OBITUARIES

Aug 26, 2023

Funeral services private.

Aug 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of Gerald F. McHugh of Venice, Florida, on August 20, 2023, at the age of 61. He passed away after a courageous battle with ALS, which he fought bravely and tirelessly. Born in Cambridge on July 29, 1962, and raised in Newton, he graduated from Newton North High...

Aug 20, 2023

Otto, Kathleen T. (Petherick), of Walpole formerly of Roslindale, August 20, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth B. Otto. Loving mother of Kathleen, and Kevin Otto, and the late Kenneth B and Keith B. Otto. Devoted grandmother of Joseph, Kevin and Payton. Devoted great grandmother of Arya.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday August...

Aug 17, 2023

Services private.

Aug 15, 2023

Maria Grijalva De Zermeño, born in Guatemala on August 25, 1949, mother of 7 children and grandmother of 21 grandchildren, and great-grandmother of 12.  She was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many.  She became a widow in May 2020 after 58 years of devoted companionship with her beloved husband Deciderio Zermeño, her nurturing spirit also made...

Aug 14, 2023

Gava, Rita (Bolzan), age 99, of West Roxbury, passed away on August 14, 2023, just short of her 100th birthday. Rita was born on August 25, 1923 to Amabile and Giacomo Bolzan in Gaiarine (Treviso), Italy. Beloved wife of the late Merico E. Gava to whom she was married for over 58 years. Surviving her are: her daughter Diana...

Aug 10, 2023

Richard A. Heath: DOB,March 15,1943, DOD, 08/10/2023.

Survived by wife of 59 years, Paulette W.

Son, David A Heath, wife Meredith, of Oahu

Daughters, Heather M Levy and husband Charles Levy of Florida Elizabeth A Heath and Paul Silvia of North Carolina

Grandchildren, Corinne Williams and husband Daniel Williams of Florida...

Aug 8, 2023

McDevitt, Ann of Wellesley, formerly of Jamaica Plain, August 8, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Philip and Celia (McLaughlin) McDevitt, treasured sister of the late Mary McDevitt. Ann had many loving relatives and friends.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, Washington Street at Glen Road in Wellesley on Friday August...

Aug 5, 2023

Services private.

Aug 1, 2023

Frances "Franny" M. Campbell of Plymouth formerly of Roslindale, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 1, 2023.  She was born on May 16, 1931, the only child of Francis Campbell and Theresa "Ella" Campbell.  Franny graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas School in 1945.  Upon graduating she worked at various offices in a secretarial capacity before finding her...

Jul 31, 2023

Wall, John J. Jr. "Jackie" of Hyde Park, passed away peacefully with his sisters by his side. July 31, 2023. Beloved son of the late John J. Wall Sr. and the late Anna (Wiezel) Wall. Loving brother of Patricia, Karen, and Carla. Also survived by several cousins and friends. United States Army Veteran. John was and avid car enthusiast....

Jul 27, 2023

Mariana Rodriguez, age 90, of West Roxbury, MA passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023.  Mariana arrived in the US with her husband in 1954 and was widowed while their four children were young.  Working hard she became fluent in English, attended college, found employment, and raised four children.  She is the Loving mother of Nilda Rios, the late...

Jul 25, 2023

William "Bill" Allen Jr. passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2023.

Bill was born in Boston and grew up in Jamaica Plain, the youngest of three. He enlisted in the Air Force before high school graduation and served from 1965 to 1968, spending much of his service stationed in Turkey during the Vietnam War. His time abroad...

Jul 24, 2023

Edythe B. Venet, "Edie", of Framingham, passed away peacefully on July 24th, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.

Edie was the youngest of three children born to the late Jacob "Jack" and Ruth (Fremerman) Barron in Boston, MA on April 22, 1949. She attended Hyde Park High School, later serving as a clerical worker and notary...

Jul 24, 2023

Jefferson Ming Lee (Lee Gok Ming) passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones in Boston.

Born April 13, 1938, in Guangzhou, China during the Chinese Exclusion Act, Jeff immigrated with his mother Chin Sue Winn to the United States via San Francisco in 1949. Jeff and his mother settled in Boston,...

Jul 23, 2023

Charles (Charlie) McDonough of Jamaica Plain, MA passed away peacefully at Care Dimensions in Lincoln on July 23, 2023. He is survived by his siblings John McDonough of Kihei, HI, Maryellen McDonough of Watertown, MA, Wally (Eileen) of West Roxbury, MA, Paula Tibert of Chestnut Hill, MA, Tom (Mary Lou) McDonough of Dorchester, MA, sister in law Kathy McDonough...

Jul 20, 2023

Heim, David J. of Roslindale, July 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Linda M. (Shaheen) Heim. Loving brother of Richard J. Heim and his wife Martha of West Roxbury, Eric D. Heim and his wife Amy of Natick. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury...

Jul 19, 2023

Jerry Alexandre, 54, took his last breath at the Veterans Hospital on  Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 after waging a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

The son of  Norma Jacqueline Alexandre, Jerry was born in New York on  November 21st, 1968. He then spent his first 7 years in Port-au-Prince, Haiti where he was raised by his aunt  ...

Jul 19, 2023

Funeral services private.

United States Army Veteran.

Jul 16, 2023

Services private.