OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

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

Ann M Raffa

Ann M Raffa

Jul 20, 2024

Ann Raffa, a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 57 in Framingham, Massachusetts. Born to the late John P. and  Ann M. Raffa, Annie was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was the beloved sister of Kati Osterman (Walter) and John Raffa (Amy). Her role as...

Larysa Vaitko

Larysa Vaitko

Jul 18, 2024

Larysa Vaitko, of Brighton, formerly of Krupenki, Belarus, July 18, 2024. She was 59 years old. Beloved wife of Igor V. Vaitko.

Funeral services private.

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Joseph Maurice Durham

Joseph Maurice Durham

Jul 15, 2024

Joseph Maurice Durham, 42, of Plymouth, MA, passed away on July 15th. Joe was born on July 30th, 1981, in Waukegan, IL. and was raised in Barnstable, MA.

Joe graduated from Barnstable High School in 2000. At BHS, he excelled in football and track and took great joy talking about winning the Super Bowl in 1999. After...

David A Carter

David A Carter

Jul 12, 2024

Funeral Services private.

William F Gaul Iii

William F Gaul Iii

Jul 12, 2024

William F. Gaul III died July 13, 2024. He was 66 years old. Beloved son of the late William and Marjorie Gaul..

A graveside service with military honors was held on July 23, 2024 in The Massachusetts National Cemetery.

Late United States Army Veteran

John Scott Rodeghiero

John Scott Rodeghiero

Jul 11, 2024

Through an ice cream shop window, John Scott Rodeghiero's life unfolds, A sundae symphony, his story told. Each moment a flavor, rich and sweet, In the parlors of memories, his essence we greet.

Starting with a scoop of humble delight, Born May 7th, 1942, in Lockport's pure light. Parents, Tom and Jane, a foundational cone, Sisters Alice...

Martha A (Macdonald)  Boran

Martha A (Macdonald) Boran

Jul 11, 2024

Born Martha Anne to Marcellus and Josephine MacDonald on a large farm in St Peters Bay, Prince Edward Island Canada.  She was the 8th child in a family of 9.  Throughout her life she told many entertaining stories of what life was like growing up on the farm.  As a young adult she spent some time as a novice...

Thomas Aquinas Mccarthy

Thomas Aquinas Mccarthy

Jul 10, 2024

Thomas Aquinas McCarthy

October 17, 1961 - July 10, 2024

Thomas Aquinas "Tom" McCarthy, 62, of New York, New York passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 10, 2024.

A lifelong Red Sox fan, Tom was born in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the second of Edward and Noreen McCarthy's five...

Howard Frank Niles  Jr.

Howard Frank Niles Jr.

Jul 10, 2024

Howard F. Niles Jr. of Brighton, July 10, 2024.

Late United States Army Veteran, Vietnam

Complete notice to follow.

Roy Shih Shyong Wu

Roy Shih Shyong Wu

Jul 9, 2024

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Ryan Michelle Fox

Ryan Michelle Fox

Jul 8, 2024

Ryan Fox, 46, passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Ryan left this world having fought stage IV lung cancer with fierce determination, unwavering courage, and a remarkable sense of humor for nearly 7 years. She was a bright light and quiet inspiration to many, and she leaves behind a...

Kathryn E (Courtois)  Brough

Kathryn E (Courtois) Brough

Jul 8, 2024

Kathryn Elizabeth Brough

October 19, 1944-July 8, 2024

Kathryn Elizabeth Brough, age 79, of Chelmsford, MA passed away gently on July 8thencircled by a few of her many daughters.  She was born on October 19th, 1944, in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was the youngest of six and her arrival brought surprise and joy. She was dearly...

Lynne (Anderberg)  Millican

Lynne (Anderberg) Millican

Jul 7, 2024

Lynne Marie Anderberg Millican, 67, passed away on July 7, 2024 at the Brigham and Women's Faulker Hospital after emergency surgery.  She was born on May 22, 1957 in Northhampton, MA to her loving parents Joan and Myles Anderberg.

She was raised in West Roxbury, MA and summered in the Fieldston section of Marshfield, MA.  She graduated...

Linda G (Jaeckel)  Drew

Linda G (Jaeckel) Drew

Jul 7, 2024

Linda G. Drew, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2024. She was born August 24, 1939, in Newark, New Jersey, to Anna and Charles Jaeckel. She was raised in Union, NJ, and later attended Saint Michael School of Nursing, where she received her R.N. In her lifetime, she worked in many areas of nursing....

Ellwyn Araunagh Gilbert

Ellwyn Araunagh Gilbert

Jul 6, 2024

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Nicholas W. Thompson

Nicholas W. Thompson

Jul 5, 2024

Staff Sergeant Nicholas W. Thompson died suddenly on July 5, 2024.

He leaves behind his Mom Joane and his Dad the late, great Arthur, as well as siblings Jason and Kristi.

He had 3 nieces he adored, Summer, Payton and Reagan. His girl friend Kelli and his 4-legged sons the late Big Mo, Bubba and...

Allan K Atwell

Allan K Atwell

Jul 3, 2024

Allan K. Atwell "Al", of Framingham, originally of Kentville, Nova Scotia has passed on to the other side on July 3rd, 2024 at age 76. He was born in Kentville on April 30, 1948 to the late Austin Atwell and Willamina Atwell (McCay).

Allan was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for many years as...

Curtiss H Bradford Iii

Curtiss H Bradford Iii

Jul 1, 2024

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Benjamin Mcclure

Benjamin Mcclure

Jul 1, 2024

Benjamin McClure, of Dorchester, died July 1, 2024. He was 86 years old.

A Graveside service will be held on Monday July 8, at the Massachusetts National Cemetery.

Late United States Air Force Veteran.

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Ronald C Ferrara

Ronald C Ferrara

Jun 29, 2024

Ronald C. Ferrara, age 90, of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale, died peacefully at home on June 29, 2024.

Ron was born in South Boston. He was the beloved wife of Laura (Marinelli) Ferrara and the loving father of Ron and his wife Judy Ferrara of Wakefield and Mark and his wife Lois Ferrara of Florida. He leaves...