All Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Allison, known to all as Betty passed away peacefully on April 13. 2024 as the age of 99. Born in Milton, MA  on September 26, 1924 the daughter of Albert and Eva Allison. She was a graduate of Milton High School. For the past 40 years, she resided with her nephew Walter M. Campbell Jr., his wife Cindy, and their children, Olivia, Walter III, and Connor Campbell, in the cherished family home in Braintree, where she had once lived with her parents, Eva and Albert Allison....

Janet Yench ("Born in Southie, lived in Braintree, two weeks in Newport") passed away early April 9, 2024. She was known for her unwavering love, feisty spirit, infectious joy and laughter, and incredible strength and resilience. Janet was an avid reader and library supporter, jazz music lover, and had a great sense of humor. A devoted wife, mother, sister, and aunt, Janet's love knew no bounds, and her family meant everything to her. Janet was a shining example of how to...

Kathleen H. Porter (Kathy) passed away suddenly April 6, 2024, in Boston. She was the beloved daughter of Mary Taglieri Porter, and Arthur J. Porter, both deceased. She is survived by her three sisters, Jacquelin Maskell and her husband Cliff of Hanson, Elizabeth Porter of Dorchester, and Mary Ellen Porter of Hanson. Kathy was a stepsister to Mark, Richard, and Kelly Sullivan of Dorchester, and is survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kathy was a stepmother to Amber...

MULA, N. Marilyn (Marr), died on April 3, 2024, at the age of 90, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She passed after a brief illness. Marilyn was born in 1933 to John and Dorothy (Lewis) Marr, and lived her early years in Wollaston, where she attended North Quincy High School and met her husband Richard, who attended rival Quincy High School. They were married in 1955. She attended Fisher Junior College, where she learned essential business and bookkeeping skills that she used throughout...

John “Jack” Timothy Mullane, Jr., 85 years of age, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 27, 2024.  Jack was born on November 1, 1938, to the late John and Catherine Mullane.   Jack was a lifelong resident of the Boston area. Born in Dorchester, MA, Jack moved to Braintree in 1967 after purchasing a home there, where he raised his family. Jack is survived by his devoted and loving wife of almost 61 years, Ellen Mullane, his oldest son John...

BRAINTREE Richard Wilkie Jolls, 78 years of age, passed peacefully in his sleep on March 24th, 2024. Dick — also known by his call sign K1GUG, aka “GUG” — was born on June 6 th , 1945 to the late Richard and Ruth Jolls. A life-long resident of Braintree, Dick is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, Patricia (Russo) Jolls, his son Christopher Jolls and his wife Darlene, his son Michael Jolls and wife Maureen, and his daughter Jennifer...

Cheryl M. Pappas, a beacon of love and adventure, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on December 27, 1954, in Quincy, Cheryl's life was a testament to her intelligence, boundless love, and zest for exploration. Cheryl is survived by her devoted husband, Gregory Pappas, with whom she shared a lifetime of joy and companionship. She was a cherished sister to Deborah Anderson, and together they forged an unbreakable bond that withstood the tests of time. An...

BRAINTREE - Lucy A. Parlee (Swan) (88) of Braintree MA passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Lucy was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 65 years, Wayne G. Parlee, her son, Kenneth Parlee, and her sister, Helen Joan Carter. She leaves behind her son, Wayne Parlee and his wife Diane of Pembroke, MA, her son, Richard Parlee and his wife Karen of Braintree, MA, her daughter-in-law, Karen Parlee of Rockland, MA and her daughter, Bonnie...

June Lopaus, a cherished soul whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew her, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, in Braintree, MA, at the age of 90. She was born on September 30, 1933, in Quincy, MA, to her parents Eugene and Grace Brown. June is survived by her son David Lopaus and 3 Granddaughters, Bridgette and her husband Bryan of Bridgewater, Alyssa and her husband Eddie of canton and Sofia of Quincy and their mother, Joyce. June is also survived by many nieces and nephews,...

BRAINTREE - Mary Adams. I was born on November 25th, 1935 in Gloucester, MA, as it was my Mom's hometown.  I am the youngest of three children and I had an older sister and brother. I was the baby of the family and everyone knew it.  I graduated from Braintree High School in 1953.  I was never married and had no children of my own. Right out of high school I worked at a shoe factory called "Native Footwear" in Braintree.  I later went to work at the Bradlees...