Saturday, November 8, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 11/08/08

  • AILEEN M. EDMAN

    WORCESTER/GARDNER — Aileen M. (Koski) Edman, 101, died Friday, November 7, 2008 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home in Worcester. Her first husband, John E. Ingerson, died in 1950. Her second husband, Conrad F. Sign In To Read Full Story

    • Ackil, Faris J.

      BROCKTON Faris J. Ackil, 77 years of Brockton, died unexpectedly November 7, 2008 at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Abdallah & Richidi (Nasser) Ackil. Faris was a 1949 graduate of Brockton High School, a Korean War Veteran and longtime manager for Stop & Shop Supermarket. He was instrumental in raising four nephews who considered him their third parent. He was a great cook who would cook for the boys and their friends, but also taught…

      • Bachman, Frances

        BACHMAN, Frances Nov. 3, 2008. Late of Boston and formerly of Providence, RI. Wife of the late George Bachman and beloved mother of Victoria Williams. She leaves 2 grandchildren, Liana Etheridge and Curtis Williams, 7 great and 3 great, great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Riley Funeral Home, Inc., 171 Humboldt Ave., DORCHESTER.

        • Bird, Myron J. "Mike"

          FRANKLIN Myron J. "Mike" Bird, 80, of Franklin, died Thursday Nov. 6, 2008, at Sunbridge Care Center in Milford, following a long illness. He was the husband of Frances A. (Schussler) Bird. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Nov. 10, 1927, a son of the late Joseph and Eva (Smith) Bird, he formerly lived in Ridgewood, N.Y., until moving to Franklin in 1990. He was a retired truck driver for the New York City Department of Sanitation. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. He attained the rank of…

          • Bradford, David A.

            MARSHFIELD David A. Bradford, of Marshfield, formerly of Duxbury. We are sad to say died Nov 6, at his home at the age of 57. Husband of the late Maryellen (McLaughlin) Bradford. Son of Arthur and Margaret (Simon) Bradford of Duxbury. Brother of Judith Graner of Marco Island, FL., John Bradford of Trenton, TN., and Jeffrey Bradford of Westfield, MA. Uncle of Brittany Bradford, Kali Bradford and Stacey Cash Graner. Born in New Brunswick, NJ. David graduated from Duxbury High School. He was a salesman and a…

            • Brendan P. Cunningham

              Brendan P. Cunningham, 31 years old, died unexpectedly in the Arbour Hospital, Boston on Sunday Nov. 2, 2008. Born in Taunton son of Diane (Shachoy) Trainor of Taunton and Joseph Cunningham of Taunton.  Educated in Taunton and a member of the Class of 1995 of Taunton High School.  He was a employed as a machinist for Bristol Tape in Fall River.  He enjoyed all sports especially the Red Sox.  He is the brother of Brian Cunningham of Taunton, Tanya Iannelli of Braintree and her husband Steve; Jodi Tower…

              • Bucchio, Theresa C. "Terry"

                Theresa C. 'Terry' Bucchio longtime Tewksbury resident; 66 TEWKSBURY Theresa C. "Terry" (DePrimeo) Bucchio, age 66, a Tewksbury resident for 39 years, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at home. Born in Cambridge on March 4, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William A. DePrimeo, Sr and the late Dominica (DiBiase) DePrimeo. Terry was raised in Cambridge, attended Cambridge schools and graduated from Cambridge Rindge High School. In addition, she attended hair dressing school and…

                • Burns Jr., William H.

                  William H. Burns., Jr. WHITMAN William H. Burns, Jr., died Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the South Shore Hospital. He was 76 years of age. William was born in Brockton, and lived in Whitman all his life. He was a graduate of Whitman High School. He is a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He worked at the Bostonian Shoe Company for 26 years and later was the bar manager for the Knights of Columbus in Whitman. He was a Life-Time 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 347 in…

                  • Butler, James P.

                    BUTLER, James P. Age 92, of Sandy Springs, GA died November 6, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia R. Butler. Mr. Butler was a graduate of Brown University, class of 1938. Before entering the armed forces he was a mill operator in Vermont. He served as a 1st LT in the U.S. Army in WWII in the South Pacific. After serving his country from 1942-1946 he entered the banking industry in Boston and in 1983 retired from banking after serving banks in several cities in the United States. Mr. Butler…

                    • Campbell, Dorothy Winifred

                      • Catalfamo, Dorothy J.

                        BRAINTREE Dorothy J. (Turner) (Smith) Catalfamo, age 76, on November 6, 2008. Dorothy was born and raised and lived in Braintree all her life. Mrs. Catalfamo was a clerk at Shaw's Supermarket in Weymouth. Prior to that, Dorothy worked at the Sheraton Tara Hotel in Braintree for many years. Beloved wife of the late Frank W. Turner and the late Charles P. Catalfamo. Devoted mother of Bruce W. Turner and Steven B. Turner, both of Braintree and Scott W. Turner of Quincy. Beloved sister of the late William…

                        • Claus, Margaret (Condon)

                          and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers memorials in Margaret's name made be made to Emmanuel College Class of 1943, 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115. Late member of Charles River Country Club, enjoyed tennis, golf and BC Football. For directions, obit or to send a noteofcondolence, Eaton Funeral Home 1-781-444-0201

                          • Cody, George M.

                            HAVERHILL Mr. George M. Cody, 95, of Haverhill and formerly of Braintree, died Friday morning at Hannah Duston Healthcare, Haverhill. He was born in Braintree, September 29, 1913, son of the late Alexander J. and Lila B. (Maguire) Cody. Educated in the Braintree school system, Mr. Cody graduated from Braintree High School, class of 1930. He attended Franklin Union College, Boston, and Penn State as well as Michigan State. Prior to moving to Haverhill in 1960 he was employed as a Draftsman in the Fore River…

                            • Coleman, Beatrice M.

                              ILLINOIS Beatrice M. Coleman, age 99, died peacefully in the Johnson Health Care Center of Windsor Park Manor, Carol Stream, IL on November 2. She was born in Revere, MA on April 11, 1909 and lived more than 60 years in South Weymouth. She was a teacher and guidance counselor at Scituate High School for over 20 years and, after retiring, served more than 15 years as a volunteer at South Shore Hospital. She was honored by former First Lady Barbara Bush for being the oldest active volunteer. She is survived…

                              • Colpoys, Francis (Featured Guest Book)

                                • Connolly, Helen M.

                                  • Connors, Shirley A. Bryson

                                    • Corkin, Ruth

                                      CORKIN, Ruth Of Watertown, on November 6, 2008. Loving sister of Henry Corkin and his wife Marilyn of Newton and the late Betty Smith and her surviving husband Willet Smith of Waban. Aunt of Michael, Stanley, and Jonathan Corkin, and Susan Kalish and Sandra Ferestein. Gravesides services at The Shara T'Fila Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, November 9 at 10 a.m. Remembrances may be made to the Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., Suite 3H, Watertown MA 02472. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral…

                                      • Cosenza, Albert

                                        hours will be Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will do their ritual at 5PM. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Louis M. Fazio, Jr. and Louis M. Fazio III, for condolences or directions, please visit our website at faziofuneralhome.com

                                        • Courossi, Dorothy E. (Sherrod)

                                          • Courossi, Dorothy E. (Sherrod)

                                            COUROSSI, Dorothy E. (Sherrod) Of North Reading , formerly of Reading, November 6, 2008, age 79. Loving mother of Peter Courossi of Boston, Tim Courossi and his wife Nancy of Methuen and Tina Courossi of Lawrence. Grandmother of Kristen Hancock of Lawrence and Jennifer and Andrew Courossi of Methuen. Great grandmother of Jeremiah Laboy of Lawrence. Sister of the late Barbara Helms. Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, NORTH READING on Monday, November 10 from 6 to 8 PM.…

                                            • Coyne, Nora C.

                                              and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Nora's memory to the St. Augustine's Pantry, 70 Devine Way, South Boston, MA 02127.

                                              • DeChellis, Felina R.

                                                WESTFIELD, N.J. Mrs. Felina R. (DeTore) DeChellis, 95, of Westfield, N.J., died at home Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. Mrs. DeChellis was born in Milford, the daughter of the late Domenico and Omitella (Calatri) DeTore. She lived in Westfield for the past 60 years. She served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. She was one of the original owners of the Westwood in Garwood, N.J., and was active with the PTA at McKinley School in Westfield. Mrs. DeChellis was predeceased by her loving husband,…

                                                • Dignan-Halloran, Maryalice

                                                  Today, November 7, 2008, I returned home to my God in heaven. I was born on May 20, 1941 to the late Thomas and Alice (Bennett) Dignan in Springfield, MA. I lived in the North End of Springfield virtually all of my life until I married Philip Halloran of Worcester. After graduating from Sacred Heart Grammar School and High School, I attended and graduated from Our Lady of the Elms College in Chicopee, MA. While at Sacred Heart High School, I won the school Science Fair in 1957. As the winner I was entered…

                                                • Doyle, Ruth M. (Towle)

                                                  DOYLE, Ruth M. (Towle) Of Wolfeboro, NH formerly of Stoneham, died Nov. 6, in Alton, NH. Beloved grandmother of Michele Varney of Alton, NH, Bettyann Nickerson of Alton, also survived by 6 great grandchildren. Calling hours will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Baker-Gagne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 85 Mill St., WOLFEBORO, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00AM, Wed., Nov. 12 at St. Katharine Drexel Church in Alton. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Wolfeboro. Friends and…

                                                  • DuHamel, Alfred H.

                                                    Alfred H. DuHamel of Lowell, Prince Grotto retiree; 78 LOWELL Alfred H. "Harry" DuHamel, 78, a lifelong Lowell resident, died Thursday, November 6, 2008, at Life Care Center of the Merrimack Valley. Born January 24, 1930, in Lowell, he was son of Esther (Donnelly) Cummings and her husband, Phil Cummings, and was educated in the local schools, attending St. Peter's Grammar School. "Harry" as he was affectionatey known throughout most his lifetime, worked in the area Mills before…

                                                    • Dufault, Pearl L. (Cote)

                                                      Pearl L. (Cote) Dufault, 60, 1201 Grafton St., died Thursday, Nov. 6th in her home, after being stricken ill. She leaves her husband of 21 years, Stephen M. Dufault; a daughter, Holly Jones and her husband Blair Thompson of Pennington, NJ; a grandson, Will Thompson, who was the light of her life; a brother, Kenneth Phoenix of Spencer; her former husband, William Jones of West Palm Beach, FL. She is predeceased by her brother, Robert Phoenix of Oakham. Pearl was an administrator at Washington Mills Electro…

                                                      • Duggan, Violet M.

                                                        Violet M. Duggan lived in Wilmington for seven decades; 89 WILMINGTON Mrs. Violet M. (Ronco) Duggan, age 89, of Wilmington, died Thursday, November 6, 2008, surrounded by her family at Woodbriar of Wilmington. Born on May 1, 1919, in Medford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. & Sylvia (Mitchell) Ronco. Violet grew up in Medford, MA, and was educated there. She graduated from Medford High School where she was awarded a full scholarship to attend the New England Conservatory of Music to study…

                                                        • Duggan, Violet M. (Ronco)

                                                          DUGGAN, Violet M. (Ronco) Age 89, of Wilmington, November 6, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Duggan. Devoted mother of Barbara (Duggan) Morse & her husband Robert L. of Northport, FL formerly of Tewksbury, Janet Duggan and Maureen Duggan, both of Wilmington, and Charles E. Duggan, Jr. & his wife Elizabeth of Londonderry, NH. Loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 4. Dear daughter of the late Edward J. & Sylvia (Mitchell) Ronco. Sister of Eleanor T. Gagnon…

                                                          • Dunn, Robert S.

                                                            QUINCY Robert S. Dunn, of Quincy formerly of Milton, November 4, beloved son of the late James A. Dunn. Stepson of Margaret L. (O'Keefe) Dunn. Brother of of Alice B. Dunn of Boston, James A. "Jad " Dunn of Quincy. Stepbrother of Nancy A. (MacKenzie) Connelly of Milton, William R. MacKenzie of of Westwood and Thomas C. MacKenzie of Milton. Funeral Monday, Nov. 10, from the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., Milton at 9 am. Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Hills Church at 10…

                                                            • Eldred, George W.

                                                              and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE Sunday afternoon at 3:30PM. Calling hours Sunday 2-3:30 PM. Interment private. For more information visit

                                                              • English, Ruth A.

                                                                NORTH ANDOVER Ruth A. (Vickey) English, in North Andover, November 4, 2008, formerly of Quincy. Daughter of the late James Vickey and Margaret (Joyce) Vickey. Sister of the late Joseph Vickey, James Vickey, Richard "Red" Vickey, Robert Vickey, and Marilyn Vickey. Wife of the late John A. English. Mother of Diane Felci and her husband John of Methuen and Linda Melchin of Cambridge. Also survived by four grandaughters: Lisa M. and Marissa L. Felci of Belmont and Stacey and Angela Melchin of…

                                                                • English, Ruth A. (Vickey)

                                                                  and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Monday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Ann Church, Quincy at 10 AM Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Ruth's memory to Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843, which we eagerly await opening in March 2009. Call 1-800 Keohane or see, for…

                                                                  • Enright, James J.

                                                                    ENRIGHT, James J. 76, Of West Chatham, passed from this life on Sept.30. Beloved husband of Lillian (Viola) for 52 years. Loving father of Andrew Enright and his wife Wendy, of Westbrook, Maine, and of Karen McGahie and her husband Theodore, of Boylston, Massachusetts. Proud grandfather of Analiese and Liana Enright and Brian and Kaitlin McGahie. Brother of the late Mary Marshall, of Joan McDonough, Pauline Di Matteo, and Thomas Enright. Also survived by several nieces, newphews, grandnieces and…

                                                                    • Fennessey, Antoinette (Prospero)

                                                                      FENNESSEY, Antoinette (Prospero) Of Norwood, November 7, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Step-mother of Thomas Fennessey and his wife Patricia of E. Walpole. Sister of Late Frances Musto, Late Mary Cisternelli, and the late Margaret Lamonica. Aunt of Eleanor M. Rignanese of Franklin and Josephine R. Eardley of Canton. Daughter of the Late James and Rosa (Pennacchio) Prospero. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St., NORWOOD, Monday…

                                                                      • Fernald, Gordon S.

                                                                        Gordon S. Fernald of Tewksbury Of Tewksbury, died Oct. 17. Gordon Sumner Fernald, age 73, husband of Mary Ellen (Lane) Fernald; father of Michael G. and his wife, Alicia (Belleville) Fernald of Hudson NH, Brian G. and his wife, Valerie (Berger) Fernald of Chelmsford, Joseph L. and his wife, Lori (Dembkoski) Fernald of Hudson, NH; grandfather of Brittany of Pittsburg, NH, Matthew of Chelmsford, Brad of Hudson, NH, Jarrett, Daniel, and Nathan, all of Chelmsford; great-grandfather of Olivia. A MEMORIAL SERVICE…

                                                                        • Fernald, Gordon Sumner

                                                                          FERNALD, Gordon Sumner Of Tewksbury, died Oct. 17, at age 73. Husband of Mary Ellen (Lane) Fernald; father of Michael G. & his wife Alicia (Belleville) Fernald of Hudson NH, Brian G. and his wife Valerie (Berger) Fernald of Chelmsford, Joseph L. and his wife Lori (Dembkoski) Fernald of Hudson NH; grandfather of Brittany of Pittsburg, NH, Matthew of Chelmsford, Brad of Hudson, NH, Jarrett, Daniel, and Nathan all of Chelmsford; great grandfather of Olivia. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, Nov. 9,…

                                                                          • Finn, Patricia M. (Cooper)

                                                                            & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 thru 8. Interment will be private. For directions, obit & guestbook, . Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781 933 0083 Woburn - Medford - Wilmington

                                                                            • Flaherty, Lucy M. (MacGachen)

                                                                              & friends invited. Visiting Hours Sunday from 3- 7 P.M. Interment, V.A. National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lucy's memory to the Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Dr., Braintree, MA. 02185.

                                                                              • Foley, Virginia A.

                                                                                HYDE PARK Virginia A. "Ginny" Foley, of Hyde Park, died Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 at the Stanley P. Tippett Hospice Home in Needham after a brief battle with cancer. She was 75. Born on April 27, 1933 in Hyde Park, daughter of the late George A. and Loretta M. (Guinazzo) Foley. Ms. Foley was a lifelong resident of the Hyde Park section of Boston. A graduate of Boston College, Ms. Foley was employed as a 4th Grade and Middle School Teacher with the Braintree School Department for over 28 years…

                                                                                • Gallagher, Gertrude "Roseann" (MacDonald)

                                                                                  hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. Late Den mother for Walpole Boy & Cub Scouts, also late former secretary of the Walpole Little League. Interment St. Francis Cemetery, Walpole.

                                                                                  • Gallagher, Gertrude (MacDonald)

                                                                                    and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. Late Den mother for Walpole Boy & Cub Scouts; also late former secretary of the Walpole Little League. Interment St. Francis Cemetery Walpole.

                                                                                    • Gam, Gertrude G.

                                                                                      GAM, Gertrude G. Age 98, of Peabody entered into rest on November 6, 2008. She was the beloved daughter of the late Rabbi Wolfe and Celia (Shube) Gam. She will be deeply missed by her dear sister Frances Gam of Peabody; her caregiver, Aracelis Pena; & several cherished nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Helen Cohen and her brothers, Morris Gam, Allen Gam, David Gam, and Louis Gamm. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 11 AM at the…

                                                                                      • Geary, Charlotte M. (Harney)

                                                                                        and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-5 p.m. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park. For directions & guestbook, George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

                                                                                        • Giacobbe, Josephine A. (Badessa)

                                                                                          and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Josephine's memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions&guestbook, . George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500

                                                                                          • Gillette, Philip E.

                                                                                            GILLETTE, Philip E. Of Andover, formerly of Malden, Nov. 6, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Pauline C. (Crafts) Gillette. Devoted father of Pauline Maxwell and her husband Jack of CA, Philip Gillette and his wife JoAnn of Manchester, Robert Gillette and his wife Paula and Peter Gillette, all of Malden, Michael Gillette and his wife Sharon of Medford, James Gillette and his wife Patty, Anne Dever and her husband Phil, Dale Gillette and his wife Jackie, and Daniel Gillette and his wife Dawn, all of Andover.…

                                                                                            • Gilman, Dorothy B.

                                                                                              Dorothy B. Gilman, 95, of Westborough, died on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Westborough Healthcare Center. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of the Rand - Harper - Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., are incomplete.

                                                                                              • Gold, Lillian

                                                                                                QUINCY Lillian Gold, 89, of Quincy, MA, died Friday (11/7/08) in Steere House, Providence, RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Isador Gold and daughter of the late Bernard and Lena (Popkin) Taub. Born in a Boston taxicab in 1919, she was a resident of Quincy since 1957. A retired businesswoman, Lillian was a life member of Bnai Brith Women and was active in the Quincy Chapter serving as co-president. She was a member of Congregation Adas Shalom, life member of its Sisterhood and a member of the Quincy…

                                                                                                • Grady, Belmira R. "Bella"

                                                                                                  and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Woburn. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Bella's memory to the charity of one's choice. For directions, obituaryandguestbook:, . Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781 933 0083 Woburn - Medford - Wilmington

                                                                                                • Griffin, William J.

                                                                                                  • Hanlon Sr., Thomas J.

                                                                                                    and friends invited. Calling hours Monday 4-8pm. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery, Watertown. For more information visit

                                                                                                    • Harmon, Tom

                                                                                                      may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 2 to 6 P.M. Sunday. Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to Merrimack Valley Food Bank, 735 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854. E-condolences/Directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors John W. Crane and James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768.

                                                                                                      • Hatch Jr., Richard A.

                                                                                                        FLORIDA Richard A. Hatch, Jr., 70, of Melbourne, FL passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at his home. He was born in Quincy, MA and graduated from Braintree High School. He moved to Florida in 1976. He was involved in the construction trade for 40 years and was a construction superintendent the last 20 years. He is survived by his second wife, Sondra L. Conn whom he was with for 32 years; his step daughter, Heather Mathews and husband Rod; his children from his first marriage, Steven, Lauren and James; and…

                                                                                                        • Hawkins, William J.

                                                                                                          & friends are invited. Interment at Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne at 2:45 p.m. Late U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and Retired Employee of Comm. of Mass. Dept. of Public Works. Parking area adjacent to funeral home. For directions, obituary & guestbookvisit

                                                                                                          • Hayes, Louise C. (Hennessy )

                                                                                                            & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood.

                                                                                                            • Henehan, Owen

                                                                                                              W. NEWFIELD, ME Owen "Gene" Henehan, of W. Newfield, Maine, formerly of Weymouth, died November 5, 2008 at the Sutton Hill Nursing Home in N. Andover. Husband of the late Claire Reardon and Marjorie Helpin. Father of Thomas of Foxboro, Timothy of Weymouth, Jennifer Orcutt of Weymouth and the late Christine Henehan. Companion of Penny Demeritt of ME and her family Pamela, Jonathan and James. Brother of James of CA, Joseph of Medford, Mary Rollins of CA, Marguerite Kreitman of GA and the late Thomas…

                                                                                                              • Hill, Rosalyn (Steinmetz)

                                                                                                                HILL, Rosalyn (Steinmetz) Of Newton, on Friday, November 7, 2008. Beloved wife of Barney. Loving mother of David of Holliston and Richard of Newton. Cherished grandmother of Megan, Michael and Brittany. Dear sister of Gloria & Joe Leiter of Stoneham. Services at the Levine Chapels, 470 Harvard St., BROOKLINE on Sunday, November 9 at 1:30pm. Burial in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance through Sunday evening and Monday & Tuesday from 2-4pm & 6-8pm at her late residence. In lieu of flowers,…

                                                                                                                • Hornstein, Jacob

                                                                                                                  HORNSTEIN, Jacob "Jack" Of Brookline, age 95, peacefully at home on Friday, November 7, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Judith (Korim). Devoted father of Rachael Goldberg & Akiva Biran of Israel, Alvin Raja Hornstein & Barbara Rose of CA, Harriet Jerusha Korim & Richard Arnoldi of Well- fleet. Loving "Saba" of B.Z. Goldberg, Dani Goldberg, Rebecca Tesha Arnoldi, Tara Hornstein Bowman and great grandfather of Stav and Eyal Goldberg. Dear brother of the late Leah Henig, Sara…

                                                                                                                  • Houston, Rosemary

                                                                                                                    and friends are invited to their Bridgton home after the services on Sunday. There will also be a Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bridgton, Maine on Monday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Brian Blanchette officiating followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation, Attn: Steve Eidelman, 1133 19th St., NW, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Online condolences may be left for the family at

                                                                                                                    • Howard, Denise M.

                                                                                                                      and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7 p.m. Interment services private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Pl., 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02245-9924, would be sincerely appreciated. Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home Everett 617-387-3120

                                                                                                                      • Howard, Joseph

                                                                                                                        Joseph Howard, 89, formerly of Rockville, Maryland, died peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2008 in the Notre Dame Long Term Care Facility, Worcester, after an illness. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. www.milesfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                        • Hubley, John L.

                                                                                                                          hours will be held on Sunday, Nov 9, from 3 to 6 PM at Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St. Southborough. A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, at 10 AM at St. Matthew Church, Highland St. Southborough. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery in Southborough. Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to Protestant Guild Learning Center, 411 Waverly Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452.

                                                                                                                          • Jacobs, Katherine

                                                                                                                            • Johnson, Rita C. (Doyle)

                                                                                                                              and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. Online guestbook and directionsat, . P.E. Murray-George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617-325-2000

                                                                                                                              • Johnston, Richard William

                                                                                                                                JOHNSTON, Richard William Of Boston, MA, formerly of Naples, FL and Buffalo, NY, a retired Buffalo Evening News Sports Writer, died November 6, 2008 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He is lovingly survived by his wife Virginia (Holmes) Johnston of Boston, MA, his sons, Richard A. Johnston of Boston, and Peter H. Johnston of East Bernard, TX, his brothers, Donald H. Johnston of NY, NY, and Herbert R. Johnston, Jr. of Buffalo, NY, his grandchildren, Matthew, Sarah, Elizabeth, Michael, David,…

                                                                                                                                • Judge, William F.

                                                                                                                                  JUDGE, William F. Of Brookline, November 7, 2008. Complete notice on Sunday or at, . Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

                                                                                                                                  • Kersanskas, Elizabeth H. (Carroll)

                                                                                                                                    & friends are invited to attend Visiting. Hours at the Casper Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester St., SOUTH BOSTON, Sunday 2-6 PM. Funeral Mass on Monday, November 10, in St. Augustine's Chapel (Next to the Funeral Home) at 10 AM. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Roxbury. A retired employee for many years to White Fuel & Gillette Safety Razor. For Online Guestbook & Directions

                                                                                                                                    • Kilmurray, Alan

                                                                                                                                      • Kolodziej, Bernice

                                                                                                                                        RANDOLPH Bernice (Pieczonka) Kolodziej, of Randolph, died November 3, at the age of 95. Born in Poland she has lived in Randolph for over 50 years. Bernice was a factory worker for many years. She enjoyed dancing and gardening. Beloved wife of the late Peter Kolodziej. Sister of Jean F. Looney and her husband William R. of FL and the late Walter and Theodore Pieczonka. Sister-in-law of Nellie Pierce of Norwood. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held in the Hurley Funeral…

                                                                                                                                        • Lavallee, Mary Jeanne (Davis)

                                                                                                                                          Mary Jeanne (Davis) Lavallee, 49, of Douglas, formerly of Whitinsville, passed away Tuesday November 4th in Milford Hospital. Mary Jeanne is survived by her husband of 30 years Henry A. Lavallee; her devoted son, Josh Lavallee of Millbury; her parents Roger and Eugenie (Couture) Davis of Sutton; two cherished granddaughters Diandra and Madison, a grandson, Matthew; two brothers, Stephen Davis and his wife Amy in Ohio and Mark Davis and his wife Norma of Douglas; a sister, Sheryl Davis of Douglas; many…

                                                                                                                                          • Lewis, Joan "Toni" (Harding)

                                                                                                                                            and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in Toni's name to the MSPCA 350 South Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

                                                                                                                                            • Lillian (Gonsalves) Furtado

                                                                                                                                              Lillian (Gonsalves) Furtado, wife of the late Gilbert E. Furtado, died on Nov. 3, 2008 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Marciel) Gonsalves. Educated in Taunton schools, and a graduate of Taunton High School, she was later employed as a secretary for Reed & Barton Silversmiths, before co-owning/operating the Capeway Package Store with her late husband. Mrs. Furtado was subsequently employed as a secretary for Coyle & Cassidy High…

                                                                                                                                              • Lungrin, Shirley Ann

                                                                                                                                                SCITUATE Shirley Ann (Shannon) Lungrin, age 73, of Scituate, died Wednesday, November 5, 2008 after a short illness. Shirley was the beloved mother of seven sons; Steven and wife, Renee of Spring Lake, MI, Arthur Jr. and wife Carol of Scituate, MA, Donald of Cary, NC, Robert and wife Cheryl of Moscow, PA, Michael and wife Barbara of Mesa AZ, Patrick and wife Stacie of Cedar Rapids IA., and Scott and wife Bess of Dover MA. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; Austin, Sean, Matthew, Melissa, Brandon,…

                                                                                                                                                • Maciejko, John J.

                                                                                                                                                  and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday, 4-8 PM. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Late Army Air Corps Veteran, W.W. II. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place, West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445, . Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

                                                                                                                                                  • Mansulla, Vivian C.

                                                                                                                                                    CARLSBAD, Calif. Vivian C. (Rizzotta) Mansulla, 94, formerly of Brockton, Mass., died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008. Complete obituary Sunday. A graveside funeral service will be held Monday, at 12 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Arrangements by Russell & Pica Funeral Home, Brockton.

                                                                                                                                                    • Marcoullier, Joseph R.

                                                                                                                                                      may call at the HEALY FUNERAL HOME, 57 North Main Street, WESTFORD, MA, on Sunday, November 9th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 10 at Saint Catherine's Church, 107 North Main Street, WESTFORD at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Marcoullier's obituary will appear in Sunday's edition of the Lowell Sun. FUNERAL DIRECTOR, J.A. HEALY SON, WESTFORD, MA 978-692-6502.

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                                                                                                                                                        • McCarthy, Patrick Joseph

                                                                                                                                                          CALIFORNIA Patrick Joseph McCarthy, of Oceanside, CA, age 83, October 22, 2008. Born March 5, 1925, in Silver Bow Butte, Montana, Patrick is the son of the late Jeremiah and Beatrice (O'Leary) McCarthy. Patrick graduated from Charlestown High School in Charlestown, MA and worked as a sheet metal worker for the Limbach Corp. from 1960 to 1985. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local Chapter #17. Patrick was a highly decorated soldier of the U.S. Army who served in the 303rd Port Company of…

                                                                                                                                                          • McGrath, Earl R.

                                                                                                                                                            Earl R. McGrath, 62, of 10852 SE 176th Street, in Summerfield, Florida, passed away, Wednesday, November 5, 2008, from complications resulting from Leukemia. Born in Worcester, MA on January 10, 1946, he was the son of Joseph F. McGrath and Clarisse A. (Daigneault) McGrath. He graduated from High School of Commerce in 1966, attended Worcester Junior College and Clark University. He earned an Associates Degree in Business Management. He proudly served our nation in the United States Navel Reserve. He…

                                                                                                                                                            • McInerney, Susan J.

                                                                                                                                                              McINERNEY, Susan J. 51 of Needham November 7, 2008. Devoted daughter of the late William and Frances (Riley) McInerney. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 PM. Complete notice to follow on Sunday., Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

                                                                                                                                                              • Meas, Chhim

                                                                                                                                                                ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral from the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, Inc., 107 South Broadway, Opposite Street, Patrick Church, South Lawrence. Visiting hours will take place Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 from 9 a.m. to noon in the funeral home's South Chapel. Burial will follow in Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Waverly Road, North Andover. Relatives and friends are kindly called to attend. Those in need of assistance to attend the scheduled services may call Manolito F. Diaz at Tel: 978-685-5732 to make an advance reservation for…

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                                                                                                                                                                    • Morelle, Constance

                                                                                                                                                                      ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends may call on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Her funeral service will follow the calling hours on Nov. 10 at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral chapel. Burial in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Barker St., Lawrence. For directions and condolences, please visit our website and online guestbook at

                                                                                                                                                                      • Moynihan, Lillian G.

                                                                                                                                                                        and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8PM. Those who prefer may make donations to American DiabetesAssociation,330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210. Directions &

                                                                                                                                                                        • Musmecci Sr., Paul M.

                                                                                                                                                                          & friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral on Monday, Nov 10th., at 10 AM at the North Shore Assembly of God, 77 Kennedy Dr., Malden. Visiting hours will be held at the J.F. Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, EVERETT, on Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Paul was a retired printer at the Boston Globe for over 44 years. In his memory donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 31 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For directions and online guest book visit, J.F.…

                                                                                                                                                                          • NANCY McGINTY

                                                                                                                                                                            HARBOR CITY, Cal. — Nancy (Rousseau) Wiljakainen, McGinty passed away on October 11, 2008 at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Harbor City, California after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sign In To Read Full Story

                                                                                                                                                                            • 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."

                                                                                                                                                                              • O'Connor, Margaret W.

                                                                                                                                                                                O'CONNOR, Margaret W. 99, died Oct. 30 at the Royal Megansett Nursing Home. Born in Watertown, raised and educated there. Margaret was a W.W. II Veteran of the U.S. Navy Corps. She served in Paris Island, Chelsea, MA. and Portsmouth, VA. at the Naval Hospitals. Discharged as a Lt., she was a graduate of Carney Hospital School of Nursing. Margaret worked at Carney Hosptital and a Physician's office until retirement in 1973. She lived in Watertown until moving to Centerville in 1977. Member of the…

                                                                                                                                                                                • O'Donnell, Barbara T. (Wenzel)

                                                                                                                                                                                  O'DONNELL, Barbara T. (Wenzel) Of Norwood, November 6, age 80. Beloved wife of William F. Devoted mother of William C. and Carol A. O'Donnell both of E. Walpole, Sister of Joseph R. Wenzel of Norwood, Helen D. Wedge of Walpole and the Late Thomas H., Edward F., William J., and Mary Meeker. Daughter of the Late Edward D. and Helen F. (Reidy) Wenzel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St., NORWOOD, Monday at 10am followed by a Funeral…

                                                                                                                                                                                  • O'Neil, Audrey E.

                                                                                                                                                                                    and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 2-4 PM. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity, 3501 Solly Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136 For online condolences;

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Olson, Averill M. (Carpenter)

                                                                                                                                                                                      OLSON, Averill M. (Carpenter) 94, died peacefully, November 3rd at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare in Nashua, N.H. Averill was born in Everett, MA, and raised her family in Reading, MA. Daughter of Seymour C. and Lillian (Steeves) Carpenter, sister of Helen Glendyne Le Baron, brother of Charles Bernard Carpenter. Family includes husband Carl and son Jon both of whom predeceased her, Jon's wife Jill of Battle Creek, MI, sons Kenneth and wife Kathy Olson, Windham, NH, and Charles and wife Paula Olson,…

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pappastergion, Louise A.

                                                                                                                                                                                        may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT, on Sunday from 2 until 6 PM. Her Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Monday at 9 AM followed by her Funeral Service at 10 AM in the Hellenic Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, Lowell. Interment in Westlawn Cemetery, Lowell. To send an online condolence or for directions please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Pavitt, Evangeline F. (Anderson)

                                                                                                                                                                                          & friends are invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 p.m. Interment Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. Memorial donations maybe made in Evangeline's name to The Alzheimer's Assoc,. Mass. Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For obituary, directions or send a condolence, visit

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Peters, Georgia

                                                                                                                                                                                            Georgia Peters, 91, of Riverside Drive, died Thursday, November 6, 2008, in South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, MA. She was the loving wife of the late George "Red" Peters. Born in Haverhill, MA, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Annie (Malvetis) Adamopoulos. Mrs. Peters worked for Putnam Manufacturing as a seamstress for 22 years. She was a communicant of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Webster, MA. Georgia is survived by her son, John Peters and his wife Carole of…

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Philomena E. “Betty” (Medeiros) McTague

                                                                                                                                                                                              Mrs. Philomena E. “Betty” (Medeiros) McTague, of Taunton, died Tuesday, November 4 in Morton Hospital following a lengthy illness.  She was the wife of the late Francis P. McTague.  She was born 82 years ago in Taunton, the daughter of the late Manuel and Fannie (Smith) Medeiros.  She was educated in Taunton and had been a lifelong city resident.  Mrs. McTague enjoyed visiting Foxwoods and spending time with her family.  She was a communicant of the former St. Joseph’s Church in Taunton. She…

                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pillsbury, Charlotte C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                will be received at the MORSE-BAYLISS FUNERAL HOME, 122 Princeton Blvd. at Chester & Harvard Sts. Lowell, MA, on Monday, November 10th from 10-11 AM, at which time her Funeral Service will take place. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make Memorial Contributions in her name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Interment in Edson Cemetery. Funeral Director Walter F. Bayliss, Jr. www.morsebaylissfuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pilz, Joanne

                                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington St. (Rte. 138), Easton, Monday, at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral service in the Holy Cross Church, Easton, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Sunday, 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joannes memory may be sent to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, Attn. Contribution Services. For directions or condo-lences, please visit www.kanefuneralhome.com.

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Pilz, Joanne (Danovich)

                                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral from the Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington Street, (Route 138), EASTON, on Monday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Service in the Holy Cross Church, Easton at 10 AM. Visiting hours on Sunday 2-5 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joanne's memory may be sent to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, Attn: Contribution Services. For directions or condolences, please visit:

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Porfido, Rita

                                                                                                                                                                                                    ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. A funeral service will be offered Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Barker Street, Lawrence. For directions and condolences, please visit our Web site and online guestbook at

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Potenti, Pamela J. (Freid)

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Pamela J. (Freid) Potenti, 51, of 41 Harley Dr., died peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2008, in her home. She leaves her loving companion of 23 years, Billy Riley; a son, Anthony P. Potenti and his wife Colleen of Worcester; two sisters: her twin Priscilla J. Mead of Thompson, CT, Candace Mason and her husband Donald of Georgia; two brothers: Robert A. Freid, Jr. of Arizona, George Freid of Worcester; two grandchildren: Trevor and Addison; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; and her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Pratt, Frances Agnes

                                                                                                                                                                                                        KINGSTON Frances Agnes Pratt of Kingston died on November 2, 2008 at Jordan Hospital, in Plymouth, at the age of 84. She was the wife of the late George T. Pratt Jr. She was mother of Gordon A. Pratt and his wife Roseann of Kingston, and Gail Parkinson of Halifax.; sister of Mary Cook of Plymouth, Howard B. and Ruth Devitt of Plymouth and the late James H. Devitt, Ada B. Brewster and Minot A. Devitt; grandmother of Gordon Allen Pratt Jr. of Kingston. Frances was born in Plymouth to the late James H. Devitt…

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Rabattini, Anthony J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Anthony J. Rabattini STOUGHTON Anthony J. Rabattini, 65, died Wednesday, November 5, at his home, after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Carol (Duncan) Rabattini. Born in Highwood, IL, he was raised in Quincy and was a graduate of Quincy Schools. Mr. Rabattini was a Veteran of the US Army. He was a resident of Stoughton since 1969. He worked as an Electronics Technician and a salesman for many years. Mr. Rabattini also was a vendor at the Raynham Flea Market for 18 years. A Jack-of-all-trades,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Record, Luke E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Luke E. Record retired driver for Wakefield Redimix; 84 TEWKSBURY Luke E. Record, age 84, an active member of the Tewksbury community, died Thursday evening, November 6, at the Blaire House of Tewksbury, after a long period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Natalie (Sinagara) Record. He was born in Bolton, MA, on July 14, 1924, a son of the late Miles and Leola (Woodward) Record. He lived in Tewksbury the greater part of his life. He retired from Wakefield Redimix cement company where he…

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Renzetti, Nicholas J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Nicholas J. Renzetti ROCKLAND Nicholas J. Renzetti, 89, of Rockland, died on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth following a brief illness. He was born in Boston, son of the late Elverino and Almerinda (Falcione) Renzetti, and was raised and educated there. Mr. Renzetti was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. After the war, Mr. Renzetti went into the restaurant and entertainment business. He sang professionally for many years at numerous Boston…

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Reynolds, Dorothy E. (Bergland)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dorothy E. (Bergland) Reynolds, 86, died at home surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, November 07, 2008 after an illness. Her husband of 64 years, Clyde S. Reynolds, Jr., died in 2006. She leaves her two sons, Robert L. Reynolds and his wife Marcia of Haddam, CT and John D. Reynolds and his wife Bonnie of Lunenburg; two daughters, Mary L. Power and her husband Gerald of Rutland and Janice E. Rotti and her husband Timothy of Hubbardston; 11 grandchildren, Erin Wilkos, Scott Reynolds, Rebecca Reynolds,…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Rivernider, Wallace R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  MILFORD Wallace R. Rivernider, 85, of Milford, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, in Milford Regional Medical Center, after an illness. He was the husband of Louise L. (Allegrezza) Rivernider, who died in 1997. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Arthur and Dorila (Cofsky) Rivernider, and has lived in Milford since 1963. Mr. Rivernider was a World War II United States Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Gallatin and the USS William P. Biddle, and had been involved in five major invasions in the Pacific…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Robillard, Mary E. (Gray)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ROBILLARD, Mary E. (Gray) 89, formerly of 87 Carriageway Ct., died peacefully Thursday, Nov. 6, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, Ma. Her husband of 53 years, Rene A. Robillard, died in 1995. She leaves five sons, William L. Robillard and his wife, Brenda, of Fremont, N.H., Robert B. Robillard and his wife, Bernice, of Sterling, VA., Thomas J. Robillard and his wife, Mary, of Niceville, Fl., Richard J. Robillard and his wife, Cheryl, of Ashburnham and Michael P. Robillard and his wife, Betty Lou, of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Rogers, Glenn Rhodes

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial service will be held at the Belleville Congregational Church on High Street in Newburyport on Saturday, Nov. 15, at noon. Family and friends are respectfully invited. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Merrimack Valley Hospice, the Hospice House, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg 9, Lawrence, MA 01843-9924. Assistance with arrangements was by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home — Crematory, Hampton, N.H. Online condolences may…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Salvi, Rose M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        FRAMINGHAM Rose M. (Morreale) Salvi, of Framingham, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at Carlyle House in Framingham. She was the beloved wife of Aldeno Salvi, who died in 2003. Born in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Carmelo and Josephine Morreale. Mrs. Salvi had been a resident of Framingham since 1974, and had formerly lived in Ashland and Waltham. She was the dear mother of Joanne M. Salvi of Framingham and Charles P. Salvi of Marlborough; and is also survived by her brothers, Vincent Morreale and…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Salvi, Rose M. (Morreale)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be in St. Tarcisius Cemetery. Visitation at the Funeral Home will be Saturday, 7-9 PM & Sunday, 4-8 PM. Flowers will be appreciated or donations in memory of Mrs. Salvi should be directed to St. Tarcisius Church, 562 Waverly St., Framingham, MA 01702 or to the Carlyle House, 342 Winter St., Framingham, MA 01702. For additional information, tributes and guestbook, please visit: www.mem.com. MetroWest Funeral & Cremation Service Wadsworth…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Shine, James J.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              James J. Shine of Clermont, FL James J. Shine of Clermont, Fl, Oct. 16, 2008, passed uneventfully and peacefully with his loving sister, Noreen Limoli and brother-in-law John Limoli, at his side. Predeceased by siblings Mary Cummings and Anna Curley of Roslindale, Ma. Survived by his siblings Doris O'Byck of Chelsea, and Noreen (John) Limoli of Clermont, Fl; many nieces and nephews of Ma, NH and Fl. He was a US Veteran and member of Northeast Regional Council of Millwrights, Local 1121. Memorial Service…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Shirley L. Wetherell

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                In Attleboro, Oct 21, 2008 Shirley L. Wetherell died at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro at the age of 64. Born in Taunton, Shirley was the daughter of the late Merton and Mary (Duarte) Wetherall. Shirley gradated from Taunton High School class of 1962 after that she moved to Attleboro where she lived for 38 years. Shirley was a former waitress at Wendell’s Restaurant in Norton. She is survived by two children Rick Beach of Quincy and Stacy Wetherell of Attleboro. Sister of Kenneth Wetherell of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Sidari, Dorothy V. (Taverna)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Sunday from 2 - 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Radius Long Term Care, Quincy Medical Center, Quincy.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Siebert, Laurie

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    FRANKLIN Laurie (Jacobs) Siebert, 47, of Franklin, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of Thomas M. Siebert since 1992. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, under the care of Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sneed Jr., Elbert T.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      SNEED, Elbert T., Jr. Of Malden, November 5. Beloved husband of Cheryl "Cindi" (Patterson). Complete notice Sunday. Murphy-O'Hara Funeral Home Everett 617-387-0506

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Teal, John L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral arrangements are private at the request of the family. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc., 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence. For more information or to send an online condolence go to

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Thorn, Marian E. (Law/Quinn)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Marian E. (Law/Quinn) Thorn, 68, of 3 Picadilly Rd., South Dennis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Cape Cod Hospital on Wednesday, Nov. 5th. She is the daughter of Clarence and Margaret Law formerly of Stow, MA. She was predeceased by her 2nd husband, Roland Thorn, Jr. She leaves her father-in-law, Roland Thorn, Sr. of South Dennis, MA. She leaves a sister, Kathleen Overdorff of Mullins, SC, was predeceased by a sister Audrey Sloan of Presque Isle, ME. She was predeceased by her…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Todd, Rhonda (Kladky)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              TODD, Rhonda (Kladky) Of CT and FL, passed away after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer on Oct. 5, 2008. Rhonda was loved by all whose lives she touched. Her love for all of us is reflected in her choice of the following poem, which she shared with her family. "...Grieve Not, Nor Speak of me with Tears, But Laugh and Talk of Me, As if I were beside you…I loved you, so 't'was Heaven here with you". Survived by her mother, Elaine Kladky; 2 sisters Lisa Rex of NY & Linda…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Trocki, Paul D.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Paul D. "Sonny" "The Fat Man" Trocki, 78, of 45 Granite St., died Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Hubbard Regional Hospital. He leaves a nephew, Edmund Hryzan and his wife Sandra of North Grosvenordale, CT; great nephews and great nieces; and his longtime companion, Olga Carcieri of Providence, RI. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Hryzan and by his brother, Stanley Trocki. He was born in Webster, son of Dominic J. and Rose (Lechert) Trocki and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Trocki worked…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Uberto, Mary H.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                MARIETTA, Ga. Mary Helen Uberto, 79, a resident of Marietta, Ga., died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008. She was laid to rest with her husband at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Ga. She was born in Whitinsville, and she worked as a real estate agent. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. Her survivors include five sons, Henry Uberto, Steven Uberto, Richard Uberto all of Marietta, Ga., Christopher Uberto of Atlanta, Ga., and Thomas Uberto of Arlington, Va.; and two grandchildren. Medford-Peden Funeral…

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Villani, John

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ALBANY, N.Y. John Villani, 98, of Albany, N.Y., died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, at the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center. Born in Milford, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Angela (Palumbo) Villani. He graduated from Milford High School in 1929. Mr. Villani worked as a waiter at the former DeWitt Clinton Hotel for 45 years and later at Jack's Oyster House, as a banquet waiter. He was a communicant of St. James Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. Mr. Villani was a member of Local #471 Waiters…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Walsh, Joseph R.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours on Sunday from 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Late Army Veteran, Korea. Joe was an avid softball player in the JP Softball League., . Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Weber, Hannelore Winkler

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Werman, Joyce A. (Roome)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and friends invited. Calling hours to be held at the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE, Sunday 2-6 pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Mass General Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease, Mass General Hospital; B114-2700, 114 16th Street, Charlestown, MA 02129 or Care Alternative Hospice, 181 Cedar Hill Rd., Marlborough, MA 01752 or Blueberry Hill Healthcare Nursing Facility, 75 Brimbal Ave., Beverly, MA 01915. For more information…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Whitney, Margaret (Boney)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              WHITNEY, Margaret (Boney) Of Westwood, formerly of Boston, on October 27, 2008, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. P. Whitney, she was formerly married to the late Frank E. Remick and the late Victor F. Horst. She is survived by her daughters Valerie Horst and her partner Benjamin Peck, of New York City, Pamela Horst of Bangkok, Thailand, and Leslie Horst and her spouse Louise Forrest of Watertown. She was the devoted grandmother of Peter Horst of McLean, Virginia and Claudia Citkovitz of…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • William Power “Bill” MacLean

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                William Power “Bill” MacLean, age 96, passed away in Irvington, VA on Sunday, November 2, 2008.  Bill was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on June 12, 1912.  He was the widower of Margaret Crawford MacLean and was predeceased by his daughter Debbie Engermann.  His daughters Donna Birtz and her husband, Robert of Pocasset, MA and Lynne McMurtrie and her husband, Jerry of Deltaville, VA and son-in-law, Jim E. Engermann of Raynham, MA as well as seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren have survived…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wojnowski, John E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UXBRIDGE John E. Stitch Wojnowski, 78, of Uxbridge, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at the Milford Regional Medical Center, Milford. He was the husband of Olive E. (Glidden) Wojnowski. Mr. Wojnowski was employed by Eastern Autobody in Worcester for 30 years before his retirement in 1992. Mr. Wojnowski was born in August 1930, in Milford, the son of the late Stanley and Charlotte (Costello) Wojnowski. He attended St. Marys High School in Milford and played football for St. Marys High School. John had been a…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Woodcum, Theresa

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a memorial service Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Plaistow. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences to her family may be made at, . Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Haverhill/Bradford.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Wright, George Clifford

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      George Clifford Wright, 68, of Webster, former 35 year resident of Auburn, died Wednesday in St. Vincent's Hospital, after an illness. His wife of 44 years, Violet (Benoit) Wright, died in 2007 He is survived by his son, David M. Wright and his wife, Evie, of Woodstock, CT; a daughter, Christine A. Zecker and her husband Marc, of Worcester; five loving grandchildren: Nevin, Ian, and Katie George, of Woodstock, and Maggie, and Samuel Zecker, of Worcester; and a sister, Carol Pierce of Utah. He was born…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Wright, Louise C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008 in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry from 4 to 7:30 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Words of remembrance will be shared on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Great Hill Cemetery, Chester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Sam's Walk for Dreams, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of NH, C/O Ocean Bank, 55…

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Alice Patterson Bongiovanni

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Austin, Marlene (Opidee)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Barowy, Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Bazzano, Joseph

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Doris Nuttelman, 98, had long and happy life

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Dr. Charles Smith, optometrist, UMass grad

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • E.M. Beekman, professor, scholar, writer, poet

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Eunice Scibelli, 84

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Femino, Matthew

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Fife, Jeanne M.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Gertrude G. Gam

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Joseph Hilyard, 56, union supporter

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Lawson III, Arnold

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Lillian G. Moynihan

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Linda G. Dunbar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Marques, Encarnacao E.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Mary E. Metcalf

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Mary L. Forrest

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Miller, Julia L.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Perkins, Thomas A.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Randall, Prudence C.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Richard L. Sprague

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Sheila F. Richard

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stafford, Mary F.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Stanley Moczulewski, Army Air Corps vet

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Susan Willcox Crapo

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Theodore Agey

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