All Obituaries

Denise Marie McDonald 59, of Braintree died suddenly at her home after a long battle with epilepsy on Friday November 16, 2018 . Denise was born in Boston and graduated from Boston schools. She went on to attain her state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse after her graduation from Laboure School of Nursing. She had been employed by several area nursing homes over the years. Denise was an avid gardener and could be seen taking care of the rose garden in front of Saint Francis of Assisi...

Susan Daley, 63, of Braintree, MA passed away November 8th after a long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease, one she fought with courage, humor, and grace.  Susan was the daughter of Anne Daley Smith and the late Charles J. Daley. She is survived by her devoted and loving step-father Tom Smith and twin sister Kathleen Reardon.  Sister to four loving brothers, Charles Daley, John Daley, Kevin Daley, and the late Thomas Daley. Susan was a delightful and devoted aunt to...

John F. Morrissey 91 of Braintree passed away November 8, 2018 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Milton. Beloved husband of Florence L. (Petrauskas) to whom he was married to for 67 years. Loving father of Janet Morrissey of Braintree, James Morrissey and his wife Jean of Lunenburg, and the late Paul Morrissey and his wife Kathy of North Oaks MN. Dear grandfather of Paul Jr., Jim, Kate, Christopher, Stephen and Connor.  Great grandfather of Jaxson and Isabella. Brother of the...

Drusilla “Dru” (Young) Haran, 71, a beloved wife, mother, and sister, cherished Mimi, devoted friend, and respected educator passed away October 10, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. Dru grew up in Reading, MA and was a graduate of UMass Amherst.  For close to 30 years, Dru was an elementary school and Title I teacher in Braintree including the Lakeside, Penniman, Monatiquot, and Morrison schools. Dru is survived by her husband John of 43 years, her sons J.T. and his wife...

Sheila A. Fordham, age 66, passed away peacefully October 4, 2018, at home in Braintree, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a very tough and courageous 18 month battle with kidney disease. Sheila was born Nov. 15, 1951, in Chelsea, MA. and worked as a Production Manager at Boris and Spire in Boston. Sheila is survived by her loving and devoted partner of 33 years, Patricia Zuffante; and by her brothers, James Fordham of Whitman; Stephen and wife Debbie Fordham of Rockland;...

Frances A. Hurley, 88, of Braintree, went to heaven on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving husband, David and her family. She was the only child of the late Genevieve Cottoggio and step father, Pete Cottoggio. She was an Executive Assistant to the Vice President of the John Hancock Company for numerous years. After bringing up her family, she returned to work in the offices of Ryder Truck Rental. She left this job to devote her time and love as a special caregiver...

Margaret M. (Melchin) Sullivan 86 of East Bridgewater formerly of Braintree for 47 years passed away at home September 7, 2018 surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Sullivan. Loving mother of Mary Louise Butler and her husband Lindsey of Nantucket, Brian Sullivan of Weymouth, Elizabeth Ramey and her husband Otis of Dothan Alabama, Judith Brodie and her husband Kenneth of East Bridgewater, Jean Noj of Derry New Hampshire and the late Christopher, Thomas and Michael...

James M. McCormack 90 of Braintree passed away August 31, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Arlene M. (Gerrior). Loving father of Joanne Murphy and her husband William of Duxbury, Marilyn McGrath of Whitman, James McCormack and his wife Shirley of NC, Donald McCormack of Braintree, Karen Agnew and her husband Michael of Kingston and Kevin McCormack and his wife Heather of Pembroke. Dear grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Brother of the late Richard and William...

Francis M. Calvi 86 of Stoughton passed away August 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Grace (Salvaggio) Calvi.  Loving father of Paul and his wife Ilene of Bourne, Debra and her husband Steven Foster of Walpole, Jill Goddard of Foxboro, Elena and her husband Bruce MacMillan of Rochester, Richard and his wife Ramona of Norwell and Joanne and her husband Vincent Vitale of Canton. Devoted Grandfather of Jack, Brice and Calvi Goddard, Jennifer and Ashley Foster, Stephen MacMillan, Erica...

Mary Beatrice Furlong 99 of Braintree passed peacefully on August 8, 2018 at her home of 87 years. She was born in 1918 in South Braintree, where she lived her entire life. She loved her job as a telephone operator, working splits so she could walk home to play tennis. Mary was there at Frank Sinatra's first show and worked with JFK on his Senate campaign. She was a kind and stylish woman who loved coffee, flowers, and animals. Though Mary had no children, she took care of many people,...