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Melvin E. Clouse, MD, Emeritus Chair of the Department of Radiology and former Director of Radiology Research at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, former Deaconess Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, passed away on July 25, 2024 at age 90.  He was born in Vinita, a small town in northeastern Oklahoma. At age four, he was inspired to become a physician due to the care he received from the local doctor following an industrial accident on the family farm. He left Oklahoma to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth (1957) and his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston (1960).

His career spanned more than five decades of cutting-edge research and clinical contribution in academic medicine that shaped our understanding of cardiovascular and interventional radiology, introducing less invasive diagnostic imaging and interventional techniques, and publishing over 235 scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals. He served as Chair of the Department of Radiology for 23 years at New England Deaconess Hospital (NEDH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Clouse established an academic radiology department with a radiology residency, fellowships in interventional radiology, body imaging, and nuclear radiology, and a national cancer research training program. He became known as a consummate academician with a remarkable talent for identifying and recruiting brilliant young staff, trainees, and researchers. He trained and mentored clinicians and researchers from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South America and along the way made many lasting friendships with clinicians from around the globe.

During medical school, he was awarded a summer fellowship in research at Brookhaven National Laboratory, in Upton, Long Island, NY. He decided on Radiology after an internship at Philadelphia General Hospital (1960 – 1961). Following his radiology residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), he spent a year as a clinical fellow in radiology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC. Dr. Clouse then returned to MGH and later moved to NEDH in 1969, where he became Chair of the Department of Radiology in 1975.

Dr. Clouse began his academic research career as a resident at MGH when he developed a method of lymphangiography to diagnose disease in the peripheral and deep abdominal lymphatic system. He later developed methods for diagnosis and treatment of disease in the liver and biliary ducts. Advancing the science of hepatic chemoembolization, he established the protocol for catheter-directed treatment of liver tumors. In 1985 and 1991, he was awarded grants by NIH for his work on MR spectroscopy of liver transplants and in 2006, another NIH grant for the development of CT coronary artery angiography. He pioneered the use of Computed Tomography for non-invasive imaging of the heart, evaluating the use of electron beam CT in clinical trials. Active in international multicenter cardiovascular imaging trials, he fostered interpersonal relationships and the exchange of research ideas among researchers on a global scale. Among his many accolades, he was distinguished as a Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology and New England Society of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology.

In 2017, he was honored with an endowed Chair at Harvard Medical School, the Melvin E. Clouse, MD, Deaconess Professorship in Radiology, and the Melvin E. Clouse Professorship Chair in Radiology at his alma mater, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.

Dr. Clouse is survived by his beloved wife, Marian (Upty) Upton Clouse; brother, Herb (Cora) and sister Cuba; son, Graydon (Kimberly), and grandchildren, Sydney and Ryley; son, Thomas, and grandchildren, Pippa and Jensen; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service, Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11 am at the Church of the Redeemer, 379 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill. The service can also be streamed online at: https://www.youtube.com/@redeemerepiscopalmedia4943/streams 

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In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Melvin Clouse may be made to Dr. David Simon’s Research Fund at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center or Clouse Family Endowed Medical Scholarship at Texas Christian University’s Burnett School of Medicine. Contributions to Dr. Simon’s Research Fund may be made by visiting www.bidmc.org/giving or by check made payable to “Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center” with “Melvin Clouse/ Dr. David Simon’s Research Fund” in the memo line. Contributions can be mailed to: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Philanthropy, 529 Main Street, 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129. Contributions to the Clouse Family Endowed Medical Scholarship at TCU’s Burnett School of Medicine may be mailed to University Advancement, TCU Box 297044, Fort Worth, TX 76129 or online at https://advancement.tcu.edu/new/makeagift/ (Please write “Clouse Family Endowed Medical Scholarship” in the comments field).

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Alan “Al” L. LaBelle, 72 years young, of Dedham passed away peacefully on July 29th, 2024 after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife Mary (Shuley) of 42 wonderful years. A family man at heart, he is the loving father of Steven and his wife Meghan of Mansfield, and John and his wife Melissa of Medfield. Al is the proud Gramps to Jackson Alan as well. Big brother to his three sisters Beverly LaBelle and her partner Gayle of Portland, OR, Laurie and her husband Dan Fisher of Torrington, CT, and Celeste and her husband David Carlson of Charlton. Al is also survived by his niece and many nephews. 

Al was born in Southbridge, MA, the son of the late Larry and Gladys (Robichaud) LaBelle and grew up in Southbridge before moving to Boston where he met the love of his life, Mary. Alan had a 40-year career in the hospitality industry, where he held various managerial positions at the Eliot Lounge, Legal Seafoods, Papa Ginos, and Panera Bread. Upon their retirement together in 2015, Al and Mary fueled their passion for travel with trips up and down the East Coast, Ireland, and anywhere else with a beach where Al could body surf. Outside of his love for his family and friends, his pursuit of perfection on the golf course was not far behind on his priority list. He treasured his Friday night Ronnie League at George Wright, Monday mornings at Southers Marsh, and any time he got to play with his sons. Al will be greatly missed by his extended family and friends.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, August 5th from 4-7 p.m. at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St, Dedham, MA 02026. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. at the St Joseph’s Cemetery, 990 Lagrange St, Boston, MA 02132. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Alan may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Al’s family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and medical professionals who supported him over the last two years. 

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Kenneth Ashley Gould Jr, “Kenny”, recently of West Roxbury, and formerly of Long Beach, California for 25 years, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Brigham &Women’s Hospital in Boston, just four days shy of his 65th birthday. Kenny was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Margaret Geraldine (Marshall) and Kenneth Ashley Gould Sr. He earned an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in Boston. He worked for Stone and Webster in Boston before moving to California and working as a PLM Consultant (Product Lifecycle Management) for Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company based out of Michigan. Ken was an avid racecar enthusiast. He was the brother of the late Jane Gould, and is survived by his two sisters, Deborah McElhinney of Walpole, and Mary Bucelewicz of West Roxbury, as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cherished friends. A Celebration of Life will be held September 29th from 1 to 5 pm at the Elks Boston Lodge #10, 1 Morrell Street, West Roxbury. Donations in memory of Kenny may be made to HopeHealth Hospice and Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02904 would be appreciated.

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Wilber Maynard Blair, a resident of Walpole, died unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical enter in Needham. He was 71. Wilber was born September 26, 1952 in Albany, New York, the son of George Maynard and Elsa Louise (Robinson) Blair. He earned his Master’s Degree in Fine Arts and worked as a professional artist. Wilber is survived by his wife, jane Merrill (Needle) Blair and his daughter Rebekah Blair of Wrentham. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, July 25th from 3 to 7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, Westwood. Private burial will be in the Memory Gardens Memorial Park in Albany, New York.

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Edwina Elizabeth (Taylor) Caci, a resident of Norwood, Massachusetts died Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Victoria Haven Nursing Home in Norwood. She was 94. Edwina was born January 14, 1930 in London, England, the daughter of Sidney and Dorothy (Jenkins) Taylor. Edwina moved to the United States in 1952. She studied Art and was a Professional Portraits Artist. Edwina was a member of the Copley Art Society of Boston, the Quincy Art Association, the Plymouth Art Guild, and the Taunton Art Association. She was the former wife of the late John Joseph Caci, and the sister of the late Joan Doling and is survived by her two sons, Nicholas Caci of Wildwood, Georgia and Marco Caci of Cranston, Rhode Island; her sister Rhetta Carter of the United Kingdom; and her four grandchildren, Nicole, Jacqueline, Alex, and Arianna. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, July 26th from 10 am to noon at the Folsom Funeral Home, 85 Nichols Street, Norwood followed by a graveside service at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton at 12:30. A gathering will be held directly after the graveside service.

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Joy S. Carozza, 81, of Ocean View, DE, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on June 12, 2024, after a short hospital stay.  She was born on March 14, 1943, in Dobbs Ferry, NY, daughter of the late John Pardy Sr. and Elizabeth (Storm) Pardy.

After growing up and graduating from Ardsley High School (NY), she married James W. Carozza Jr. in October 1964.  After living in Westchester County, NY, they settled in Congers, NY with their two daughters.  Joy was a Full-time Mom but also worked as a Teaching Assistant in the local school system.  Tragically, James passed away in a Line of Duty accident in July 1984 and Joy focused on her daughters and their continued education.  In 2002, Joy moved to Ocean View, DE, to a home and community she grew to dearly love.  In August 2003, she was thrilled to be promoted to Grandma to her only Grandchild, Emma, who gave her much happiness and filled her with pride and joy.

In addition to her parents and husband, Joy was preceded in death by her brother, John Pardy, Jr.  She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Penn of Westwood, MA and Jill Carozza of Millsboro, DE; and her beloved granddaughter, Emma Penn (20) of Westwood, MA.  She is also survived by her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Michael and MaryLou Carozza of Bear, DE; her sister-in-law Marion Pardy of Middletown, NY; a nephew and 3 nieces.  She will be dearly missed by all.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Church of St. Ann, 691 Garfield Parkway, Bethany Beach, DE on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 11am.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Town of Greenburgh Police Benevolent Association (Greenburgh Police Association, PO Box 194, Elmsford, NY 10523 or https://pagreenburgh.firstresponderprocessing.com) or The South Coastal Public Library (https://southcoastal.lib.de.us/about-us/support-us) where Joy was a “regular” and loved spending her time there.

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Gerard Ezio Moore, a longtime resident of Westwood, died Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home in Westwood after a brief illness. He was 52. Gerry was born Jan 11, 1972 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Gerard Joseph and Dina Franca (Rossi) Moore. He graduated from Westwood High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University. Gerry worked as a carpenter and handyman in the construction trades. He enjoyed playing floor hockey. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Roberta Elaine (Brien) Moore; his son, Gerard Joseph Moore, of Westwood, and his longtime girlfriend, Maya Foley; his daughters, Elizabeth Louise Moore of Westwood, and Giuliana Riva Arlene Moore of Westwood; his mother, Dina F. Moore of Hingham; his sisters, Roberta Sobran, and Dina Moore, both of Hingham; his nephew, Jack Sobran and niece Lauren Sobran; as well as his dog Pi. Visiting hours will be held Monday, July 15th from 5 to 8 pm at the Folsom and May Funeral Home, 85 Nichols Street, Norwood. Services and interment will be private.

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Lucinda Lee (née Mary Lucinda Hopkins) died peacefully at the age of 80 on July 5, 2024, with her husband and three children nearby. She was a proud and dignified, self-described Yankee and Anglophile, who fought a valiant battle in the last fourteen months of her life against lymphoma and all manner of accompanying ailments. She inspired scores of nurses, doctors, caretakers, friends, and family members with her courage.

The daughter of John and Mary Hopkins, she grew up in Hingham, MA. A proud graduate of Derby Academy, she then attended Milton Academy before matriculating to Boston University where her fondest memories were of a semester abroad at St. Clare’s Hall in Oxford, England. She worked as an assistant trust officer with the New England Merchant’s National Bank in Boston before marrying her husband of 52 years, David S. Lee.

Lucinda identified as a mother and wife, raising three children with David in Brookline. She meticulously cared for their well-curated and tasteful homes. She prided herself on her laundry skills, line-drying in all seasons. So renowned were her skills that, after brief deliberation, she asked to be called “Tiggy” (Beatrix Potter’s washerwoman) by the youngest children in her family.

After converting David from an ocean to a lake person, the family spent summers in Wolfeboro, NH. Then, in 1988, she and David purchased property at the former Camp Kehonka, which she had happily attended as a camper. They built a home on the site of the camp’s main lodge. She liked nothing better than sharing hors d’oeuvres on the porch while the sun set before heading out for dinner followed by an ice cream from Bailey’s.

She devoured British novels and cozy mysteries. She knew the birthdays of every relative, friend, and associate and took great care in selecting and sending the perfect card to each.

Lucinda was predeceased by her brother, John. She leaves behind her husband, David, and their children: Alexander (Iris Tang), Madeline, Alice (Luke Deming); step-grandchildren (Harry and Naomi); her brother Robert (Mary) as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, grand and great nieces and nephews. A celebration of Lucinda’s life will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Dedham on August 3, at 11 AM, with a reception to follow. Donations in her memory may be made to Derby Academy (https://www.derbyacademy.org/giving), Hingham Historical Society (https://hinghamhistorical.org/give/), and the League of NH Crafts (https://nhcrafts.org/join-give/).

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Julia Lena (Pasquine) Pond, a resident of Norwood for 50 years, died unexpectedly on June 22, 2024 in Washington D.C. She was 77. Julia was born December 3, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Francis and Julia (Cataldo) Pasquine. She grew up in Hyde Park and earned her Associates degree from the Boston Business School. Julia joined the Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) in 1983 and held multiple offices in the organization. She is the current Vice Regent of the Aaron Guild Chapter of the DAR as well as the current VAVS Deputy for the West Roxbury Veterans Administration on behalf of the DAR. Julia was an active member of the Westwood Council on Aging and enjoyed their “waterobics” classes and was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Westwood American Legion. In addition to swimming she enjoyed quilting, sewing, and gardening. Julia worked as a traffic supervisor for the Town of Norwood from 1981 until 2022. She loved the interactions with the students whom she considered her “other kids”. Julia was the wife of the late Thomas T. Pond who predeceased her on October 12, 2023, and the sister of the late Francis Pasquine Jr., and his late wife Evelyn. She is survived by her son, Nicholas A. Pond, and his wife Melissa, of Nashua, New Hampshire; her daughter, Jennifer M. Pond of Boston; her brother, Thomas Pasquine of Manchester-by-the-Sea; as well as many nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held Wednesday, July 10th from 4 to 8 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, Westwood. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, July 11th at 10 am at St. Margaret Mary Church, 845 High Street, Westwood (please go directly to the church) followed by interment in Old Westwood Cemetery. Donations in her Memory to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130, or to the Friends of the Westwood Council on Aging, 60 Nahatan Street, Westwood, MA 02090, or to the Friends of the Norwood Council on Aging, 275 Prospect Street, Norwood, MA 02062 would be appreciated.

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Shirley A. Mosher, a long time resident of Hyde Park, passed away on June 14, 2024, at the age of 78. Born in Boston on February 25, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Oresto and Philomena (Montisano) Colello. Shirley was the dear wife of the late William H. Mosher, the loving mother of William D. Mosher and Lynne A. Mosher, both of Hyde Park, and beloved grandmother of William Mosher.  She is also survived by her two sisters; Joan McPhillips, and her husband William, of Hyde Park, and Joyce Colello-Bornstein, and her husband Michael, of Foxboro; her nieces Kim, Cheryl, Leanne; and her nephews Skyler and Jayden. 

Visitation for Shirley will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 5-8PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., DEDHAM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11AM, at the Hope Baptist Church, 1916 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136. Interment to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

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