the daughter of the late Louis and Elsie (Gullans) Shallies.  She was predeceased by her sisters Marion and Evelyn, and her brother Bill.  Barbara had been a resident of Braintree for the past 70 years.  After her career working for Johnson & Johnson, Barbara enjoyed her...

Sheila E. Timulty (O’Neill), 82, of Braintree, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024.  Sheila was born in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, to Cyril and Ellen (McCarthy) O’Neill.  She grew up in Newfoundland and Labrador and it was there she started her long and outstanding career as a nurse.  She moved to the US in 1975 and shortly thereafter met her husband of 43 years, Paul F. Timulty.  Sheila continued working as a nurse for more than 30 years in...

James Joseph Gleason of Natick, Massachusetts entered into eternal rest on January 22, 2024.  Jim was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 24, 1927 to Edward Gleason and Ada (Hennessey) Gleason. He was one of three children along with a brother Paul and sister Loretta.  Jim attended Boston public schools and graduated from Brighton High School. Upon graduation at the age of seventeen, he immediately enlisted in the U. S. Navy where he traveled the world. Jim was an Engineman...

Jacqueline “Jackie” (Hale) McTernan of Hanson, formerly Braintree, passed away on January 5th, 2024 at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family. Jackie worked for 35 years as a Home Health Aide with Welch Home Care. She loved her job and was wholly dedicated to her patients until her retirement in 2020.  Family was one of the most important things to Jackie. She is survived by her children, Kelly McNulty and her husband Kevin of South Attleboro, Kimberly Seaver of...

Philapena G. “Phyllis” Canale, age 94, of Braintree passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Braintree, she was loved by many. Phyllis was the daughter of the late Salvatore Leo, and Nunzie “Nancy” Tricomi. Wife of the late Michael C. Canale. Mother of Michael and Dorothy “Dotti” Canale of Braintree, Paul Canale of South Carolina, and the late Debra Canale. Sister of Nancy Leo and the late Pete Leo of North...

Morris, John J. “Red” of Hingham, formerly of South Boston and Braintree, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 14, 2023 at the age of 91.  Beloved husband of 70 years to the late Barbara L. “Rainey” Morris.  Loving father of Kevin Morris and his wife Linda, John S. Morris, and Steven Morris and his wife Lisa.  Devoted grandfather of Patrick and Daniel Morris.  Born and raised in the Old Harbor housing development in South...