Saturday, October 4, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 10/04/08

  • Badolato, William "Billy"

    BADOLATO, William "Billy" Of Methuen, formerly of Everett, on October 2, beloved husband of Patricia (Valentine). Complete notice to follow on Sunday. Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Home 1-877-71-ROCCO

    • Balcom, Philip David

      Philip David Balcom WEYMOUTH Philip David Balcom of Weymouth passed away on Friday, October 3, 2008. He was born in Boston in 1919. He graduated from Norwich University, VT in 1938 and was Valedictorian and a member of Skull & Swords Academic Honors Society, Epsilon TAU Sigma, THETA CHI and from Rutgers University, NJ in 1940 with a Masters in Chemistry. He was a World War II Army Calvary Veteran. He was an Executive for Plymouth Coated Products in Plymouth, Hanover and Whitman for 20 years from which…

      • Baribeau, William R.

        William R. Baribeau 1942 - 2008 SPRINGFIELD - William "Billy" R. Baribeau, 66, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 2, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Springfield on May 28, 1942 a son of the late Roland and Helen (Patterson) Baribeau. William was educated locally at Springfield Trade High School and later at S.T.C.C. William married Diane Knox in 1963 and the couple recently celebrated 45 years together this June. Billy was a police officer for the Springfield…

        • 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…

          • 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.…

            • Beturne, Ronald

              Ronald Beturne HADLEY - Ronald Beturne died Oct. 2. Survived by sister Lucille Foisy, niece Donna Dickey and other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Amie Beturne, Rita Koss and Frederick Beturne. Graveside service Tuesday, October 7 at 12:00 noon at St. Aloysius Cemetery, Springfield. www.beersandstory.com.,

              • Blackerby, David C.

                David C. Blackerby, 57, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Diane (Donovan) Blackerby. Born in Durham, NC, he is the son of William C. and Martha (Coleman) Blackerby of Trussville, Alabama. He was educated in Bessemer, AL schools and was a 1973 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army serving as a…

                • Blinder, Dr. Lubov (Boguslavsky)

                  Dr. Lubov (Boguslavsky) Blinder, 70, of 35 Lancelot Drive, Paxton, died at Rose Monahan Hospice Home on Thursday, October 2nd. She leaves her husband of 49 years, Dr. Boris Blinder; a son, Dimtry Blinder of Brighton; a granddaughter, Veronica Blinder and her cousin, Bella Spivak of Worcester. She was born in Moscow, Russia, the daughter of Vladimir and Rakhil (Pritikina) Boguslavsky and first moved to Worcester in 1979, and has been a resident of Paxton since 1986. She graduated Moscow Medical School and…

                  • Blue, Robert G.

                    and friends are cordially invited. Private burial will be in Westview Cemetery, Lexington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 299, Rockport, MA 01966. Mr. Blue was a well known New England artist, who specialized in oils of the Gloucester waterfront and fishing vessels.

                    • Bossi, Clara

                      Quincy Clara (Porzio) Bossi, age 96, died on Friday, October 03, 2008 at the Hancock Park Rehabilitation Center in Quincy. Mrs. Bossi was born in Foggia, Italy, immigrated to East Boston when she was 6 years old, and has lived in both North Quincy and Palm Springs, California.. For many years. Clara was a stitcher in the garment district in Boston. Beloved wife of the late Charles Bossi. Devoted mother of Diane S. McEachern of Weymouth and the late Lorraine A. Bradley.Beloved sister of the late Giovanni,…

                      • Boussy, Roland E.

                        Roland E. Boussy 1946-2008 TURNERS FALLS, MA - Roland E. Boussy, 62, of Turners Falls died Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Farren Care Center. He was born in Springfield on May 5, 1946, the son of Albert and Mary (Capozza) Boussy. He graduated from Commerce High School in 1964 where he was a member of the school band. Roland was a longtime employee of Milton Bradley in East Longmeadow and also worked for Lee's Flowers in Springfield. He was an avid bowler throughout his life and was a loyal Red Sox fan…

                        • Brigham, Lillian

                          Lillian Brigham, 100, of Hudson died on Thursday, Oct. 2 at Bolton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Marlboro. Lillian was born in Hudson, daughter of the late Clifford and Alice (Rockwell) Brigham and was a lifelong resident of Hudson. She graduated from Hudson H.S. and attended Smith College in North Hampton and the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston. She was a member of the Marlborough-Hudson Unitarian Church of Hudson and a member of the Hudson Historical Society. She is survived by…

                          • 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…

                            • Bruno, James Gregory

                              BRUNO, James Gregory 18, died September 28,2008 in Nebraska, Born in Natick, he was the son of James and Wendy (Thorsen) Bruno of Holliston. He was a 2008 graduate of Keefe Tech High School in the carpentry program. His sports participation included the Holliston Pop Warner Football, Youth Baseball, Youth Basketball, Youth and High School soccer and baseball. He was the varsity goal keeper for Keefe Tech his junior and senior years. Besides his parents, he leaves a younger brother Jeffrey Bruno of…

                              • Buckley, Rev. Thomas J.

                                and friends invited. A concelebrated Funeral Mass will be offered in St. Francis of Assisi Church on Monday morning at 10 AM. Presiding will be Sean P. Cardinal O'Malley, OFM, Cap. Principal celebrant will be Rev. Richard Craig. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Family Building Fund, 6 Allen's Ct., Amesbury, MA 01903 or The Thomas J. Buckley Endowed Trust Fund, c/o Children's Hospital Trust 1 Autumn St., #731, Boston, MA 02215. Rev.…

                                • Buntin, Henry C.

                                  • Bunting, Rosemary (Crosby)

                                    • Cahill, Blanche E.

                                      ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be held Monday morning, Oct. 6, in the C. Frank Linnehan and Son Haverhill Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill beginning at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Church, 94 Andover St, (Route 133) Georgetown, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Primrose Street, Haverhill. Calling hours will be held Monday morning, in the C. Frank Linnehan and Son Haverhill Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill from 9 to 10…

                                      • Calabro, Joanne Santoro

                                        • Callahan, James Thomas

                                          James Thomas Callahan BRAINTREE James Thomas Callahan, 80 years of age passed away at his home in Braintree unexpectedly on Friday October 3, 2008. Mr. Callahan was born in Boston and was educated in Boston Schools. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. He was a Dorchester resident for most of his life before moving to Braintree in 1994. He worked his entire career in the maintenance industry specializing in plumbing. He worked for the YWCA of Boston and also for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Jamaica…

                                          • Carpenter, Gail E.

                                            QUINCY Gail E. Carpenter, of Quincy, suddenly September 27, 2008. Beloved sister of Robert W. Carpenter of Hingham, Christine L. Lawrence of Burlington, VT, William C. Carpenter of Quincy, Janice H. Harvie of Quincy, Richard E. Carpenter of Weymouth and Brian S. Carpenter of Quincy. Mother of two daughters, Stephanie Shipp of Plymouth, Dorothy Gaffney of Attleboro, and a son, Cory Deck of Hull. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service at the Union Congregational Church,…

                                            • Carr Jr., James A.

                                              and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Sunday afternoon 2pm to 6pm. Interment Knollwood Memorial Park Canton. Memorial donations may be made to Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice, 3 Edgewater Drive Norwood, MA 02062. Career US Air Force Korea and Vietnam

                                              • Casale, Veronica K. (Topar)

                                                Veronica K. (Topar) Casale, 91, passed away peacefully October 3, 2008. Her husband of 59 years Joseph N. Casale passed in August of 1996. She leaves three children, Thomas and his wife Rosemary of Grafton and Montana, Gloria Noe and her husband Bernard of Grafton, Lawrence Casale of Tampa FL; seven grandchildren, Timothy Noe and his wife Jill of New Hampshire, Dennis Noe of Barre, Daniel Noe of Grafton, Michele Maynard and her husband David of Millbury, Thomas Casale Jr. of Montana, Theresa and Traci…

                                                • Clayton, Lloyd E.

                                                  Lloyd E. Clayton 1918-2008 AGAWAM - Lloyd Edmund Clayton, 90, of Agawam passed away Thursday, Oct. 2, at Heritage Hall North. Born in Lowell, MA, to the late John E. and Marie Louise (Binette) Clayton, he resided most of his life in Springfield before moving to Agawam 3 years ago. Lloyd was the beloved husband of 65 years to Ruth A. (Norris) Clayton of Agawam and was employed for 37 years at Rex Nord formerly of Springfield, before retiring as foreman in 1978. He graduated from Lowell High School in 1935…

                                                  • Coco, Evelyn J.

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                                                    • Cohane, Joseph F.

                                                      COHANE, Joseph F. 61, of Worcester, died Friday, October 3rd, in St. Mary Health Care Center. The funeral is Monday, October 6th, from O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Ave., WORCESTER, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 5 Spaulding Street. Burial will be private. Calling hours are from 4:00 until 8:00 Sunday, October 5th in the funeral home., . Donations may be made to St. Peters/St. Andrews Parish, 929 Main St., Worcester, MA 01610 or St. Mary's Health Care Ctr., 39…

                                                      • Corrigan, Paul J.

                                                        and friends kindly invited. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery. Visiting hours Sunday 2-5 PM. Contributions may be made in Paul's memory to the Watertown Boys' and Girls' Club, 25 Whites Ave. Watertown, MA 02472. Army Veteran, Korea. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. MacDonald-Rockwell-MacDonald

                                                        • Crean, Michael R.

                                                          STOUGHTON Michael R. Crean, 27, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was a son of Isaura (Moris) Borges of Brockton and the late Edwin A. Crean. A lifelong resident of Stoughton, he was educated in Stoughton schools, Thomas More School and Hyde School, both in Connecticut, and Southeastern Maine Regional Tech College. Mr. Crean worked in shipping and packing at Halmark Systems in Stoughton. He traveled extensively as a child and loved geography and…

                                                          • D'Ambrosia, Richard F.

                                                            & friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-7 P.M. If you wish, donations in Richard's memory may be made to Leukemia Society of America 495 Old Connecticut Path Suite 220 Framingham, Ma. 01701-4567. McDonald-funeral

                                                            • 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…

                                                              • Donelan, Mary

                                                                Mary Donelan, 91, of Shrewsbury died Monday, September 22nd in Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester after an illness. Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury is assisting Mary's family with arrangements. www.brittonfuneralhomes.com

                                                                • DuLong, Olive M.

                                                                  Olive M. DuLong 1912-2008 SOUTH HADLEY- Olive M. (Richardson) DuLong, 96, of South Hadley died Thursday October 2, 2008, at the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke. She was born in Portland, Maine. Olive was the daughter of the late Alvion and Mary (McCrossin) Richardson. Olive worked as a secretary for area Insurance Company's. She served in the United States Army during World War II as a Teletype Operator. She received the World War II Victory Medal. Olive was active at the South Hadley Council on Aging.…

                                                                  • 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…

                                                                    • Fields Sr., John E.

                                                                      John E. Fields, Sr., 44, of Brentwood Drive, husband of Donna J. (Fuller) Fields, died at home on Friday, October 3, 2008. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. www.milesfuneralhome.com

                                                                      • Fray, Warren Albin

                                                                        Warren Albin Fray, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Warren was born on January 6, 1923, in Auburn, MA. He was a World War II veteran and retired in 1984 from the Massachusetts Electric Co. He was a member of the Titusville Elks Lodge 2113, and American Legion Post 1. Warren enjoyed playing golf with his friends, following his retirement. Warren is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eunice Fray; two sisters, Ellen Monks and Mary Van Artsdalen, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded…

                                                                        • Fulchini, Joseph

                                                                          and friends may call at the Funeral Home Sunday, 2-6 PM. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph's memory to the American Lung Assoc. of Middlesex County, 5 Mountain Road, Burlington, MA 01803. Joseph was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in MaIden., . Cota-Struzziero-McKenna 617-625-6150

                                                                          • Garland, Akemi (Kawashiri)

                                                                            and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Akemi may be made to the Special Olympics Attn: Gifts 1133 19th Street NW 12 floor Washington DC 20036. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. For directions and guest book please visit, Lehman & Reen Funeral Home Brighton 617-782-1000

                                                                            • Gawlik, Amelia G.

                                                                              • Gebo Jr., Jeremiah J.

                                                                                Jeremiah J. Gebo, Jr. 1928-2008 BALLOUVILLE, CT - Jeremiah J. Gebo, Jr., 80, died on Friday at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT. He lived on Ware Road in his brother William and his wife Cheryl's house. He was born in Springfield, MA on July 22, 1928, son of the late Jeremiah and Geraldine (Dorval) Gebo. He retired from Kaman Aerospace in 1990. He leaves three sons, Richard Jerry, David Joseph and Ronald Willard all of Port Charlotte, FL; and one daughter Linda May Savoie and her husband Joseph of…

                                                                                • George R. Fostin

                                                                                  Mr. George R. Fostin, of North Dighton, died Thurs day, October 2 in the Forest View Nursing Home, Wareham, following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Pauline (Forget) Fostin. He was born 76 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late George and Mary (Mello) Fostin. He was educated in Taunton and had been a North Dighton resident for the past 48 years. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed at the Cabral Farm in North Dighton for 2 years. He had previously owned and operated the Rago Beef Co.…

                                                                                  • Goonan, Anthony J.

                                                                                    Anthony J. Goonan 1923-2008 EAST LONGMEADOW - Anthony "Tony" Joseph Goonan, 85, of East Long-meadow, passed away Thurs. Oct. 2nd at East Village Place. Born in Tullaghan Baun Geesala Ballina County Mayo, Ireland to the late Thady and Kate (Kennedy) Goonan, he lived in Springfield for many years. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Winifred "Una" Goonan, in January of 2008. Tony was a parishioner of Holy Cross Church and a lifelong member of the John Boyle O'Reilly Club. He…

                                                                                    • Griffin, Brian Christopher

                                                                                      GRIFFIN, Brian Christopher, Lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away suddenly, October 1, 2008, surrounded by his family at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton at the age of 51. Devoted son of the late John and Anne (Dillon) Griffin., Loving brother of John Rodger Griffin and his wife Carol of Norwood, the late Matthew Griffin of New York, and Mary "Katie" Griffin of Walpole., Cherished uncle of Kelly (Griffin) Hollowell and her husband Mark and their daughter Grace of Wrentham.…

                                                                                      • Handley, Vincent G.

                                                                                        HYDE PARK, N.Y. —Vincent G. Handley, 62, a resident of Hyde Park, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, surrounded by his loving family. Vinnie was born on July 26, 1946, in Beacon, to the late Irene Lockwood Handley and George Handley. He attended St. Joachim's School and Church, where he served as an altar boy. He graduated from Beacon High School in 1964 and started his career with IBM. During his 30 years with IBM, he worked in Poughkeepsie,…

                                                                                        • 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…

                                                                                            • Harmon, Linda Jean (Bezanson)

                                                                                              & friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, Linda's 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 MA Order of Eastern Star, PO Box 600583 Newtonville, MA 02460.

                                                                                              • Hilpert, Robert C.

                                                                                                & friends invited. Visiting hours in the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. (Rt. 3A), BILLERICA, Sunday, 4-8 PM. Korean War Navy Veteran. Retired employee of Mass College of Art and Polaroid Corp. Interment, Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica.

                                                                                                • Hoenig, Andrew F. "Sonny"

                                                                                                  Andrew F. "Sonny" Hoenig, 81, a member of the "Greatest Generation," died Thursday, Oct. 2, in UMass Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. His wife of 40 years, Gretchen M. (Redlitz) Hoenig, died in 2001. He leaves 2 sons, Paul A. and his wife Judith A. Hoenig and Thomas R. Hoenig, all of Thompson; 2 sisters, Anna Steele and Elaine Krommer, both of Webster, MA; 2 grandsons, Matthew Hoenig and Timothy Hoenig; a close friend, Theresa Arter; nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his…

                                                                                                  • Irene M. Benoit

                                                                                                    Mrs. Irene M. (Langlois) Benoit, of Taunton, died Wednesday, October 1 in Longmeadow of Taunton following a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Raymond E. Benoit. She was born 85 years ago in Pawtucket, R.I., the daughter of the late Alfred and Louise (Fon taine) Langlois. She was educated in Rhode Island and had been a Taunton area resident for the past 64 years. Mrs. Benoit enjoyed making ceramics, needlework, cooking and spending time with her family. She was a communicant of the St.…

                                                                                                  • Janovsky, James J.

                                                                                                    James J. Janovsky, 71, passed away peacefully October 2, 2008 in the love and care of his family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia A. (Richardson) Janovsky; four children, Kevin Janovsky and his wife Donna of Whitinsville, Kenneth Janovsky and his wife Sheila of Holyoke, Patricia Picard and her husband Michael of Grafton and Pamela Gemme and her husband Rene of Sutton; twelve grandchildren, Amy, Adam, Kelly, Meagan, Tanya, KJ, Amelia, Jason, Erin, Matthew, Jenny and Brandon; ten great…

                                                                                                    • Joseph J. Amaral

                                                                                                      Joseph J. Amaral, 56 years old, died Oct. 1, 2008 in the Boston Medical Center, after battling liver cancer since July. Born in Taunton, son of the late Manuel and Eleanor (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 enjoyed spending…

                                                                                                      • Julien, Pauline (Lusignan)

                                                                                                        Pauline (Lusignan) Julien, 73, of Oak Ave. died Wed, Oct, 1st, at St. Vincent's Hospital. She leaves her husband of 48 years Kenneth Julien; two sons, Scott Julien of Worcester, Robert Julien of Southbridge; a sister, Lucille Auclair of Southbridge; a grandson, Nicolas Julien. She was born in Southbridge the daughter of William and Leontine (Genereux) Lusignan and lived in the area all her life. Pauline graduated from Mary E. Wells in 1953. She worked 23 years as an administrative assistant to the town…

                                                                                                        • Kelly, Henrietta M.

                                                                                                          KELLY, Henrietta M. (Dunn) Formerly of Milton, of Dorchester, suddenly, Oct. 3. Beloved wife of the late James F. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Sun. 2 to 5 PM and Mon., 4 to 8 PM. Complete notice to follow.

                                                                                                          • Kessler, Ralph G.

                                                                                                            Ralph G. Kessler 1913-2008 Of Ballston Spa and formerly of Syosset, NY, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008 at Schuyler Ridge Nursing Home. He was 95. Before relocating to Ballston Spa in 2005, Ralph lived on Willets Drive in Syosset for 51 years and was a member of St Edward the Confessor Church. Ralph was born on March 31, 1913 in Brooklyn, NY. He served in the 3rd Infantry Division of the US Army, during World War II and took part in the invasion of Anzio Beach, Italy in 1944. Ralph is a recipient of the…

                                                                                                            • Klyshevich, Corinne (Lacouture)

                                                                                                              Corinne (Lacouture) Klyshevich, of Northborough, formerly of Marlborough died Fri. Oct. 3 at St. Vincent's Hospital, Worcester. Arrangements are under the direction of the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc. 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough and are incomplete.

                                                                                                              • LaFavre, Stasia E.

                                                                                                                Stasia E. LaFavre QUINCY Stasia E. (Martensen) LaFavre, 84, a life long resident of Quincy, died at home Thursday evening, October 2, 2008. She was the beloved wife of more than 53 years to the late William F. LaFavre, who died October 12, 1995. Born August 9, 1924, she was one of three children born to the late Charles R. and Margaret (Reid) Martensen. She graduated Quincy High School, and was a long time member of Bethany Congregational Church; having been baptized there as a child. In her adult years,…

                                                                                                                • Lambert-Beardsley, Ruth V. (Bazley)

                                                                                                                  and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. For directions, obituary & guestbook, . Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford, Woburn, Wilmington

                                                                                                                  • Lange, Robert A.

                                                                                                                    • 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…

                                                                                                                      • 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,…

                                                                                                                        • Lyons, Kevin D.

                                                                                                                          Kevin D. Lyons, 65, of Boylston, died Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the UMass- Memorial Medical Center. He leaves his wife, Kathleen A. (Murray) Lyons; His five children, Patricia Gallo and her husband Steven Gallo of Shrewsbury, Kevin J. Lyons and his wife Karen, Sean P. Lyons, Michael P. Lyons, all of Boylston, and Christopher M. Lyons and his wife Margaret of Worcester; four grandchildren, Caitlin Lyons, and Erin, Deirdre and Luke Gallo; two brothers, Daniel P. Lyons and his wife Mary Russell of Brookline…

                                                                                                                          • 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…

                                                                                                                            • McCarthy, Virginia C.

                                                                                                                              • McGee, Dorothy P.

                                                                                                                                QUINCY Dorothy P. McGee, of Quincy died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 2, 2008. Beloved sister of the late Edward "Ted" McGee and Marien Barthel. Loving aunt of Peter Barthel, Paula Foley, Stephen Barthel, David Barthel, Joseph McGee, Maureen Rooney, Elizabeth Montaro and Patricia Welch. Very dear friend of Raymond Smith. Also lovingly survived by 16 grand-nieces and grand-nephews and many great grand-nieces and great grand-nephews. Dorothy was employed by the Relief…

                                                                                                                                • McLaughlin Jr., John M. "Jack"

                                                                                                                                  McLAUGHLIN, John M. "Jack", Jr. Of Wilmington, formerly of Melrose, Oct. 1, 2008. Only 56 years old. Loving husband of Sharon Ann (Sullivan) McLaughlin. Devoted son of Martha J. & the late John M. McLaughlin, Sr. of Melrose. Caring brother of Tim M. McLaughlin & his friend Michael Parrilo of Melrose, Dee McLaughlin & her partner Christine Haynes of Hillsboro, NH & Valarie A. Martinson & her husband Tim of Melrose. Cherished Uncle of Derek Markert & his wife Shannon of…

                                                                                                                                  • Michalczyk, Lillian A.

                                                                                                                                    Lillian A. Michalczyk 1924-2008 LUDLOW - Lillian A. Michalczyk, 84, of Ludlow, died peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Born in Springfield, the daughter of the late William and Anna (Nowak) Kudlic, she was a L.P.N. for many years at the former Municipal Hospital in Springfield. Lillian was predeceased by her husband Joseph and a daughter Donna, and is survived by a son David and his wife Valerie of Waterbury Ct., a sister Helen Kudlic of Ludlow, 2 grandchildren, Mallory and Samantha Michalczyk, as…

                                                                                                                                    • Miller, Leonard A.

                                                                                                                                      MILLER, Leonard A. , Retired B.P.D. of Weymouth formerly of Randolph, Oct. 3, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Claire P. (Watson). Loving father of Maureen Parziale of Wellesley Hills, Michael Keough of GA, Robert Keough of Dorchester, Deborah Keough O'Hara of Braintree, Janet Ahl of Randolph, Carolyn St. Martin of Brockton and Paul Miller of Lakeville. Also survived by many grandchildren & great grandchildren. Funeral services are private. Remembrances may be made in memory of Leonard to American…

                                                                                                                                      • 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…

                                                                                                                                        • Moriarty, Marion E.

                                                                                                                                          Marion E. Moriarty HOLYOKE - Marion E. (Dillon) Moriarty, died on September 30, 2008. She was the wife of the late Clement D. Moriarty and the mother of the late Marion Moriarty. She leaves 3 children, Joan (Wilfred) Carney of tiverton, RI,. Judith (Patrick) Hobert of Laguna Niguel, CA, and Daniel (Patricia) of Holyoke, MA. and 5 grandchildren, Amanda (Patrick) Foley, Jeffrey,Timothy, and Jaime (Danielle) Hobert, Bridget and Brendan Moriarty. She is survived by 2 sisters, Joan Konrad and Mary O'Connor,…

                                                                                                                                          • Morin, Timothy K.

                                                                                                                                            Timothy K. Morin 1960-2008 WESTFIELD - Timothy K. Morin passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2008. He leaves his wife and soul mate Heidi, three daughters, a son, a granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. He was co-owner and president of Al's Tire Shop. The funeral service will be held on Monday October 6th at 9:30 am from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St. Mary's Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's…

                                                                                                                                            • 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…

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                                                                                                                                                • 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."

                                                                                                                                                  • Novak, Joyce Mary

                                                                                                                                                    NOVAK, Joyce Mary 72, died peacefully Thursday morning, October 2, 2008, at JML Care Center in Falmouth, surrounded by her beloved children. She was the widow of John Lawrence Novak. She is survived by her three children: Christopher Novak of Mashpee and his wife Susanne, Karen Gates of Ashland and her husband Kenneth, and Kevin Novak of Duanesburg, N.Y. and his wife Elizabeth; a grandson Brendan Gates, and her loving mother Verona Bonneville of Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. Joyce was born in Cornwall, Ontario…

                                                                                                                                                  • O'Leary, Elizabeth A.

                                                                                                                                                    Elizabeth "Betty" O'Leary QUINCY Elizabeth "Betty" A. O'Leary of Quincy, October 3, 2008. Beloved wife of Robert J. Keough of Quincy. Daughter of the late Frank J. O'Leary. Devoted step-mother of Denise Maloney of Newbury. Loving sister of Arthur O'Leary and his wife Maureen of Cohasset and the late Marjorie Joyce. Loving aunt of Thomas Joyce, Timothy Joyce, Stephanie Whouley, Brian O'Leary, Paul O'Leary, Anne Burke, Maureen O'Campos, Liz Milner and Terry…

                                                                                                                                                    • Palisi, Anthony B.

                                                                                                                                                      QUINCY Anthony B. Palisi of Quincy died at home on Friday, October 3, 2008. Born in Milton, he was raised in Quincy and graduated from Dean Academy as well as Burdett College. He owned and operated the East Milton Bowladrome for 50 years. The beloved husband of Eleanor M. Palisi. Devoted father of Mary E. Schuelke and Anthony R. Palisi both of Quincy and the late John Palisi. Brother of Edna Harold of Georgia. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend…

                                                                                                                                                      • Pelkey, Helen (Johnson)

                                                                                                                                                        Helen (Johnson) Pelkey, born in 1926, died Friday, October 3, 2008, at home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Inar and Delphia (Streeter) Johnson, and the sister of Irma Kupstas and Deborah Gelinas, both deceased. She lived in Milford and Worcester, graduating from Classical High School. After graduation, Helen worked at AT&Tas a telephone operator. She met the love of her life, Robert Pelkey shortly after he came home from the war, and they married in 1949. They lived for a few years in…

                                                                                                                                                        • Perrigo, Stanley H.

                                                                                                                                                          & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, Oct. 5th, from 4-7 PM. For obituary, guestbook & directions visit

                                                                                                                                                          • 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…

                                                                                                                                                            • Poliseno Sr., Albert M.

                                                                                                                                                              • Posson, Frederick B.

                                                                                                                                                                POSSON, Frederick B. Of Tuftonboro, NH formerly of Westwood. Died Oct. 1, in Laconia, NH. Pre-deceased by his wife Myral Jean (Towle) Posson in 1993 and a brother Donald Lloyd Posson. Father of Deborah Posson of Brattleboro, VT, Nancy Tocci of Needham, MA, brother of Virginia Glynn of Wolfeboro. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be 11:00 AM Monday October 6, 2008 at Lakeview Cemetery in Wolfeboro. In lieu of flowers donations may…

                                                                                                                                                                • Powers, Martin Henry

                                                                                                                                                                  POWERS, Martin Henry "Hank" Age 46, April 19, 1962 - September 26, 2008. Died at his home in Boston where he lived for the last 20 years. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the loving son of Joyce Chandanais Powers Melanson of Westport, MA and the late Martin H. Powers. He is survived by his sister Mary E. Powers and his step-father Roger Melanson. He will be sadly missed by his brother Steve Powers, Faith Campbell Powers, his sister-in-law and his nephews Sean and Eli and his niece…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Powers, Richard T.

                                                                                                                                                                    and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Monday, Oct. 6th from 4-7 P.M. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Richard's memory to: The Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation, N. E. Chapter 60 Walnut St. Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. Late U. S. Navy WWII Veteran. Lane Funeral Homes Winchester-Burlington 781-729-2580

                                                                                                                                                                    • Radowicz, Ethel A.

                                                                                                                                                                      Ethel A. Radowicz 1926 - 2008 CHICOPEE Ethel "Arlene" Radowicz, 82, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Wingate at West Springfield. She was a retired pediatric nurse at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Arlene was born on June 17, 1926 in Pickford, Michigan and lived in Chicopee for the past fifty six years. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Alma (Quinnell) Smith. Arlene attended the University of Michigan and was a…

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                                                                                                                                                                        • Sheldon, Edward C.

                                                                                                                                                                          and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the Funeral Home Sun. Oct. 5, 4-8 PM.. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Donations in memory of Edward may be made to your favorite charity. Edward was a resident of Norwood for the past 55 years and formerly of Jamaica Plain. He attended Wentworth Institute of technology. A Navy Veteran of World War II, after an Honorable Discharge from the USNR he formerly worked for the the Boston Elevator, the MTA retired in 1982 as an instructor for 35 years from the…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Spratt, Norman N.

                                                                                                                                                                            Norman N. Spratt, 80, formerly of Whitinsville and Cape Elizabeth, ME, passed away on Thursday, October 2, in the Jewish Healthcare Center, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease. He leaves his beloved wife of 55 years, Elizabeth D. (McGilton) Spratt. In addition to his wife, he leaves four children and their spouses, Diane Stevens and John Thibodeau of Oxford, Deborah and Glenn King of Whitinsville, Barbara and Christopher Brown of Holden, and Norman (Skip) and Dawn Spratt of Berlin, NJ; eight adored…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Stracco, Patricia E.

                                                                                                                                                                              WEYMOUTH Patricia E. (Hayes) Stracco, 67 years old, of Weymouth, died Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the New England Sinai Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Stracco was born in Boston, and was raised and educated in Quincy schools. She graduated from Quincy High School, Class of 1959. She then graduated from Tufts Nursing School in Boston. She had lived in Weymouth for over forty years , previously living in Quincy. Mrs. Stracco worked in the healthcare industry. She first worked as a hygienist for many…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Torney, Daniel B.

                                                                                                                                                                                and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-6PM. Interment will be private.

                                                                                                                                                                                • Torrey, Mary V.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Mary V. Torrey LEESBURG, Fla. Mary V. Torrey, 71, of Leesburg since 2003, died Oct. 1, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. Native of Plymouth, Mass., and formerly of Brockton, Mass., Mary ran a homemaker service called Handy Home Aides. She enjoyed bingo, casinos, camping and loved her grandchildren. Mary was the beloved mother of Paul Sylvia (and his wife Debra) of Rockland, Mass., Wayne Sylvia (and his wife Jane) of Hanson, Mass., Joseph Sharp (and his wife Wanda) of New York, Carole Miceli (and…

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

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Viana, Fernando G.

                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are invited to visit at the Donovan-Aufiero Funeral Home, 140 Otis St. (at 6th St.) EAST CAMBRIDGE, Monday 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the, , 20 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701. Former employee Analog Devices, Sipex & Narad Network. For guestbook or directions visit:

                                                                                                                                                                                      • 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

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Walsh, Loretta E. (Hennessy)

                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends invited. Calling hours Sunday 2-6pm. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Loretta's memory to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West 6th floor Brookline, MA 02445-7226 Attn: Contribution Services or to the Charity of your choice.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • 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,…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Albert Cartledge, business owner, civic leader

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Anna S. Russell

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Anna S. Russell, 87, taught at UMass

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Celestina Kaslauskas, 81, secretary, waitress

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Edward Alexander, market owner

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Harry F. MacCabe, 90

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Judith A. Albano

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lamorte, Pamela P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pamela P. Lamorte, 83

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Robert W. Walters Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Roland E. Boussy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ronald Beturne service Tuesday

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sauchuk, Stephen J.

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