OBITUARIES

West Roxbury, MA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for West Roxbury, MA, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas

Catherine (Bailey)  Hayward

Catherine (Bailey) Hayward

Mar 4, 2026

Services private.

Harold Weinstein

Harold Weinstein

Mar 2, 2026

Harold Jay "Hal" Weinstein (Unkie) July 2, 1947 – March 2, 2026 Harold Jay Weinstein, lovingly known as Hal and affectionately called "Unkie" by those closest to him, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 78. Hal will be remembered for his quick wit, warm heart, and the unmistakable humor he brought into every room. Family...

Myrna M. (Mcerlane)  Sullivan

Myrna M. (Mcerlane) Sullivan

Mar 2, 2026

Sullivan, Myrna M. (McErlane) passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2026.  Beloved wife of the late Denis P. Sullivan. Loving mother of Catherine Sullivan of Roslindale and Kiernan Sullivan of West Roxbury. A loving and Cherished grandmother to Anthony, Madeleine, and Charlotte. Devoted sister of Rosemary Verna McErlane and the late Mervyn, Kiernan, Malcolm, and Leroy McErlane....

Petros Keshishyan

Petros Keshishyan

Mar 2, 2026

Petros Keshishyan, world‑renowned cellist, devoted teacher, and beloved father, passed away surrounded by his family. His life was a testament to artistry, discipline, and a profound love for music that touched audiences and students across the globe.

Born in Leninakan and raised in Yerevan, Armenia, Petros showed exceptional musical promise from an early age. His talent and...

Gerald L Nordland

Gerald L Nordland

Mar 1, 2026

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Robert Tonner

Robert Tonner

Feb 28, 2026

Robert Gerard "Bobby" Tonner Jr. passed away peacefully in Roslindale Massachusetts, on February 28, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 79 years old. While Parkinson's may have taken his strength, it never diminished his spirits, his warmth, or the deep love he had for family and friends. His loss leaves an emptiness that...

James E Callahan

James E Callahan

Feb 27, 2026

James E. "Jim" Callahan, 81, of Norwood, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Jim shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Beverly. He was a devoted father to his daughters, Melissa and her husband Marc of Norfolk, and Meghan and her husband Dilermando...

Dr. Mona M. (Dorsinville)  Dorsinville-Phanor

Dr. Mona M. (Dorsinville) Dorsinville-Phanor

Feb 27, 2026

With profound sorrow and unwavering faith, we announce the peaceful passing of Dr. Mona Myrtha Dorsinville-Phanor, who departed this life on February 27, 2026, in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. A devoted woman of God, loving mother and wife, esteemed educator, humanitarian, and community leader, Dr. Mona's legacy will forever live on in the countless lives she touched. Dr. Mona was...

Liliya (Efimova)  Frolkina

Liliya (Efimova) Frolkina

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...

Michael D Edwards

Michael D Edwards

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...

Nancy E. (Carter)  Palmer

Nancy E. (Carter) Palmer

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...

Maria (Walsh)  Geraghty

Maria (Walsh) Geraghty

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...

Rev. Msgr. Francis H Kelley

Rev. Msgr. Francis H Kelley

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...

Robert R. Arnold

Robert R. Arnold

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...

John J Welch

John J Welch

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...

Marc C Remmes

Marc C Remmes

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...

Margaret D. (Devlin)  Resker

Margaret D. (Devlin) Resker

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...

Milagros (Rodriguez)  Skelton

Milagros (Rodriguez) Skelton

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...

Frederick E Roberts

Frederick E Roberts

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...

Janice Knight

Janice Knight

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...