OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Veron David

Veron David

Sep 27, 2012

David, Veron of Boston, MA, died September 27, 2012. Visiting hours in The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday October 3, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment in The Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA with military honors at 11:00 AM. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

Virginia  M. ("Didge')  Murray

Virginia M. ("Didge') Murray

Sep 22, 2012

Murray, Virginia M. ("Didge") Sept 22, 2012 at 92 years of age. Beloved daughter of the late William P. and Catharine (Gallivan) Murray, loving sister of Helen M. Connelly of West Roxbury, and the late Jean M. Connors, sister-in-law of James J. Connors, Jr. of Centerville. Devoted aunt of James J. Connors of Wellfleet, Susan C. Engel of Leominster,...

John  R. Cook

John R. Cook

Sep 22, 2012

John R. Cook of Roslindale, age 51, after a brief illness, September 22, 2012. Beloved and devoted son of Esther (Kennedy) Cook and the late Owens E. Cook. A service with military honors will be celebrated at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, on Wednesday October 3, at 12:30 PM. John proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps....

Marie  Bible Kieran

Marie Bible Kieran

Sep 21, 2012

Marie Bible Kieran of Dover, MA and formerly of Pawling, NY and Livingston, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, September 21, 2012. She was 87 years old and died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A homemaker, Marie was born on July 1, 1925 in Westchester Square, Bronx, NY to James J. Bible and Marie...

Juan  R. Guir

Juan R. Guir

Sep 19, 2012

Guir --- Juan R. Guir of Jamaica Plain died September 19, 2012 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Ana Raquel (Mejia), he loved God, his wife and children. He helped found El Shaddai Ministries-MA in 1999 as a member of its original Board of Directors. He is survived by five sons: Julio & Mercedes, Edgar & Rebeca, Jorge...

Thomas  F. Keeley

Thomas F. Keeley

Sep 18, 2012

Keeley, Thomas F. (Ret. District Fire Chief BFD) of Dorchester September 18, 2012. Beloved husband of Mary E. (Gorman) Keeley. Loving father of Thomas J. Keeley and his wife Elaine M. of Roslindale, and Dennis L. Keeley and his wife Kathy A. of West Roxbury. Loving grandfather of Meghan Keeley, Alison Keeley, Laura Colantuno and her husband Nicholas, Briana...

Julia  G. Macheras

Julia G. Macheras

Sep 16, 2012

Macheras, Julia G. of Jamaica Plain, September 16, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late George and Themis (Demas) Macheras. Beloved sister of Bette G. Macheras of Hingham and Mary Condakes of Hingham. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Julia's memory to The Annunciation...

Barbara  A. Mayhew

Barbara A. Mayhew

Sep 16, 2012

Mayhew --- Barbara A. (O'Melia) of West Roxbury, September 16, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Mayhew. Loving sister of Dorothy T. O'Melia of Medford and the late Ruth F. Boyle and Mary k. Mayhew. Sister-in-Law of the late John L. Mayhew. Devoted aunt of Ursula Boyle of Medford, Ellen Simonds of West Roxbury and Susan Pilkens...

Alison (Oliphant)  Ready

Alison (Oliphant) Ready

Sep 14, 2012

Alison A. (Oliphant) Ready, of Boston, MA, passed away on September 14, 2012 after a valiant battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Thomas F. Ready, she is also survived by her mother Jeanne Mancusi-Ungaro of Lavallette, NJ, sisters Carolyn Oliphant of Calabasas, CA, Priscilla Grable and husband Steve of Marshfield, Massachusetts, brothers Matthew and Christopher Oliphant of Point Pleasant,...

James  Edward Foley

James Edward Foley

Sep 14, 2012

Foley, James On Friday, September 14, 2012. He was the devoted husband of Jayn Foley. Beloved father of Jonathan, Molly, and Sean. Loving grandfather, loving uncle, and dear brother of Jean Hayward. Former longtime Partner of Hedge & Mattheis, James Foley received a Bachelor's degree from Northeastern University. Memorial Service to be held Monday, September 17, 2012. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

Eugene  F. Guinan,  Sr.

Eugene F. Guinan, Sr.

Sep 8, 2012

Guinan, Eugene F. Sr., of Hyde Park, surrounded by his loving family, September 8, 2012. Beloved husband of Maureen E. (Galvin-Milbauer) Guinan. Loving father of Eugene F. Guinan, Jr. and his wife Robin, Deborah A. Guinan, Michael P. Guinan, Ronald Guinan and his companion Denise Tully, and Janice "Doll" Guinan and her companion Christopher Deyesso all of Hyde Park....

Francis  J. Chandnoit

Francis J. Chandnoit

Sep 8, 2012

Chandnoit, Francis J., passed away Sept. 8, 2012 at Bedford V.A. Hospital. Francis was the son of the late Francis J. and Emma (Smith) Chandnoit. Born in Sudbury, Francis lived in Waltham until he enlisted in the Navy in 1942.Francis was one of 50 sailors who helped sail the USS Norman Scott from Bath Maine to Boston where they...

Paul  F. Manning

Paul F. Manning

Sep 6, 2012

Manning, Paul Francis, of Tower Hill in Canton, formerly of Lakewood, California and Boston, died September 6, 2012 in Boston surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born March 26, 1938 in Boston. He was the son of Boston Fire Lieutenant John Patrick Manning and Mary (Tapp) Manning, a special education teacher. Paul grew up on Fenwood Road in...