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Joan George (Limberis) Hewitt, a resident of Franklin, MA , and formerly of West Roxbury and Norwood, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 21, 2019 at her home in Franklin.  She was 87. Joan was born January 7, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of George and Rose (Koromvokis) Limberis, immigrants from Greece.  Joan worked many years as a professional seamstress and retired from her career in medical records at the Boston Medical Center after 20 years of service. Joan is survived by her loving husband Tom who she had been married to for 56 years.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother and leaves behind two daughters; Anne and her husband, Myles McHugh and their two sons, Brandon and Nathan of Wrentham, and Jo-Anne and her husband, Tim McCarthy and their two children Daniel and Nicolette of Franklin.  Sister of the late Kally Rumbos of Brockton, Mary Karafotias of Westwood, and Louis Limberis of Epping, NH.  Joan was a beloved aunt to all her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed heading to Florida in the winter and spending time with her family and friends and in the summertime. She enjoyed road trips with her husband Tom. Joan worked many years as a professional seamstress and retired from her career in medical records at the Boston Medical Center after 20 years of service. In lieu of flowers the family has request donations in her memory be made to the VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, 199 Rosewood Drive, Suite 180, Danvers, MA 01923, www.vnacare.org/donors.  Services and interment will be private.

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Leokadia Pozniak, a lifelong resident of Dorchester, died peacefully September 23, 2019 at Newton-Wellesley Alzhimer’s Center in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She was 87. Leokadia was born October 9, 1931 in Poland and moved to Dorchester, Ma shortly after. She was the daughter of Jan  and Adolfini (Bosa) Pozniak. In Leokadia’s younger years she worked at Crown Laundry, and in her free time she was a avid bird watcher who greatly enjoyed feeding them. Leokadia was predeceased by her brother Edward Pozniak and sister Maria Husak. She was the dear aunt of Diane Vacher, Barbara Pozniak, Edward Pozniak, Irene Cavalini, Sandy Husak, Joseph Husak, and John Husak. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Folsom Funeral Home, 63 Belgrade Ave., Roslindale, Massachusetts  on Tuesday October 1, 2019 from 9:30 – 10:30 am and proceed to her funeral mass at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 655 Dorchester Ave., Boston, Ma at 11 o clock. Interment will follow at New Calvary Cemetery 800 Harvard St., Mattapan, MA

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John J. “Jack” Gillis, of Dedham, passed away on September 23, 2019 with his family by his side. He was 97.  Jack enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1941, and served honorably during WWII, the Korean War, and was also recalled into active service in 1962 due to the Cuban Missile Crisis.   He was honorably discharged in April of 1965 with the rank of Master Sergeant.  He was also a Dedham town meeting member for 40 years, and a proud member of the DAV.  Jack was the loving husband of Virginia A. (Barry) Gillis, and the beloved father of Kathryn A. Roy and her husband Phillip of MI, John J. Gillis Jr. and his wife Mary of Dedham, Elizabeth A. Fabbo and her husband Craig of N. Attleboro, Daniel J. Gillis of Dedham, Ann M. Gillis of Ashland, Theresa M. Buck of Westborough, and Kenneth J. and his wife Ashley of GA. Also survived by his 11 grandchildren and his 3 great grandchildren.  Visitation for Jack will be held on Thursday from 4-7 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., DEDHAM. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home on Friday beginning at 10 AM, and will proceed to St. Anne’s Parish, 82 W. Milton St., Hyde Park, for his funeral mass at 11AM. Interment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations to the Air Force Museum Foundation, PO Box 1903, 1100 Spaatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 would be appreciated.

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Lee (Nichols) Bliss, of Westwood, died peacefully on September 22, 2019 at the age of 89. Lee was born on September 25, 1929 in Newton, MA to Franklin H. Nichols and Anita (Lee) Nichols. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Franklin H. Nichols, Jr., and Robert M. Nichols. She met her husband, William L. Bliss, at a high school dance and they were married in June of 1952. Lee is survived by her husband of 67 years, her five children: Carolyn B. Gaylord and her husband Bill of Seattle, WA, Margaret Bliss and her husband Bill of Arlington, MA, Louisa M. Bliss and her husband Sam of Bethlehem, NH, William L. Bliss, Jr. and his wife Kat of Wellesley, MA, and Jane Bliss Graham and her husband Joe of Katonah, NY. She also leaves six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Lee always enjoyed a great game of bridge and loved a good book, the Wall Street Journal and the Sunday New York Times. She was passionate about gardening, tennis, and sailing and enjoyed attending the symphony and theater. Lee and her husband traveled extensively around the world. She attended Beaver Country Day School and after raising her family, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pine Manor College in 1993. She was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Dedham and, as a member of Colonial Dames of America, she gave walking tours on Beacon Hill. As a member of the League of Women Voters, she enjoyed healthy, open dialog and always listened to everyone’s point of view. A willing participant in many family activities, Lee loved to ski the challenging runs at Cannon Mountain and loved to hike, pond skate, and swim in Falmouth. Lee will be remembered for her grace, kindness, dry sense of humor, and the quiet fortitude with which she led her life. Services for Lee will be held on November 16, 2019 at 2 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 59 Court St., Dedham. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Pine Manor College, 400 Heath St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 or St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at the address above.

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Donald Herbert Schauerte, a resident of Westwood for the past 23 years,, and formerly a resident of Dedham, died Monday, September 16, 2019 at his residence in Westwood.  he was 94.  Donald was born January 26, 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of George Henry and Edith (Gray) Schauerte.  He attended Dedham High School and enlisted in the US Navy when he was only 17. Donald was on the first crew (called the plank owner) of the USS Alabama when it was newly commissioned. He was honorably discharged as a Seaman First Class at the conclusion of World War Two.  Donald worked for several years as a police officer for the Dedham Police Department before changing careers and working for the shipping department of Boston Envelope Company in Dedham.  He was a member of the American Legion Post 18 in Dedham for 74 years.  Donald was the husband of the late Katherine (Savioli) and the brother of the late George Albert Schauerte.  He is survived by his brother, David R. Schauerte, and his wife Donna, of Sharon; and three nephews, Brian Schauerte of Florida, Rick Schauerte of Rhode Island, and Jim Schauerte of Vermont.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation from 9 to 10 am on Thursday, September 26, 2019 followed by his interment with military honors at the National Cemetery at Bourne at 11:30 am.  In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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Salvatore F. Bonfilio, Jr. – of Dedham,  passed away on September 18, 2019.   He was the loving son of Kathleen Bonfilio of Marshfield, and the dear brother of Frank Fox and Nicholas Bonfilio of Wrentham, and Zachary Bonfilio of TX. He is also survived by 3 nieces and 1 nephew. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 5PM, at St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St., Dedham. A celebration of Sal’s life will follow. Interment is private. 

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Judith A. “Judi” (Basilici) Cimeno, a long time resident of Dedham, passed away on September 16, 2019, at the age of 76.  Judi was born in Dedham in 1943, and was the youngest child of the late Angelo and Phyllis (Zapff) Basilici.  She was the dear mother of the late Michael A. Cimeno, and was the loving grandmother to Dylan, Brandon, and Patrick Cimeno, all of Walpole, and Cole Cimeno of Assonet.  Dear sister of the late Eugene B. Basilici, Richard A. Basilici, and Elsa Church.  She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation for Judi will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., Dedham. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral on Friday, September 20th at 10AM, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 950 East St, Dedham.  Interment to follow at The Gardens at Gethsemane in West Roxbury.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Judi’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

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George Dennis Peters, a resident of Westwood, and formerly of West Roxbury, died Friday, September 6th peacefully at home.  He was 86. George was born February 13, 1933 in Seattle, Washington, the son of Dionis and Thomaidha Peters, immigrants from Albania.  He graduated from South Boston High School and enlisted in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, being honorably discharged in 1954 as a Corporal.   George was a 44 year veteran of the Boston Police Department, retiring as a Lieutenant in 1998.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, and watching his sons and his grandchildren play sports.  George is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cleopatra (George), and is the beloved father of Dennis Peters, and his wife Lynn, of Jacksonville, FL, Nicholas Peters, and his wife Liza, of Monson, and Joseph Peters, and his wife Katherine, of Medway. He was the proud grandfather of Zachary, Allison, Jason, and Kyra Peters.  George was the brother of the late Dorothy Tasi, and her late husband James, and the brother-in-law of the late Vasil George.  He also leaves several nieces and nephews.  Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 4-7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High St., Westwood.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Wednesday at 10 am at the funeral home followed by interment in New Westwood Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations to St. Demetrios Church, 57 Brown Street, Weston, MA 02493 would be appreciated.  

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Stacia Dorathea (Boncek) Foley, a lifelong resident of Dedham, died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Hancock Park Nursing Home in Quincy.  She was 95.  Stacia was born December 19, 1923 in Dedham, the daughter of Piotr and Rosalia Boncek, immigrants from Poland.  She graduated from Dedham High School with the Class of 1941.  She worked as a housekeeper for the Holiday Inn in Dedham for many years.  Stacia was the wife of the late Francis Peter “Pete” Foley who predeceased her in 1988, and the sister of the late Charles, Joseph, and Chester Boncek, and the late Blanche Carter.  She is survived by her two sons, James Foley, and his wife Karen, of Quincy, and Francis Peter Foley Jr. of Hyde Park., and her granddaughter Elizabeth Erin Foley.  Relative and friends are invited to gather directly at St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St., Dedham, Friday at 10 am for her funeral mass, followed by interment in Mount Benedict Cemetery in West Roxbury.  In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (st.jude.org/memorial gifts), 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-9959 would be appreciated.

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Deborah A. Guinan passed away on August 22, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was 58 years old. Deborah was born September 4, 1960 in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Eugene Guinan, Sr and Janice Dwyer (Brooks). She lived in Hyde Park for the first half of her life until she moved to Quincy, MA with her partner, Joseph Page, to raise their children. After Joe passed away in October of 2008, Deborah returned to Hyde Park to be with family and remained there until her passing. She is survived by her children William Page and his partner Amy, of Florida and Helen Epstein and her husband Daniel Epstein, of Hyde Park, MA. Her four granddaughters, Cadence, Lily, Taya and Sadie were her pride and joy. She is also survived by her mother, Janice Dwyer (Brooks), of Hyde Park, MA and siblings Eugene Guinan Jr, Ronald Guinan and Janice Guinan, all of Hyde Park, MA and Michael Guinan, of Florida. She leaves behind cherished step-children, as well as many step grand and great-grand kids. She also loved and will be missed by countless in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbors. Debbie was a friend to everyone she met. She always put the needs of others before her own and was fiercely loyal to her loved ones. She supported her partner, Joe, through his lengthy illness with strength, dignity and compassion. She spoiled her grand kids with not only material things, but with love, kindness, laughter and unwavering support. They will miss her immensely. They were lucky to have her, as were we all. If you are amongst those lucky ones who knew Debbie and would like to celebrate her life, please join us on Sunday, September 8th from 2-6 p.m. at the Fogg Post, 56 Harvard Ave in Hyde Park, MA.

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