Memorial Honors City's First Female Barber

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Memorial Honors Ann M. Spadorcia, First Female Barber in Quincy

Ann M. (Connell) Spadorcia, 79, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, and was remembered this week as the first female barber in Quincy before her retirement in 1972. Born in Quincy on May 20, 1947, to the late William A. and Doris E. Connell, she grew up in the city and spent her summers at Long Beach in Plymouth, memories she later recounted in a video recorded for the Plymouth 400 celebration. She is survived by her husband, Alfred A. Spadorcia, three children, a son-in-law, two granddaughters and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The Quincy Sun

Obituary Details Private Services for Sandra Correa

An obituary marked the September 13 passing of former Quincy resident Sandra Jeanne Correa, 82, with private services and burial at Mount Wollaston Cemetery.

The Quincy Sun

Neighborhood Club Sold, Reopens as Glendale Club

AM Quincy reported the Neighborhood Club has been sold and is reopening as the Glendale Club.

AM Quincy

Dom La Colla Performs at Break Rock Brewing

Dom La Colla performs live tonight from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Break Rock Brewing, 534 Victory Road.

Break Rock Brewing

Ember Hosts Youth and Young-Adult Fellowship Night

Ember Community Church hosts a Life Group gathering and its NextGen 'The Well' youth and young-adult fellowship tonight from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 73 Newbury Avenue, welcoming middle- and high-school students, college students and young adults.

Ember Community Church

Library Offers STEAM Stations for Ages 6-9

Thomas Crane Public Library runs STEAM Stations for children ages 6 to 9 today from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Main Library Children's Room.

Thomas Crane Public Library

Gather Health Hosts Free Smoothies for Seniors

Gather Health hosts Smoothies for Seniors today from noon to 1 p.m. at 191-205 Parkingway, with conversation about healthy aging.

Gather Health Primary Care

Weekend Transit Changes Affect Quincy Center Commuters

Starting Saturday, September 19, Fall River/New Bedford, Greenbush and Kingston commuter-rail trains will terminate at Braintree instead of South Station, with service suspended at Quincy Center through Sunday, September 20.

Boston.com

Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Celebration Planned at Kilroy Square

On Saturday, September 19, from 3 to 7 p.m., Kilroy Square will host a free Halfway to St. Patrick's Day celebration with the Cherry Orchard Band, Irish food, drinks and a performance by the Brady Academy of Irish Dance.

Quincy Chamber of Commerce