OBITUARIES

Dec 12, 2022

Claire St. Hilaire of West Roxbury

Born in NH and lived a full life in Maine and Boston. Claire passed away peacefully in her sleep at 95. She was an avid skier, hiker, bicyclist, and traveler. Claire was also known as a "fabulous aunt" and great friend.  Memorial mass will be celebrated on January 11, at 10...

Dec 12, 2022

FERRO, Marion E. (Chamberlin), of West Roxbury, formerly of Brookline and Winchester passed away peacefully on December 12th with family by her side. Wife of the late Charles A Ferro. Beloved mother of six children and their spouses, Rosemarie (Paul), Lenora (Thomas), Marion (William), Charles (Veronica), John (Chasidy) and Wendy (Joseph). She is predeceased by her loving first Grandson...

Dec 10, 2022

Barton Spaniak, 89

27 August 1933 — 10 December 2022

Barton peacefully passed away on December 10th from complications of pneumonia and Covid. Bart served in the US Navy. He went on to graduate from Boston University with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Physical Education. Shortly after he taught at Boston University. He resided...

Dec 7, 2022

Francis J Conway died on December 7th 2022 survived by his loving wife Mary A. (Moran) ,three sons Frank,  Michael, Sean and three daughters-in-law Tara, Andreina and Kelly. He was a devoted grandfather to Erin, Frankie, Alison, Emma, Annie and Sean whom he loved dearly. He was born and raised in Jamaica Plain and attended St Thomas Aquinas grammar...

Nov 30, 2022

A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday September 6, at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Nov 30, 2022

Christopher M. Arthur, 64, of Brookline, passed away suddenly on 11/30/2022.

Chris was born in Holyoke, MA, son of the late Pauline K. and Royal T. Arthur, brother of Pauline Hassan of Kuwait, David L. Arthur of Lowell and Stephen C. Arthur of Haverhill, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephew Sean R. Arthur of Austin,...

Nov 29, 2022

Michael John Addesa, Jr., known to most as the original "Coach Addesa" passed away peacefully on November 29th, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in West Roxbury to the late Michael John Addesa, Sr. and Irene Guidi Addesa, he attended Boston English High School and matriculated to the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, where...

Nov 25, 2022

Denis Martin of East Boston on November 25th,2022. Beloved husband to the late Joan Somers Martin, who passed away in 2019. Son of the late Jack Martin and Gertrude Martin. Denis is survived by his children Charlotte Martin, Kurt Martin and his wife Silvia Bajo and their daughter Lucia Martin, his sister Lynn Morin and her husband Chip Morin,...

Nov 23, 2022

Ethel V. Hayes of West Roxbury passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 after 98 years of life.

Born in 1924 to parents Nicholas and Ethel Kelley, Ethel and her late sister Helen grew up in Charlestown. She worked for the War Department during the Second World War at the Charlestown Naval Yard.

After the...

Nov 23, 2022

James "Jimmy" Nikolaides died peacefully, surrounded by his loving and devoted family and his two cats at home on November 23, 2022, in Dedham. He has gone fishing and is looking to reel in a big catch. He is the husband of 48 years to Mary (McCarthy) and is the father of Melissa Nikolaides of Norwood, Kristina Nikolaides of...

Nov 22, 2022

Doris Jennings, was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to all over her incredible 97 years of life.

She passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, November 22nd 2022.

Doris Jennings was born in Georgetown, Guyana on May 14, 1925 to Amelia and Limo St. Jules who were citizens of St. Lucia,...

Nov 21, 2022

Mary E. Haley of Marlton NJ, formerly of Jamaica Plain MA and Rome NY age 94 passed away on 11/21/2022. Beloved wife of the late John "Red" Haley; Beloved daughter of the late Anna and Marcus Mulroy. Loving mother of John (Ann) Haley, Susan Haley, Nancy Riddle and her partner Paul Depman, Maureen (John) O'Brien, and Karen(Jeff) Schick; devoted...

Nov 20, 2022

Loreto Espiritu Inocentes of West Roxbury formerly of the Philippines on November 20th 2022. Beloved husband for 55 years to the late Lagrimas Manela Inocentes, who passed away in 2013. He was the fourth of 5 sons born on June 22nd 1932 to the late Ramon Javier Inocentes and Arsenia Noriel Espiritu in Digman, Bacoor Cavite, Philippines.

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Nov 18, 2022

Complete notice to follow.

Nov 14, 2022

John Joseph Connors (1932 - 2022) of Chestnut Hill, MA

Son of the late James Henry Connors and Dorothy Foley Connors, Devoted Husband of Ursula M. (Cahalan) for 66 years; and loving father to: John Jr. (Andria) of Norwood; Kathleen "Kappy" (Mark Prive) of Christmas, FL; Kevin (Jenifer) of Newburyport; Carol (Walter "Wally") Arnold of Natick; Christa...

Nov 10, 2022

George (Georgie) F. Lavin Jr, age 60, of Framingham, passed away on November 10, 2022, at the V.A. Hospital in West Roxbury.

He was the beloved son of Shirley (Orrill) Lavin and the late George F. Lavin Sr. He is survived by his family: his life partner and soul mate Sue Bradley, his son and best friend...

Nov 10, 2022

David A. Bartel of West Roxbury, formerly of Newton, passed away on November 10, 2022. Beloved son of the late Carl A. and Margaret M. (Murphy) Bartel. Loving brother of Ann Bartel of Newton. David leaves his long-time companion Nancy Fitzgerald. Also survived by aunts', uncles', cousins, and friends. David was a funeral director and embalmer in the Boston...

Nov 10, 2022

Tisei, Virginia M.

Of West Roxbury, passed away November 10, 2022. Cherished daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (McManus) Tisei. Loving sister of Maureen, Kathryn and Richard Colvario, Ralph and Nancy Tisei, Joanne Tisei, and Richard Tisei. Beloved aunt of Patrick Colvario, Daisy Dallmeyer, Emily and Sol Jorge Moscol, Elizabeth and Daniel Roberts, Dennis Colvario, Maria...

Nov 8, 2022

Joan M. (May) Pagliarulo, 89

December 14, 1932 – November 8, 2022

West Roxbury, MA- Joan (May) Pagliarulo, age 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 8, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Joan was born December 14, 1932, in Brookline, MA to Barney and Mary (Jones) May along with her twin...

Nov 6, 2022

Joseph C. Bonino Jr., 77

Deerfield Beech, FL , 11/6/22

Joseph was born in Boston in 1945. He graduated from Roslindale High School in 1964. He notably worked for the British Petroleum Company in San Francisco, and in an executive position for the MBTA in Boston, where he worked until he retired. He moved to...