Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 10/22/08

  • Azar Jr., Edward J.

    and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 6-8 p.m. Burial is private. For online condolences visit

    • Bach Sr., James R.

      • Baylor, Katherine Kay Theresa

        Katherine T. Baylor HARWICH Katherine Kay Theresa Baylor, of Harwich, formerly of Plymouth and Dorchester., age 89, died peacefully October 20, 2008 at her home in Harwich surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late John Jack Patrick Baylor. Loving mother of John Baylor and his wife Peg of Old Lyme Ct., Katherine Weeks and her husband Michael of Norwell and Maureen Maynard and her husband Kevin of Harwich. Sister of Leo Walsh of New York, and the late John Walsh, Frederick Walsh and Margaret Walsh.…

        • Baylor, Katherine Theresa "Kay"

          BAYLOR, Katherine Theresa "Kay" Of Harwich, formerly of Plymouth and Dorchester, age 89, died peacefully Oct. 20, 2008 at her home in Harwich, surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late John "Jack" Patrick Baylor. Loving mother of John Baylor and his wife Peg of Old Lyme CT, Katherine Weeks and her husband Michael of Norwell and Maureen Maynard and her husband Kevin of Harwich. Sister of Leo Walsh of New York, and the late John Walsh, Frederick Walsh and Margaret Walsh. Also…

          • Beaudoin, Helen L. (Garbarino)

            & friends invited. Arrangements by the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, SAUGUS. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

            • Brennan II, James F.

              BRENNAN, James F. , II In Windemere, FL, formerly of Watertown and Waltham, October 20. Beloved husband of Ann Brennan. Devoted father of Jim Brennan and his wife Sofia of Windemere, FL and the late Mary. Brother of Rita, Terry, Margaret, Bill and George Brennan. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and the late Kelley Brennan, A visitation will be held at the Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 260 Main St., WEST HARWICH on Thursday, October 23 from 3-6 PM. A Funeral will form at the Funeral Home on Friday,…

              • Breton, Joseph Roland

                Joseph Roland Breton enjoyed playing golf, and traveling; 81 Dracut Joseph "Roland" Breton, 81, a resident of Dracut, died Tuesday October 21st at Radius Northwood HealthCare Center in Lowell. He was the beloved husband of Claire L. (Joyce) Breton to whom he has been married for 55 years. He was born in Lowell on August 17, 1927, and he was the son of the late Joseph Dennis and Exilia (Lantagne) Breton. He received his education in Lowell schools, and he was a graduate of the former St. Joseph…

                • Burditt, Rev. Paul H.

                  BURDITT, Rev. Paul H. 84 years old, of South Yarmouth, MA, Oct. 18, 2008, at Sunbridge Nursing Facility, Portsmouth, NH, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases. Born April 30, 1924 in Waltham, MA, son of Roy & Mildred Burditt. He graduated from Stoneham High School, served in the US Navy for 4½ years, graduated from Boston University, & Andover Newton Theological Seminary. Paul served the UCC church in Prides Corner (Westbrook), ME for 25 years. He was very active…

                  • Cameron, Janice P.

                    BRIDGEWATER Janice Patricia (Shaffer) Cameron, of Bridgewater, passed away Oct. 19, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, with her husband and four children present. She was age 72. Born in Cumberland, Md., Janice attended high school in Venezuela and earned a bachelor's degree from Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pa. While raising four children, Janice worked at Daiker's Flowers in Bridgewater and Home Health and Childcare in Brockton. Janice enjoyed time with her family, the Red Sox and…

                    • Candelario, Miguel A.

                      Miguel Candelario MILFORD Miguel A. Candelario, 84, of Milford, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Lydia Avila Candelario. He was born in Hatello, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Juan and Felicita (Roman) Candelario, and had been a resident of Milford for over 20 years. He had previously lived in New York City. He had a passion for fishing and loved his family dearly. In addition to his cherished wife, he is survived by his loving sons,…

                      • Canniff, Rev. Robert J.

                        and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-5 PM. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. Online guestbook and directions at, . P.E. Murray - George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000

                        • Carignan, Donna M.

                          Donna M. Carignan of Dracut; 51 Dracut Donna M. (Lambert) Carignan, age 51, a resident of Dracut, died Friday October 17, 2008 at the New England Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Lowell on February 25, 1957 she was a daughter of the late Arthur J. and Doris M. (L'Heureux) Lambert, Sr. Donna was raised in the Pawtucketville section of Lowell, graduated from the Lowell school system and had attended the Parish of Saint Rita Church. She had much enjoyment for knitting, her dogs and…

                          • Carper M.D., John M.

                            CARPER, John M., M.D. Age 82, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Lancaster, PA, Wellesley, MA, and Frankfurt, Germany, died Oct. 18, 2008 from complications related to a previous stroke at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Sandy Spring, MD. He was born in Palmyra, PA, graduated from Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA, and earned a Doctor of Medicine Degree from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. He then went on to a pediatric residency at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Carper…

                            • Chabot, Rita (Leclerc)

                              and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-7. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601. Please visit:

                              • Coen, John P.

                                and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Donations in John's memory may be made to VNA Care Hospice, 5 Federal Street, Danvers, MA 01923. For directions and guestbook:, . George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781 326 0500

                                • Colpoys, Francis (Featured Guest Book)

                                  • Cowan, Fairman C.

                                    COWAN, Fairman C. In Worcester on October 14, at age 93. Born in Wellesley. Graduate of Amherst College and Harvard Law School. Former partner at Goodwin, Proctor & Hoar. General Counsel for the Norton Co. in Worcester for 24 years. In addition to his career in law and business, he had an inexhaustible commitment to community service, primarily around Worcester. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Martha Allis "Polly" Cowan, three sons; Dr. Douglas F. Cowan of Blue Hill, Maine, Frederick A. Cowan…

                                    • Crowell, William A.

                                      and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Thursday, at 9:30 a.m., in the Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington St. (Rte. 138), Easton. Interment, with military honors, will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Visiting hours Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Williams memory may be sent to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. For directions or condo-lences, please visit www.- kanefuneralhome.com.

                                      • Dalia, Joan M. (Donahue)

                                        and friends invited. Visiting hours Wed. 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in Joan's memory may be made to Alzheimers Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Parking in church parking lot opposite Funeral Home. For directions and guest book please go to, . Kenney Funeral Home 617-361-2450

                                        • Deeb, James R.

                                          and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting 1 hour prior to service. Interment private. Past member of Parkway Softball League. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of James may be made to the Jimmy Fund c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Attn: Contribution Services Brookline, MA 02445. For online guest book visit, F.J. Higgins Funeral Home 617 325 0455

                                          • Demetrion, Charles A.

                                            DEMETRION, Charles A. Of Cambridge, October 21 2008. Beloved husband of the late Hionia (Goulopoulos) Demetrion. Devoted father of Madeline Litopoulos & her husband Christos and Debbie Daley. Loving Papou of James Litopoulos, Charles Litopoulos and Katerina Daley. Big Papou of Cayden Litopoulos. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral from the Faggas Funeral Home, 551 Mt. Auburn St., WATERTOWN, MA on Friday, October 24th at 9 AM followed by Services in Sts. Constantine and…

                                            • DiNanno, Licia

                                              QUINCY Licia (Sciarra) DiNanno, of Quincy, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the John Adams Health Care Center in Quincy. She was 80. Mrs. DiNanno was the beloved wife of Fiore DiNanno. Born in Italy on January 9, 1928, Mrs. DiNanno was the daughter of the late Antonio and Flora (Puglia) Sciarra. She worked for many years as a talented seamstress. In addition to her husband, Mrs. DiNanno is survived by her sister Egista Fabrizio and her late husband Ideal of Braintree. She was also the sister of the late…

                                              • DiNozzi, Philomenia

                                                Randolph Philomenia (Salvatore) DiNozzi, of Randolph, formerly of Roslindale, passed away at the age of 97 in Caritas Norwood Hospital, Norwood, October 20, 2008. Wife of the late Emilio DiNozzi. Loving mother of Joseph DiNozzi of Mashpee, Marianne Dooley of N. Easton and Robert DiNozzi of Derry, NH. Devoted sister of Louis Salvatore, Christina Salustri, Joanna Salvatore and Elaina Patti, all of Randolph, Rose DiMarco of Walpole, the late Mary Hynes and Jacqueline Murphy. Dear grandmother of Jason and…

                                                • DiNozzi, Philomenia (Salvatore)

                                                  and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 3 to 7 PM in the Funeral Home. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, W. Roxbury. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to, Mission of Mercy, P.O. Box 102, Fairfield, PA 17320-0102. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message, visit our website at:

                                                  • Dizio, Nicholas J.

                                                    and friends are kindly invited to attend a Memorial Mass in St. Mary's Church, 155 Washington St., Winchester on Friday, October 24th at 10 AM. Interment in Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. Donations may be made in Mr. Dizio's memory to St. Coletta Day School, 85 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184. (Obituary directions, and guestbook at, ). Lynch-Cantellon Funeral Home 781-933-0400

                                                    • Dombrowski, Lauren Elizabeth

                                                      DOMBROWSKI, Lauren Elizabeth Of Burbank California. Lynnfield, and Manchester by the Sea, MA. died Oct. 8th after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Loving wife of Marko Babineau, step mother of his daughter Grace. Daughter of Joe and Fran Dombrowski of York Harbor, Maine. Sister of Jean Dombrowski of Watertown, Judith Dombrowski of Boston and twin sister of Lynne DiCristina of Carlisle. Memorial mass in St. Christopher's Church, Rte.1A York Harbor Maine, on Oct. 25 at 11:00 A.M. followed…

                                                      • Dorothy L. Silvia

                                                        Dorothy L. Silvia, 89, Woonsocket, died Saturday at Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Raymond Boucher, whom she married in 1941 and who died in 1944, and Arthur A. Silvia, whom she married in 1949, and who died in 2007. Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph T. and Jennie (Gilbert) Ouellette. She was raised in Taunton and resided in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1969 to 1979 before moving to Woonsocket. Mrs. Silvia worked for many years at the Eureka Mfg. Co, Standard Coil Co.,…

                                                        • Duffy, Joseph P.

                                                          & friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4 - 8. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Late Army Air Corp Veteran WWII, Retired Firefighter Brookline Fire Dept., Past President and late member Local # 950 I.A.F.F, Longest serving member of the Retirement Board in the State of Mass. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Joe may be made to the Brookline Fire Dept. Relief Assoc., 49 Babcock St., Brookline, MA. 02446.

                                                          • Fahey, Walter J.

                                                            MARSHFIELD Walter J. Fahey (retired Boston P.D.), age 76, of Marshfield, suddenly October 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Marie T. (Gilbert) Fahey. Father of Stephen Fahey of Exeter, NH, William Fahey of Duxbury, Mark Fahey of Duxbury, Andrew Fahey of Worcester, Therese Manchester of Taunton and Gerard Fahey of Marshfield. Brother of William Fahey of Wrentham, James Fahey of Braintree, Patricia Smith of Braintree and the late Denis Fahey and Sr. Daniel Marie, Ocarm. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 3…

                                                            • Ferguson Jr., Hugh Albert

                                                              HINGHAM Hugh Albert Ferguson, Jr. of Hingham, MA, Huntington Beach, CA and Loup City, NE, passed away on September 13, 2008. Hugh is survived by his dad, Hugh Ferguson, Sr. of Lake Forest, CA, his mom, Teresa Hunter of Whitman, MA, his siblings, Christopher Ferguson of Long Beach, CA, Aaron Ferguson of Huntingon Beach, CA, Brittany and Benjamin Reid of Hingham, MA. A service will be held at the Resurrection Parish, 1057 Main St., Hingham, MA on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 11 a.m.

                                                              • Finn, Ann M.

                                                                Ann M. Finn of Lowell Ann M. (Brennan) Finnbeloved wife of Martin J. "Mickey" Finn. Relatives and friends may call at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth St, from 3 until 8 PM on Wednesday. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 10 AM in St. Michael Church. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Community Family, Inc. 236 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854 or to St. Michael St. Vincent de Paul Society, 543 Bridge St.,…

                                                                • Florini, Frank

                                                                  • Foley, Patricia M.

                                                                    and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury.

                                                                    • Fondation, Adelle H. (Boris)

                                                                      FONDATION, Adelle H. (Boris) In Dorchester on Oct. 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Walter R. Fondation and loving mother of Larry and his wife Kathy Fondation of Los Angels CA. Also survived by 3 loving granddaughters. Funeral from the Scally & Trayers Funeral Home, 54 Pleasant St., DORCHESTER, Thursday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, St. Margaret's Church at 1O AM. Visiting hours Wed. 5 - 7 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Scally & Trayers Funeral Home…

                                                                      • Franzen Jr., Roy A.

                                                                        BROCKTON Roy Alfred Franzen Jr., 76, of Brockton, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Brockton, after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of the late Rose Virginia (Cameron) Franzen. Born Jan. 16, 1932, in Brockton, he was a son of the late Roy A. Franzen Sr. and Mabel (Ryder) Franzen. Raised in Brockton, he was a graduate of Brockton High School. He then served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Mr. Franzen attended the Massachusetts College of…

                                                                        • Frost, Charles Addison

                                                                          FROST, Charles Addison Age 78 of Concord formerly of Sudbury, Oct. 20, 2008. Husband of Virginia (Marsh) Frost. Father of Diana Frost Rigby of Concord, Marsha Frost Rogers of New Bern, NC, Rebecca M. Carney of Sudbury and Daniel G. Frost of Concord. Also survived by 6 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours Friday, Oct. 24 from 3-7 PM in MacRae-Tunnicliffe's Concord Funeral Home, Belknap & Thoreau Sts, CONCORD. Service to follow at 7 PM. Gifts in his name may be made to a charity…

                                                                          • Gattoni, Joseph A.

                                                                            Joseph A. Gattoni MILFORD Atty. Joseph A. Gattoni, 81, of Milford died Monday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2008, at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Harriett A. (Consoletti) Gattoni. Mr. and Mrs. Gattoni observed their 55th wedding anniversary May 16, 2008. Atty. Gattoni founded his own law practice on Main Street, Milford, and had been an attorney for more than 50 years. Atty. Gattoni was born October 1926, in Milford, the son of the late Alessandro and Angelina (Calderara) Gattoni and had…

                                                                            • Gianopoulos, Charles W.

                                                                              Charles W. Gianopoulos of Lawrence, Entrepreneur; 86 Lawrence Charles W. (Poulos) Gianopoulos, 86, died Sunday October 18, 2008 at Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center. Charlie was born in Lawrence where he attended local schools and St. John's Prep. He worked earnestly at his father's, William, fruit and vegetable business. A true entrepreneur, Charlie owned and operated Mt. Vernon Market for many years. He later initiated a new venture named Family Pools. It was aptly named as all of the…

                                                                              • Grainger, Jane

                                                                                : There are No Calling Hours, In Lieu of Flowers Memorial Gifts in Jane's name may be sent to the Kristen Kepner and Kimberly Kepner McCahill Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving; 10 Columbus Blvd. 8th Floor, Hartford, CT. 06106, Burial will be at Trinity College Memorial Garden, Hartford, CT, at the convenience of the family. THE FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, West Chapels, 521 West Main St. are in charge of arrangements,

                                                                                • Grossi, John J.

                                                                                  & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment Mt. Feake Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Parking attendants on duty., Waltham 781-893-6260

                                                                                  • Guinasso Jr., Fred A.

                                                                                    GUINASSO, Fred A., Jr., "Dint" October 21, 2008, 82, of Peabody and formerly of Lynnfield and the North End, beloved husband of the late Roberta (Pisco) Guinasso, died Tuesday morning at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, following a long illness. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Fred A. Guinasso, Sr. and Laura. He was the loving father of Debbie, Gail, Mark, Jodi, Glenn, and Jill. He is also survived by six grandchildren, a great grandchild, two brothers and a sister. Visiting…

                                                                                    • Hayes Jr., James Wilton

                                                                                      James Wilton Hayes, Jr. RHODE ISLAND James Wilton Hayes, Jr., Capt. USN, (Ret.) 84, a resident of South Bay Manor, South Kingstown, RI and a long time resident of Narragansett, RI died at South County Hospital on October 20, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Doris C. (Hanigan) Hayes. Capt. Hayes was born in Milton, MA on Feb. 9, 1924; he was the son of the late James W. Hayes and Reta (Whelan) Hayes of Quincy, MA and brother of the late Yvonne Young of Plymouth, MA. Capt. Hayes retired from the United…

                                                                                      • Houde, Edna L.

                                                                                        BRAINTREE Edna L. Houde, age 82, formerly of Quincy, on October 19, 2008. Edna was born and raised in Dorchester, and had lived in both Braintree and Quincy for many years. Edna worked for State Street Bank and trust in North Quincy as a clerk. Prior to that she worked as a registered nurse for many years. Beloved daughter of the late Alderic and May Houde. Beloved sister of the late Ruth Houde, Eleanor Bartolo, Mildred Hamilton, Lawrence Houde and Wallace Houde. She is survived by several nieces and…

                                                                                        • Jacobs, Barbara J.

                                                                                          Barbara J. Jacobs of Lunenburg; 84 Lunenburg Barbara J. (Finney) Jacobs, 84, of Lunenburg formerly of Groton, died Monday evening in the Highlands in Fitchburg. She was born in Newburyport, on Feb. 1, 1924 a daughter of the late, William P. and Dorothy (Sherret) Finney. Barbara was a bus driver for the Town of Westford for several years prior to her retirement. Before that she was a nurse's aid in the Pediatric Ward at Lowell General Hospital and several years before that she worked at the Bedford V.A.…

                                                                                          • John L. Camara

                                                                                            John Leonard Camara, son of the late Francisco E. and Maria . (Andrade) Camara, died at the Life Care Center of Raynham on Saturday, Oct. 18.  A longtime Taunton resident, he was 86. Born in Taunton, he attended Taunton High School, and later served in the U.S. Navy, during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. A purification plant engineer with the Taunton Water Department for several years, he retired many years ago due to disability. He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church. He leaves a son, John…

                                                                                            • Johnston, Joan M. (Coady)

                                                                                              & friends are invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4 - 7 pm. Interment Forest Glade Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Joan's name to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St. Lawrence, MA. 01843. For Obituary, directions or to send a condolence, please visit our website:

                                                                                              • Jones, Richard P.

                                                                                                JONES, Richard P. Of East Boston, October 19. Cherished son of the late John and Margaret (DiRienzo) Jones. Loving father of John Jones and his wife Carol of Winthrop, Linda Como and her husband Joseph of Boston, James Jones and his fianceé Tonya of East Boston, Debra Rahilly and her husband Christopher of Middleton, Kim Eldridge and her husband Edward of NH, and Jennifer Jones of Wakefield. Dear brother of the late John Jones and his wife Gloria Jones of Arlington. Cherished grandfather of Cindy and Jeff…

                                                                                                • Keane, Joseph F.

                                                                                                  and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wed. from 4-8 PM. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations in Joseph's memory may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. WW II Veteran US Navy. For directions & guestbook, George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781 326 0500

                                                                                                  • Keefe Jr., Thomas J.

                                                                                                    KEEFE, Thomas J., Jr. Of Wellesley Oct. 21, retired Lt. Wellesley Police Dept. Beloved husband of Natalie M. (Neville) Keefe. Complete notice to follow George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781.235.4100

                                                                                                  • Kenney, Thomas B.

                                                                                                    and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8pm. For obit/directions/questbook,, Norton Funeral Home Malden, MA 781.322.4070

                                                                                                    • Lacey, Donald G.

                                                                                                      Donald G. Lacey of Tewksbury of Tewksbury, October 20, Donald G. "Tot" Lacey, age 91. His Funeral Service will be held Friday, October 24, at 10:00 am in the TEWKSBURY FUNERAL HOME, corner of Dewey and Main Sts. (Rte 38) TEWKSBURY CENTER, phone (800 in MA or 978) 851 2950. Burial will follow at Tewksbury Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4 to 7 pm in the funeral home. Memorials to Childrens Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn St. #731, Boston, MA 02215-5301 will be appreciated. (Please note Mr. Lacey's…

                                                                                                      • Laneau, Paul R.

                                                                                                        Paul R. Laneau QUINCY Paul R. Laneau, October 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Regina M. (Coughlin) Laneau. Loving father of Stephen Laneau and wife Anne of Marshfield, Cheryl and husband Frank Catrambone of Quincy, Michelle and husband Roland Cretinon of Carver and the late Paul R., Jr. and Robert L. Laneau. Cherished brother of Barbara Barry of Hanover. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Paul worked as a pipe fitter at the Fore River Shipyard. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII…

                                                                                                        • Lawlor, Mary Christine

                                                                                                          LAWLOR, Mary Christine Age 82, of Lakeland, FL, passed away Saturday,. October 18, 2008 of lung cancer. Born December 18, 1925 in Ireland, she worked as a secretary and was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, George "Buddy" Lawlor, daughters Noreen Barrasso and her husband, Al and Sherrill Johnson; her sister, Anne Mills and her husband Ray; her stepsisters, Joan Shurtleff and her husband, Harry and Marrianne and her husband Richard; grandsons, Kurt…

                                                                                                          • Leach, Ronald E.

                                                                                                            and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours in the Stanton Funeral Home, 786 Mt. Auburn St., (Rte. 16), WATERTOWN Thursday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Tyler Leach Trust, c/o Attorney Francesco Mercuri, 73 Lexington Street, Waltham, MA 02466 would be appreciated. Stanton Funeral Service, Inc.

                                                                                                            • Leighton, Maureen L.

                                                                                                              LEIGHTON, Maureen L. (Kane) Age 64, of Holliston, died Sunday, October 19, 2008. Wife of Ira William Leighton, Jr. for 40 years. Daughter of the late Leo F. and Margaret (Fillion) Kane, Maureen (Mausie, MO) was born and raised in Brighton. Graduated St. Columbkille's High School (1962) and Boston State Teachers' College, (1966). A Holliston resident since 1973, her affiliations include the League of Women's Voters, ERA, Building Rep MFT, member AFT Massachusetts, Massachusetts Special Olympics,…

                                                                                                              • Leyland, Elsie H.

                                                                                                                may call on Thursday from 6-9 P.M. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc. 233 Lawrence Street in Methuen. Please send online condolences to pollardfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                • Lindsay, Donald

                                                                                                                  LINDSAY, Donald 86. Cherished husband of 65 years of Dorothy (Breck) Lindsay, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at Walden Rehabilitation Center in Concord, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family. Don was born to Methodist Missionary, Norman Lindsay and his wife Ruby on December 12th, 1921 in Algiers, Algeria. He grew up in an English speaking Christian home in a Muslim, French speaking world, experiences which underlay his beliefs in social acceptance and equality of all people. Don…

                                                                                                                  • Loring, Paul P.

                                                                                                                    and friends invited. Late member of Boston Fire Fighters Local #718. Veteran U.S. Army Operation Iraqi Freedom and former member of Army National Guard 1058th Transportation Co. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Paul's memory to Parent Project, C/O Judith Counterman, 20 Redman Rd., Canton, MA 02121. For directions and guestbook:, . William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

                                                                                                                    • Loughlin, Leona K. (Hanlon)

                                                                                                                      LOUGHLIN, Leona K. (Hanlon) 83, of Lincoln Oct. 20. Daughter of the late Albert W. & Katherine (Fitzgerald) Hanlon. Loving companion of Thomas B. Moran of Lincoln. Mother of Gail Ann Butler of Westfield, and Kevin B. Loughlin of Maynard. Sister of Albert W. Hanlon, Jr. of Treasure Island, FL. Grandmother of Christopher, Michael & Bailey & great grandmother of Kiley. Visiting hours are Thursday, Oct. 23 from 11 AM-12:45 PM in the Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford St. CONCORD CENTER followed by a…

                                                                                                                      • Mahoney Jr., Joseph P.

                                                                                                                        MAHONEY, Joseph P., Jr. Of Hingham, formerly of Brookline, October 20, 2008, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Ann (Cribben) Mahoney. Devoted father of Christopher and his wife Kelli of Medway, Kathryn Vaughan and her husband Greg of Dedham, William and his wife Jill of Scarborough, ME., Thomas of Hingham, Julie Kelly and her husband Robert of Braintree, John and is wife Colleen of Rockland and Patricia McLean and her husband David of Hoboken, NJ. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Family and friends of…

                                                                                                                        • Marcouillier, Joseph H.

                                                                                                                          Joseph H. Marcouillier lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 662; 77 Dracut Joseph H. "Albert" Marcouillier, age 77, a resident of Dracut, died on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2008 at the Lowell General Hospital. He was the former husband of Annie B. (Bennett) Marcotte. Born in Lowell, Dec. 3, 1930, he was the son of the late Arthur and Lydia (Charette) Marcouillier. He attended Lowell Schools. Joe was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U. S. Army. Prior to his retirement he had…

                                                                                                                          • Marks, Amelia L. (Barbaro)

                                                                                                                            and friends invited. visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.In lieu of flowers donations in Amelia's memory may be made to Mass Down Syndrome Congress MDSC Development Committee, PO Box 866,Melrose,MA 02176. For more information, please visit website:, Norton Funeral Home Malden, MA 781.322.4070

                                                                                                                            • Martin, Alphonsus W. " Al"

                                                                                                                              MARTIN, Alphonsus W. "Al" In Woburn, Monday, October 21st. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy H. (Black) Martin. Devoted father of D. Suzzanne Minghella and her husband Alfred C. "Rappy" of Stoneham, Carol A. King and her husband Joseph of Woburn, Jacqueline "Jacky" O'Neill and her husband George of Ohio and the late Ronald W. Martin. Dear brother of Patrick F. Martin of FL and the late William, Edward and Anthony Martin, Lenore Jeannette, Beatrice Murphy and Helene Kelly.…

                                                                                                                              • McDonald Jr., Robert

                                                                                                                                Robert McDonald Jr. MILFORD Robert McDonald Jr., 47, of Milford, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in Milford Regional Medical Center, after an illness. He was born in Natick, son of Carol (Stanhope) Manwaring of Ringe, N.H., and his father, the Rev. Robert and his wife Carol McDonald of Lake Villa, Ill. He was employed for 17 years by Charlies Pizza of Milford as a delivery man. Bobby fought a courageous battle against cancer. He had a great love for Harleys and the love of his life, his best friend, 7-year-old…

                                                                                                                                • McDonough, Joseph T.

                                                                                                                                  MASHPEE Joseph Joe T. McDonough, 78, of Mashpee, died Monday, October 20, 2008 in Mashpee after a brief illness. He was the husband of Gertrude L. McDonough for 56 years. Born in Melrose, Joe graduated from Malden Catholic High School. He worked for 39 years with Verizon. He spent 24 years with the National Guard and was a member of the American Legion for 20 years. He was a former Marshfield Little League Coach. He resided in Mashpee for 10 years. Joe was extremely active within the Southport community,…

                                                                                                                                  • McDonough, Joseph T. "Joe"

                                                                                                                                    McDONOUGH, Joseph T. "Joe" 78, of Mashpee, died Monday, October 20, 2008 in Mashpee, after a brief illness. Husband of Gertrude L. McDonough for 56 years. Father of Joseph, Jr. & wife, Jodi; Nancy & partner Robert Fernandes; Cheryl Tirrell & husband, Warren; Paul; and John & wife, Suzanne. Grandfather of Joseph, III, Judy, Jason, Adam, Erin, Jasmine and Samantha. A visitation will be held Saturday, October 25, from 9-11 AM in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 74…

                                                                                                                                    • McElaney, Catherine E. (McGuire)

                                                                                                                                      McELANEY, Catherine E. (McGuire) In Woburn, October 20th. Beloved wife of the late John J. McElaney. Devoted mother of Maureen Persson & her husband Gerard of Woburn, John J. McEleney and his wife Janet of Peabody, Richard M. McEleney of Woburn, Robert J. McEleney & his wife Melinda of NH and William M. McEleney and his wife Kathleen of Woburn. Dear sister of Mary Ellen Lamond of Plymouth, Ann E. Mollica of AZ, Ellen Martiniello of Brighton and the late Francis McGuire and Alice Menzies. Loving…

                                                                                                                                      • McElhinney, Daniel J.

                                                                                                                                        McELHINNEY, Daniel J. Retired B.P.D., South Boston, Oct. 21, 2008. Beloved husband and best friend of Maureen (Guenthner) McElhinney. Visiting hours will be held in The O'Brien Funeral Home, SOUTH BOSTON Friday 2-8 PM. Complete notice to follow on Thursday and Friday. W.W. II Navy Veteran.

                                                                                                                                        • McHale, Linda S.

                                                                                                                                          Linda S. McHale of Lowell; 48 Lowell Linda S. McHale, 48, of Lowell, died unexpectedly, October 19, 2008, after a long illness. Born August 25, 1960, in Rhode Island, she was educated in that area, and early in her adult life moved to Haverhill, then moved to Lowell about twenty years ago. She worked for the University of Massachusetts at Lowell for more than ten years as a custodian, and enjoyed traveling to the mountains, and enjoyed the beach, but her favorite past-time was shopping. She is survived by a…

                                                                                                                                          • McLain, Sandra

                                                                                                                                            : A memorial service for Sandra Lynn McLain will be held on Saturday Oct. 25, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations can be made in her memory through the funeral home.,

                                                                                                                                            • Minsky, Frances

                                                                                                                                              MINSKY, Frances Of Chelsea on Oct. 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Minsky. Devoted mother of Beverly Minsky & her husband Michael Ford and Gerald Minsky. Dear sister of Irving Gilman, Selma Masel, the late Rose Gilman, & the late Tobey Donovan. Loving grandmother of Arthur, Desirae, Nicolette, & Aaron. Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave. (Cary Sq.) CHELSEA on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Sharon. Memorial observance will be private. Contributions in…

                                                                                                                                              • Mogan, Edward S. "Ed"

                                                                                                                                                and friends may visit at the Funeral Home Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers and make donations in Ed's name to the Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation, P.O. BOX 1495, Sal vang, California 93464., . Cota Funeral Home (978) 664-4340

                                                                                                                                                • Monti, Rose M.

                                                                                                                                                  Rose M. Monti ROCKLAND Rose M. (Umbrianna) Monti, 99 of Weymouth, formerly of Rockland died at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center surrounded by her family on October 21, 2008. She was born in Rockland, daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Geloran) Umbrianna and was raised and educated there. She worked for many years as a waitress at local restaurants and as a clerk at Bradlees. She was the owner of Georges Restaurant in Rockland center in the early 1950s. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling and playing…

                                                                                                                                                  • Morency, Evelyn F.

                                                                                                                                                    STOUGHTON Evelyn F. (Frangioso) Morency, 84, a longtime Stoughton resident, died unexpectedly, at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Brockton, Monday, Oct. 20. She was the wife of the late Wilfred J. Bib Morency. Born and educated in Mattapan, she was a resident of Stoughton for the past 53 years. Mrs. Morency was a homemaker. She was a former member of the Sons of Italy in Canton and enjoyed crocheting and crossword puzzles. Mrs. Morency is survived by her children, Suzanne Grove and her husband…

                                                                                                                                                    • Morency, Evelyn F. (Frangioso)

                                                                                                                                                      MORENCY, Evelyn F. (Frangioso) Of Stoughton, age 84, October 20. Wife of the late Wilfred J. "Bib". Mother of Suzanne Grove and her husband Robert of CA, Carolyn Ferraro and her husband Paul of Saugus, Paul of Stoughton and the late John. Sister of Mary Crisileo of Canton. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grand children, many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by 7 siblings. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St., (Rte. 27), STOUGHTON on Friday at 9:30 AM…

                                                                                                                                                      • Morse, Raymond P.

                                                                                                                                                        and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment Mass National Cemetery, Bourne at 12:45 PM. Veteran W.W. II, U.S. Navy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Raymond's name to Hospice of So. Shore, 100 Bay State Dr., Braintree, MA 02185-9060. Member Boston FireFighter's Local #718, Old Dorchester Post and lifetime member South Shore Yacht Club. He loved to vacation in Naples, FL. For directions or to sign an online condolence, visit: www., . MacKinnon Funeral Home 781-447-4141

                                                                                                                                                        • Mullen, Samantha Bridget

                                                                                                                                                          & friends invited. Interment will be private at the family's request. For directions and guestbook please visit:, Alexander Thomas & Sons Funeral Homes Walpole 508-668-0154

                                                                                                                                                          • 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…

                                                                                                                                                            • Napoli, Josephine D. (Malvarez)

                                                                                                                                                              NAPOLI, Josephine D. (Malvarez) Of Stoneham, October 19, 2008. Beloved wife of Gaetano Napoli. Devoted mother of Marie Napoli of Stoneham and Jo Ann Napoli of Wakefield. Dear sister of Helen Malvarez of Medford and the late Blanche Baker. Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (Rt 28), STONEHAM, Saturday at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Jose-phine's life in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St, Stoneham at 10am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share…

                                                                                                                                                              • 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."

                                                                                                                                                                • Paulo, Anthony G.

                                                                                                                                                                  & friends invited. Visiting hours Thurs 4-8PM. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 46 Myrtle St., Melrose 02176. For obituary, directions or to sign guestbook, please visit our website at:, Gately Funeral Home 781-6651949

                                                                                                                                                                  • Pease, Norman I.

                                                                                                                                                                    and friends kindly invited. Army veteran in Peacetime and Air Force Veteran during Korean Conflict. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Found., 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA . For further info., please visit MacDonald-Rockwell-MacDonald

                                                                                                                                                                    • Peddle, Darlene R.

                                                                                                                                                                      PEDDLE, Darlene R. At 50 years, October 20, in Revere following a brief illness. Daughter of the late Roy & Shirley B. (Cann) Peddle. Devoted sister of Dorothy M. Gaudino & husband John of Norton, MA, Donna L Peddle & her life partner, Judy Limosani of Salem, NH & Debra Ann Levett of Revere. Cherished aunt of Denise M. Peddle of Norton, MA, Thomas R. Levett and wife Joan E. of Braintree, Jaime Cartier & husband Darren of Mansfield, Jason R. Gaudino & his wife Jodie of Fall River,…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Perella, Albert A.

                                                                                                                                                                        & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Wednesday (Today), 6-8 PM. Interment Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. Donations in Albert's memory may be made to Sacred Hearts Church, 297 Main St. Malden, MA 02148. U.S Army Veteran, W.W. II. For directions and guestbook, please see:, . Spadafora Funeral Home 781-324-8680

                                                                                                                                                                        • Pisciotta, Carolyn R. (Rogers)

                                                                                                                                                                          & friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday from 4:30-7:30 PM. Interment Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Opus Dei, Bayridge Residence, 395 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215. For directions & obit:

                                                                                                                                                                          • Prout, John

                                                                                                                                                                            John Prout EAST BRIDGEWATER John "Skip" Prout, age 52, of East Bridgewater, formerly of Brockton, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, Oct. 17. He was a son of Gladys (Tangstrom) Prout of South Attleboro and the late George Prout. Skip is survived by his wife, Tina Kennedy of Framingham; his two daughters, Christine Becerra of North Carolina and Colleen Kingman of East Bridgewater; six grandchildren with a seventh due in March; and four brothers, Ronnie, Brian, Robert and David Prout. He was the…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Rabito, Susana A. (Segovia)

                                                                                                                                                                              and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD, on Thursday from 4-8. Services and interment are private. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions may be sent in Susana's name to the , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions, obituary and guestbook,, Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford-Woburn-Wilmington

                                                                                                                                                                              • Rachel L. Silva

                                                                                                                                                                                Rachel L. (Fairbanks) Silva, wife of the late John D. Silva and the late John P. Coelho, died on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Life Care Center of Raynham. She was 91. Born in Norton, she was the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Bayham) Fairbanks. A Taunton resident for most of her life, she attended Taunton schools and later worked as a supervisor for the Eureka Manufacturing Company, before retiring many years ago. After moving to East Wareham some time ago, she was instrumental in founding the Buzzards…

                                                                                                                                                                                • Raymond W. Reagan

                                                                                                                                                                                  Raymond W. Reagan, 82, of Mansfield died on Friday October 17, 2008 at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the beloved husband of Marian B. (Ames) Reagan. Born in Taunton, MA on October 31, 1925 he was a son of the late William F. and Mary F. (Donnelly) Reagan. He grew up in Taunton and was educated in Taunton public schools. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Navy serving during WWII. He was honorably discharged on May 5, 1946 with the rank of…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rita G. Harpin

                                                                                                                                                                                    In Taunton, Oct. 19, 2008, Rita G. Harpin died after a brief illness at the age of 91. Rita was the wife of the late Arthur Harpin. She was born in Boston to her late parents, Peter & Julia (McCarthy) Greene. Rita has lived in Taunton since 1963 and lived in Hopedale before that. Rita and her husband Arthur operated a restaurant prior to 1963 in Clinton, Ma. She attended Milford schools and graduated from Milford High School in 1935. Rita was a eucharistic minister at St. Mary’s Church, volunteered at…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Robinson, Louise C. (McDonough)

                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Mass Thurs, Oct 23rd at 10:30 AM at St. Mary's Church, 420 High St., Dedham. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 would be appreciated. WW II veteran, Navy Waves. Folsom Funeral Home www.

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Robinson, Russell

                                                                                                                                                                                        ROBINSON, Russell "Chuck" Died after a brief illness, on October 19th. Russ was a graduate of Woburn High School. He had businesses in Burlington and Stoneham. Russ moved to Alaska in 1988. He lived his life to the fullest. He leaves behind his wife, Bethel and his parents Russell and Dorothy Robinson, brother Dwight and sister Kyle. Services will take place in Alaska.

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ryan, Charles L. "Carlo"

                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 3-8PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late Veteran WW II, US Army. Member of Old Charlestown Schoolboys Assoc., Boston Firefighters Union Local #718, Boston Firemen's Relief Assoc. and St. Florian Society. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Carlo's name may be made to the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club, 15 Green St., Charlestown, MA 02129. Parking area opposite Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ryan, Maryanne E. (Noonan)

                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 3-8PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Retired Employee of the US Goverment, E.P.A. Division. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Maryanne's name may be made to the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club, 15 Green St., Charlestown, MA 02129. Parking area opposite Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sargent Sr., Harold H.

                                                                                                                                                                                              Harold H. Sargent, Sr. lifelong resident of Groton; 85 Groton Harold H. Sargent, Sr. 85, of Groton died on October 21 at River Terrace Nursing Home in Lancaster. He was born in Concord on April 9, 1923, son of the late Harold and Frances (Moison) Sargent and was the husband of the late Marylouise (Perry) Sargent who died in 1993. Harold was a lifelong resident of Groton and was a graduate of Groton High School, Class of 1941. He worked at Groton School and Fort Devens in his early life, but was known as…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Schmidt, Richard F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours Thursday from 4-8 PM. Friday morning family and friends will gather at the Funeral Home between 9:30 and 10 AM for the procession to Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton, where Graveside Services will take place at 10:30 AM. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to VNACare Network and Hospice, Development Office, 5 Federal St., Danvers, MA 01923-3687. For additional information, directions or to leave a sympathy message visit our…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Schnabel, Paul F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sexton, Mary L. (McDonough)

                                                                                                                                                                                                    & friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (off Route 109) WESTWOOD on Wednesday Oct. 22nd from 5-7pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday morning Oct. 23rd at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Mary Church at 10am. Interment in Old Westwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Holden-Dunn-Lawler…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sharron, Anne

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Anne Sharron 1924 - 2008 PITTSFIELD Anne Sharron, 84, died Oct. 14, in St. Petersburg, Fla. She was born in Pownal, Vt., on July 18, 1924, to Emily Watts MacDonald and Robert Watts. The late Arthur MacDonald was her stepfather. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond L. Sharron, sister, Verna Goodwin and step-brother, Albert MacDonald. Having lived in North Adams and Pittsfield, Mrs. Sharron moved to St. Petersburg in 1981 upon retiring from GE. She leaves her children, Linda Kinnas, Daniel Sharron…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Shemel, Samuel

                                                                                                                                                                                                        SHEMEL, Samuel Of Methuen, formerly of Brookline, MA, Entered Into Rest, October 21, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Pearl (Honigman) Shemel. Devoted father of Helena Grant and her husband Richard. Loving brother of Tola Sokolik of Brazil, and the late Abraham Shemel. Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline McLaughlin, Sharon Thieret, Andrew Grant, and Matthew Grant and 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 1668 Beacon Street, BROOKLINE, MA Thursday,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Smith, Margaret Ann

                                                                                                                                                                                                          SMITH, Margaret Ann 89, loving mother and friend to many, suddenly passed away Saturday, October 18th. Margaret moved to Cocoa Beach 35 years ago from Lexington, MA for the comfort and care of her own mother, Mary Goodman. She is survived by her three sons, Paul H. Smith of Oceanside, CA; Robert M. Smith (Patty) of Van Buren, MO, Richard J. Smith of Cocoa Beach, and a daughter, Donna S. Gray (Christopher) of Viera. Margaret is also survived by several grandchildren and one great grandson and wonderful…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Smith, Sandra L. (Morrissey)

                                                                                                                                                                                                            SMITH, Sandra L. (Morrissey) "Sandy" Of Arlington, October 21, 2008. Beloved wife of 43 years of Michael H. Smith. "A Woman Loved By All," Dear mother of David of Fall River, Audrey DeMasi of Everett, Gerry and Lynne Spencer of Arlington, Stephen Hall of Woburn, Andrea and John Weishaar of NH, Michael and Heather of CA, Timothy and Faith of FL, James and Kerri of Arlington, Glenn and Nicki, William and Sharon, all of Maine and the late Cameron Taylor Smith. Grandmother of 27, great…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Spear, Mildred L. (Gould)

                                                                                                                                                                                                              SPEAR, Mildred L. (Gould) Age 84 years,, of Hyde Park, MA, died Monday, October 20, 2008. She was the wife of the late Joseph Spear. Mildred was born Sunday, July 20, 1924 in Milo, ME and had lived in Hyde Park for over 50 years. She enjoyed doing crafts and donating them and her services to Christ Church, where she was a member. She is survived by 2 sons Robert Spear and Walter Spear; 3 daughters Joanne Merchant, Beverly Arruda and Sandra Spear; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a brother Clarence…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Steeves, Dorothy M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                MILFORD Dorothy M. (Gandolfi) Steeves, 81, of Milford died Monday, Oct. 19, 2008, in the Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of Ralph W. Steeves for 62 years. She was born in Milford, daughter of the late Domenico and Maria (Artenchi) Gandolfi, and was a lifelong Milford resident. She was educated in the Milford schools. Mrs. Steeves retired in 1993 from the former Telecron Co. in Ashland, where she was employed as an assembler. She was a communicant at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. In…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Stelzer, Heinz U.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SCITUATE Heinz U. Stelzer, age 87, died peacefully October 19, 2008. Heinz was the beloved husband of Hedwig L. (Bach) Stelzer and the devoted father of Heidi Keating and her husband, Edward of Hyde Park, Herbert H. and his wife, Debra of Scituate, and Harold S. and Diane of Hingham. He was the beloved brother of Elsa Langer of Scituate and grandfather to nine grandchildren. Heinz was the owner and operator of Heinz S telzer Painting of Scituate. He was a member of the B.S.V. German Club of Walpole, MA. He…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stepner, Beatrice (Stillerman)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    STEPNER, Beatrice (Nee Stillerman) Of Boston, MA, formerly of Shorewood, WI. Passed away October 14, 2008 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Stepner, mother of Daniel (Laura Jeppesen) and Mark Stepner, grandmother of Benjamin, sister of Seymour (Nina) Stillerman, sister-in-law of Bacia and the late Murray Edelman, and daughter of the late Nathan and the late Sarah Stillerman. Also, survived by seven nieces. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Na'amat USA, 350 Fifth Ave., Suite…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sullivan, Anna E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      WEYMOUTH Anna E. "Annabelle" (Pyne) Sullivan, age 88, of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, October 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Sullivan, daughter of the late William and Rose Pyne. Devoted mother of Joanne Perron of Virginia, Maureen Maloney of Northboro, Sue Kay of Weymouth, Jay Sullivan of Worcester and Mike Sullivan of Sandwich. Beloved sister of Patrick Pyne of California, James Pyne of Quincy, the late Rose Collins, Katherine O'Brien, William, Robert, Frank, Joseph and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sullivan, Joanne M. (Piazza)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SULLIVAN, JoAnne M. (Piazza) 55, of Framingham, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the wife of Walter R. Sullivan and they had been married for the past 26 yrs. JoAnne was born in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Joseph J. Sr. and Lucille (Putnam) Piazza. She was a lifelong resident of Framingham, and graduated from Rose Hawthorne High School in Concord and graduated from Southern New Hampshire College in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sweeney, Irene

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SWEENEY, Irene Of Eastern St. New Haven, CT died October 20, 2008 in the Willows of Woodbridge. She was the wife of the late James Francis Sweeney. Mrs. Sweeney was born in Cambridge, MA September 18, 1925 daughter of the late James & Mary Cummings McLaughlin & was a clerk for the US. Postal Service in Boston. She was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church in Stoneham, where she was President of the Ladies Guild. She was also a member of the Stoneham Historical Society and a past secretary of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sydney, Allan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            SYDNEY, Allan Of San Jose, Costa Rica, formerly of Providence, Rhode Island on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Beloved husband of Sydelle (Posner). Devoted father of Marcia Zax, of Ithaca, NY and Linda Sydney Mermelstein, of San Jose, Costa Rica. Devoted brother of the late Irwin Sydney and the late Albert Sydney, and his surviving siblings Stanley Sydney of Brookline, MA, and Joyce (Sydney) Rifkind of Toronto, Ontario. He is also survived by many grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Stanley and Sheila Sydney…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Tarnawski, Mitchell

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              TARNAWSKI, Mitchell In Dorchester, Oct.20 2008. Loving father of Richard and Frank Tarnawski of Dorchester. Funeral from the Scally & Trayers Funeral Home, 54 Pleasant St., DORCHESTER, Friday at 9:15. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, So. Boston at 1O AM.Visiting hours Thursday 5-7 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Scally & Trayers Funeral Home Dorchester 617 436 5700

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Taylor, Florence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Florence Taylor of Chelmsford Florence (Phillips) Taylor. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A family held Funeral Service will be held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the funeral home. Interment will be in Heart Pond Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Florence's name to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Taylor, Paul Douglas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MARSHFIELD Paul Douglas Taylor, of Marshfield, MA., died October 16, 2008 at the age of 83. He was born in Braintree, MA. on July 5, 1925 to Mary McLaughlin Taylor (originally from Donegal, Ireland) and Harold J. Taylor (from a long line of New Hampshire Taylor's going back to the late 1600's). He was an active sports participant, playing on both the football and baseball teams at Braintree High School. On graduation his plans for Forestry studies were disrupted by WW ll. He served as a 1st…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Teixeira, John A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Thistle, Jacqueline A. (Hiscock)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral at the First United Methodist Church, 645 Main Street, Melrose, MA on Saturday, Oct. 25th at 10 AM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Jacqueline was a longtime volunteer for the American Heart Association. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jacqueline's name may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice, Donations Department, 12107 Majestic Blvd., Hudson, FL 34667. Arrangements entrusted to J. F. Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, EVERETT, MA 02149. J. F.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Velleman, Minnie (King)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        VELLEMAN, Minnie (King) Of Saugus, Entered Eternal Rest October 21, 2008. Devoted wife of the late Nathan Velleman. Beloved mother of Muriel and Burton Baum and Elliott and Rochelle Velleman. Dear sister of Pearl DeLafuente, Ann Schneider, the late Harry King and Libbie Huberman. Adored grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services at the Goldman Funeral Chapel, 174 Ferry Street, MALDEN, Thursday, October 23 at 12 Noon. Interment in North Reading. Condolence calls may be made at the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Vieira Jr., John R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          John R. Vieira Jr. of Townsend; 84 Townsend John R. Vieira Jr., 84, died Saturday, October 18th at Health Alliance, Leominster after an illness. His wife of 59 years, Adeline A. (Fallavalitta) Vieira, died this past June. Mr. Vieira was born in Boston, July 15, 1924, a son of John R. and Florence (Safrine) Vieira and grew up in East Boston. He was a graduate of the Boston Trade High School. He had resided in Acton for 22 years before moving to Townsend in 1987. He is survived by three sons, John D. Vieira…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Volpe, Angelo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            VOLPE, Angelo Of Boston's North End, on Oct. 21, 2008. Beloved son of Maria (Pace) Volpe and the late Silvio. Loving brother of Luisa Bruno and her husband Ralph of Westwood, Luciano Volpe and his wife Diane of Westwood, and MariaGrazia DiCenso and her husband Dino of Sulmona, Italy. Dear uncle of Carmine, Perry, Phyllis, Brenda, Gaetano and Rosanna. Funeral from the Boston Harborside home of JS Waterman & Sons-Langone, 580 Commercial St. BOSTON on Saturday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass to be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 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, Norma M. (Saville)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                WALSH, Norma Marie (Saville) Of West Quincy, Oct. 19, 2008. For obituary and service arrangements please visit, or call 617-773-2728.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Walsh, Norma Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  QUINCY Norma Marie (Saville) Walsh, passed from this life on October 19, 2008 at Colonial Rehabilitation Center in Weymouth. Born on July 7, 1925, Norma lived from the age of 15 in the same Quincy home built by her father, Roger Saville and where her mother Elizabeth lived until her death in 1977. A member of the first graduating class of St. Mary's School in West Quincy, Norma then graduated from the Woodward School for Girls in 1943. Married to the late Harold W. Walsh, formerly of Goffs Fall, NH,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wattu, Adolph Uno

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WATTU, Adolph Uno Age 93, in Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Maynard, Bolton & Acton, on October 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Dorothy E. (Maroney) Wattu of Boynton Beach and father of Ron Wattu of Orange. Visiting hours Thursday, Oct. 23 from 7-9 PM at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Mass Ave., (Rte 111) ACTON. Funeral Services Friday, Oct. 24 at 2 PM at Acton Congregational Church, 12 Concord Rd, (junction of Rt 27), Acton Center with burial following in Glenwood Cemetery, Maynard. U.S. Army Veteran, W.W.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Whelan, Nancy L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      WHELAN, Nancy L. Of Stoneham, October 18, 2008, at age 49. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth M. (Doherty) and Daniel C. Whelan. Loving sister of Mary Whelan, Dan Whelan and his wife Janice, James Whelan and his wife Lori, Janet Whelan and Diane Whelan. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. ,(Rt 28) STONEHAM, Thursday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Nancy's life in St. Patrick's Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10 AM.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Willard, Donald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Donald Willard of Gulf Breeze, FL, formerly of Tewksbury; 77 Pensacola, FL Donald Willard, age 77, passed away on September 23, 2008 in Pensacola, FL after a two year battle with lung cancer. He passed away peacefully with his children Tom and Marianne by his side holding his hands. Don was born in Somerville, MA and became a lifelong resident of Tewksbury where he enjoyed life with neighbors and friends. A veteran, Don proudly wore parachute wings tattooed on his arm as a member of the 101st Airborne. A…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Williams, Jean E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jean E. Williams HANOVER Jean E. (Gay) Williams, 66, of Hanover, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at home, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. A daughter of the late Richard E. and Eunice L. (Paine) Gay, she was born in Brookline, Nov. 28, 1941. Mrs. Williams was a 1960 graduate of Stoughton High School and had been a nursing supervisor at the former Mill Pond Rest Home in Hanover, where she had worked for 30 years. In her earlier years, Jean was the president of Mothers of Twins Club and a longtime…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Williams, Jean E. (Gay)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WILLIAMS, Jean E. (Gay) 66, of Hanover, died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at home surrounded by her family after a long illness. The daughter of the late Richard E. and Eunice L. (Paine) Gay. She was born in Brookline on November 28, 1941. Mrs. Williams was a 1960 graduate of Stoughton High School and had been a Nursing Supervisor at the former Mill Pond Rest Home in Hanover, where she had worked for 30 years. In her earlier years, Jean was the President of Mothers' of Twins Club and a long time member of…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Diane Fondakowski, career in food services

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Doucette, Ethel M. (Jackson)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Edward Kukucka, WWII Navy veteran

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Michael G. Brennan, clerk of works locally

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Regina Korpita, loved flowers, cooking, sports

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rita Duffy, worked in food industry

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