OBITUARIES

May 28, 2025

Maryann Brown June 24, 1935 – May 28, 2025

West Roxbury lost a true original this week. Maryann Brown, born in Boston on June 24, 1935, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, at the age of 89 — leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, love, sass, and stories that will be told for generations.

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May 24, 2025

Cecilia Gaitan, of Brookline, formerly of Bogota, Colombia, May 26, 2025. Beloved mother of Guillermo Gaitan of Watertown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, South St. Jamaica Plain on Monday June 2, at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery Mattapan.

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May 22, 2025

Gerald "Mac" Bernard MacEachern, 78, passed away after a long battle with renal failure, on Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2025.

He was born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada on August 16, 1946 as the youngest of five (5) children.

At the age of twenty [20] he entered the US Airforce, serving from 1966-1970 as...

May 20, 2025

Ronald W. Wackrow, Visionary Real Estate Developer Behind Landmark Hospitality Projects, Dies at 77

Boston, Massachusetts — May 20, 2025— Ronald Wesley Wackrow, a respected real estate developer and the driving force behind some of the most iconic hotel and mixed-use developments in the country, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 77.

May 17, 2025

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May 10, 2025

Jane Johnson (Pereira)

May 12,2025

After a long battle with her lung disease never once giving up always fighting and believing she would beat this right up to her last breath.

Born in Boston raised in West Roxbury until she married and moved to Norwood to raise her 3 children. Eventually moved back...

May 9, 2025

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May 8, 2025

Richard Kenneth Welch, of South Weymouth, Massachusetts, passed away on May 8th, 2025 from natural causes at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Brockton, he was 93 years old.  Richard grew up in Braintree, MA and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.  He retired from a lifelong career with the Boston Edison Company in his 60s. Son of the...

May 8, 2025

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May 5, 2025

Gregory D. Leschishin, 69 years of age, passed away tragically on May 5,

2025 in Lowell, Massachusetts.  Predeceased by his parents Zenon and Iris (nee Chehowy) Leschishin; survived by brothers Denis (Phyllis) of Duluth, Minnesota;  Mark (Barbara) of Wawa, Ontario, Canada, and Taras of Roslindale.  Also survived by many cousins, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, and grand-nieces and family...

May 5, 2025

Lilli D Sheerin

1946 - 2025

Lilli Sheerin, a long time resident of both California and Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, at the age of 78, on Monday May 5th 2025 at her home in Quincy, Massachusetts, from a long and hard fought battle of COPD

Which she fought with dignity and courage to...

May 2, 2025

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David D. MacKenzie, a lifelong Bostonian and retired member of Iron Workers Local 7, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded in death just weeks earlier by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Jane A. MacKenzie (March 17, 2025).

Born in Boston and...

May 2, 2025

Richard W. Wilson (Dickie) of Roslindale passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025 at the age of 90.

Beloved husband of the late Mary J. Wilson.  Beloved father of Richard W. Wilson and his wife Lisa of Norwood, Mary Jane Wilson of Roslindale, Patricia A. (Trisha) Wilson of Roslindale, Michael T. Wilson and his wife Kathleen of...

Apr 30, 2025

Karen Frances Holmes-Carlson of West Roxbury, April 30, 2025. Predeceased by her husband Richard Henry Carlson, Jr. with whom she shared 13 years of marriage.  Devoted mother of Sean P. Carlson, Richard D. Carlson and David A Carlson all of West Roxbury. Dear daughter of the late Constance F. Holmes and Clifford J. Holmes. Dear sister of Clifford J....

Apr 29, 2025

Dennis J. "Papa" Anderson, 89 passed away peacefully Tuesday morning April 29th 2025.

Born in Boston on March 2 1936 as the youngest of 8 children, Dennis developed a deep love and loyalty to his family. He spoke adoringly of his mother Edith and cherished the life long relationships he built with his siblings.

At...

Apr 28, 2025

Long – Daniel F. Long of Roslindale, Suddenly April 28, 2025. Loving father of Caelum Long of Roslindale. Dan is preceded by his wife, Denise C. (DeVito) Long, and his parents, Francis and Marie (Gallant) Long.

Late Member Fogg-Roberts Post AL Auxiliary, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla #1205, Boston Constable Association for over 50 years. Long-time member...

Apr 27, 2025

Lovell, Francis, of West Roxbury, West Falmouth and Naples, passed away on April 27, 2025 peacefully at age 76, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and challenging battle with cancer, facing each day with unwavering courage. Son of the late Frank and Anna Patricia Lovell of West Roxbury, MA. Beloved brother of the late Patricia, Mary and...

Apr 26, 2025

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday May 31, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Gladtidings House of Prayer for all Nations, 573 Norfolk St. Boston, 02126. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery Dorchester.

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Apr 26, 2025

Marie Helen Galvin

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Marie Helen Galvin of Somerville, and Brighton, Mass. died on Saturday, April 26, 2025. She passed at St. Elizabeth's Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by her friends and chosen family.

Born in Roslindale, Mass. on September 26, 1937, Marie was a born leader and lifelong boss, whether as...

Apr 23, 2025

In Loving Memory

Celebrating the Life Bella Ivkova (May 24, 1931-April 23, 2025)

Early Life

Bella was born on May 24, 1931 in a small town of Slutsk, Belorussia (USSR at the time). Her dad Israel was accountant, and her mom was a housewife. She was the youngest of 4 children. She was...