OBITUARIES

Mar 23, 2023

Thornton - Colette F. Thornton of Norwood, formerly of Needham, March 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Kevin M. Thornton. Loving mother of Christine (Brian Henry) of Los Angeles, Denis (Wendy) of Westwood, and Erin (Kevin) Reilly of Needham. Cherished grandmother of William, Kendall, Jack, and Aidan. Daughter of the late William H. and Colette (Feeney) Landon. Devoted...

Mar 22, 2023

Joseph J. O'Connell, a kind and thoughtful soul who touched the lives of countless people, passed away on March 22, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Joseph was born on November 8th, 1941, in Boston, and grew up in Dedham with...

Mar 20, 2023

KARLA E. (STOLZENBACH) ZIMMERMAN

July 29, 1920 - March 20, 2023 (Age 102)

Zimmerman- Karla E. of Easton, died peacefully on March 20, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Zimmerman.  Loving mother of Norbert H. Zimmerman and his late wife Inge, and Waltraut, the late Harry Zimmerman, Fred Zimmerman and his wife Sharon....

Mar 18, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Nellie "Nell" Ayraud Landry Sullivan of Wellesley Hills, on March 18, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Albert J. Sullivan, and her precious grandson, Brendan A. Sullivan. She is the beloved mother of Mark, of Norwell, Joel, (Sharon), of Westport, and Deanne of West...

Mar 18, 2023

Francis (Franky) J. McBrien, 59, of Dedham, MA (formerly of Roslindale, MA) passed away unexpectantly on March 18, 2023 at home.  Franky was preceded in death by his dearly loved father Frank McBrien and mother Theresa McBrien.  He is survived by his loving family of Joanne McBrien and Dan Sardo, John and Janet McBrien, Robert McBrien and Christine Frye,...

Mar 15, 2023

Ariel Ivan Guzman "Coco" (1984-2023)

Died peacefully surrounded by family and his girlfriend on March 15th.

Ariel's favorite quote was, "En lo mio pa lo mio!" Because believe it or not, he was a strong minded individual who focused on his own priorities, he faced many personal struggles but always managed to put a smile...

Mar 15, 2023

O'Hear— Joan D. of West Roxbury, March 15, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late William A. O'Hear.  Loving mother of Joseph W. O'Hear, of North Attleboro, Thomas M. O'Hear and his wife Noreen, of Walpole, and Edward C. O'Hear and his wife Elizabeth, of Walpole. Loving Grandmother of Bill, Michael, Patty, Caitlin, Dan, and Jack.  Devoted sister of Madeline...

Mar 13, 2023

Barbara Ann Hourihan of Roslindale died peacefully in her sleep on March 13th.  Beloved wife for 57 years to the love her life, the late John Hourihan Sr.  Devoted mother of Peter and his wife Nicole, of South Boston, the late Dianne of Roslindale and the late John Jr. and his wife Kerrie formerly of Walpole. Daughter of the...

Mar 12, 2023

Coffman, Paul David, of Brockton, MA, March 12, 2023.

After a long illness. Father of Nicole E. White of Dedham, Samantha D. Coffman and Ashley L. Coffman of Cumberland, Rhode Island. Son of the late Lloyd and Mary Coffman. Brother of Stephen Coffman and his wife [Lorraine] of Florida, John Coffman of Chelmsford, MA and the late...

Mar 10, 2023

Wates, Roye E., 89, of Brookline, retired professor of music at Boston University, died of pancreatic cancer on March 10, 2023. She was the sister of the late Rev. Dr. Florence W. Pert of New York and the daughter of the late Mr. Roy and Mrs. Pearle Wates of Birmingham, AL. Mrs. Pearle Wates, a nationally known speaker and...

Mar 9, 2023

Sheldon H. Barr passed away on Thursday, March 9.

Born in the Bronx in 1948, Shelly graduated from City College of New York before moving to Boston to pursue an advanced degree. There, he met Virginia (Ginger) Salvito; they quickly became friends, then best friends, and then a partnership that would last for half a century. They...

Mar 9, 2023

Gerald R. Curtis of Milton and Osterville passed away peacefully in his home on March 9, 2023. Survived by his beloved wife of 67 years Jeanne (McGovern) Curtis. He was the loving father of Paul and Janet ( Lawler ) Curtis of Milton; Ann ( Curtis ) and Timothy Weithers of Western Springs, Illinois; David and Susann ( Ponte...

Mar 9, 2023

August 24, 1946 - March 9, 2023

A fuller life there could not have been. Anne Louise (McGonagle) Connolly's time in this world brimmed with kindness, advocacy, generosity, and love. She raised two daughters, setting them forth believing the world to be a fair one, and one they had a responsibility to improve. These two women cherished...

Mar 7, 2023

Oliveira, Steven D. of Hyde Park, March 7, 2023. Age 66. Beloved son of the late Antonio Oliveira, Jr. and the late Thelma M. (Pedro) Oliveira. Loving brother of Michael J. Oliveira of Dunstable, MA, Mark Oliveira of Gloucester, and the late Antonio M. Oliveira and his surviving wife Karen. Loving uncle of Connor and Cameron Oliveira. Visiting hours...

Mar 4, 2023

Funeral services private.

Feb 28, 2023

Patricia M. "Tricia" (Lee) Knoll

Tricia Knoll, 74, of Roslindale, passed peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord after a brief illness, on February 28th. Tricia was born and raised in West Roxbury and Roslindale, and often fondly reflected on her formative years on Partridge Street in West Roxbury and Harding Road in Roslindale. Tricia's early...

Feb 25, 2023

O'Connor, James R. "Jim"

Of Norwood, formerly of West Roxbury and Mission Hill, February 25, 2023. Beloved husband of 63 years to Mary P. (Hennessy). Loving father of James F. and his wife Janice of Westwood, John J. and his wife Linda of Easton, David J. and his wife Teresa of Norfolk, and M. Kristen Foxx and...

Feb 24, 2023

Justin Patrick Kelley

Of Canton, passed away suddenly February 24, 2023. Beloved son of Paul and Benedicte Kelley. Caring and loving brother of Laura Black. Justin is survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Also survived by his special friend Hannah Sallis.

Justin touched many lives, every person he met thought he was...

Feb 23, 2023

Stephen Ventresca, of Worcester and Brockton, died February 23, 2023. Husband of Kathleen Ventresca.

Complete notice to follow.

Feb 23, 2023

Jeffrey Charles Young "Jeff" of North Weymouth, Massachusetts, aka God's Country, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on February 23rd at the age of 63. He was the son of the late Patrick and Alma Young. Beloved father of Coleen Winfrey and husband Davie of Braintree, Brian Young and his wife Lindsey of Abington, Amanda Boudreau and her...