Boston, Massachusetts
YERBY, Monteal May 96, of Boston, died August 10, 2018 at Belmont Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Belmont, MA. A community and political activist, world traveler, and entrepreneur, she was married to the late Dr. Alonzo Smythe Yerby from 1943 until his death in 1994. Born in Chicago,...
Read MoreI write this has one of Pete´s many good friends and also has President Emeritus of The Audubon Circle Neighborhood Association. Pete was instrumental in the preservation of ACNA and "Boston´s Finest Pocket Neighborhood", Audubon Circle . Her smile, wit and intelligence set an example for us all.
Jack Creighton
August 19, 2025 | Friend
As I wrote now almost 4 years ago, Pete (as I knew her) was a neighbor of mine, and I remember her so clearly. She was beautiful and charming, and at the same time forthright and unstinting about expressing her opinion. I valued her friendship and admired her commitment to her family and her community. I miss her still, and I also miss her daughter Lynne. The neighborhood is less vibrant and genteel without them.
Dolly Boogdanian
August 22, 2022 | Friend
Every time I think about Pete I just smile....what more can you say
Jack Creighton
August 25, 2020 | Cohasset/Audubon Circle, MA | Friend
Mrs. Yerby was always warm, loving, gracious, and kind to all of the Macchia's. We loved having her a part of each holiday our family shared together and her hearty laugh will be sorely missed by all.
Lots of love to Kris, Carol, Tess, Siena, Mark and family,
Steve and Ruth Macchia
Bekah, Nate, Ashley, and Brenna too
Steve Macchia
October 02, 2018 | Lexington, MA
Pete and Lynne were my neighbors for many years. I admired Pete for her gentle and at the same time heartfelt and incisive views on things, her great laugh and amazing energy. Lynne and I - and our dogs - went on many walks together, and I loved her laugh, as well, and her warm, kind ways and always friendly smile. It was a real pleasure to spend time with each of them, two wonderfully smart, vibrant women, and I have missed them both. My most sincere condolences to the family, with a...
Dolores Boogdanian
September 07, 2018 | Boston, MA
Dear Yerby family, Kent and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and grandmother. She was such a sharp dresser, so politically savvy, and an outgoing lady who clearly loved and was so proud of her family. Our prayers are with each of you, Love, Kent, Ben, Robin, Ben, and Maya
August 27, 2018
To family you are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences
2. Thessalonians 3:16
Wanda S.
August 27, 2018
