Friday, August 8, 2008

Massachusetts Daily Obituaries 08/08/08

  • Alice C. Lynds

    In Taunton, August 5, 2008 Alice C. Lynds died in Longmeadow Nursing Home after a brief illness at the age of 86. Alice was the wife of the late Charles F. Lynds. She was born in Taunton to her late parents, Leo & Mary (O’Donnell) Doran. Alice was educated in Taunton schools and graduated from Bridgewater State College. She worked for the Taunton public schools for over 30 years. Alice was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her…

    • Alvarez, David R.

      MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. —David R. Alvarez of Middletown died at his home on Wednesday, July 23, 2008. He was 58. He was the son of the late Ruth (Thompson) Costello and J. William Costello of Orleans. He spent his younger years enjoying surfing with his friends at Nauset Beach, and attended the Federated Church Youth Program. David was a member of the Armed Forces, and served two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief and door gunner in Da Nang and Chu Lai. He returned to Orleans, where he started…

      • Archambault, Alcedor J.

        Alcedor J. Archambault 1921 2008 HOLYOKE Alcedor J. "Archie" Archambault, 87, of the Flats section of Holyoke was Called Safely Home on Monday, August 4, 2008 surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in Holyoke on June 21, 1921, a be loved son of the late Emile and Eva (Daviau) Archambault. He was raised in Holyoke, graduated from the former Precious Blood Elementary School and Holyoke High School and was a lifelong resident of Holyoke. He served his country in the…

        • Arnold, Lee P.

          Lee P. Arnold 1940-2008 CHICOPEE - Lee P. Arnold, 68, died August 6, 2008 at Willimansett Center West. He was born in Danbury, CT to the late Bernard and Arlene (Durkin) Arnold. He worked as a route salesman for State Line Potato Chips for 35 years prior to his most recent work as a security guard at the Eastern States Exposition. Lee had a lifelong love for the beach and spent many years vacationing with his family at Hampton Beach. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, James. He leaves…

          • Auger Sr., Normand A.

            • Bittman, Louis M.

              Louis M. Bittman 1915-2008 SOUTHAMPTON - Louis M. Bittman died on Wednesday August 6, 2008 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte, and his loving family. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:30 from the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke, followed by a Mass in Blessed Sacrament Church in Holyoke at 9:30. Burial will be at 11:00 at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.…

              • Bonofiglio Sr., Albert F. "Al"

                Albert F. "Al" Bonofiglio, Sr., 82, of 4 Cameron St. passed away Thursday, August 7th 2008 in St Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. Albert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Antoinette M. (Prudenti) Bonofiglio; his two sons, Albert F. Bonofiglio, Jr. and his companion Marie Lee of Holden, Robert A. Bonofiglio and his wife Judy of Worcester; his two brothers, Dr. Richard A. Bonofiglio and his wife Shirley, Ronald W. Bonofiglio, and his wife Ann all of Worcester; seven grandchildren; 10 great…

                • Brendze, Dr. Robert B.

                  Of Chestnut Hill, on Wednesday, August 6, 2008. Beloved husband of Toby (Kazer). Loving father of Dr. Suzanne Brendze & her husband Craig Brownlie of Rochester, NY and Elizabeth Brendze & her husband Douglas Snyder of Narbeth, PA. Cherished grandfather of Aaron Brownlie, Nathaniel Snyder and Danielle Snyder. Dear brother of the late Irving Brendze. Services at Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE on Sunday, August 10 at 1:00PM. Memorial observance at his late residence 2pm - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm…

                  • Broadbent, Marion E.

                    {M3}FALMOUTH Broadbent, Marion E. NORWOOD Broadbent, Marion E. {M1}BROADBENT, Marion E. (Shannon) _of Falmouth, formerly of Norwood, Aug. 6th. Beloved wife of the late Willian Douglas, and dear mother of Douglas Arthur, and his wife Ann of W. Fairlee, VT, and Barbara, and her husband Bob Feeley of Falmouth. Dear sister of Barbara Gould of Red Bank, NJ. Loving grandmother of Kimberly White, Stacy Seace, and Galina Feeley, and great grandmother of Hunter and Trevor Seace, and Cassandra and Zachary White. Also…

                    • Brooks, Harold R.

                      Harold R. Brooks, lived in Lowell Harold R. Brooks, 65, of Lowell and Tewksbury, died Aug 5. You are invited to His Calling Hours 4 until 8 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, His Funeral will begin at 9 a.m. at the McDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL (978 OR 800) 458-6816. His Funeral Mass will be offered at HOLY FAMILY PARISH at 10 a.m. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Memorials in his name to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Sylvan Rd., G-500, Woburn MA 01801. E-condolence site www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com

                      • Bump, Eleanor Myrick

                        Mount Holyoke College in the class of 1929 and, with her husband, continued a long association with the college. After living for extended periods in South Hadley, MA and Weston, MA, Eleanor moved to East Run Farm in Westminster West, VT, where she and her husband delighted in the family activities of raising cattle, haying the fields, and producing maple syrup. During her recent years as a resident of Applewood at Amherst, Eleanor flourished as an author and found special interest in and enjoyment of the…

                        • Butcher, Merle F.

                          HUDSON Merle F. Butcher, 92, of Hudson, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Marlborough Hospital. He was the husband of Florence (Collins) Butcher, who died in 1995. He was born in Concord, son of the late Neil and Maude (Watson) Butcher and had resided in Hudson for many years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps European Theater, where he participated in the Rhineland, Ardennes, Normandy and Northern France air campaigns. He was a cabinet maker by trade, working for Gothic…

                          • Calheno, Domingos M.

                            Domingos M. Calheno 1915 - 2008 LUDLOW - Domingos M. Calheno, 93, of Ludlow, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Born in Alturas-Boticas, Portugal, son of the late Joaquim and Constancia Calheno, he served in the Portuguese Army before moving to Ludlow where he was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Church, and a proud member of the Gremio Lusitano and Portuguese American Citizens Clubs. He worked for several years for the Ludlow Boys and Girls Club before retiring in 1980 and also enjoyed…

                            • Canty, Peter F.

                              Of Newport Beach, CA, formerly of Waban. Suddenly July 28, 2008. Age 58. Beloved son of the late Edward D. and Louise D. Canty. Brother of Virginia M. Young and her husband Carl J. Young, Atty. of Newton and the late Ted Canty. Uncle of C.J. and Jeffrey Young, Both of Needham, Christian Young of Boston, Jennifer Watts of Medfield, and Carolyn Veglia of Minnesota. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 10:30 a.m. in the Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, 270 Elliot Street, Newton, MA 02464.…

                              • Caswell, Martha (Greenwood)

                                • Cayer, Margaret A.

                                  Margaret A. Cayer of Brockton, formerly of Billerica; 67 BROCKTON Margaret A. (Dutile) Cayer, 67 years, of Brockton, died August 6, 2008, at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center. Wife of Paul E. Cayer, Jr. Born, raised, and educated in Billerica, daughter of the late Frederick J. and Rosemary T. (Dugan) Dutile. Peg had been a resident of Brockton since 1978 and had been employed for over 20 years in the Brockton Public School Department's Food Services. She had been a CCD teacher for over 25 years at…

                                  • Cecere, Giulio D. "Gil"

                                    Of Chelsea and Pinellas Park, FL, formerly the of North End, August 7. Beloved husband of Rita (D'Angelico). Funeral Monday Our Lady of Grace Church, Chelsea, at 10:30 a.m. Visiting Sunday 3 to 7 p.m. Vazza's REVERE Funeral Home, 1-800-252-1127. Complete notice on Sunday. For more information www.vazzafunerals.com

                                    • Cedrone, Eunice F. (Lynch)

                                      The funeral home or family has elected not to place a death notice on Boston.com. A death notice has been placed in the print edition of The Boston Globe.

                                      • Chin, Louis

                                        Passed away on August 3, 2008. He is survived by Soo, his wife of 72 years. He is also survived by his children, William D. Chin and his wife Cathy of Belmont, Marion Chin Modafferi and her husband Rocco of Wakefield, Richard M. Chin and his wife Paula of Arlington, Kevin T. Chin and his wife Maureen of Medford, and Susan Chin Leverone and her husband Frank of Arlington. Predeceased by his daughter Kim Wong and survived by her husband Ho Wong of Toronto. Also survived by many grandchildren and great…

                                        • Conceicao A. DeSousa

                                          Conceicao A. DeSousa, a resident of the island of Fayal, Azores, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 4, while visiting her family here in Taunton. She was 79. Born in Fayal, she was the daughter of the late Jose G. and Filomena A. (da Conceicao) DeSousa. She leaves two sisters, Maria E. Andrade of Taunton and Olimpia Peixoto of CA; and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, on Thursday, August 7, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Annunciation of…

                                          • Coulter Jr., William J.

                                            William J. Coulter, Jr., 78, a former Shrewsbury High School teacher, died Wednesday August 6th in Saint Vincent Hospital, after a short illness. A complete notice will appear Saturday. For more information, please visit www.brittonfuneralhomes.com

                                            • Cuker, Mina

                                              Mina Cuker was born on October 29, 1926 and died on July 29, 2008 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Graveside services were held on August 4, 2008 at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City West, AZ. Mina was the elder daughter of Molly and Marcus Markowitz. Mina is survived by her sister, Francis Cogen of Sun City West, AZ; children, Rachael Hirschhorn of Merced, CA, Jonah Cuker of Holden, MA and Benjamin Cuker of Hampton, VA; and their spouses, George, Ronna and Dawn; by grandchildren, Adam,…

                                              • D'Acri, Rachel

                                                Ms. Rachel D'Acri, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 6th at UMass University Hospital. She is survived by her two brothers: John D'Acri of Worcester, Rudy D'Acri and his wife Eva of Worcester; also many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Ms. D'Acri was pre-deceased by her brothers: Angelo, Louis, Robert and Edward D'Acri. She was born July 1, 1918 in Worcester, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Joseph and Conjetta (Fazio) D'Acri. A lifelong resident of Worcester, she…

                                                • Dalton, Thomas Patrick

                                                  the Joseph P. Keating Funeral Home, 46 So. Main St., SHARON, on Monday, Aug 11th at 9:15am followed by a Funeral Mass in Saint Mary's Church, Carpenter St., Foxboro at 10:00am. Visiting hours will be at the Funeral Home on Sunday evening 5-8pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Foxboro. In his memory donations may be made to the Foxboro Discretionary Fund, 3 Meadowview Rd, Foxboro, MA 02035 Joseph P. Keating Funeral Home 46 South Main St., Sharon, MA…

                                                • Davies, Robert C.

                                                  Of Stoneham, August 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Judith E. Davies with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Devoted father of Kenneth Davies and his wife, Deborah of Andover, Russell Davies and his spouse, Jeffrey Howlett of Arlington, and Samuel Davies and his wife, Jennifer of Ipswich. Cherished grandfather of Katherine and Duncan Davies both of Andover, and Amy Rivera and Anthony Adams both of Arlington. Funeral Service at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE Monday, August 11 at 10 AM.…

                                                  • Davis, Shirley

                                                    Shirley Davis GUILDERLAND CENTER, NY - Shirley Davis age 88 of the Guilderland Center Nursing Home died on Thursday August 7, 2008. Shirley was born in Springfield MA., and was married to Abraham Philip Davis until his passing in 2003. She is survived by her daughter Estelle Gay Garber of Clifton Park, N.Y., her brother Israel B. Smith of Media, Pa. and her sisters Ethel Grant of Springfield, MA., Flora Galipoliti of Michmoret, Israel, Rachel Singer of Manchester, Ct. and Ruth Miller of Williamsville, N.Y..…

                                                    • DelGaizo, Anthony R. "Tony"

                                                      the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Saturday August 9th at 9AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew Church Needham at 10AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Friday 4-7 PM. Interment with Military Honors at Needham Cemetery. Late U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. Former sales and marketing director for Product Acceptance Co in Boston and Wilshire Electronics in Burlington. Enjoyed gardening, especially his tomatoes. For obit, directions…

                                                      • DelMonte, Joseph

                                                        • Derosier, Sheila M.

                                                          • DiPlatzi, Angelo M.

                                                            the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Saturday morning at 9. Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Broadway, Everett, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late member of the 5-2 Club, Chelsea. Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home Everett617-387-3120

                                                            • Doliber, John H.

                                                              • Duhamel, Norbert A.

                                                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Easton. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.copelandmackinnon.com .

                                                                • Edwards, Merion

                                                                  Merion Edwards 1918-2008 EAST LONGMEADOW - Merion (Martin) Edwards, 89, of 185 Maynard Street, departed this life on Monday, August 4, 2008 at Redstone Rehabili-tation and Nursing Center. Born and educated in Bainbridge, GA, she was a 40 year Springfield resident and had been employed by Spaulding Sports Worldwide as an assembler. Ms. Edwards was completely devoted to her children and grandchildren. They were her life. Cooking was her favorite pastime and she would not let anyone else cook in her kitchen.…

                                                                  • Elizabeth C. Dias

                                                                    In Taunton, August 4, 2008, Elizabeth C. Dias died in Marian Manor Nursing Home at the age of 87 after a lengthy illness. Elizabeth was the wife of the late William E. Dias. She was born in Taunton to her late parents, Williams and Mary (Donnelly) Reagan. Elizabeth was educated in Taunton schools. She worked for Shaw’s Supermarket Co. Elizabeth enjoyed traveling, especially cruises. She leaves her children; William F. Dias, Robert W. Dias and his wife Sun, Bruce J. Dias and his wife Madeline, all of…

                                                                    • Flynn, Alice L.

                                                                      • Foley, Loretta I.

                                                                        Brockton Loretta I. (Roussell) Foley, 87 years, of Brockton, died Aug. 6, 2008, at the Braemoor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brockton. She is survived by her children, Jacqueline J. Wendell and her husband Edward of Woodbine, Ga., Russell J. Foley and his wife Pamela of Brockton, James H. Foley of Boston, Pauline J. Veloza and her husband Edwin of Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte.…

                                                                        • Forde, William Alexander

                                                                          William Alexander Forde, of Holden, died suddenly on Friday, August 1, 2008. He leaves his wife, Marguerite Cole Forde; a daughter, Ann Gates Forde of Worcester; nephews and nieces. He was born on March 9, 1921 in Manchester, CT, son of James and Lucy Turklington Forde. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran serving with the 4th Armored Division in Europe. A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Gale Free Library, 23…

                                                                          • Giblin III, William H.

                                                                            may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Sunday from 2 until 6 PM. His funeral will be held form the funeral home on Monday at 8 A.M., followed by his Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9 A.M. at Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Church in Dracut. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. Those who wish may make donations in his name to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For online condolences and directions visit dracutfuneralhome.com

                                                                            • Gould, Marguerite E. "Meg" (Fronfillo)

                                                                              Marguerite "Meg" E. (Fronfillo) Gould, 88, of Grove Street in Worcester, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in her home, surrounded by loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of forty-eight years, James "Dick" R. Gould; a son, Paul Tringuk and his wife Maria of Worcester; a daughter, Melissa Yazdanpanah and her husband Hamid of Princeton; four grandchildren: Dena Hamel, Paul Tringuk III, Aaron Tringuk, and Ethan Yazdanpanah; a sister, Eleanor Cronin and her son Kevin…

                                                                              • Grinnell, Mildred P. (Thomson)

                                                                                Mills College in Oakland, CA with a degree in Fine Arts. Beloved wife of 65 years of James B. Grinnell. Loving mother of Martha B. Grinnell of Hope, BC, James B. Grinnell Jr. of Mattapoisett, MA, Ann H. Grinnell of Kittery Point, ME, Richard T. Grinnell of Scituate, MA, Charles M. Grinnell of Groton, MA, and Matthew P. Grinnell of Merrimac, MA. Sister of Madge McCririck of Vancouver, BC. Grandmother of Lucy, Geoffrey, Jody, Noel, Charlie, Lydia, Dean, Samuel, Emma, Margaret, Hannah, and Sarah.…

                                                                                • Hanley, Patricia (Conroy)

                                                                                  • Harrington, Eleanor M. (Barry)

                                                                                    Of Woburn, August 4. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Crowley Jr. and Paul F. Harrington. Loving mother of Virginia McNulty and her husband Edward of Chelmsford, Patricia Heywood of Attleboro, Gerald Crowley and his wife Rosemarie of Tewksbury, and the late Joseph J. Crowley III. Devoted sister of Dorothy Murphy of Lynnfield, the late Helen Damery, John Barry, George Barry and Robert Barry. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.…

                                                                                    • Harrington, Madeline "Maddy"

                                                                                      Madeline 'Maddy' Harrington taught at Presentation of Mary Academy; 71 HUDSON, NH Madeline "Maddy" (Osman) Harrington, 71, lost her brave battle with cancer on Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Greenbriar Terrace Health Care Facility in Nashua. She was born June 10, 1937, in Lowell, MA, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Atchison) Osman. She was also predeceased by 3 brothers and a sister. She was the wife of John P. Harrington of Hudson. Recently, Maddy fondly recalled how much she enjoyed her…

                                                                                      • Hawkes, Cheryl M.

                                                                                        who wish may make Memorial Contributions in her name to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Interment will be private. Funeral Director Walter F. Bayliss, Jr.

                                                                                        • Healy, Ruth A. (O'Toole)

                                                                                          Of Canton, August 7th. Beloved wife of Leo A. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St., CANTON Sunday (2-4) & (7-9). Complete notice to follow. Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home (781) 828-0811

                                                                                          • Hearn, Leigh A.

                                                                                            • Holmes, Robert M.

                                                                                              West Bridgewater Robert M. Holmes, age 90 years, of West Bridgewater, died at his home, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008. He was the loving husband of Grace L. (Drakeley) Holmes. Born Aug. 1, 1918, in Abington, he was a son of the late Herbert W. and Mattie E. (Johnson) Holmes. Robert was a graduate of the former Boston High School of Commerce and had been a resident of West Bridgewater since 1952. He was a member of the Cochesett Methodist Church in West Bridgewater and had worked for 23 years, retiring at age 65,…

                                                                                              • Houlihan, Stella M.

                                                                                                Stella M. Houlihan of Tewksbury Stella M. Houlihan, age 86, of Tewksbury, Aug. 3. See Complete Obituary in Monday (Aug. 11) Editions of the Lowell Sun. Relatives and friends will be received Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon in the Tewksbury Funeral Home, corner of Dewey and Main Sts. (Rte. 38) TEWKSBURY CENTER, phone (800 in MA or 978) 851-2950. Her Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 Noon in the Funeral Home. Burial at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial to the American…

                                                                                                • Howard, Richard L. "Skip"

                                                                                                  Richard L. "Skip" Howard, 76, of 3 Alpine Trail, died in his home, Wednesday, August 6, 2008, after a short illness, with his family by his side. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Mary A. (Fiorentino) Howard; three daughters: June Contois and her husband Robert of Worcester, Karen Mulhearn and her husband Brian of Worcester, Joyce Howard of Oxford; a son, Richard Howard and his wife Paula of Charlton; a brother, John F. Howard and his longtime companion Sadie Mirante of Worcester; six grandchildren:…

                                                                                                • Hoyes, Cheryll

                                                                                                  2-4 & 7-9 PM in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte. 53 in HANOVER. Visiting hours & Funeral Service will be held in Forty Fort, PA on Sunday and Monday in the Hugh B. Hughes Funeral Home. Interment will be in Forty Fort cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Baystate Dr., Braintree, MA 02184. Sullivan Funeral Homes 781-878-0920 Family Owned Since 1897

                                                                                                  • Huddleston, Thomas M.

                                                                                                    83,of Walpole August 5, 2008. Retired US Army of Walpole. Beloved husband of Odile (Robinson) Huddleston. Memorial Mass on Monday, at 10AM. Visiting hours omitted. Complete notice to follow Sunday. Arrangements by JHDelaney & Son Funeral Home WALPOLE.

                                                                                                    • Kehoe, Marielen G. (Church)

                                                                                                      the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St., REVERE, on Saturday, August 9 at 11 am. Funeral Mass in Immaculate Conception Church at 12 noon. Relatives & friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to St. Judes Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno www.Buonfiglio.com

                                                                                                      • Komar, Eleanor "Ellie"

                                                                                                        Eleanor "Ellie" Komar, 65, of 28 Smith Hanson Rd. died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves two sons, Gregory Komar and Matthew Komar both of North Brookfield; a sister, Vera Komar of Westwood, MA. Ellie was born and raised in Springfield the daughter of Wasil & Jennie (Kozak) Komar. She was a graduate of American International College in Springfield and was a school teacher in Southbridge until she retired. A private graveside service will be held in Oak Grove…

                                                                                                        • Kuegel, Walter A.

                                                                                                          Of Roslindale, August 5, 2008, beloved Husband of the late Albina (Petrillo). Loving Father of Robert A. Kuegel of Brockton, and Donna M. Kuegel of Los Angeles, CA. Dear Grandfather of April Leigh Saez of CA. Devoted Brother of Anne Kuegel of Roslindale. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visiting Hours in the F. J. Higgins Funeral Home 4236 Washington St. ROSLINDALE SQUARE on Saturday Aug. 9th 4:00 - 8:00 PM. A Graveside Service will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery, 990…

                                                                                                          • La Drew Jr., Arthur Frank

                                                                                                            • LaStaiti, Gustave "Gus"

                                                                                                              98, of Mattapoisett. Husband of the late Elsa (Scotti) LaStaiti, father of Sandra S. Sylvia of Mattapoisett and the late Ronald LaStaiti. His Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday at 9 AM in St. Anthony's Church, Mattapoisett. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) MATTAPOISETT. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Gustave and Elsa LaStaiti Scholarship Fund, c/o the Foundation. Department at the University…

                                                                                                              • Lattell, Carmino

                                                                                                                Carmino Lattell 1922-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Carmino Lattell, 86, affectionately known to family and friends as "Gob" , Ascended into the Journey of Everlasting Life August 6, 2008 from the Jewish Nursing Home, Longmeadow. Carmino was born in Springfield, a beloved son to the late Antonio and Ermalinda (Guaranello) Lattell, and was a life long resident of Springfield's South End. He was a 1940 graduate of Technical High School. During World War II, Carmino proudly served his country in the U.S.…

                                                                                                                • Lavacchia, William F.

                                                                                                                  3-7 p.m. and a Funeral Service will follow the calling hours at 7 p.m In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Care, 100 Sylvan Rd, G-500, Woburn, MA 01801. Obituary, directions and guest book at www.lynch-cantillon.com Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home (781) 933-0400

                                                                                                                  • Lawn, Winnie T. (Lynch)

                                                                                                                    the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington Street Norwood, Ma. Saturday at 9am followed by a funeral Mass at 10am in St. Catherine's Church Norwood. Visiting Hours Friday 4-8pm Interment Highland Cemetery Norwood. In lieu of flowers donations made in her name to Community VNA Hospice 10 Emory St. Attleboro, Ma. 02703. www.krawkornackfuneralhome.com Tel-781-762-0482

                                                                                                                    • Leppo, Earl

                                                                                                                      • Lis Sr., Edward C.

                                                                                                                        CLINTON Edward C. Lis Sr., 84, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. Funeral services and burial are private. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the McNally & Watson Funeral Home (www.mcnallywatson.com ), 304 Church St., Clinton.

                                                                                                                        • Loretta I. Foley

                                                                                                                          Loretta I. (Roussell) Foley, 87 years old, of Brockton, died August 6, 2008 at the Braemoor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brockton. She is survived by her children; Jacqueline J. Wendell and her husband Edward of Woodbine, GA., Russell J. Foley and his wife Pamela of Brockton, James H. Foley of Boston, Pauline J. Veloza and her husband Edwin of Jacksonville, Fl, 10 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street, (Rte 123),…

                                                                                                                          • Lupien, Armand G.

                                                                                                                            Armand G. Lupien 1930 - 2008 SOUTHWICK - Armand G. Lupien, 78, of 4 Rosewood Lane, Southwick, and formerly of Holyoke, died Wednesday in Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. Born & educated in Holyoke, he was the son of the late Alcide & Stella (Airoldi) Lupien. A graduate of Holyoke Trade High School, Armand had lived most of his life in Holyoke, moving to Southwick 11 years ago. Armand was a former employee of Prentiss Wire Co., of Holyoke, and had also worked for the Holyoke Water Works,…

                                                                                                                            • Maher, Thomas J.

                                                                                                                              Thomas J. Maher, 55, of Clearwater, FL, died suddenly Aug. 1, 2008. He leaves his daughter, Shayla Maher of Woodstock, Conn.; a granddaughter, Brooke Ashley Provost, of Charlton; 1 sister, Sheila LeClair of Douglas; 1 brother, Kenneth Mosher, of Sturbridge; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by father, Charles Maher, and mother, Pearl Ziak. He lived in Webster most of his life, before moving Florida. Tom enjoyed cruising. There were no calling hours, or burial. In his remebrance, please give to your…

                                                                                                                              • Melgar, Alfredo P.

                                                                                                                                4 to 8pm. The Rapino Memorial Home 617-567-1380

                                                                                                                                • Merriman, Daniel C. (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                  The funeral home or family has elected not to place a death notice on Boston.com. A death notice has been placed in the print edition of The Boston Globe.

                                                                                                                                  • Moriarty, Katherine V.

                                                                                                                                    • Myers, Norman

                                                                                                                                      Age 88, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Needham, MA, August 2nd. Beloved husband of 59 years of Annette (Rosen). Loving father of Mark Myers, Framingham, MA, Karen L. Myers, Lexington, MA, and Joan Myers, Delray Beach, FL. Dear beloved grandfather of Zachary Nathan Myeres, Lexington, MA. Devoted big brother of Irene Daitch of Wellfleet, MA, and Charlotte Futerfas of Miami, FL. Services have been held.

                                                                                                                                      • Niles, Mary E. (Whelan)

                                                                                                                                        3:00-5:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Mass Ave (Rte 111) ACTON. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Sat., Aug. 9th at 10:00am in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, 89 Arlington Street, Acton. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Acton Center. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Good Shepherd Home, 850 South Fifth Street, Allentown, PA 18103. Acton Funeral Home thoughtfulguidance.com

                                                                                                                                        • Norman S. Cole, Sr.

                                                                                                                                          In Taunton, August 4, 2008 Norman Sterling Cole, Sr., born on Sept. 5, 1927, completed his life’s journey with his daughter Diane by his side. Norman was the son of the late Elinda (Babeau) Cole and Clayton Cole. Loving father of Diane Marie Cole, Dennis Cole and Norman Cole, Jr. He was the brother of the late Roland, Clayton, Raymond and Lorraine Cole Oldfield and survived by one brother, Milton Cole and Jeanette Cole Hawkins of FL. He was the grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 22 and also leaves…

                                                                                                                                          • Pena, Wilber

                                                                                                                                            6-9 P.M. in the Berglund, Williams, O'Brien Funeral Home, 292 Mass Ave., ARLINGTON.

                                                                                                                                            • Piatkowski, Hippolit

                                                                                                                                              and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368, in Hippolits memory, would be appreciated. Sheehan Funeral Home 781-344-2061

                                                                                                                                              • Poliseno, Jean L. Taylor

                                                                                                                                                West Bridgewater Jean L. (Crowell) Taylor Poliseno, 74 years, of West Bridgewater, died Aug. 5, 2008, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Roland Poliseno. Born in Boston, daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth (Smart) Crowell, she was raised and educated in East Boston. Jean had been a resident of Brockton for many years and had been employed by the city of Brockton for 20 years, retiring from the Brockton High Schools Data Processing Department. She had been a resident of West…

                                                                                                                                                • Quackenbush, Dawn

                                                                                                                                                  Dawn Quackenbush SPRINGFIELD, MA - Dawn Quackenbush, 35, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MA. She is the daughter of Harold Quackenbush and step-daughter of Ernestine Quackenbush of Millinocket. She was pre-deceased by her mother, Patricia (Blanchette) Quackenbush. She is survived by two brothers, Brad and Todd of Springfield, MA and nephew Ethan and his mother Arlene; her grandmother Helen Billings, of Lansing, Michigan; step-sisters Karen Emerson and Lisa…

                                                                                                                                                • Reed, Ethel I. (LaFreniere)

                                                                                                                                                  the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE, on Sat., Aug. 9, at 9:30 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Revere at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours are Friday only 6-9 pm. Parking available in the lot left of the Funeral Home. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, West Peabody. Late member of the Revere Womens Club & the Catholic Daughters of America. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Restoration Fund at Immaculate Conception Parish, 22…

                                                                                                                                                  • Reimels, Harriott F.

                                                                                                                                                    Middleboro Harriott F. Reimels, age 93 years, of Middleboro, formerly of Barnstable and Roslindale, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Nemasket Health Care Center, after a lengthy illness. Born in Woodhaven Queens, N.Y., she was a daughter of the late John W. and Harriott L. (Shaw) Reimels. She was a retired secretary at the former Plymouth Shoe Company and C.P. Washburn Company of Middleboro. She was a member, former treasurer, of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Barnstable and a devoted volunteer. Survivors…

                                                                                                                                                    • Rohrbacher, Doris S.

                                                                                                                                                      Doris S. Rohrbacher, formerly of Tewksbury Doris Rohrbacher, 86, passed away following a lengthy illness May 14, 2008 at the Kutz Home, Wilmington, DE. Funeral services will held at the Tewksbury Cemetery at 172 East St., Tewksbury, on Saturday, August 9th at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends respectfully invited.

                                                                                                                                                      • Rufo, Grace M. (Constantino)

                                                                                                                                                        • Russell, Sandra Keery

                                                                                                                                                          the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St., (Rt.16) WELLESLEY, Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, Wellesley Hills, at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Private interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. Donations in Sandra's memory may be made to MitoAction, 14 Pembroke Street, Medford, MA 02155-4827 or online at www.mitoaction.org. Online guestbook & directions at www.gfdoherty.com George…

                                                                                                                                                          • Russo, Mary C. (Donlan)

                                                                                                                                                            the Doherty Funeral Home, Somerville, Monday morning at 8am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Camillus Church, Arlington at 9 o'clock. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington.

                                                                                                                                                            • Rydell, Arna E.

                                                                                                                                                              Arna E. Rydell 1915-2008 WILBRAHAM - Arna Elsa (Gollenbusch) Rydell, 93, of Orchard Valley in Wilbra-ham, passed away Wednesday August 6th at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Belchertown, MA to the late Martin and Elsie (Rogers) Gollenbusch, she was a lifelong Springfield area resident. She was predeceased by her husband, George Rydell, in 2005. Arna was employed by F.W. Sickles and Digital Corp. in Springfield for many years. She is survived by her sister, L. Evelyn Oberheim of Belgrade, ME; by her three…

                                                                                                                                                              • Sareault, Clarice (Warburton)

                                                                                                                                                                Clarice (Warburton) Sareault, 96, of South Grafton, passed away August 6, 2008 at her daughter's home in the love and care of her family. Her husband of 64 years, Edmond "Cowboy" Sareault passed in 1999. She is survived by two daughters, Bev Peladeau and her husband George of Sutton, Sally Shea of Auburn with whom she recently lived; one son, Robert Sareault and his wife Karen of Simpsonville, SC; 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She…

                                                                                                                                                                • Shapter, Paul W.

                                                                                                                                                                  Paul W. Shapter, 71, of Worcester and Plymouth NH, a man of integrity and a great sense of humor who valued all he met, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 6th in the arms of his devoted wife, Connie. Paul was born in Philadelphia, PA, on May 26th 1937. He grew up in Wayland, graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. Paul moved to the Worcester area over 25 years ago where he met his cherished wife of 22 years, Attorney Constance A. (Gentile) Morrison. Over…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Shea, Diane D.

                                                                                                                                                                    of Strays in Florida. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother, Robert E. Dillon Jr. of Latham, NY; and sister, Deborah Dugan of Dublin, NH. She is also survived by 4 nieces and nephews. SHEA Her funeral will be held from the McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home, 322 Main St., Stoneham on Tuesday at 9 A.M. followed by a funeral mass in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10:00 o'clock. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4 to 8 P.M. Interment will be…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Shea, Diane D. (Dillon)

                                                                                                                                                                      the McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home, 322 Main St., STONEHAM, Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral Mass in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10 AM. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home Monday, 4-8 PM. Interment, Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. For obit/directions/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home Stoneham 781-438-0405

                                                                                                                                                                      • Silva, Robert E.

                                                                                                                                                                        Of Magnolia, age 77, died August 6, 2008, husband of Barbara F. (Lane) Silva, father of Mark, Cheryl and Pamela Silva, and brother of Barbara Sawler. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning in the Holy Family Parish, St. Ann Church, Gloucester at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday 4-7 p.m. in the Pike-Grondin Funeral Home, 61 Middle St., Gloucester. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Smith, Luverne (Floyd)

                                                                                                                                                                          Age 78, of Concord. Aug. 6, 2008. Wife of Joseph LeConte Smith. Mother of Catherine Smith of East Brunswick, NJ, Suzanne Dennison of Windham, NH and Sally Hamilton of Concord. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, a sister Sue Hardy of NH, and two brothers, Tony Floyd of NY and Chris Floyd of Lexington. She was also predeceased by a granddaughter. Memorial Service, Sat. Aug. 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm St., Concord. Memorial Visitation, Fri. 6-8 p.m. in MacRae-Tunnicliffes Concord…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Smith, Peter W.

                                                                                                                                                                            2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, located at 101 Union Street in LITTLETON, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Littleton, with Rev. Fr. Marcel Martel as Celebrant. A gathering will be held immediately after Mass at the Maplewood Country Club in Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made in his memory to MHMH/HSCU, c/o Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Development Office, Attn:…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Spivak, Irwin Howard

                                                                                                                                                                              Award-winning and internationally renowned photographer, jazz musician, and teacher, died peacefully on August 6, 2008. He was on his beloved Cape Cod and surrounded by family. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Janice; three daughters, Sarah Woolf, Jane Hughes, and Melissa Fox; three sons-in-law, Louis Woolf, Jerry Hughes, and Mike Fox; and eight grandchildren, Rebecca, Alex, Zack, Josh, Mollie, Caroline, Zoe and Jilly. Donations in his name may be made to Jazz Arts Music Society of Palm Beach (JAMS),…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Stangas, George

                                                                                                                                                                                the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., ARLINGTON, on Wednesday, July 16 at 9 a.m., followed by Services in St. Athanasius The Great Greek Church, 4 Appleton St., Arlington, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours on Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. Donations in his memory may be made to the above named Church. Burial in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn, MA. Keefe Funeral Home 781-648-5544

                                                                                                                                                                                • Stark, Norman

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sternburg, Burton S.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Story, Marjorie Washburn (Waite)

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thacher, Helen B.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tobia, Carolyn A. (Kneeland)

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                                                                                                                                                                                              • Vogt, Carlton F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Carlton F. Vogt 1916-2008 HOLYOKE - Carlton F. Vogt, 91, of Holyoke, died Wednesday August 6, 2008 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was the widower of Doris M. (Astley) Vogt who died in 2004. Funeral services will be held in September at Blessed Sacrament Church. A full obituary will appear in the Republican at a later date. A Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home service.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Warren, Timothy F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Timothy F. Warren WW2 veteran, Liberty Mutual director; age 83 TEWKSBURY Timothy F. Warren, 83, longtime resident of Tewksbury, Mass., passed away Aug 6th, after a brief illness. Tim was the longtime husband of 51 years to Helen E. (Kathan) Warren who passed away in January 2002. Tim was born in Manchester N.H., on Sept 25, 1924, a son of the late Patrick T. Warren and Margaret M. (McCarthy) Warren. Tim was raised in Manchester, NH graduated Manchester High School. Following his discharge from the service…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Waterworth Jr., Thomas L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thomas L. Waterworth Jr., of Dracut Thomas L. Waterworth Jr., 69, of Dracut, died August 6. You are invited to His Calling Hours 4 until 8 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, His Funeral will begin at 9 a.m. at the McDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL (978 OR 800) 458-6816. His Funeral Mass will be offered at STE. MARGUERITE DYOUVILLE PARISH at 10 a.m. Memorials in his name to Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Parish SVDP, 1340 Lakeview Ave, Dracut MA 01826. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery. E-condolence…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Willett-Lehane, Nancy

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Brockton Nancy (McCormack) Willett-Lehane, 77 years, of Brockton, lost her year long battle with cancer, Aug. 4, 2008, with her children and grandchildren by her side. Nancy was born in County Limerick, Ireland, and was a daughter of the late Richard and Lucy (Rea) McCormack. She moved to the United States in 1952. In 1958, she married Joe Willett, settled in Brockton and together raised five children. While residing in Brockton, she spent several years working for the telephone company. After a divorce to…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Willey, Marjorie M. (Gibbons)

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Zammito, John S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Archie Ducharme III, owned pool company

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Blanche Buchanan, ran Florence beauty salon

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Caswell, Martha (Greenwood)

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Daniel L. Miller

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • David E. Curtin, 72

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Dennis Thomas McKenna, Jr.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Donna M. Pardo, 47

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Eleanor Bump, associated with MHC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Elizabeth A. Silk, 99

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Elvira Misiano, 99

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ernest N. Tenney, 82

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ethel T. Clark, 84

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Evelyn L. Crosby

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Florence Neuzil, 80

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • George E. Letendre

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Leigh Briggs, Jr., 67

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Macnair, Ronald A.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Margaret Thomson, 78

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mary S. DiMaggio, 90

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Priscilla Turner, 83

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Raymond Desrochers, WWII veteran

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Robert J. Brennan, 76

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ronald A. Macnair, 74

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rose M. Torelli

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sheldon J. Harbaugh, 86

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