OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 25, 2021

Mark Shmerkovich, of Newton, formerly of Minsk, Belarus, died December 25, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Raisa (Slapakova). Loving father of Aleksandr Shmerkovich of West Roxbury. A graveside services will be held on Tuesday December 28, at 1:00 pm in The Puritan-Mt. Sinai Cemetery West Roxbury.

Dec 21, 2021

Paskal Rista, lindi ne Qenas, Fier me 23 korrik 1949 nenes Dhoksi dhe babit Naun. Paskali u rrit ne Fier bashke me nenen, vellezerit dhe motrat e veta pasi humbi babane ne moshe te vogel.

Pasi mbaroi Liceun Artistik, Tirane, Paskali vijoi me studimet ne Institutin e Larte te Arteve.  Ne vitin 1975, u emerua Shef Muzike...

Dec 20, 2021

Dorothy "Dottie" (O'Donnell) Conlin, formerly of Boston, a current resident of Norwood, where she has resided for the past 18 years, died peacefully on December 20th following a long battle with complications from cardiac surgery, she was 84 years old.  She was the loving mother to three sons, seven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

During the past...

Dec 17, 2021

Shirley (Davis) Burton

December 17, 2021

R. Shirley (Davis) Burton, 94, of Boston. Predeceased by her father Eugene F. Davis, her mother Phyllis M. (Lumbert) Davis, and her husband John F. (Jack) Burton. Devoted mother of Leslie Burton of Boston, John Burton of Boston and his late-wife Patty Sgrecci, Daniel Burton and his wife Kathleen...

Dec 17, 2021

Mr. Talu Ram Chawla passed away on December 17, 2021, at the age of 82, in New York city. His demise was untimely, unfortunate, and sudden. He lived a very healthy life and stayed strong until the last minute.

Mr. Chawla was born in Punjab, India on 25th December 1938. He faced several hardships throughout his childhood....