Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 10/01/08

  • Abbot, Edith

    • Almquist, Henry L.

      ALMQUIST, Henry L. Of Norwood, age 84, on September 30, 2008 at the Langdon Place Assisted Living in Nashua, NH. Born December 25, 1923 in Boston, the son of the late Henry and Lillian (Carrier) Almquist. Worked as a maintenance supervisor for Jenney Oil Co., and later as a field engineer for Citgo. Member of the Knights of Columbus and the Elks Lodge. Husband of the late Virginia (Riley) Almquist. Father of Thomas Almquist, Sr. and his wife, Kathleen of Uxbridge. Grandfather of Thomas Almquist, Jr. and…

      • Anderson, Joseph H.

        • Antone Abreau

          Antone Abreau, husband of Eleanor (Correia) Abreau, died on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Taunton Nursing Home. He was 86. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late George and Candida (Mendes) Abreau. Educated in Taunton schools, he later served in the U.S. Army during WWII. A co-owner/operator of Abreau Oil Service, Inc. for many years, he retired at the age of 70. A communicant of St. Anthony Church, he was also a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Knights of Columbus, the St. Peter's Society,…

          • Arthur L. Bissonette

            ARTHUR L. BISSONETTE, 76 of Appleton, ME died September 25, 2008 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Lakeville, Massachusetts July 13, 1932, son of Aleides and Margaret (Sawyer) Bissonette. Arthur served in Korea in the U.S. Army. He worked in law enforcement and retired with the rank of Captain from Walpole State Prison. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and fishing. Arthur was predeceased by his wife, Loretta and his son, William. Survivors include his children, Corinne Cushman, Susan…

            • Baker, Jean F.

              BAKER, Jean F. (Mayer) Biancucci Died unexpectedly on Sept. 27, 2008. Mother of Kenneth Scheibel of Acton, Philip Biancucci of Upton and Carl Biancucci of Arlington. Sister of Edna Geary of Westmoreland, NH and Maralynn Johnson of Newton. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitations on Thurs., Oct. 2, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd (Off Rte 30), COCHITUATE VILLAGE, Wayland. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday Oct. 3, 2008…

              • Barnard, Stuart B.

                In Worcester, September 29. Born July 27, 1914 in Providence, R.I., son of Thomas Albert Barnard and Blanche Smith Barnard. Raised in Winchester, MA, residing in Stoneham and Sudbury, MA, Sarasota, FL, and Boylston, MA. He graduated Tri-State College in 1940, and was a life member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943, and earned a commission as an electronics specialist. He was a registered professional engineer, and retired from M.I.T. Lincoln Laboratories in 1979. His…

                • Barros, Elvira

                  MARION —Elvira (Silva) Barros, 83, of Marion, died September 26, 2008 in the Cayuga Medical Center, Ithaca, NY. She was the widow of the late Armando S. Barros and the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Guilhermina (Gomes) Barros. She was born in Wareham and lived in Marion for many years. She graduated from Wareham High School in 1943. Mrs. Barros worked as a stitcher for various mills in the needle trade including Vanity Fair in New Bedford. She was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers…

                  • Bennett, Gwendolyn V.

                    • Berenberg, Paul B.

                      BERENBERG, Paul B. At age 93, died Monday Sept. 29, 2008. Loving husband of the late Kate (Hurwitz) Berenberg. Cherished father of Elsa Berenberg and the late Ralph Leo Berenberg. Loving uncle of Tobyanne Berenberg Flores and Dona LaFortune. Loving father-in-law of Barbara Levadi. Devoted brother of the late Sam Berenberg and the late Bayla Steinberg. Graveside funeral at 3PM on Thrusday, October 2 in Agudas Achim Cemetery in Fitchburg. Memorial contributions to a charity of the donor's choice. Perlman…

                      • Berenberg, Paul Benjamin

                        • Breen, Helen J. (Flanagan)

                          and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 in the Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St. Canton, Ma 02021. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226. Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 781-828-2929

                          • Brezina, Richard G.

                            ABINGTON Richard G. Brezina, 81, of Abington, formerly of Rockland, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Coyne Health Care Center in Rockland, after long illness. A son of the late Frank and Rose (Prenosil) Brezina, he was born in Westfield, Feb. 6, 1927. He was raised and educated in Westfield and was a graduate of Massasoit College. He had lived in Rockland for 30 years before moving to Abington 15 years ago. Mr. Brezina served in the U.S. Marines for over 20 years, having served in World War II and Korea,…

                            • Brown, Howard M.

                              BROWN, Howard M. Age 90, of Framingham, on Monday,September29,2008. Beloved son of the late David & Sarah (Paretsky) Brown. Loving brother of FrancesKleinsteinof Nashua, NH and the late Saul Brown and Hannah Bloom. Dear uncle of Carolyn Margon, Phyllis Bloom, Allen Blustine, Martin Blustine and Karen Gross. Services at the Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE, on Friday, October 3 at 10:00 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a cancer research charity…

                              • Buckley, Lora P.

                                Lora P. Buckley, 73, of Wells, passed away on Monday September 29, 2008 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. She was born on January 2, 1935 the daughter of Patrick J. and Susan (Jahn) Hastings in Clinton, Massachusetts, where she attended school and graduated from Clinton High School. Lora was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and she treasured them all. She was an avid golfer and a member of the Vista Meadows Golf Club in Vero Beach, Florida. She loved to travel with her husband John and…

                                • Buckley, Rosalie Virginia

                                  and friends invited. Interment St Joseph Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Rosalie's memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA. 02451. For directions and guestbook, please visit, William J. Gormley Funeral Service 61 7-323-8600

                                  • Burns, Elizabeth

                                    and friends are invited to meet for a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday October 3, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Rd., Enfield. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's King St. Cemetery. Betty's family will receive friends on Thursday October 2, 2008 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield. Contributions in Elizabeth's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. For information and on-line condolences, please visit www.leetestevens.com.,

                                    • Campo, Salvatore

                                      & friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Bridget's Church Framingham Center Friday at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home 4 Park St., (at Natick Common), NATICK Thursday from 4 to 8 PM. Interment Lake Grove Cemetery, Holliston. Sal's family has requested that in place of flower's, donations in his name be made to the Millbury Health Care Center's, Alzheimer's Unit, c/o Melanie LaFlamme, 312 Millbury Ave. Millbury Ma. 01527. Late Veteran…

                                      • Carpenter, Philip W.

                                        CARPENTER, Philip W. Of Winthrop Sept. 29th. Beloved father of Doug Carpenter of Boston, Jamison Carpenter & his wife Yvonne of Medway, Scott Carpenter of Cataumet, Christopher Barton & his wife Jill of Seattle, WA, and Takami Barton and her late husband Todd Barton of Seattle, WA. Loving brother of Daryl Carpenter of Alabama. Funeral Services are private. Late U.S. Army Veteran. For on-line guest book go to, F. J. Higgins Funeral Home 617.325.0455

                                        • Caruso, Mary (Cuddemi)

                                          and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at Boston Harborside Home, 580 Commercial St., BOSTON, on Thursday, October 2, from 4 pm to 8 pm. Funeral mass in St. Leonards Church, Friday, October 3 at 10:45 am, followed by a burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, Boston. Donations may be made to: The Home for Little Wanderers Attn: Development Department, 271 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Boston Harborside Home J.S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone 617-536-4110

                                          • Cavanaugh, John T.

                                            and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A visiting hour will be held prior to the Mass in the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 South Main St. (Rte. 28), Randolph, Friday, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.

                                            • Chenoweth, Janet L.

                                              Janet L. Chenoweth 1937 - 2008 Janet Lee Baker Chenoweth passed away suddenly and peacefully on Aug. 29, 2008. Mrs. Chenoweth is survived by her brother, Michael Baker of Parkers-burg, W.Va.; three daughters, Rebecca Sudtell, Jennifer Lahl and Susie Scarth, all of northern California, and their respective spouses; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and one step-great-granchild. She will be missed by her family and friends. Jan, as she was known by her many friends, was born and raised in…

                                              • Chevalier Sr., Ronald G.

                                                Chevalier In Loving Memory Of Ronald G. Chevalier, Sr. On his Birthday October 1, 1935 It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You will be in our hearts forever. Missed, loved and always remembered by Joan, your children & family.,

                                                • Christine F. Allen

                                                  Christine Frances Allen, a Lee Terrace resident of Taunton for over 20 years, died on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 at West Acres Nursing Home in Brockton, after a brief illness. She was 63 years of age. Christine was born in Boston, daughter of the late Francis Edward and Stella C. (Henderson) Allen. She worked for the town of Sharon as a Jr. bookkeeper for many years and retired in 1989 due to health reasons. She had also worked for the Flatley Company in Braintree, and also the Epsco Company in Westwood.…


                                                  • Ciampa, Fred A.

                                                    CIAMPA, Fred A. Of Orient Heights, East Boston September 30. Beloved husband of Regina (Costanza), with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Loving father of Frederick P. Ciampa and his wife Mary Ellen of FL, Robert P. Ciampa and his wife Christine of Saugus and Patricia A. Donatelli of East Boston. Dear brother of Theresa Devine of Medford and the late Edith Di Prisco, Sister Mary Andre D'St. Vincent, Little Sisters of the Poor, Anthony, Joseph and Ermino "Speed" Ciampa. Cherished grandfather…

                                                    • Claire (McNeil) Jestus

                                                      Claire Jestus Claire (McNeil) Jestus., 76, of Norton formerly of Attleboro, and Dighton, MA passed away on Sunday September 28, 2008 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Howard D. Jestus. Claire was born in Dighton, MA the daughter of the late George L. and Mildred (Gatzke) McNeil. Mrs. Jestus worked for Texas Instruments as a quality inspector for twenty five years, retiring in 1994. Claire was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Way in Raynham. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and crocheting.…

                                                      • Clark, Edwin D.

                                                        Edwin D. Clark, 91, of Bolton, formerly of Marlboro died Sat. Sept. 27, 2008 at Marlborough Hospital. He was the husband of Rachel R. (Scorzelli) Clark who died in 2001. He was born in Marlboro son of the late William and Nellie (Rochford) Clark. A graduate of Marlboro High School, he lived most of his life in Marlboro. He was the warehouse manager for 30 years at Frye Boot Co. of Marlboro. He is survived by his son, Thomas J. Clark of Leominster; two daughters, Ellen R. Caless of Bolton and Joan C.…

                                                        • Coco, Evelyn J. (Arbour)

                                                          • Collins, Elinor M.

                                                            • Collins, Kenelm Nickerson

                                                              Scholarship Fund at Nauset Regional High School, c/o Principal Tom Conrad, P.O. Box 1887, North Eastham, MA 02651. Nickerson Funeral Home 508-255-0259

                                                              • Condry, Margaret J.

                                                                HINGHAM Margaret J. (Ryan) Condry of Hingham, September 28, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Francis P. Condry. Loving mother of Mary M. McIver of Hingham, James P. Condry of Hanson, and William H. Condry of Hingham. Also lovingly survived by 6 grandchildren. Margaret was born in Boston and grew up in Dorchester. She was a graduate of Notre Dame in Roxbury and attended Boston Business School. She was a devoted Catholic, a former Sodality member and an avid reader. She was a parishoner of Church of the…

                                                                • Conley, Barbara J.

                                                                  • Coombs, Beverly A.

                                                                    • Corbett, Brooks Christopher

                                                                      Brooks Christopher Corbett HATFIELD - Brooks Christopher Corbett, 37, of Hatfield passed away on Sept. 27, in a place he cherished, surround-ed by the beauty of nature he loved so dearly. There will be an In House Service Friday at Noon at the Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton. Calling Hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8 pm. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made in Brook's Memory to the Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society, Greenfield Rescue and…

                                                                      • Crosby, Constance J.

                                                                        • Cummings, Howard S.

                                                                          Howard S. Cummings, 88, of West Main St., died Tuesday, September 30th in the Life Care Center of Auburn. There will be a complete obituary in Thursday's newspaper. www.mulhane.com

                                                                          • Curtin, Edward T.

                                                                            Edward T. Curtin QUINCY Edward T. Curtin, age 83, of Quincy, formerly of Braintree, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 surrounded by his loving family at his home after a long illness. Mr. Curtin was born in Quincy, raised and educated in Quincy schools. He graduated from Quincy High School, Class of 1943. He lived in Quincy at 1000 Southern Artery for fifteen years, previously living in Braintree for 35 years, and earlier living in Quincy. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine…

                                                                            • Curtis, Martha T.

                                                                              CURTIS, Martha T. Of Milton, Sept. 26. Beloved wife of the late Nelson Curtis, Jr. Devoted mother of Benjamin T. Curtis and his wife Donna of Norwood, Virginia P. Russo and her husband Philip of Raynham, Andrew P. Curtis of Bridgewater. Grandmother of Gregory T. Curtis of Boston, Mitchell T. Curtis of Charlestown, William C. Russo and Carolyn M. Russo, both of Raynham. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 4, in St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 112 Randolph Ave., Milton at 11 o' clock.…

                                                                              • Cushing, Richard D.

                                                                                • Cyr, Grace E.

                                                                                  Grace E. Cyr formerly of Dracut; 84 Nashua, NH Grace E. Cyr, 84, formerly of Dracut, died Friday May 16, 2008 at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare after a long illness. She was born in Lowell, MA on May 6, 1924 a daughter of the late John and Ida (Cairns) VanDinter. Mrs. Cyr was a life long resident of the Lowell area and had resided at 171 Tyngsboro Rd in Dracut for over 50 years. Before retirement, she worked at the Dracut Mills, and also was a crossing guard and a special police officer for Dracut. She is…

                                                                                  • D'Arco, Albert

                                                                                    & friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Thursday only 4-8 pm. Donations in Albert's memory may be made to the Sacred Heart Church, 12 North Sq., in Boston. His Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Rocco-Carr-Henderson Funeral Home 1-877-71-ROCCO

                                                                                    • Daigneau, Yolanda C.

                                                                                      Yolanda C. Daigneau 1923 - 2008 AGAWAM - Yolanda C. "Yo" (DeGeorge) Daigneau, 85, of Agawam; passed away Tues day, September 30, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield. She was born September 8, 1923 in Agawam to the late Silvio E. and Angelina (Avando) DeGeorge. Yolanda graduated from Agawam High School in 1941, was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Feeding Hills, and a member of St. Anthony's Holy Rosary Society. She married Arthur E. Daigneau in 1944 and they were married…

                                                                                      • Dallalis, Helen A. (Sepas)

                                                                                        DALLALIS, Helen A. (Sepas) 81, of Falmouth, passed away on September 30, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Dallalis for 49 years. Helen was past president of The Knights of Lithuania Council 27 and she also volunteered for many years at Falmouth Hospital. Helen was the loving mother to Nancy and Federico D'Amore of Swampscott, Paul A. Dallalis of Wareham and Stephen J. Dallalis of Attleboro, and the loving grandmother to 8 grandchildren. She is also survived by many friends and…

                                                                                        • Dana C. Johnson III

                                                                                          Dana C. Johnson III, aged 25 years, of Middleboro, died on Sun. September 28, 2008, at home, unexpectedly. Born in Taunton, he was son of Dana C Johnson Jr. of Taunton and the late Lisa Marie (Holyoke) John son. As a youth he attended CCD, and was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Middleboro. Dana's specialties included carpentry and landscaping. He enjoyed skateboarding, surfing, and basketball. Dana was very close to his family, and enjoyed spending time with his cousins. The love of his life, his…

                                                                                          • Dante, Robert F.

                                                                                            ROCKLAND Robert F. Dante, 78, of Rockland, formerly of Dorchester, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at West Roxbury VA Medical Center. A son of the late Frank and Helen (Byrnes) Dante, he was born May 3, 1930, and was raised and educated in Dorchester. Mr. Dante had been employed as a truck driver and equipment operator for the MDC for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was very involved at the Brockton VA Medical Center and volunteered his time. Mr. Dante loved the outdoors, enjoyed…

                                                                                            • Day, Walter H.

                                                                                              and friends are invited. Visiting hours Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Interment private. Walter served his country proudly as a member of the US Naval Elite Special Forces. In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter's memory may be made to the, 30 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701. For directions and condolences, visit:, Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 617-524-0861

                                                                                              • DeFelice, John E.

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                                                                                                • DeRosa, Anna M. (Heeney)

                                                                                                  Anna M. (Heeney) DeRosa, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30 at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. She was born in Jersey City, NJ to Louis and Mary (Swan) Heeney. Anna lived in New Jersey most of her life until she moved to Shrewsbury in 1990. Anna worked as a practical nurse, and a civilian secretary for the Navy while her children were young. She was also part of the Rosie-the-Riveter campaign during WWII. Anna later operated her own millinery shop where she designed and…

                                                                                                  • DeYoung, Charlotte (Rhodes)

                                                                                                    EAST BRIDGEWATER Charlotte (Rhodes) DeYoung, 72, died Monday, Sept. 29, after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Paul H. DeYoung. Born in Brockton, she was a daughter of the late Stanley and Blanche (Farrar) Rhodes. She was raised in Whitman and was a graduate of Whitman High School, Class of 1954. She later moved to East Bridgewater, where she was a resident for over 38 years. Charlotte loved her part time jobs at North River Collaborative and driving for the handicapped, but she most…

                                                                                                  • DelMonte, Caesar John

                                                                                                    Caesar John DelMonte COVENTRY, RI - DelMonte, Caesar John of Coventry RI passed away Friday September 26, 2008 at the age of 86. He was the husband of the late Harriet (Blanchard) DelMonte. Born in Chicopee, he was the son of the late Caesar and Rose DelMonte. He is survived by his daughter Dory Anne DelMonte , his son Caesar John DelMonte II and is grandchildren Tara and Chad Fontaine. Caesar was the brother of Ginny Lombardi, Frank DelMonte, Mario (Reno) DelMonte, Michael DelMonte and Joseph DelMonte. A…

                                                                                                    • Denner, Paul H.

                                                                                                      Paul H. Denner PALMER - Paul H. Denner, 79, of Shearer St. passed away September 29, 2008 at Mary Lyon Nursing Home surrounded by his family. Born in Ogdens-berg, NY on April 24, 1929, he was the son of the late Paul and Mabel (Henderson) Denner. Raised in St. Albans, NY, Paul has lived in Palmer for the past 36 years, previously residing in Waterford, CT. Mr. Denner served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. For over 40 years, Paul worked as a car inspector for Central Vermont Railroad and…

                                                                                                      • Dewey, Dorothy M.

                                                                                                        Dorothy M. Dewey WESTFIELD - Dorothy M. Dewey, a memorial service for Dorothy will be held on Saturday October 4th at 10:00 am in the Westfield Evangelical Free Church, 568 Southwick Road Westfield, MA 01085. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Dorothy may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472,

                                                                                                        • Doherty, Francis J.

                                                                                                          • Dolan Jr. M.D., Thomas F.

                                                                                                            DOLAN, Thomas F., Jr., MD Professor emeritus of Pediatrics at Yale University of Medicine, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008 after a prolonged illness. He was the widower of Margaret (McCarthy) Dolan. He was born March 2, 1928 in Cambridge, MA, the son of the late Thomas F. Dolan, Sr. and Agnes (Masterson) Dolan. He is a graduate of Harvard College (1949) and Harvard Medical School (1953). He trained at Boston Children's Hospital, and the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD. He spent 40 years on the…

                                                                                                            • Dolan, Jeanne (Love)

                                                                                                              and friends are kindlyinvited.Visitinghours Thursday4-7 PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery in Needham. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Needham, 148 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492 and to Needham Field of Dreams, 15 Laurel Circle, Needham, MA 02492. Late graduate from Brookline High School class of '47 andFramingham State College in 1951. Former teacher in Newton and Needham Public Schools for over 40 years. Volunteered for the former Glover Hospital…

                                                                                                              • Domozich, Benedict S.

                                                                                                                Benedict S. Domozich 1916 - 2008 WESTFIELD Benedict S. Domozich, 92, of Westfield died Sunday, September, 28, 2008 at Noble Hospital. He was born in West field on January 17, 1916, son of the late Stanislaw and Alexandra (Kiszielew-ska) Domozick. He was employed as a machinist for United Technologies of Windsor Locks, CT. Benedict was a WWII Army Veteran and a member of St. Mary's Church in Westfield. He was the widower of Nora P. (Dineen) Domozich who died in March of 1998. He leaves two grandchildren…

                                                                                                                • Donohoe, Ella G.

                                                                                                                  Ella G. Donohoe of Lowell Ella G. (Auerbach) Donohoe, 94 of Lowell died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 3 to 8pm at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday morning at 9:30am at St. Margaret's Church, 374 Stevens St., Lowell. Interment in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Lowell. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mrs. Donohoe's name to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Children's Art Project,…

                                                                                                                  • Durkee, Patricia (Cole)

                                                                                                                    and friends are respectfully invited to attend her memorial service on Saturday October 11 at 11:00 A.M. in the Old North Church, 35 Washington St., Marblehead. At the family's request there are no visiting hours. Interment will be private. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Salem Mission, P.O. Box 810, Salem, MA 01970. For online guest book or additional information please contact the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St, Salem, MA, 978 744 0497 or visit

                                                                                                                    • Edgar, David U.

                                                                                                                      EDGAR, David U. Died Sept. 29, in North Conway, NH. Beloved husband of Edith Edgar, Chocorua, NH, father of Philip Schlosser, Boothwyn, PA and Janet Thygesen, Monkton, VT, grandfather of Dylan and Cale. Services are private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Tamworth Community Nurses Association, PO Box 352, Tamworth, NH 03886, Lord Funeral Home, Ctr. Ossipee, NH in charge of arrangements.

                                                                                                                      • Edmondson, Pauline E.

                                                                                                                        may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Thursday from 5 until 8 PM. Her funeral will be held from the funeral home on Friday at 8 AM, followed by her Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9 AM at Ste. Marguerite D'Youvillie Parish at Ste. Therese Church in Dracut. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Beacon Hospice, Inc, 350 Main Street, Haverhill, MA 01830. For online condolences and…

                                                                                                                        • Edwards, Mary A.

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                                                                                                                            • Esleeck, Edwin C.

                                                                                                                              ESLEECK, Edwin C. Age 60, of Princeton died Saturday (9-27-08) at home. He was the son of Cathleen Esleeck and the late Red Esleeck. Born in Greenfield on July 12, 1948, he graduated from the Bement School, Deerfield Academy, Clark University and Harvard School of Education. Edwin taught English in Mary's Harbour, Labrador, Graland Country Day School in Denver, CO, and Bancroft School in Worcester. As a professional photographer, he taught photography at the Worcester Art Museum. He was a Copley Artist…

                                                                                                                              • Esposito, Genaro

                                                                                                                                ESPOSITO, Genaro "Gene" Of East Boston, suddenly, on September 29, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Zeoli) Esposito. Loving father of the late Janice Mokray and her surivng spouse William. Dear brother of Geraldine Pfeifer and her husband Walter of Revere, Clement "Guy" of CA, the late Angelo, Walter, Jeannette Puglisi, Gloria Bates and Clement Peroni. Cherished uncle and father figure of Linda, Ronny and Marie. Also survived bymanyloving niecesand nephews;brother-in-lawof…

                                                                                                                                • Fernandes Jr., John J.

                                                                                                                                  BOURNE —John J. Fernandes, Jr., 78, died Thursday, September 18th at the Bourne Manor Nursing Home in Bourne after a long illness. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late John, Sr. & Charlotte (Azevedo) Fernandes. He was a previous resident of New Bedford and Onset. Mr. Fernandes was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he worked in the construction industry. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He is survived by several brothers, sisters,…

                                                                                                                                  • Fine, Ida (Rosen)

                                                                                                                                    FINE, Ida (Rosen) Of Newton. Entered into rest September 28, 2008 at the age of 102. Beloved wife of the late Harry Fine. Dear daughter of the late Morris & Alta (Stepner) Rosen. Devoted mother of the late Albert Fine. Ida was the final survivor of a close loving group of siblings, Bella Solon, Evelyn Rosen, Harry Rosen & Benjamin Rosen. Graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music. Taught piano for 60 years. A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, October…

                                                                                                                                    • Fiorentino, Jennie

                                                                                                                                      Jennie Fiorentino 1925-2008 Springfield Jennie R. Fiorentino, 83, died Monday, September 29, 2008. She was born in Springfield on January 29, 1925 to Joseph and Carmela (Pedone) Fiorentino. A lifelong resident of Springfield, Jennie was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and a member of the Women's Guild. She worked for Springfield Technical Community College retiring in 1987. Jennie leaves her sisters, Lucy and Louise Fiorentino of Springfield and Mary Fiorentino of Hartford, CT and several…

                                                                                                                                      • Fisher, Francis J.

                                                                                                                                        and friends are invited to visit with Mr. Fisher's family for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am, Saturday October 4, 2008 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT. Burial with Military Honors to follow in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations, may be made to the Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick Street, Beverly, MA 0195 or the Daughters of the Holy Spirit , 72 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. Arrangements entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home.

                                                                                                                                        • Fitzpatrick, Theresa

                                                                                                                                          and friends invited. Burial in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. Visiting hour prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. On line guestbook at, . Expressions of sympathy may be made in Frances' memory to the Joslin Diabetes Foundation, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, MA 02215. O'Donnell Funeral Service Danvers & Salem 978-774-6600

                                                                                                                                          • Fogarty, Edward L.

                                                                                                                                            WEYMOUTH Edward L. Fogarty passed away at the Milton Hospital on September 28, 2008 at the age of 82. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Mary (Clougherty) Fogarty, his daughters; Katherine Fogarty of Dorchester, Dr. Roxana Llerna-Quinn and her husband Christopher of Newton and 2 grandchildren, Maria and Adam Quinn. Ed was born in Dorchester and has been a resident of Weymouth since 1960. Mr. Fogarty graduated from Boston College High School in 1944, Boston College in 1950 and received his Master's Degree…

                                                                                                                                            • Ford, Bruce

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                                                                                                                                              • Foye, John F.

                                                                                                                                                John F. Foye formerly of Lowell Providence, RI John F. Foye passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2008. Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Edward and Frances (Wood) Foye and had been the beloved husband of Paula M. (Bertoncini) Foye for 36 years. John was a graduate of Boston College. He was the Director of Support Systems for Social Security Disability, Mass Rehab Commission, Boston, until his retirement. He later served as the Director of the St. Anthony Regional Counseling Program…

                                                                                                                                                • Frattaroli, Mark F.

                                                                                                                                                  and friends are kindly invited. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Eulalia Church, Friday, Oct. 3rd at 11 a.m. Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Mark Filippo Frattaroli Scholarship Fund, c/o Lawrence Academy, P.O. Box 992, Groton, MA 01450.

                                                                                                                                                  • Galarneau, Irene M.

                                                                                                                                                    Irene M. Galarneau 1927 - 2008 WESTFIELD - Irene M. (Fedorchak) Galarneau, 81, died Monday in Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Lopez, PA, Irene was a resident of Springfield from 1955 until 1975 when she moved to Westfield. In January of this year she moved to the Arbors in Chicopee. She was a communicant of Saint Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church, Springfield. Irene enjoyed singing and being with her beloved family. She leaves her husband of 56 years, Alcide E. "Al". One son, Gary E. and his…

                                                                                                                                                  • Goodwin, Blanche C.

                                                                                                                                                    Blanche C. Goodwin QUINCY Blanche C. (Fox) Goodwin, of Quincy passed away at home on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at age 92. Born in Winthrop, she was raised and educated in Quincy, she lived here all her life, and was a graduate of Quincy High in 1935. A homemaker, Blanche was active in the Hough's Neck Congregational Church where she was Past President and Historian for Life of the Mothers' Club. She was also Past President of the Houghs Neck Senior Citizens' Club. Beloved wife of the late…

                                                                                                                                                    • Grande Sr., Alfred J.

                                                                                                                                                      Alfred J. Grande Sr. BRADENTON, Fla. Alfred John Grande Sr., 83, of Bradenton, formerly of Brockton, Mass., and Harwich, Mass., died Sept. 27, 2008, peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, after a period of failing health. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (Heelan) Grande; and his 10 children, Michael Grande of Florida, Maria Lallemand of Brockton, Patrick Grande of Florida, Joseph Grande of Chelmsford, Mass., Rose Green of Florida, Stephen Grande of Brockton, Mark Grande of Florida, Tina…

                                                                                                                                                      • Hamnquist, Jared Lars

                                                                                                                                                        HYANNIS —Jared Lars Hamnquist, 27, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. Jared grew up in Marstons Mills and graduated from Barnstable High School in 1999. Jared had a very big heart and loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to music and movies, he especially loved sports and cheering on his favorite teams - the Patriots and Celtics. Jared leaves his parents, Jon and Donna of Marstons Mills; a sister, Sondra Lee of Philadelphia, Pa,; and his maternal…

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                                                                                                                                                          CMSgt (ret) John Hayward CHICOPEE - John 'Larry' Hayward, 70 of Chicopee, MA passed away on September 29, 2008 peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. Born 25 August 1938, he was the son of the late William and Kathryn Hayward and was raised in Philadelphia PA. Larry enlisted in the United States Air Force in February 1961 and retired with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He served his country with honor and distinction for over 27 years and was the first enlisted Chief of…

                                                                                                                                                          • Hilton, Veronica (Ramsay)

                                                                                                                                                            Veronica (Ramsay) Hilton, 78, of Worcester, formerly of Marlborough passed away on Saturday Sept. 27, 2008 at UMass/Memorial Healthcare after a long illness. Her husband Melberk G. Hilton died in 1995. Born in Jamaica daughter of the late Jessie and Effie (Eldemire) Ramsay. She leaves two sons, Arbane and Franklin Hylton of Worcester; two daughters, Patricia (Hilton) Hacker of Leicester and Debbie Hilton-Creek of Rutland; a sister, Theresa East of Miramar, FL; a host of grandchildren and great…

                                                                                                                                                            • Hilton, Veronica R.

                                                                                                                                                              HILTON, Veronica (Ramsay) Of Worcester, 78, formerly of Marlborough, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at UMass/Memorial Healthcare, after a long illness. Her husband Melberk G. Hilton died in 1995. Born in Jamaica, daughter of the late Jessie and Effie (Eldemire) Ramsay. She leaves two sons: Arbane and Franklin Hylton of Worcester; two daughters: Patricia (Hilton) Hacker of Leicester and Debbie Hilton-Creek of Rutland;. a sister Theresa East of Miramar, FL; a host of grandchildren and great…

                                                                                                                                                              • Hinchey, Elizabeth M. (Hickey)

                                                                                                                                                                HINCHEY, Elizabeth M. "Bessie" (Hickey) In Salem, Sept. 29, 2008, 96, wife of the late Salem Hospital surgeon Dr. Paul R. Hinchey and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Sandy Hinchey of Bluebell, PA, George Hinchey and Paula Andrews of Newton, MA, Paul and Lonnie Hinchey of Annapolis, MD, John and Linda Hinchey of Swampscott, Charles Hinchey and Andree Dickinson and Chris and Marie Keaveney Hinchey all of Salem, Peter and Fran Hinchey of Danvers, Mary Clemons of Oxon Hill, MD and the…

                                                                                                                                                                • Holder, Richard E.

                                                                                                                                                                  HOLDER, Richard E. (A.K.A. Panther), Suddenly. It is with deep sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved brother, husband, father and friend on September 17th, 2008 at the age of 52. Richard is survived by his wife Marta, a son Joshua and his brothers and sisters; Donald, Jeannette, Alan, Wayne, Cecilia, Ralph, Dean, Mark, Dana and Paula in addition to nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Ralph and Eleanor Holder. He was also a proud member of the U.S. Marines. A memorial…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Hubert, Pauline E.

                                                                                                                                                                    Pauline E. Hubert formerly of Billerica; 84 Bedford, NH Pauline E. Hubert, age 84, wife of the late Albert H. Hubert died Monday at the Harborside Healthcare in Bedford, NH. She was born in Billerica, February 1, 1924, daughter of the late Oscar and Gladys (Smith) Oleson and lived in Billerica most of her life. Mrs. Hubert was employed as an Assembler for Raytheon in Lowell for 29 years having retired 21 years ago. She loved to travel and working in her garden. She is survived by her three sons, Roger…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Hunt, Grace S.

                                                                                                                                                                      Grace S. Hunt ABINGTON Grace S. (Vivian) Hunt, 97, wife of Herbert L. Skip Hunt, daughter of Edward G. and Minnie M. (Bartis) Hunt, went to join them in Gods loving hands Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008. Born an only child in Dedham, Grace married Skip, the eldest of 10, June 14, 1932, and moved to Marshfield, where she mothered John E. Hunt and his wife Jean M. (Edson) Hunt of Abington and Vivian A. Gosnell of Sandwich. Grace was Nana to Jill M. Hunt Paige and John E. Hunt II of Abington; and friend to Gail S.…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Hurley, Sean P.

                                                                                                                                                                        and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington St. (Rte. 138), Easton, Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, Easton, at 10 a.m. Interment in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Easton. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Seans memory may be sent to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Drive, Braintree, MA 02185. For directions or condol-ences, please visit www.-…

                                                                                                                                                                        • Huynh, Hong

                                                                                                                                                                          BROCKTON Hong Huynh, 75, of Brockton, died Sept. 29, 2008, at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Brighton. She was the wife of the late Hao Phung. Born Oct. 15, 1932, in Vietnam, she was a daughter of the late Nhi Huynh and Que La. She is survived by her children, Henry Phung and his wife Joanne, Steven Phung and his wife Van, Billy Phung and his wife Chau, Christiana Phung and Mai Phung; her grandchildren, Michelle and Vicky. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123),…

                                                                                                                                                                          • Ide, Reba Mason

                                                                                                                                                                            Reba Mason Ide died Monday, September 29th at Knollwood Nursing Center after a brief illness. She was born in Princeton, MA on May 2, 1913, the daughter of Reginald T. and Maude-Alice (Stearns) Mason. A long-time resident of Shrewsbury, MA, she moved to Worcester ten years ago. Her husband, Claude A. Ide, and a sister, Vesta M. Ide, predeceased her. She is survived by her daughter, Alta-Mae Butler and her husband, George of Boylston, MA and her son, Mason G. Ide and his wife, Barbara of Gorham, Maine. She…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Isherwood, Benjamin T.

                                                                                                                                                                              ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack St., North Andover. Prayers will be read at 9 a.m. Burial will be private. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to

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                                                                                                                                                                                Ruth Anne Jodry of Chelmsford Ruth Anne "Mimi" (Hays) Jodry. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 4th at 4 p.m. at the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, 2 Westford Street, Chelmsford. Interment in Bells Run Cemetery, Mowrystown, Ohio. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements by BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com

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                                                                                                                                                                                  Dana C. Johnson III MIDDLEBORO Dana C. Johnson III, age 25 years, of Middleboro, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008, at home, unexpectedly. Born in Taunton, he was a son of Dana C. Johnson Jr. of Taunton and the late Lisa Marie (Holyoke) Johnson. As a youth, he attended CCD and was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Middleboro. Dana's specialties included carpentry and landscaping. He enjoyed skateboarding, surfing and basketball. Dana was very close to his family and enjoyed spending time with his cousins. The…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Kandres, John M.

                                                                                                                                                                                    KANDRES, John M. Age 63, of Revere, formerly of N. Reading, Sept. 29, 2008. Survived by his wife Cindy (Fournier) Kandres; her daughter Jaime Kiser and grandson Aiden of Georgia. Former husband of the late Ruth (Stimpson) Kandres and step-father to her five children. Son of the late John C. and Doris (Martin) Kandres. Brother of the late Charles Kandres. Also survived by a niece Kristina Frizzell and her husband David of Woburn; nephew John O. Kandres of Salem, NH; aunt Irene Kandres of Belmont; uncle…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Kelley, Mary

                                                                                                                                                                                      AGAWAM —Mary Kelley, 91, of Agawam, passed peacefully on Sept. 29, 2008, surrounded by her seven loving children. Mary was the wife of the late Joseph Kelley. On Cape Cod, she leaves her daughters, Judy Verani of Dennis and Karen of Moriarty of Hyannis; grandchildren, Jason and Lindsey Moriarty of West Yarmouth, Tony and Mike Verani of South Boston, and Kelly Moriarty of Hyannis; and great-grandchildren, Jaylin and Ella Moriarty and Julian Gabriel. Calling hours will be held Thursday, from 6 to 9 p.m., at…

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                                                                                                                                                                                        Mary A. Kelley 1917 - 2008 AGAWAM - Mary (Lynch) Kelley, 91, passed away Monday, September 29 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, Mary lived in the Hungary Hill section attending Our Lady of Hope School, graduating with honors from Commerce High School in 1935. She worked for New England Telephone until marrying in 1943. Mary moved to Feeding Hills in 1950 devoting her time to her family. Mary leaves her son, Joseph Kelley of Weston, Ct, her daughters Mary Milici, Ellen Cosimini, Betty and…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Kent, Dacre

                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 4-8PM at the Eustis Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm Street, Marblehead. Please visit the online guestbook for Dacre at www.mem.com

                                                                                                                                                                                          • King, Mildred A.

                                                                                                                                                                                            Mildred A. King 1924 - 2008 WESTFIELD Mildred A. (Blair) King, 84, of Westfield, died Monday, September 29, 2008 in a local nursing home. She was born in Westfield on May 11, 1924, daughter of the late Ernest W. and Rose D. (LaValley) Blair. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1942 and was employed by the former Digital Equipment Corp. for thirteen years, retiring in 1987. She was the widow of Milton J. King who died on October 27, 2004. She leaves her son Gary J. King of New Hampshire and two…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Koziara, Steven

                                                                                                                                                                                              Steven Koziara 1956 - 2008 WEST SPRINGFIELD -Steven Koziara, 51, of West Spring-field, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center. Born December 31, 1956, the son of the late Stephen and Wanda (Mazur) Koziara, he lived the past 22 years in West Springfield and previously in Chicopee. Steven was a graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School, Class of 1975, Holyoke Community College, and American International College, Class of 1979. Steven was currently Assistant Vice President…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                • Leahy, William D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                  William D. Leahy 1918-2008 WESTFIELD-William Deely Leahy, 90, of Westfield died Sunday evening, September 28, 2008. Born in Lee, MA, on May 3, 1918, he was the son of John T. and Katherine Leahy. He was raised in Lee and graduated from Lee High School in 1935. In 1943, he married Eileen (Dunn) Leahy of Pittsfield. They moved to Hartford, CT and later settled in Westfield, MA, in 1950, when he co-founded The Rowen-Leahy Company of Hartford, CT, a construction equipment business. Bill served as a salesman and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Leahy, William Deely

                                                                                                                                                                                                    William Deely Leahy, 90, of Westfield died Sunday evening, September 28, 2008. Born in Lee, MA, on May 3, 1918, he was the son of John T. and Katherine Leahy. He was raised in Lee and graduated from Lee High School in 1935. In 1943, he married Eileen (Dunn) Leahy of Pittsfield. They moved to Hartford, CT and later settled in Westfield, MA, in 1950, when he co-founded The Rowen-Leahy Company of Hartford, CT, a construction equipment business. Bill served as a salesman and Vice-President until his retirement…


                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lepak, Eleanor

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Eleanor Lepak 1921 - 2008 SPRINGFIELD - Eleanor (McGee) Lepak 86 formerly of Candice Circle Springfield died Monday September 29 in a Holyoke nursing home. Born in Chicopee, MA October 1, 1921 she was the daughter of the late John P and Anne C. (Brady) McGee. Eleanor was a 1943 graduate of American International College, and had taught school in Pittsford, VT and was a substitute teacher at Chicopee High School. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Springfield, and was a staunch…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Lopes, Donald A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      NEW BEDFORD —Donald A. "Nonnie" Lopes, 73, of New Bedford, died Monday, September 29, 2008, at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Esther (Lopes) Lopes. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Frank A. and Lucadia (Tavares) Lopes, he lived in New Bedford for most of his life. Mr. Lopes was formerly employed as an electrician for Rose Electric. He was a former member of the Gaylords Club. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Survivors include his wife; five…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Luis, Joao Rodrigues

                                                                                                                                                                                                          LUIS, Joao Rodrigues Of Somerville, Sept. 30th. Devoted husband of the late Maria Gloria (Dutra) Luis. Loving father of Conceicao Jorge and her husband Jose, Alexandrina Martins and her husband Manuel, Jose Manuel Rodrigues and his wife Maria Lidia. Cherished grandfather of Roy Manuel Jorge, Ruben Jose Rodrigues, Robert and Steven Martins. Beloved brother of Francisco, Vital, Antonio, Guilherme and the late Maria, Isabel, Carlos, Jaime, Manuel, Augusto, and Jose. Funeral from the Rogers Funeral Home, 380…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Lupo, Alan (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Alan Lupo was a former Boston Globe columnist. He was born in Boston and grew up in Winthrop, where he returned to raise his own family. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 1955, from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1959, and from the Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in 1960., "He was a street reporter's street reporter who really understood the neighborhoods," said Martin F. Nolan, former editorial page editor at the Globe., Mr. Lupo leaves a wife,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • MacDonald, Ruth N.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ruth N. MacDonald WAYLAND Ruth N. MacDonald, a longtime Wayland resident, educator, author, social activist, artist, teacher trainer, loving and beloved mother and grandmother, died Sept. 27, 2008, after a lengthy illness. Ruth was 81. Ruths professional career was dedicated to education. She taught at every level, elementary through college, wrote a wide variety of school curricula, was the senior editor of elementary social studies and reading textbooks, and conducted teacher training in the United…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Maini, Eleanor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                KINGSTON Eleanor Drew Maini, of Kingston, formerly of Plymouth and Carver, died September 23 at Radius Healthcare in Plymouth. She was 90 years old. Born and raised in Plymouth, she was a graduate of Plymouth High School and a graduate of nursing school in Waltham. She was employed as a registered nurse at the Jordan Hospital and employed as a nurse with the Community Nurse Assoc. Eleanor was the wife of the late Felice Maini. She is survived by her sons; Robert Maini and his wife Dale of Kingston, Paul…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MANNA, Chris Was taken into God's arms on Friday, September 26, 2008. He was born in Springfield, MA on June 26, 1959, and was predeceased by his parents, Silvano Manna, and Barbara (Freeman) Manna. Chris lived the last ten years of his life in the Muskegon, Michigan area. He was the owner of Big C Trading Company's Neat Stuff in Whitehall. Due to health limitations, Chris converted his passion for motorcycles and keen eye for interesting novelty items and collectibles, into a store known as…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mansfield, Jeannette D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jeannette D. Mansfield 1929-2008 WEST SPRINGFIELD-Jeannette (Dumas) Mansfield, 79, of 80 Brush Hill Avenue, died Saturday in Kindred Parkview Hospital. She was born in West Warren and grew up in West Springfield. She graduated from West Springfield High School Class of 1947 and attended classes at Western New England College. She was a communicant and lector at St. Louis Church where she served as secretary of the Social Club and belonged to the Bowling League and the Parish Council. She was a retired…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Marciniak Jr., Paul

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Paul Marciniak Jr. SOUTH HADLEY - Paul Marciniak, Jr., 86 of So. Hadley died Sept. 29, 2008 at the Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Holyoke Nov. 8, 1921 he was the son of the late Paul & Stella (Kedzior) Marciniak, and was a graduate of Holyoke High School, class of 1939. He was an Army veteran of WWII serving in the Rhineland, Northern France & Central Europe with the 265th Field Artillery. Paul was an machine operator and worked at the former Laminated Paper Co. of Holyoke. He was the President of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mason, Barbara T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Barbara T. Mason 1918-2008 WINDSOR, VT - Barbara T. Mason, 90, a longtime resident of Windsor, passed away Friday evening, September 19, at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor. She was born February 5, 1918 in West Springfield, Massachusetts the daughter of Edwin L. and Florence (Loomis) Talmadge. She received her schooling in Agawam, MA where she graduated from Agawam High School in 1938. She later graduated from North Adams Hospital School of Nursing in North Adams and was on staff at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • McCarthy, Mark D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends may call at the Funeral Home on Thursday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Interfaith Food Pantry, c/o First Baptist Church, 8 LafayetteSt.,Wakefield,MA 01880. For obit/directions/guestbook,www.mcdonaldfs.com

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                DUXBURY Francis Frank T. McCue, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2008. Husband of Jeanette (Enguanti) Tamagini-McCue, of Duxbury, and widower of Elizabeth (Butler) McCue. He was the Step-father of Joan Sullivan of Duxbury. Frank is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Orphaned, he was raised and adopted by the McCue family, living in Weymouth. He resided for many years in Brookline and Medfield. During WWII he served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946, participating in the invasion at…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • McGinnis, Jean F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Jean F. McGinnis QUINCY Jean F. (Courtney) McGinnis, age 77, passed away at her home September 29. She was born in Boston and has lived in Quincy for many years. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, class of 1949 and a graduate of Emmanuel College, class of 1953. She worked many years as a teacher in the Boston school system and was also a Quincy Real Estate broker. She was a member of Sacred Heart Womens Sodality, No. Quincy and ADK Sorority. Jean was the beloved wife of the late Thomas F., Jr. and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • McGinnis, Jean F. (Courtney)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    McGINNIS, Jean F. (Courtney) Of Quincy, Sept. 29. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F., Jr. Devoted mother of Thomas F., III, James M. & Jane E. Ford, all of Quincy, Cathleen M. Bussiere of Mashpee, Francis X. McGinnis of Hanover & Mariellen Nee of Marshfield. Sister of Mary E. Hixon of Quincy & the late Margaret McCartin, Katherine Tilley & Ann S. Donovan. Also survived by 20 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton Friday morning at 10:30. Visiting…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • McGrath, Francis D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Francis D. McGrath 1912 - 2008 EASTHAMPTON - Francis D. McGrath, 96, of 1 Karen Cir., and formerly of Northampton, died Sunday at Sunbridge Care in Hadley. Born in Hatfield Aug. 21, 1912, he was the son of the late Robert and Margaret (O'Neil) McGrath. He was educated in Hatfield schools. He was a volunteer firefighter for the town of Hatfield for 27 years. He was a meat cutter at the former Northampton St. Hospital and for Armour Meat in Springfield and Northampton. He was a limousine driver for 20…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • McGrath, Robert J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        McGRATH, Robert J. Of Milton, Sept. 27. Beloved husband of Irene (Falzone). Devoted father of Anne Ingoldsby of Medfield, Christina Wiskow of Mansfield & Robert A. McGrath of Franklin. Brother of Helen Pruell of Walpole, Richard of Centerville & John McGrath of Norwood. Also survived by 6 loving grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Hills Church, Milton, Thurs. morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Wed., 4 to 8 PM. Ret. employee of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • McKenna, Kenneth D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kenneth D. McKenna 1963-2008 SOUTH HADLEY - Kenneth "Kenny" D. McKenna died Monday, September 29, in W. Spring- field. Born in Holyoke on December 25, 1963 he was the son of Kenneth and Joan (MacKenzie) McKenna of South Hadley, with whom he lived. He was a 1981 graduate of South Hadley High School and worked for numerous years at the South Hadley DPW. Kenny was an accomplished athlete in high school and played in baseball, football, basketball and softball sports leagues over the years. He was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • McKibben, William R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • McLarnon, Hugh P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Hugh P. McLarnon WEYMOUTH Hugh P. McLarnon, a native of Belfast, Ireland, died on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at Life Care of the South Shore in Scituate. He was 73 years of age. Born, raised and educated in Ireland, he came to the U.S in the early 1950s settling in Weymouth where he had lived since. Hugh was a rigging foreman at Shaughnessy Crane Service in Boston for many years retiring in 1991. He was a 20 year medallion member of AA. He enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Gang Busters at Ridder…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Middleton, Paul

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                MIDDLETON, Paul Of Dorchester, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2008. Loving husband of Elease Middleton and loving father of 6 children. Home going service will be held Sat., Oct. 4, 2008, at the Lily of the Valley Baptist Church, 1248 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester. Wake 10 a.m. Service at 11 a.m. J. B. Johnson 196 Warren St. Roxbury, MA 02119 617-445-8150

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mitchell, Catherine V. "Kitty" (Tod)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Catherine "Kitty" V. (Tod) Mitchell, 89, of 18 Lanesboro Road, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. Her husband of 63 years, William A. Mitchell, Jr. died in March of 2007. She leaves two sons, William A. Mitchell III and his wife Linda of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and Thomas F. Mitchell and his wife Jennifer of Worcester; two daughters, Jane M. Nitti and her husband Anthony of Morgantown, PA and Cathie J. Chouinard and her husband Michael of S. Grafton; three sisters, Jane…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mondor, Janice A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Janice A. Mondor, passed away quietly on Saturday, September 27, 2008. She leaves behind a daughter, Theresa Mondor; a son, Jay Harrington; her grandchildren: Joseph and Sarah; a brother, Larry Mondor; several cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be private, there are no calling hours. The Robert J. Miller-Oxford Funeral Home, 247 Main St. is assisting Janice's family with arrangements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Moran, Margaret E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Nurse & Hospice Association, 50 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01102. Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. To sign an online guest register, please visit www.beersandstory.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Mulkerrins, Mary (Flaherty)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends kindly invited to attend. Calling hours at the Eugene J. McCarthy and Sons Funeral Home, 11 Lincoln St. FRAMINGHAM on Friday morning prior to the funeral Mass from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Burial in Edgell Grove Cemetery in Framingham.Late retired CNA St. Patrick's Manor, Framingham.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mullen, Sharon

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends respectfully invited. Interment New Calvary Cemetery. Rememberances may be made in Sharon's memory to : St. Mark's Church, 20 Roseland St., Dorchester, MA 02124. Sharon was a lifelong Dorchester resident, and parishioner of St. Mark's Church. For directions and messages of condolence,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Mulley, Ruth E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              MULLEY, Ruth E. (Spears) Of Tewksbury, age 86, died Tuesday Sept. 30. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles W. Mulley. She is survived by a daughter Helen Mulley of Tewksbury, a son, Charles A. and his wife Joanna (Bonito) Mulley of Marlboro, and their four children, Joy and her husband Scott Maynard of Millbury, MA, William and his wife Carrie of Georgia, Lisa Fernandes of Marlboro, Tracey Weed and her husband Todd of Warwick, MA. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren. Helen was the sister…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mungillo, Andrw

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Mungillo, Andrew Of Burlington, Sept. 30. Beloved husband of Virginia "Ginger"(Garrett). Loving father of CarleenMiller of Fort Myers, FL, Cynthia Surette and her husband George of Litchfield, NH, Cheryll Ricci and her husband Thomas of Stow, MA, Correne Mungillo and Lisa Leydon of Westford, MA, James Mungillo and his wife Deborah of Burlington. Loving grandfather of Brian Miller, Kenneth and Kevin Surette, Lauren and Janet Leydon, Alexa and Andrew Ricci, Kayla and Kyle Mungillo. Great Grandfather…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Munsey, Gardner E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  donations may be made to the VNA of Cape Cod Hospice, 434 Route 134, Suite G-1, South Dennis, MA 02660, or Orleans Fire &Rescue, 58 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, MA 02653. Nickerson Funeral Home 508-255-0259

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Murray, Bob

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    BOB MURRAY SCITUATE Bob (Robert) M. Murray surrounded by his family and friends on September 27, 2008 at the age of 47. Devoted son of Robert "Dave" and Nancy Ellen (O'Brien) Murray. Bob was an E. M T. at the Fallon Ambulance Co. for the last 13 years. Previously he worked at Stop and Shop in Cohasset. Loving brother of David Murray and his wife Carlene of Norwell, Alison Fallon and her husband Todd of Pembroke, Stephanie Camerlengo and her husband Peter of Pembroke, Tracy Roche and her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Murray, Bob (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Nadeau, Mathilda

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Nantel, Cecile A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ARRANGEMENTS: A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 at 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Church in North Andover. Entombment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Chapel Mausoleum in Lawrence. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack St., North Andover. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Michael's Church Building Fund, 196 Main St., North Andover, MA 01845. To send an online condolence or for…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Naveja, Joseph D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Newman, Paul (Featured Guest Book)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning actor and philanthropist,, at his Connecticut farmhouse after battling cancer. He's best known for his roles in "Cool Hand Luke" and "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Nocella, John A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Directions and guestbook:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Novotny, Robert J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EASTHAM —Robert J. Novotny died peacefully at his home in Eastham on Sept. 25, 2008. Bob was born on June 17, 1926, in New York City. He was a graduate of Weehawken High School in New Jersey and Stevens Technical Institute and the National Technical School, also in New Jersey. He served two years in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater on the LSM 342. Bob received three honorable medals for his service to his country. He spent most of his career working for Bergen Iron and Engineering Co.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • O'Connell, Barbara A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., (off Route 109), WESTWOOD on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 4-8 PM. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Friday morning, October 3 at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret Mary's Church at 10 AM. Interment New Westwood Cemetery. Holden-Dunn-Lawler 781-326-0074

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Obando, Leticia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      OBANDO, Leticia Of Dracut, MA, died September 29, 2008. She was married to Mr. Lucinio Obando, with whom she had celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on February 10, 2008. Besides her husband she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bryant and Pamela Obando of Groton, MA, a daughter and son-in-law, Anna Liza and Wallace Ribeiro Santos of Milford, MA. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Lolita and Romeo Gonzales, Lucita and Eddie Abalos-Narne, Raymond and Linda Casipe, Cora and Robert…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pereira, Steven

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        NEW BEDFORD —Steven Pereira, age 41, died Sunday, September 28, 2008, at home. He was the former husband of Kelly Pereira of Dartmouth. He was the father of Nicole Pereira of Dartmouth and Kristian Pereira of New Bedford. Partner and companion of Stacey Pollitt of New Bedford. Mr. Pereira was the brother of Cindy Bourgeois of Dartmouth. He was also survived by his maternal grandmother, Mary Misiolek of Dartmouth; 2 nieces and a nephew. Mr. Pereira was the son of Paula (Adriana) Pereira of Dartmouth and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Perkins, Charles E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Charles E. Perkins, 77, of Wayne Avenue, died Saturday, September 27, 2008, at the Meadows of Leicester. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn E. (Cummings) Perkins, three children, eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild, two brothers, and one sister. He was born in Holden, the son of the late Charles E. and Corrine (Royer) Perkins, and was raised in Holden and lived most of his life in Oxford. Mr. Perkins was a retired staff sergeant in the United States Air Force, where he served for 23…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ponte, Florence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            NEW BEDFORD —Florence Ponte, age 91 years, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 30, 2008. She was the wife of the late William P. Ponte. She was the mother of Nancy Pimental, wife of Edward V., of Dartmouth. Florence was the sister of Margaret Lake of FL. She is also survived by her loving granddaughters, Heidi M. Telles and her husband, David and Lynn M. White and her husband, James. Florence was the great-grandmother of Julia L. White. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ponte was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Potter, Robert G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              POTTER, Robert G. Age 77 , passed away on September 29, 2008 in a local hospital in El Paso, Texas. Born Dec. 20, 1930 in Waltham, MA. He is preceded in death by his father; Gordon Randall Potter, mother; Roxie Marie Martin Potter, brother; Donald E. Potter, and infant sister; Gloria Potter. His survivors are his wife, Fumiko of El Paso TX, sons; Robert G. Jr. of Spokane, WA, Joseph Chester of Colorado Springs, CO, daughter Shirley Ann Smith of Phoenix, AZ., brothers; Chester A Potter of Huntsville, AL,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pratt, Doris M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Doris M. Pratt 50 year resident of Chelmsford; 82 Chelmsford Doris M. (Wood) Pratt, 82, a 50 year resident of Chelmsford and formerly of Malden and Marblehead, died on Sunday, September 28, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul L. Pratt to whom she was married to for 50 years. She was born on March 29, 1926 in Malden, a daughter of the late William S. and Isabelle K. (Wheeler) Wood. Mrs. Pratt Graduated from Marblehead High School with the class of 1944. Prior to her retirement she worked for…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rathclement, Charles

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Charles Rathclement, son of the late Charles E. Creedon and Margaret E. Creedon (Hines), died on August 28 at age 85 in Kingston, MA then was buried on September 2 at Holyhood Cemetery in Brookline. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1947 and since then resided in Worcester, Boston, Quincy, Oakham and Kingston. During World War II, Charles was stationed at the US Navy Air Station in Recife, Brazil. Family and friends are invited to attend the 11:00 AM Mass at St. Peter's Church on South Main St.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rhinehardt, William E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    & friends kindly invited. Blackington, Conroy & Hayes F.H. 1-800-585-6939

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Richard, Albert Raymond

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Riley, Margot G. (Cote)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd., BELMONT, Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Interment Mass National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Margot's memory to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. For info and online guestbook www.brownandhickey.com Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Rd. 617-484-2534 617-547-1500

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rodrigues, Stella J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Stella J. Rodrigues of Tewksbury Of Tewksbury, Stella J. (Madison) Rodrigues, 74, died Sunday Sept. 28, the beloved wife of Joseph A. Rodrigues. Her funeral will be on Thursday Oct. 2 at 9 a.m. from the Tewksbury Funeral Home, on the corner of Dewey and Main Sts. (Rte 38) TEWKSBURY CENTER, phone (978 or 800 in MA) 851 2950. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. William's Church, 1351 Main St. (Rte 38) Tewksbury. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours are Wednesday from…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rottler, Claire (Maher)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rubenstein, Sylvia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RANDOLPH Sylvia (Wine) Rubenstein, a longtime resident of Randolph, died Sept. 27, 2008, at 85, after a long illness. Born in Boston, she was the oldest child of Harry and Eva (Witty) Wine. The beloved wife of the late Charles Rubenstein, she was the devoted mother of Donna and her husband Jerry Porro, along with their children Eileen M. Porro and her fiance Anthony Mendes, and their son Carmello, Matthew P. Porro and his wife Katie Cowan Porro; and also the devoted mother of Scott Rubenstein and his wife…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Russo, Robert Salvatore

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Robert Salvatore Russo Of N. Chelmsford N. Chelmsford Mr. Robert "Bob" Salvatore Russo of N. Chelmsford, MA died Tuesday afternoon, September 30, 2008 at his home after a long illness. He was happily married to Mrs. Gloria J. (Hachey) Russo with whom he would have celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on October 4, 2008. Born in Stoneham, MA on August 5, 1939, the son of the late Horace and Marion (Pisari) Russo. He was a graduate of Somerville High School with the class of 1957. He served…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Ryce, Henry

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                RYCE, Henry Alleyne Of Hingham, on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008, age 87. Husband of the late Frances (Harris). Father of Leslie H. Ryce and his wife Jacqueline Washington of Alexandria, VA. Brother of Gilbert Arthur Ryce and his wife Nan of Cambridge, MA. Uncle of Connie White of Durham, NC, Barbara Guthrie and her husband Raymond of Hampden, CT, Shirley McKinney of Cambridge, George D. White, III and his wife Dianna of Florence, SC and Arthur P. Ryce of Cambridge. Also survived by grandnieces,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Schwarz, Lucille Palmer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EAST ORLEANS —Lucille Palmer Schwarz passed away on Sept. 25, 2008. Born in New York City on Nov. 14, 1924, to Major Lewis R. Palmer and Lucy Feaster Palmer, she graduated from Briarcliff High School in New York and went on to earn a degree from New York School of Interior Design. She worked in New York City at Foote, Cone, and Belding for many years thereafter. She met Q. John (Jack) Schwarz on a holiday weekend at the Jug End Barn in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. They married on St. Patrick's Day…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Singleton, Frances W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Frances W. Singleton formerly of Tyngsboro; 90 Auburn, NH Frances W. Singleton, age 90, of Auburn, NH passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Home in Derry, NH. Born in Sorel, Quebec, Canada on May 9, 1918, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Georgianna (Lemoine) Sheppard. A former resident of Tyngsboro, MA, she had also spent 26 years living in Eustis, Fla. She was a former employee of Raytheon and attended First United Baptist Church in Lowell. She is survived by her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Smith, Kenneth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SMITH, Kenneth Died September 28, 2008 in Nashua, NH, at 54, a resident of Brookline, NH. Born and raised in Scotland and lived many years in the London area. Former Scots Guardsman in the British Army. Retired Police Officer from the UK. Played and instructed bag piper players in the New England area for a number of years. Loving husband of Susan F. (Myers) Smith of Brookline, NH and formerly of Abington and Millis, MA. Loving son of Mary O. (Blake) Smith and the late Andrew Smith. Loving brother of Lynda…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Somma, Constance M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Spillane, Donna Mae F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          SAGAMORE BEACH —Donna Mae F. (Fournier) Spillane, 67, of Sagamore Beach, passed away on Sept. 29, 2008, after a brief battle with cancer, while surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 45 years of John F. "Jay" Spillane, who affectionately called her "Hon," and the daughter of the late Leonard F. and Blanche (Cooper) Fournier. She was born in Worcester on Sept. 21, 1941. At age 18, she moved with her family to Ashland, where she met and married her husband.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stefani, Gaudio

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Burial in V.A. National Cemetery, Bourne. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 36 Cameron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140. Gaudio was born in Lupinaia, Fosciandora, Italy. He was a retired Executive Chef and had been Executive Chef for Sydney Hill Country Club in Newton, Spring Valley Country Club in Sharon, as well as various Hotels and Country Clubs until he retired at age…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stygles, Margueriute E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              STYGLES, Marguerite E. "Peg" (Martel) In Hutchinson, KS, formerly of Woburn, Sept. 27th. Beloved wife of Leo E. Stygles. Devoted mother of Rita Ouellette Eickhorst of Leominster, Roger T. Ouellette & his wife Dolly of Tucson, AZ, Lynne Stygles Pennington and her husband Clark of Hutchinson, Kansas, and the late Gerald A. Ouellette. Dear sister of Margie Marchand of Billerica. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sullivan, Victoria A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                DORCHESTER Victoria A. (Jackiewicz) of Dorchester, formerly of Brockton, September 29, 2008. Beloved wife of the late James F. Sullivan. Devoted mother of James F. & his wife Rosemary of Dorchester, and John D. & his wife Teresa of Braintree. Loving grandmother of Sean F. and Colleen V. both of Braintree. Dear sister of Helen Bondaryk of Quincy, and the late Stanley Jackson, Genevieve Yukna, Alice Betts, and Henry Jackiewicz. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the John J.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Suri, Alice E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Swymer, Madeline V.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends may call at the Funeral Home Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Belmont Cemetery. Late member of the Catholic Daughters, Court H. Contributions in her memory to Elderly Independence Fund, 125 Walnut St., Watertown, MA 02472 or to the Jimmy Fund "Gift Processing Dept." 1309 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446 would be sincerely appreciated. Short, Williamson & Diamond Belmont 617-484-6900

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Tarrant, Marilyn C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ARRANGEMENTS: In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the, , 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc., 233 Lawrence St., Methuen. Funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private at the families convenience For condolences or directions visit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Tremblay, Paul F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Paul F. Tremblay, 50, died suddenly Sept. 25 2008, in Barre MA. He was born in Nashua, NH, October 11, 1957 to Donald and Phyllis (Hughes) Tremblay of Mont Vernon, NH and resided in Barre, MA for the past 14 years. He attended Milford High School, Milford, NH and served in the United States Navy. He worked for Thermoplastics in Worcester, MA for 17 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his granddaughter and was looking forward to the birth of his second grandchild. He was very fond…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Louise (McGee) Groden of Plymouth died Tuesday at Newfield House Nursing Home in Plymouth. She was 88. Born...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Vanbuskirk Sr., Gordon A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            VANBUSKIRK, Gordon A. Sr. "Gordy" Of Winthrop, on September 28. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Swan. Devoted father of Sharon Camelia of North Reading, Elaine and her husband James Richard of East Bridgewater, Arthur and his wife Beverly of Lynn, David B. Vanbuskirk of North Andover and the late Gordon A. "Dutchie" Vanbuskirk Jr. Loving brother of Jack Vanbuskirk and his wife Leona of Winthrop and Florida and the late Edna Ricket, Albert C. Vanbuskirk Sr, Doris Cordes and Lillian…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Vanpelt, Willis R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              VANPELT, Willis R. At age 87 of St. Augustine, FL & formerly of Needham, died Sept. 24, 2008 at Flager Hospital. He was born in Pawnee, IL & had resided in St. Augustine since 1984, moving from Needham. He was a pilot for the U.S. Navy during World War II & received the Air Medal. He latter worked for Northrop in Norwood from 1955-1983, retiring as vice president of Sales. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth VanPelt of St. Augustine; one daughter, Pamela Morgan & her husband Samuel…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Vickery, Teresa

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends invited. Visiting hours Thurs. 4-8 PM. Late retired employee of Allis Chalmers and EPSCO. Interment will be private. Parking in Church Parking Lot opposite Funeral Home. For directions and Guest book please go to, . Kenney Funeral Home 617-361-2450

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Vogel, Timothy D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  s in Tim's name may be made to Davenport-Mugar Cancer Center, c/o Cape Cod Hospital, P.O. Box 640, Hyannis, MA 02601.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Walker, Paul F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WALKER, Paul F., and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations in Paul's memory may be made to The Women's Clinic at Caritas Carney Hospital Foundation, 2100 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester MA 02124, www.lawlerfuneralhome.com, Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 617-323-5600

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wall, Blanche

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Blanche Wall HINGHAM Blanche (Duval) Wall, of Hingham, formerly of Winthrop, Scituate and Tarpon Springs, FL, September 28, 2008, age 93, after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Wall, Jr. Blanche worked as a secretary and seamstress. She made numerous wedding dresses and cheerleader outfits and was a talented crafts person. Blanche enjoyed bowling, bingo, cribbage and music. A member of St. Frances Cabrini Church and choir, before moving to Harbor House in Hingham. Devoted mother of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wall, Blanche (Duval)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      WALL, Blanche (Duval) OfHingham,formerlyof Winthrop, Scituate and Tarpon Springs, FL, September 28, 2008, age 93, after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Wall, Jr. Devoted mother of Barbara and Thomas Knowles of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, Thomas and Carol Wall, Daniel Wall, James and Miriam Browne Wall all of Scituate, Gregory and Sharon Wall of Rockland. Sister of Earnest and Gloria Duval of Winthrop, Leon and Rilma Duval of Strafford, NH, the late Leona and Rupert Hanna, Richard Duval and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Warren, Helen Dorothy (Cook)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Late member of the League of Catholic Women. Interment Holyhood Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Weinberg, Merton M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          WEINBERG, Merton M. On Monday, September 29, 2008, of Brookline, formerly of Dorchester and Newburyport. Beloved husband of Janet F. (Coltin). Devoted father of Alissa Schultz and her husband John of Wake Forest, NC, Susan Weinberg and her wife Eliza Hewat of West Stockbridge. Dear grandfather of Sarah, Anna and Cara. Brother of David "Henry" Weinberg and his wife Sophie of Boca Raton, FL and the late Kenny Weinberg. Services at the Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE, on Thursday, October…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wood Jr., William Hiram

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WOOD, William Hiram, Jr., 87, of Watertown, MA, died Friday, September 26 at Mt. Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, MA. He was born July 6, 1921 in Boston to William Hiram Wood, Sr., born in Lawrence MA in 1895, and Dorothy Pushee, born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia in 1892. He was the grandson of John Thomas Wood, born in 1864 in Saddleworth, Yorkshire, who immigrated to Lawrence as a young boy with his adoptive father Samuel Butterworth. He was the great-great grandson of Nathan Pushee, born 1758 in Lunenburg, MA,…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Belostock, Lewis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Brooks Corbett, 37, area businessman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Browning, Bruce F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cormier, Ann A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Donald Leveille, 75, Navy veteran

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Durkee, Patricia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Edward Poremba

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Farrell A. Walker

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Fisher, Dr. Francis J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Francis McGrath, 96, Hatfield native

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Gail L. Stefaniak

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Gerald Graveline, 73, surveyor, painter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Hinchey, Elizabeth M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Jane P. Wozniak

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • John A. Nocella, 89

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • John Pallasch

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mary A. Maciejewski, 92

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Nelson W. Gilbert Jr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Patricia Durkee, 85

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