Sunday, November 16, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 11/16/08

  • Anderson, Helen I.

    and friends respectfully invited to attend. Interment South Easton Cemetery, Easton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Covenant Congregational Church, 204 Center St., North Easton, MA 02356. Arrangements by Copeland-MacKinnon Funeral Home, Easton. For directions or to sign an online condolence, visit www.copelandmackinnon.com.

    • Arsenault, Ivon J.

      Ivon J. Arsenault, 80, passed away Fri., Nov. 14, peacefully at home. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Madeleine (Manseau) Arsenault; his children, Normand of Holden, James of Amherst, John of Webster and Maureen of Wenham; nine grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Camille of Gardner, Albertine Collette of Gardner, Lionel of Baldwinville and Joseph of Baldwinville; he also leaves Eveline Bureaugard of Templeton. Ivon worked for over 36 years at Norton Company-Plant 8 in Worcester. He was also a sergeant…

      • Avolio, John

        AVOLIO, John Of Revere, formerly of East Boston on November 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Rosemarie (Allison) Avolio. Loving father of Patricia Margaret Avolio Johnson and her husband Steven of Highland Park, NJ and John "Ty" Avolio of Nashville, TN. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Johnson and Christopher Johnson both of NJ. Dear brother of Mary Sarro and her husband Joseph of Revere, the late Anthony and James. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from The Kirby-Rapino Memorial…

        • Bidgood, Helen J. (McCabe)

          BIDGOOD, Helen J. (McCabe) Of Melrose, Nov. 15, 2008. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 30, 1921. Devoted wife of William J. Bidgood. Loving mother of Mary M. Bidgood-Wilson & her husband Kenneth of Moultonboro, NH, Wm. John Bidgood, Jr. & his wife Maureen of Melrose, Elizabeth A. Curnane & her husband Joseph of Melrose, Paul F. Bidgood & his wife Patricia of W. Boylston, James B. Bidgood of Melrose, Peter D. Bidgood & his wife Lorraine of Melrose, Andrew M. Bidgood & his wife…

          • Bishop, Pauline Towne

            • Bowden Sr., Charles J.

              BOWDEN, Charles J. Sr. In Woburn, November 14th. Beloved husband of the late Ann (Cole) Bowden. Devoted father of Richard C. Bowden and his wife Linda of Bradford, Charles J. Bowden Jr. and his wife Patricia of Lawrence, Sharon Ann Bowden of Bradford, Maureen Bowden and her partner Martha Perillo of Methuen, Thomas C. Bowden and his wife Rena of Bradford, Kevin J. Bowden and his wife Cheryl of Lexington and Dawn M. Lynch and her husband Kevin of Haverhill. Dear brother of Robert E. Bowden of SC, Thomas F.…

              • Bremer, John P.

                BREMER, John P. 82, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, died Friday, November 14, 2008 in FL. Mr. Bremer attended the University of IL, the University of Chicago and the Paris American University in Paris, France, where he received his MBA Degree. During his long career, he worked for IBM in Washington, DC, Vaule & Co. in Providence, RI; co-founded Systemation, Inc. in Boston, MA and was the Sr. Consulting Manager at Keane Associates In Wellesley, MA. In 1974, he founded Bremer Associates Inc., a management…

                • Brodsky, Lillian (Stein)

                  BRODSKY, Lillian (Stein) Of Lawrence on Nov. 15, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Devoted mother of Gerald Brodsky and his wife Bernadette of Chevy Chase, MD, David Brodsky and his wife Claudia of Newton, Robert Brodsky and his wife Jinny of York, ME, Karen Finkelstein and her husband Todd of Wellesley. Also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Saul Stein of Boca Raton, FL, and the late Jennie Burstein and Howard, Alec, Abe, Morris and Min Stein. Graveside…

                  • Brousseau, John R.

                    John R. Brousseau Russell, Manitoba, Canada John R. Brousseau, aged 47 years, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at his home in Russell, Manitoba. He was the son of Marion L. (Graham) Brousseau of Lowell, and the late Robert L. Brousseau. Born in Blunham, England, June 26, 1961. He later attended Lowell schools, and graduated from Lowell High School in 1979. He was retired from Dupont on Billerica, formerly New England Nuclear. For the last 15 years, he made his home in Canada. He is…

                    • Brunelle, Richard C.

                      Richard C. Brunelle Nashua businessman, Lowell native; 43 NASHUA, NH Richard C. Brunelle, a resident of Nashua, NH, died unexpectedly at his home, on Thursday, November 13, 2008. He was 43. Born in Lowell on November 4, 1965, he was a son of Richard R. "Herb" Brunelle of Lowell, and Priscille (Moreau) Grigg and her husband, Richard "Dick" Grigg, Sr. of Lowell. Richard spent a lot of time building up and operating his business, Canton Construction Company of Nashua, NH. He was an avid…

                      • Burk, Virginia F. (McDowell)

                        BURK, Virginia F (McDowell) Nov. 15th, of Malden. Beloved wife of the late Willis "Ray" R. Burk. Devoted mother of William R. of Arizona, Robert L. of Wakefield, and David R. of Burlington. Sister of Eleanor Sprague of Scituate, the late Robert McDowell and "Bunny" McCann. Loving grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 3. Funeral from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Home, 144 Salem St., MALDEN on Tuesday, Nov 18th, at 9 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's…

                        • Caffrey III, John J.

                          • Calcagni, Mollie J. (Carrico)

                            Mollie J. (Carrico) Calcagni, 83, died Thursday, Nov. 13th in the Christopher House in Worcester. Mollie was born in Battlecreek, NE, the daughter of Sam and Anna (Emanuel) Carrico and grew up in Jerome, PA. Mollie enlisted in the US Army in 1945 and was a surgical technician at Valley Forge Hospital in PA. It was there that she met her husband of 54 years, Michael Calcagni Sr., who predeceased her in 1999. She was a housewife, mother, and a cashier at Iandoli's Supermarket in Shrewsbury, before…

                            • Carrubba, Frances M.

                              ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends may call on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Her funeral Mass will follow on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish in Holy Rosary Church, 35 Essex St., Lawrence. Burial will be held at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Barker St., Lawrence. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Frances' memory to the Holy Rosary Church, 35 Essex St., Lawrence, MA 01841. For directions and…

                              • Carvelli, Joseph A.

                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday from 4-8 p.m. Interment Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joe's memory to the Sacred Heart Church, 311 River St., Waltham MA 02453. Additional information available at, . Parking attendants on duty. Brasco and Sons Memorial Waltham 781-893-6260

                                • Casey, Wanda P. "Ann"

                                  may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Sunday from 2 until 6 P.M. Her funeral will be held from the funeral home on Monday at 7:45 A.M., followed by her Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9 A.M. at St. Francis Church in Dracut. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery in Lowell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Dracut Scholarship Foundation PO Box 117, Dracut, MA 01826. For online condolences and directions visit dracutfuneralhome.com.

                                  • Chakour, Mitchell G.

                                    Reverend Mitchell G. Chakour, 77, died on November 15th at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA. He was born April 5th, 1931 in Worcester, MA. to Mitchell G. Chakour Sr. and Adele Kefruni. He was the youngest son of seven children, survived by his sister Najla Chakour of Auburn, MA. He is also survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Francis H.(Millett) Chakour, son Mitchell G. Chakour III and his wife Andrea Chakour, daughter Sally-Anne Dunn and her husband Edward Dunn, daughter Laurie-Jean Phillips…

                                    • Chisholm, Peter K.

                                      CHISHOLM, Peter K. Of Dorchester, November 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Joanne (Earner) Chisholm. Loving father of Caitlin Chisholm of Dorchester. Loving brother of Carolyn Degrasset of France, Tony Chisholm of NY and Kim Chisholm of Canada. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial Service in The O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, Wed. 3-7 PM.

                                      • Claxton, Lorraine (Burlingame)

                                        and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours on Wed. 10-11 prior to the service. Interment Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lorraine's name may be made to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 858 Great Plain Ave., Needham MA 02492. Retired School teacher for Needham Public Schools for over 45 years until her retirement in 1969. Ms. Claxton traveled the country doing genealogical research where she visited every state except Oregon. She was a member of the Daughters of the American…

                                        • Coakley Jr., Ralph S.

                                          COAKLEY, Ralph S., Jr. In Woburn, November 15th. Beloved husband of Trudy M. (Mulrenan) Coakley. Devoted father of Valerie E. Ouellette and her husband Ronald of Lewiston, ME and Ralph S. Coakley III and his wife Elizabeth of Woburn. Loving brother of Bernadette Alcaide and Corrine Beaton, both of TX. Cherished grandfather of Melissa R., Patrick M., and Kristina M. Ouellette, Colleen E. and Christopher D. Coakley and the late Daniel P. Coakley. Dear nephew of Melvin "Ski" Dulong and his wife Margy…

                                          • Coarr, Louis Francis

                                            and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. Late member of American Legion Post #149 Hanover& Local Carpenters Union #67, Late U.S. Marine Veteran. Interment Bourne National Cemetery, Bourne, Mass.

                                            • Collins, Mary E. (Carney)

                                              COLLINS, Mary E. (Carney) Of Milton, Nov. 14. Beloved wife of Donald P. Devoted mother of Cathy Yetman of Milton & Mary Ellen Quinn of Beverly. Loving grandmother of Marykate, Michael & Delia Yetman. Sister of John J. Carney of Marston Mills and the late Catherine "Bunnie" Durkan. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Mon. morning at 9. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Sunday 2-6 PM, Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200

                                              • Colpoys, Francis (Featured Guest Book)

                                                • Cooper, Elaine M. (Wilmot)

                                                  COOPER, Elaine M. (Wilmot) Of Dorchester formerly of Milton, Nov. 14. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Cooper. Sister of the late Muriel Wilmot, Lucille Wilmot, and Dorothy Wilmot. Funeral Service, Monday, Nov. 17, in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours omitted. Interment Central Cemetery, Halifax. For directions and online guest book please visit

                                                • Cross, Patrick F.

                                                  and friends invited to attend. Interment will be private at the Mass National Cemetery, Bourne.

                                                  • Curuby, Evelyn A. (Antonelli)

                                                    and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Directions and guestbook at

                                                    • Dahler, James E. "Jim"

                                                      James E. "Jim" Dahler, died Friday, Nov.14, 2008 in Quaboag on the Common. He leaves his wife of 50 years Jean (Eyrich) Dahler; two daughters Jamie Sampsonis & her husband Mark of Shrewsbury & Jill Sandole of Nantucket, MA; two sons Eric Dahler & his wife Julie of Plainville, MA & Tim Dahler & his wife Jen of Barrington, RI; a sister Rita Lyons of Jacksonville, FL; two brothers Billy of Tucson, AZ & John & his wife Michelle of West Brookfield; six grandsons Jesse…

                                                      • Damata, Rocco J.

                                                        and friends invited. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Circle of Hope, 24 Myrtle St., Norwood, Ma. 02026. Visiting hours Monday 4-8pm. Late WWII US Army Veteran. Late owner of Green Gardens. Interment in Fairview Cemetery. Parking in Church Parking lot opposite Funeral Home. For directions and Guest Book please go to, Kenney Funeral Home 617-361-2450

                                                        • DePaolo, Debra A.

                                                          Debra A. DePaolo MIDDLEBORO Debra Ann DePaolo, 51, of Middleboro, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late James DePaolo. Debra was born July 14, 1957, in Boston. She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Cohen) Rofelson. She was raised in Randolph and attended Randolph schools. She was a resident of Middleboro for the past six months and previously had lived in the Holbrook and Brockton area. She was a food service…

                                                          • Delaney, Barbara H. (d'Entremont)

                                                            and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Gifts in Barbara's memory may be made to the Wilmington United Methodist Church, 87 Church St., Wilmington, MA 01887 or to the charity of your choice. For obituary, directions or guest book, visit, . Robinson Funeral Home Melrose (781) 665-1900

                                                            • Deyermenjian, Josephine J. (Papalia)

                                                              DEYERMENJIAN, Josephine J. (Papalia) Of Watertown, Nov. 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Krikor. Mother of Gregory and his wife Monica of Wakefield, Stephen and his wife Susan of Reading, Marcia Miller and her husband Robert of N. Berwick, ME and Diana Deyermenjian and her husband Peter Gillies of Reading. Sister of the late Domenic, Gus, Roy, Angelo, John Papalia, Catherine English and Mary Tambureno. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Funeral from the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St., WATERTOWN (Route…

                                                              • Doherty, Joseph G.

                                                                Joseph G. Doherty was Tewksbury planning board member; 73 THE VILLAGES, FL Joseph G. Doherty, 73, of The Villages, FL, formerly Tewksbury, MA, died, Thursday, November 13, 2008 in The Villages, FL. Mr. Doherty was on the board of assessors for 6 years and the planning board for 25 years in Tewksbury. He was also a member of American Legion Post 347, VFW Post 8083, Sons of the Revolution, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Moose Lodge 2237, and a Life Member Elks Post 2070. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn A. Bell…

                                                                • Doyle, Maurice J.

                                                                  • Ducharme, Bertha E.

                                                                    • Durkin Jr., William J.

                                                                      DURKIN, William J., Jr. Age 80, of Acton, Nov. 15, 2008. Husband of Hannah R. (Hanson) Durkin. Father of David W. Durkin & wife Ashley of Kingwood, TX, Lois Brown & husband Gerry of Northfield, MA, & Joanne Therrien & husband Ray of Farmington, ME. Grandfather of David Durkin, Jr. & wife Annie, Sarah Nolin & husband Carl, Marshall Cilley & wife Holly, Jennifer & Christopher Durkin, & Brad & Anthony Sander. Brother of Nancy Oelschlegel of Concord & the late Ruth…

                                                                      • Dziubek, Margaret "Peggy"

                                                                        Margaret 'Peggy' Dziubek of Chelmsford, Raytheon retiree; 67 CHELMSFORD Margaret "Peggy" (Couture) Dziubek, 67, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, died on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at the Saints Medical Center in Lowell. She was the beloved wife of Theodore "Teddy" Dziubek who survives her and resides in Chelmsford. She was born on May 12, 1941, in Fitchburg, a daughter of the late Omer Couture and Marie S. (Sousa) (Couture) Giffin. Peggy worked as a hairdresser for many…

                                                                        • Edwards, Alice M. (Koskela)

                                                                          EDWARDS, Alice M. (Koskela) Age 78 of Maynard, Nov. 14, 2008. Wife of the late George I. Edwards. Mother of Karyn Flaherty of Acton, Gayle Edwards of Littleton and Diane Edwards of Rochester, NH. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Funeral Service, Wed. Nov. 19 at 11:00 am. in the Union Congregational Church, 80 Main St., Maynard. Visiting hours Tues 4-8 p.m. in the Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home, 42 Concord St., MAYNARD. Interment Glenwood Cemetery, Maynard. For online guestbook and directions, please visit…

                                                                          • English, Constance (Whitcomb)

                                                                            ENGLISH, Constance (Whitcomb) Of Westford, Nov 14, Mother of Harold A. English of Westford and Betsy Sheffield Hodge of West Haven CT. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

                                                                            • Federman, Elizabeth (Buckley)

                                                                              FEDERMAN, Elizabeth (Buckley) Of Belmont, November 14, 2008. Wife of Daniel Federman, MD. Born in Nashua, NH, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Buckley. Raised in Billerica and New Bedford. Trained in nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital and, almost immediately on receiving her cap, was appointed the youngest head nurse in MGH history. She educated generations of student nurses, Harvard medical students and MGH interns and residents in scientific and humane medicine. She was accepted by house…

                                                                              • Ferron, Raymond

                                                                                Raymond Ferron of Dracut Raymond Ferron, 93, Beloved husband of the late Emilie (Cote) Ferron. Relatives and friends may call at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street from 2 until 6 P.M. on Sunday. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 9:00 A.M. in Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Parish, 1340 Lakeview Ave. Dracut. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. For directions and condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com

                                                                                • Finn, John F.

                                                                                  & friends are invited to visit in The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home 1145 Mass Ave. ARLINGTON on Tuesday morning at 8:30 with a Funeral Mass to commence at 10 in St. Agnes' Church. Interment at 1:30 PM in The Mass National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory for the benefit of his Children to Aline C. Finn 104 Appleseed Dr., Nashua, NH 03060.

                                                                                  • Fitch Jr., Gordon B.

                                                                                    Gordon B. Fitch Jr. Gordon B. Fitch Jr., age 76, of Gloucester and St. Pete Beach, Florida, formerly of Wilmington, Nov. 15, 2008. Beloved husband of Pauline M. (Skilton) Fitch. Complete notice to follow in Monday's The Sun editions. Arrangements by Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington.

                                                                                    • Frank Kruczek

                                                                                      Frank Kruczek, 84 years died in Morton Hospital, Taunton on November 13, 2008.   A lifetime resident of Taunton, he was educated in Taunton Schools and  Coyne Electrical School in Boston.He is the son of the late Walter and Katherine (Stefnik) Kruczek.  He is a retired Tin Smith at Reed and Barton, Co. in Taunton.  He had previously worked at Eureka Corp, in Taunton; Standard Coil; Raytheon in North Dighton and Sylvania Corp. in Needham.  He was the former owner of Riverside Club, also known as the”…

                                                                                      • Freedman, Bruce B.

                                                                                        FREEDMAN, Bruce B. Of Framingham on November 14. Dear son of the late John and Frances Freedman. Devoted father of Lee Freedman and his wife Dana Chaiton of Brooklyn, NY and Lauren Freedman Carroll and her husband Frank Carroll of Brighton. Loving companion of Elaine Brockman. Dear brother of Dana Liebman of White Plains, NY. Funeral Services at the Brezniak- Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., WEST NEWTON, today (Sunday) at 12 Noon. Memorial Observance at his late residence Sunday following interment and…

                                                                                        • Fuller, Frances (Mulhearn)

                                                                                          and friends invited. Interment Mt Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Belmont Hill School 350 Prospect St Belmont MA 02478. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the home of Joseph B. Fuller on Monday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. On line guest book at

                                                                                          • Gardner, Mary (Boyle)

                                                                                            GARDNER, Mary "Vivian" (Boyle) Of Rockland, formerly of Cambridge, November 12, 2008, age 84 . Mother of David J. Gardner and his wife Joan M. (DiPietro) Gardner of Stoneham, James M. Gardner of CA, Kathleen M. Gardner of NH and the late Jane Gardner. Sister of Bernadette Ferreira of Melrose, Geraldine Westberry of FL, Lorraine O'Neill of Melrose, Lucille Herlihy of Cambridge and the late Paul Boyle. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Christopher Gardner of Stoneham, Kellee Gill of Malden,…

                                                                                            • Giarraputo, Philip

                                                                                              and friends are invited and may call Monday 4-7 pm. Gifts in his memory to The American Heart Assn., 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated.

                                                                                              • Glancy Jr., Charles J. "Bud"

                                                                                                and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Monday from 4 to 8 PM. U.S. Air Force Veteran, Ret. truck driver and an active member of the Knights of Columbus Father Coppens Council #4336 in Wilmington. Burial will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at 1:30 PM in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. For directions, online obituary and guest book, visit:

                                                                                                • Gleason, Anna T. (Malatesta)

                                                                                                  and friends invited. Burial in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Visiting hours on Monday from 3-7 PM. Online guestbook at:, . Expressions of sympathy may be made in Anna's memory to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, c/o 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923 or to the charity of one's choice. O'Donnell Funeral Service Danvers & Salem 978-774-6600

                                                                                                • Goodrow, Charles A.

                                                                                                  GOODROW, Charles A. Of Watertown, Nov. 12, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Irma (DiGiacomandrea). Father of Richard A. Goodrow of Watertown and the late Charles J. Goodrow. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday 2 to 4 PM in the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St., WATERTOWN. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday at 12:00 in the Ridgelawn Cemetery with military honors. WWII Army Veteran. Retired Employee Town of Watertown Highway Dept. & School Dept. Nardone Funeral Home 617-924-1113

                                                                                                  • Gordon, Thelma (Lohr)

                                                                                                    GORDON, Thelma (Lohr) Late of Brookline, MA, Entered Into Rest, Nov. 15, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Morris J. Gordon. Devoted mother of Barbara & Kenneth Schwab of TX and Evy & Neil Schiffman of CA. Loving sister of Joel Lohr of FL and the late Honey Westerman. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey & Yanna Schwab and Stephen & Candace Schwab. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 1668 Beacon St., BROOKLINE, MA Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 at 10 A.M. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Tina…

                                                                                                    • Green, Millicent "Mitzi" (Greenfield)

                                                                                                      GREEN, Millicent "Mitzi" (Greenfield) Formerly of Peabody, Swampscott and Pompano Beach, FL. Entered into rest November 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Green. Devoted mother of Sheila Harmon and Joan Green. Loving sister of the late Harry Greenfield and Doris Schulman. Cherished grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 475 Washington St., CANTON, Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Memorial observance at the home…

                                                                                                      • Gregorio, Bessie K. (Hantakas)

                                                                                                        and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday at 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

                                                                                                        • Hackett, Margaret (DeGaust)

                                                                                                          and friends invited to attend Visiting hours in the MacKinnon Funeral Home, 760 Washington St., WHITMAN on Monday 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday in Holy Ghost Church in Whitman at 9 am. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Boston. For directions or to send a condolence visit, MacKinnon Funeral Home Whitman

                                                                                                          • Harrington, Marguerite (Crehan)

                                                                                                            and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Peggy's memory to the Angell Memorial Hospital, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston 02130. For directions and guestbook, P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000

                                                                                                            • Harris, Diane L.

                                                                                                              Diane L. Harris formerly of Lowell, active in politics; 65 TOWNSEND Diane L. (Cote) Harris, 65, of Townsend, formerly of Lowell, died Sunday November 9, 2008 in Lowell General Hospital, following her battle with cancer. Born in Lowell, on February 22, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Jerome and Inez (Descoteaux) Cote. She received her education in the Lowell school system and was a graduate of Lowell High School class of 1961. Early in her career, Mrs. Harris had been employed for many years by the…

                                                                                                              • Hassell, Hubert H.

                                                                                                                and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7. Interment Mass National Cemetery, Bourne, at 12:30. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Hubert's memory to St. Joseph's Church, 1382 Highland Ave., Needham, 02492. Late retired builder in Needham and surrounding towns. Tech Sargeant WWII Army Air Corp. For directions and guestbook,, . George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

                                                                                                                • Hayes, Vincent E.

                                                                                                                  and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 5 - 8 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800

                                                                                                                  • Heim, Cheryl A. (Blend)

                                                                                                                    and friends invited. Interment will be private at the family's request. For directions and guestbook visit website at:, Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park 617-361-3216

                                                                                                                    • Herlihy, Gladys E. (Robicheau)

                                                                                                                      HERLIHY, Gladys E. (Robicheau) Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, in Winthrop, November 12, at 91 years. Wife of the late Robert P. Herlihy. Devoted mother of Lawrence F. Page & wife Theresa of Carver, MA, Richard R. Page & wife Toni Lou of Winthrop & the late Frederick S. Page. Cherished grandmother of Joseph Cadogan, Gigi Murphy, Patti Maloney & Lawrence F. Page, Jr., all of Carver, MA, Michelle Benrifi of Haverhill, Donna Page, Catherine Page, Alicia Smith & Frederick S. Page, Jr.,…

                                                                                                                      • Hobson, Mary Grace

                                                                                                                        HOBSON, Mary Grace Passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. She was the daughter of Robert & Grace Hobson (deceased) and the second oldest of 9, 4 sisters and 4 brothers: Robert Hobson of Manches-ter, NH, David Hobson of Rehoboth, MA, Joanne Lawrence of Derry, NH, Nancy Kalis of Falmouth, MA, Thomas Hobson of Dorchester, MA, Cynthia Fitzmeyer (deceased) of Woburn, MA, Katherine Sailor of Raymond, NH and George Hobson of Somersworth, NH. She had 13 nieces and nephews and was a great auntie to all of…

                                                                                                                        • Howard, Gerald R.

                                                                                                                          and friends may call at the Funeral Home on Sunday 2-5 PM. Interment, Forest Glade Cemetary, Wakefield.

                                                                                                                          • Hozid, Solomon

                                                                                                                            HOZID, Solomon, 87, formerly of Sharon, MA and Delray Beach, FL passed away at his daughter's home in FL. He is survived by his loving family: wife Beverly: daughters and son-in-laws, Deborah and Paul Langrock, Amy Hozid and Tom Plancon; sister Frances Spellman; 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, 11 nieces and nephews. He was a WWII Army Air Corp vet., a printing plant manager, private pilot, hockey and softball enthusiast. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline on Nov. 18, 2008 at…

                                                                                                                            • Humes, Keith M.

                                                                                                                              Keith M. Humes BROCKTON Keith "Ricky" Monte Humes, 46, died suddenly, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. He was the husband of Christine Humes. Also survived by his mother, Odelia Gunn; four children, Candice, Tiffany, Jose, Marquise; and three grandchildren. Also leaves many other family and friends that will love and miss him. Funeral service at J.B. Johnson Funeral Home, 196 Warren St., Boston, Tuesday, at 11 a.m., with a visiting hour one hour prior to service, 10-11 a.m.

                                                                                                                              • Igo, Sister Rita "Sister Evangelist"

                                                                                                                                SISTER RITA IGO, CSJ (SISTER EVANGELIST) A beloved member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston for 75 years, died Friday, November 14, 2008. Daughter of the late Bernard and Susan (O'Leary) Igo. Sister of the late Anna and Beatrice. Formerly missioned as a Principal at St. Joseph, Amesbury; as a teacher at Immaculate Conception, Everett; Walnut Park School, Newton; St. Ann and St. William, Dorchester; and St. Columbkille, Brighton. Visiting hours at Holy Spirit Chapel, Bethany Health Care Center, 97…

                                                                                                                                • Iselin, Sheila Guild

                                                                                                                                  ISELIN, Sheila Guild Age 77, of Plymouth, formerly of Dover, died at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston early Thursday, November 13th, due to an accident. Ms. Iselin grew up in Needham, and graduated from Radcliffe College in 1953. She was captain of the Radcliffe tennis team. She married Columbus Iselin and raised their three daughters in Dover. She worked at Babson College for over 15 years and moved to White Cliffs in Plymouth in 1987. She was an avid tennis player and transferred her passion…

                                                                                                                                  • Jerome, Marie (Jones)

                                                                                                                                    Marie (Jones) Jerome, 80, of South Kingstown, R.I. and Boynton Beach, Fla., and formerly of Worcester, died peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2008 surrounded by friends and family at South County Hospital, Wakefield, R.I. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Francis and Mary (Miller) Jones. She was the wife of Henry F. Jerome who died in 1985. She is survived by two daughters Cathryn Mezynski of Worcester, and Maureen Major and her husband Steven of Richmond, R.I., and a son, Dennis Jerome…

                                                                                                                                    • Kaner, Charles

                                                                                                                                      KANER, Charles Of Randolph on November 15. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Halpern) Kaner. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Graveside Services at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, Baker St., West Roxbury, Monday November 17 at 10 a.m. Memorial Observance will be omitted. Donations in Charles' memory may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368. Brezniak-Rodman, 781-963-2900

                                                                                                                                      • Kilroy, Nina

                                                                                                                                        KILROY, Nina Age 25, of Jamaica Plain on November 11, 2008. Beloved daughter of Thomas Kilroy and Joann Arone, and sister of Mark Kilroy. Loved and cared for by many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Donations in Nina's memory may be made to the Nina Kilroy Memorial Fund, c/o Citizens Bank. Guestbook & condolences:

                                                                                                                                        • Kirchgassner, Marguerite "Rita" (Crowley)

                                                                                                                                          and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Carroll Center for the Blind, Development Office, 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458 For online condolences visit

                                                                                                                                          • LaRochelle, Joel G.

                                                                                                                                            • Lahiff, Sister Margaret Frances

                                                                                                                                              SISTER MARGARET FRANCES LAHIFF, S.N.D. In Worcester, Nov. 14, at age 87. With the Sisters of Notre Dame for 70 years. Born in Somerville, daughter of Thomas F. and Margaret (Conneely) Lahiff. Graduate of St. Joseph High School, Somerville, Emmanuel College and Salem State College. Sixth grade teacher at several Notre Dame schools over many years. She shifted her ministry from education to caring for the elderly in Boston, before retiring. She was predeceased by a brother, John Lahiff and two sisters, Mary…

                                                                                                                                              • Lamirande, Marcelle P.

                                                                                                                                                ARRANGEMENTS: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday at St. Mary Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Funeral is under the direction of Edgar J. Racicot Inc. Funeral Home, 256 Broadway, Lawrence.

                                                                                                                                                • Lazarakis, Harriet J.

                                                                                                                                                  may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 3 to 7 P.M., Sunday. Her funeral will take place from the funeral home Monday morning at 10 o'clock followed by a Funeral service at the TRANSFIGURATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH at 11 o'clock. Burial in the Westlawn Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Fr. Sarantas Way, Lowell, MA 01854 or to the Greater Lowell Alzheimer's Association, 220 Pawtucket…

                                                                                                                                                • Little, Christina

                                                                                                                                                  LITTLE, Christina "Tina" 93, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2008, at EPOCH of Brewster. Christina, formerly of Springfield and Longmeadow, was born in Montreal, Canada. She was raised and educated in the greater Boston area. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Little for 63 years. Christina was the loving mother of Barbara Hoar of Brewster, Beverly Haight of Wellfleet, and Gail Murphy of Eastham. She leaves a brother, John Denekamp of Westwood; and was predeceased by five sisters…

                                                                                                                                                  • Logan, Ralph D.

                                                                                                                                                    Ralph D. Logan of Lowell, retired machinist, Navy vet; 76 LOWELL Mr. Ralph D. Logan, formerly of North Chelmsford, died unexpectedly Friday, November 14, 2008, at Lowell General Hospital. Ralph was born in Nashua, NH, on January 10, 1932, the son of the late Douglas and Lois (Bradley) Logan Jr. He was a graduate of Chelmsford High School with the class of 1949. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Ralph worked as a Machinist for many years before retiring in 1997 from C & M Screw…

                                                                                                                                                    • Lombardo, Veronica "Ronnie" (O'Brien)

                                                                                                                                                      LOMBARDO, Veronica "Ronnie" (O'Brien) Of Waltham, November 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Boston Fire Fighter William Lombardo. Mother of Diana of NV, Thomas and his wife Trisha of Waltham, Debora and her husband Dave Tallini of North Reading, Annette and her husband Dwight Robertson of Framingham, Anthony and his wife Cynthia of Waltham, Laura and her husband Wayne Fleury of Tewksbury, Janet and her husband William McDevitt of Manchester, NH, William, II and his wife Leanne of Stow, John…

                                                                                                                                                      • Luis Marquez

                                                                                                                                                        Luis Marquez, a Taunton resident for over 20 years, died suddenly on Friday, November 14, 2008 at Morton Hospital and Medical Center. He was 64 years of age. Luis was the husband of Mary (Pina) Marquez. They had been married for 18 years. Luis was born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, son of the late Fabian and Monserrate (Vazquez) Marquez. After working for many years as a cook at Christos Restaurant in Brockton, Luis had been retired for several years. He enjoyed fishing and Spanish music. Luis is survived by 5…

                                                                                                                                                        • Lupis, Salvatore J.

                                                                                                                                                          and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Sunday (Today), 2-6 PM. Sal enjoyed playing his accordion at weddings and other functions. Sal and his wife Beatrice devoted over 25 years to singing and taking care of the music in St. Catherine's Church, Charlestown and St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, East Boston. Memorial donations may be made to MGH Fund, 55 Fruit Street, Boston 02114. Funeral Home is handicapped accessible; children's lounge available. Courtesy valet parking front entrance…

                                                                                                                                                          • MARIA D. BABINEAU

                                                                                                                                                            MARIA D. BABINEAU BALDWINVILLE — Maria D. ((Robichaud) Babineau, 98, of 51 Hospital Rd., Baldwinville and formerly of 116 Church St., Gardner died peacefully Thursday, November 13th in the Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville, following a short illness. Sign In To Read Full Story

                                                                                                                                                            • Magnasco, Victor

                                                                                                                                                              MAGNASCO, Victor Of East Boston, November 15. Cherished son of the late Giovanni and Rosa (Piva) Magnasco. Loving brother of Mary Pisano of Revere and the late Nicholas, George, Emillo and Josephine "Pina" Magnasco. Funeral and Services from the Chapel of the Resurrection at Vazza's "Beechwood" Funeral Home, 262 Beach Street, REVERE, Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Family and friends may visit Tuesday from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late US Army…

                                                                                                                                                              • Mahon, Edward M.

                                                                                                                                                                & friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, Nov. 16th from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Northeast Metro Tech Automotive Technology Dept. Scholarship Fund, 100 Hemlock Rd., Wakefield, MA 01880; or to the Boston Center for Independent Living, 60 Temple Place, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02111-1324. For complete obituary, guestbook & directions visit

                                                                                                                                                                • Majeau, Glenn D.

                                                                                                                                                                  Glenn D. Majeau, 42, of Grafton died at home on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. He leaves his parents Glenn R. Majeau of Whitinsville, MA, his mother Deborah (Grenier) Majeau of Oxford, MA; a sister Robin Bruso and her husband Albert and their three children; Emily, Albert and Ethan all of Putnam, CT; several aunts and uncles and even more cousins. He was predeceased by his niece, Melanie Rose Couture in 1993. He attended Northbridge High School and grew up in Northbridge before residing the latter part of his adult…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Manierre, Rev. Lincoln Stanley "Stan"

                                                                                                                                                                    Reverend Lincoln Stanley "Stan" Manierre, 88, of Worcester, MA, died peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, November 10, 2008, at Knollwood Nursing Center, after a valiant battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Evelyn "Evie" Yorke (Cowan) Manierre of Worcester, MA; one brother, Ernest Manierre of Robbinsville, NC; four children: Deborah Jean Geever and her husband Daniel of Hanson, MA, Ruth Elizabeth Weis and her husband Kenton of…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Marchocki, Stanley A.

                                                                                                                                                                      MARCHOCKI, Stanley A. Age 83, of Maynard formerly of Acton and Concord, Nov. 14, 2008. Father of Stanley E. of Westford, Kathryn A. of Mt. Vernon, NH, Jeanette M. of Maynard and Paul J. of Ayer. Grandfather of Natalie A. of Westford. Brother of John of Boston and the late Henry, Bronislawa and Thaddeus. Former husband and long-time friend of Helen Nowalk. Funeral Thurs., Nov. 20, from the Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home, 42 Concord St., MAYNARD at 8:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Fatima…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Mariani, Marilyn R.

                                                                                                                                                                        Marilyn R. Mariani BROCKTON Marilyn R. (Livie) Mariani, 85 years, of Brockton, died Nov. 14, 2008, at West Acres Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife for 57 years of the late Edward J. Mariani. Mrs. Mariani was born in Brockton, a daughter of the late George and Marjorie (Miller) Livie and was a resident of the city for most of her life. Mrs. Mariani worked as a floral designer for many years at Great Elm Greenhouse in Brockton and later at Dempseys Village Barn in West…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Marks, Shirley Coffin

                                                                                                                                                                          MARKS, Shirley Coffin Of Naples, Florida, suddenly November 10, 2008, Mrs. Shirley Coffin, Marks. She is the daughter of the late Bruce A. Coffin and Barbara Sinclair Coffin and sister of the Barbara Coffin Hobson. Of the things that mattered most to Shirley was her family. Shirley met her husband James with whom she shared 45 years of marriage based on the words of the poet," the best was always yet to be". She is survived by three children, Deborah Elizabeth Thompson and husband, David E.…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Matyczynski, Joan F. (Mazgelis)

                                                                                                                                                                            hours will be Monday morning from 9am to 10:30am. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Louis M. Fazio Jr. and Louis M. Fazio III, for condolences or directions, please visit our website at faziofuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                            • McCarthy, Michael Gerard

                                                                                                                                                                              McCARTHY, Michael Gerard 57, November, 12, 2008. Loved and cherished husband of Nancy. Adoring and inspirational father to Tarin Brooke and Ashley Beth. Proud real estate developer in his hometown of Newton, MA. Enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, and living life to the fullest. Hero to all! Memorial celebration: Sunday, November 23. Friends and family welcome. Donations in MIchael's honor can be made to The , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

                                                                                                                                                                              • McGovern, Dr. Arthur L.

                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in the Church of St. John the Evangelist on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Winthrop Cemetery. Visiting hours are private. Late Chief of Surgery, Winthrop Hospital and OB/GYN staff, Cambridge Hospital. 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the McGovern-Hurley Fund, c/o Boston College High School, 150 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester 02125. Arrangements by O'Maley Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                                                                • McNeil, James J.

                                                                                                                                                                                  McNEIL, James J. In Concord, Nov. 13. Beloved husband of 45 years of the late Mary C. (Hunt) McNeil. Father of Maureen E. McNeil of Littleton, Kathleen M. Roby of E. Orleans, Anne C. McNeil of Cambridge and her late husband Martin P. Michelstein, Jane F. McNeil of Concord, Michael J. McNeil of Harwich, Paula T. Bongiorno and her husband Paul of Herndon, VA. and Ellen M. Miyamoto and her husband Wesley of St. Lazare, Quebec, Canada. Brother of Rita Schissel of Amesbury, Dr. Paul McNeil of Marblehead, W.…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • McQuade, Joseph T. "Joe"

                                                                                                                                                                                    Joseph T. 'Joe' McQuade of Westford, Lowell native, USPS retiree; 80 WESTFORD Joseph T. "Joe" McQuade, 80, of Westford, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at his home, after a brief illness. A son of the late John A. and the late Susan M. (McGirr) McQuade, he was born August 24, 1928, in Lowell, and grew up in the Highlands Section of the City and was educated in the Lowell Schools, graduating from Lowell High School, Class of 1948. He was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church. Joe was…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Meehan, Grace Marjorie

                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends invited. Interment Mt Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Online guest book at

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mele, John Anthony

                                                                                                                                                                                        & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-9 PM. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Fisher House Boston for Military Families, P. O. Box 230, S. Walpole, MA 02071. Parking attendants on duty., Waltham 781-893-6260

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Mendes, Zelinda Santos

                                                                                                                                                                                          Zelinda Santos Mendes BROCKTON Zelinda Santos Mendes, 97, of Brockton, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, after a short illness. She was the wife of the late Manuel Mendes. Born Sept. 11, 1911, in Brava, Cape Verde, she was a daughter of the late Furtanato Santos and Havana Messina. She was a resident of Brockton for 33 years. Zelinda was devoted to her family and loved to dance. She is survived by her children, Alberto Mendes of Brockton, Arnold Mendes of California,…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Menz, Margaret R. Cook (Tobin)

                                                                                                                                                                                            MENZ, Margaret R. (Tobin) Cook Formerly of Milton, of Quincy, Nov. 13. Devoted mother of Sandra Doherty, Lorraine Ahern, Mary Barbone, Joseph, George, Louis, Fred, David & John Cook and the late Leo E. Cook, Jr. Wife of Edward V. Menz of Quincy & the late Leo E. Cook. Stepmother of Joanne Porter, Therese McKenzie, Edward, Jr., Leo, Kenneth & Karen Menz. Sister of Frederick Tobin of Arlington. Also survived by 25 loving grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church,…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Millard, Donald S.

                                                                                                                                                                                              MILLARD, Donald S. Age 79, a longtime Chelmsford resident and formerly of Walla Walla, WA, died Friday November 14, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn L. (Madden) (Baker) Millard, who survives him and resides in Chelmsford. Donald was born on June 19, 1929 in Spokane, WA, a son of the late Clarion "Jack" S. Millard and the late Lena (Small) (Millard) Upton and her husband William S. Upton. He was a Korean War Veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. During his career as an aeronautical…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Monahan, Anne M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                Anne M. Monahan of Nashua, avid golfer and bridge player; 85 NASHUA, NH Anne M. (McCarthy) Monahan, 85, of Nashua, died at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Mrs. Monahan was born on Dec. 12, 1922, in Belmont, MA, a daughter of the late Honorable William T. McCarthy and Nellie S. (Sullivan) McCarthy. She was a resident of Nashua prior to which she had lived in Belmont, Winchester, and Hyannis, MA, as well as Punta Gorda, FL. She was the widow of Joseph Monahan, Jr., whom…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Monahan, Anne M. (McCarthy)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  MONAHAN, Anne M. (McCarthy) 85, of Nashua, died at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Mrs. Monahan was born on December 12, 1922 in Belmont, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Honorable William T. McCarthy and Nellie S. (Sullivan) McCarthy. She was a resident of Nashua prior to which she had lived in Belmont, Winchester, and Hyannis, Massachusetts, as well as Punta Gorda, Florida. She was the widow of Joseph Monahan, Jr., whom she married in 1942. Mrs. Monahan was a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Morin, Linda M. (Ross)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Linda M. (Ross) Morin, age 60 , of Elm Street, died Saturday, November 15, 2008 at home. Her husband, Norman Morin predeceased her. She leaves her mother, Mary (Tippett) Ross Jubett of Norwell; a brother, Ernest Jubett of Brewer, ME; a sister, Carol Ann Fosbie of Pembroke, MA; a brother-in-law, Robert Morin of Webster. Linda was born in Brockton, MA, daughter of the late Joseph F. Ross and lived in Webster most of her life. She was a Self-Advocate Specialist with the Central West Regional Office of the DMR.…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Murphy, Margaret F. (Young)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      MURPHY, Margaret F. "Peggy" (Young) 69, of Peck Brothers Road, Monson, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, at home with her loving family at her side. Born in Boston to the late Edward and Florence (Merson) Young, she has been a resident of Monson since 1966. Peggy worked at Monson Developmental Center for many years before she returned to her primary job of loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid card player and belonged to the Monson Card Club and played pitch at the Hampden Senior…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Murphy, Mary E. (Delaney)

                                                                                                                                                                                                        MURPHY, Mary E. (Delaney) Age 65, of N. Falmouth, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2008 at home from Ovarian Cancer. She is survived by Karen Kullenm, loving companion and partner of 30 years. She leaves her 3 children, Joseph Murphy of Hyannis, Mary Ellen Post of Grey, ME, and Julie Delcourt of Marstons Mills, brother Paul Delaney of SC, twin sister Martha Mahoney of GA, and sister Karen Comeiro of Woburn. She is also survived by four grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and loving friends. A Funeral Mass…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Nadelson, Abraham L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          NADELSON, Abraham L. Of Andover, November 15, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Florence (Wasser) Nadelson. Devoted father of Dr. Neal W. Nadelson and his wife Mary of Andover and Cynthia Tumminello and her husband Timothy of Bel Air, MD. Dear special friend of Terry Drouin of Methuen. Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey, Ryan, Adam, Kaitlin, Alyssa and Lindsay. A private Graveside Service will be held Sunday, November 16 in B'Nai Brith Cemetery, Lakeside Avenue, Wakefield. Gifts in memory of Abraham…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Noble, Carolie (Woods)

                                                                                                                                                                                                            NOBLE, Carolie (Woods) 81, died on November 12, 2008 at her home in Mystic, CT. Mrs. Noble was the widow of Marshall Hays Noble. She is survived by her brother, John P. Woods, of South Harpswell, ME, 5 children, Tracy Hollingsworth of Alexandria, VA, Helen Hollingsworth of Wayland, MA, Valentine Hollingsworth of Dover, MA, Laura Hollingsworth of Farmington, CT, and Arthur Hollingsworth of Dallas, TX, their spouses and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren. Services…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Noel, Rita M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              who wish may make Memorial Contributions in her name to D'Youville Foundation, 981 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. Funeral at the Funeral Home on Monday, at 8:00 AM with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church in North Chelmsford. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral Director Walter F. Bayliss, Jr. www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Notini, Winifred K.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Winifred K. Notini was bookkeeper for family's Lowell business, active at St. Patrick's, and Girl Scouts; 95 LOWELL Winifred K. (McCready) Notini, 95, of Lowell, died Friday afternoon, at Palm Manor Nursing Home in Chelmsford. She was the wife of the late John Albert Notini, a prominent Lowell businessman, who died in August of 1987. Born in Lowell, January 22, 1913, the daughter of the late James and the late Elizabeth (Burke) McCready. She attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of the Bartlett…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Notini, Winifred K. (McCready)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's Church in Lowell on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, kindly make contributions in her memory to the Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854 or to St. Patrick's Church, 282 Suffolk Street, Lowell, MA 01854. E-condolence and directions at:, . Arrangements by the O'Donnell Funeral Home of LOWELL. (978 or 866) 458-8768.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • O'Connor, Margaret W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    O'CONNOR, Margaret W. 99, died Oct. 30 at the Royal Megansett Nursing Home. Born in Watertown, raised and educated there. Margaret was a W.W. II Veteran of the U.S. Navy Corps. She served in Paris Island, Chelsea, MA. and Portsmouth, VA. at the Naval Hospitals. Discharged as a Lt., she was a graduate of Carney Hospital School of Nursing. Margaret worked at Carney Hosptital and a Physician's office until retirement in 1973. She lived in Watertown until moving to Centerville in 1977. Member of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • O'Connor, Thomas W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      O'CONNOR, Thomas W. Formerly of Milton, of Quincy, Nov. 13. Beloved husband of Susan A. (Cain) & the late Anne J. (McDonough). Devoted father of Thomas G. of Plymouth & Timothy P. O'Connor of Canton, Maryanne Ouellet of Sherborn, & Eileen J. O'Connor of Middleboro. Loving grandfather "Bumpa" of Jennianne, Caitlin, Sunni, Tommy, Michael & Kevin O'Connor and Jackie, Liz, Ted & Chris Ouellet. Brother of Mary Crean of Williamstown and the late Maurice, Anne, Paul…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Oliver, Donald F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Oravetz, Gary T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Gary T. Oravetz of Billerica; 22 BILLERICA Gary T. Oravetz, age 22, died unexpectedly Monday, at his home. He was born in Winchester, Feb. 5, 1986, son of Gary P. Oravetz of Westford and Maureen T. (McGrath) Oravetz of Billerica, and had lived in Billerica most of his life. Mr. Oravetz attended the Shawsheen Valley Technical High School. Besides his parents, Mr. Oravetz is survived by his sister, Jordan Oravetz of Westford; his maternal grandmother, Louise McGrath of E. Harwich; his father's partner,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Orlandino, Annmarie (Kenney)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ORLANDINO, Annmarie (Kenney) Of Winthrop on November 12, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Orlandino. Loving daughter of Catherine (Lazzarino) Kenney of East Boston and the late William "Sonny" Kenney Jr. Cherished step-mother of Dennis Orlandino Jr. of Revere. Dear sister of William Kenney III and Robert C. Kenney both of East Boston and the late Elaine Kenney. Treasured aunt of Christine Burnham, Jennifer Kenney, Cheryl Kenney, Robert C. Kenney Jr. and Kimberly Kenney; also survived by great…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Orr, Bernard P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Bernard P. Orr of Billerica Bernard P. Orr, age 79, of Billerica, formerly of Medford, November 11, 2008, Beloved husband for 45 years of Eda "Edie" (Venti) Orr. Funeral from the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd. (Rt. 3A), Billerica, Monday, November 17, at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Theresa's Church, Billerica at 10:00 AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours, Sunday, 2-6 PM. Memorial contributions may be made in Bernie's name to D.E.A.F., Inc., 215 Brighton…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Palladino, Lori J. (Wareham)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PALLADINO, Lori J. (Wareham) At 47 years, in Revere, by accident, November 12. Devoted mother of Richard M., Christopher M. & Alyssa L. Palladino, all at home. Adored daughter of Wilson R. & Dorothy T. (Bell) Wareham of Ft. Suzy, FL. Cherished sisster of Patricia Stowell & husband William & William Wareham & wife June, all of Revere. Also lovingly survived by her companion, Dominic Guglielimi of South Boston & her former husband Richard R. Palladino of Gloucester. Beloved…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Patricia Ann Gamache

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Patricia Ann Gamache, of Taunton, died  Thursday, November 13  in the Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston, following a lengthy illness.  She was born 63 years ago in Hartford, Ct., the daughter of the late Louis D. and Marie B. (Bouchard) Gamache.  She was educated in Taunton, having graduated from Taun- ton High School, and had been a city resident for most of her life.  Prior to her ill- ness, she had been employed as the operations manager for Crescent Credit Union, Brockton since 2001, having…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Patrick F. Cross

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Patrick F. Cross, husband of Dorothy M. (Horgan) Cross, died at Morton Hospital on Nov. 14, 2008 at the age of 66. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he was employed by the Taunton Career Center for the past 18 years. Besides his wife, he leaves 2 sons, Patrick M. and Michael J. Cross; and 2 daughters, Patricia and Debra Cross, all of Taunton. Calling Hours will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Monday, Nov. 17th from 5 to 8 p.m., with services taking place at 7:30 p.m., Relatives…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Perry, Arlene Marion (Cullington)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.), READING. A prayer service will held be held by the officers and members of Priscilla Chapter OES at 7pm. Burial in Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Arlene's memory to Austin Smiles, PO Box 26694, Austin TX 78755 or the 30 Speen St, Framingham MA 01701. For info, directions and register book visit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pierce, Louise F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Condolences to her family may be made at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pilicy, Mary G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PILICY, Mary G. (Lynch, Murphy) Of Hyannis, formerly of Waltham and Charlestown, died peacefully on September 18, 2008, at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Francis X. Pilicy. Loving mother of Attorney Robert F. Pilicy of Waltham, Janet G. Gordon and her husband, William of Arnold, MD, Attorney Franklin G. Pilicy of Watertown, CT, Officer Paul R. Pilicy and his wife, Joyce, of Waltham, Ruth J. Kalakowsky and her husband, Dr. John C. Kalakowsky of Weston, Edward R. Pilicy and his wife, Alta Fleming, of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Pino, Rev. Nicolas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held from Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody St., WALTHAM, Thursday, November 20, 2008, 5-9 PM. Parking attendants will be on duty., Waltham 781-893-6260

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pulaski, Jennie T. (Krupinski)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Jennie T. (Krupinski), age 92, formerly of 80 Mason Road, died Friday, November 14, 2008, at Radius Health Care Center of Southbridge. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Pulaski; she is survived by nieces and nephews, Lottie Bembenek of Dudley and Barbara Fernane of NH; Anthony Moninski of Webster, Charles Moninski of ME, Joseph Leonard of NY, Stanley Leonard of VA; 22 grand-nieces and nephews; 23 great-grand nieces and nephews; and 1 great-great-grand nephew. She was predeceased by a brother, Peter…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Quinn, Helen R. (Ahern)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                & friends are respectfully invited to visit the Funeral Home, Monday 5-8pm . Interment Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to Old Colony Elderly Services 144 Main St. Brockton MA 02301.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Quinn, John J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  John J. Quinn WEYMOUTH John J. Jack Quinn, 76, of East Weymouth, died Nov. 14, 2008, at Cedar Hill Healthcare Center in Randolph, after a period of failing health. He was born in Boston, son of the late Joseph T. and Irene F. (OBrien) Quinn and was raised and educated there. Jack had made his home in Weymouth for the past 35 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean War. Mr. Quinn retired several years ago after a long career as an upholsterer for Twin City and Hancock Upholstery…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Quinn, Wenda M. (O'Dea)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  QUINN, Wenda M. (O'Dea) Of Maynard, formerly of Newton and Acton, died peacefully on November 7, 2008 surrounded by her family at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Residence in Wayland. Beloved mother of David C. Quinn and his wife Laura of Princeton, Heather Gonzales and her husband George of Lakewood, NY and Julie Galvin of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Sister of Enid Bowen of Georgia, Pauline Davis of Devon, England, Pat Godwin of NY, Kathleen O'Dea of Calif., John O'Dea of Canada and Heather Smith of Calif.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rita L ( Garrity) Griswold,R N

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Rita L ( Garrity) Griswold,R N.; 78 years old, died in Longmeadow of Taunton Nursing Home on Friday November 14, 2008.  Born in Fall River daughter of the late James and Lillian (York) Garrity.  She received her Registered Nurse degree from St Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing, New Bedford  in 1951.  She was associated during her training with Taunton State Hospital and Charles Chapin Hospital in Rhode Island.  After her graduation she worked at Morton Hospital,  Taunton State Hospital, Paul A Dever…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Roberge, Deran E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Deran E. Roberge, 42, of Worcester died on Thursday, November 13th after being stricken ill at his brother's home in Rutland. Deran is survived by his father Bruce A. Roberge Sr. of Grafton; three brothers Jean Michael Roberge of Charlton, Gregory P. Roberge and Bruce A. Roberge both of Rutland; a sister Suzanne M. Frazier of CA and nieces and nephews. Mr. Roberge was born in Worcester son of the late Beverly A. (Frew) Roberge and served in the United States Navy. A Memorial Mass for Mr. Roberge will be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Ross Toabe, Miriam "Mimi" (Jacobs)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ROSS TOABE, Miriam "Mimi" (Jacobs) Of Walpole, formerly of Kingston, entered into rest November 14, 2008, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Moulton Ross and Mitchell Toabe. Devoted mother of Nelson Ross and his wife Barbara of Hingham, Rhoda Ross and her husband Joseph Solomon of NY & NH, Barry Ross and his wife Jane Rooks Ross of MI, Norman Toabe and his wife Liz of FL & Carver and Sheila Toabe of CA. Cherished grandmother of Carolyn Ross Carpentier and her husband Mark…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rufo Sr., Anthony V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Anthony V. Rufo, Sr. of Westborough, formerly of Brighton, entered into rest Friday, November 7. Beloved husband of the late Rose (Pepe) Rufo and the late Elizabeth (Dunn) Rufo. Brother to Louis Rufo and Anna Rufo and the late Larry, Peter, Ted, Daniel and Joseph. Devoted father of Richard & Barbara Rufo Krinsky, Peter & Theresa Rufo Nuccio, Anthony Rufo, Jr., and Joseph and Lisa Rufo. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, six grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ryan, Doris T. (Bellenoit)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 2 - 6 PM. Interment Saint Mary's Cemetery, West Quincy. For those who wish, donations in Mrs. Ryan's memory may be made to Brigham & Women's Hospital Advanced Heart Research and Education Fund, Attn: Michael M. Givertz, M.D., Brigham & Women's Hospital Cardiovascular Division, 75 Francis St, Administration A Building 3rd Flr, Boston MA 02115

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sandonato, Giosue R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, West Quincy. For those who wish, donations in Mr. Sandonato's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Late member Laborers' Union, Local 133, Quincy.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sarnie, Peter W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are invited to gather with his family from 8:30 to 9:30 AM Tues at the May Funeral Home, 85 Nichols St, NORWOOD before proceeding to St. Timothy's Church, 650 Nichols St., Norwood for his Mass of Christian Burial at 10 o'clock. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations to Caritas Home Care , 3 Edgewater Dr., Norwood, MA 02062, would be appreciated. For directions and guestbook, please visit website. May Funeral Home www.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Savukinas, Dr. Vincent E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ARRANGEMENTS: A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church, 196 Main St., North Andover. Burial will follow in Ridgewood Cemetery in North Andover. Family and friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation (, ) or the charity of one's choice. To leave online condolences or for directions to the funeral home please visit,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Seaward, Gerald J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Boating, 21 David Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02114. For online condolences visit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Seferian, Anthony

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours in the Mt. Auburn Chapel of the Giragosian Funeral Home, 576 Mt. Auburn St., (Rt. 16), WATERTOWN on Sunday, 5-8 PM. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to St. James' Armenian Church. Anthony was an avid Red Sox Fan, a member of Waltham Triad Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M, Amvets Post #41 and a Veteran of W.W. II, Army. He was also a member of St. James Mr. & Mrs. Group, Men's…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sheldon, Alice M. (Cook)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Alice M. (Cook) Sheldon, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. She leaves two daughters, Lila Suchocki & karen DellaPenna; a son Steven Putnam, all of Rutland; 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and a great-great granddaughter. She also leaves her beloved cat "Taz". She was predeceased by a daughter, Lucille Fontaine. Alice was born in Royalston, the daughter of the late Levi & Luci Cook, and lilved in Barre for many years before moving to Wheelright in 1998. A memorial celebration will be held…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sjoblad, Roy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Roy Sjoblad, 87, of Boylston, passed away Friday, November 14, 2008 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester after a short illness. Mr. Sjoblad is survived by his children Roy D. Sjoblad and his wife Beverly of Hyattsville, MD, Nancy S. Gill and her husband Dennis of Wenham, MA, Jonathan Sjoblad and his wife Stephanie of Raleigh, NC, and Donna O'Driscoll of Northborough, MA; and grandchildren Nathan Sjoblad, Allison Green, Johanna Soyars, Andrew J. Gill, Katelyn, Michael, Griffin and Molly…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Smith, Philomena A. (Scappaticci)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Philomena A. (Scappaticci) Smith, of Worcester, died unexpectedly, Monday, Nov. 10, at St. Vincent Hospital. Her husband, Charles E. Smith, died Nov. 4. She leaves her brother, Benjamin A. Scappaticci and his wife, Nancy, of Holden; her sisters, Mary A. Hatstat of Rutland, Tina L. Russo and her husband, Ralph, of Worcester and Michelina A. Brouillette and her husband, Donald, of Harwich; nieces and nephews; grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Philomena was born in Worcester, daughter of Antonio and Lucy…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Smith Jr., Harold C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SMITH, Harold C., Jr. Of Wakefield. V.H. Today, 2-6 PM. Info @, Gately Funeral Home of Melrose 781-665-1949

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Smith Jr., Willie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends kindly invited to attend. Interment Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Spear, Barbara M. (Peck)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SPEAR, Barbara M. (Peck) Age 80, of Westford, formerly of Marlborough, died Saturday, Nov. 15 at Emerson Hospital in Concord, after an extended illness. She was the wife of the late Horace I. Spear, who died in 1991. She leaves her daughter Barbara M. Colangelo and her husband Stephen P. of Westford and two sons Paul I. Spear and wife Judy of Charlotte, NC and David B. Spear and wife Elaine of Montgomery, TX. Also leaves 5 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral will be held at 8 AM Tuesday, (Nov.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Stone, Helen Barry

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    STONE, Helen Barry Of Middleboro formerly of Boston passed on November 5. Radcliffe, Class of '43, she co-ran with her mother a restaurant famed as a meeting place for BSO members and aficionados alike. In later years she received her masters at Northeastern University where she taught English Composition. She also taught Literature at Worcester State College. Earlier she accepted a prize which resulted in her being on the staff of Vogue Magazine in New York. She is survived by her longtime friend and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Strojwas, Rita M. (Michel)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Donations in Rita's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. O'Donnell & Mulry Funeral Home 617-436-4261

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sullivan, Christina (Heffernan)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SULLIVAN, Christina (Heffernan) Of Hopedale, formerly of Weston and Natick. Beloved mother of Mary M. Sanfilippo and her husband Philip of Hopedale, John J. Sullivan and his wife Margot of Westwood and William F. Sullivan and his wife Marilyn Williams of Litchfield, NH. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Wife of the late John Sullivan who died in 1957. At the request of her family, there will be no funeral home visitations. Family and friends are invited…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Toabe Ross, Miriam "Mimi" (Jacobs)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          TOABE ROSS, Miriam "Mimi" (Jacobs) Of Walpole, formerly of Kingston. Entered into rest Nov. 14, 2008, at the age of 94. Please see Miriam "Mimi" Ross Toabe death notice.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Trivers, Doris (Redel)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TRIVERS, Doris (Redel) Of Canton, formerly of Chestnut Hill on Nov. 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Leon Trivers. Devoted mother of Peter Trivers and his wife Dianne of Killington, VT, Ted Trivers and his wife Cathy of Wayland and the late Terry Chandler. Dear grandmother of Tor Trivers, Tara Gans and her husband Glenn and Huy Trivers and his wife Adrienne, Nanci Pickens and her husband Eric, Michael Trivers and Todd and Lauren Chandler. Cherished great grandmother of Madelyn Pickens and Sierra Gans.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Trovato, John B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              TROVATO, John B. Of Dedham, November 14, age 79. Husband of Dorothy L. (McLellan) Trovato. Devoted father of Jeanne M. Kozak and her husband Kenneth, Judith A. Loftus and her husband James, JoAnne L. Avery, Jane P. Ritchie and her husband Walter, all of Norwood and the Late John M. Father-in-law of Ellie Trovato of Bridgewater. Brother of Salvatore and his wife Marie of Norwood, Joseph and his wife Joan of Hingham, and the late Thomas. Brother-in-law of Theresa Trovato of Braintree. Son of the late Peter…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Tsarhas, Arthur

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                BROCKTON Arthur Tsarhas, 63 years, of Brockton, died Nov. 13, 2008. He was the husband of Ourania (Stergiopoulos) Tsarhas of Brockton; father of Steve Tsarhas and John Tsarhas, both of Brockton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Monday, at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service in the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 457 Oak St., Brockton, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Anthony Evangelatos will officiate.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Uhlinger, Gladys Irene (Jerrett)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Gladys Irene (Jerrett) Uhlinger, 98, died September 23, 2008, at the Chelsea (MI) Retirement Community. She was born in Farwell, MI, graduated from Western Michigan University, and in 1929 married Dr. James R. Uhlinger, a Methodist minister. They served pastorates in Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. Mrs. Uhlinger held offices in the Davenport (IA) Women's Club, YMCA/YWCA, and PEO. She was a delegate to the World Methoidst Conference in London, UK. From 1953-1967, they served Westley Methodist Church in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Usher, David A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  David A. Usher, 27, of 29 Woodside Rd., formerly of Leicester, died Thursday, November 13 at UMASS Memorial- Lake Ave., Worcester after being stricken ill. He leaves his parents; Joseph C. & Brenda A. (Nicoletti) Usher of Leicester, his paternal grandmother, Marjorie Usher of Worcester, his brother, J. Anthony Usher of Leicester and a large extended family. David was born in Worcester and was a 1999 graduate of Bay Path High School. He was a plumber for the past five years and worked for area plumbing…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Vasquez, Anerio C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7pm. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Sacred Hearts Parish CCD Program, 297 Main St. Malden, MA 02148 or American Diabetes Assoc. of N.E., PO Box 31160, Hartford, CT 06150. Interment Forestdale Cemetery. Late US Army Veteran Korea. For obit/directions/guestbook,, Norton Funeral Home Malden, MA 781.322.4070

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Vertuccio, Jennie (Ostavich)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      VERTUCCIO, Jennie (Ostavich) In her 94th year, November 10th, in Somerville, formerly of Bos-ton's West End. Beloved wife of the late James R. Vertuccio. Devoted sister of Joseph Ostavich of Somerville and the late John Ostavich. Also lovingly survived by several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-neph-ews. Russian Orthodox Services & interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, have been held. Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements by the Vertuccio Home for Funerals of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wallack, Edna S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wasel, Stanley W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations in Stanley's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Webber, Isabelle "Tiny"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WEBBER, Isabelle "Tiny" Of Littleton, Nov 12. Wife of the late Hubert "Roy" Webber. Mother of Sandra Webber of Williamstown, MA, Susan Webber of Hudson, NH and Wendy Webber and her husband Tim Smith of Jamaica Plain, MA. She is also survived by a granddaughter Amanda Webber. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at the United Church of Christ, Boxborough, MA, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Pat Brody Shelter for Cats, PO Box 142, Lunenburg, MA 01462 (,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • West Jr., James F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              James F. West Jr. BROCKTON James F. West Jr., 74 years, of Brockton, died Nov. 13, 2008, at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Delaney) West. Born in Boston, son of the late James F. and Dorothy (McLaughlin) West, Jim was a 1953 graduate of Hyde Park High School. He had been employed for more than 30 years by New England Telephone as a TAG manager. He had been retired for the past 23 years and in his retirement enjoyed giving and doing for others. Jim was a member…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wheeler, Grant Walton

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                WHEELER, Grant Walton 67, of Christmas Cove, ME and Ocean Ridge, FL passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2008 with his family at his side. He was the son of the late Lois and Mark Chapman Wheeler formerly of Needham, MA and the husband of Jane Pitcher Wheeler. A graduate of Deerfield Academy, the Univ. of North Carolina, and the Episcopal Theological Seminary in Massachusetts, he was the founding principal of Stock Market Index, Inc. and most recently Portfolio Manager and Senior Advisor of Duquesne…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Woods, Leonard J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends are invited to attend Lenny's Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Saint Mary's Church, 133 School Street, Waltham. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Visiting hours are omitted. For complete obituary, guest book and directions please visit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wood Sr., Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8pm. Joe was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a dedicated employee of the City of Somerville for 21 years. In lieu of flowers donations in Joe's memory may be made to the American Juvenile , 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston MA 02210. Interment will be private.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Alexander J. Sampson

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Andrew Jones, 66, loved his adopted home

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Andrew M. S. Jones

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Anna G. Wall

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Bonsang, Robert R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Costa Rita, Francisco M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • David Samal

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Dennedy, Charlotte C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gerald T. McCormick

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • James E. Call

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Jeannette E. Sulda

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • John Meany, 96, ardent Sox, Pats fan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • John R. Magrane, 78

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Kamon, Geneieve M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lawrence Carney, husband, dad, fan, coach

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mabel M. DuBuque

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mahoney, Arthur A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Marks, Shirley Coffin

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Russo, Nicholas R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sampson, Alexander J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Shirley Basara

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Shirley Basara, 76, gardener, poet, artist

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Shirley Coffin Marks

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Timothy Martin, Vietnam vet, machinist

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