Obituaries

Jul 11, 2023

Dorothy Mildred (Neagle) Cook, age 98, passed away from natural causes on Saturday afternoon, July 11, at her home. She has resided in Westwood since 1956.  Dorothy was the wife of Paul F. Cook, District Chief (Retired), Boston Fire Department, who passed away in 2013. Dorothy met her future husband at Jamaica Plain High School and enjoyed 66-years of...

Jul 10, 2023

Judith Ann (Peterson) Kelly, of Plainville and formerly of Walpole, died Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was 81. Judith was born October 10, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the three daughters of Eric Harold and Evelyn Marion (Jepson) Peterson. Judith studied at the Chandler School for Women in Boston and...

Jul 7, 2023

Nancy Harriet (Smith) Sullivan, 64, of Westwood and formerly of Norfolk, died Thursday, July 7, at her daughter’s home in Cambridge after a long and brave battle with cancer. Spirited and vivacious, Nancy was delightful, encouraging, sassy, sweet, creative and extremely funny. She had an ability to make friends with anyone, the first time she met them. She...

Jul 3, 2023

Charles Joseph Ghera III (Chip, CJ) of Somerville passed away suddenly on July 3rd at the age of 42. He was born on August 10,  1971.  CJ was the loving son of Ralph and Jean ( Townsend) Ghera of Norwood MA. He was born and raised in Norwood and attended Norwood public schools and graduated from Blue Hills Regional...

Jul 3, 2023

Gladys (Robbins) Dunsford, a resident of Westwood since 1943, died Tuesday, July 3rd at her home in Westwood.  She was 97.  Gladys was born January 19, 1915 in Falmouth, Massachusetts, the only child of Charles E. and Sheba S. (Ellis) Robbins.  She graduated from Bradford College in Bradford, Massachusetts and then attended the Chandler School for Women in Boston. ...

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...