OBITUARIES

Feb 26, 2025

Ann Catherine Welch (Murray), 90 of Brockton, MA, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1934, to the late Clement and Antonette Murray. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Ronald Welch.

Ann is survived by two of her four children, daughter Laura...

Feb 24, 2025

Masha Katsman, beloved mother of Yulia and Rebecca, cherished daughter of Alla and wife of David, died on February 24, 2025, the day of her 57th birthday.  She is survived and mourned by her children, her mother, and her husband.

Eulogy, at 12:30 PM, Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA...

Feb 24, 2025

Rosanne Vozzella, a lifelong resident of Roslindale passed away suddenly on February 24, 2025.

Rosanne is survived by her longtime companion Michael Garofalo, her siblings, her niece, nephews and great nieces.

Services will be private. Any donations may be made in her memory to The American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association.

Feb 23, 2025

As men of faith and character, it is our responsibility to be there in a person's time of need. Today, we were there for U.S. Army Veteran Private William F. Kenney.

Pvt. Kenney died with no living friends and family, so today, we were his friends and family. A funeral Mass that celebrated his life was held...

Feb 23, 2025

Complete notice to follow.

Feb 22, 2025

Seamus J. Simcock Son of the late James and Myra Simcock. Beloved Brother of Jordan (JC), Parris, Sarah, Nelson, and Elizabeth. Daughter Olivia. Grandson to the late John and Sarah Simcock and Grandson to the late Robert and Aldeen Mills. Loving Uncle to Josiah, Lyves, Savannah, Ariel, Sabianca, Chaim, Arianna, Rayen, Locksley, Lord, Nelson Jr and Dante. Nephew to...

Feb 22, 2025

John (Jay/Johnny) Leahy, 72 of Weymouth, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a brief period of illness.  Jay was born on June 13, 1952 in Weymouth, MA, a son of the late John and Edith (Durant) Leahy.  Jay graduated from Weymouth High School in 1970 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Jay served...

Feb 22, 2025

William T. Keefe, of Wrentham, formerly of Jamaica Plain, February 22, 2025. Beloved son of the late J. Edward, Jr. and Mary (McGrath) Keefe. Loving brother  of Mary F. Keefe of Jamaica Plain, Barbara K. Thornton of Booth Bay, ME, and the late J. Edward Keefe III. Loving uncle of Kathleen Van Dyke and Mary L. Keefe.

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Feb 21, 2025

We sadly announce that Janice "Doll" Guinan, Age 58, of Holbrook, MA passed away on February 21, 2025 after a brief but fierce battle with cancer.

Janice was born on March 24, 1966 in Boston, MA to the Late Janice Dwyer (nee Brooks) of Dedham and Eugene Guinan Sr, of Hyde Park.

Janice is proceeded...

Feb 20, 2025

Carol Barry Powell of West Roxbury, formerly of Waterbury, Ct. died peacefully at her home on February 20th, 2025.  She was born on February 3rd, 1940 to Jack and Marjorie Barry. In addition to her parents, Carol is predeceased by her beloved husband of 49 years, Philip C. Powell.

Carol was the consummate teacher.  She attended The...

Feb 20, 2025

John Steven Thompson, 64, died at his home in Brighton, MA on Thursday, February 20, 2025, after a recent history of health issues.  John was born in Sewickley, PA on April 18, 1960, to the late Jerome Thomspon and Mary Blake. John attended The College of Wooster, in Wooster, OH where he studied religion and graduated in 1981 before...

Feb 16, 2025

COPPOLA, Joseph Edward of Jamaica Plain died peacefully surrounded by his family in his home on February 16, 2025, two weeks after he celebrated his 90th birthday. He will be remembered for his Catholic faith, joie de vivre, generosity, optimism, and his ability to love generously those who needed love the most.

Joe grew up in Jamaica...

Feb 15, 2025

Albert Gary Chouinard March 8, 1942 - February 15, 2025

Albert "Al" Chouinard passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale, MA.

His mother, Veronica Estelle (née Hebert) Chouinard, had worked for the telephone company, while his father, Albert Eugene Chouinard, balanced doctoral studies at Clark University with...

Feb 13, 2025

Michael F. McDonough, age 80, passed away on February 13th, 2025 at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts on June 17th, 1944. Son of the late James P. McDonough and Rita V. McDonough. Beloved brother to Ann Cardoza, James McDonough Jr. (deceased), Rosemary Travis (deceased), and William McDonough (deceased).

Michael went...

Feb 13, 2025

Saltamacchia, Mary M. (Kerrissey) of Roslindale, February 13, 2025. 104 years old. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Saltamacchia. Loving mother of Joseph J. Saltamacchia of Roslindale and the late James Saltamacchia.

Funeral from The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Wednesday February 19, at 9:00 am. A Mass...

Feb 12, 2025

Gregory Jerome Kralis, devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and loyal friend, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the age of 68.

Born in Gary, Indiana, to Jerome "Jerry" and Savina (Iussig) Kralis on October 5, 1956, Greg was the fourth of twelve Kralis children, all raised in Warsaw, Indiana. It was within this large...

Feb 11, 2025

A devoted father, beloved son, and cherished brother, David Richard Ayers, 45, of Laconia, NH, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. Born on November 16, 1979 in Farmington, CT, David graduated from Avon Old Farms High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire, and a Masters...

Feb 11, 2025

Dr. Marrey Embers, of Roslindale, MA passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024, after a heroic battle with interstitial lung disease.

Born on August 31, 1938, Dr. Marrey Embers charted a most remarkable life journey defined by learning, self-reflection and a search for social justice. She was born and raised in Gary, Indiana to a family with...

Feb 9, 2025

Catherine M. O'Connell,  of West Roxbury, formerly of Kells, Co. Kerry, Ireland, passed away on February 9, 2025 at The Ellis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center  in Norwood.  Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Galvin) O'Connell. Devoted aunt of Noreen Dillon and her husband Joseph of North Reading, Michael Connell and his wife Karen of CT, Jeanette Sullivan...

Feb 7, 2025

"Theresa Anne Daly, 81, of Framingham MA died peacefully on February 7, 2025. Born in Boston MA on April 13, 1943 Terri was many things to many people. She was a loving mother to Brian Daly and mother-in-law to Chandra Daly, devoted wife to Gerald Daly, a cherished Aunt and friend to many, and a beloved Grammy to Colette...