Thursday, October 2, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 10/02/08

  • Accardi, Julie M.

    • Adams, Draga "Dot" (Naum)

      Draga "Dot" (Naum) Adams, 77, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 in Wilmington, DE. Her husband, Norman Adams died in 1987. Dot leaves behind four children, Debbra Johnson of Pennsylvania, Ronnie Konkel of Delaware, Rodney Konkel of Maine and Tamela Beaudoin of Las Vegas. She also leaves two grand-daughters, Jessica Leigh and Cassandria Helena Konkel, and several cousins. She was born in Yugoslavia and lived in Webster and then Southbridge before moving to Delaware 10 years ago. There are no…

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        • Alexander, Edward

          Edward Alexander 1925 -- 2008 FLORENCE - Edward Alexander, 82, of Oak St. died Monday at the Northampton Nursing and Rehab Facility. Born in Northampton Oct. 2, 1925 he was the son of the late John and Olympia (Muraszko) Alexander. He graduated from Northampton High. Ed was the co owner and operator of the Alexander's Market with his brother Stanley and his family for over 30 years. He leaves behind his Brother Walter, and several nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service Saturday 9 am at the…

          • Alice L. Rita

            Alice L. (Conroy) Rita of Cambridge, a retired technician, died Tuesday at her home. She was 71. Born in Cambridge,...

            • Amaral, Joseph J.

              and friends are invited to attend a funeral service in the First Congregational Church of Raynham (Stone Church), Raynham Center, Saturday, at 2 p.m. Visiting hours will be held in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave. ( Rte. 138 South), Taunton, Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Donations in Joes memory, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Amaral Children Scholarship Fund, 29 Sherwood Lane, Raynham, MA 02767. To light a candle, get directions or to access the memorial register, go to…

              • Anderson, Joseph H.

                • Antonitis, Frank

                  ANTONITIS, Frank Of Norwood, October 1, Age 87. Loving son of the late Peter and Amelia (Jenks) Antonitis. Brother of Alphonse and his wife Victoria of Concord, Aldona Jackson of Norwood , Adele Picard and her husband Frederick of Norwood. Edmund and his wife Patricia of N. Attleboro, and Peter of Norwood. Also survived by many nieces, and nephews. Funeral from the Kraw-KornackFuneralHome, 1248 Washington Street, NORWOOD, Saturday at 8am followed by a funeral mass at 9am in St. Mary's Church, E.…

                  • Baker, Ann Lucille

                    YARMOUTHPORT —Ann Lucille (Grew) Baker died on Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at the age of 83. She was the beloved wife of the late W. Paul Baker and the mother of eight children. Mrs. Baker was born and raised in West Falmouth, graduating from Lawrence High School in 1943. She was the daughter of the late Eva L. (Baker) and Ernest W. Grew. She is survived by her children: Daniel of Effort Pa., William of Clarksville, Tenn., Michael of Brighton, Kevin of Holliston, Mary of Delmar, N.Y., Steve of Boston, Brian…

                    • Barrett, Ruth C.

                      Ruth C. Barrett BROCKTON Ruth Claire Cookie Barrett, 73, of Brockton, loved by everyone who knew her, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2008, at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, after a brief illness. Born May 23, 1935, in Boston, she was a daughter of the late William Fitzgerald and Ruth (Durkee) Fitzgerald. Cookie enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren and loved to play Bingo. She worked for Massasoit Community State College and then went to work for Aetna Insurance Company for several…

                      • Beaulieu, Marie M.

                        Marie M. Beaulieu 1911 2008 SPRINGFIELD Marie M. "Nonnie" (Cabey) Beaulieu, 97, a longtime resident of Laurence Street in the East Springfield section of Springfield was Called Safely Home on Friday, September 19, 2008. She was born in Springfield on January 10, 1911, a beloved daughter of the late James J. and Agnes (Frawley) Cabey and was a lifelong resident of Springfield. She was employed for 30 years in the food service department at the former Monarch Life Insurance Company in Springfield…

                        • Bennett, Gwendolyn V.

                          • Bentubo, Mary (Perry)

                            BENTUBO, Mary (Perry) Of Cambridge, Oct. 1st. Wife of the late James Bentubo. Mother of Joan Douglas and her husband Andy, James Bentubo and his wife Maria, Dorothy Gannon and her husband Joe and Carol Komola. Beloved sister of Dorothy Kasperwicz. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Rogers Funeral Home, 380 Cambridge St., CAMBRIDGE Saturday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Cambridge at 9 AM. Visiting hours Friday 4 to 8 PM. Member Lady's of…

                            • Berenberg, Paul Benjamin

                              • Berry, Mildred R.

                                • Blanc, Miriam (Olinsky)

                                  and friends are invited to Funeral Services Friday, 11:30 AM precisely, at Abramson Center for Jewish Life, 1425 Horsham Rd., North Wales, PA 19454. Int. Shalom Memorial Park. Shiva will be observed at the residence of Naomi Ellenberg-Dukas and Theodore Dukas in Belmont, MA commencing Monday at 7 PM. Contributions in her memory may be made to Abramson Center for Jewish Life.

                                  • Bosworth, Harold S.

                                    NEW BEDFORD —Harold S. "Buzz" Bosworth, age 88, of Dartmouth, formerly Naples, FL, died Sept. 30, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Jean (Howard), to whom he had been married for 43 years and husband of Marie (Haner Steiner) of Fort Myers, FL, also in declining health. Born in Paterson, NJ, a son of the late Olivia (Mahood) and Harold J. Bosworth he was a graduate of Dartmouth High School, Class of 1939. Joining the…

                                    • Brennan, Roberta I.

                                      Roberta I. Brennan of Billerica, devoted to her family; 73 BILLERICA Roberta I. Brennan, age 73, loving sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday, September 27th, at Lowell General Hospital. Roberta was born in Lowell, MA, on September 25th, 1935. She was raised in Billerica, MA, and remained there throughout her life. She raised her family in the River Pines neighborhood of Billerica. Roberta was loved. If asked she would tell you that her greatest accomplishment was her…

                                      • Browning, Bruce F.

                                        BROWNING, Bruce F. Of Revere, age 72 years, husband of Jann (Buffinton) Browning. Father of Suzanne Scanlon of Dedham; George Browning and his wife Debbie McLaughlin of Gloucester; Elissa Clifton and her husband Dan of Waynesville, OH; and Jennifer Ywuc and her husband Joe of Peabody. Grandfather of Sean Scanlon, Lyndsay Scanlon, Nicholas Browning, Jennifer Pooler, Joshua Howell, Jessica Ywuc, and Julie Ywuc and great grandfather of Timothy Pooler. Brother of Donald Browning and Brian Browning of Essex, and…

                                        • Bucci, Joseph William

                                          BUCCI, Joseph William Renowned jazz musician. Born August 9, 1927 Malden, Massachusetts, died September 30, 2008 New Durham, N.H. Cherished husband of Carrol Ena Bucci. Devoted Dad of Joseph James Bucci. Joe was a highly respected "big band" jazz organist and accomplished accordionist. Joe's Capital recording "Wild About Basie" attained national recognition, and brought great admiration from the legendary Count Basie. A service to celebrate Joe's life will be held Saturday,…

                                          • Carol, Janice Lucille

                                            CAROL, Janice Lucille Entered into rest October 1, 2008. Devoted and loving mother of Randie and Erik Brisson, Deb Cohen and Kathy Marion and Jeff Cohen and Peggy Zisk. Dear grandmother of Emma Cohen. Dedicated Assistant Teacher at Norwood Extended Day Program. Her open heart touched all who knew her. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday Oct. 3, at 11:45 a.m. Celebration of Janice's life will be at the home of Deb and Kathy. Donations to the American Indian Education Foundation…

                                            • 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. Dear grandfather of eight grandchildren. Loving brother of Daryl Carpenter of Alabama. Funeral Services are private. Late U.S. Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Center Devel. Office,…

                                              • Chambers, Helen F.

                                                WAREHAM Helen Frances (Stearns) Chambers, 80, of Wareham, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at home, after a long illness. She was the widow of the late Julius M. Jay Chambers Jr. She was born July 6, 1928, in Tarrytown, N.Y., a daughter of the late Frederick A. and Genevieve M. (Brown) Stearns. She was raised and educated in New Jersey, Massachusetts and resided also in New York State. She moved to Wareham with her husband, Jay, in September 1976. Mrs. Chambers worked for the New England Telephone Company for…

                                                • Chardo, Grace A. (Bicchieri)

                                                  and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 2 thru 9. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Grace's name to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. For directions, obituary and guestbook, Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford-Woburn-Wilmington


                                                • Charles B. Brockman

                                                  Charles B. ‘Chuck’ ‘Brocky’ Brockman age 61 years of East Taunton, MA died unexpectedly Monday, September 29, 2008 at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the loving husband of Elaine M. (Nanners) Brockman of 37 years. Born in Shenandoah, PA he was the son of the late Charles and Pauline (Swatsky) Brockman. Charles graduated from Shenandoah Catholic High School and graduated with his Bachelors degree from Belknap College in New Hampshire. Later in life he earned his MBA from Western New England…

                                                  • Charles B. Eldridge

                                                    Charles B. Eldridge of Salem, a retired bartender, died Sunday9/28 at a local nursing home after a lengthy illness....

                                                    • Chesna, Edna W. (Daly)

                                                      & friends are kindly invited Visiting hours are Thursday, "Today" 4-8. Donations may be made toImmaculate Conception Church Restoration Fund, 22 Lowe St ,Revere 02151.Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno

                                                      • Clements, Michael D.

                                                        CLEMENTS, Michael D. Age 50, a native of Kittery, Maine and a U.S. Navy Veteran passed away of natural causes on Sept 25, 2008 at his home in Boston.He leaves behind seven brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held on Saturday October 4, 2008 at 11 am at the Church at Spruce Creek on Wilson Road in Kittery, Maine 03904. Online condolences may be made at, . Donations may be made in Michael's memory to Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership 125 Lincoln St. Boston Ma 02111

                                                        • Cole, Charles Thomas

                                                          Charles Thomas Cole 1931-2008 MANCHESTER, MA - Charles "Chuck" Thomas Cole, 77, of Manches-ter, MA, died September 29, 2008 at a local hospital. He was born March 26, 1931, in Holyoke, MA, the son of Charles L. and Annie (Connor) Cole. A former Springfield, MA native, he graduated from Technical High School in 1948 and earned a Bachelors and Masters Degree in business administration from American International College. Chuck was employed at Insurance Company of North America for 10 years then…

                                                          • Cole, Milton D.

                                                            and friends are invited to attend a funeral service in St. Johns Episcopal Church, 370 Bay Street, Taunton, Saturday, October 4, 2008, at 10 a.m. Interment Mayflower Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday, from 4-8 p.m. in the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave. (Rte. 138 South), Taunton. Donations in Miltons memory, in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Johns Episcopal Church, 370 Bay Street, Taunton, MA 02780. To light a candle, get directions or to access the memorial register, go to…

                                                            • Cordeiro Jr., John P.

                                                              BROCKTON —John P. Cordeiro, Jr., 84, of Brockton, and formerly of New Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at the Signature Health Care Hospital after a long illness. He was the son of the late John and Mary (Raposo) Cordeiro. He was born in New Bedford and has lived in Brockton the past several years. He was a WW II Army Air Corps Veteran. In his leisure time he enjoyed reading. Survivors include his two sisters, Alvia Augusto and Hilda Matias, both of New Bedford; and several nieces and…

                                                              • Cordio, Rose

                                                                • Costa, Deanna L.

                                                                  NEW BEDFORD —Deanna Lee (Kenney) Costa, 49, of New Bedford, died Sept. 29, 2008. Born in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of the late Edward and Barbara (Arnold) Kenney, she lived in New Bedford most of her life. Survivors include her companion, Alan Trundy; three children, Kevin Costa, Erika Benevides, and Caroline Costa; six sisters, Laurel, Jayne, Linda, Pamela, Paula, and Cheryl; and five grandchildren. She was the grandmother of the late Andrew Costa. Her Memorial Service will be held on Sunday at 2:30 PM…

                                                                  • 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. His wife, Luella M. (Paine) Cummings died in 1989. He leaves a son, Bradley S. Cummings and his wife Marcia of North Brookfield; two daughters, Sandra J. Johnson of Pomfret, CT and Cynthia J. Bradway and her long time companion, Robert Quill of Millbury; seven grandchildren, Tara Shea, Vanessa Hill, Sarah and Amanda Bradway, Ashley Ottman, Gavin and Emma Cummings; seven great-grandchildren, Brett, Ryen…

                                                                      • Cushing, Richard D.

                                                                        • D'Angio, Pasqualina T.

                                                                          • D'Angio, Pasqualina T. (Papa)

                                                                            and friend are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours, Friday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Flowers appreciated or expressions of sympathy may be made in Pasqualina's name to National Parkinson's foundation, Inc., Offices of Development, 1501 NW 9th Ave./ Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136-1494,, , or to Saint Patrick's manor, 863 Central St. Framingham, MA 01701. Brasco and Sons Memorial Waltham 781-893-6260

                                                                            • D'Annolfo, Loraine (Anzalone)

                                                                              D'ANNOLFO, Loraine (Anzalone) Of Salem formerly of East Boston September 30. Beloved wife of the late Gino "Gino Brown" D'Annolfo with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Loving mother of Maria MacIver and Frank D'Annolfo both of Salem. Dear sister of Jeannette Festa of Revere and Marie Zuffante of Winthrop. Funeral from Vazza's "Beechwood" Funeral Home, 262 Beach Street, REVERE, Saturday morning at 10 AM. Followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St Anthony's…

                                                                              • Dale A. Reynolds

                                                                                Dale A. Reynolds, age 45 years, of Lakeville, MA died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of John Emery of Lakeville. Born July 25, 1963 in Middleboro she was the stepdaughter of Walter Reynolds and the late Rita (White) Reynolds. Dale was a lifelong resident of Lakeville and was educated in Lakeville Schools.  She was the president of the Spinal Cord Society, Lakeville Chapter and enjoyed gardening. In addition to her husband, John, she is survived by a son,…

                                                                                • DeOrio, William P.

                                                                                  and friends may call at the funeral home Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment Highland Meadow Cemetery, Belmont. Late Navy Veteran of WWII. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445-9924, would be sincerely appreciated. Short, Williamson & Diamond Belmont 617-484-6900

                                                                                  • DePari, Phyllis C. (Labaire)

                                                                                    • DeWitt, William F.

                                                                                      William F. DeWitt 1921 - 2008 GRANBY - William F. DeWitt, 87, of Cold Hill, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at home after a long illness. He was born in Holyoke. Bill was the son of the late William H. and Beulah (Bray) DeWitt. He graduated from South Hadley High School and the Stockbridge School at UMass. Bill farmed until 1960, then went to work for the Daniel O'Connell Construction Co. and retired as a construction superintendent in 1985. He was a charter member of the Granby Lions Club, Chairman…

                                                                                      • Dery, Doris M.

                                                                                        Doris M. Dery of Lowell, was active at Ste. Jeanne d'Arc; 90 LOWELL Doris M. (Auger) Dery, age 90, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at a local healthcare facility in Lowell, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Raymond H. Dery who died in 1981. She was born in St. Marcel, Quebec on April 23, 1918, the daughter of the late Jean Baptiste and Delima (Berard) Auger. Doris lived in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec, until she moved to Pawtucketville section of Lowell with her family in 1947. She was a…

                                                                                        • Dickerman, Howard

                                                                                          DICKERMAN, Howard Age 87 of Lexington on October 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Eve (Fostosky) Dickerman. Dear bro-ther of the late Samuel and Jack Dickerman and Bessie Polin. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. He was associated with Harvard University Financial Systems for over 25 years. Graveside services at B'nai Brith Cemetery, Rte 128 North, Peabody (directions on web site) on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to the Jewish National Fund, 77 Franklin St.,…

                                                                                          • Donovan, Richard Henry

                                                                                            Richard Henry Donovan, Jr. of Lowell, Navy vet LOWELL Mr. Richard Henry Donovan, Jr., of Lowell, MA, died Monday, September 29, 2008, at Boston Veterans Administration Hospital. Born in Lowell, MA, on Lowell, MA, the son of Richard H. Donovan of Lowell, and the late Mary (Kelleher) Donovan. He was a graduate of Lowell High School with the class of 1973, and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Lowell in 1988. He served with the U.S. Navy. He was employed as a Mechanic in the…

                                                                                            • Edward L. Fogarty

                                                                                              Edward L. Fogarty of Weymouth, a World War II veteran and a retired Secret Service agent and teacher, died Sunday...

                                                                                              • Espo, Ruth Ann (Sidel)

                                                                                                ESPO, Ruth Ann (Sidel) Of Wayland, formerly of Weston on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. For 48 years, she was the beloved wife of Stephen C. Espo. Loving mother of Andy Espo of Natick, Peter Espo of Brookline and Sue & Dan Greenfield of Sharon. Adored grandmother of Jacob & Eli Greenfield. Loving sister of Dr. James & Susan Sidel of Wellesley. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley on Friday, October 3 at 10:00am. Burial in Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph. Memorial observance…

                                                                                                • Farias, James

                                                                                                  • Farrar, Franklin E.

                                                                                                    and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM on Thurs 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Needham Senior Center, 83 PickeringSt.,Needham,MA 02492. Late WW II U.S. Army veteran. Late owner of Frank Farrar Landscaping Co. For directions, obit or to send a note ofcondolence, Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

                                                                                                    • Farrington, Stephen P.

                                                                                                      Stephen P. Farrington, 50, of 26 Saffron Dr., died peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, after an illness. He leaves his beloved wife, Diane M. (Fournier) Farrington; two sons, John Farrington, his wife Jennifer of Holden and Thomas Farrington of Worcester; three daughters, Elizabeth Parent, her husband David of Worcester, Jolene Farrington of Newport Beach, CA, and Julie Farrington of Worcester; his mother, Avice (Whittaker) Farrington Jarvis, her husband Gary…

                                                                                                      • Feldman, Gertrude (Kippurman)

                                                                                                        FELDMAN, Gertrude (Kippurman) Entered into rest September 30, 2008 of Newton. Beloved wife of Louis Feldman and the late Harry Levinsky. Devoted mother of the late Dr. Norman Levinsky and his wife Elena of Wellesley and Ellen Sussman and her husband Peter of FL. Dear grandmother of Harold and Andy Levinsky, Nancy and Howard, Safran and David and Darren Sussman. Great grandmother of Benjamin, Alison and Emmarose Safran. Services at Schlossberg-Solomon Memorial Chapel, 824 Washington St. CANTON on Friday,…

                                                                                                        • Fifield, Sophie S. (Seyda)

                                                                                                          FIFIELD, Sophie S. (Seyda) Of the Charlestown Navy Yard, formerly of Chicago, September 29, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Walter T. Mother of Mary L. Fifield of the Charlestown Navy Yard and Diana Fifield-Oaks of Albuquerque, NM. Funeral Services and interment will be held in Chicago. For online guestbook and information, please visit, McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohassett-Norwell 617-782-9636

                                                                                                          • Flaherty Sr., Martin J.

                                                                                                            Martin J. Flaherty Sr., of Wilmington Martin J. Flaherty Sr., age 85, of Wilmington, October 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Virginia R. (Fitzpatrick) Flaherty. Complete notice to follow in Saturday's The Sun edition. Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 978-658-4744, www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                            • Flahive, Lorraine Sullivan

                                                                                                              & friends invited. Parking at Pemberton Farms.

                                                                                                              • Forand, Emily (Grzych)

                                                                                                                Emily (Grzych) Forand, 96, died peacefully Tuesday, September 30 in Radius of Southbridge. Her husband of 50 years, Edward J. Forand died in 1986. She leaves one son: Edward Forand Jr. and his wife Carol of Southbridge. Two daughters: Carol wife of Paul Kondratowicz of Dudley and Doris wife of Thomas Sudjak of Mashpee. A brother Felix Grzych of Columbia, CT and a sister: Clara Cournoyer of Southbridge. 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was born in Dudley, the…

                                                                                                                • Gagliastre, Thomas "Nouch"

                                                                                                                  Thomas "Nouch" Gagliastre of Worcester, MA, passed away October 1st, 2008 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his wife, Rita (Molinari) Gagliastre, who died on March 3, 1992. He leaves two sons, Thomas E. Gagliastre and Michael Gagliastre both of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Joan Galantino, of Worcester; six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves his longtime companion Katherine DiMarzio of Gardner. Thomas was born…

                                                                                                                  • Garvey, Francis W.

                                                                                                                    and friends are respectfully invited. Interment will be private. Memorials in Frank's name can be made to the Community Health & Hospice, 780 N. Main St., Suite 1, Laconia, NH 03246. Navy Veteran of WW II. For directions, obituary & online guestbook see

                                                                                                                    • Gianchetti, Helen J.

                                                                                                                      Helen J. Gianchetti 1921-2008 WESTFIELD- Helen J. (Szalda) Gianchetti, 87, died Wednesday in Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Westfield and served as a Wave in the U.S. Navy during WWII. She leaves her husband of 64 years, Christopher J. Her three sons; Christopher J. Jr. and his wife Patricia, Richard, Gary and his wife Carol. She leaves her three daughters; Marie Brazee and her husband Gary, Gina Gianchetti and her partner Annie Maloney, and Lori Lemon…

                                                                                                                      • Giddings, Hannah R. (McHugh)

                                                                                                                        and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Thursday from 4-7 PM. Interment in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica.

                                                                                                                        • Goldstein, Kayla

                                                                                                                          Kayla Goldstein, of Framingham, September 29, 2008. Cherished daughter of Abraham and Charlotte (Koss) Goldstein of Delray Beach, FL. Beloved wife of James Mattimore. Loving mother of Jahna Goldmore of Framingham. Devoted sister of Eileen Cohen and her husband Robert. Loving aunt of Abby & Sabrina Cohen. Funeral Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in Kayla's name to the GYN Floor (Ovarian Cancer Research) at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 9th Floor, 10 Brookline Place West,…

                                                                                                                          • Gordon, Marie E. (Cahill)

                                                                                                                            Marie E. (Cahill) Gordon, 80, formerly of Worcester, died Wednesday, October 1st in Webster Manor. Calling hours are Friday, October 3rd from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester. Complete obituary in Friday's paper. oconnorbrothers.com

                                                                                                                            • Graham, Mary T.

                                                                                                                              may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 7 P.M. Friday. Her Funeral will take place from the Funeral Home Saturday morning at 9 o'clock followed by a Funeral Mass at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH at 10 o'clock. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Saints Medical Cancer Center Foundation, 1 Hospital Dr., Lowell, MA, 01852. E-condolence/ Directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Funeral…

                                                                                                                              • Halla, Marie Louise

                                                                                                                                Marie Louise Halla WESTFIELD - Marie Louise Halla, 50, of Westfield, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2008 in Noble Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Halla and the late Jeanne (Des-marais) Bancroft. Lifelong, loving partner of James M. Ward. Devoted Mother of Christopher Halla and his companion Kristen Miner of Westfield. Loving Grandmother of Levi and Christopher Halla. Loving Sister of Joseph Guay of Southampton, Robert Guay of Springfield, Michael Halla of Talkeetna, AK, William…

                                                                                                                                • Handorff Sr., Raymond F.

                                                                                                                                  MIDDLEBORO Mr. Raymond F. Handorff Sr., 78, of Middleboro, formerly of Hanson and Pembroke, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. The son of the late Frank and Edna (Hankinson) Handorff, he was born in Morris, Minn. February 2, 1930. He was raised and educated in Glenwood, Minn. and had lived in Hanson and Pembroke before moving to Middleboro five years ago. Mr. Handorff served in the Navy during the Korean War. He had been employed as a Production Supervisor at General…

                                                                                                                                  • Harrington, Barbara (Hughes)

                                                                                                                                    HARRINGTON, Barbara (Hughes) 82, of Cotuit, formerly of Watertown, July 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Harrington. Loving mother of William P and his wife Jeanne of Holliston, Catherine Harrington-Droukas and her husband Stephen of South Easton, Kevin J and his wife Kathryn of Raleigh, NC and the late Robert C., Jr. Proud grandmother of Paul, Kevin Timothy, Leslie, Kerri, Jessica Harrington and Christopher and Stephanie Droukas. A memorial service will be held at John-Lawrence Funeral Home,…

                                                                                                                                    • Harsip, Muriel K. (Ziskind)

                                                                                                                                      HARSIP, MURIEL K. (Ziskind) of Newton, entered into rest Oct. 1, 2008 at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late David Harsip. Devoted mother of Janice Hurwitz & her husband David of Framingham, Herb Harsip & his wife Imogene of Newton and Barry Harsip & his wife Lisa of Boxborough. Cherished grandmother of Jessica & Jake Hurwitz and Adam & Jamie Harsip. Loving sister of the late Samuel Ziskind. DearfriendofFernanda Menedez. WWII Women's Army Corp Veteran. Terrific mother to…

                                                                                                                                      • Hayes, Bernice N. (Randall)

                                                                                                                                        Bernice N. (Randall) Hayes, formerly of 1 Priscilla Drive in Marlborough, died peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, in Coleman House, Northborough. She leaves a daughter, Teresa L. Bolduc of Marlborough; a son, Steven M. Hayes of Buckfield, ME; six grandchildren: Christopher Bolduc and his wife Kara of Auburn, David Bolduc and his wife Lisa of Marlborough, Shannon Iannotta and her husband John of Worcester, Charlie Hayes, Harry Hayes, and Danny Hayes of Buckfield, ME; four great-grandchildren: Jacksen…

                                                                                                                                        • Holmstrom Jr., William T.

                                                                                                                                          will be Friday evening only 5-8 PM at Rock Funeral Home. His Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary Church, Dartmouth on Saturday at 10 AM. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will follow.

                                                                                                                                          • Howe, Edith

                                                                                                                                            HOWE, Edith Of Stoneham, formerly of Woburn and Malden, Sept. 3, 2008, at age 100. Beloved aunt of Robert & Janice Howe of Augusta, ME; William & Maria Howe of Melrose, MA; and Richard & Lana Howe of Xiamen, China;alsosurvivedby 5 grand nephews and 2 grand nieces and 2 greatgrandnephews&1 great grandniece. A Memorial Service willbe held at TheFirstUnitedMethodist Church in Melrose, 645 Main St, onSaturday,October4th,at 10:00AM. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share…

                                                                                                                                            • Huynh, Hong

                                                                                                                                              BROCKTON Hong Huynh, 75, of Brockton, died Sept. 29, 2008. She was the mother of Henry, Steven, Billy, Christiana, and Mai Phung. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Funeral services in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, Friday, at 10 a.m. Interment to follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. For obituary and directions, visit www.RussellFuneralHome.com .

                                                                                                                                              • Johnson, Bradford

                                                                                                                                                JOHNSON, Bradford Judkins Of Boston, formerly of Winchester, MA, September 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Judith H. Johnson, devoted father of Katherine Braddock, Martha Millican, Sean O'Riordan and grandfather of Nina Braddock. At request of the family, the burial will be private. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, October 8th at Trinity Church, 206 Clarendon St., Copley Plaza, Boston MA. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10…

                                                                                                                                                • Johnson, Loretta V.

                                                                                                                                                  BROCKTON Loretta Virginia (Montgomery) Johnson, 87, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2008, in Brockton. She is survived by her children, Brian K. Johnson and Olivia L. James, both of Brockton. Calling hours Friday, in the Brockton Temple French Seventh Day Adventist Church, 237 Court St., Brockton, 9-10 a.m. followed by a funeral service in the church at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Arrangements by the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., Brockton. Visit…

                                                                                                                                                  • Joseph J. Amaral

                                                                                                                                                    RAYNHAM/TAUNTON-Joseph J. Amaral, 56 years old, died October 1, 2208 in the Boston Medical Center, following a period of failing health. Born in Taunton son of the late Manuel and El eanor (Carey) Amaral. He has been a resident of Raynham for the past 13 years. He was educated in Middleboro schools and had been employed for over 30 years as a union glazier. He was presently employed at Cardinal Window Systems in NH. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, boating and tinkering in his garage, but most of all  he…


                                                                                                                                                  • Joyce Jr., Joseph G.

                                                                                                                                                    JOYCE, Joseph G. "Joe" Jr. 58, beloved father of Mark J. Joyce of Townsend, brother of; Jerome Joyce and James Joyce both of Billerica, Thomas Joyce of Lowell, Jean Freeman of Springhill, FL, Kathleen Muniz and Nancy Post both of Newport Richey, FL. He also leaves his former wife, caretaker and dear friend, Lynn K. Belgard of Townsend, beloved son of a son of Regina (Dolan) Joyce of Newport Richey, FL and the late Joseph G. Joyce Sr. A Funeral Service will be held 1 PM Sat, Oct. 4th at the T.J.…

                                                                                                                                                    • Joyce, Joseph G. "Joe"

                                                                                                                                                      Joseph G. 'Joe' Joyce, Jr. of Townsend, Army vet; 58 TOWNSEND Joseph G. "Joe" Joyce, Jr., 58, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008, at home, after courageous battle with lung cancer. Joe was born in Brookline, April 16, 1950, a son of Regina (Dolan) Joyce and the late Joseph G. Joyce Sr., and has resided in Townsend for over 23 years. He was a 1968 graduate of Billerica High School, and attended the Northeast Institute of Technology in Boston. During the Vietnam era, Mr. Joyce served his…

                                                                                                                                                      • Joyce, Marguerite E. (Griffin)

                                                                                                                                                        and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown MA 02472; or Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. Retired tax esaminer for the IRS. For directionss, online obituary and guestbookvisit

                                                                                                                                                        • Kane, Sister Mary

                                                                                                                                                          • Kelley, Mary A.

                                                                                                                                                            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…

                                                                                                                                                            • King, Doris R.

                                                                                                                                                              KING, Doris R. Of Allston September 23, 2008. Beloved daughter of Rev. Luvenia McLean of Dorchester and the late William King, Jr. Dear sister of Rev. Barbara Abdur Raheem of Dorchester and William King of Springfield. Niece of James Collier of AL, Otelia Collier of Boston and Reginald Collier of Alexandria, VA. She leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Sunday at 7 PM at The Historic Charles Street AME Church, 551 Warren St., Roxbury. Visiting with the family at church at 6 PM.…

                                                                                                                                                              • Kosakowski, Frances G. (Bean)

                                                                                                                                                                Frances G. (Bean) Ginn Kosakowski, 90, died Tuesday, Sept. 30th, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an illness. She leaves her husband of 26 years, Edmond Kosakowski, they where married Sept. 11, 1982. She also leaves a step-son, Dennis Kosakowski and his wife Jeanne of Dudley; a daughter-in-law, Mary Kosakowski of No. Grosvenordale; two sisters-in-law, Thena Bean of Virginia and Nellie Kosakowski of Charlton; a granddaughter, Sara Kosakowski of Webster; a grandson, Adam Kosakowski of Sturbridge; a…

                                                                                                                                                                • 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…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Lambert, Marie M. Robichaud

                                                                                                                                                                    • Lapham, Phyllis A. (Manning)

                                                                                                                                                                      LAPHAM, Phyllis A. (Manning) of Groton, formerly of Reading, September 28, 2008 at age 85. Beloved wife of Laurence W. Lapham. Devoted father of Laurence W. Lapham, Jr. and his wife Sharon of Billerica, Wayne R., and Dean F. Lapham, both of Groton. Dear sister of Lois Gray of FL. Loving aunt of Diane Reeves, Jeffrey and Dana Gray. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Graveside Service on Friday, October 10, 2008 at 10:30am at Forest Glen Cemetery, READING on Forest Glen Rd., just off Route 28…

                                                                                                                                                                      • Larry Birleffi, 90, sports broadcaster

                                                                                                                                                                        CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Larry Birleffi, a television and radio broadcaster known for more than 50 years as the “Voice...

                                                                                                                                                                        • Leahy, John J.

                                                                                                                                                                          and Friends Invited Visiting hours Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. In Lieu of Flowers donations in John's name may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 220 North Main St. Suite 104 Natick 01780

                                                                                                                                                                          • Leamy Jr., Francis H.

                                                                                                                                                                            Francis H. Leamy Jr. SPRING HILL, FL - Francis H. Leamy Jr. age 71 of Spring Hill Florida passed away September 29, 2008 at Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville FL. He was born in Worcester MA, and relocated to Florida in 1999 coming from Hatfield MA. During his working years he was employed by the Asbestos Workers Union Local 43 in Springfield, MA for over 20 years, and also served as their business manager from 1980 to 1984. Prior to retirement, Fran owned and operated the F.L. Insulation Company and GYMAR…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Louis-Charles, Jean C.

                                                                                                                                                                              BROCKTON Jean C. Louis-Charles, 74, of Brockton, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2008, at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. He was the husband of Alourdes (Valcin) Louis-Charles. He is survived by his wife, Alourdes; his children, Edyne, Exana, Gerald, Marcenel, and Lourdina Louis-Charles; his siblings, Jean Luc, Jean, Robert, and Claudette. Funeral services will be held Saturday, in the Haitian Assembly of God Church, 199 Warren Avenue, Brockton, at 9 a.m. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery,…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Lundell, Karl K. "Kenny"

                                                                                                                                                                                Karl K. "Kenny" Lundell, 79, formerly of Ridgewood Road, Worcester, died Monday, September 29, 2008, in the Westborough Health Care Center. His wife of 53 years, Lillian A. (Nordfors), died in 2006. He was born in Worcester, son of Carl and Esther (Fiske) Lundell. He worked for Olson Machine Co. and retired from Astra Pharmaceuticals after 25+ years of service. Kenny was a Korean War veteran, member of Zion Lutheran Church, Greendale Men's Club, Cross Biracci Bowling Club, and he loved to…

                                                                                                                                                                                • 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 Sr., John A. "Jack"

                                                                                                                                                                                    MacDONALD, John A. Sr. "Jack" In Woburn, Oct. 1st. Beloved husband of Gretchen E. (Hobein) MacDonald and the late Lorraine (Nelson) MacDonald. Devoted father of Steven W. MacDonald and his wife Anne of Carver, Susan B. Chociej and her husband Robert of Peabody, Janet M. McGondel and her husband Barry of Woburn, Michael T. MacDonald and his wife Renee of Wenham, Eileen L. Lee and her husband James of Medford, John A. MacDonald, Jr. and his wife Diane of Dracut, Paul N. MacDonald and his wife Ann…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • MacKay, Joan M.

                                                                                                                                                                                      MacKAY, Joan M. Of Westwood, died at home September 29th. Beloved daughter of the late Wallace and Helen (Boyle) MacKay. Joan is survived by her brother, Rear Admiral Jerry MacKay of CA, by her cousins, Patricia Ford of Dedham, Paul Menadier of Milton, Evelyn Finnegan of Scituate and Peter McHugh of Maine. Services & interment are private. Donations may be made in Joan's memory to the, , 30 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701 or to the Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice, 3 Edgewater Dr. Norwood MA 02062…

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                                                                                                                                                                                        • MacPhail, Derek Shawn

                                                                                                                                                                                          Derek Shawn MacPhail 19662008 GRANBY - Derek MacPhail, age 41, of West St., Granby, MA, died in his sleep in Walter-boro, SC on September 20, 2008. He was born on Cumber-land County, NC on October 6, 1966. Mr. MacPhail was a long-distance truck-driver for Prime, Inc., of Springfield, MO. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. His education was at the public Schools of Springfield, MA, and he was an alumnus of Classical High School. He is survived by his children Tiffany, Sage, Logan, Jessica…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Manna, Christopher L.

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Manzo, Eileen M. (Bryan)

                                                                                                                                                                                              MANZO, Eileen M. (Bryan), Of Burlington, Sept. 30. Beloved wife of 63 years of Alfred J. Loving mother of Andrew of San Diego, CA, Alfred of Santa Barbara, CA, Bruce of Burlington, Collin of Tyngsboro, and Russell of Billerica. Sister of the late William Bryan and Linda Bryan. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9:00 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret's…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Marie L. Quinnan

                                                                                                                                                                                                Marie L. (Loustaunau) Quinnan of El Paso, Texas, formerly of Boston, a retired FBI translator, died Saturday at...

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Marmo, Anthony "Tony"

                                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Thursday (today). 4-8. Founder and Director of Massport Jets and a leader in introducing women's hockey in North America. Founder and Director, North Shore Recreation & Social Center. Founder of East Boston Tornadoes Semi-Pro Football. Tony was also a strong advocate For Title IX in women's sports. Tony was a member of the Park League Hall of Fame; recipient of the Windsor Cup for men's hockey. Tony was extremely active in state and local…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Mary J. Almeida

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mary J. (Costa) Almeida, wife of the late Antone Almeida, died on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at the Golden Living Wedgemere Nursing Center. She was 91. Born in Dighton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Gasper) Costa. Educated in Dighton schools, she later worked as an attendant for the Paul A. Dever School for over 27 years, retiring at the age of 65. A communicant of Annunciation of the Lord Church, and a mem ber of the Westside Seniors, she enjoyed playing Bingo and visiting Foxwoods Casinos. With…


                                                                                                                                                                                                  • McCarthy Jr., William E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    McCARTHY,WilliamE.Jr., "Bill" Died suddenly, Sept. 30, at the age of 62, of Randolph, formerly of E. Wareham and Plum Island. Son of the late William E. McCarthy and late Catherine (Keaney) Tighe and her late husband Francis Tighe. Bill leaves his long time companion of 44 years, David J. Wenners and their two sons, Christian D. McCarthy of Dorchester and Scott P. McCarthy of N.H. Brother of Paul E. McCarthy of Marshfield, the late Sharon Keene and the late Kathleen Young. He is also survived by a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mello, Olinda

                                                                                                                                                                                                      will be Friday evening only 5-8 PM at Rock Funeral Home. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Saturday at 8 AM followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Mary Church at 9 AM. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Milton David Cole

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Milton David Cole, 77 years old, died on September 29, 2008 in Morton Hospital, Taunton after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Taunton son of the late Clayton and Elinda (Babeu) Cole. Milton, a lifelong resident of Taunton was 1949 graduate of Taunton High School. He served in the US Army from 1949 to 1953. He enjoyed vacationing in Maine and New Hampshire with his family every summer. He was an avid reader, loved history, and enjoyed listening to music. Mostly he enjoyed spending time with his…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Miner, Blanche Y.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mossman, Henry L. "Hank"

                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Memorial service for Henry "Hank" L. Mossman will be held Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. at Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Mullins, Robert W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Robert W. Mullins, 80, of Worcester, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at St. Vincent Hospital. He leaves a sister, Mary Ann Moderelli of New York; a sister-in-law, Kay Mullins of South Hadley; four nephews, Paul, David and Timothy Mullins and Robert Moderelli; a niece, Kathy Mullins; and several grandnieces and grandnephews. His brother Francis D. Mullins Jr. of Worcester died in 1977. His brother William D. Mullins of Ludlow died in 1986. His brother Bill was a longtime State Representative from Western…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • 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 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Directions and guest book

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Obando, Leticia

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Leticia Obando of Dracut Leticia Obando of Dracut, died September 29, 2008. Visiting hours Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Marguerite's Parish in Dracut. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Tewksbury. Memorials may be made in her name to the Mass General Hospital Transplant Unit, 55 Fruit St. Boston, MA 02114. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Orecchio, Anne D. (Ciriello)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 2-8PM. Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park Canton. Memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Paul, William R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              William R. Paul 1937 - 2008 FEEDING HILLS - William R. Paul, 70, of Fond du lac, WI, and formally of Feeding Hills, died on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 at home. His wife Irene (Rossi) Paul preceded him in death in 1992. He is survived by his second wife, Paula Paul of Fon du lac, WI, two sons, Stephen Paul of Westfield, Michael and his wife Mary Ellen Paul of Windsor Locks, a daughter, Susan and her husband James LaCroix of Feeding Hills; a stepson, Jimmy and his wife Stacy Burgess of Joplin, MO, two…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Perry, Verna H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Verna H. Perry of Pepperell, formerly of Chelmsford; 83 PEPPERELL Verna H. (Hughes) Perry, 83, of Pepperell, and formerly of Chelmsford and Londonderry, NH, died on Sunday, September 28, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter C. Perry. She was born on January 4, 1925, in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Arthur A. and Loretta D. (Ford) Hughes. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Chelmsford. She is survived by four loving children, Warren A. Perry of Pepperell, Wayne A. Perry of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pictour, Mary M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pineault, Edgar J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    LAKEVILLE —Edgar J. "Eddie" Pineault, 86, of Lakeville, died September 25, 2008, at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Jeanne C. (Rainville) Pineault. He was born in New Bedford and lived most of his life in Lakeville. He was formerly employed by Guisti Baking Co. Mr. Pineault was a WWII, Navy Veteran who served in the Philippines as a diver. He enjoyed family, friends and most of all, living on the pond. Survivors include his wife; a son, Michael L. Pineault of Lakeville; two…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Quinn, Paula M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Friday from 4 until 8 PM. Her funeral will be held from the funeral home on Saturday at 8 AM, followed by her Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9:30 AM at St. Margaret Church, Lowell. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Hope for the Children of Haiti, 21 Cummings Park, Suite 278, Woburn, MA 01801. To send an online condolence or for directions visit…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rabideau, Irene C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Irene C. Rabideau 1922-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Irene C. (Griffin) Rabideau 86 of Shattalon Dr. Winston-Salem, NC formerly of 1450 S. Branch Parkway in Springfield died unexpectedly on Sunday September 28, 2008 in Forsyth Medical Center. Born in Westfield, MA May 21, 1922 daughter of the late Martin J. and Josephine (Ouelette) Griffin. Irene was a communicant of St. Catherine of Siena Church After earning her GED at the age of 54 she taught night time Vocational Education School in West Springfield. An…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Raleigh, Lorraine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          HYANNIS Lorraine (Murphy) Raleigh, 77, died Tues. Sept. 23, in Hyannis. Born in Hyde Park, graduate of Hyde Park High School in 1947 and St. Luke's School of Nursing in 1970, she also attended S.M.U. in New Bedford and College in Brockton. She was a registered nurse at Goddard Hospital in Stoughton from 1970-1987, was an Intravenous Nurse for 11 yrs., Charge Nurse for three yrs. (Med-Surg) and Float from IV team. She also worked at the Boston Kidney Center 1987-1988 and West Gate Brockton Dialysis…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ralph L. Pescatore

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ralph L. Pescatore of Somerville, a retired truck driver, died Saturday at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • 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.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Richard Bahre, helped brother build N.H. NASCAR

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                LOUDON, N.H. - The brother of the founder of New Hampshire’s premier car racing track has died. Richard...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Richard, Albert Raymond

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rita, Alice L. (Conroy)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. Burial in Cambridge Cemetery. Donations may be made to Saint John's Church, 2254 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140. For online condolences visit


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Robert Steinberg, doctor who became chocolate maker

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SAN FRANCISCO - Robert Steinberg, a family doctor who helped popularize artisan chocolates in the United States...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rosa, Etalvina

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ROSA, Etalvina S. Died unexpectedly on Sept. 28, 2008. Loving mother of Alberto and his wife Maria, Gualdina and her husband Alirio and Marcelino and his wife Maria. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Visitations Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 from 5-9 PM at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 at 10 AM at Dolan Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetary, 920 Adams St,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Roy, Leonard A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rozowsky, Saul

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ROZOWSKY, Saul Of Framingham, Entered Into Rest October 1, 2008, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Pauline (Aschman) Rozowsky. Devoted father of Brian and his wife Barbara of Framingham, Ivan of Worcester and Leon and his wife Lesley-Ann of Newton Highlands. Cherished grandfather of Shana, Davin, Anton, Nicholas, Jared, Gabi and Jacob. Graveside Services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, Friday, October 3, 2008 at 10:45 AM. Memorial Observance will be held on Sunday afternoon at the home of Leon…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ruggieri, Aldo D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Aldo D. Ruggieri, 79, of Worcester, passed away Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 in Saint Vincent Hospital. He leaves his devoted wife and partner of 52 years, Albertine M. (Jolicoeur) Ruggieri; his two sons, Donald and Robert Ruggieri of Worcester; two brothers, Maurice Ruggieri of Shrewsbury, and Daniel Ruggieri of Worcester; a sister, Cecilia Charamella of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. Aldo was born in Worcester, son of Domenic and Josephine (Martucci) Ruggieri. He graduated from Worcester Boy's…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Russo, Robert S.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Robert S. Russo of N. Chelmsford Robert "Bob" S. Russo of N. Chelmsford, MA died Sept. 30, 2008. Visiting hours Thursday 3 to 7 p.m. Funeral Friday at 8 a.m. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. at St. John's Church, N. Chelmsford. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, N. Chelmsford. Memorials may be made in Bob's memory to the Lahey Clinic Sophia Gordan outpatient Hemotology & Oncology Clinics c/o Dr. Keith Stuart 41 Mall Rd. Burlington, MA…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Saber, Bertha

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Bertha Saber of Tewksbury; 90 TEWKSBURY Bertha Saber, age 90, a resident of the community for more than six decades, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, at her home. She was the wife of the late William T. Saber, who died in 1971. She was born on September 1, 1918, in New Brunswick, Canada, a daughter of the late Walter and Jennie (White) Rynhart. She was raised in Chelsea, Mass., and moved to Tewksbury in 1945. She devoted her life to the care of her family, and was also described as having loved to sew. She is…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sampieri, Thelma

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  DARTMOUTH —Thelma (Jennings) Sampieri, aged 88, of Dartmouth, died at home on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, after a long illness. She was the wife of John Sampieri, to whom she had been married for 64 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Perry L. and Emily (Hart) Jennings, and also the beloved step daughter of Mary (Hart) Jennings, she spent most of her life in Dartmouth. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School and worked briefly as a buyer for the former Cherry & Webb Department…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Santini, Doris

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    SANTINI, Doris It is with sadness we announce the passing of Doris "Butz" Santini at the age of 87. Born in the Bronx, she was a long-time residence of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, Hampton Bays, NY and Westwood, MA. She was predeceased by her husband Martin in 1992. She is survived by her best beloved children Mimi, Tino, Dave, Lolly, Steve & Chooie; Best beloved grandchildren Maisie Hansen, Evan & David Ritt, Sammi Santini, and Steve & Nicholas Santini, Michelle Rosier and Marc Katz; and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Scheinin, Helene F. (Fink)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SCHEININ, Helene F. 75, of Marlborough and Newton. Beloved wife of Fred H. Scheinin. Devoted mother of Amy Scheinin of Worcester and Susan Gordon and her husband David of Southborough. Cherished grandmother of Emily and Benjamin Gordon. Loving aunt of Ronald Scheinin of Denver, CO and Fran Scheinin and his wife Bobbi of Newton. Funeral Services 10 AM on Friday, Oct. 3 at Congregation B'Nai Shalom, 117 East Main St., Westborough, MA. Burial in Rural Cemetery, Southborough, MA. Memorial Observance through…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sherman, Morris G.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        SHERMAN, Morris G. Of Waban, entered into rest September 30, 2008 at the age of 94 years. Beloved husband of Myra (Fritz) Sherman. Dear son of the late Abraham & Bertha (Cohen) Sherman. Devoted father of Jane Sherman & her partner Jasper Banks and Gerald Sherman. Services & Memorial Observance will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to the charity of one's choice. Stanetsky Memorial Chapels 617-232-9300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Shine, Edward F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Edward F. Shine 1937-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Edward F. Shine passed away on Sept. 25, 2008. His funeral and burial were private. Donations may be made in his memory to Baystate Medical Center, Development Office: WMB5, Springfield, MA 01199. Hafey Funeral Home 413-734-4508,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Stand Sr., Joseph A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            hours will be Fri. Oct. 3, 2008 from 4-8 PM in the funeral home. www.bumafuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stroiney, Helen A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Stuart B. Barnard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Stuart B. Barnard of Worcester, a World War II veteran and a retired engineer, died Monday at UMass Memorial Medical...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Studley, Richard J. "Dick"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Richard "Dick" J. Studley, 67, of John Dee Road, a lifelong resident of Sterling, died Wednesday, October 1, 2008 in the Life Care Center of Leominster, after an illness. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Judith A. (LaPalme) Studley; his son, Richard J. Studley, Jr. of Dudley; a daughter, Heidi J. Gallant and her husband Kenneth P. and loving granddaughter, Danielle M., all of Sterling; two sisters, Barbara C. Bernard of Auburn and Judith N. Rielly of Sterling; several nephews and nieces. He was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sullivan Jr., Eugene E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 & 6-8 PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Eugene's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Late Assistant Vice President of State Street Bank & Trust Co. of Boston. Online guestbook and directions at, . P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Sutton, Rickey J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Rickey J. Sutton 1952-2008 LOWELL - Rickey Jerome Sutton, 55, of Osgood Street, Spring-field, departed this life at Saints Memorial Medical Center in Lowell, MA on Tuesday, September 23, 2008. Born in Elizabeth City, NC, a son of William Sutton and the late Beatrice (Burrows) Sutton, he had been a Springfield resident most of his life, graduating from The High School of Commerce. He was a Vietnam Era veteran of the US Navy and enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, and cooking. He was a member of Shiloh Seventh Day…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sweck Jr., Alfred M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Alfred M. Sweck, Jr., 65, died at home Wednesday, October 1, following an illness. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Paula (Andonian) Sweck; two sons, Michael R. Sweck, of Millbury, and Christopher M. Sweck, of Whitinsville, and his wife, Anne, who was like a daughter to Mr. Sweck; three grandchildren, Brendan, Talia and Caleb Sweck; his father, Alfred M. Sweck, Sr., of Uxbridge; and three sisters, Deborah Bernard and AnnMarie Belanger, of Uxbridge, and Pauline Beaulieu, of Norman OK. Mr. Sweck was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Tetreault, Florence

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            NEW BEDFORD —Florence (Cormier) Tetreault, 76, formerly of Dana Court, Fairhaven died Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at the Taber Street Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Arthur J. Tetreault. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Donat and Laura Cormier. She is survived by her daughter, Karyn Langlois and her husband, Scott and their three children, Cameron, Ethan and Ava May, all of Fairhaven; a brother, Leo Cormier; and a sister, Pauline. Mrs. Tetreault was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Thomas, Domenic

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends invited. Visitation Friday 8:30-9:30 am. Burial is private. For online condolences

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Tomaino, Lura J. (Byrne)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are cordially invited to attend, visiting hours Friday from 5-7 P.M. Burial will be in the West Wrentham Cemetery, Wrentham. In lieu of flowers donations in Lura's memory may be made to Nine Lives of Norton, P.O. Box 548 Norton, MA 02766. For complete obituary or additional information pleasevisit

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ellen T. (Brown) Clement of Hopedale, a licensed practical nurse, died Sunday at UMass Memorial Medical Center...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wacks, Harry

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Harry Wacks PEABODY, MA - Harry Wacks, of Peabody, Ma, Formerly of Stoughton,MA. Entered into rest September 29, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Mollie (Miller) Wacks. Devoted father of Judith Sherman & her husband James and Phillip Wacks &hiswife Victoria. Loving brother of Rose " Ronnie" Litant & the late Morris, Louis and Myer "Mike" Wacks. Cherished grandfather of Michelle Ross and her husband David , Adam Sherman, Hollie, Stacy, & the late Ian Wacks. Services at…


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Wain, Eleanore A. (Weldon)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Eleanore A. (Weldon) Wain, 70, formerly of Worcester, died Tuesday, September 30th in the Golden Living Center. She leaves her husband of 46 years, John J. Wain; her son, John R. Wain of China Grove, NC; four daughters: Margaret A. Wain of Worcester, Robin L. LeClaire and her husband Donald LeClaire, Jr., Jacquelyn M. Burbank and Linda J. Wain, both of Worcester; her brother, Ernest Jolin, Jr.; three sisters: Shirley Hubert of Orlando, FL, Jo-Ann Judkins of North Grafton and Darlene Jolin-Pope of Mashpee;…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Weldon, Margaret Elizabeth

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Margaret Elizabeth Weldon 1918-2008 SPRINGFIELD - Margaret E. (Goldman) Weldon, 89 years young, departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, September 29, 2008 at Wingate of West Springfield, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was predeceased by husband, William H. Sr. and son Oliver (Buzzy) Weldon. She is survived by five daughters, Sarah J. Orr (Dave),Doris Ezell (James) and Hannah Weldon, all of Spfld, MA, Elizabeth Alston and Augusta (Gussie) Weldon both of Chicopee, MA; a step-son William…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Williams, Deborah Howes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          WILLIAMS, Deborah Howes Died unexpectedly at home September 19, 2008. Born in Boston, MA on November 22, 1946. Debbie grew up in Marblehead, Ma. She graduated from Marion Court Secretarial School and attended Massachusetts College of Art. Debbie was an accomplished guitar player and singer, often keeping her family and friends entertained. As a member of the Corinthian Yacht Club, Debbie was a gifted sailor, talented tennis player and swimmer. A long time resident of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, Debbie…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • 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,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Zenga, Daniel W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home prior to the Funeral on Sat. from 9:45-10:45 A.M. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Lane Funeral Homes Winchester-Burlington 781 -729-2580

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