GARDNER — Alan M. Foresman, 55, of 40 Dinan Dr., Gardner, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA. The son of Paul W. and Claire M. (Moore) Foresman, Alan was born in Fitchburg on March 6, 1953, grew up there, and graduated from Fitchburg High School with the class of 1971. Sign In To Read Full Story |
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Alfred R. "Red" Lagace, 62 years old, died on Friday November 21, 2008 in the Brigham and  Womens Hospital, Boston, following a long courageous battle with lung disease.  He was born in Taunton son of the late Roland and Theresa M.R. ( Lambert) Lagace.  He was educated at the former St. Jacques Grammar School and was  1964 graduate of Taunton High School.  He was the loving husband for 39 years of Beatrice M. (Cardin) Lagace.  He was employed as a fork lift operator for Hall Smith-Sysco from 1975 to 1992 until he had to retire after receiving a heart transplant.  He previously worked for Strojny Glass Co in Taunton.  He enjoyed restoring antique automobiles, working around the house that he built with his late father, spending time with his friends, keeping up on the current political events and watching his granddaughter grow.  Besides his wife he is survived by his daughters, Rochelle M. Lagace of East Warwick, RI and Danielle R. Glynn and her husband Josh of Taunton, his special “ pumpkin” his granddaughter Kayla Grace Glynn of Taunton.  He is the brother of Anita Taylor and her husband Ken of Taunton and is the brother in law of Anne Marie Lopes of Berkley, Barbara Devlin and her husband Paul of East Taunton, Leo Cardin and his wife Linda of South Paris, ME, William Cardin and his wife Deborah of East Taunton, Peter Cardin and Edward Cardin both of Taunton.  He is the uncle of several and a very special  friend of Albert “Ty” Courcy of Taunton and Ed Paige of North Dighton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral from the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave,. ( Route 138 South) Taunton on Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10AM.  Visiting hours on Monday from 4-8PM. Interment St Joseph’s Cemetery.  Donations in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond road, Waltham, MA 02451 or to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.  To light a candle, get directions or to access the memorial register go to www.hathawayfunerals.com |
AMIRAULT, Philip E. Of Scituate, on November 22, 2008, age 66. Loving husband of 43 years to Sarah (Walsh). Son of the late Leon and Marguerite (Stevenson). Devoted father of Michelle Plumb and her husband Seth of Quincy, Jeanine Roberts and her husband Josh of Barrington, NH, and Joseph Amirault and his fiancée Erin Nally of Hingham. Brother of Alfred Amirault of Brockton and Elizabeth Cusack of ME. Also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces and nephews. Funeral will be from the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., SCITUATE on Wednesday, November 26th at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Mary's of the Nativity Church, Scituate at 10 AM. Burial to follow in Cudworth Cemetery, Scituate. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Visit, for online memorial. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home (781) 545-0196 |
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and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday evening from 4-8 and Tuesday evening from 4-8 at the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., HYDE PARK. Interment at Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, all donations may be made to Our Lady of the Annunciation Cathedral, 7 VFW Pkwy, Roslindale, MA 02131. Directions and guestbook, visit:, Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park 617-361-3216 |
: Services will take place Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME for FUNERALS, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling Hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Memorial donations are suggested for the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire through the funeral home., |
ARRANGEMENTS: A funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Maronite Church in Lawrence. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home Inc., 233 Lawrence St., Methuen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 For directions and to leave an online condolence, please visit www. |
and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 7-9 and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum, Malden. Late member of Daughters of Isabella #1. Parking area opposite Funeral Home. |
Rose A. Baker Born in London, served as Lady Mayoress LOWELL Rose Adelaide (Girling) Baker, 98, the loving Mother of Rosemary C. Durkin, passed away Saturday morning, November 22, 2008, at a local nursing home. Rose was born in London, England on January 25, 1910, one of the ten children of the late William and Henrietta (Walker) Girling. Rose received her formal schooling in London. When she was a girl of 12 years old, she was presented to Queen Mary. At age 25, following her parents, she became a Lady Mayoress of Shoreditch, London. Her family was very politically minded and involved in local politics in London. She married Ernest James Baker following a 12 year courtship and enjoyed a beautiful marriage. Her beloved Ernest passed away in 1979. Following her husband's death, Mrs. Baker moved to the United States to live with her daughter, Rosemary and son-in-law, William. Mrs. Baker was a very talented seamstress and worked until she was 70 years old. She enjoyed sewing Halloween costumes for the children in her family, and also made the tuxedoes for the ring bearers to wear at her granddaughter's wedding. Mrs. Baker traveled to England every year for a month to see family and friends. She enjoyed reading, loved to sing, dance, and play the piano. Growing up in large family, Mrs. Baker remained close to her brothers and sisters and helped raise her grandchildren and sang all the songs she knew to her great grandchildren. She was an easy going English Lady who enjoyed her life to the fullest. She loved her daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. Surviving Mrs. Baker are her daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary C. and William Durkin of Tewksbury; two granddaughters, Kelly Ann Becker and her husband, Ethan of Marlboro, and Tracy Lynn Durkin of Somerville; three great-grandchildren, Gracie Mae Becker, Colby William Becker, and Abigail Rose Becker, all of Marlboro; her brother, Reginald Girling of Scotland; and her dear Ginger Sullivan of Lowell, and her children, Sharon Finnegan, Peter Sullivan, Jr., Jill Sullivan, Joanne Curtis, Kathleen McSorley, Shelagh Pickett, and Shaun Sullivan. Mrs. Baker also leaves 26 nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Frank, Sidney and William Girling, and Florence Pigott, Lillian Pigott, Grace Walker, Dorothy Girling and May Whitby. BAKER In Lowell, November 22, 2008. Rose Adelaide (Girling) Baker, 98, beloved wife of the late Ernest J. Baker, and loving mother of Rosemary C. Durkin of Tewksbury. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 26, from 10 o'clock until 12 Noon. Mrs. Baker's Funeral Service will be held at 12 Noon at the Funeral Home. Her burial will be private. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Rose's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown,MA02472. ARRANGEMENTS BY FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. |
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and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Tuesday, at 10 a.m. in the Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington St. (Rte.138), Easton. Interment will follow in Furnace Village Cemetery, Easton. Visiting hours Monday, from 5-8 p.m. For directions or condolences, www.kanefuneralhome.com. |
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BLACK, Margaret "Peggy" (Fitzgibbons) Of Milton, formerly of Mattapan, suddenly, Nov. 22. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Devoted sister of the late John P. Fitzgibbons & Sr. Maria Lawrence, SC. Loving aunt of John Fitzgibbons, M.D. & his wife, Beverly of CT, Jane Fitzgibbons of VA, David Fitzgibbons of AZ and Paul Fitzgibbons of VA and many other nieces, nephews & cousins. Special aunt of Richard & Carol Walsh of Quincy. Funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Milton, Tuesday morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Sisters of Charity,125 Oakland Ave., Wellesley 02481., . Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200 |
MILTON Margaret T. Peggy (Fitzgibbons) Black passed away suddenly at Milton Hospital on November 22. Born in Boston, Mrs. Black attended Dorchester schools & resided in Mattapan, prior to her move to Milton 15 years ago. A retired administrative assistant of Citibank, she was a longtime volunteer of St. Francis House, Boston and an active member of the Milton C.O.A. The beloved wife of the late Vincent Black, she is survived by her nieces and nephews; John Fitzgibbons, M.D. & his wife, Beverly of CT, Jane Fitzgibbons of VA, David Fitzgibbons of AZ, Paul Fitzgibbons of VA and many other loving nieces, nephews & cousins. She was the special aunt of Richard & Carol Walsh of Quincy and the devoted sister of the late John P. Fitzgibbons, Sr. Maria Lawrence SC & Catherine Fitzgibbons. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth Church, Milton, Tuesday at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Interment in New Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Sisters of Charity,125 Oakland Ave., Wellesley 02481. |
Inez H. Bolick of Lancaster, Clinton church member; 67 LANCASTER Inez H. (Cravedi) Bolick, 67, of Lancaster, died on Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Kenneth C. Bolick; two sons, Michael J. Bolick of Clinton; and Matthew C. Bolick and his wife, Laura of Winchendon; a daughter, Renee Bolick-Rexford and her companion, Steven Gelinas of Lancaster. She leaves two brothers, David Cravedi and his wife, Mary of Sterling; and Lawrence Cravedi and his wife, Jo Jo of Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Carol Hallinan of Clinton; four grandchildren, Casey and Ian Rexford, Juliana and Jacob Bolick. She is survived by an uncle, Wilbur Oliver of Clinton; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Bolick and his wife, Nora; and Bruce Bolick and his wife, Karen, all of Denver, NC; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a brother, Paul Cravedi. Inez was born in Clinton to the late John and Helen (Kinnunen) Cravedi. She attended local schools and was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1959. She began employment in her family business with the former Cravedi's Market in Clinton. Inez worked for the Ray-O-Vac Company, formerly of Clinton, prior to her career as a floral designer for the Dutch Flower Shop in Lancaster. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Clinton. Inez enjoyed gardening, cooking, and cherished time spent with her loving family. BOLICK Funeral services are to be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 A.M. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial is to follow at Eastwood Cemetery in Lancaster. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, November 25 from 4 until 7 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Inez Bolick to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com |
Inez H. (Cravedi) Bolick, 67, of 616 Mill St. Extension, died on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her beloved husband of forty four years, Kenneth C. Bolick; two sons, Michael J. Bolick of Clinton; and Matthew C. Bolick and his wife Laura of Winchendon; a daughter, Renee Bolick-Rexford and her companion Steven Gelinas of Lancaster. She leaves two brothers, David Cravedi and his wife Mary of Sterling; and Lawrence Cravedi and his wife Jo Jo of Las Vegas, NV; a sister, Carol Hallinan of Clinton; four grandchildren, Casey and Ian Rexford, Juliana and Jacob Bolick. She is survived by an uncle, Wilbur Oliver of Clinton; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Bolick and his wife Nora; and Bruce Bolick and his wife Karen, all of Denver, NC; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a brother Paul Cravedi. Inez was born in Clinton to the late John and Helen (Kinnunen) Cravedi. She attended local schools and was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 1959. She began employment in her family business with the former Cravedi's Market in Clinton. Inez worked for the Ray-O-Vac Company formerly of Clinton prior to her career as a floral designer for the Dutch Flower Shop in Lancaster. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Clinton. Inez enjoyed gardening, cooking, and cherished time spent with her loving family. Funeral services are to be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 from the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial is to follow at Eastwood Cemetery in Lancaster. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, November 25 from 4 until 7PM. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Inez Bolick to St. Jude Children's Hospital-501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com |
Lucien L. Bourque, 84, of Valley Road, formerly of Riverside Drive, died Sunday, November 23, 2008 at home. He was the loving husband of the late Rose (Kruzel) Bourque for 58 years. Born in Thompson, Ct., he was the son of the late Omer & Fabiola (Boucher) Bourque. Mr. Bourque worked as a machinist for Power Equipment Products and for the Maintenance Department at Borden Confectionary. A WWII Army Veteran, he was awarded the Purple Heart for his service to his country. Mr. Bourque was a member of the American Legion Oscar Swanson Post for 61 years and a life member of the Valley Springs Sportsmen's Club. He loved to fly fish and was very clever at building and creating things in his workshop. He is survived by a sister, Rose Bourque of Florida; a brother, Alfred Bourque and his wife Evelyn of Putnam, three sisters in laws, Josephine Duquette and her husband Arthur, Jeanne Kruzel and Barbara Bourque all of North Grosvenordale; a nephew, Ronald Duquette and his wife Susan of North Grosvenordale; a great nephew, Kevin and his wife, Misty of North Grosvenordale and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Eugene Bourque. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Lucien's family from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 24, 2008 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. |
Barbara Barnes Brown, 74, of Westborough, died on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of Rev. F. Robert Brown for 51 years. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Feary) Barnes. She was a graduate of Colby College and a member of Tri Delt sorority. In addition to being a dedicated wife and mother, she worked at the New England Home for Little Wanderers, for the Bridge in its early days in Westborough and for Allen's Nursery School. She also was a well-known crossing guard, a job that she loved. She was also a faithful listener for the Listening Ear (often a last resort for desperate people). Bobbie was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church and sang in the church's choir. She was a former member of the Westborough Community Chorus, was a volunteer for FISH, and a former member of the Council On Aging. She quietly adopted several shut in seniors and assisted them with food preparation, cleaning, personal hygiene and transportation. In 1985 the Westborough Grange proclaimed her as "Citizen of the Year". Like so many others in her family, she died of Alzheimer's disease. But she never complained or felt she had been treated unjustly. She was a woman of real class both while living and even while dying. In addition to her husband Barbara is survived by her children, Allyson and her husband Robert Roose of York, ME, Cynthia and her husband Michael Hogan of Tucson, AZ, Tamara and her husband Dan Wolfe of Herndon, VA, Glenn and his wife Carol Cox of Medfield and Jim and his wife Carrie Cowan of Westborough; one sister, Peggy and her husband Cal Dyer of TerraHaute, Indiana and nine grandchildren, Meighan, Robert, Chris, Kendall, Tori, Lindsay, Peyton, Campbell and Becca. She was the sister of the late Charles Barnes. Memorial calling hours at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Friday, DECEMBER 12, from 4 to 7 P.M. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, DECEMBER 13, at 11:00 A.M. in the Evangelical Congregational Church, West Main St., Westborough. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Evangelical Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 8 Church St., Westborough, MA 01581 or to the Friends of the Westborough Senior Center, PO Box 1072, Westborough, MA 01581. westboroughfuneralhome.com |
and friends may visit at the Funeral Home Monday 4-8 PM. Interment Forest Glen Cemetery, Reading. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Everett's memory to the St. Agnes Church Memorial Fund 186 Woburn St., Reading, MA 01867. |
BRUNO, Joseph Sr. Of Boston's North End, died peacefully on November 23, 2008. He was the son of the late Frank and Cannella (DeVito) Bruno, devoted husband of the late Margaret (Sarno) Bruno; loving father of Marjorie Correnti and husband Frank of Stoneham, MA; Paul Bruno Sr. and wife Noreen of Wilmington, MA; and Joseph A. Bruno Jr. of Fort Lauderdale, FL; cherished grandfather of Mark Correnti and wife Catherine, Christopher Correnti and wife Nicole, Michelle Correnti, Eric Correnti and wife Nicole, Paul Bruno Jr., Kristen Bruno, Lindsay Bruno, Ashley Bruno, and Joseph Bruno III. Great-grandfather of Abby, Sam, Harrison, Jake, Renee, Tyler, and Ava. Survived by his loving siblings; Pauline Centore of Belmont, MA, Barbara Maldero of Boston's North End, William Bruno of Winthrop, MA and Peter Bruno of Hallandale, FL. Also predeceased by the late Vito Bruno, Ralph Bruno, Rocco Bruno, Angela DiBisceglia and Louis Bruno. Mr. Bruno was a health inspector for the City of Boston for over 40 years and an active member of the Knights of Columbus "North End". A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, November 26th at 9:45 AM at the St Leonard's Church, Hanover St., Boston. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, November 25th from 4-8PM at the Boston Harborside Home of J. S. Waterman & Sons -Langone, 580 Commercial Street, BOSTON. Interment will follow at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution can be made to the "Massachusetts Chapter", 30 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701 |
BRYANT, Ronald C. Of Boston, Nov. 20, 2008. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at the J. B. Johnson Funeral Home, 196 Warren St. ROXBURY. The viewing will be held at 10 AM followed by a Service at 11 AM. Interment Forest Hills Crematory. Arrangements by J.B. Johnson Funeral Home. J.B. Johnson Funeral Home 617-445-8150 |
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral Mass of Christian burial on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 at 9 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church, Methuen. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Lawrence. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Memorial donations may be made in Theodore's memory to Holy Family Hospital Cancer Management, 70 East St., Methuen, MA 01844. For directions and condolences, please visit our online website at |
and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday, Nov. 28 from 4-8. Children's room available. Late member of The Boston Marine Society, Master Mates & Pilots' Union & Navy League of the U.S., Portsmouth, NH Chapter. In lieu of flowers, all donations may be made to The Salvation Army, P. O. Box 1029, Rochester, NH 03867-1029. For directions and guestbook, please visit:, . Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park 617-361-3216 |
and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. (Doorman parking). Laughlin, Nichols & Pennacchio F.H. Hyde Park 617-361-2410 |
SOUTH EASTON Robert J. Callahan of South Easton, formerly of Quincy, November 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Katherine (Inglis) Callahan. Devoted father of Robert Callahan of Plymouth, Carol Feindel of CT, Katherine Malefatto of So. Easton, Debra Brown of NH and the late Patricia D. Callahan. Loving son of Elizabeth (Silvenius) of Milton and the late Matthew J. Callahan. Brother of Elizabeth McDonald of Braintree, Mary Maloney of Brockton, Mark Callahan of Milton and the late Matthew Callahan. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha's Church, Milton, on Wednesday, November 26 at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours from the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Donations in Bob's memory may be made to the Patricia D. Callahan Memorial Fund, c/o Fontbonne Academy, 930 Brook Rd., Milton, MA 02186. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Late Teacher Dorchester High School for 37 years. For information and directions, |
CALLAHAN, Sven Kevin Loving father, son, brother, and uncle died on November 10 at the age of 50. Kevin went by many names: S.K., Cal, Kev, Sven, and Bro. He graduated from Rhinebeck High School in 1976 and went on to earn his Bachelors from Northeastern University and an MBA from Babson College. Kevin lived in Bedford, Massachusetts. A certified financial planner, he had recently opened an office of Ameriprise Financial Services in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Kevin was an avid, expert skier who traveled the world ever looking for challenging pistes and fresh powder. He loved jazz, Octoberfests, horse races at Saratoga and the Yankees. Kevin has two sons, Drew and Reed Callahan, of Lexington, Massachusetts. Kevin's greatest joy was spending time with them coaching their sports teams, skiing, going to movies, golfing, traveling, going to B.C. basketball games and playing video games. Kevin is also survived by his family in Rhinebeck: his father, Francis P. Callahan; his mother Marianne Callahan; his sister Maretta Callahan and her husband Daniel Shanahan and their children Nathaniel and Nora; his sister Susanne Callahan and her husband John Katomski and their children Anna-Sophia and Ian. Kevin will be deeply missed by his extended family and his loving friends. The funeral was held on November 15th in Rhinebeck, NY. Friends, colleagues, and family are invited to a celebration of Kevin's life on Wednesday, December 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Papa Razzi in Wellesley, MA. To send a condolence to the family and/or to make a donation in Kevin's name, please visit |
and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (off Route 109) WESTWOOD on Monday Nov. 24th from 4-8pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Tues. morning Nov. 25th at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Mary Church at 10am. Interment at Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anna's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Anna was born in Wurtenberg, Germany and sailed to America on the S.S. Cleveland at the age of 17. She raised a family of seven and was strongly associated with German Holy Trinity Church in Boston as well as St. Margaret Mary Church in Westwood. Holden-Dunn-Lawler 781-326-0074 |
CENCI, John D. Of Billerica, Nov. 22. Beloved husband of 55 years of Elaine H. (Palermo). Loving father of Lori Cenci of CA, Ellie Mastrullo & her husband Tony of Billerica, and Nan Beard & her husband Lou of Burlington. Grandfather of Kim Valente & her husband Louie of Dracut, A.J. Mastrullo of Billerica, and Alek Beard of Burlington. Great grandfather of Louie and Domenic Valente of Dracut. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Malachy's Church, 99 Bedford St., Burlington, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers in John's name may be made to the Lahey Clinic, c/o Philanthropy, 41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805. For directions, obituary & online guestbook see, Late owner of Cenci's Bakery. |
Carmela R. (Buono) Ceruto "A celebration of life" LEOMINSTER Carmela R. (Buono) Ceruto, 72 years old, of Leominster, died Saturday, November 22, 2008, in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She is survived by her husband, Robert D. Ceruto; her 2 daughters, Diana Tamulevich of Athol, and Cathy Garland of Rindge, NH; her son, John Ceruto of Leominster; 2 brothers, Anthony Buono and Ralph Buono, both of Leominster. She was predeceased by 2 brothers. Frank Buono and Gabriel Buono, and 5 sisters, Theresa Voyles, Anna Meza, Angelina Baldini, Dolores Colecchi and Rita Cordio. Carmela was born in Leominster on July 16, 1936, daughter of Achille and Bernadina (Simonetti) Buono, and had lived in St. Petersburg, FL for 12 years before returning to Leominster in 1981. She attended St. Bernard's High School in Fitchburg, and was a member of St. Anna's Church in Leominster. "Three things will last forever, faith, hope, and love and the greatest of these is love" 1 Corinthians 13:13. Carmela loved with a passion unsurpassed by most people. She opened her arms and door to everyone and a special warmth and joy could be felt in her presence. We praise God for Carmela because she showed us how to celebrate life to the fullest. Carmela loved people and, in her eyes, you could do no wrong. Carmela's life was a blessing to her family and friends and even to strangers she met along the way. She loved to celebrate the holidays and decorated every inch of her home. Her life was a celebration full of laughter and joy but most of all, love. Carmela was a devoted and caring wife to her loving husband, Robert, for 52 years and will be greatly missed. After her husband, her greatest joy in life was her children Diana, Cathy, John, and her grandchildren Michael, Breandan, Kara, Larissa, Krista, Charlene, and Jayce. She recieved happiness from all of them in different ways and opened her heart to them whenever needed. Please join us in celebrating Carmela's life because this, over all else, was her wish. "When I pass, I want no tears. I have been blessed with an incredible, loving full life. When I pass, I want no tears, I want a big celebration." CERUTO A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in St. Anna's Church, 194 Lancaster St., Leominster at a time to be announced. Burial in the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon will be at a later date. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 from 6-8 pm in the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West St., Leominster. www.richardsonfuneralhome.net |
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CHISHOLM, Fred "Bud" 92, of Harwichport formerly of Wakefield Nov 22. Devoted husband of Alberta R. (Ellis) Chisholm. Loving father of Philip and his wife Jean of Belmont and the late Fred Chisholm, Jr. Memorial Services will be held on Sun., Nov 30th at 12 Noon at the Pilgrim Congregational Church (Rt 28) Harwichport. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Fred T. Chisholm, Jr, Memorial Fund of the Wakefield Citizens Scholarship Foundation, Box 321, Wakefield Mass. or to the Harwich Fire Department Rescue Squad, Harwich, MA 02645. Interment will be held in Wakefield, MA at a later date. Please visit www.mem.com for on line condolences. Doane, Beal & Ames Harwich, Mass 1-508-432-0593 |
BRAINTREE Dr. Robert E. Clancy, age 82, died on Friday November 21, 2008. Dr. Clancy was born and raised in Weymouth and lived in Braintree for many years before moving to West Yarmouth 20 years ago. Dr. Clancy graduated from Boston College and Tufts University Medical School in Medford. Dr. Clancy served in the Navy during the Korean War. He practised internal medicine and cardiology at the Carney Hospital in Dorchester. During his tenure at Carney Hospital, he served as the director of medical education, and as a clinical Professor, he taught and mentored physicians in training. Dr. Clancy's private practice was located in Braintree. He was also affiliated with the Harvard University School of Public Health where he participated in many research projects. Beloved husband of Jacqueline B. (Fitzgerald) Clancy. Devoted father of Anne Louise Clancy of Brighton, Susan M. Kiely and her husband Barry of Hingham, and Dr. Cynthia H. Clancy and her husband Thomas Warren of Scotch Plains, N.J. Beloved brother of the late Dr. Daniel H. Clancy, the late John Clancy and the late William Clancy. Loving grandfather of Brian, Stephen and Kevin Kiely and Peter and Caroline Warren. Funeral from the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home,100 Washington St. Weymouth Landing on Tuesday November 25 at 10 Am. Funeral Mass in the Sacred heart Church, Weymouth at 11 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. |
COLLINS, Janice Marie R.N. In Melrose, formerly of Medford and Winthrop, November 21, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late James L. and Marie E. (Fitzpatrick) Collins. Dear sister of Paul and his wife Beth of Winchester, Ken and his wife Anne of Tewksbury and the late Richard and James Collins. Mother of the late baby, Christian. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to A.A. World Services Inc., P.O. Box 459, New York, N.Y. 10163. Arrangements under the direction of Lane Funeral Home, WINCHESTER. Lane Funeral Homes Winchester-Burlington 781-729-2580 |
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and friends respectfully invited. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Late member of the K Club. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Theresa's name to: The Boston Commission For The Blind, 48 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116, or St. Ann's Church, 243 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122. For directions and messages of condolence: |
and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Wednesday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, N. Quincy at 10 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 PM. Burial in Milton Cemetery, Milton. Donations in memory of Mr. Contestabile may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock Street, North Quincy, MA 02171. Call 1-800-Keohane or see, for directions & online condolences. |
MILTON Pietro J. Contestabile of Milton November 21, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Cecilia (Mosesso) Contestabile. Devoted father of Vivian Crowley and her husband Bernie of Weymouth and Phyllis Contestabile and her husband Paul Stevens of Weymouth, brother of the late Osvaldo, Imelda, and Fiorina Contestabile, Loving grandfather of Lisa and Stephen Crowley both of of Weymouth. Pietro was born and raised in Castel del Guidice Italy. He was quite the handyman who loved to tinker and fix things in his workshop. He was an avid gardner with a special interest in growing fruit trees. Mr. Contestabile was very proud of his arrival in America from Italy in 1956. Pietro was a cook at the Sheraton Hotel in Boston for 25 years before retiring in 1990. Pietro had a special love for his family of whom he was very proud of. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Wednesday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, N. Quincy at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4- 7 PM. Burial in Milton Cemetery, Milton. Donations in memory of Mr. Contestabile may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 386 Hancock St., North Quincy, MA 02171. Call 1-800-Keohane or see |
COPPOLA, Rosina A. "Rose" Of Arlington, November 23. Beloved daughter of the late Pasquale and Concetta Coppola. Devoted sister of Antoinette "Dolly" Coppola of Arlington and the late Carlo Coppola of Arlington & Emanuella "Ella" McClellan of Stoneham. Dear Aunt of Diane & Ted Dean of Raymond, NH, William & Deborah McClellan of Franklin, Donna McClellan of Franklin, Patricia & Robert White of Townsend, Jean & Don Halford of Medford. Great aunt of 10 & Great Great Aunt of 5. Funeral from The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 1145 Mass Avenue, ARLINGTON, Wednesday morning at 9:00. Funeral Mass at 10:00 in St. Eulalia Church, Winchester. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visiting at the DeVito Funeral Home on Tuesday 4:00 to 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Rose's memory to Medical Missionaries of Mary, 179 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143 or a charity of choice. |
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PLYMOUTH Charles Kindberg Cowan, 75, of Plymouth died suddenly in Weymouth November 20. A distributor for cleaning equipment and supplies. He leaves his beloved wife Michael (Welliver) Cowan of Plymouth, 2 daughters Susan Lanich of Lexington, and Nancy Ruggiero of Hudson, NH, 2 stepsons Matthew and his wife Shanon Cobb of Plymouth, Jason Cobb of Weymouth, and a brother John B. Cowan of Port St. Lucie. He also leaves 8 grandchildren. Mr Cowan was born in Neptune, NJ. He graduated from Stony Brook School on Long Island, NY and attended University of New Hampshire; he was active in the Masonic Lodge in RI. He loved aviation and was an instrument rated pilot, he enjoyed fishing, and renovating his home and the homes of his family. Charlie was very active in his church and served in the offices of Deacon and Trustee. He and wife Michael also operated Foxglove Cottage Bed and Breakfast for 14 years and he served as President of the tourist organization Destination Plymouth. Visiting hours will be held at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 373 Court St., (Rte 3A) N. Plymouth, Tuesday, November 25 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. A memorial funeral service will be held at the Chiltonville Congregational Church, River St., Plymouth, on Saturday November 29, at 11:00 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Chiltonville Congregational Church Sunday School, 6 River St. Plymouth, MA 02360 or the Salvation Army, 8 Carver St., Plymouth, MA. For on-line condolences visit richarddavisfuneralhome.com |
YARMOUTH Elizabeth J. Bette (Smith) Cozart, 84, of Yarmouthport, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Leighton M. Cozart, who died in 1975. Born in Lynchburg, Va., Mrs. Cozart was a daughter of the late Charles E. and Margaret (Reid) Smith. She graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry, N.H. and pursued a career with the government in Washington, DC, as secretary to a senator from Texas during the 1940s. Mrs. Cozart made San Antonio, Texas her home for 27 years, until she retired to Little River, S.C., where she enjoyed golfing. She moved to Yarmouthport in 2004, to be closer to her sisters and family. She was a member of the Mah-Jongg group at Kings Way in Yarmouthport and enjoyed the friendships, competition and acceptance from her new friends. She is survived by three sisters, Margaret V. Vose of Searsport, Maine, Louise Lulu Schatzle of Orleans and Marlene S. Hogg of Plymouth; her lifelong friend, Glenna Downing, of Little River; and many nieces and nephews who will remember her love and generosity. She was predeceased by her brother, Charles E. Smith Jr.; and her nephew, Peter Schatzle. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA. Interment will be private in Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VNA Hospice of Cape Cod, 434 Rte. 134, Suite G-1, South Dennis, MA 02660. |
and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent in Harry's name to the International Essential Tremor Foundation P.O. Box 14005, Lenexa, Kansas 66285. Late U.S. Army Veteran of W.W. II. For directions, obituary and guestbook:, . Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford-Woburn-Wilmington |
Charles R. DeCoste NORWELL Mr. Charles R. DeCoste, 75 of Norwell and Dennis died Friday, November 21, 2008 at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center. Son of the late David F. and Jean (McGrath) DeCoste, he was born in Quincy on May 31, 1933. He was raised and educated in Quincy and has lived in Norwell for 42 years and spent time in Dennis for 20 years. Mr. DeCoste served in the Airborne Infantry during the Korean War and later was an instructor at West Point. He was Co-Owner of Presidential Construction and Owner of DeCoste Group. He was a founding member of Adams Heights Mens Club in Quincy, an avid gardener, enjoyed fishing, boating and playing cards and was a softball catcher for many years for the Adams Heights Mens Club in Quincy. He is survived by his wife, MaryEllen (Cushing) DeCoste, 1 son, Major David F. DeCoste US Army of Norwell, 2 daughters, Patricia Conant and her husband, Robert of Hanson and Carolyn J. Kaslauskas of Carver, 1 brother, Daniel T. DeCoste of Quincy, 1 sister Myrtle Oberg of Quincy and 3 grandchildren, Sarah and Zachary Conant and Devin Kaslauskas. He was the brother of the late Frank DeCoste, John Jack DeCoste and Gerald Gerry DeCoste. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10 AM in St. Helen Church 383 Washington St., Rte 53 in Norwell. Interment in Washington St. Cemetery in Norwell. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte 53 in HANOVER on Monday from 4-8 PM. For directions and a online guest book, visit our website at SullivanFuneralHomes.com 781-878-0920 Family Owned & Operated Since 1897 |
ARRANGEMENTS: By the request of Angelina and her family, funeral services and visiting hours will be private. Interment will be in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Lawrence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Angelina's memory to Merrimack Valley Hospice 360 Merrimack St., Building #9, Lawrence, MA 01843. For directions and condolences, please visit our online website at |
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MARSHFIELD Peter J. DiCari, of Marshfield, formerly of Hanover, November. 20, at the age of 64. Beloved husband of Priscilla (Stapleton) DiCarli. Son of the late Mario J. and Helen D. (Mahoney) DiCarli. Brother of James M. DiCarli and his wife Gail of Monument Beach and Robert J. DiCarli and his wife Teresa of Bridgewater and Naples, FL. Survived by 3 nieces : Lynn Larson of Bridgewater, Christine Costa of Longmeadow, and Tara Flavin of Quincy, 2 nephews James M. DiCarli of Rockland and John J. Stapleton of Ashburn, Va. Grandniece Abigail Rose Larson, Grandnephew James R. DiCarli and late nephew Patrick Joseph PJ Flavin of Neponset. Peter was born in Brockton, graduated from Brockton High School, class of l962. He was retired in 2003 from the Teamsters Local #653. Funeral Mass in St. Christines Church, l295 Main St., Marshfield, Wednesday, November 26 at 11 a.m. Funeral home visiting hours omitted. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to South Shoe Hospice, l00 Bay State Drive, Braintree, MA 02l84. For online guestbook and directions please visit us at macdonaldfuneralhome.com |
MARSHFIELD Peter J. DiCarli, of Marshfield, formerly of Hanover, died Nov. 20, at the age of 64. He was the beloved husband of Priscilla (Stapleton) DiCarli. He was the son of the late Mario J. and Helen D. (Mahoney) DiCarli; brother of James M. DiCarli and his wife Gail of Monument Beach and Robert J. DiCarli and his wife Teresa of Bridgewater and Naples, Fla.; survived by three nieces, Lynn Larson of Bridgewater, Christine Costa of Longmeadow and Tara Flavin of Quincy; two nephews, James M. DiCarli of Rockland and John J. Stapleton of Ashburn, Va.; grandniece, Abigail Rose Larson; grandnephew, James R. DiCarli; and late nephew, Patrick Joseph PJ Flavin of Neponset. Peter was born in Brockton, graduated from Brockton High School, class of l962. He was retired in 2003 from the Teamsters Local No. 653. Funeral Mass in St. Christines Church, l295 Main St., Marshfield, Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. Funeral home visiting hours omitted. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to South Shore Hospice, l00 Bay State Drive, Braintree, MA 02l84. For online guest book and directions, www.macdonaldfuneralhome.com. |
and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Tues. 4-8 p.m. Interment with military honors at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For those who wish donations in Mr. DiCesare's memory may be made to the American Lung Assoc. of MA, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451. |
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral from the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, Inc., 107 South Broadway, Opposite St. Patrick Church, South Lawrence. Visiting hours will take place Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. Interment will be private. Relatives and friends are kindly called to attend. Those in need of assistance to attend the scheduled services may call Manolito F. Diaz at Tel. 978-685-5732 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Condolences may be registered at |
DONAHUE, Lillian "Patsy" Of Wellesley, November 22, 2008. She is survived by her nieces Dorene Donahue of Macon, GA, Deanna Crowley of Spring Hill, FL and her nephew Stephen Donahue of Greenville, NC, as well as many grand nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Nancy Donahue Rosa, Elizabeth Donahue and William E. Donahue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, November 26 at 10:30AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 9 Glen Rd. Wellesley Hills, followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours have been omitted. In memory of Ms. Donahue's lifelong and active membership in the church, her family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. John the Evangelist Parish, 9 Glen Rd. Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home Wellesley Hills |
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  Mrs. Doris B. (Bryant) Bagdon, of Marlborough and formerly of Taunton and Plymouth, died Saturday, November 22 in Bolton Manor, Marlborough following a lengthy illness.  She was the wife of the late Paul S. Bagdon.  She was born 88 years ago in Canton, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Eva M. (Brodeur) Bryant. She was educated in Sharon and had been a Taunton resident for 13 years before moving to Marlborough a year ago.  She had previously resided in Cedarville and Brockton.    Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Bagdon had been employed as a machine operator for Raytheon Corp. in Brockton and Quincy for 31 years.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was a communicant of the former St. Jacques Church in Taunton. She leaves:       1 son: Robert P. Bagdon and his wife, Ann, of Marlborough       1 brother: Louis Bryant of Canton       3 grandchildren       4 great grandchildren       A dear friend: Rita LeBrun of Taunton       several nieces and nephews       Mrs. Bagdon was also the sister of the late Eileen Fisher and Ernest Bryant both of       Canton. Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, Taunton, on Tuesday, November 25 at 10:30 A.M.  A Mass of Christian Burial will fol- low in St. Jude the Apostle Church, 249 Whittenton Street, Taunton, at 11:30 A.M.  Inter- ment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M.  For online guestbook, directions and obituary information, please visit www.r-mfh.com.   |
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Normand W. Dubois Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather LOWELL Normand W. Dubois, 65, the beloved husband of Rejeanne R. (Bernier) Dubois, passed away Sunday morning, November 23, 2008 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Family and friends are invited to his Memorial Funeral Mass on WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 26 at 10 o'clock at HOLY FAMILY PARISH STE. MARIE'S CHURCH, corner of Grafton & Chamberlain Sts. Lowell. Following the Mass, family and friends are invited to a gathering at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and James Zegowitz, at 178 Carlisle Road in Westford, MA. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Normand's memory may be made to the Dominican Sisters, 123 Dumont Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 (in honor of his sister, Sr. Monica O.P.) or to the Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. PLEASE SEE TUESDAY'S EDITION OF THE SUN FOR MR. DUBOIS' COMPLETE OBITUARY. ARRANGEMENTS BY FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. |
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Joan B. Ferguson of Worcester, formerly of Leominster; 72 WORCESTER Joan B. (Adams) Ferguson, 72, of Worcester, died Sunday, November 23rd, in St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her husband, William J. Ferguson; two sons, John W. and his wife, Cheryl Spagnola of Athol, and Nicholas C. Spagnola and his fiancée, Noel Anderson of Worcester; two daughters, Kathleen P. and her husband, Larry Bizzotto, and Colleen M. and her husband, Shaun Eskola, all of Leominster; a brother, Richard W. Allen of Meriden, CT; three sisters, Patricia A. Nicholas of Ware, Nancy Barnsley of Manchester, NH, and Suzanne Adams of South Carolina; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Walter and John Adams, and a granddaughter, Nicole Bizzotto. She was born in Leominster, the daughter of Walter C. Adams and Lucille (Sawyer) Allen. Joan attended the Leominster Public Schools. She was a waitress at Lou Roc's Diner for more than 25 years, and previously worked at Green Meadow Lodge in Sterling. She was a skilled seamstress, and made many quilts for each of her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and was an avid reader. FERGUSON The funeral is Wednesday, November 26th with a service at 10:00 A.M. in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Tuesday, November 25th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. oconnorbrothers.com |
Joan B. (Adams) Ferguson, 72, of Worcester, died Sunday, November 23rd in St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her husband, William J. Ferguson; two sons, John W. and his wife Cheryl Spagnola of Athol and Nicholas C. Spagnola and his fiancée Noel Anderson of Worcester; two daughters, Kathleen P. and her husband Larry Bizzotto and Colleen M. and her husband Shaun Eskola all of Leominster; a brother, Richard W. Allen of Meriden, CT; three sisters, Patricia A. Nicholas of Ware, Nancy Barnsley of Manchester, NH and Suzanne Adams of South Carolina; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers, Walter and John Adams and a granddaughter Nicole Bizzotto. She was born in Leominster, the daughter of Walter C. Adams and Lucille (Sawyer) Allen. Joan attended the Leominster Public Schools. She was a waitress at Lou Rocs Diner for more than 25 years and previously worked at Green Meadow Lodge in Sterling. She was a skilled seamstress and made many quilts for each of her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was an avid reader. The funeral is Wednesday, November 26th with a service at 10:00 A.M. in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Tuesday, November 25th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. oconnorbrothers.com |
and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours at the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave NEEDHAM on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Interment with Military Honors will take place in the Mass. National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Services of Massachusetts, 577 Main St. Wareham MA 02571. Late graduate from Roxbury Latin, class of 1948 and Harvard University class of 1952. Served with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Recipient of the Purple Heart and member of Disabled American Veterans. Retired Sales Representative of the former American Can Company in Needham for over 32 years. For directions, obit and guestbook, please see:, Eaton Funeral Home 1-781-444-0201 |
and friends invited. Visiting Hours Tuesday 4-8PM. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, 355 Walk Hill Rd, Mattapan. |
FRATES, Diane (Velten) Age 65, of Stoneham, November 23, 2008. Wife of Robert P. Frates. Daughter of Alice (Bacon) Velten of Stoneham and the late Clifford A. Velten. Mother of the late John C. Brown, III. Also survived by her son Michael R. Frates and his wife Donna of Lynnfield; daughter Deborah Walker and her husband Christopher of Oakham; a brother, Wayne Velton and his wife Ann of Peabody; sisters, Joyce Turner of Wilmington and Janet McLaughlin and her husband Leonard of Billerica; 3 beloved grandchildren, Madison and Nathan Frates and Ava Walker; six nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be Wed. at 11:00 AM in the First Baptist Church, 457 Main St., Stoneham, followed by burial in Lindenwood Cemetery. Visitation: Tues., 4:00-8:00 PM at Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home, 4 Common St., Stoneham. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Diane's memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445. |
Florence M. Gagliardi longtime resident of Billerica; 81 BILLERICA Florence M. (Carrabis) Gagliardi, age 81, wife of the late Dante O. Gagliardi, died Saturday, at Lowell General Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born in Everett, June 24, 1927, daughter of the late Rocco and Catherine D'Avino Carrabis, and was a longtime Billerica resident, and spent many winters in Hollywood, FL with her husband. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Karen Gagliardi of Idaho, and David and Joanne Gagliardi of Billerica; one daughter, Marie Grant of Nashua; three brothers, Joseph Carrabis of Manchester, NH, John Carrabis of Saugus, and Alfred Carrabis of Lowell; one sister, Ann Infurna of Melrose; five grandchildren, Marcus and John Gagliardi, Katie Mahoney and her husband, Derek, and Andrew and Christopher Grant. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late James and Anthony Carrabis, Carmella Barrasso, and Lillian Riley. GAGLIARDI Of Billerica, Nov. 22, Florence M. (Carrabis) Gagliardi, wife of the late Dante O. Gagliardi. Funeral Wednesday from the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 8 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Theresa Church at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The National Spinal Cord Injury Association at GBC-NSCIA, 2 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA 01801. Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. Funeral Directors W. J. and Dean M. Laurendeau. |
and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The National Spinal Cord Injury Association at GBC-NSCIA, 2 Rehabilitation Way, Woburn, MA 01801. Interment in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. |
Daniel J. Gannon of Lowell Daniel J. Gannon, 82, a lifetime resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell, died after an extended illness, on November 21, surrounded by His family. You are invited to His Calling Hours 4 until 8 p.m. on Monday. On Tuesday, His Funeral will begin at 9 a.m. at the McDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL (978 OR 800) 458-6816. His Funeral Mass will be offered at ST. RITA'S CHURCH at 10 a.m. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Firefighters Memorial Fund, c/o Lowell Retired Firefighters Assoc, Inc., 362-364 Fletcher St., Lowell MA 01854. E-condolence site www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com |
and friends kindly invited. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Interment private. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800 |
GIORGIO, Ann Marie (McPherson) Of Medford November 22, 2008. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8. Complete notice to follow on Tuesday. Arrangements by the Doherty Funeral Home, SOMERVILLE. For more information, please visit : |
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: Burial services for Edward Harold Goodman will take place in the family plot at Westlawn Cemeter. There will be no calling hours, Omission of flowers. The FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME for FUNERALS, 74 Marshall St., North Adams, is in charge of arrangements., |
Paul F. Grenier of Webster, formerly of Uxbridge died Sun. Nov. 23 at home after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Jane C. Grenier; a son Michael F. Grenier of Webster; 2 daughters Patricia A. Wedda of Pascoag RI, and Margaret A. Poulin of Northbridge; 2 grandchildren Zachary Wedda and Jonathan Grenier; a sister Marie Mooradian of Wellesley; and several nephews and nieces. Paul served his country as a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. According to his wishes there are no funeral services or calling hours planned. Jackman Funeral Home is handling arrangements. www.jackmanfuneralhome.com |
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QUINCY Abdo "Dapper" Samuel Hassan, the loving husband of Aiche (Zahara) Hassan. He is the brother of Katherine Haddad of CA, Zaida Shaw of Quincy and Allie Hassan of Rockland and the late Samuel of Cohasset, Fatima of Quincy, Albert of Rockland, Theodore of San Francisco, Emma of Quincy and Mohammed of Rockland. He was the beloved father of Fatima of Quincy, Samuel of Quincy, Michael of VA, Yasmine of Pembroke and Albert of Quincy and loving grandfather of Michael II, Alexander and Zachary Hassan, all of VA, Marisa and Frederick Padula of Pembroke and Ivan and Andre Hassan of Quincy. Abdo was a proud US Marine who served during the Korean War 1954-1957. There will be visiting hours at the Dennis Sweeney Funeral Home 74 Elm St. (off Hancock St.) Quincy Center on Friday, November 21 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited. An Islamic Service will be conducted at the Funeral Home on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Abdo's memory to the South Shore Islamic Center, 470 South St. Quincy, MA 02169. For online guest book, please visit dennissweeneyfuneralhome.com. 617-773-2728 |
Evelyn R. (Gomes) Hazel Billerica nurse, active at Lowell church; 65 BILLERICA Evelyn R. (Gomes) Hazel, 65, of Billerica, died unexpectedly, Saturday, November 22, 2008, at Saints Medical Center, in Lowell. She was the wife of Duncan T. Hazel. Born June 26, 1943, in Lowell, she was a daughter of the late Anthony R., and the late Mary (Duarte) Gomes, attended St. Patrick's School, and graduated from Dracut High School. She then attended Tewksbury Hospital School of Nursing, where she received her LPN, and continued schooling at Middlesex Community College receiving her RN. She resided in Billerica, and was a communicant of Saint Anthony's Church, and lifelong member of the choir. She was employed as a nurse in the Greater Lowell area for over 40 years, working for several hospitals including the former St. John's Hospital, and more recently at the practice of Dr. Lawrence M. Newman, in Billerica, for over 15 years before her retirement She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Tewksbury Historical Society, the Tewksbury Hospital Nursing Alumni, and the Saint Anthony's Holy Rosary Sodaility. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Besides her husband, Duncan, she is survived by three sons, David Hazel and his wife Camille, of Bedford, NH, formally of Tewksbury, Michael Hazel and his wife, Kathryn, of Chelmsford, and Mark Hazel and his wife, Anne, of Lowell; a daughter, Laurie Ann Schena and her husband, Blaine, of Naples, FL; five grandchildren, Stephen, Mary-Kathryn, and Kevin Hazel, and Vanessa and Kendra Schena; two sisters, Bea Cunha and her husband Joseph J. Cunha, of Dracut, and Rose Mary Vervaert and her husband, Lou, of West Simsbury, CT; two brothers, David A. Gomes and his wife, Susan, of Lexington, and Anthony R. Gomes Jr. and his wife, Ethel, of Littleton; a brother in law, Raul Gomes, of Dracut; two sisters in law, Sarah Jane Paquette, and Barbara Ann Voulgaris, both of Lowell; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and many close friends. She was also the sister of the late Mary A. Gomes, who passed away in 2004. HAZEL YOU ARE INVITED TO HER CALLING HOURS 3 UNTIL 8 P.M. ON TUESDAY. ON WEDNESDAY, HER FUNERAL WILL BEGIN AT 8 A.M. AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL (978 OR 800) 458-6816. HER FUNERAL MASS WILL BE OFFERED AT ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH AT 9 A.M. BURIAL IN ST. MARY CEMETERY. IN LIGHT OF HER SERVICE IN NURSING TO THE COMMUNITY, DONATIONS IN HER HONOR MAY BE MADE TO THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF GREATER LOWELL AND HOSPICE, POST OFFICE BOX 1965, LOWELL, MA 01853. E-CONDOLENCE SITE WWW.MCDONOUGHFUNERALHOME.COM |
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Pauline Hollingsworth Lancaster, Evangelical Church member; 58 LANCASTER Pauline (Worthington) Hollingsworth, 58, of Lancaster, died Friday, November 21, 2008, in Clinton Hospital, after being stricken ill. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, David H. Hollingsworth; three daughters: Ericka Tina Christman and her husband, Fearl, of Circleville, OH, Laura Ann Hollingsworth and her partner, David, of Mt. Holly, NJ, and Sandra Marie Hollingsworth of Columbus, OH; three brothers: Crawford L. Worthington and his wife, Connie, of Ashville, OH, Clyde E. Worthington and his wife, Cindy, and Charles L. Worthington and his wife, Becky, all of Circleville, OH; a sister, Teresa L. Beachler and her husband, Joe, of Obetz, OH; six grandchildren: Pauline M. Hollingsworth, Kelsey T. Stevens, David J. Hollingsworth, Allison M. Hollingsworth, David B. Rogers, and Katara C. Henderson; several nieces and nephews. Pauline was born in Circleville, OH, daughter of Clyde and Pansy Lee (Meade) Worthington. She was a 1968 graduate of Teays Valley High School, Ashville, OH. Prior to settling in Lancaster 10 years ago, she accompanied her husband, David, on several tours of duty with the US Air Force. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Pauline loved God and her family. She was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church of Lancaster. An avid Red Sox fan, she enjoyed watching every game. She also enjoyed cross-stitching, knitting, reading, and doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. HOLLINGSWORTH Pauline's funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, with a service at 9:00 a.m. in the Evangelical Congregational Church of Lancaster, 793 Main St. Burial will follow in North Village Cemetery. Calling hours at the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pauline's memory to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718, or to the Evangelical Congregational Church of Lancaster Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 413, Lancaster, MA 01523. www.mcnallywatson.com |
Pauline (Worthington) Hollingsworth, 58, of 89 Otis St., died Friday, November 21, 2008 in Clinton Hospital after being stricken ill. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, David H. Hollingsworth; three daughters: Ericka Tina Christman and her husband, Fearl, of Circleville, OH, Laura Ann Hollingsworth and her partner, David, of Mt. Holly, NJ, and Sandra Marie Hollingsworth of Columbus, OH; three brothers: Crawford L. Worthington and his wife, Connie, of Ashville, OH, Clyde E. Worthington and his wife, Cindy, and Charles L. Worthington and his wife, Becky, all of Circleville, OH; a sister, Teresa L. Beachler and her husband, Joe, of Obetz, OH; six grandchildren: Pauline M. Hollingsworth, Kelsey T. Stevens, David J. Hollingsworth, Allison M. Hollingsworth, David B. Rogers, and Katara C. Henderson; several nieces and nephews. Pauline was born in Circleville, OH, daughter of Clyde and Pansy Lee (Meade) Worthington. She was a 1968 graduate of Teays Valley High School, Ashville, OH. Prior to settling in Lancaster ten years ago, she accompanied her husband, David, on several tours of duty with the US Air Force. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Pauline loved God and her family. She was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church of Lancaster. An avid Red Sox fan, she enjoyed watching every game. She also enjoyed cross-stitching, knitting, reading, and doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Pauline's funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2008, with a service at 9:00 a.m. in the Evangelical Congregational Church of Lancaster, 793 Main St. Burial will follow in North Village Cemetery. Calling hours at the McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pauline's memory to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), 3300 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718, or to the Evangelical Congregational Church of Lancaster Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 413, Lancaster, MA 01523. www.mcnallywatson.com |
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and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday, 4-8 p.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Randolph. Donations may be made in Mildred's memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. |
and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Interment in the family lot at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Late Army-Air Force Verteran of WWII. Late member of the Nantucket Rotary Club and business owner on the island. Late life time member of The Star of Bethlehem Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Wakefield. Retired attorney and real estate agent. |
JACOBS, Russell F. Age 65, of Plymouth formerly of Pembroke, suddenly, in Aruba while on vacation, November 19. Beloved husband for 40 years of Karen (Hebert) Jacobs of Plymouth, brother of Thomas and his wife Nancy Jacobs of Wolfeboro, NH. Uncle of David Hanson of KY, Hollie M Jacobs of Boston, Holly A. Burgess of Abington, Debra Messier of Bridgewater, Christine McCarthy of Franklin and Susan Dawes of Marshfield. He also leaves several grand nieces and nephews. Mr. Jacobs was born in Weymouth and graduated from Weymouth High School. He graduated from Burdett College and attended Northeastern University. He worked as an accountant for State Street Corp. He enjoyed music, art and being at the beach. A memorial funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Church 72 Washington St., Weymouth, Saturday, November 29, at 9:30 AM. There are no visiting hours and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Smile Train, 1-877-KID-SMILE (1-877-543-7645) Online condolences may be made at |
KAPLAN, Ruth S. (Jaffe) Of Newton, MA. Entered into rest Nov. 23, 2008. Beloved wife of Sydney S. Kaplan. Devoted mother of Ellen L. Kaplan, Robert G. & Gloria Kaplan, and Stephen B. & Catherine Kaplan of VA. Loving sister of Edith Sapolsky of RI, and the late Leonard and Herbert Jaffe. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Deborah, and Jessica. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 475 Washington St., CANTON, MA Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 at 12:00 Noon. Memorial Observance will be at her late residence Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 781-821-4600 |
Donald F. Keaney HANSON Donald F. Keaney 76 died in his Hanson home on Thursday November 20th after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of the late Lois (Carlson) Keaney. Born and raised in Brockton he was the son of the late Francis and Grace (Obear) Keaney, and a graduate of Brockton High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean War from 1951 1955. He attended Northeastern University for his undergraduate studies and later his Masters Degree in electrical engineering. For thirty-seven years he worked as an Electrical Engineer and Director at the MIT Instrumentation Lab and the Charles Stark Draper Lab in Cambridge. His expertise afforded him the opportunity to serve as a part time Lecturer at Boston University. He was also a Licensed Professional Engineer in Massachusetts. Donald resided in his home in Hanson that he both designed and built in 1961. He was an active member of the town and was proud to have been elected to the Hanson School Committee in 1970. He was a master woodworker and he enjoyed repairing and rebuilding antique clocks. However his greatest joy came from fishing and lobstering along with his family on his boat the Lois Lorraine which he moored in Duxbury. He is survived by his two sons Bryan G. Keaney of Dedham and Jeffrey D. Keaney and his wife Colleen of Hanson, and his two grandchildren Shannon M. Lewis and Steven M. Lewis. He was the brother of the late Elaine (Keaney) Boyle. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours to be held Tuesday, November 25th from 4:00-8:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the Rotary) Whitman. For online condolences and directions visit our website |
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Claire Kirane Tyngsboro, M.C. Registry of Deeds retiree;79 TYNGSBORO Mrs. Claire Kirane, of Tyngsboro, died Sunday morning, November 23, 2008, in Lowell, MA. She was married to the late Mr. William Kirane who died November 3, 1987. Claire was born in Lowell, MA on November 17, 1929, the daughter of the late John F. and Mildred (Pouliot) Burt. She was a graduate of Lowell High School with the class of 1947. She retired in 1988 from the Middlesex County Registry of Deeds in Lowell, MA. Claire also worked at the University of Lowell South Campus's Cafeteria. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in N. Chelmsford, MA, and previously at St. Patrick Church in Lowell, MA; where she was a member of the parish's Sodality Club. She was a member of the Acre Club Committee. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia and her husband, Paul Gauthier of Tyngsboro, and Susan Sullivan of Lowell, MA; a cousin, Marie Dumont of Dracut, MA; and a sister-in-law, Virginia Kirane of N. Chelmsford, MA. Claire is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Amy, Alison, and Andrea Gauthier, and Patrick and William Sullivan; as well as many nieces and nephews and several close friends. She was the mother of the late William Kirane of Lowell, MA who died April 1993. Claire was the mother-in-law to the late Lawrence Sullivan of Lowell, MA who died August 12, 2008, and was the sister to the late John and the late Raymond Burt. KIRANE Mrs. Claire Kirane of Tyngsboro, Nov. 23, 2008. Visiting hours Tues. 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Wed. at 8 AM from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 9 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church in N. Chelmsford, MA. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com |
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Joseph F. Lake of Leominster, active with the masons; 98 LEOMINSTER Joseph F. Lake, 98 years old, of Leominster, died Friday, November 21, 2008 in HealthAlliance-Leominster Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Dorothy C. Koski and her husband, Charles E. Koski of Leominster. His wife Myrtle M. (Plumadore) Lake died in 1986. He was also predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters. Mr. Lake was born November 14, 1910 in Ballston Spa, NY, son of Joseph F. and Mary (Desrosier) Lake, Sr. and had lived in Leominster since 1942. He had been a mechanical engineer at General Electric Co. in Fitchburg from 1942 until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of Leominster United Methodist Church. He was a member and Past Master of Wilder Lodge of Masons in Leominster, Past District Deputy of Fitchburg 13th Masonic District and Past High Priest of Leominster Royal Arch Chapter. He was a member of Jessamine Chapter #75 Order of Eastern Star in Gardner, Ida McKinley Chapter #86 Order of Eastern Star in Ayer and was Past Patron of the former Temple Chapter #45 Order of Eastern Star in Leominster. He was a Past Grand of the Leominster Lodge of Odd Fellows #86, Past Grand Herald of Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows and a member of Prosperity Rebekah Lodge #68 in Leominster. He was a former Scoutmaster for 2 Boy Scouts Troops in Schenectady, New York, and was involved in the Junior Achievement Program in Fitchburg. LAKE A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11 am in the Leominster United Methodist Church, 77 Hall St., Leominster. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Monday, November 24, 2008 from 5-8 pm in the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral home, 106 West St., Leominster. A Rebekah/Odd Fellows Service will be held on Monday at 6:30 pm, an Order of Eastern Star Service will be held at 7:00 pm and a Masonic Service will be held at 7:30 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leominster United Methodist Church, 77 Hall St., Leominster, MA 01453. www.richardsonfuneralhome.net |
LANNI, Germano Of Newton, Nov. 22, 2008. Born in Cassino, Italy. Son of the late Antonio and Marianna (Norcia) Lanni. Beloved husband of Emma (Serra) Lanni, born in Sant 'Elia Fiumerapido, Italy. Devoted father of Antonella Lanni of Baltimore, MD, Marina Cucchi and her husband James of Waltham, and Sandro Lanni and his wife Eileen of Watertown. Loving brother of Giovanni and Mario Lanni of Cassino, Italy. Dear grandfather to: Alex and Thomas Cucchi, Nicholas, Caterina and Christopher Lanni. Brother-in-law to: Maria and John Boardman, Elena and Cesidio Cellucci. Also survived by ten nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home, 365 Watertown St., Rt. 16, NEWTON, Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton at 10:30 AM. Interment in Newton Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Germano's name would be appreciated and may be made to: The Vernon Cancer Center, c/o Newton Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462. For information visit: |
LATEZ, Elliot Of Needham, formerly of Framingham and Toledo, OH, entered into rest Nov. 15, 2008, at the age of 87. Born in Toledo, OH, he served in the US Coast Guard during WWII in the Pacific Theatre. Beloved husband of the late Hilda (Schulman) Latez. Loving father of Diane Mason and her husband Richard of Newton and the late Glenn Latez. Grandfather of Justin and Jennifer Latez and Emily Mason. Also survived by his sister Sarah Miller of FL. Services and interment were held in Toledo, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinsons Foundation. |
LAZZARINO, James Of East Boston, on November 22, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Angelina "Angie" (Baglio) Lazzarino. Dear brother of Peter Lazzarino of Winthrop, Catherine Kenney of East Boston and the late Anna Testa. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday from 9-10:30 AM in The Kirby-Rapino Memorial Home, 917 Bennington Street, (Orient Heights). EAST BOSTON followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, Brooks St., East Boston at 11 AM. The Kirby-Rapino Memorial Home 617-569-0305 |
Gertrude (Busch) LeBlanc, 84, of Dayville, CT died on Saturday, November 22, 2008, after a very brief illness, surrounded by her loving and devoted family. She is survived by her son, Wayne M. LeBlanc and his wife, Donna M. of Spencer, MA, formerly of West Boylston, MA. She also leaves her grandchildren Laura and Jeffrey, her great grandson Noah, her sister Buffie Perry of Holyoke, MA and her sisters-in-law Lorraine Gendreau, Bertha Lawson, Theresa Burke and Dora Wojtkiewicz and many nieces and nephews. Her husband, Joseph (Moe) E.M. LeBlanc died in 1993. She was born on September 15, 1924 in Bremen, Germany and came to the United States at the age of 4 years with her father, the late George Busch and her mother, Meta (Mehrens) Busch. Gertrude grew up in Long Island, NY and Littleton, NH before coming to the Killingly area. She began her working career as a switchboard operator at William Prym Company of Dayville, CT. Gertrude and her husband, Joseph E.M. LeBlanc, were married on September 25, 1948 in Dayville, CT and soon after they moved to Pawtuxet River, Maryland, where she became a clothing sales clerk for a men's naval store. After a few years, they returned to the Killingly area, where she worked as a store clerk for Grant's Department Store in Danielson. She later returned to her occupation as a women's clothing store clerk working at Sandy's in Putnam and Gil's Clothing Store in Danielson. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 10 A.M. in Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson, CT. Burial will follow in Westfield Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to the Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Recreation Fund, P.O. Box 425, Dayville, CT 06241 or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Connecticut Chapter, 659 Tower Avenue, Hartford, CT 06112. |
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Rose M. LEsperance WEYMOUTH Rose M. (Allegra) LEsperance, a homemaker and family matriarch, died on Friday, November 21, 2008 at her home in North Weymouth surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years of age. Born in Somerville, she was raised and educated in Hingham and had lived in North Weymouth for 56 years. She had served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was devoted to God, country and family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph LEsperance. Devoted mother of Rosemary Szydlek, Joanne Shore, Suzanne LEsperance and Amanda LEsperance-Dziedzic. Proud grandmother of Nicholas Szydlek, Paul and William Shore, Jacquelyn Belbin and Allegra, Lily and Abigail Dziedzic. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass to be held in the St. Jeromes Church, North Weymouth on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow in St. Pauls Cemetery, Hingham. Mcdonald-funeralhomes.com |
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ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Lawrence. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. For directions and condolences, please visit our online website at |
LONG, Eugene Arthur "Gene" Of Wellesley, Massachusetts, and formerly of Newton, died November 20, 2008. He was born in Boston in 1914, the youngest of five children, to the late William Bennett and Lucinda (Sabean) Long. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Bradford (Hill) Long, who passed away in 2001, and the devoted father of Leslie Tarkington and Marcus of Greenwich, Connecticut; Lucinda Vietor and Richard of Wellesley; and Margaret White of Newton. He was the loving grandfather of Nicholas and Allison Vietor, and great grandfather of Sage; Christopher and Wendy Vietor; and Meredith Vietor. He served as a Navy Lieutenant in the Pacific in World War II. Gene Long was an entrepreneur who owned Long Mail Advertising in Newton, which for forty years provided development and marketing services to colleges, universities, and other non-profit and for-profit organizations. Mr. Long was a graduate of Boston University in business administration and classical music, and earned an MBA from Babson College in Finance at age 59. He was an active member of the Retired Men's Club of Needham. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made (note on check in Gene Long's memory) to the Lown Cardiovascular Research Foundation (, ), Carole A. Nathan, 21 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, MA 02446. A Mememorial Service will be held at Carter Methodist Church, 800 Highland Avenue in Needham, on Friday, November 28, at 1 PM. J.S. Waterman & Sons & Waring Wellesley 781 235-4110 |
and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 2-8 PM. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to V.N.A. Hospice Tippett House, 920 South St., Needham, MA 02492 would be appreciated. (Donations accept- ed online at, ). P. E. Murray-George F. Doherty and Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000 |
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& friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 to 8 P.M. Online guestbook at, . For more information, inquire at 978-774-6600. Expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to the North Shore Catholic Charities, 55 Lynn Shore Dr., Lynn, MA 01902. O'Donnell Funeral Service Danvers & Salem |
and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Online guestbook and directionsat, P.E. Murray - George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000 |
MADDEN, Joseph M. Of Rochester, NH, formerly of Burlington, Nov. 23. Beloved husband of Helen J. (Haugh). Loving father of Joseph & his wife Emily of Billerica, Joan Leone & her husband Joseph of Billerica, and Jean Paton & her husband Mel of Burlington. Brother of Francis "Frank" of Daytona Beach, FL, Daniel of Burlington, Michele Delaney of Sunbridge, SC and the late Edward "Jiggs" and John "Dini." Grandfather of Joseph, Michael & Daniel Leone, Sarah & Diana Madden. Great grandfather of Michael T. Leone. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret's Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 11:30 a.m. Visiting hours Tuesday 7-9 p.m. Interment in V. A. National Cemetery of Massachusetts at 2:30 p.m. Memorials in Joe's name may be made to the , 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions, obituary & online guestbook see |
MAHONEY, Diane E. (Whyte) Age 69, of Windham, NH, died Saturday at her home in Windham. She was born in Malden, MA, where she grew up and attended schools and later graduated from Malden Hospital School of Nursing. She was a devoted and caring nurse, working at the intensive care unit of Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford, MA for many years, and later at JML Rehabilitation Hospital in Falmouth, MA. She was the daughter of the late John & Doris Whyte, and was predeceased by a son Stephen Mahoney. She is survived by her Husband Jack Mahoney of Windham, NH, Daughters: Susan & her Husband Scott Bucciero of Salem, NH, Patricia & her Husband Michael Bucciero of Salem, NH. Brother: John Whyte of Goose Creek, SC. Sisters: Wendy Dugas of Alton, NH, Roberta Purdue of Windham, NH, 7 Grandchildren, Several Nieces & Nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov.26 at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph Church, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Cemetery on the Plain, Windham, NH. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25 from 4-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, SALEM, NH. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the: Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock-ManchesterNorris Cotton Cancer Center, 87 MacGregor St, Manchester, NH 03102. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at |
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      Mrs. Mary L. (Barros) Goulart, of this city died Thursday, November 20 at her resi- dence surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was the wife of Antonio P. Goulart.  She was born 67 years ago in Taunton, the daughter of the late William and Geneva (Silveira) Brodie.  She was educated in Taunton and had been a lifelong city resident.  Prior to her illness, she had been employed as a Certified Nurse’s Aide at Marion Manor for 5 years.  She had previously been em- ployed at Longmeadow of Taunton and at the Paul A. Dever State School for a num- ber of years.  Mrs. Goulart also taught english to portuguese speaking students at the Martin Middle School in East Taunton.  She enjoyed playing piano, crosstitching, baking and spending time with her family.  She was a communicant of Annunciation of the Lord Church. In addition to her husband, she leaves:     1 son: George Dufresne Jr. and his wife, Jennifer of Assonet     2 daughters: Anne Rounds, and her husband, Robert of Taunton                         Laura Reynolds of Taunton     2 stepdaughters: Rosemary Loura, and her husband Daniel of West Bridgewater                                Marjorie Goulart of Taunton     2 grandchildren: Taryn Reynolds and George Dufresne III     2 stepgrandchildren: Cynthia Goulart and Danny Loura     Mrs. Goulart was also the mother of the late Michael Dufresne of Taunton. Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Monday, November 24 at 9:00 A.M.  A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in the Annunciation of the Lord Church at 10:00 A.M.  Interment will be in St. Joseph Ceme- tery.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend.  Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.  Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to Hos- pice and Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, Ma., 02720.  For online guestbook, directions and obituary information, please visit www.r-mfh.com.   |
Elizabeth L. McCaffrey of Leominster Elizabeth "Betty" L. (Powers) McCaffrey, 54 years old, of Leominster, died Saturday, November 22, 2008 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus in Worcester, after being struck by an automobile near her home earlier in the day. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster and are incomplete at this time. |
McDONOUGH, Catherine "Cathy" Of Cambridge, November 19, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas P. & Bridget "Bridie" (Naughton). Sister of Mary B. Leonard of Andover, Thomas P. of Wells, Maine and Coleman P. Of Amesbury. Aunt of Matthew, Kristen, Sean, T.J., Patrick, Jenny and Courtney. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd., BELMONT, Tuesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Peter's Church, 100 Concord Ave., Cambridge at 10 AM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Cathy's memory to a Hospice of your choice. For online guestbook:, Brown & Hickey Funeral Home Belmont 617-484-2534 617-547-1500 |
HINGHAM Margery M. (Brooks) McLaughlin, of Hingham, age 94, died November 22, 2008. Margery was the beloved wife of the late John H. McLaughlin and the devoted mother of Barbara A. Connors and her husband, the late Paul F. of Hanover, Margery B. Picot and the late Leonard A. of Quincy and Humarock, Raymond M. and his wife, Patricia of Humarock, Richard T. and his wife, Marie of Quincy, Jane M. Adamonis and her husband, Richard of Weymouth, Regina M. McLaughlin of Chicago, IL., and Paula E. Souther and her husband, Charles of Hingham, and the late John H. Jr., Philip B, and the late PFC Mark M. McLaughlin. Margery is also survived by her sister in law, Blanche Brooks of CA., and her two daughter-in-laws, Ann Wright of Braintree and Dian McLaughlin of FL. She was the sister of the late Raymond Brooks, Marie Steptoe, Richard Brooks, William Brooks, and Phillip Brooks. Margery is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild and many loved nieces and nephews. Margery was a Gold Star Mother, a member of the Catholic Womens Club of Hingham, and a member of the Philomatheia Club, Boston College, Class of 1933. Margery was also a member of the International Egg Art Guild, as well as an artist and teacher. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 11 am in the Resurrection of Lord Church, Main St., Hingham. Visiting hours Tuesday 3:30-8 pm at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthonys Church), Cohasset. Interment Old Calvary Cemetery, Roslindale. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margerys memory may be made to the Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Dr., Braintree, MA. 02184. For an online guestbook, visit |
McLAUGHLIN, Margery M. (Brooks) Of Hingham, age 94. November 22, 2008 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late John H. McLaughlin and the devoted mother of Barbara A. Connors and her husband, the late Paul F. of Hanover, Margery B. Picot and the late Leonard A. of Quincy and Humarock, Raymond M. and his wife, Patricia of Humarock, Richard T. and his wife, Marie of Quincy, Jane M. Adamonis and her husband, Richard of Weymouth, Regina M. McLaughlin of Chicago, IL., and Paula E. Souther and her husband, Charles of Hingham, and the late John H. Jr., Philip B, and the late PFC Mark M. McLaughlin. Also survived by her sister in law, Blanche Brooks of CA., and her two daughter-in-laws, Ann Wright of Braintree and Dian McLaughlin of FL. Sister of the late Raymond Brooks, Marie Steptoe, Richard Brooks, William Brooks, and Phillip Brooks. Also survived by 25 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchild and many loved nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 11 am in the Resurrection of Lord Church, Main St., Hingham. Visiting hours Tuesday 3:30-8 pm at McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Home, 1 Summer St. (across from St. Anthony's Church), COHASSET. Interment Old Calvary Cemetery, Roslindale. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margery's memory may be made to the Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Dr., Braintree, MA. 02184. Margery was a Gold Star Mother, a member of the Catholic Women's Club of Hingham, and a member of the Philomatheia Club, Boston College, Class of 1933. Margery was also a member of the International Egg Art Guild, as well as an artist and teacher. For an online guestbook, please visit:, McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-383-0200 |
Robert M. 'Bob' Medina of Lowell Robert Manuel 'Bob' Medina, 35, of Lowell, died Nov. 21, after an unexpected battle with cancer. You are invited to His Calling Hours 4 until 8 p.m. on Monday. On Tuesday His Funeral will begin at 9 a.m. at the McDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL (978 OR 800) 458-6816. His Funeral Mass will be offered at ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH at 10 a.m. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery. E-condolence site www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com |
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Walter Michelson, 58, of Troy, NH, formerly of Charlton, died Wed. in VT. Son of Lamoa and Saimi Michelson. He was employed by Davey Tress Expert Co. of New London, NH. Survivors: wife Pamela (Drugg) of Troy, NH; son Patrick and his wife Franca of Millbury; daughter Tina Pike of Keene, NH, stepson Timothy Wilson of Troy, brothers Wayne and Carl, sisters: Mary Goodnow, Prinscilla Rosin, Dianna Michelson and Sylvia Michelson all of NH; grandchildren: Patrick, Gianna, Matthew, Jacob, Nathan and Hannah. Services: Monday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. at the Fletcher Funeral Home in Keene, NH. Contributions to Humane Society, P.O. Box 678, West Swanzey, NH 03469 or to American Heart Assn., NH Chapter, 2 Wall Street, Manchester, NH 03101. |
& friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8pm. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Jack Satter House, 420 Revere Beach Blvd. Revere, MA 02151 Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno |
MONEYHUN, Gary N. Of Boston, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 22. He was the son of the late Ralph and Florence (Furlow) Moneyhun; husband of Cheryl P. Moneyhun; father of Polly Koczalka and husband Frank of Nashua, NH; father of Amanda Fisher and husband Brannon of Brunswick, ME; and grandfather of Lindsey and April Koczalka and Waverly and Layla Fisher. Mr. Moneyhun was a member of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston. His interests included spending time with family, following LSU Tigers athletics, attending Mini Cooper events, and occasionally slowing down at his lakeside cottage in Maine. He will best be remembered for his integrity, kindness and faith. Mr. Moneyhun was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA and earned an architectural degree from Louisiana State University. He and wife Cheryl married in 1970 and relocated to the Boston area, where he joined The Architects Collaborative in Cambridge. Mr. Moneyhun was the co-founder of Fletcher Harkness Cohen Moneyhun-Stopfel Architects in Boston. He had to his credit hundreds of institutional and corporate projects, with an emphasis on libraries and academic facilities for colleges and universities. He served as Chairman of the South End Historical Landmark Commission in Boston. The family is planning a private memorial for summer 2009. Memorial gestures may be directed toward the Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association in Chestnut Hill, MA, the Longyear Museum in Chestnut Hill, MA, or First Church of Christ, Scientist, Newton, MA. |
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may call from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, November 25th at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith St. (Rte. 38). His Funeral Mass to be offered Wednesday, November 26th at ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH, Lowell. Burial in the Westlawn Cemetery. Arrangements by Mahoney Funeral Home. www.mahoneyfuneralhome.com |
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and friends invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's name can be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. |
and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. Burial in Mount Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Tippett House, 920 South St., Needham MA 02492. Late Army Veteran. Online condolences |
Helen M. Murphy QUINCY Helen M. (McCabe) Murphy, age 77, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 22. Born in Boston, Mrs. Murphy grew up in So. Boston and lived there until her move to Quincy 50 years ago. A loving wife, mother & a true friend to all, Helen was a creative & accomplished quilter, knitter, seamstress and bowler. She was a former member of Gabby Abbys Quilting, Quincy & the Old Harbor Bowling League, Quincy. The beloved wife of Robert B. Murphy of Quincy, she is survived by her devoted children; Karen M. Huff of Wayland, Linda M. Cuddy of Braintree, Robert T. of Hingham, Kevin M. & Paula J. Donovan, both of Quincy and William T. of So. Boston, her 12 loving grandchildren & one great granddaughter. She was the mother of the late John J. & Thomas W. Murphy and sister of the late Margaret C. Beaton. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, No. Quincy, Wednesday at 11 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Tuesday 4 to 8 PM. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Boston & Greater Brockton, 500 Belmont St., Brockton 02301. |
MURPHY, Helen M. (McCabe) Age 77, of Quincy, Nov. 22. Beloved wife of Robert B. Devoted mother of Karen M. Huff of Wayland, Linda M. Cuddy of Braintree, Robert T. of Hingham, Kevin M. & Paula J. Donovan, both of Quincy, William T. of So. Boston and the late John J. & Thomas W. Murphy. Sister of the late Margaret C. Beaton. Also survived by 12 loving grandchildren & one great granddaughter. Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, No. Quincy, Wednesday morning at 11. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON Tuesday 4 to 8 PM. A loving wife & mother, Helen was a creative & accomplished quilter, knitter, seamstress and bowler. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of Boston & Greater Brockton, 500 Belmont St., Brockton 02301., Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200 |
MURPHY, Mary M. (Connolly) Of Roslindale, Nov. 23. Beloved wife of the late Edward L. Devoted mother of Patricia A. of Roslindale, Janet M. & her husband, Henry Mulloy of Milton, Maureen E. & her husband, James Gillooly of Hyde Park and Edward C. Murphy & his wife, Melissa of Sterling. Loving grandmother of Jessica, Brendan & his wife, Marybeth and Patrick Douglas, Matthew & Caitlin Gillooly and 2 great grandchildren. Sister of Edward of Cambridge, James of Hyde Park and the late John, Stephen, Martin & Francis "Buddy" Connolly, Margaret Berry & Theresa Peterson. Sister-in-law of Arline Schermerhorn of Hyde Park. Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale, Wed. at 10 a.m. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave, MILTON, Tues. 4 to 8 PM. Retired employee of New Eng. Tel. & Tel, Boston. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Sacred Heart Memorial Fund, 169 Cummins Hghwy, Roslindale 02131. Interment National Cemetery, Bourne, Wed. at 1:30 PM., Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton 617-696-4200 |
may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 3 to 8 P.M. Tuesday. His funeral will take place from the Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock followed by a Celebration of Life at St. Margaret Church at 9:30 o'clock. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Thomas F. and Helena B. Murphy Scholarship Fund at LHS, 50 French St., Lowell, MA 01852. E-condolence/ directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.. Arrangements by Funeral Directors John W. Crane and James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768. |
Natalie E. (Szteliga) Francis, Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:55 PM - Staff reports |
Natalie E. (Szteliga) Francis, 89 years old, died on Friday November 21, 2008 in Morton Hospital following a period of failing health.  Born in Taunton daughter of  the late Wladyslaw and Elizabeth ( Skiba) Szteliga.  She attended the former Leonard School in Taunton and for years was employed at Forman’s Clothing Store on Main St in Taunton as a sales clerk and as a polisher at Reed and Barton Silver Co in Taunton.  She was a communicant of Holy Rosary Church in Taunton. She is the wife of Robert Francis of Taunton for over 58 years.  She was the sister of the late Frederick and Stanley Szteliga and is the sister in law of Mildred Walczak of Taunton and sister is law of the late Louise Szteliga.   Natalie is the aunt of Cynthia Hathaway, Catherine McCrills, Teddy Roberts all of Taunton, Frederick Szteliga and David Szteliga of Wareham and Michael Szteliga of Turners Fall, MA and she is the great aunt of several.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral from the Sowiecki Funeral Home, 69 West Britannia Street, Taunton on Wednesday at 8:30 AM      followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Rosary Church at 9:30 AM .  Visiting hours on Tuesday from 4-8 PM.  Interment  St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Longmeadow of Taunton Patients Activities Fund, 68 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780.   |
and friends are invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 3-9 PM. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken's memory may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes School, 54 Brookside Ave., Jamaica Plain MA. 02130. Late member of the American Legion Post # 76, Jamaica Plain and the Boston Elks Lodge #10 where he was a member of the House Committee . Long time employee of Economy Plumbing Supply. For directions and condolences please visit, Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 617-524-0861 |
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 American Legion Post #2099 in Watertown for over 50 years. She is predeceased by siblings Catherine Vahey, Anna O'Connor, John O'Connor, Helen Trapp, Agnes Woods and Louise Kirwin. Aunt of Patricia and her husband Robert Morley of Pocasset, J. Robert and his wife Ann O'Connor of Wareham, Patrick Woods of Pocasset, William and his wife Fran Woods of Peabody. Also survived by many Grand Nieces and Grand Nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. John's Church, Pocasset, MA, on Tues., Nov. 4 at 10 am. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Watertown. Visiting hours in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home 3778 Falmouth Rd. (Rt. 28) MARSTONS MILLS on Mon. 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Honey Fund Bourne Animal Rescue. Contact the Bourne Natural Resources, Bourne, MA. |
O'ROURKE, Herbert F. Of Brookline, November 19, 2008. Beloved son of the late Herbert F. and J. Lucy (Bransfield) O'Rourke. Dear brother of the late M. Eileen Keefe. A Memorial Mass is being planned for a date and time to be announced. Late Army Veteran WWII and Retired Supervisor U.S.P.O. |
: The funeral for Theodore J. Ostrobinski will take place Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at 9 a.m. from the TROTTIER PRINGLE FUNERAL HOME, 6 Summer St., followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Stanislaus Church, celebrated by the Rev. Daniel J. Boyle, pastor of the Catholic Community of Adams. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made the St. Stanislaus School through the funeral home., |
and friends invited. Visiting hours Tues. 4-8. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eleanor's memory to , 30 Speen St., Framingham, 01701. |
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ATHOL — Rosario C. Ricchiazzi, 75 of 44 Templeton Road, Athol, died Friday, November 21, 2008 in the Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at 11:00 am in Gethsemane Cemetery, Daniel Shays Highway, Athol. Sign In To Read Full Story |
RAPHAEL, Gale L. Of Cambridge, formerly of Newton, Sunday, November 23, 2008. Beloved husband of Nancy (Starr). Loving father of Jayne Raphael & Jeffrey Simmons of Needham, Michael & Lorraine Barber of Pittsburgh, PA, David & Maryellen Barber of River Forest, IL and the late Ellen Raphael & Paul Cronin. Cherished grandfather of Hannah and Ben Simmons, Solomon, Adina, and Miriam Barber, Hayley and Jonathan Barber. Dear brother of Theodore & Laura Raphael of Newton and the late Richard Raphael. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, 02215 (parking available on the Riverway), on Tuesday, November 25 at 11:00 AM.Burial in the Share Tefila Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury. Memorial observance Tuesday following the interment until 9:00 PM and Wednesday 2:00-4:00 PM & 7:00-9:00 PM, at the home of Jayne Raphael & Jeffrey Simmons. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Gale L. Raphael Memorial Fund at Temple Israel. Levine Chapels, Brookline (617) 277-8300 |
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Lorraine E. Richard SCITUATE Lorraine A. (Perrault) Richard, of Scituate, November 20, 2008, age 84. Lorraine was born and raised in Brockton. A 1942 graduate of Brockton High School. Lorraine was a hairdresser for many years and co-owner of the Satuit Restaurant, later she was a caretaker for the elderly. Lorraine had many interests including gardening, sewing, reading, crossword puzzle and was a fabulous cook. Lorraine was always easy going, pleasant and had a great sense of humor. She will be missed by many. Former spouse of Norman Richard. Devoted mother of Dianne Richard and her husband James Elksnin of Kingston, Robert Richard and his wife Lisa of Duxbury, Charlene Richard and her fiance David Williamson of Scituate, Dana Richard and his wife Jana of Scituate, Anne Fishwick and her husband Bob of Carver. Sister of Richard Perrault of Plymouth, Celia Cashman of Bridgewater, the late Edward Perrault and Janice Murray. Loving grandmother of Erin Benoit-Berry, Emily and Charles Richard, Bobby and Adam Fishwick and the late Melissa A. Benoit. Great grandmother of Caleb Berry. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25th from 4-7PM at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., Scituate. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lorraines memory to the American Diabetes Assoc., 1 Bromfield St., Boston, MA 02108. For online guest book visit |
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Robert J. Medas, of Clifton Street, Attleboro, died on Saturday hours following his 87th birthday. Husband of the late Mildred Esther (Hagar) Medas. Born in Taunton on November 21, 1921, he was a son of the late Manuel and Rose (DeMoura) Medas.  He was raised and educated in Taunton where he was a member of the class of 1940. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. From 1951 – 1959 he served as the foreman of the former Plastic Coated Products Company in Attleboro. Mr. Medas began his employment with the former ANOX Corporation before it became the Hillsinger Corporation that was also doing business as the Evans Case Company, in Plainville.  He was a manufacturing foreman for the firm for almost 30 years prior to his retirement in 1988.  He was a longtime member of the Ezekiel Bates Lodge of Masons A.F. & A.M. in Attleboro; served as chairman of the Advisory Council for the Order of DeMolay; the Nava Grotto – M.O.V.P.E.R. in Attleboro; the Balfour Coin and Stamp Club in Attleboro and the Attleboro Power Squadron. Mr. Medas was an active member of Murray Unitarian Universalist Church in Attleboro where he served on a number of committees and as the church treasurer. He leaves a daughter: Donna J. Medas Patton and her husband, Max J. Patton, of Exeter, Rhode Island; a grandson: Jared Patton of Exeter, Rhode Island; a sister: Dorothy Lakin and her husband, Lloyd Lakin, of Raynham; his companion: Mae E. Barnes of North Attleboro; two sisters-in-law: Kathy S. (Sprigg) Hagar, wife of the late Roger Hagar who died in 2002, of Attleboro and Lillian (Boyer) Medas, wife of the late Albert Medas who died in 1996, of Coventry, Rhode Island; four nieces: Jane Fleury of Warwick, Rhode Island; Cindy Riel of Largo, Florida; Debbie Hagar of Troy, New York and Patty Starjensky of Waterford, New York; two nephews: Scott Jacobs of Raynham and Gary Jacobs in Florida.  He was the uncle of the late Paul Medas and Steven Hagar. Visitation with Veteran’s Honors on Tuesday from 4:00 – 6:45 PM in the “Memorial Chapel” of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home – the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro.  A ritual service conducted by the Ezekiel Bates Lodge of Masons A.F. & A.M. will be performed at the conclusion of visitation on Tuesday, at 6:45. Funeral service on Wednesday at 1:00 PM at Murray Unitarian-Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street – Route 152, Attleboro.  Burial will follow at North Purchase Cemetery, Attleboro. Collation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Ezekiel Bates Lodge of Masons, 71 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA  02703 or to any charitable organization of personal selection.  HYPERLINK "http://www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com" www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com – (508) 695-0200   |
BRAINTREE Regina Mary (Ronan) Roche, 84 years of age, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 22, 2008. She was born in Everett. She was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School and Everett High School. Regina was a former resident of Dorchester where she belonged to Saint Peter's Parish and the Ladies' Sodality of the Church. She was a former bookkeeper Jason's Ship Supply in Boston and Dom's Roofing Construction Company of Dorchester. Regina has been a Braintree resident for the past twenty-five years. She was a parishioner of the Sacred Heart Church in Weymouth Landing and a member of the Ladies' Sodality, there. Regina is survived by her loving husband John Joseph Roche and by eight devoted children: John J. Roche, Jr. of Lynn, Mary "Mimi" Foley of Pembroke, Brendan G. Roche of South Boston, Carol A. O'Connell of Dedham, Dennis L. Roche of Foxboro, Judy Lettiere of South Weymouth, Eileen T. Alexander of Gloucester and Leo T. Roche of Braintree. She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Regina is survived by two sisters: Eileen Smith of Canton and Marion Quigley of Peabody. She was the sister of the late Bernard, John and Leo Ronan and Phyllis Connors. There will be a gathering on Tuesday, November 25 at 9:30 A.M. at the Mortimer N.-Russell Peck Funeral Chapels, 516 Washington Street, BRAINTREE. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, SOUTH BRAINTREE SQUARE at 10:30 A.M. Burial will be at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be today (Monday November 24th) from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be sent to the Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Drive, Braintree, MA 02184. For directions and information please visit our website at www peckservices.com |
and friends invited. Visiting hours Tues. 2-4 and 7-9. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Donations may be made in her memory to Alzheimer's Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. |
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ROSEN, Beverly Age 71, of Peabody, entered into rest on November 21, 2008. She was the beloved wife of Earl Rosen, with whom she shared fifty years of marriage. In addition to her husband, she will be deeply missed by her two loving children, Steven Rosen and his husband Raymond Fallon, and Randi Bochetti and her husband Chris. Dear sister, Paula Shifres and her husband Herb; and cherished grandchildren, Katelyn and Alexis Bochetti. She also leaves her dear nieces, nephews, and many friends. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 at Stanetsky-Hymanson Chapel, SALEM. Memorial observance will be at her late residence on Monday from 12-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel Salem, MA |
ROSSI, Anthony G. Of Norwood November 23 age 82. Loving Husband of Ann (Montella) Rossi. Devoted Father of Anthony and his wife Melinda of Norwood, Linda A. McRae and her husband Kenneth of Norwood, Carol A. Santilli and her husband Mario of RI, Lori A. Bodge and her husband Ronnie of Walpole, Maria A. Gorman and her husband Jack of Norwood and Lisa M. DeFlaminis and her husband Marc of Wrentham. Brother of Thomas Rossi of Johnston RI, Laura Marzilli of Providence RI, and the Late Arthur Rossi and Lena Fandetti. Son of the late Joseph and Amelia (DeFusco) Rossi. Also survived by 12 Grandchildren. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington Street NORWOOD, Weds. at 9:30am followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30am in St Catherine's Church Norwood. Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday 4-8pm. Burial at St Francis Cemetery Pawtucket RI. In lieu of flowers donations made in his name to Dana Farber Cancer Institute Jimmy Fund,10 Brookline Place West, Brookline MA 02445. WWII US Navy Veteran., 781-762-0482 |
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SILSBEE, Barbara A. (Pettis) Age 74, Nov. 22, of Danvers and formerly of Lynn, wife of the late Henry O. Silsbee, III. Mother of Henry O. Silsbee, IV and his wife Nadine of Wilmington, Bradley L. Silsbee of Swampscott, Catherine E. Brackett and her husband Scott of Gloucester, and Anna L. Stiros and her husband Gus of Lynn. Sister of Claude M. Pettis, II of PA, Leonard Pettis of CA, and Claudia M. Scolamiero of Swampscott; grandmother of Rebecca Brackett, James Stiros, Noelle and Rachel Silsbee. A funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 10 AM in the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, LYNN. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. For online guestbook, please visit www.mem.com. |
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Bertha (Kandel) Of Mansfield, formerly of Florida and New York. Entered into rest November 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Solomon. Devoted mother Ed & Ellen Solomon and Shelley & Ron Wainrib. Cherished grandmother of Julie & Sean Connelly and Joshua Wainrib. Services at the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington St, CANTON on Tues., November 25th at 10:00 AM. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Shelley & Ron Wainrib through Thursday evening. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be donated to the City of Hope 1500 East Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA, 91010. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 781-821-4600 |
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Sophie T. Sousa of Lowell; 91 LOWELL, MA Sophie T. (Poswiata) Sousa, age 91, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 at a local healthcare facility in Lowell. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Sousa who died in 1984. She was born in Lowell on August 31, 1917, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Zajdel) Poswiata. Sophie resided in Lowell, and also New Jersey from 1953 until 1986. She leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. Sousa and Helen M. Foster of Eatontown, NJ; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Anna Masson of Dracut, Loretta and Thomas Hood of Lowell; a brother, Charles Poswiata of Lowell; two grandchildren, Jonathan F. Sousa of Ennis, Ireland, and Jared B. Sousa of N. Brunswick, NJ; also many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late John, Frank, Joseph and Chester Poswiata. SOUSA At the request of the family, funeral services will be held privately. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the St. Francis of Assisi Breadline NYC: www.stfrancisnyc.org/lieu.asp Arrangements are in the care of the M. R. LAURIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 295 Pawtucket St., Lowell, MA 978-452-0121 www.laurinfuneralhome.com |
Eugene H. Souza formerly of Leominster and Fitchburg Eugene H. Souza 60, of Haverhill, MA, formerly of Leominster, and Fitchburg, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Merrimack Valley Hospital. Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West St., Leominster, directing arrangements which are incomplete at this time. |
: Services for William T. Sprowson will take place Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at 2 p.m. from the TROTTIER PRINGLE FUNERAL HOME, 6 Summer St., with the Rev. Donald Gray, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Adams, officiating. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Donations in his memory can be made to the Adams Ambulance Fund or the Adams Alert Hose Co. through the funeral home., , , , , |
hip Club. Earl was employed for 20 years at the Hope Rubber Co., and 10 years as an accountant at Fitchburg Gas and Electric Co. now Unitil. He was a member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Bible study group. Earl leaves his wife of 52 years, Edith A. (Christie) Stacey. They were married June 30, 1956. His daughters, Diane L. Stacey of Fitchburg, Corrine A. Beauvais and her husband, Dwayne of Westminster, Christine F. Stacey and her husband, Philip Lefebvre of Atkinson, NH; his brother, John Edward Stacey of Kingwood, Texas; his brother-in-law, Lloyd Stacey of Chateuguay, Quebec, Canada; his grandchildren, Katalin Beauvais of Gardner, Brendan J, Beauvais and Jesse P. Beauvais of Westminster; many nieces and nephews. His brothers, Orrin Stacey and Sherman Stacey, and his sisters, Eunice Hawkins and Lillian Stacey predeceased him. STACEY Funeral services with military honors for Earl will be held on Wednesday, November 26, at 11 A.M., at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 John Fitch Hwy. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours in the Bosk Funeral Home, 85 Blossom St. are Tuesday, November 25 from 3 to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church, 1200 John Fitch Hwy, Fitchburg, MA or to the Hillcrest Nursing Center Recreational Fund, 94 Summer St., Fitchburg, MA 01420. |
Gerald B. Stangroom Lowell masonic member, Air Force vet; 73 FRANKLIN, NH Mr. Gerald B. Stangroom, 73, of Franklin, NH, formerly of Woburn, MA, died at his home, on Nov. 23, 2008. He was born in Hillingdon, England on May 6, 1935, the son of Edward and Dorothy Victoria (Beal) Stangroom. Mr. Stangroom graduated from Bar Harbor (Me.) High School in 1953, and later attended Fisher College in Boston. He served in the US Air Force as an airman from 1954 until 1957. Mr. Stangroom was employed as a draftsman for Anderson Nichols in Boston and continued with them when they moved to Concord, NH. He was a Shriner and was a member of the Pentucket Masonic Lodge in Lowell, MA. As a member of the Aleppo Shrine, he belonged to their Cycle Unit. Family members include his wife of 47 years, Gloria (Mills) Stangroom of Franklin; 3 children: Scott A. Stangroom of Amherst, MA, Timothy E. Stangroom of Franklin, and Cynthia G. Akerstrtom of Belmont; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Rupert Stangroom of Tyngsborough, MA, and Robert Stangroom of Milford; a sister, Evelyn Tewell of Ellsworth, ME; and nieces and nephews. STANGROOM Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25th from 6-8:00 pm at Thibault-Neun Funeral Home, 143 Franklin St., Franklin, NH. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (Nov. 26th) at 10 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in NH Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen. Donations in memory of Mr. Stangroom may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Pediatric Burn Ctr., 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. For directions and an online guestbook, please visit www.neunfuneralhomes.com |
Charlotte Stewart ROCKLAND Charlotte (Bent) (Wheaton) Stewart, age 101, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at South Shore Rehab and Skilled Care Center in Rockland, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Retis Wheaton and the late John M. Stewart. Born in Brockton, she was a daughter of the late William and Arabella (Etter) Bent. Charlotte was a graduate of Brockton High School and had lived in many towns in the South Shore area. She worked for many years in the shoe industry and was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church in Holbrook. She loved to bake and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by a son, Bedford Bud Wheaton of Brockton; two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Louise) Fafard of Abington and Mrs. Robert (Charlotte) Svirsky of East Bridgewater; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; three great great great-grandchildren; and a cousin, Catherine Evans of Rhode Island. She was also the mother of the late Shirley Wheaton Leonard; grandmother of the late Donna Leonard Brooks; and sister of the late Merton Bent. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008. at 11 a.m. in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 647 Main St., Brockton. Visitation will take place one hour prior, from 10-11 a.m. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in West Bridgewater. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to St. Johns Episcopal Church, 322 South Franklin St., Holbrook, MA 02343. For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.d-mfh.com. |
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Lawrence J. Thibodeau NORTH WEYMOUTH Lawrence J. Thibodeau of North Weymouth died Saturday Nov. 22, 2008 at the Mass. General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 78 years of age and was born and raised in Quincy. He retired in 1995 from Talbots in Hingham where he was Maintenance Manager. As a young man he worked for Stop & Shop and then opened his own store Point Superette in Quincy Point. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and also served in the National Guard. He loved spending time with his family and friends; also enjoyed bowling, sports and camping. Beloved husband of 53 years of Rosemary (Knoll) Thibodeau. Devoted father of Laura Jones and her husband Charles N. of North Weymouth the late Suzanne Thibodeau Kent and the late Brian Thibodeau. Brother of William P. and his wife Betty Thibodeau of South Weymouth and Joyce and her husband Joseph Gilmore of South Weymouth. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, NORTH WEYMOUTH at 40 Sea St. (off Rte 3-A) Wednesday at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Jeromes Church, North Weymouth at 9:00 oclock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4:00 8:00 P.M. Interment, Old North Cemetery, North Weymouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larrys memory to the Yawkey Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA. 02114. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com |
and friends are invited to attend his funeral service at the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., MALDEN at Medford line on Tuesday Nov. 25th at 10 AM followed by interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Tuesday from 9-10 AM only. For complete obituary, guestbook & directions visit |
and friends invited. Visitation one hour prior to funeral mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. For directions or to sign Mary's online guestbook go to, . Caggiano Funeral Home 617-846-8700 Winthrop |
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TUCKER, William H. Age 85, of Harwichport, November 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Caroline (Aitken) for 60 years. Father of Sandra Duggan of Chicago, and Karen Tucker of Littleton. Father-in-law of Jim Barisano and David Paull, and grandfather of Kelley Duggan, Kimberly Duggan and Nicole Horst. Brother of David B Tucker of Westwood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Holy Trinity Church, West Harwich on Wednesday, November 26th at 11:30 am. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., MILTON, on Tuesday, November 25th, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The Mass will be followed by a reception at Brax's Landing in Harwichport. A Memorial Service and burial will be held at a future date. Late US Army Veteran, W.W. II and former Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission under President Kennedy. In lieu of flowers donations in Bill's name may be sent to the American Lung Assoc., 25 Spring St., Walpole, MA 02081. For information and directions, visit: |
WEYMOUTH Debra A. "Debbie" (Llewellyn) Urban, of Weymouth passed away at South Shore Hospital on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at age 52. Born in Boston where she was raised and educated, she lived in Weymouth for the past 17 years. Debbie worked for many years as a Study Coordinator for Hematology and Oncology at New England Medical Center. The beloved wife of William Urban, she was the loving mother of John Urban and Kim Urban, both of Weymouth and the late William J. Urban and grandmother of 4. She was the daughter of Patricia Kaupp and her husband Kenneth of So. Boston and the late John Llewellyn, sister of John Llewellyn of Roslindale, Patricia Medieros of Attleboro, Robert Llewellyn and Diane Shock, both of Weymouth, Donna Erickson and Paul Llewellyn, both of So. Boston and the late Peggie Hood and James Llewellyn and is also survived ny many nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be from the Dennis Sweeney Funeral Home, 74 Elm St., Quincy Center, on Tuesday, November 25 at 9:00am. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Quincy Point at 10:00 a.m. Family and friends are invited. Visiting hours are on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Burial is in Blue Hill Cemetery. For online guest book, visit dennissweeney funeralhome.com 617-773-2728 |
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ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Groveland Congregational Church, 8 King St., Groveland. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland. Visitation will precede the funeral Wednesday from 9:30 to 10 at the church. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill and Bradford. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Groveland Congregational Church, 8 King St., Groveland, MA 01834 or to the Brooksby Village Faith Chapel, 100 Brooksby Village Dr., Peabody, MA 01960. Condolences to her family may be made at |
WALSH,CatherineT. (McPhee) 78, of South Boston, November 21, 2008. Beloved wife of Joseph E. Walsh, Retired BPD. Devoted mother of Leah and her husband Larry of Quincy, Katherine T. Walsh of South Boston and Joseph E. Walsh, Jr. of Brockton. Loving mother-in-law of Janet Walsh of Kingston. Cherished Grandmother of Eva Shea of Quincy, Matt & Chelsea Bailey Shea of NY, Greg & Ashley Shea of N. Andover, Michelle Walsh of Kingston, Lt. Joseph Walsh, US Army Afghanistan, Jeff, Chris and Sean Walsh all of Kingston. Dear sister of Evelyn "Clare" and her husband Alan Scott and the late Bert, Buzz, Bill and Leah McPhee. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass in The Marian Manor Chapel, 130 Dorchester Street, at 10:00AM. Relative and friends invited. Visiting hours in The O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, Monday 4-8PM. Interment Bourne National Cemetery Tuesday at 12:45PM. Catherine worked 27 years a Travelers Insurance Company. She enjoyed summers in Rocky Nook and winters in Marco Island. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Catherine's memory to The Marian Manor, 130 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA 02127. |
Richard E. Washburn RAYNHAM Richard E. Washburn, age 58, resident of Raynham, formerly of Brockton, died at his home Friday, Nov. 21. Richard was born March 14, 1950, in Brockton. He was a son of the late Richard L. and Mary J. Washburn. Richard was a long time employee of DeSantis Chevrolet of Brockton and enjoyed being with family and friends. Dickies main interest was taking a Sunday ride on his motorcycle. He is survived by his former wife, Jeanne P. Grasso of Bridgewater; and his children, Steven D. and his wife Lori of Bridgewater, Brian and his wife Lauren of Canton and Carol Gedgaudas of Attleboro; and a long time companion, Deborah Cushing of Brockton; loving Papa of Kelsie and Alyssa of Bridgewater, Cameron of Canton, Tabitha and Thomas of Attleboro; brother of Michael of Brockton, Ronald of Easton, Martin, Russell, Robert and Theresa Jeffers, all of Arkansas. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater. Visiting hours to be held prior to service from 4-6:45 p.m. Interment private. Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332 |
WOOD, Rosa Survivor of the Holocaust, age 84, of Brookline, Centerville and Florida, on Saturday, November 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Morris Wood. Devoted mother of Martin Wood, Paula Wood-Dyer and Nelson Wood. Loving grandmother of Ilissa, Ethan, Leah, Elana and Gabe. Services at the Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE, on Monday, November 24 at 12:00 Noon. Interment at the Lindwood Memorial Park, North St., Randolph. Following the interment, everyone is invited to the Holiday Inn, 1200 Beacon Street, Brookline, starting at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place S.W., Washington, DC 20024-2150 Levine Chapels, Brookline (617) 277-8300 |
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service on Wednesday, Nov. 26, at noon at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. An hour of visitation will precede the funeral on Wednesday from 11 to 12 at the funeral home. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Woodside Hospice House, 6770, 102nd Ave., N. Pinellas, FL 33782. Condolences to his family may be made at |
WOTITZKY, Paul Of Brookline on November 22, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Carol (Isaacs). Survived by many loving cousins and friends. Survivor of the Holocaust. Graveside services at the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, Grove St. West Roxbury on Monday, November 24, at 1 PM. Memorial Observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your own choice. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors, 617-969-0800 |
and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday, 5-8. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's memory to the , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Late owner and President of Zartarian Publishing Co. of Framingham. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100 |
Mary T. Zdankowski QUINCY Mary T. (Gorski) Zdankowski, passed away peacefully at Hancock Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Quincy on Friday, November 21. Born in Boston, Mrs. Zdankowski lived in Dorchester until her move to Quincy 48 years ago. A bookkeeper of Burke Distributing, Randolph, she retired in 1989 after a 30 year employment. She was a former member of St. Marys Seniors. The beloved wife of the late Edward H. Zdankowski, she is survived by her daughters, Nan M. Jones & her husband, William of Braintree and Paula Carroll & her husband, Daniel of Sharon, her sister, Lorraine Cavanaugh of Squantum, 5 loving grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Stella Beaton, Sophie Wigmanich, Josephine Downing, John, Joseph, Francis and Helen Gorski. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Marys Church, West Quincy, on Tuesday at 10 AM. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Monday 4 to 8 PM. Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. |
ZDANKOWSKI, Mary T. (Gorski) Of Quincy, Nov. 21. Beloved wife of the late Edward H. Devoted mother of Nan M. Jones & her husband, William of Braintree and Paula Carroll & her husband, Daniel of Sharon. Sister of Lorraine Cavanaugh of Squantum and the late Stella Beaton, Sophie Wigmanich, Josephine Downing, John, Joseph, Francis & Helen Gorski. Also survived by 5 loving grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, West Quincy, Tues. morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Mon. 4 to 8 PM. Retired Bookkeeper of Burke Distributing, Randolph., Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200 |
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