Obituaries

Feb 4, 2022

Charles Gammacurta, a resident of Roslindale, died Friday, February 4, 2022 at the Faulkner Hospital in Boston.  He was 92. Charles was born January 24, 1930 in Casablanca, Morroco, the son of Adolphe and Jiovanna (LaGreca) Gammacurta.  He earned his bachelor’s degree and worked as an electrical engineer for the Swiss Government for many years.  Charles is survived by...

Feb 3, 2022

Norman Richard Longval of Norwood, passed away on February 3, 2022 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary P. (Alberto) and companion of the late Carol Quintiliani. Loving father of David Longval and his wife Cathy of Medway, Debra Murphy and her husband John of Norwood, Normajean Longval of Norwood, Michael Longval...

Jan 27, 2022

Hossein Motaghian, a resident of Westwood, Massachusetts died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his home in Westwood after a brief illness.  He was 86.  Hossein was born December 3, 1935 in Isfahan, Iran a son of Adbul-rasoul and Khanoom-agha (Aghili) Mottaghian.  He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting and worked as an accountant in the transportation industry.  Hossein held...

Jan 25, 2022

May 19, 1927 – January 25, 2022

George Fowler Whiting, beloved husband of Hilda Dagmar Gunnila Sjöström Whiting, died January 25, 2022 with family by his side. He was born on May 19, 1927, the son of Mary and William Whiting of Holyoke, Mass. He was predeceased by his brother William (Bill) Whiting, Bill’s wife Polly,...

Jan 17, 2022

Daniel F. Hogan of Norwood passed away on January 17, 2022 after a hard battle with lung disease and cancer. Son of the late Francis and Dorothy Hogan, he leaves behind his beloved wife of 37 year, Nancy Songin-Hogan, his sons, Luke and Zack, their girlfriends, Kelsey and Rachel, and his older sons Daniel and Scott. He also leaves...

Jan 17, 2022

Paul James Griffin, a resident of New Pond Village in Walpole, and formerly of Roslindale, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home in Walpole.  he was 86.  Paul was born February 27, 1935 in Brighton, Massachusetts, the son of Bartholomew and Bridget Griffin, immigrants from Ireland. Paul attended Brighton High School before enlisting in the US Army where...

Jan 12, 2022

Thomas David Lloyd Sr., a resident of Norwood, Massachusetts, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on January 12, 2022. He was 81.  Thomas was the son of the late Thomas William and Marjorie Grace (Hill) Lloyd and was a proud graduate of North Quincy High School, Class of 1958. He served in the U.S. Air...

Jan 11, 2022

September 18, 1936 – January 11, 2022

Dorothy was born Sept. 18, 1936, in Norwood, MA. She was the youngest of seven children to Oscar Ragnar Eklund (who was born in Sweden) and Elna Ali Carlson, (born in Finland). Mom was a proud first generation American citizen who loved her God, family, country and heritage. She...

Jan 8, 2022

Elaine Frances (Mahan) Carbone, a longtime resident of Hyde Park, died Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.  She was 75.  Elaine was born March 29, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of John Vincent and Mary Helen (Malone) Mahan, immigrants from Ireland.  She graduated from Hyde Park High School with the Class...

Dec 31, 2021

Katherine Louise (Kerle) Desharnais, a resident of Hanson, and formerly of Dedham, died Friday, December 31, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Hanson.  She was 92.  Katherine was born June 29, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of Louis and Mary (McCartin) Kerle.  She grew up in Jamaica Plain.  Katherine worked as an assembler of jewelry boxes for Farrington’s...

Dec 17, 2021

Linda A. Masterson of Sharon MA was born September 19, 1951, to the late Thomas and Rita “Pat” Kane of Westwood. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Masterson passed peacefully December 17, 2021 with her daughters by her side. Loving mother of Bryanne M. Bradley and husband Brian of Plymouth, and Meghan K. Gilligan and husband James of...

Dec 14, 2021

November 17, 1938 – December 14, 2021

83 Years

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Luckner Benjamin after a long battle with numerous sicknesses.  While this is a great tragedy, he now joins his wife of 56 years, Ismanie St.Fleur.  He was a loving, caring father...

Dec 9, 2021

Arthur Joseph O’Neil, a resident of Dedham, died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.  He was 57.  Arthur was born April 10, 1964 in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of Edward and R. Marie (Sullivan) O’Neil.  He worked as a machinist for the EMS Company in North Attleboro.  Arthur is survived by his wife,...

Dec 9, 2021

Ernest Caruso, a resident of Dedham, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 9th at the age of 91. Born October 31st 1930, Ernie was the son of Federico and Francesca (DeFazio) Caruso who both immigrated from Italy. Belovedhusband of the late Ann M. Caruso, loving father of Barbara Cawley and husband Richard of Dedham, Ernest...

Dec 8, 2021

James W. Duffy, a man of strong faith and our dear father passed away at home surrounded by his loving daughters on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. He was 91. Jim grew up in Norwood, attending St. Catherine’s School in Norwood. He worked 50 years for the US Post Office, primarily in Needham, as well as 3M located in Needham....

Dec 4, 2021

DONNA MARIE TESSARI Boston, MA “Ms. Donna” died unexpectedly December 4, 2021 at home. She was born on February 5, 1952 in Boston, the third daughter of the late Olga and Victor Tessari. She shared her early home life with sisters Linda, Eileen, and Christine, and brothers Vic, Gerard, and James. Scholastically, she attended St. Mathews Elementary, St. Gregory’s...

Dec 3, 2021

Ann M. (Tayne) Provost, a resident of Westwood, (formerly of North Attleboro and Dorchester) passed away in Canton on December 3, 2021.  She was 92.  Ann was the loving wife of the late Norman Provost who passed away in 1995 and was the dearest sister of the late Catherine M. Griffin, Henry J. Tayne, Jr., and Edward J. Tayne. ...

Dec 1, 2021

“I’ve never met anyone quite like John”, is the prevailing thematic we hear most often. A man unmatched in his sharp wit, presence, and his strong but well-researched opinions about, well, just about anything.

John Charles Robinson of Dover, Massachusetts, passed away on December 1st, 2021, following a 5-month battle with the blood cancer MDS and multiple...

Nov 28, 2021

Alexander I. Ajede, of Medford, and formerly of Boston, passed away on November 28, 2021 at the age of 32.  Born on May 5, 1989, he is the beloved son of Mrs. Tina Ata Ajede of Boston, and the late Mr. Lawrence Onojie Ajede. He leaves behind his siblings: Mavis, Mary, Augusta, Isimeme, Omohan, Iduowa, Enahoro, Felix and Tina....

Nov 26, 2021

Gail Lathlaen Miskell passed away peacefully after a prolonged series of illnesses on November 26, 2021 at the age of 68. She was the beloved and devoted wife of Thomas B. Miskell for 47 years, and the loving mother of Thomas B. Miskell Jr. and his wife Elizabeth Daly, of Norwood, Fr. Robert L.T. Miskell and Brian C....