Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Massachusetts Daily Obituaries 07/23/08

  • Allen, James S.

    • Amerigian, Albert

      Foundation, P.O. Box 781, West Barnstable, MA 02668.

      • Babcock, Marilyn

        • Bagnulo, Anna "Irene"

          • Bailey, Theresa J.

            • Barry, Joseph C.

              • Benitez, Yolanda

                Yolanda Benitez 1961 - 2008 HOLYOKE - Yolanda Benitez, 46, joined the Lord on Sat. July 19, 2008. She leaves one son Carlos Arroyo of Chicopee, two daughters Damaris and Michelle Arroyo both of Holyoke, her mother Blanca Acosta of Hartford, her long time partner Angel Franco of Springfield and 2 grandchildren. Calling hours Thurs. 6-8 pm. La Rosa Funeral Home of Holyoke 413-493-1801,

                • Brown Jr., Richard C.

                  Carver Richard C. Brown Jr., of Carver, died July, 17, 2008, at the Golden Living-Oak Hill Nursing Home in Middleboro, at the age of 63. He was the husband of Lanie M. (Jacobs) Brown of Carver; father of Richard C. Brown III of Duxbury and Mathew L. Brown of Plymouth; brother of Ronald C. Brown of Virginia. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Richard was born in Boston and lived in Plymouth before moving to Carver two years ago. He was the owner and operator of PHI Inspection Co. Richard enjoyed…

                  • Byrne, Paul E.

                    • Cahill, M. Cecelia

                      High School. She attended Boston Teachers College and received her degree from Boston University. During World War II, she joined the USO and was stationed at a submarine base in Key West, Fla. She also traveled with the USO to many military bases, entertaining the troops. For many years she taught in the Boston school system. She was an avid golfer and former member of the Charles River Country Club in Newton for many years, where she won many trophies. In her eighties, she made a hole-in-one at Dennis…

                      • Cahill, M. Cecelia (Rogan)

                        • Carey, Stella M. (Rovin)

                          • Cashman, Donald R.

                            Brockton Donald R. Cashman, 72 years, of Brockton, died Monday, July 21, 2008, at New England Sinai Hospital, after a lengthy illness. He was the husband for 50 years of Joan L. (Crossman) Cashman. Born and raised in Brockton, son of the late John H. and Beatrice (Poudrier) Cashman, he was a graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1953. After serving in the U.S. Army, he received degrees in electrical engineering and business management from Northeastern University. For over 45 years, he had been…

                            • Cass, Mary Casabian

                              • Cononico, Steven

                                • Conway, Eleanor M. (Provenzano)

                                  • Corbett, Margaret E. (Broderick)

                                    • Corzo, Mary Ann

                                      • Cotter, Peter

                                        • Cox, Richard Arthur

                                          WEST BARNSTABLE — Richard Arthur Cox, of West Barnstable, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at home, with his family nearby. Born in Cambridge, he spent his formative years in Natick. He attended Bates College and graduated from Northeastern University. He served in the Marine Corps Reserves and was clerk of the Cape Cod YMCA for 15 years. His business career was helping others with their financial and retirement planning. He provided service on Cape Cod for more than 30 years. He enjoyed kayaking,…

                                          • Cross, Dr. Shirley G.

                                            EAST SANDWICH —Dr. Shirley Gale Cross of Spring Hill, East Sandwich, passed away peacefully at her home on July 14, 2008. She was 92. Born in Oklahoma to Albert E. and Marjorie N. Gale, she was raised in Gloucester and Marblehead. As a Girl Scout, her love of the outdoors, hiking, and camping developed early. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Massachusetts State (now University of Massachusetts) under Professor R.E. Torrey, before taking her Ph.D. in systematic botany at Radcliffe College…

                                            • Cross, Dr. Shirley Gale

                                              • D'Amico, Teresa M. (Zaccagnini)

                                                • DeRienzo, Mary C. (Nicoloro)

                                                • Dean, Michael T.

                                                  Michael T. Dean 1951-2008 FEEDING HILLS - Michael Thomas Dean, 56, a life long Feeding Hills resident, entered into eternal rest suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday July 20, 2008 at home. Michael was born in Springfield on November 18, 1951 a son of Rose L. (Green) Dean and the late John J. Dean. He graduated from Agawam High School in 1970 and was presently employed as a Lead Foreman at Hamilton Sunstrand in Windsor Locks, CT. Michael is survived by his mother, Rose L. (Green) Dean of Longmeadow; his wife,…

                                                  • Diehl, Walter Paul

                                                    • Dietter, Brigitte (Kappel)

                                                      Brigitte Dietter 1960-2008 CHICOPEE - Brigitte (Kappel) Dietter, 47, died July 20, 2008. She was born in Germany to Paul and Theres (Schutz) Kappel. She worked for the Chicopee School Department as a cafeteria worker. She leaves her husband, Martin J. Dietter, of Chicopee; two sons: Brian Dietter and his wife, Kimyona, of Springfield and Richard Dietter of Chicopee and her parents, Paul and Theres Kappel, three brothers, Reinhold, Karl and Paul Kappel and a sister, Elizabeth Fischer, all of Germany. She…

                                                      • Doherty Sr., John P.

                                                        • Doherty, Mary E. (Lynch)

                                                          • Donnelly, Frances L.

                                                            • Donovan, Dorothea

                                                              Plymouth Dorothea Thea (Griffith) Donovan, 42, of Plymouth, died suddenly, July 18. She was the beloved wife of Robert Bob Donovan; mother of John Donovan of Plymouth. She was the sister of Patricia Koski of Marshfield, Virginia Chaponis of Rockland and Barbara Duncan of Hanson. She also leaves several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Born in Weymouth, she was a daughter of the late Dorothy and the late Frederick Griffith of Rockland. She attended Rockland schools and had most recently…

                                                              • Doucette, Mary G. (Burke)

                                                                • Dowd, Mary Elizabeth (Sanborn)

                                                                  and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-9 p.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Randolph.

                                                                  • Dupont, Frances E. (Smith)

                                                                    • Esdale, Gerald F.

                                                                      • Fitzgerald Jr., John Thomas

                                                                        • Flanagan, George S.

                                                                          • Flink, Robert S. "Bobby"

                                                                            • Galliford, Harold H.

                                                                              • Galvagni, Victor J.

                                                                                Victor J. Galvagni 1924 - 2008 PETERSBURG, FL - Victor J. Galvagni, 84, of St. Petersburg, FL, and formerly of Damon Road in Northampton, was called home to our Lord on Thursday, June 27, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pittsfield on February 19, 1924, he was the son of Italian immigrants from Vobano, Italy, the late Giovanni (John) and Rosina (Rose) (Galvagni) Galvagni. Victor was in the U.S. Army during WWII, 1943-1945, and was proud to have served his country. He saw action in Africa,…

                                                                                • Gathro, Donald L.

                                                                                  • Getty, Estelle (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                    • Glick, Leon

                                                                                      • Grady, Martina E.

                                                                                        donations may be made to Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, 712 Main St., Hyannis, MA 02601. For online guest book and directions, visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com .

                                                                                        • Grady, Martina E. (O'Hara)

                                                                                          • Greco, Edmund

                                                                                            • Guarente, Elizabeth A. "BettyAnn"

                                                                                              • Habeeb, Isabelle

                                                                                                • Hallahan, Eileen R.

                                                                                                • Hammonds-Parham, Beatrice (Gamble)

                                                                                                  • Haran, Ryan

                                                                                                    BASKING RIDGE, N.J. —Ryan Haran, 29, of Basking Ridge, passed away on Friday, July 18 after a long battle with cancer. Born in New York City, he later resided in Basking Ridge, New Jersey and attended William Annin School. Basking Ridge: New Hampton Preparatory School, New Hampshire: and graduated Dean's List from Farleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science degree. He went on to attend the Chubb Institute in New Brunswick, New Jersey, completing an advanced program in…

                                                                                                    • Harb, David

                                                                                                      • Harb, David J.

                                                                                                        Brockton David J. Harb, 79, of Brockton, passed away Monday evening, July 21, 2008, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born Sept. 28, 1928, in Brockton, he was a son of the late Joseph N. Harb and Josephine M. (Aseph) Harb. He was a lifelong resident of Brockton and attended Brockton schools. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. David recently retired as an inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture. He was a communicant of St.…

                                                                                                        • Harrington, Barbara (Hughes)

                                                                                                          • Harrington, Thomas C.

                                                                                                            • Hartman, Karl

                                                                                                              Karl Hartman WARE - Karl Hartman, 37, died Sunday, July 20, 2008 in Mary Lane Hospital. He leaves his mother Carol A. (Mistark) Chaplin and proud step-father James W. Chaplin Jr. of Brookfield. He was born in Atlanta, GA, the son of Elmer E. Hartman and Carol A. Chaplin. Karl worked for the Palmer Journal, Southbridge Sheet Metal and McDonalds in Southbridge. He enjoyed fishing, camping and fun with his friends. Karl had a love of dogs and his family pets. Following cremation a Memorial Service will be held…

                                                                                                              • Heger, Alton C.

                                                                                                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment private. Donations in Alton's memory may be made to Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 South Main St., Randolph.

                                                                                                                • Herrick, Sheila M.

                                                                                                                  and friends invited. Memorial gifts may be made in care of the church. Arrangements by Wareham Village Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Online guest book, www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com .

                                                                                                                  • Holway Jr., Frederick S.

                                                                                                                    • Hough, Harold J.

                                                                                                                      • Hubbard, Jeannine

                                                                                                                        OSTERVILLE —Jeannine Langer Hubbard, 79, a resident of Osterville, died peacefully at Grand Islander Health Care Center in Middletown, R.I. A widow for 27 years, Mrs. Hubbard was the wife of the late Fred Arthur Hubbard Jr. She was the daughter of the late George Henry Langer and Lillian Rasmussen Langer. She worked for many years in the family business, Hubbard Paint, alongside her son, Steven George Hubbard, of Cummaquid. She is also survived by her brother, James Langer; her son, Fred Arthur Hubbard…

                                                                                                                        • Janes, Edna C.

                                                                                                                          • Johnson, Carol M.

                                                                                                                            Carol M. Johnson resident of Burlington for 46 years; 74 Burlington Carol M. (Thompson) Johnson, a resident of Burlington for 46 years, passed away at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House on Tuesday morning, July 22,2008. She was 74 years old. Carol was born in Newton. She was the daughter of the late Betrand H. and Christina M. Thompson. She was raised and educated in Hanover. Carol and her late husband Robert moved to Burlington in 1962 where she devoted her life to creating a loving and caring home for her…

                                                                                                                            • Johnson, Carol M. (Thompson)

                                                                                                                              • Jones, Mary Jane "Mimi" (Nicholson)

                                                                                                                                • Karnakis, Louis

                                                                                                                                  Louis Karnakis of Winthrop died unexpectedly July 18, 2008. He was the beloved son of the late Stavroula (Spiliotos) and Thomas Karnakis. Loving brother of Nicholas and his wife Nancy of Vienna, Va., Andrew and his wife, Vicki, of Medfield and the late Helen Vasilos. Cherished uncle of Stephanie Vasilos, Artemis Vasilos, Christina Stock and her husband, Fred, Jennifer Karnakis, Alexandra Calandrelli, Alexander and Christopher Stock. Brother-in-law and best friend of Thomas Vasilos. Louis was also an Air…

                                                                                                                                  • Keaney-Loan BPD, Kaitlyn E.

                                                                                                                                    • Kivior, Helen B.

                                                                                                                                      Helen B. Kivior 1922 - 2008 WARE - Helen B. (Trela) Kivior, 85, of 308 Palmer Rd., died Monday, July 21, 2008 at Wingate at Wilbraham. She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Albert and Josephine (Bobola) Trela, and lived here all of her life. She graduated from St. Mary's School in Ware and Ware High School. She worked at the former Ware Knitters, Inc. before her retirement. Previously, she worked at the former Ware Woolen Co. and the Oxford Mills. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in…

                                                                                                                                      • Koundakjian, Flora (DerBoghossian)

                                                                                                                                        • Krance, E. Virginia

                                                                                                                                          Brockton E. Virginia (Lucey) Krance, 93 years, lifelong of Brockton, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Baypointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Stanley Krance, retired Brockton Fire Department. She was a daughter of the late John J. and Elizabeth C. (Coughlin) Lucey. Virginia was a graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1933, and of the Bridgewater State Teachers College, Class of 1937. Before her retirement, she had been a teacher in the Brockton public school system.…

                                                                                                                                          • Krance, E. Virginia (Lucey)

                                                                                                                                            • Kusinitz, Irving R.

                                                                                                                                              • Lacci Sr., Joseph A.

                                                                                                                                                • Leonard, Robert W.

                                                                                                                                                • Libby, Elizabeth "Betty" (Joseph)

                                                                                                                                                  • Lombardi, M. Julia

                                                                                                                                                    East Bridgewater M. Julia (Burque) Lombardi, age 95, died peacefully, July 21, at Life Care Center of Raynham. She was the loving wife of the late Alfred F. Lombardi; daughter of the late Pierre and Marie Burque; loving mother of Elaine M. Dube of Halifax and Joseph F. and his wife Diane W. Lombardi of New Hampshire; loving grandmother of Geoffrey and Mark Dube, Denise Adams, Michelle Bezio, Eric Lombardi, Cherie Dube; and proud great-grandmother of nine; sister of Joseph Burque of Florida and the late…

                                                                                                                                                    • Lopes, Maria N.

                                                                                                                                                      Brockton Maria N. (Batista) Lopes, 89 years, of Brockton, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Braemoor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife for 60 years of the late Antonio Lopes. She was born and raised in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugual, and came to the United States in 1968 and settled in Brockton. Before her retirement, she had worked for many years for Sole and Plastics Company. Maria enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, cooking and she loved to spend time with her family, especially her…

                                                                                                                                                      • Lopez, Robert R.

                                                                                                                                                        • Mackey, Kathryn M.

                                                                                                                                                          Kathryn M. Mackey formerly of Westford; 42 Tampa, FL Mrs. Kathryn M. "Katie" Mackey, age 42, of Tampa, FL, formerly of Westford, MA, passed away July 2, 2008, at her residence. She was born in Winchester, Mass. and graduated in 1983 from Westford Academy and in 1985 graduated summa cum laude from Becker Jr. College with a degree in travel and tourism. In 1986 she opened her own travel agency, Kay & K Travel which she owned and operated for 12 years. Katie moved to Tampa in 2004 from Westford,…

                                                                                                                                                          • McCarthy, Jean I. (Turner)

                                                                                                                                                            • McVey, Ian Thomas

                                                                                                                                                              • Merriman, Daniel C. (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                • Minnie, Richard E.

                                                                                                                                                                  Richard E. Minnie 1946 - 2008 WILBRAHAM - Richard E. Minnie, 62, died Sunday July 20, 2008 at the Life Care of Wilbraham Nursing Center. He was born in Ludlow, on June 17, 1946 to Marguerite J. (Roberts) Minnie of Wilbraham and the late Roland E. Minnie. Richard graduated from Cathedral High School in 1964 and American International College in 1969, where he received a BA in Political Science. Mr. Minnie served our country in the United States Army, where he attained the rank of SP6 and served as an…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Mooney, Phyllis C. (Martucelli)

                                                                                                                                                                    • Moura, Steven J.

                                                                                                                                                                      FAIRHAVEN —Steven J. Moura, 41, of Fairhaven, died unexpectedly Friday, July 18, 2008 at home. Born in Holyoke, MA, the son of Lea (Bessette) Gregoire and her companion Leonard Correia of Fairhaven and the late John F. Moura, he was raised in New Bedford and has lived in Fairhaven for the past 12 years. Steven was a 1988 graduate of New Bedford High School and worked as a custodian for Sears and Roebuck and in local restaurants. An avid Red Sox fan, he also enjoyed bike riding, music, the beach and…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Mulcahy, Robert T.

                                                                                                                                                                        POCASSET —Robert Thomas Mulcahy, 82, of Pocasset, died Monday, July 21, 2008, at home of natural causes. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. Mulcahy for 53 years. She died in 2001. Bob was born in Boston. He served in the Navy during World War II. He graduated from Holy Cross College in Worcester, class of 1948. He was named a Purple Knight in the Holy Cross Alumni Association. A resident of Pocasset for 35 years, he was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Pocasset and a member of the…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Mulcahy, Robert Thomas

                                                                                                                                                                          • Nichols, Walter David

                                                                                                                                                                            • Noris, Marino J.

                                                                                                                                                                              • O'Brien, Concetta (Prisco)

                                                                                                                                                                                • O'Brien, Joseph M.

                                                                                                                                                                                  • O'Brien, Laurel V. (Blackburn)

                                                                                                                                                                                    • O'Connell, Charles P.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Charles P. O'Connell of Wilmington, formerly of Billerica Wilmington Mr. Charles P. O'Connell, age 66, of Wilmington, formerly of Billerica, died unexpectedly on July 11, 2008, after a long battle with heart disease. Charlie was the beloved husband of the late Ann (Smith) O'Connell, who died on February 10, 2008. He was born on May 17, 1942, the son of the late Thomas J. & Alice (Hannon) O'Connell. He was also the step-son of the late Harriet L. O'Connell. Mr. O'Connell was a…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • O'Hare, Anne E. (Buckley)

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Paige, Rev. Donald E.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Paradiso, Angelo R. "Ray"

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Perham Sr., Robert E.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Robert E. Perham Sr. of Nashua and formerly of Chelmsford; 87 Nashua, NH Robert E. Perham Sr., 87, of Nashua and formerly of Chelmsford, died on Monday, July 21, 2008. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth R. (Welsh) Perham. He was born on July 27, 1920 in Arlington, a son of the late Charles B. and Ruth M. (Richards) Perham. Mr. Perham was a WWII veteran having served in the United States Army. Prior to his retirement he worked for Raytheon Corp. in Bedford and Nashua, NH in the Security…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pio Jr., Otis P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Otis P. Pio, Jr. 1930-2008 CHICOPEE - Otis P. "Pat" Pio, Jr., a retired Paper Cutter for the Pond-Eckberg Co. in Spring-field, passed away on Tuesday morning in the Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Springfield, May 7, 1930, the son of the late Otis P. and Rose (Godin) Pio, Sr., he attended Springfield Schools and was a graduate of Springfield Trade High School. Following his high school career, Pat served with the Army during the Korean War. He has lived in Chicopee for the past 40…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Re, John E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rendall, Robert R. "Bob"

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Richard, Louis J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    will be received at the MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME, 122 Princeton Blvd., Lowell at Chester and Harvard Streets on Wed. from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Thursday at 8:30 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Church, Lowell at 9:30 AM. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chelmsford. Funeral Director, Walter F. Bayliss Jr. www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sherman, Dorothy A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dorothy A. Sherman 1937 - 2008 WESTFIELD - Dorothy A. (Davison) Sherman, 70, formerly of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at the Baystate Medical Center. Born September 10, 1937, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Gertrude (Lawrence) Davison, she lived in Westfield for most of her life and in Andrew, Iowa for the past ten years. Dorothy enjoyed playing the lottery and was an avid bingo player. She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, Robert T. Sherman; two loving sons,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sobolewski, Emily L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        CONCORD —Emily L. (Dulak) Sobolewski, of Concord, July 20, at age 77, following a lengthy illness. Emily was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Frank Sobolewski of Concord, her sons, Frank M. Sobolewski and John G. Sobolewski , both of Concord, Mark A. Sobolewski of Rockville, Maryland, her daughter Ann Marie Sobolewski, and son-in-law John K. Wilhelmsen and grandsons Christian and Brendan Wilhelmsen of Plympton, her brother Edward…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sobolewski, Emily L. (Dulak)

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stahl, Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ann Stahl former longtime resident of Lowell; 64 Newton, NH Ann (Gallagher) Stahl, 64, of Newton, NH, but a longtime resident of Lowell, died Saturday morning at Lowell General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Stahl. Born in Boston, October 14, 1943 the daughter of the late Charles and the late Lillian (Pierce) Gallagher, she was raised in Burlington, attended Burlington Schools and was a graduate of Burlington High School. Before retiring, She was a Systems Analyst at Wang Laboratories in both…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stahl, Ann (Gallagher)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stangas, George

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stanley, Charles F. "Chuck"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  CUMMAQUID —Charles "Chuck" F. Stanley of Cummaquid passed away peacefully on July 21, 2008, at the Cape Regency in Centerville. Born in Somerville on June 28, 1919, to Walter S. and Lottie L. Stanley, Chuck grew up in Medford and was an active student at Medford High School, serving as a class officer and captain of the hockey team. After graduation, he attended Dartmouth College, where he was again captain of the hockey team. In 1940, Chuck enlisted in the Navy and attended Annapolis, where he…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stone III, Raymond P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Raymond P. Stone III 1971-2008 WESTFIELD - Raymond Prescott Stone III of West Silver Street died Friday at home. He was born in Holyoke on April 11th, 1971. He grew up in Agawam attended schools there and later moved to West Springfield. He has lived in Westfield for the past 5 yrs. He attended Wilbraham Monson Academy. While there he was the starting quarterback on the football team and he was also voted class president. He was a member and frequent visitor of the Forum House in Westfield. Ray was an avid…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Stout, Robert L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Robert L. Stout 1927 - 2008 WILBRAHAM - Robert L. Stout passed away Friday at home. He was born June 30, 1927 in Cranberry Lake, NY to the late William and Elizabeth (Tomko) Stout. He served as a seamen 1st class in the US Navy. In 1972, Robert retired from the NY State Police as a Sgt. after 20 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the Elks, the American Legion and the Retired Troopers Assn. Robert leaves his loving wife of over 41 years, MaryAnne (Pratt) Stout, his children; Gregory L. and his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stratos, Margaret J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Margaret J. Stratos 1934 - 2008 BELCHERTOWN-Margaret J. (Matthews) Stratos, 74, of Belcher-town, passed away at home on July 21, 2008. She is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, George Stratos, a son and his wife, David and Joanne Stratos of Uxbridge, two daughters and their husbands, Deanna and Richard Bjorklund of Ohio, Rebecca and Michael Horton of Chicopee, a brother, James Mattews of Oklahoma, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sulyma, Theresa M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          NEW BEDFORD —Theresa M. (Souza) Sulyma, 78, of New Bedford, died Friday, July 18, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the widow of John P. Sulyma. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Maxwell) Souza, she was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She was employed as a biller for Duro Finishing until her retirement. She was also a part-time cashier for several department stores. Mrs. Sulyma loved spending time with family and friends. Survivors include 2 sons, Bruce A. Sulyma and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Terceira, AnneMarie J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be held on Friday, July 25, 2008, from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 www.boulefuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Thomas, Lisa A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Lisa A. Thomas 1958-2008 WEST TOWNSHEND, VT - Lisa A. (Viverito) Thomas, 50, of Route 30, of W. Townshend passed away Saturday, July 19 after a long illness at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She was born in Holyoke on April 7, 1958. She resided in Chicopee with family during her early years, then later moved to New Brunswick, N.J. where she attended public schools. After that she moved to Vermont where she went into the hotel and restaurant business. Her last place of employment was the Four Columns Inn of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Walker, Lucy (Amende)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Walsh, Maryellen C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Warren, Robert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    CENTERVILLE — Robert Quincy Warren of Centerville, formerly of Melrose, passed away on July 21, 2008, at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Marie (Brewer). He was the father of John Warren and his wife, Wendy, two grandchildren, Leigh and Matt Warren, all of Stoneham, and father of Paul Warren and his partner, Chris Chi, of New York City. During World War II, he enlisted in the Air Force and served in the Pacific Area. He was a member of the American Legion, Disabled Veterans, and Veterans…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Warren, Robert Quincy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wasil, Ronald W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Brockton Ronald W. Wasil, age 60, of Brockton (now Alabama), passed away July 18, 2008. He leaves behind his wife Patricia of 41 years; his daughters, Diane White of Georgia, Donna Wasil of Brockton, Debra Mill-er of Brockton; his sons, Ronald Wasil of Brockton, the late Jo-seph Wasil; and 12 grandchildren. Due to no services, all condolences can be sent to his wife at 110 Torrey Ave., Brockton, MA 02301, 508-586-4208.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wayland, Jeanne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jeanne Wayland an avid cook and gardener; 77 Littleton Jeanne (Ferris) Wayland, 77, of Littleton died on July 20 at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by family after a brief illness. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She leaves her husband of 58 years, Andrew Wayland of Littleton, two daughters Andrea Chandler and her husband Richard of Northborough, Donna O'Connell of Athol, two sons Andrew P. Wayland and his wife Susan Sacramento, CA: Richard Wayland and his wife Joy…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • West, Lorraine J. "Honey" (Ford)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Whealan, Joan M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Randolph. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to either the Lung Cancer Alliance, P.O. Box 630972, Baltimore, MD 21263-0972, or to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message, visit our Web site at www.cartwrightfuneral.com .

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • White, Marcella M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Interment St. Michael's Cemetery, Avon.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • White, Marcella M. (Bowen)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wilson, John J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  John J. Wilson 1942-2008 WILBRAHAM - John J. "Jack" Wilson, 66, a 41 year resident of Wilbra-ham, died at Baystate Medical Center July 21, 2008 surround-ed by his loving family. He was born in Baldwin, New York to the late John J. and Gertrude (Reis) Wilson, had attended New York schools, was a graduated of the State University of New York at Cortland, and received his masters degree from Springfield College. He was employed as a recruiter for Mass Mutual and was the program director of PACE at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wolfe Sr., William H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wood, Robert J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      BREWSTER —Robert J. Wood, 84, died unexpectedly on July 14, 2008 after a brief period of failing health. Bob was born in Burke, Vt., on Nov. 2, 1923, the son of the late William L. and Mary (Purdy) Wood. He served in the Army during World War II. He lived in Brewster for the past 24 years, since his retirement from IBM Corp. During his retirement, Bob enjoyed travel, volunteer work at the Jacob Sears Library, and his true passion, gardening. He supplied many of his friends and neighbors with fresh…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Zarrella, Phillip

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sparks, Nev. Phillip "Doc Zeke" Zarrella, died July 18, 2008. He was a cherished husband and father, proud grandfather, loyal friend and brother, highly respected healthcare provider, veteran's advocate and long suffering Red Sox fan. The second youngest of seven children, Phillip was born on the 4th of July, 1945, in Brockton, Mass., where he proceeded to develop his work ethic and otherwise raise mayhem on his family's dairy farm. After a short stint in the seminary, he enlisted in the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Zembruski, Stephanie T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stephanie T. Zembruski born in Lowell; 84 Methuen Stephanie T. (Stankiewicz) Zembruski, 84, lovingly known as "Stella", quietly passed away at home in the arms of her family on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. The daughter of the late Benedict and Antonia (Kuprewicz) Stankiewicz. Stella was born in Lowell in 1924, and resided in Methuen. She was a graduate of St. Stanislaus Grammar School, Lowell, and Lowell High School. She was married to the late Harold "Bill" Zembruski, a long-time employee of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Zembruski, Stephanie T. "Stella" (Stankiewicz)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Adele Acus, Riverside advocate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Alberto R. Mello

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Alford, Myrle B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Allen, James S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Bailey, Theresa J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Barreto, Joao Sales

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Belluardo, Elsie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Blanche Angel, Northampton born and bred

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bugden, Donald L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Carey, Katharine J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Charles Paputseanos

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Crocker, Caroline M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • DeRienzo, Mary C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Donato, Della E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Donovan, Dorothea

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Doucette, Mary G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Dowd, Mary Elizabeth (Sanborn)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Duggan, Joseph P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Edith C. Cote

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Edith Chloe (Hall) Cote, 86 years old, died in Manor Care of Dunedin,  Dunedin, FL on Wednesday,  July 16, 2008, after a brief illness.  A resident of FL for only six months, Edith was a lifetime resident of Raynham, having lived for the past 25 years in the Pine Hill Estates.  A graduate of Taunton High School, she was a member of the  First Congregational Church of Raynham  (Stone Church).  Edith served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945 as communications specialist in the Office of the Vice Chief…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Emily L. Sobolewski

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sobolewski, Emily L, (Dulak), of Concord, died July 20, at age 77, following a lengthy illness. Emily was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Frank Sobolewski of Concord, her sons, Frank M. Sobolewski and John G. Sobolewski,, both of Concord, Mark A. Sobolewski of Rockville, Maryland, her daughter, Ann Marie Sobolew ski, and son-in-law John K. Wilhelmsen and grandsons Christian and Brendan Wilhelmsen of Plympton, her brother, Edward…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Esdale, Gerald F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Estelle Getty, diminutive 'Golden Girl,'dies at 84

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Gary Riendeau

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        July 17, 2008, Gary died suddenly at the age of 52. Gary was the longtime companion of Marilyn Dubois of Taunton. He was born in Taunton to his late parents, Arthur & Margaret (Blesedel) Riendeau. He installed irrigation systems and enjoyed fishing, sports and music. Gary leaves his stepchildren; Melissa Chinea & Eric Dubois of Taunton and Gerard Dubois of Lakeville. His brother, James Riendeau of Lempster, NH. Also five grandchildren, four step brothers and several cousins and nieces and nephews.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • George E. Letendre

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Hachey, Edrie M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Heger, Alton C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Henry E. Vaillancourt

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mr. Henry E. Vaillancourt, of this city, died Tuesday, July 22, in Morton Hospital. He was the husband of Mildred J. (Crowley) Vaillancourt. He was born 81 years ago in Central Falls, R.I., the son of the late Emile and Marie (DuBois) Vaillancourt. He was educated in Taunton, having graduated from Taunton High School, and had been a city resident for most of his life. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Vaillancourt had been a self-employed carpenter and was past treasurer of Local 1035, Carpenters Union in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Herrick, Kendra Flynn

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Hilda Martin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Holway Jr., Frederick S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Irving R. Kusinitz, 96

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kathleen T. Leonard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Kelleher, Theresa E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Klumpp, Edna P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Kusinitz, Irving R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lauricella, Lena M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lehndorff, Rose M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Leo Marshall, longtime VA worker

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Liporto, Ernesto

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Lonergan, Sophia Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Maria P. Amarello

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Michael J. Flint

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Michael J. Flint, husband of Maria C. (Pavao) Flint, died unexpectedly on July 19 at Morton Hospital. He was 57. Born in Taunton, he was the son of Mary (Silvia) Flint of Berkley and the late Herbert Flint. A Berkley resident and communicant of St. Bernard’s Church in Assonet, he owned and operated Flint’s Landscaping for over 30 years. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves a son, Paul M. Flint of Berkley, 3 brothers, a sister, and several, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mooney, Phyllis C.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Nichols, Yuill E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Noris, Marino J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Paige, Rev. Donald E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Perkins, Helen E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rebecca McCauley, active in Amherst church

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rendall, Robert R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rev. Donald E. Paige, 91

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Roy, Patricia A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Trainor, Frances L. (Lynch)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Walsh, Maryellen C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Whealan, Joan M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • White, Marcella M.

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