Obituaries

Jul 2, 2023

Ruth A. (Knapp) Byers, a longtime resident of Dedham, passed peacefully on Tuesday evening July 2nd at the Emeritas of Plymouth Care Center in Plymouth, Massachusetts after visits from her family.  She played canasta on Monday and she had dined on her favorite Hershey’s Kisses and strawberry ice cream with chocolate syrup and whipped cream until the end. Ruth...

Jul 2, 2023

Robert Winfield Witzeman, a longtime resident of Westwood, died Monday, July 2nd at Highgate Manor Nursing Home in Dedham after a long illness.  He was 93.  Bob was born June 27, 1919 in Bay Ridge, New York, one of the two sons of Charles Landreth and Charlotte (Mattern) Witzeman.  He attended Rensaellar College in New York.  Mr. Witzeman worked...

Jun 28, 2023

Audrey “Johnnie” Johnson Dole died on June 28th after a short illness from pancreatic cancer at the age of 87.  She was born in Jamestown, New York and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1949.  In 1955 Johnnie married William P. Dole of Melrose. They settled in Wellesley and she became active and a board member of the...

Jun 24, 2023

LeRoy H. “Roy” Nordstrom died peacefully on June 24 th at Maples Nursing Home in Wrentham.  He was 84.

Born August 23, 1928, Roy grew up in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School.  After serving in the Army in both WWII and the Korean War, he married Sally Montcalm of Hyannis.  His work career included working...

Jun 24, 2023

Curtis L. Balduf, 87, a resident of Walpole since 1955, died June 24th at the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham, Mass. He was preceded in death by Ethel A. (Johnson) Balduf, his wife of 51 years, and by his parents, Curtis I. Balduf and Elsa M. (Berglund) Balduf. He is survived by his sons, Carl J. Balduf...

Jun 23, 2023

Ann Angelina (Alberto) Sarto, known as Honey to her family and friends, a longtime resident of Dedham, died peacefully on Friday June 23rd at the Maple Nursing Home in Wrentham with her family by her side. She was 86. Ann was born February 4, 1937 in Hyde Park, Ma the daughter of Frank and Felicia (Ungaro) Alberto. She graduated...

Jun 22, 2023

Judith Ann (White) Garber, a resident of Norton, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at her home in Norton. She was 73. Judy was born October 29, 1949 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Richard and Marion (Lowell) White. In her youth Judy played clarinet in the St. Theresa Parish Marching Band, as well as for the Norwood Debonnaires, the...

Jun 20, 2023

Ronald James Lewis Sr., a resident of Highland Glen in Westwood, and formerly of Mission Hill, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton. he was 85. Ronald was born January 12, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the three sons of David Gordon and Ruth E. (Brophy) Lewis. He was a graduate of Mission...

Jun 20, 2023

John “Steve, Bravo” Novick of Roslindale, formerly of Norwood passed away at his home on June 20th.  He was 53.  Son of the late John A. and Helen (Tulysewski) Novick, and former husband of Lynn A. (Bryan) of Norwood.  He was the brother of the late Gail E. Novick of Durham, NC.  He is survived by  his sister Leslie...

Jun 17, 2023

Betty L. (Nelson) Mazzola a resident of Westwood, passed away June 17th at the Stanley Tippett House in Needham.  She was 79.   Betty was born January 11, 1930 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the daughter of Francis and Cora (Thomas) Nelson,.  She grew up in Lexington, and graduated from Lexington High School.  After high school, Betty attended Framingham State, where she...

Jun 15, 2023

Barbara ‘Bobby’ (née Errickson) Jorgensen passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 15 th after a lengthy battle with dementia. Her loving family was by her side at the end.

Born May 6, 1933, Bobby grew up in Freehold, New Jersey where her father was a prominent local dentist and civic leader. A bright student, her...

Jun 13, 2023

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...

Jun 12, 2023

Victoria Pearl Westgard, age 96, passed away peacefully on June 12 after a brief stay at Ellis Nursing Home.  She was predeceased by her parents Ole and Kaspara (Grann)Westgard, and three brothers; Oscar, Bjorn, and Ole. Vickie was a long time resident of Dedham and a lifelong member of Fellowship Bible Church.  After graduating from Dedham High she went...

Jun 12, 2023

Michael Anthony Cimeno, an almost lifelong resident of Dedham, died suddenly June 12th at his home in Dedham.  He was 45.  Michael was born April 16, 1965 in Norwood, Massachusetts, a son of Thomas A. and Judith A. (Basilici) Cimeno.  He attended Dedham High School and was the owner and operator of Cimeno Ceramic Tile company.  Michael was an...

Jun 11, 2023

Erik Rhoades Anderson a longtime resident of Charlestown, Massachusetts died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Mass General Hospital in Boston. Erik was the son of Francis Edward and Winifred (Van Horsen) Anderson. He worked as a Professional Photographer for the Arthur D. Little Company. Friends are invited to attend his graveside service Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11...

Jun 10, 2023

Robert Carl Nagel, age 86, “died dead” on June 10 at home, as was his wish, in Roslindale, Massachusetts.  Bob was born on the eve of the Great Depression on October 10, 1929 to Carl T. Nagel and Josephine B. MacKenzie.  Bob served five years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was subsequently employed...

Jun 6, 2023

Athanasios F. Kalfopulos, 91, of Westwood and West Yarmouth, MA passed away in his Cape Cod home on Wed. June 6. He was surrounded by his wife of 68 years, Catherine and his daughters, Irene Heier and Joy Wagner. Mr. Kalfopulos was an amazing man who touched everyone he came into contact with. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey...

Jun 5, 2023

Robert Thomas Ridge, a resident of Braintree, and formerly a longtime resident of Westwood, died Monday, June 5th, 2023 at Sunrise of Braintree Assisted Living Center. He was 84. Robert was born April 28, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the four sons of John Joseph and Mildred M. (Allen) Ridge. After high school Robert studied at Wentworth Institute...

Jun 4, 2023

Robert D. Coutts, a longtime resident of Dedham died at his home after a long illness on June 4.  He was 80 years old.   Born in Watertown to the late James Coutts and the late Helen (Skinner).  He was a graduate of Watertown High School and attended Fitchburg State College.  Mr. Coutts served in the Army during the Korean...

Jun 2, 2023

Frank E. Harrison, a resident of Dennisport and a former longtime resident of Dedham, passed away with his daughters by his side on June 2nd after a brief illness at New Bridge on the Charles. He was 74.  Frank was born on April 11, 1937 to Benjamin and Gladys (Trull) Harrison.  One...