All Obituaries

WOBURN - WEYMOUTH Scott Hendershot, 31, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Woburn, MA on Monday, March 11, 2019. He was born September 12, 1987 in Boston, MA and raised in Weymouth and Hanover, MA. He is survived by his father Gary Hendershot of Hanover, MA, mother Sheryl Violette and step-father Phil Violette of Weymouth, MA, grandparents George Gong and Barbara Gong of Scituate,MA, brother Keith Hendershot  and sister-in-law Heather Hendershot of Washington, MA and sister Ariel...

(FLAG) BRAINTREE – Joseph F. Naughton, 85, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, March 11th, 2019.  He was the beloved husband of Claire (Thibedeau) Naughton.  He was the son of the late Patrick J. Naughton and his wife, the late Mary (Clancy) Naughton. Joseph graduated from Cathedral High School in the South End of Boston. He was a radio mechanic for the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He started as a Private E-1 and completed his service as a Corporal. ...

Ida Henryetta Hagman of Braintree, 91, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of the late Andrew Edward Hagman of Braintree. She was the beloved daughter of Francis Perry Faulkner, and his wife Zella Agnes (Winchester) Faulkner. She will be missed greatly by her family and many friends. A smart, generous, loving person, she kept her sense of humor and interest in people to the end. She was also spiritual...

BRAINTREE – Diane S. Elmasian, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 5th at her family’s home. Diane graduated from Dighton High School. She was a member of the Dighton Community Church. She worked in the family real estate business. She was the beloved wife of the late Solomon Elmasian. She is survived by her children Sandra L. Elmasian of Braintree, Susan A. Elmasian of Braintree and son, David Elmasian and daughter in law Susan G. Elmasian and her two grandsons, Michael and...

WEYMOUTH – James F. McHugh at 88 years of age, "Jim" passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 3, 2019.  Born and raised in Norwell, he was the son of Harry V. and Delia (Kirrane) McHugh. After graduating Norwell High School in 1948, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his country as an airplane mechanic. After his Naval service, he went to work at Armstrong World Industries in Braintree, Ma. He worked for over thirty years in the factory, but...

BRAINTREE – Theresa Emily Post, 92, passed away on February 24, 2019.  She was the beloved wife of Ernest S. Post Jr. for 60 years. She is also survived by her nieces and nephew; Paula Jean O’Neill, Patricia O'Neill, John O'Neill, Maureen O’Neill, great niece Forest O’Neill Greenberg and 2 loving cats; Mittens and Maxine. Theresa was born and lived in West Quincy until moving to Braintree 60 years ago.  She was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class...

BRAINTREE - Frances Elaine Sullivan of Braintree, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on February 25, 2019 in the comforts of her home. She was born in Middleton, Nova Scotia on August 25, 1924, daughter of the late Reginald T. and Florence Ruth Ann Saunders. She spent most of her life residing in Braintree, Ma. and traveled often to Margaretsville, Nova Scotia, spending time with family and friends. Frances was predeceased by her husband Howard A. Sullivan, her two daughters Susan E. and...

BRAINTREE – Rose F. DiBona, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 23rd, 2019.  She was the devoted wife of the late, Vincent R. DiBona and the daughter of the late Charles LaTora and his wife, the late, Gaetana Albanese.  She was a graduate of Boston’s Girls Latin High School. She was the Secretary to Dr. Land, of the Polaroid Corporation and was also the Volunteer Coordinator for the South Shore Center for Brain Injured Children for many...

HALIFAX - Helen Jean Boneski, age 74, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was an executive private secretary for Attorney Frank Bellotti, Lt. Governor of Massachusetts.  Helen is survived by her beloved husband Louis H. Boneski, married for over 41 years, and her beloved daughter Cathleen Kelly Toland.  She was the daughter of Edwin Myllmaki and his wife, Catherine (Cotter) Myllmaki.  Helen also leaves behind her stepson, Timothy Boneski and his wife,...

BRAINTREE - Leonard A Hinthorne Sr., 85, a longtime Braintree resident passed away on February 19th, 2019. He was born in Bloomington, Ill. To Elza and Bessie Hinthorne and relocated to Ma while in the U.S. Air Force and is a Korean war veteran. Leonard is a Past Worshipful Master of Delta Lodge in Braintree. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie Hinthorne of 59 years. He is survived by his children, Leonard Jr. of FL., William and his wife Kim of Braintree, Dana and his wife Rita of...