Friday, October 3, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 10/03/08

  • Adams, Marie T. (Thomas)

    and friends invited. Calling hours Friday 4-8. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

    • Adams, Nellie R. (Herman)

      ADAMS, Nellie R. (Herman) 97, of Worcester, in Falmouth, Oct. 1, 2008. Wife of the late Anthony "Tony" Adams, and mother of the late Anthony "Buddy" Adams. She is survived by nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand nephews. Nellie was also predeceased by four brothers, Joseph, Albert, Edward and John. Retired clerk typist for the loan dept. of the former Worcester County National Bank. Forty year member of the Lithuanian Women's Club. Nellie was born in Worcester, raised and educated…

      • Addison, Jacqueline Grenville

        contributions may be made to the Falmouth Service Center, P.O. Box 208, Falmouth, MA 02541. Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole &Gleason Funeral Home. For online guest book and obituary, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com .

        • Alexander, Edward

          Edward Alexander 1925 -- 2008 FLORENCE - Edward Alexander, 82, of Oak St. died Monday at the Northampton Nursing and Rehab Facility. Born in Northampton Oct. 2, 1925 he was the son of the late John and Olympia (Muraszko) Alexander. He graduated from Northampton High. Ed was the co owner and operator of the Alexander's Market with his brother Stanley and his family for over 30 years. He leaves behind his Brother Walter, and several nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service Saturday 9 am at the…

          • Alice L. Rita

            Alice L. (Conroy) Rita of Cambridge, a retired technician, died Tuesday at her home. She was 71. Born in Cambridge,...

            • Amaral, Joseph J.

              and friends are invited to attend a funeral service in the First Congregational Church of Raynham (Stone Church), Raynham Center, Saturday at 2 p.m. Visiting hours will be held in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave. (Rte. 138 South), Taunton, Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Donations in Joes memory, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Amaral Children Scholarship Fund, 28 Sherwood Lane, Raynham, MA 02767. To light a candle, get directions or to access the memorial register, go to…

              • Ballou, Phyllis M. (Hyslip)

                and friends invited to attend. Funeral Home visiting hours Sunday 4-8. Burial Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading. For information, directions and register book please visit:

                • Barbagallo, Carmelo A.

                  ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 (today) from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 in the Corpus Christi Parish at Holy Rosary Church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Carmelo's memory to the charity of one's choice. Please visit our online guestbook at

                  • Barry-Morrell, Florence E.

                    and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. Burial in Union Cemetery, Holbrook. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message, visit our Web site www.cartwrightfuneral.com .

                    • Barry-Morrell, Florence E. (Hanifen)

                      and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4:00-8:00 PM. Burial in Union Cemetery, Holbrook. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Florence was born in Nova Scotia, Canada. She was a Nurse for the Holbrook School System, as well as the Norfolk County Hospital. She was the School Nurse at Holbrook Jr. High School for many years. Longtime member and past president of the Josephine's.…

                      • Battista, Clara H.

                        QUINCY Clara H. (Lorito) Battista, of Quincy, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a brief illness. Mrs. Battista was born in Quincy, and was raised and educated in Quincy schools. She graduated from Quincy High School and was a lifelong Quincy resident. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Battista was an active parishioner at Saint John the Baptist Church in Quincy where she sang in the Saint Johns Choir and belonged to the Ladies Sodality. Beloved wife of Albert Battista of…

                        • Belcher, Mary F. (Nadeau)

                          and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday, 4-8. Interment Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody. Mary was a longtime supporter of the American Legion. Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Home 1-877-71-ROCCO

                          • Bellino, Leonard F.

                            and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the Lane Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-8 PM. Interment Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lenny's memory to: The Winchester High School Football Team-The Lenny Bellino Football Fund, c/o Brian Carroll, 80 Skillings Road, Winchester, MA 01890. Late U.S. Army Veteran. Lane Funeral Homes Winchester - Burlington 781-729-2580

                            • Bernier, Betty L.

                              HALIFAX Betty L. (Thorn) Bernier age 83 of Halifax formerly of Weymouth October 1, 2008. Beloved wife of 64 years of Arthur W. Bernier. Mother of John Bernier of AR, Ronald Bernier of R.I. and Debra Scioscia of Halifax. Grandmother of Christina Bernier, John Bernier, Eric Scioscia and Brian Scioscia. Graveside Service on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Central Cemetery Hemlock Lane Halifax. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday from 3-7 p.m. in the North Weymouth McDonald Funeral Home, 40 Sea St.…

                              • Berry, Mildred R.

                                ROCKLAND Mildred (Woodward) Berry, passed away at South Shore Hospital, Sept. 30, 2008, after a long illness, at the age of 81. She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Charles L. Berry, who was her devoted caregiver for the last seven years, as she suffered from Alzheimer's; her loving son, David B. Berry and his wife Kristen Chau of Medford; and her sister-in-law, Valerie Berry of Holbrook. She was the aunt of Melissa Robie and Lynn Berry, both of Holbrook, and Sandra Flagan of Braintree;…

                                • Blackerby, David C.

                                  David C. Blackerby, 57, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Westborough, died on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of the Britton-Summers Funeral Home, 4 Church St., Westborough, are incomplete.

                                  • Botelho, Esther T.

                                    PLYMOUTH Esther T. (Silva) Botelho, of Plymouth, died Oct. 2. She was the loving mother of Wayne Botelho, Ronald Botelho, John Botelho, Brenda Robidoux, Jane Halle, Lorraine Ferreira and Terry Furtado, all of Plymouth; devoted grandmother of nine; and great-grandmother of 16. Born in Plymouth, Aug. 16, 1917, a daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria (Motta) Silva, she was educated in Plymouth schools. She was a member of the Portuguese Civic League, Holy Ghost Society, Jolly Girls and was a Den mother.…

                                    • Bourassa, Hazel I.

                                      Hazel I. Bourassa `1927 - 2008 BELCHERTOWN - Hazel Irene (Caron) Bourassa, 81, of Belchertown, formerly of Indian Orchard, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2008. Born in Springfield, Hazel was the daughter of the late Arthur and Katie (Stocking) Caron. Hazel resided in Springfield for most of her life, first living in East Forest Park and then Indian Orchard for (45) years before moving to Belchertown. She was a retired crossing guard for the Springfield School Department and was a communicant of the…

                                      • Breck Jr., John H.

                                        John H. Breck, Jr. 1918-2008 LONGMEADOW, MA - Mr. John H. Breck, Jr., died at the age of 90 died on October 1, 2008, at his summer home in Quono-chontaug, Rhode Island. He was a long time resident of the Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo, Florida and also maintained a home in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. He was born on April 12, 1918 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the youngest child of John H. Breck, Sr. and Elizabeth Pratt Breck. He attended Washington Elementary School and Technical High School in Springfield.…

                                        • Brigham, Lillian

                                          home website for service times.

                                          • Brundrett, Roberta L.

                                            Roberta L. Brundrett 1948-2008 CHICOPEE - Roberta Loring Brundrett, of Chicopee, passed away suddenly on Wednesday Oct. 1st after a brief illness. Born in Springfield to Doris (Shepard) Brundrett and the late Laurence F. Brundrett, she resided in Chicopee for many years. Roberta was a member of Wilbraham United Church and was a 1966 graduate of the former Classical High School in Springfield. She graduated from Wheaton College Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa and received her Juris Doctorate from Boston…

                                            • Burdick Jr., Robert Albert

                                              : The funeral for Robert Burdick will be Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at 9 a.m. at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. Burial will follow in Church Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. Donations to Florida Volunteer Fire Dept. in care of the funeral home.,

                                              • Carroll, Juidth A.

                                                CARROLL, Judith A. Of Foxboro, formerly of Hyde Park, on Sept. 23, 2008. Beloved Sister of Peter Carroll & Susan Cooper. Visiting hours at the Roberts & Sons Funeral Home, 30 South St., FOXBORO, on Friday 4-7. Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. St. Mary's Church, Foxboro

                                                • Charles B. Eldridge

                                                  Charles B. Eldridge of Salem, a retired bartender, died Sunday9/28 at a local nursing home after a lengthy illness....


                                                • Christiansen, Robert E.

                                                  Robert E. Christiansen, 74, beloved father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather; formerly of Worcester, MA., Indianapolis, IN., Rochester, MI., then retired to Delray Beach, FL. He went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2008 in Delray Beach. He was preceded in death by Beverly, his beloved wife of 54 years. He is survived by daughter, Susan of Rolla, Missouri with her husband James Huss, their children Renee Christiansen & Adriane Hendrix with husband Curtis & sons Skyler, Logen &…

                                                  • Coco, Evelyn J.

                                                    01970, the MSPCA, or your charity of choice. For directions to the funeral home or to leave online condolences please visit

                                                    • Conley, Barbara J.

                                                      ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be on Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 from 3 to 6 p.m. at The Goundrey & Dewhirst Funeral Home, 42 Main St., Salem, N.H. Funeral services will follow immediately at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Association, Boston Office, 330 Congress St., 5th floor, Boston, MA 02210 or to The MSPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. To send an online condolence, please visit

                                                      • Connolly, Helen E. (Fields)

                                                        CONNOLLY, Helen E. (Fields) Oct. 1, of Everett. Loving mother of Kevin and his wife Arlene of WA, Christine Dooley and her husband Arthur of Wilmington, Karen Lessard and her husband David of Winthrop, Brian and his wife Joanne of Hampstead, NH, Keith and his wife Shelley of WA, Mark of Springfield, Lisa Taylor and her husband Ronald of Chester, NH, and the late Patricia Duffy. Devoted sister of Ruth Castaldo, and the late Lillian McLean, Marion Eustice, William, Robert, George, Paul, Dorothy, and Louis…

                                                        • Conroy, Donald

                                                          WEYMOUTH Donald Conroy, of Weymouth, formerly of Hingham, October 2, 2008. The devoted husband of 53 years to Jean (Ward) Conroy. Loving father of Patricia Ann White and her husband Charles of Bridgewater, Mary T. Simonds and her husband Paul of Cohasset. Brother of Mary Louise Cargill of Melrose, Mildred Stopyra of FL, Joan Conroy of Melrose and the late Paul, Joseph and Eleanor Conroy. Cherished grandfather of Diana, Jessica and Nicholas. Donald grew up in Hingham and worked for the Town of Hingham as a…

                                                          • Cram, Paul K.

                                                            HOLT, Fla. Paul K. Cram, age 52, of Holt, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, in a local hospital. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Air Force reserves. He worked at Silver Crest Manor in Crestview, for many years. Paul was preceded in death by his father, John L. Cram. Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Patti Cram of Holt; his mother, Lorraine Nadell Cram; brothers, Tom Cram, Steve Cram and Dan Cram; sister, Joan Paris, all of Massachusetts;…

                                                            • Dave C. Owen

                                                              In Laurenberg, N.C., Sept. 27, 2008, Dave “DaveO” C. Owen died suddenly by accident at the age of 48. David was born in Taunton to his parents David & Elizabeth (Ruble) Owen of Rochester. David & Lauren (Deane) Owen have lived in North Dighton most of his life. He leaves his children, Joshua & Jacob Owen, both of North Dighton. His sister Susan Owen & her husband Frank Ventura of Rochester. David was a professional motorcycle tuner and racer. Dave started Land Speed Racing in April of…

                                                              • DeRosa, Anna M. (Heeney)

                                                                Anna M. (Heeney) DeRosa, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. She was born in Jersey City, NJ to Louis and Mary (Swan) Heeney. Anna lived in New Jersey most of her life until she moved to Shrewsbury in 1990. Anna worked as a practical nurse, and a civilian secretary for the Navy while her children were young. She was also part of the Rosie-the-Riveter campaign during WWII. Anna later operated her own millinery shop where she designed and…

                                                                • Domenic Thomas

                                                                  Domenic Thomas of Arlington, a trucking supervisor, died Wednesday at Park Ave Nursing Home in Arlington. He was...

                                                                  • Dupee, David Scott

                                                                    DUPEE, David Scott Of Strafford, NH, 84, died peacefully at home in Bow Lake, Strafford, NH on September 28, 2008. He was born in Milton, MA to Harry and Dorothy Scott Dupee. He was a decorated World War II Veteran, having served in Italy as a combat infantry soldier with the 10th Mountain Division. A graduate of Thayer Academy and the University of New Hampshire, he began his career as a conservation officer with the NH Fish and Game Department, then served as a federal agent with the U.S. Fish and Wild…

                                                                    • Edward L. Fogarty

                                                                      Edward L. Fogarty of Weymouth, a World War II veteran and a retired Secret Service agent and teacher, died Sunday...

                                                                      • Eurbin, William

                                                                        • Fandel, Joan B.

                                                                          Joan B. Fandel BRAINTREE Joan B. (Barrasso) Fandel, a homemaker, died on Wednesday October 1, 2008 at her home in Braintree. She was 71 years of age. Born, raised and educated in Everett, she was a graduate of Everett High School and had lived in Braintree since 1975. She also wintered in Fort Myers, FL for many years. Joan had worked in earlier years in accounting for John Hancok Life Insurance Co. She was a former member of the Braintree Gardeners Club and enjoyed creative interior decorating, sewing and…

                                                                          • Fandel, Joan B. (Barrasso)

                                                                            and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday evening 4:00-8:00 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery,Braintree.

                                                                            • Farnam, Kathleen M. (Wickham)

                                                                              FARNAM, Kathleen M. "Kay" (Wickham) 89, of Shrewsbury and formerly Medford. Wife of the late Ernest P. Farnam. Loving mother of John E. Farnam of Grafton. Sisiter of the late Edward Wickham, Mary Pilcher and Margaret Wickham. Also survived by her 2 grandchildren, Bryant and Kaitlyn Farnam, and by her dear friend Joseph O' Malley of Shrewsbury. Funeral will be held Saturday at 9 AM from the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St., SHREWSBURY with a Mass at 10 AM in Saint Anne's…

                                                                              • Farrington, Stephen P.

                                                                                Stephen P. Farrington, 50, of 26 Saffron Dr., died peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, after an illness. He leaves his beloved wife, Diane M. (Fournier) Farrington; two sons, John Farrington, his wife Jennifer of Holden and Thomas Farrington of Worcester; three daughters, Elizabeth Parent, her husband David of Worcester, Jolene Farrington of Newport Beach, CA, and Julie Farrington of Worcester; his mother, Avice (Whittaker) Farrington Jarvis, her husband Gary…

                                                                                • Fenton, Paul Fieldhouse

                                                                                  FENTON, Paul Fieldhouse Of Woodstock VT, and Islesboro ME, on Sept. 28th. He attended Princeton University before joining the Marine Corps in 1943, where he served on active duty until 1946; after which, he received an undergraduate degree from McGill University in 1948 and a Master's Degree from Yale University in 1954. His career was split between teaching and investment management. He taught economics at Montana State University and mathematics at St. Paul's School. For fifteen years. He was…

                                                                                  • Flaherty Sr., Martin J.

                                                                                    FLAHERTY, Martin J., Sr. Age 85, of Wilmington, October 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Virginia R. (Fitzpatrick) Flaherty. Devoted father of Anne Urtiaga & her husband Daniel of Alabama, Martin J. Flaherty, Jr. & his wife Janice of Maryland, Janet Flaherty & Thomas Sarelas of Maryland, Thomas Flaherty & his wife Donna of West Barnstable, Mary Angles & her husband Alberto of No. Andover, Lynne Melaragni & her husband Paul of Wilmington, and the late Jack Flaherty. Loving grandfather of…

                                                                                    • Galvin, Lorraine

                                                                                      Lorraine Galvin SO. YARMOUTH Lorraine Eleanor (Tirrell) Galvin died Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Mrs. Galvin was the devoted wife of the late James Joseph Galvin III, lieutenant, Boston Fire Department. Mrs. Galvin was born and raised in Quincy, the daughter of the late Ethel H. (Van Raaltee) and Jacques E. Tirrell. Lorraine graduated from North Quincy High School. She was a long time employee of Lindenmeyer Paper Company before moving to Cape Cod in 1980. She and her late husband owned and operated guest…

                                                                                      • Garrant, Agnes A.

                                                                                        Agnes A. Garrant 1927 - 2008 SOUTH HADLEY - Agnes A. (Carrier) Garrant, 81, formerly of Benger Ave, died Tuesday September 30, 2008 at the Palmer Health Care Center. She was born in Northampton Agnes was the daughter of the late Amadee and Regina Jean Carrier. Agnes loved poetry and writing music. She was predeceased by her husband Roland Garrant in 2005, and her son David in 2002. Agnes is survived by her children, Daniel Garrant and his wife Nancy of Chicopee and Cynthia Reynolds of Wareham and Loralee…

                                                                                        • Garvey, Cynthia E.

                                                                                          Cynthia E. Garvey 1959-2008 MONSON - Cynthia E. "Cindy" (Davis) Garvey, 49, of Hampden Ave. died suddenly October 1, 2008. Born in Palmer to the late Lawrence and Betty (Kuehl) Davis she has been a resident of Monson for most of her life. Cindy was a loving wife, mother and friend. She was a member of the Quaboag Riders Women's Auxiliary and loved to tag sale. She leaves her husband Daniel P. Garvey and their two children Daniel L. Garvey and Shannon L. Garvey at home. Cindy leaves her…

                                                                                          • Gilbert, Rosie M.

                                                                                            ARRANGEMENTS: There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church in North Andover. Burial of ashes will follow in Ridgewood Cemtery in North Andover. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Church, 196 Main St., North Andover, MA 01845. To leave online condolences, please visit

                                                                                            • Gilbert, Rosie M. (Humphrey)

                                                                                              Rosie M. (Humphrey) Gilbert, 77, formerly of North Andover, MA, died Monday Oct 1st, after a long illness, at Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover MA. Rosie was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to the late Arthur and Emma (Terry) Humphrey. She was a member of St. Michael's Church in North Andover. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Edward Gilbert of Bow, NH, formerly of North Andover MA; sons, Kenneth of North Vassalboro, ME, Herbert of Worcester, and Jimmy of Lowell. She is also survived by…

                                                                                              • Goggins, Deanna D. (DiOrio)

                                                                                                Nurses Association of New England. She was an active member of St. Joseph Parish in Auburn, where she served on the Health Cabinet, and was a leader of the St. John's Prayer Group. Before her illness Mrs. Goggins was a dedicated runner having completed the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C. and the Boston Marathon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, October 5th from 4-8 PM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. Her funeral will be held on…

                                                                                                • Gordon, Marie E. (Cahill)

                                                                                                  Marie E. (Cahill) Gordon, 80, formerly of Worcester, died Wednesday, October 1st in Webster Manor. Her husband, Clifford W. Gordon, died in 2005. She leaves a daughter, Marsha J. Binienda and her husband Joseph of Webster; a son, Philip R. Gordon and his wife Paula of Boulder, CO; three sisters, Phyllis Gagne and Norma Hoffman, both of Worcester, and Laura Dutkiewicz of North Brookfield; five grandchildren, Nikole Siegmund and her husband Greg of Thompson, CT, Joseph Binienda and his wife Omayra of…


                                                                                                • Grace M. Polimeno

                                                                                                  Grace M. Polimeno of Quincy, a retired seamstress, died Wednesday at her home. She was 93. Born in Boston,...

                                                                                                  • Gracia, Jean E.

                                                                                                    WESTPORT —Jean E. (Zembo) Gracia, 78, of Westport, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Thursday, October 2, 2008, after a brief illness, surrounded in spirit by her loving family. She was wife of Antonio B. Gracia, Jr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Albert and Louise G. (Botelho) Zembo, she was a lifelong resident of Westport and wintered for over 20 years at Holiday Park in North Port, FL. She spent all 78 years of her life at the same homestead on Old County Rd. Prior to…

                                                                                                    • Grady, Thomas J.

                                                                                                      ARRANGEMENTS: Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Mahoney Funeral Home, 187 Nesmith St., (Route 38), Lowell. His funeral Mass to be offered Monday morning, Oct. 6, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Holy Trinity Polish Church, High Street, Lowell. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the, ; 583 Preston Avenue; P.O. Box 1004; Meriden, CT 06450-1004 or, . Arrangements by Mahoney Funeral Home,

                                                                                                      • Grady, Thomas J. "Doc"

                                                                                                        may call from 2 to 7 P.M., Sunday, October 5th, at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith St., (Rte. 38). His Funeral Mass to be offered Monday morning, October 6th at 11 AM at the HOLY TRINITY POLISH CHURCH, High Street, Lowell. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society , 583 Preston Avenue, P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT 06450-1004 or www.americancancersociety.org . Arrangements by Mahoney Funeral Home.…

                                                                                                        • Graham, Mary T.

                                                                                                          may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday. Her Funeral will take place from the Funeral Home Saturday morning at 9 o'clock followed by a Funeral Mass at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH at 10 o'clock. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Saints Medical Cancer Center Foundation, 1 Hospital Dr., Lowell, MA, 01852. E-condolence/ Directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Funeral…

                                                                                                          • Graves Jr., Edwin J.

                                                                                                            and friends are invited to a graveside service in Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at 11AM. Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., MALDEN. Late U.S. Navy Veteran, Korea, Purple Heart Recipient. Forobituary:

                                                                                                            • Griffin, Brian Christopher

                                                                                                              GRIFFIN, Brian Christopher Of Norwood, October 1, 2008. Loving son of the late John and Anne (Dillon) Griffin. Complete notice on Saturday. Gillooly Funeral Home 781-762-0174

                                                                                                              • Gwozdz, John J.

                                                                                                                John J. Gwozdz ENFIELD - John J. Gwozdz passed away on Oct. 2. Funeral Mon. 9 am from Browne Memorial Chapels. Calling hrs. Sun. from Browne FH, 43 Shaker Rd, Enfield.,

                                                                                                                • Harding, Lois Anita (Chapman)

                                                                                                                  • Harmon, Linda J.

                                                                                                                    and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Lindas wish was for donations to be made to the Boston Bruins Foundation, c/o Bob Sweeney, 100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114, or the Isadore Forbes Foundation, c/o Grand Chapter of Mass., Order of Eastern Star, P.O. Box 600583, Newtonville, MA 02460. McDonald-funeralhomes.com.

                                                                                                                    • Harmon, Linda Jean

                                                                                                                      ALTON, NH Linda Jean (Bezanson) Harmon, 54, formerly of Quincy and Hull on October 1, 2008. Beloved wife of Lester Harmon. Mother of Sandi Harmon of Alton , N.H. Leann and her husband Matthew Baldock of Londonderry, N.H. Dear grandmother of Madelyn Londonderry, N.H. Mother also of Kenyatta and his wife Amanda Savage. Daughter of George and Alberta Bezanson of Hanover. Sister Alex and Lisa Bezanson of Abington, George and Rose Bezanson of Stoneham and Steven and Carolyn Bezanson of GA. She also leaves…

                                                                                                                      • Harris, Gladys M.

                                                                                                                        ARRANGEMENTS: As per her request, there will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the Monadnock Bible Baptist Church, South Woodbound Road, Rindge. Pastor Thomas Peragallo will officiate. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance Fund, Post Office Box 107, Jaffrey, NH 03452. The Cournoyer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 33 River St.,…

                                                                                                                        • Heller, Max L.

                                                                                                                          HELLER, Max L. 89, of Brookline, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Beloved husband of Minnie L. (Glazerman). Devoted father of Barry D. Heller and his wife Gail of New Hampshire and Mitchell H. Heller and his wife Debbie of Massachusetts. Dear grandfather of Erika Gottlieb, Jeremy Heller, Tovah Heller and Jennifer Stevens. Dear great grandfather of Kaela and Shayna Gottlieb. Services at the Levine Chapel, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE on Friday, October 3, at 12. Interment at the…

                                                                                                                          • Holmes, Evelyn M.

                                                                                                                            and friends are respectfully invited to attend a committal service Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Furnace Village Cemetery, South Street, Easton. Arrangements are by the Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington St., Easton. For condolences, please visit www.kanefuneralhome.com .

                                                                                                                            • Hoyt, Mary Ethel

                                                                                                                              Mary Ethel Hoyt, 84, of Westborough, died on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare- University Campus in Worcester. She was the wife of the late Benjamin R. Hoyt who died on August 28, 2008. Born in St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Frances (Dobbin) Corcoran. She was educated in St. Mary's Bay schools. Mrs. Hoyt was employed as a printer for Chase Paper Co. retiring in 1984. She is survived by one son, Robert F. Hoyt and his wife,…

                                                                                                                              • Hunter, Irene M.

                                                                                                                                : A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, at the First Congregational Church in Manchester, Vt. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Northshire Day School, 5484 Main St., Manchester Center, VT 05255 (802) 362-1395. BREWSTER FUNERAL SERVICE in Manchester has been entrusted with the care of Mrs. Hunter's funeral arrangements.,

                                                                                                                                • Jacobs, Doris (Levinson)

                                                                                                                                  JACOBS, Doris (Levinson) Of Canton, formerly of Brookline, on Oct 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Cyrus L. Jacobs. Devoted mother of David Jacobs and his wife Lynne of Sharon, Richard Jacobs and his wife Ilene of South Dartmouth and Edward Jacobs and his wife Betsey of Brookline. Dear grandmother of Craig and Shannon, Andra and Philip, Aaron and Suzanne, Wendy, Sam and Laura and great-grandmother of Carter, Mason, Avery, Silvia and Gabriel. Loving sister of the late Lincoln Levinson. Graveside Services at…

                                                                                                                                  • Jedziniak, Francis C.

                                                                                                                                    Francis C. Jedziniak 1940 2008 CHICOPEE Francis C. Jedziniak, 68, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at Life Care of Wilbraham. He was born in Holyoke on April 24, 1940 to the late Walter and Helen (Wojciechowski) Jedziniak. Francis attended schools in South Hadley and Holyoke. He graduated from Holyoke High School. Francis worked at the former City Dental Lab in Holyoke for twentyfive years. Francis leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of fortythree years, Margo J. (Thiesse) of Chicopee; his son Steven…

                                                                                                                                    • Joseph J. Amaral

                                                                                                                                      RAYNHAM/TAUNTON-Joseph J. Amaral, 56 years old, died October 1, 2208 in the Boston Medical Center, following a period of failing health. Born in Taunton son of the late Manuel and El eanor (Carey) Amaral. He has been a resident of Raynham for the past 13 years. He was educated in Middleboro schools and had been employed for over 30 years as a union glazier. He was presently employed at Cardinal Window Systems in NH. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, boating and tinkering in his garage, but most of all  he…

                                                                                                                                      • Kemp, Elizabeth B.

                                                                                                                                        ARROYO SECO, NEW MEXICO Elizabeth B. Kemp, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away in Taos, New Mexico on September 11, 2008 at the age of 88 after a period of failing health. Betty was born in Pueblo, Colorado and volunteered for the American Red Cross during World War II in the South Pacific. She lived in Hingham, MA for nearly 20 years and then for almost 30 years in Plainfield, CT. Always active in her communities she was a member of the League of Women Voters since 1940, served for several years on…

                                                                                                                                        • Ketchen, Louis John

                                                                                                                                          and friends are respectfully invited to attend his memorial service on Saturday, October 4th at 10AM at the Falowski Funeral Home, 300 SW 6th St., FORT LAUDERDALE, 954-462-4262 At the family's request there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make contributions to the St Jude Children's Research Hospital.

                                                                                                                                          • Kinnally, Catherine

                                                                                                                                            Catherine "Kay" Kinnally WEYMOUTH Catherine J. Kay (Assmus) Kinnally, a homemaker of Weymouth died on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at the South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth. She was 88 years of age. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Roslindale and had lived in the Mission Hill Section of Boston and in Quincy Point before moving to Weymouth in 1982. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Kinnally, Sr. Devoted mother of Sr. Katherine Kinnally SSND of Indiantown, FL, Marie St. Pierre…

                                                                                                                                            • Kinnally, Catherine J. (Assmus)

                                                                                                                                              and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday evening 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kay's memory to Hope Rural School, 15929 SW 150th St., Indiantown, FL 34956 or St. Francis of Assisi Capital Campaign Fund, 856 Washington St., Braintree, MA 02184.

                                                                                                                                              • Kober, Nadia

                                                                                                                                                Nadia Kober 1957-2008 EAST LONGMEADOW - Nadia Kober, 51, passed away on Thursday, September 25th, in her home in East Longmeadow. Funeral proceedings will take place at the Billings Hill Cemetery in East Longmeadow on Monday, October 6th, at 2 p.m. She is survived by her husband, Peter, and only child, Philip. Nadia was born in the Czech Republic on February 17th, 1957. She moved to the United States in 1986 and became a U.S. Citizen in 1991. Nadia had a strong passion for psychology in which she held a…

                                                                                                                                                • Koustenis, William

                                                                                                                                                  and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Saturday at 10 AM at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 39 Belgrade Ave., ROSLINDALE. Interment in Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting hours Friday 5-8 PM at St. Nectarios Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite homeless shelter or orphanage would be appreciated. Folsom Funeral Home


                                                                                                                                                • Kulig, Joan M.

                                                                                                                                                  Joan M. Kulig 1918 - 2008 CHICOPEE - Joan M. (Sullivan) Kulig, 89, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully Wednes-day, October 1, 2008 at Wingate of South Hadley Care Center. Born November 14, 1918 in Chicopee, she was a daughter of the late Timothy and Mary (Flanigan) Sullivan. She married Frank J. Kulig and together they had four children. Joan was employed for several years as a customer service representative for Dow Jones, and was also a communicant of St. Patrick's Church in Chicopee. She is survived…

                                                                                                                                                  • LaRue, Edward J.

                                                                                                                                                    BRIDGEWATER Edward J. LaRue, 81, of Bridgewater, formerly of Brockton, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at Kindred Hospital in Stoughton. A son of the late Leo J. and Sarah G. (Hussey) LaRue, he was born in Brockton, July 26, 1927. He was raised and educated in Brockton and was a graduate of Mass Trade School. Mr. LaRue served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was later employed as an oil burner technician at CY Woodbury, retiring in 1982. He was the brother of the late Doris G. LaRue and is survived by…

                                                                                                                                                    • Lareau, Darlene Marie

                                                                                                                                                      Darlene Marie Lareau 1953-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Darlene Marie Lareau, 54, of 97 Oakwood Terrace, departed this life on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Baystate Medical Center. Born and educated in Springfield, she worked as a nurse's aide at Campbell's Rest Home for many years. She was a communicant of St. Michael's Cathedral. Pre-deceased by parents Lester and Mattie Richard and a grandson James Brown, she is survived by two children, Vashawn Lareau and Stephanie Lareau, both of Springfield; five…

                                                                                                                                                      • Larson, Harold P.

                                                                                                                                                        Harold P. Larson WEYMOUTH Harold P. Hal Larson, also known as Leftie and Whipper, died on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at the Mass. General Hospital in Boston. He was 67 years of age. Hal was a lifetime resident of Weymouth and was the owner of the former East Weymouth Bowl-A-Wey from 1972 until 1999 when his alleys were taken to make way for the Greenbush Commuter Rail. He had since owned and operated the Hanover Bowladrome. In his early years he worked as a painter at General Dynamics at the Fore River…

                                                                                                                                                        • Levasseur, Harriet R. (Cummings)

                                                                                                                                                          Harriet R. (Cummings) Levasseur, 104, North Grafton, formerly of Holden, died peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2008 in Oakdale Rehab. & Skilled Nursing Center, West Boylston. Her husband, Ricard G. Levasseur, died in 1968. She leaves her daughter, Barbara H. Galeone and her husband Nicholas of North Grafton; 4 grandchildren, Russell Jacobson of Holden, Carol Warrington and her husband John of Rutland, Sonya Richardson and her husband John of Brookline, NH and Christina Galeone of North Grafton; 6…

                                                                                                                                                          • Lorraine Flahive

                                                                                                                                                            Lorraine B. Sullivan Flahive of Weymouth, a homemaker, died Wednesday at Cambridge Hospital. She was 64. Born...

                                                                                                                                                            • Love, Edith R. (Guillett)

                                                                                                                                                              Edith R. (Guillett) Love, 92, formerly of Hitchcock Rd., died Thurs., Oct. 2 in Holy Trinity Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete and under the care of Lindquist Lundin Funeral Home, 36 Butler St. www.lindquistlundin.com

                                                                                                                                                              • Lupo, Alan

                                                                                                                                                                LUPO, Alan Of Winthrop, died September 29, 2008, at age 70. Son of the late Max and Esther (Sacon) Lupo of Winthrop. He is survived by wife Caryl Rivers, son Steve and daughter-in-law Connie of Houston, daughter Alyssa Lupo Zulueta and son-in-law Ogie Zulueta of Redwood Shores CA, grandchildren Lauren, Zuey and Azalea, (and many cousins, nieces and nephews). Memorial service to be held Monday October 6th at 5pm at Boston University's Marsh Chapel, 735 Commonwealth Avenue, with reception to follow. Free…

                                                                                                                                                                • Lupo, Alan (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                  Alan Lupo was a former Boston Globe columnist. He was born in Boston and grew up in Winthrop, where he returned to raise his own family. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 1955, from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1959, and from the Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in 1960., "He was a street reporter's street reporter who really understood the neighborhoods," said Martin F. Nolan, former editorial page editor at the Globe., Mr. Lupo leaves a wife,…

                                                                                                                                                                  • MacNeil, Anna

                                                                                                                                                                    WEYMOUTH Anna (Kinsella) MacNeil, 89 years of age passed away at the Anchors Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Palm Bay, Florida on Saturday, September 27, 2008. She was born in Boston and had resided in Weymouth since the early 1960s. She moved to Florida five years ago. She was a former IBM Operator for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Anna was a Communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church in East Weymouth and had belonged to the Eagles Club in Weymouth with her late husband. She was wife of the…

                                                                                                                                                                    • MacPhail, Derek Shawn

                                                                                                                                                                      Derek Shawn MacPhail 19662008 GRANBY - Derek MacPhail, age 41, of West St., Granby, MA, died in his sleep in Walter-boro, SC on September 20, 2008. He was born on Cumber-land County, NC on October 6, 1966. Mr. MacPhail was a long-distance truck-driver for Prime, Inc., of Springfield, MO. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. His education was at the public Schools of Springfield, MA, and he was an alumnus of Classical High School. He is survived by his children Tiffany, Sage, Logan, Jessica…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Marie L. Quinnan

                                                                                                                                                                        Marie L. (Loustaunau) Quinnan of El Paso, Texas, formerly of Boston, a retired FBI translator, died Saturday at...

                                                                                                                                                                        • Marr, Helen P.

                                                                                                                                                                          NEW BEDFORD —Helen P. (Gaughan) Marr, 89, of Dartmouth, died October 2, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Clifford Marr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Patrick and Ellen (McKillop) Gaughan, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Mrs. Marr was a communicant of St. Lawrence Church. She was a volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital for many years. Mrs. Marr enjoyed traveling with her family and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Survivors…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Mary J. Almeida

                                                                                                                                                                            Mary J. (Costa) Almeida, wife of the late Antone Almeida, died on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the Golden Living Wedgemere Nursing Center. She was 91. Born in Dighton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Gasper) Costa. Educated in Dighton schools, she later worked as an attendant for the Paul A. Dever School for over 27 years, retiring at the age of 65. A communicant of Annunciation of the Lord Church, and a mem ber of the Westside Seniors, she enjoyed playing Bingo and visiting Foxwoods Casinos. With…

                                                                                                                                                                            • McCarthy, Virginia C. (Kibirstis)

                                                                                                                                                                              • McComb, John H.

                                                                                                                                                                                & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Friday 6-9pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations in John's memory may be made to, , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701-9376. Longtime security manager for TJX Co. & Marshalls. For directions & guestbook visit, Spadafora Funeral Home 781-324-8680

                                                                                                                                                                                • Michaels, Harold L.

                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends invited. Interment Mt.Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie Dr. Suite 101, Natick, MA 01760.WW II U.S. Navy Seabee Veteran. Retired Conrail Railroad Worker , Union Rep. of Local #358 Railroad Workers. For directions and guest book, please visit website:, William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Milton David Cole

                                                                                                                                                                                    Milton David Cole, 77 years old, died on September 29, 2008 in Morton Hospital, Taunton after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Taunton son of the late Clayton and Elinda (Babeu) Cole. Milton, a lifelong resident of Taunton was 1949 graduate of Taunton High School. He served in the US Army from 1949 to 1953. He enjoyed vacationing in Maine and New Hampshire with his family every summer. He was an avid reader, loved history, and enjoyed listening to music. Mostly he enjoyed spending time with his…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Murray, Bob

                                                                                                                                                                                      BOB MURRAY SCITUATE Bob (Robert) M. Murray surrounded by his family and friends on September 27, 2008 at the age of 47. Devoted son of Robert "Dave" and Nancy Ellen (O'Brien) Murray. Bob was an E. M T. at the Fallon Ambulance Co. for the last 13 years. Previously he worked at Stop and Shop in Cohasset. Loving brother of David Murray and his wife Carlene of Norwell, Alison Fallon and her husband Todd of Pembroke, Stephanie Camerlengo and her husband Peter of Pembroke, Tracy Roche and her…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Murray, Bob (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Nascimento, Jose C.

                                                                                                                                                                                          Jose C. Nascimento 1947 2008 LUDLOW - Jose C. Nascimento, 61, of Ludlow, was called to Heaven on October 1, 2008. Born in Portugal, son of the late Orlando and Ana (Carvalho) do Nascimento, he was a Corporal in the Portuguese Army and came to Indian Orhard in 1970 before moving to Ludlow. Jose became an American Citizen in 1978 and worked for many years at Ala-vel, American Bosch and most recently at Titeflex before leaving due to a disability. He was also a member of the Gremio Lusitano Club, played for…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Nason, Alvah W.

                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services on Monday at 10 a.m. in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), WALTHAM. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown. Visiting hours on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Elmwood Chapel, 42 Elmwood Road, Wellesley, MA 02481. For complete obituary, guestbook, and directions please visit our website

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Newman, Paul (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                                              Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning actor and philanthropist,, at his Connecticut farmhouse after battling cancer. He's best known for his roles in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Nolan, Helen Ruth (Lavelle)

                                                                                                                                                                                                Helen Ruth (Lavelle) Nolan, 87, of 50 Berlin St., died peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2008, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 63 years, Philip H. Nolan, Sr., died in 2007. She is survived by two sons: Philip H. Nolan, Jr. and his wife, Suzanne, of Clinton, and Robert E. Nolan, and his wife, Linda, of Lancaster; four daughters: Jean M. Flanagan and her husband, George, of Clinton, Ruthann Nolan and her husband, Marvin Stout of Harwich, Carolyn T. Nolan, and her husband, Francis…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Novak, Joyce M.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                • O'Brien, Lillian P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  : Services will take place Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St., followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church. Burial will take place at a later date. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested for Alzheimer's Assoc of Western Massachusetts through the funeral home., , , , ,

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • O'Connell, Richard

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Richard O'Connell MIDDLETOWN - Richard O'Connell, 78, of Middletown, beloved husband for 28 years of Joanne (Creed) O'Connell passed away on Monday, September 29th at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Anna B. (McFarlane) O'Connell. Richard lived in Middletown since 1978, graduated Classical High School in Springfield,MA, was a brick layer from 1948 to 1951, served during the Korean War in the US Marines Corp, then went back to work as a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pacheco, Theresa M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Theresa M. Pacheco of Tewksbury, formerly of Burlington; 59 TEWKSBURY Theresa M. (DiLiegro) Pacheco, age 59, died unexpectedly on October 1, at Saints Medical Center in Lowell. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Pacheco, who died in 2004. She was born in Somerville, April 3, 1949, a daughter of the late Rose M. (Cota) and Camillo DiLiegro, and was raised in Burlington. She loved Cape Cod, and enjoyed spending time at her second home on "the Cape." She was described by her family as having…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pacheco, Theresa M. (DiLiegro)

                                                                                                                                                                                                        PACHECO, THERESA M. (DiLiegro) Of Tewksbury, formerly of Burlington, died suddenly Oct. 1, at age 59. Beloved wife of the late Robert H. Pacheco. Daughter of the late Rose M. (Cota) and Camillo DiLiegro. Loving mother of Tanya M. Martel and her husband and Michael Martel of Tewksbury, and the late Danielle M. Pacheco; devoted grandmother of Christopher and Matthew; daughter-in-law of Phyllis Pacheco of Arlington; sister-in-law of Phillip Pacheco of Ashby, Peggy Melia of Dracut and Phyllis McCarthy of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Parkinson, Wyatt T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          PARKINSON, Wyatt T. Of Somerville formerly of Connecticut September 28th. Husband of Susan Carlson. Son of Don and Marilyn Parkinson.Brother of Donovan Parkinson. Grandson of Miriam R. Parkinson. Also survived by many relatives and friends. Donations in his memory may be made to National MS Society, PO Box 4527, New York, NY 10163 or to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall Street, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10005. Arrangements by The Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St., CAMBRIDGE.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Paré, Robert T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Robert T. Paré, LICSW, of Worcester was stricken ill and died Wednesday, Oct. 1 while at work. Calling hours will be Monday, October 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. A full obituary will appear in the Sunday Telegram.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pecce, Walter P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              HINGHAM Walter P. Pecce, of Hingham, formerly of Weymouth, passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Bedford on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at age 85. Born in Quincy where he was raised and educated, he lived for 50 years in Weymouth, and has lived the past 3 years in Hingham. He was a US Army Veteran WWII, who fought in 5 campaigns, including the Battle of the Bulge, the Normandy Invasion, Northern France, the Rhineland and the Ardennes. With his brother Ray, Walter owned and operated P'chee Ribbon Candy…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Peterson, Mildred Irene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mildred Irene Peterson QUINCY Mildred Irene (Grant) Peterson, of Quincy, October 1, 2008. At the age of 86 years. Mrs. Peterson passed away at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Boston. And was a graduate of Jamaica Plain High School. Mildred was a long time resident of Quincy. She was a member of St. Marys Seniors Association for many years, an active member of the Quincy Community United Methodist Church Altar Guild, 1000 Southern Artery Association and the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pike, Esther E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  NEW HAMPSHIRE Esther E. Pike, 94, of Derry, NH, formerly of Milton, died September 29, 2008, following a period of declining health, at the Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Derry, NH. She had resided in Derry for the past 30 years. Born in Quincy on September 18, 1914, she was 1 of 7 children born to the late Otto and Hilja (Oikari) Rautio, and was raised with a strong Finnish influence. She worked for more than 20 years as an Inspector at Raytheon, and it is there that she met her future husband, William…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Polimeno, Grace M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    QUINCY Grace M. Polimeno, of Quincy, formerly of S. Boston, October 1, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Fred Polimeno. Loving mother of Stephen P. Polimeno and his wife Gerry of Quincy. Sister of the late Mary Aspen, Virginia Bonito and Peter DiMaggio. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Grace's life revolved around her family whom she adored. Mrs. Polimeno spent many pleasant days at her son's cottage in Plymouth. She enjoyed playing BINGO in support of the local Quincy Catholic schools. She…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Polley, Phillip E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday from 2-6 PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Gifts in Philip's memory may be made to the American Parkinson's Association, 715 Albany St., C329, Boston 02118. For directions, obituary or to sign guestbook,pleasevisit:, . Robinson Funeral Home Melrose (781) 665-1900

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Quinn, Paula M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, TODAY from 4 until 8 PM. Her funeral will be held from the funeral home on Saturday at 8 AM, followed by her Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9:30 AM at St. Margaret Church, Lowell. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hope for the Children of Haiti, 21 Cummings Park, Suite 278, Woburn, MA 01801. To send an online condolence or for directions visit…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rafferty, Arthur O.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Arthur O. Rafferty, 76, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, died peacefully Thursday, October 2 at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the care of Callahan & Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. www.callahanfay.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ralph L. Pescatore

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ralph L. Pescatore of Somerville, a retired truck driver, died Saturday at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ricker, Jessie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              RICKER, Jessie 92, of Naples, ME and formerly of Jamaica Plain, MA & Dade City, FL passed away suddenly at her home on 9/29/08. She was born in Dover,NH on October 20, 1915 graduated from Dover High School in 1933. Jessie was predeceased by her parents, bother, Robert Brown, and husband Paul Ricker of Rochester, NH; her very dear friend, Ruby Jennie MacEwan; She is survivied by her daughter and son in law, Marilyn and Denis Dyer of Naples, ME; granddaughter, Nancy DeFazio of Brighton, MA and grandson,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Robbins Sr., Richard Wells

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Richard Wells Robbins Sr. of Billerica, retired member I.U.O.E Local 4; 71 BILLERICA Richard Wells Robbins Sr., age 71, beloved husband of 481/2 years of Helen J. (Thatcher) Robbins, died Thursday, Sept. 25, peacefully at their home, after a long illness. He was born in Waltham, April 16, 1937, son of the late Roland Wells and Geraldine (Prior) Robbins of Lincoln, MA. Mr. Robbins was a graduate of Concord High School in Concord, MA and lived in Lincoln for 27 years before moving to Billerica 44 years ago.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sargent, Robert Reynolds

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sargent-Grant, Judith A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral Mass on Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, 392 Hanover St., Route 139, Hanover. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Route 53, Hanover, on Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the, , 1115 West Chestnut St., Brockton, MA 02301. For directions and a online guest book, visit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Scheinin, Heline M. (Fink)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SCHEININ, Heline M. (Fink) 75, beloved wife of Fred H. Scheinin. Devoted mother of Amy Scheinin of Worcester and Susan Gordon & her husband David of Southborough. Cherished grandmother of Emily and Benjamin Gordon. Loving aunt of Ronald Scheinin & his wife Bobbi of Denver, CO & Frank Scheinin of Newton. Funeral Services 10 AM today, October 3rd at Congregation B'Nai Shalom, 117 East Main St., Westborough, MA. Burial in Rural Cemetery, Southborough, MA. Memorial Observance through Sunday…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Shuman, Herbert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SHUMAN, Herbert Of Brockton. Entered into rest October 1st, 2008. Beloved husband of Sandra (Miller). Dear son of Saul & Esther (Nathanson) Shuman. Devoted father of Steven & Samantha Shuman and Mark & Tracie Shuman. Loving brother of Roberta & Lenny Berry and the late Milton "Buzzy" Shuman. Cherished grandfather of Lane and Elliott Shuman. Services at the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 475 Washington St, CANTON on Friday Oct 3rd at 10 AM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Mark…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sinclair, Raymond

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          MIAMI Raymond Sinclair, 83 years, in Miami, died Oct. 2, 2008, after a long illness. Ray grew up in the Montello section of Brockton, Mass., and after Brockton High School, he fought with the U.S. Army through France and Germany in World War II. He was employed by Dade County for over 35 years in the graphics department and was a well-known musician and band leader in the Miami area. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; son, Ray Jr.; daughters, Kathy, Linda, Elaine, Beth; and many grandchildren. He was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sleeper, Ralph E.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sorel, Marion V. (Schmidt)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Marion V. (Schmidt) Sorel, 89, a life long Clinton resident, died on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Sterling Healthcare Center after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of forty five years, Paul J. Sorel who died in 1981, and her daughter, Paula Sorel who died in 1959. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Bailey of Clinton, and Marcia Ferry of Concord, CA; six grandchildren, Lee Wasserman, Robert and Michael Ferry, Paul, Brendon, and Kevin Bailey; thirteen…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Soroos, Cynthia M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends invited. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Cynthia's memory to the Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church. For more info visit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stark, Deborah Elise (Davison)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  STARK, Deborah Elise (Davison) Of South Carver, 45, died Sunday September 28th. Born in Boston at Beth Israel Hospital, raised in South Carver, MA, Deborah graduated a year early from Plymouth-Carver High School attending the accelerated group. In her youth, Deborah loved to ride horses, taking part in 4H Clubs, and owning two. She also loved swimming and was a lifeguard in various surrounding beaches, saving three people over the years. Her favorite pastime was fishing, and she spent many days off and on…


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stroiney, Helen A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Helen A. Stroiney 1917 - 2008 SUFFIELD, CT - Helen A. (Slosek) Stroiney 91 wife of the late Charles G. Stroiney passed away peacefully at her home Monday evening, September 29, 2008, surrounded by her family. Helen was born March 21, 1917 in Worcester MA, the daughter of the late Michael& Mary (Woloniewiez) Slosek. Helen is survived by her sons and daughters in law David and Veronica Stroiney of Suffield, Dennis and Christine Stroiney of Orangevale, CA. five grandchildren and two great grand children.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stuart B. Barnard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Stuart B. Barnard of Worcester, a World War II veteran and a retired engineer, died Monday at UMass Memorial Medical...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sullivan, Sheila E. (Kearney)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SULLIVAN, Sheila E. (Kearney) 57, of South Yarmouth, MA, formerly of Norfolk, MA, passed away on September 29. Born in Boston, raised in Needham, Sheila received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Salve Regina College in Newport, RI. She worked for Newton-Wellesley Hospital for 27 years, first as an RN and later as a case manager. She worked tirelessly for her patients and developed many treasured friendships with coworkers. Sheila loved spending time with friends and family. One of Sheila's…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Tomolonius, Shirley I. (Quinn)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Shirley I. (Quinn) Tomolonius, 78, of Auburn died Thursday, October 2nd in her daughter's home in North Brookfield after an illness. Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central Street, Auburn is assisting Shirley's family with arrangements. brittonfuneralhomes.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Trudeau, Maryodlin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Maryodlin (Day) Trudeau, 73, of Cottage St., died Thursday, October 2, 2008 in Mary Lane Hospital in Ware. She leaves her husband of 54 years, Richard E. Trudeau; four sons: Brian Trudeau of Albany, NY, Robert Trudeau and his wife Kathleen of Rochdale, Scott Trudeau and his wife Paulette of Stow and Matthew Trudeau of Charlton; two daughters: Lisa Trudeau of Albany, NY and Louise Snyder and her husband Robert of Milford; one brother, James Day and his wife June of Walterboro, SC; a sister-in-law, Dorothy…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Turini, Margaret T. "Peggy" (Santangelo)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Margaret "Peggy" T. (Santangelo) Turini, 95, of 161 Pine St. Ext., died Thursday, October 2, 2008, in Beaumont Skilled Nursing Center, Northborough, after an illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Dominic "Babe" Turini, who died in 1981, and two sons: Francis P. Turini, in 2002, and Richard D. Turini, in 2006. She leaves a granddaughter, Cara Panzarella and her husband, Tony, of Marlborough; two grandsons: Joshua P. Turini of Clinton, and Stephen M. Turini of Hudson; four…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Tye, Rosalyne (Burg)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              TYE, Rosalyne (Burg) Formerly of Newton and Brookine, Entered Into Rest, October 1, 2008. Devoted mother of James Tye, Carol & Paul Rose, Mark & Paula Correa Tye, Randy & Bill O'Brien and the late Michael Tye. Loving sister of the late Harold Burg. Dear sister-in-law of Jane Burg. Cherished grandmother of Molly and Conor O'Brien and Lucas Correa Tye. Services at the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 1668 Beacon St., BROOKLINE on Sun., Oct. 5 at 1:30 PM. Memorial Observance will be at the home…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Underwood, Marie F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                UNDERWOOD, Marie F. 81, of Camden, ME formerly of Needharn, MA, Sept. 23, 2008, at Camden, ME. Born in Washington, DC, Nov. 22, 1926, she was the daughter of John R. and Mariana (Blood) Freeman. Educated at the Dana Hall School in Wellesley, MA; Pine Manor College in Chestnut Hill, MA; and Adelphia College. New York. Surviving are her children, Jan Eliison and his wife, Teren of Santa Cnn, CA; Even Ellison and his wife, Laura of Needham, MA; Nekonia Cheyenne and his wife, Susan of Worcester, VT; Susan…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ellen T. (Brown) Clement of Hopedale, a licensed practical nurse, died Sunday at UMass Memorial Medical Center...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Walker, Paul F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WALKER, Paul F., and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations in Paul's memory may be made to The Women's Clinic at Caritas Carney Hospital Foundation, 2100 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester MA 02124, www.lawlerfuneralhome.com, Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 617-323-5600

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • White, Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      WHITE, Ann Sept. 29, 2008. Survived by daughter Mary Mulcare, sister Rosemond White, brother Morris O'Garro, nephew Alvin Lindo and Violet Francis her cousin. Wake will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008 at the Glad Tiding Pentecosal Assembly, 513 Norfolk St., MATTAPAN. Funeral will be Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 at 10 a.m. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. Arrangements by J.B. Johnson, 196 Warren St., Rox., MA 02119. 617-445-8150

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Whitley, Kathleen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Kathleen Whitley CORONA DEL MAR, CA - Kathleen (White) Whitley, died comfortably at home surrounded by love on September 23, 2008. Kathy was born Alameda, CA and migrated with her family to New York. She was graduated Phi Beta Kappa from St. Lawrence University and married Lee C. Whitley in 1954. After homemaking she began teaching 6th grade in West Boxford, MA. She co-authored 4 historical tour guides including Exploring Coastal New England. She leaves her son Scott, his wife Lesley and their daughters,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • William J. Dalrymple

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          William J. “Billy” “Dell” Dalrymple of Somerville, a self-employed roofer, died unexpectedly...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wood Jr., William Hiram

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WOOD, William Hiram, Jr., 87, of Watertown, MA, died Friday, September 26 at Mt. Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA. He was born July 6, 1921 in Boston to William Hiram Wood, Sr., born in Lawrence MA in 1895, and Dorothy Pushee, born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia in 1892. He was the grandson of John Thomas Wood, born in 1864 in Saddleworth, Yorkshire, who immigrated to Lawrence as a young boy with his adoptive father Samuel Butterworth. He was the great-great grandson of Nathan Pushee, born 1758 in Lunenburg, MA,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Woodward, Janis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              WOODWARD, Janis "Jan" 65, of Framingham, September 30, 2008 at her home. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Barbara (Crabtree) Woodward. She is survived by her former husband Robert F. Higgins Jr. of Marlborough, 1 brother, Bruce Woodward of Florida and many nieces and nephews. Jan was beloved by all who knew her and will be sorely missed. A funeral seivice will be held on Saturday October 4, 2008 at 11:00 am at the Greater Grace Christian Fellowship, 187 Pleasant…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Zallen, Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ZALLEN, Joseph Of Boston, formerly of Brookline & Ft. Lauderdale, FL, age 90 years, entered into rest October 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Lillian (Saunders) Zallen & the late Matilda (Grant) Zallen. Devoted father of Linda Zallen of Oakland, CA, Roberta "Bobbie" Sherman of Coral Springs, FL & Dr. Barry Zallen & his wife Robi of Wayland. Loving brother of Rubin Zallen of Framingham, Ruthie Rubin of Cape Cod and NC & the late Morrie Zallen. Cherished grandfather of Sara Sherman,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Barbara Doyle Grant, Northampton native

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Barrett, William

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Brooks C. Corbett

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Brooks Corbett -- Area Businessman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Carney, Philip J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Choiniere services

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Claire Turcotte, formerly of Northampton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Durkee, Patricia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Edward Alexander, market owner

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Edward W. Lively

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Faulkner, Robert A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Francis H. Leamy Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Harry F. MacCabe, 90

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hurley, Robert A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Judith A. Albano

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Lamorte, Pamela P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Louis John Ketchen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mary Beth Graves, formerly of Easthampton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mary Kosakowski, taught in local schools

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pamela P. Lamorte, 83

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Phaneuf, Carmen M. (Brochu)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Robert W. Walters Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • St. Pierre Jr., Robert J.

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