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Mitchell David Cornel Drout, age 18, passed away on June 13 in Dedham, Massachusetts.

He is survived by his parents, Michael D.C. Drout and Raquel M. D’Oyen, and his sister, Rhys M. Drout. There will be a private funeral service at Folsom Funeral Home in Dedham.

A celebration of Mitchell’s life and the planting of a tree in his memory will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 27, at the Norfolk Golf  Club, on East Street in Dedham. 

Donations in Mitchell’s honor can be made either to Learn2Cope.org or to Dedham Youth Baseball, P.O. Box 324, Dedham, MA 02027. 

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Barry Levine passed peacefully on June 14, 2022 in the presence of his family.  He was born in Brooklyn to Edith and Murray Levine. He graduated from James Madison Highschool and went on to earn a B.S. degree in biology from M.I.T. in 1971. He earned a degree from the New England School of Acupuncture and later earned a masters in Herbal Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture. He married in 1973 to Judith Katz Levine and settled in the Boston area. Barry practiced acupuncture for 30 years and would go to any length to help his patients. He was also an accomplished and professional musician playing sax throughout New England. He took special delight in playing at nursing homes during the last few years in a trio called String Swing. Barry leaves his wife Judith Katz Levine, his daughter Jan Alexandra Katz, his mother Edith Levine, and two brothers Jeffrey and Leonard Levine and their spouses Marcie and Mateo, and many nieces and a nephew. He had a unique inventor’s mind and his unique and caring ways will always be missed. Instead of flowers, donations can be made to Doctors Without Borders or Care Dimensions Hospice.

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July, 7, 1937 – June 9, 2022

Joseph L. Hinton, a resident of Norwood, passed away on June 9, 2022 at his home with his children by his side. He was 84 years old. Born in Dallas, Texas on July 7, 1937 to the late Claude A. and Mae Ollie (Wilson) Hinton, he was the youngest boy of his 11 siblings. Joe served honorable in Air Force during the Korean War, and attended the University of New Mexico and earned a degree in criminal justice. He was an accomplished musician, writer, and composer for Motown Records, working with greats such as Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight.

Joe was the life partner of the late Lillian Riley, and the loving father of Sean J. Hinton and his husband Alberto Diaz of NY, Faith M. Hinton of S. Boston, Erica Radeos of Stoughton, Martin Riley III of Rockland, Robin DeFlaminies and her husband Rick of Norwood, Judith R. Levitsky of Norwood, and the late Peter Riley. Beloved grandfather of Yvonne Skinner, Vaughn Skinner, Zhanae Huggins, Jaida Hinton, Brian Levitsky, Kevin Levitsky, Charles Small, Michael Small, and Michelle Riley. He is also survived by 3 of his 11 siblings; Claudine Brown, Bishop Nathaniel Hinton, and Glenda Sue Taylor, all of Dallas, Texas, and his many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation for Joe on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 from 10-Noon at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High St., Westwood, MA 02020, followed by his interment at Highland Cemetery, Norwood. 

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Joanna Claudet (Slater) Stahl, a resident of Roslindale, and formerly of Bradenton, Florida and Dumont, New Jersey, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at her apartment in Roslindale. She was 85. Joanna was born October 10, 1936 in Jersey City, New Jersey, a daughter of John and Helen (Konczewski) Stahl. She worked for Shell Oil Company in New York City and for Penguin Book Company. Joanna enjoyed reading, crewel embroidery, and painting, especially with acrylics. She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Spraguer, Mia Alvarado, Anna Alvarado-Allen, Denise Sorese, Debby Bubar, and Diana Vasquez; two sisters, Irene Brodzinski, and Claire Lewandowski; two grandchildren, Jesse Alvarado, and his wife Alyssa, and Dylan Spaguer, and his wife Marissa; and her five great-grandchildren, Alex, Magnolia, Logan, Conner, and Riley. She was the sister of the late Augustus “Gus” Slater, John Slater, James Slater, Lucille Sudano, Rita Lewandowski, and Jean Fix. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, June 16th, 2022 from 4 to 7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 63 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home Friday, June 17th starting at 9 am and process with us to the Charles River Church, 1195 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain for her funeral service at 10 o clock. Interment will be private. In Lieu of flowers donations to the Youth Advocacy Foundation, 75 Federal Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 would be appreciated.

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Marie E. (McLaughlin) Shea, a resident of Westwood, MA, passed away on June 4, 2022 after a brief illness. She was the loving mother of seven children: Barbara Shea of Westwood, Maureen and her husband Rich Moynihan of Norwood, Rob and his wife Elaine of Medfield, Ted and his wife Yifei of Boston, Rich of Foxboro, Michael and his wife Michelle of Westwood, and Linda and her husband Dan Constantine of Westwood. She was the adored nana of nineteen grandchildren and beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her two sisters, Maggie Pellegrino of Arlington and Kitty Smith of Norwell. She was predeceased by brother Frankie McLaughlin, and sisters Dotsy Conroy and Nancy Bardsley.
Marie’s greatest joy was spending time with her family and dear friends. She loved music, dancing, and playing cribbage and whist with her many friends at the Norwood Senior Center. She worked at C.H. Powell in Canton for many years. Her bright smile, kindness, and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew her. A wake will be held on Thursday, June 9 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street in Westwood. Private interment and private celebration of life at a later date.

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Joseph Wilfred Fay, a longtime resident of Dedham, died Tuesday, may 31, 2022 at his home in Dedham. He was 82. Joseph was born May 31, 1940 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the eleven children of William A. and Ruth C. (McMillan) Fay. He was a firefighter for the City of Boston stationed with Ladder 24, Engine 4. Joseph is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ruth Mary (Smigielski) Fay; his four daughters, Cynthia, Judith, Laura, and Jennifer; his siblings, James, Mary and Ruth; two granddaughters; and two great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late William, Thomas, John, Catherine, Patricia, Marion, Francis, and Joseph. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, June 4th from 3 to 7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Interment will be private.

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Vincent Paul Conley, a resident of Hyannis, and formerly of Dedham, died Thursday, May 19, 2022 at the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. He was 84. Vincent was born December 14, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of James Bradford and Virginia (Williams) Conley. He was a proud member of Iron Workers Union Local 7 and a retiree from the MBTA. Vincent is survived by his two sons, Stephen M. Conley, and his spouse Scott Batey, of Hyde Park, and Kevin J. Conley, and his wife Jacqueline, of Dedham; his daughter, Diane Marie Conley, and her fiance Arthur Roberts, of Braintree; his sister, Louise Kreger of Quincy; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late James and Paul Conley, Virginia Allen, and Helen Culhane. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, May 31st from 4-7 pm at the Folsom Funeral, 87 Milton St, Dedham. Relatives and friends are invite to attend his Memorial Service Wednesday, June 1st at 11 am at the funeral home followed by interment in Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham.

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Kathleen Ann Kirkpatrick, a resident of the Allston-Brighton neighborhood in Boston, passed into her final reward on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was 54. Her passing was sudden and unexpected.

Kathleen was born September 23, 1967 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Jean K. (Donley) and Richard William Kirkpatrick. She attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and St Clare High School in Roslindale. Kathleen worked for Stop and Shop in their Allston and Brookline locations. Her free time was spent enjoying video games and social media, and she had recently nutured a passion for the Hobbitt movies. She was particularly fond of Booji Boy, her last cat. Kathleen believed in helping those in need and was an organ donor. Her donations will help many in need of urgent medical care.

Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Tamantha Cossey; her brothers, Richard Kirkpatrick, and Dennis Kirkpatrick, and his wife Mary, of Roslindale; a niece, Dianne Kirkpatrick of Stoughton; and a nephew, Martin Kirkpatrick of Roslindale. Funeral arrangements will be private with a Memorial Gathering to be scheduled at a later date.

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The Nash family is sad to announce that John died on May 5, 2022. He died peacefully in his sleep as he wished. John Nash was born in Boston Massachusetts on March 6, 1932. His father was Otis Cushing Nash; His mother was Theodora Roberts Nash John attended Proctor Academy in Andover New Hampshire. His years there had a great influence on his life and taught him that actions have consequences. John liked to use this instance as an example. John was watering a garden when the state police car went by. He squirted the car not knowing the window was open. That afternoon he could be found handcuffed to a pole in the center of town. After an hour the officer came back took John for a ride in the police car and explained why his behavior was not wise. John and that officer became life-long friends On March 8th, 1958. John and Jane Elizabeth York Shallcross were married in First Church Unitarian in Dedham Massachusetts. They knew each other from childhood and had many mutual friends. They had three children: Mark Owen, Deborah Elizabeth, and David Otis. They were married for 64 years on March 8, 2022. John was a decent, honest, and fair man. Here is one example. John and Jane were having dinner at a local restaurant when a young man came over. He said, “Hi detective Nash. Do you remember me”? John replied,” Yes” When the man left, Jane said who was that.“ John said, “My evidence sent him to Walpole Prison.” Later while leaving the restaurant Jane saw the man and asked him why he would want to talk to the person who helped send him to prison. He said. “I have been a criminal since I was 14. Your husband is the only person who ever treated me with respect.” John loved his family, being a detective, sailing, playing hockey, skiing, and hunting on Red Hill in NH with his cousin David, Perhaps his favorite activity was being a tail gunner on B36 and B52 bombers, He would laugh and say “in the Service I loved being exempt from making my bed and other housekeeping duties by hanging a sign that said “Flew last night. That sign went up and never came down for 4 years John was not the kind of father that played games with his kids. He said “when I was a kid I did not want my dad along. Grownups tended to spoil the fun” He showed his love in other ways. For years he took his vacation in 4-day intervals. He left Westwood MA after his shift ended at midnight on Thursday and came back for work on Monday. The first day of his vacation was spent fixing all the broken items on the beach. Saturday was spent taking his kids and their friends water skiing, for ice cream, or on trips to Weirs beach. Sunday more water skiing and then home to Westwood where he was a police officer, and later a detective. John loved being a detective. As the detective in Westwood, MA, John solved many cases that were classified unsolved. John said he was successful because he knew the laws, discussed difficult cases with local judges, and worked with some of the best detectives in Boston. John was particularly proud of the case in 1987 when two people were found shot to death. For years the case was classified as unsolved. However, in 2004 evidence collected over the years by John and Boston Detectives closed the case and the person was sent to prison. John died as he lived in control of his life. He told the medical people. “I want to die in as little pain as possible and just slip away.” And that is exactly how he died. John is survived by his wife, Jane; his son Mark Nash; and his daughter Deborah Palmer; his grandchildren, Jason Kilroy, Kristine Kilroy, Scott Lorenz, Lacey Nash, Kevin McGowan, and Sherrie McGowan; and his great-grandchildren, Josh and Jamian. John was predeceased by a son David Otis Nash, and two grandchildren, Kate Elizabeth Kilroy-Ahne, and Michael Allen Nash. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm on June 4, 2022, at First Church Dedham Massachusetts. A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at Mayhew’s Funeral Home, in Moultonborough, New Hampshire at 1 pm on June 11, 2022. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northern New England Chapter, 114 Perimeter Road, Nashua, NH 03063 or to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701.

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Thelma Margaret Louise (Dixon) Bruno died peacefully at home in Dedham on May 23, 2022 at the age of 87. Thelma was born in Norwood, Massachusetts to the late Amos Trueman Dixon and Theo Avery Brown. She was predeceased by her older brother Amos T. Dixon Jr. and her twin brother Donald L. Dixon.

Thelma grew up in Norwood and moved to Westwood as a teen. She graduated from Westwood High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

She married her husband of 65 years, Nicholas Bruno Jr. of Dedham. In her early career she taught elementary school in Westwood. Her education profession culminated with several years of teaching kindergarten at the Dedham Community House Preschool.

Thelma was exceptionally active at the First Parish Church in Westwood. In addition to her decades of service to the church in a number of roles, she was a tireless volunteer in many capacities including Girl Scouts and bringing meals to Rosie’s Place. She was also an early advocate for the environment; joining a newly-formed recycling committee in the 1970’s. As with everything in her life, Thelma went about her altruistic endeavors with quiet dignity and humility.

She spent her summers in Nova Scotia, a place that she held dearly in her heart, where she visited with siblings and members of her extended family. Thelma enjoyed playing bridge, solving crossword puzzles, walking on the beach, traveling, and going to frequent family gatherings; both large and small.

She is survived by her husband Nick who took extraordinary care of her during her illness, enabling her to stay home; her children – Donna Naples, and her husband Richard; David Bruno, and his wife Nicole, Deborah Mansfield, and her husband Jim Arena; and Nicholas Bruno III and his wife Jamie. Thelma is also survived by her sister, Lenore A. Vaux. She was a loving grandmother and great-grandmother, as well as a caring aunt to all her nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express enormous gratitude to Good Shepherd Community Care, with extra special thanks to Bella Castro and Huishan Yuan.

Visiting hours will be held Friday, June 3rd from 4 to 8 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High St, Westwood. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Memorial Service Saturday, June 4th at 11 am at the First Parish Church, 252 Nahatan St, Westwood, MA 02090. In lieu of flowers, donations to the First Parish Church (address above) or to Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459 would be appreciated.

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