Obituary: Darrell Winquist

Darrell Winquist, 46
Darrell Winquist, of Hull, died suddenly at his home in Weymouth on Sept. 27. He was 46.
Darrell was born on Nov. 23, 1973, to Donna and Richard Lydon, of Hull. He was the proud father of Darren, Daniel, Anna, and Felisha, the loyal brother to Lisa Winquist, and devoted uncle to James and Johnathan.
We are lost and grief-stricken over the loss of Darrell. He was a dedicated son, dad, brother, uncle, and friend. He was always there for anyone who needed him. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered forever.
Donations can be made to the GoFundMe page in Darrell’s name. Due to the coronavirus, a celebration of life will be held sometime next year. 

Obituary: Charles Daniel Short

Charles Daniel Short, 83
Charles Daniel Short, of Broomfield, Colo., died at home on Sept. 14. He was 83.  
Born in Boston in 1937, he was the son of the late Chief Daniel A. Short, of the Hull Police Department, and Elizabeth (Saxon) Short, of Hull.
Charlie, as he was fondly known to his family and friends, grew up in Hull and attended Hull’s public schools until attending and graduating from the Immaculate Conception School and Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth. He earned a B.S. degree in business administration from Northeastern University and an M.S. degree in public administration from Golden Gate University in California.
After college, Charlie enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He later transferred to the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Strategic Air Command. Rising to the rank of major, and after completing 21 years of service, he retired in 1983 at Loring A.F.B. in Maine.  During his service, he received several medals of honor, such as a Distinguished Flying Cross, an Air Force Commendation Medal, a Meritorious Service Medal, and an Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf Clusters.
A proud U.S. veteran, he became active with the Veterans of Foreign Wars, holding many offices in both the United States and Europe. He also held the office of supreme commander of the MOC, the Honor Society of the VFW.  
After working for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington, D.C., he moved to New London, Conn. While there, he became the proud sponsor of 10 Coast Guard Academy cadets, a role in which he was supportive, making those cadets feel as though they were members of his family, attending their events, and hosting them in his home.
In 2015, Charlie moved to Colorado, affording him the opportunity to be close to grandchildren. One to always be proud of his children and stepchildren, he got much joy from being around them and the young people in his family.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 15 years, Celeste Frederick Short, of Broomfield; his daughter, Susan Short (Anthony) Green, of Hull; his son, Daniel E. Short, of Hull; his sister, Susan Short Krastin, of Hingham; two stepdaughters, Kyle (Brent) Conley, of Hull, and Kate (Ben) Garvin, of Broomfield; and a stepson, Dirk (Christina) Dieters, of Colorado Springs.
He also leaves six grandchildren: Estella Conley, Liam Conley, Ada Garvin, Chloe Dieters, Miles Dieters, and Nathan Dieters; his former wife, Martha Short, of Hull; nephews Charles (Leigh) Krastin, of Norwell, and John (Aly) Krastin, of Boston; extended family and a host of friends; and his cherished dog, Bailey, and three beloved cats, Aspen, Columbine, and Durango.  
A private funeral Mass will be held at the St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, St. Ann Church, on Oct. 3.  Burial services will be at the Hull Village Cemetery. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date so that all family can be present. 

Obituary: Helen M. Daly

Helen M. Daly 
Helen M. (LaBreck) Daly, of Hull, died at home on Sept. 22.
Born in Dorchester, Helen was the daughter of the late Charles H. LaBreck and Helen M. (Granville). She was a graduate of Boston Girls High School and worked in numerous jobs over the years: as keypunch operator, elementary school librarian, office manager, bank teller, and compliance analyst for State Street Bank in Quincy.
A fantastic mother, Helen considered raising her four children her greatest accomplishment. She was also a talented artist, accomplished in various media (watercolors, ceramics, cake-decorating, crocheting, and knitting).
Helen was the beloved wife of Arthur J. Daly, of Hull, and the devoted mother of Caryn Daly, of Charlestown, R.I.; Suzanne Daly and her husband, Alexander Kupriyanov, of Glen Ridge, N.J.; Andrea Wilson and her husband, Zachary, of Groton; and the late Sean Daly and his surviving wife Nancy, of Weymouth. She was the loving grandmother of Shannon, Christopher, Oscar, Lucas, Nora, Andrew, and Myles. She was the sister of the late Charles and Robert LaBreck and the aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday, Sept. 25, from 4-7 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central Street), Hingham. 
Services from the funeral home on Saturday at 8 a.m. prior to the funeral Mass at the Church of the Resurrection, Hingham, at 9 a.m. Burial will be private at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made in Helen’s memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Family and friends can offer their support by visiting www.Keohane.com and sharing a special memory or message. Those who cannot access the website can call 1-800-KEOHANE to have their messages added.

Obituary: Robert Dever

Robert Dever, 84
Robert Dever died on Sept. 15 after having battled cancer for two years before he was finally taken by a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 84.
Known to most of Hull as “Captain Bob,” he worked many years on local fishing boats in Hull and Hingham. He also worked at the Hull Lifesaving Museum and the Hull Public Library.
He was a lifelong member of the Salt Water Club, running his charter boat company out of the club. He called the Salt Water Club his second home.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Eileen (Elena Guerriero), and her children, Donna Woods Fourester, of Vermont, Kathy Woods Samuels, of California, and the late Billy Woods; he also leaves seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Due to the coronavirus, a Celebration of Life will be held in late spring

Obituary: Patricia Bohan

Patricia Bohan
Patricia (Mulrean) Bohan, of Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood, died on Sept. 13.  
She was the beloved wife of 72 years to the late Arthur M. Bohan. She was the loving mother of Therese Daly and her husband, Daniel; Paula DeMore; Susan MacKinnon and her husband, John; Joan Warren and her husband, Joseph; Peter Bohan and his wife, Linda; and David Bohan and his wife, Nina. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, hundreds of nieces and nephews, and great versions of the same (literally).  
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the family does not want their kind and loving friends to have to balance their love and respect for Patsy against personal safety and therefore has decided to keep the services private.  
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Church. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Cathedral High School, 74 Union Park St., Boston, MA 02118.  

Obituary: Michael Moore Corcoran

Michael Moore Corcoran, 74 
Michael Moore Corcoran, of Hingham, died at his home on Sept. 8 after waging a courageous battle with dementia. He was 74.
Michael was born in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, the son of Frank R. and Mary P. Corcoran. He graduated from Stonehill College in 1968, made his career in hospital management, and was the director of reimbursement at Beth Israel/Jordan Hospital in Plymouth when he retired in 2015.
Michael was a man for all seasons, enjoying skiing in the winters and, among others, water skiing, golfing, and bike riding in the warmer weather. 
Michael’s main passion was the ocean, and he enjoyed many summers fishing from his Boston Whaler and lobstering when he summered at Crescent Beach in Hull.
He is survived by his brother, Larry Corcoran and his wife, Lynda Ferrentino, of Hull; nieces Katherine Corcoran Lytle and her husband, Ken, of Whitman, and Patricia Corcoran, of Weymouth; and great-nephews Gregory and James Lytle.
A funeral Mass will be held at the Resurrection of the Lord Church, 1057 Main St., Hingham, on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m. COVID-19 protocol will be strictly followed. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michael’s name to the Norwell VNA. 
For additional information and the online guestbook, visit www.DowningChapel.com.

Obituary: Natalie Jean McKeon-Barnes

Natalie Jean McKeon-Barnes, 86 
Natalie Jean McKeon-Barnes, of Sophia, N.C., died on Sept. 8 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. She was 86.
Born on Aug. 31, 1934, in Randolph, VT., she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Riford. 
Natalie was a retired registered nurse.
She is survived by her sons Thomas McKeon, Stephen McKeon, and Michael McKeon, stepdaughters Sandra Hume, Kristin Connelly, and Kerry Creed, and granddaughter Madison McKeon.
Services will be at a later date in Hull

Obituary: Melvin Kizner

Melvin Kizner, 84
Melvin Kizner, of Southborough and Hull, died on Aug. 26 following a brief illness. He was 84.
Born in 1936 in Boston, he was the son of the late Alfred and Anna (Finkel) Kizner. He was a proud graduate of Boston Latin School and Boston University. He was also a very proud U.S. Army veteran. 
When not with his children and grandchildren, Mel was a volunteer with the Southborough Police Department and treasurer’s office. One of his favorite memories was assisting with the Jr. Police Academy each summer. 
Mel was also an active member of the Dull Men’s Club and enjoyed spending time with his ROMEOs (Retired Old Men Eating Out). 
He was the beloved husband of Diane Z. (Zerner) Kizner for more than 60 years. He is also survived by his children, Stephanie Meyer and her husband, Keith, and Jonathan Kizner, and by six grandchildren: Benjamin, Henry, Chloe, Charlie, Samantha, and Danielle. He was predeceased by his daughter Jennifer. 
Mel was known for his warm smile, optimistic outlook, and broad repertoire of jokes. An encounter with him always made your day a little better. He took great pride in his family and particularly his role as Grampie. 
The burial will be private. Donations in his name can be made to a charity of your choice. 

Obituary: James Kenneth Lawrence

James Kenneth Lawrence, 73
James Kenneth Lawrence, of Hull, passed away on February 28, 2020. Born in 1946, Jim was raised in Hingham and attended Hingham High School where he played baseball and hockey. He was an outstanding defenseman on Hingham’s Championship Team of 1964, the year he graduated. After graduation Jim attended Clarkson University on a full hockey scholarship. In his sophomore year he was drafted into the Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam as a door gunner/crew chief on a Charlie model Huey gunship. After returning from active duty Jim became an avid power weight lifter and successfully competed in that sport. He established a business as a very talented chrome plater for antique cars in the ‘70s and ‘80s and later learned the stone mason trade and enjoyed that work for many years. Jim has left an extraordinary masonry mark on the communities of the south shore as well as on St. Thomas, USVI.
Beloved husband of Phyllis Misite and loving son of the late Helen Lawrence, Jim leaves many devoted friends from the Hingham-Hull area, as well as St. Thomas.
Services will be held on Friday, September 11, at 11 a.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Donations may be made in memory of Jim to the VA Healthcare, Boston, 1400 VFW Parkway, #135, West Roxbury, MA 02132. All donations will go to voluntary services provided to veterans during their stay in the hospital. For online condolences please visit www.lawlerfuneralhome.com.

Obituary: Mary Taber Breslin

Mary Taber Breslin, 94
Mary T. Breslin, a life-long resident of Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood and Hull, died on Aug. 26. 
Born in 1926, she was the daughter of the late Dr. John Breslin and Mary Agnes (Taber) Breslin. She was predeceased by her sister, Florence Taber Breslin, and several close cousins.
Mary attended Regis College, where she remained an active member of the alumni association until her death. After Regis College, she pursued a master’s degree in social work at Simmons College. Her extraordinary career in social work included working at the Home for Little Wanderers and, subsequently, building an impressive social work department at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Dorchester.
Mary was very active on the national and state boards of the Society for Hospital Social Work Directors.  She was also instrumental in successfully promoting a bill for social work licensure.
A bright and eager student her entire life, she was a member, into her 90s, of a lifelong learning program at Boston College and then at Regis College. She was also an avid traveler with her sister, Florence, and those travels also served as a stage for continued education.
Of greatest joy for Mary was her family. She was central to the extended family of cousins and to the joyful gatherings at her homes in Charlestown and in Hull. She is survived by many loving cousins and so many dear friends.
Donations can be made in Mary’s memory to the Hull Lifesaving Museum or St. Mary of the Assumption Church.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Check the website for the Rogers Funeral Home in Cambridge for updates at www.rogersfuneralhome.net.

Obituary: Alice M. Ferreira

Alice M. Ferreira, 92 
Alice M. (Hurder) Ferreira, a longtime resident of Hull, died on Aug. 17 at the Prescott House Nursing Home in North Andover. She was 92.
Alice was born in Somerville on April 2, 1928, grew up in that city, and worked as a bookkeeper until she married William Ferreira Sr. and became the mother of three children and eventually gave birth to her daughter, Cheryl. She and her husband then bought and ran the Grey Finch in Hull, which they eventually sold before becoming full-time residents of Hull.
Alice enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Hull Garden Club. She was also fond of exercising and volunteering at the senior center, but, above all else, she loved being with her family.
Alice was predeceased by her husband William Sr.; her brother, Sonny Hurder; her sisters, Adelaide (Dolly) Sullivan, Helen Spooner, and Ruth Hally; as well as her son, Richard Ferreira, her daughter, Dorothy McInerney Ferreira, and her daughter, Cheryl Ferreira Panagopoulos.
Alice is survived by her son, William Ferreira Jr., and his wife, Kathy, of Georgetown; her grandchildren, Michael McInerney, of Hanson, Marlene Dutcher, of Titusville, Fla., Jonathan Ferreira and his wife, Tiffany, of Warwick, R.I., Demitri Panagopoulos, of Hull; four great-grandchildren, George, James, and Alice Dutcher and Sophia Ferreira; and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation was held on Friday at St. Mary’s Church in Georgetown and was followed by a funeral Mass. A private burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge followed immediately after Mass. A memorial Mass in Hull will be scheduled at a later date. 
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Alice to the Prescott House Resident Council Fund, 140 Prescott St., North Andover, MA 01845, or to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish-St. Ann Church, P. O. Box 565, Hull, MA 02045.
To share a photo or memory of Alice with her family, visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com. The Conte-Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St., Georgetown, was entrusted with Alice’s care.

Obituary: William Francis Leonard

William Francis Leonard, 92
William (“Bill”) Francis Leonard died on Aug. 19. He was 92.
Born in Maynard on Dec. 12, 1927, he was the son of William F. and Eva (DePasquale) Leonard. When he was 1 year old, his family moved to Hull where his father began working for Leonard Real Estate.
As a boy, Bill assisted in the family business by helping to maintain rental cottages where he learned many trade skills that he would utilize throughout his life. After graduating with the Hingham High School class of 1945 (Hull had no high school at the time), he attended Wentworth Institute in Boston and studied engineering there. He then began a career with the New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. in Boston.
During the summer of 1949, he met his sweetheart, Anita, at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire. However, this budding relationship was interrupted by the Korean War. Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1951 and was honorably discharged as a corporal in 1953. While in the Army, Bill was stationed primarily in Fort Bragg, Ga., but also had a special assignment with the Pentagon, working in New York City with then-new television technology.
After he was discharged, Bill and “Teeta” married on Sept. 12, 1953. They purchased their first home in Braintree in 1954 but moved to Hull in 1958 when their growing family required more space. Their house in Hull was a historic century-old, three-story structure, previously owned by the Damon family for whom the Damon Elementary School was named. It was located atop Atlantic Hill and provided an expansive view of Nantasket Beach and Paragon Park where the screams of those riding the roller coaster could be heard on summer nights.
On April 21, 1963, that same roller coaster caught fire, and embers from that fire, carried by the wind, landed on the wooden roof of the Leonard’s home, causing it to burn to the ground.
Bill subsequently moved his family to Framingham where his position with the telephone company was located at the time.
After raising his family in Framingham, Bill accepted a transfer position in Orlando, Fla., to which he and Teeta moved and eventually retired in 1986. Though living in Florida, the couple made it a point to return for cherished visits with family each summer. Bill particularly enjoyed visiting his boyhood home in Hull.
In Orlando, Bill and Teeta enjoyed hosting visits with their children and grandchildren, staying active, playing golf and cards, and socializing with their many dear friends. After 33 wonderful years, the two returned to Massachusetts in 2019 to live with their daughter in Lenox.
Bill is survived by the love of his life, his wife Anita (Zahn) Leonard. They met 71 years ago, and their marriage of 67 years was an inspiring example of love and respect. Bill personified the phrase “happy wife-happy life”; Teeta was his everything.
Bill will also be missed by his son, William F. Leonard, and his wife, Melanie, of Mashpee; daughter Karen Stevens and her husband, Mark, of Hopedale; daughter Anne Zuber and her husband, Robert, of Lenox; and son-in-law Stephen Thompson, of Barnstable. Sadly, Bill was predeceased by his daughter, Patricia Thompson, who passed away much too soon, in 1997. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Brett Leonard, Anna and Julia Stevens, Daniel and James Zuber, and Emily and Patrick Thompson.
Burial service at the Hull Village Cemetery will be private. Expressions of condolence can be sent to the Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel: www.DowningChapel.com.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Bill’s beloved daughter, Patty, to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.jimmyfund.org/gift.

Obituary: William J. McMorrow

William J. McMorrow, 77
William J. (“Bill”) McMorrow, of Mattapoisett and Bradenton, Fla., died at his summer home on Aug. 18. He was 77. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Doucette) McMorrow for 54 years.
Bill and Judy had resided for many years in East Providence, R.I., while summering in Mattapoisett. After retirement, Bill and Judy became snowbirds and moved to Bradenton in Florida; they would summer in Mattapoisett surrounded by family and friends.
Bill graduated from Northeastern University. He was a sales manager for many years in the truck leasing industry and, later in life, ventured into founding and co-owning his company, Diesel Direct Inc.
He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks since 1975. He was proud to be a part of their mission to fund scholarships and veterans’ care and welfare.
He was an avid boater and spent countless hours with friends and family sharing his love for the open ocean. Perhaps his greatest love was walking with Judy and their faithful yellow Labrador. His other great passion was watching his seven grandchildren grow into young men and women. He was immensely proud of each grandchild and would share his pride daily with different friends and acquaintances.
Bill was born in Boston, the son of the late William H. McMorrow and Joan (Sawyer) McMorrow. He is survived by his wife, Judith; three daughters, Lauren Alves and her husband, Mark, Melissa DeLoreto and her husband, Louis, and Linda Ries and her husband, Justin; his sister, Joanne Struzziery and her husband, Joseph; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Julia, Katherine, Elizabeth, Caroline, Megan, and William; his sister-in-law, Sheila McMorrow; and his lifelong best friend, Richard Guptil. He was predeceased by his brother John (“Jack”) McMorrow.
His memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, Mattapoisett. The Mass will be followed by a Christian burial at Woodside Cemetery in Cohasset. 
In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s name came can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60601. Arrangements are by Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Route 6, Mattapoisett. 
For an online condolence book, visit www. saundersdwyer.com.

Obituary: Ricky Sanford Ray

Ricky Sanford Ray
Ricky Sanford Ray was born in Tacoma, Wash., on Nov. 18, 1963, and died in his home in Coquille on Aug. 14.  He was a fighter and never let his illnesses hold him back or down, always positive and looking forward. He will no longer have to fight.
Rick had an interesting childhood, moving around with his family from the Azores to Florida because of his father’s military career. The family eventually settled down in Myrtle Point, Ore.
Rick spent many years fighting forest fires with Coos Forest Patrol and the Bureau of Land Mangement. He was well known throughout the community for his many years of installing phone systems and became known as the “phone guy.”  
He had an adventurous spirit and loved family vacations. He also enjoyed computer games and photography and spending time with his family. Almost everyone who knew Rick liked him and enjoyed his company and campy sense of humor. He loved making people laugh.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Gene Ray and Betty Ray. He is survived by his wife, Donda Ray; his daughters, Ashley, Chrystal, Nichole, and Kitisha; grandchildren Katelynn, Elizabeth, Gavin, Donavin, Aurora, and Damien; brothers David, and his wife, Susan, and Jody, and his wife, Dominique; and nieces Trisha and Mariah and nephew Zach.
There will be a Celebration of Life at Sturdivant Park on Aug. 29 from 1-3 p.m. Relatives and friends of Rick are invited and encouraged to share stories and memories.

Obituary: Neil Joseph Reilly Sr.

Neil Joseph Reilly Sr., 80 
Neil Joseph Reilly Sr., of Weymouth, died Aug. 25. He was 80. 
Born in Boston’s South End to the late John and Cecelia Reilly, he graduated from Boston English High School. He attended Boston Teachers College and soon after became a master electrician and started his own company, Southeast Electric. After several years of running his own company, he went to work for Mathewson Corp. where he had the opportunity to travel the world as director of sales. 
Along with traveling, Neil loved the ocean and spent winters later in life at Jensen Beach in Florida. He also loved country music and was a great cook. He had a great sense of humor and was known for his quick wit.
Neil is survived by his wife, Geraldine Reilly. He was the loving father of Neil Reilly Jr. and his
wife, Robin, of Hull; Patrick Reilly ,of Braintree; Christine McDonough and her husband, Thomas, of Hull; Michelle Glennon and her husband, Patrick, of Hull; Kathleen Mahoney and her husband, Jon, of Hull; Thomas Reilly and his wife, Kristen, of Hingham; and Matthew Reilly and his wife, Molly, of Hull. 
Neil was the grandfather of 18 grandchildren, including the late Madyson Mahoney. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Kathleen O’Brien. He was the brother of John Reilly, of Weymouth, Mary Bradley, of Marshfield, and the late Timothy Reilly. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services for Neil will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the SIDS Center in honor of Madyson Mahoney at the Massachusetts Sudden Infant Death Center, Boston Medical Center, 801 Albany St., Boston, MA 02119.

Obituary: Gertrude L. Craig

Gertrude L. Craig
Gertrude L. (Sullivan) Craig, of Hull, died August 18.  
Beloved wife of 68 years to the late Theodore Craig, she was the loving mother of Jean Craig and her husband, Kevin Brandt, of New Hampshire; Jim Craig and his wife, Marianne, of Hingham; Susan Craig, of Italy; Cheryl Ryan, of Quincy; Joe Craig and his wife, Maryellen, of Marshfield; and Rick Craig and his wife, Cathy, of Hull. 
Gert was the devoted Nana of 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving of her eight siblings. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She died the day before what would have been her and her beloved husband’s 70th wedding anniversary.  
A longtime resident of Hull, Gert was formerly a resident of Quincy and Hingham. Her main passion in life was her family and spending time with those she loved. She will be remembered for her kind and generous personality and will be sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. 
Funeral services will be private. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the burial service in Hull Village Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 11:15 a.m.  
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Gert can be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370. 
Although they cannot gather together with Gert’s family at this time, friends can still offer their support by visiting www.Keohane.com and sharing a special memory or message. For those who cannot access the website, call 781-335-0045 to have your message added.

Obituary: Anne Marie Burns

Anne Marie Burns, 98
Anne Marie (Lewis) Burns, of Hull, died Aug. 14 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 98.
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Walter and Alice (Hayden) Lewis and attended local schools. She worked as a sales clerk for Child World for many years. She also worked at Paragon Park for more than 25 years. She did everything at Paragon Park and loved her job and the relationships she built through the years. 
A woman of great faith, Anne Marie lived her life in accordance with the virtues of faith, hope, and love. She raised her family with love and devotion while instilling the same virtues in her children and grandchildren. Family was the cornerstone in her life.
In her spare time, Anne Marie enjoyed shopping, watching westerns, and cooking. She was a diehard New England Patriots fan. She was vibrant, loving, and selfless. She was the type of person who would do anything for you. Her life lessons and her example share as part of her legacy and continue through her family. She will be missed by all whom she touched. 
Anne Marie was the beloved wife of the late Francis M. Burns, who died in 2007. She was the devoted mother of Charles F. Burns and his wife, Penny, of Ohio; and the late Marsha M. Bowes, who died in July 2019. She was the loving grandmother of Charles (“Chad”) Burns and Michael P. Burns, both of Ohio; Jeffrey S. Bowes and his wife, Jessica Jones-Bowes, of Hull; and Kelly Bowes, of Weymouth. She was the loving great- grandmother of Raena, Francis, and Zora, all of Ohio. 
Anne Marie is also survived by her dear nephew, Dale Lewis, and his wife, Jean, of Holbrook, and many other loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Walter and Paul Lewis. 
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull. She will be interred privately in Hull Village Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Anne Marie’s name can be sent to St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, MA 02045.
Visit www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-KEOHANE for online condolences and directions. 

Obituary: Timothy William Hurley

Timothy William Hurley, 86
Timothy William Hurley, of Hull, died on Aug. 9 with family by his side. He was 86.
Tim served in the Coast Guard and was a graduate of Boston State College and later Suffolk University. He lived in Hull for more than 50 years.  
Tim was a teacher at the Damon School and a guidance counselor at the Memorial Middle School. 
He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Wanda (Hegarty) Hurley; his children: Eileen Clark and her husband, Dan, of Dalton, Ga., Brian Hurley and his wife, Elaine, of Hull; Laura Neagle and her husband, Jay, of Scituate, and Gregory Hurley and his wife, Denise, of Scituate.  
Tim is also survived by 11 grandchildren and his cousin, Fran Burke, of Naples, Fla. He was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. 
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Hospice of the South Shore or the Norwell VNA.

Obituary: Elaine Lea Lamica

Elaine Lea Lamica, 77
Elaine Lea Lamica died at her home in Claremont, N.H., on Aug. 3 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 77.
Elaine was born on Oct. 18, 1942, in Springfield, Vt., the daughter of Howard and Gabriella (Michel) Shepard. She graduated from Charlestown High School with the class of 1959. She married Leo Lamica on May 15, 1965; he predeceased her.
Elaine was a great mom and grandma. She enjoyed spending time with her family and taking care of her grandkids. She loved to crotchet, cook, and play bingo. She loved the ocean and lived right near it, in Hull, for 30 years. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church.
Elaine had worked in retail at Marsons Army Navy and was a cobbler at Harry’s Shoe Barn; she also worked for Gays Trucking in Bellows Falls, Vt.
She is survived by her children Brian Lamica and his wife, Marilou, Wendy Lamica Sprowl, Mark Lamica, and Lisa Lamica; her grandchildren Ethan Blanchard, Mary Sprowl, Q’orianka Lamica, Fionn Roseingrave, and Keona Lamica; her sister, Yolande Shepard-O’Keefe; and her best friend, Carolyn Handley. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Bill Shepard.
Walk-through calling hours will be held at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad St., Claremont, on Aug. 15 from 2-4 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the funeral home and Lamica family ask all attending the visitation to abide by all regulations, wear masks, and practice social distancing.  
To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Obituary: Louis “Capt’n Lou” Gainor

Louis “Capt’n Lou” Gainor
“It was a lovely cruise”
Lou Gainor, of Hull, died Aug. 1 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Capt’n Lou, as he was known, was surrounded by his wife of 51 years, Ellen (Chernov), his son, Brad, his niece, Linda Chernov, and his dog, Gilligan. 
He was born in Quincy, in 1947, to the late Thelma (Yenof) Gainor-Andelman and Burton Gainor. He was the stepson of the late Morris Andelman and brother of the late Milton Gainor. He also leaves his daughter-in-law, Stacey, beloved grandson Sam, stepbrother Joel Andelman and his wife, Linda, stepsister, Jane Lubin, sisters-in-law Cecily Rosenberg and Sandy Forman, and brother-in-law Charles Chernov and his wife Michelle. 
Louis Gainor studied at Northeastern University and Bentley College. He found his first achievements as a real estate entrepreneur.  It was his success in real estate that allowed him to “live the life” on the water, cruising with his wife and son from Boston to Florida for eight consecutive seasons on a 1986 46-foot Bertram with twin 892 Detroit Diesels that he watched the Miami factory build. He was a seasoned captain, boating since age 6. In 1992 Lou was commodore of the Metropolitan Yacht Club, becoming a lifetime trustee and one of its most senior members.  
After real estate came another entrepreneurial achievement: Capt’n Lou on Nautical Talk Radio, broadcast on 95.9 FM WATD. He interviewed celebrity scuba diver Jacques Cousteau, famous boat builders Irwin Jacobs and Reggie Fountain, politicians (state Sen. Bruce Tarr, the late U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy, and Gov. Mitt Romney), and entertainers Billy Joel and Florence Henderson, among others. Capt’n Lou and Nautical Talk Radio received many awards, including MA/RI Associated Press “Best Talk Show,” Joshua James Lifesaving Medal for public service, American Lighthouse Foundation’s Len Hadley Award, Boston’s Achievement In Radio Best Interview Award, and he was nominated for Boston’s Achievement In Radio Best Produced Public Affairs Program.  
An avid supporter of recreational boating/fishing and the recreational/commercial fishing industries, he was a retired member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 1980-2005, and was invited in 2012 to participate in the Turning Ceremony of the U.S.S. Constitution. His many other accomplishments included public affairs officer, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, 2001-2004; publicity and media chairman, Quincy Bay Race Week Association, 2000-present; and Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council 1996-2000. He was a lifetime member of the Mass. Striped Bass Association, Boat Writers International, South Shore Harbormasters Association, and Stellwagen Bank Charter Boat Association.  He was proud to serve on the board of directors for South Shore Elder Services.
A graveside ceremony was held in Hull. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of food or flowers, donations can be made to the Scituate Animal Shelter (scituateanimalshelter.org) and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).