OBITUARIES

Nov 8, 2024

Barbara W. Paget of Indianapolis, IN/ Saint George Island, FL, passed away November 8 at 87 years old from an extended lung infection.



Barbara was born in New Jersey and after graduating from Douglas College (Rutgers University) Barbara extended her education to a masters in mathematics at Purdue University where she met and married Charles Paget, Jr. Barbara and Chuck eventually...

Oct 10, 2024

Curley, Patricia Ellen of Dorchester passed away suddenly on October 10, 2024. Known to most as Pat or

Mrs. C. Loving daughter to the late Herbert and Ellen (Helen) Atkins. Survived by her daughter, Debra A.

McArdle and her husband, Shawn McArdle, her late sons, James and John Curley, son and caretaker,

Michael Curley, and her youngest daughter, Kathleen Curley. Brothers William Atkins...

Oct 3, 2024

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother,

Marlene Jane (Morris) Gagne, who passed away on October 1, 2024 at the age of 93.

She was born on February 5, 1931, in Boston, where she remained most of her life. For 35 years

she lived in South Boston on Third St. and in her final years in...

Oct 1, 2024

Patrick J. McDonough passed away suddenly on October 1, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on April 12, 1949, Patrick will be fondly remembered for his infectious charm and his remarkable ability to bring laughter and joy to those around him. He had a passion for life and always followed his heart.

He is survived by his five children: Colleen...

Sep 22, 2024

Shirley Duggan, a beloved member of her community, passed away on September 22, 2024 in South Boston, Massachusetts. Born in Philadelphia, PA, on July 12, 1935, Shirley's remarkable journey through life was characterized by her unwavering commitment to helping others and her infectious smile that could light up even the darkest  of  days.

Throughout her distinguished career, Shirley played vital roles...

Aug 22, 2024

Kristen Nickerson of Methuen. Died on August 22 nd after a brief illness at the Tuft's Medical center in Boston in Her 57th year. Daughter of Patrica (Susenek) Nickerson and the late Leslie Nickerson. Sister of Glenn Nickerson of Rochester, N.H. and Gerry Nickerson of Maine.   

Aug 21, 2024

George (Curt) Curtin, 94, died peacefully in his home in Auburn, MA. after a long illness.

Curtin was a respected poet and lifelong educator who taught English at Westfield State College (now WSU) for 20 years, following several years teaching younger students. After his retirement from teaching, he became Assistant Director at Hawthorn Services (now part of CHD), a nationally recognized...

Aug 9, 2024

John (“Jack”) Berube passed away at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center on August 9, 2024 after a brief illness. He was 88 years old.

 

Jack was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on July 9th, 1936 to Saul Leo Berube and Blanche Irene (Galipeau) Berube. He attended college at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst from 1954-1958, where he met and married...

Aug 8, 2024

Professional Biography of David Lewis Spears 

David Lewis Spears was born in Belvidere, Illinois, on July 22, 1940. He graduated from Marengo Community High School, Marengo, IL, in 1958. In 1962, he received a B.A. degree from Monmouth College, Monmouth, IL, with majors in Physics and minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. He was initiated into Phi Eta Mu (freshman scholastic society)...

Aug 3, 2024

Kennedy, Ann, age 87 of Acton, MA (formerly of Brighton and Brookline), August 3, 2024. Ann (known to her family as Ann Marie) was born in Lowell, MA on January 15, 1937 to Leo J. Kennedy and Mary Agnes White Kennedy. Even through her recent health challenges, Ann was always cheerful, happy to see people, and appreciative of a visit...

Jul 19, 2024

John Williams, a lifelong resident of Somerville, MA and a US Army veteran, passed away recently.

He was the son of the late John P. Whitney Williams and Helen J. Williams. John is survived by his daughters Kellyanne Williams and Melissa Amy Williams Haynes, both of Medfield, MA. He was a loving grandfather to Genevieve, Haynes, Shea Haynes, and Elliot Haynes,...

Jul 16, 2024

Michael Charles Stone, 76, grew up in a family of collectors in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. His father, Theodore Stone, who died in 2000, was chief of U.S. Navy photography in the Pacific in WW2, and subsequently amassed the world’s preeminent collection of photographs of navy ships, which he donated to the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News, Virginia. Michael’s brother Alfred...

Jul 15, 2024

Jun 29, 2024

Mary Mullaney, 72, of Worcester, MA passed away peacefully at home on June 29th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She died with her husband and children at her side. 

Mary was born on March 20, 1952 in Jersey City, NJ. The oldest of 8 children, she was the first in her family to go to college. She attended St....

Jun 28, 2024

Albert "terry" Snider on June 28, 2024 of Boston's South End. Loving Companion of Marian Davis of the South End. Also Survived by many Relatives and Friends in Alabama. Services in the Wm. F. Spencer Funeral Home 575 E. Broadway (at Hst) South Boson on Monday July 8, at 12 noon.

Jun 15, 2024

Kwin Edward Noel

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Kwin passed away with his family at his side after a short devastating illness. He is survived by his 2 ½ year old Daughter Angelena, Father Chad (Pam), Brothers Chris (Tonie Marie), Chad T., Zack Leeman, Sisters Amber (Shaun), and Melissa, Grandmother Kathy (Clarence), Aunt Cary (Ted), Jessica (Jose), Nieces Haylie, Mia, Kayda, Juliana, Avalon, Nephew Zack. Further...

May 25, 2024

Linda Meyers of Brookline, Needham and South Boston entered into rest onSaturday, May 25,2024 with Peace and Dignity at the age of 83. Dear daughter ofthe late Bernice and Harry Malkofsky. Mother of Neal and Denise Meyers ofRhode Island, Michael and Sarah Meyers of Florida. Loving grandmother ofMichaela and Zack Meyers.Dear sister of Sandy Tomsky of Wellesley and Burt (Chico)...

May 18, 2024

Jakas, Deborah A. (Ingemi) – age 69 years.  May 18, 2024.  Wife of the late Michael Jakas, beloved mother of Jon M. Jakas, grandmother of Jacquelyn and Hunter.  Daughter of the late Dorothy R. Ingemi, sister of both Claire M. and John C. Ingemi of WA., the late Patricia (Pat) Nee, Brian Ingemi and Kathleen Larkin. Beloved aunt of Paula,...

Apr 29, 2024

Collins John J. of South Boston, suddenly  April 29, 2024. Beloved son of the late Vincent W. Collins Sr. and Margaret "Peggy" (McGowan). Devoted brother of Vincent "Moose" Collins and his wife Claire of Braintree, Patricia Strumm and her husband Stephen of Weymouth, Francis Collins and his wife Susan of Dorchester. Dear uncle of Patrick Strumm, Sean Strumm and his...

Mar 27, 2024

Paul Michael Rich (August 12 1940 to March 27, 2024) Obituary 

Paul Michael Rich, 83, of Boston, Massachusetts, formerly of Hull & Duxbury,  Massachusetts and Kennebunk, Maine, died after a brief illness on March 27, 2024  surrounded by family. Born on August 12, 1940 in Roxbury (Boston) MA, he is  predeceased by his wife Margaret “Peggy" (Hatch), his parents, Michael F...