Monday, December 8, 2008

Massachusetts Obituaries 12/08/08


 


 


 

Alfred Craven

Sunday, December 7, 2008 2:47 PM - Staff reports 

Alfred Craven, 86 years old, died in Life Care Center of Raynham, on December 6, 2008. He is the beloved husband of  Anita (Young) Craven of East Taunton.  He was born in Berkley son of the late Manuel and Rose (Thomas) Craven and he is the step son of Laurentina Craven of Taunton.   He was a graduate of Taunton High School.  A Taunton resident most of his life until he retired to East Falmouth.  He served in the US Army during WW II as a paratrooper and received both the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster medals.  During this time he was a member of the First Special Service Force, a combined Force between the US and Canada, known as the Devils Brigade.  After the war, he and his wife Anita, went into business with his brother in law, Del Young and his wife Helen, and they owned the Kennel Club in Raynham, Craven Oil Co in Taunton and two Laundromats on Cape Cod.  He was as member of the DAV; VFW; and  the American Legion. Fred was a avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and loved going to Foxwoods Casino, traveling, playing cards, bowling and telling jokes.  However his greatest source of enjoyment were his loved one.  He is survived besides in wife and step mother; a son Alfred Craven and his wife Meredith of Wilmington,,VT and two daughters, Deborah Vasconcellos and her husband Joseph of East Taunton and Barbara Studley and her husband Robert of Taunton.  He is the loving grandfather of  Fred, Jim ,Kajsa, Taylor, Eric, Derick, Shawn, Meghan, Carol Ann, Bobby and Steven and great great grandfather to Jairek, Noah, Lean, Bret, Casey, Erica, Christopher and Caitlin,  Fred is the brother of Roseline Davis of Taunton and Dennis Craven and his wife Peggy of Las Vagas, NV.  He was the brother of the late Hilda Butts and Elise Ducharme.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral from the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave, (Route 138 South) Taunton, Wednesday at 10:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church, Middleboro Ave, East Taunton at 11:30 AM.  Interment St Joseph’s Cemetery.  Visiting hours on Tuesday from 4-8PM.  To light a candle, get directions or to access the memorial register go to www.hathawayfunerals.com Crapo-Hathaway Home for Funerals, 350 Somerset Ave., Taunton, MA  


 


 

Anctil, Theresa

Theresa Anctil of Leominster, St. Cecilia member; 80 LEOMINSTER Theresa (Champagne) Anctil, 80, of Leominster, MA, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at home surrounded by her family, after an illness. She was born July 7,1928, in Fall River, MA, the daughter of the late Alfred and Diana Champagne, and came to Leominster MA many years ago. She leaves her beloved husband of (60) years, Louis N. Anctil, (2) Sons, Denis Anctil and his wife, Valerie (Frye), and Donald Anctil and wife, Diana (Doane), both of Leominster, (3) Daughters, Nicole Vitone and her companion, David Lattanzio of Leominster, Carmen Cormier and her husband, Douglas of Leominster, and Julie Penzabene and her husband, David of Safety Harbor Florida; (12) Grandchildren, Daniel Vitone and his wife, Lori (Charon), Michael Vitone, Diana Beland and her husband, Robert,Victoria Stuzman and her husband, Christian, Celena Anctil, Sarah Cormier, Rachel Anctil, Hannah Anctil, all of Leominster, Kristine Tata and her husband, Adam of Fitchburg, Scott Cormier of Allston, Matthew Anctil of Worcester, and Cristina Penzabene of Safety Harbor, Florida; (9) great-grandchildren; (1) Brother, Roger Champagne and his wife, Yvonne of Leominster. (1) Sister, Jeanette Leblanc of Leominster; many nieces and nephews. Four sisters, Doris Bordeleaux, Germaine Desilits, Yvette Hebert, and Fernande Champagne, and Two brothers, Bruno Champagne, and Laurent Champagne predeceased her. Mrs. Anctil was a member of St. Cecilia's Church in Leominster. She enjoyed wintering in Clearwater, Florida for many years. Her family was the joy of her life and everyone always looked foward to Memeres traditional spaghetti supper evey Sunday. She was the heart of her family and will be dearly missed by all who loved her. ANCTIL The funeral be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 from the Simard Funeral Home, 14 Walker St., Leominster, MA with a 12:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Cecilia's Church, 180 Mechanic St., Leominster, MA. Burial will follow in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours in the funeral home are Wednesday, December 10, 2008 are from 10:15 a.m. ~ 12:15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either St Cecilia's Church Restoration Fund, 180 Mechanic St., Leominster MA 01453 or to the DVNA, 25 Tucker Dr., Leominster MA 01453 and may be left at the funeral home. For more information or to sign our online guestbook please visitsimardfuneralhom.com


 


 

Barbara I. Wickland

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Barbara Wickland, 70, longtime nurse

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Barbrick, Catherine E. (Percy)

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Bari, Flavia (Ascolillo)

& friends are invited to attend. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass on Tuesday only. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, 241 Neponset Ave., Dorchester, MA 02122. For complete obituary, guestbook & directions visit


 


 

Barry, David W.

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Barry, Garrett George

and friends invited, Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Retired Sergeant of the Boston Police Department and proud Army Veteran WW II, South Pacific. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Notre Dame Academy, 1073 Main St., Hingham, MA 02043. For directions and guest book, William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600


 


 

Baxter, Walter B.

Walter B. Baxter, 77, of Worcester, died Friday, December 5th in Holy Trinity Nursing Center. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Barbara A. (Ronayne) Baxter; two sons, Thomas W. Baxter and his wife Cyndi and Kenneth L. Baxter all of Worcester; a daughter, Jodie Martineit and her husband Edward of Sterling; a brother, Robert Baxter of Scituate; a sister, Agnes Ronayne and her husband Lawrence of Worcester; seven grandsons, Adam, Brian, Nicholai and Alexander Baxter and Christopher, Conor and Kevin Monaghan; and nephews and nieces. He was born in Worcester, the son of Lloyd E. and Anna G. (Quinlan) Baxter and graduated from St. Peter's High School and Quinsigamond Community College. Mr. Baxter was a firefighter for the City of Worcester Fire Department for 34 years, retiring as Lieutenant in 1995. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church and the Knights of Columbus, Alhambra Council 88. Walter served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. The funeral is Wednesday, December 10th from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 341 June Street. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 9th in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Nursing Center, 300 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606. oconnorbrothers.com


 


 

Bellerose, Louis J. R.

Louis J. R. Bellerose of Tyngsboro Mr. Louis J. R. Bellerose, age 78, a resident of Tyngsboro, and husband of Rita M. (Seavey) Bellerose. Relatives and friends may call at the ROLAND W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 308 Pawtucket St., Lowell on Monday from 4 until 8 p.m. Funeral Tuesday morning with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 9 o'clock in St. Mary Magdalen Church, Dracut. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association, 311Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Funeral Directors Roland W. Martin and Daniel R. Martin.


 


 

Biagiotti Sr., John J.

John J. Biagiotti Sr. retired Billerica firefighter, was founder of town paving co., Army vet; 76 BILLERICA John J. Biagiotti Sr., age 76, husband of the late Jeannette (Vachon) Biagiotti, died Sunday, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. He was born in Somerville, December 7, 1932, son of the late Roger Biagiotti Sr. and the late Eva (Mocogni) Biagiotti, and lived in Billerica for the past 73 years. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Mr. Biagiotti was the founder of the John J. Biagiotti Asphalt Paving Co. in Billerica having operated the company for 44 years. He was a retired Billerica Firefighter having retired as a Lieutenant in 1989 after 32 years of service. He was a member of the VFW Solomon Post, the Billerica Lodge of Elks, the Son's of Italy and the American Legion. Mr. Biagiotti is survived by his 3 daughters, Deborah Biagiotti and her fiancé, Tom Babcock of Billerica, Anita Kane and her husband, Jack of Northwood, NH, and Linda Calabrese and her husband, Robert of Billerica; his son, John J. Biagiotti Jr. and his wife, Kathy of Billerica; his loving companion of 19 years, Diane O'Neill of Billerica; 3 grandchildren, Steven and Jessica Danehy, and Amanda Kane. Mr. Biagiotti was the brother of the late Roger Biagiotti Jr., and Eleanor Santolucito. He was also the grand-father of the late Ryan Kane. BIAGIOTTI Of Billerica, Dec. 7, John J. Biagiotti Sr., husband of the late Jeannette (Vachon) Biagiotti. Funeral Thursday from the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 8 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Church at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. Funeral Director W.J. and Dean M. Laurendeau.


 


 

Bianchi, Augustino

BIANCHI, Augustino "Gus" In Newton, Dec. 4, 2008. Beloved Husband of the late Jennie D. (Pellegrini). Devoted Father of: Deborah Iovanna and her husband George, Danny Bianchi and his wife Deborah, Lawrence Bianchi and his wife Robin, all of Newton, Joan Walsh and her husband Larry of Needham. Dear Brother of Sante and Louis Bianchi, both of Newton. He was a loving grandfather and great-grandfather, and devoted to his family. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son F.H., 365 Watertown St, Rt. 16, NEWTON, Tuesday at 9:30AM. Followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton at 10:30AM. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Visiting Hours Monday 4-8 pm. Veteran of WWII, US Navy. Retired Lieutenant, Newton Fire Department.


 


 

Bognanno, Gaetano

Gaetano "Guy" Bognano BRAINTREE Gaetano Guy Bognanno, also known as Sonny, died Friday evening at his home in Braintree after a long illness. He was 71. Guy was born in South Boston and graduated from South Boston High School in 1954. He had lived in Braintree for the past 29 years and worked in the Boston School System Music Department for many years. He was an avid musician and a member of the Bob Jennings Orchestra for over 18 years. Guy started playing professionally at the age of 13 and continued to play until his stroke in 2001. He loved teaching and playing music, touching thousands of people over the years. The music industry will miss this talented sax man. Guy is survived by his two sons, Richard Bognanno of Braintree and Guy Bognanno and his wife Lori of Weymouth. He is also survived by his former wife Doreen Calascibetta and numerous friends and relatives. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the McMaster Funeral Home, 86 Franklin St. (Rte. 37) Braintree on Wednesday from 4-8pm with a Prayer Service to be conducted at 7pm. Interment will be in St. Michaels Cemetery, Boston. In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.


 


 

Bognanno, Gaetano R. "Guy"

and friends invited to attend visiting hours at the McMaster Funeral Home, 86 Franklin St, (Rt 37) BRAINTREE, Wednesday 4-8PM. A prayer service wil be conducted at 7 PM. Interment St. Michael's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Guy's memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02215.


 


 

Bouchard, Evelyn (Maltacea)

and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. It has been requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Evelyn's memory to the charity of one's choice. For directions, obituary and guestbook:, . Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford - Woburn - Wilmington


 


 

Braciotti, Jennie A. (Palladino)

BRACIOTTI, Jennie A. (Palladino) In Redmond, WA, formerly of Revere on Tuesday, November 25 at 94 years. Wife of the late Nello "Alfred" Braciotti. Beloved mother of the late Lois B. Follansbee. Devoted mother-in-law of Bruce J. Follansbee & cherished grandmother of Thomas J., Elizabeth A. & Nathan C. Follansbee all of Redmond, WA. Dear sister of the late George V. Palladino, Romolo Palladino, Dr. Charles A. Palladino & Eva Romano. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Family & friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rt. 107), REVERE, on Weds., Dec. 10th at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 9 a.m. Visiting hours Tuesday only 5-8 p.m. Parking available in the lot left of the funeral home. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Retiree of the Revere Tax Collector's Office & long time devotee of St. Anthony's Parish. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Center at Mass General Hospital, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.


 


 

Brown, Barbara Barnes

Barbara Barnes Brown, 74, of Westborough, died on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of Rev. F. Robert Brown for 51 years. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Barbara (Feary) Barnes. She was a graduate of Colby College and a member of Tri Delt sorority. In addition to being a dedicated wife and mother, she worked at the New England Home for Little Wanderers, for the Bridge in its early days in Westborough and for Allen's Nursery School. She also was a well-known crossing guard, a job that she loved. She was also a faithful listener for the Listening Ear (often a last resort for desperate people). Bobbie was a member of the Evangelical Congregational Church and sang in the church's choir. She was a former member of the Westborough Community Chorus, was a volunteer for FISH, and a former member of the Council On Aging. She quietly adopted several shut in seniors and assisted them with food preparation, cleaning, personal hygiene and transportation. In 1985 the Westborough Grange proclaimed her as "Citizen of the Year". Like so many others in her family, she died of Alzheimer's disease. But she never complained or felt she had been treated unjustly. She was a woman of real class both while living and even while dying. In addition to her husband Barbara is survived by her children, Allyson and her husband Robert Roose of York, ME, Cynthia and her husband Michael Hogan of Tucson, AZ, Tamara and her husband Dan Wolfe of Herndon, VA, Glenn and his wife Carol Cox of Medfield and Jim and his wife Carrie Cowan of Westborough; one sister, Peggy and her husband Cal Dyer of TerraHaute, Indiana and nine grandchildren, Meighan, Robert, Chris, Kendall, Tori, Lindsay, Peyton, Campbell and Becca. She was the sister of the late Charles Barnes. Memorial calling hours at the Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Friday, DECEMBER 12, from 4 to 7 P.M. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, DECEMBER 13, at 11:00 A.M. in the Evangelical Congregational Church, West Main St., Westborough. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Evangelical Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 8 Church St., Westborough, MA 01581 or to the Friends of the Westborough Senior Center, PO Box 1072, Westborough, MA 01581. westboroughfuneralhome.com


 


 

Buchanan, Josephine A. (Cremorosa)

and friends invited to attend. Interment, Forest Hill Cemetery, Lynnfield. Obit/directions guestbook 


 


 

Burke, George W.

George W. Burke PLYMOUTH Mr. George W. Burke, 73 of Plymouth formerly of Hull and Hanover died at home on Saturday, December 6, 2008. The son of the late William J. and Mary A. (Page) Burke, he was born in Boston on June 17, 1935. He was raised and educated in South Boston and was a graduate of Franklin Institute. Mr. Burke lived in Hanover for 28 and Hull for 16 years before moving to Plymouth a few months ago. He served in the Merchant Marines and Navy during Korea and was later employed as Assistant Superintendent for the MBTA Blue Line, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the DAV, American Legion, loved Irish and Country music, Disney World, the ocean, reading, sitting out on the porch in Hull, his Shelties and above all he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan (Perry) Burke, 3 sons, George W. Burke and his wife, Rosanna of Hull, Stephen M. Burke of Orlando FL and Timothy P. Burke and his wife Rossana of Barnet VT, 1 daughter, Joan E. (Burke) Falkowski of Plymouth, 1 sister, Maggie Weinbecker of FL, 13 grandchildren and 1 great grand daughter. He was the brother of the late Mary Zacher and William J. Burke Jr. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10 AM in St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church, 392 Hanover St., Rte 139 in Hanover. Interment in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte 53 in HANOVER on Tuesday from 4-8 PM. Due to floral restrictions at the National Cemetery, memorial donations may be made to the Cranberry Area Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth MA 02360. For directions and a online guest book, visit SullivanFuneralHomes.com 781-878-0920 Family Owned & Operated Since 1897


 


 

Buyck, Charles M.

ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 from 3 to 8 p.m. at The Arthur J. Scott Funeral Home, 298 South Broadway, Lawrence. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in St Anthony Cemetery, Methuen. To send an online condolence, please visit


 


 

Caleigh-Cali, Lynne (Healey)

CALEIGH-CALI, Lynne (Healey) Of Revere formerly of Chelsea, December 6. Wife of Thomas "Tommy" Cali. Loving mother of Jodi DiLorenzo and her husband Robert Nunez and Edward DiLorenzo all of Revere. Cherished grandmother of Robert Nunez II of CA, Edward Jr, Nicole and Jade DiLorenzo and mother in law of Debra DiLorenzo all of Revere. Funeral from Vazza's "Beechwood" Funeral Home, 262 Beach Street, REVERE Wednesday morning at 8 AM. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. John The Evangelist Church Winthrop at 11:30. Family and friends may visit Wednesday morning from 8 to 11:00 AM. Committal private. Former Real estate agent of Coldwell Banker DiLorenzo Properties of Revere, Late Employee of Social Security Agency Boston Office. In Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made in Lynne's name to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St, Danvers MA 01923 or Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike Suite A, Short Hills, NJ 07078. For directions and guest book, . Vazza Funeral Homes East Boston & Revere 1-800-252-1127


 


 

Carew, Frances V.

WEYMOUTH Frances V. (McLaughlin) Carew, age 84 , after a brief illness on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Mrs Carew was born and raised in Reading and has lived in Weymouth for 50 years. A former parishioner of the Sacred Heart Church, Fran was a member of the choir, the Ladies Sodality, and was president of the mother's club. She volunteered at St. Coletta's School in Braintree as a C.C.D. Teacher. Beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Carew. Devoted mother of Thomas M. of Chelsea, Alabama,Mrs. Mary Carew Campbell of Weymouth, James A. of Concord, N.H., Doctor Joseph F. of Hingham and the late Jane F. Carew. Beloved mother-in-law of Susan, Frank, Pat and Patty. Beloved sister of the late Andrew J. McLaughlin. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Funeral from the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home, 100 Washington St. Weymouth Landing on Thursday, December 11 at 8:30 Am. Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Weymouth at 9:30 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Burial in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Weymouth. If desired, donations may be made in her memory to: Cycle for Life C/o N.E.M.C.- Childrens Cancer Center 750 Washington st. Boston, Ma 02111.


 


 

Centamore, Jennie E. (Tarquini)

and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Jennie's memory to the Stanley P. Tippett Hospice Home, 920 South St., Needham, MA. Roache-Pushard Family Funeral Home 781-828-2929


 


 

Chabot, Marie (Gosselin)

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Chamberlain, Ruth S. (Daggett)

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Chamberlain, Natella M. (Booth)

and friends invited to attend. Funeral home visiting hours Wednesday 6-8 PM. Burial in Westview Cemetery, Lexington. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Natella's memory to Winchester Hospital, 41 Highland Ave., Winchester MA 01890 or Maine Alzheimer's Assoc., 163 Lancaster St., Portland ME 04101. For info, directions and register book visit:


 


 

Champa, John L.

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Chandler, Harriette F.

may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 8 P.M. Tuesday. Her Funeral will take place from the Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock followed by a Funeral Mass at ST. MARGUERITE D'YOUVILLE CHURCH in DRACUT. at 9 o'clock. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. E-condolence/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors John W. Crane and James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768.


 


 

Chretien, Yvette (Bernard)

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Clark, Elena (Giovannucci)

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Coakley, Bertram L.

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Considine, Patrick J.

& friends are invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 3-8 p.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Retired Member of I.L.A. Union Local # 799, Former Employee of The Boston Bruins. In lieu of flowers, kindly make Memorial Donations in Pat's name to The Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, 15 Green St., Charlestown, MA 02129. For obituary, directions or to send a condolence please visit


 


 

Cronin, Rev. Daniel F.

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Cruise, Margaret R.

Margaret R. Cruise BROCKTON Margaret R. (Neafsey) Cruise, 85, of Brockton, left this world peacefully, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, surrounded by her family, at the Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in North Easton, after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Cruise. Born May 28, 1923, in Brockton, she was a daughter of the late Edward Neafsey and Mary Ellen (McCarthy) Neafsey. A lifelong Brockton resident, she was a 1941 graduate of Brockton High School and was an active member of her class reunion committee. Margaret worked in the Brockton Welfare Office, followed by many years in the Brockton City Clerks Office. Margarets greatest joy in life was her family. She will be sadly missed by her children, Margaret Peg Cruise of Brockton, Mary Ellen Churchill and her husband Jon of Chatham, Paul Cruise and his wife Patti of Bridgewater, Brockton City Councilor Timothy Cruise and his wife Donna of Brockton, Maureen Cruise of Brockton and Meghan Cassidy and her husband Gerry of Brockton. Margaret was grandmother of Sean, Siobhan, Caroline, Michael and Joseph Cruise, Ned and Bridget Cassidy. She is also survived by her step-grandchildren, Laura King, Adam King and his wife Christine and their children, Brittney and Owen. Margaret also leaves her dear sisters and best friends, Kathleen and Elinor Neafsey. Margaret will also be sadly missed by many in-laws; nieces; nephews; and friends. She was the sister of the late Mary Dwyer and Anne Pagani. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Wednesday, at 9 a.m. thence to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 433 West St., Brockton, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Tuesday, 3-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Margarets name may be made to the American Lung Association, 1 Abbey Lane, Middleboro, MA 02346. For directions and obituary, visit www.RussellFuneralHome.com.


 


 

Cruise, Margaret R. (Neafsey)

CRUISE, Margaret R. (Neafsey) Of Brockton, 85 years; wife of the late Joseph F. Cruise; mother of Margaret "Peg" Cruise of Brockton, Mary Ellen Churchill of Chatham, Paul Cruise of Bridgewater, Brockton City Councilor Timothy Cruise of Brockton, Maureen Cruise of Brockton, and Meghan Cassidy of Brockton. Funeral from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt 123), BROCKTON on Wednesday at 9:00 AM thence to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 433 West St., Brockton where a funeral mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours Tuesday 3:00-8:00 PM. For directions and obituary, visit


 


 

Curran, Sister Rita Ann

and friends are invited. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sisters of Charity, Mt. St. Vincent Community 125 Oakland St. Wellesley Hills MA. 02481. Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 617 524 0861


 


 

DeGrande, Marion C.

Marion C. DeGrande was teacher's aide at Billerica school; 83 BILLERICA Marion C. (Twomey) DeGrande, age 83, wife of the late Domenic DeGrande, died Saturday, at the Lexington Health Care. She was born in Ireland, July 12, 1925, daughter of the late Cornelius and Rebecca (Young) Twomey. She lived in South Boston for many years, and also in Billerica, prior to her illness. She volunteered at the Life Care Center in Billerica, and as a Teacher's Aide at the Parker School. She is survived by her 2 sons, Joseph DeGrande and his wife, Mary of Stoughton, and Richard DeGrande and his wife Kathi of N. Reading; her sister, Sheila Csiszar of Hyde Park; 5 grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Timothy, Ryan and Brooke DeGrande and her great-granddaughter, Madison DeGrande. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. DeGrande was the sister of the late Patrick and Jack Twomey, and Mary "Sis" Perella. DeGRANDE Of Billerica, Dec. 6, Marion C. (Twomey) DeGrande, wife of the late Domenic DeGrande. Funeral Wednesday from the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica at 8 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Theresa Church at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Funeral Directors W.J. and Dean M. Laurendeau.


 


 

DeGrande, Marion C. (Twomey)

and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzhiemer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. 


 


 

DelLongo, Michael B.

CANTON Michael B. DelLongo, of Canton, formerly of Quincy, died Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at the Cedar Hill Healthcare Center in Randolph. He was 87. Mr. DelLongo was the beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Palmer) DelLongo. Born in Quincy on June 17, 1921, Mr. DelLongo was the son of the late Faustino and Teresa (Carullo) DelLongo. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1938 and served for the US Navy and US Coast Guard during WWII. Mr. DelLongo was employed by General Dynamics at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy and also worked for the Brewster Wallpaper Co., of Boston and Canton. He is lovingly remembered by his family for his wonderful singing voice and his love of dancing. Mr. DelLongo was also an animal lover who was particularly fond of cats. Mr. DelLongo is survived by his sisters, Janet Baldassini of Braintree, Lorraine Lecomte and Dorothy McDonough of Wilmington and by many nieces and nephews. He is also the brother of the late Emma Cavallo, Ada Belisle, Angie Cingolani, Charles DelLongo and Rena Strickland. Funeral Services and burial will be private. Arrangements are through the Bolea-Buonfiglio Funeral Home, 116 Franklin St., Quincy.


 


 

Dempsey, Martha L. (Bowman)

DEMPSEY, Martha L. (Bowman) Of Hingham, formerly of Dedham. Died December 1, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Welman H. Dempsey. Loving mother of Linda Dempsey of Weymouth, Leslie Brousseau & her husband Steve of Georgia, Laurie Hall and her husband Jim of Scituate, Scott Dempsey of South Carolina, Steve Dempsey and his wife Keri of Georgia and the late Susan D. Baer. Dear sister of Frederick Bowman of Jamaica Plain. Cherished grandmother of Megan, Lauren, Erin, Justin, Gregory, Drew, Grace, Lily, Ryan, Alexandra, Jack, Brianna, Katie and Julia. A memorial service will be held at Allin Congregational Church, 683 High St., Dedham on Saturday, December 20, at 10:00 a.m. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, Martha asked that donations be made to , 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244. Please visit our website for online guest book. Folsom Funeral Home


 


 

Derosier, Pearl E. (Benoit)

Pearl E. (Benoit) Derosier, 86, formerly of 28 Carruth Rd., died Saturday, Dec. 6 at Henry Haywood Hospital in Gardner, following an illness. She leaves a son, Robert R. Benoit of Port St. Lucie, Fl.; a brother, Roy F. Benoit and his wife Betty of Leicester; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a daughter, Frances V. Stankaitis of Westminster and brothers Robert, Randolph, Raymond and Joseph Benoit. Pearl worked at Killeen Machine & Tool Co. in Worcester for 30 years, retiring in 1979. Born in Spencer, she was the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Bercume) Benoit. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. Burial will follow in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 4 to 6 6 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.


 


 

Deschenes, Linda T.

DEDHAM Linda T. (Artesani) Deschenes of Dedham, December 4, 2008. Beloved wife of John E. Deschenes. Devoted mother of Laura A., Susan H. and John C. Deschenes, all of Dedham. Sister of Charles Artesani Jr. of West Roxbury, Mary Louise Artesani of South Boston and Donna Selesky of Michigan. Daughter of the late Honorable Charles and Helen (Cusack) Artesani. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham, on Tuesday at 10 AM. Funeral mass in St. Marys Church, Dedham, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Monday from 4-8 PM. Interment in St. Josephs Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Lindas memory to the Massachusetts General Hospital Pulmonary and Critical Unit, C/O Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02214. Former Secretary at the Quincy Medical Center. Graduate of Aquinas Jr. College, Newton. Online guestbook and directions at


 


 

Deschenes, Linda T. (Artesani)

& friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, W. Roxbury. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in LInda's memory to Mass General Hospital Pulmonary & Critical Unit, C/O of Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Ste. 600, Boston, MA 02214. Former Secretary Quincy Medical Center, Graduate of Aquinas Jr. College, Newton. For directions & guestbook, George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500


 


 

Devenis, Jonas E.

and friends are kindly invited to attend. Calling hours prior to service 9:30-11AM. Donations in his memory may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, PO Box 55764, Boston, MA 02205 or to the Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 235 Wellesley St. at Regis College, Weston, MA 02493. Interment private. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800


 


 

DiDomenico, Tina (Camelio)

DiDOMENICO, Tina (Camelio) Of Cambridge, December 5. Beloved wife of the late Nicola E. DiDomenico. Devoted mother of Marie Vaudo and her husband Sal, Sal DiDomenico and his wife Marie, Linda Cafarella and her husband Ron. Loving grandmother of Marianne Malvarosa and her husband Stan. Salvi Vaudo, David Vaudo and his wife Alicia, Sal DiDomenico and his wife Tricia, Lisa Lavoie and her husband Brian, Brenda Giunta and her husband Joe, Allison DiDomenico, Erik Cafarella and his wife Elizabeth, Jason Cafarella and Nicole Cafarella. Big Nana to 13 great-grandchildren. Sister of the late Dora Brown, Elio Camelio and Alba Passerini. Sister-in-law of Elisa DiDomenico and Nancy Camelio. Funeral from the Donovan-Aufiero Funeral Home, 140 Otis St. (at 6th St.), EAST CAMBRIDGE Wednesday at 9 AM followed by a Rite of Christian Burial in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 325 Cambridge Street., Cambridge at 10 AM. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visiting Monday. 7-9 PM; Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Please visit: donovan, . for guestbook or directions.


 


 

DiStaula, Frances A. (Filoramo)

and friends may call at the Funeral Home Tuesday, 4-8 PM. Interment, Forest Glade Cemetery. For obit/directions/guestbook: 


 


 

Diana L. Hardy

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Doda, Michalina

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Donald A. Domey

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Donovan, Dorothy L.

DORCHESTER Dorothy L. (Rooney) Donovan of Dorchester, December 5, 2008. The beloved wife of 65 years of John Donovan. Loving mother of Jack Donovan and his wife Helen of Quincy. Maureen Bono and her husband Louie of Saugus, Dorothy Connolly and her husband Jay of Hanover, Anne Marie Keenan and her husband Jack of Hanover and the late Robert Donovan. Sister of Paul Rooney of Quincy, Thomas Rooney of Carver and the late Robert, James & William Rooney. Dorothy is also survived by 4 grandsons, 4 granddaughters and 2 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a life long resident of Dorchester. A former member of the K Club in Dorchester. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards. In early years she enjoyed shopping with her daughters. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she will be sadly missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St. Quincy, Wednesday at 10am. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Neponset Wednesday at 11am. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8pm. Burial in Hanover Center Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mrs. Donovan may be made to a charity of your choice. Call 1-800-Keohane or see


 


 

Donovan, Dorothy L. (Rooney)

and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St. QUINCy Wednesday at 10:00 am. Funeral Mass in St. Ann's Church, Neponset, Wednesday at 11 am. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8pm. Burial in Hanover Center Cemetery, Donations in memory of Mrs. Donovan may be made to a charity of your choice. Call 1-800-Keohane or see, for directions & online condolences.


 


 

Dorfman, Julius

DORFMAN, Julius Of Dennis, formerly of Newton, MA. Entered into rest Dec. 4, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Gladys (Prince) Winn Dorfman and the late Edith (Merlin) Dorfman. Devoted father of Merlin (& Sandra) Dorfman of CA, Zena Zumeta of MI, Margaret Dorfman (& Stephen Chandler) of NC, Linda Forbush, and Marshall (& Laura) Winn of CA. Loving brother of the late Norman Dorfman (& his surviving wife Jeanette) and late Evelyn (& late Jack) Carper. Cherished grandfather of Jennafer, Lauren Stephanie, Rachel, Shaina Hayley, and great-grandfather of Emily and Kate. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 1668 Beacon St., BROOKLINE MA Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 at 12 noon. A reception will be held following the interment at the home of Louis & Kathleen Mogul, Tuesday only. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Cape Cod Museum of Art, PO Box 2034, Rte 6A, Dennis, MA 02638 or to American Technion Society, 1 Gateway Center, #515, Newton, MA 02458. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 617-232-9300


 


 

Dunn, Paul Winston "Win"

Paul Winston 'Win' Dunn former Westminster firefighter, planning board member, active in town, Navy vet; 81 WESTMINSTER Paul Winston "Win" Dunn, 81 of Westminster, died peacefully, Saturday, December 6, 2008, surrounded by his wife, two sons, and daughter-in-law, at the Wachusett Manor Nursing Home in Gardner. He was born in Gardner on July 20, 1927, a son of the late Dr. Paul E. and Helen (Dawley) Dunn. He was a graduate of Fitchburg High School in the Class of 1945, and served in the U.S. Navy in World War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theaters of war, and also served in the Korean War. Win was a salesman representing many companies in the New England Area, and most recently the Westminster Cracker Co. He was also the former owner of the Gardner Office Supply Co., for several years. He lived most of his life in Westminster and was an active member of the community. He served on the Westminster Fire Department, and was a member of the planning board, and played drums in the town band for many years. He coached baseball for the Police Athletic League, was an assistant football coach for the Oakmont Regional High School. Win was a member of the Douglas E Hicks V. F. W. in Westminster, and the William S. Miller American Legion Post in Westminster. He was a longtime friend and supporter of the First Congregational Church of Westminster. Win leaves his wife, Mary (Jones) Dunn; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Keith B. Dunn and his wife, Martha of Middletown Springs, VT, and Trent C. Dunn of Westminster; two sisters Maureen O'Keefe, and Laureen O'Leary and her husband, Frank, all of New York, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dr. Francis and Susan (Jones) Niedenfuhr. of Washington, D.C.; one uncle, Porter W. Dawley of Westminster; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. DUNN The Funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., in the First Congregational Church of Westminster, 138 Main Street, Westminster, MA. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Westminster, MA. Calling Hours will be on Tuesday December 9, 2008 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m..in the Westminster Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Home, (www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes,net) 123 Main St., Westminster, MA. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to either the First Congregational Church of Westminster, P.O. Box 138, Westminster, MA 01473 or the Westminster Fire Rescue, 7 South St., Westminster, MA 01473.


 


 

Efron, Karen J. (Cormier)

and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday in the Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home from 4 - 8 PM. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Karen may be made to the Hospice of Palm Beach, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home 617-277-7652


 


 

Esther Pantis

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Eunice B. Strong

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Falkner, Michael L.

BRAINTREE Michael L. Falkner of Braintree, died December 5, 2008, in Braintree, MA following a long illness. Born in Boston, MA on October 25, 1947 he was the beloved son of Elque Dick and Helen (Tate) Falkner of Hingham, MA. He was a graduate of Marshfield High School as well as Suffolk University where he majored in Journalism. Mr. Falkner was an avid reader and enjoyed writing as a favorite past time. He moved to Braintree three years ago, previously residing in Wareham. Besides leaving his parents, He is survived by his cherished son Sean and his wife Charlotte Falkner of Mansfield, his two brothers; Daniel and his wife Catherine Falkner of Norwell, Jamie and his wife Laura Falkner of Buber Hts., OH, his two sisters; Karen and her husband Joseph Falkner-Iacubacci of Newton Highlands and Kathie and her husband Ken Gove of Freedom, NH. He was the loving grandfather of Sarah and Taylor Falkner. Services will be private. Arrangements by Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St., Plymouth, MA 02360. For memorial guestbook see cartmellfuneralhome.com


 


 

Feeney, Dorothy A. (Brown)

and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. Interment services will take place at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne on Wed. at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, 160 Speen St., Suite 202, Framingham MA 01701. Sold Avon products for many years, Bocce Champion, avid bowler, artist and expert seamstress, enjoyed, puzzles and knitting. For directions, obit and guestbook visit, Eaton Funeral Home 1-781-444-0201


 


 

Fitzgerald, Ruth

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Forfa, Vicki K.

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Fortier, Virginia Mae (Julian)

Virginia Mae (Julian) Fortier, 84, died suddenly at her home on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. She was married to Aimee L. Fortier on July 6, 1946 in St. Anne's Church in Fiskdale, He died on Sept. 19, 1967. She leaves her son, Jeffery A. Fortier and his wife Sheila of Wales, and her daughter, Beatrice A. (Fortier) Martin and her fiancé David Hunt of W. Brookfield. She also left six grandchildren - all of whom were her pride and joy, Jeffery A. Fortier II and his fiancé Terry Morgan of Wales, Cheryl and John Phillips of Charlton, Derek S. Varnum and his fiancé Mary Chipman of Holden, Corey Varnum and his fiancé Kate Allard of Ware, Kyle Martin of W. Brookfield, and Katelyn Martin of Spencer: nine great grandchildren, also her pride and joy, Andrea and Allison Fortier, Brandon and Devin Phillips, Leah, Courtney, Cassidy and Derek Jr. Varnum and 2 month old Owen Rucki: also a step grand-daughter, Erica Norcross. She also leaves a brother, Ralph "Butt" Julian; four sisters, Delores "Del" Anger, Shirley Paulhas, Georgette "Dot" Benoit, all of Sturbridge, and Lucille "Lu" Caron of Danielson, CT. She also had two god children, Lorraine DaDault of Southbridge, and Lenny Julian of Florida and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she adored and loved very much. She is predeceased by her brother, Lenwood "Len" Julian and her sister, Pauline "Peg" Courtemanche, who passed four days previous, on Dec, 2, 2008. She was born in Fiskdale, the daughter of Leodore and Edith (Clark) Julian and lived in the area most of her life. Let it be known, she enjoyed life to the fullest and found good in everyone she met. Her absolute favorite thing was spending time with her family. She also enjoyed her bell collection which numbered over 300. She was a member of St. Christopher's Church in Brimfield. She served as President for the Woman's Relief Corps, was a proud life member of the American Legion Post 109, she served as their treasurer for over 20 years, also she was a proud member of the VFW and Senior Citizens Centers in both Sturbridge and Wales. Virginia was employed at Palmerino Wholesalers in multiple locations in Southbridge for over 22 years. From the inception of the business until her retirement in 1989. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10th from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Christopher's Church, Rt. 20, Brimfield. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge. Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. morrillfuneralhome.com


 


 

Fox, Suzanne F.

PLYMOUTH Suzanne F. Fox, of Plymouth, 53, died December 5 at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth following a long illness. Born in Brockton MA July 15, 1955, daughter of Lois A. (Higgins) Fox of Plymouth and the late Gilbert F. Fox. Suzanne is survived by her son Josh F. Zaniboni of Plymouth, and her brothers Brian Fox of Hyannis, and Stephen Fox of Plymouth. She worked as a Dental Assistant. Suzanne was educated in the Easton and Plymouth school systems, and attended Massasoit Community College and the Police Academy. Cremation will take place at the Duxbury Crematory, services will be private. Donations in Suzannes memory may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New England Chapter, 101A First Ave. Suite #6, Waltham MA 02451. Services by the Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St. Plymouth MA. For more info and online guest book please visit our website at cartmellfuneralhome.com


 


 

French, Virginia I.

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Furtado, Ada K.

NEW BEDFORD —Ada K. Furtado, age 87 years, died Thursday at St. Luke's Hospital; after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Edward Furtado of Dartmouth, Ada was the loved mother of John F. Kwaterski of Orlando, FL., Judy Hoeft of Wisconsin, Joseph Jerry, and Jeff Kwaterski all of Baylies Harbor, WI. and Jill Wittingham of Milwaulkee, WI. Ada's stepchildren are Joyce Borzumato and Deborah Barnes both of Hudson, MA., Lorraine Beauteau of VA., Edward D. Furtado of Leominster, MA. and Michael Furtado of Chittenango, NY. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Furtado was the daughter of the late Henry and Augusta (Larson) Walther. She was born in Sturgeon Bay, WI. And has lived in this area since 1975. She was an electrical assembler for an electrical manufacturer until her retirement. Her Funeral, Visiting Hours and Burial will be Private at the convenience of the Family. Arrangements are by Perry Funeral Home, New Bedford. www.perryfuneral.com.


 


 

Gayewski, Josef Alec

Josef Alec Gayewski, infant son of Aria Ward and Robert A. Gayewski Jr., died on November 23, 2008. He leaves a brother, Noah Gayewski and a sister, Molly Ward. A funeral was held at Sacred Heart Parish with a burial at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Webster, MA, on December 4, 2008, Graham, Putnam, & Mahoney Funeral Parlors, 838 Main St., Worcester, directed the arrangements.


 


 

George, Theresa L.

BRAINTREE Mrs. Theresa L. (Cerullo) George 89 of Braintree died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, December 5, 2008. Born in Boston she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Magdelina (Bruno) Cerullo. She was the wife of the late Herbert L. George who died June 29, 2003. Mrs. George had lived in Braintree for many years. She was a former member of St. Marys Catholic Womens Club of Boston. She is survived by her daughter Theresa Colucci of Braintree, her two sons, Herbert J. George of Plymouth and Ronald A. George of Newton, her 4 grandchildren, Arthur Colucci, Gerard Colucci, Christopher George and Michelle George and her 6 great grandchildren. She was also the sister of the late Michael, Carlo and Gus Cerullo, Mary Nazarro, Minnie Webb and Jenny Ragucci. Funeral from the McMaster Funeral Home, 86 Franklin St., (Rte. 37) Braintree, Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 9:45 a.m, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Francis of Assisi Church So. Braintree Square at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit the Funeral Home Tuesday 5-8 p.m. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to South Shore Childrens Fund, 68 Baxter Ave., Quincy, MA 02169.


 


 

Gillis, James D.

James D. Gillis MILTON James D. Gillis, age 56, passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center - Norwood, on December 6, 2008. The devoted son of Ann T. (Tagan) Gillis of Milton and John L. Gillis & his wife, Joann of San Antonio, TX, he is survived by his loving brother & sisters; John F. X. Gillis of Quincy, Jeanne F. Gillis of TX, Linda G. Gentile of Medford & Andrew C. Gillis of WA. He was Uncle Jim to 4 nephews. Most recently a Milton resident, he was born in Boston and grew up in Quincy. Jimmy was a charter participant of the 1st Special Olympics and a winner of multiple Special Olympics Gold Medals. A longtime member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 51, earning the Order of the Arrow, he was the first individual with Down Syndrome to become an Assistant Scout Master in BSA history. He was a former employee of Stop & Shop and Papa Ginos, both in Wollaston and the Common Market, Quincy, and spent many years in the sheltered workshop of Work, Inc. in North Quincy. In addition to his lifelong participation in the Special Olympics, Jimmy's other athletic pursuits were softball and basketball for Till, Inc., including several seasons when they were the champs, and candlepin bowling for Saint Ann's Parish, Wollaston. He was also an avid sports fan, devoted to the Boston Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics and the New England Patriots, but his greatest passion was for WWE professional wrestling, which he watched regularly on television and attended on occasion. His hobbies were watching television, eating and making friends. His favorite show was "The Wizard of Oz," his favorite meal was lasagna and his friends are everywhere. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday 4 to 8 PM. Interment in Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Work, Inc., 3 Arlington Street, Quincy, MA 02171 or SSARC, 371 River St., Weymouth, MA 02191.


 


 

Giusto, Dyane Patricia (Raftery)

and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours Monday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. For directions, obituary and guestbook, please visit:, Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford-Woburn-Wilmington


 


 

Goldstein, Irene (Smith)

GOLDSTEIN, Irene (Smith) Of Milton. Entered into rest December 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Goldstein. Devoted mother of Harriet Silk and the late Bunni Goldstein. Loving sister of Byron and Paul Smith. Cherished grandmother of Ellen Arias, Robert Goldstein, Randi Heikkinen, Jackie Candelino and great-grandchildren Nick, Joey, Jake, Ashley, Jack, Jenna and Colby. Services at the Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington St, CANTON on Wednesday, December 10 at 12:00 Noon. Memorial observance will be at the home of Harriet & Jason Silk through Thursday evening. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 2141 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 7000, El Seguno, CA 90245 or the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 781-821-4600


 


 

Gordon, Lee Elizabeth

GORDON, Lee Elizabeth 52, a free spirit, brave, generous, mercurial, creative, imaginative, loving and loved by all, died December 3, 2008. Family members include her mother, Dorothy Manasian, two brothers, Lawrence D. Gordon and Kenneth C. Gordon; her son, Jared K. Gordon, and his wife, Tiffany, and many, many friends. She was predeceased by her father, Stephen S. Gordon. There will be no calling hours. Services were held on Friday, December 5, 2008 at Temple B'nai Israel, 210 Court Street, Laconia, N.H. Burial and a celebration of Lee's life will be held in the spring. Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made to Temple B'nai Israel, 210 Court Street, Laconia, NH 03246.


 


 

Graham, Catherine F.

WEYMOUTH Catherine F. (Colbert) Graham of Weymouth and Dorchester, December 6, 2008, age 91. Loving daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Colbert; wife of the late James P. Graham. Loving mother of Thomas J. Graham of Abington, Maureen A. Praskiewicz of Kingston, and Teresa A. Hermanson of NY. Loving sister of Patricia Colbert of Quincy and the late Margaret Brosnan, Mary Chischolm, Alice McInnis, and Theresa Connolly. Also, survived by 13 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Quealy and Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street, Abington Wednesday, December 10 at 8am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bridgets Church, Abington at 9am. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 8pm. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Catherine to: Thomas J. Graham Scholarship, c/o Abington Bank, 6 Harrison Ave., Abington, MA 02351. For directions and online guestbook, please visit us at


 


 

Graham, Catherine F. (Colbert)

GRAHAM, Catherine F. (Colbert) Of Weymouth and Dorchester, Dec. 6, age 91, loving daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Colbert. Wife of the late James P. Graham. Loving mother of Tho-mas J. Graham of Abington, Maureen A. Praskiewicz of Kingston, and Teresa A. Hermanson of NY. Loving sister of Patricia Colbert of Quincy and the late Margaret Brosnan, Mary Chischolm, Alice Mclnnis, and Theresa Connolly. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Quealy and Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, ABINGTON, Wednesday, December 10 at 8 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bridget's Church Abington 9 am. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 8pm. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Catherine to: Thomas J. Graham Scholarship, c/o Abington Bank, 6 Harrison Ave., Abington MA 02351. For directions and online guestbook, please visit:, Quealy and Son Funeral Home "Pride in Personal Service" (781) 878-2112


 


 

Gray Sr., Robert J "Bob"

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Guarente, Anda M.

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Guarente, Anda M.

and friends invited. Visiting hours are Tuesday, 4-8 PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm Street, DANVERS SQUARE. 


 


 

Hanafin, Eileen J.

and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours omitted. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, Natick. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Eileen's Memory to the Melanoma Center at Mass General Hospital, 55 Fruit St.t, Boston, MA 02114. For directions and guestbook, George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100


 


 

Higgins, Carol B. (White)

HIGGINS, Carol B. (White) Died at South Shore Hospital, Weymouth, after a brief illness on Dec. 6, 2008, age 78. Loving wife of 51 years to Laurence J. Devoted mother of L. Bruce of Freeville, NY and Jeffrey P. Higgins of Guilford, CT. Sister of Jonathon White of NH and the late Nancy Collin. Grandmother of Garret and Myles Higgins. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Services will be private and handled by Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, SCITUATE, MA. In lieu of flowers donations in Carol's name may be made to The Scituate Town Library, 85 Branch St, Scituate, MA 02066. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home 781 545-0196


 


 

Holland, Alfonzia

HOLLAND, Alfonzia Of Boston, December 12, 2008. Loving son of Reverend Marie G. Jefferson and Alfonzia Holland, Jr. Also survived by a host of siblings, nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. A wake will be held 10AM Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at J.B. Johnson Funeral Home followed by a 11AM Service. Arrangements by the: J.B. Johnson Funeral Home 196 Warren Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 617-445-8150


 


 

Holmes, Ashley V.

PLYMOUTH Ashley V. Holmes, 76, of Plymouth, passed away Friday, December 5, 2008. He was the loving husband of Agnes Holmes for 40 years. Ashley was born June 30, 1932 in Plymouth. He was the son of Ernest V. Holmes and Susan (Finney) Holmes. Ashley attended Plymouth schools, and after graduating from Plymouth High School in 1950, he enlisted in the United States Army where he was a sergeant in the 510th Tank Battalion AP046. He served during the Korean War. Ashley worked and owned cranberry bogs most of his life. As well as working for Elmer T. Holman doing excavating/construction work for many years. He was an avid sports fan who also enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards at the Screenhouse and his recliner. In addition to his wife Agnes, Ashley is survived by his son, Donald and his wife Yvonne Lincoln-Holmes, step-sons Richard Wall, Jr. and his wife Terri, Allan Wall and his wife Donna, Glen Wall and his wife Toni, step-daughters Joan Brugger and Susan Fugazzi and her husband Robert as well as his brother Bernard and his wife Elizabeth Holmes and his sister Eldora Courtney. Ashley also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements will be made by the Bartlett-Garrity Funeral Home, 338 Court Street, Plymouth. Calling hours will be Monday, December 8, from 4:00 7:00 P.M. Friends are respectfully invited to attend. A graveside service will be held at Chiltonville Cemetery, December 9th, at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Ashleys name to a charity of your choice. For directions or to send an online condolence go to


 


 

Houde, Kevin M.

WEYMOUTH Kevin M. Houde, age 43, died at Quincy Medical Center on Thursday, December 4 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Weymouth, he had lived in Quincy for several years. Kevin enjoyed both playing and watching baseball, hockey and football. He liked camping, fishing and canoeing. Devoted father of Courtney V. Houde of Weymouth. Beloved son of Joan F. (Breen) Houde of Rockland and the late Paul W. Houde. Beloved brother of Paul W. Houde of Weymouth, Karen Kilduff of Rockland, Lisa Barbati of Duxbury, Colleen Mathisen of Scituate, Stephan Houde of Rockland,Yvonne Norton of Hanson and the late Jeanette Houde. Loving uncle to 13 nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home, 100 Washington Street, Weymouth on Tuesday, December 9, at 9:00 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respect fully invited. Visiting hours on Monday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery, East Weymouth. If desired, donations may be made in his memory to: Courtney V. Houde Benefit Account c/o Rockland Trust, 104 Main St., Weymouth, MA 02188.


 


 

Houghton, Jean M.

and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Jean's memory to the charity of your choice. Parking area adjacent to funeral home. Online guestbook & directions:, . George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687


 


 

Hunt, Amy Lee DeAdder

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Hurley, Marjorie E. (Ferriek)

HURLEY, Marjorie E. (Ferriek) Of Lynnfield, Dec. 6. Wife of the late Capt. Donald F. Hurley, U.S. Army. Mother of Michael G. Hurley of Lynn, Maureen P. Hurley of Peabody, Janet E. Hurley of Lynnfield, Diane K. Barbaro & husband Bob of Wakefield. Grandmother of Jennifer, Rob, Mark, Scott and the late Joseph. Funeral services will be private. For obit/guestbook,, . McDonald Funeral Home 781-245-3550 Wakefield 781-334-9966


 


 

Iarrobino, Faustina (Grieco)

and friends kindly invited. Visiting Hours at the Funeral Home, Mon., Dec. 8, 4-8 PM. Donations in memory of Faustina may be made to Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice, 3 Edgewater Dr., Norwood, MA 02062. For remembrances and memorials, visit www.mem.com Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood, 781-762-0174


 


 

James A. Stetson

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Jane L. (Andrade) Rogers

Sunday, December 7, 2008 2:49 PM - Staff reports 

 Jane L. (Andrade) Rogers, age 86, died suddenly Saturday, Dec 6, 2008. A lifelong resident of East Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Barret) Andrade. She was the wife of the Late William Hathaway and the late John Rogers. She was educated in Taunton Schools. A retiree of Morton Hospital, she also worked at the Raynham and Taunton Dog Tracks. She was the mother of Mat Tavares and his wife Celia of Carlisle, Manuel Hathaway and his wife Cindy of Taunton, Jean (Hathaway) Spangler of E Taunton, Anne (Hathaway) Sauerbier of Taunton, William Hathaway and his wife Bonnie of N. Dighton, Frank Rogers of E. Taunton, Steven Rogers and his wife Lori of E. Taunton, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Jane Burgoyne and her husband Allan, a niece and several nephews. Jane was known for her courage and strength, having raised seven children almost single-handedly after the sudden deaths of her husbands. Known as a devoted mother, she took in her sister’s child after her sister’s death, cared for her son Frank after he was disabled in an automobile accident, and helped raise many of her grandchildren. She loved Sunday dinners and her favorite vacation spots were San Francisco and Las Vegas. Her funeral will be held from Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton, on Thursday, Dec 11th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Holy Family Church, Middleboro Ave. E Taunton at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will be at St Joseph Cemetery in Taunton. www.silvafuneralhome.com.  


 


 

John Prialaga

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Johnson, June A.

June A. Johnson Lifelong Lowell Resident LOWELL June A. (McGrath) Johnson, the wife of the late James J. Johnson, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at a local nursing home. She was born in Lowell, one of 14 children of the late James and Marie (LeBlanc) McGrath. June attended Lowell schools. She remained home to raise her son, and care for her home. Surviving Mrs. Johnson are her son, James V. Johnson and his wife, Danielle of Dracut; three grandchildren, Alyssa, Kendra, and Tori Johnson; 8 brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews. JOHNSON In Lowell, Dec. 6, 2008. June A. (McGrath) Johnson, a lifelong Lowell resident. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on WEDNESDAY MORNING from 9 until 11 A.M. Funeral Services will follow at 11 A.M. in the Funeral Home. Burial in Westlawn Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222.


 


 

Kalvaitis Jr., Stanley

and friends invited. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. For directions and guestbook:, . Funeral Home handicapped accessible with ample parking.


 


 

LaConte, Josephine D. (DelSignore)

and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tues. 4-8 p.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Josephine's memory to Partners Hospice, 281 Winter St., Suite 200, Waltham, MA 02451-8713. Late member of Italo American Educational Club Women's Auxiliary of Wellesley. For directions and guestbook, . George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100


 


 

Landrigan, Mary

BRAINTREE Mary Landrigan of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, December 5, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late William and Georgianna (Martin) Landrigan. Loving sister of Alice Landrigan of Weymouth and the late Sr. Georgianna, S.C. Dear friend of Christina Peyron. Also survived by many friends. Funeral from the John G. Molloy Funeral Home, 1126 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, on Wednesday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Patrick's Church, 400 Dudley St., Roxbury, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. Parking in rear of funeral home. Mary worked for many years at the Franklin Institute and the Carney Hospital. Mary was a longtime member of the New England Roast Society. Donations may be made in Mary's memory to St. Patrick's Church, 400 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA 02119. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Roslindale.


 


 

Lee L. Lund

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Leone, Donato

LEONE, Donato Of Brighton, Dec. 5, 2008. Born in San Donato Val DiComino, Italy. Beloved husband for 47 years of Adis (Duarte). Devoted father of Donato "Dan" Leone, Jr. and his wife Libby of Brighton, Maria Borelli and her husband Christopher of Walpole. Dear grandfather of Michael, Marc and Nicole Leone and Danielle and Anthony Borelli. Dear brother of Cesidia Gentilucci and Nazzareno Leone, both of Italy, and the LATE Cesidio and Maria Leone. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral from the Andrew J. Magni & Son Funeral Home, 365 Watertown St., Rte. 16, NEWTON, Tuesday at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton at 9 AM. Interment in Newton Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday, 5-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Donato's name would be appreciated and may be made to: ALS Society, MA Chapter, 320 Norwood Park, 2nd Floor, Norwood, MA 02062.


 


 

Lynch, Ann M. (McKernan)

LYNCH, Ann M. (McKernan) Of Marlborough, formerly of Harwich and Naples, FL, died Saturday Dec. 6, 2008 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, 55 Lake Ave. North in Worcester after an illness. She was the wife of the late James T. Lynch who died in 2006. She leaves her children Thomas J. Lynch and his wife Gale of Marlborough, Ellen A. Santos and her husband Richard of Marlboro, Stephen P. Lynch and his wife Lynda of Centerville and Kathleen M. Murphy and her husband James of Marlborough. Also leaves 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral will be held at 9 A.M. Wednesday Dec. 10, 2008 from the John P. Rowe Funeral Home Inc, 57 Main St., MARLBOROUGH, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Matthias Church, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Marlborough. Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday 4 till 7 p.m. Flowers may be sent or memorial donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's own choice.


 


 

Mallett, Helen M.

BRAINTREE Braintree-Helen M. (Hamill) Mallett, age 84, entered into eternal life on December 6, 2008. Helen was born in Motherwell, Scotland, grew up in Quincy and has lived in Braintree for over 50 years. Mrs. Mallett was a a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Braintree and was a former parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Weymouth. She was a member of the Third Order of Mary and the Legion of Mary. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence E. Mallett. Devoted mother of Anne O'Donnell of Quincy, Robert of Henniker, N.H., Ellen M. of Braintree, Christine of Abington, Mary T. of Quincy, and the late Lawrence E. Mallett Jr. Beloved sister of Ann Cunningham of Weymouth, Thomas Hamill of Braintree, the late Hugh, John, Robert and Andrew Hamill. Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Clancy-Lucid Funeral Home, 100 Washington St. Weymouth Landing on Wednesday, December 10 at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree at 9 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-9 pm. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.


 


 

Manning, Gerald J.

BRIDGEWATER Gerald Gerry J. Manning, of Bridgewater, formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully at his home, Dec. 7. He was age 73. He was the devoted husband of Barbara L. (Connor) Manning of Bridgewater; loving father of Geraldine M. Lydon of Maine, Michael J. Manning of Bridgewater, James W. Manning of Braintree, Thomas K. Manning of Raynham, Kathleen L. Manning of East Bridgewater and the late Joseph L. Manning; proud grandfather of 12; and great-grandfather of one; brother of Mary M. Barron of California and the late Thomas M., Larry J. and Margeret McMahon; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday, Dec. 10, from the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rte. 18), Bridgewater, at 8 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Bridgewater, at 9 a.m. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree. Visitation Tuesday, from 4-8 p.m. Donations in Gerrys memory may be sent to the Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way Randolph, MA 02368. Please visit www.prophett-wales.com for complete obituary information.


 


 

Manning, Gerald J. "Gerry"

MANNING, Gerald J. "Gerry" Of Bridgewater formerly of Dorchester, died peacefully at his home on Dec. 7. He was age 73. Devoted husband of Barbara L. (Connor) Manning of Bridgewater. Loving father of Geraldine M. Lydon of Maine, Michael J. Manning of Bridgewater, James W. Manning of Braintree, Thomas K. Manning of Raynham, Kathleen L. Manning of East Bridgewater, and the late Joseph L. Manning. Proud grandfather of twelve and great grandfather of one. Brother of Mary M. Barron of CA and the late Thomas M, Larry J. , and Margeret McMahon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wed., Dec. 10 from the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. (Rt18) BRIDGEWATER at 8:00am. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Bridgewater at 9:00 am. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Visitation Tues. 4-8 pm. Boston English Class of '53, USAF Korean Vet, Retired 32 yr. employee of Simmons College. Donations in Gerry's memory may be sent to the Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. For complete obituary visit, Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332


 


 

Marcom, Janet Grace (Carroll)

and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Interment Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Contributions in her memory to Hospice of the Comforter, 480 West Central Pkwy, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32714, would be sincerely appreciated. Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home Everett 617-387-3120


 


 

Mark A. Thornton

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Markham, Peter R.

may call from 4 to 8 PM on Monday, December 8th at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith St., (Rte. 38). His Funeral Mass to be offered on Tuesday, December 9th at 11 A.M. at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, Lowell. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to either the Lowell General Cancer Center, c/o Development Office, 295 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854; or the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave., 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851. Arrangements by Mahoney Funeral Home. www.mahoneyfuneralhome.com


 


 

Marmorek, Robert C.

Robert C. Marmorek, 83, of Worcester and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida died Saturday, Dec. 6th in Umass/Memorial Healthcare, University campus. His loving wife of 56 years, Ruth (Binder) Marmorek died in 2001. He leaves two daughters, Debra wife of Marc Eisenstock of Worcester and Jill Marmorek and her fiancé Saul Shulman of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; two grandchildren, Lee Eisenstock of Worcester and Jordan Eisenstock MD and his wife Kimberly Eisenstock MD of Grafton; two great grandchildren and three sisters-in-law, Pearl Rosker and her husband Harold, Shirley Teatle and her husband Herman and Jean Binder all of Boynton Beach, Florida. He was predeceased by his two sisters. He was born in the Bronx, New York City the son of Adolph and Jennie (Teichberg) Marmorek and was raised in Pittsfield, MA. He graduated Pittsfield High School where he excelled in athletics. He was the co-owner of J.B. Paper Co. in Pittsfield and retired over twenty years ago to East Pointe Golf and Racquet Club in Palm Beach Gardens where he was an avid and accomplished golfer. Private graveside funeral services will be held at Star of David of Palm Beaches Cemetery in West Palm Beach at the convenience of the Family. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Perlman Funeral Home, 1026 Main St., is directing the arrangements.


 


 

Martin, Claire (Canniff)

and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the Funeral Home Tues. Dec. 9, 4-8 PM. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Donations in memory of Claire may be made to the American Lung Assoc., 61 Broaway NY, NY,10006. For remembrances and condolences, visit www.mem.com Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood, 781-762-0174


 


 

Martinuk Sr., William A.

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Mary Rose ( Stanek) Stefanik

Sunday, December 7, 2008 2:50 PM - Staff reports 

Mary Rose ( Stanek) Stefanik, 95 years old, died in the Baptist Nursing Center, Scotia, NY on December 6, 2008.  Born in Coventry, RI daughter of the late John and Sophia (Kulpa) Stanek.  She lived most of her life in Taunton and was a graduate of Taunton Schools.  She held a variety of jobs and in 1940 she married her  husband, Michael John Stefanik, who died in 1956.  She retired as a caring and loving attendant at Taunton State Hospital.  She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish.  Mary took great pride in her home and enjoyed sewing as a pastime.  She made beautifully tailored clothing for herself and her family.   In 2000 she moved to Upstate NY to live with her son, Michael Francis Stefanik and his wife Patricia.  She was also the mother of two deceased sons, Michael John Stefanik, Jr. and Michael Joseph Stefanik.  Mary  is the grandmother of Patricia Stefanik and Michelle Stefanik (both of Albany, NY.)  A song lyric that they wrote as children and still sing as adults reflects the love they have for her. She is survived by a sister Anne Stanek of Taunton and a sister in law Bertha Stanek of Taunton.  Mary was the sister of the late Frank and Peter Stanek and is the aunt of several.  Her strength of character during a number of personal tragedies and her love of other has been demonstrated repeatedly during her life.  Her belief  in the love of God remained a constant.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend an hour of visitation at the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave, (Route 138South) Taunton on Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30AM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church at 10AM.  Interment St Joseph’s Cemetery. The family asks, in lieu of flowers, that donations in Mary’s memory, in gratitude for extraordinary care she received, be sent to, The Mary Stefaink Memorial Fund, Baptist Nursing Center, 297 North Ballston Ave., Scotia, NY 12302.  To light a candle, get directions or to access the memorial register go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. Crapo-Hathaway Home for Funerals, 350 Somerset Ave., Taunton, MA  


 


 

Maxwell, Sister Marion P.

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Maxwell, Sister Marion Patricia

SISTER MARION PATRICIA MAXWELL SND In Worcester, Dec. 5 at age 78. With the Sisters of Notre Dame for 61 years. Born in Lawrence, daughter of Joseph P. and Jessie A. (Taylor) Maxwell. Graduate of St. Mary High School, Lawrence and Emmanuel College. Elementary school teacher for 35 years in Notre Dame schools in R.I., Conn. and Mass. including St. Joseph School in Boston and St. Augustine School in Andover. Later, she was a pastoral associate at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. She leaves two sisters, Sr. Ann Maxwell SND of Ipswich, and Eleanor Ratté and her husband Roger of Lawrence, many nephews and nieces, and her sisters in religion the Sisters of Notre Dame. Five sisters, Gertrude McDonough, Helen French, Catherine Maxwell, Sr. Joseph Margaret Maxwell, S.N.D and Dorothy Gilmartin, and three brothers, John, Henry and James Maxwell, predeceased her. Calling hours Wed., Dec. 10, 3:30-6 p.m. at Notre Dame du Lac Chapel, 555 Plantation St., Worcester. Funeral Mass to follow at 6 p.m. in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Notre Dame Retirement Fund, 468 Poquonock Ave., Windsor, CT 06095.


 


 

Maxwell S.N.D., Sister Marion Patricia

Sister Marion Patricia Maxwell, 78, of the Sisters of Notre Dame, died Friday, Dec. 5 at the Notre Dame Long Term Care Center. Sister Marion Patricia was born in Lawrence, daughter of Joseph P. and Jessie A. (Taylor) Maxwell. She graduated from St. Mary High School in Lawrence and Emmanuel College in Boston. She entered the Sisters of Notre Dame in 1947. Sister Marion Patricia was an elementary school teacher for 35 years in Notre Dame schools in Mass., Rhode Island and Conn. She later served as a pastoral associate for many years at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. She leaves two sisters, Sister Ann Maxwell S.N.D. of Ipswich, and Eleanor Ratté and her husband Roger of Lawrence, many nephews and nieces, and her sisters in religion, the Sisters of Notre Dame. Five sisters, Gertrude McDonough, Helen French, Catherine Maxwell, Sr. Joseph Margaret Maxwell, S.N.D and Dorothy Gilmartin, and three brothers, John, Henry and James Maxwell, predeceased her. Calling hours are Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the Notre Dame du Lac Chapel, 555 Plantation St., Worcester. The funeral Mass will follow at 6 p.m. in the Chapel. Burial will be in Notre Dame du Lac Cemetery, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Notre Dame Retirement Fund, 468 Poquonock Ave., Windsor, CT 06095.


 


 

McDonough, Philip D.

Philip D. McDonough former Lowell Sun press room foreman; 77 FLORIDA Philip D. McDonough, 77, of Florida and New Hampshire, died unexpectedly, December 5, 2008, after a brief illness. He was the widower of the late Jean T. (Reynolds) McDonough who died in 1997. A son of the late Edward F. and the late Marion (Duff) McDonough, and brother of the late Edward F. McDonough. He was born April 7, 1931, in Lowell, and was educated in the local schools, including Keith Academy. He served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Phil worked for the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald, formerly known as the Herald Traveller, and retired as Press Room Foreman from the Lowell Sun in 1987. He spent his time between Hampton Beach, NH, and Pompano Beach, FL. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox, bowling, and spending time in the pool. He was a Life member of the Elks, as well as the American Legion. He was a prankster by nature and everyone appreciated his quick wit. In spite of all the ribbing he gave, he had many longtime friends. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed sharing his cookies and Milky Ways (cold ones) with them. He is survived by three children, Maura A. McDonough and her partner, Christine K. Jablonski, of Tyngsboro, Martha M. Coy of Derry, NH, and Brian P. McDonough and his wife, Alisa, of Hollis, NH; grandchildren, Michael A. Coy and Haley E. Coy, both of Derry, NH, Jennifer A. McDonough and Amanda J. McDonough, both of Hollis, NH, and Ryan M. McDonough and Kevin D. McDonough, both of Tyngsboro. McDONOUGH YOU ARE INVITED TO HIS CALLING HOURS 6 UNTIL 8 P.M. ON TUESDAY, AND 2 UNTIL 4 AND 6 UNTIL 8 ON WEDNESDAY. ON THURSDAY, HIS FUNERAL WILL BEGIN AT 8:30 A.M. AT THE MCDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL (978 OR 800) 458-6816. HIS FUNERAL MASS WILL BE OFFERED AT ST. MARGARET'S CHURCH AT 9 A.M. BURIAL IN ST. PATRICK CEMETERY, HUDSON, NH. E-CONDOLENCE SITE WWW.MCDONOUGHFUNERALHOME.COM


 


 

McKown, Elizabeth

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Miller, Lola Marie (Meyer)

MILLER, Lola Marie (Meyer) In Westwood, formerly of Newton, age 104, November 28, 2008. Wife of the late Alex R. Miller. Mother of Mary M. Cross and her husband J. Alan, Jr. of Miami, James A. Miller and his wife Toni of Auburndale. Grandmother of Mary E. Cross, David Cross, Jeffrey Cross, Melinda Kenan, Karen Boudreau, Julie Redmond, Kristin McGovern, and the late Rebecca Kralik. Also survived by 16 great grandchildren and the late Caroline Cross. A Memorial Service will be held in the United Parish of Auburndale, 64 Hancock St., Auburndale, Saturday, December 20 at 3:00 P.M.. Remembrances may be made in Lola's Memory to the Employee's Council, Clark House, 30 longwood Drive, Westwood, MA 02090 or to Newton Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462. Blackington, Conroy & Hayes F.H. 1-800-585-6939


 


 

Monahan, Winifred C.

ABINGTON Winifred C. (Kelliher) Monahan of Abington, December 7, age 91. Loving wife of the late Robert L. Monahan.. Loving mother of Kathleen MacIntyre-Smith of Mashpee, Winifred Lind of SC, Robert Monahan of Abington, and Mary Bennett of Rockland. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Quealy and Son Funeral Home, 116 Adams Street, Abington Wednesday, December 10 at 9:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bridgets Church, Abington at 10:30am. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. For directions and to sign our online guestbook, please visit us at


 


 

Morin, J. Arthur

J. Arthur Morin was Lowell biscuit co. worker, WWII vet; 80 MANCHESTER, NH J. Arthur Morin, beloved husband of Sandra L. (Tabor) Morin, with whom he would have celebrated 30 years of marriage in April 2009, died Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. He was 80. He was born in New Bedford, on April 14, 1928, a son of the late Joseph and Rose Alma (Duhamel) Morin. Arthur had lived in Lowell and Dracut prior to moving to Manchester, NH 29 years ago. Arthur was a WWII Veteran, having served in the Army. He had worked for many years in the shipping and receiving department at the former Educator Biscuit in Lowell. He enjoyed his family, gardening, sailing, fishing, and traveling, especially the cross country trips he took with his brother Paul, and restoring old jeeps. Surviving him besides his wife are a son and daughter in law, Dennis and Suzanne Morin of Groton; a stepson, Brian Barnes of Pembroke, Maine; a brother Paul Morin of Colorado Springs, CO; four grandchildren, Kerrie Morin, Kristin Ruston, Amy Barnes, Jerika Barnes; and four great-grandchildren. MORIN Relatives and friends may call at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, from 4 until 8 PM on Tuesday. Funeral prayers will be offered in the chapel at St. Joseph Cemetery on Wednesday at 10:00 AM. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For condolences and directions, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com


 


 

Mullen, Francis L.

and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, MILTON on Wednesday, 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Donations in Frank's memory may be made to the Missionary Society of Saint James, 24 Clark St., Boston, MA 02109.For information and directions,


 


 

Mulvey, Frank T.

and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday from 4:00 - 8:00pm. Interment New Calvary Cemetery. United States Marine Corps Veteran WWII and Retired Boston Police Sergeant Detective., Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600


 


 

Munro, Esther (Naphen)

Esther Munro of Chelmsford Esther (Naphen) Munro, 94, of Chelmsford, and formerly of Littleton, died on Friday, December 5, 2008. Visiting hours will be held on Monday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's Church, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Burial in Pine Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements by BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com


 


 

Murphy, Jeremiah L.

MURPHY, Jeremiah L. Age 70, of Duxbury, formerly of Bethesda, MD., died on December 4, 2008. Beloved husband and soulmate of Susan (Jones) for forty years. Devoted father of Jennifer of Bethesda, MD, Priscilla of Waltham, and John of New York, NY. Father-in-law of Scott Madden. Loving grandfather of Dylan, Jeremiah and Aidan O'Brien. Adoring brother of Joan Kelly, and brother-in-law of James Kelly, of Millis. Cherished son-in law of Elizabeth Jones, of Los Angeles, CA. Brother-in law of Cornelia Carew of Jamaica Plain, Thomas Jones of Westhills, CA, and R. Parker Jones, Jr., of Malibu, CA. Also survived by nieces and nephews; Christine Baird, Moira Giacalone, Celia Zaree, Patrick Kelly, Caitlin Knowles, Melissa Jones, Shepard Skiff, Shannon Jones, and Charlie Jones, and six great-nieces and nephews. Born in New York City, the son of John J. and Mary Lucile Murphy, Jerry grew up in White Plains, NY and graduated from Steppinack High School. He graduated from the General Program at the University of Notre Dame in 1960, and went on to pursue graduate studies in government and political science, earning his PhD from Indiana University in 1964. He was a Loeb Fellow in the Harvard University Design School. He began teaching at Wheaton College in Norton in 1967, where he met his future wife, and he worked for the College in different capacities for 41 years. In 1986, Jerry became the Vice President of Government Affairs at Siemens Corporation, heading their office in Washington, DC. In 2000, he transitioned to being the Executive Director of the Business-Higher Education Forum. Upon returning to New England in 2004, he returned to Wheaton as Director of External Affairs and Associate Professor of Government and Political Science. Jerry was the consummate blend of intellectual and romantic. His love of history, literature, apple trees, long beaches, Jazz, laughter, and family gatherings drew countless admirers and followers. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Cohasset on Wednesday December 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Visiting hours omitted and interment private. Memorial gifts may be made to Wheaton College, Norton, MA to establish the Jeremiah L. Murphy Student Scholarship Fund. For an online guestbook, please visit at:, McNamara-Sparrell Funeral Homes Brighton-Cohasset-Norwell 781-383-0200


 


 

Nelligan Sr., Robert S.

BRAINTREE Robert S. "Bob" Nelligan, Sr., 84, of Nokomis, FL, formerly of Braintree, Mass., died November 1, 2008. The National Cremation Society and Memorial Center, Sarasota handled arrangements. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Fran; two sons, Rob of Maryland and Steve of Vermont; a daughter, Linda Kormann of New York; and seven grandchildren. Bob was a Navy veteran who served proudly aboard the carriers Yorktown and Lexington and attack transport, Dutchess. The Nelligan family, 6th Street West "gang" and all those who knew him will miss his endearing smile. A special thanks to TideWell Hospice for their support and loving concern. Memorial donations may be made to them in Bob's memory at 5955 Rand Boulevard,, Sarasota, FL. 34238


 


 

O'Brien, Grace E.

and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours are Monday 2pm to 4pm only. Interment in Saint Francis Cemetery, Walpole. Memorial donations may be made to: Walpole Senior Center Building Fund, 135 School Street Walpole, MA 02081. 


 


 

O'Brien, John Francis

WESTWOOD John Francis O'Brien, of Westwood and most recently of Carver, MA passed away December 4, 2008 at the age of 90. Loving husband of the late Helen Margaret (Griffin) OBrien. Father of Richard T. OBrien and Grandfather of Matthew J. OBrien of New Salem MA, also father of Mary Ellen (OBrien) Casey and Father-in-law of Francis J. Casey of Carver. Loving Grandfather of Erin-Marie (Casey) Oakham of Plympton, and Meredith Ellen (Casey) Hurley of Winthrop MA. Great- grandfather of Connor Francis, Fallon Jacqueline, and Jack Brian Hurley all of Winthrop. Loving brother of Cornelius OBrien of Fremont, NH and the late Richard T. OBrien of South Boston. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. At Johns request, burial services are private at the National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers and cards donations can be made to: The Carver American Legion Post 164 P.O. Box 101, Carver, MA 02330. Arrangements by Shepherd Funeral Home, Carver. For online condolences please go to; shepherdfuneralhome.com


 


 

O'Connor, Dorothy T. (McGlynn)

and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington Street (Rte. 138) EASTON, on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in the Holy Cross Church, Easton, at 10:00 a.m. Interment in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Easton. Visiting hours on Monday 4-8 p.m. Donations in Dorothy's memory may be sent to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 141 Washington Street, Taunton, MA 02780. For directions or condolences please visit:


 


 

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 American Legion Post #2099 in Watertown for over 50 years. She is predeceased by siblings Catherine Vahey, Anna O'Connor, John O'Connor, Helen Trapp, Agnes Woods and Louise Kirwin. Aunt of Patricia and her husband Robert Morley of Pocasset, J. Robert and his wife Ann O'Connor of Wareham, Patrick Woods of Pocasset, William and his wife Fran Woods of Peabody. Also survived by many Grand Nieces and Grand Nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. John's Church, Pocasset, MA, on Tues., Nov. 4 at 10 am. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Watertown. Visiting hours in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home 3778 Falmouth Rd. (Rt. 28) MARSTONS MILLS on Mon. 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Honey Fund Bourne Animal Rescue. Contact the Bourne Natural Resources, Bourne, MA.


 


 

O'Neil Sr., Joseph Raymond

& friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass in St. Linus Church, 119 Hartford St., Natick, Wednesday at 9AM. Visiting hours in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park St., (at Natick Common), NATICK, Tuesday 4 to 8PM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Baltic, CT at 1:30PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham MA 01702. Late member Labor Union Local #22 For directions, guestbook & obituary


 


 

OConnor, Dorothy T.

and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Kane Funeral Home, 605 Washington St. (Rte.138), Easton, Tuesday, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in the Holy Cross Church, Easton, at 10 a.m. Interment in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Easton. Visiting hours Monday, 4-8 p.m. Donations in Dorothys memory may be sent to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 141 Washington St., Taunton, MA. 02780. For directions or condolences, www.kanefuneralhome.com.


 


 

Paige, Sophia S.

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Pasquale V. Masiello

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Payne, Dr. Richard

PAYNE, Dr. Richard Longtime resident of Sudbury, died with his family at his side on December 4, 2008, after a brief illness. He was the Chief of the Electromagnetics Technology Division at the Hanscom Air Force Research Lab. He is survived by his wife, Elaine M. Payne; children, Gillian Payne of Newton, Jonathan Payne of London, England, Nicola S. Payne of Kansas City, MO; eight grandchildren; and two brothers, Terence and Robert Payne, both of the UK. Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday, December 9th at the Duckett-Waterman Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Road, SUDBURY. Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, Dec. 10th at the Memorial Congregational Church, 26 Concord Road, Sudbury. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Sudbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P. O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Please visit his online memorial at: www.mem.com. Duckett-J.S.Waterman & Sons Sudbury (978) 443-5777


 


 

Perkins, Edgar F.

Edgar F. Perkins town of Harvard retiree, Army vet; 93 HARVARD Edgar F. Perkins, 93, of Harvard, died peacefully at Saturday December 6, at Apple Valley Nursing Home in Ayer. He was born in Fitchburg, on March 3, 1915, son of the late Charles F. and Emily (Holmes) Perkins. He was the husband of Ruth Virginia (Gundersen) Perkins. They were married September 30, 1939 in Ayer and recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Edgar was a lifelong Harvard resident. He graduated from Bromfield High School in 1933. He was employed by the Town of Harvard in 1934, and retired in 1981 where he worked as a school Custodian and Cemetery Superintendent. He was also employed by Charles A. Perkins Engineering in Clinton, MA. Mr. Perkins served honorably in the United States Army from 1943 until 1945 and was stationed in England, France and Germany and was at Normandy on D-Day. He enjoyed spending weekends with his family at his camp on Franklin Pierce Lake in Antrim, NH. His love for the outdoors included gardening and his favorite pastime of searching for and collecting glass bottles from old farms sites. His collection numbered in the thousands. He and Ruth were active in members of the Harvard 60-Plus Club and they both enjoyed dancing. In addition to his wife, Ruth, he is survived by his daughter, Claudia R. Muck of Tulsa, OK; his sons and daughters-in law, Ralph E and Debbie Perkins of Milton, VT, and Dana H. Perkins and Debbra Ward of Lunenburg, MA; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers, Charles A. Perkins, and Paul D. Perkins, and his sisters, Ethel Kinsman and Blanche Waterman. PERKINS A Memorial Service will be held Thursday at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King St., Littleton at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Loaves & Fishes. P.O. Box 1, Ayer, MA 01432. See www.badgerfuneral.com


 


 

Perley, Allen P.

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Perry, Julia (Enos)

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Phillips, Henry Wilton

WEYMOUTH Henry Wilton Phillips, passed away at the South Shore Hospital on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the age of 94. Mr. Phillips is survived by his wife Virginia (Pray) Phillips, his daughter, Janice P. Bidmead and her husband Ernest of Norwell, his son, Lawrence W. Phillips of Sandwich, his grandchildren Steven Wallstrom of Pembroke, Deborah Perrault of Leominster and Lawrence W. Phillips Jr. of Sandwich and his great-grandchildren Ethan, Kaitlyn, Kylie and Emma Perrault all of Leominster. Will was a life long resident of Weymouth and graduate from Weymouth High School in 1931 before graduating from Wentworth Institute in Boston. He was a supervisor at the Quincy Shipyard during World War II and then a clerk for Bellingham Hardware Store in Weymouth for many years and the Welch Hardware Store in Scituate for may years before retiring in 1981. Henry was a member of the Orphans Hope Lodge of Masons in Weymouth and loved gardening, woodworking, fishing and painting. Friends and relatives are invited to the Funeral Service at the C.C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbia Sq.) S. Weymouth on Tuesday, December 9 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Henry's memory to the Trinity Episcopal Church, 241 Broad St., Weymouth, MA 02188. If you would like to leave a message for the family visit


 


 

Prance, Genevieve D.

Genevieve D. Prance QUINCY Genevieve D. (Desaulniers) Prance of Quincy December 5, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John H. Prance, Loving mother of Mary G. Prance of Stoughton, John J. Prance of Somerville, Gerard F. Prance of Holbrook, Genevieve C. LeFevre of Bridgewater and Mark S. Prance of Ft. Myers, FL. Sister of G. Edward Desaulniers of W. Stockbridge and Rev. John J. Desaulniers of Milford, DE. Genevieve is also lovingly survived by 5 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Genevieve was involved in the Associate Program, Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph. She enjoyed crafts, nature and was a people person. Genevieve adored her family and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY, Tuesday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Randolph at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours Monday 4- 8 PM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Mrs. Prance may be made to St. Josephs Retreat House, 339 Jerusalem Rd., Cohasset, MA 02025. Call 1-800-Keohane or see


 


 

Prialaga, John

and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Donations may be made to the Stephen Camello Music Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 538, Lynn, MA 01903. Directions & guestbook 


 


 

Puma, John Joseph

PUMA, John Joseph Of Belmont, age 82, died peacefully on December 6, at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Born in East Boston, Mr. Puma was the beloved husband for 54 years of Mary (Totino) Puma formerly of Cambridge, proud father of Mary Puma and her husband Eivind Lange III of Boxford, John Puma, Jr. and his wife Debra of Belmont, and Martha Corcoran and her husband Michael of Scituate, and loving grandfather of Eivind IV, Christopher and Kyle Lange, John III and Marisa Puma and Michael Corcoran, Jr. Son of the late Paolo and Mattia (Cammarata) Puma of Lexington. Brother of Louise Politano of Winchester, Andrew Puma and his wife Rose of Woburn, Paul and his wife Rose of Leominster, Angie LePore of Medford and the late Salvatore, Angelina and Josephina Puma. Funeral from The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home 1145 Mass Avenue ARLINGTON, Wed-nesday morning at 9:30. Funeral Mass at 10:30 in St. Camillus Church, Arlington. Interment Cambridge Cemetery. Visiting at The DeVito Funeral Home on Tuesday 2 to 4 & 7 to 9 PM. If desired expressions of sympathy may be made in John's memory to Don Orione Home, 111 Orient Ave., East Boston, MA 02128.


 


 

Quintal, Joseph T.

ARRANGEMENTS: In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Lazarus House Ministries, 48 Holly St., P.O. Box 408, Lawrence, MA 01842. Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church in North Andover. Family and friends may call on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. and prior to the Mass from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover. To leave on-line condolences or for directions to the funeral home please visit


 


 

Ralph D. Jones

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Ralph Jones, 77, was UMass registrar

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Riendeau, Raymond

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Rodrigues Jr., Joseph

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


 


 

Rogers, Anne M.

Anne M. Rogers HULL Anne M. (Bentley) Rogers of Hull, died December 6, 2008. Devoted mother of Michael Rogers and his wife Christine of Windham, NH, Mark D. Rogers and his partner Terry Durrell of Portland, ME, Scott A. Rogers and his wife Amanda of Reedville, VA, and Lisa A. and her husband James Canavan of Hull. Beloved foster sister of William Gallo and his wife Diane of Pembroke. Loving sister-in-law of Nancy Rogers of Quincy. Cherished grandmother of Ariel, Megan, Margaret, Emily, Caitlin, and Jenna. Wife of Norman A. Rogers of FL. Anne resided in Hull and worked at the Hull Library for many years. She was a long-time member of the Hull Garden Club, a Red Hat, and a former member of Hull Boosters. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service in Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours Monday 4 - 8 PM. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anne M. Rogers may be made to either the Friends of the Hull Library, Hull Public Library, 9 Main Street, Hull, MA 02045 or the Anne Rogers Scholarship, c/o Jinnie Walsh, Hingham Institute for Savings, 401 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045. Call 1-800-Keohane or see


 


 

Rogers, Anne M. (Bentley)

and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service in Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., HINGHAM on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anne M. Rogers may be made to either the Friends of the Hull Library, Hull Public Library, 9 Main Street, Hull, MA 02045 or the Anne Rogers Scholarship, c/o Jinnie Walsh, Hingham Institute for Savings, 401 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045. Call 1-800-Keohane or see:, for directions & online condolences.


 


 


 


 

Rossetti, Ernesto R.

and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hrs Monday 4-9 pm. Entombment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge If desired donations in memory of Ernesto may be made to Dana Farber Oncology & Palliative Care Comfort Room, 44 Binney Street Boston, MA 02115. Funeral home handicapped accessible. For directions and guest book please visit, Lehman & Reen Funeral Home Brighton 617 782 1000


 


 

Ruest, Norman

Norman Ruest of Dracut Norman Ruest, age 77, of Dracut, beloved husband of Jeannette R. (Belanger) Ruest.Relatives and friends may call at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth St., from 4 until 7 PM on Monday. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 11 A.M. in Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Parish, 1340 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. For those who wish, donations in his name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, MA Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For directions or condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com


 


 

Ruth Fitzgerald, 85

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Salvage, James E.

SALVAGE, James E. Of Stoneham, Nov. 18. Father of Jean E. Drapeau and the late James E. Salvage, Jr. Son of the late Harold & Catherine (Barrett) Salvage. Brother of Annamae Arsenault, Rosemary Yasi, Charles, Kevin and John Salvage and the late Harold, Peter, Paul, Roger, Leo and Richard Salvage and Regina Andreason. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews & cousins. A Memorial Mass celebrated on Sun. Dec. 21, 10:30 AM in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham. Forobit/directions/ guestbook, McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home Stoneham 781-438-0405


 


 

Santor, Josephine H. (Mason)

Josephine H. (Mason) Santor, 69, of Millbury Road, died Friday, December 5, 2008, in her home, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Alwin "Al" C. Santor of Oxford; seven children, Winfield "Scott" Santor and Yucha Santor of Auburn, Barbara Johnson and her husband Ed of Shrewsbury, Tarry York and her husband Herb of Oxford, Clyde Santor of Oxford, Bert Santor and his wife Marie of Worcester, Richard Santor of Webster, and Lynn Schold and her husband Scott of Millbury; a sister, Mabel Patten and her husband Dallas of New Hampshire; nine grandchildren, Brian Duffy, Jackie Santor, Ken, Stephanie, and Trisha York, Jonathan and Julia Santor, Eddy Johnson and Lisa Grazulis; three great grandchildren, Derek Rodriguez, Jordyn-Lynn Grazulis, and Edward Johnson III; and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a brother, Winfield L. Mason Jr. of New Hampshire; and two sisters, Veneda Murphy of New Hampshire and Eunie Eastman of Michigan. She was born in Lebanon, NH, the daughter of the late Winfield L. and Josephine M. (Martin) Mason, and lived in New Hampshire and Whitinsville before moving to Oxford in 1973. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1957. Mrs. Santor worked at the Big Y Supermarket in Worcester for many years, retiring in 2004. She was devoted to her family and loved her cats. She enjoyed reading and playing bingo. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at St. Roch's Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours are Tuesday, December 9, 2008, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, or to the VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608. www.paradisfuneralhome.com


 


 

Sarault, Valerie J. "Val"

Valerie J. 'Val' Sarault of Dracut Valerie J. "Val" (Borodawka) Sarault, 50, of Dracut, died unexpectedly December 3, at Brigham and Women's Hospital with her family by her side. You are invited to her calling hours 4 until 8 p.m. on Monday. On Tuesday, Her Funeral will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the McDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 HIGHLAND STREET, LOWELL (978 OR 800) 458-6816. Her Funeral Mass will be offered at ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH at 11:30 a.m. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials in her name to The Sarault Family Fund, c/o Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union, PO Box 1238, Lowell MA 01853. E-condolence site www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com


 


 

Savasta, Rose

and friends are invited to attend. Interment Immediately following the Mass. Proprietor of Exclusive Dress Making Shoppe of Boston with her sisters Carmella and Phylis., Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600


 


 

Seabury, J. Roger

and friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday 3-7 PM. Interment Forest Glade Cemetery. Memorial contributions made to J. Roger Seabury, Jr. Scholarship Fund, c/o Wakefield C.S.F., P.O. Box 321 Wakefield MA 01880. For obit/directions/guestbook


 


 

Sena, Josephine T. (Stagno)

and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday, 4-8 PM. Entombment Holy Cross Mausoleum. Josephine was fond of traveling, dancing, knitting and was a member the Regi Bowling League. Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno


 


 

Shactman, Lorietta

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 South Main St., Bradford. Burial will be in Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Contributions in Lori's memory may be made to the Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie St., Suite 101, Natick, MA 01760. A memorial observance will be held at her home on Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. Condolences to her family may be made at


 


 

Shactman, Lorietta (Snyder)

and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service Tuesday morning at 10:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St., BRADFORD (Exit 48 off Rte. 495). Burial will be in Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA. A Memorial observance will be held at her home on Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Lymphoma Society, 9 Erie St., Ste. 101, Natick, MA 01760. Condolence and directions may be obtained at, . H.L. Farmer & Sons Haverhill & Bradford 978-372-9311


 


 

Shaw, Louise A.

WEYMOUTH Louise A. (Gardner) Shaw, 88, of Westborough, formerly of Weymouth, Hanover and Hingham, in Westborough December 5, 2008. Devoted wife of the late Edward H. Shaw. Loving mother of Edward A. Shaw and his wife Janice; David H. Shaw and his wife Jeanette; Frances Hemstreet and her husband Larry; 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Monday, December 8, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. (Rte. 20) Northborough. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 9th at 11 a.m. in Trinity Church, 23 Main St. Northborough. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth is private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Westborough Community Chorus Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 702 Westborough, MA 01581. For online directions or condolences, please visit us at


 


 

Shippey, Jean C. (Boudreau)

and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday, 4-8 PM. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. For directions and guestbook:, . William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600


 


 

Smith, Jean N. (Corriea)

SMITH, Jean N. (Corriea) Of Arlington, formerly of Somer- ville, on Dec. 5, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Complete notice on Tuesday. For info


 


 

Soares, Ruth P. (Flanagan)

and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting Hours Monday 4-8PM. Gifts in Ruth's name may be sent to the Resident Council Fund at the Abbott House Nursing Home, 28 Essex St., Lynn, MA 01902. For online memorial and guestbook, please visit www.mem.com


 


 

Sontag, Wallace D.

Wallace D. Sontag of Fitchburg Wallace D. Sontag, 92, passed away on December 6, 2008, in The Highlands. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd. which are incomplete.


 


 

Stankiewicz, Michael H.

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Strojny, Theodore S.

STROJNY, Theodore S. 85, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008, at the Westborough Healthcare Center, after a short illness. He was a hard working, principled, and deeply religious man who came from humble beginnings. One of seven children, he was born at home in Taunton, MA in 1923. A standout high-school athlete, he earned a scholarship to Holy Cross College, where he played tackle on the football team and was a member of the team that defeated Boston College in the 1942 game that preceded the infamous Cocoanut Grove fire. He also played in the Holy Cross 13-6 loss to Miami in the 1946 Orange Bowl. He was a decorated Veteran of World War II, where he served as a reconnaissance specialist in Italy. After college and the war and a brief foray in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams and the Pittsburg Steelers, he began his career with the Bay State Abrasives Company in Westborough, first as a machine operator, then as a foreman and general foreman. His manufacturing and management skills landed him the managing directors' position in European start-up venture in Luxembourg in 1962. He retired from Bay State in 1980's and lived in Westborough with his wife Elizabeth, who died in 2002. He was a Communicant at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Westborough for many years, as well as a food pantry volunteer, and a member of the choir. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golf, outside work, a good meal, a good drink, and a good conversation. He leaves his son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Nancy Strojny of Wrentham, two grandchildren, Drew Strojny and Amanda Kate Strojny of St. Petersburg, FL, as well as his sister Anne Kula of Taunton. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 9 AM in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery. Calling hours at the Britton-Summers Funeral Home, 4 Church Street., WESTBOROUGH Monday, December. 8, from 4 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the UMass Memorial Hospice, P. O. Box 2795, Worcester, MA 01613. britton-summers.


 


 

Sugden, Thomas W.

SUGDEN, Thomas W. Age 90, a resident of Chelmsford for the greater part of his life, died on Sunday, December 07, 2008. He was the beloved husband of the late Glendyse E. (Petterson) Sugden who died in 2004. He was born on June 26, 1918 in Hudson a son of the late Thomas W. and Frances (Goodchild) Sugden Sr. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in Panama from 1937 to 1939, and of the United States Navy, having been a Transport Pilot flying the Pan-Africa route. Following his discharge from the Navy in 1945 he continued as a pilot flying for Pan America Airlines and then for TWA. During the 1950's Mr. Sugden was a distributor for E.I. DuPont DeNemours Explosives, which contributed to the building of the major highway system in the Northeast. Mr. Sugden had worked as a Building Contractor, having built over 600 homes in the Chelmsford and Greater Lowell areas. He also built many apartment buildings in Lowell and Amesbury, MA and Milford, NH as well as commercial buildings in Milford, NH. He was a former member of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Lowell and a member of the West Chelmsford United Methodist Church. He is survived by a loving daughter, Lynn Le Maire Chaput and her husband, Ronald M. Chaput D.D.S of Chelmsford, two grandchildren, Beth Carter M.D. and her husband Jonathan of West Springfield and Charles T. Le Maire of Boston, and a great grandson, Alexander Carter. He also leaves two nieces, Barbara Blanchard of Westford and Mildred O'Connell of Falls Church, VA and several great nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday evening from 5 to 7pm at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at the funeral home. Burial in West Chelmsford Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Thomas' name to the Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements by Blake Funearl Home, CHELMSFORD.


 


 

Sullivan, Regina P. (Costello)

and friends invited. Visiting prior to Funeral Mass starting at 8:30 a.m. Donations in Mrs. Sullivan's memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Interment, St. Joseph Cemetery. Sullivan Funeral Home Brighton, 617-782-2100


 


 

Swetnam Sr., Theodore A.

NEW BEDFORD —Theodore A. Swetnam, Sr., 60, of Arnold Street, New Bedford, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford, MA. Born in Newport, RI on June 16, 1948, he was the son and Josephine (Antone) Field of Newport and the late George W. Swetnam. Teddy served his country honorably in the United States Army and received the Purple Heart for injuries received in the Vietnam War. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Teddy was a hard working man, giving many years of service to United Front Homes and the City of New Bedford. Teddy was a loving father and grandfather. In addition to his mother, he leaves his longtime companion Minga Pina of New Bedford, his children Paul E. Gallagher and his wife Jackie of Jersey City, NJ, David "Sincere" Gallagher of Newport, RI, Troy-Allen Enos and his wife Michelle of East Taunton, MA, Desiree N. Gray and her husband Damon of New Bedford, MA, and Theodore A. Swetnam Jr. and his companion Kyla of New Bedford, MA; two brothers Robert P. Fields of Newport, RI and Shelton R. Fields of Dallas, TX; a sister Barbara A. Jenkins of Middletown, RI; seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11:00am in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway Newport, RI. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home from 4 —8 pm. Tuesday. Information and directions available at www.memorialfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.


 


 

Sylva, Ivan M.

and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Interment Highland Meadow Cemetery, Belmont. Mr Sylva is a retired Postal Worker a member of the Wakefield Retired Mens Band, the Belmont Retired Mens Club and the VFW Post 1272. Late U.S. Army Veteran W.W.II. Recipient of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star & Victory Ribbon. Online guest book at


 


 

Theodore A. Swetnam, Sr.

Sunday, December 7, 2008 2:52 PM - Staff reports 

 Theodore A. Swetnam, Sr., 60, of Arnold Street, New Bedford  ,MA , died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford.     Born in Newport, RI on June 16, 1948, he was the son and Josephine (Antone) Field of Newport and the late George W. Swetnam. Teddy served his country honorably in the United States Army and received the Purple Heart for injuries received in the Vietnam War.  He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.  Teddy was a hard working man, giving many years of service to United Front Homes and the City of New Bedford.  Teddy was a loving father and grandfather.  In addition to his mother, he leaves his longtime companion Minga Pina of New Bedford, his children Paul E. Gallagher and his wife Jackie of Jersey City, NJ, David "Sincere" Gallagher of Newport, RI, Troy-Allen Enos and his wife Michelle of East Taunton, MA, Desiree N. Gray and her husband Damon of New Bedford, MA, and Theodore A. Swetnam Jr. and his companion Kyla of New Bedford, MA; two brothers Robert P. Fields of Newport, RI and Shelton R. Fields of Dallas, TX; a sister Barbara A. Jenkins of Middletown, RI; seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild.     His funeral will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 11:00am in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway Newport, RI. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2008 from 4 – 8 pm in the funeral home. Information and directions available at  HYPERLINK "http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com" www.memorialfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI.  


 


 

Theodore S. Strojny

Saturday, December 6, 2008 6:37 PM - Staff reports 

Theodore S. Strojny, 85, of Westborough, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the Westborough Healthcare Center after a short illness.  He was a hard working, principled, and deeply religious man who came from humble beginnings. One of seven children he was born at home in Taunton, Massachusetts in 1923. A standout high-school athlete he earned a scholarship to Holy Cross College where he played tackle on the football team and was a member of the team that defeated Boston College in the 1942 game that preceded the infamous Cocoanut Grove fire. He also played in the Holy Cross 13-6 loss to Miami in the 1946 Orange Bowl. He was a decorated veteran of World War II where he served as a reconnaissance specialist in Italy. After college and the war and a brief foray in the NFL with the Los Angeles Rams and the Pittsburg Steelers he began his career with the Bay State Abrasives Company in Westborough, first as a machine operator, then as a foreman and general foreman. His manufacturing and management skills landed him the managing directors’ position in European start-up venture in Luxembourg in 1962. He retired from Bay State in 1980’s and lived in Westborough with his wife Elizabeth who died in 2002. He was a communicant at St. Luke the Evangelist parish in Westborough for many years as well as a food pantry volunteer, and a member of the choir. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golf, outside work, a good meal, a good drink, and a good conversation. He leaves his son and daughter in law, Ted and Nancy Strojny of Wrentham, two grandchildren, Drew Strojny and Amanda Kate Strojny of St. Petersburg, Florida as well as his sister Anne Kula of Taunton. His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 9, at 9:00 A.M. in St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in St. Luke’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the Britton-Summers Funeral Home, 4 Church St., WESTBOROUGH, are Monday, December 8, from 4 to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the UMass Memorial Hospice, PO Box 2795, Worcester, MA 01613  


 


 

Travers, Joseph L.

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Vassallo, Vincent P.

VASSALLO, Vincent P. Of Winthrop, on December 6, 2008. Beloved husband of Florence (Cocorochio). Loving father of Rosanne Averill of Danvers, Vincent Vassallo of Boston, and James Vassallo of Everett. Cherished grandfather of Stephen Averill, Kristin Averill, Elizabeth Vassallo and Vincent Vassallo; great-grandfather of Samantha Meehan. Dear brother of Corrine LanFranchi of Amesbury, Diane Amorosso of Revere and Nancy Edington of FL. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from The Kirby-Rapino Memorial Home, 917 Bennington Street, (Orient Heights) EAST BOSTON on Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop Street, Winthrop at 10 AM. The family will receive visitors on Monday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late U.S. Navy Veteran of W.W. II. Donations in Vincent's memory may be made to: , 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Visit memorial at: www.mem.com. The Kirby Rapino Memorial Home 617-569-0305


 


 

Ventura, Domingos J.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. —Domingos Jose Ventura, age 79, died Saturday, December 6, 2008 at R.I. Hospital. He was the widower of Maria Conceicao (Tavares) Ventura of New Bedford. Mr. Ventura was the father of Jorge M. Ventura of S. Dartmouth, Jose F. Ventura, Maria A. Medeiros, Julieta C. Borges and Lucia F. Carreiro all of New Bedford and Artemisia Ventura of Florida. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ventura was a son of the late Manuel Jose and Teresa do Carmo (de Lima) Ventura. He was born in Santa Cruz, Lagoa, St. Michael, Azores, Portugal and lived in this area for much of his life. He was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. Mr. Ventura's Funeral will be Wednesday. See Death Notice for Details or go to www.perryfuneral.com.


 


 

Vernick, Clara (Markell)

VERNICK, Clara (Markell) Of Randolph, on Dec. 7 2008. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Vernick. Devoted mother of the late Joel M. Vernick, Grandmother of Annie and Zoe. Sister of Eileen Ryss and Philip Markell. Gravesdie services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Tuesday Dec. 9 at 1:45 PM. Remembrances may be made to the Brain Tumor Society 124 Watertown St, Suite 3H Watertown, MA 02472. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors, 781-963-2900


 


 

Warila, Minerva Grace (Carbary)

WARILA, Minerva Grace (Carbary) Of Sudbury, formerly of Maynard, December 7, 2008. Widow of Olavi "Swat" Warila, mother of Virginia Sluyski of Maynard, Nancy Warila of Hudson, Bruce Warila of Hudson, Oliver Robert Warila of Lenore, NC and the late Charles Warila. Sister of Marguerite Nyholm of OR, June Johnson of PA, Charles Carbary of TX and Arthur Carbary of AZ. Funeral 11:00 AM Tuesday in Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home, 42 Concord St., MAYNARD. Visiting hours 9-11 AM Tuesday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Diabetes Assoc., 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston MA 02110. Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home


 


 

Weisgold, Henry

WEISGOLD, Henry of Lake Worth, FL, formerly of Newton on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Cullen) Weisgold. Loving father of Claire & Robert Rosenthal of Newton. Adored grandfather of Tara Rosenthal. Dear brother of Morton West of Palm Beach, FL. Services at the Levine Chapel, 470 Harvard Street, BROOKLINE, on Thursday, December 11 at 10am. Memorial observance at the home of Claire & Robert Rosenthal on Thursday following the interment. Remembrances may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300


 


 

Whitcomb, G. Barry

G. Barry Whitcomb of Lunenburg G. Barry Whitcomb, 86, of Lunenburg, died Sunday morning, Dec. 7, in the Keystone Center in Leominster. The Lunenburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 763 Massachusetts Ave. is directing the funeral arrangements which are incomplete.


 


 

Worthington, Geraldine E. (Mirabello)

and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Donations in her memory may be made to the , 30 Speen St, Framingham MA 01701 or to Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Ave, Boston MA 02118. Interment Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800


 


 

Wozniak, Donald E.

and friends are invited to attend his funeral with military honors Wednesday at 8:15AM from the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St. FRANKLIN with a funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, 1 Church Sq. Franklin at 9AM. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 4-8PM. Donations in his memory sent to: VNA Care Network and Hospice, 333 Turnpike Rd. Southborough, MA 01772 would be appreciated. Late 24 year member Rhode Island Air National Guard. Charles F. Oreri & Son www. franklinfuneral. com


 


 

Yates, Jeffrey E.

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Zambella, Anthony J. "Jr."

and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Attendant parking available. Please do not send flowers, but make contributions in Tony's memory to MSPCA 350 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130 (, ). WWII Veteran of both USMC and US Army. Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home West Roxbury 617-325-3600

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