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ALBERTO, Johanna (Greenlaw) Of Norwood, Dec 8. Beloved wife of the late John P. and dear mother of John R. Bamberry of Moultonborough, NH. Devoted Stepmother of Mary Kolz of Thornton, NH, Lorraine Brackett of Norwood, and John F. Alberto of Plymouth. Dear sister of Edward J. Fitzpatrick of Norwood, and the late Harry Greenlaw, William J. Fitzpatrick and Mary O'Malley. Loving grandmother of Lynne Young of Wayland, Susan DeFelice of Windsor, VT, and Steven Bamberry of Westwood and great grandmother of Cole Young and Emily Bamberry. Visiting hours Thursday 6-9 PM at the May Funeral Home, 85 Nichols St., Norwood. Graveside service Friday at 9am at Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park. Donations in her memory to the Home for Little Wanderers, 161 S. Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130 would be appreciated. For directions and online guestbook please visit our website. May Funeral Home |
ARRANGEMENTS: The funeral will be held from the Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West St. in Leominster on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 with a funeral Mass at noon in St. Leo's Church, 128 Main St. in Leominster. Burial will be in St. Leo's Cemetery in Leominster. Calling hours will be Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. To light a candle, sign the guestbook or send a message of condolence, please visit |
Richard H. Beals BROCKTON Richard H. Dick Beals, 79 years, of Brockton, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was the loving husband for 53 years of Emily M. (MaDan) Beals. He was born in Brockton, a son of the late Ardine and Eva (Gaulin) Beals and was a resident of Brockton for most of his life. During the Korean War, he was an expert marksman with the U.S. Army in Korea. For many years, he worked in the maintenance department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, in Brockton. In his later years, he returned to the job he loved the most, driving a taxi. He retired from Nash Yellow Cab in Brockton. Dick loved vacationing in the wilderness of Maine and New Hampshire with his family. He also enjoyed working in his yard. He will be remembered as a people person and was most proud of his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, David R. Beals and his companion Carol of Brockton, John E. Beals and his wife Marcia of Brockton, Kathleen M. Harvey of Brockton and her companion Robert of Rhode Island, Ann M. Beals of Brockton and James M. Beals of Taunton; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, William Beals of North Easton; a sister, Rita Mara of Centerville; and an uncle, Benjamin Beals of Brockton. He was the brother of the late Marie Yelle, Pauline Lima and Edna Semas. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Thursday, at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein Parish/St. Edward Church, at 9 a.m. Burial in Melrose Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. For condolences and directions, www.conleyfuneralhome.com. |
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. |
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. |
BUCKNAM, Priscilla M. In Salem, December 8, of Purdon Ave. Lynn. Wife of the late William W. Bucknam, Jr.. Mother of Susan Coffey and her husband James of Peabody, Sharon Miller and her husband Ronald of Lynn, Scott Bucknam and his companion Sheryl Bourgeois of Lynn. Sister of Phyllis Turner of Peabody. Services will be held at the Parker Funeral Home, 35 Franklin St. LYNN on Thursday at 10:00 AM to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours are from 4:00-8:00 PM Wednesday. Guest book at parkermemorial |
and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-7pm. Interment at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham. For obit/directions/guestbook, McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home Stoneham 781-438-0405 |
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 |
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. An hour of visitation will precede the funeral service on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Contributions in her memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843; or to the Baker Katz Resident Activities Fund, 194 Boardman St., Haverhill, MA 01830. The family would like to extend their thanks to Merrimack Valley Hospice and Baker Katz Nursing Home for the wonderful care and compassion shown to Ruth during her recent illness. She was treated with great dignity and love. Contributions in her memory may be made at |
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. |
Lady of Good Counsel Parish/St. Augustine's Chapel. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice in Yvette's name. For directions and to leave an online condolence, please visit |
HALIFAX Patricia J. Clifford, of Halifax, died Dec. 7, 2008. She was 74 years old. Mrs. Clifford was the beloved wife of 53 years to the late Ralph J. Clifford; loving mother of Russell Clifford of Halifax, Nancy Turner of Whitman and Timothy Clifford of Halifax; sister of John Whitten of Florida and Janice Brannigan of Maine; grandmother of six; and great-grandmother of four. A funeral service will be held Thursday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m., at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St. (Rte. 106), Kingston. Burial will be at the Melrose Cemetery in Brockton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MSPCA, 1300 West Elm St. Ext., Brockton, MA 02301. To offer condolences or for directions, please visit www.-shepherdfuneralhome.com. |
COLETTA, John M. Of St. Petersburg FL. Formerly of Norwood, November 28 age 89. Beloved Husband of the Late Mary A. (Ganocik) Coletta. Devoted Father of Kenneth A. and his wife Lee of Nashua, NH. And Steven J. and his wife Diane of Harwich. Son of the Late Antonio and Isabella Coletta. Brother of Margaret Lotarski of Silver Springs, MD. And the Late Benjamin, Paula and Genevieve. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St., NORWOOD, Thursday at 8am followed by a funeral Mass at 9am at St. Catherine's Church, Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday 4-8pm. Burial will be at St Joseph Cemetery, Boston, MA with full Military Honors, US Army and Marine Corps, WWII Veteran., 781-762-0482 |
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& 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 |
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BROCKTON Margaret R. (Neafsey) Cruise, of Brockton, 85 years, died Dec. 6, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Cruise; beloved mother of 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; loving 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) 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 |
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 |
d'AUTREMONT, Chester Congdon, MD (Terry to friends and family) died peacefully Dec. 6, 2008, winning his battle with Parkinson's disease. Terry was born in Duluth, Minnesota on August 10, 1920; moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1929; came to Harvard in 1937. After graduating from Harvard University in 1941, and Harvard Medical School in 1944, Terry trained in neurology & child psychiatry. He worked at Boston Children's Hospital in order to treat a diverse population. He loved children, fly fishing, Ogden Nash, tennis, classical music, peonies and dessert. He will be remembered for many things, particularly kindness, generosity, listening attentively, dry humor and chopping wood. Terry believed strongly in giving to his community. He was involved in his church; gave generously of time and treasure to Harvard Medical School; worked tirelessly for the Decordova Musuem; and consulted for many years with the Walker Home to improve residential treatment for mentally ill children. Terry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Way d'Autremont; by their children Cicely, Chester C. Jr. and (Susan,) Hugh, Sloan (Michael Fadlovich) and Ruth (Charlie Conroy); beloved grandchildren Jordan, Lindsay (Chris,) Madeleine, Claire, Nicholas, Peter, Sirkka (Chris,) Annika (Jerrod); great granddaughters Ayla, Elinor and Nissa; his sister Cicely d'Autremont Angleton; and many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, colleagues and friends. Memorial Service, Friday, Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Parish in Lincoln, 14 Bedford Rd., Lincoln Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Chester's name to either the Harvard Medical School or the Walker, 1962 Central Ave, Needham, MA 02492. MA. For on-line guest book visit, MacRae-Tunnicliffe's Concord Funeral Home Concord, MA 978-369-3388 |
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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 |
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 |
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend funeral services on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. Interment will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. For directions and condolences, please visit our online website at |
HARWICH Marjorie Betty (Kent) Dowd, 81, of Harwich, formerly of Bridgewater, passed away peacefully, at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton, Dec. 7. Born in Acton, Betty graduated from Bridgewater High School, Class of 1945. She married her childhood friend, Bill, whom she was married to for over 39 years. Betty enjoyed gardening, painting and playing the piano. She was a die hard Red Sox fan and a former member of the Cape Chordaires. Betty was the loving wife of the late William C. Dowd; loving and devoted mother of Ann C. Dowd of Harwich, John W. Dowd of Bridgewater, William C. Dowd Jr. of Lake Dillon, Colo., Patrick M. Dowd of Brewster and the late Lance Corporal Lawrence K. Dowd; proud grandmother of Lauren K.D. Foster of East Bridgewater, John W. Dowd Jr. of Las Vegas, Daniel J. Dowd of East Taunton, James A. Perry of Shrewsbury, Elizabeth A. Perry of New York City, Lawrence D. Perry of Los Angeles and Julia A. Dowd of Harwich; great-grandmother of John William Dowd III and Addison Dowd of Las Vegas and soon-to-be Abigail Katherine Foster of East Bridgewater. Late sister of Dorothy Barney. Funeral from the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St., Bridgewater, Friday, Dec. 12, at 8 a.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Bridgewater, at 9 a.m. Interment in St. Thom-as Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Betty requested that you send a Christmas care package to any soldier serving his or her country overseas, please call your local veteran's agent for help. Bettys family would like to thank the nursing staff and physicians at Braemoor Nursing Home and Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center for their support and for making the final days of their mother as comfortable as possible. |
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Dr. John C. Williams, 89, of Longmeadow of Taunton, formerly of Gettysburg, PA, Moorestown, NJ, and Ridgway, PA died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at the Morton Hospital, Taunton, MA. following a brief illness. He was a member of the Gettysburg Presbyterian Church. Born August 23, 1919 in Ridgway, PA he was the son of the late R. Dean and Wilma E. Williams.  He was also the husband of the late Gloria B. Williams for 51 years. Dr. Williams graduated in 1936 from Ridgway Centennial High School and in 1941 from Pennsylvania State College with a BS in Electrical Engineering.  He was a member and officer of Sigma Pi and Eta Kappa Nu fraternities.  He spent World War II on the staff of the MIT Radiation Laboratory in the development of the Loran radio navigation system.  Following the war he was a research assistant in the Ionospheric Research Laboratory at Harvard University, working on low-frequency radio systems.  He was granted an MS in Applied Physics in 1948, and a PhD in 1959 from Harvard.  He joined Pickard and Burns Electronics in Waltham, MA as a manager of Advanced Radiation Systems, leaving after nine years to become a staff engineer with RCA’s Defense Electronics division in New Jersey.  He consulted for three years after his retirement in 1987.  He held four patents, and was a member of many educational societies and committees. Dr. Williams was a former member of the New York Academy of Sciences, and a member emeritus of the American Meteorological Society, the American Geophysical Union, the American Physical Society and Sigma X.  He served a term on the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Defense Intelligence Agency and was a biographee in Who’s Who in the East.  He was committee chairman during the 1970’s for a boy scout troop in Moorestown, NJ. He is survived by a son, Douglas B. Williams and his wife, Cheryl A. Williams of Middleboro, MA a daughter, Kathryn J. Reynolds of Mullica, NJ, a brother, Dr. Robert D. Williams, of Gulf Breeze, FL, a grandson, David B. Williams, a granddaughter, Alison L. Williams, and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a brother Dr. Neil S. Williams formerly of Beaufort, SC. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Monahan Funeral Home, 125 Carlisle St., Gettysburg, PA with the Rev. Louis Nyiri officiating.  Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 until the times of the services Saturday at the funeral home. Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in lieu of flowers.   |
and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 3-7 P.M. Interment Belmont Cemetery. Late member Court St. Elizabeth C.D.A. # 446 and member Haggerty Seniors Group, Cambridge. Contributions in her memory to the Catholic Daughters of America, 62 Cushing St. Medford, MA 02155 or to Maristhill Nursing Home, 66 Newton St. Waltham, MA 02453 would be appreciated. Stanton Funeral Service, Inc. |
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 |
and friends invited. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery, Maynard. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 pm. For online condolences visit |
Mary Gage of Leominster; 86 Leominster Mary (Barassi) Gage, 86, of Leominster, died Monday, December 8, 2008 in UMass Medical Center University Campus, Worcester, MA. She was born July 3, 1922 in Leominster, the daughter of Luigi and Annie (Marrama) Barassi. Mrs. Gage was a Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother of her family and loving sister of her siblings. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Arthur F. Gage, of Leominster; a son Arthur L. Gage and his wife Sharon of Plymouth; a daughter Anna Thibault and her husband Richard of Leominster; two brothers Guido "Guy" Barassi and Luigi "Lou" Barassi; a sister Irene Warren all of Leominster, three grandchildren Cynthia Jolicoeur, Bonnie Gage-Anderson and Jennifer Gowdy, three GreatGrandchildren Lily Jolicoeur, Ella Gage-Anderson, and Evan Gage-Anderson. She was pre-deceased by a son Alan Gage, a brother Livio "Lee" Barassi who died in 1995; and a sister Helen Pelaccio who died in 1966. GAGE The Funeral will be held Thursday, December 11, 2008 in Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West St, Leominster, at 10am with Rev. Susan Suhocki-Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held Wednesday evening December 10, 2008 from 5 to 8pm. To sign the guest book, send a message of condolence or Light a Candle please visit www.wrightroyfuneralhome.com |
GALANTE, Emma (Iadonisi) Of Readville Dec. 7. Beloved wife of the late Louis V. Galante. Visiting Hours Thursday 4-8. Complete notice on Wednesday. George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500 |
and friends invited. Visiting hours Weds. 4-8. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, W. Roxbury. Donations may be made in his memory to the Home for Little Wanderers, Development Office, 161 So. Huntington St. Boston, MA.02130 |
GILLIS, James D. Of Milton, in Norwood, Dec. 6. Devoted son of Ann T. (Tagan) Gillis of Milton and John L. Gillis & his wife, Joann of San Antonio, TX. Loving brother of John F. X. Gillis of Quincy, Jeanne F. Gillis of TX, Linda G. Gentile of Medford & Andrew C. Gillis of WA. Uncle Jim to 4 nephews. Funeral Service at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Wed. morning at 9:30. Visiting hours Tues. 4 to 8 PM. Charter participant of 1st Special Olympics, winner of multiple Special Olympics Gold Medals. Longtime member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop 51, BSA Order of the Arrow. First individual with Down Syndrome to become Assistant Scout Master in the history of the BSA. Former employee of Stop & Shop, Wollaston. 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., Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200 |
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 |
George A. Goodhue Dock and Boat Welder; 94 Leominster George A. Goodhue, 94, of Leominster and Gloucester, died December 7, 2008 in The Highlands, Fitchburg. He was born December 25, 1913 in Ipswich, MA son of George E.C. and Marie (LeBlanc) Goodhue. Mr. Goodhue was a Dock and Boat Welder for the Marine Industry. He is survived by two sons, William Goodhue and his wife Michele of Leominster and David Goodhue and his wife Nancy of Northboro; five grandchildren, Erin Benoit, Brenda O'Neill, Brian Goodhue, Nathan Goodhue, and Adam Goodhue; a great-grandchild Nigel O'Neill. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 65 years, Gertrude (O'Maley) Goodhue, who died June 7, 2007 and a brother Reynold Goodhue. GOODHUE Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West St, Leominster, is directing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VNA Hospice Care, 5 Federal St, Danvers, MA 01923 ATT: Development Dept. To light a candle, sign the guest book or leave a condolence message, please visit www.wrightroyfuneralhome.com |
RASEWICZ, Dorothy V. (Carlin) Age 80, on December 1, 2008. Born and raised in Boston, MA, she graduated from Somerville High School, married the late Thaddeus F. Grasewicz, originally from Medford, MA., and had three daughters. In 1970 they moved to NJ where she continued to devote her love to her family. Devoted mother of Carol Dielman (Jeff), Joanne Talvacchio (Dan) and Diane Grasewicz. Dear sister of Lorraine Gagne and Richard Carlin. Loving grandmother of Tara, DJ, Kelsey and Matt. Loving great-grandmother of Brionna and Cole. To sign the guest book online, please visit |
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and Friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours at the Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, 558 Mount Auburn Street, WATERTOWN on Wednesday from 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the above named church. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery, Everett , MA. |
and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday evening 3:00-8:00 PM. Interment Veterans' National Cemetery, Bourne. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. |
HIKMATE, Zakaria Of Waltham, November 6, 2008. Son of the late Ibrahim and Fatima Hikmate. Devoted Father of Ibrahim "Bram" Hikmate. He is survived by his siblings in Morocco, his former Wife, Kyra Zorn-Hikmate, his inlaws and many relatives and friends. Funeral Services and burial were held in Morocco. For online guestbook go to, Faggas Funeral Home 800-222-2586 |
HINKLEY, John P., Jr. Of Orleans MA, formally of Hopkinton MA, died Saturday Dec. 6th 2008 at Cape Cod Hospital following Cardiac Surgery and due to complications of Diabetes. He was born in Waterville ME on Oct. 26th 1942 to Louise (Learned) and J. Philip Hinckley. John graduated from Nauset Regional High School in 1960. He was a Navy corpsman specializing in cardio-pulmonary technology & care & a graduate of Suffolk & Boston University and worked many years at Massachusetts General Hospital in cardiac care & research. He then worked in the private sector at Kontron and Bard companies in medical research and products, serving as a project manager in the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology division. He loved his family dearly, his many friends throughout Orleans, The Cape and state wide, and his cat Maxwell. He also had a great love and passion for serving in town government. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years Jane (Gillett). Three children: Rebecca A. Hanneman and her husband Mark of Auburn, John P Hinckley III of Mendon and Sara J. Johnson and her husband Erik of Auburn. Six grandchildren: Michael Flannery, Richard Hanneman, Cheyanne Hanneman, Megan Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, and Casey Johnson all of Auburn and was predeceased by granddaughter Brenna Lynn Johnson. Visitation will be held Thursday Dec. 11th 3-7 pm in the Orleans United Methodists Church Main St. Orleans, MA. Funeral services will be in the Church Friday December 12th at 11 am. Burial will follow in the Orleans cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in John's name can be made to: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 60 Walnut St. Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 or The Academy of Performing Arts P.O. Box 1843 Orleans, MA 02653. |
HUGHES, Walter L. 93 of Peabody, MA and formerly of Bellport, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, November 30, 2008. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Lee Berger-Hughes of Arlington, VA and Judith Hughes of Boston and Gloucester, MA, two granddaughters and great granddaughter. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 12 at 3:00 p.m. at the MIT Chapel, 44 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to MIT for the Walter L. Hughes (1937) Memorial Fund. Checks should be mailed to: Attention: Bonny Kellermann, Director of the MIT Office of Memorial Gifts, 600, Memorial Dr. Room W98-500, Cambridge MA 02139. |
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 |
ARRANGEMENTS: In accordance with Jerry's wishes, there are no services at this time. A memorial Mass with burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Jerry's family wish to extend their thanks to the staff at Academy Manor for their kind and loving care of him during his six-month stay. Arrangements are under the direction of the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury St., Lawrence. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to either the Air Force Aid Society, 241 Eighteenth St., Suite 202, Arlington, VA 22202, The , New England Division, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or to the charity of one's choice. To send an online condolence, please go to |
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, N.H. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, in St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Main Street, Sandown. Private Burial will be held in the Center Cemetery in Sandown at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sandown Library, P.O. Box 580, Sandown, NH 03873 or to the Sandown Food Pantry, P.O. Box 5, Sandown, NH 03873. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit |
and friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105. For obit/directions/guestbook |
JOFFE, Ruth O. (Oransky) Of Brookline, MA formerly of Portland, ME. Entered into rest Dec. 7 2008. Beloved wife of the late Harris Joffe. Devoted mother of Susan (& Alan) Greene, and Jane (& Mitchell) Weingrad. Loving sister of the late anna Oransky, Louis Oransky, Edith Troped and Irving Oransky. Cherished grandmother of Harris Weingrad, Marlon (& Jeri) Weingrad, Judi Beth (& Ron) Fagnani, David (& Keli) Greene, and Deborah Greene and great grandmother of Emma, Lucas and Zoe. Services at Stanetsky Memorial Chapels, 1668 Beacon St, BROOKLINE, MA Tuesday, Dec 9, 2008 at 2:00pm. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Susan & Alan Greene Tuesday after the interment until 9:00pm and Wed and Thursday from 1-4PM and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01803 Stanetsky Memorial Chapel 617-232-9300 |
JONES, Ralph D. 77 of 49 Plumtree Rd, Sunderland. Former Registrar at Univ of Mass. Died Dec 6, 2008 in Hadley. He was born in Malden, MA, Dec 5, 1931, beloved son of Robert and Greta (Lawson) Jones. A graduate of Malden High School, Salem State College and Boston State College. He was a US Army Korean War Veteran. Ralph was a devoted father of Craig D. Jones of Dedham, Scott T. Jones of Framingham and Dr. Dale M. Jones of Belchertown, MA. Brother of Grace Jones of Acton, Beverly Thatcher of Proctorville, Ohio, Barbara Swibble of Malden and Virginia Dawson of Hagerstown, Maryland. Grandfather of 5, neices and nephews. Funeral Services will be Wed at 1pm in Hope Church, 20 Gaylord St, Amherst, MA. Calling hrs Tues from 5 to 8pm in Wrisley Funeral Home Chapel, 90 Sugarloaf St, SO. DEERFIELD, MA. Donations to Dakin Humane Society, 163 Montague Rd, Leverett, MA 01054. |
and friends are kindly invited. A Funeral Service will be held in the Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 14 Magazine St., Cambridge, Thursday at 10 a.m. Those attending the Funeral please go directly to church. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Just-A-Start Corp., 1035 Cambridge St. #12, Cambridge, MA 02141 in her memory. |
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 |
Aline M. Laurent Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Lawrence Aline M. (Berard)Laurent, beloved wife of the late Albert Laurent, died Sunday December 7, 2008, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79. Born in Lowell on October 18, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Jeanne (Carignan) Berard. Aline's greatest satisfaction in life was spending time with and taking care of her family. Even working at Lowell General Hospital could not stop her from taking summers off to be with her children. Survivors include her twelve children and their spouses, Denise and Paul Dion of Lawrence, Collette and Richard D'Amour of Pelham, Michelle Laurent and George Maillette of Lowell, Suzanne and Louis Brunelle of Sandwich, NH, Dianne and Roland Chandonnet of Dracut, Priscille Tuson and Kevin Shea of Chelmsford, Louis and Joselyn Laurent of Salem, NH, Jeanne and Richard Davis of Pelham, NH, Jacqueline and Michael Quinn of Lawrence, Marc and Laurie Laurent of Hollis, NH, David and Tammy Laurent of Dracut, Karen and Peter Blatus of Lawrence; eight siblings, Claire and Elphege Laurent of Lowell, Raymond and Pauline Berard of Dracut, Jeannette and Donald Bedard of Lowell, Theresa and Maurice Sawyer of Lowell, Andre and Sue Berard of Pelham, NH, Maurice Berard of Haverhill, Donald and Louise Berard of Dracut, Jean and Lois Berard of Nashua; twenty eight grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the grandmother of the late Jennifer D'Amour, Godmother of the late Lucille Dion, and sister of the late Emile Berard, Paul Berard, Yvette Champagne, and Robert Berard. LAURENT Relatives and friends may call at the McKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth St, from 3 until 8pm on Wednesday. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday in St. Margaret Church, 374 Stevens St, at 11am. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St. BLDG 9, Lawrence , MA 01843-9924 or to St. Louis School, 77 Boisvert St. Lowell, MA 01850. For directions and condolences, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com |
LEFFERT, Dr. Robert D. Of Chestnut Hill, MA and Spencertown, NY. Entered into rest December 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Linda (Garelik). Devoted father of Dr. Lisa Leffert & her husband Dr. Lee Schwamm and Adam Leffert. Loving brother of Joan & her husband Ethan Boker. Cherished grandfather of Samuel & Eli Schwamm. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, MA on Tuesday, December 9, at 11:30 AM. Memorial observance at his late residence 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM through Friday afternoon and also at the home of Joan & Ethan Boker Thursday evening 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to the Robert D. Leffert Fund at Massachusetts General Hospital, c/o Development Office, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Stanetsky Memorial Chapels 617-232-9300 |
Henry Hector Joseph Leroux of Sebring, FL Henry Hector Joseph Leroux, 73, of Sebring, Florida, died in Palms of Sebring Rehab Center in Sebring, Florida after a short illness. Funeral arrangements and services are incomplete. A complete obituary will appear in a later edition of the Sentinel & Enterprise. The Lavery Chartrand & Alario Funeral Home, 99 Summer St, Fitchburg, is directing the arrangements. |
and friends invited. Visitation 9-10am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mission of Deeds, 6 Chapin Ave, Reading, MA 01867. for online condolences visit |
ARRANGEMENTS: All services will take place at the Chapels of Short Hills in North New Jersey on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. with entombment following services. Local arrangements are under the direction of the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, Inc., 233 Lawrence St., Methuen. For condolences visit |
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Mabel H. ( Henault) Frates, 90 years old, died on Saturday afternoon, December 6, 2008 in Life Care Center of Raynham following a period of failing health.  Born in Taunton daughter of the late Anatole and Belzima  ( Lizzotte)  Henault.  She was educated in Taunton Schools and was a retired press operator for Haskon, Hercules, Haveg, Inc at their factory on Weir Street in Taunton.  She was a communicant of Holy Family Church in East Taunton.  She was the widow of Manuel “Frarge” Frates.  Mabel enjoyed Cape Cod, Shopping, Florida and spending time with her family.  She was an avid Red Sox fan.  She was pre deceased by her siblings and his survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral from the Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home, 350 Somerset Ave., ( Route 138 South) Taunton on Thursday at 11 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church, Middleboro Ave, East Taunton at 11:30 AM.  Visiting hours from 9AM to 11AM prior to the Mass.  Interment  Mayflower Hill Cemetery.  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   |
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" 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 |
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Marie Eveline Burton, born October 2, 1924 in Taunton, MA, passed away in Ventura CA on November 1, 2008 after a 2 ½ year illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Claudia Pelletier and her loving husband, Alfred Burton. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Mario “Sam” Robino. Eveline attended school in Taunton, MA, and was a 1942 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. As a mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was a resident of  Oxnard, CA for 35 years.  She was a homemaker, avid collector and spent many years living and traveling abroad in Europe and Hawaii. Now she will be dearly missed by her sons: Paul Robino (wife Sheila) of Oxnard, CA and Steven Robino (wife Charlene) of Marstons Mills, MA; daughters: Elaine Carlos of No. Attleboro, MA and Karen Rempel (husband Peter) of Grand Lake, CO; 6 grandchildren Emily Evers (Mike) of Wildomar, CA, Sarah Robino of Huntington Beach, CA, Capt. Samuel Robino (Lilly) USAF Special Ops, Okinawa, Japan; Lindsay Robino of Oxnard, CA, Ellie and Alanah Rempel of Grand Lake, CO, and 2 great grandchildren: Charlie and Tony Evers of Wildomar, CA. A memorial service was held on November 7th in the Chapel at Charles Carroll Funeral Home 15 Teloma Dr. Ventura, CA 93003. The family requests that donations be made, in the support of Eveline’s granddaughter, Emily Evers, to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 4527 New York, New York 10163. Phone 800-344-4867.   |
MASTERS, Sybil (Cherwin) Of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ on December 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Masters. Devoted mother of Howard Masters and his significant other Renee of IL, Ruth Masters and her husband Loren of IL, Ellen Masters of FL and Michelle Brooks and her husband Jonathan of Belmont. Dear grandmother of Emily, Maya, Caleb, Ethan, and Leila. Loving sister of Joel Cherwin of NY and Arlene Cherwin of Seattle,WA. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton on Wednesday, December 10, at 1:00 pm. Following the interment in Peabody, memorial observance will be at her residence on Wednesday thru 9pm, Thursday 1-4 and 6-9pm, Friday 1-4pm. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah, c/o Edwin Masters Memorial Fund at Hadassah Hospital, 50 West 58th St., NY, NY. 10019 or Lupus Foundation, 40 Speen St, Suite 205, Framingham MA 01701. Former National Board member of Hadassah. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors, 617-969-0800 |
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Philip D. McDonough Philip D. McDonough, 77, of Florida and New Hampshire, died unexpectedly, December 5. You are invited to His Calling Hours 6 until 8 on Tuesday and 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 on Wednesday 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 9:30 a.m. Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Hudson, NH. E-condolence site www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com |
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and friends are invited to a memorial Mass on Thurs., Dec. 11 2008 at 10:00 am at St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex St., Andover. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Addy's memory to The Salvation Army, 250 Haverhill St., Lawrence, MA 01840. |
Ang Ronald Montuori worked 40 years at Simonds Industries; 64 Fitchburg Ang Ronald "Ronnie" Montuori, 64, passed away Tuesday December 2, at home after a long illness. Ronnie was born in Fitchburg November 26, 1944, the son of the late Angelo R. and Lillian M. (Schaffner) Montuori. He graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1963. He retired in 2006 after 40 years with Simonds Industries in Fitchburg. Ronnie leaves his wife, Laura M. (Kaulback) Montuori; a daughter, Rebecca A. Montuori of Fitchburg; a son Christopher A. Montuori and his fiance Setphanie DeVito of Tampa, Fl; two grandaughters, Lillian M. Smith and Katelin A. Smith of Fitchburg; a sister Lillian Gerecke of Fitchburg; two brothers, Laurence Montuori and his wife Elizabeth of Lunenburg and Wayne Montuori of Pelham, N.H; a sister-in-law Betty Jane Montuori of Lunenburg; and his former son-in-law Kenneth Smith of Fitchburg. He was predeceased by his brother Ralph Montuori in 2001. MONTOURI Calling hours are Saturday December 13, from 9 to 11am in the Bosk Funeral Home, 85 Blossom St., Fitchburg. The scattering of his ashes will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DVNA Hospice program, 25 Tucker Dr, Leominster, Ma. 01453. |
MOORE, Joanne M. (Maloy) Passed away after a long illness on Saturday, December 6, 2008 surrounded by her children, her grandchildren, and her husband. She is survived by her husband, Francis Eugene Moore, Jr.; a sister Molly Maloy Griffin and her husband, Edward Griffin, of Morton Grove, IL; a brother: Richard Maloy and his wife, Bernice Maloy, of Bethesda, Maryland; her children: Patricia Moore of Marblehead; Mary C. Moore of Providence, RI; Michael F. Moore of New York City; Thomas J. Moore of Evergreen, CO; Helen M. Moore of Rockville, MD; Francis E. Moore, III of Newburyport; Therese J. Moore of Greenwich, CT and Sean D. Moore of Newburyport. Her children's spouses: Wayne Sheridan of Marblehead, David Potter of Providence, Vicki Wimberly of Colorado, Katherine Moore of Newburyport, William von Oehsen of Washington, DC, Paul Dye of Greenwich, and Jessica Moore of Newburyport. Joanne's grandchildren include: Rebecca, Pam and Matthew Sheridan, Zachary and Sarah Kahn, Martha and Joseph Nowlan, Sam, Madeleine and Anne Moore, Rachel and Emily Dye, and James Moore. Visitation on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 7-9 PM, in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer- Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, ¾ mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial Celebrating Her Life and Faith will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008, at 10:00 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street - Route 152, Attleboro. There will be no funeral cortege organizing at the funeral home prior to the celebration of Mass. Burial will follow at North Purchase Cemetery, Attleboro. Collation to follow cemetery services. Memorial donations in her memory may be made to the Massachusetts Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenault Street, Watertown, MA 02472. She was the director of Congressman Barney Frank's constituent office from 1982 until her retirement in 1992 and a community leader active in the areas of social service, women's education, politics and the Catholic Church, all while raising a family of eight children. Dyer-Lake Funeral Home North Attleboro, MA (508) 695-0200 |
and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Member Ladies 121 Club. If desired contributions in memory of Ellie to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, West 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445 would be appreciated. Funeral Home handicapped accessible. For Directions and Guest Book please visit, . Lehman & Reen Funeral Home Brighton 617-782-1000 |
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. |
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OLIVER, Marie G. (Pacheco) Of Mendon, formerly of Somerville and Cambridge died Dec. 7, 2008. Loving mother to Frederick Oliver of Washington, MA., Donald Oliver of Rincon, GA, Diane Harper and Elaine Gardner, both of Mendon. Devoted grandmother to 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Beloved Aunt to Laurie Segerson of Derry, NH and Linda Wall of Pensacola, FL. Funeral Mass Dec. 11, 2008 at 9:30 AM in St. Michael's Church, North Ave., Mendon, MA 01756. Visiting hours Wed., Dec. 10, 2008 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home, 42 Congress St., MILFORD, MA 01757. Memorials to: St. Michael's Church, C/O Building Fund, North Avenue, Mendon, MA 01756 or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Mendon Lion's Club, P.O. Box 218, Mendon, MA 01756. Buma-Sargeant Funeral Home, 508-473-5511 |
Nicholas A. Pandiscio of Wayland, formerly of Fitchburg Wayland Nicholas A. Pandiscio, of Wayland, passed away December 3, 2008. Born in Fitchburg, son of the late Nicholas and Margaret (Rocca). He was a graduate of Northeastern University and George Washington School of Law. He was employed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Department of Naval Research before entering private practice in Boston as a patent attorney. He was a partner in the law firm of Pandiscio & Pandiscio in Waltham. He was an avid golfer and long time member of Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord. He is survived by his wife Catherine (Belli); two sons, Dr. John N. Pandiscio of Upton and Mark J. Pandiscio of Weston; a daughter, Dr. Marion M. Pandiscio and her husband Daniel Awalt of Bradenton, FL. He is also survived by three grandsons, Nicholas F. Pandiscio of Hoboken, N.J., Anthony A. Pandiscio of Framingham, Alexander J. Pandiscio of Houston, TX; two granddaughters, Jennifer C. Pandiscio of Cambridge and Jill A. Pandiscio of Wayland; his sister, Marie B. Richard and her husband, J. Edgar Richard of Alexandria, VA; his brother, Herbert F. Pandiscio and his wife, Ruth E. of Avon, CT; and several nieces and nephews. PANDISCIO Funeral services were private. Those wishing to make donations in his memory may direct them to St. Anthony Elementary School, 123 Salem Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420. |
Frank J. Perry longtime resident of Chelmsford; 78 Chelmsford Frank J. Perry, 78, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, died on Sunday, December 7, 2008 after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Rose A. (Nye) Perry who survives him and resides in Chelmsford. He was born on March 29, 1930 in Cambridge, a son of the late Frank and Beatrice (Perry) Perry. He served in the United States Army, in the Korean War. He had worked for Cuneo Press in Cambridge and later worked for Murray Printing in Westford which became Courier Corp where he retired in 1999. He was an avid Patriots fan, enjoyed telling stories of the past, loved to joke and loved the Ocean. He was a true family man, always putting his family first and enjoyed spending time with them. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by a son, David F. Perry and his wife Leah of Chelmsford; four step sons, Robert Welbrenner and his wife Karen of Worcester, Mark Welbrenner and his wife Jennifer of Wilton, NH, Robert Harwood of GA and John McDonald of MD; two step daughters, Dawn Potvin and her husband Jeff of Dracut and Leah Perry and her husband David of Chelmsford. He was also the grandfather of thirteen, Jeffrey, Michael, Amanda, Travis, Robert, Nicholas, Molly, Matthew, Sophia, Jessica, Lauren, John Jr. and Patrick. PERRY Frank J. Perry. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. John's the Evangelist, 115 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford. Burial in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Frank's name to the Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements by BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com |
and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours from 4 - 5 PM on Wed., Dec. 10, 2008 at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., METHUEN. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 5 PM in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to the , Central New England Region, 9 Riverside Rd. Weston MA 02493. For directions and condolences, please visit our online website |
BROCKTON Alice A. (Leach) Petti, 93, died at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Brockton, Sunday, Dec. 7, after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Albert C. Petti Sr. Born and educated in Halifax, she resided in Brockton for many years, before moving to West Bridgewater from 1986-2003, where she resided at Matfield Woods. She returned to Brockton in 2003. Mrs. Petti was a homemaker. She was a former member of the Matfield Woods Association. Mrs. Petti enjoyed baking for the holidays and spending time with her family. Mrs. Petti is survived by her children, Albert C. Petti Jr. and his wife Patricia of Easton and Richard W. Chico Petti and his wife Patricia of Sharon, formerly of Brockton. She was the sister of the late Charlotte Veronesi, Dorothy Holmes and William Leach. She is also survived by five grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rte. 27), Stoughton, Thursday, at 8:45 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Anns Church, West Bridgewater, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Brockton. Directions and obituary at www.farleyfh.com. Farley Funeral Home 781-344-2676 |
PETTI, Alice A. (Leach) Of Brockton, formerly of West Bridgewater, age 93, December 7. Wife of the late Albert C., Sr. Mother of Albert C., Jr. and his wife Patricia of Easton and Richard W. "Chico" and his wife Patricia of Sharon, formerly of Brockton. Sister of the late Charlotte Veronesi, Dorothy Holmes and William Leach. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) STOUGHTON on Thursday at 8:45 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Ann's Church, West Bridgewater at 10 AM. Visiting Hours Wednesday 5-8 PM. Directions & obituary at, . Farley Funeral Home (781) 344-2676 |
PORTMANN, Elmer O., Jr. 81, of Medfield, Sat., Dec. 6, 2008 Devoted husband of Jessie C. (Howe) Portmann, he was the loving father of Debra S. Portmann of Jamaica Plain, Edwin A. Portmann and his wife Meghan of Medway, David H. Portmann and his wife Mary Ann of Corinth, ME, Joel F. Portmann and Melissa McBeath of Tucson, AZ, and Brian J. Portmann and his wife Susan of Millis. Brother of Phyllis Moser of Bluffton, OH, and the late Lois Kleve and A. Frederic Portmann. Also survived by his granddaughters Justine M., Jocelyn M., and Janelle M. Portmann of Corinth, ME, and Celina March O'Connor of Medfield. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the United Church of Christ, 496 Main Street, Medfield at 11AM. Visiting hours at the Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 Miller Street, MEDFIELD, will be on Wed., from 2-4 & 7-9PM. Burial will be in Vine Lake Cemetery in Medfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Elmer's name may be made to the United Church of Christ, Music Fund, 496 Main St., Medfield, MA 02052. See, for the full obituary, guest book, directions & additional information. Late WWII US Army Veteran. Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Service Medfield, MA |
and friends respectfully invited. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10AM in St Ann Church. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Arrangements by the Solimine, Landergan and Richardson Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt 129) LYNN. Those who prefer may make donations to Saugus Historical Society, 30 Main St., Saugus, MA 01906, St. Ann Church, 136 Lynn St., Peabody, MA 01960, or Wellspring House, 302 Essex Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930. Directions & guestbook at |
PURINGTON, Ruth M. (McGowan) Of Stoneham, December 7, 2008 at age 80. Beloved wife of the late Newell W. Purington and Alfred H. Shepherd. Devoted mother of Kenneth Purington and his wife Kristina of Reading, Allan Purington and his wife Kathleen of Stoneham, Anne Bardelli and her husband David of Bradford and the late Mary and Robert Purington. Cherished grandmother of Jeremy, Jessica, Alyssa, Andrew, Krissta and Tessa. Loving great grandmother of Halie and Joseph. Dear sister of Donald McGowan, Frances Altavesta, Barbara McManus, all of Woburn, Isabelle Nix of FL. Daughter of the late Francis and Mary (MacPherson) McGowan. Sister in law of Robert Purington of Woburn. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St. (RT.28) STONEHAM Thursday at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass celebrating Ruth's life in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St. Stoneham at 10am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances with the family on Wednesday from 4-8pm. Interment Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester. For directions or to send a memorial condolence, Barile Family Funeral Homes Stoneham - Reading 781.438.2280 |
RAYMOND, Nathaniel C. Of Cambridge, Dec 8th. Formerly of Wayland,Ma. and Wilton NH. Father of Eli and Caleb Raymond. Grandfather of Nathaniel Raymond. Brother of Elizabeth Raymond. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to The City of Cambridge Scholarship Fund, City of Cambridge P.O. Box 2005, Cambridge Ma. 02139. Arrangements by The Rogers Funeral Home |
RHILINGER, Edward A. 81, of Bridgewater formerly of Dorchester, died Saturday evening at Brockton Hospital, after a short illness. He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Vonda (Hersch) Rhilinger. He was the son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Thomas) Rhilinger. Loving father to Patti Spacone and her husband Kenny of Bridgewater, Kathleen (Pinkie) Demasi, of Athol, Edward A Rhilinger, Jr. of Bridgewater, Barbara Deacon of Weymouth and the late Rita Stiles. Grandpa to Kenny Jr.,and Rita Ann of Bridgewater and the late Dawn Spacone. Great Grandpa to Jessica, Joshua Pagels and Cruz Anthony. Proud grandfather and great grandfather to many. Brother of Richard of Florence AZ, and Sister Anne Francis SND of Worcester, and the late Joseph, Robert, John, Charles and James (Ted) Rhilinger. A funeral service will be held on Fri. Dec. 12 at 11:00 am at the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St. , BRIDGEWATER. Visitation Thurs. from 4-8. Burial private. BC High Class of 44', wonderful singer, family man, and cook. Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332 |
BRIDGEWATER Edward A. Rhilinger Sr., 81, a resident of Bridgewater for the past seven years, died Saturday evening, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, after a short illness. He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Vonda (Hersch) Rhilinger. Born Feb. 8, 1927, he was a son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Thomas) Rhilinger. He was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Boston College High School, in 1944. He worked for Gillette Razor Company when he was young. He had an interior decorating company with his brother-in-law, the late Joe Maycock. He and his wife, Vonda, managed a multi-unit condo in Boston for years. He loved to cook and his passion was singing. He sang at Jordan Hall in Boston when he was a young man. You could find him singing at the Ritz of Boston many nights. Since moving to Bridgewater, Ed could be found each day at Tony's Cantina, sitting in his favorite seat. He was a loving father to Patti Spacone and her husband Kenny of Bridgewater, Kath-leen (Pinkie) Demasi of Athol, Edward A Rhilinger Jr. of Bridgewater, Barbara Deacon of Weymouth and the late Rita Stiles; Grandpa to Kenny Jr. and Rita Ann of Bridgewater and the late Dawn Spacone; great-Grandpa to Jessica, Joshua Pagels and Cruz Anthony. He was also the grandfather and great-grandfather to many more. He was the brother of Richard of Florence Arizona, and his youngest sibling, Sr. Anne Francis SND of Worcester, and the late Joseph, Robert, John, Charles and James (Ted) Rhilinger. A funeral service will be held Friday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m., at the Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 98 Bedford St., Bridgewater. Visitation Thursday, from 4-8. Burial is private. Prophett-Chapman Cole & Gleason 508-697-4332 |
RICCI, Joseph P. Jr., Of West Roxbury, Suddenly, December 6, 2008. Complete notice on Wednesday or at www.lawlerfuneralhome.com, Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 617-323-5600 |
Eunice R. Richards formerly of Chelmsford, Billerica & Burlington Burlington, VT Eunice R. Richards, age 69, who dedicated her life to the disabled, her church, and family, passed away suddenly on Saturday night, December 6, 2008. Eunice was born in Kingston, Jamaica, the daughter of the late Albert and Sybil Richards. She grew up and was educated in Kingston. She worked at the U.S. Embassy and owned her own business in Jamaica. In May of 1979, she left everything in Jamaica to start a new life in the United States. She made her home in Arlington, Burlington, Billerica, and Chelmsford. Eunice had a passion for working with disabled children and adults. She worked for 28 years for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Walter E. Fernald State School. Over the years she held a number of positions, and at her retirement, she was the Assistant Division Director. She also worked with TCS (Temporary Care Services) Family Support in Cambridge, a family support program serving children with developmental disabilities who live at home with their families. She was still assisting at TCS when she died. Her work was far more than a job, it was a vocation. Her clients were like her family and were often welcomed at her family's celebrations and holidays. She truly made a difference in her client's' lives. Eunice had a strong faith and knew the importance of family. She was an active parishioner at Saint Malachy's Church, Saint Margaret's Church, and Saint Mary's Church. She especially enjoyed being part of the church's music ministries. She was blessed to have a warm and loving family. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. Eunice was the beloved mother of Peta-Gaye Prinn & her husband Michael of Boston. She was the loving grandmother of Jackson Prinn. She was the devoted sister of Marie Lewis & her husband Harry of New Jersey, Joseph Richards & his wife Beverly of Canada, Michael Richards & his wife Jean of Randolph, Claire Richards of Chelmsford, and the late Theresa Morales. She was the aunt of Deanne & Richard Benevento of Beverly, Paul & Carol Morales of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Cathy-Ann Morales and her partner Dr. Nakela Cook of Washington D. C., Janice & Court C. Rideau of Chelmsford, Simone & Jim Tigges of Burlington, Warren & Christine Richards of Duxbury, Roderick & Norma Lewis of New Jersey, and Donna Lewis of New York. She is also survived by countless other relatives and friends. RICHARDS A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Mary's Church, 25 North Rd (Rt. 4), Chelmsford, on Friday, December 12 at 11am. Visiting hours will be held at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Thursday from 4-8pm. Interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, BURLINGTON. In lieu of floweres, mermorials in Eunice's name may be made to the Temporary Care Services Family Support, 5 Sacramento St, Cambridge, MA 02138. For directions, obituary & online guestbook see www.sullivanfuneralhome.net & www.saint-mary.org |
Donations can also be made in his memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Division of Development and The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924. For directions or to offer on line condolences please visit |
ROCKETT, Frank A. Of Marstons Mills, died at the age of 92 on December 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Anne E. Rockett, five children Frank A. Rockett Jr. of Redwood City, California, Richard E. Rockett of Newburyport , Massachusetts, Elizabeth A. Bockser of Vancouver, Washington, Nancy R. Eldridge of Burlington, Vermont, and Christine A. Geissler of Yardley, Pennsylvania. Grandfather of 9 and a great grandson. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Cape Regency Nursing Home for their years of loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Frank A. Rockett's name, for research sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society: National MS Society, PO Box 4527, New York, NY, 10163. www., . A funeral mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Wed Dec. 10 at 11:am. Visiting hours in the John-Lawrence Funeral Home 3778 Falmouth Rd (RT28), MARSTONS MILLS 9-10am Burial in Mosswood Cemetery. |
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 |
SAMPSON, Catherine L. (Fitzgerald) Of Milton, suddenly, Dec. 7. Beloved wife of Roy L. Devoted mother of Maureen & Michael L. Wolinsky of Sharon, Richard L. & Kathleen M. of Milton and Karen A. Sampson of Plymouth. Loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren. Sister of Mary P. Kelly, Marguerite Garbett, both of Norwood, Edward of Plymouth, John of Quincy and the late Richard, Thomas & Robert Fitzgerald and Anna Murphy. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Thurs. at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., MILTON, Wed. 4 to 8 PM. Late employee of the Feenan Financial Group, Quincy. Longtime volunteer of St. Angela Church, Mattapan and St. Ann Church, Neponset. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis, 1659 Branham Lane, Suite F, 27, San Jose, CA 95118., . Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home Milton (617) 696-4200 |
SANDLER, Irene (Tenenbaum) Of Milton on Dec. 7, 2008. Beloved wife of Melvin Sandler, devoted mother of Doreen Goldberg and her husband Dr Jack Goldberg of NJ and Adrienne Misiph and her husband Edwin Misiph of Randolph, dear grandmother of Arielle, Joshua and Alexis, Glenn, Cheryl and great grandmother of Aaron and Alec, sister of Jean Birnbaum of GA, and the late Harriette Levin also survived by loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph on Thursday Dec. 11 at 10 am. Following the burial at Sharon Memorial Park the family will receive visitors at Temple Beth Am from 12-3 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Adrienne and Edwin Misiph 7-9 pm and Friday 12 noon-4pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am Randolph, past president of Milton Chapter of Hadassah, former decorator and furniture salesperson at Rudermans Furiture Malden. Brezniak Rodman Funeral Directors www.Levine, 781-963-2900 |
and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8PM. Donations may be made to Jimmy Fund 10 Brookline Pl. West 6TH Floor Brookline, MA 02445-7226. Directions and guestbook at |
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 |
SHEPHARD, William C., Sr 69, of SC died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 Mr. Shephard was born in Boston, MA. He retired from the US Army after serving 12 years between service in the Korean War and four tours in Vietnam. He was a member of the 101st Airborne Green Beret Special Forces and received several Purple Hearts and the Vietnamese Bronze Star. Mr. Shephard began his career with the United States Postal Service in Boston, MA as an express mail clerk and retired from the Myrtle Beach, SC Post Office in 2005. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Murrells Inlet, SC. Donations may be made to Incare Hospice, 4685 Hwy. 17 South Bypass, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. |
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ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral Mass of Christian burial on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish at Holy Rosary Church, Lawrence. Interment will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Lawrence. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., Methuen. For directions and condolences, please visit our online website at |
and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd., BELMONT Wednesday, 4-8 pm. Brown & Hickey Funeral Home Belmont,MA 617-484-2534 617-547-1500. |
and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Timothy's name to the Light House Care Center, 204 Proctor Ave., Revere, MA 02151. For directions, obituary & guestbook, Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 781-396-9200 Medford - Woburn - Wilmington |
SONNABEND, Roger P. Of Key Biscayne, FL and Boston, on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Joan (Snider). Devoted father of Andrea Sonnabend, Stephanie Sonnabend & her husband Gregory, Jacqueline Sonnabend & her husband Joe, Alan Sonnabend and Paige Sonnabend. Loving grandfather of Antonia, Nicholas, Paul, Jonathan, Nicole, Alex, Emilee, Matthew and Jenna. Fond brother of Paul and Stephen Sonnabend. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, (Parking available on the Riverway) on Wednesday, December 10 at 11:30am. Interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. Memorial observance following the interment at Stephanie and Gregory's home until 8:00pm and continuing Thursday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances would be appreciated to Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 022l0. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 |
Wallace D. Sontag Longtime Musician, World War II Vet; 92 Fitchburg Wallace D. Sontag, 92 years old, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 6, 2008 at the Highlands in Fitchburg. Wally was born in Fitchburg on October 25, 1916, the son of Frederick and Emma (Niles) Sontag and was a lifelong resident of Fitchburg. He was a veteran of World War II, was stationed at Grenier Field, Manchester, NH and served in the 578th Army Air Force Band. He was later deployed to the Phillipines. He worked at Hedstrom Union for 26 years, and then at Harrington Richardson in Gardner until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of St. Joseph Church. Wally was a musician for most of his life, playing guitar, violin, base drum, electric bass, bass fiddle, and he also wrote music. He met his wife, Arlene Theriault, playing music with the Ray Little Band. He was known as "String Bean Wally" and she as "Yodeling Arlene". The family had a musical act and performed throughout the area for several years, including the St. Joseph's Variety Show. He was one of the founders of the "Sunny Siders" band later on "The Originals" band, performing at weddings, anniversary parties and other functions. Wally leaves his wife of 66 years, Arlene M (Theriault) Sontag. They were married October 3, 1942. He also leaves his children, Richard G. Sontag and his wife Donna of Leominster, Sandra A. Champa and her husband Anthony of Fitchburg, Darlene J. Hussey and her husband John of Townsend and Pamela J. Sontag of Fitchburg and her friend Richard A. Woods of Lunenburg; his siblings, Fred Sontag and his wife Martha of Valley Stream, NY, Russell Sontag and his wife Gloria of Fitchburg, Beatrice Gagne of Orlando, FL and his sister-in-law Louise Sontag of Fitchburg; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. His brother, Raymond Sontag sister, Agnes Sontag and brother-in-law, Arthur "Ted" Gagne, predeceased him. SONTAG The family would like to thank the caring, professional staff at The Highlands for the compassionate care. Funeral Services with Military Honors for Wally will be held Thursday, December 11 at 10am at St. Joseph Church, Fitchburg. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Fitchburg. Calling Hours will be Wednesday, December 10 from 4-7pm at Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd, Fitchburg. Flowers may be sent, or donations made to the Boston Live Charity Fund, Inc., 310 Centre St #3, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, a charity that helps students and schools start and fund music programs. |
SPENCER, Ms. Anna M. Of Malden, December 7th. Devoted daughter of the late Philip J. and Annie T. (O'Leary) Spencer. Beloved sister of the late Sister M. Philberta, C.S.J. and Catherine J. Spencer. Lovingly survived by many cousins. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street (Maplewood Square) MALDEN on Thursday morning, December 11th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Carroll Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Carroll Funeral Home 781-322-6322 |
Thomas W. Sugden of Chelmsford Thomas W. Sugden, 90, a resident of Chelmsford, died on Sunday, December 7, 2008. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. 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 FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com |
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 |
and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday (TODAY) from 4-8. Interment Walnut Hills Cemetery. Late Army Veteran WWII & Korean War, Retired Staff Sgt. US Army, Retired Laborer Brookline Water Dept. and Late member of the Stephen F. Rutledge Post #864 V.F.W. and the Brookline Post #11 A.L. Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home 617-277-7652 |
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 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.   |
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and friends may call at the funeral home Friday, 4-8PM. Interment, Forest Glade Cemetery, Wakefield. For obit/ directions/guestbook,, McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home Stoneham 781-438-0405 |
Patricia Touchette of Fitchburg, World War II Veteran; 86 Fitchburg Patricia (Healey) Touchette, 86, died December 8th in The Highlands, Fitchburg. Patricia was born in Fitchburg on October 2, 1921 daughter of John and Mary (Kenney) Healey. She was a 1940 graduate of Fitchburg High School and a 1944 graduate of Boston University. After graduation from B.U. she enlisted in the U.S. Army and was a World War II veteran serving in Europe. She had been a member of St. Bernard's Church in Fitchburg. Her husband Everett Touchette died in 2004. She leaves one son, Curt Touchette of Portsmouth N.H.; two daughters Suzanne Maguire of Nashua N.H. and Gail Sciabarrasi of Dover N.H.; and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Dyanne Prior. TOUCHETTE A graveside funeral service with Military honors will be held Thursday, December 11th in St. Bernard's Cemetery Fitchburg at 11am. There are no calling hours. Aubuchon-Moorcroft Funeral Home Fitchburg is assisting the family with arrangements. |
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and friends are kindly invited to attend. At the request of the family , there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Armenian Church or the Armenian Women's Welfare Association Inc. (Armenian Nursing Home). P.O. Box 191, Belmont, MA. 02478. Interment services are private. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, WATERTOWN. |
and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 8-9:30AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Peabody Council on Aging, 79 Central St., Peabody, MA 01960. Directions & guest book |
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 7:45 to 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 9 a.m. at St. Monica's Church in Methuen, and then burial at Elmwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, 75 sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. For directions and to leave an online condolence, please visit |
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G. Barry Whitcomb lifelong Lunenburg resident; 86 Lunenburg G. Barry Whitcomb, 86, of Lunenburg, died Sunday, December 7, 2008 in the Keystone Center in Leominster. He was born in Fitchburg, on April 24, 1922 a son of the late, Ralph and Mignon (Bickford) Whitcomb and has lived in Lunenburg all of his life and was very proud of the fact that he was a ninth generation resident of the Town. He was a graduate of Lunenburg High School with the class of 1941. Mr. Whitcomb worked at Simonds Saw and Steel in Fitchburg for 30 years, retiring in 1984. He also served on the Lunenburg Police Department from 1947 to 1968. He was very active in Town affairs throughout his adult life; he served as moderator for the Lunenburg Water Department for 39 years, as well as the Board of Assessors and was the current Cemetery Commissioner. His true love was the Historical Society where he worked tirelessly throughout the years. He served as curator and was the driving force behind the building of its existing location. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed traveling throughout the Country visiting the National Parks. His wife, Eleanor (Burrill) Whitcomb died in 2000. He leaves a daughter, Amy W. Ricciuti of Lunenburg; a son, Charles B. Whitcomb of Fresno, CA; a sister, Nancy Deming of Phillipston; three grandchildren, Ross J. Ricciuti and Lee W. Ricciuti both of Lunenburg and Emmeline E. Whitcomb of Fresno, CA and many nephews and nieces. Besides his wife he is predeceased by a sister, Marie Tupper Smith. WHITCOMB Calling hours will be held in the Lunenburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 763 Massachusetts Ave, on Monday, December 15, from 4 to 7pm. Burial will be in the North Cemetery at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lunenburg Historical Society, 10 School St., Lunenburg, MA 01462. www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net |
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral Mass of Christian burial on Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church in Lawrence. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Andover. By the request of the family, there will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her memory may be made to Lawrence General Hospital Cardiac Care Unit, 1 General St., Lawrence, MA 01842. For directions and condolences please visit our online website at |
and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave. NEEDHAM on Wed. from 4-7 PM. Interment at Needham Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Mass Affiliate, Inc., 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. Late U. S. Air Force Korean war veteran. For directions, obit/guestbook, Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201 |
Mary G. Williams TAUNTON Mary G. (Voci) Williams, 91 years, of Taunton, formerly of Brockton, died peacefully, Dec. 7, 2008, at home, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur A. Williams for 47 years. Daughter of the late Nicola and Emmanuela (Celia) Voci, born in Philadelphia, Mary moved to Brockton at the age of four. She was a graduate of Brockton High School and longtime communicant of St. Margaret Church. She was the loving mother of Joyce Hayes and her husband Richard of Brockton, Maureen Brillo and her husband Frank of Quincy, Cathy Jackson and her husband James of Bridgewater, Joanne Ferrari and her husband Joseph of Mansfield, Janice Scinta and her husband Louis of West Hartford, Conn., and Jeanne Pestana and her husband Thomas of Taunton. She was the devoted grandmother of Dianne (Hayes) Masel and Brendan Hayes, Timothy, Jonathan and Caitlin Brillo, Kelly, Kevin and Keith Jackson, Daniel Ferrari, Jenna and Louis Scinta Jr. and the late Deidre (Hayes) Baril. She was also the great-grandmother of Austin Masel, Meaghan, Delaney and Maxine Baril, Ryan and Kevin Hayes and Avery and Julia Brillo; and sister of Terry Dolan of New Canaan, Conn., and the late George Voci, Catherine Madan and Nicholas Voci. She recently retired after more than 30 years as Site Manager for Old Colony Elderly Services Meals on Wheels, Manning Towers. She was also a talented seamstress and taught sewing at the Brockton Evening Adult Enrichment classes at Gilmore School. She enjoyed painting, embroidery, Bunka and traveling. Mary had a great sense of humor, and most of all, loved spending time with her family. She was also a loving and caring mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Friday, at 10 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein Parish/St. Edward Church, at 11 a.m. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. Donations in Marys name may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, 502 Bedford St., Fall River, MA 02720. For directions and condolences, www.conleyfuneralhome.com. |
Monday, December 8, 2008 6:26 PM - Ashley Lopes, Staff Writer |
 Polly Donovan was cold, wet and scared. Her pick-up truck had just veered off a slick road and into a pond near Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. But, luckily, Donovan wasn’t harmed — thanks to the advice of a police dispatcher. The Taunton woman, 37, escaped unharmed from a frightening situation Sunday by climbing onto the top of her truck and waiting for rescuers after she lost control of the vehicle and slid into a pond about 6 feet off Regional Road just before noon. As her pick-up began to sink in the water, Donovan, of 102 Davenport St., called 911 on her cell phone and spoke with a police dispatcher.   The dispatcher instructed Donovan to roll down her driver’s side window, climb into the water and onto the roof of her sinking vehicle, where she awaited rescuers. Dighton patrolman Ron Duquet, the first to arrive on the scene, found Donovan sitting on top of her vehicle, which was nearly submerged in the water, and still on the phone with the dispatcher. “She was hysterical,” Duquet said. However, he commended the dispatcher for a job well done keeping Donovan calm enough to listen to her instructions and climb to safety. Rehoboth Police Sgt. James Medeiros soon arrived to assist Duquet. The Rehoboth officer threw Donovan his lifeline, she tied the rope around her and officers pulled her an estimated 15 to 20 feet through the water to safety. Dighton Police Sgt. David McGuirk and Dighton fire personnel also joined in the effort upon arrival. “She was very cold, but there were no injuries,”  Duquet said. Due to the threat of hypothermia, Donovan was checked by medical personnel on scene but refused medical treatment.  Duquet said Donovan was given a coat and gloves to warm up, and police brought her to get dry clothes at her sister’s house, located near the scene. After seeing the relatively small pond, which was an estimated 8 feet deep, Duquet said he was surprised to learn it could swallow a truck of Donovan’s size. “When we were pulling the truck in, it completely disappeared and submerged at one point,” Duquet said. “And it was a big truck.” While police believe that icy weather conditions were a factor in the incident, they may not have been the sole cause, said Dighton patrolman Ron Duquet. The driver admitted that she had been reaching for her pocketbook at the time of the accident. Duquet said Donovan was issued a citation for negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation. alopes@tauntongazette.com   |
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 |
and friends are invited to join the family for a celebration of Robert's life on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, at 1 p.m. in the Moose Family Center Hall, 4 Federal St, Woburn. (Online guest book at, ) Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home (781) 933-0400 |
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