Hugh F. Hibbard
US Postal Service Retiree
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Funeral Mass on Saturday, March 16th in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere at 12 Noon for Hugh F. Hibbard of Revere, who died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 6th. He was 88 years old. Interment will be held privately at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Hugh was born on July 20th, 1935 in Everett to the late Austin S. Hibbard and Mary E. (Russell) Hibbard. He was one of 10 children. Hugh was raised and educated in Everett and attended Everett Public Schools. He enlisted in the United States Navy during the Korean War, served his country proudly and was honorably discharged for his service. He married Lillian (Oreto) on September 13th, 1959. They made their home in Revere and raised their children together.
Hugh worked as a milkman for several years before he became a U.S. Postal Worker. He was a letter carrier from 1964 until he retired in 1994. He was a member of the French Club in Everett for many years. He passionately enjoyed bowling, specifically candlepin bowling. He was an avid reader of all types of books and was a true “Diehard” Red Sox fan, as well as all of the other Boston teams.
He was the beloved husband of 64 years to the late Lilian F. Hibbard who passed on
November 11th, 2023; the loving father of Daniel P. Hibbard and his wife, Patricia A. of Winthrop, Sandra Marino and her husband, John of Saugus and the late William E. “Billy” Byrne, Jr. He was the cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and the dear brother of nine brothers and sisters living and deceased. He is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02114. To send online condolences, please visit www.vertucciosmithvazza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals.
David Bolster
Security Industry Retiree
David A. Bolster of Winthrop passed away on March 11, 2024. He was 62 years old. David was the cherished son of the late Bonnie L. (Crouch) and Harold D. Bolster Jr.
David served in the United States Marine Corps from 1979-1982. Prior to his retirement, David worked in the security industry.
David was the dear brother of Bruce R. Bolster and his wife, Linda of Winthrop, Christine Conroy of California and the late Steve Bolster. David was the loving uncle of Christina M. Schlageter and her husband, Alex and Laura J. Bolster and the adored great-uncle of Finnegan A. Schlageter.
David’s funeral will be from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home, 210 Winthrop St., Winthrop on Saturday, March 16 at 9 a.m. followed by services at the Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section) 100 Kennedy Dr., Winthrop, at 10 a.m.
Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Friday, March 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the MSPCA 350 South Huntington Ave. Boston, MA, 02130. To sign David’s guestbook, please visit: www.mauricekirbyfh.com.?