OBITUARIES

Oct 19, 2024

Pasqualina "Lena" Gobbi of West Roxbury passed away Saturday October 19th. Born and raised in East Boston, she was the loving daughter of the late Fernando and Carmella (Lento) Gobbi. Devoted mother of Maria (Gobbi) Bourque and her late husband John Bourque, and Edward Gobbi and his wife Kerry (Murphy) Gobbi. Caring grandmother of Courtney Bourque and her fiancé...

Oct 18, 2024

John J. McCarthy, of Lynn, died October 18, 2024.

Late United States Navy Veteran.

Notice to follow.

Oct 18, 2024

In loving memory of Edwin Andrew Page, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old.

Born May 1, 1936 to Charles and Marjorie Page in Mission Hill, Roxbury. He and his parents, sisters and brother later lived in North Quincy, MA. He...

Oct 18, 2024

Kevin Mahoney of 185 Grove St. West Roxbury passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, October 17th 2024. He is survived by his uncle and aunt, Denis and Priscila Coughlin of Princeton MA and cousins Janet and John Costigan of Quincy, Ellen Costigan of Milton, Nancy Molla of Hanson, Theresa Costigan of Orlando Fla, Jackie Ferguson of Pocasset, Amber...

Oct 16, 2024

Lyudmila Vartanova, of Brighton, formerly of Simpheropol, Russia, died October 16, 2024. Beloved wife of Boris Shapiro. Loving mother of Anna Chein of Chestnut Hill. Burial will be on Friday October 18, at 1:00 pm in The Gardens Cemetery, West Roxbury at 1:00 pm.

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Oct 16, 2024

Isabelita Manubay Solitario, 85 passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, born December 29, 1938 at Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija, Philippines to the late Urbana M Solitario and Jose Solitario Sr.

She was a long time resident of West Roxbury and was an excellent employee of New England Health Care Foundation Inc. before retirement.

She...

Oct 15, 2024

Daniel Kerry Holland, loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, died peacefully on October 15, 2024 at age 83, after a sudden illness.  He was surrounded by his family and his dedicated care team at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Kerry, also fondly known as Papa, Dad, DK, Father Holland and Big Boy, was born in Cambridge in 1941. Kerry,...

Oct 13, 2024

MaryAnn Costello 1938 - 2024

MaryAnn Costello, 86, of Roslindale, died after a brief illness on October 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Boston, MA in 1938 to Otto and Frieda Huether and was raised in Roslindale with her sister, Loretta and brother, Robert.  Some of the memories she liked...

Oct 9, 2024

Edward Daniel Shirley, 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 9, 2024, following an 18-month battle with glioblastoma. He will be remembered for his incredible life, devotion to his family, business acumen, love of sports, many mixtapes and playlists, and most of all, his play-to-win attitude.

Ed was...

Oct 8, 2024

Roberto Perez-Sanchez, of West Roxbury, formerly of Puerto Rico died October 8, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Ada Velez-Cortes.

Complete notice to follow.

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Oct 7, 2024

Anne Scofield Nuss passed away on October 7, 2024 from heart failure.

She was a loving wife, stepmother, and grandmother, a devoted friend, a skilled therapist, and an artist.

She had been struggling since May 2021 from the after-effects of vascular dementia, always maintaining her caring and kind nature until the end of her life....

Oct 7, 2024

Robert J. McLaughlin, Jr., Born 1st of 6 children to Mary T. McLaughlin of South Boston, MA and Robert McLaughlin of North Reading, MA.

Robert was a very caring and loving person, He always did his best to work hard and help with charity, By ringing the bell for Salvation Army every year, he over came so...

Oct 4, 2024

Michael J McCabe age 71 passed away peacefully on October 4th 2024, Born July 28th 1953 of Boston to the late James J McCabe and Dorothy (Lonas) McCabe He was a proud resident of Roslindale, West Roxbury and was a Graduate Class of 1972, of Roslindale High School. For many years he had worked as an accountant before retirement....

Oct 3, 2024

Manya S. Derzhavets (Karbizon) of Braintree, formerly of Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, died October 3, 2024. She was 91 Years old. A Graveside service will be held on Monday October 7, at 11:00 am in Shara Tfilo Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury.

Oct 2, 2024

Patricia A Leger, longtime resident of West Roxbury MA, and Barnard VT, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in her cherished home of 49 years. Pat approached her passing, and her short but courageous battle with cancer, in much the same way she lived her life- with humor, a determined spirit, and a...

Oct 1, 2024

Paula M. Fitzsimmons of Roslindale died peacefully at home on October 1, 2024. Devoted daughter of the late William and Margaret (O'Leary) Fitzsimmons. Beloved sister of Sr. Carol Fitzsimmons CSJ and the late William Gerard Fitzsimmons II and his wife Paula. Cherished Aunt of William Gerard Fitzsimmons III and his wife Peggy Barbella - Fitzsimmons of NJ., Paul Fitzsimmons...

Sep 28, 2024

Bridget Lydon of Roslindale, formerly of Galway, Ireland; September 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John Lydon, dear and loving mother of Barbara Ann, and her husband Patrick Sutherby of Foxborough.  Devoted sister of Agnes McDonagh of Norwood and the late Michael, Barbara, Coleman, John, Kate, Winnie, Ann, Nora, and Mary.  She is also survived by several nieces...

Sep 25, 2024

Myers, Frances "Fran" Louise (Fitzgerald) of West Roxbury, formerly of Charlestown, passed away on September 25, 2024. She was 86 years old.  Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Myers who taught at the Robert G. Shaw Middle School for many years. Devoted daughter of the late Edward J. Fitzgerald and Frances L. (Fallon) Fitzgerald. Loving mother of Kathleen...

Sep 24, 2024

Robert "Bob" L. McLachlan, 78, longtime resident of Marshfield, MA, passed away September 24th, 2024 at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center with family members at his side.

Robert was born to Charles and M. Lynn McLachlan and raised in Danbury Connecticut, where his family owned and operated the Geo. McLachlan and Son's Hat Company.  He attended...

Sep 23, 2024

KIM TUYET NGUYEN, 66, of Hyde Park, peacefully passed away on Monday at 7:02 pm, September 23, 2024.  Kim was born on December 27, 1958, in Binh hoa, Gia Dinh, Vietnam, to Chien Nguyen and Cay Nguyen, and was one of six siblings.

Kim went to Le Van Duyet high school and certified in accounting and pharmacy...