OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Robert  Grover Nesbit

Robert Grover Nesbit

Oct 23, 2014

NESBIT, Robert (Bob) of Vero Beach Florida passed away on October 23rd, 2014. He was born on February 8, 1932 in Scranton, PA, son of Mildred and George Nesbit. Along with his long tenured career in retail, working his way into "Who's Who in the World", Bob was very involved with education. He spent a portion of his early...

John Riley

John Riley

Oct 23, 2014

John L. Riley, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 23, 2014. He was born in Boston, MA on November 14, 1954 to the late John and Grace (Avery) Riley. John graduated from Don Bosco Technical High School and Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. He proudly trained at the United States Marine Corps Officer Candidates...

Judith  M. (Mandell)  Danforth

Judith M. (Mandell) Danforth

Oct 22, 2014

Danforth, Judy Mandell,long-time Westwood resident, died peacefully on October 22, 2014. She was 88 years old. Danforth was born in Newton, Massachusetts on April 14, 1926. She attended Brimmer and May School and Connecticut College. Danforth married John Loring Danforth (died in 2010) of Buffalo, New York, on March 13, 1947. They moved to Westwood MA in 1954. Danforth...

Bernard B. "Brian" Gillespie

Bernard B. "Brian" Gillespie

Oct 21, 2014

Gillespie --- Bernard B. "Brian" of West Roxbury, Suddenly October 21, 2014. Age 62. Beloved son of the late Bernard "Barney" and Cecilia F. "Sheila" (Kearney) Gillespie. Loving brother of Mary Ellen McPhee and her husband Joseph of Northborough, Philip and his wife Maura of Dedham,Cecelia "Fran" Saroglou and her husband George of Medfield, Patrick and his wife Ellen...

Dennis  E. Owen

Dennis E. Owen

Oct 20, 2014

Dennis E. Owen Sr. of Revere October 9, 2014. Loving father of Dennis Owen Jr. of Raleigh, NC. Devoted brother of Leslie, Mimi and Holly. Former husband of Yvonne Owen-Turner. Funeral services private.

Helen Mombourquette

Helen Mombourquette

Oct 18, 2014

Mombourquette, Helen H. (Miner) of West Roxbury passed away at the age of 93 on October 18th. She was the wife of the late Currie P. Mombourquette, and mother of the late Donna LeMay and the late Lawrence J. LeMay and his late wife Patricia. Helen was the loving mother of Patricia Kelly and her husband Bill, Arthur Mombourquette...

Kantaben Patel

Kantaben Patel

Oct 17, 2014

Patel, Kantaben of Acushnet, MA October 17, 2014. Beloved wife of Punjabhai Patel. A Hindu service will be held on Monday October 20, at 1:00 PM in St. Michael Crematory Chapel. Visiting hours in the chapel from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

Thomas Healey

Thomas Healey

Oct 16, 2014

Complete notice to follow

Ann  Marie Cunningham

Ann Marie Cunningham

Oct 15, 2014

Cunningham, Ann Marie "Nancy" of Waltham, formerly of Roslindale and West Roxbury, October 15, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas J. and Mary (Keeley) Cunningham. Very special sister of Thomas Cunningham and his wife Linda of San Diego, CA, John P. Cunningham and his wife Judy of Norton, and Michael F. Cunningham and his wife Candice of Honolulu,...

Stephen Lombardo

Stephen Lombardo

Oct 15, 2014

Lombardo, Stephen, died Wednesday October 15, 2014. Beloved son of Suzanne Link of NJ. Funeral services in NJ. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

James  E. Mcmillar

James E. Mcmillar

Oct 13, 2014

McMillar, James E. died Wednesday October 14, 2014. He lived in Boston, MA. Mr. McMillar was a Korean War Army Veteran. Funeral services and interment private. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

Ralph  Leon Jones

Ralph Leon Jones

Oct 9, 2014

Ralph "Jonesy" Leon Jones, of Dover NH, passed away Thursday morning on October 9, 2014 at the West Roxbury VA, while holding the hands of loved ones. Ralph was 60 years old. Ralph was a veteran, serving with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era and devoted his time and efforts in establishing the organization "Do Not Leave A...

Margaret Hayes

Margaret Hayes

Oct 9, 2014

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Victor Krachunyak

Victor Krachunyak

Oct 8, 2014

Funeral services private. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

Joseph Egan

Joseph Egan

Oct 8, 2014

A graveside service will be held on Friday October 10, 2014 at 1:15 PM in St. Joseph Cemetery West Roxbury, MA. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

John  J. Leonard

John J. Leonard

Oct 7, 2014

John J. "Jack" Leonard, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at The VA Hospital in West Roxbury, Mass. with his loving wife and family by his side. Jack was born in Newark, New Jersey to Francis and Mary (Danahy) Leonard on June 7, 1932. After attending Lawrence High School and Newman Preparatory School, he enlisted in The United...

John Boocock

John Boocock

Oct 7, 2014

SHELDON - John E. "Jack" Boocock, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pawtucket, RI on September 22, 1942 to the late John & Florence (Carver) Boocock. John was a graduate of Richford High School, where he loved playing baseball. Shortly...

Joseph  Arthur Sullivan

Joseph Arthur Sullivan

Oct 4, 2014

Joseph Arthur Sullivan, 78, passed away on October 4, 2014. He was born on July 3rd, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts to Joseph and Laura (Maki) Sullivan. Joseph grew up in Boston. After attending the Jefferson School in Jamaica Plain, Ma, He joined the Army in 1953 and served for three years. He served in Korean War and was honorably...

Paul  Leo Doucette

Paul Leo Doucette

Oct 4, 2014

Doucette, Paul L., Jr. 61, of Sagamore Beach, MA, formerly of Arlington, MA, passed away on October 4, 2014 following a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Betsy, children Michael Doucette of Rutland, MA, Nicole Doucette of New York, NY and Hillary Doucette of San Francisco, CA, along with daughter-in-law Amy Copher Doucette and two...