OBITUARIES

Feb 14, 2026

Liliya's life story is about devotion, family, love, perseverance, and stoicism

Liliya grew up during the Second World War in the Soviet Union and became familiar with hardship and perseverance early on. Her father, Pyotyr Nicholaevich Efimov, was a respected public figure, and her mother, Aleksandra Semyonovna Vedeneeva was the one who made his success possible, tirelessly...

Feb 11, 2026

Michael "Mike" Edwards was born on August 1, 1969, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He was one of two beautiful twin boys, arriving first and followed by his brother Jeremy. Nearly identical, with bright blue eyes, their mother said crowds would gather at the beach to watch them play in the sand. They were a team from the start, free...

Feb 11, 2026

Nancy Ellen Palmer (93) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2026 at Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline, MA, where she received excellent care for the past 7 months. Nancy was born on June 14, 1932, to her parents, Frederick and Marie Carter.  She grew up in South Brookline with her 5 siblings, Mary, Joan, Elizabeth, Frederick, and...

Feb 5, 2026

GERAGHTY, Maria  February 5, 2026 of West Roxbury, formerly of Roslindale and Galway, Ireland. She was 100 years old. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Geraghty; and daughter the late Maria (Fahy) and Michael Walsh of Raha, Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland. Loving mother of Maria E. of West Roxbury, Edward of West Roxbury, Brian F.X. and his wife Linda...

Feb 4, 2026

Rev. Msgr. Francis H. Kelley, 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, surrounded by loved ones and some of his closest priest friends at Regina Cleri, the Archdiocese of Boston's residence for senior priests.

His family extends its thanks to the nursing staff, members of the hospice team, and clergy at Regina Cleri who cared for him...

Feb 1, 2026

U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Robert R. Arnold, 27, of Roslindale, MA. passed away suddenly Feb. 1, 2026, leaving behind his parents, Kellie J Arnold and Frederick J Rogers of Roslindale. He was the nephew of Robert and the late Katharine Baglio (Arnold) of Mansfield, Karyn S. Arnold of Foxboro, cousins Daniel R. Arnold of Brighton, Michael R. and Mary...

Jan 28, 2026

John Welch of Ashland, NH (formerly from Dorchester and Roslindale MA), devoted family man and friend, passed away on January 28th, 2026, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family who cherished him dearly. Born on August 15, 1939, in Dorchester, Massachusetts with a steadfast spirit and a heart full of generosity, John dedicated his life to serving his country...

Jan 27, 2026

Marc C. Remmes of West Roxbury, passed away suddenly, on January 27, 2026. Devoted and loving husband of Anne M. (Pigott) Remmes. Adoring and caring father to his 3 children. Christopher Marc and his wife Erin of Norwood, Jenna Anne Murray and her husband Patrick of Norwood and Madison Colleen and her fiancée Jamie Sullivan of Braintree. Loving Pops...

Jan 26, 2026

Margaret D. (Devlin) Resker, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026.  She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 19th, 1931.  She lived most of her life in Westwood, Massachusetts and most recently in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Her childhood was spent on Pondview Avenue in Jamaica Plain.  She was the daughter of Francis and Margaret Devlin.  She was...

Jan 25, 2026

Milagros Rodriguez Skelton

November 27, 1931 - January 25, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Milagros R. Skelton, age 94 of Jamaica Plain, MA formerly Guantanamo, Cuba, announces her passing on January 25, 2026 in the comfort of her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Milagros is...

Jan 24, 2026

Frederick E. Roberts, of Wellesley Hills, MA, retired Colonel of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, dentist, and veteran, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026.

Born to the late Daniel and Clara Roberts, Fred lived a life defined by service—to his country, his patients, and his family. He proudly joined the...

Jan 21, 2026

To view Janice's Funeral Mass via Livestream, please click the link below.

KNIGHT, Janice T. (Kelley)  Of Franklin, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her family on January 21, 2026  after a lengthy and valiant struggle with Parkinsonism. Born in Boston on March 13, 1957 to the late Frank and Alice (Walls) Kelley, Janice is...

Jan 18, 2026

Richard J. Madigan, 96, of Milton, fondly known as "Dede," died at home on January 18th holding hands with his wife. He was born on July 14, 1929, to Anna (McCarthy) Madigan and Patrick J. Madigan of West Roxbury. Richard was the youngest of five children who learned resilience early after his father's sudden death and his mother going...

Jan 18, 2026

Louise Celeste Dusevitch of Revere passed away in her sleep surrounded by those she loved most, who loved her most and so many caring people who fought to save her life after a brief illness.  My mom had recently turned 93 years old on January 6th but on Sunday January 18th she returned to loving embrace of the love...

Jan 14, 2026

Services private.

Jan 13, 2026

Margaret M. Hoffman (Kelliher), age 73, of Norwood, passed away surrounded by her family on January 13, 2026, with her husband Frederick L. (Ted) Hoffman and children by her side. She is survived by her beloved husband Ted; her three children, Brian Hoffman (Kimberly) of Norwood, Meghann McCarthy (Matthew) of Melrose, and Kevin Hoffman (Emily) of Needham; her brothers...

Jan 12, 2026

John (Jack) L. Mulry, 72, of North Attleboro, MA, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away on January 12 in Needham, MA. Born on April 28, 1953, in Boston, he was the son of the late John F. Mulry and Mary Mulry.

Jack was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, MA, and attended Suffolk...

Jan 8, 2026

Michael E. Donohue of West Roxbury, January 8, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Dunn) Donohue. Loving father of Leo P. Donohue of West Roxbury and Michael T. Donohue and his wife Denise of Attleboro.

Visitation will be held in the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury, on Thursday, January ...

Jan 7, 2026

We remember and honor the life of Gabriel "Gabe" Gobbi of Boston, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born and raised in Boston, Gabriel was the beloved son of Michelle Gobbi and the cherished grandson of the late Patricia Gobbi. He was a loving brother to Glenroy Miller and David Shields, and to David's partner, KaiJana...

Jan 4, 2026

Services may be viewed via Livestream by clicking the link below

Visitation and Reflections Friday 1/23 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM

Funeral Mass Saturday 1/24 at 1:00 PM

Obituary for Dr. Joe I. Ordia

Celebrating a Life of Compassion, Excellence, and Dedication

Dr. Joe I. Ordia, a distinguished physician,...