Today's Obituaries
MARGARET F. AMBROSE
Roslindale, MA
AMBROSE, Margaret F. 87, of Roslindale passed away at Harrington House in Walpole after a courageous battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Roslindale, "Margie" graduated from Roslindale High School and Boston Teachers College. She was a broker with Liberty Mutual...
BARKEV BABLOUZIAN
Newton, MA
BABLOUZIAN, Barkev Of Newton, on August 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Salpi (Ganimian) Bablouzian. Devoted father of Levon Bablouzian and his wife Susan of Framingham and Lenna Bablouzian and her husband John Santangelo of Arlington. Loving grandfather of Sarah Bell, Ara...
DR. JOHN W. BENNETT
Springfield, MA
BENNETT, Dr. John W. "Bill" 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 while convalescing at the home of family members. He was born in Holyoke, MA on November 23, 1930, the son of the late William A. and Eva (Lafond) Bennett. John grew up in Holyoke, MA and...
GEORGE BLAGDEN
Manchester-by-the-Sea, NH
BLAGDEN, George 85, of the Huntington at Nashua, NH, former resident of Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA and Blue Hill, ME, died August 9, 2017, in Nashua, NH. George was born October 6, 1931, in New York City to Edward Sampson Blagden and Lois Whitney Martin, and grew up in...
REV. REBECCA BLODGETT
Concord, MA
BLODGETT, Rev. Rebecca Concord, MA: The Rev. Rebecca Morton Blodgett died on Saturday, August 12, age 84. She was born April 16, 1933, in St. Paul, MN and graduated from Summit School in St. Paul, and then Vassar College in 1955. While her children were young, she was a...
NANCY K. BOIT
Jamaica Plain, MA
BOIT, Nancy K. Of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Dedham, passed away on August 14, 2017 at home with her family. Born in Waterbury, CT and raised in Middlebury, CT, the daughter of Lawrence G. and Marion A. Kunkel, Nancy graduated from St. Margaret's School in Waterbury, CT and...
ALFRED BOZZI
East Boston, MA
BOZZI, Alfred BPD Ret.of Saugus formerly of Salem and East Boston peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Aug 16 Funeral Wednesday Aug 23 V.H Tuesday 4-8 for more info www.ruggieromh.com East Boston (617) 569-0990
SHIRLEY BREHM
Millis, MA
BREHM, Shirley, M Age 91 of Millis, formerly of Waltham, peacefully Thurs., Aug. 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bernard V. Brehm. Loving mother of Judith Luciano and her husband Manny of Millis, Janet Brehm of Williams, OR, Jeff Brehm and his wife Darlene of Dover, NH....
GENE M. BROWN
Concord, MA
BROWN, Gene M. 91, of Concord, Aug. 4, 2017. Husband of the late Shirley Lewis Brown. Father of James L. Brown of Houston, TX, Lindsey A. Brown of Concord, MA, and Holly Brown Everbach of Wallingford, PA. Grandfather to Ian, Sophie, and Helen Everbach, and Lauren Brown....
JOHN BROWN
Scituate, MA
BROWN, John "Bub" Born June 5, 1924 to Wilson S. Brown and Marion E. Brown, lifelong resident of Scituate, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on August 16, 2017. Graduated Scituate High School 1942, served in the Army Air Corps in November, 1942 to November,...
MARYELLEN T. BUSH (KASKON)
Natick, MA
BUSH, Maryellen T. (Kaskon) 77, of Natick, Friday, August 18, 2017. Beloved wife of Allen B. Bush Jr. sharing 54 years of marriage. Born in Natick and a lifelong resident she was the daughter of the late Veronica (White) Kaskon. Family was the center of Maryellen's life,...
JOHN "JACK" CAFFREY
Needham, MA
CAFFREY, John "Jack" 84, of Weston, MA, passed away on Tues, Aug 15, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with melanoma surrounded by his loving family. Jack was a long-time resident of Needham and grew up in Newton Centre where he graduated from Newton North High School....
DOROTHY CAMPBELL
Somerville, MA
CAMPBELL, Dorothy Dorothy Anne Campbell, of Somerville, MA, August 15, 2017, at age 94. Her first job was at the Harvard School of Public Health, working with Jean Mayer, the world renowned nutrition scholar. When Dr. Mayer was named President of Tufts University in 1976,...
GRACE M. CANNIFF
Arlington, MA
CANNIFF, Grace M. (Formerly Sr. William Marie CSJ) of Arlington August 17. Daughter of the late William E. and Marion L. (Hanley) Canniff. Sister of Paul and companion Rose Presnell of PA, Leo of Arlington, Marion Ercolini of Arlington and the late William E. and wife Kay of...
ROGER EMERY CARLOCK
Weston, MA
CARLOCK, Roger Emery 82, of Weston, died of cancer Aug. 7, 2017 among his family at his home in Weston. He was formerly senior vice president for communications for Massachusetts Financial Services, now MFS. Born in New York City, Mr. Carlock was graduated from the Kent School...
JOHN E. CARLSON Jr.
Sherborn, NH
CARLSON, John E., Jr. U.S. Navy Veteran 90, of Hancock, N.H., died peacefully on August 13, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 8, 1927, he was the eldest son of John and Josephine (Cogswell) Carlson. He graduated from Harvard College, Class...
DANIEL S. CASEY
Watertown, MA
CASEY, Daniel S. Of La Habra, CA formerly of Watertown July 8, 2017. Age 73. He is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine, his children Brendan, Alex and Nolan and his sister, Kathleen of Rye, NH, two grandchildren and eleven loving nieces and nephews. Dan was predeceased by...
FRANK H. CLARK
Norwood, MA
CLARK, Frank H. 83, of Norwood, Saturday, July 29. Son of the late Frank H. Clark and Frances (Lawler) Burke, and step-son of the late Charles Burke. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" (Iennelo) Clark. Devoted father of Kelly Dutcher of Norwood, and the late Frank...
FREDERICK E. COE Jr.
Brewster, MA
COE, Frederick E. Jr. Frederick E. Coe, Jr., age 101 of Brewster died peacefully August 4, 2017. Born May 15, 1916 he survived a brother and four sisters. Born to Frederick Edward Coe and Mary Elizabeth (Morey) Coe. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn D. (Hungerford) Coe of...
GIOVANNA COMPAGNONE (DELAPA)
Dedham, MA
COMPAGNONE, Giovanna (Delapa) Longtime Dedham resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 27, 2017. Giovanna was the beloved wife of the late Rosario Compagnone. She was the loving mother of Maria Checca and her husband John, Elisabeth Compagnone, Frances...
JOSEPH I. "JAY" CORDES IV
Winthrop, MA
CORDES, Joseph I., IV "Jay" Of Winthrop, August 17, 2017. Devoted father of Joseph I. "Joey" Cordes V of Chelsea and Amanda Y. Cordes of Winthrop. Cherished son of the late Joseph I "Skipper" and Margaret A. "Pegge" (Conley) Cordes. Dear brother of Kristin M. Cordes of...
JOHN J. CURRAN Jr.
Everett, MA
CURRAN, John J. Jr. Of Everett passed away on August 9, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Helen D. (Hansen) Curran. Devoted father of Lori Shaw and husband William, BPD of West Roxbury and the late John J. Curran III. Dear brother of Donald "Bucko" Curran of Wakefield and the...
PHYLLIS M. DANE PROUTY
Meredith, NH
DANE PROUTY, Phyllis M. Of Moultonborough, NH, died suddenly on August 15, 2107, at her home. Born on July 27, 1925 in Medford, MA, she was the daughter of Joseph Noyes and Alice (Hilson) Marsh. She graduated from Medford High School, and attended Wheaton College in Norton,...
D. GETRUDE DEMIRJIAN DECICCO (MICHIGAN)
Belmont, MA
DeCICCO, D. Gertrude (Michigan) Demirjian Formerly of Belmont, passed away in Falmouth on August 19, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. DeCicco and the late Stephen G. Demirjian. Devoted mother of Nancy Nemetz and her husband of Houston, TX, Marcia Demirjian of Belmont...
JOHN JAMES DELANEY III
Wayland, MA
DELANEY, John James, III 25, of Utah, formerly of Wayland, died peacefully on July 24, 2017. He was born in Boston on September 10, 1991, the son of Grace (Bonnie) Elizabeth Gordon and John James Delaney, II. Brother of Asia Joy Delaney and Juan Carlos Soto. Uncle of Elise...
TAMRA DEVINE
Norwood, MA
DEVINE, Tamra Tamra "Tammy" Beth (Arnold) Devine, 55, passed away peacefully from complications of her MS, at her home on Friday, August 18, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 26, 1961, a daughter of the late Robert A. and Reva (Lerman) Arnold of Norwood,...
NANCY LYDIA DEVITO (DIDONATO)
Plainville, MA
DeVITO, Nancy Lydia (DiDonato) 67, of Plainville, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Watertown, MA, at the home of her sister and surrounded by family. Born on January 23, 1950 in Brighton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Mary (Grassi)...
BARBARA BIGELOW DUNN
Lincoln, MA
DUNN, Barbara Bigelow 96, of Lincoln, MA, Aug. 12, 2017. Wife of the late Thomas W. Dunn. Mother of James Mills Jr. and his wife Elaine, Susan Mills, and the late Peter Mills. Stepmother of Kathleen Lyman and her husband Richard, Jonathan Dunn and his wife Holly, and Eleanor...
PATRICIA ANN "PAT" ELLIS
Acton, MA
ELLIS, Patricia Ann (Pat) Former Head of the Nashoba Brooks School of Concord, a true citizen of the world who lived her beliefs through her work and friends in an intelligent, principled and compassionate way. On September 9 at 1 PM, a memorial service, followed by a...
GERALD D. "GERRY" GALVIN
Dedham, MA
GALVIN, Gerald D. "Gerry" Of Dedham formerly of Newton Highlands, August 17, 2017. Beloved husband of Rita (Farrell) Galvin. Devoted father of Thomas Galvin and his wife Lynn of Derry, NH, Kathleen Burns and her husband Timothy of Dedham, Timothy Galvin and his wife Tracy of...
JOHN ARTHUR GEORGE
Haverhill, MA
GEORGE, John Arthur Of Denver, CO passed away on August 13, 2017. John was born in Haverhill, MA on May 26, 1948. He served in the US Army for 7 years, as an airplane mechanic, receiving multiple service awards. John is survived by his wife, of 30 years, Catherine Mary McGhee....
JOHN JOSEPH GOODE
Weston, MA
GOODE, John Joseph 95, of Naples, FL, formerly of Weston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Alice (Pearson) Goode. Loving father of John Goode and his wife Eileen of Vail, CO, Janet Sheehan of Marblehead, Elizabeth Goode...
NORMAN D. HALLOCK
Groton, MA
HALLOCK, Norman D. Norman D. Hallock, age 71, of Groton, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 16th with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Rebecca (Longtin) Hallock with whom he shared twenty-four years of marriage. Born on September 10,...
ELIZABETH M. "BETTY" HALVEY (GRIFFIN)
Boxborough, MA
HALVEY, Elizabeth M. "Betty" (Griffin) 88, of Westford, MA, formerly of Everett & Needham MA & West Hartford, CT, died peacefully on August 17, 2017. Her loving husband of sixty years, John Halvey predeceased her. She is survived by her son John Halvey Jr. of Burlington, VT;...
HARRIET HERSHON (BLOOM)
Framingham, MA
HERSHON, Harriet (Bloom) Of Framingham, on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, after a valiant struggle with lung cancer. Beloved wife for 44 years of the late Marvin S. "Mickey" Hershon and the loving mother of Frederic Hershon (Debra). Cherished grandmother of Rachael and Benee....
RICHARD NORMAN HOULDING
Wayland, MA
HOULDING, Richard Norman Formerly of Wayland, Massachusetts, passed away at his home in Jacksonville, FL on July 16, 2017 lovingly attended by his wife and sons. A celebration of his life will be held on August 24, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Weston Golf Club, 275...
ALBERT IAMELLI
Everett, MA
IAMELLI, Albert Retired Supervisor of Custodians Everett School Department Of Woburn, formerly of Everett, Aug. 18. Beloved and devoted husband of Anna C. (Butare) for over 68 years. Dear and devoted father of Linda Nicotera and her husband, Joseph of Peabody, Gail Monteforete...
DOROTHY I. KAHN
Brighton, MA
KAHN, Dorothy I. May 18, 1922-August 3, 2017 of Brighton. Loving daughter of the late Rose (Model) Kahn and Albert Kahn. Dorothy leaves her devoted and caregiving sister Florence. Dorothy worked at the Filenes Charge office in downtown Boston for 42 years. Private arrangements...
ALBERT J. "AL" KEARNS
Woburn, MA
KEARNS, Albert J. "Al" Of Woburn, August 19th. Beloved husband of the late Marie (Reilly) Kearns. Loving father of Ellen M. Yuse, her husband John, Anne L. Kearns, all of NH and the late Edward J. Kearns and his late wife Anne Marie. Dear brother of the late Edward Kearns,...
JAMES J. KEEGAN Jr.
Norwood, MA
KEEGAN, James J. Jr. WWII US Marine Corps Veteran Of Norwood, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Marie B. (Grady) Keegan. Devoted father of Kathleen Foley of Wrentham, James P. Keegan and his wife Betsy of N. Attleboro, Christine...
DAVID C. KELLER Sr.
Everett, MA
KELLER, David C., Sr. Retired Everett Firefighter Of Malden, formerly of Everett, Aug. 16. Beloved husband of Diane A. (Calascibetta) for over 53 years. Dear and devoted father of Christine Keller of Danvers, Leslie Doucette and her husband, Steven of Melrose, David C. Keller,...
ANN R. KNIPE
Gloucester, MA
KNIPE, Ann R. Of Belleair Bluffs, FL and Gloucester. She is the wife of the late William L. Knipe, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Judith K. Doe and her husband Bradley of Gloucester, her son William L. Knipe, III of Thompson, CT, her grandson Matthew Doe of Gloucester, as...
ARTHUR S. KRANSELER
Mansfield, MA
KRANSELER, Arthur S. Of Mansfield, formerly of Falmouth and Highland Beach, FL, on Friday, August 18, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Barbara S. (Siegel) Kranseler. Loving father of Larry Kranseler & his wife Wendy of Sharon and Kenny Kranseler & his wife Lisa of Seattle,...
DR. RICHARD KRIKORIAN
Belmont, MA
KRIKORIAN, Dr. Richard Age 75 of Belmont passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. Richard was a beloved father and dedicated physician who devoted his life to the care of patients and their families through his work as an OB/GYN at Mt. Auburn Hospital. As a doctor, mentor, and...
CARMELO LAMACCHIA
Watertown, MA
LAMACCHIA, Carmelo Age 87 of Watertown, August 19, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Aurora (D'Amore) Lamacchia. Loving father of Betty Maguire & her husband Michael of Hopedale, Joseph & Dawn of Hollison and Rosemary Tsacoyianis & her husband Gary of Hopedale. Devoted...
WILLIAM CAMPBELL LANCE
Sudbury, MA
LANCE, William Campbell 72, of Sudbury, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at home after an illness. Born on September 2, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Donald Gerald and Lois Ann (Jamieson) Lance. Bill was raised in Michigan before moving to Massachusetts to...
JOHN ALDEN LANG
Concord, MA
LANG, John Alden Age 86 in Concord June 30, 2017. Husband of Virginia (Roe) Lang. Father of Priscilla Ayite, Dr. Martha Lang and her spouse Lisa Waldman and Jonathan Lang and his spouse Summer Lang. A celebration of John's life will be Sat., Sept. 16 at 11:00 a.m. in the First...
CAROLINE STEWARDSON LANGE
Wellesley, MA
LANGE, Caroline Stewardson 75, died of a stroke followed by cardiac arrest July 24, 2017 at Cape Cod Hospital. Educated at Dana Hall, Shipley School, and Mount Holyoke College, Caroline was a loving, kind and generous person. She worked for more than 30 years as...
DR. ANTONIO E. LAYUG
Sharon, MA
LAYUG, Dr. Antonio E. Of Sharon passed away August 17th. Beloved husband of Dr. Alicia B. (Bering). Father of Larisa Layug and her husband Alexander Sion of Brooklyn, NY and Anthony Layug of Florida. Grandfather of Alexander A. and Andrew R. Sion. Son of Dr. Julita E. Layug of...
JOSEPH M. LAZZARA
Dennisport, MA
LAZZARA, Joseph M. "Joe" 73, of Dennisport, and formerly of Tewksbury and Norwood, Thursday, August 17. Son of the late Etori "Edward" and Josephine (Giannone) Lazzara. Devoted father of Suzanne Ceruti and her husband Dennis of Upton, Rachele Lazzara and her husband Massimo...
WILLIAM LEAMAN
Ayer, MA
LEAMAN, William William Rufus Leaman was a gifted craftsman with a Protestant work ethic. His craftsmanship can be seen from Halifax to the Bahamas. He was creative and driven. He had a puckish attitude and made making the right decision look easy. Born in 1926 in Moncton NB...
DAISY I. LEARY (GOODLAND)
Medford, MA
LEARY, Daisy I. (Goodland) Of Medford, Aug. 14, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Leary. Loving mother of Richard J. Leary of Medford and David J. and his wife, Debbie Leary of Spring Hill, FL. Devoted sister of Cyril Goodland of Charlotte, NC, John L. and his wife,...
LUCILLE M. LIBURD
Norwood, MA
LIBURD, Lucille M. Lovingly Remembered 84, wife of the late Joshua Liburd passed away peacefully on August 17, 2017 at her home. She was born to the late George and Maggie (Laidler) Moreland in Jacksonville, FL on September 6, 1932. Lucille enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and...
ELIZABETH MARCHESI (MULVEY)
Wellesley, MA
MARCHESI, Elizabeth (Mulvey) 89 years, of Wellesley passed away peacefully with her family by her side – August 15, 2017. Mother of Edward Marchesi of Dover N.H., Maureen Abelson and her husband Ned of Wellesley, Lisa Crowley and her husband John of Southborough, Donald...
MAUREEN E. MCQUARRIE (DEMPSEY)
Bellingham, MA
McQUARRIE, Maureen E. (Dempsey) 74, of Bellingham, MA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 18, 2017 with loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Alan J. McQuarrie for 53 years. Born in Boston, MA on January 6, 1943, she was the daughter of the late...
FLORENCE E. MURPHY (ELDRED)
West Roxbury, MA
MURPHY, Florence E. (Eldred) Of Sherborn, formerly of Brighton and West Roxbury, and Forever Young in Tewksbury, August 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frederick F. Loving mother of Donna Carcerano and her partner Richard Reeves of Sherborn, Michael of Natick, William F....
MAUREEN C. NEWMAN RN Ph.D.
Millis, MA
NEWMAN, Maureen C. Ph.D, RN 74, of Millis, died August 16, 2017 at the Wingate at Weston Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A Millis resident for 24 years she was born in Dayton Ohio the daughter of the late John and Patricia (Hunt) Newman. Maureen served in numerous...
LINDA NUNES (RICCIARDELLI)
Concord, MA
NUNES, Linda (Ricciardelli) 86, of Concord, Aug. 16, 2017. Cherished wife and soul mate for 60 years of John Nunes. Loving mother of Brenda Dostie and her husband Andre of Framingham, Mark Nunes and his wife Marti of Blowing Rock, NC, and the late John A. Nunes. Proud "Nana"...
GERALD K. O'NEIL
Quincy, MA
O'NEIL, Gerald K. "Jerry" Of Quincy, formerly of Charlestown and Jamaica Plain, passed away August 17, 2017. Jerry was a longtime resident of Quincy, moving there in 1975. He was a 1962 graduate of Boston State College. He was a teacher for the Boston Public School System for...
PAUL D. O'NEIL
Quincy, MA
O'NEIL, Paul D. Age 89, of Quincy, formerly of Milton, peacefully at home August 16, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. (McCormack). Devoted son of the late Anna L. (Brady) and Daniel J. O'Neil. Dear brother of the late Joseph A. and James F. O'Neil and Rita F....
RICHARD E. PETERSEN
Concord, MA
PETERSEN, Richard E. 96, in Concord, August 16. Beloved husband for 68 years of Annette (Benson) Petersen. Father of James Petersen and his wife Ana of Warwick, Rhode Island, William Petersen and his wife Jennifer and Donna Robbins and her husband, John, all of Concord....
MADELINE A. POWERS (GARRITY)
Winchester, MA
POWERS, Madeline A. (Garrity) Of Winchester on August 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Richard T. Powers. Loving Mother of Richard J. and his wife Christine of Lancaster, PA, Mary E. Wilbur and her husband Bob of Austin, TX, Timothy J. and his wife Chris of Hawthorne, CA,...
JOHN H. "JACK" RITCHIE
Saugus, MA
RITCHIE, John H. "Jack" Of Saugus, age 78, August 14. Beloved husband of Diana C. Ritchie. Loving father of Eric Ritchie & significant other Julie Jackman, Craig Ritchie & his wife Lisa. Cherished step-father of Michael R. Bourque, Kevin P. Bourque & his wife Joanne, & Julie...
MARY CALISTA ROBINSON (CLEAR)
Concord, MA
ROBINSON, Mary Calista (Clear) Recently of Boston, formerly a long-time resident of Concord, August 5. Mary is survived by her daughter, Joanne Hemenway of Boston, her two granddaughters, Bonnie Hemenway and Kory Hemenway, and her three great grandsons, Cameron Ripley, Owen...
PHYLLIS PROMAN ROSENBLUM (ROSENTHAL)
Newton, FL
ROSENBLUM, Phyllis Proman (Rosenthal) Of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Newton & Hull, MA, passed away on August 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late David H. Proman and the late Isadore Rosenblum. Loving mother of Mark Proman and his wife Robin, Joe Proman and his wife Gigi....
ALBERT G. SCHOENER
Roslindale, MA
SCHOENER, Albert G. Of Roslindale, age 94, Aug. 12, loving father of Albert W. Schoener and his wife Marilyn of PA, Pamela (Ferguson) Schoener of Hanover and Denise Schoener of Hanson, former husband of Joyce (Challis) Schoener. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 6 great...
ANNE THOMAS SEARS
Concord, MA
SEARS, Anne Thomas 96, of Concord, Aug. 13, 2017. Beloved wife of Douglas Hubbard Sears for 74 years. Loving mother of Douglas W. Sears and his wife Suzanne of Tewksbury, Deborah Sears Wyndham of Radford, VA, and Pamela Sears-Rogan, M.D. and her husband Kevin of Potomac, MD....
MARGARET E. SHADE (RYDER)
Norwood, MA
SHADE, Margaret E. (Ryder) Of Stoughton formerly of Franklin passed away on August 17, 2017 at the age of 67. Wife of the late Wayne Shade. Devoted mother of twin boys, Matthew Shade and his wife Diana of NY and Gregory Shade of TX. Loving sister of Frances D. Cammarata and...
FREDERICK M. SHAW
Weymouth, MA
SHAW, Frederick M. "Fred" Of Weymouth, died August 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Joyce (Seymour) Shaw. Loving father of Deborah Prescott of Hingham, Kathryn Ness and her husband Bradley of Plymouth, Frederick M. Shaw Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Hingham and Raymond...
CHRISTOPHER J. SHEHADI
Somerville, MA
SHEHADI, Christopher J. Of Raynham August 16, 2017. Beloved son of Charles A. Jr. and the late Mary E. "Babe" (Barnett) Shehadi. Loving brother of Charles A. III and Tracy A. Shehadi. Dear grandson of Anna Shehadi and Margaret Barnett. Relatives and friends are invited to...
JASON EDWARD SILVIA
Plymouth, MA
SILVIA, Jason Edward 68, of The Pinehills in Plymouth, formerly of Norwell and Scituate passed away peacefully on August 16, 2017 at home after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Enright) Silvia, with whom he...
JOHN A. SLEEPER
Malden, MA
SLEEPER, John A. Age 69, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2017 after battling courageously with pulmonary disease for a decade. He is survived by his beloved spouse of 22 years, Lena Mulia, his sisters, Jane Sleeper, Amy Loosigian, Martha Ouimet, his youngest brother and...
JOHN J. "JERRY" SLOCUM Jr.
Newport, RI
SLOCUM, John J. "Jerry" Jr. John Jermain Slocum, Jr. of Newport, RI, died peacefully on August 5th at the Newport Hospital, surrounded by his family. Mr. Slocum was the son of the late John Jermain Slocum and the late Eileen Sophia Sherman Gillespie Slocum, both also of...
LAWRENCE D. SMITH Jr.
Waban, MA
SMITH, Lawrence D. Jr. Of Waban on Aug 16, 2017. Beloved husband for 49 years of Carol (Grassilli) Smith. Loving father of Teri Curis and her husband Daniel of Southport CT and Pamela Bayliss and her husband Ian of Ashland. Loving "Pops" of Aidan, Sean, Meghan and Danielle....
ANGELO V. SQUATRITO
Everett, MA
SQUATRITO, Angelo V. Executive Director, Jeff Industries Of Jupiter, Florida, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, niece and nephew on August 16, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer for the past 2 ½ years. Beloved husband of Jean...
MICHAEL P. SQUILLACIOTI
Everett, MA
SQUILLACIOTI, Michael P. Of Revere, formerly of Everett, unexpectedly at age 44, Aug. 15. Beloved son of Joan M. (Robidoux) and the late Leonard Squillacioti. Dear and devoted brother of Mark and his wife, Teresa of Everett, Glen and his wife, Stacey of Revere, Trisha of...
JOHN WOLFE STAYMAN
West Newton, MA
STAYMAN, John Wolfe 66, of Katmandu, Nepal and Jaipur, India, formerly of Tiburon, CA, August 5, 2017. Cherished son of June (Feinberg) Stayman of West Newton, MA and the late Bennett Hirsch Stayman. Beloved brother of Susan Hope Stayman of Plymouth, MA. Adored uncle of Julian...
MARIE E. SULLIVAN (MOORE)
Canton, MA
SULLIVAN, Marie E. (Moore) Of Canton August 1st. Beloved wife of the late Leo P., Sr. Mother of Mary C. Merchant and her husband John of Canton, Paula M. Jones and her husband William of N.C., Jean Zahn and her husband Joseph of Hull, Patricia Donovan and her husband Edward of...
RICHARD J. SULLIVAN
Westwood, MA
SULLIVAN, Richard J. U.S. Navy Veteran Of Westwood, died August 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Valerie (Barlow) Sullivan. Loving father of Mark R. Sullivan and his wife Cheryle of Sutton and the late Michael P. Sullivan and Ricky Sullivan. Devoted grandfather of Laura,...
MARY LOUISE SUNDERLAND
,Illinois,, IL
SUNDERLAND, Mary Louise Age 96, of Lake Forest, IL and Paradise Valley, AZ. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Sunderland. Loving mother of Louise Sunderland (John Gavin), Anne Sunderland (the late Thomas Tucker) and Mary Sunderland. Proud grandmother of Anne and Matthew...
EDMUND H. TUNNICLIFFE III
Concord, MA
TUNNICLIFFE, Edmund H. III Age 95, a former long-time resident of Concord, and more recently of Meredith, NH, died on Thursday, June 22 following a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Alice M. "Pete" (McKean) Tunnicliffe. who died Sept. 24, 2014. He...
JOAN PEARSON TURNER
Concord, MA
TURNER, Joan Pearson 88, of Concord, MA, died peacefully on Aug. 10, 2017 at Carleton Willard Village in Bedford, MA with her family at her bedside. Joan was born on July 14, 1929 in Gardner, MA, the eldest of three daughters of Alfred Kittredge Pearson and Carolyn Cushing...
RODERICK HABINK TURNER
Boston, FL
TURNER, Dr. Roderick Habink Dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon Roderick Habink Turner, a well-known leader in the world of surgical replacement of hips and knees, died at the North Naples Hospital in Naples, Florida July 1, at age 83. He was born in Warren, Ohio to Robert and Lenora...
ROSE L. VACCARO (DEMARCO)
Lexington, MA
VACCARO, Rose L. (DeMarco) Of Lexington, on Aug. 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Vaccaro. Loving mother of Karen R. Vaccaro and her husband Bobby O'Keefe, Jr. of Chelmsford, Paula A. Vaccaro of Lexington, Joseph F. Vaccaro, Jr. and his wife Maureen of CA, and the...
FREDERICK T. VAN VEEN
Pepperell, MA
VAN VEEN, Frederick T. Of Kennebunkport, ME, formerly of Concord, MA, Aug. 18. Beloved husband of 54 years of the late Julia (Walsh) Van Veen. Devoted father of Christopher Van Veen and his wife Denise of Brookline, NH, Lucy Van Laarhoven and her husband Brian of Southborough,...
RICHARD J. VARGA
Everett, MA
VARGA, Richard J. A lifelong Everett resident, passed away on August 17, 2017, at 82 years. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Lembo) Varga. Loving father of Richard and Dorothy Varga of North Andover, Rose and Barry Norton of Wakefield, and Sandra and Matthew Gillis of...
JAMES J. VERA
Cambridge, FL
VERA, James J. Of Florida, formerly of Cambridge, August 15. Beloved husband of Phyllis "Dilla" (Callinan) Vera. Devoted father of Joseph Vera and grandfather of Aiden Vera. Loving son of Phyllis (Tracy) and the late Henry W. Vera, Sr. Dear brother of Tracy Vera, Maryellen...
EDMUND JOHN WALSH
Middleton, MA
WALSH, Edmund John Age 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather died on August 10th. He leaves behind wife and love of his life, Marie Susan Walsh of Middleton, daughter Margaret and granddaughter Kathleen of Round Rock, TX, daughter Mary Halfmann of Newmarket, NH, son...
EARLINE CARY WILLIAMS
Boston, MA
WILLIAMS, Earline Cary Educator and Civil Rights Activist Earline Cary Williams, retired Associate Dean, The College of Education, Southern University, passed away on July 18, 2017 in Boston, MA, just short of her 102nd birthday. She was born on August 20, 1915 in Baton Rouge,...
MARY AGNES WOOD
Plymouth, MA
WOOD, Mary Agnes 93, passed away at her home in Plymouth on August 17. Formerly of Braintree. Wife of the late Charles A Wood, she leaves their son Ronald Wood of Plymouth, and many nieces and nephews. Mary was sister of the late Joseph, Robert, Paul, Peter, and Francis Mc...
Yesterday's Obituaries
JOAN AKERBERG
Watertown, MA
AKERBERG, Joan (Born Zengo, formerly Timmins) age 78, passed August 16, 2017. Best known as "Grammy" to her six grandchildren, Joan was a source of love, support, and great food for 78 years. Her family will miss her wit and warmth, and her love and care for the people around...
CALEB ALCOTT
Bellingham, MA
ALCOTT, Caleb 92, died Sunday, August 6, 2017, in the care of loving family. Caleb, was a 44 year resident of Foxboro, MA. He was born in Holyoke, MA, the son of the late George Alcock and the late Emmy (Lilius) Alcock. He grew up in West Springfield and attended the West...
MICHELANGELO ANDREOTTOLA
Boston's North End, MA
ANDREOTTOLA, Michelangelo Age 84, of Boston's North End passed away on August 16, 2017. Loving husband of Concetta Andreottola of Boston; Cherished father of Pasquale and Francesco Andreottola, both of Boston; Beloved grandfather of Michelle and Anthony Andreottola both of...
BARBARA ELAINE BARON
Quincy, MA
BARON, Barbara Elaine Age 90, of Quincy, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. She is survived by her nephew, Douglas Selover, his wife Anne and their children, Joseph, Matthew and Margot all of Liverpool, NY and her niece Catherine Pittenger and her husband James of...
LILLIAN BARSEVICK
Newton, MA
BARSEVICK, Lillian Of Newton, on August 16, 2017. Graveside service on Friday, 3 pm, Shara Tfilo Cemetery, W. Roxbury.
JOSEPH L. BRADY
Tewksbury, MA
BRADY, Joseph L. Retired Boston Police Officer Age 80, of E. Kingston, NH, formerly of Tewksbury. U.S. Army Vet. Retired Boston Police Officer. Retired Security Officer at the Manchester, NH Federal Court House and the Joseph Moakley Federal Court House. Beloved husband of...
SABATO CAPORIZZO
West Roxbury, MA
CAPORIZZO, Sabato Age 81, of West Roxbury, August 16, 2017. Beloved husband of Giovannina (Musto). Loving father of Antonio Caporizzo and his wife Nicole of Franklin and Joseph Caporizzo of West Roxbury. Cherished "Nonno" of Fiona and Ava Caporizzo. Funeral from the William J....
JOHN F. DILLON
Arlington, MA
DILLON, John F. Of Arlington, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2017. Beloved and cherished husband of Patricia (Lento) of 56 years. Dear brother of Doris and Christopher Vecchia of Cathedral City, CA and David and Sharon Dillon of East Boston. Also survived by 4 loving...
JAMES E. FAHEY Jr.
Watertown, MA
FAHEY, James E., Jr. Of Yarmouth formerly of Watertown August 15, 2017. Age 75. Devoted father of Theresa Fahey McGoldrick & her husband Timothy of Watertown, Julia Fahey Slattery & her husband Patrick of Brighton and James M. Fahey of Watertown. Loving grandfather of Emma &...
MARY E. GEEHAN-CONNERTY (LAMORE)
Walpole, MA
GEEHAN-CONNERTY, Mary E. (Lamore) Of Walpole, Cape Cod, and Florida, August 17, age 85. Beloved wife of the late John Geehan and the late Robert Connerty. Devoted mother of Steven Geehan and his wife Mary of Braintree, Judy Bradley of Walpole, Lynne and her husband Patrick...
