OBITUARIES

Jul 19, 2025

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Hines

May 5, 1938 – July 19, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Hines, Ed.D., educator, scholar, world traveler, and beloved aunt, passed away on July 19, 2025, at Oak Knoll Healthcare Center in Framingham, Massachusetts. She was 87.

A proud native of Boston and a longtime resident of Morningside Heights in New...

Jul 19, 2025

Natalie Faith Barrett of Boston passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born in Roxbury on November 4, 1948, to the late Sybil and Stanley Barrett, Natalie was a proud lifelong resident of Boston. She was baptized at Eliot Congregational Church in 1949 and remained a dedicated Christian throughout her life....

Jul 19, 2025

Tom passed away on Saturday, JULY 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving friends and family after a 10 year journey as an LVAD recipient who went through – as Tom used to say – just "bumps in the road."

Tom was an extremely kind, gentle generous man who gave of himself any time a need arose always...

Jul 16, 2025

Complete notice to follow

Jul 14, 2025

Interment services will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Ave, Boston, MA 02130, starting at the Forsyth Chapel on Wednesday, July 16, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Lala A. Szmyt Obituary

Lala Szmyt, 66, of Vernon Hills, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away July 10, 2025, surrounded by family...

Jul 9, 2025

JOHNS, Allowyn "Al" (Schultz) of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully with family by her side. She was 92. Al was born in 1933 to her parents, the late Herbert and Ruth Schultz. Beloved wife to the late Edward "Johnsie" Johns (Retired BPD). Loving mother to Karen Liljegren and her husband Mark of Walpole, Mary Appleyard and Robert of Norwood,...

Jul 8, 2025

James E. Russo died July 8, 2025. He was 81 years old. United States Navy Veteran. Burial will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.

Jul 7, 2025

Services private.

Jul 7, 2025

Stephen Leo Curtin Obituary

Beloved Father, Partner, and Friend

Curtin, Stephen L. of Norton, formerly of Roslindale, 59, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025. Stephen was the son of the late William Curtin of North Fort Meyers, Florida, and the late Elizabeth (Hallisey) Curtin. He was preceded in death by his beloved sister...

Jul 5, 2025

Benigno Tadeja, of Manila, Philippines, died July 5, 2025. He was 70 years old. Beloved husband of Olivia P. (DeLuna) Tadeja.

Complete notice to follow.

Jul 5, 2025

Visiting hours in The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Friday July 11, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

Jul 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Clare F. Sullivan of Dedham, July 5th, 2025. Clare is the beloved daughter of the late William J. and Frances "Mimi" (Ainsworth) Sullivan of West Roxbury and the beloved sister of Patricia S. Barry and her husband Kevin of Middleboro, Kathleen M. Sullivan of Jamaica...

Jul 4, 2025

Services private

Jul 4, 2025

James J. Lovett of West Roxbury, July 4, 2025. Beloved son of the late Daniel P. and Marguerite (McDermott) Lovett. Loving brother of Dennis and Ellen Lovett of Westwood and the late Daniel Lovett, Jr. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting hour in the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby  Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on...

Jul 3, 2025

Schindler, James "Jimmy" of West Roxbury, 57, died after a valiant fight with cancer.  Over the last nine months, he taught all those who knew him how to live life to the fullest. He fought 'til the end. Jimmy was the beloved son of Mary Schindler and the late Ronald "Ronnie" Schindler, who raised their large family on Manthorne...

Jul 2, 2025

Caroline (DeBenedictis) Cauteruccio of West Roxbury, July 2, 2025. Born in the small town of Manocalzati, Avellino, Italy, she came to the U.S as a young woman in 1957. Her first job was at the Schrafft's candy factory in Charlestown, where a work friend introduced her to her future husband, Ugo. An often-told story from her Schrafft days was...

Jul 1, 2025

Funeral services private

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Jul 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marguerite Morency Also known affectionately as Gogo, Margot, or Goline, Marguerite Morency, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 19, 1956, in Limbé, Haiti, Marguerite lived a life devoted to service—always putting her children, family, and community before herself. She was a cherished mother, a...

Jun 30, 2025

Jean Allieri, aged 89, of Foxboro, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at her home on June 30, 2025. Born on September 9, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts, Jean lived a vibrant and fulfilling life marked by love, strength, and an infectious sense of humor.

Raised in Roslindale, Jean later moved to West Roxbury, where she raised her family, before...

Jun 28, 2025

Donald John Joseph McA'Nulty 98 of West Roxbury.

Survived by his daughter Pamela, her wife Megan, their two sons Ryan and Conall, son John, his wife Linda Keohan, their son Robert, and two daughters Sarah and Kate, his sister Margie, and his brother Nyal.

Predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years Carol, his brother...