Obituaries

Feb 15, 2022

April 20, 1945 – February 15, 2022

Richard J. Lillis -Of Westwood, age 76, passed away on February 15, 2022 after a long illness with his loving wife by his side. He was the dear husband of Audrey A. (Haire) and the loving father of Kerry J. of Walpole and Joseph P. and his wife Amanda...

Feb 15, 2022

James Edward Mellen, a resident of Dedham, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Milton Hospital in Milton.  He was 87. James was born March 29, 1934 in Boston, Massachusetts a son of Edson B. and Helen Mellen.  James worked as a draftsman for Draper Laboratories and was a member of the American Legion of Dedham and the Dedham...

Feb 15, 2022

Barbara Bernadette (O’Loughlin) Conneely, a longtime resident of Dedham, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home in Dedham.  She was 91.  Barbara was born September 9, 1930 in Lettermore,  Galway, Ireland, the daughter of Coleman and Bridget (Joyce) O’Loughlin.  She worked as a housekeeper in private households.  She was a member of the Irish Social Club.  Barbara was...

Feb 11, 2022

Linda Mae Brandt, age 79, of Hyde Park, MA passed away on February 11, 2022 with family members by her side.  She was a loving, compassionate and selfless daughter, aunt and friend to many.  Linda was born, grew up and lived throughout greater Boston and graduated at Jamaica Plain High School.

Voted “Most Athletic” by her graduating...

Feb 10, 2022

Helen Marie (Cradock) Doherty, a resident of Marco Island FL and formerly of Hyannis and Dedham, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 10, 2022 in North Attleborough MA. Helen was born on May 2nd 1935 in Boston, the daughter of James and Nora Cradock, and graduated from Mount Trinity Academy in Boston in 1953. In 1955...

Feb 8, 2022

Agnes H. Pilot (née Knopp), 93, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 at her home in Westwood, MA. She is survived by her siblings Hermann Knopp and Berta Knopp (Schega), her sons, Christopher and Stephen Pilot, and her grandchildren: Kira, Juergen, and Henry Pilot . She joins her beloved husband of 41 years, Herbert...

Feb 5, 2022

Robert Averill Murray, Jr., a resident of Newton, died Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Belmont Manor Nursing Home in Belmont, MA. He was 87. Robert was born January 21, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of Robert A. and Mary (Emmart) Murray Sr. He served in the US Navy for four years and returned to civilian life to...

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,...