Colin Cyril Chinsen, 55, of Canton, formerly of Newton, died December 4, 2018. Colin was a talented and respected Programmer for Meditech for more than 30 years, and was an active fisherman, sports fanatic and member of the Chinatown Hurricanes.   Loving son of I-Kuan Chinsen and Sun Yiep (Chan) Chinsen of Newton. Devoted husband of more than 19 years to Jenny (Yung) Chinsen, and cherished father of their children, Olivia and Andrew, all of Canton. Dear brother of Pearl Chan...

Dorothy (“Dodie”) Higgins McGrath, a life-long resident of Boston, died December 2, 2018.  She was 97. She was born July 20, 1921 in Winthrop, Massachusetts, the daughter of Margaret (Lennon) and James Cassels Higgins.  She married Hamlin “Mac” McGrath in 1978. Dorothy earned a degree in Public Relations from Simmons College in 1942, and built a career in that field, long before it was considered an appropriate arena for women.  One of her many...

MacPherson, Marion M., 95, of Quincy passed away December 1, 2018. She was the loving daughter of the late Daniel and Lillian (Peterson) Lints, and devoted wife of 47 years to the late William R. MacPherson. Marion was a member of Penn’s Hill Seniors, Quincy Historical Society and was a beloved long-time active member of Bethany Church. Sister of Richard Lints of NV and the late Russel, Paul & Robert Lints, and the late Elleanor Donnelly and Dorothy McDermott. Also survived by...

Frank J. McTighe, 60, of Holbrook, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, on Thursday, November 29, 2018, in Wareham.  He was the longtime loving companion to Cindy Bursey of Holbrook. Born on October 28, 1958 in Cambridge, Frank was the devoted son of the late John O. and Bridget (Walsh) McTighe. Frank was raised in Quincy and attended Quincy Public Schools. He was a member of the Class of 1976 from Quincy Vocational Technical High...

Frances J. Saia, 95, a lifelong resident of South Boston, died November 24, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Anthony and Angela (Embesi) LoPresti, and the devoted wife of the late Joseph A. Saia. Fran was a graduate of South Boston High School, and worked for many years as a Consumer Representative with Gillette Corp. She was a longtime member and secretary for the Sons of Italy, South Boston, was a member of the Castle Island Association, the South Boston Senior Center, and K Club...

It is always sad and difficult saying goodbye to someone we love, admire and cherish.  Sadly, Ann H. Gill of Plymouth, MA., passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 80. Born in Boston, Ann and family later moved to Duxbury, MA. where she was a graduate of Marshfield H.S., Class of 1956.  She attended Bridgewater State College earning a Bachelor of Science Degree followed by a Master’s Degree in Education from Lesley University. She was predeceased in life by her...

Clifford, Suzanne “Sue”, 57, of Hanover, formerly of Quincy passed away November 16, 2018 after a courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Loving wife of Patrick Clifford of Hanover.  Dedicated mother of Patrick Clifford of South Boston and Lindsey Hildenbrandt and her husband Sean of Dorchester.  Daughter of Claire Koury and the late Anthony Koury of Quincy.  Caring sister of Sharon Racette of Quincy, Anthony Jr. of Virginia and Jennifer McClory and her...

Marie E. (Ibach) Weidmann, 94, of Quincy died suddenly November 16. Born and raised in Dorchester, Marie was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Gorvette) Ibach. She graduated from St. Gregory High School and lived in Wollaston for 66 years.  Beloved wife of the late Gerard F. Weidmann she is survived by her children Paula Coughlin and her husband Alan of Franklin, Jeanne Evans of Duxbury, and Richard Weidmann & his wife Carol Lydon of Boston; Grandmother of Jennie Coughlin...

Sturgis, Thomas P., of Quincy, died November 16, 2018 after a long and difficult illness. A lifelong Quincy native and a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, he was one of three brothers and five sisters born to William and Gladys (Boyle) Sturgis.  He is predeceased by brothers Edward and Donald and sisters Muriel Mihalut, Eleanor Johnson and Mary Olson.  He is survived by sisters Shirley Schultz (John) of Braintree and Dorothy MacQuarrie (Robin) of Newton.  Funeral services are...