OBITUARIES

Feb 1, 2026

Carolyn Marie Lottatore, 76 passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Acton on February 1,

2026. Carolyn was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 11th 1949. She was raised in

Sudbury, Massachusetts and attended Sudbury schools. She is the daughter of the late Angelo

and Christine Lottatore, loving sister to Steven Lottatore and his late wife Sandi of California,

Dennis Lottatore and his...

Jan 30, 2026

Bruce L. Conley, a lifelong resident of South Boston, passed away on January 30, 2026 at the age of 72 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a brief illness.Bruce was the beloved son of the late South Boston amateur boxing champion and longshoreman, Paul W. Conley and the late Constance M. (Simmons) Conley, Bruce is survived by his brother...

Jan 5, 2026

Yamairys Nastasha Charles Moreno, born on February 17,1998 passed away on January 5, 2026. Born to Amaury Charles Loga and Yajaira Moreno, Yamairys was a devoted daughter, loving mother, cherished sister, cousin & friend. From a young age she showed remarkable strength and determination, qualities that would define her life. For six years, she courageously battled heart disease, facing each...

Dec 10, 2025

Linda-McDonald-Pike 3/30/1963 -12/10/2025 Leaving behind her husband John and son John Pike, brother's Kenneth and Richard McDonald and sister Nancy Adinolfi. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Quincy Yacht club 1310 Sea st. Quincy Ma. on Wednesday 2/25/2026 from 6 - 10:00pm. Relative's and Friends kindly Invited.

Dec 9, 2025

Dec 4, 2025

Luyang (Lu) Tang, 33, of South Boston, passed away on December 4th in Boston. Born October 4th, 1992 in Xianning, China, Luyang was the loving son of Jiwei Tang and Weihua Xu. As a hard-working student in China, Luyang earned a Degree of Bachelor of Engineering at Wuhan University of Science and Technology before earning a Master's Degree in Electronics...

Nov 25, 2025

Ann Muriel Staffeld, a former resident of Newburyport, MA for 16 years, passed away on

November 25, 2025 in Lincoln, MA at the age of 97. She has been living at Mary Immaculate

Memory Care, Lawrence, MA the last two years. Born on July 27, 1928 in Detroit, MI to parents

Muriel and Rev. John Staffeld, Congregational Minister, the family moved at regular...

Nov 24, 2025

James Joseph “Jim” Saulnier, 84, of Needham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully of

natural causes on November 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted

husband, father, brother, and friend, Jim was dearly admired for his kindness, honesty, and

steadfast nature that touched the lives of all who knew him.

Born on March 12, 1941, in Boston, Massachusetts, Jim was the beloved...

Nov 14, 2025

John Patrick Gill, of South Boston, Massachusetts, was born on August 31, 1949, and passed away

peacefully on November 14, 2025, after a long period of declining health.

He was the son of the late Martha A. Rogerson and James A. Gill.

John is survived by his brother, James F. Gill, and his wife, Anne, both of Sanford, North Carolina.

He also leaves behind...

Nov 9, 2025

Carol Kemmitt Courage of South Boston passed away peacefully on November 9th 2025. She was the devoted mother of Abbie Courage of South Boston, beloved wife of the late George Courage, and the loving sister of Janice Kemmitt of West Yarmouth. Carol was the cherished daughter of James Kemmitt and Cecile (Sarno) Kemmitt. She was also a devoted friend and...

Nov 5, 2025

Worcester - Harold John Quinn III, 73.On November 5th, 2025, we lost a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather.Harold was born in Worcester City Hospital on June 2, 1952, to Harold John Quinn Jr. and Shirley Elizabeth (Weagle) Quinn. The family resided in Worcester's North End until 1961, before buying a home in Leicester, MA. The love of his...

Oct 13, 2025

Callahan, Stephen James of Dorchester passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025.

U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved son of Genevieve (Gillis) and Donald Callahan. Steve will

be deeply missed by his family & friends. Steve was a great athlete who loved Boston

Sports keeping stats on each team and player. Steve was known for his Dreams of

Adventure and quiet pride. He was a man...

Oct 3, 2025

Anne (Nancy) Canning Lee, a lifelong Bostonian whose life was marked by faith, family, and service to others, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Dorchester, Nancy chose to begin her own family in South Boston after marrying the love of her life, Joe Lee, with whom she shared 55 wonderful years of marriage....

Sep 21, 2025

Stephen E. Strumm, age 73, passed away at home September 21, 2025, after a long illness.

 Born and raised in Dorchester, Steve was a lifelong resident before moving to Weymouth 9 years ago. He was educated in Boston Public Schools, graduated from South Boston High School in 1970, and attended Boston State College. A gifted artist and athlete, he volunteered in...

Sep 19, 2025

Darryl Logan Alexander, a cherished father, husband, son, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in South Boston, surrounded by his loving family, on September 19, 2025, at the age of 48, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 7, 1977, in Brockton, Massachusetts, Darryl was a source of joy and support to all who knew...

Sep 17, 2025

Eleanor Diethelm, a devoted social worker and compassionate advocate for those in crisis, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. She was 88 years old. She had a tragic automobile accident that left her with a serious spinal cord injury and paralysis, which ultimately led to her death.

Born on April 27, 1937, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Eleanor was the...

Sep 14, 2025

Ramón Emilio Vélez Calderón, widower of Hilda Mejias.

He was born on October 18, 1937, in Manatí, Puerto Rico, and passed away on September 14, 2025, in the city of Boston, MA, at the age of 87.

His children Héctor and his wife Vivian, Jorge Luis and his wife Ruth Miriam, and Yari and her husband Omar invite you to the celebration...

Sep 11, 2025

"With a sailor's heart and an Irish soul, He journeys now on fairer seas." 

Edward “Ed” Joseph Hanafin, 90, of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, just days after celebrating his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends. 

Born on September 6, 1935, at Sloane Hospital for Women in Manhattan, NY, Ed was the beloved son of Patrick Hanafin...

Sep 9, 2025

Ann M McAuliffe died September 9, 2025, after a long courageous battle with diabetes. She was the daughter of Tom and Anna McAuliffe, beloved mother of Sean P. Melia, cherished sister of Maureen, Katie, Tom, Pat, and Peggy McAuliffe.

Annie was also survived by her stepmom Marge McAuliffe, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also survived by her lifelong friend, Karen LoCasio...

Sep 6, 2025

Sue Ann (Santos) GattiFebruary 2, 1963 – September 6, 2025

Sue Ann (Santos) Gatti, 62, of Cape Cod, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025. Born on Nantucket Island on February 2, 1963, she was the beloved daughter of the late John and Nancy Santos.

Sue attended Burdett College in Boston, earning her degree in accounting, which she put to use before...