Obituaries

Oct 12, 2023

Thomas Tolman Pond a resident of Norwood, died Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Needham. He was 77. Tom was born June 30, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the three sons of Harlow Sanborn and Madeline Beatrice (Fish) Pond. He grew up in Westwood and attended Wentworth Institute in Boston. Tom...

Oct 12, 2023

Christine A. Swanson, a resident of Walpole, formerly of Norwood, passed away on October 12.  Born in Norwood, she was the daughter of the late Arnold A. and Neona (Cleaves) Swanson.  She is the dear sister of Donna Guimond and her husband Neal of Litchfield, NH, Ronald Swanson and his wife Constance of Frederick, Maryland and Robert Swanson and...

Oct 12, 2023

Kenneth J. Croke “Ken” of Westwood died on October 12th after a long illness.  Beloved husband for 55 years of Marie (Savage) Croke , loving father of Susan Wassmus of Westwood, Kenneth and his wife Angie of Denver, CO,  Michael and his wife Kristen of Wellesley, and Karin DiFiore and her husband Matt of Canton.  Cherished grandfather of Shauna...

Oct 12, 2023

Susan J. Pandolfo, a resident of Wrentham, died Sunday, October 12th at the Wrentham State School.  She was 47.  Susan was born August 1st, 1961 in Boston. She is survived by her mother, Patricia A. (Bridges) Pandolfo Senior of Midleborough; her three brothers, Victor A. Pandolfo of Indiana, Derek J. Pandolfo of Uxbridge, and Lawrence L. Pandolfo of Norwood;...

Oct 9, 2023

Jeannette A. (Fillmore) Ross, a resident of Norwood, died on October 9 with her family by her side.  She was 92. Jeannette was born in New Brunswick, Canada to the late Leslie and Gertrude (Hicks) Fillmore.  She married young to the late David A. Ross, Sr.  Together they raised their 3 children.  Mr. Ross was a career Navy Master Chief...

Oct 5, 2023

Philomena A. “Phyllis” (Taglione) Serani, a lifetime resident of Dedham, passed away October 5th at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. She was 88.  “Phyl” was born in Dedham on February 9, 1922 to Edward and Rose (Natale) Taglione.  She grew up in Dedham, graduating from Dedham High School.  Phyl was a member of St. Mary’s Sodality...

Oct 4, 2023

Nancy Anne Tomion, 87, whose longtime home was Alexandria, Virginia, died of natural causes on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Born Jan. 9, 1936, in Clarence, New York, she was the first of three children born to John A. Mattison Jr. and Grace Hannah (Schweiker) Mattison. She was a bright star, who lit up any room she was...

Oct 3, 2023

Joan M. Everett (Thorsell), of Mansfield, died on October 3 at the age of 74.  Born in Boston and raised in Dedham, she was the daughter of the late L. Robert and Doris (Siefert) Thorsell.  She graduated from Dedham High School, Class of 1954.  Later on she attended Stonehill College and graduated in 1985.  Formerly of Randolph, she was...

Sep 30, 2023

Philip S. Cook, a resident of Dedham, died on Sept. 30 at the age of 58.  Born in Plymouth, he was the son of William Gomes of Lakeville and the late Audrey E. (Trongeau) Cook-Gomes.  He worked as a service writer for an automotive dealership.  Anyone who knew Phil, loved him.  He enjoyed people and was always ready to...

Sep 28, 2023

Henry Edwards “Tim” Russell, jr  passed away unexpectedly from pneumonia at Newton Wellesley Hospital the morning of September 28th. Tim was known by many names, including “Darls”, “Dad”,  “Poppop”, “Russ” and “The Commish”, all of which reflect a very rich and balanced life. Although he was into his 6th year of Alzheimer’s, he still knew his whole family including...

Sep 26, 2023

Paul Joseph Clifford Jr., a resident of Dorchester, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Dorchester on Saturday, September 26th.  He was 56.  Paul was born March 8, 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of James Patrick and Edna S. (Salvador) Clifford.  He worked for 25 years for Bob’s Disposal Company.  Paul’s hobbies included motorcycles and poker. ...

Sep 25, 2023

Shirley Ann (Travis) Peterson, a resident of Willow Crossing in Mansfield, and formerly of Norwood, died Monday, September 25, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. She was 85. Shirley was born September 17, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of Harold Leslie and Elizabeth Duncan (Meldrum) Travis. Shirley worked for 35 years as a draftswoman and mechanical...

Sep 24, 2023

Paul C. Lyons, 84, of Raynham, formerly of Middleboro and Walpole, passed away peacefully at the Brockton VA Medical Center on September 24, 2023.

Paul was the dear father of Sheryl L. Crowell of Ashburn, VA,  Russell P. Lyons and his wife Roselyn S. Lyons of Chapin, SC, Crystal G. Lyons, and her dear friend Jamie Ryan,...

Sep 21, 2023

Anna F. (Greene) Whitney , a longtime resident of Dedham passed away September 21st at the Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood.  She was 93.  Anna was born in Boston on May 31, 1918 to Henry and Winifred (Mitchell) Greene.  She grew up in Dedham, graduating from Dedham High School.  Anna met and married Louis I. Whitney,  The couple settled...

Sep 19, 2023

Bailey Quinn McAuley died peacefully in her parents’ arms on Friday, September 19 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She was born on September 13, 2014. During her six days, Bailey touched many lives with her spirit, innocence and strength. She enjoyed spending time with mommy, daddy and her caring nurses; listening to songs and stories; and learning about her...

Sep 18, 2023

Scott Alan Morris, long time resident of Attleboro, MA, passed away suddenly but peacefully holding the hand of his wife Darlene Morris (Hassey) on September 18 th following injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. Scott was 66 years old and was born on November 6, 1957 in Natick, MA. He was the son...

Sep 18, 2023

Nancy O. (Odien) Fairweather, a resident of Roslindale, died suddenly September 18th at the Faulkner Hospital in Boston. She was 89.  Nancy was the wife of the late Norman C. Fairweather.  She is survived by her children; Karen J. Rego and her husband Richard of Oak Bluffs, Elaine J. Fairweather and James N. Fairweather both of Roslindale,...

Sep 17, 2023

Ronald P. McDonald, age 91 of Dedham, MA passed away on September 17, 2023.  Born in Dedham, on January 14, 1932, he was the son of Joseph F. McDonald of Dedham and Isabella S. (McMaster) McDonald of Kilmarnock, Scotland. Loving husband of 69 years to his wife Marilyn Ann (Sullivan) McDonald, devoted father to daughters Stacey Marie (McDonald) Magro...

Sep 17, 2023

Mary Elizabeth (Phelan) Greeley a longtime resident of Norwood, and resident of West Roxbury passed away on September 17th at the Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood, she was 83.  Mary was born on May 5, 1927 to Thomas and Mary (Pendergast) Phelan.  Mary was a loving wife, mother and sister.  Her family reflects that: “Mary Greeley was a great...

Sep 17, 2023

David M. DesRoches  of Dedham, died suddenly at the age of 27, on Sept. 17.  He was the beloved son of Nancy J. and her husband Jack Toomey of Dedham; the loving father of Tyanna DesRoches; the devoted brother of Robin McCarthy, Haleigh Toomey, both of Dedham, and Adrianna Toomey of Salem; and the dear uncle of...