Monday, September 22, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 09/22/08

  • Accetta, Natalie

    : Calling hours for Natalie Constance Grillone will be Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St. North Adams. Funeral services will be private. Burial will be in Southview cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adult Day Health Center; Elder Services of Berkshire County; or VNA-Hospice of North Berkshire in care of the funeral home.,

    • Alice S. Dutra

      Alice S. (Horta) Dutra, wife of the late Edward F. Dutra, died on Thursday, Sept. 18th at the Southpointe Rehab & Nursing Center in Fall River. She was 79. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY, the daughter of the late Antone and Rita (Nascimento) Horta, she moved this area in 1929. Educated in Taunton schools, she later worked as a bookbinder for the Rand McNally Co. for over 20 years, before retiring at the age of 65. A communicant of St. Nicholas of Myra Church, in N. Dighton, she enjoyed serving as a volunteered…

      • Athas, Antonia

        Antonia Athas 1916 2008 HOLYOKE: Antonia "Toni" (Phakos) Athas, 92, of Holyoke, died Saturday, September 20, 2008 in Holyoke Medical Center. Toni was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, daughter of the late Gus and Aspasia (Geanopoulos) Phakos. She was a graduate of Holyoke High School, and was a retired Office Manager for Phillip Hano Business Forms in Holyoke, where she worked for thirty years. Toni was a lifelong dedicated member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and was a member of its'…

        • Berezin, Hope S.

          and friends are invited to join the family at the home of Ellen Berezin & Lewis Shepard, on Tuesday until 4pm, and continuing 7-9pm with minyan service at 7pm, and Wednesday from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dr. Andrew F. Berezin Endowment Fund, The Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215 or to the Beth Israel Nurses Alumni Association, c/o Beverly Singer, 10 Longwood Drive, Apt #255, Westwood, MA 02090.…

          • Billings, Barbara H.

            BILLINGS, Barbara H. (Broadbent) 83, of RI, September 19th. Employed for many years at New England Medical Center. Mother of Carol L. Giguere, Donna J. Peterson and her husband Michael, Pamela J. Billings Schow and her husband Robert and Richard N. Billings and his wife Kathy Kirman. Also survived by her brother William H. Broadbent, Jr. and his wife Gina. Seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mass St. Raymond's Church, Providence, RI on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at lOam.

            • Blacker, Donald H.

              BLACKER, Donald H. of Holbrook, entered into rest September 19, 2008 of Holbrook. Beloved husband of Miriam (Freedman) Blacker. Devoted father of Richard Blacker & his wife Catherine of Bridgewater, Bruce Blacker of Holbrook and Karen Mealey & her husband Joseph of NH. Dear grandfather of Kylie, Alex, Andrew, Joseph, Meaghan and Cameron. Loving brother of Arnold, Kenneth, Norman, Alan and Paul Blacker and Delores Baran, Beverly Morris and Mark Silverstein. Services at Schlossberg-Solomon Memorial…

              • Blanchard, Bruce G.

                Bruce G. Blanchard, 61, of Five Mile River Road, Putnam, died Saturday at the Monahan Hospice Home, in Worcester. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Wilson) Blanchard. He was born November 4, 1946 in South Weymouth, MA, son of the late Frederick S. and Necia (Handy) Blanchard. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving with the US Air Force. He has made his home in Putnam, CT, for the last 22 years, moving from Massachusetts. He was employed as a maintenance mechanic at Gentex Optics in Dudley for six…

                • 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.

                  • Burke, Marguerite

                    Burke Marguerite (Callahan) of Wellesley Sept. 10, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late John E. Burke. Dear mother of John Burke Jr., & his wife Maryellen of West Hills Ca., William Burke of Wellesley, Eileen, & friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Paul's Church Wellesley Monday at 9AM. Visiting hours in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home 4 Park St., (at Natick Common) NATICK, Sunday 3PM to 7PM. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery Natick. For directions, guestbook &…

                    • Burke, Mary M.

                      may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M., Tuesday. Her funeral will take place from the funeral home Wednesday morning at 8:30 A.M. followed by A Funeral Mass at ST. MARGARET CHURCH 9:30 A.M. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, 735 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854. E-condolence/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O'Donnell,…

                      • Burke, Mary M. (Furey)

                        BURKE, Mary M. (Furey) In Chelmsford, September 21, 2008 at Sunny Acres, Mary M. (Furey) Burke, 86, of Lowell, retired teacher at the Morey School in Lowell, wife of the late William F. Burke, Jr., mother of Ruth Corbett and her husband Andrew of Lowell, Mary Patricia Murphy and her husband Jeffrey of Norfolk, MA, and William M. Burke and his wife Audrey of Bow, NH; grandmother of Sandra Burke, Tiffany Murphy, MacKenzie Burke, Michael Corbett and Shawn Burke, sister of Patricia McNamara of Hampton, NH and…

                        • Butler, Lottie M.

                          and friends may call at the Chapel at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, SILVER SPRING, MD, on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 9:00 AM until time of service at 10 AM. Interment Union Cemetery, Burtonsville, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, National Capitol Area, 11240 Waples Mill Road, #402, Fairfax VA, 22030.

                          • Carignan, Ernest C.

                            NORTH DARTMOUTH —Ernest Colburn Carignan, 95 of Hixville Road, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at home. He was the husband of the late Helen Hierholcer. Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of the late Joseph Felix and Pearl (Deslaurie) Carignan. Mr. Carignan had been the supervisor for Continental Screw Company in New Bedford for over forty years. He enjoyed his work, gardening, and he had enjoyed raising chickens. He leaves one sister Bernadette Outwater of North Dartmouth, MA; He was the…

                            • Carolan Jr., John E.

                              John E. Carolan Jr. former Westford police officer, Navy vet; 69 WESTFORD John E. Carolan Jr., 69, a resident of Westford for the past 45 years, died Friday, September 19, 2008, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of the late Hazel A. (Cameron) Carolan who died in 1994. Born on Dec. 10, 1938, in Chelsea, he was the son of the late John E. Carolan Sr. and the late Lillian Marie (O'Neil) Carolan. John was a United States Navy veteran, having served on the USS Hartley,…

                              • Carolyn L. (Smith) Round

                                Carolyn L. Rounds Carolyn L. (Smith) Rounds, wife of Henry N. Rounds, died on Wednesday, Sept. 17th at the New England Medical Center. She was 66. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Vernon A. and Charlotte (Smith) Smith. Educated in Taunton schools, she graduated from Taunton High School in 1959. A communicant of Holy Family Church, she worked for many years as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant at the former Lakeville Hospital and later Taunton State Hospital. She enjoyed cruises. Besides…

                                • Cassidy, Estelle R.

                                  CASSIDY, Estelle R. Of Peabody, MA & Sidney ME, died Sept. 10. Born in Augusta, ME, the daughter of the late Henry A. & Susan Ilda (Sawtelle) Cassidy. Sister of the late Helen Coonley. Estelle was a dedicated and much loved educator. After graduating from Farmington Normal School, Farmington, ME, she taught for several years in a one room school house outside of Augusta. Estelle spent 38 years teaching in the elementary school system of Needham, MA. Many of her former students made it a point to…

                                  • Cella, Janet

                                    : A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Janet Cella will be celebrated Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church by the Rev. William F. Cyr, Pastor. Burial will follow in Eastlawn cemetery in Williamstown. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to "Visiting Nurses of the Berkshires" in care of FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247.,

                                    • Comey, Florence A.

                                      Florence A. Comey, 97, of Westborough, died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 21, 2008. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., are incomplete.

                                      • Condon, Majorie B.

                                        Majorie B. Condon 1921 - 2008 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Marjorie B. Condon, 87, passed Thurs. She was born Aug.4, 1921 to the late Leslie and Beatrice Goodhind. She work-ed for the Town of W. Spfld D.P.W for over 27 years, retiring as the office manager. Marjorie also worked for the Spfld Republican in the early 1940's. She taught cooking for the 4H Club and enjoyed ballroom dancing, cooking, traveling and following the stock market. After losing her husband, George F. Condon in 1964, Marjorie raised her 3…

                                        • Conroy, Rita A. Twomey

                                          ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends may call on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Funeral services will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at 7:45 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St Monica's Church, 214 Lawrence St., Methuen. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Rita's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472…

                                          • Costa, Manuel M.

                                            NEW BEDFORD —Manuel M. Costa, 92 of Summer Street, died Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. He was husband of the late Amelia Costa. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts he had worked as a Mill Worker for Hathaway Braley for many years. He was a member of Saint Joseph-Saint Therese Church. He leaves one daughter, Nancy Hammond of New Bedford. He was predeceased by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Burial will take place at 9:30 am Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Acushnet Cemetery, Main…

                                            • Costello, John M.

                                              COSTELLO, John M. In Brockton, Sept. 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary Lou (Moore). Loving father of Mary and Nancy Costello, Kathleen Costello-Johnson and Sheila McGaffigan and her husband John, grandfather of Molly, Hannah and Megan brother of Martin Joe, Mary Maloney and her husband Thomas, brother in law of Peggy Nesbitt and Kathleen Lundy also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Wednesday, Sept 24, at 10 am. thence to St. Bridget Church, 455 Plymouth St.…

                                              • Cotto, George H.

                                                & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours Tuesday 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Burial Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree. George was born in Boston, grew up in Jamaica Plain and moved to Braintree in 1970. A graduate of English High School and Boston University, he was a United States Army Korean War Veteran. He was a member of the Braintree Art Assoc., and in his spare time he enjoyed helping others and was a true humanitarian to the immigrant Albanian Community. He loved his family especially his…

                                                • Criscitelli, Tracie Leigh

                                                  Tracie Leigh Criscitelli ENFIELD- Tracie Leigh Criscitelli 37, Funeral service Wed. 10am. Browne Memorial Chapel Enfield. Burial St. Adalbert's Cemetery Enfield. Calling hrs Tues.4-8pm,

                                                • Crossman Jr., Thomas J. "Tom"

                                                  CROSSMAN, Thomas "Tom" J., Jr. of Bourne, MA, formerly of Needham (MA) and Stow (MA), 80. Tom passed away on September 19th after a battle with cancer. He is the loving husband of 48 years of Judy (Wheeler) Crossman. Loving father of Harold, his wife Loretta and their children Matthew and Mary, (Unionville, CT), Douglas, his wife Sandra (Gardner, MA), their son Jeff, serving his country in Iraq, his wife Katrina and their sons Lucas and Anakin in Germany, Thomas, his wife Karen and their son Brady…

                                                  • Daigle, Barbara E. Calloway (Breslin)

                                                    • Dart, Rose

                                                      NEW BEDFORD —Rose (De Valles) Dart, age 88, died Saturday, September 20, 2008, at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility after a long illness. Mrs. Dart was the mother of Robert W. Duarte companion of Sandy Smith of New Bedford MA, Eric husband of April Dart of Mystic CT., Brenda Lee Dart- Corrie wife of Edward of Dartmouth, MA., and the late Alfonse C. "Kiya" Duarte. She was the mother-in-law of Gail Duarte of New Bedford, MA. Mrs. Dart was the sister of Alice Rogers of New Bedford, MA., and the…

                                                      • Deluca, Johanna

                                                        DELUCA, Johanna (Denehy) Age 58, of Gloucester, MA and Naples, FL died on September 21, 2008, at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Dennis Deluca. Loving mother of Dennis Deluca Jr. of Gloucester. Dear sister of Daniel Denehy III of North Reading and Deborah Denehy of San Francisco, CA. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be private. Donations in Johanna's memory may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation. Donations by mail, Make a Wish Foundation of…

                                                        • De Vries, Joseph A.

                                                          Joseph A. De Vries, 78, of Providence Road, passed away Sat. ,Sept. 20, 2008 in St. Camillus Health Center, Whitinsville. He was the husband of Virginia C. (Dion) De Vries. A resident of Linwood for over 50 years, Mr. De Vries owned and operated De Vries Construction in Uxbridge for many years. He was born in Whitinsville, the son of the late Andrew and Wilhelmina (De Boer) De Vries. In addition to his wife of 57 years, he is survived by a son, Jody J. De Vries of Linwood; a daughter, Andrea R. and her…

                                                          • Dionne, Margherita A.

                                                            Margherita A. Dionne 1921 - 2008 AGAWAM Margherita R. (Rotondo) Dionne, 87, formerly of Reed Street, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 20, 2008 in a local nursing home. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Antonio and Rosina (Consolini) Rotondo, she lived Springfield for many years before moving to Agawam in 1965. Margharita had worked for twenty-nine years as a clerk in the former Steiger's Hall Galleries. She was a communicant of St. Theresa's Church. Her husband, Maurice…

                                                            • Donovan, Gerard C.

                                                              ARRANGEMENTS: Graveside services will be Saturday, Sept. 27 at the North Parish Cemetery in Atkinson at 11 a.m. A memorial Mass will be offered at St. James Church in Haverhill at 4 p.m. Donations may be made in his name to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West; Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445 — 9924 or the Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215. Funeral Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St. (Route 125) Haverhill. To leave online…

                                                              • Ducharme, Arthur

                                                                NEW BEDFORD —Arthur Ducharme, 77, of New Bedford, died Saturday, September 20, 2008, at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Mary J. (Healy) Ducharme; they had been married for 30 years. Born in Acushnet, the son of the late Albert J. and Mathilda Rose (Gamache) Ducharme, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Ducharme worked for many years for Hypro-Tool Company, a division of Continental Screw Company in New Bedford, Sossner Tool in Melville, New York, and Cleveland…

                                                                • Dunlap, Mary Elizabeth

                                                                  & friends are invited back to the home of Susan & Jeff, following the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Mary may be made to the M.S.P.C.A. or to the charity of your choice.

                                                                  • Dunphy, Christine

                                                                    DUNPHY, Christine 58, a 30 year resident of Hopkinton,diedSaturday, September 20, 2008. Born in Scranton, PA she was the daughter of the late Jenny (Russoniello) and John Gallagher. She was the wife of 34 years to John "Jack" Dunphy of Hopkintonandmother of Burke Dunphy of New York City, New York. Christine had worked for 36 years at the Worcester Telegram and Gazette and for the last several years she was an Editorial Writer. Calling hours will take place on Wednesday September 24, 2008 from 2-4…

                                                                    • Feinstein, Debra Ann

                                                                      Debra Ann Feinstein 1956-2008 EAST STROUDSBURG - Debra Ann Feinstein, 52 , of Penn Estates, East Stroudsburg, passed away on Sunday, September 21 in the VNA Hospice House at University Ridge, Smithfield Township. She was the wife of Charles S. Feinstein with whom she had shared 31 years of marriage on July 31, 2008. Born on March 6, 1956 in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth (Rosenbloom) Schwartz of DeWitt, NY and had lived in the area for the past 10 years. A graduate of Central Tech…

                                                                      • Flynn, Sister Mary M.

                                                                        • Flynn, Sister Mary Margaret

                                                                          and friends are kindly invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated in Saint Jude's Church 86 Main Street Norfolk on Tuesday evening at 6 PM. Visiting hours are in Saint Jude's Church on Tuesday from 4-6PM with a prayer service at 4:30. Interment is on Wednesday morning at 10AM in the Sisters of Notre Dame Cemetery, Ipswich, MA. Memorial donations may be made to Boston Providence Sisters of Notre Dame 351 Broadway Everett, MA 02149. Arrangements by James H. Delaney &…

                                                                          • Gallant, Donald W.

                                                                            ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen. A funeral Mass honoring Don' s memory will be on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish at St. Theresa Church, Methuen. The burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Methuen. Online condolences at

                                                                            • George S. Silva

                                                                              George S. Silva, husband of Ruth (Freitas) Silva, died on Friday, Sept. 19 at Morton Hospital. He was 80. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Antone and Zalda (Benoit) Silva. Educated in Taunton schools, he later served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the former Geilich Tannery of many years and later for Adriel Brothers in Attleboro, retiring in 1993. A communicant of Annunciation of the Lord Church, he enjoyed golf, bowling, and reading; and was a member of the Club 55…

                                                                              • Goldstein, Beverly Ann

                                                                                and friends respectfully invited to attend. Funeral service has been omitted. In lieu of flowers, donations in Beverly's memory may be made to the, , 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. For additional infor- mation, please visit:, Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home Medford

                                                                                • Goodwin, David L.

                                                                                  • Greenberg, Erwin

                                                                                    GREENBERG, Erwin Of Boynton Beach, FL, 82, formally of W. Newton, MA passed away on Friday, Sept. 19 from Amyloidosis. Devoted husband of 56 years to Marcia Greenberg, loving father of Ellen Kollangi and husband Ami, Emunah Hasin and husband Gaby, Jerry Greenberg and wife Caryn, cherished grandfather of Aviva, Daniel, Lipaz, Ari, Michael, Michelle, Ronni and Carly; great-grandfather of Shaked and Liad, and brother of Sumner Greenberg and wife Minna. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the…

                                                                                    • Griffin, Mary

                                                                                      Mary Griffin HOLYOKE- Mrs. Mary (Shea) Griffin, 88. Widow of Thomas Griffin died Saturday at the Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Kenmare Co. Kerry Ireland. She resided in Holyoke for greater then 50 years. She was a communicant of Holy Cross Church. She leaves one son Atty. Thomas G. Griffin and his wife Trish and their three children Alanna, Aidan & Eileen of Holyoke & one daughter Mary Edwards and her husband John Steven and their two children Elizabeth, & Christopher of Math's Vineyard.…

                                                                                      • Hall, Barbara

                                                                                        Barbara Hall 1950-2008 FLORENCE - Barbara (Kuhn) Hall passed away Saturday at the age of 58. Barbara was born and raised on Cooper St., in the Forest Park section of Springfield. She attended local schools and graduated from Cathedral High School, and later from the Cosmetology Course at S.T.C.C. She worked as a hairdresser in Northampton for many years. She is predeceased by her parents Robert and Mirium (Touhey) Kuhn of Springfield and her younger brother Bobby. She leaves behind her husband of 37 years…

                                                                                        • Harris, Kenneth

                                                                                          Kenneth Harris PLYMOUTH - Kenneth Harris of Plymouth, Massachusetts, formerly of Granby ,Connecticut, 86, passed away after a long illness on Sept. 19. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Elizabeth (Wood) Harris, enjoying 55 years of marriage. Ken graduated from Springfield Classical High School and entered the Army the day after the Pearl Harbor attack, fighting for 4 years in the European campaign as a combat engineer. While in the service he attended Texas A&Mand Stanford University. He…

                                                                                          • Hollenkamp, Daniel J.

                                                                                            Daniel J. Hollenkamp of Dunstable; 30 DUNSTABLE Daniel J. Hollenkamp, 30, of Dunstable, died unexpectedly on September 18. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on May 27, 1978. He was the operator of Custom Tile Creations, although his dream was to someday own a small farm, as his true passion was working with animals. He was the beloved son of Jean (McGovern) and Gregory Hollenkamp of Dunstable; much loved brother of James Hollenkamp of Portland, Maine, and Susan Hollenkamp of Nashua, New Hampshire; his…

                                                                                            • Hulburd Jr., Earle E.

                                                                                              HULBURD, Earle E., Jr. Of Mansfield, formerly of Vermont,September19,2008. Beloved husband of Marilyn E. (Leavitt) Hulburd. Devoted father of Joanne E. Moore of Henderson, Nevada, Jennifer J. Murray of Mansfield and Jack E. Hulburd of Newton. Dear son of Marion F. (Fuller) Hulburd of Burlington, Vermont and the late Earle E. Hulburd, Sr. Brother of Elaine Albright, John Hulburd and Lloyd Hulburd all of Vermont and the late Alice Barry, also survived by 5 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. At his…

                                                                                              • Ingemi III, Joseph R.

                                                                                                and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Campbell - Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., Beverly (North Beverly Location). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Joseph R. Ingemi, III Memorial Fund, c/o Beverly Co-Operative Bank, 254 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Information, directions, condolences at

                                                                                                • Irene B. Murray

                                                                                                  Irene B. (Racine) Murray, wife of Nick L. Murray, died on Friday, Sept. 19 at Morton Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 60. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Paul G. and Lucy F. Racine. Educated in Taunton schools, she graduated from Taunton High School in 1967 and later attended Cape Cod Community College. She worked as a computer assistant in  the Taunton school system for over 24 years, retiring in June of this year. She enjoyed working with children in the classrooms, and she…

                                                                                                • Jacobsen, Ralph Stillman

                                                                                                  and friends are respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ralph's name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02210 or, . For directions, obituary, & online guestbooksee

                                                                                                  • Joyce, Thomas P.

                                                                                                    JOYCE, Thomas P. 67, of Dedham, formerly of East Walpole, died Saturday, September 20, 2008. Mr. Joyce was a Vietnam Era Veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired as Service Manager from Sears & Roebuck, after 30 years of service. After his retirement, he was the Director of Education at the Bay State School of Technology in Canton. He was the son of the late Festus and Ellen (Reilly) Joyce. Beloved husband of the late Carol (MacDonald) Joyce. Loving father of Kerri A. Lynch of East Walpole,…

                                                                                                    • Juaire, Roger F.

                                                                                                      Roger F. Juaire, 80, of Marlborough, died Saturday, Sept 20, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough.

                                                                                                      • Kaynor, Kenneth W.

                                                                                                        Kenneth W. Kaynor WEST HARTFORD, CT - Kenneth W. Kaynor, 88, died peacefully on September 16 in West Hartford, CT. Born in Springfield, MA on January 25, 1920, he was the fourth of six children of the late Congressman William Kirk Kaynor and Alice Chapin (Reed) Kaynor. He is survived by his wife, Debbie of West Hartford; two brothers, William Kaynor of Suffield, CT and Edward Kaynor of Amherst, MA; three sons, Robert of Durham, NC, Mark of Deltaville and Blacksburg, VA, and Peter of Peru, ME; and many…

                                                                                                        • Kearins, Kristin L.

                                                                                                          and friends invited. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex St. Andover Wednesday morning at 10 AM followed by interment at Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover. Kristin was a graduate of Andover High School, Class of 2000 and Plymouth State College, Class of 2004. The Kearins Sheehy family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the Staff at MGH. If you wish donations may be made to the Krit Kearins Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o TD Banknorth, 61 Main Street., Andover, MA…

                                                                                                          • Kelley, Marie G.

                                                                                                            and friends kindly invited. Visitation Tuesday morning prior to the Mass 8:30-10:15. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the, , 30 Speen St, Framingham, 01701. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

                                                                                                            • Kilgour, Jeannette M.

                                                                                                              hours will Tues., Sept. 23, 2008 from 2- 4 and 6 – 8 PM in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Tri-Valley Elder Services, 251 Main St., Webster, MA 01570. www.bumafuneralhome.com

                                                                                                              • Laprade, Ronald E.

                                                                                                                Ronald E. Laprade 1927-2008 EASTHAMPTON - Ronald "Rusty" Laprade 81 of Lovefield St. died on Sept. 20, 2008. Husband of the late Marie (Morrier) Laprade. Father of Ronald Laprade of Northampton, Michael Laprade of Southampton, Stephen Laprade of Easthampton, Therese Sloane of Raleigh, NC, Catherine Brooks of Easthampton, Eileen Campbell and Louise Labrie of Southampton, Brother of Fernande Kelleher of South Hadley, Lawrence Laprade, Aline Lafountaine and Renee Erush of Easthampton. His funeral…

                                                                                                                • LeClair, Leo H.

                                                                                                                  Leo H. LeClair owned Fitchburg barber shop, Army vet; 78 LEOMINSTER Leo H. LeClair, 78, of Leominster, MA, died Saturday evening in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, after an illness. He was born on July 20,1930, in Fitchburg, MA, the son of Leo F. and Genevieve (Vaillancourt) LeClair and live in Leominster, MA. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and received the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, the National Defense Medal, one overseas bar and the United Nations Service Medal. He was…

                                                                                                                  • Levine, Allan Lewis

                                                                                                                    LEVINE, Allan Lewis Entered into rest, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, September 17, 2008, formerly of Lowell, MA, aged 85 years. Loving husband to the late Pearl S. (Rubin) Levine, beloved father to Erica Levine Powers Esquire of Newburgh, NY, formerly of Concord, MA, and John B. Levine and his wife Elissa Carlson of Cambridge, MA; a grandson, Llewellyn A. Powers of CA, formerly of Concord, MA . A cousin, Joan B. Pinck of Cambridge, MA, the children of his beloved late companion, Carol N. Kinney, Tom Roberts…

                                                                                                                    • Lind, Ruth Burnside

                                                                                                                      LIND, Ruth Burnside Of Taunton, formerly of Norwell, September 19, 2008, age 65. Beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret Lind of Norwell. Sister of Margaret J. Gurman of Waltham and Deborah Mahony of Scituate. Also surived by 3 nieces and 2 nephews. The funeral service will be held at the United Church of Christ Congregational Church, 460 Main St. (Rte. 123) Norwell, Thursday, September 25, at 10 a.m. Interment West Cemetery, Shutesbury, MA. Visiting hours Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m. at the McNamara-Sparrell…

                                                                                                                      • Linehan, Jacqueline L.

                                                                                                                        Jacqueline L. Linehan lived in Billerica for nearly five decades; 69 BILLERICA Jacqueline L. Linehan, age 69, died Saturday, September 20, 2008, at her home in Billerica, after a short illness. She was born in Everett, July 28, 1939, the daughter of the late Arthur and Loretta (Clarke) Cohane. She worked for Perkinelmer Las, Inc. in North Billerica as a lab technician, prior to her retirement. She was a resident of Billerica for almost 50 years. She enjoyed gardening, and especially watching her family…

                                                                                                                        • Lorrain, Ronald L.

                                                                                                                          Ronald L. Lorrain, 65, of Bailey Rd., died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 21, 2008, after a brief illness. He leaves his beloved wife of 43 years, Phyllis A. (Hermanson) Lorrain; a son, Dale R. Lorrain and his wife Erin of Holden; a daughter, Holly A. Giza and her husband Matthew of Holden; a brother, Paul Lorrain and his wife Jane of Plymouth; five grandchildren, Matthew, Sydney, and Reese Lorrain, Nicholas and Ryan Giza; nephews and nieces. He was born in…

                                                                                                                          • Luongo, Rose C.

                                                                                                                            LUONGO, Rose C. (DeMasi) Of Evererett, Sept. 20. Beloved mother of Robert and his wife Anne of Wakefield, Ronald of Revere and Debra and her husband Joseph Gargano of Reading. Loving daughter of Lucy DeMasi of Revere and the late Alphonse. Devoted sister of Annette DeMasi of Revere and the late Vincent and Sam. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8. Funeral Mass on Wednesday. Complete notice on Tuesday. Murphy-O'Hara Funeral Home Everett 617-387-0506

                                                                                                                            • MacDonald, Catherine M.

                                                                                                                              and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Clare, 1244 Liberty St., Braintree Highlands, Tuesday, September 23, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Visiting hours at the funeral home are being omitted. Memorial donations may be sent to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451. Arrangements by the Peck Funeral Home, BRAINTREE.

                                                                                                                              • Madeira, Maria

                                                                                                                                NEW BEDFORD —Maria (Albano) Madeira, age 86 years, passed away at home after a long illness on Saturday, September 20, 2008. She was the wife of Jose Madeira of New Bedford. She was the mother of Maria Carreira, Fatima Almeida, Victoria Madeira, Joao C. Madeira, Berta Soares all of New Bedford, and the late Jose M. Madeira. She was the sister of Maria dos Anjos Mederios of St. Michael, and she was also survived by 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and also several nieces and nephews. Mrs.…

                                                                                                                                • Manning Jr., John P.

                                                                                                                                  and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday, 4-8 PM. Late retired, 37 year old Boiler Maker for International Boiler Makers' Local #29. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Parking in Church Parking lot opposite Funeral Home. For Directions and Guest Book please go to, . Kenney Funeral Home 617-361-2450

                                                                                                                                  • Matt, Elizabeth C.

                                                                                                                                    and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 p.m.-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Elizabeth's name may be made to the charity of your choice. Interment Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop.

                                                                                                                                    • McDonough, Joseph

                                                                                                                                      and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery Dorchester. Keaney Funeral Home 617-436-4458

                                                                                                                                      • McGrail, Ann (O'Coin)

                                                                                                                                        Ann (O'Coin) McGrail, 79, formerly of Gilman St., died peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2008, in her home. Her husband of 28 years, John P. "Jack" McGrail, died July 8, 1980.She leaves 3 daughters, Mary M. McGrail, Kathleen McGee and her husband Darnell, and Jacqueline McGrail, all of Worcester; 2 brothers, John O'Coin of Grafton, Joseph O'Coin and his wife Jane of Auburn; 3 sisters, Virginia Ford of Paxton, Kathleen "Tootie" Brodeur of Worcester, Margaret Pappas and her…

                                                                                                                                        • McWeeney, Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                          McWEENEY, Elizabeth Of Dunedin, FL, formerly of Watertown & Co. Leitrim, Ireland, Sept. 18. Beloved daughter of the late Charles & Bridget (Early) McWeeney. Devoted sister of Ann Goud of FL, Cathal McWeeney of Co. Leitrim, Ireland and the late Sr. Benedicta O.F.A., and May Beirne. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Watertown on Tuesday at 10A.M. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Stanton Funeral Service,

                                                                                                                                          • Melloni, Anna M. (Battista)

                                                                                                                                            and friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday 4 thru 8pm. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anna's memory to the above named church. Anna was a Nursing Instructor at Somerville Hospital School of Nursing and later, Professor of Nursing at Bunker Hill Community College., Cota-Struzziero-McKenna 617-625-6150

                                                                                                                                            • Moglinski, Ruth

                                                                                                                                              Ruth Moglinski HOLYOKE - Mrs. Ruth (Frisbie) Moglinski, 89 of 34 Hitchcock Street. Widow of Michael Moglinski, died Saturday at the Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Blandford, Ma. Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Frisbie. She was educated in Blandford Schools. She was a Registered Nurse and received her nurses training at the Holyoke Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1942. She worked at the Holyoke Hospital for over 40 years. She was a member of the Holyoke Hospital Alumni Associated. She…

                                                                                                                                              • Nasis, James

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                                                                                                                                                • Niemi, Barbara A.

                                                                                                                                                  NIEMI, Barbara A. (Beaudoin) Of Wareham, formerly of Waltham, September 18, 2007 due to injuries sustained in an accident. Complete notice to follow or please visit, . The Brasco and Sons Memorial of WALTHAM is assisting the family with arrangements. Brasco Memorial Chapels Waltham 781-893-6260

                                                                                                                                                  • Paquette, Melanie

                                                                                                                                                    Our beloved wife and mother passed away on September 21st, surrounded by her husband of 68 years and family. She was 93, born in Rumford, ME on March 17, 1915. She was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church, daughter of the late Peter and Marguerite (Arsenault) Gautreau. She worked many years in retail as a clerk at Zayre's, the Mart and the Corsette Shop. Her Ultimate joy in life was her family. Minnie's hobbies include her flower gardens, crochet and tatting. Survivors include her husband of 68…

                                                                                                                                                    • Paul G. Racine

                                                                                                                                                      Mr. Paul G. Racine, of Taunton died Wednesday, September 17, in Marian Manor following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Lucy (Champluvier) Racine. He was born 87 years ago in New Bedford, the son of the late J. Arthur and Irene (Desorcy) Racine. He was educated in New Bedford and had been a Taunton resident for the past 50 years. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a machinist for the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant for many years. Mr. Racine was a member of the A.A.R.P. and the…

                                                                                                                                                      • Pearl, Allen

                                                                                                                                                        PEARL, Allen Of Lake Worth, Fla., formerly of Peabody, MA, on Sept. 20, 2008. Please see complete notice tomorrow. Arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors, NEWTON, MA.

                                                                                                                                                        • Plante, Raymond L.

                                                                                                                                                          Raymond L. Plante, 96, of Worcester, died Saturday, September 20, 2008 in the Leo P. LaChance Center, Gardner. His wife, Clara B. (St. Jean) Plante died in 1994. He leaves three sons, Richard P. Plante of Gardner, Roger L. Plante of Biddeford, Me., and Bernard A. Plante and his wife, Susan W. of Barnstable; a sister, Loretta Cournoyer of Auburn; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces. He was born in Southbridge, a son of Henry L. and Eva (Lusignan) Plante. He later lived in Maine…

                                                                                                                                                          • Plasse, Helen

                                                                                                                                                            Helen Plasse 1916-2008 WILBRAHAM - Helen (Makowiec) Plasse, 91, died on September 20, 2008, her family at her side, at the Wingate Nursing Home in Wilbr-aham. Born in Ludlow, Mass-achusetts on November 20, 1916, Helen was the daughter of Walter and Bertha ( Pruchnicka) Makowiec. She was a long-time redient of Springfield, moving to Beverly Hills, Florida for 16 years and Southwick before moving to Orchard Valley in Wilbraham in 2002. She was a communicant at St. Cecilia's Church. She loved to read and…

                                                                                                                                                            • Puopolo, John

                                                                                                                                                              and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours will be Tuesday 4-8. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John's memory to the Jimmy Fund C/O Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno

                                                                                                                                                              • Raymond, Patricia

                                                                                                                                                                will be on Wednesday from 9 to 10 AM prior to the service. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions and on-line guestbook visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                • Renaghan, Dorothy Frances

                                                                                                                                                                  RENAGHAN, Dorothy Frances (n&eacutee Hughes) 95, of Malden, died peacefully on September 19, 2008. Devoted wife for 43 years of the late Leo Joseph Renaghan, who died in 1981. She was the daughter of Dr. George Frederick Hughes and Alice Caroline (Harrington) Hughes and the sister of Florence Hughes, Alice Blanchard, and Barbara Lawrence, all of whom predeceased her. She is survived by her children, Denis of Florida, Leo Mark of Montreal, Joseph of New York, Mary of Malden, (with whom she lived), Philip…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Ross, Doris M.

                                                                                                                                                                    Doris M. Ross Retired clerk from MacLellan Concrete Co.; 82 TEWKSBURY Doris M. Ross, of Tewksbury, died peacefully at Blaire House Nursing Home, Sunday afternoon, September 21st. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Ross who died in 1991. Doris was born in Reading on June 6, 1926, the daughter of the late Albert and Rose (Frotten) Gadbois. She was raised in Reading, and moved to Tewksbury where she has lived since 1955. She worked as a clerk for MacLellan Oil Co. and MacLellan Concrete Co. She was…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Rutman, Sylvia

                                                                                                                                                                      RUTMAN, Sylvia (Lowe) Age 85, of Worcester, on Sunday, September 21. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Rutman. Devoted mother of Pamela. Wife of Alan Breitman, Allan Rutman and the late Rochelle Simpson. Cherished grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral service will be held at noon on Tuesday, September 23, in B'Nai Brith Cemetery, on St. John's Road in Worcester. Memorial observance will be held through Tuesday evening, September 23, at her residence, 101…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Rutman, Sylvia V. (Lowe)

                                                                                                                                                                        Sylvia V. (Lowe) Rutman, 85, of 101 Brantwood Rd., died on Sunday, September 21st, in the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her husband, Abraham Rutman died in 2007. She leaves a son, Allan Rutman of Oakham; a daughter, Pamela, wife of Alan Breitman of Sharon; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Her daughter, Rochelle Simpson, died in 2006. She was born in Worcester and was the daughter of Aaron and Lena (Schulman) Lowe and was a lifelong resident. For many years, she was a secretary at Worcester…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Schofield III, George H.

                                                                                                                                                                          and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Gifts in George's memory should be made to the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, 51 Sleeper St., Boston, MA 02210. For directions, obituary or to sign guestbook, please visit, . Robinson Funeral Home Melrose (781) 665-1900

                                                                                                                                                                          • Sharry, Margaret A.

                                                                                                                                                                            SHARRY, Margaret A. In Worcester, age 92, died peacefully Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at the Hermitage Nursing Home. Her husband of 54 years, John A. Sharry Jr., died in 1995. He was a longtime detective in the Worcester Police Dept. She leaves a son, former Worcester County Commissioner John R. Sharry and his wife Marilyn of Paxton, four daughters, Anne M. and her husband William Mitchell of South Yarmouth, Margaret M. and her husband the Hon. Francis R. Fecteau of Worcester, Mary F. and her husband Brian…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Sharry, Margaret A. (Mooney)

                                                                                                                                                                              Margaret A. (Mooney) Sharry, 92, of Worcester, died peacefully Sunday morning, Sept. 21, 2008 at the Hermitage Nursing Home. Her husband of 54 years, John A. Sharry Jr. died in 1995. He was a longtime detective in the Worcester Police Dept. She leaves a son, former Worcester County Commissioner John R. Sharry and his wife Marilyn of Paxton; four daughters, Anne M. and her husband William Mitchell of South Yarmouth, Margaret M. and her husband Hon. Francis R. Fecteau of Worcester, Mary F. and her husband…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Sheftel, Sophia (Hurwitz)

                                                                                                                                                                                Sophia (Hurwitz) Sheftel, 98, of 9 Maxdale Rd., died at her residence on Saturday, September 20th. Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM TODAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 in Perlman Funeral Home, 1026 Main St. Burial will be in B'Nai Brith Cemetery. Memorial Observance will be held through Wednesday Morning, Sept. 24th at the residence at 9 Maxdale Rd. and WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, SEPT. 24TH THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING, SEPT. 28TH at THE RESIDENCE OF LAWRENCE AND ZAHAVA SHEFTEL at 487 WARD ST. in NEWTON. Please omit…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Smith, Alma N.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Alma N. Smith 1918-2008 BURLINGTON, VT. - Alma N. Fischer Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, sis ter, aunt and friend, fell peacefully asleep in the Lord on Saturday Sept. 13, 2008, in Burlington, Vermont. She was 90 years old. Born on June 15, 1918, she was a lifelong resident of Westfield. For the past 55 years she lived on her "estate" on Sackett Rd. Alma was employed by the Old Colony Envelope Company for 34 years, retiring in 1980. She worked there with her husband George F. Smith Jr. who…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Smolinsky, Edward

                                                                                                                                                                                    SMOLINSKY, Edward James 56, of Hebron, NH, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at his home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Elliott) Smolinsky. Besides his wife, he leaves five children, James, Robert and Mary Smolinsky, all of Hebron, NH, Tanya Lombard of Littleton, MA and Elizabeth Dorr of Marstons Mills; his brothers, Joseph, Robert, David and Matthew; sisters, Roberta Smolinsky, Patricia DeMatteo and Virginia Arner; four grandchildren, Amber, Autumn, Jackson and Alison and many nieces and…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Smolinsky, Edward James

                                                                                                                                                                                      HEBRON, N.H. — Edward James Smolinsky, 56, of Hebron, N.H., died peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at his home. He was the husband of Kathleen (Elliott) Smolinsky. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late John T. and Mary (Duffy) Smolinsky. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he spent most of his adult life in Buzzards Bay. He was a commercial fisherman for many years before working for the Sagamore Post Office, where he retired in 1992. In 2000, he moved with his family to Hebron. Besides his…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Solomon, Rita G.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Stone, Loleta M.

                                                                                                                                                                                          ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, N.H. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Hampstead. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Summers, Kathaleen M.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Kathaleen M. Summers 1961-2008 PALMER - Kathaleen "Kathy" M. (Sheehan) Summers, 46, of S. Main St. died September 19, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center after a long, courageous battle. Born November 26, 1961 in Spring-field, she was the daughter of the late Michael Sheehan and Janet (Serra) Fuller and is a daughter-in-law to Helen and Edward LaBranche of FL and niece to Aunt Pat and Uncle Ron Serra of Wilbraham. Kathy loved crafting and enjoyed reading. She was a 1979 graduate of W.Springfield High…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Tamburrini Sr., Bruno

                                                                                                                                                                                              WAREHAM —Bruno Tamburrini, Sr., 61, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at the Tobey Hospital in Wareham unexpectedly. He was the husband of Deborah A. (Tisdale) Tamburrini and the late Mary Lou Tamburrini. Born in Atina, Italy, Mr. Tamburrini immigrated to the United States in 1958 when he was eleven years old. A previous resident of Newton, he moved to Buzzards Bay in 1989 then to Wareham in 1999. Mr. Tamburrini was a general contractor for many years and he also was a cobbler and the proprietor of Village…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Thebodeau, Paul M.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                • Torino, Patricia L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Patricia L. Torino 1933 - 2008 WESTFIELD - Patricia L. Torino, 75 of Westfield, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 20, 2008 at her home. She was born January 28, 1933 in Spring-field, MA and was a graduate of the High School of Commerce. She married Andrew T. Torino and was the owner and operator of Trash & Treasures Antiques. She later became the manager of ACE Beauty Supply in West Springfield and most recently was employed at Wal-Mart in Westfield. She was the loving mother of her two sons…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    Douglas “Doug” Richman of Natick, a sales manager, died Tuesday at Brigham and Women’s...

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Usovicz, Alice E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Salem. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to H.A.W.C., 27 Congress St., Salem, MA 01970. For online guest book or additional information please visit, or call 978 744 0497.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Walden, Caroline M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        : Services will be held Wednesday 9 a.m. from CARTIER'S FUNERAL HOME 151 So. Main St. Route 126, Bellingham, MA with a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in St. Blaise Church 1158 So. Main St. Bellingham, MA. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations to: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924 would be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Waters Jr., Edmund F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 5 - 9. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Veteran US Air Force Korean Conflict. Donations in his memory to either Melmark New England, Classroom A, c/o Michael D'India, 461 River Rd., Andover, MA 01810 or Mass. General Hospital, Cardiac Care Unit 165 Cambridge St., Suite 6, Boston, MA would be appreciated. Indoor parking and entrance available from 340 Bremen St.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • West, William T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dr. William T. West 1925-2008 SWANZEY - Dr. William T. West, 83, of Swanzey died Friday September evening at Cheshire Medical Center Dartmouth Hitchcock after a period of declining health. He was born in Holyoke, MA, on June 26, 1925 the son of Albert H. and Alice (Cleary) West. He grew up in West Springfield, MA and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1943. Dr. West served in the US Navy Air Corp from 1943 until 1946. In 1950, he married Elinor Meiers of West Springfield, MA at St. Thomas Church in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wheeler, James M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              James M. Wheeler 1925 - 2008 FEEDING HILLS James M. Wheeler, 82, of 75 Valley Brook Road, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 at home. Born in West Springfield, he lived in Agawam for forty-two years. James was a retired construction worker, working for Fontaine Brothers and D.J. Wheeler. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed gardening and a communicant of Sacred Heart Church. He leaves his wife of forty-four years, Joan M. (Sullivan) Wheeler, a son, James M. Wheeler of Feeding Hills, two…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • White Jr., Clay C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Whitney, Ethel Mae

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ethel Mae Whitney of Clinton, Leominster church member; 63 CLINTON Ethel Mae Whitney, 63, of Clinton, died Thursday evening, September 18, 2008, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 2, 1945 in Leominster, daughter of Leland A. and Mildred F. (Mahan) Whitney and lived in Leominster and Clinton all of her life. She attended Leominster High School, Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, and received her bachelor's degree from…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wilkins, Anne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    DARTMOUTH —Anne (Throckmorton) Wilkins, aged 92 years, of Dartmouth, died on Saturday, September 20, 2008. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Long Branch, NJ, and grew up in New York City, but lived most of her life in Miami, FL, spending summers in Dartmouth before moving there in 2003. She was the beloved widow of William Wilkins, and the daughter of the late James and Mary Ellen (Mulrennan) Throckmorton. She is survived by her daughter,…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Annie P. (Siaglo) Fronc

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Antoinette Sprague

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Barbara (Kuhn) Hall, longtime hairdresser

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Boyle, Daniel J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Cook, William M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Dodge, Marian E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Edmund F. Waters Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Elizabeth DePerrior-Fliegel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Faulkner, Robert A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Flynn, Sister Mary M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Frieda Gauger, 94, Easthampton native

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • George H. Schofield III

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Hillery, Lucille O. (O'Connor)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Howard T. Palmer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ingemi III, Joseph R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Kenneth Harris

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mary Lis, active in Holy Trinity Church

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mildred E. Nebelski

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Olszewski, Helen A. (Stankiewicz)

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Richard W. Moriarty

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ronald E. Laprade, owned Rusty's Repair

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rosina Burnham

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ruth B. Wallace

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Salvatore Abramo, 79

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Stephen Clark, Amherst alum, fundraiser

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