| ARRANGEMENTS: At the family's request, all arrangements will be private under the direction of the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St., Methuen. For online condolences, please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com ., , WEYMOUTH —Gail E. Ashland-Mullen died at her Weymouth home on Aug. 20, 2008, at the age of 66. She was the loving mother of John C. Ashland of Yarmouth, Beth A. Ashland of Rockland, Timothy C. Ashland of Weymouth, and Kim A. Ashland of Weymouth; sister of Sheila Melanes of Abington; grandmother of Ryan, Sami, and Adam Ashland; and aunt of Jonas Melanes and Susan Emery. The funeral will be from the North Weymouth McDonald Funeral Home, 40 Sea St. (off Route 3A-Bicknell), on Monday, Aug. 25, at 9 a.m.,… Aurora (Barber) Pinto, wife of the late Joseph Pinto, died on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Longmeadow of Taunton Nursing Home at the age of 95. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Charlotte (Perry) Barber. Educated in Taunton schools, she was later employed by General Electric and subsequently Hercules Manufacturing for over 34 years, retiring in 1977. She also owned and operated Judy’s Beauty Salon. She leaves a son, Richard R. Pinto of N. Kingstown, RI; two daughters, Charlotte… , P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 in Memory of Barbara. On August 15, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of Stanley Berkovitz of Boca Raton, FL. Devoted mother of Jamie and Alyssa Berkovitz of Boca Raton, FL. Loving daughter of Mickey and Irene Titlebaum of Randolph, MA. Sister of Ken and Jessica Titlebaum of Sudbury, MA. Niece of Charlotte Levy of Milton, MA. Dear aunt & cousin. Also survived by an abundance of adoring friends. Services were held in Boca Raton, FL. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Lesley's parents at a future date.… of Winchester Hospital, 41 Highland Ave., Winchester, MA 01840. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com Grace Boucher EASTHAMPTON - Grace (Lendzioszek) Boucher died Thurs. August 21. The funeral will be Sat. at 8:45 @ Mitchell F. H. Easthampton followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 in Sacred Heart Church,. Calling hrs. Friday 6-8 pm., , Florence Brown 1929-2008 SOMERS, CT - Florence (Girshick) Brown of 439 Hall Hill Road, Somers, CT, died at home on August 19, 2008. Born in New York, at an early age, she moved to Somers, CT and grew up on her father's farm. She was the daughter of the late Max… Duxbury Walter E. Briscoe, of Duxbury, formerly of Weymouth, died Aug. 17, 2008. He was 85 years old. Mr. Briscoe is one of 13 children and was born, raised and educated in Randolph. He is a graduate of Randolph High School. Following his graduation from high school, Mr. Briscoe enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during World War II. He is a recipient of the Purple Heart. Following his honorable discharge from the Army, he went on to work as a manager at the Rennie Curtain Factory in… Fort Worth, Texas James F. Buckley, age 39, of Fort Worth, passed away suddenly, Aug. 2, 2008, at the home of his parents in Fort Worth. James was a son of Thomas and Sandra (Ball) Buckley. He was raised and educated in Brockton, Mass., and attended Brockton High School. While living in Brockton, James worked with his father in the operation of the Brockton Livery Service, which provided hearses and limousines to many of the local funeral homes in the Brockton area. Mr. Buckley lived in Nevada before moving… Largo, Fla. Pat (Camia) Buttner, 80 years, of Largo, formerly of Brockton, Mass., died unexpectedly, Aug. 20, 2008, surrounded by her family and friends. She was the wife of Atty. Joseph R. Buttner. Pat was born, raised and educated in Boston, daughter of the late George and Helen (Clark) Camia. She had been a resident of Brockton for over 30 years and currently shared her time between Largo and summers on the Cape with her family. She had been employed by and retired from the Brockton public school… 80 years, of Largo, FL, formerly of Brockton, died unexpectedly August 20, 2008 surrounded by her family and friends. She was the wife of Brockton Atty Joseph R. Buttner. She was the loving and devoted mother of Trisha Cadman and her husband Al of Hanson, Janet Hutchins and her husband Edward of Easton, Jacquelyn Bessette and her husband Peter of Whitman, Jay Buttner and his wife Denise of Norton, Steven Buttner and his wife Joanne of Lakeville and Michele Bergeron and her husband John of Norton;… and friends are invited to attend a Remembrance Mass on Saturday, August 23 at 11AM at Brooksby Village Chapel, Peabody. Arrangements by C R Lyons Funeral Home, Danvers, MA. Jim was a writer for the Boston Globe and spent some dedicated years writing for "Globe Santa". Of Watertown, August 20 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Capriotti. Mother of Marie Chiavelli and her husband Eugene of Watertown, Joseph Capriotti and his companion Paulette of Maine and Camille Connolly and her husband John of Watertown. Sister of Eleanor Riedle of Waltham. Also survived by 5 grandchildren Anthony Arria, Joseph and Jason Capriotti, Christine Sharley and Sean Connolly and 2 great grandchildren Brendan & Caileigh Connolly. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, Aug. 23 at 12… & friends invited. Visitation prior to Mass Sat. 9:30-10:30 A.M. Donations may be made to Norwell Knoll Activities Fund, 329 Washington St., Norwell, MA 02061. Mcdonald-funeral homes.com and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment Furnace Village Cemetery, South Easton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carol's memory to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. For directions or to sign an online condolence, visit www.copelandmackinnon.com . Hanover Marguerite O. (Clary) Casey, 79, of Hanover, died Thursday, in Radius Specialty Hospital in Quincy, after a long illness. She was born in Weymouth, Oct. 11, 1928, a daughter of the late Frederick and Pauline (Winslow) Clary. She was raised and educated in Rockland and had lived in Hanover over 60 years. Mrs. Casey was a member of the South Shore Activity Club. She enjoyed bowling and bingo. Wife of the late Louis R. Casey, she is survived by three sons, Louis Casey of Rockland, Thomas Casey of… Age 90, of Plymouth, passed away on Tuesday, August 19th, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Cathie (Eggleston) Chalas, devoted son of George and Diana Chalapatas, both deceased, and brother of the late James Chalas. He is survived by his son Gary Chalas of Plymouth, daughter Annette Chalas of Maynard, son Mark Chalas and wife Kathy of Plymouth, brother John of Winchester and sister Effie DeBenedetto of Melrose. He also leaves his granddaughter Laura Vincent and her husband Scott,… ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian burial on Saturday at St. Michael's Church in North Andover. Burial will follow in Ridgewood Cemetery. Family and friends may call on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover, MA 01845. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Church, 196 Main St., North Andover, MA 01845; or to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843. To leave online condolences or for… Of Mashpee, KIA in Afghanistan on August 15, 2008. Beloved son of Maria (Baron) Conlon of Somerville and John M. Borges of Taunton. Loving brother of Daniel Conlon Mahoney of Hyannis; grandson of Luzia "Lucy" Baron of Mashpee; great-grandson of Maria "Avo" Darosa of Somerville; great nephew of Maria "Titi" Darosa of Somerville; nephew of John J. Baron II, and his wife Erika of Mashpee, William H. Baron, III of Sandwich, Laura Lee Baron of CA and Victoria A. Baron of Sandwich;… Of Dorchester, in VA, Aug. 13. Devoted mother of Kathleen M. Higgins of Dorchester, Duffy Higgins of Quincy, Daniel B. Higgins of East Marion, NY and Mark C. Higgins of W. Medford. Sister of Mary A. Polimeno of Saugus, Anne M. McDowell of AZ, John A. & George D., both of NY and E. Thomas Costello of FL and the late Daphne MacDonald. Survived by 8 grandchildren and one great grandson. Memorial Service at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Sat. morning at 11. Interment private.… and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday from 4-8PM. Interment in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Marlborough. Mr. Cox was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served in WWII. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02118, www.pinestreetinn.org. Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home Wellesley Hills and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday evening from 4-8. Children's room available. Interment at Blue Hills Cemetery. For directions and guestbook visit thomasfuneralhomes.com. Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park, 617-361-3216 James Denis Croucher Jr. U.S.M.C. Vietnam Era Veteran; 55 TEWKSBURY James Denis Croucher Jr., age 55, died Thursday morning, August 21, at the Tewksbury home of his sister, following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Cambridge, August 29, 1952, a son of the late Margaret (MacQuatters) and James D. Croucher Sr. He was raised in Tewksbury and graduated with the Class of 1971 from Tewksbury Memorial High School. He enlisted into the Marine Corps following his high school graduation and served for… Cullity, Lawrence P. "Buttons" and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church Bldg. Fund, 303 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown MA 02129 or Hospice of Greater Brockton and Boston, 500 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301. Parking area opposite Funeral Home. Of Quincy, Aug. 19. Beloved husband of Roberta M. (Smolinski). Devoted father of Frederick of ME, Stephen of W. Bridgewater & Robert Currier of Randolph, & Roberta McGrail of Braintree. Brother of Mary FitzPatrick of Charlestown, Catherine of Dorchester & the late Joseph Currier. Also survived by 11 loving grandchildren. Funeral Mass at Holy Trinity Parish, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Quincy Sat. morning at 10. Visiting Hrs. at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON… DeLillo, Elizabeth "Betty" (Luippold) & friends invited. Visiting hours Saturday 7-9 & Sunday 3-7. In lieu of flowers donations in Elizabeth's memory may be made to Dana Farber, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Homes 1-877-71-ROCCO Of Newton, Aug. 19, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Macrillo). Vincent fought for his country in three wars, his service spanning from 1943 to 1968. He received among many decorations and medals, the bronze star. Member of American Legion Post 440, Newton and National Order of Trench Rats, Dugout 103. Dear brother of Mary DeSantis of Readville and the late Nicola DiGironimo. Brother-in-law of Margaret DiGironimo of Hyde Park and the late Joseph DeSantis. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.… Halifax Gerald L. "Jerry" Dryden, of Halifax, died Aug. 20, 2008. He was 39 years old. Jerry was a son of the late Gerald and Sandra Dryden; beloved brother of Kimberly Dryden of Wareham, Brenda Dryden of Halifax, Dina Riley of Braintree, Nicole Dryden-Riddle of Kingston and his brother Mark Stowell of South Carolina; uncle of Amber, Nicholas, Alexander, Andrew and Julia. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, Aug. 24, from 3-5 p.m. at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St. (Rte. 106), Kingston. A… Abington Ann E. Sis (Wilson) Duchaney, died peacefully, Aug. 20, 2008, of Abington, Conway, N.H., and formerly of Neponset. She was 81. She was the wife of the late Arthur R. Duchaney. A member of Americas Greatest Generation, she unselfishly dedicated her life to her husband and six children. She enjoyed the simple things in life such as long days at Nantasket Beach, watching birds at her many bird feeders and her numerous driving trips across country with the love of her life, Tony, her husband of 56… TAUNTON - Edward C. Leanues, husband of the late Norma C. (Videto) Leanues, died on Aug. 19th at Morton Hospital following a brief illness. He was 82. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Manuel and Louise (Medeiros) Leanues. Educated in Taunton schools, he graduated from Taunton High School in 1943, later serving in the U.S. Army during WW II. A maintenance man for the City of Taunton School Department for many years, he retired in 1988. He played guitar and enjoyed jamming with other area… ARRANGEMENTS: There are no calling hours. Private services will be held and burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, Andover. Arrangements are by the Goundrey Funeral Home, 42 Main St., Salem, N.H. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. To send an online condolence, please visit and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (off Route 109) Westwood on Monday morning August 25th at 10am. Interment at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to the MSPCA, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. Holden-Dunn-Lawler 781-326-0074 Of Stoneham Aug. 20. Husband of Mary E. (Sheehan) Fitzgerald. Brother of Emily Gollin of CA, Daniel Fitzgerald of Germany, Martha Fitzgerald of VT and the late Maurice, Edward & Paul Fitzgerald and Mildred Ames. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will he held in the McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home, 322 Main St. STONEHAM Monday Aug. 25 at 10:00. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Sunday 1-3 PM. Interment, Lindenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the… Of East Boston on August 21st. Funeral on Monday, August 25th. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7. Complete notice in Saturday's edition. For more info, Ruggierro-Mazzarella Memorial Home EastBoston617-569-0990 Of Newton on August 21, 2008. Beloved Husband of Pauline ( LeVine) Frank. Devoted father of Joanne Suna and her husband Alan of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., Marjorie Finkel and her husband Leonard of Framingham and Lisa Rockland and her husband Mark of Marlboro. Cherished grandfather of Rachel and Joshua Suna, Alyssa and Lindsay Finkel, Joseph and Jordan Rockland. Loving brother of Leon Frank and his wife Florence of Chestnut Hill. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill… DELTONA, Fla. Ruth D. Frey, 84, of Deltona Fla., formerly of Holliston, died Aug. 21, 2008. She is the wife of William C. Frey of Florida. Arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Chesmore Funeral Home (www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com ). and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4-8. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden. Proud member of the Augusta Boston Club. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Salvatore's name to the American Diabetes Assoc., 330 Congress St, 5th Flr, Boston MA 02210. For directions, obituary & guest book dellorusso.net. Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford-Woburn-Wilmington Victoria Gaspari Gerardi 1919-2008 WESTFIELD - Victoria J. Gaspari Gerardi, 89, of Duluth GA, formerly of Westfield MA, died on August 3, 2008. Mrs. Gerardi, a native of Brooklyn N.Y., was a homemaker. She was predeceased in death by her husbands, Alexander R. Gaspari and Attilio P. Gerardi, as well as her son Gregory A. Gaspari. Victoria is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert D. Gaspari of Allston MA and Don & Linda Gaspari of Norcross GA, five grandchildren: Angela Winslow of Palmer,… Age 80, of Foxborough, formerly of Weymouth, died on Wednesday, August 20, 2008. Retired Sr. Vice President for Johnson and Higgins Insurance Company in Boston. Beloved husband of Jean F. (Hesenius) Gleason. Loving father of Leo F. and his wife Michelle of Foxborough, Mark J. of Foxborough, James J. of Philadelphia, Kathleen M. and her husband David Reilly of Norfolk, Mary E. Gleason of CA and John A. and his wife Dawn of MD. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends and… and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., HINGHAM, Monday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Service in the Nativity of the Virgin Mary-Greek Orthodox Church, 811 Jerusalem Rd., Cohasset at 11 AM. Visitation will be prior to the service on Monday morning only. Burial in Hingham Cemetery, Hingham. Call 1-800-Keohane or see, for directions & online condolences. {M3} 91 of Ipswich, August 20, 2008, beloved husband of the late Mary E. (McDonald) Gray. Survived by a son, George R. Gray, Jr and his wife Marcia, his daughters, Patricia Pallazola and her husband Gaspar and Nancy Gray-Smith and her husband Robert, all of Ipswich, a sister, Lillian Martin of Cambridge, grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of four. He was the brother of the late late John Gray, Robert Gray, Irene Gray, and Jean Bouley. His funeral will be held Saturday August 23, 8 am from the… and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are from 4pm to 8pm on Friday. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree. Should friends desire and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Cape Cod, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message please visit the website at .com ), 4 Park St., at Natick Common. & friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Linus Church Saturday at 11AM. Visiting hours omitted. Interment Glenwood Cemetery South Natick. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Natick, MA 01701. Arrangements by John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, NATICK. For directions, guestbook & obituary Of Cambridge, August 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Jean F. (Crowley) Complete notice on Saturday. 58 of Winterpark, Fl, passed away July 24, 2008. A celebration ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2008, at the Victory Baptist Church, 327 Ocean St., Marshfield, MA 02050. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund has been established in Joseph's name with the Hingham Little League, PO Box 569, Hingham, MA. Check payable to JFH, III/HLL. Christina L. Hunter CHARLTON - Christina L. Hunter, 19, of Center Depot Rd., died Monday, August 18. Born in Anaheim, CA, July 8, 1989 and was the daughter of Kimberly (Pease) Hills of Brimfield and the late Pete Hunter. She lived in E. Longmeadow and Brimfield before recently moving to Charlton. A 2007 graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School, she worked at Hometown Bank in Oxford. Besides her mother, she will be deeply missed by her father, James Hills, her sister Nichole Gustafson and her husband Mark… Beatrice E. Kaminski EASTHAMPTON - Beatrice E. "T.C." Kaminski, 71, of Clark St. Easthampton passed away Wednesday at home. She was born in Easthampton, July 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Roland and Beatrice (St. Pierre) Dragon. T.C. was educated at the former Immaculate Conception School in Easthampton and a graduate of the St. Michael's High School in Northampton, Class of 1955. Later in life she attended Holyoke Community College, where she studied oil painting. T.C. was employed as a… ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service on Sunday, Aug. 24, at noon in Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill and Bradford. Contributions can be made in Mim's name to the Annie Kesslen Scholarship Fund at El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90506, or to the charity of the donor's choice.… and friends are invited. Visiting hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday 4-9 PM. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Canton. Late US Navy Vietnam War Veteran. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice, 3 Edgewater Drive, Norwood, MA 02062. For information, directions and condolences, Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 617 524 0861 Of FL, formerly of Braintree and Stoughton. Entered into rest August 18, 2008, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude (Goldman) Lamkin. Devoted father of Ronna Lamkin of TN and Susan Cohen and her husband Robert of Hudson, MA. Cherished grandfather of Sharyn Richards and her husband Tedy, and great-grandfather of Brooke. Companion of Judith Edelschick. Services will be held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington St., CANTON, Sun., Aug. 24, 2008 at 12 Noon. Interment Sharon Memorial… Latorre, Shirley T. (Frenette) and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. from the Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte.20), WALTHAM followed by a Funeral Mass in Saint Mary's Church, 133 School Street, Waltham at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210. For complete obituary, guestbook, and directions please visit Denice Lawrence of Lowell, paralegal, avid quilter; 45 LOWELL Denice (Clermont) Lawrence, 45 years old, died unexpectedly, Monday afternoon in Lowell. She was the beloved wife of James S. Lawrence, with whom she would have celebrated 22 years of marriage on August 30th. She was born in Lowell, on December 20, 1962, a daughter of Lucille (Arcand) (Clermont) Dillon, of Tampa, FL, and the late Donald Clermont. She was a graduate of Lowell High School, Class of 1980. She attended Fitchburg State College and… In Concord, MA, August 20,2008, 70, of Peabody, and formerly of Lynn and Nahant. Daughter of the late John and Ruth (Corcoran) White and devoted mother of Richard K. LeBlanc of Peabody, Caren and her husband Willian Champa of Reading and Lorraine Tibbetts of Lynn. Grandmother of Joseph Champa of Reading, Jason and Adam Tibbetts of Lynn and Melissa Goguen of New Bedford. A Visitation will be held on Friday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at the 82 Lynn St., PEABODY… and friends kindly invited. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Thomas' memory to the Hebrew Rehabilitation, 1200 Centre St. Boston, MA 02131. For online info and online guestbook, Brown & Hickey Funeral Home Belmont, MA 617-484-2534617-547-1500 Lombard Ph.D., Virginia M. (Turner) and friends are invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery, Nahant. Late Faculty Member of Charlestown High School & former Faculty Member of The Jeremiah E. Burke High School and Boston Latin School. Member of The Class of 1969 of The Newton College of The Sacred Heart & Alumnus of Boston University Masters Program; UMass Masters Program & Boston College Phd. in Political Science. Kindly make memorial donations in Virginia's name to the Jimmy Fund, 44 Binney St.,… Of Cambridge died at her home on August 19, surrounded by her devoted and loving family who cared for her throughout her year-long battle with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease). Born in the Bronx, NY to the late Constantine and Stavroula (Housseas) Manolas. She was employed by John Hancock Financial Services in Boston for 59 years, retiring in November, 2007. She was Executive Staff to the retired Chairman of the Board and to the retired Chief Investment Officer.… home service at 10:30 a.m., at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston (www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com ), 854 Washington St., (Rte. 16). Burial will follow in Lake Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Middleborough Senior Center, 588 Plymouth St., Middleborough, MA 02346. Maria J. Melo Maria Jose Pacheco Melo, wife of the late Antonio Lopes de Melo, died on Thursday, Aug. 21 at home at the age of 91. Born in Santa Maria, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Ana (Sousa Soares) Soares Pacheco. She worked for many years as a stitcher for the former Robertson Curtain Factory, retiring at the age of 62. A communicant of St. Anthony Church, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She leaves a son, Joseph P. Melo, and his wife Ann of Taunton; a daughter, Maria D.… Carol L. Mattison formerly of Chelmsford, antique dealer; 89 NEWBURYPORT Carol L. (Beers) Mattison, age 89, of Newburyport, died peacefully early Thursday morning, August 21, 2008, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reliance, South Dakota, November 26, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Verna (Grey) Beers, both school teachers, and had attended college in South Dakota. She was the wife of Air Force Colonial Robert M. Mattison (Retired), who died in 1994. Carol was a… and friends invited. Visiting hours in the Funeral Home Sunday, 4-8 PM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Weymouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ryan's memory to Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bullfinch Place, 2nd Flr, Boston, MA 02114. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com Stoughton John J. Mendes, 80, died unexpectedly at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, Wednesday, Aug. 20. He was the husband of the late Beatrice M. (Antonelli) Mendes. Born in Stoughton, he was a graduate of St. Marys School in Stoughton, St. Johns High School in Canton and Burdett Business School. Mr. Mendes was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He worked as the chief accountant at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for 44 years, before retiring in 1993. A lifelong communicant of… Of Roxbury, departed this life on August 16, 2008. Services will be Friday, August 22, 2008 at St. Katherine Drexal Church, 517 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester. Viewing at 11 AM. Funeral Mass at 12. Arrangements by J.B. Johnson Funeral Home, 196 Warren St., ROXBURY. Of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Somerville, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2008 at the age of 58 from Pancreatic Cancer. A loving husband & best friend to Nancy Camelo-Mullins. A beloved brother to Joetta & her husband Dan Silva of Saugus and Terry & his wife Sue Mullins of Stoneham; Gail Blankenship & Johnnie Mullins of Kentucky and many loving nieces, nephews and friends near & far. Also, predeceased by parents Aileen & Kerman Mullins and brother Timothy Mullins. K.Q. will be… Theodore P. Murphy 1931-2008 Theodore P. Murphy of Warren, MA passed away on August 3, 2008, in Worcester, MA. Ted leaves his wife Verna of West Warren and his former wife Ruth with whom he resided. Ted also leaves his 3 daughters Pamela Kenniston and husband David of Pomeroy, Ohio, Brenda Opielowski and husband Philip of Palmer, Charlene Gryszowka and husband John of Ware and a daughter-in-law Charlene Sealander of New Britain, CT. He also leaves 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ted was… 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. Of Bridgewater, passed away suddenly on Aug. 19 at his home. He was age 81. Devoted husband of Virginia C. (Pierce) Oliari. Loving father of Stanley "Butch" F. Oliari of Bridgewater, Mark L. and his wife Patty A. Oliari of Bridgewater, and Faun-Marie Orton and her husband Irving of VT. Proud grandfather of Danielle, Paul, Stephanie, Erica, Rachael, Mathew, and Jacob. Louie was the founder of CNT Inc. of Bridgewater. He enjoyed bowling and golf, however, his true passion was playing bridge. He was… 72, of East Boston, August 15, 2008. Beloved wife of Rudolph Pardi. Daughter of the late Anna and Saverio DeFronzo. Survived by her three children Anne and Joseph Pardi of East Boston and Catherine (Pardi) and husband Glen Rosengard of Plaistow, NH. Beloved sister of Saverio and wife Jane DeFronzo of Revere, Francis (Frank) and wife Virginia of Hampton, NH, Domenic and wife Christine DeFronzo of Westford, and Theresa and husband Peter Cipriano of East Boston. Also survived by grandchildren, Kevin, Ivan, and… Of Mashpee, formerly of Braintree, died at home on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.{M1} He leaves his wife of 47 years, Frances (Kopka) Parsons, a daughter, Joan Parsons Ziady, and her husband, Craig, of Winchester, two sons, Richard and his wife, Marytheresa, of Marshfield, and Robert, and his wife, Gail, of Braintree, and eleven grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Mary Parsons, of Jamaica Plain, and a brother, George Parsons, of Richmond, VA.{M1} Visiting hours will be held at the Chapman, Cole… August 15, 2008 at her Sunapee home. She was born in Peoria, IL on June 1, 1943 the daughter of John and Alice (Findley) Reno. She graduated from Western High School in 1961 (Macomb, Illinois), Colby Jr. College in New London, NH and then went on to Katherine Gibbs in Boston. Mrs. Peirce had been a secretary for Time Life Magazine in the Advertising Sales Dept when she met and married her husband. Her husband's work took them to Brazil where their oldest child was born and they returned to the United… and friends are kindly invited. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. For directions, guestbook, and online obituary, visit ARRANGEMENTS: The funeral Mass for John will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex St., Andover on Saturday, Aug. 23 at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Calling hours will be held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main St., Andover on Friday, Aug. 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in West Parish Garden Cemetery, Andover. Donations in John's memory may be made to the Sawtelle Family Hospice House, 320 Haverhill St., Reading, MA 01867 or to the… Felicita Ramos formerly of Lowell; 93 GULFPORT, FL Felicita Ramos, 93, died of natural causes in a hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, on August 4th. She was preceded by her 5 siblings and husband, Bienvenido Ramos. She leaves behind, her Daughter and Son-in-Law, Julia (Slates) and Henry Fuce of Gulfport, FL; and her Son and Daughter-in-Law, Ben and Dorothy Ramos of Dover, NH. Also, surviving Felicita are her 5 grandchildren, Jon Slates of Tyngsboro, MA; Stephanie Masterson of Hudson, NH; Scott Slates of… {M3}SHELBURNE FALLS Reade, Ralph {M1}READE, Ralph L._age 60, Shelburne Falls, Ma. Son of the late William and Palma (Martignetti) Reade of Braintree. Father of Lisa Lamore, Devon and Scott of Colraine, Shawn of Michigan, Derrick of Greenfield, Travis of Shelburne Falls. Brother of William of Yarmouthport, Palma McLaughlin of Dorchester, Ronald of Groveland, Ann-Marie and Paul of Braintree, Carolyn McLaughlin of Northboro, Judith Martignetti of Connecticut. U.S. Navy Vietnam-Era Veteran. Graduate of… Reilly, Dolores R. (Matarazzo) and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Cambridge Cemetery. For info and online guestbook: www.brownandhickey.com Brown & Hickey Funeral Home Belmont, MA 617-484-2534617-547-1500 Joseph A. Rheaume, Lowell native Joseph A. Rheaume, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 14, 2008, age 54 years. Born in Lowell, MA, on August 9, 1954, he was the son of the late Paul and Dorothy Rheaume of Lowell, MA. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Myra Rheaume of Robertsdale; five sisters, Dorothy Howard of Chelmsford, MA, Margie Hughes of High Point, N.C., Barbara Reynolds of Lowell, MA, Dawn Ehst of Natick, MA., and Lois Heath of Chelmsford, MA; a brother, Paul… ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral from the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, Inc., 107 South Broadway, opposite St. Patrick Church, South Lawrence. Visiting hours will take place today, Friday, Aug. 22, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home's South Chapel. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence. Relatives and friends are kindly called to attend. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to the, , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 0170.… WALTHAM Rose M. Rizzo, 93, of Waltham, died peacefully Wednesday evening, Aug. 22, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerome Rizzo. Complete notice on Monday. The Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels, Waltham, will be assisting the family with arrangements. Of Waltham, Aug. 20th, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Jerome Rizzo. Complete notice on Sunday. The Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels, WALTHAM, will be assisting the Rizzo family with arrangements. brascofuneralhome.com Waltham781-893-6260 Rogers, Margaret R. (Chisholm) and friends invited. Calling hours Friday 4-8. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery. Retired First National Warehouse & Derams Confectionary Factory. Late member Cross St. Elderly Center. For more info, visit:dohertyfuneralservice.com Of Burlington, formerly of Medford, Aug. 21. Beloved wife of the late Herbert T. Loving mother of Jane Wilson & her husband Donald of Tewksbury, Mark & his wife Patricia of Moultonborough, NH, John & his wife Susan of Wilmington. Sister of the late Helen Irwin, Harold, John, Larry, Bob, and Artie Powers. Devoted grandmother of Marianne, Caitlin, & Kerry Wilson, Sean, Daniel, Katherine, and Charlie Roy. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (exit 34 off Rt.… WALTHAM Anthony Russo, 78, of Waltham, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at his home after a lengthy illness. The son of the late Sebastian and Frances (Nicci) Russo, born and raised in Rock Alley on Felton Street in Waltham, he was a lifelong Waltham resident. Mr. Russo was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Air Force. He worked as a machinist for Precision Metallurgical for over 25 years. In his spare time Mr. Russo enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was the… Richard Schoolcraft 1957 - 2008 AGAWAM - Richard Schoolcraft, 51 died in the comfort of his loving family on Wednes-day, August 20, 2008 at Country Estates of Agawam. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 13, 1957. He was predeceased by his parents, Roy Schoolcraft and Fannie Stone Schoolcraft of West Springfield. Richard was raised in West Springfield and graduated from West Springfield High School in 1975 and then received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Holyoke Community… West Bridgewater Enrico V. Rick Sergi, age 76 years, of West Bridgewater, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Life Care Center in Raynham, after a long illness. He was the husband of Carol A. (Robinson) Sergi for 48 years. Born Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1931, in Brockton, he was a son of the late Anthony and Maria (Carmela) Sergi. He was a lifelong resident of Brockton, graduating from Brockton High School, Class of 1952. Mr. Sergi had lived for the past three years in West Bridgewater. He worked for Bay State Gas… and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours are Friday 4-8 pm. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham, 15 Dale Court, POBox 80064, Stoneham, MA 02180. Late WWII Army Veteran. Paul Buonfiglio & Sons - Bruno who wish may make Memorial Contributions in her name to the Irmo High School, 6671 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia, SC 29212 ATT; Mitzi Brashier. Interment at Montefiore Synagogue Cemetery, Pelham NH. Funeral Director Walter F. Bayliss, Jr. www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday. Fr. Silk will Lie-in-State Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 at ST. RITA CHURCH followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 o'clock. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the D'Youville Senior Care Center, Patient Activities Fund, 981 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854. E-condolences/Directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by… Of Boston. Returned to the Lord on July 29. Beloved mother of Joseph B. Tavada and Dwight L. Tavada. Also survived by a sister, Vestie Brown; 1 grand-daughter, Taundrea R. Tavada; and 1 great-granddaughter, Clarke M. Permenter; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., August 23, 2008 at the J.B. Johnson Funeral Home, 196 Warren St., Roxbury, from 3-4pm. Arrangements by J.B. Johnson Funeral Home. J.B. Johnson Funeral Home 617-445-8150 Thomas B. Cunniff, 66, of Hampstead, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Taunton, MA, son of the late Thomas M. and Helen (Roberts) Cunniff, he attended Taunton schools and graduated from Coyle High School in 1959. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University and his Master’s Degree from Northeastern University. Mr. Cunniff was employed first at Foxborough Co. and later at Digital Systems… Brockton William L. Torrey Jr., 63, of Brockton, formerly of Pembroke, died Aug. 21, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, after a long illness. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Yott of Swansea, Katherine Stevenson of Pembroke, Suzanne Mello of Taunton; and two grandchildren. All services are private. Log on www.shepherdfuneralhome.com . ARRANGEMENTS: At Doris's request there will be no calling hours, but relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, 29 Barker St., Lawrence. Arrangements are under the direction of the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St., Methuen. For online condolences please visit are invited to attend her memorial service on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at First Parish Church United, 48 Main St., Westford, MA at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make memorial contributions in her name to the American Heart Association , 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. FUNERAL DIRECTOR, J. A. HEALY SON, 57 NORTH MAIN ST., WESTFORD, MA. 978.692.6502. & Friends are invited to attend her memorial service on Saturday Aug. 23, 2008 at First Parish Church United, 48 Main St., Westford, MA at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make memorial contributions in her name to the, , 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Funeral Director, J.A. Healy Son-57 North Main St., WESTFORD, MA. 978.692.6502. 56, of Wayland formerly of Sudbury died unexpectedly on Aug. 17, 2008. Loving husband of Marie (Marshall) Winter of Wayland. Devoted father of Liam M. Winter of Wayland and Adrian Russell Winter of New York City, NY. Son of Mary "Betty" (Carolan) Winter of Sudbury. Brother of Susan W. Frommer of Concord, and Anna Winter Rasmussen and her husband Neil of Concord and his niece and nephew, Anders and Autumn. Also survived by his wife's family, Josephine Marshall of Wayland, John Marshall of… Of Beverly, formerly of Gloucester, 83, on Aug 20th. Wife of the late John R. Wonson. Survived by daughters Linda Gorgone and husband Peter of Danvers, Donna Small and husband Fred of Swampscott; granddaughters Emily and Abby Gorgone, Jessica and Maggie Small; sisters Ruther Anderson of Rockport, Elizabeth Sloan of SC, Shirley Gurney of FL., brother Ralph Miliner of Topsfield. Also predeceased by brothers George and Kenneth Miliner. A memorial service will be held in the Greely Funeral Home, 2l2 Washington… and friends are invited to attend. Marguerite Zalewski 1927-2008 Westfield - Marguerite "Margaret" (Foley) Zalewski, 81, died Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in Noble Hospital. Born in Spring-field, Margaret was a 26 year resident of Westfield and was a retired employee of Noble Hospital. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Springfield. A nature lover, Margaret especially loved animals and watching them from her home windows. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael F. Zalewski; a granddaughter, Sandra Zalewski and a… |
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