OBITUARIES

Feb 2, 2022

David D. Hoyt of Boston, passed away after a long illness on February 2, 2022. Borne in Barbados, he was the proud son of Wilson Brathwait and Velda Deosa Hoyt. After emigrating to the United States, he became a Boston Taxi Cab Driver and a Bartender. He leaves behind Family Members, sister Jean of New York, Brother Wilson of...

Jan 26, 2022

Herbert O Edmunds, III, age 74, a veteran of Vietnam, resident of Pembroke, died on January 26, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his daughters as his life came to pass at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center. Mr. Edmunds is survived by his two children: Denise Ann Harrington, Plymouth and Lenette Kay Edmunds...

Jan 25, 2022

Leo Sahakyan, of Brighton, formerly of Baku, Azerbaijan, died January 25, 2022. Complete notice to follow.

Jan 23, 2022

Day, Rita E. (Sherman) of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022 at the age of 91.  Rita loved shopping for bargains, trying her luck at the casinos, listening to her favorite music and gardening in her backyard but she was happiest when surrounded by her loving family.  She was the beloved wife of the late William...

Jan 22, 2022

Peter John McCue of West Roxbury died January 22, 2022 at age 70.  Son of the late John and Edna McCue of West Falmouth.  He is survived by his longtime partner, Stephanie Taylor of West Roxbury, and one brother, Brian McCue of West Falmouth.

Peter was a well-respected civil attorney who practiced in Boston for many years. ...

Jan 21, 2022

An Iranian National, Mr. Ahmad Attarchi was born in Tehran, Iran, in the year 1948. He was the 5th of of a family of 9 children.

Growing up, Ahmad was showered with love from his older brothers and sister as well as his father's friends, who were like his uncles.

His father's friends took over ...

Jan 20, 2022

Joanna Ellen Scannell of Westwood died January 20, 2022 at age 71. Daughter of the late David D. and Elizabeth (FitzSimmons) Scannell.  Survived by her sister Elizabeth Burke and her husband Jack of West Roxbury, her brother David Scannell and his wife Mary of Punta Gorda, Fl, and her brother Henry Scannell of Jamaica Plain. Cherished aunt of Daniel...

Jan 19, 2022

Nina Lipovskaya of Lynn, MA passed away on January 19, 2022, with her family members by her side. She was 96 years old. Nina was born on November 10, 1925, in Rybinsk, Russia, to Nikolai and Alexandra Robinson.  During World War II she served as a nurse on the front line and helped to save the lives of numerous...

Jan 17, 2022

Karine Budaghova, of Brookline, MA formerly of Tbilisi, Georgia, died January 17, 2022.

Funeral services private.

Jan 15, 2022

Janet "Nana" Louise McDonald Butler of Boston

Born September 8, 1934 Elliot Hospital Manchester N.H.

Widow of Harvey Butler. Survived by her sons Neal, Gregg and his wife Kristen, Eric and his wife Mary, and her daughters Amy and her husband Jim, Pam and her husband Conrad, her cherished grandchildren Rhea, Katie, Joseph, Trevor, Harrison,...

Jan 15, 2022

Edward J. Sloane of Roslindale, January 15,2022. Beloved father of Paul, Joann, Diane, Robert, Jennifer, Jessica and Stephanie. Devoted brother of Marie and Gloria and the late Donald Sloane. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Edward had a distinguished career with the United States Army for over 21 years, serving during Viet...

Jan 13, 2022

Burkes, Emmitt, of Somerville, MA, died January 13, 2022. Beloved husband of Jeanne (Burton). Complete notice to follow.

Jan 10, 2022

"Kenneth A. Pucino 78, of Norton, died peacefully surrounded by family at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on January 10, 2022. Kenneth is the son of the late Albert and "Betty" Pucino of Hyde Park. Beloved Husband of the late Virginia M. Pucino (Copponi) of West Roxbury. He is survived by his Brother Al and his Wife Kathy...

Jan 10, 2022

Spagnuolo, Joseph D., of Newton, suddenly January 10, 2022. Beloved husband of Ann M. Bossi. Loving father of Joe Jr. and his wife Ashley, Jodi Grutadaurio and John Joseph Spagnuolo all of Atlanta, GA. Cherished Poppy of Joseph, Brianna, Anthony, Alexandra, Nico, Bella and Gianni. Great grandfather of Cole. Joe is also survived by his sister Carole Cafarella, sister-in-law...

Jan 9, 2022

King, Theresa, of Hanon, MA, died January 9, 2022.

Funeral services private.

Jan 5, 2022

Jordan, Helen Bohn, died peacefully January 5, 2022. Born August 21, 1932 to Harriet Bohn, Helen's childhood included many strong, loving motherly influences from her grandmother Leila Stevens (Vanderhoof) and her aunts Leila (Adams) and Gladys.

Helen graduated Smith College in 1954. Armed with her sharp mind, a love of language, and a precise eye, Helen became...

Dec 31, 2021

Robert P. Lacey, of Lynn, died December 31, 2021. He was 69 years old. Funeral services private.

Dec 29, 2021

Patricia Parlon was born on December 30, 1945 to John and Emma O'Brien. A lifelong West Roxbury resident, Patricia was the loving sister to Johnny O'Brien and His wife Stacy of Florida and Jean O'Brien of South Carolina, playing the buffer through life as the oldest of the siblings. Patricia was the mother of three boys, John, whom she...

Dec 28, 2021

Lori Jean Garofalo died peacefully at Newton Wellesley Hospital on December 28, 2021 after battling years of kidney and lately respiratory issues. Lori was the 6th of 7 children born to Gary & Mary Garofalo in 1957. She was born in Dorchester, MA and moved to Hull, MA where she attended Hull High School.

For years Lori...

Dec 27, 2021

Martin E. McDonough of West Roxbury, formerly of Falmouth, MA.  passed peacefully in the early hours of December 27, 2021.  Marty was the beloved son of the late Michael and Mary McDonough of Hyde Park, loving brother of the late Michael of West Palm Beach, FL, brother in law of Espy McDonough of West Palm Beach, FL, brother of...