OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for West Roxbury, MA, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas

Frederick Leon Smith

Frederick Leon Smith

Apr 21, 2025

The parents of Mr. Mrs. Daniel W. Smith Jr. Lady Bird Smith: Fredrick Leon Smith a graduate from Emerson College with a bachelors broadcasting degree. Leaving behind his siblings: Deacon Tommy Lee wife of Lorraine Thomas  and  the father of: Terace Lee Thomas, Tommy Lee Thomas, Tarell  Lee Thomas, Alexis D Thomas, Jeremey A Thomas. Brother and Sister: Donald...

Elizabeth Anne (Peak)  Carney

Elizabeth Anne (Peak) Carney

Apr 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Anne (Peak) Carney of West Roxbury on April 18th, 2025 at Faulkner Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Betty was born in Boston (August 9th,1952) and raised in West Roxbury. She was the second of ten children of the late Edward W. and Alma (Cullen) Peak....

Bruce Willcox

Bruce Willcox

Apr 10, 2025

Bruce Manning Willcox, an Army Veteran and lifelong resident of the Boston area, passed away on April 10, 2025, in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. He was 76 years old.

Born on March 11, 1949, in Newton, Massachusetts, Mr. Willcox proudly served his Country with distinction, completing two tours in Vietnam. Much of his life he drove a taxi...

John "Jack" M Boyle

John "Jack" M Boyle

Apr 10, 2025

Boyle, John M. "Jack" of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester Lower Mills, April 10, 2025. Beloved husband of Katherine P. (Keaveny) Boyle. Loving father of Jacqueline, Jillian, and Ryan Boyle all of Braintree. Loving brother of Thomas and his wife Rosemary of Dunstable, Frederick "Teddy" and his wife Jeanne of Braintree, Christopher and his wife Arlene of Braintree. Devoted son...

Thomas F Faulkner

Thomas F Faulkner

Apr 7, 2025

Thomas F. Faulkner passed away on April 7, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving wife and sons.  He was born in Stoneham, MA on April 30, 1942, to Francis and Katherine (O'Leary) and spent a happy youth in Revere and Malden.  As a young man while working in Hyde Park, he met Beverly Segreve, which began a life-long...

Deborah J. Higgins

Deborah J. Higgins

Apr 5, 2025

Deborah J. Higgins of Hyde Park, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 14, 1967. Beloved daughter of Judith Mercer and the late Ronald Higgins. Loving sister to David (Kristine), Stephen, Daniel (Gerri) and her late brother Michael. Deborah was the caring Aunt of Katilyn,...

Stella (Inopina)  Shmidt

Stella (Inopina) Shmidt

Apr 4, 2025

Stella Shmidt passed away peacefully on April 4th 2025 in Hebrew SeniorLife Rehabilitation center at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her husband, Mikhail Shmidt. She is survived by her loving sister Victoria; her devoted children, Luba and Ilya; her cherished grandchildren, Mark, Matthew, Alexander, and Veronika; her nephew Slava; and her grand-nieces Anastasia, Alexandra, and Elizabeth....

Kevin Barry Hughes

Kevin Barry Hughes

Apr 3, 2025

Notice to follow.

Norma C Souverain

Norma C Souverain

Mar 30, 2025

Services private

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Scott Shaban

Scott Shaban

Mar 29, 2025

Scott Shaban, 74, passed away on March 29, 2025, in Weymouth, MA. Scott dedicated over three decades of his life to navigating the streets of Boston as a cab driver, initially with ITOA and later with Checker Cab in Boston.

Scott's passions extended beyond his work life. He was an avid photographer, guitar player, and a devoted...

Richard Uloth

Richard Uloth

Mar 28, 2025

Richard Uloth "Dick" age 92, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Born on December 23, 1932, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Dick moved to Hanover at a young age and lived a long and fulfilling life marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a passion for working with his hands. Dick proudly served in...

Michael John Bartlett

Michael John Bartlett

Mar 27, 2025

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held Wednesday April 2, at 1:00 pm in The New Hampshire State Veteran's Cemetery 110 Daniel Webster Highway Boscawen, NH.

United States Army Veteran Vietnam War.

Kevin R King

Kevin R King

Mar 25, 2025

Notice to follow.

Steven Shiqian Wang

Steven Shiqian Wang

Mar 25, 2025

Complete notice to follow.

William R Hull

William R Hull

Mar 25, 2025

William "Bill" Hull, of West Roxbury, Massachusetts died on March 25, 2025 of complications of Parkinson's disease. Born to Evelyn Hull (Mandel) and William Hull and raised in Newark and Cranford, New Jersey. Bill graduated from Cranford High School and served in the U.S. Army for three years. Using the G.I. bill he put himself through Union County College...

Jane Ann (Aronson)  Mackenzie

Jane Ann (Aronson) Mackenzie

Mar 17, 2025

Jane Ann MacKenzie, a beloved retired BPS teacher and lifelong music enthusiast, died peacefully on March 17th, 2025 at the age of 79.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, a graduate of Lesley University, Jane was a proud Boston resident for over 60 years. She enjoyed frequent trips to New York City to visit friends, Broadway and to see the...

Elvira O Moncayo

Elvira O Moncayo

Mar 15, 2025

Elvira Odalia Moncayo Gaibor a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and  great-great grandmother passed away peacefully on March, 15, 2025. Born in San Miguel, Ecuador in 1933 to Felicia Gaibor and Rene Campana; she came to the Boston area in 1967.  With her beloved late husband Jesus Manuel Moncayo, they purchased a home in Roslindale, which they lived in...

Nadiya Chekhuta

Nadiya Chekhuta

Mar 15, 2025

Nadiya Chekhuta (née Garashenko), age 86, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. She is survived by her loving son Yuriy Chekhuta, devoted grandson Yaroslav Chekhuta, and great-grandchildren Penelope and Theodore Chekhuta. She is predeceased by her husband Nikolai Chekhuta and beloved grandson Oleg Chekhuta. Born the youngest of eight girls in Zahryzove (Kupyansk), Ukraine in...

Joseph S Jean

Joseph S Jean

Mar 14, 2025

Joseph S. Jean, of Dorchester, formerly of St. Michel Haiti, died March 14, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Marie U. Jean. Visiting hour in the Tabernacle Baptist Congregation, 575 American Legion Highway, Roslindale on Saturday March 22, at 9:00 am. Funeral service in the church at 10:00 am. Interment St. Michael Cemetery

Maribel Duprey

Maribel Duprey

Mar 12, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maribel Duprey, who left this world on March 12, 2025 at the age of 51. A supportive wife, a loving mother, and a cherished friend, she was the heart and soul of her family—a grounding force who kept everyone anchored with her wisdom, strength, and boundless love.

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