James F. “Jimmy” Ridley

Jan 29, 2016 | Obituaries

5November 03, 1936 – January 29, 2016

James F. “Ridley, age 79, of Braintree, passed away peacefully January 29th, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Brockton following a long illness. He was surrounded by family.

Jim was born in Braintree, a son of the late Laurence and Anne (Furey) Ridley. He attended Braintree schools. At 17, Jim enlisted in the US Marine Corps where he proudly served. He spent over one year of this service in Okinawa Japan. After his enlistment he returned to BHS and graduated. He was married for several years to the late Jaine F. (Porter) and between them they raised three children.

Jim was employed many years as a ship fitter at the Quincy Shipyard (G.D). He also worked several years as a construction worker at local firms. He greatly enjoyed taking trips on his Honda Goldwing and visited much of New England. He also enjoyed family get togethers in the summers and at holidays. Jim was a simple and private man, a proud Marine, and will fondly be remembered as such by his friends and family.

Jim leaves a daughter, Carolyn Barclay and her husband William of Ossipee, NH, his siblings: Mildred Maher of Halifax, Robert Ridley and his wife Marlene of Gales Ferry, CT, his twin sister A. Shirley Golbranson of Quincy, Linda Thompson and her husband Richard of Erwin, NC, and Ronald Ridley of Peabody. Jim is further survived by a grandson, James A. Beaton of Green Bay, WI, and two granddaughters: Stephanie Jaine Hammond of Stoughton and Hillary Mather Sullivan of Quincy; his great grandchildren: Mackenzie, Morgan, Madison, Julio, Jasmine and Cameron.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his son Stephen A. Ridley, his daughter Suzanne P. Hammond, two brother-in-law’s Harvey Mahar and Carl Golbranson, and his former wife Jaine.

Arrangements are pending with the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home, 100 Washington St., Weymouth, MA. Final rest will be in the Blue Hill Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions can be made online or by mail to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). https://www.kidney.org/support

Jacqueline Ruth Kershek

Jan 11, 2016 | Obituaries

July 13, 1931 – January 11, 2016

Born July 13, 1931, to Gustave and Beatrice (Renel) Gollhardt in Green Bay, WI. She along with her sister and mother moved to Oconto Falls as a young child. She graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1949. She married Joseph Kershek, Jr. on October 14, 1950. They farmed the family farm for 44 years and then retired in 1994. Jackie enjoyed doing yard work, growing flowers, doing better than the contestants on Jeopardy, making Sundays special for the families and enjoying her grandchildren, and now her great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Joe; their three sons, Jerry (Barb) Kershek, John (Partner John Potter), and Jeff Kershek (friend Lila); One sister, Karen Lewins, and one sister-in-law Nancy Kershek; daughter-in-law, Leah Kershek, and God children, Dean Campbell and Melissa Mier; Grandchildren, Jerry (Laurie) Kershek, Jim (Anny) Kershek, Tyler (Kristin Hildebrand) Kershek, Ross (Liz Buss) Kershek, Kaitlyn and Kyle Kershek; and Great-Grandchildren Zoe and Gabe Kershek; many nieces and nephews and a special niece, Jolene (Gary) Zahn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Orville Heimke; a sister, Shirley Taycher, and infant brother; also, her in-laws, Joseph and Blanche Kershek; sister-in-law, Avrille Konitzer; brothers-in-law, Alvin and Gaylord Kershek.
At Jackie’s request, a private family service was held. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery in Spruce, WI. Donations can be sent to Home Respite Care Inc., 855 S Main, Oconto Falls, WI 54154.

Jackie’s wishes:
Weep not for me though I am gone into the gentle night
Grieve if you will but not for long upon my soul’s sweet flight
Remember not my fight for breath
Remember not the strife
Do not dwell upon my death
But celebrate my life.