Local Obituaries
None Athanasia Papadakis
Jun 26, 2019
Athanasia Papadakis of Roslindale, died peacefully on June 26, 2019, at the age of 87. She was born in the village of Giorgitsi in Sparta, Greece, to Peter and Christoula (Gouzoulis) Kalantzis. A proud and loving wife of 54 years to Ioannis (John) Papadakis, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters Carol Travayiakis and her...
Gerhard T. Anderson
Jun 24, 2019
Gerhard T. Anderson “Gerry,” of Norfolk, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 24, 2019. Gerry was born in Norwood, MA on September 11, 1942, to Roy A. Anderson and Elsie L. Thorn Anderson, he was raised in Westwood, MA. Gerry graduated from Westwood High School in 1960 and earned his Bachelors of Science in Plastics...
None Issam Bitar
Jun 20, 2019
Issam “Sam” Chafik Bitar, of Dedham, passed away at his home on June 20th, 2019, with his family by his side. He was the dear husband of Elaine F. (Webb), and devoted father of Rebekah Bitar of NH, Andrew Bitar of VA, and Rachel Bitar of RI. Loving grandfather of Sebastion LeBritton and Owen Chafik Bitar. Dear brother of...
None Kurt Wallin
Jun 10, 2019
Kurt Darrell Wallin passed away on June 10, 2019 at the age of 93 at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston where he was a resident and cared for by a very compassionate staff Born in Aurora, Nebraska to Frederick and Esther Victoria (Dahlberhg) Wallin, who farmed near the village of Hordville, Nebraska. Kurt attended District 90 Grammar School,...
None Panagiotis Drogitis
Jun 7, 2019
Panagiotis Drogitis of Roslindale, MA, passed away on June 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Dionysia (Papadatos) Dorgitis. Loving father of Stella Avramidis and her husband Dimitiros, and Maris Vamvakis and her husband Iouannis. Cherished Pappou of Eftalia and Panagiota Avramidis. Brother of Maris Damoulakis and Anastasios Dorgitis. Brother-in-law of Panagiotis Papadatos. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and...
Helen E. Fahey
Jun 1, 2019
Helen Esther (Dickson) Fahey, a resident of Dedham, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Season’s Hospice in Milton. She was 86. Helen was born April 23, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, a daughter of Leonard D. Bramwell and Hilda Elsie (Tauber) Dickson. She graduated from Dedham High School and worked as an administrative assistant for Owens Corning Glassware. Helen...
Paul Claudette St.
May 23, 2019
St. Paul, Claudette (Bernier) – of Hyde Park, unexpectedly passed away at her home on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the age of 62. She was the devoted wife of Michel B. St. Paul for almost 40 years, and the loving mother of Monique St. Paul, and the late Rachelle St. Paul. Dear sister of Edwige Madden, Nadine Zephyr,...
Michael J. Dimarzio
May 18, 2019
Michael John DiMarzio, a resident of Tewksbury, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at the Tewksbury State Hospital. He was 59. Michael was born March 28, 1960 in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, the son of Edward James Sr and Helen Loretta (Salvucci) DiMarzio. He graduated from Hyde Park High School and did a tour of duty in the US Army before...
None Catherine Anderson
May 8, 2019
Catherine “Kay” Mary Anderson (MacDonald) of Plainville, MA passed away on May 8, 2019 at age 95. Kay was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada on October 10, 1923 and was one of six children of the late James J. and Catherine Ann MacDonald. She formerly resided in Norwood, Reading, and Woburn. Kay is lovingly remembered for her faith...
Barbara J. (Scott) Mclaughlin
Apr 29, 2019
Barbara Jean (Scott) McLaughlin, a resident of Taunton since 1995, and formerly of Dedham, died Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was 76. Barbara was born March 1, 1943 in Boston, Massachusetts, the youngest daughter of James Henry and Mary Christina (Arnott) Scott. Her family moved to Dedham when she was 13 and Barbara...
Marjorie A. Nado
Apr 20, 2019
Marjorie Anne (Ross) Nado, a resident of Walpole, passed away peacefully at her home in Walpole on Saturday, April 20, 2019. She had just recently celebrated her 80th birthday. Marjorie was born March 7, 1939 in Norwood, Massachusetts, a daughter of David Angus and Jeannette A. (Fillmore) Ross. She grew up in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School. ...
Joan W. (Dixson) Keller
Apr 18, 2019
Joan Dixon Keller died peacefully, April 18, 2019 at her home in Westwood, MA. Joan was born on September 11, 1927 in Springfield, Illinois, daughter of Noah and Louisa Dixon and sister of Noah M. Dixon. Joan attended Ferry Hall Academy and graduated from Pembroke College (Brown University) with a degree in English Literature in 1949. After college, Joan...
None Dorothy Geary
Apr 15, 2019
Dorothy M. Geary (Mancusi), a long time resident of Westwood passed away on April 15, 2019 at the age of 90. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Charles and Rose (Savino) Mancusi. Mrs. Geary was retired from the Norfolk County Probate Court in Dedham where she was employed as an Administrative Assistant. She was the beloved wife...
Germaine L. Anthony
Apr 14, 2019
Germaine Lucille (Sands) Anthony, of Dedham, died Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Meadow Green Nursing Center in Waltham. She was 88. Germaine was born August 19, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Francis B. and Germaine (St Cyr) Sands. She worked as a clerk at Baybank and at Rustcraft Greeting Cards, both in Dedham. Germaine was the...
None Mary Monterisi
Apr 7, 2019
Mary T. (D’Alvisio) Monterisi, of Readville, passed away on April 7, 2019 at the age of 86. Mary was the devoted wife of Joseph G. Monterisi, and loving mother of Anne M. O’Neil of Readville, and David and his wife Elaine of Dedham. She was the proud grandmother to Andrea Monterisi, Anthony Monterisi, Matthew O’Neil, Meghan O’Neil, and Kevin...
None Mary Collins
Apr 3, 2019
Mary P. Collins (McNamara), formerly of Jamaica Plain and a long time resident of Dedham, passed away on April 3, 2019 at the age of 96. Mary was born in Boston and the daughter of James J. and Margaret (McManus) McNamara. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis M. Collins and dear mother of James J. Peterson...
Richard G. Brace
Mar 29, 2019
Richard G. “Dick,” Brace, of Concord, formerly of Dover, MA died peacefully on March 29, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jane Gordon Brace, son, Richard Jr. “Rick” and wife Marlayne Corson Brace of Dover, daughter, Lindsey Brace Martinez and husband Peter of Dedham, MA, and four grandchildren: Katrina and Nathan Brace, McQuillen and Rhodes...
None Helen Doukas
Mar 26, 2019
Eleni ‘Helen’ Doukas, a resident of West Roxbury for 64 years passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 26, 2019. She celebrated her 88th birthday on September 11th 2018. Born in 1930 in Greece, Helen was the daughter of Vasili and Vasilki Georgaklis of Greece. Helen was a talented seamstress, cook and gardener. She dedicated much of her career working for...
Dr. Martin D. Becker
Mar 25, 2019
Dr. Martin D. Becker, 84, passed peacefully Monday, March 25, 2019, after a brief illness. Martin spent his final days in his Westwood, Mass. home surrounded by loving family and serenaded by the classical music he loved since his childhood. Martin was a well-respected physician, specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery, in a career that spanned 35 years. He...
Rovena C Cistoldi
Mar 23, 2019
Rovena Caroline (Nourse) Cistoldi, a resident of Hyde Park, died Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Inn at Silver Lake in Kingston after a long illness. She was 92. Rovena was born February 24, 1927 in Boston, Massachusetts, the only daughter of William Henry and Elonia Margaret (Ross) Nourse. Rovena graduated from Hyde Park High School and started her...
