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Judith Shirley (Johnston) Bennett October 27, 2012 age 79 beloved wife of Charles Bennett, Mother of the late Ross A. Bennett, Sister of the late Eileen Conn, also survived by many nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Melbert and Katherine (MacPhail) Johnston. Judith and Charles were married for 58 years. And Judith worked at Weymouth North High School cafeteria for over 28 years retiring in 2000. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday October 31, 2012 at 11 A.M. at the C.C. Shepherd Funeral Home 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq) S. Weymouth. Visiting Hours will be on Tuesday from 5-7 P.M. relatives and friends invited. Burial will be at Mass National Cemetery. Memorial Donations in Judith’s memory may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Dr. Rockland, MA 02370-1055

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LINDA L. HERSEY-WALLACE, of Weymouth, formerly of Hingham, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12th, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 60. Linda was raised and educated in Hingham and was associated with the Food Drive of the American Red Cross for over 10 years.

She leaves her loving husband, Ralph R. Wallace of Weymouth and was the mother of the late Shawn Michael Hersey. Also survived by her brother, 2 sisters and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham on Saturday from 3-5 PM. The funeral services and interment are to be private.

Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of her family and friends and they are grateful for all the blessings she brought into their lives. Her legacy of love and caring spirit will live on in their hearts forever.

Rather than flowers, donations in her memory would be appreciated to the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02115.

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Albert “Buddy” Collins passed away on Thursday November 1, 2012 at his home. Buddy is survived by his wife of 31 years, Grace (Dearden) Collins, his 3 sons, Ryan Collins of Rockland and Scott and Matthew Collins both of Weymouth and his grandson, Shane Collins of Rockland. He is also the brother of Marie Coady and her husband Bill, Marcia Pratt and her husband Lenny, Kathleen Roque and her husband Tom all of AZ, Keith Collins and his wife Dianne of FL, Frank Collins of RI and Claire White and her husband Steve of Hanover. Albert is predeceased by his parents Claire and Francis Collins. Al was born in Boston, grew up in South Boston and lived in Quincy before moving to Weymouth 19 years ago. He worked for Quincy Public Schools for 25 years. Buddy served his Country in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion George R. Bean Post #79 in Weymouth. The Funeral Service will be from the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Friday November 9 at 9 A.M. followed by the Funeral Mass at the St. Francis Xavier Church, 261 Pleasant St. S. Weymouth at 10 A.M. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 P.M. Interment will be in The Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Buddy’s memory to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

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Nartowt, Marian J. (Page) of Weymouth, formerly of Quincy November 15, 2012. Loving mother of Melissa Nartowt of Whitman and Jason Nartowt of Weymouth. Beloved daughter of Ruth (Shea) Page of Quincy and the late Frederick Page. Devoted sister of Nancy Cummings of Quincy, John Page of Medway, James Page of Quincy, Edward Page of Bridgewater and the late Robert Page. Grandmother of Ashley and Scott Nartowt. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Sunday 2-6 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Monday prior to the Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy at 10 AM. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury. Donations in memory of Marian may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

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Dorothy E. Wells, age 88, passed away at the Pope Nursing Home on November 16, 2012. Dorothy was born in 1924, the daughter of Theresa and Hartley Wells. She was raised in Weymouth, attended Weymouth Schools and graduated from Bridgewater Teacher’s College and the University of Florida. Dorothy was a caring and supportive teacher at the Nevin, Adams, and Academy Ave. Schools. She later became Principal of the Seach and Academy Ave. Schools until her retirement. She and her late friend Dorothy Peterson were avid travelers throughout North America, Hawaii, the Caribbean and many European countries. They especially enjoyed cruises. She leaves many friends and adopted family. Funeral Services will be private. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy’s name to the charity of your choice. If you would like to leave a message for her adopted family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

View Full Notice → Dorothy E. Wells 11/16/2012 Weymouth, MA

Bertha L. (Stackpole) Giblin, age 90, passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Saturday November 17, 2012. Bertha was the loving wife for 71 years of Harry J. Giblin Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Lane and her husband John of Weymouth, her 4 sons, Harry J. Giblin Jr. and his wife Arlene of Braintree, James Giblin and his wife Nancy of Halifax, Gerald Giblin and his wife Jean of Braintree and Edward Giblin and his wife Leslie of Weymouth and her sister Olive McCarthy of Attleboro. Bertha also leaves 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth Neal. Bertha was born and lived her whole life in Weymouth. She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed playing whist and bowled with the Weymouth Couples League. Visiting will be at the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Tuesday for 10 to 11 A.M. immediately followed by the Funeral Service at the Funeral Home at 11 A.M. Interment will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne at 1 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bertha’s memory to the Weymouth Food Pantry, 1189 Commercial St. Weymouth, MA 02189, www.weymouthfoodpantry.org. If you would like to leave a message for the Giblin family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

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Arthur W. Olive Jr. passed away on November 16, 2012. He was the husband of the late Jean (Hart) Olive, the father of David W. Olive of Weymouth and James W. Olive of Danvers and the brother of Ruth Osberg of North Chelmsford and the late Geraldine Blake, Marjorie Roffey and Esther Durning. He was born in Wollaston in 1920 and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II in the European Theater Division. Arthur was a former employee of Dora A. Ferguson Caterers. Funeral Services were private and burial is at the Blue Hill Cemetery.

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CHRISTINA L. (POTTER) WARD, of Weymouth, formerly of Lowell and Scituate, passed away on Monday, Nov. 19th, 2012 at the Leahy Clinic in Burlington after a brief illness. She was 59. She worked as an acquiring editor at Little Brown Publishers in Boston before founding Christina Ward Literary Agency. She later became co-owner of The Ward & Barkin Agency, Inc. She had a special interest in working closely with writers and was a guest faculty member at several writers’ conferences throughout the United States. Beloved wife of George W. Ward of Weymouth and mother of Devin T. Ward of Milwaukee, WI and Gareth M. Ward of Malden. Daughter of Thomas V. and Betty Hamlin Potter of Weymouth. Sister of Stephen Potter of Georgia, Van Potter of Arizona and Rebecca Hulbert of Plymouth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ward was an avid gardener and reader and had a wide and varied interest in literature and poetry. She was a loving wife, mother and daughter. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Saturday, Nov. 24th at 1 PM at the Old Ship Church, 90 Main St., Hingham. Visiting hours and flowers omitted by request. Rather than flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Old Ship Church, Access to Education Fund, 107 Main St., Hingham, MA 02043. The interment is to be private.

View Full Notice → Christina L. Ward 11/19/2012 Weymouth, MA

Mary A. “Gigi” (Gagan) McLean, age 95, passed away at the Colony House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Abington on Thursday November 22, 2012. Mary was the wife of the late Bernard McLean. She is survived by her 6 children, Mary McLean of Lake Mary, FL, Bernadette Kelly of Rockland, John McLean of Weymouth, Ellen Bitz of Bridgewater, Paul McLean of Brockton and Jean Leibe of East Bridgewater. Gigi also leaves her sister, Roberta Gagan of Rockland, 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her grandson Kevin McLean. Mary was born in Boston, grew up in Dorchester and lived in Weymouth for the last 55 years. Visiting will be at the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Saturday December 8 from 1 to 2:30 P.M. immediately followed by a Memorial Service at the Funeral Home at 2:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gigi’s memory to the Toys for Tots Foundation, 21 Drydock Ave., Boston, MA 02210. www.toysfortots.org. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

View Full Notice → Mary A. McLean 11/22/2012 Weymouth, MA / Abington, MA

VIRGINIA (LORING) SOULE, of Weymouth, formerly of Hingham, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27th, 2012 at the Colonial Nursing Center in Weymouth at the age of 95. She was raised in North Weymouth, graduated from Weymouth High School and Forsythe Dental School. For 50 years she worked as a dental hygienist at the office of Dr. Philip Brackett in Weymouth Landing. Mrs. Soule was a former member of the Old Ship Church in Hingham and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and traveling. She leaves her son, Frederick L. Soule of Lenoir, NC; and daughter, Deborah S. Radcliffe of Weymouth. Sister of Lewis Loring, Jr. and the late Kenneth Loring. Grandmother of Matthew, David and Benjamin. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral services and interment are to be private. Visiting hours and flowers omitted by request. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory would be appreciated to the Weymouth Food Pantry P.O. Box 89009, E. Weymouth, MA 02189-0001.

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Walsh, Richard W; ret. BPD of Weymouth, passed away November 25, 2012. Son of the late James F. Walsh, BFD, and Patricia M. (Ryan) Walsh. Loving father of Melissa W. Hodgdon and her husband, Jim, of Norwell, and Kristin A. Walsh-Pederson and her husband, Chris, of Hull. Brother of Patricia Travers of Taunton, Mary Greene of Hull, James Walsh of Weymouth, Francis Walsh of Hull, Stephen Walsh of Florida, and Kathleen Walsh of Hull. Grandfather of Ryan, Samantha, Ian, Haley, Brannick, and Flannery. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Walsh graduated from Northeastern University, until his retirement he worked as a Boston Police Detective for 33 years and he also served in the Navy on the USS Davis. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 4-8 PM in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), HINGHAM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:45 AM Friday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 10:30 AM. Burial in MA National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box, 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675

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Jaina C. Ferry-Bain, age 39, passed away surrounded by her father and devoted friends after a long battle with cancer on November 27, 2012. Jaina is survived by her 2 children. Caleigh and Chance Bain both of South Weymouth, her father Dr. Juan Ferry of S. Weymouth and her brother Jon Ferry. She also leaves many aunts, uncles and loving friends. She is predeceased by her mother Theresa Wilcox. Jaina was born in Boston and was a long time resident of S. Weymouth. She graduated from Woodward School for Girls in 1991and Wheaton College in 1995. Jaina was a Service Manager for the Chowder House in Weymouth for 9 years. She was an award winning Equestrian, a life long dancer and was also know for her many creative talents. The Funeral will be from the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Saturday, December 1 at 9 A.M. followed by the Funeral Mass at the St. Francis Xavier Church, 261 Pleasant St. S. Weymouth at 10 A.M. Visiting Hours will be on Friday from 4to8 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Jaina Bain children’s fund c/o South Shore Savings Bank, 1530 Main St. S. Weymouth, MA 02190 or any of their branches. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

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BEATRICE E. (NEAGLE) PERRY, a Weymouth resident for the past 65 years, formerly of Cohasset, passed away on Friday, Nov. 30th, 2012 at her home at the age of 91. She was born in Cohasset and was an Employee Relations Assistant for the National Labor Relations Board in Boston for 18 years, retiring in 1995. She attended Sacred Heart Church in Weymouth for over 66 years and enjoyed playing bridge and spending time with her family. She was the wife of the late George B. Perry and mother of George W. Perry and John B. Perry both of Plymouth, Robert J. Perry of Bakersfield, CA, Ellen J. Baker and Susan D. Perry both of Weymouth, Jane B. Sforza of Whitman, the late Beatrice Perry. She was the sister of Gladys Woodward of Florida, Joan MacLeod of Hanover and the late Leo Neagle, George Neagle, Richard Nagle, Charles Neagle and Dorothy (Neagle) Lantz. Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday, Dec. 5th at 10 AM from the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel, 21 Pond St., Hingham followed by a Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Commercial St., Weymouth at 11 AM. Friends may visit at the Downing Chapel on Tuesday from 3:30 – 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Interment in Woodside Cemetery, Cohasset.

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Claire M. (Gyukeri) Monaco, age 66, passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Sunday December 2, 2012. Claire is survived by her husband for 45 years, Anthony Monaco, her son Nicholas Monaco of Worcester, her brothers and sisters, Edward Gyukeri of Carver, Marie Woods of Forestdale, Charles Gyukeri of Boston, Elizabeth Allen of NC and Gabriel Gyukeri of Quincy. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Claire was born in Boston, grew up in Jamaica Plain and lived in Brockton before moving to Weymouth 24 years ago. The Funeral will be from the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Wednesday December 5 at 9 A.M. followed by the Funeral Mass at the St. Francis Xavier Church at 10 A.M. Visiting Hours will be on Tuesday from 4 to 8 P.M. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Weymouth. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccsheperd.com.

View Full Notice → Claire M. Monaco 12/2/2012 South Weymouth, MA / Weymouth, MA

Phyllis (Grant) Hayes, age 82, of East Weymouth, passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Sunday December 2. Wife for 56 years of Francis Hayes Sr. Mother of Stephen Hayes of Carver, Robert Hayes of Weymouth, Marion Lauper of Kingston and Francis Hayes Jr. of Mansfield. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Phyllis was born in Boston, grew up in Dorchester and lived the last 56 years in Weymouth. She was a member of the Church of Abundant Life in Braintree. The Funeral will be at the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Thursday December 6 at 10 A.M. Visiting will be on Wednesday from 4to8 P.M. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Phyllis’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

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Charles J. Diggins, age 94, passed away at his home on Tuesday December 4. Charlie was the husband of the late Dorothy (Coffin) Diggins and is survived by his 6 children, Elizabeth Melvin of Rockland, Thessaly Barnett of Hanover, Marianne Grant of Atkinson, NC, Colleen Wilbur of Taunton, Nancy Diggins of Sandwich and Charles Diggins of Middleboro. He also leaves his 2 sisters, Virginia O’Connell and Marjorie Fyreburg both of Worcester, 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Charles was born and grew up in Worcester and lived in Weymouth since 1954. He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and was involved in the Battle of the Atlantic. Charlie volunteered at the South Shore Hospital for 30 years and Father Bill’s Place for 20 years. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the St. Francis Xavier Church, 234 Pleasant St., S. Weymouth on Friday, December 7 at 11 A.M. Interment will be in the Lakeview Cemetery on Pond St. in Weymouth. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Charlie’s memory to the South Shore Hospital Cardiac Care Unit, 55 Fogg Rd. S. Weymouth, MA 02190. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

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Glenn Richard Murray, age 53, passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the son of Richard and Jacqueline Murray of Weymouth, Glenn was born and grew up in Weymouth and graduated from Weymouth Vocational High School. Glenn was the loving husband of Kathleen (Kelley) Murray and the loving father of Keith and Neil Murray all of Weymouth. He was the devoted brother of his sister, Karen Murray Dean of San Jose, CA and his brother, Alan Murray and his wife Heather of Virginia Beach, VA. Glenn also leaves many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, his mother in law, brothers in law and sisters in law and many friends. Glenn owned and operated GM Networks, a computer service company. Glenn was a member of the Weymouth Sportsmen’s Club, the American Pool Players Association and the Weymouth Elks. He was an avid Patriots Fan and most of all loved riding his motorcycle. Although he was taken away from his family much too soon, they are all very grateful for the blessings that he brought into their lives. He was a loyal friend and could always be counted on. Glenn will leave a lasting impression on all who knew him. Visiting Hours will be at the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Sunday, December 9 from 4to8 P.M. A celebration of his life will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 241 Broad St., Weymouth on Monday, December 10 at 11 A.M. Donations may be made in Glenn’s memory to the Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Dr., Rockland, MA 02370-1055. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

View Full Notice → Glenn R. Murray 12/7/2012 Weymouth, MA

Marilyn (Low) Packard, age 67, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 16, 2012. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Donna LaValley of Marshfield and her 3 sisters, Joan Keenan of Weymouth, Patricia Trott of Weymouth and Marjorie DeVoe of Hull. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Marilyn was born in Boston, grew up in Brookline and was a long time Weymouth resident. She was a longtime employee of Woolworth’s in Quincy and retired from Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Holbrook. The Funeral will be from the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq) S. Weymouth on Thursday December 20 at 8:30 A.M. followed by the Funeral Mass at the Sacred Heart Church, 72 Washington St. in Weymouth Landing at 9:30 A.M. Visiting Hours will be on Wednesday from 4 to 8 P.M. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Weymouth. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

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Maynard D. Lumbra passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Friday December 21, 2012 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Cheryl A.B. (Stetson) Lumbra. Loving Father of Melissa A.L. Petta of Whitman, Christine M. Ryan of Weymouth and Barbara J. Leone of Whitman. Also survived by his 5 other children in Ct. Brother of Gerald Lumbra of FL. Also survived by his 4 Grandchildren Christopher, Alyssa, Austin, and Madison. Maynard was born in Richford Vermont and lived in Wallingford Ct. and for the last 22 years Weymouth. He was a very devoted family man and took care of his grandchildren. He was a member of United Lodge AM & FM of Weymouth, Brockton Chapter of order of Eastern Star and also was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rockland where he did ministry work including working with prison inmates at Plymouth County House of Correction. Visiting Hours for Maynard will be held on Thursday December 27, from 4-7:30 at the CC Shepherd Funeral Home 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) South Weymouth followed by a Masonic Service and Easter Star Service and Funeral Service Starting at 7:30 P.M. relatives and friends invited.

View Full Notice → Maynard D. Lumbra 12/21/2012 Weymouth, MA

John S. James “Poppy” Poplasky, 78, of Weymouth, originally from “Southie”, died peacefully, on the evening of December 25, 2012, after a short and spirited battle with esophageal cancer. Born on May 3, 1934 to the late Anna (Rapchinskas) and John F. Poplasky of South Boston, beloved husband of the late Phyllis Ann (O’Leary) Poplasky, and brother of the late George Francis Poplasky, John is survived by his 2 daughters and their husbands, Tracy Ann and David Brian McCarthy of Duxbury and Lisa Marie and John Eric Haapaoja of Weymouth. He is survived by 5 devoted grandchildren, David Jason McCarthy, Casey Marie McCarthy, Madison Rose McCarthy, all of Duxbury, Samantha Lynn (Haapaoja) Keenan and her husband John Keenan of Quincy, and Gregory James Haapaoja and his long-time girlfriend Jaime Rosenburg, of Weymouth. He is survived by his devoted sister Charlotte (Poplasky) Baker of Plymouth, the beloved wife of the late Edward Baker, nieces Whitney, Cori and Mary and their families, and his sister-in-law Helen (Cotter) Poplasky of Quincy, beloved wife of his brother, the late George F. Poplasky, nieces and nephew, Christina, Thomas and Mary and their families. He also leaves a brother-in-law, Harold Mahoney, beloved husband of the late Doris (O’Leary) Mahoney, his nieces and nephew, Kyleanne, Daniel, Lynn and Jill and their families. John is also survived by dear cousin-in-law Gail Poplaski, wife of his cousin, the late Joseph Poplaski, of North Reading, and their children, Michael, David and his wife Shannon, Amanda and Kevin. John was a graduate of Cathedral High School in South Boston and after being discharged from the Army, earned his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in Boston. He married Phyllis A. O’Leary on September 23, 1961, and after living a few years in Quincy, they moved to their home in Weymouth, where they raised 2 children and lived the rest of his life. John worked as a grocery buyer and salesman for several different companies until his retirement in 2006 but spent most of his time caring for his loving wife Phyllis until her death, at home, in 2007, from multiple sclerosis. John loved music of all kinds, cooking, old movies, and loved watching the Patriots (win or lose), the Red Sox and the Bruins. In recent years, he had begun to travel and loved seeing the world via cruise ship, with his family. A Funeral Service will be held at the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Saturday December 29 at 11 A.M. Visiting Hours will be on Friday from 4 to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John’s Memory to the VNA of Boston, Development Department, 500 Rutherford Ave. Charlestown, MA 02129. If you would like to leave a message for the family please visit www.ccshepherd.com.

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