All Obituaries

AMHERST, NH – Eleanor M. Wallace, 87 years old, passed away peacefully at her home in Amherst, NH on May 11, 2019. She was born in 1932 to her late parents James Crosby and Annie (Goodwin) Crosby. She was a long-term resident of Braintree, moving to Amherst in 2004 to be close to family. She was the beloved wife of the late John Wallace and of the late Gerald Visconti. She is survived by her children Gerald Visconti of Creal Springs, IL, Nancy Visconti of Plymouth, MA Barbara Anderson...

BRAINTREE - June F. Richia, 91 years old, passed away peacefully in Weymouth on May 8th, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Henry Richia, a Navy Veteran in WWII.  Together with their forever friends George and Millie Serena, they had owned and operated the popular "Dairy Cone" business.  Henry and June loved traveling to Florida and going on cruises.  They also spent many days on their own boat lovingly named by Henry the “June Bug”.   June...

ROCKLAND - BRAINTREE  Erena F. Meleo, 86 years old, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2019, at her daughter's home in Rockland. She was born and raised in South Boston, and was a lifelong resident of Braintree, MA.  Erena was the beloved wife of the late Anthony E. Meleo Sr.; she took many career paths in her life as a Q.C. Inspector for SIGMA/OLC instruments in Braintree.  She also served as a crossing guard and matron for the Braintree Police department.  But her...

QUINCY - Nancy Hobart Nelson, age 91, died on April 30, 2019 at the Tippett House in Needham. She was born in Quincy to Merrill and Marjorie (Nobbs) Hobart. She was the older sister to her brother, Dick. Throughout her childhood, she attended Quincy Public Schools, graduating from Quincy High School. She graduated from Westbrook Junior College, then a women’s college, in Portland, ME. After college, Nancy worked at a medical laboratory until she met and married Andrew W. Nelson, Jr.,...

WEYMOUTH - Garret McCarthy, 37, passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday. He was born on February 6, 1982 in Quincy, MA and was raised in Quincy, Norwell, eventually settling in Weymouth. Garret was the son of Barbara McCarthy of Weymouth and the late Francis McCarthy, and stepson of Paul McCormick. He is also survived by his son Brayden McCarthy, brothers Ryan McCarthy of Weymouth, the late Colin McCarthy of Weymouth, sister Shannon Bell and her husband Keith...

Betty Lee Sinclair (Beyea) age 93 passed peacefully on Monday morning April 22, 2019 at Queen Anne’s Nursing Home in Hingham, MA. She was born in Medford on October 25, 1925, the daughter of Dow & Elizabeth Beyea. Betty attended Dedham High School followed by Boston University where she earned a B.A in Mathematics & Physics. Upon graduation she worked at Raytheon as a mathematician on a guidance system for the Nike missile project. In 1949 she married her beloved husband Samuel...

BRAINTREE - Evelyn Carnes, age 89, passed away Easter Sunday 4/21 after a brief illness. Evelyn fought a courageous battle with health issues over the past few years. Evelyn was the wife of the late  George Carnes, the former deputy fire chief for the town of Braintree. On April 14th the couple would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Evelyn was an accomplished seamstress having made many custom wedding gowns for lucky young brides . Evelyn loved her family, she also loved...

Walter (Wally) Howard Pitts, Jr. of Braintree, dear Husband of 57 years to Judith Berry Pitts passed suddenly on April 14th while working in his backyard.  Wally was the son of the late Walter Howard Pitts, Sr. and Annie Shaw Pitts of Braintree.  Wally was the dear younger brother of the late Vera Pitts Boltz and her late Husband Bill Boltz of Arizona.  Wally leaves behind his younger brother Robert Pitts and his Wife Alyce Pitts of Braintree, his three daughters Susan...

MIDDLEBORO - WEYMOUTH– Mary M. Hilton, 92, passed away in Middleboro, MA, on April 12th, 2019.  She was born in 1928, in Dorchester, MA, to her late parents, George Gardner and Bertha (Brugman) Gardner.  She was the wife of the late Frank E. Hilton.  Mary deeply loved her family and loved preparing their favorite meals for them. She loved to go shopping and dining out, as well. Mary leaves behind her beloved daughter Linda J. Smith of Middleboro, MA. She also leaves...

BRAINTREE - Alvan K. Porter a longtime Braintree resident and wonderful father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 89 years, at home on April 10, 2019. Son of the late Elmer Porter and Elizabeth (Watts) Porter. The youngest of 5 children he had two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his sister Ruth Landry of Ocean Park, Maine. He was predeceased by the love of his life Mary (Thomson) Porter in January 2009.  He was a graduate of Brighton High School. He received an...