All Obituaries

McDevitt, James (Jim) F. Age 78, of West Dennis and formerly of Braintree, died peacefully after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Jim was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, spending his childhood in the St. Mark’s neighborhood.  He graduated from Boston College High School (1962), Boston College (1966) with a degree in Mathematics, and then received his M.B.A. from the University of Rochester in 1968.  Jim met his wife Marilyn on a blind...

Clara Heffernan Ferguson, 98, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Born Clara Belle Heffernan, in Chicago on August 28, 1924, to Vincent J. and Hazel B. Heffernan, she was raised in Chevy Chase, MD, from the age of 12, and spent most of her adult life in Canton and Hingham, MA. Clara’s life shaped her to be an exceptionally strong and fiercely independent woman throughout her almost 99 years. Clara earned an economics degree...

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Daniel Nolan Costello of Braintree, on April 18, 2023. Daniel passed away surrounded by his loving parents, Cynthia and Paul Costello of Braintree. Daniel’s memory will live on through his aunts and uncles; Louria and Paul Maglathlin of Bourne, Karen and John Nolan of Braintree, Noelle and the late Timothy Nolan of Braintree, Donna and Charlie Gendreau of Abington; as well as his many cousins, Kasey, Kylie, William, Jacob, Benjamin,...

Carolyn D. (Forbes) Noonan passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 11, 2023, at the age of 96. Carolyn is survived by three children, seven grandsons, and six great grandchildren. Carolyn grew up in North Quincy, MA. She graduated from North Quincy High School. She later earned an Accounting degree from Bentley University while attending nights.  Carolyn worked as a bookkeeper for many years. After retirement she pursued volunteer work . She enjoyed following politics, and...

Nancy V. (Fitzpatrick) Ronan passed peacefully after a wonderful life on March 25, 2023, at the age of 90. Nancy is survived by her husband of 67 years, John C. Ronan, along with many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends.  Throughout, Nancy hosted many unforgettable gatherings to keep family and friends close together as one. For sharing laughs and memories, a celebration of life will follow at a later date.   

Patricia Eleanor McAndrew (Kumisca) passed away on Wednesday, March 15th at the age of 80 surrounded by her family. She was the cherished daughter of the late Mary T. Kumisca and the loving and devoted mother to three children. James (her favorite) and his wife Christine McAndrew of Hanson, MA, Kristine (her favorite) and her husband Bill Flora of Raleigh, NC and Kathleen (her favorite) and her husband Mark Doherty of Fairfield, CT. She was the best Nana to her grandchildren, Anthony,...

Sally Ann (Stearns) Healy, age 84, passed away on March 14, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Sally was born on July 10, 1938 to the late Royce and Cecelia Stearns in Hyannis, Massachusetts. She graduated from Barnstable High School and Boston College where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. Sally taught in the Braintree Public Schools for many years.  She was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Braintree. She was awarded the Bishop Cheverus Award and...

Theresa Marie Lawrence, age 84 of Chelsea, formerly of Roxbury, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2023 after her short battle with cancer. She passed at home surrounded by her loved ones. Theresa grew up in Roxbury with her 5 siblings where she then met her first true love and husband of 63 years, Tom. They had nine beautiful children together which whom she deeply loved. Her family was everything to her and the simplest things made her happy like puzzles and Blue Bloods. Theresa...

Mary “Eileen” (Glendon) Moore of Braintree passed away at the age of 90 surrounded by her children on March 3, 2023. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Charles, and her son, Kevin. Eileen is survived by her children Kathleen Moore of New Hampshire, Stephen Moore & Denis Picard of Springfield, Susan & Gary Soares of Harwich and Julie Carey of Braintree. She is also survived by her sister, Marian Greer of Yarmouth. Eileen’s grandchildren include Shannon, Jared...

John B. Nelson of Braintree passed away after a long illness on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the age of 80.  Son of the late Karl V. and Helen (Bain) Nelson.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Virginia (Hawes) Nelson of Braintree.  Loving father of John Nelson of Braintree, Sheryl Nelson of Bridgewater, and Richard Nelson and his wife, Jillian, of Weymouth.  Loving brother to Joan Bubier of Mattapoisett and her husband, the late Fred Bubier, and Karen...