OBITUARIES
West Roxbury, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for West Roxbury, MA, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas
Jose Alejandro Ortega
Sep 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jose A. Ortega
March 19, 1964 – September 2, 2026
Jose A. Ortega, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on September 2, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and countless people who loved him.
Jose was born on March 19, 1964, in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Yolanda Fernandez and...
Madeline B. Flynn
Aug 29, 2026
FLYNN, Madeline B. of Norwood, formerly of West Roxbury, entered peacefully into rest on Saturday, August 29, 2026, surrounded in love by her children. Beloved wife of the late John C. Flynn and wonderful mother of Donna J. Flynn of Norwood, Jeannine Bernazzani and her husband John of West Roxbury, John M. Flynn and his wife Ruth of Woodbridge, VA,...
June Carmeta Clarke
Aug 26, 2026
June Carmeta Clarke (formerly Jones), aged 81, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of deep family devotion and cherished friendships.
Born on May 19, 1945, in Cox Road, Christ Church, Barbados, June was the beloved daughter of Bertina Jones and Wilbert Smith. As the fifth of seven children, she held a uniquely special place in the...
Carolyn E Spina
Aug 26, 2026
Carolyn Spina, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, at Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, MA.
Carolyn grew up in East Boston before moving to Roslindale and then West Roxbury. She was the beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Spina, and sister to Margaret Simolari and her husband, Richard, of Easton; Roni Brown and her husband, Jack,...
Margaret Newman Hooper
Aug 23, 2026
Margaret Ann (Newman) Hooper, known to all who loved her as Peggy, passed away at age 72 after a brave 12-year battle with cancer on August 23, 2026 in Canton, Massachusetts, surrounded by the love of her twin children, Patricia Laura Hooper and Benjamin William Hooper, and their partners.
Peggy was born on October 4, 1953 in New York City to...
Mary McDonald
Aug 22, 2026
Mary L. McDonald (O’Brien) “Marylou”
Born in Boston, December 19, 1942. From Dedham
Mary L. McDonald (O’Brien), affectionately known as “Marylou,” passed away peacefully on August 22nd, surrounded by her loving family during the final days of her life.
Marylou was a devoted and loving mother who cherished her family deeply. She leaves behind her daughters, Joanne Rahilly and her life partner, Robert...
Harvey Low Simons
Aug 19, 2026
Harvey Low Simons, a prolific painter, teacher and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died peacefully at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on August 19, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and a stroke. He was 85.
Harvey was born in Boston on November 26, 1940, and grew up in Newton, a community that remained an important...
Fredrik Hagblom
Aug 17, 2026
Fredrik Hagblom, died August 17, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Dianne M. (Genovese) Hagblom.
Funeral services private.
William M Shields Jr.
Aug 15, 2026
William M. Shields Jr. "Bill" of Marshfield passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2026. He was a devoted partner, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend, and above all, a genuinely good man who could always be counted on.
Bill will be deeply missed by his life partner of 24 years, Courtney Verash; Their daughter, Brooklyn; his brothers, Brian Shields and his...
Hon. Thomas E. Connolly
Aug 15, 2026
Hon. Thomas E. Connolly was born in Boston on November 7, 1942, Beloved son of the late Thomas F. And Catherine E. (Skehill) Connolly. Judge Connolly's dedication to service began early. He attended St. John's Seminary, graduating in 1964, before pursuing his legal education at Boston College Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1969.
Following law school, he began...
Paula J. Radosta
Aug 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Paula Jean Radosta March 24, 1970 – August 12, 2026.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paula Jean Radosta, who died on August 12, 2026, at the age of 56, following a short illness. Paula was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and lived a life defined by generosity, warmth, and strength. Her greatest...
Rachael E Ambruoso
Aug 11, 2026
On August 11, 2026, Rachael Esther Ambruoso (McLaughlin) died peacefully in her home in North Carolina. Rachael was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 21, 1940. She grew up in West Roxbury, graduated from Boston Latin School and Northeastern University. She then worked as a medical librarian, initially at Mass General, and then at St. Luke’s Hospital in New York...
Elaine M Johnson
Aug 4, 2026
Johnson, Elaine M. (Cieri) of Walpole, formerly of West Roxbury, died August 4, after a long battle with cancer. Beloved wife of the late Richard Johnson, Loving mother of Richard Johnson and Nicole Johnson both of Walpole. Devoted sister of Frank Cieri of Boston. Loving daughter of the late Matilda (Fuccillo) and Domenic Cieri of West Roxbury. Best friend and...
Cynthia Steverman
Aug 2, 2026
Cynthia Steverman of Salem, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. “Cindy” was 74.
Born in Boston on October 1, 1951, she attended Jamaica Plain High and graduated in 1969. Cindy was the daughter of the late Richard and Joan Steverman. She was predeceased by her sister Luanne Luce. She is survived by her brothers, Richard Steverman, Jr. and...
Damore A West
Jul 30, 2026
Damore Alexandria West, who was also often referred to as D by his family, passed peacefully in his sleep during the night or sometime early morning of Thursday, July 30th. He was born August 4, 1977 and this month would have been his 49th birthday. Damore was born here in Boston, MA at what is now known as Brigham and...
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