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Denice Echo (Bohm) Aylward, a resident of Mansfield for 34 years, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her home in Mansfield.  She was 65. Denice was born December 10, 1955 in Bethpage, New York, a daughter of Raymond James and Catherine (Smith) Bohn.  She was a graduate of Farmingdale High School in Farmingdale, New York with the Class of 1974.  Denice worked as an insurance underwriter in the commercial reinsurance industry.  Her passion however was reading.  For the past 15 years Denice ran an online business selling out of print books.  Denice was the sister of the late Cathyanne Reid and is survived by her husband, Richard Alan Aylward; her daughter, Dorian Brooke Aylward, and her husband Eric Mayberry, of Silver Spring, Maryland; and her brother, Scott Bohm of New York.  Visiting hours will be held Thursday, December 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Friday, December 3rd at 10 am at the funeral home followed by interment in Spring Brook Cemetery, Mansfield.  Donations in Denice’s memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 would be appreciated.

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Louis Terry Tammaro Sr., a resident of Roslindale, died Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.  He was 74.  Louis was born October 3, 1947 in Chelsea, Massachusetts one of the four children of Michael Anthony and Genevieve Antonia (DeLuca) Tammaro.  He graduated from Chelsea High School and earned his Master’s degree from Cambridge College. Louis enlisted in the US Army in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1969.  He worked as a Data Center manager for Bose Corporation and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare until his retirement in 2012.  Louis was the husband of the late Barbara Ann (LeBrun) Tammaro who predeceased him in 2006 and is survived by his son Louis T. Tammaro Jr., and his wife Melissa, of Nashua, New Hampshire; his daughter, Angela E. Tammaro of Roslindale; his two brothers, Anthony and Michael Tammaro, both of Florida; his sister, Rosa Follis of Saugus; and his three grandchildren, Erica, Giovanni, and Dante. Visiting hours will be held Friday, November 26th from 3 to 7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home 63 Belgrade Avenue, Roslindale.  The City of Boston does require masks in the building.  Relatives and friends are invite to gather at the funeral home Saturday, starting a 9 am and proceed with us to St. John Chrysostom Church in West Roxbury for his funeral mass at 10 o clock..  Interment with military honors will follow at the St. James Section of St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury.  Donations to the National Kidney Foundation, 209 West Central Street, Suite 220. Natick, Massachusetts 01760 would be appreciated.

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Carl Richard Pittman, known as “Buz” to his family and friends, died Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 at his home in Dedham after a long illness.  He was 67.  Buz was born April 24, 1954 in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of Michael and Ellen (Kuhn) Pittman.  He graduated from Dedham High School with the Class of 1972 and spent 14 years working for Royer Tree Company and then 15 years working for the Rogers BP Gas Station in Hyde Park.  He was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Dedham and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Dedham.  He was the brother of the late Michelle M. Olsen and is survived by his brother, Michael J. Pittman Jr. of Attleboro; and his two sisters, Diane McCarey of Middleboro, and Donna Mace of Norwood.  Services and interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Suite 205, Framingham, MA 01701 would be appreciated.

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Kenneth Robert Ross, a lifetime resident of Norwood, died November 16, 2021 at his home in Norwood.  He was 102.  Kenneth was born April 13, 1919 in Sydney, cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, a son of Robert Hector and Alena Belle (Morrison) Ross. His family moved from Nova Scotia to Norwood when Kenneth was three and he was a graduate of Norwood High School.  He enlisted in the US Army and served as a technical sergeant in Company L, 410th Infantry Regiment in the European, African and Middle Eastern theatres.  Kenneth was awarded the bronze service arrow, a bronze star and a purple heart.  After his honorable discharge in 1945 Kenneth joined the US Post Office as a mailman where he worked for over 30 years. Kenneth was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Marie (Kelley) Ross, as well as his brothers David and Douglas Ross, and his sister Betsy Bartemus.  He is survived by his children, Kenneth R. Ross Jr., and his wife Maureen, of Walpole, Ann Marie Uhlar, and her loving husband Jack, of Walpole, Joanne Kelly, and her husband Jim, of West Roxbury, and John Ross, and his wife Kara, of Andover; his dear brother Donald Ross of Ohio, and his kind nephew David Ross of Norwood; as well as his 9 grandchildren.  Services and interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers donations to the First Baptist Church, 71 Bond Street, Norwood, MA 02062 would be appreciated.

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a resident of Westwood, died Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home in Westwood.  He was 85. James was born March 1, 1936 in Roxbury, Massachusetts the son of Albanian immigrants Paskal and Kleopatra (Botka) Theodore.  He enlisted in the US Army when he was 17.  James started working at Berkely Press, and spent most of his career as a printer at the Christian Science Monitor newspaper.  He was a member of St. George’s Cathedral in South Boston. James was the beloved husband of Melinda (Lamb) and dear father of Kimberly Kennedy, and her husband Sean, of Westwood, and Christopher Theodore of Westwood. He was the proud grandfather of Nicholas, Theodore and William Kennedy, and dear brother of Sophia Theodore-Braunstein of Brookline, the late Louise Repucci, and the late Paul Theodore. Jim was a beloved husband, father and grampa whose favorite thing was spending time with his family, especially his three treasured grandsons who were the apple of his eye. Jim enjoyed many summers at his second home on Cape Cod. He never missed any of his grandson’s sporting events, and was their biggest fan. He loved to tell stories and reminisce about the old days with friends from his youth. Jim was a voracious reader who loved to visit the local library several times a week, and was always busy doing gardening or yard work or going for leisurely rides with his beloved wife Melinda. He loved photography and cooking. He loved to make his famous spaghetti for his grandsons as often as they requested it and kept his secret recipe to heart. His smile and laugh were infectious and he always had a twinkle in his eye and a kind, generous word for everybody that crossed his path. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, November 18th from 4-7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High St, Westwood. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Friday at 10 am at the funeral home followed by interment in New Westwood Cemetery. Donations to the Westwood Land Trust Inc., PO Box 2616, Westwood, MA 02090 would be appreciated.

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Robert J. Foley of Dedham passed away on November 12th, 2021 after a long and arduous battle with cancer. Though he was born and lived in Boston for the early years of his life, he was a lifelong Dedham townie. Known as Bobby or Bob by everyone that knew and loved him; he had friends at the American Legion, the Vets and the Moose. The youngest of three children, he grew up with a special gift; he was an incredibly talented athlete—though baseball, football and hockey were where he really honed his craft. At the sheer mention of his name, anyone who got the chance to see him play for Dedham High School in the mid 70s surely remember his legacy. After graduation, he went into the trades and eventually began doing maintenance for Dedham Public Schools. That passion for sports, though, remained with him. First a freshwater fisherman, he quickly made the transition over to saltwater after buying his first boat; he never looked back. He was an avid fisherman who loved a good catch—the more difficult, the better. In fact, he would tell you that the best catch of his life was marrying his wife, Lynne (McGilly) Foley and having his daughter, Erin.  He is also survived by his brother, John J. Foley III of West Brookfield, and his sister, Kathleen Saulnier of West Roxbury. Though he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, we can all take comfort in the fact that he is in a happier place, rod in hand, waiting to reel in his next catch. Bob’s visiting hours will be held Wednesday, Nov 17th from 4-7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home Thursday, Nov 18th starting at 9 am and proceed with us to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High Street, Dedham for his Funeral Mass at 10 o clock.  Interment will follow in Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 would be appreciated.

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Phyllis Mary (Pepin) Cook, a resident of North Attleboro, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021, after a decade-long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was 95. The last of eight children of the late Ernest and Natalie (Lavoie) Pepin, and wife of the late Carter G. Cook, she was previously a 40 year resident of Westwood.

Born in Worcester and later raised in Boston, Phyllis was a member of the second co-ed class of Northeastern University, majoring in chemistry and mathematics. Her early career centered on fabric and cosmetic chemistry where she met her future husband and was awarded a patent. Though a member of the team inventing the new idea of aerosol sprays, she gladly retired to be the devoted mother of three children.

Faced with being a single mother when suddenly widowed in 1969, Phyllis moved back from Port Washington, NY to continue a second career in education. A multi-disciplinary teacher, she taught math, science, and French in many area schools including Belmont, Randolph, and Boston (St. Theresa’s, Hyde Park High), eventually retiring from Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester.

In her personal life Phyllis was a gardener, avid book reader, and, when circumstances allowed, a world traveler. In retirement, she continued many of these things while also teaching ESL classes and then later devoting herself to the care of two elderly sisters.

She leaves her son C. James of Westborough, daughters Katherine L. of Fairfax, VA, and Sandra M. of N. Attleboro, a grandchild, Ada-Grace, and many nieces and nephews spread across the Boston and Chicago areas.

Visitation for Phyllis will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 4 to 8 pm, at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High St, Westwood. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home on Friday November 12th, beginning at 9AM and proceed with us to St. Margaret Mary Church 845 High St, Westwood for her Funeral Mass at 10 AM. Interment to follow at New Westwood Cemetery. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Phyllis’ name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

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Margaret Pearl (Matheson) Cosgro, of Norwood, passed away on November 5, 2021 at the age of 99.  Born on Nov. 13, 1921 in Prince Edward Island, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Daniel W. and Addie E (Biggar) Matheson, also of PEI Canada. Peg was the loving wife of the late Ernest H. Cosgro, and was the beloved mother of Richard H. Cosgro and his wife Winnie of NH, Dana A. Cosgro and his wife Janis of VA, and Glenn A. Cosgro and his wife Patty of Norwood.  She was the dear sister of the late D. Lloyd Mathieson, Harold A. Mathieson, and Anna C. MacFayden.  Also survived by her beloved 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.  

Peg was a kind selfless charitable lady, and was a giver to all. She enjoyed volunteering many hours at her church fairs and baking was her talent making scrumptious pies, her famous biscuits, and banana bread. She loved family and enjoyed being an avid cheerleader to her grandsons and would never miss a game! Nana will  also be remembered for her Scottish Determination with her NEVER give up attitude!  

Visitation for Peg will be held on Wednesday from 4-8PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High St., Westwood. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., suite B-102, Danvers, Ma 01923, or online at https://www.caredimensions.org/giving/ways-to-give/memorials.cfm

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Pat Joyce was always a little different. Throughout her 84 years with us, she celebrated and struggled with those differences. Pat lived life on her own terms, her own way. Fully independent, she often rejected tradition, expectations and choices made by others. She always went to her grandchildren’s school events and celebrations wearing her favorite color, hot pink. Exuberant, sparkling, funny, inclusive, fiercely loyal, supportive, colorful, and life of the party are all terms commonly used to describe Nana Pat. Nana Pat loved cats, wild colors, interesting shoes, and a good mystery to solve. Her contagious laughter was the loudest in any room; ironically, that included the Dedham Public Library, where she worked for many years. She was an early adopter and big fan of polar fleece. Since it’s invention she gifted us all with polar fleece items: blankets, jackets, vests, and many other warm and cozy accessories. Pat didn’t often celebrate her good work and the many gifts she gave to others. We, who are left behind, will celebrate her legacy. Daughter of the late William and Helen Keefe of Roslindale; Pat was the beloved sister of John Keefe and his partner Sheryl Goodall, Anne Lyons and her husband John, Mary Venditti and her husband Carlo, and William Keefe and his wife Pamela. Her 13 grandchildren will miss Nana Pat terribly: Olivia, Francisco and Erin Sierra; James Joyce and Katelyn Sepmoree; Ali and Kyle Craver and Taylor Joyce; Garrett, Derrek, and Jillian Joyce; and Colleen and John Joyce. Her 3 great grandchildren, Kinley and Preston Craver, and Joaquin Sierra, will miss her at every holiday and celebration. Her many nieces and nephews will miss their Aunt Patsy. Pat considered her 6 children’s journey to independence to be her greatest source of pride: Elena Sierra and her husband Claudio, James Joyce and his wife Kathy, Michael Joyce and his wife Nancy, William Joyce and his wife Lisa, John Joyce, and Elizabeth Joyce; we will all remember Ma with love and appreciation. We will think of her whenever we take out our pink lipstick or put on our polar fleece vest; talk to our kitties, listen to a Doobie Brothers song, or sleep cuddled up with our favorite blanket. Nana left in her own way, wrapped in her favorite polar fleece blanket, listening to Marvin Gaye, with her daughter Elena and granddaughter Olivia by her side. If you think of Mom, please wear your polar fleece, lipstick, and hot pink clothes item in her honor. A private family celebration of Pat’s life will be held later this year. In her memory, donations can be made to Boston Healthcare for the Homeless at bhchp.org.

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Ethel Athena (Sharis) Parrelli, a resident of Dedham, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at the German Centre for Extended Care in West Roxbury.  She was 92.  Ethel was born December 20, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of Greek immigrants George and Ellen (Andritsakis) Sharis.  She graduated from East Boston High School and studied at the Boston Clerical School.  Ethel worked for the Dedham Transcript and then for many years as the Assistant Tax Collector for the Town of Dedham, serving under Tax Collector Wendy Clement.  She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of American Legion Post 18 of Dedham; a member of the Dedham Troubadours; and she participated in numerous Dedham Senior Center Plays and productions. Ethel enjoyed dancing, wintering in Naples, Florida with her family and friends, and travel, including Hawaii and Europe.  A special joy was a trip to her family’s homesteads in Greece  where she proudly revelled in her heritage.   Ethel is survived by her husband of 67 years, William Charles Parrelli; her son William Charles Jr., and his partner Rodney Gandee, of Naples, Florida; and her two daughters, Susan E. Krug, and her husband Peter, of Dedham, and Karen R. Parrelli of West Roxbury.  She was the sister of the late Nick, Peter, Daniel, Socrates, Stella, Bertha, Olga, Nellie, and Joanne, all of whom predeceased her.  Visiting hours will be held Sunday, November 7th from noon to 4 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home starting at 9 am Monday and proceed with us to St. Mary’s Church, 420 High Street, Dedham for her Funeral Mass at 10 o clock.  Interment will follow in Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham.  In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 would be appreciated.  

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