Holden, Dunn & Lawler Funeral Home
Holden, Dunn & Lawler Funeral Home has provided funeral services for over 50 years. Owned and operated by John J. Holden until his death in 1995, the funeral home continues to be family owned and operated by Richard J. Dunn, Robert J. Lawler Jr. and William L. Lawler.
We have a staff of caring professionals who are concerned about your well-being, especially during a time of great personal loss. We also offer you our complete support services in pre-arranging funerals.
Professional Staff
Our staff is among the most professional and courteous in our field. We are dedicated to making your experience as stress free as possible.
Ideal Facility
Our facilities are immaculately kept and well maintained. Our diligence in taking care of the details sets us apart from our competition.
Our Obituaries
Virginia Griffin
April 5, 2022
GRIFFIN, Virginia A. "Ginny" (Peters) of Westwood, MA died on April 5, 2022 after a brief illness. Predeceased by her husband, Daniel F. Griffin Jr.
She was the loving mother of Daniel and his wife Madeline of Westwood, James of Canton, Suzanne of Westwood, Michael and his wife Andrea of Dedham, and the late William. Loving "Nana" of Sharon, Thomas, Lauren, William, James, Nicholas, and Owen....
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June White Clay
April 4, 2022
Clay, June White, of Westwood, MA and Mattapoisett, MA, and previously from Acushnet, MA, passed away peacefully on April 4th, surrounded by family. She was 93 years old.
Born in New Bedford, she was the second child born to the late Raymond A. and Erma (Morse) White. She was the last surviving member of a large family of seven, including one sister and five brothers. She loved her childhood,...
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Patricia (DUNN) GRIFFIN
April 4, 2022
GRIFFIN, Patricia (DUNN), age 68, of Westwood MA, passed away on Monday April 4, 2022 as a result of complications from a sudden and unexpected stroke. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia was born in Boston, Massachusetts to John and Mary Dunn (KELLEY) on October 29, 1953. She grew up in Westwood, attended Ursuline Academy, and received her degree from Katherine Gibbs College in...
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Salvatore Peter Giambanco
October 15, 1937 - March 21, 2022
Salvatore Peter Giambanco, of Norwood, MA formerly of Westwood, MA, was born on 10/15/37 and passed on 3/21/22 surrounded by his loving family.
Peter married Janice Jennette on May 23,1964 in St. Mary's Church in Dedham. Together, they raised six much loved children – Peter II, Mark (Kelley), Marie Ryan (Jake), Gregg (Deb), Juli, and Jan Morrell (Kenny). He leaves his adored grandchildren...
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Sandra (Barsh) Simoni
March 20, 2022
Simoni, Sandra (Barsh) passed away on March 20, 2022, at the age of 70.
She was the daughter of Bernat Barsh, a World War II veteran, and Anna (Stephenson) Barsh. Sandra was raised in East Hartford, Connecticut and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. After marrying in 1982, she settled with her surviving husband, Neil Simoni, in Medfield,...
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Elizabeth Gallagher
March 9, 2022
GALLAGHER, Elizabeth A. "Betty" (MAUS), of Lakeville, MA and Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Westwood, MA, passed away peacefully at her FL home, on March 9, 2022, with family at her side. 96 ½ years young, she was born in Westwood (Islington) and continued to live and raise her family there with Francis "Frank", her beloved husband of 61 years, until their retirement. Devoted mother to 8 children:...
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Jane F. Walsh
March 4, 2022
WALSH, Jane F., of Westwood, MA, formerly of Brookline, MA died at home March 4th, 2022 surrounded by her large and loving family. Predeceased by her husband William J. Walsh Jr. Loving Mother of Susan Toolin (Bob) of Burlington, VT, Deborah Farrell (Paul) of Foxboro, Lynne McGeary (Jim) of Foxboro, Diane Gavin (Jim) of Westwood and Bill Walsh (Shana) of Raymond, NH. Cherished "Grammy Jane-Jane"...
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Claire A. (Fougere) Lundberg
February 27, 2022
Claire A. (Fougere) Lundberg, of Westwood, Massachusetts, died February 27, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Carl E. Lundberg. Loving mother of Linda, Wayne, Kenny, and Kim. Cherished grandmother of Terry and Meghan, Chad and Amanda, Matthew and Sheila, Jessica and Travis, Anisia and Alex, Georgia, Colden, Emma, and Leah. Cherished great-grandmother of Olivia, Rose, Lily, and Amelia. Sister of the...
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Jim Worth
February 22, 2022
Jim Worth, age 60, died peacefully in his Canton, MA (formerly of Westwood, MA) home on February 22nd, 2022.
Jim traveled the world but he remained a New Englander through and through.
Except when it came to his professional sports teams.
He rooted for the Yankees, Knicks, The Rangers and, believe it or not, the Jets.
He was raised in Westport, Conn., and went to Staples High, where...
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Frances M. (Cooney) SAVIOLI
February 20, 2022
SAVIOLI, Frances M. (Cooney) of Mashpee, MA, passed away peacefully on February 20,2022.
Nothing was more important to Fran than her family, faith & friends. Frances was born in Jamaica Plain as the daughter of late William P. Cooney and the late Ida M. (Green) Cooney. Beloved wife of the late Cosmo A. Savioli. Devoted mother to Ronald Savioli (Naples, FL) with whom she spent countless hours...
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Randall Fay
February 14, 2022
Randall Fay, age 76, of Westwood, MA, passed away on February 14 at Bridges by Epoch at Westwood. He graduated from Westwood High School and Western Kentucky University, He is preceded in death by his parents Marjorie and Richard Fay. He is survived by his loving sister Lauren Veranth and her husband Joe. Randy loved gardening and cooking.
A grateful thank you to the caregivers at Care One,...
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Dorothy M. Meehan
February 6, 2022
MEEHAN, Dorothy M. (Kelly), of Hopkinton, MA, formerly of Franklin, MA died suddenly February 6th, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John Meehan. Loving mother of Mark Hawisher, Marcia Howarth, Marian Hawisher and James J. Hawisher. Cherished grandmother of Heidi Howarth and Hillary Howarth and great grandmother of Madison. Sister of the late John Kelly Also survived by many loving nieces and...
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Lillian E. CONWAY
January 22, 2022
CONWAY, Lillian E. (Raila), of Franklin, MA, longtime resident of Westwood, MA, died January 22, 2022. Lillian was granted her well-deserved rest after many long years of illness. Beloved wife of William G. Conway. They recently celebrated 69 years of marriage.
Loving mother of Rosemary E. Conway of Medway and William J. Conway of Boston, and their spouses William M. Goodwin and Patricia J....
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Jennie Cassano
January 20, 2022
Jennie (Ricci) Cassano, of Stoughton, MA, longtime resident of Westwood, MA, died peacefully on January 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. At nearly 103 years of age, Jennie was reunited with her loving husband, the late Charles Cassano.
Cherished mother of Elena Pierce of South Easton, MA, and Charles Cassano of Roslindale, MA and their spouses John Pierce (deceased) and Kelly Cassano....
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Mary E. CAVANAUGH
January 17, 2022
CAVANAUGH, Mary E. (Donovan), of Shrewsbury, MA formerly of Westwood, MA died January 17th surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John Warren Cavanaugh. Loving mother of Maribeth Cavanaugh Ford of Shrewsbury, MA, Mark Cavanaugh and his wife Pamela of Bedford, NH, John Warren Cavanaugh, Jr. and his wife Carol of Shrewsbury, MA, Jane Cavanaugh Smith and her husband Christopher of...
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Veronica T. (Naczas) FAFARA
January 7, 2022
FAFARA, Veronica T. (Naczas), of Westwood, MA, died January 7th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Veronica was the daughter of the late Michael and Sophie Naczas. Beloved wife of the late William J. Fafara. Loving mother of Michael, the late William T., Laurie, Daniel, and Janet. Sister of the late Nellie Sopp, Mary Naczas, Emily Naczas, and Stanley Naczas. Also survived by nine...
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Beverlyann Mazzarella
January 27, 1936 - January 4, 2022
Beverlyann Mazzarella of Westwood, MA died on January 4, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family and staff of Revolution Charlwell in Norwood, MA. She was born on January 27,1936, the daughter of Rose Brienza of Roxbury MA. She was born and raised in Roxbury, with a fierce loyalty to Roxbury and her Roxbury girls. Married to John Francis Mazzarella, Jr., for 32 years until his passing in 1990,...
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Mitchell J. Bain
January 1, 2022
Mitchell J. Bain of Westwood, MA passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 63. Beloved father of Michelle (Bain) Norling and husband Nick of Hanover; Andrea Bain of Plymouth and the late Mitchell H Bain. Grandfather of Jacob Davison and Vivian Norling. Son of the late Charles and Lucille (Magner) Bain. Brother of Chris Bain and Jon Bain. Survived by many other loving family members and friends...
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Laura DiCenso
December 29, 2021
Laura DiCenso, 48, of Westwood, MA passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2021 surrounded by family and friends after a long illness.
Laura leaves behind her husband, Kevin Chase and their young twin boys, Bryson, and Brayden Chase of Westwood. Her father, Feliciano "Phil" DiCenso, and her mother, Michelina "Mickey" DiCenso (Pennacchio) both of Westwood.
She is also survived by her brother,...
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Charles E. Duffy
December 29, 2021
DUFFY, CHARLES E of Westwood, MA passed away on December 29th at the age of 78. A resident of Westwood for nearly five decades, Charlie is survived by his wife of 52 years Jane Cragan Duffy, his daughter Lynn (and David) Berkley of Needham and his sons Rob (and Stacie) Duffy of Potomac, Maryland and Ted (and Emily) Duffy of London, England and their children Tom, Maggie, Brynn, Jack, Charlie,...
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Mary Dew
March 15, 1936 - December 28, 2021
"Jill" Mary Irene (Gelinas) Dew died December 28, 2021 in Medfield, Massachusetts, after a long illness. She was born March 15,1936, the fourth and final child of Wilfred Gelinas and Irene (Bruya) Gelinas. Jill is survived by her three children, Sarah Jean (Dew) Beaulieu and Brian; Jennifer Lea (Dew) Young and David; and Gary Francis Dew; and by her grandchildren Deanne, Ryan, Georgia, Alyssa,...
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Janice R. "Mimi" D'ANDREA
December 28, 2021
D'ANDREA, Janice R. "Mimi", Age 91 of Walpole, MA, formerly of Westwood, MA, passed away peacefully at her home in Walpole, on December 28, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert B. D'Andrea of Westwood and loving mother of Richard and her Daughter- in- Law Barbara of Walpole and her Grandsons Matthew D'Andrea of Walpole and Gregory D'Andrea and his wife Jacquelyn (Burbank) D'Andrea...
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Joseph C Devine , Jr.
December 16, 2021
Joseph C Devine Jr, 75, of Dover, MA, passed away peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital on December 16th. Born in Boston February 5, 1946, to Helen (McCurdy) and Joseph C Devine, he was a lifelong resident of Dover.
After graduating from Dover-Sherborn High School, Class of '65, Joe took courses at Boston Architectural Center.
During the Vietnam War, Joe enlisted in the Army, served...
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James M. Doherty, Sr.
December 16, 2021
Doherty, James Michael Sr., of Westwood, MA, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died December 16, 2021. Beloved husband of Bridget (McGonigle) Doherty for 62 years. Loving father of Robert Doherty and wife Linda of North Dighton, MA, Catherine Reynolds of Dedham, MA and James Doherty Jr. and Wife Sandra of Westwood, MA. Cherished grandfather of Brian Reynolds, Megan Reynolds McLaughlin, Andrew Reynolds,...
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Esther A. Doyle
December 16, 2021
DOYLE, Esther A. (Halligan), of Westwood, MA, formerly of Watertown, MA, died December 16th, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late James S. Doyle of 43 years. Loving mother of John "Jay" Doyle and his wife Kathy of Millis and Maureen Preskenis and her husband Steven of Westwood. Adored Grandmother of Malachy, Mallory, Julia, Ava and Luke. She was the sister of...
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Virginia M. (Robinson) O'LEARY
December 15, 2021
O'LEARY, Virginia M. (Robinson), of Westwood, MA, formerly of Roslindale, MA died December 15th, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. O'Leary. Loving mother of Kathleen Georgette and her husband Roger of Melrose, Paul J. O'Leary Jr. and his wife Margaret of Yarmouth, Helen Eunson and her husband Francis of Plainfield, CT and Thomas F. O'Leary and his wife Janet of Westwood. Also survived by 10...
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Rose FERREIRA
December 13, 2021
FERREIRA, Rose P. (Pardo), of Norwood, MA, formerly of Westwood, MA, died December 13th, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Carlos J. Ferreira. Loving sister of the late Josephine C. Foti, Joseph Pardo, Margaret Felos, Sal Pardo, Grace Bilotta and Adolph Pardo. Also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler...
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Ruth Brennan
December 7, 2021
Ruth (Connington) Brennan of Westwood, age 99, December 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late George J. Brennan Jr. Loving mother of Catherine Judith and John Barry of Marshfield, George and Susan Brennan of Estero, FL; Denise and Richard Coyle of Medway, Janice and William Oliver of Braintree, Patricia and Roger Poulin of West Roxbury and Susan and Robert McIntyre of Westwood. Devoted sister of the...
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Mary Regina (Moran) Langley
June 30, 1932 - December 4, 2021
Mary Regina (Moran) Langley, of Norwood, MA, died on December 4, 2021 after a brave and strong battle with Alzheimer's.
Mary was born in Boston Massachusetts to Annie O'Connor Moran and Luke Moran on June 30 1932
Mary graduated from St Mary's High School in 1950. Mary married Elmer A. Langley in 1952 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mary was a strong woman, devoted wife and caring mother.
Mary...
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Leona Claire Briggs
December 3, 2021
Leona Claire (Smith) (Britton) Briggs, of Fox Hill Village, Westwood, MA formerly of Needham, MA and Framingham, MA died December 3, 2021.
Loving mother of Lisa Hedrick and her husband Steven of Holliston, MA and Maribeth Breen and her husband Jack of CT, Roben Selditz and her husband David of ME, Leon R Briggs, III of FL, Lance Briggs, MD and his wife Cindy of NC, and Rebecca Chafel, DVM of IL,...
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James E. Earley
November 30, 2021
James E. Earley, of Westwood, MA, passed away on November 30. Beloved husband of Marion L. Earley and treasured father of Matthew R. Earley (and his wife Elizabeth) of Wellesley, Michael J. Earley of No. Falmouth, Brooke E. Asnis (and her husband Peter) of Wellesley and Daniel A. Earley of Westwood. Loving grandfather of Jane and Thomas Earley, William and Caroline Earley, Owen, Sydney and Catie...
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Eugene Cummings
November 25, 2021
CUMMINGS, Eugene G., "Gene", of Westwood, MA, formerly of West Roxbury, MA, died Nov. 25th 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Sheila G. (Langdon) Cummings for 59 years. Loving father of Michael and his partner Michelle Beckwith DiSalvio, Paul and wife Jeeraporn Poksupthong, Marilyn and her husband Dennis Cummings, Brian and his partner Anthony Shannon, Diane and her husband...
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M. Jane Barry
November 21, 2021
M. Jane Barry, of Westwood, formerly of Newton, Needham and New London, NH, died peacefully on November 21st, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Jane was the beloved wife of the late Henry "Hank" Barry for 65 years and from this blessed union came Jane's greatest pride, the family she and Hank shared: Maureen Celli and her husband Daniel of Simsbury, CT and Cornelius, NC; Edward Barry and...
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Delta P. FRANCIOSO
November 20, 2021
FRANCIOSO, Delta P. (Mella), of Westwood, MA, died Nov. 20th, 2021, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late John P. Francioso. Loving and devoted mother of Bianca Terrenzi, Manuel E. Guerrero, Jasmine Guerrero, and Mary Chris Francioso.
Cherished and proud grandmother of Alexander Terrenzi and his wife Amanda (Marschilok), Amadeus Guerrero and Cassandra Gargas.
Sister of Dr. Enrique...
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Patrick J. Cavanaugh
November 17, 2021
Patrick J. Cavanaugh, age 89, of Westwood MA, died November 17th, 2021, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Anne Frances (Kennedy) Cavanaugh. Loving father of Joe Cavanaugh and his wife Lorraine of Medfield.
Brother of the late Rev. Michael Cavanaugh and Barney Cavanaugh. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends...
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Bridie T. Clancy
November 11, 2021
Bridie T. (Lydon) Clancy, of Norwood MA, formerly of Westwood MA and born in County Galway, Ireland, died November 11th, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife for 48 years to the late Lawrence Clancy. Loving mother of Karen Barron and her husband Robert of Norwood, Christine Butler and her husband Scott of Quincy, Maureen Derle of Norwood and her fiancé Lawrence Anderson of Boston...
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Louis Sicard
October 23, 2021
Louis Eugene Robert Sicard, of Westwood, died at the age of 96, peacefully at home, in the company of loved ones on October 23, 2021.
Louis was born on December 12, 1924, in Migné-Auxances, Vienne, France, to Joseph Euclid Sicard of Biddeford, Maine, and Marie Radigonde Perrault, of Migné, the second of three sons. He treasured the childhood he spent with his brothers Joseph Euclid and Paul...
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Marian B. (Glowacki) Pawlowski
October 15, 2021
Marian B. (Glowacki) Pawlowski, 94 years old, formerly of Westwood, MA and also of Norwood, MA died October 15th, 2021 in the company of her loving family and most remarkable nursing staff.
Beloved wife of the late Chester J. Pawlowski for 40 years. Loving mother of Chet Pawlowski of Boston and Leeann Pawlowski of Norwood.
Survived by sister Natalie Rabitski, grandsons Nicholas and...
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Evelyn (Parent) TOMACELLI
October 11, 2021
TOMACELLI, Evelyn (Parent) 95, of Brooksby Village, Peabody, MA, formerly of Needham, MA, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife to the late Michael E. Tomacelli, Sr. for 64 years; daughter to the late Edmund and Emma (Dube) Parent of Lewiston, ME; sister to the late Mildred Auger of Lewiston, ME and loving mother of Michael E. Tomacelli Jr. and...
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Hamid Sabbagh
October 9, 2021
Hamid Sabbagh, "Khalo", 58, of Walpole, MA, formerly from Beirut, Lebanon, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021.
Hamid was a successful businessman, owning a Mediterranean supermarket, a Mediterranean restaurant and a meat factory in Norwood, MA. Hamid was the son of Helen (Chamoun) Sabbagh and the late George Sabbagh. Loving and dedicated husband to Renée (Bassil) Sabbagh, of 18 years,...
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Daniel A. Gentile
October 2, 2021
GENTILE, Daniel Augustine, of Westwood. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Daniel A. Gentile, 75, on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at home after an illness. Born in Arlington, MA, he was the son of the late Donato and Elena (Visocchi) Gentile and raised in Brighton, MA. Danny was a graduate of Brighton High School. After graduation Danny pursued a carrier in the...
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William Sully Sullivan
September 30, 2021
William Sullivan, "Sully", 80, of Westwood, MA, formerly of Roslindale, MA, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021.
He was a union carpenter and skilled tradesman for many years. William was the son of the late William J. Sullivan and Alice (Gottwald) Sullivan. Loving and dedicated husband of Joyce (Agnew) Sullivan, of 52 years, proud father of sons Scott and Michael and daughter Lisa....
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Joanna Bakas
September 30, 2021
Joanna was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on September 30, 2021 at age 91.
She was born to James and Sophia Sideropoulos on January 16, 1930. She grew up in Norwood, Massachusetts along with her sisters Desi, Esther, Sodira, Porta, Tina, and Thalia.
After graduating from Burdette College and working in the legal community as an administrative...
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George C. Daniels
September 29, 2021
George C. Daniels, of Middleboro passed away on September 29, 2021 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Maureen S. Daniels and loving father of son, Christopher G. Daniels, his wife Nicole M. Daniels and two step-grandchildren Molly and John Panos of Pembroke and daughter, Jennifer A. (Daniels) Didick and her husband Richard Didick of Attleboro.
George worked as an electrician at the Boston...
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Elizabeth F. (Healy) WHITE
September 29, 2021
WHITE, Elizabeth F. (Healy), died September 29th, 2021. Beloved wife of the late James B. White. Loving mother of Kathleen Plasko and her husband William of Norwood, Stephen J. White and his wife Lauretta A. Sullivan of Wrentham, Edward J. White of Wrentham, Joseph M. White and his wife Lisa of Norwood, Susan White Murnane of Nellysford, VA and the late James J. and Paul F. White.
Elizabeth...
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Charles Eugene Aries
September 23, 2021
Charles Eugene Aries, having realized his dream of celebrating his 100th birthday on September 17, 2021, Charles, a man of faith, peacefully entered into eternal life on September 23, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Charlie was the son of Joseph and Mary Aries. He was married for 31 years to the late Mildred (Tedeschi) Aries, mother of his children, and to the late Genevieve (Best) Aries...
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Margaret McDONALD
November 1, 1927 - September 15, 2021
McDONALD, Margaret G. (Fitzgerald), 93, formerly of Westwood, died September 15, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Peg was born in Boston, MA on Nov. 1, 1927 to the late James Henry Fitzgerald II and Helen Theresa Conlon. She married John J. McDonald "Jack" who predeceased her in 1993. Surviving are her four children, Janet McIntosh (Donald) of West Harwich, John J. McDonald Jr. ...
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Edwin Michael Thomas
August 29, 2021
Dr. Edwin Michael Thomas of Westwood, New Seabury, and Naples, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021. He was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Virginia Dunn Thomas, and son, Gary Dunn Thomas.
He is survived by seven children and their families: Cheryl Ann Ribando and Robert (Charlottesville, VA); Virginia Thomas McDermott and Robert (Marlboro, MA); Jacquelyn Thomas McColgan (Long...
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Richard P. McDonough
August 28, 2021
Richard P. McDonough, age 85, of Westwood, formerly of Dedham passed away August 28th at Season's Hospice in Milton. Born in Boston, he graduated from Jamaica Plain High School and attended UMass Amherst and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean Era. Dick worked in the IBEW 2222, as an Installer at Verizon for 37 years before retiring. He was an avid outdoorsman and...
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Constance A. BOUDREAU
August 26, 2021
BOUDREAU, Constance A., of Westwood passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26th surrounded by her loved ones. Connie was 90 years old, born to William F. and Mary (MacDonald) Cuddy of Roslindale. She is predeceased by her husband George G. Boudreau. They raised their 10 children in Norwood and called it home for over 50 years. She was the loving mother of Kathleen Roberts and her husband...
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Melody Gale O'Connor
August 22, 2021
O'CONNOR, Melody Gale, age 78, died peacefully at her home in Westwood, MA on August 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving children. A devoted and inspirational mother, sister, daughter and friend; Melody fought cancer for over 2 years with tireless strength, determination and a deep desire to live every moment to the fullest. The eldest of 7 children and a small-town farm girl from Copenhagen, NY,...
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Jo-Anne M. DiMarzio
August 20, 2021
Jo-Anne M. DiMarzio, Age 69, of Foxborough and Norwood died after an incredibly courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on August 20, 2021. Daughter of the late Robert J. Benson and Mary L. (Conefrey) Benson of Brockton. Jo-Anne was predeceased by her brother Robert W. Benson of Worcester. She is survived by her sister Gail Ryan Aquino and her husband Thomas of North Carolina, brother Gerard...
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Carol A. Fierimonte
August 19, 2021
Fierimonte, Carol A. (Bradley) of Westwood Massachusetts, formerly of Newton passed away peacefully at the age of 62 surrounded by her loving family on August 19th 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer and its lengthy side effects. Carol is the beloved daughter of the late Richard J. Bradley and survived by her loving mother Birute "Betty" Bradley (Alasevicius). Carol's everlasting spirit...
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Patricia Riley
November 4, 1932 - July 31, 2021
RILEY – Patricia Ann (Buchanan), of Westwood, also of Dennis MA & Sarasota FL, died July 31st, 2021 at home, embraced by the love of her daughters.
Born in Arlington, MA on November 14, 1932. Beloved wife of the late Henry Charles Riley, for fifty-two years and loving father of Lauren Riley Myrtetus and husband Jim of Doylestown, PA, Carolyn Riley and the late Julie Riley of Westwood. Proud,...
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Melinda M. Rooney
July 25, 2021
Melinda M. Rooney, 79, of Westwood Massachusetts, died peacefully Sunday, July 25th after a long illness. She is the wife of retired Norwood High School industrial Arts teacher, James Rooney, her childhood sweetheart. Born in Boston in 1942, she was raised in Newton, where she grew up with her siblings (the late) William, Robert, Martha, John Magee, She is survived by her younger brother Jeffery...
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Kevin P. Doyle
December 15, 1945 - July 23, 2021
Kevin P. Doyle, Age, 75 passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston after suffering a long illness.
Kevin is survived by his son, Ty, and his fiancée, Sally, of Attleboro and daughter, Kaylan, of Lynn. Kevin is also survived by his sister, Sheila McMahon and brother in law, Edward, of Norfolk and many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and...
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Thomas A. Horne
July 23, 2021
Thomas A. Horne, 78, of Westwood, MA and West Yarmouth, MA passed away July 23rd at Care Dimensions Hospice in Lincoln, MA after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Tom grew up in Stoneham, MA and attended Malden Catholic High School, where he was Class President and basketball captain. He went on to UNH where he was also basketball captain, and scored 1000 points - a record that still holds. ...
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Carol A. Coppolino
February 28, 1938 - July 21, 2021
Carol A. Coppolino, 83, of Westwood, MA, died peacefully on July 21, 2021, surrounded by her family.
Born in Boston on February 28, 1938, to the late Mary (Black) Collins and William Collins. Cherished wife to Salvatore F. Coppolino of Westwood for 57 years. Beloved mother of her two daughters Linda A. Daley and her husband Daniel of Walpole and Nancy C. Boisvert and her husband James of...
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Muriel Murphy
July 12, 1924 - July 20, 2021
Muriel (Hynes) Murphy, 97, died peacefully on July 20, 2021 at her home in Westwood, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late John E "Bud" Murphy and the devoted mother of her five children John E. Murphy Jr and wife Denise of Wellesley, Jane Murphy Hunter and husband John of Walpole, Christopher Murphy and wife Renee of Harwich, Regina Murphy Kirvan and husband Richard of Wareham and Lisa...
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John P. Carroll
July 8, 2021
Carroll, Rev. John P., a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Boston, died peacefully July 8, 2021.
A native of Newton, Carroll graduated from the former Sacred Heart in Newton and St. John's Seminary. He was ordained a priest by Richard Cardinal Cushing on September 29. 1953. Carroll served in many parish communities including Most Blessed Sacrament in Quincy where he was a parochial vicar...
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Harry L. Aaron
July 3, 1936 - June 30, 2021
Harry L. Aaron Jr., 84 of Westwood, died peacefully on June 30, 2021. Born in Boston on July 3, 1936, to Loretta (Dalton) Aaron & Harry L. Aaron. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Aaron (Conway) of Westwood, father of Cheryl P. Aaron (Alex Campione) of Foxboro, Thomas F. Aaron of Westwood & Bryan P. Aaron (Erin Aaron) of Wrentham. Grandfather to Katlyn and Caroline Aaron of Wrentham. Brother to...
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Raymundo Rustrian
June 26, 2021
Raymundo Rustrian died peacefully at his Westwood, MA home on June 26, 2021. He was the much-loved husband and best friend of Margaret Hoyt Rustrian, a devoted son of the late Gregorio and Maria del Carmen, and the dear brother of Edith and the late Raul.
Raymundo was born, raised and educated in Mexico, where he worked for the national oil company. He met Margaret in Mexico City, where she...
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Edward D. Connelly
June 22, 2021
It is with great sadness and in loving memory that the family of Edward D. Connelly, 81, of Westwood, MA, announce his passing on June 22nd, 2021.
Beloved husband of Kathleen, devoted father of Mark (Pam) of Powhatan, VA; Shawn (Lizbeth) of Westwood, and Katie (Ty) Conder of Medfield. Fun loving Pop of Jack, Chase, Mason, Patrick, Justine, Eddy, Lauren, and Timothy. Dear brother of Joan...
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Ellen Cregan Kitchen
June 18, 2021
Ellen Cregan Kitchen, MSN, RN, NP a longtime Westwood, MA resident passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2021. She passionately loved her husband & children, long walks, biking, traveling, and ice cold craft beers. Born with an extra helping of kindness, she was the heart and soul of her extended family. She was fiercely loyal to her friends and full of thoughtful gestures and advice.
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Dr. Kara E. Renner
June 18, 2021
Dr. Kara E. Renner, of Westwood, MA, died June 18th 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Thomas J. Grindrod for 23 years. Loving mother of Joseph Grindrod of Westwood. Sister of John Renner and his wife Kathie of Newton and Sheila Grace and her husband Andrew of Strafford, VT. Cherished aunt of Jaclyn, John and Jaimie Renner. Also survived by many loving family members and dear...
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Mary A. "Beba" VITALE
June 6, 2021
VITALE, Mary A. "Beba" 97, of Westwood formerly of Mission Hill, died peacefully on June 6, 2021 of natural causes. Beloved wife of the late Peter P. Vitale of Westwood. Loving sister of her brother, Paul Giacoppo of Kingsdown, England and the late Leo C. "Buddy" Giacoppo of Boston. Loving mother of Peter Jr. of Wakefield, Joanne of Norwood, James "Vito" of Waltham and Mary Jane of Middleboro....
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Patricia E. Cashin
June 6, 2021
Patricia E. Cashin, of Norwood, formerly of Westwood, died June 6, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late William T. and Dorothy E. (Lynch) Cashin. Loving sister of James F. Cashin and his wife Rebecca of Ashland and aunt of Alexander and Holly Cashin. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Visitation in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St., WESTWOOD, on Tuesday, June 15,...
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Barbara A. MacKinnon
June 1, 2021
Barbara A. MacKinnon (Donoghue) Age 87, of Westwood, passed away on June 1st, 2021. Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Timothy B. and Mary L. (Madden) Donoghue, and wife of the late Neil L. MacKinnon.
Barbara would always light up when she retold the story of how she met Neil, the love of her life and beloved partner of over 42 years, at that famous dance in Dorchester...
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John F. QUINN
June 1, 2021
QUINN, John F., formerly of Tourlestrane, County Sligo, Ireland passed away peacefully at home in Westwood, MA 6/1/21. Husband to Margaret (Skehill) Quinn; father to Michael, Denise (Rusty McKay) and Sean Quinn (Pamela Quinn); and beloved grandfather to Antoinette, Samantha, Jake, John and Gavin. Loving son of the late Patrick and Brigid (McVeigh) Quinn. Brother of Padraic, Celine, Hughie,...
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Mary J (Doyle) Purcell
May 29, 2021
Mary J (Doyle) Purcell, Age 84, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 29th, 2021 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Mary is survived by sister Sheila (Doyle) McMahon and husband Edward, of Norfolk; brother Kevin Doyle of Milton; and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Thomas (Tommy) and Edward (Amy) Doyle and former sister-in-law Jean...
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Joseph M. Quinn, Jr.
May 24, 2021
QUINN, Joseph M. Jr., of Walpole, MA formerly of Westwood, MA, died May 24th, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn F. (Morrissey) Quinn. Loving father of Lauren Quinn and her husband Rob Ryan of East Montpelier, VT, Michael Quinn of Seattle, WA and Brian Quinn and his wife Amy of Worcester, MA. Proud grandfather of Fergus and Norah Ryan of East Montpelier, VT and Emma, Grace and Riley Quinn...
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Richard D. Hurley
May 3, 1941 - May 17, 2021
Hurley, Richard D. of Westwood, MA, loving husband of Ellen Marie (Daly) Hurley, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2021. Born on May 3, 1941 to Joseph and Ruth Hurley, Richard grew up in Hyde Park, MA and worked in a soda shop where he met his wife Ellen. After earning his degree in Law Enforcement from Northeastern University, Richard, or "Dick" as he was referred to by many, joined the...
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Marguerite A. (Rauch) (Hayward) "Peggy" Fink
May 8, 2021
Fink, Marguerite A "Peggy" (Rauch) (Hayward), 86 of N. Attleboro, MA formerly of Westwood, MA passed peacefully on May 8, 2021. Loving wife of Robert Fink, Daughter to the late Harry Rauch and Mildred (Rauch) Demers. Sister to the late Harry Rauch Jr.. Beloved mother to Eugene Hayward Jr., Stephen Hayward, the late Donna (Hayward) Peterson, Debra (Hayward) Carroll and husband Edward Carroll,...
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Robert L. Wasley
July 12, 1919 - May 8, 2021
Robert Lafe Wasley, age 101, passed peacefully at home in Westwood, Massachusetts on May 8, 2021. He is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth Stanton Wasley, his wife of 76 years. Also survived by his two sons Richard Stanton Wasley and wife Barbara of Yarmouth, Massachusetts, Keith Randolph Wasley and wife Louise of Chatham, Massachusetts and six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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John F. Morrison
May 2, 2021
MORRISON, John F., of Westwood, MA, lost his eight year battle to cancer on May 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. John's legacy is not only his family, but cancer research so that perhaps others may not have to suffer as he did. Upon his death, he donated tumors and tissues to cancer research. His wish was that others know this program exists and hopefully cancer remain not only treated,...
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Ellen (Craig) DAVEY
April 18, 2021
DAVEY, Ellen (Craig) Age 89, of Westwood, Massachusetts, died peacefully at home April 18th surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 59 years to the late John P. Davey. Loving mother to Joseph Davey and his wife Annemarie of Canton; Mary Morley and her husband Jeffrey of Wareham; Ann Davey and her partner Louis Love of Florida; the late Peter Davey and his surviving wife Kathleen; Jane Andrews...
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Gerald J. Cloney
April 17, 2021
CLONEY, Gerald J., "Jerry", age 89, formerly of Westwood, MA passed away Saturday, April 17th, 2021. He served the United States Army in Korea, graduated from Boston University, and retired from the New England Telephone Co.
He is survived by his five children: Kevin Cloney and his wife Katie, Karen Walker, Jennifer Cole and her fiancé Richard Gersh, Patrick Cloney and his wife Barbara, and...
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Frederick "Fred" Andrew Hammel
April 17, 2021
HAMMEL, Frederick "Fred" Andrew, age 94, of Needham, MA formerly of Dedham, MA and Onset, MA and Kilmuckridge, Ireland, died peacefully at his home on April 17, 2021 surrounded by family.
He was born in Milton, MA, son of Joseph and Lillian (Crowe) Hammel. He was predeceased by his brothers James, Joseph, and Ned, and sister Kathleen.
Fred was the beloved husband of Catherine (O'Leary) for 63...
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Robert P. Leon
April 12, 2021
Robert P. Leon of Westwood, MA passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2021. He was 87 years old.
Bob was the dear and devoted husband of the late Virginia "Ginny" (Aylward) Leon. Loving father of Robert P. Leon Jr. and his wife Maureen of Norwood, Jeanne Leon Hawes and her husband Douglas of Dedham, and Dianne Leon of Westwood. Beloved grandfather "Jiddoo" of Robert and Michael. Loving...
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Leo D. Topjian, Sr.
April 1, 2021
TOPJIAN, Leo D. Sr., of Westwood, MA, died suddenly on April 1st at the age of 82.
He was born in Boston, MA to the late Carl and Nellie (Matosian) Topjian. He was the dear and beloved husband of Mary O. (Mooradian) Topjian for 61 years. Father of late Daniel L. Topjian; father of Lauren L. Wilson and grandfather of her three sons, Brad, Sean and Craig of Walpole, MA; father of Gregory T....
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Gerald "Gerry" MacDonald
March 27, 2021
The family of Gerald "Gerry" MacDonald announces with great sorrow his passing on March 27, 2021. Gerry always had a twinkle in his blue eyes and an impish grin that drew many loyal and cherished friends to him over the years. His sharp mind knew no boundaries and he was always interested in the newest and latest thing and keeping up with the times. He not only kept up with the times, he often...
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William "Bill" McCormack
March 17, 2021
William "Bill" McCormack of Westwood, MA, formerly of Trumbull, CT, passed away peacefully March 17, 2021 in his home at the age of 92. Son of the late William and Mildred McCormack, he was raised in Bridgeport, CT and graduated from Fairfield Preparatory High School and earned a bachelor's degree from College of the Holy Cross. He served in the United States Army for 2 years as a medic during...
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Francis DeSARIO
March 15, 2021
DeSARIO, Francis, 81, of Dedham MA, passed away comfortably at home surrounded by family March 15, 2021. Frank is survived by his devoted wife Geri of 57 years. Loving father to Patty Healey and her husband Bill, Francis DeSario Jr, and Lisa Balestra. He was a loving grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He is a U.S. Army veteran and a 40-year veteran of the Boston Police...
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Shirley (Smith) DeFEO
November 3, 1927 - March 11, 2021
DeFEO, Shirley (Smith), age 93, of Westwood MA died peacefully on March 11, 2021. She was born on November 3, 1927 in Medford, MA to A. Dudley and Doris (Hurlburt) Smith.
Shirley is survived by her two daughters, Susan Bourdon and husband Kevin of Waltham, VT and Cynthia Dowling, and husband Mark of North Attleborough, MA; six grandchildren, Christopher, and wife Miranda. Rampone; Mark...
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Catherine Barry
March 10, 2021
Catherine M. Barry "Kay" (Bates), 98, of Norwood, MA, formerly of Hyde Park, MA, entered into eternal peace on March 10, 2021.
The daughter of the late James L. and Alice P. (Napier) Bates. Beloved wife and soul mate to the late John E. "Jack" Barry, Jr. Loving mother of Anne M. Barry of Norwood, MA, and the late Brian P. of Brighton, MA and Stephen M. Barry of Norwood, MA. Mother in law...
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Bertha M. Cappello
March 2, 2021
CAPPELLO, Bertha M. (Maxwell), of Norwood, formerly of Westwood, died at home March 2nd, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas J. Cappello. Loving mother of Sebby and Rick Santiano of Groton, Jacqueline and Dan Magnarelli of NC, Nicholas and Angela Cappello of VA and the late Paul N. Cappello. Cherished grandmother of Suzanne Basile and her husband Stephen,...
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Linda Tufts
February 28, 2021
TUFTS, Linda L., aged 67, of Dover, MA passed away at home unexpectedly on February 28, 2021. Loving and devoted mother to her two daughters, Alexandra Francendese of the United Kingdom and Katharine Francendese of Dover, MA.
Linda was an accomplished woman. She graduated MIT with a SM in Management with concentrations in strategy and finance from the MIT Sloan School of Management, an SB in...
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Harry E. McLellan
February 23, 2021
Harry E. McLellan, Age 93, of Franklin, formerly of Norwood, passed away on February 23. Beloved husband and partner of Sandi Brayman for more than 30 years. Devoted father of Linda Delaney of Needham, Harry McLellan of Scituate, Tom McLellan of Dallas, Steve McLellan of No. Falmouth and Carrie McLellan of Middletown, RI. Loving grandfather of ten, great grandfather of three. Brother of...
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Gloria C. Flahive
February 22, 2021
FLAHIVE, Gloria C. (McPhee) R.N, 83, of Westwood, MA entered into eternal peace on February 22nd at her home surrounded by love. After a long life of giving, she leaves behind her devoted husband and best friend of 60 years, Charles W. "Skippy" and her loving sons Charles W. Jr and Melissa of Maine, John F. and Laure of South Carolina, and her daughter Gretchen A. (Wiik) and John of Massachusetts...
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Christina (Barr) Marden
February 7, 2021
Christina (Barr) Marden of Holliston, MA, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on February 7th surrounded by her family. A kind woman of immeasurable grace, the world was a better place with her in it. Chris's death is a profound loss for her husband Richard, who was her high school sweetheart, and her son Ryan Marden. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will not be forgotten.
Chris was...
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Ryan T. Lynch
October 29, 1985 - February 3, 2021
LYNCH, Ryan Thomas, 35, of Medfield MA, formerly of Westwood MA, passed away suddenly on February 3, 2021. Ryan was born on October 29, 1985 and was a graduate of Westwood High School. Those who knew Ryan will remember him in part for his infectious smile, happy go lucky attitude and most importantly, his deep love for his family. Ryan cherished the time he would spend with his family on the...
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Mary Rita (Kelley) O'Toole
April 27, 1926 - February 1, 2021
O'TOOLE, Mary Rita (Kelley), age 94, of Westwood, MA (formerly of Milton and Lowell), passed away peacefully on February 1st.
Born and raised in Lowell, the daughter of the late George and Louise (Leonard) Kelley, Mary Rita graduated from Keith Hall High School in 1944. Mary Rita loved spending time with her parents and with her younger sister, the late Louise Sullivan. She was also a former...
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James H. "Jim" O'Shaughnessy
January 27, 2021
O'SHAUGHNESSY, James H. "Jim", of Westwood, MA, formerly of Clifton Park, NY, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021.
Jim was born the second child of Hugh P. O'Shaughnessy and Helena A (Hubbard) on August 13, 1924 in New York City. In 1926 the family moved to Bergenfield, NJ, where Jim was raised. He graduated from De LaSalle Institute in NYC, class of 1942. Jim spent over three years...
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William J. "Billy" Troiano
August 14, 1965 - January 27, 2021
TROIANO, William J. "Billy"- Age 55 of Norwood passed away on January 27th, 2021. Born August 14th, 1965 to the late Mary Troiano (Lally) and Arthur Troiano. He was survived by his wife of 26 years Patti Troiano (Fisler) of Norwood. Cherished father of Meaghan and her husband Shane McBride and Kevin Troiano, all of Norwood. He was also the proud papa to Finn McBride of Norwood. Beloved brother...
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Dennis A. Jordan
April 13, 1945 - January 26, 2021
JORDAN, Dennis A. of Westwood, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away on January 26, 2021 of pulmonary fibrosis. Dennis was born on April 13, 1945. He was predeceased by his parents, Phyllis (Martini) and Arthur Jordan.
After attending Northeastern University, he served in the US Navy as a Communications Technician during the Vietnam War.
Dennis was employed as a Senior Systems Analyst for 36...
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Richard C. Fannon, Jr.
January 23, 2021
FANNON, Richard C. Jr. "Dick," of Milton, MA, formerly of Westwood, MA, passed away on January 23, 2021, surrounded by his daughters. Beloved husband of the late Carolee M. Fannon for 46 years (until her passing on September 17, 2017). Loving father of Melissa and her husband Andrew Rush of Walpole and Sara and her husband Daniel Doherty of Milton. Loving grandfather of Emily and Abby Rush, Owen...
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Leila Annette Stringer
November 29, 1970 - January 23, 2021
Leila Annette Stringer was born on November 29, 1970 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Odell Stringer, Jr. and LaRoyce Yvonne Stevens. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas-Mercy High School in May 1989. She attended the University of Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she majored in mathematics and computer science.
Leila was an avid...
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Geraldine "JoJo" Fitzgibbon
January 18, 2021
FITZGIBBON, Geraldine "JoJo", age 87 of Wrentham, MA, died peacefully on January 18th of pneumonia. Originally from Jamaica Plain, JoJo moved to The Wrentham Development Center (formerly known as Wrentham State School) while in her early 30's and called Wrentham home for nearly 60 years. She was a well-known resident of the facility.
JoJo is survived by her loving sister, Carole Gagnon of...
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Paul S. "Pudgie" McNulty
January 17, 2021
Paul S. McNulty "Pudgie" – Age 69 of Westwood, MA passed away on Sunday, January 17th, 2021 with his daughter by his side at the Walpole Healthcare. Paul passed away from many years of health issues leading to Renal Kidney Disease and Congestive Heart Failure. Paul was born on November 17, 1951 to the late
Paul J. McNulty and Louise (Deroma) of Roslindale, MA.
Paul leaves behind his...
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Gail L. MORRISON
January 12, 2021
MORRISON, Gail L. (Whalen), age 77, of Falmouth, formerly of Westwood, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2021. Born and raised in Westwood, MA, she was the devoted wife of the late John G. Morrison. Gail is survived by a son, Jonathan and his wife, Christine and their children Haley and Mallory of Westwood and a daughter Robin Marsh and her husband Nick and grandchildren, Jonathan,...
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