OBITUARIES

Patrick Geoffrey Sheehan

Patrick Geoffrey Sheehan

Aug 5, 2025

Patrick Geoffrey Sheehan, a gifted and talented finish carpenter and late co-owner of Prestige Carpentry in Boston, passed away suddenly on August 5, 2025. He was born on March 22, 1980, in County Kerry, Ireland, and his life was a testament to hard work, creativity, and a love for family.

 Patrick was known for his upbeat and cheerful personality. He always...

Carmen D Silva Arroyo

Carmen D Silva Arroyo

Aug 1, 2025

Carmen Delia Silva-Arroyo, nacio en Vega Alta Puerto Rico el 4 de diciembre de 1951, falleció el 1 de agosto de 2025 en New Bedford, Mass. Carmín nació de (precedida en muerte) Catalina Silva-Arroyo y (precedida en muerte) José Silva-Figueroa de Vega Alta. A Carmín, como muchos la conocían, le sobrevivieron su hermano Juan Silva-Arroyo (Johhny) de Arecibo, Puerto Rico...

Richard A. Dean

Richard A. Dean

Jul 30, 2025

Richard A. Dean passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 30th. Rich was born October 19th, 1939 to Harry and Margaret (Dearing) Dean in Boston. Rich enjoyed the outdoors his entire life and was an avid traveler and mountain climber. He traveled to all 50 states, Canada and climbed mountains and hiked on five continents. Rich was a veteran of the...

Marie Claire Leonard Jean Paul

Marie Claire Leonard Jean Paul

Jul 27, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Marie Claire Leonard, a beloved mother, teacher, sister, and friend.



Born on May 12, 1960, in Pétion-Ville, Haiti, Marie Claire was the fourth of five children of Sylvia and Louis Leonard. Even from her earliest years, she carried a spirit far beyond her age, responsible, caring, and...

Judith Kramer Greene

Judith Kramer Greene

Jul 27, 2025

Judith (Judy) Kramer Greene, passed away on July 27 in Worcester, Massachusetts. She was born on August 14, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Samuel Kramer and Milly Kramer (nee Tokarsky). When she was three years old, her family moved to Philadelphia, which became a city she loved. She attended Philadelphia High School for Girls, also known as Girls High, graduating...

Paul Maurice Tucker

Paul Maurice Tucker

Jul 25, 2025

Paul M Tucker, 62, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Born on January 19, 1963, in Boston, Massachusetts, Paul brought warmth and laughter to those around him throughout his life.

He was the beloved son of the late Alice and Albert "Kevin" Tucker and part of a large and loving family. Paul is fondly remembered by his surviving siblings:...

Randell Perry MacFarlane

Randell Perry MacFarlane

Jul 14, 2025

Randell P. MacFarlane Sr. 67 of Lebanon Maine passed away surrounded by family on July 14, 2025 at Tufts Medical in Boston MA.

Randell was born on July 28, 1957 in Orange TX. to George MacFarlane Sr. and Arlene MacFarlane (Jameson).

Randell usually went by Randy to family and friends. Randy grew up in Salem Massachusetts but spent most of his life...

Janice Claire Paterna

Janice Claire Paterna

Jun 24, 2025

“Janice Claire Paterna passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by love and the memories of a life well lived. She found joy in calling both South Boston and Cape Cod home.Born on March 22, 1945, Janice was the cherished daughter of the late Josephine and Joseph Paterna. She was a devoted sister to...

Rita D (Finn) Fritch

Rita D (Finn) Fritch

Jun 16, 2025

Fritch, Rita D. (Finn) of South Boston. June 16, 2025 Beloved wife of the late Arthur G. Fritch, Jr. Dear daughter of the late John and Mary (Egan) Finn. Loving sister of the late Thomas, Margaret, Mary, and John Finn, Jr., and Dorothy McDonough. Devoted aunt of Thomas McDonough and his wife Juliann of Hampton, NH, Stephen McDonough and his...

Kenneth Joseph Mento

Kenneth Joseph Mento

Jun 9, 2025

Mento, Kenneth J. suddenly in Charlestown. Beloved Father of Dylan R. Kane. Devoted Son of Kenneth J. Rawlinson, and the late Donna M. (Mento) and Rosemarie T. Rawlinson. Partner of the late Angelique Kane. Brother of Sara Mento , James Mento, Jodi McGrath and Christine Phillips.  Loving nephew of Susan Rawlinson. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation...

Patricia W. Zelley

Patricia W. Zelley

May 29, 2025

Patricia Ann Woodbury Zelley (“Pat”)

August 1, 1936- May 29, 2025

Patricia Ann Woodbury Zelley, affectionately known as “Pat”, died on May 29, 2025,

after a long battle with dementia. Born on August 1, 1936, Pat grew up in Weehawken,

New Jersey, and spend her summers in Jonesport, Maine. She attended Ursinus

College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania where she pursued her love of sports, playing on

the...

Paul F Forry

Paul F Forry

May 28, 2025

Paul F. Forry passed away May 28th at the age of 79 in his hometown of Boston after a 35-plus year battle with heart disease. Paul was born at Carney Hospital in South Boston on February 7th, 1946, to Thomas and Eleanor (Moriarty) Forry. Paul had the gift of gab and never missed a chance to share a story, especially...

KATHRYN ANNETTE BUCKLEY

KATHRYN ANNETTE BUCKLEY

May 21, 2025

Kathryn (Kate) Annette Buckley left this planet on May 21, 2025. She has joined her husband of 35 years, Dennis Gagne, her beloved sister, Mary (Buckley) Pettiford, baby brother Richard (Dickie) Grant and her daughter Elice (Lisa) Hawkins.

She left far to many family members and friends to list here but she loved them all, and even those that had fallen...

Mary E. (McDonough) Miller

Mary E. (McDonough) Miller

May 6, 2025

Mary E. “Bebba” (McDonough) Miller of Weymouth, formerly of South Boston, passed away on May 6, 2025 at age 72. Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Miller. Loving mother of Richard Miller and his wife Jaclyn of Milton, Stephen Miller and his partner Stephanie Shuttle of Acton, and Lori Miller of Dorchester. Adored “Mamie” to her grandchildren - Richie,...

Claire L. Bavis

Claire L. Bavis

Apr 24, 2025

BAVIS, Claire (Lacerda), devoted wife, mother and grandmother, age 93, of Boston, passed

away peacefully on April 24, 2025. Claire was the daughter of the late Roy Lacerda and Louise

Dionne. She is predeceased by the love of her life, Bob, with whom she was happily married to

for 55 years. Claire is survived by her sons Robert and Paul, her daughter-in-law Susan,...

Paul Autuori

Paul Autuori

Apr 23, 2025

Paul F. Autuori passed away on April 23, 2025, at The Boston Home in Dorchester, MA surrounded by his friends and compassionate caregivers. He was 77 years old.

Born in East Boston, MA, Paul spent most of his youth in Winthrop, where he lived with his parents, went to school, and worked in the jewelry business after high school. He later...

Dorothy McPherson

Dorothy McPherson

Apr 15, 2025

Dorothy "Dot" McPherson passed peacefully on April 15, 2025, with family by her side.

Dorothy Esther McPherson, née Becker, the youngest daughter of Else and William Becker, was raised in Paramus NJ, where she was instilled with strong German roots and culture, allowing her to blossom in the growing America of the 1940s & 50s.

Music, the thoughtful consideration for others, and...

Richard James Ford

Richard James Ford

Apr 15, 2025

Richard James Ford, known affectionately as Richie, passed away on April 15, 2025, at the Life Care Center of Acton. Born on 10, 1950, in Boston, he lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and an enduring passion for knowledge.

Richie's career spanned many years within law enforcement, culminating in his role as a Lieutenant in the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department....

George P. Warren

George P. Warren

Apr 9, 2025

George Paul Warren, a resident of Braintree, MA, passed away on April 9, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 7, 1956, in Dorchester, MA, George lived a life enriched by his commitment to family, friends and work.

George was a skilled contractor who found joy in creating and building, leaving a lasting legacy in his professional endeavors. He...

Carolyn Zimmerman

Carolyn Zimmerman

Mar 23, 2025

Carolyn Zimmerman, age 67, of Granby, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025. She was born on June 1, 1957, to the late John and Martha Hadley in Melrose, MA.A graduate of Granby Jr. Sr. High School in 1975, Carolyn went on to live a life full of love, kindness, and compassion. She was a devoted mother, sister, and grandmother,...