OBITUARIES

Dec 28, 2020

McLaughlin, Margaret Mary "Peggy" (Hunt) of Jamaica Plain, December 28, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Mary "Molly" and John Hunt. Loving mother of Paul McLaughlin and his wife, Madeline, of Carver, MA, Maureen Ritz and the late Steve Sands of Quincy, MA, John McLaughlin of Las Vegas, NV, and Orla OMalley Daly of Pacifica, CA, Kerry McLaughlin and...

Dec 28, 2020

SCHMIDT, Richard F. Age 88, of Boston, died peacefully on December 28, in the company of his family. "Dick" was a life-long resident of Roslindale and the beloved husband of the late Eleanor "Ellie" (Mahoney) Schmidt with whom he shared 52-years of marriage. It was Ellie who gave him his family nickname of "Chuck" in reference to his robust...

Dec 27, 2020

James P. Murphy

Westford, MA

June 26, 1957 -  December 27, 2020

James (Jay), a resident of Boston for most of his life, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the age of 63.  He leaves his sister Maureen Colette, brother John Murphy and his wife Shirley, and sister Teri L. King,...

Dec 26, 2020

Daniel F. White, of Bridgewater, MA, died December 26, 2020. He was 78. Beloved son of the late Patrick and Josephine (Toporcer) White. Survived by 6 nieces and nephews. Graveside service in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury will be private for family only. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

Dec 26, 2020

Duggan, Edward C.,  69, of Roslindale, on December 26. 2020

He leaves his twin brother Dennis, of Roslindale and his sister Julie of West Reading. PA. He was the beloved uncle of Emilie Duggan Martin of Temple, PA and Neva Duggan-Hicks of Dorchester.

Eddie was a graduate of Boston Latin School and the College of...

Dec 25, 2020

Complete notice to follow.

Dec 25, 2020

John Shaw January 14, 1989 – December 25, 2020 of West Roxbury died peacefully at home with his dog Sherman by his side. Beloved son of Lori Shaw and the late William (Billy) Shaw BPD of West Roxbury. Loving brother to Lauren Shaw of Dallas, Tx and the late Kerriann Shaw. Friend of many especially Alex, Mel, Lilith and...

Dec 24, 2020

John A. Baksys, died December 24, 2020. He was 70 years old. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at 1:15 pm in The Massachusetts National Cemetery. Late Vietnam War Army Veteran. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com

Dec 24, 2020

Services private.

Dec 22, 2020

Burial in The Massachusetts National Cemetery

Dec 22, 2020

Services private.

Dec 21, 2020

Alice Smith

11/10/1928 – 12/21/2020

Alice Anna Smith (Adams), age 92, formerly of Manchester, CT passed away peacefully, December 21, 2020.   Her grandson, Patrick was the light of her life   Alice was born in Manchester, November 10, 1928, and graduated from Manchester High School.  She worked at the Southern New England Telephone for many years. ...

Dec 20, 2020

October 30, 1947 - December 20, 2020

A son of South Boston and of Ireland, John P. Connolly cared deeply for both his local community and the wider world. Born the only child of Irish immigrants, John was raised in public housing across from Carson Beach. When he was 15, he met his future wife, Anne Louise...

Dec 19, 2020

Services private.

Dec 19, 2020

Dorothea A. (Shea) Hogan, of Naples, Florida, formerly of West Roxbury and Needham, Massachusetts, died peacefully on December 19, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was 92 years of age.

Born in Milton, MA. on April 3, 1928, "Dotty" was the beloved daughter of Frank D. Shea and Anna (Scully) Shea. She was raised in West...

Dec 18, 2020

DOREN, George C., Jr., of Plymouth, MA, age 71, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 18, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born February 11, 1949 in Boston. He graduated from North Quincy High School and enlisted in the Air Force in 1968. He was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base where he worked as...

Dec 15, 2020

Christopher Gauthier, of Brookline, MA. Son of the late Dennis Carter and Susan Gauthier. Services private.

Dec 15, 2020

Services private.

Dec 12, 2020

Peter Townsend, of Needham, formally of Brockton,  died December 12, 2020. He was 66 years old. Son of the late Phillip and Frances (Osword) Townsend. Services private.

Dec 12, 2020

DWYER, William M. Age 64, of West Roxbury, formerly of Dorchester. Entered into eternal rest on December 12, 2020. Loving father of William Dwyer of South Carolina. Loving and devoted son of the late Mary and William Dwyer, of Dorchester. Dear brother of Joan Lightbody and her husband Ronald of Florida, Robert Dwyer and his wife Susan of Milton,...