OBITUARIES

Jan 18, 2026

Richard J. Madigan, 96, of Milton, fondly known as "Dede," died at home on January 18th holding hands with his wife. He was born on July 14, 1929, to Anna (McCarthy) Madigan and Patrick J. Madigan of West Roxbury. Richard was the youngest of five children who learned resilience early after his father's sudden death and his mother going...

Jan 18, 2026

Louise Celeste Dusevitch of Revere passed away in her sleep surrounded by those she loved most, who loved her most and so many caring people who fought to save her life after a brief illness.  My mom had recently turned 93 years old on January 6th but on Sunday January 18th she returned to loving embrace of the love...

Jan 14, 2026

Services private.

Jan 13, 2026

Margaret M. Hoffman (Kelliher), age 73, of Norwood, passed away surrounded by her family on January 13, 2026, with her husband Frederick L. (Ted) Hoffman and children by her side. She is survived by her beloved husband Ted; her three children, Brian Hoffman (Kimberly) of Norwood, Meghann McCarthy (Matthew) of Melrose, and Kevin Hoffman (Emily) of Needham; her brothers...

Jan 12, 2026

John (Jack) L. Mulry, 72, of North Attleboro, MA, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away on January 12 in Needham, MA. Born on April 28, 1953, in Boston, he was the son of the late John F. Mulry and Mary Mulry.

Jack was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, MA, and attended Suffolk...

Jan 8, 2026

Michael E. Donohue of West Roxbury, January 8, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Dunn) Donohue. Loving father of Leo P. Donohue of West Roxbury and Michael T. Donohue and his wife Denise of Attleboro.

Visitation will be held in the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury, on Thursday, January ...

Jan 7, 2026

We remember and honor the life of Gabriel "Gabe" Gobbi of Boston, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born and raised in Boston, Gabriel was the beloved son of Michelle Gobbi and the cherished grandson of the late Patricia Gobbi. He was a loving brother to Glenroy Miller and David Shields, and to David's partner, KaiJana...

Jan 4, 2026

Services may be viewed via Livestream by clicking the link below

Visitation and Reflections Friday 1/23 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM

Funeral Mass Saturday 1/24 at 1:00 PM

Obituary for Dr. Joe I. Ordia

Celebrating a Life of Compassion, Excellence, and Dedication

Dr. Joe I. Ordia, a distinguished physician,...

Jan 1, 2026

Joanne Wengefeld, 87, formerly of Walpole, MA, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, kindness, and quiet strength. Though she faced many hardships, she carried a remarkable love for life. She met each challenge with resilience, grace, and a quiet determination. Her strength never dimmed her warmth; instead, it deepened her compassion and...

Jan 1, 2026

Elmer J.(Hank) Henry

93 of West Roxbury

Passed away peacefully on January 1st in the place he liked best, as he wished, his home of a half-century with Barbara (Gould) his beloved wife of 65 years at his side. He leaves his sons, Charles (Lorraine) of Larchmont, N.Y., Christopher (Mary Beth) of Middleton, WI, beloved...

Jan 1, 2026

Catherine M. Gallant, better known as Kay, peacefully left this earth on January 1, 2026. She was born March 4, 1932 and grew up in a close-knit community in Jamaica Plain (Boston, MA). Kay married James E. Gallant of Worcester, MA in 1962 and raised their son, James P. Gallant of Arlington, MA, known as Jim, in the neighborhoods...

Dec 30, 2025

Anna Francis DeTore of Boston, MA, passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2025, with her husband and children by her side. Born November 28th, 1948 to Fred and Marion Lane, Anna Lane grew up in Jamaica Plain, MA. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse and spent the next ten years caring for chronically ill patients at the Lemuel Shattuck...

Dec 29, 2025

Joan Fallon Maher

Of West Roxbury, died at home surrounded by family on December 29, 2025. Beloved wife of 53 years to Joseph C. Maher, Jr.; devoted mother of Catherine Gruber and her husband Matthew of West Roxbury, MA; Elizabeth Wright and her husband Jarret of West Roxbury, MA; Christina Roffenbender and her husband Jason of Arlington,...

Dec 26, 2025

Mary Margaret O'Connell Racine of West Roxbury, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on December 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Paul O'Connell and Helen Frances Driscoll O'Connell; and sisters Joan Howard (Matthew), Patricia Foley (Francis), Catherine Gallivan (John).  She is survived by her five sons...

Dec 26, 2025

Anne C. Lang, known to family and friends as Nancy, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at the Springhouse in Jamaica Plain, surrounded by care and comfort. Nancy was born in Jamaica Plain on July 29, 1941, to Anne (Ginty) and Charles Cain, and remained deeply rooted in the communities she loved throughout her life.

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Dec 25, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, 4750 Washington St. West Roxbury on Friday January 2, 2026 at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hour in the Church Friday morning from 10:00 am  to 11:00 am. Interment private.

Complete notice to follow.

Dec 20, 2025

David E. Kolody of Quincy died December 20, 2025. He was 81. United States Navy Veteran.

A graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday January 7, at 2:00 pm in The Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David E Kolody, please visit our Tree...

Dec 20, 2025

Suzanne M. Amico April 11, 1941 – December 20, 2025 Age 84

AMICO, Suzanne M., age 84, of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Beloved wife for more than 60 years to the late John E. Amico; devoted mother to John E. Jr., Robert J., Edward T. and his wife Rita, and Tommy and...

Dec 19, 2025

Brenna Nicole Paré, 28, passed away on December 19, 2025.  Born on December 31, 1996, and raised in Westwood, Brenna was known for her sharp sense of humor, her contagious laugh, and the love she showed to every dog and animal she met.

She is survived by her father, Charles "Charlie" Paré, and her mother, Maryann (Riley)...

Dec 19, 2025

Jaclyn Catarius, age 26, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Walpole, Massachusetts. Born in Newton, Massachusetts, Jaclyn was a bright presence whose warmth and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She is now reunited in heaven with her late father, Matthew Catarius.

Jaclyn attended Norfolk Agricultural High School and later followed...