Monday, October 20, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 10/20/08

  • Anderson, Vincent A.

    • Areias, Maria L.

      Maria L. Areias of Lowell, St. Anthony member; 78 LOWELL Maria L. (Meneses) Areias, 78, of Lowell, died October 18, 2008, at Fairhaven Nursing Home. She was the widow of the late Manuel L. Areias who died in 1991. Born October 12, 1930, in the Azores, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Jose Luis Meneses and the late Maria (de Lourdes Avila) Meneses. She grew up and was educated in that area, coming to the United States in the early 1970's, settling in Lowell in the Back Central Street area. She…

      • Avedisian, Marilyn Anita (Wolfson) (Brodsky)

        AVEDISIAN, Marilyn Anita (Brodsky) (Wolfson) Of Cranston, RI, formerly of Canton, MA on Saturday, October 18, 2008. Beloved wife of Kachadour Avedisian and the late Robert Wolfson. Loving mother of Beth Wolfson & Chris Mullins of Peterborough, NH, Judy Wolfson & Marianne Wolfson-Milton of Northampton, MA and Harold "Hank" & Amy Wolfson of Norwell, MA. Adored grandmother of Rachael & Hannah Wolfson and Janeia Wolfson-Milton. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St.,…

        • Baker, Mary (Carr)

          BAKER, Mary (Carr) Of Nantucket formerly of Boston Sept. 4, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Chester A. Baker. Aunt of Polly Phillips of AZ. Graveside service on Tuesday at 2 P.M. in the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Stanton Funeral Service, Inc.

          • Bell, Joan M.

            ROCKLAND Mrs. Joan M. (Hoban) Bell, 77 of Rockland died Friday, Ocober 17, 2008 at the Brockton Hospital. The daughter of the late Harrison and Frances (Bowen) Hoban, she was born in Boston on July 30, 1931. She was raised and educated in So. Boston and has lived in Rockland since 1952. Mrs. Bell enjoyed bingo playing cards and reading. Wife of the late Richard E. Bell, she is survived by 2 daughters, Janice A. Landreville of Middleboro and Joanne M. Markis of Weston, FL, 1 brother, Robert Hoban of W.…

            • Bevilacqua, Joanne

              • Bopp, Geraldine

                WEYMOUTH Geraldine Bopp, died October 16, 2008 at Colonial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Weymouth after a brief illness. She was 98 years old. Born in Boston, she had lived most of her life in Roxbury and Dorchester. Gerry was a Bookkeeper for 29 years with the former U.S.Trust Bank and in sales for 16 years with the former Chandler's Dep't. Store. Beloved daughter of the late Emil and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Bopp. Sister of James Bopp of Norwood and the late John Bopp, Charles Bopp, Joseph…

                • Brown, William A.

                  COHASSET William A. Brown, Atty., age 66, died suddenly on October 18, 2008. Complete obituary Tuesday. McNamara-Sparrell Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-383-0200 Since 1820

                  • Bunshaft, Doris ( Wittkin)

                    BUNSHAFT, Doris (Wittkin) Age 87, of Newton after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Beloved wife of Robert Bunshaft. Loving mother of Gillian B. Anderson of Washington, DC, Robin Fan & her husband Samuel Fan of Waban and Robert Bunshaft, Jr. & his wife Alexandra of Carlsbad, CA. Devoted grandmother of Jessica & Madde Fan. Loving aunt of Roger Wasby & family and Stephen Wasby. Doris, as a young girl, was an accomplished dancer and equestrian. She received her BA from…

                    • Canniff, Rev. Robert J.

                      CANNIFF, Rev. Robert J. October 19, formerly of West Roxbury. Complete notice to follow. P.E. Murray - George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000

                      • Carell, Charlene M. (Clebda)

                        CARELL, Charlene M. (Chlebda) 52, beloved wife of Michael Carell of Acton, died on October 18, 2008, after a long illness with cancer. She recently retired from Natick Labs where she worked as a secretary for 30 years. Charlene & Michael were married on June 15, 2008 in a garden ceremony at Michael's parents' home. In addition to her husband she is survived by a brother Gerry Chlebda of Jacksonville, FL.; her mother & father-in-law Harriet & Edwin Carell of Acton, & many close…

                        • Caron, Marie A.

                          ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, beginning in the C. Frank Linnehan and Son Haverhill Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Avenue, (Route 97) Haverhill at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hilldale Avenue, Haverhill. Calling hours will precede her funeral Tuesday morning in the C. Frank Linnehan and Son Haverhill Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Avenue,…

                          • Carrington, Susan K. (Burt)

                            Susan K. (Burt) Carrington, 61, of Old Stage Road, Westfield, passed away early Saturday morning, October 18, 2008 at Baystate Medical Center with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Edward Jay Carrington, her children, Heather (Carrington) & Nicholas Roussel of Souderton, PA and Eric & Sarah Carrington of East Longmeadow, MA and her wonderful grandchildren Allison, Sean, Eric, Ethan & Brianna. She was the daughter of Dorothy Frost Burt and the late Seaborn…

                            • Cassettari, Eileen M.

                              ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, Lincoln Ave., Haverhill. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Her family will receive visitors at their residence located at 70 Audubon Road, Haverhill, Wednesday, from 3 to 6 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Route 125, Haverhill.

                              • Chiocchio, Antonio G.

                                QUINCY Antonio G. Tony Chiocchio, 74 years old, of Quincy, died Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Veterans Administration Hospital of West Roxbury after a long illness. Beloved husband for 52 years of Elaine S. (Hollis) Chiocchio. Devoted father of Joanne M. Jennings of Mashpee, Susan E. Stetkis and her husband Arthur of East Taunton, Anthony J. Tony Chiocchio and his wife Alice of Quincy, and Michael D. Chiocchio and his wife Susan of Plymouth. Loving grandfather of Kristin Jennings, Megan and Rachel…

                                • Cipullo, Richard F.

                                  • Cleary, Robert Emmett

                                    CLEARY, Robert Emmett Chemist, born September 1, 1920, Holyoke, Massachusetts. Son of Robert Emmett Cleary, Sr. and Helen (Fitzgerald) Cleary. Husband of the late Barbara (Fitzgerald) Cleary, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Father and father-in-law of Ellen and Phillip Dube of Portsmouth, N.H., James Cleary of Portland, CT, Robert Cleary and Alison White of Chelmsford, MA, Barbara Ann Cleary and David Hart of Salem, MA, David and Candace Gray-Cleary of East Hampton, CT, and Michael and Theresa…

                                    • Collings, Frances V. (Zizzo)

                                      COLLINGS, Frances V. (Zizzo) Of Wakefield, October 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Collings, Sr. Devoted mother of Charles A. Collings of Woburn, and Janet Irene Souza of Wakefield. Loving grandmother of George and Brian Souza, and Matthew and Michael Collings. Frances is also survived her six great- grandchildren. Family and friends of Frances are welcome to pay their respects at the Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home. 25 Sanborn St. (Corner of Woburn St.) READING, MA, on Tuesday,…

                                      • Collins, Regina A. "Jeanne" (Manion)

                                        Regina A. "Jeanne" (Manion) Collins, age 90, wife of the late John J. Collins of Marblehead, died Thursday, October 16, 2008, in the Lafayette Nursing Home, Marblehead. Born in Evanston, IL, the daughter of the late, noted tenor, James J. Manion and Ann (Fitzgerald) Manion, she was raised and educated in Lake Forest, IL and graduated from Lake Forest High School. During World War II, she and her late husband, an officer stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Station, met one evening at the…

                                        • Colpoys, Francis (Featured Guest Book)

                                          • Connolly, Thomas C.

                                            Thomas C. Connolly QUINCY Thomas C. "Thom" Connolly, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Quincy died unexpectedly on October 9, 2008. Beloved son of Helen T. (Ryan) Connolly of Hingham and the late Thomas M. Connolly. Devoted brother of Judy Mitchell of Naples, FL, Steven Connolly of Braintree, Patricia Whitney of Scottsdale, AZ, Susan Scott of Miami, FL, Michael Connolly of Somerset, Kathleen Gaynor of Keller, TX, Nancy Connolly of Quincy, Joanne Cremins of Eastham, and Paul Connolly of Norwell. Best…

                                            • Dorothy L. Silvia

                                              Dorothy L. Silvia, 89, Woonsocket, died Saturday at Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Raymond Boucher, whom she married in 1941 and who died in 1944, and Arthur A. Silvia, whom she married in 1949, and who died in 2007. Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late Joseph T. and Jennie (Gilbert) Ouellette. She was raised in Taunton and resided in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1969 to 1979 before moving to Woonsocket. Mrs. Silvia worked for many years at the Eureka Mfg. Co, Standard Coil Co.,…

                                              • Drane, Edward L.

                                                BRAINTREE Edward L. Drane, 88, of Braintree, died October 18, 2008 at the John Scott Nursing Home in Braintree. Beloved husband of Mary R. (McLaughlin). Loving father of Susan McMann and Kathleen Pronk, both of Marshfield, Margaret Johnson of Braintree, Edward L. Drane, Jr. of Plymouth and Michael Drane of Lakeville. Brother of Mary Brauer and Isabelle Wolf, both of FL and the late Arthur and Bart Drane. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great-granchildren. Born and raised in Boston he had lived…

                                                • Dunn, Lillian

                                                  : Funeral services were held in the San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Mimbres, N.M., on Tuesday Oct. 14, 2008. She was buried next to her husband in Fort Bayard National Cemetery in New Mexico. Memorial contributions may be made to San Lorenzo Catholic Church, Mimbres, NM 88049,

                                                  • Fettig Jr., Fred B.

                                                    FETTIG, Fred B. Jr. Age 79, of Millis, on October 18, 2008, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Joanne (Ciccone) Fettig. Loving father of Barbara M. Gillespie and husband Dennis of Orange Park, FL, John J. Fettig and wife Gina of Rockport, Mary E. Rose and husband Thomas of Norfolk, June A. Howlett and husband Bruce of Wellesley Hills, and Michael F. Fettig of Millis. Devoted grandfather of Derek, Kristen, Matthew, Thomas, Victoria, Nicholas, and Laurel. Also survived by two…

                                                    • Filippone, Audrey R.

                                                      HANOVER Mrs. Audrey R. (Lussier) Filippone, 70 of Hanover died Sunday, October 19, 2008 at home. The daughter of the late Wilford and Letitia (Hartman) Lussier, she was born in Jamaica Plain on February 16, 1938 and has lived in Hanover for the last 39 years. She is survived by her husband Anthony Filippone, 1 son, Dr. Anthony F. Filippone and his wife Deborah of KY, 1 daughter Terice M. McCann and her husband, Brian of Plymouth 1 sister, May Mahoney of Quincy and 5 grandchildren, Amanda and Brian McCann of…

                                                      • Filippone, Audrey R. (Lussier)

                                                        FILIPPONE, Audrey R. (Lussier) Of Hanover, Oct 19. Age 70, of Hanover, died Sunday at home. The daughter of the late Wilford and Letitia (Hartman) Lussier, she was born in Jamaica Plain, on February 16, 1938 and has lived in Hanover for the last 39 years. She is survived by her husband Anthony Filippone, 1 son, Dr. Anthony F. Filippone and his wife Deborah of KY, 1 daughter Terice M. McCann and her husband, Brian of Plymouth, 1 sister, May Mahoney of Quincy and 5 grandchildren, Amanda and Brian McCann of…

                                                        • Flanagan, Francis A.

                                                          and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday and Tuesday 5-8 pm. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington. Late WW II Navy veteran. For online condolences visit

                                                          • Foss, David J.

                                                            David J. Foss, 56, of Westborough, died on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare- University Campus in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he is the son of Donald R. and Shirley M. (Adams) Foss of Westborough. He was educated in Westborough schools and was a 1970 graduate of Westborough High School. In his earlier years he was involved with Westborough Little League. David was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church, appraised coins and enjoyed antiques and cats. In addition to his…

                                                            • Fountain-Patti, Geraldine M.

                                                              ARRANGEMENTS: Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc., 233 Lawrence St., Methuen. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine's Church in Andover with burial to follow in the Spring Grove Cemetery. For condolences or directions visit

                                                              • Fowler, Agnes R.

                                                                FOWLER, Agnes R. Of Tewksbury, formerly of Stoneham, died Oct. 18, at age 91. Beloved wife of the late Murray C. Fowler; daughter of the late Festus and Mary (McNamara) McHugh. Devoted mother and is survived by eleven children and their spouses, Jane and Jack Hubbard of Reading, John and Judy Fowler of Stoneham, Susan Fowler and Roland Gilmore of Lynn, William and Gail Fowler of Maryland, Thomas Fowler and Linda Velardocchia of Stoneham, Richard and Mary Fowler of Townsend, Steven and Diane Fowler of…

                                                                • Frascaria, Noella E.

                                                                  • French, Jeannette A. (Messier)

                                                                    Jeannette A. (Messier) French, 97, formerly of 1050 Main St., died Saturday, October 11, at Autumn Village, 25 Oriol Drive. She leaves a niece in Florida and a grand-niece in Connecticut. She is predeceased by a daughter, Jeanne French; a brother, Donat Messier, and a sister, Ora Rivers. She was born in West Thompson, CT, daughter of Ernest and Marie Louise (Houle) Messier. Jeannette worked many years as a cashier and clerk at Land & Sea Foods in Worcester. She was a member of the former Notre Dame…

                                                                    • Gagnon, Gielsomima M. "Jessie"

                                                                      • Gallagher, Cecilia M. (Lang)

                                                                        and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 8 PM. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. Donations may be made in her memory to The Poor Clare's Monastery, 920 Centre St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130., Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

                                                                        • Gallagher, James Richard

                                                                          : The funeral for James R. Gallagher will be Wednesday Oct. 22, 2008 at 9 a.m. at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.,

                                                                          • Gianopoulos, Charles W.

                                                                            • Girard, Almina M. "Mina"

                                                                              • Giso, Anthony R.

                                                                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 8. Services will conclude with burial at Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Late US Army Veteran, Korean War. For directions, obituary and guestbook, Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781.396.9200 Medford-Woburn-Wilmington

                                                                                • Giza, Theresa D. (Rousseau)

                                                                                  Theresa D. (Rousseau) Giza, 82, of Knollwood Drive, died on Thursday, October 16, 2008, in St. Vincent's Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 47 years, John F. Giza, predeceased her in 1998. She leaves five daughters, Karen Barch, and her husband Michael, with whom she lived with in Charlton, Jo-Ann Wight, and her husband Ted, of Riverside, RI, Geraldine Ducharme, and her husband Bob, of Charlton, Doreen Euloth, and her husband, Mike, of Saco, ME, and Sharon Davis, and her husband…

                                                                                  • Goff, Shirley

                                                                                    : The family honored her wishes for cremation. Private services for immediate family only for Shirley Goff will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 at 10 a.m. from the TROTTIER PRINGLE FUNERAL HOME, 6 Summer St., Adams. With the Rev. Mr. Robert R. Moulton, Permanent Deacon of the Catholic Community of Adams, officiating. Friends are welcome to attend the grave side service and burial at 10:45 a.m. in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery in Adams following services at the funeral home. Calling hours at the funeral…

                                                                                    • Gorham Jr., Joseph T.

                                                                                      GORHAM, Joseph T. Jr. Of Marshfield, Oct 16, at the age of 74. Dear father of David Gorham and his wife Jan of Stowe, VT., and Thomas Gorham and his wife Kelly of York, ME. Loving grandfather of Erin, Shawna, Maks, Alex and Cottie. Brother of George Gorham of Marshfield, Alice Fisher of New Jersey, Dorothy Chase of Keene, NH., and Rita McLaughlin of Hanover. Former husband of Margaret (Sullivan) Gorham of York, ME. Joseph was born in Quincy, graduated from No. Quincy High School and has lived in Marshfield…

                                                                                      • Greenberg, Regina (Zimmerman)

                                                                                        Regina Zimmerman Greenberg, 91, of Westborough, formerly of Rutherford, NJ and Jamesburg, NJ, died on Oct. 20th. She was the wife of the late Richard Zimmerman who passed away in 1975. She was also the widow of Henry Greenberg who died in 2001. Regina was born in Brooklyn, NY to David and Tessie (Bachrach) Blickstein. She lived in NJ all her life until moving to The Willows in Westborough 5 years ago. Regina was predeceased by her sister Goldie Lipton. She is survived by 2 daughters: Cynthia Turncliff of…

                                                                                        • Guerini, Andrew J.

                                                                                          • Houlihan, Frances M. (Byers)

                                                                                            and friends invited. Calling hours Monday 4-8. Interment Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Late member American Legion Women's Auxiliary Post 19 Somerville and retired Somerville Visiting Nurse. For more information, visit

                                                                                            • Hurley Jr., William P. "Pat"

                                                                                              • Jean, Gloria D.

                                                                                                ARRANGEMENTS: Her funeral will be on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from the Levesque Funeral Home, 163 Lafayette St., Route114 / 1-A, Salem, followed by her funeral Mass in Ste. Anne Church, Salem at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will precede her funeral from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B 102, Danvers, MA 01923 or Ste. Anne Parish, 290 Jefferson Ave., Salem, MA 01970.…

                                                                                                • John L. Camara

                                                                                                  John Leonard Camara, son of the late Francisco E. and Maria . (Andrade) Camara, died at the Life Care Center of Raynham on Saturday, Oct. 18.  A longtime Taunton resident, he was 86. Born in Taunton, he attended Taunton High School, and later served in the U.S. Navy, during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. A purification plant engineer with the Taunton Water Department for several years, he retired many years ago due to disability. He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church. He leaves a son, John…

                                                                                                  • Johnson, Joseph

                                                                                                    : Calling hours for Joseph Johnson will be Monday, 12 to 1 p.m. Followed by inurnment at Bellvue Cemetery, MCBRIDE FUNERAL SERVICE is in charge of arrangments.,

                                                                                                    • Johnson, Margaret

                                                                                                      JOHNSON, Margaret Of Belmont, October 14, 2008. A Memorial Service in celebration of her life will be held in the Chapel of Brasco & Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Tuesday morning October 21st at 8:00 a.m.

                                                                                                      • Kasollja M.D., Suela

                                                                                                        and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8pm. For directions and guestbook, P.E. Murray-George F Doherty West Roxbury 617-325-2000

                                                                                                        • Keane, Joseph F.

                                                                                                          KEANE, Joseph F. Retired Boston Police officer, of Walpole, formerly of Dedham. Funeral Mass St. Mary's Church, Dedham, Thursday morning. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8PM. Complete notice to follow. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

                                                                                                          • Keelan, Donald R.

                                                                                                            KEELAN, Donald R. Of Marshfield, Oct. 18, at the age of 84, beloved husband of 60 years to Virginia G. (Winslow) Keelan. Dear father of Donna Reitz of Hamlin, N.Y., Denise Kelley of Barnstead, N.H., Peter Keelan of Brookline, MA and Gregory Keelan of Pembroke, MA. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Brother of Robert G. Keelan of Portland, ME., Patricia Wilcox of CO., Andrea McIsaac of Palm City, FL. the late Edward J. Keelan III, and the late Kent P. Keelan. Father-in-law of Homer…

                                                                                                            • LaRhette, Melody J.

                                                                                                              LaRHETTE, Melody J. of Medford, formerly of Sudbury. October 17, 2008. Beloved daughter of Richard A. LaRhette of Great Barrington and Sally A. LaRhette of So. Natick, sister of Leslie LaRhette of CA, Sidney LaRhette of Maine and Marc LaRhette of CA. Also, survived by nieces & nephews. Memorial Service will be held, Sat., Oct. 25 at 11:00 am at First Parish Church of Sudbury - Unitarian-Universalist, Sudbury Center (Rte. 27 & Concord Rd). Donations in her memory may be made to the Lorene LaRhette…

                                                                                                              • Labo, Eleanor "Ellie"

                                                                                                                Eleanor 'Ellie' Labo resident of Tewksbury since 1956 TEWKSBURY Eleanor E. "Ellie" (Martin) Labo, age 81, passed away peacefully Friday night, October 17, at her Tewksbury home, after a long illness. She was the wife of Thomas J. Labo, with whom she had celebrated a 59th wedding anniversary this past June 29th. She was born in Cambridge on May 28, 1927, a daughter of the late David and Ethel Martin, and was raised in Arlington. She graduated from Arlington High School. She moved to…

                                                                                                                • Labo, Eleanor E.

                                                                                                                  and friends will be received Wednesday evening, Oct. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Tewksbury Funeral Home, corner of Dewey and Main Sts. (Rte 38) TEWKSBURY CENTER, phone (800 in MA or 978) 851 2950. At her request, all other services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of donor's choice will beappreciated.

                                                                                                                  • Lannin, Madeline M.

                                                                                                                    Madeline M. Lannin ROCKLAND Madeline M. Lannin died peacefully, Saturday morning, Oct. 18, 2008, at the age of 102, in the house in Rockland where she grew up and had spent her entire life. The two nieces who were named after her, Madeline Patt and Madeline Lannin-Cotton, both of Pembroke, were at her bedside when she passed away. Miss Lannin never married but was surrounded by children most of her life as a public school elementary school teacher for 50 years, the director of a preschool in her home for 16…

                                                                                                                    • LeBlanc, William E.

                                                                                                                      William E. LeBlanc, 67, of 9 Herricks Lane, died in his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, October 19, 2008, after an illness. His wife of 19 years, Margaret M. (Courtney) Savoie LeBlanc, died in 1999. He leaves 9 children: Linda L. Bates of Worcester, Tina M. Ford of Auburn, James S. Savoie, Mark E. LeBlanc, Robert M. Savoie, and Corey W. LeBlanc, all of Millbury, Michael T. LeBlanc of Hemet, CA, Jeffrey A. Savoie of Leicester, and Heidi A. LeBlanc-Payne of Coventry, RI; 25 grandchildren; 4…

                                                                                                                      • Lehndorff, Rose M.

                                                                                                                        • Livermore, Grace V. (Engebretson)

                                                                                                                          Grace V. (Engebretson) Livermore of Concord, active at Trinitarian Church; 77 CONCORD Grace V. (Engebretson) Livermore, age 77, and long-time resident of Concord, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008, at Concord Heath Care Center. She was the wife of the late Albert V. Livermore. Born in Concord on September 15, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ellis A. and Grace C. (Kalish) Engebretson. Raised and educated in Concord, Mrs. Livermore graduated from Concord High School in 1950. Grace married Albert…

                                                                                                                          • Locke, Virginia Margaret (Keefe)

                                                                                                                            • Martinez, Elizabeth V. (Asselin)

                                                                                                                              and friends may visit at the the funeral home Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Elizabeth was a member of the VA Ladies Auxiliary in Burlington, Red Hat Society, Volunteer at the Bedford VA Hospital and loved feeding the priests at St Anthony's Parish in Allston., Cota Funeral Home 781-944-1765

                                                                                                                              • McEachern, Anna M.

                                                                                                                                HALIFAX Mrs. Anna M. (Vitt) McEachern, 89, of the Monponsett section of Halifax, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Wingate at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Kingston. A daughter of the late John and Eva Vitt, she was born in Boston on Aug. 1, 1919. Mrs. McEachern was raised and educated in Dorchester and had lived in Quincy before moving to Monponsett 35 years ago. Wife of the late George D. McEachern, she is survived by one son, George D. McEachern Jr of Middleboro; three daughters, Barbara A. Lynch of…

                                                                                                                                • McGrady, Joseph M.

                                                                                                                                  Joseph M. McGrady HINGHAM Joseph M. McGrady, of Hingham, October 18, 2008. The beloved husband of Janet (Nedza) McGrady. Loving father of Joseph M. McGrady, Jr. of Randolph, Pamela McGrady of Hingham and Wendy McGrady Faubert and her husband Richard of Marshfield. Son of the late Neil and Catherine McGrady. Brother of Ada Guarino of ME and the late Edward McGrady. Devoted grandfather of Katherine and Michael Francis and Charlotte, Caroline, Anne and James Faubert. Joseph worked as a sales manager for…

                                                                                                                                  • McLaughlin, William E.

                                                                                                                                    and friends invited. Visiting Hours Tues. 4-8 PM. Late WWII Veteran and life member Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078. In lieu of flowers, gifts in William's name may be sent to the Activities Fund, Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home, 17 Lafayette Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150. Interment Winthrop Cemetery.

                                                                                                                                    • Mee, William J.

                                                                                                                                      MEE, William J. Of Milton, Oct. 17. Beloved husband of the late Pauline G. (Manning). Proud father of Gerry Horvet of Milton, Patricia Chamberlain of Plymouth, Kathleen Smith of Marshfield, Genna McManus & Ellen Teahan, both of Norwell, Willliam F. of Norwood, Francis of Billerica, Richard of Hanover and Robert Mee of Dedham. Brother of the late Frank Mee & Peg Kelleher. Also survived by 17 loving grandchildren & one great-grand-daughter. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Hills Church, Milton,…

                                                                                                                                      • Michaels, Paul Waseleski

                                                                                                                                        • Miller, Suzanne L.

                                                                                                                                          Suzanne L. Miller of Lowell Suzanne L. Miller, age 47, of Lowell, died Friday, Oct. 10 in Lowell. She was the beloved wife of James Marchese. Relatives and friends may call at the M. R. LAURIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 295 Pawtucket St., Lowell on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. A prayer service will follow at 4 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be private. Funeral Directors M. Richard Laurin, Scott Laurin and Louis Fazio 978-452-0121 www.laurinfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                          • Millman, Kenneth R.

                                                                                                                                            may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT, on Tuesday from 4 until 6 PM. His Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Wednesday at 9 A.M. followed by his Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10 A.M. in St. Mary Magdalen Church, Dracut. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Massachusetts Special Olympics 450 Maple St. Building One, Danvers, MA 01923-4009. To send an online condolence or for directions please visit…

                                                                                                                                            • Mosher, David A.

                                                                                                                                              MOSHER, David A. 80, of Andover died Sunday, October 12, 2008. Born in Keene, NH., he was pre-deceased by his wife, Janice (Ebie) Mosher and is the father of David A. III and his wife Teresa Mosher of Methuen, MA, Stephen Mosher of Somerville, MA, and Aimee and husband Philip Taft of Hampstead, N.H. He leaves grandchildren, David, IV and Christopher Mosher and Kathryn E. and Nathan Taft. Mr Mosher spent his entire working career in the aviation/aerospace field being directly involved in the very early…

                                                                                                                                              • Murray, Bob

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

                                                                                                                                                • 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."

                                                                                                                                                  • Newman, William G.

                                                                                                                                                    NEWMAN, William G. Of Everett, October 18th. Beloved brother of the late Eleanor F. Newman, Josephine M. Henderson, Frances E. Kitson, George W. Newman and Barbara A. Newman. Lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews including Barbara Henderson of Everett, Kathleen Henderson of Manchester, NH, William Henderson of Palm Bay, FL and Patricia Odom of Texas. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street (Maplewood Square)…

                                                                                                                                                    • Nourse, Ralph B.

                                                                                                                                                      Ralph B. Nourse, 93, of Rugg Road, died Saturday, October 18, 2008 in Clinton Hospital. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Mary E. (St. Martin) Nourse; two sons, Paul A. Nourse and his wife Tracy of Sterling and their children, Amanda and Cooper, John D. Nourse and his wife Diane of Leominster and their children and grandchildren; two daughters, Nancy M. Hagberg and her husband David of Sterling and their children Neil and Andrew, Susan B. Nourse of Freeport, ME; nieces, Margaret McGee and Beverly MacCollom;…

                                                                                                                                                    • Parker, George W.

                                                                                                                                                      George W. Parker, 84, of Worcester, passed away on October 19, 2008 at Radius Healthcare Center in Southbridge. He leaves his devoted wife of 62 years, Jean E. (McConnell) Parker; a son, David E. Parker and his wife Bonnie of Hendersonville, TN; a daughter, Susan M. Costa and her husband Gregory of Worcester; three grandchildren, Chad Costa of Worcester, Jennifer Burns of Nashville, TN, and Lesley Haro of Toddville, IA; and three great-grandsons, Adam Costa, Alexander Costa and Hunter Haro. He also leaves a…

                                                                                                                                                      • Paul V. Higgins

                                                                                                                                                        In Brockton, October 16, 2008 Paul V. Higgins passed away after a long illness at the age of 78, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Husband of the late Mary (Letson) Higgins. Paul has resided in Raynham for 40 Years formerly of Newton Lower Falls. Paul Graduated From Newton High Class of 1948. He was an avid Sportsman & Athlete playing Baseball,Football& Hockey. Beloved Father of Mrs. Sharon McCaffrey & her husband Chris of Carver MA. Paul Retired as a Iron Worker & member of iron workers local #7…

                                                                                                                                                        • Pelletier, Lorraine R.

                                                                                                                                                          Lorraine R. Pelletier lifelong resident of Lowell; 67 LOWELL Lorraine R. (Violette) Pelletier, age 67, a longtime resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell, died Saturday, October 18th, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Roger E. Pelletier with whom she celebrated 48 years of marriage this past January. Born in Lowell, MA, on March 2, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Clarinda (Duval) Violette. She…

                                                                                                                                                          • Pergakis, Steven

                                                                                                                                                            will be received at the MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME, 122 Princeton Blvd. Lowell on Tues. from 4 to 8 PM. Funeral service at the Funeral Home on Wed. at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. Funeral Director, Walter F. Bayliss Jr. www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com.

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                                                                                                                                                              • Raymond W. Reagan

                                                                                                                                                                Raymond W. Reagan, 82, of Mansfield died on Friday October 17, 2008 at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the beloved husband of Marian B. (Ames) Reagan. Born in Taunton, MA on October 31, 1925 he was a son of the late William F. and Mary F. (Donnelly) Reagan. He grew up in Taunton and was educated in Taunton public schools. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Navy serving during WWII. He was honorably discharged on May 5, 1946 with the rank of…

                                                                                                                                                                • Reardon, Robert

                                                                                                                                                                  : The funeral will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 9 a.m. from the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, MA, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Parish, North Adams, celebrated by the Rev. William F. Cyr, Pastor. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Calling hours are Thursday Oct. 23, 2008 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to the…

                                                                                                                                                                  • Riel, Rose E.

                                                                                                                                                                    Rose E. Riel, 83, passed away October 18, 2008. She is survived by two brothers, William J. Nolan Jr., Lloyd P. Nolan both of North Grafton; two sisters, Gertrude Setterlund of Worcester, Catherine Atchue of Anaheim, CA and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, William J. Nolan Sr. and Gertrude (Dumore) Nolan, and two sisters, Ellen Murphy and Lena Rivers. Mrs. Riel was born April 22, 1925 in North Grafton, raised there attended Grafton Schools before moving to Worcester in 1956.…

                                                                                                                                                                    • Rio, James

                                                                                                                                                                      James Rio, died Sunday, October 19, 2008. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 4-7 p.m. in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Rte. 9/Old West Brookfield Rd., Brookfield. A complete obituary will appear in tomorrow's paper.

                                                                                                                                                                      • Rogers, Lorraine A. (LeBlanc)

                                                                                                                                                                        Lorraine A. (LeBlanc) Rogers, 63, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the care of the Graham, Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Parlors, 838 Main St., Worcester, MA.

                                                                                                                                                                        • Rohde, Charles N.

                                                                                                                                                                          ARRANGEMENTS: A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church with a burial to follow in Ridgewood Cemetery both in North Andover. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. To leave on-line condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit

                                                                                                                                                                          • Romano, Ann C. (Boschetto)

                                                                                                                                                                            ROMANO, Ann C. (Boschetto) Age 90, of Watertown, October 18, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Rocco. Mother of Philip Romano and his wife Jane of Watertown and Janet Blake and her husband Robert of Melrose. Sister of Andrew Boschetto, John Boschetto, Rose DeSimone and the late James, Larry & Joseph Boschetto, Louise Caruso and Carmela Boschetto. Grandmother of Lisa, Katie, Robert and Brian. Also survived by 1 great grandson, Michael. Funeral from the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St., WATERTOWN, on…

                                                                                                                                                                            • Rose Marie Severino

                                                                                                                                                                              Rose Marie (McGrath) Severino, 83 years old died on October 11, 2008 in New England Sinai Hospital, Stoughton following a period of failing health. Born and educated in Malden, MA she was the daughter of the late Marga ret McGrath. A longtime resi dent of Raynham she was a communicant of St Ann's Church. Rose Marie was employed at the former Texas In struments Co in Attleboro retir ing 20 years ago. She was the wife of the late Camilo Severino. Rose Marie is the mother of Rev. Stephen Young and his wife…

                                                                                                                                                                              • Sabbag, Sadie (Najjar)

                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Sadie's memory to the Church or to Senior Place Adult Day Health 2222 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park. Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home West Roxbury 617-325-3600

                                                                                                                                                                                • Seifel, Margaret S. (Swanson)

                                                                                                                                                                                  and friend are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Brasco and Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, the or the American Diabetes Association. Additional info available at, . Parking attendants on duty. Brasco And Sons Memorial Waltham 781-893-6260

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Strome, Deena L.

                                                                                                                                                                                    STROME, Deena L. Of Scottsdale, AZ. and New York City, formerly of Lexington, MA and Cleveland, OH, died October 18, 2008 at age 68. Beloved wife of Marshall Strome, M.D.; devoted mother to Scott and his wife Kimberlee, and Randy and his wife Chantel. Loving grandmother of Arianna, Sophie, Maxwell and Shannon, dear sister of Myrna Doernberg. Deena is also survived by many cherished friends and colleagues. She lived every minute of every day with enthusiasm and determination. She will be missed always and…

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Swenson, Marjorie E. (Knight)

                                                                                                                                                                                      Marjorie E. (Knight) Swenson, 62, of 31 West Main St., died Friday, Oct. 17th in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She leaves her husband, Lowell S. Swenson, Jr.; six children: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swenson of Millbury, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swenson of Millbury, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Swenson of Worcester, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Nelson of North Oxford, Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Swenson of Grafton and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Moore of Millbury; her mother, Marjorie K. (Daubney) Knight; 22 grandchildren; 2 great…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Taylor, David W.

                                                                                                                                                                                        David W. Taylor, 56, of Everett Street, died Thursday, Oct. 16th, in Harrington Memorial Hospital, after an illness. He leaves his mother, Gloria J. (Browne) Taylor of Oxford, and a brother, Richard C. Taylor of Sturbridge; a son, Chris and a daughter, Lisa. He also leaves 3 nephews, Jason R. Taylor of Webster, Ryan M. Taylor and Nicholas C. Taylor both of Sturbridge. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Reginald G. Taylor. David worked at New England Plating in Worcester, and also at Webster Music…

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Taylor, Paul Douglas

                                                                                                                                                                                          MARSHFIELD Peter Douglas Taylor, of Marshfield, MA., died October 16, 2008 at the age of 83. He was born in Braintree, MA. on July 5, 1925 to Mary McLaughlin Taylor (originally from Donegal, Ireland) and Harold J. Taylor (from a long line of New Hampshire Taylor's going back to the late 1600's). He was an active sports participant, playing on both the football and baseball teams at Braintree High School. On graduation his plans for Forestry studies were disrupted by WW ll. He served as a 1st…

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Torrey, Pamela C.

                                                                                                                                                                                            WHITMAN Pamela C. (Morelli) Torrey, 49, of Whitman, formerly of Rockland, died Friday, Oct. 17. She was the loving wife of Steven Torrey of Whitman. Pamela was born in Boston, beloved daughter of Clara (Morris) Morelli of Rockland and the late Frederick Morelli. She grew up in Holbrook and Rockland and was a graduate of Rockland High, Class of 1978. She has been a resident of Whitman for more than 10 years. Pamela worked at SRC Medical in Hanover as a machine operator for 20 years and previously at Walmart…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                • Van Dyke, Howard

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Howard Van Dyke, 55, of Barnett Rd., passed away Sat. Oct. 18, 2008 at home. A lifelong resident of Sutton, he was born in Northbridge the son of Harriet I. (Barnett) Van Dyke of Sutton and the late Clarence "Klaus" Van Dyke and had attended Sutton schools. Mr. Van Dyke was a self-employed carpenter and had also worked for several local contractors. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son Michael C. Brown of Englewood, FL. He was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Vasques, Karen (Oliver)

                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Contributions in Karen's name may be sent to the M.S.P.C.A -Angell Memorial Hospital, 350 South Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130. For directions, obituary and guestbook, Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford-Woburn-Wilmington

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Walker, Paul F.

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Weiner, Josephine M. (Mongiello)

                                                                                                                                                                                                        and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4-8 PM in the Funeral Home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the , 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. For online guestbook or additional information, please call 978-744-0497orvisit:

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Westcott, Roger T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours in the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home in WATERTOWN SQUARE at 6 Riverside St. (cnr. of No. Beacon St.) Watertown on Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Contributions may be made in Roger's memory to the Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, Riverside Center, 275 Grove St., Suite 3-100, Newton, MA 02466. Navy Veteran WW 2. Former owner S. B. Green and Company formerly in Watertown. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. MacDonald-Rockwell-MacDonald

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wilkerson, Frances Harris

                                                                                                                                                                                                            WILKERSON, Frances Harris 38, of West Roxbury, MA, died Friday, October 17th, at the Brigham and Women's Hospital due to complications associated with cancer. Frances served variously as a veterinary assistant, emergency medical technician and paramedic and for 13 years worked with Boston Emergency Medical Services. During that service she came to the aid of a Boston police officer while the shooter was still firing, action which was recognized with a medal and public tribute from Mayor Thomas Menino…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Wilson, Frank Michael "Mike"

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Frank Michael 'Mike' Wilson lifelong Lowell resident, was truck driver; 66 LOWELL Frank Michael "Mike" Wilson, 66, a lifelong Lowell resident, died October 17, 2008, unexpectedly, after a brief illness in Methuen. He was the widower of the late Maureen A. (Marcotte) Wilson who died June 9, 2001. A son of the late Frank W. and the late Cecilia Rose (Normandy) Wilson, he was born on October 21, 1941, in Lowell, and was educated in the local schools. Frank, or "Mike" as he was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Wolfson, Marilyn Anita (Brodsky)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                WOLFSON, Marilyn Anita (Brodsky) Formerly of Canton on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. Please see complete notice under AVEDISIAN. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Young, Alphonse E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alphonse Young BROCKTON Alphonse E. Young, 95, lifelong resident of Brockton, died October 16, 2008 after a brief illness. Confident that his Lithuanian genes and a love of life were the reason for his longevity, "Pop" to both family and friends was most happy offering encouraging advice while always providing a positive role model for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A creative thinker raised during the Depression, he experimented with solar energy to heat water and was always…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Zentackos, Philip

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Kane Funeral Home 605 Washington St. (Rte.138) EASTON, on Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral service in the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 457 Oak Street, Brockton at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Anthony Evangelatos will officiate. Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Visiting hours on Tuesday 4-8 p.m In lieu of flowers donations in Philip's memory may be sent to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 457 Oak St.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Parker, George W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    George W. Parker, 84, of Worcester, passed away on October 19, 2008 at Radius Healthcare Center in Southbridge. He leaves his devoted wife of 62 years, Jean E. (McConnell) Parker; a son, David E. Parker and his wife Bonnie of Hendersonville, TN; a daughter, Susan M. Costa and her husband Gregory of Worcester; three grandchildren, Chad Costa of Worcester, Jennifer Burns of Nashville, TN, and Lesley Haro of Toddville, IA; and three great-grandsons, Adam Costa, Alexander Costa and Hunter Haro. He also leaves a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Paul V. Higgins

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      In Brockton, October 16, 2008 Paul V. Higgins passed away after a long illness at the age of 78, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Husband of the late Mary (Letson) Higgins. Paul has resided in Raynham for 40 Years formerly of Newton Lower Falls. Paul Graduated From Newton High Class of 1948. He was an avid Sportsman & Athlete playing Baseball,Football& Hockey. Beloved Father of Mrs. Sharon McCaffrey & her husband Chris of Carver MA. Paul Retired as a Iron Worker & member of iron workers local #7…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pelletier, Lorraine R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Lorraine R. Pelletier lifelong resident of Lowell; 67 LOWELL Lorraine R. (Violette) Pelletier, age 67, a longtime resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell, died Saturday, October 18th, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Roger E. Pelletier with whom she celebrated 48 years of marriage this past January. Born in Lowell, MA, on March 2, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Clarinda (Duval) Violette. She…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pergakis, Steven

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          will be received at the MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME, 122 Princeton Blvd. Lowell on Tues. from 4 to 8 PM. Funeral service at the Funeral Home on Wed. at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. Funeral Director, Walter F. Bayliss Jr. www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Raymond W. Reagan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Raymond W. Reagan, 82, of Mansfield died on Friday October 17, 2008 at the Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the beloved husband of Marian B. (Ames) Reagan. Born in Taunton, MA on October 31, 1925 he was a son of the late William F. and Mary F. (Donnelly) Reagan. He grew up in Taunton and was educated in Taunton public schools. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the United States Navy serving during WWII. He was honorably discharged on May 5, 1946 with the rank of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Reardon, Robert

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                : The funeral will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 9 a.m. from the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, MA, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Parish, North Adams, celebrated by the Rev. William F. Cyr, Pastor. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery, North Adams. Calling hours are Thursday Oct. 23, 2008 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to the…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Riel, Rose E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Rose E. Riel, 83, passed away October 18, 2008. She is survived by two brothers, William J. Nolan Jr., Lloyd P. Nolan both of North Grafton; two sisters, Gertrude Setterlund of Worcester, Catherine Atchue of Anaheim, CA and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, William J. Nolan Sr. and Gertrude (Dumore) Nolan, and two sisters, Ellen Murphy and Lena Rivers. Mrs. Riel was born April 22, 1925 in North Grafton, raised there attended Grafton Schools before moving to Worcester in 1956.…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Rio, James

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    James Rio, died Sunday, October 19, 2008. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 4-7 p.m. in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Rte. 9/Old West Brookfield Rd., Brookfield. A complete obituary will appear in tomorrow's paper.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rogers, Lorraine A. (LeBlanc)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lorraine A. (LeBlanc) Rogers, 63, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and are under the care of the Graham, Putnam & Mahoney Funeral Parlors, 838 Main St., Worcester, MA.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Rohde, Charles N.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ARRANGEMENTS: A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church with a burial to follow in Ridgewood Cemetery both in North Andover. Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. To leave on-line condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Romano, Ann C. (Boschetto)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ROMANO, Ann C. (Boschetto) Age 90, of Watertown, October 18, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Rocco. Mother of Philip Romano and his wife Jane of Watertown and Janet Blake and her husband Robert of Melrose. Sister of Andrew Boschetto, John Boschetto, Rose DeSimone and the late James, Larry & Joseph Boschetto, Louise Caruso and Carmela Boschetto. Grandmother of Lisa, Katie, Robert and Brian. Also survived by 1 great grandson, Michael. Funeral from the Nardone Funeral Home, 373 Main St., WATERTOWN, on…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Rose Marie Severino

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rose Marie (McGrath) Severino, 83 years old died on October 11, 2008 in New England Sinai Hospital, Stoughton following a period of failing health. Born and educated in Malden, MA she was the daughter of the late Marga ret McGrath. A longtime resi dent of Raynham she was a communicant of St Ann's Church. Rose Marie was employed at the former Texas In struments Co in Attleboro retir ing 20 years ago. She was the wife of the late Camilo Severino. Rose Marie is the mother of Rev. Stephen Young and his wife…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sabbag, Sadie (Najjar)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Sadie's memory to the Church or to Senior Place Adult Day Health 2222 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park. Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home West Roxbury 617-325-3600

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Seifel, Margaret S. (Swanson)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friend are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at the Brasco and Sons Memorial, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, the or the American Diabetes Association. Additional info available at, . Parking attendants on duty. Brasco And Sons Memorial Waltham 781-893-6260

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Strome, Deena L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  STROME, Deena L. Of Scottsdale, AZ. and New York City, formerly of Lexington, MA and Cleveland, OH, died October 18, 2008 at age 68. Beloved wife of Marshall Strome, M.D.; devoted mother to Scott and his wife Kimberlee, and Randy and his wife Chantel. Loving grandmother of Arianna, Sophie, Maxwell and Shannon, dear sister of Myrna Doernberg. Deena is also survived by many cherished friends and colleagues. She lived every minute of every day with enthusiasm and determination. She will be missed always and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Swenson, Marjorie E. (Knight)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Marjorie E. (Knight) Swenson, 62, of 31 West Main St., died Friday, Oct. 17th in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She leaves her husband, Lowell S. Swenson, Jr.; six children: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swenson of Millbury, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swenson of Millbury, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Swenson of Worcester, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Nelson of North Oxford, Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Swenson of Grafton and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Moore of Millbury; her mother, Marjorie K. (Daubney) Knight; 22 grandchildren; 2 great…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Taylor, David W.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      David W. Taylor, 56, of Everett Street, died Thursday, Oct. 16th, in Harrington Memorial Hospital, after an illness. He leaves his mother, Gloria J. (Browne) Taylor of Oxford, and a brother, Richard C. Taylor of Sturbridge; a son, Chris and a daughter, Lisa. He also leaves 3 nephews, Jason R. Taylor of Webster, Ryan M. Taylor and Nicholas C. Taylor both of Sturbridge. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Reginald G. Taylor. David worked at New England Plating in Worcester, and also at Webster Music…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Taylor, Paul Douglas

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        MARSHFIELD Peter Douglas Taylor, of Marshfield, MA., died October 16, 2008 at the age of 83. He was born in Braintree, MA. on July 5, 1925 to Mary McLaughlin Taylor (originally from Donegal, Ireland) and Harold J. Taylor (from a long line of New Hampshire Taylor's going back to the late 1600's). He was an active sports participant, playing on both the football and baseball teams at Braintree High School. On graduation his plans for Forestry studies were disrupted by WW ll. He served as a 1st…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Torrey, Pamela C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          WHITMAN Pamela C. (Morelli) Torrey, 49, of Whitman, formerly of Rockland, died Friday, Oct. 17. She was the loving wife of Steven Torrey of Whitman. Pamela was born in Boston, beloved daughter of Clara (Morris) Morelli of Rockland and the late Frederick Morelli. She grew up in Holbrook and Rockland and was a graduate of Rockland High, Class of 1978. She has been a resident of Whitman for more than 10 years. Pamela worked at SRC Medical in Hanover as a machine operator for 20 years and previously at Walmart…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Van Dyke, Howard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Howard Van Dyke, 55, of Barnett Rd., passed away Sat. Oct. 18, 2008 at home. A lifelong resident of Sutton, he was born in Northbridge the son of Harriet I. (Barnett) Van Dyke of Sutton and the late Clarence "Klaus" Van Dyke and had attended Sutton schools. Mr. Van Dyke was a self-employed carpenter and had also worked for several local contractors. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a son Michael C. Brown of Englewood, FL. He was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Vasques, Karen (Oliver)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Contributions in Karen's name may be sent to the M.S.P.C.A -Angell Memorial Hospital, 350 South Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130. For directions, obituary and guestbook, Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford-Woburn-Wilmington

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Walker, Paul F.

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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Weiner, Josephine M. (Mongiello)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4-8 PM in the Funeral Home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the , 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. For online guestbook or additional information, please call 978-744-0497orvisit:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Westcott, Roger T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours in the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home in WATERTOWN SQUARE at 6 Riverside St. (cnr. of No. Beacon St.) Watertown on Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Contributions may be made in Roger's memory to the Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, Riverside Center, 275 Grove St., Suite 3-100, Newton, MA 02466. Navy Veteran WW 2. Former owner S. B. Green and Company formerly in Watertown. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. MacDonald-Rockwell-MacDonald

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wilkerson, Frances Harris

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        WILKERSON, Frances Harris 38, of West Roxbury, MA, died Friday, October 17th, at the Brigham and Women's Hospital due to complications associated with cancer. Frances served variously as a veterinary assistant, emergency medical technician and paramedic and for 13 years worked with Boston Emergency Medical Services. During that service she came to the aid of a Boston police officer while the shooter was still firing, action which was recognized with a medal and public tribute from Mayor Thomas Menino…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Wilson, Frank Michael "Mike"

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Frank Michael 'Mike' Wilson lifelong Lowell resident, was truck driver; 66 LOWELL Frank Michael "Mike" Wilson, 66, a lifelong Lowell resident, died October 17, 2008, unexpectedly, after a brief illness in Methuen. He was the widower of the late Maureen A. (Marcotte) Wilson who died June 9, 2001. A son of the late Frank W. and the late Cecilia Rose (Normandy) Wilson, he was born on October 21, 1941, in Lowell, and was educated in the local schools. Frank, or "Mike" as he was…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Wolfson, Marilyn Anita (Brodsky)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            WOLFSON, Marilyn Anita (Brodsky) Formerly of Canton on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008. Please see complete notice under AVEDISIAN. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Young, Alphonse E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Alphonse Young BROCKTON Alphonse E. Young, 95, lifelong resident of Brockton, died October 16, 2008 after a brief illness. Confident that his Lithuanian genes and a love of life were the reason for his longevity, "Pop" to both family and friends was most happy offering encouraging advice while always providing a positive role model for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A creative thinker raised during the Depression, he experimented with solar energy to heat water and was always…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Zentackos, Philip

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Kane Funeral Home 605 Washington St. (Rte.138) EASTON, on Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral service in the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 457 Oak Street, Brockton at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Anthony Evangelatos will officiate. Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Visiting hours on Tuesday 4-8 p.m In lieu of flowers donations in Philip's memory may be sent to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 457 Oak St.,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Alfreida B. Thrasher, lifelong Amherst resident

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Almina M. Girard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Armstrong, Patricia M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Arthur M. Eckard, local artist and counselor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Barry A. Levine

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Brisbois, Helen B.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Carter, Helen A. (Piwonski)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Cleary, Robert E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Collins, Regina A. "Jeanne" (Manion)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Cookson, Edward M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Donna Lynn Doherty

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Dorothy Peavey, 89, had led area Girl Scouts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Florini, Francis C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Fournier, Margaret M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Gloria Jean

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Hocter, Mary C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Jean, Gloria D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Lindquist, Betty T. (Moore)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Louis J. Madru Sr., 85, plumber, outdoorsman

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Louis J. Madru, Sr.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Margaret M. Fornier

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Marjorie L. Petrin

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Paglia, Louis P.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Pauline E. Griffith, 76, food service expert

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