Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 09/23/08

  • Aikens, Florence L.

    AIKENS,FlorenceL. (Petrusewicz) Of So. Boston, Sept. 21, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Herbert L. Aikens, Daughter of Lucia and Roman Petrusewicz, survived by her children, sons, Herbert Aikens of Pembroke,MartinAikens of Quincy, Louis Aikens of South Boston,FrankAikensof South Boston,daughters: Bernadette DruryofQuincy,Joan Burkof Rehoboth,Marie MacIsaac of So.Boston,andAngela NoenickxofScituate, survived bymanygrandchildren &great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass in OurLadyOfCzestochowa Church, 655…

    • Allard, Lucille J. "Luci"

      Lucille J. "Luci" Allard, 57, died on Thursday, 9/18 after a series of strokes. She was pre-deceased by her sister Sharon McHugh at the age of 42; her brother Louie at the age of 52; & her parents, George & Doris Allard. She leaves a brother Cliff from Bristol, R.I & a brother George from Florida. Luci worked at the DMV for many years. There will be a memorial service on Wed. 9/24 at 6:30 p.m at St. John's Episcopal Church, 166 Holden St., in Worcester. Donations may be made to a…

      • Ana C. Universo

        Taunton; Ana C. Universo, a Taunton resident for 45 years, died on Sunday, September 21, 2008 after a lengthy illness, at Golden Living Rehab. and Nursing Center in Taunton. She was 93 years of age. She was born in Pedro Miguel, Faial, in the Azores. She was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria De Rosa. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1968. She was the wife of Liberto Universo. Ana worked at Texas Instruments for over 20 years before retiring at the age of 65. She is survived by one daughter; Maria…

        • Appleton, Richard Felton

          SOUTH YARMOUTH —Richard Felton Appleton, 82, of South Yarmouth passed away at home on Sept. 20, 2008, surrounded by his daughters. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth T. (Aylmer) Appleton, whom he married in 1952. They had been married 52 years when she passed away in 2004. He was the loving father of Deborah A. Appleton of South Yarmouth, Elizabeth J. Appleton of West Dennis and the late Robert M. Appleton, who passed away in 1986. Dick was born in Newton and raised and educated in Westport,…

          • Arcand, Irene E.

            Irene E. Arcand longtime resident of Lowell; 83 Lowell Irene E. (Dupras) Arcand, age 83, a longtime resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell died unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2008 at the D'Youville Senior Care in Lowell. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert P. Arcand. Born in Lowell, on May 3, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Bertha (Bellemare) Dupras. She attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of St. Louis Academy. She also had attended business school.…

            • Atwood, Doris

              and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment in Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Doris memory to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.leightonmackinnon.com.

              • Azzi, Michel Merhi

                • Balabin, Dorothy

                  ARRANGEMENTS: Her funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc., 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence. Burial will take place at a later date. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 for one hour, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc., 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence. For online information and condolences; please go to

                  • Balcom, Howard O.

                    BALCOM, HOWARD O. Of Natick died peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on September 18, 2008. Loving husband for 65 years of Jean (Sutherland) Balcom of Natick. Devoted father of Richard A. Balcom of Waltham and Paula B. Balloranandherhusband Thomas of Camp Hill, PA. Beloved grandfather of Julia E. Balloran of Camp Hill, PA. Brother of William F. Balcom of Kansas City, MO and Marguerite E McGovern of FL. Brother of the late Alfred and Joseph Balcom and Mary (Balcom) Hoban. Also survived by…

                    • Baldino, Fede M. "Faith" (Cornacchioli)

                      Fede M. "Faith" (Cornacchioli) Baldino, 89, of Worcester, died peacefully Sunday September 21, 2008 in the Life Care Center Of Auburn surrounded by her family. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 PM. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. is assisting the family with arrangements.

                      • Beaudry Sr., Henry A.

                        Henry A. Beaudry, Sr. formerly of Chelmsford and Lowell; 67 Boston Henry A. Beaudry, Sr. age 67, a resident of Franklin, NH, formerly of Chelmsford and Lowell, died Friday, September 19, 2008 at the Boston Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (Collopy) Beaudry, with whom he celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on August 18, 2008. Born in Lowell on May 18, 1941, he was the son of the late Henry V. and the late Beatrice (Lussier) Beaudry. Mr. Beaudry was raised in Lowell and…

                        • Becker, Bernard

                          BECKER, Bernard, Of Chelsea entered into rest September 22, 2008. Loving brother of the late Ruth Ingber and Edward Baker. Cherished uncle of Lester and Bruce Ingber. Past National Commander Jewish War Veterans of the USA. Services at Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard St, BROOKLINE, MA on Wednesday, September 24th at 11 AM. Interment will follow at the Anshe Poland Cemetery, Woburn, MA. Memorial observance will be at Admiral's Hill Assisted Living, 201 Captain's Row, Chelsea, through Friday…

                          • Benoit, Nancy M.

                            : The funeral for Nancy Benoit will be Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at 8:15 a.m. from FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be today, Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m.,

                            • Blacker, Donald H.

                              HOLBROOK Donald H. Blacker, of Holbrook, entered into rest, Sept. 19, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Miriam (Freedman) Blacker; devoted father of Richard Blacker and his wife Catherine of Bridgewater, Bruce Blacker of Holbrook and Karen Mealey and her husband Joseph of New Hampshire; dear grandfather of Kylie, Alex, Andrew, Joseph, Meaghan and Cameron; loving brother of Arnold, Kenneth, Norman, Alan and Paul Blacker and Delores Baran, Beverly Morris and Mark Silverstein. Services at Schlossberg-Solomon…

                              • Blackledge III, Hayward S.

                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation and funeral service. Visiting hours Tuesday September 23, from 4-8 p.m. at the Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody St., Waltham, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of his life will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington St., Newton, MA on Wednesday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m. Interment at Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston, MA. Parking attendants will be on duty Hayward S. Blackledge III wishes to thank all those…

                                • Bodurtha, David A.

                                  David A. Bodurtha 1918 - 2008 SOUTHAMPTON - David A. Bodurtha, 89 died Saturday, September 20, 2008 in Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. He was born in Westfield on October 18, 1918 to the late Stephen and Florence (Boise) Bodurtha. David grew up in Westfield, attended local schools, and was a 1937 graduate of Westfield High School. He lived in Montgomery for many years and for the past 28 years has lived in Southampton. He attended Milwaukee School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a…

                                  • Boodakian, Mrs. Leona

                                    BOODAKIAN, Leona (Topjian), and friends are kindly Invited to attend . Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home 558 Mount Auburn Street WATERTOWN on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the above named Church or the Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave.,Winchester, MA 01890-4050. Interment at Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester.

                                    • Bosse Jr., Roland J.

                                      • Brennick Sr., Raymond

                                        • Bresciani, Bruna M.

                                          HOPEDALE Bruna M. (Mei) Bresciani, 93, of Hopedale, died Saturday morning, Sept. 20, 2008, at the Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Fred J. Bresciani, who died in 1969. She was born in Framingham, the daughter of the late Sopranzo, and the late Marianna (Montinari) Mei, and resided in Hopedale for the past 73 years. Mrs. Bresciani was a longtime communicant of Sacred Heart Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother to her family. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Robert G. (Shirley A.)…

                                          • Brown, Alice L.

                                            EAST BRIDGEWATER Alice L. Brown (Strong), a 65 year resident of East Bridgewater, died Friday, at the Life Care Center in West Bridgewater, at the age of 94. Born and raised in Chelsea, a daughter of the late George E. & Matilda (Murphy) Strong, she was a graduate of Chelsea High School. Alice was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and singing. She was a member of the East Bridgewater Senior Citizens and the Melodians. Alice was most fond of spending time with her family and her home. She was the wife of…

                                            • Brown, Beatrice M.

                                              BROWN, Beatrice M. (Dwyer) Of Canton September 22nd. Beloved wife of the late James A. Sr. Mother of James A. Jr. & his wife Maureen of Canton, Eleanor M. & Paul R. & his wife Deborah, all of Brockton & the late Thomas E. Also survived by 9 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. CANTON Wednesday 4-8 pm. Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Thursday morning at 10:30. Interment St. Mary's…

                                              • Brown Sr., Edwin C.

                                                : Services for Edwin C. Brown Sr. will take place Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008, at 1 p.m. from the TROTTIER PRINGLE FUNERAL HOME, 6 Summer St., with the Rev. Donald Gray, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery in North Adams. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Donations in his memory may be made to the through the funeral home.,

                                                • Burke, Mary M. (Furey)

                                                  may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M., Tuesday. Her funeral will take place from the funeral home Wednesday morning at 8:30 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass at ST. MARGARET CHURCH 9:30 A.M. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Those wishing may make a contribution in her memory to the Merrimack Valley Food Bank, 735 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854. E-condolence/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O'Donnell,…

                                                • Burns, Carol

                                                  Carol (Cooney) Burns SCITUATE Carol (Cooney) Burns, age 77, of Scituate, mother, grandmother, scientist, teacher, friend, died September 20, 2008 after a brief illness. For 17 years Carol was a popular Scituate High School chemistry teacher and class advisor. She started the SHS girls golf team, and was coach for both the girls and boys teams. Following her teaching career, Carol worked as a Senior Scientist at Stone & Webster Engineering, Inc., and after retiring founded ccB Enterprises, Inc., an…

                                                  • Burrell, Elizabeth (Ford)

                                                    Elizabeth (Ford) Burrell, 91, died Saturday, Sept. 20, in Beaumont Rehab and Nursing Center in Northbridge, where she had resided for three years. The mother of Richard G. Burrell of Upton, she lived in Milhaus Apartments in Upton for several years. Mrs. Burrell was born in Marshfield, the daughter of the late Everett C. and Persis E. (Brackley) Ford. She was a graduate of Marshfield High School and had lived in the Hingham and Marshfield area before coming to Upton in 2002 to be near her son and his…

                                                    • Cabral, Joao P.

                                                      NEW BEDFORD —Joao P. Cabral "Tarzan," age 60, passed away, Monday, Sept. 22, 2008 after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife Maria A. (Carvalho) Cabral and his four children, Ana, Joao, Luis and Raul Cabral. Joao is survived by his beloved grandchildren, Destiny, Anthony, Jacob, Emma and Jayson Cabral, several nieces and nephews. Joao was the son of the late Raul and Cecilia Cabral, he was born in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores. A communicant of Our Lady of the Immaculate…

                                                      • Cadman, Dorothy A.

                                                        CARVER Dorothy A. Cadman (Rogman), of Carver, died on September 22, 2008, at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Home at the age of 82. She was the wife of the late Alfred Cadman. Mother of Alfred W. Cadman of Hanson, Gary Cadman of Norwell, Kenneth Cadman of Norwell, Wayne Cadman of Hanson and Judy Durant of Abington. Grandmother of 10 and Great-Grandmother of 2. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dorothy was born in Minnesota, lived in Carver, Sandwich and No. Weymouth. She was a Seamstress and…

                                                        • Camuso, James

                                                          • Carignan, Ernest C.

                                                            NORTH DARTMOUTH —Ernest Colburn Carignan, 95 of Hixville Road, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at home. He was the husband of the late Victoria Lucy Markowski and Helen Hierholcer. Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of the late Joseph Felix and Pearl (Deslaurie) Carignan. Mr. Carignan had been the supervisor for Continental Screw Company in New Bedford for over forty years. He enjoyed his work, gardening, and he had enjoyed raising chickens. He leaves one sister Bernadette Outwater of North…

                                                            • Carney, Joseph R.

                                                              WEYMOUTH Joseph R. Carney of Conway, SC, formerly of Weymouth, September 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Pierrette D. (Monniot) Carney. Devoted father of Joseph R. Carney Jr. of Raynham and Jean-Pierre Carney of Sudbury. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Brother of Helen Dangora of Calabash, NC, Dolores Carney of Mashpee and the late David Carney and Arleen Robinson. Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends…

                                                              • Carolan Jr., John E.

                                                                John E. Carolan Jr. former Westford police officer, Navy vet; 69 Westford John E. Carolan Jr., 69, a resident of Westford for the past 45 years, died Friday, September 19, 2008, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of the late Hazel A. (Cameron) Carolan who died in 1994. Born on December 10, 1938, in Chelsea, he was the son of the late John E. Carolan Sr. and the late Lillian Marie (O'Neil) Carolan. John was a United States Navy veteran, having served on the USS…

                                                                • Castillo, Ana

                                                                  ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral from the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, Inc., 107 South Broadway, opposite St. Patrick Church, South Lawrence. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly called to visit. Funeral and burial will take place in Castillo, Dominican Republic. 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…

                                                                  • Chadis, Evelyn

                                                                    CHADIS, Evelyn (Steinberg) Of Malden. Entered Eternal Rest on September 22, 2008. Devoted wife of the late Eli Chadis. Beloved mother of Donald Chadis, John & his wife Sandra Chadis. Loving sister of Sylvia Kramer. Cherished grandmother of Molly Chadis, Alex Chadis and Lucy Chadis. Services at Temple Tifereth Israel, 539 Salem St. Malden on Wednesday, September 24 at 1:00 PM. Interment in Peabody. Memorial week will be observed privately. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Hebrew…

                                                                    • Chambers, Kathleen H.

                                                                      kindly invited. Please see www.mcgaffiganfuneral.com

                                                                      • Choate, Paul V.

                                                                        Paul V. Choate MILTON Paul V. Choate, age 82, of Milton, passed away peacefully at Quincy Medical Center on Sunday, September 21, 2008. Born in Boston, Mr. Choate had been a Milton resident for the past 50 years. A WW II Marine Corps veteran and graduate of Boston College, Class of 1951, he was a retired Design Engineer of Norris Industries. Mr. Choate retired in 1987 after a 30 year employment. The beloved husband of the late Ann C. (Lanata) and Marie L. (Lanata), he is survived by his devoted children;…

                                                                        • Clougherty, Kevin P.

                                                                          He leaves his beloved wife of 29 years, Susan D. (Dagle) Clougherty; a son, Kevin Clougherty; two daughters, Angela Droogan, and Jennifer Clougherty; a brother, William M. Clougherty of Worcester; a sister, Denise M. Burke, and her husband, Patrick, of Lancaster; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Betty Dagle, wife of the late Raymond Dagle of Northborough; three grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. A brother, Paul M. Clougherty, died in 2004. Kevin was born in Clinton, son of the late…

                                                                          • Colasberna, Florence

                                                                            ARRANGEMENTS: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Ocean of Love for Children with Cancer. 1709 Hwy 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753. Condolences may be sent to

                                                                            • Cole, Chauncey H.

                                                                              BRIDGEWATER Chauncey H. Cole, a lifelong resident of Bridgewater, died Sept. 20, 2008, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. He was 90 years old. Born in Bridgewater, a son of the late John & Ruth (Sutcliffe) Cole, he was a graduate of Bridgewater Academy. He worked as a tool and die maker, precision machinist and model maker at the Bridgewater Foundry & Independent Nail for many years. He served as a call firefighter for 21 years in Bridgewater and was an honorary Bridgewater Fire Fighter.…

                                                                              • Comey, Florence A. "Garcie" (Smith)

                                                                                • Couture, Gail M.

                                                                                  ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. in Jesus Christ Church of Latter Day Saints, 634 Pearl St., Gardner. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery, Dracut. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Gail's son, Adam Couture, c/o Nicole Hayes, 449 West St., Gardner, MA 01440. Boucher Funeral Home Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner is handling the arrangements.

                                                                                  • Coyne, Janet R.

                                                                                    WESTPORT —Janet R. (O'Donnell) Coyne, 64, of Westport passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of James W. Coyne, Jr. Born in Fall River, she was daughter of the late James F. and Ruth J. (Pariseau) O'Donnell. In 1980 she founded Coyne Insurance Agency in Westport, where she served the area for many years. Mrs. Coyne was a Communicant of Holy Name Church, Fall River and Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport. She was a member of the…

                                                                                    • Coyne, Laura

                                                                                      Laura Coyne MARSHFIELD Laura (Woodman) Coyne, of Marshfield, formerly of South Boston, was born October 4, 1944 and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 19, 2008 at age 63. Our most beautiful and giving mother and friend passed on after a two year battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma that relapsed seven weeks ago. Although Laura had a very satisfying career as a 911 Dispatcher for the towns of Scituate and Norwell, she often said that her greatest achievement in life had been raising…

                                                                                      • Cranford, Dennis Herbert

                                                                                        home.com) 53 Beech St., (corner of Union Ave.), Framingham, will be on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be a brief time of remembrance at 6:30 p.m. At the family's request, graveside services will be private and held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Dennis' memory may be made to VNA Care Network & Hospice, Development Office, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608-1280.

                                                                                        • Crowley, Cathleen C.

                                                                                          • Curtin, John J.

                                                                                            and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Thursday from 4-8 P.M. Entombment Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Donations may be made in "Jack's" memory to the Charity of one's choice. Late U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Lane Funeral Homes Winchester-Burlington 781-729-2580

                                                                                            • Dancoe, Joan A.

                                                                                              MARSHFIELD Joan A. (Cronin) Dancoe of Marshfield, September 19, at the age of 59. Wife of Andrew E. Dancoe. Dear mother of Jacqueline Howard and her husband John of Taunton and Andrew J. Dancoe of Nashua, NH. Joan was born in Boston and graduated from Girls High School. She was a customer service representative for Comcast for the past 23 years. Joan was fond of decorating and a great cook. She enjoyed traveling. Visiting hours at the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., (Rte. 139) Marshfield, Tuesday…

                                                                                              • Dart, Rose

                                                                                                NEW BEDFORD —Rose (DeValles) Dart, age 88, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility after a long illness. Mrs. Dart was the mother of Robert W. Duarte companion of Sandy Smith of New Bedford, MA, Eric husband of April Dart of Mystic, CT, Brenda Lee Dart-Corrie wife of Edward of Dartmouth, MA, and the late Alfonse C. "Kiya" Duarte. She was the mother-in-law of Gail Duarte of New Bedford, MA. Mrs. Dart was the sister of Alice Rogers of New Bedford, MA, and the late…

                                                                                                • Davies, Phyllis J.

                                                                                                  and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4 - 8 PM. Interment Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800

                                                                                                • Gibson, LeRoy J.

                                                                                                  and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. Interment, Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. WWII Army veteran. For additional information, please visit,, Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home Medford

                                                                                                  • Gilligan, Brian M.

                                                                                                    and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery. Alumnus of Boston College class of 1960. Contributions in his memory to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Ave, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 would be appreciated. Stanton Funeral Service, Inc.

                                                                                                    • Goldman, Claire

                                                                                                      GOLDMAN, Claire (Gitelson) Of Israel, formerly of Lynnfield. Entered Eternal Rest on September 19, 2008. Devoted wife of Sherman Goldman. Beloved mother of Anita & her husband Daniel Groen, Harriet Goldman & her husband Mark Lang, Elise Goldman-Gurvis & her husband Daniel Gurvis. Cherished grandmother of Yani, Eyal, Yoel and Nitai Groen, Simona and Benjamin Lang. Services at Temple Emmanuel 120 chestnut Street, Wakefield on Wednesday September 24 at 11 AM. Interment in Wakefield. Condolence…

                                                                                                      • Grabowski, Peter E.

                                                                                                        Peter E. Grabowski 1934-2008 BELCHERTOWN - Peter E. Grabowski, 74, of Belchertown, died Sunday, Sept. 21, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born at home in Holyoke on January 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Piotr and Helene (Czudakiewicz) Grabowski. He was the widower of his loving wife of 49 years, Shirley (Gray) and was predeceased by granddaughter Jessica. He was also predeceased by three brothers, Edward, Joseph, and Roman, and two sisters, Cecilia and Evelyn. He is survived by a sister.…

                                                                                                        • Graham, Randall E.

                                                                                                          GRAHAM, Randall E. Age 21 of Boston suddenly Sept 15, 2008. Beloved daughter of Gail M. Lewis and Lewis A. Graham both of Boston. Cherished sister of Taylor Graham of Bos, and Tara Graham of Norwood. She is survived by her devoted grandfather Cyril E. Lewis of Los Angelos, aunts Thelma M. Wint of London and Jeniece de Shield of Bos, uncles Roy Graham of Bos, God parents Stephen and Gail Cirillo. She also leaves cousins and many loving and grieving family members and friends. Randall graduated from Boston…

                                                                                                          • Hansbury, John P.

                                                                                                            and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Tuesday 5-8 PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. Late Army Veteran of the Korean War. Former member of the Chelsea American Legion and the VFW. Retired employee of Railway Express and the City of Chelsea Dept. of Public Works. For those who wish, donations in John's memory may be made to the above named church.

                                                                                                            • Huard, Madeline E. (LaRue)

                                                                                                              Madeline E. (LaRue) Huard, 76, of 11 Longview Dr., died Sunday at her home. Her husband of 50 years, Paul L. Huard, died in 2004. She leaves her son, Paul LaRue Huard and his wife Judith of Spencer; a step granddaughter, Kirstin Kupfer of Spencer and a step grandson, David Kupfer of Worcester; her aunt, Beatrice Scully of Spencer; and a devoted friend, Mary Eilleen Halvey of Auburn. Madeline graduated from David Prouty High School and later from hairdressing school becoming a hairdresser for 43 years and…

                                                                                                              • Hunter, Holly

                                                                                                                • Ingemi III, Joseph R.

                                                                                                                  and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Campbell-Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., BEVERLY (North Beverly Location). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Joseph R. Ingemi, III Memorial Fund, c/o Beverly Co-Operative Bank, 254 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Information, directions, condolences at

                                                                                                                  • Irene B. Murray

                                                                                                                    Irene B. (Racine) Murray, wife of Nick L. Murray, died on Friday, Sept. 19 at Morton Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 60. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Paul G. and Lucy F. Racine. Educated in Taunton schools, she graduated from Taunton High School in 1967 and later attended Cape Cod Community College. She worked as a computer assistant in  the Taunton school system for over 24 years, retiring in June of this year. She enjoyed working with children in the classrooms, and she…

                                                                                                                    • Jacobsen, Ralph Stillman

                                                                                                                      WEYMOUTH Ralph Stillman Jacobsen of Newmarket, NH, formerly of Pembroke, and Weymouth, MA passed away in Manchester, NH on September 20, 2008. He was 72 years old. Loving father of Arlene Mossa & her husband Peter of Redding, CT and Wendy Jacobsen & her husband Stephen Wholey of Billerica. Son of Phyllis Jacobsen of Bedford, MA, and the late Iver Jacobsen. Grandfather of Max & Haley Mossa of Redding, CT and Julia & Vivian Wholey of Billerica, MA. B rother of Iver Jacobsen of Halifax, MA,…

                                                                                                                      • Janes, Edna B.

                                                                                                                        HALIFAX Edna B. Janes, of Halifax, died on September 19, 2008. She was 82 years old. Edna attended Brockton High School, Brockton Business School, and the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing. Edna was a Nurse in the emergency room of Brockton Hospital, and then became the nursing instructor for the operating room. She continued to work at the hospital in the operating room until he r retirement. Edna was very active within her church. She loved to sing in the Bryantville Methodist choir. She helped to…

                                                                                                                        • Juaire, Roger F.

                                                                                                                          hrs. will be held on Wed. from 4-7 pm in the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough.

                                                                                                                          • Kagan, Theordore F.

                                                                                                                            Theordore F. Kagan EASTHAMPTON - Theordore "Ted" F. Kagan, 90, formerly of Easthampton passed away Sunday in South Hadley. He was predeceased by his wives Harriet (Nowakowski) Kagan in 1970 and Bertha (Skedielewski) Kagan in 1993. He is survived by his 2 daughters Eileen Ruthier and Dorothy Wenzel, his loving and supportive sister Florence Chapdelaine, his many grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, including his caregivers Christine Guyer and Janice Ledoux. Funeral…

                                                                                                                            • Kalajian, Paul Nubar

                                                                                                                              KALAJIAN, Paul Nubar Of Watertown September 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Araxi (Pashaian) Kalajian. Devoted father of Karen Kalajian, Alice Hunter , Audrey Kalajian and the late John Kalajian. Also survived by his daughter in law Sarabeth Kalajian. Grandfather of Christopher Harris, Michael Harris, Jill Kalajian, Mathew Kalajian, Lisa Hunter, Amy Hunter, Alexander Eurdolian and Lara Eurdolian, Great grandfather of Drew and Paiton Harris. Funeral services at SaintStephen'sArmenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue…

                                                                                                                              • Kaynor, Kenneth W.

                                                                                                                                Kenneth W. Kaynor WEST HARTFORD, CT - Kenneth W. Kaynor, 88, died peacefully on September 16 in West Hartford, CT. Born in Springfield, MA on January 25, 1920, he was the fourth of six children of the late Congressman William Kirk Kaynor and Alice Chapin (Reed) Kaynor. He is survived by his wife, Debbie of West Hartford; two brothers, William Kaynor of Suffield, CT and Edward Kaynor of Amherst, MA; three sons, Robert of Durham, NC, Mark of Deltaville and Blacksburg, VA, and Peter of Peru, ME; and many…

                                                                                                                                • Kazanjian, Dikris

                                                                                                                                  WALTHAM Dikris Kazanjian, of Waltham, died Sept. 22, 2008. Mr. Kazanjian was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was the beloved husband of Therese "Terry" (LeBlanc); devoted father of Lisa Josephs and her husband, Scott, and Eric, Jill and Kris Kazanjian; loving grandfather of Anya, Aaron and Jacob; brother of Araxie "Sis" Hovsepian and the late Euphrat Kazanjian. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services in the Saint Stephen's Armenian Apostolic…

                                                                                                                                  • Kemp, Marsha R.

                                                                                                                                    KEMP, Marsha R. Age 66, of Peabody, MA entered into rest on September 22, 2008 in the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved wife of Alexander Kemp of Peabody; Devoted mother of Jeffrey Kemp of Peabody and Steven Kemp and his wife Judith of Peabody; Dear sister of Sheila Gershowitz of FL and Carol Ferrara of PA; Cherished grandmother of Amy, Alaina, Jordan, Hannah, and Benjamin and the loving great-grandmother of Aiden and Makayla. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September…

                                                                                                                                    • Kennedy, Esther

                                                                                                                                      KENNEDY, Esther (Patturelli) Of Townsend, formerly of Burlington, Sept. 22. Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Loving mother of Teresa A. Jones of Townsend, Robert T. Jr. & his wife Deborah of Townsend, James J. of Chelmsford, Edward D. of Westford, and the late Henry. Sister of the late Henry, Carlo, Fred, Ernest & Joseph Patturelli. Sister-in-law of Mary Flemming of Fitchburg and Jeanne Horton of CA. Also survived by 12 grandchildren. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St.,…

                                                                                                                                      • Kennedy, Esther M.

                                                                                                                                        Esther M. Kennedy formerly of Burlington; 79 Westford Esther M. (Patturelli) Kennedy, passed away after a long illness at the Genesis Westford House in Westford on Monday morning, September 22, 2008. The wife of the late Robert T. Kennedy, she was 79 years old. Esther was born in Boston. She was one of six children born to Italian immigrants, the late Fernando and Concetta Patturelli. She grew up in Medford and was a graduate of St. Clement's High School in Somerville. She married her husband, Bob and…

                                                                                                                                        • Kilgour, Jeannette M.

                                                                                                                                          UXBRIDGE Mrs. Jeannette M. (Gervais) Kilgour, 88, of Uxbridge, passed away Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in Milford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Walter J. Kilgour. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m., in St. Marys Church, Rte. 16, Uxbridge. Complete obituary and arrangements are at www.bumafuneralhome.-com.

                                                                                                                                          • Knowlton, Stephan J.

                                                                                                                                            ARRANGEMENTS: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Arthur J. Scott Funeral Home, 298 S. Broadway, Lawrence. A funeral service in his honor will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at South Congregational Church, South Lawrence. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Lawrence. Donations in Stephan's name may be made to the Stephen Knowlton Memorial Fund, c/o TD Banknorth, 305 S. Broadway, Lawrence, MA 01843. For directions or to make an online condolence, please visit

                                                                                                                                            • Kuhne, Miriam Joan

                                                                                                                                              and friends invited to attend. Funeral Home Visiting Hours Wednesday 4-8. Burial in Charles Lawn Cemetery, Reading. For info, directions and register book visit

                                                                                                                                              • Kunica, Serge

                                                                                                                                                KUNICA, Serge A Wellesley resident for 47 years, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2008. He was 80. Mr. Kunica was born in Knieja, Poland of Ukrainian parents. He graduated from the University of Technology in Munich, Germany with a Degree in M.E., M.S., P.E. This is also where he met his wife of 54 years, Waltraud (Schiessl) Kunica. Shortly after Serge and Waltraud married, they left for America where Mr. Kunica began his lifelong career in engineering. Moving to Wellesley in 1961, Mr. Kunica worked for…

                                                                                                                                                • LaFreniere, Roger

                                                                                                                                                  LaFRENIERE, Roger Of Newton Centre died on September 21, 2008. Husband of 53 years of Carolyn (Holt). Devoted father of Robert Alan and his wife Patricia of Simsbury CT and Steven James of Falls Church VA. Roger was born on July 7,1931; son of Walter and Blanch (Allard). Roger was the eldest of six siblings, and is survived by Emile, Rita Rickell, and Pauline Cartwright all of Central Falls, RI and many nieces and nephews. Roger was the brother of the late Ernest and Paul. Roger was an active member of The…


                                                                                                                                                • LaTorella, Frederic L.

                                                                                                                                                  and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Wed. from 5-8PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations in Rico's memory may be made to the LaTorella Children's Education Fund, c/o Winchester Co-operative Bank 19 Church St, Winchester, MA 01890

                                                                                                                                                  • Lambert, Anita L.

                                                                                                                                                    Anita L. Lambert 1919-2008 CHICOPEE - Anita L. (Rouillard) Lambert, age 89, passed away on Sept. 22, 2008 at the Wingate Nursing Center in West Springfield. She was born on January 4, 1919, daughter to the late Aurele and Angelia (Beaulieu) Rouillard. She was a communicant of the Assumption Church and belonged to the Ladies of St. Anne Society. Anita is predeceased by her husband Leo who died in 1991. She leaves her daughters Cecile James of Chicopee and Ann Marie Proulx of Palmer. She also leaves six…

                                                                                                                                                    • Lappen, Dorothy

                                                                                                                                                      Lappen, Dorothy (Galaid) Of Newton, formerly of Framingham, entered into rest Sept. 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Bertram M. Lappen.Devoted mother of Arthur Lappen & his wife Marjorie, David Lappen & his wife Susan, Steven Lappen & his wife Katherine Horn, and Bruce Lappen.Loving Sister of Martin Galaid.Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park cemetery, Sharon, MA Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 at 10:45 AM.Memorial Observance…

                                                                                                                                                      • Larder, Rita L.

                                                                                                                                                        Rita L. Larder 1918-2008 CHICOPEE - Rita L. (Mainville) Larder, 90, of Montcalm St. walz her way back to her life partner Eric on September 22, 2008. She was born in Holyoke. Rita was the daughter of the late Amadee and Ida (Viellette) Mainville. She attended Chicopee Schools. Rita and her husband Eric were Co-Owners of the Larder School of Dane. She was a member of the NADAA dance association. Rita was predeceased by her husband, Eric Larder in 2001. She is survived by her children, Dawn Larder and her…

                                                                                                                                                        • LeClair, Leo H.

                                                                                                                                                          Leo H. LeClair of Leominster A funeral service will be held on Tuesday September 23, 2008 in The Lavery Chartrand & Alario Funeral Home, 99 Summer St. Fitchburg, Ma. at 1p.m. Interment will follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday morning prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Joslin Diabetes Center One Joslin Place, Boston Ma. 02215.

                                                                                                                                                          • Lefevre, Vincent L.

                                                                                                                                                            will be this evening only 5-8 PM at Rock Funeral Home. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 8 AM followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church, Acushnet at 9 AM. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                            • Levings, Stanley J.

                                                                                                                                                              MASHPEE Stanley J. Levings, 89 of Mashpee, formerly of Rockland, died Sept. 21, 2008, at Falmouth Hospital. He was the husband of the late Delores (Bahr) for 53 years. Born and raised in Rockland, he moved to Mashpee, where he resided for 20 years. He served in U.S. Army during World War II. He was a past president of the Rockland V.F.W. He enjoyed fishing, boating and golf. Stanley is survived by a daughter, Barbara Bombard of Weymouth; his brother, Wendell Levings of Nova Scotia; six grandchildren; and…

                                                                                                                                                              • Libby, Janet E.

                                                                                                                                                                LIBBY, Janet E. (Kaplan) Of Brookline, MA entered into rest Sept. 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joel Libby. Devoted mother of Ronald Libby & his wife Lisa, and Arlene Siegel & her husband Lawrence of FL. Loving sister of the late Pauline, Edward, and Melvin Kaplan. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Services are private. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 617-232-9300

                                                                                                                                                                • Licciardi, Olivia M.

                                                                                                                                                                  HULL Baby Olivia M. of Hull, September 20, 2008. Beloved daughter of Kim (Mello) and Peter Licciardi of Hull, sister of Matthew Licciardi. Granddaughter of Catherine & Scott Smith, Michael A. Mello, Sr., all of Hull and the late Karen (Sullivan) Licciardi. Great granddaughter of Thomas & Catherine Hann of Plymouth, the late Anthony Mello, Beatrice Mello of Hull and the late John Hann. Niece of Michael A. Mello, Jr. of Hull, Catherine Mello of Dorchester, and the late Anthony and Christopher…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Lindblad, Everett Gary

                                                                                                                                                                    Everett Gary Lindblad, 75, husband of Dorothy H. (Stuba), passed away Saturday after an illness. Funeral arrangements are the care of Roney Funeral Home North Chapel, 152 Worcester St. North Grafton. The complete obituary will be Wednesday Sept. 24th in this newspaper.

                                                                                                                                                                    • Long, Grace N.

                                                                                                                                                                      BROCKTON Grace N. (Burke) Long, 91 years, of Brockton died Sunday, September 21, 2008 at St. Joseph Manor, after a period of failing health. She was the loving wife for 58 years of the late John I. Long. Mrs. Long, a daughter of the late William and Nellie (Horrigan) Burke, was born and raised in Brockton and remained a lifelong resident of the city. She was a graduate of Brockton High School and retired as office manager of Brockton Family Resources, formerly known as the Judge Stone Clinic. Mrs. Long was…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Lovoi, Joseph W.

                                                                                                                                                                        ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours were held at the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Arlington, on Monday, Sept. 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass was celebrated in Saint Agnes Church, 24 Medford St., Arlington, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 10 a.m. Burial in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. For online condolences, visit

                                                                                                                                                                        • Luongo, Rose C.

                                                                                                                                                                          LUONGO, Rose C. (DeMasi) Of Everett Sept 20 beloved mother of Robert Luongo and his wife Anne of Wakefield, Ronald Luongo of Revere, and Debra and her husband Joseph Gargano of Reading. Loving daughter of Lucy DeMasi of Revere and the late Alphonse. Devoted sister of Annette DeMasi of Revere, and the late Vincent and Sam. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service on Wednesday from the Murphy-O'Hara Funeral Home 519 Broadway EVERETT at 9AM followed by a funeral Mass…

                                                                                                                                                                          • MacDonald, Catherine M.

                                                                                                                                                                            BRAINTREE Catherine M. (Manganello) "Jo MacDonald, 77, of Braintree died on Friday, September 19, 2008. She was born in Braintree and was a lifelong resident of the town. She graduated from Braintree High School, Class of 1949. She was a career homemaker,was a wonderful cook, devoted to her family and was a fun grandmother. She was the wife of the late Braintree Police Officer Charles O. MacDonald who died September 11, 1981. Beloved mother of Cynthia C. McCormack and her husband Robert McCormack of…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Malboeuf, Mildred M.

                                                                                                                                                                              Mildred M. Malboeuf 1925 -2008 SOUTH HADLEY - Mildred M. (Boisjolie) Malboeuf, 83, was called home Sunday, Sept 21, 08. She was born and educated in Holyoke, where she was valedictorian of her class. Recently, she resided with her daughter; Maureen Theriault in South Hadley. She was predeceased by her loving husband Richard, who died in March of this year. In her early years, she worked as a lead inspector for Ren-Well Electronics and retired after a long career with Hamilton Standard. Upon retirement, she…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Matt, Elizabeth C.

                                                                                                                                                                                and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 p.m.-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Elizabeth's name may be made to the charity of your choice. Interment Winthrop Cemetery, Winthrop.

                                                                                                                                                                                • McAlduff, Chester A.

                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends are respectfully invited. Vet. Korean War. Remembrances may be made in memory of Chester to the Jimmy Fund. Interment Old Calvary Cemetery. For directions and messages of condolence,

                                                                                                                                                                                  • McCarron, Alicia A.

                                                                                                                                                                                    McCARRON, Alicia A. (Cody) In Woburn, September 21st, beloved mother of Edwin P. McCarron and his wife Maureen of Groton, Michael D. McCarron and his wife Deborah of Woburn and Allison Johnson and her husband William of Andover. Dear sister of John Cody and his wife Sally of Carlisle, William Cody and his wife Beverly of Littleton, Kevin Cody and his dear friend, Eleanor Hedlund of Chelmsford, Carolyn Parrish of Woburn and the late Joanne Cody. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren. Funeral from the…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • McDonald, Patricia A.

                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends are respectfully invited. Committal Blue Hill Cemetery. For directions and messages of condolence

                                                                                                                                                                                      • McMahon, Catherine L.

                                                                                                                                                                                        MCMAHON, Catherine L. "Cathy" (Bolan) Of Beverly formerly of Medford and East Boston, September 13. Cherished daughter of the late Helen (Capobianco) and Lawrence J. Bolan, Jr. Sister of Johanna Dutra of Medford. Aunt of Nicole Grinnell and Lauren Dutra both of Salem. Private funeral services were held. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Catherine's name to the YMCA, 245 Cabot St., Beverly, MA 01915. Arrangements by the Dello Russo Funeral Home, Medford. Dello…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • McManus-Harron, Helen

                                                                                                                                                                                          Helen McManus-Harron formerly of Leominster and Northampton Largo, FL Helen McManus Harron of Largo, Florida and formerly of Leominster and Northampton died very peacefully on Wednesday, August 13th after a fulfilling and long life. She was born Helen Louise Hunt on March 31, 1912 on St. Joseph's Island, Ontario, Canada to Stanley and Elizabeth (Greig) Hunt. She completed her pre-graduate education on the island before continuing on to graduate as a registered nurse from the Pembrook Hospital College of…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Midurski, Kathryn C.

                                                                                                                                                                                            NEW BEDFORD —Kathryn C. (Kruk) Midurski, 83, of New Bedford and formerly of Acushnet, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, September 21, 2008, at Sacred Heart Home, after a long illness. She was the widow of Frank E. Midurski; and daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Pisorek) Kruk. She was born and raised in Fall River and lived most of her life in New Bedford. She graduated from Durfee High School and St. Luke's School of Nursing. She was formerly employed as a Registered Nurse at Kristen Beth, The…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Miller, Gladys Ruth

                                                                                                                                                                                              Gladys Ruth Miller passed away on July 23rd, 2008. She was born in Worcester on July 16, 1927. She is survived by her brother, Richard Ahlquist, of Grafton MA.

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mirarchi, Kathleen Annette

                                                                                                                                                                                                Kathleen Annette Mirarchi SCITUATE Kathleen Annette (Harris) Mirarchi, age 91, September 16, 2008. Loving wife of the late Anthony Mirarchi. Kitty passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. Kitty was born in Wimbeldon, England on J uly 5, 1917. She attended the Ursuline Convent School in Wimbeldon and in 1938 earned a diploma in pharmacy from the London Society of Apothecaries. She served her country during World War II as a member of Englands Royal Air Force. She met her husband Anthony…

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mula, Marie Anna

                                                                                                                                                                                                  WALTHAM Marie Anna Mula, 76, of Waltham, died Saturday evening, Sept. 20, 2008, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved wife of James R. Mula. Complete notice will appear on Wednesday. The Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels, Waltham, will be assisting the family with arrangements.


                                                                                                                                                                                                • Mullin, Eleanor Mae

                                                                                                                                                                                                  SCITUATE Eleanor Mae (Cox) Mullin of Scituate, Sept. 18, 2008 age 94. Wife of the late George E. Mullin. Mother of Priscilla A. Pam Mullin of Scituate and George E. Mullin, Jr. of Bellingham. Grandmother of Heather Mullin of Bellingham. A memorial service will be held at 10AM on Thursday, Sept. 25th at Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., Scituate . Visiting hours are omitted and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Survivors Of Unexpected Loss, c/o Scituate…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mundy Jr., James V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mundy Jr., James Vincent

                                                                                                                                                                                                      MUNDY, James Vincent Jr. Age 79, Korean War Veteran serving with the U.S.Army, longtime resident of Merrimac, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at Amesbury Village. He was the loving husband of the late Margaret A. Mundy and the late Mary E. Mealey. His survivors include his son, James V. Mundy, III and wife Marie of Brentwood, NH and his daughter, Judith A. Larsen and husband Scott of Georgetown. He was the very proud grandfather of Bethany, Brent, James V. Mundy IV and Meghan. Visiting hours at Paul C.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Murphy, Kaleb R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Kaleb R. Murphy, Infant son of Jennifer Murphy, died Thursday, September 18, 2008 in Saint Vincent Hospital. He leaves his maternal grandmother Karen Brunner of Sutton; aunts and uncles including Joseph Murphy, Melissa Thorsen, Michele and Mark Brady. His maternal grandfather, Reginald Murphy, predeceased him. A memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 24th at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 10 Waters Street, Millbury. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Murphy, Kevin D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kevin D. Murphy QUINCY Kevin D. Murphy, 67. Retired Quincy Police Detective of Hingham, formerly of Quincy, passed away suddenly on Sept. 19, 2008. The beloved husband of Mary (Main) Murphy, Retired Quincy Police Officer. Kevin was born and brought up in Somerville. Son of the late John J. Murphy and Julia (Simmons) Murphy. He was a graduate of Don Bosco High School and received his Master Degree from Northeastern University. He served in the United States Navy. Kevin retired from the Quincy Police…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Nasis, James

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Nichols, Dorothy E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              ARRANGEMENTS: A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at Linwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main St., Haverhill. Donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice or Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34465. Online condolence may be sent to

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Niemi, Barbara A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                EW BEDFORD —Barbara A. (Beaudoin) Niemi, of Wareham, formerly of Waltham, died Thursday, September 18, 2008, at the Saint Luke's Hospital in New Bedford due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was 61. The daughter of Doris V. (Newman) Beaudoin of Waltham and the late Conrad "Connie" O. Beaudoin, she was born, raised and educated in Waltham and had been a resident most of her life, living in Wareham for the past 10 years. Graduating from Saint Mary's High School with the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Nihill, Virginia H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  PLYMOUTH Virginia H. (Zimmer) Nihill, 87, of Plymouth formerly of Hanson, September 15. Beloved wife of the late Matthew J. Nihill, Sr. Loving mother of Matthew J. Nihill, Jr. of Plymouth, and Richard Nihill of Marshfield. She is survived by her brother John Zimmer of FL, and her sister Madalynn Nolan of Plymouth. Virginia also leaves 7 grandchildren and 6 great -grandchildren. She loved going to the dog track, yard sales, and adored Football, especially Doug Flutie. Virginia loved her family very much. A…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • O'Brien, Marie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    : A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Marie Fountain O'Brien will take place Friday Sept. 26, 2008, at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Church, Pittsfield. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery, Williamstown. There will be no calling hours. Donations in her memory may be made to the through the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME for FUNERALS, CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St., North Adams.,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Oag, Anne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      WEYMOUTH Anne (Hart) Oag, a homemaker, of Hingham, formerly of Weymouth, Rockland and Quincy died on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Queen Anne Nursing Home. She was 79 years of age. Born, raised and educated in Quincy, she had lived in Weymouth for many years and had lived in Rockland before moving to Hingham. She had also wintered on Marco Island in Florida for many years. Beloved wife of the late James Oag. Devoted mother of James Oag of Hingham, Leanne Rich of Hanover and the late Lorna Byron.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Paquette, Joanna

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Joanna Paquette of Tyngsboro; 76 Tyngsboro Joanna (Gill) Paquette, widow of Donald C. Paquette, a Tyngsboro resident died Saturday September 20, 2008 at her Tyngsboro residence. She was 76. Born in Winthrop on August 25, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Darius and Alice (Richardson) Gill and stepdaughter of the late John F. Suprey. Prior to her retirement Joanna was a legal secretary for the law firm of Sheehey, Sheehan, and Owens, and the law office of Robert Odlum. Most recently she was a homemaker…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Parker, Louise

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PARKER, Ms. Louise 81, a native of Ridgleand, SC died at VistaCare in Atlanta, GA on Thursday, September 18. Louise was a long time member of Concord Baptist Church in Boston. Funeral Services will be in Ridgeland, SC, on September 25 at 12 noon at First Euhaw Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers please send your donation to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Neonatal Intensive Care at Egleston Campus www.choa.org or VistaCare Hospice Foundation 1833 Clifton Road NE 6th Floor, Budd Terrace, Atlanta, GA…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Paul G. Racine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Mr. Paul G. Racine, of Taunton died Wednesday, September 17, in Marian Manor following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Lucy (Champluvier) Racine. He was born 87 years ago in New Bedford, the son of the late J. Arthur and Irene (Desorcy) Racine. He was educated in New Bedford and had been a Taunton resident for the past 50 years. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a machinist for the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant for many years. Mr. Racine was a member of the A.A.R.P. and the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Pearl, Allen E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              PEARL, Allen E. Of Lake Worth FL, formerly of Peabody, MA on Sept. 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Sandra (Silver) Pearl. Devoted father of Dale Pearl-DeStefano of Lake Worth FL, Wendy Pearl and her husband Gerard Hetu of Danvers, MA and Ronda and the late Keith Kreig of Coral Springs, FL. Dear grandfather of Cori, Brian, Daniel, Shaina and Kassidi. Loving brother of Barbara and her husband Allen Marin of Lynnfield, MA and Doreen and her husband John Lorenzo of Wellington FL. Graveside services at Maple Hill…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pellegrini, Anthony G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are kindly invited. Interment in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pesata, Doris J. (Rupp)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pesata, Doris J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Doris J. Pesata formerly of Lowell; 77 N. Andover Doris J. (Rupp) Pesata, 77, of North Andover and formerly of Lowell, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Prescott House in North Andover. Doris was born in Lowell to the late Otto and Blanche (Kazmirski) Rupp. In her earlier years, Doris worked in Washington, D.C. and Boston for the U.S. Department of the Navy and later helped run her husband's plumbing business. An avid reader, Doris also enjoyed crossword puzzles, needlepoint, crocheting…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Plante, Raymond L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Raymond L. Plante, 96, of Worcester, died Saturday, September 20, 2008 in the Leo P. LaChance Center, Gardner. His wife, Clara B. (St. Jean) Plante died in 1994. He leaves three sons, Richard P. Plante of Gardner, Roger L. Plante of Biddeford, Me., and Bernard A. Plante and his wife, Susan W. of Barnstable; a sister, Loretta Cournoyer of Auburn; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces. He was born in Southbridge, a son of Henry L. and Eva (Lusignan) Plante. He later lived in Maine…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Purpura, Rose M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        PURPURA, Rose M. (Carchedi) OF Norwood September 21 age 87 beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Robert & his wife Carol of Walpole, & the late Joseph Purpura & Grace Maggio. Sister in law of Mary Carchedi of Norwood. Daughter of the late Bruno & Concetta (Bilotta) Carchedi. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild & 1 great great grandchild. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. NORWOOD Thursday at 8am followed by a funeral service at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Reidy, Maureen

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Maureen Reidy ROCKLAND Maureen (Flaherty) Reidy of Rockland, age 69, of Rockland formerly of Quincy, beloved wife for 52 years to James Reidy of Rockland; passed on September 20 after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving mother of Patricia Allen and husband Gerald of CT, Michael Reidy and wife Sharon of Quincy, Daniel Reidy and wife Michelle of East Bridgewater, Maureen Dunham and husband Steven of Plymouth, Christine Cormican and husband Sean of Rockland and the late baby Jim; loving sister of Patricia…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Roj, Stanley M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Stanley M. Roj 1923-2008 WARE - Stanley M. "Coxie" Roj, 84, of 40 Crescent St. passed away on Sunday in Mary Lane Hospital. He leaves his wife of 59 years Sophie (Dembkowski) Roj, his daughters Linda Provencal of Middleburg FL, and Mary Ann Regin and her husband James of Ware, his grandsons Matthew and Shawn Provencal, as well as many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a son Michael who passed away in 1973, and by 4 sisters and a brother. He was born in Ware son of John and Mary (Lopata)…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Rose, John G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              John G. Rose of Warner, NH; 95 Warner, NH John G. Rose, 95, of Warner, NH died Saturday, September 20, 2008 at his daughter's home in Webster, NH. He was born in Cambridge, Ma, November 28, 1912, son of Peter G. and Catherine (Brown) Rose. He was a resident in Warner, NH for 40 years. John was a mechanic and worked for Rose's Garage for many years until his retirement. Member of St. Theresa Church, Henniker, NH and American Legion Post 81 Contoocook, NH; and served in the Army during WWII.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Royal, Robert L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Robert L. Royal BROCKTON Robert L. Royal, 80, of Brockton, died Sept. 21, 2008. Native of Boston, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and attended Wentworth Institute and Northeastern University. He was employed as an industrial electrician at Northeastern Electric in Boston for many years. Bob resided in Brockton for 45 years, enjoyed playing golf and was a skilled craftsman in building projects. The husband of the late Gloria L. (Selig), with whom he en-joyed 55 years of marriage, Bob was the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Salvador, John A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SCITUATE John A. Salvador of Scituate on September 22, 2008, age 85. Loving husband of the late Barbara E. (Gillen). John was born and raised in Dorchester. As a young boy he summered in Scituate where he was an Irish Mosser and met many lifelong friends. John served with the Army during WWII with the 1993d Engineers Comp. Platoon 310th Division, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and European African Middle Theater Campaign Ribbon. After his tour in Europe with the Army, John settled in…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sandler, Suzanne

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SANDLER, Suzanne "Suzi" (Levy), 69, Manchester, NH died September 21, 2008 after a battle with cancer and multiple sclerosis. Beloved wife of Jerry, mother of Hope Garner, Auburn, NH and Stephanie Sandler. Marina Del Ray, CA, grandmother, aunt, sister in law. Memorial service Wednesday 11 A.M. Temple Adath Yeshurun 152 Prospect St., Manchester. For more information go to

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sandler, Suzanne "Suzi" (Levy)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Suzanne "Suzi" (Levy) Sandler, 69, of Manchester, NH, died September 21, 2008, at Concord Hospice House after a battle with cancer and Multiple Sclerosis. She was born October 23, 1938, in Boston, MA, the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Ruth (Schwartz) Levy of Wellesley, MA. Suzi graduated from Wellesley High School, attended the University of Alabama, Clark University and moved to Worcester, MA following her marriage in 1960. While in Worcester she was a member of the Junior League of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sargent, Raymond F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Scanlon, Helen M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SCANLON, Helen M. (O'Dowd) of Winchester Sept. 20th. Visiting hours Thurs. 4-8PM. Funeral Mass Friday St. Mary's Church, WINCHESTER at 10AM. Complete notice to follow Wed.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Schapira, David

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SCHAPIRA, David Formerly of Peabody, Malden and Everett. Entered Eternal Rest on September 19, 2008. Devoted husband of the late Lola (Vladimirsky). Beloved father of Grace and her husband Robert Streimish and the late Aida McIsaac. Cherished grandfather of Iris Streimish, Tracy Streimish and Glenn McIsaac. Private graveside services were held on Monday September 22. Memorial week is private. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of one's choice. Goldman Funeral Chapel -…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Schwartz USMC Retired, Major Donald R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Major Donald R. Schwartz WEYMOUTH Major Donald R. Schwartz, USMC Retired, a decorated 26 year veteran of the USMC died at his home in Weymouth on Wednesday, September 17, surrounded by his loving family. He was 65 years of age. Born in Chelsea, he was raised and educated in Hamilton, had lived in Waterbury, CT and Sydney, Australia before moving to Weymouth 7 years ago. Major Schwartz enlisted in the Marines in 1961 and rose thru the ranks receiving many commendations before his retirement in 1987. He was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sears, Elizabeth I.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              : Services for Elizabeth I. Kearns Sears will take place Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at 10:15 a.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME for FUNERALS, WEST CHAPELS, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Williamstown Commons Activities Fund through the funeral home, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247., , , , ,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Seraphin, Jeffrey J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Jeffrey J. Seraphin, age 44, of 46 Hartley Street, died Monday, September 22, 2008, at UMASS Memorial Health Care - University Campus, Worcester. He leaves his father, F. James Seraphin of Webster; a daughter, Ashley Szczepaniak of New Hampshire; a brother, Butch Seraphin of Dudley; two sisters: Lisa M. Seraphin, Lyn M. Flagg and her husband John, all of Shrewsbury; two nephews: Jamie & Spencer; an aunt, Jean Seraphin of Webster; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Jeff was born in Southbridge, son…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sharry, Margaret A. (Mooney)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Margaret A. (Mooney) Sharry, 92, of Worcester, died peacefully Sunday morning, Sept. 21, 2008 at the Hermitage Nursing Home. Her husband of 54 years, John A. Sharry Jr. died in 1995. He was a longtime detective in the Worcester Police Dept. She leaves a son, former Worcester County Commissioner John R. Sharry and his wife Marilyn of Paxton; four daughters, Anne M. and her husband William Mitchell of South Yarmouth, Margaret M. and her husband Hon. Francis R. Fecteau of Worcester, Mary F. and her husband…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Silsby, Bradford

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Main St., Haverhill. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St., Bradford. Condolences to his family may be made at

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Smith, Richard G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        CODY, NE —Richard G. Smith, 79, of New Bedford, died September 20, 2008, peacefully at home. Born in Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada, son to Anthony and Johanna Doody Smith. He resided in New Bedford, MA (63 years), Ft. Lauderdale, FL (16 years) and was presently in Cody, NE. He died on September 20, 2008 at the age of 79 years and 11 months. Widower of Cecile P. Charbonneau Smith. They were married for 34 years, and resided in New Bedford. Survivors include two daughters; Celianne Smith of Oneonta, N.Y.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sowuleski, Laura Louise

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Laura Louise Sowuleski 1920 - 2008 SPRINGFIELD - Retired LTC Laura Louise Sowuleski, 88, died Saturday, September 20, 2008 in a local nursing home. She was born in Wilbraham on November 30, 1920 to the late George and Emily (Rutowski). Laura grew up in Westfield and attended Holy Trinity Elementary School and was a 1939 graduate of Westfield High School. She was a graduate of the Providence School of Nursing. Laura then entered the U.S. Navy and served as a Navy Nurse at many navy hospitals around the world…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Sperounis, Nicholas S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            will be received at the MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME, 122 Princeton Blvd. at Chester and Harvard Streets on Wednesday from 4 PM to 8 PM. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday at 9:00 AM followed by a Service at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell at 10:00 AM, relatives and friends invited. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Staszko, Mitchell M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Mitchell M. Staszko WINDSOR LOCKS - Mitchell M. Staszko, 89, of Windsor Locks, died peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2008 at the Suffield House. Mitch grew up in Hatfield and Agawam, MA, before moving to Suffield, CT. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy with the Atlantic Fleet during WWII, before beginning his 37 year career with Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. After his retirement in 1977, Mitch volunteered his time with several organizations, including serving as a Eucharistic Minister and on the Youth…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stewart, James E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                FORT MYERS, Fla. James E. Stewart, of North Fort Myers, formerly of Bridgewater, Mass., died Sept. 6, at Hope Hospice, after a brief illness. Jim was born Aug. 21, 1924, Zanesville, Ohio, to the Rev. Roy and Florence Stewart. After serving as a signalman on the USS Crouter in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he graduated from Boston University. He spent 32 years working for Proctor & Gamble in Quincy, Mass., before retiring to North Fort Myers. Jim loved to fish and loved to play golf at Six Lakes,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Swenson, Gail G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  hours are Tues., Sept. 23, from 5 to 7 PM at Callahan & Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. Burial will be private. To place an on-line condolence, please visit www.callahanfay.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Taylor, Marland E. "Mal"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Marland E. "Mal" Taylor, 94, of 172 Fairhraven Rd. died Saturday Sept. 20 in UMass Memorial Med. Center. His wife, Marion C. (Obey) Taylor, died in 1998. He leaves a daughter, Barbara L. Reynolds and her husband Gregory with whom he lived, four granddaughters, Christine J. Gasparik and her husband Chris Tobin, Susan L. O'Connor and her husband David, Karen L. Marini and her husband Anthony, and Cheryl A. Cleary and her husband Edward, two step-grandsons, John Reynolds of Greenville, Pa., and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Thebodeau, Paul M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends may call on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul's memory in care of Jennifer Thebodeau, 9 Vida St., Methuen, MA 01844. Please visit our online guest book at

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Thompson III, Charles A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Charles A. Thompson III 1945 - 2008 AMHERST, Charles Arthur Thompson III, 63, died at home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be Thursday, at 11:00 AM in the South Amherst Congregational Church, with a gathering to follow at The Masonic Temple, Main St., Amherst. Burial will be in S. Amherst Cemetery. Calling hours at The Douglass Funeral Home, Amherst will be Wednesday from 4 - 8 PM., with a Masonic Evergreen Service held at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tierney, Patricia J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          TIERNEY, Patricia J. (Isberg) 70 years old, of Marshfield, Sept. 22. Beloved wife of Richard J. Tierney. Dear mother of Kelly J. Damon and her husband Mike of Pembroke, Michael J. Tierney and his wife Kerry of Kingston and Brenden R. Tierney and his wife Beth of Scituate. Loving "Nanny" of Patrick, Ryan, Sean, Kayla, Nicholas and Luke. Devoted sister of Barbara Hoey of Jamaica Plain, Dorothy McLaughlin of Westwood, Carol Anderson of Braintree and the late Betty Crickard, Jeanne Connolly, Arthur…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Tracy, Margaret F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            TRACY, Margaret F. Of Newton Corner, September 20, 2008. Daughter of the late Martin J. and Catherine (Barr) Tracy. Sister of the late Ann E. Tracy, Alice T. Tracy, Agnes M. Tracy, Mary C. Tracy, David and Joseph Tracy. Aunt of Carol Katsirubas of Hernando, FL and James J. Tracy of Braintree. Great aunt of Stephen Katsirubas of Upton, Paul Katsirubas of Fuquay Varina, NC and Gregory Katsirubas of Braintree. Great great aunt of Jaclyn and Olivia Katsirubas Dear friend of Lucy Jordon, Ethel Matson and Alice…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Tucker, Jean L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              TUCKER, Jean L. (Hunt) Of Roslindale, formerly of Roxbury, Sept. 22, 2008. Complete notice on Wednesday. For information & obituary, Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Tyre, Martha A. (Anderson)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Martha A. (Anderson) Tyre, 90, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008, at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers. Her husband of 54 years, Lemuel W. Tyre, died in 2001. She leaves a daughter, Beverly J. Tyre-Flanagan and her husband John of Danvers; a son, Kenneth Tyre of Worcester; two grandsons, Francis McConville, Jr., and Carl D. Nystedt and his wife Melissa - all of Salem; a sister, Esther Werme and her husband Carl of Worcester; a brother, Carl P. Anderson and his wife Priscilla of Walpole; a cousin,…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  William M. Fahey of Burlington, a retired custodian, died Friday in his home. He was 73. He was born in...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Vaz, Amandio V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MILFORD Amandio V. Vaz, 65, of Milford died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, in UMass Medical Center, Worcester, with his family by his side. He was the husband of Ana S. (Moutinho) Vaz, who died in 1995. He was born in Cervos, Montelegre, Portugal, son of Bernadina (Vilacha) Vaz of Milford and the late Joao Vaz, and moved to Milford in 1969. He presently owned and operated the Casa Nova Market on Central Street for many years. Previously, he was employed as a machinist at the former Milford Shoe Company. He was a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Walden, Caroline M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Caroline M. Walden BELLINGHAM Caroline M. (Roberts) Walden, 62, passed away peacefully Sept. 20, 2008, at home with her family by her side. She was a resident of Bellingham for 36 years, formerly of Framingham, Holliston and North Adams, where she was born and raised. Caroline has been the office manager at Hillside Nursery of Franklin for over 20 years, and previously worked for many years at Dennison in Framingham, and also the Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick. She was a communicant of St. Blaise Church.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Ward, Lois M. Holt (Archambault)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wardlow, John A. "Andy"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        John A. Wardlow of Hillsboro, NH; 38 Hillsboro, NH John A. "Andy" Wardlow, 38, of Hillsboro, NH, died Friday, September 19, 2008 at his home. Born February 16, 1970 in Stoneham, he was the son of Marjorie (Bristol) Wardlow and her husband Billy D. of Lakeland, FL, and John R. Bourgeois and Virginia Manley of Chelmsford. He was raised and educated in Florida. He was self employed as a computer programmer. In addition to his parents, Andy is survived by a son Brian M. St. John of Hillsboro, NH;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Webb, Rocco L. O.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          & Friends are invited to visit in The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home 1145 Mass Avenue, ARLINGTON Wednesday 3:00 to 7:00 pm with a funeral home service to commence at 7:00 PM. Interment Thursday at 1:15 PM in The Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Whalen, Katherine M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Katherine M. Whalen ABINGTON Katherine M. (Howley) Whalen, 73, of Abington, died Thursday, Sept. 18, at South Shore Hospital, after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Ralph Skip Whalen. Katherine was born in Boston and bought up in Dorchester, daughter of the late Thomas F. and Delia M. (Noone) Howley. She was a graduate of the Archbishop Cushing High School. Katherine worked for New England Tel & Tel, South Shore Hospital and then as a manager for Bradlees. She had been a resident…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Whiting, Janet B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              FAIRHAVEN —Janet B. (Swift) Whiting, 83, of Fairhaven died Sunday, September 21, 2008 after a long period of declining health at the Royal of Fairhaven. She was the wife of 54 years of the late Harry Whiting. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ralph S. and the late Mildred M. (Baker) Swift, she was a lifelong resident of the town and a graduate of Fairhaven High School class of 1942 and attended St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in New Bedford and graduated from the Barbizon School of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wodehouse, Gerald C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                WODEHOUSE, Gerald C."Gerry", of Somerville, originally from Chile, Sept. 22, 2008. Age 66. Loving husband of Michelle L. Kneissl. Father of Lisa S. Wodehouse of Brookline. Brother of Roderick & Sharon of Santiago, Chile. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. A celebration of Gerry's life will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. MELROSE, on Thursday, Sept.25th at 7PM. Family & friends are invited to call on the funeral home Thursday from 5:00-7:00PM prior to…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Zanchi, Petrina

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral Mass of Christian burial on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008 at 10 a.m. in Corpus Christi Parish in Holy Rosary Church, Lawrence. Interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Lawrence. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Those who prefer, may make donations in Petrina's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Addison Sr., Robert B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Barbara (Kuhn) Hall, longtime hairdresser

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Borenstein, Anna F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Charles A. Thompson III, owned Motors shop

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Church, Russell W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Claire J. Papa, 80

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Cook, William M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Edmund F. Waters Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Elizabeth DePerrior-Fliegel

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Elsea Jr., William A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Faulkner, Robert A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Gagnon, Richard W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Galis, Irv

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Hillery, Lucille

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Howard T. Palmer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Irv Galis, 83

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kemp, Marsha R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kenneth Harris

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lane Jr., Edward J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mary Lis, active in Holy Trinity Church

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • McMahon, Catherine L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mildred E. Nebelski

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Moseley, Louisa Sedgwick Minot

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • O'Neil, Francis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Olszewski, Helen A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Orlowski, Thomas P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Parianos, Michael

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Pearl, Allen E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Richard W. Moriarty

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ronald E. Laprade, owned Rusty's Repair

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rosina Burnham

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Ruth B. Wallace

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sharon Smith, 61

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Tyre, Martha A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Ward, William A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • William A. Calhoun, 77

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • William S. Shadduck, owned florist shop

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