Thursday, September 11, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 09/11/08

  • Anderson, Clinton E.

    Clinton E. Anderson 1924 - 2008 HOLYOKE, Clinton E. Anderson, 84, of Farnum Dr., formerly of Amherst, died September 5, 2008 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home after a long illness. He was born in Craigville, Minnesota, the son of the late Edward and Estelle (McGillis) Anderson. He was a graduate of the University of Mass. He retired from the former Uniroyal Plant in Chicopee, MA as an industrial Engineering Manager. He also retired from Kanzaki in Ware, MA as an Engineering Manager. He was a member of the…

    • Anderson, Priscilla Donnell

      • Atkinson, Amelia Marie

        ATKINSON, Amelia Marie 94, of Topsham, ME, formerly of Hingham, MA and Silver Spring, MD, died September 9, 2008. Beloved mother of John Christopher Atkinson and his wife Flor of Topsham; sister to Dino Venti of East Boston, MA. Services will be private. Interment will be in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree, MA.

        • Aucello, John M.

          and friends invited. Funeral serviceand Interment will be private. He was also the Vice President of the Polo Corporation. In lieu of flowers donations in John's memory may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923. Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Service 1-877-71-ROCCO

          • Bade, Dr. Maria L.

            BADE, Dr. Maria L. in Concord, formerly of Barnstable and Lexington, Sept. 5. Beloved wife of 56 years of the late William L. "Bill" Bade. Mother of Chris Bade and his wife Faith of Concord. Grandmother of Ben, Elaina and Katherine Bade, all of Concord. Sister of the late Hans Leipelt. Memorial service Saturday September 13th at 3 P.M. in Society of Friends Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Park, Cambridge, MA. Contributions in her honor can be made to the Dr. Maria L. Bade Scholarship at the University…

            • Badone, Ronald J.

              Ronald J. Badone 1958 - 2008 LARGO, FL - Ronald Joseph Badone, 49, of Largo, Florida died Sunday August 31st at Woodside Hospice, Pinellas Park, Florida. He was born in Springfield, Mass on November 12, 1958. He attended West Springfield Schools and lived and worked in Florida most of his adult life. Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Robyn (Mitchell) Badone and their little dog "Baby Bear". He also leaves his parents, Alfred and Linda Badone, and Vincent and Carol DiLorenzo. His brothers,…

              • Beauchesne, Pauline (Carrier)

                Pauline (Carrier) Beauchesne, 81, of Pasadena, TX, died August 28, 2008. Born in Central Falls, RI, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Ernestine (St. Martin) Carrier. Formerly of So. Grafton, MA, she had lived in Texas for the last 40 years. She is survived by her children, Patricia Harris of Alice, TX, Paul Beauchesne of Cape Coral, FL, Janice Shea of Pearland, TX, Donna Hoffman of Fitchburg, MA, Michael Beauchesne of Aldinga Beach, South Australia, and daughter-in-law Marian Beauchesne of Grand…

                • Bellini, Neno

                  Neno Bellini 1908-2008 FEEDING HILLS - Neno Virginio Bellini, age 100, a resident of Agawam for 46 years died Tuesday September 9th in his home and in the care of his loving daughter Carol. Born in Torri del Benaco Verona Italy on February 9, 1908 a son of the late Angelo Bellini and Rosa (Giocometti), he came to the United States in 1916 settling in Springfield. He lived in the South End of the city on Fremont St for several years before moving to the Feeding Hills section of Agawam. Neno celebrated his…

                  • Bennet Jr., Robert A.

                    hours will be Friday, Sept. 12 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be private. For directions and online guest book please visit www.callahanfay.com

                    • Berglind, Carl J.

                      Carl J. Berglind, 81, of Whitla Drive, in Worcester, formerly of North Oxford, passed away, Tuesday, September 9, 2008, in Saint Vincent Hospital. He leaves his loving wife, Evelyn H. (Hilton) Berglind; a son, Bruce Berglind and his wife Kathy of Succasunna, New Jersey; and a daughter, Bonnie Holtzclaw and her husband Karl of Boise, Idaho; two brothers, Albert Berglind of Clemson, South Carolina and Bernard Berglind of Fairfax, Virginia; three grandchildren, Erica, Jonathan, and Carly; as well as nieces and…

                      • Bernard, Romer

                        ROMER, Bernard of Needham and Longmeadow, at age 77, on September 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Helen (Robinson) Romer. Devoted father of Sara Romer and Andrew Kaplan of Needham; and Jon Romer and Carolyn (Martinez) Romer of Pasadena and Indian Wells, California. Adoring grandfather of David, Jake, and Betsy Kaplan. Loving brother of Alyce (Romer) Pollack and Edward Pollack of Needham. He also leaves two nieces, four nephews, and many dear friends. Services will be held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 1668…

                        • Bikos, Rena

                          may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Thursday from 4 until 8 PM. Her Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday at 9 AM followed by her Funeral Service at 10 AM in the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Lowell. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in her name to Holy Trinity Church Lewis St., Lowell, MA 01854. To send an online condolence or for directions please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com

                          • Blake, Randolph Theodore

                            BLAKE, Randolph Theodore of Dorchester September 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Monica Blake. Dear father of Vinnette "Vin", Ron, Andrew, and Joan Blake all of Dorchester. Brother of Carol Gray and Gloria Houghton of Boston, Pastor Marvia Reid, Mary Anderson, Derick and Constance Blake of Jamaica, and Uti Blake and Dudley Burtram of FL. Proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren, he also leaves a host of friends and church family to mourn his passing. Funeral Saturday 11am at Emanuel Temple, 471 Warren St.…

                            • Blanchard, Rev. David M.

                              Family and friends are invited to memorial services on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Academy Road, North Andover. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Parish Restoration Fund, 3 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA 01845; or to Big Brother-Big Sister of Greater Lowell, 45 Merrimack St., Suite 227, Lowell, MA 01852. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Conte Funeral Home of North…

                              • Bleau, Clifford E.

                                Clifford E. Bleau, 72, formerly of Worcester and Auburn, died Monday September 8th in the Lanessa Health Care Center. He leaves his wife of over 50 years, Phyllis M. (Chapdelaine) Bleau; his two sons, Richard K. Bleau and his wife Karen of Oxford, and Kenneth D. Bleau and his wife Paula of Connecticut; his daughter, Debra M. Slattery and her husband Mark of North Brookfield; his brother, Kenneth D. Bleau of Auburn; 11 grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Michele D.…

                                • Bleiler, Richard M.

                                  BLEILER, Richard M. a loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday September 8 2008 in McKinney Texas. Richard was born in Boston Massachusetts January 22, 1939 to Edwin and Hazel and Stepmother Anne Bleiler. He was a 1957 graduate of Hyde Park High School. Rich went on to graduate from MIT University extension in Machine Design between 1960 through 1961. He was a long time employee of the Raytheon Corporation in Waltham MA. and Pomona NJ. Rich was an avid sports fan and played sports in…

                                  • Bobowiec, Stanley

                                    • Bodinizzo, Michael A.

                                      Michael A. Bodinizzo, 80, of Worcester died peacefully Tuesday September 9, 2008 surrrounded by his family in the Millbury Healthcare Center. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Theresa (Sasso) Bodinizzo; a son, Vincent M. Bodinizzo and his wife April of Holden; three daughters, Mary Hicks and her husband Millard of Worcester, Angela Gordish of Millbury, and Terry Ward and her husband Christopher also of Millbury; nine grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Bodinizzo and his wife Gloria; four…

                                      • Boodakian, Mrs. Leona

                                        BOODAKIAN, Leona (Topjian), and friends are kindly Invited to attend . Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home 558 Mount Auburn Street WATERTOWN on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the above named Church or the Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave.,Winchester, MA 01890-4050. Interment at Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester.

                                        • Bookman, Edward I.

                                          BOOKMAN, Edward I. of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Everett, on Sept. 7. Beloved husband of Estelle (Ward) Bookman. Devoted father of Sharon Osgood and her husband George, Carole Miller and her husband Russell, Michael Bookman and his wife Rachelle. Dear brother of Cynthia Zeltzer and the late Ruth Ward. Edward was the loving grandfather of Eric, Adam, Stephanie, Andrew, Alyse and Stephen. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held in the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151…

                                          • Bourque, Roy H.

                                            ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, Hampton. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Portsmouth. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rockingham VNA & Hospice, 137 Epping Road, Exeter, NH…

                                            • Brouillette, Roger G.

                                              Roger G. Brouillette 1922 - 2008 CHICOPEE, Formerly of - Roger G. Brouillette, 86 of Peoria ILL, passed away on Sunday September 7, 2008 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on February 22, 1922 in Holyoke, MA to Eugene and Leona (Spinks) Brouillette. He is survived by his beloved family including, his daughter, Valorie (Randy) Oliver of Phoenix, AZ; his son, Roger H. Brouillette of Ponca City, OK; three grandchildren, Andrea Oliver, Stephanie Bradley and Jeffery Brouillette; his…

                                              • Brown, Sherrie

                                                Sherrie Annmarie Brown 1974-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Sherrie Ann Marie Brown (Smith), 34, of 106 Quincy Street, Spring-field, MA passed into the Lord's arms on August 29, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center. A memorial service honoring her life will be held on Saturday, September 13, 3 PM at Henderson Funeral Home, 52 Hancock Street, Springfield, MA For a more detailed obituary, please sign online condolences at: www.hendersonsfh.com,

                                                • Bunnell, Richard H.

                                                  Richard H. Bunnell Leominster native, served in two wars; 82 PLYMOUTH Richard H. Bunnell, 82, of Plymouth, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008, in the Jordan Hospital, Plymouth, MA. He was born in Leominster, on October 22, 1925, the son of the late Harry M. and the late Alice (Hood) Bunnell. He grew up in Leominster, and graduated from Leominster High School. He was a communicant of St. Leo's Church. He worked in the printing industry for many years. Mr. Bunnell loved to bake breads, make jellies and…

                                                • Burket, Thomas S.

                                                  BURKET, Thomas S. Age 25, of Woburn and formerly of Tyngsboro, died unexpectedly Sept. 8th. He was the son of Howard S. and Ann B. (Foley) Burket of Woburn, the wife of Allison D. Kilcher of Westford, and the brother of Sara-Ann Burket of Lowell. Thomas served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was employed as a vet tech by MA Veterinary Referral Hospital in Woburn. Friends may call at Dracut Funeral Home, 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT, on Fri. from 4 to 8 PM. His funeral will be held from the funeral home at 9 AM,…

                                                  • Byrne, Barbara A.

                                                    BYRNE, Barbara A. (Clements) 78, of Rockland, September 9, 2008, age 78. Wife of the late Walter A. Byrne, Jr. Survived by her children; Alice L. Boyle of Hanover, Kathy B. Scolley of Rockland, Ruth A. Byrne of Rockland, Barbara B. Sullivan of Rockland, and Walter J. Byrne of Rockland. Sister of Dorothy Cahill of Tewksbury. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and her friend, Arthur LaMontagne of South Yarmouth. Funeral from the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home,135 Union St. ROCKLAND on…

                                                    • Capone, Benjamin R.

                                                      CAPONE, Benjamin R. 78, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, died on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Ella L. (Shaw) Capone, who survives him and resides in Chelmsford. He was born on May 21, 1930 in Revere, a son of the late Fred and Tina M. (Guarino) Capone. He was a Korean War Veteran, who served in the United States Coast Guard. Prior to his retirement, he worked for the United States Air Force for 37 years at Hanscom Air Force Base in the Research Lab as a Senior Scientist. He…

                                                      • Carey, Harold V.

                                                        SMITHFIELD, R.I. —Harold V. Carey, 84, of Sleepy Hollow Drive, Cumberland, R.I., passed away peacefully, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008, at North Bay Manor, Smithfield. He was the husband of Helen Carey. They were happily married for 61 years. Born in Wakefield, Mr. Carey was the son of the late John and Margaret (Doyle) Carey. He was in sales and management in the metals business for 30 years, retiring in 1989. He was a navy veteran of WWII and Korea. Mr. and Mrs. Carey lived in Yarmouth before moving to…

                                                        • Ciesluk, Ronald A.

                                                          Ronald A. Ciesluk, 69, formerly of Webster, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Frisbee Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NH, after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Jean T. (Arpin) Ciesluk; a daughter, Bonnie J. Davis and her husband Robert of Andover, CT; a son, Todd A. Ciesluk of Plymouth, MA; a brother, Edwin Ciesluk and his wife Elaine of Ashburnham, MA; 2 grandchildren, Austin and Meghan Davis; an uncle, nephews, nieces and cousins. He was born and raised in Webster, son of Anthony…

                                                          • Clifford, James L.

                                                            James L. Clifford, 83, formerly of 480 Main Street, Shrewsbury, died August 2, 2008 at the University Commons Nursing Care Center. He had been a resident of Shrewsbury since 1952. James was born May 7, 1925 in Worcester, the only child of James L. Clifford and Mary (Connolly) Clifford. He was predeceased by his father and mother in 1931 and 1934, respectively. Thereafter, he was raised in Worcester by his maternal aunt and uncle, Agnes M. Connolly and George V. Connolly. His grandfather and namesake, James…

                                                            • Cochran, Lucille T.

                                                              Lucille T. Cochran lived in Fitchburg; 80 FITCHBURG Lucille T. (Sabourin) Cochran, 80, of Leominster, formerly of Fitchburg, died Wednesday, September 10, in the Highlands, after a long illness. She was born April 7, 1928, in Winooski, Vermont, daughter of the late Armand and Irene (Caron) Sabourin. Mrs. Cochran worked for many years as management at the former Stuart's Department Store in Fitchburg, at the Wallace Civic Center as office manager, and as a motel and apartment manager for various…

                                                              • Cronin, Doris (Perry)

                                                                Doris (Perry) Cronin, 80, of Centerville, a 60 year resident of Cape Cod, died unexpectedly on Monday in Cape Cod Hospital Emergency Room, Hyannis. She leaves a daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Mikkonen, of Greenland, NH; a son, James O. Cronin, of Centerville; two sisters, Ann Schiavone, of Shrewsbury, and Irene Cox of Worcester; a brother, Robert A. Perry, of Auburn; two grandchildren, Molly C. Mikkonen, and Amanda Cronin. She was predeceased by her husband Professor James Cronin, her son David…

                                                                • Cuadrado, Keila E.

                                                                  invited. Interment Westlawn II Cemetery. Funeral Director Walter F. Bayliss, Jr. www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com

                                                                  • Cuvellier, Mary Rose

                                                                    and friends may gather at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd. on Saturday at 11:15 a.m. for a procession to St. Patrick's Church, Enfield, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 noon. Burial will be in St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery, Enfield. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday from 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, Mary's family has suggested that expressions of sympathy may be in the form of contributions to help children with…

                                                                    • Davis, Robert F.

                                                                      Robert F. Davis 1923-2008 HOLYOKE - Robert F. Davis, 85, of Westfield, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Oswego, New York, on February 25, 1923, a son of the late John and Neva (View) Davis. He was a graduate of Oswego High School in New York. Robert proudly served our country in the United States Navy, during World War II., on the Aircraft carrier Hancock in the Pacific Theatre. He received the American Theatre Medal,…

                                                                      • DeVito, Sarah A.

                                                                        and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 P.M. Interment Belmont Cemetery. Contributions in her memory to the, , 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701; or to the Alzheimers Disease Assoc., 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472 would be appreciated. Stanton Funeral Services, Inc.

                                                                        • DiBona, John N.

                                                                          and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave MILTON Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Hall Cemetery, West Quincy. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in John's name to St. Mary's Church, 95 Crescent St, Quincy MA 02169. For directions and guest book

                                                                          • Dillon, Violet M. "Madeline"

                                                                            Violet M. 'Madeline' Dillon of Lowell Violet M. (Lyman) "Madeline" Dillon, of Lowell. Relatives and friends may call at the M. R. LAURIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 295 Pawtucket St., Lowell, on Friday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Church. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral Directors M. Richard Laurin, Scott Laurin and Louis Fazio, 978-452-0121, www.laurinfuneralhome.com

                                                                            • Dorothy E. Zurawel

                                                                              Mrs. Dorothy E. (Dennen) Zurawel, of Dover, New Hampshire, and formerly of Taunton, Mass., died Wednesday, September 10 at her residence. She was the wife of 59 years of Fred A. Zurawel. She was born 87 years ago in Taunton, the daughter of the late Leo and Dorothy (Miller) Dennen. She was educated in Taunton and was a 1939 graduate of Taunton High School. Mrs. Zurawel was formerly employed at Reed and Barton Silversmiths in Taunton. She enjoyed reading, cooking and traveling. She had formerly attended the…

                                                                              • Doyle, Patricia A.

                                                                                & friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Remembrances may be made in Pat's memory to: Hospice of Boston & Greater Brockton, 500 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301, or: Boston Catholic TV, 34 Chestnut St., P.O. Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471. For directions & messages of condolence,

                                                                                • Drzyzga, Bertha A.

                                                                                  Bertha A. Drzyzga 1923 - 2008 CHICOPEE - Bertha A. (Maczka) Drzyzga, 85, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the Mercy Medical Center. Born July 6, 1923, a daughter of the late Stanley and Julia (Wolak) Maczka, she was a lifelong Chicopee resident. Bertha was a retired assembler for Precision Tool and previously worked for Chicopee Undergarment Co., FW Sickles and American Bosch. She was a communicant of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr and a graduate of…

                                                                                  • Dulong, Nelson J.

                                                                                    and friends may call at the funeral home Friday 4-8 PM. Interment, Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. For obit, directions, guestbook,

                                                                                    • Fisher, Doris

                                                                                      FISHER, Doris (Riman) of Lincoln, formerly of Milton, on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. For 64 years, she was the beloved wife of Ernest L. Fisher. Loving mother of Candace Gustafson, Margo Martin, Peter Fisher, Hynda Kleinman and the late Douglas and Jody Beth Fisher. Adored grandmother of Adam and Amanda Gustafson, Ali Martin, Dana Kleinman, Ruth Duff, Tobias and Tina Fisher. Great grandmother of Nicholas Fisher and Stephanie Fisher Levesque. Dear sister of the late Murray Riman. Services at the Levine…

                                                                                      • Flynn Jr., Daniel J.

                                                                                        Daniel J. Flynn, Jr., 65, of 8 Orchard Hill Dr., died at home on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. His beloved wife of 24 years, Mary Jean (White) Flynn died in 1986. He leaves three daughters, Colleen E. Wolfe and her husband Steven of Charlton, Eileen M. Ledbetter and her husband Larry of Woodbridge, VA and Deborah J. McCrady of Hudson, NH; his father, Daniel J. Flynn, Sr. of Worcester; a sister, Mary C. "Nancy" Regan and her husband Edward of Pittsfield; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren;…

                                                                                        • Francis R. Masse

                                                                                          Mr. Francis R. Masse, of Taunton died unexpectedly Sunday, September 7 in Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston. He was the husband of Susan (Edenberg) Masse. He was born 54 years ago in Taun ton, the son of the late Francis N. and Edith (Knight) Masse. He was educated in Taunton and had been a lifelong city resident. Mr. Masse owned and operated Masse and Sons Construction Co. of Taunton. He enjoyed motorcycles, cars and home remodeling. In addition to his wife, he leaves: 3 sons: Jeremy, Scott and Eric…

                                                                                          • Frost, Evelyn E.

                                                                                            and friends may call at the McDonald Funeral Home 19 Yale Ave, WAKEFIELD prior to the Mass from 9-10:30 AM. Interment, Lake side Cemetery, Wakefield. For obit/directions/guestbook,

                                                                                            • Frye, Barbara

                                                                                              FRYE, Barbara (Quinn) Of Lexington, MA, 67, a former longtime resident of Beverly, September 9. Mrs. Frye was born in Boston, the daughter of the late John and Madeline (O'Neil) Quinn. Mrs. Frye was the former Director of Admissions at Blueberry Hill Healthcare in Beverly. Survived by her son Keith McDonald and his wife Vicki of San Diego, CA; two daughters, Lynne Sprague and her husband Michael of Beverly, and Erin McDonald of Lynn; two brothers, Leigh Quinn and his wife Nancy of Winchester, and Fred…

                                                                                              • Fucile, Christopher A.

                                                                                                and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 4pm to 8pm. Interment in Saint Francis Cemetery Walpole. Memorial donations may be made to: Walpole Public Schools, Boyden Media Center 135 School Street Walpole, MA 02081.

                                                                                                • Gagne, Norma A.

                                                                                                  Norma A. Gagne of Leominster, formerly of Merrimack, NH; 86 LEOMINSTER Norma Agnes (Ray) Gagne, 86, of Leominster, MA, and formerly of Merrimack, NH, died in Leominster on Tuesday night, September 9, 2008. She had resided in Leominster since May 2004. She was born in Flint, Michigan on April 16, 1922, daughter of the late Leslie Everett and Dorothy Leola (Valler) Ray. Mrs. Gagne was a graduate of Flint Central High School in Flint, Michigan. She was the widow of Francois W. Gagne, who died on April 6, 1987.…

                                                                                                • Gill II, William T. "Bud"

                                                                                                  GILL, William T., II "Bud" 83, of Marshfield, MA, died Wednesday, September 3 at Brigham and Women's Hospital following a brief illness. Son of the late Thornton M. and Mildred (Dyer) Gill, he was born on May 30, 1925 in Waltham, MA, raised and educated in Waltham and Belmont, and was graduated from Belmont High School, Belmont Hill School, and Bowdoin College. He also attended Wentworth Institute, Boston Architectural Center, and served during WWII in the Army Air Corps. He worked as an…

                                                                                                  • Gladys M. Sypher

                                                                                                    In Norton, September 8, 2008 Gladys M. (Spousta) Sypher died after a brief illness at the age of 82. She was the wife of the late Hugh Sypher. Gladys was the daughter of the late Ru dolph & Mary (Smith) Spousta. She formerly resided in Brock ton and recently lived at the Village at Willows Crossing in Mansfield. Gladys was educated in Taunton schools and graduated from Taunton High School. She was employed at the former Campello Cooperative Bank in Brockton as a mortgage specialist. Gladys was a former…

                                                                                                    • Gleisberg, Paul F.

                                                                                                      Gleisberg, Paul F. 68, formerly of Lynn, and Westbrook, ME, died Sunday, September 7, 2008, in Saco, ME, after being stricken ill. He leaves a son, Jeffrey N. Gleisberg and his wife, Kathleen of Chelmsford; a sister, Mary Deivert, and her husband, Anthony, of Charlottesville, VA; nieces and nephews; a close cousin, Miriam Franklin; and a very close friend, Waverly A. Turgo, of Westbrook, ME. Paul was born in Clinton, the son of George G. and Margaret D. (Conlon) Gleisberg, and was raised in Lynn. He was a…

                                                                                                      • Goguen, Francis

                                                                                                        • Goulding, Rita M.

                                                                                                          GOULDING, Rita M. (Ellis), lifelong resident of Newton, died September 10, 2008. Beloved Wife of the late Bernard J. Goulding Sr. Devoted Mother of Daniel B. Goulding of Colorado, Patricia A. Ristuccia and her husband Richard of Billerica, Bernard J. Goulding Jr. and his wife Julia of Newton, Margaret E. Kane and her husband Jack of West Roxbury, and Kathleen R. Goulding of Newton and her fiance Paul Harwich. Dear Sister of Timothy Ellis of Michigan. Loving Grandmother of Brian J. Ristuccia and his wife…

                                                                                                          • Grace Fenton

                                                                                                            Grace (Drum) Fenton, 94, died Tuesday, Sept. 9th at Longmeadow Nursing Home after a short illness. She was the wife of the late Attorney William J. Fenton. She was a lifelong Taunton resident, daughter to the late James Drum and Elizabeth (Donaghy) Drum. Grace was educated in Taunton and attended St. Mary’s High School, then later Trinity College School of Music in London, England, where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Music in 1940. She then continued her education at the Institute of Normal Methods…

                                                                                                            • Hill, Freda V. (Walker)

                                                                                                              Freda V. (Walker) Hill, 87, died Monday, September 9, 2008 in Radius Healthcare in Southbridge. She leaves two sons, Kenneth Hill and James Hill both of California; a daughter Mary Stone of West Brookfield; a sister Faye Moore of New Mexico; 8 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; nieces & nephews. She is predeceased by husband Alexander Hill. Freda was a WWII Army Veteran serving in Two Rocks, CA, where she met her husband. She lived most of her life in California before moving here. Freda was a…

                                                                                                              • Hughes Jr., S. Leo

                                                                                                                HUGHES, S. Leo Jr., 70, of Mashpee, died suddenly on September 8, at Cape Cod Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Joanne (Schneider) Hughes, he is survived by 2 daughters Sharon Hall of Carmel, CA and Kristin Hughes Stropnicky of Biddeford, ME, and 1 grandson Robert Hall III. Leo was born in Newton, MA, graduated from Newton High School, and attended Michigan State, where he played football. After serving in the Army, he returned to MA and worked for Quincy Mutual Fire Insurance Co. for 35 years. Visiting…

                                                                                                                • Ihnatko, Leonora Ann

                                                                                                                  and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday from 4:00 - 8:00pm. Interment New Westwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Leonora's name to the Stanley R. Tippett House (Hospice), 920 South St., Needham, MA 02492 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 Holden Dunn Lawler 781-326-0074

                                                                                                                  • Johnson, Bernice W.

                                                                                                                    Bernice W. Johnson 1934-2008 Southwick - Bernice W. Johnson,74, died Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in the Holyoke Soldiers' Home. He was born in Westfield on May 22, 1934 to the late Henry and Bessie (Peebles) Johnson. He grew up in Granville and attended local schools. He was a U.S. Korean Air Force Veteran and during that time, lived in Washington State. Bernice has spent most of his life in Southwick and worked for several local construction companies. He was a member of the Lake George Sportsman's…

                                                                                                                    • Jones, George Dickinson

                                                                                                                      and friends are also invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, September 13 at 2:00 PM in the Melvin Village Community Church, 476 Governor Wentworth Hwy., Melvin Village, NH followed by a reception at The Bald Peak Colony Club. For those desiring, donations in his memory may be made to The Melvin Village Community Church, PO Box 233, Melvin Village, NH 03850. Information and condolences at

                                                                                                                      • Jones, Kevin M.

                                                                                                                        Jones, Kevin M. of Malden, formerly of Saugus. September 9th after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Lynn M. (Fennessey) Jones. Devoted father of Michelle and Brian Jones, both of Saugus. Cherished son of Jean Jones of Littleton and the late Robert Jones. Loving brother of William Jones and his wife, Doreen of Danvers. Also survived by two nephews. Funeral services will be held in the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St. MALDEN on Sat. Sept. 13th at 11 AM. Visitation will be held in the…

                                                                                                                        • Kanavich, Julia M.

                                                                                                                          KANAVICH, Julia M. "Julie" (Barker) of South Boston, September 8, 2008.Beloved wife of the late Algerd. Devoted mother of Stephen Kanavich of NH, Susan McLaughlin of CA, Billie Kanavich of South Boston & Linda Kanavich of Hingham. Dear sister of Barbara Richards of Somerville. Loving grandmother of James, Jonathan, Callan, Richard & Aaron. Also lovingly survived by nieces & nephews. Family & friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours at the Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester…

                                                                                                                          • Keitt, Terry L.

                                                                                                                            KEITT, Terry L. Of Hyde Park, September 5, 2008. Loving son of Thomas H. Keitt and Patricia A. Pipkin. Also survived by other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be on Friday, September 12, 2008 at the Grace Church of All Nations, 451 Washington St., Dorchester. Viewing at 10 a.m. followed by service at 11. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. J.B. Johnson Funeral Home 196 Warren St. Roxbury, MA 02119

                                                                                                                            • Kerrigan, Arthur F.

                                                                                                                              and friends respectfully invited. No Visiting hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury, MA. Former State Trooper for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Veteran of WWII serving with the US Marines. Arrangements by the Stockbridge Funeral Home, Exeter, NH.

                                                                                                                              • Konosky, Michael C.

                                                                                                                                Michael C. Konosky 1919 - 2008 BURBANK, CA - Michael Colia Konosky died on February 3, 2008 in Burbank, CA. Formerly of Springfield he graduated high school from Commerce in 1937. He attended Springfield College from 1939-1941, AIC in 1943 and Indiana University in California in 1947. He tried to enlist in the military but was refused due to a collapsed lung received while sanding airplane parts. For 60 years he was an accountant in California. He enjoyed his family, fishing and the great outdoors. He will…

                                                                                                                                • Koshuta, John A.

                                                                                                                                  John A. Koshuta 1936-2008 CHICOPEE - John A. Koshuta, 72, of Chicopee and formerly of Holyoke, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday September 9, 2008 in Mercy Medical Center. John was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on June 13, 1936 a son of the late Alexander and Mary Koshuta. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He obtained the rank of Airman Third Class, and received the National Defense Medal. Besides his parents, John was predeceased by a daughter, Michelle Koshuta. John is survived…

                                                                                                                                  • Lacy, Thomas E.

                                                                                                                                    Thomas E. Lacy of Nashua, NH Thomas E. Lacy age 72, Sept. 6th. Calling hours Thursday, Sept 11, from 4-9 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St. Tewksbury. Funeral Friday, Sept. 12th, at 7:30 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 9 a.m., at St. Joseph the Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, NH. Interment at St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Jimmy Fund (www.jimmyfund.org ) or St. Jude's Children's Research…

                                                                                                                                    • Larsen, Blanche

                                                                                                                                      & friends are invited to a Memorial Service at the Ernest P. Caggiano & Son Funeral Home, 147 Winthrop St., WINTHROP, Friday at 1:00 PM. Committal private. Memorial donations may be sent to the Salvation Army, 147 Berkley St., Boston, MA 02116 or the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. To sign her online guest book go to, Caggiano Funeral Home 617-846-8700

                                                                                                                                      • Lo, Koua

                                                                                                                                        Koua Lo of Fitchburg; 54 FITCHBURG Koua Lo, 54, of Fitchburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the Health Alliance Leominster Hospital. He was born in Laos, on Jan. 5, 1954, a son of the late Yong Yang Lo and Ying Yang, and has lived in United States since 1980. Mr. Lo was a machinist at the Vankeuren Company in Watertown for the past 20 years. While living in Laos, Mr. Lo worked for the C.I.A. with the special forces of the U.S. Army. He leaves his wife, Song Yang; five children, Doua Her Lo, Moua Her Lo, Sono…

                                                                                                                                        • MacDonald, Frank

                                                                                                                                          MacDONALD, Frank "Allan" Of Cohasset formerly of Scituate, died at home on Sept. 8 2008 after a long illness, age 76. Loving husband of Marie Caristi-MacDonald. Father of Alison L. MacDonald and her partner Kathrine Moore of Nantucket, Rod A. and his wife Amy (Miles) of E. Hampton, CT, and the late Andrew S. MacDonald. Brother of Jean Peterson of Aptos, CA, Nancy Cultrera of Elliot, ME and Fred MacDonald of N. Quincy. Grandfather of Alyssa MacDonald, Megan Mahoney, Alexis Marie Caristi and Jack…

                                                                                                                                          • Marshall, Pearl E.

                                                                                                                                            & friends invited. Memorial contribution may be made in Pearl's name to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Sylvan Rd., Woburn, MA 01801. Interment, Cambridge Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                            • Mary Morlock

                                                                                                                                              In Taunton, September 6, 2008, Mary (McGann) Morlock died peacefully in her home on Tremont Street at the age of 86. She was the wife of the late Charles Morlock. Born and educated in Taunton, Mary was the daughter of the late Phillip and Margaret (Sheridan) McGann. Mary was retired from Stop & Shop grocery store in Taunton as a meat cutter. Mary was the loving stepmother of Charlene Morlock Leitao and her husband Manuel of Wayland and Norma Morlock Cosby and her husband Jacob of Calif. Grandmother of…

                                                                                                                                              • McPhee, Claire P.

                                                                                                                                                McPHEE, Claire P. of Abington, September 9, age 84. Loving daughter of the late John F. and Mary M. (Powers) McPhee. Loving sister of Lorraine McPhee of Abington, and John McPhee and wife Marie of Abington; loving aunt of Jack, Bill, and Mary McPhee; loving great aunt of Deirdre, Victoria, Angela, and Kimmy McPhee. Funeral from the Quealy and Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street, ABINGTON Saturday, September 13 at 8 am followed by a funeral mass in St. Bridget's Church, Abington at 9am. Visitation Friday…

                                                                                                                                                • Miller Sr., Louis H.

                                                                                                                                                  & friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8PM. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Veteran Services @ VA Medical Center, 1400 VFW Parkway, W. Roxbury, 02118. US Air Force Korean & Vietnam Wars Veteran. For obituary, directions or to sign guest book please visit, Gately Funeral Home 781-665-1949

                                                                                                                                                • Molta, John G.

                                                                                                                                                  John G. Molta 1953 - 2008 SPRINGFIELD - John G. Molta, 55, of Agawam; passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center. Born January 3, 1953 in Springfield, MA; he is the son of Ann (Wojpowicz) and the late John P. Molta. John was a 1971 graduate of Agawam High School. He was the founder, owner, and principal broker for John G. Molta Real Estate Company in Agawam for over 10 years. He also worked with Cityside Management in New Hampshire while operating his own business, and was the broad…

                                                                                                                                                  • Moy, Carl

                                                                                                                                                    and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. WILLIAM J. GORMLEY FUNERAL SERVICE 617-323-8600

                                                                                                                                                    • Murphy, Judith A.

                                                                                                                                                      MURPHY, Judith A. (Judge) 70, of Norwell died in her home on Thursday evening. She was born in Boston on Dec. 19, 1937, the daughter of the late Henry and Anne (McLaughlin) Judge. She was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain and has lived in Norwell the past 42 years. Mrs. Murphy enjoyed Gardening, Cooking and decorating. She is survived by her husband, Robert T. Murphy, 1 son, Michael R. Murphy of Boston, 2 Daughters, Michelle M. Perry and her husband, Ted of Rockland & Monica Lynn Murphy of Norwell, 2…

                                                                                                                                                      • Mustone, Patricia Ann

                                                                                                                                                        and friends may call at the funeral home Friday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 For obit/directions/guestbook,, McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home Stoneham 781-438-0405

                                                                                                                                                        • Mycko, Francis R. "Frank"

                                                                                                                                                          Francis R. "Frank" Mycko passed away unexpectedly Sept. 5th, 2008 while in Brimfield, MA. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. Frank was born and raised in Worcester. He was a combat veteran who served his country as an armored tank gunner and radio operator in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Frank received his Bachelor's degree in business from Worcester State College and was self-employed. He relocated to Florida in 1982. Frank was always ready to lend a hand to family and…

                                                                                                                                                          • Nass, Donald W.

                                                                                                                                                            • Nevulis, Joseph J.

                                                                                                                                                              and friends invited. Visitation will be held Sat. from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Anthony's Church, So. Main St., Cohasset at 10:00 a.m. Burial in Cudworth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Catholic TV, P.O. Box 9196, 34 Chestnut Street, Watertown, MA 02471. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home Scituate, MA. (781) 545-0196

                                                                                                                                                              • O'Connell, William T.

                                                                                                                                                                O'CONNELL, William T. 68, of Haverhill, MA and formerly of Lowell on September 8, 2008. Late member of Pipefitters Local # 537 and former U.S. Army National Guard member. Husband of Patricia (Zangari) O'Connell, & father of Haverhill Police Officer William T. O'Connell, Jr. (Linda) of Haverhill, Pamela A. Spence (Mrs. Michael) of Haverhill and Michele M. O'Connell of ethuen. Brother of Carolyn (Mrs. Edward) Clancy of Chelmsford. Also survived by grandchildren, Devon, Dylan and Abigail…

                                                                                                                                                                • Ober, Herbert S.

                                                                                                                                                                  OBER, Herbert S., age 89, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Newton, on September 3. Loving husband of Meryle (Michaels) Ober, he also leaves his son Lawrence Ober and daughter in law Alyson of Hudson, his sister Florence O. Mann of Newton, stepsons Randy Harrison and daughter in law Ann of Lincoln, James Harrison and daughter in law Elisabeth of Georgetown, three grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Louis and Dora (Goldstein) Ober and brother of the late Ruth Fleischer and…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Onanian, Sattanie

                                                                                                                                                                    Sattanie Onanian of Hudson, NH, Lowell native; 86 HUDSON, NH Sattanie Onanian, 86 years old, died Friday, August 29th, at the Fairview Nursing Home, in Hudson, NH. She was born in Lowell, on April 26, 1922, a daughter of the late Onan and Almas (Garabedian) Onanian, and was a graduate of the Coburn Grammar School, Butler Junior High School and Lowell High School, as well as the Winslow Secretarial School. For over 30 years she had been employed by the U.S. General Accounting Office, in Washington, DC. She…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Otchere-Baffour, Gabriel

                                                                                                                                                                      Gabriel Otchere-Baffour 1966-2008 BOSTON - Gabriel Otchere-Baffour departed this life on Friday August 1, 2008 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. He is survived by his wife, Nana Antwiwaa Otchere-Baffour; five brothers, Nana Kofi Okyere of Springfield, MA and George BenArthur of Minnesota; one sister, Agnes Owusu-Boaman of New York; one brother-in-law, George Adu-Gyanifi of New York and one uncle, Weko Manu-Tawiah of Marlborough, MA. The funeral will be held Saturday, September 13, 2008, 8 AM at…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Pagington, Carolyn M.

                                                                                                                                                                        PAGINGTON, Carolyn M. (Wotton) Of So. Easton formerly of Hyde Park, Sept. 8, beloved wife of the late Hurlburt "Herb" Pagington. Loving mother of Deborah Rohm & her husband Roland of Randolph and Linda Newell & her husband Skip of So. Easton. Devoted Grandmother of Jeffrey Newell of New Bedford and Tracy & her husband Rev. Michael McGarry of Norton. Great Grandmother of Matthew McGarry. Dear Sister of Marjorie Moran of Southern Pines, NC. Visiting hours are omitted. Burial was private.…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Papandrea, Roseann

                                                                                                                                                                          and friends may call at the Funeral Home on Friday 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the, , 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 would be sincerely appreciated. Late member of Maria Montessori Lodge OSIA, Belmont; Pierendello Lyceum and the Dante Alleghieri Society. Short, Williamson & Diamond Belmont 617-484-6900

                                                                                                                                                                          • Perry, Mattie C.

                                                                                                                                                                            Mattie C. Perry 1918-2008 AGAWAM - Mattie Celestia (Brown) Perry, 89, of 439 Union Street, Springfield departed this life on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Heritage Hall South. Born in Hartford, CT, she moved to Springfield 50 years ago. Mrs. Perry received a certificate in culinary arts from the Harcourt/Stratford Career Institute prior to becoming a social worker for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where she worked for ten years. She was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and worshipped at the Forest Park…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Person, Robert Y.

                                                                                                                                                                              Robert Y. Person 1942 - 2008 SPRINGFIELD - Robert Y. Person, 66, died on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in South Berwick, ME on June 24, 1942. He recently moved back to Westfield after living in Zephyrhills, FL for five years with his wife, Joan T. (Caldon) Person. He was the son of the late Yves Person and Eva (Norman) Currier. He attended Haverhill High School and Haverhill Technical High School. His career included working as a machinist for…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Petersen, Fredrick A.

                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are kindly invited to attend. Services will also be held in Beavercreek, OH, with interment at Beaver Cemetery in Beavercreek, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Univ. of Illinois, 1304 West Green St., Urbana, IL 61801. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800

                                                                                                                                                                                • Plante, Raymond J.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Raymond J. Plante 1910-2008 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Raymond J. Plante, 98, of Pine Street passed away Wednesday at home. Raymond was born in West Spring-field, the son of Joseph and Delia (Provost) Plante. He served in the United States Marines during World War II and worked for Smith & Wesson as a gun fitter for 34 years before retiring in 1974. He leaves his wife Verna (Beauchane) Plante; three sons--Norman of Agawam, Allan and his partner Bonnie of West Springfield, Paul and his wife Jeanine of West…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Reardon, Margaret J.

                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends kindly invited to attend. Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be on Friday Sept. 12, 2008, from 5-8 PM. Burial in Mt. Benedict Cemetery, Boston. Donations in her memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481.

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Reed, Dean E.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Dean E. Reed Wilmington, formerly of Lowell, Army vet; 51 WILMINGTON Mr. Dean E. Reed, age 51, of Wilmington, formerly of Lowell & Bedford, died unexpectedly, September 8, 2008, at the Lahey Clinic. Dean was born on June 10, 1957, in Puerto Rico, where his family was stationed, he was the dear son of Audrey (Flewelling) Reed and the late Clarence M. Reed of Wilmington, formerly of Bedford. They moved to Bedford, MA in 1965, where Dean attended grammar school, Dean went to High School at Shawsheen Valley…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Reynolds, Nancy E.

                                                                                                                                                                                        REYNOLDS, Nancy E. (Skidmore) age 69, of Bellingham, formerly of Millis, September 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Donald W. Reynolds. Loving mother of Scott A. Reynolds and wife Eleanor Conroy of Franklin, grandmother of Cole C. Reynolds. Dear sister of Jean O'Connell and husband Jack of Rowley. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Christ, 142 Exchange Street, Millis, on Monday, Sept. 15th at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made in…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Robinson, Irene E.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Irene E. Robinson of Wilmington Robinson, Irene E. (Hicks) of Wilmington, September 7th. Beloved wife of Donald E. Robinson Sr. Devoted mother of Michael and his wife Susan of East Kingston, NH, Donna Stanley and her husband of Everett of Sarasota, FL, David and his wife Michelle of Belmont, NH, the late Donald E. Robinson Jr. and Bryce Kirkland. Loving grandmother of Michael Stanley, Michelle Wright, Eric and Matthew Robinson. Loving great-grandmother of Makenzie Robinson, Jared and Connor Wright. Sister…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Roix, Edward J.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Edward J. Roix, 61, of Worcester, died Sept. 10 at the UMass-Memorial Medical Center after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 36 years, Cynthia N. (Lind) Roix; a daughter, Lisa E. Roix and her significant other, James M. Collins, his cherished granddaughter, Nicole Collins, all of Worcester; two brothers: George W. Roix of Athol and Francis J. Roix of Woodland Hills, Calif.; two sisters: Margaret J. Sokolowski and Maureen E. Simokonis, both of Worcester; nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Romer, Bernard

                                                                                                                                                                                              Bernard Romer NEEDHAM - Bernard Romer of Needham and Longmeadow, at age 77, on September 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Helen (Robinson) Romer. Devoted father of Sara Romer and Andrew Kaplan of Needham; and Jon Romer and Carolyn (Martinez) Romer of Pasadena and Indian Wells, California. Adoring grandfather of David, Jake, and Betsy Kaplan. Loving brother of Alyce (Romer) Pollack and Edward Pollack of Needham. He also leaves two nieces, four nephews, and many dear friends. Services will be held at Stanetsky…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Rooney, Mary V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours Friday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Woburn. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Sylvan Rd. Woburn, MA 01801 or spend time comforting a troubled child or a lonely, forgotten, elderly person in her honor. For directions, obituary & guestbook

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rosa, Debora M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  & friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum, Malden. Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Service 1-877-71-ROCCO

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Roy, George R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  George R. Roy 1944 - 2008 CHICOPEE - George R. Roy, age 64, died on Sept 5, 2008. He was born on May 22, 1944 in Chicopee, son of the late Paul E. Roy and Doris (Dupont) Roy. He was a communicant of Assumption Church. He worked as a truck driver for Poleps Distributing Co, for over 12 years. He leaves two brothers, Clarence Roy and his wife Constance of Chicopee and Rev. Robert Roy of E. Hartford and his sister Alice Hamel and her husband Armand of Chicopee. He also leaves his former wife Sally Ann Ventrice…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Russo, Giuseppe

                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Funeral home is handicapped accessible, childrens lounge available, courtesy vallet parking at front entrance of funeral home. For complimentary transportation to and from please call 617-569-0990. Ample off street parking with attendant. Services will conclude with Mr. Russo being laid to rest in Holy Cross Cemetery. For more info or to send an online condolence www.ruggieromh.com Ruggiero Mazzarella Memorial Home Orient Heights East Boston

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Russo, Mary A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Mary A. Russo longtime Leominster resident; 89 LEOMINSTER Mary A. (Petrucci) Russo, 89 years old, of Leominster, formerly of Fitchburg, passed peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Tuesday, September 9, after a brief illness. The good Lord felt it was time for her to be reunited with her one and only true love, her husband Joe. She was born July 27, 1919 in Leominster and was the third of ten children of Pasquale and Luigia (DiLuzio) Petrucci. Mary had lived in Fitchburg for several…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Santoro, Paricia A. "Trish" (McNally)

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Patricia A. "Trish" (McNally) Santoro, 82, passed away Wednesday September 10, 2008, in the Leominster home of her daughter and son-in-law, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Santoro was predeceased by her husband, Arthur D. Santoro, Sr. She is survived by four daughters and their spouses: Maryellen and Eugene Meehan of Allendale, NJ, Elizabeth and Richard Lombard of Orange, Susan and Thomas Hazzard of Leominster, and Jane and David Alessandrini of Sterling; three sons and their spouses: John…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shapiro, Irving

                                                                                                                                                                                                          SHAPIRO, Irving of West Palm Beach, FL and Newton on Sept. 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Crossman) Shapiro. Devoted father of Susan Brenner and her husband Stuart, Judy Belinfante and her husband Geoffrey, Ellen Goldberg and Alice Hackman. Loving brother of the late Dr. Everett Shapiro and his surviving wife Dr. Arnelda Levine, Bernadine "Sis" Shapiro, Leonard Shapiro and his surviving wife Renee, Herbert Shapiro and his surviving wife Shirley. Dear grandfather of Jodi Mottola and her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Skala, Elizabeth G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Elizabeth G. Skala 1923 - 2008 SPRINGFIELD - Elizabeth "Betty" Skala, 85, died Tuesday September 9, 2008 in the company of her loving and caring family. Betty was born in Springfield on April 30, 1923 a daughter of the late Henry J. and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Skala. She was educated in local schools and was a 1941 graduate of Cathedral High School. She began her nursing education at Mercy Hospital and graduated in 1944 as a Registered Nurse. Betty worked for Oral Surgeon, Dr. Lester Silverman, for…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sladen, Patricia Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Monday, September 15, 2008 at 10am in Christ the King Church, Old North Road, Kingston, RI. Visiting hours Sunday 4-6pm in the Fagan-Quinn Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, NORTH KINGSTOWN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the New England Basset Hound Rescue, PO Box 835, Raymond, NH 03077 will be appreciated. Shiva will be observed by her husband Lou at her late residence from Monday, September 15, 2008 to Monday September 22, 2008. For…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Smoot, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                SMOOT, Mary of Boston, September 6, 2008. Beloved Mother of Joanna and Gerry Smoot of Boston. Proud Grandmother of four, she also leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral Saturday 11am at The Davis Funeral Home, 89 Walnut Ave., ROXBURY. Visiting with the family lO a.m. at funeral home. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mattapan. To send a sympathy message to the family visit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sonia, Pamela A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Pamela A. Sonia of Leominster Pamela A. (Jacob) Sonia, 45, of Leominster, died Wednesday, September 10, 2008, in her home, after an illness. Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West Street in Leominster is directing arrangements which are incomplete at this time.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Staffieri, Ralph A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    STAFFIERI, Ralph A. of East Boston on September 10, 2008. Lifelong companion of Dorothy Kelly of Medford. Dear brother of John Staffieri of East Boston, the late Angela Maradei, Francis and William. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Funeral in The Kirby~Rapino Memorial Home, 917 Bennington St., (Orient Heights) EAST BOSTON on Saturday at 10 AM. The family will receive visitors on Saturday from 9-10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Late US Army veteran of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sulouff Jr., Robert Earl

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SULOUFF, Robert Earl Jr. 58, passed away into the presence of the Lord, to whom he dedicated his entire life, on September 2, 2008 at 10:50 pm in Chesapeake, VA, after living courageously with renal cancer since being diagnosed in 2007. He died peacefully, with his loving family by his side. Robert was born, August 18, 1950 in Lewistown, PA. As a young boy, his family moved to Orlando, FL, where he grew up and at the age of 19, married his wife of 39+ years. In 1971, he was the first BS graduate of UCF:…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thompson, Christopher L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Christopher L. Thompson formerly of Fitchburg, writer, Army vet; 33 TEMPLETON Christopher L. Thompson, of Templeton, died unexpectedly at home, on Saturday, September 6, 2008. He leaves his parents, Lynn and Rachel (Maki) Thompson of Templeton; his fraternal grandmother, Anna Thompson of Las Vegas, NV; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Christopher was born in Tacoma, Washington, on September 25, 1974, and was raised in Fitchburg. He was a 1992 graduate of Fitchburg High School. While in high school,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tranghese, Harold A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Harold A. Tranghese 1948-2008 BECKET - Harold A. Tranghese, 59, of 25 Will Scarlett Lane, died Tuesday in Noble Hospital. He was born in Springfield and grew up in West Springfield before moving to Becket ten years ago. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He leaves his sister Cora Croteau of Green Acres, FL, a nephew Robert Cardinal, three nieces, Denise Tortoriello, Diane Vomero and Deborah Cardinal, his goddaughters, Krystina Vomero and Myrissa Tortoriello, ten grand nieces and nephews and a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Trepanier, Alice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Alice Trepanier of Littleton, active at St. Anne's Church; 89 LITTLETON Alice (Stowell) Trepanier, 89, of Littleton, died on September 9, at Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, after a brief illness. She was born in Lowell, on March 2, 1919, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Byne) Stowell, and was the wife of the late Arthur Trepanier who died in 2003. She was educated in the Lowell School System and St. Patrick's School, and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Tewksbury State Hospital.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Tucker, James S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              James S. Tucker 1922 - 2008 BELCHERTOWN - James "Jim" Stephen Tucker passed away on August 17, 2008. He is survived by his wife Maude Tucker, son Joseph O'Hare (Karen), daughters Dena Morton and Alicia Bass (Bruce), grandchildren Shalaen Yancey, Bradford Yancey, Jr., Jeffrey Richardson, Andrea Bass, Jamie Yancey and Tyler Morton, great grandchildren Joshua Bass, Kiana Bass, Tiara Bass and Brianna Bass, brother Randolph Tucker (Pearl), sisters Bernice Potter and Marjorie Perry (Walter) and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Tuttle, Bernard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                TUTTLE, Bernard of Middleton, formerly of Malden, Entered Eternal Rest on September 10, 2008. Devoted husband of the late Deborah B. (Cohen). Beloved father of Lynda Chen, Sheila & her husband Barry Shear and Stewart & his wife Ronna Tuttle. Cherished grandfather of Matthew & Lindi, Joshua, Michael, Rachel Stefanie, Alex and Joshua. Proud great grandfather of Noah. Services at the Goldman Funeral Chapel 174 Ferry St., (off Route 60), MALDEN on Friday, September 12 at 11 AM. Interment in Peabody.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Tyler, Rose Ann (Tebo)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Rose Ann (Tebo) Tyler, 61, of Rutland, died peacefully, Saturday, September 6, 2008 in her home after a brief illness. She is survived by her two sisters, Margaret Jones of Charlton and Doris Mytton of Albuquerque, NM; a brother Chet Lenere of CA; nieces and nephews and her close friends. She is predeceased by her two brothers, Arthur Tebo and Albert Lenere and her sister Linda Stanhope. Rose Ann was born in Worcester on December 31, 1946, daughter of Arthur H. & Margaret A. (Fitzpatrick) Tebo and has…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Peter Michael Finnerty of Hudson, a retired chemist, died Sunday at his home. He was 70. Born in Boston,...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Verna, Alfred A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      VERNA, ALFRED A., 83, of East Wareham, died September 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by wives Carol M. Antonacci Verna and Jane R. Goudy Verna and sister Marion Verna Russo of ME. Survived by son, Thomas Verna of East Wareham and step daughter, Cheryl A. Goudy Grams of Rosemount, MN and sister, Lucy Verna Groome and her husband Peter; numerous nephews, nieces and grandchildren. Born in Franklin, where he was a resident for more than 58 years. He was a 1943 graduate of Franklin High School. He then served…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Walsh Jr., Dr. Edward D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WALSH, Dr. Edward D., Jr., 64, of Kauai, Florida and Cape Cod. Treasured husband of Jan Schofield Walsh. Dear brother of Richard and Barbara Walsh of Pasadena, MD, Susan and George Ebert of Moscow, PA, Thomas and Pat Walsh of Somersworth, NH. Recieved his PhD from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and was retired from Bell Laboratories in Andover. A member of the Pelagic and Landfall Sailing Clubs, he enjoyed railroads, sailing, the sea and its creatures. Family and friends will gather in Our Lady Help of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Walukiewicz, Margaret A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Friday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the, , 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Interment in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Willette, Rose Audrey

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are respectfully invited. Interment will be private. Memorials in Audrey's name may be made to the American Heart Assoc, 20 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701. For directions, obituary, online guestbook, or, . Arrangements by Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, BURLINGTON

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Arline McDonald, 89, loved people, laughter

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Christopher M. Carlton, 37

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • D'Italia, Salvatore A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Farrell, Alice L. (Roberts)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Frye, Barbara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Gertrude E. Peelle, 90, had family in area

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Joyce Franklin, active at Riverside Industries

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Judith M. Davis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Michael J. Pasquale, 92

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pauline B. Allaire

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Priscilla A. Smith

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Robert Crafts, a beloved family man

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Thalma Cooke, enjoyed life, family, her dog

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