Obituaries

Nov 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Douglas E. Simon announces his sudden passing on Friday, November 24 th at the age of 55.  Doug will forever by remembered by his devoted wife of 22 years, Joyce McGrew Simon; his three adoring sons, Kyle M., Nicholas B., and Jacob R. Simon; his loving parents, Louise A. and...

Nov 23, 2023

Sandra Louise “Sandy” MacKinnon passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Warwick, RI with loved ones by her side.  Born in Boston on April 15, 1941, she was the daughter of late Dwight and Charlotte Hutchins.  Sandy grew up in Middleton, MA and later moved to Roslindale to raise her family.  Sandy was predeceased by...

Nov 21, 2023

Thirza L. (Knowlton) Medeiros, a longtime resident of Norwood and former resident of New Ipswich, NH, passed away November 21st at the Sunrise Assisted Living in Norwood. She was 90. Thirza was the beloved wife of the late Manuel L. Medeiros and the dear mother of Mary Lou Gaucher of Maine, and her husband the late Paul Gaucher. She...

Nov 21, 2023

Paul T. Donovan, a resident of Westwood, died on November 21 with his family by his side.  He was 86. Paul was born in Dorchester to the late James Donovan and the late Lillian (McCarthy).  He was a graduate of Roxbury Memorial High School.  He then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corp. during...

Nov 20, 2023

Catherine  M. (Rena Granfield) McNulty a resident of E. Walpole and formerly of Hyde Park died on November 20 with her family by her side.   She was 90.     Born in Chicopee to the late William T. and Sophie (Leonard) Granfield.   She was the loving granddaughter of the late John E. and Johanna (Smeddy) Granfield with whom she...

Nov 19, 2023

Christine M. Farnsworth, age 85, a longtime resident of Westwood, MA, died on November 19, following a period of declining health. Predeceased by her parents Earle G. and Christine Farnsworth of Wellesley Hills, MA and Damariscotta, Maine, she is survived by her longtime partner, Patricia J. Clarke, nieces and nephews.

Ms. Farnsworth spent her early years in...

Nov 19, 2023

Lori Ann Jacobs, a resident of Westwood, and formerly of Norwood, died Monday, November 19th in Raleigh, North Carolina.  She was 45. Lori was born March 20, 1967 in Norwood, Massachusetts, a daughter of William Francis Charles and Alice Ann (Comeau) Jacobs.  She graduated from Westwood High School with the Class of 1985.  Lori worked for Republic Plumbing in...

Nov 17, 2023

Frances (Fran) Angela (Cozenza) Dunn, a resident of Dedham, died peacefully on Friday November 17, 2023 with her son and granddaughter by her side. She was 92. Frances was born in Malden on July 13, 1931, and was the daughter of Philip and Adelina Cozenza, immigrants from Italy. Fran was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, George H....

Nov 17, 2023

Frank Richard Foye of Norwood, age 74, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Frank was born in Boston where he lived for several years before moving to Hull, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Daniel and Marion Foye, and

brother of the late Winifred (Dolly) Tirrell, Marie...

Nov 17, 2023

Gary David Graham, 56, of Dedham, passed at Faulkner Hospital Monday morning, Nov 17th.  Born Jan 23, 1958, he was the son of the late Catherine MacNeil of Troy, Nova Scotia and Angus Graham of Judique, Nova Scotia.  Gary was a skilled carpenter and a member of union Local 33.  His love of books would...

Nov 14, 2023

John Rockwell MacIntyre, a lifelong resident of Dedham, died Monday, November 14th at the Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center in Needham.  He was 79.  Jack was born April 6, 1937 in Dedham, Massachusetts, the only child of John A. and Cecelia Margaret (Forsythe) MacIntyre.  He graduated from Dedham High School and started his working life as a heavy equipment operator...

Nov 12, 2023

Lorraine Marie (Sullivan) Sanford, a longtime resident of Westwood, died Thursday, November 12th at her home in Westwood. She was 82.  Lorraine was born November 7, 1933 in Dedham, Massachusetts, one of the four daughters of Daniel M. and Winifred (Ballam) Sullivan.  She graduated from Dedham High School and worked for several years as a secretary for the Boston...

Nov 7, 2023

DEDHAM,MA.-Sally Ann Galt,74, daughter of the late William and Thelma (Simmons) Galt died at home Monday, November 7 th after a short illness. Born in Boston she was a lifelong Dedham resident. She graduated from Simmons College and received a master’s degree from Boston University. In 1960 she was hired to organize and set the standards for the first...

Nov 5, 2023

Fraser Neil MacKinnon Jr, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.  Born in Boston on August 23, 1937, he was the son of the late Fraser N. Sr and Anna Grace (Knowles) MacKinnon of West Roxbury, MA.  Fraser was the loving husband of Sandra L. (Hutchins) MacKinnon, with whom he celebrated...

Nov 5, 2023

Our beloved Amy Beth Christensen, of Norwood, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, at her home. Amy was born December 6, 1966, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She spent her early years in Tonawanda and Getzville, NY. In 1976, she moved with her family to Westwood, MA and graduated from Westwood High School in 1985. She later earned her Bachelor’s Degree in...

Nov 5, 2023

Henry “Hank” Randall Thoms  of Milford, Deleware passed away from natural causes on November 5, at age 84 . Henry was born on July 11, 1931 in Boston, MA to Henry (Heinrich) John George Thoms and Marjorie Belmont Thoms (nee Randall). He attended Northeastern University until his enlistment in the Navy in 1951. He served on several ships as...

Nov 2, 2023

Thomas M. Boncek “Stubba” of East Dedham, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023. He was the son of the late Thomas N. and Elizabeth Boncek of East Dedham, and the brother of the late Dennis Boncek of East Dedham.

Thomas was a resilient man whose journey in life was a testament to his inherent strength and...

Nov 2, 2023

Agnes Theresa (McDonough) Mahoney, of Norwood, and formally of Westwood, Dedham, and Walpole, passed away on November 2, 202.  She was 92. Loving wife of the late Vincent G. Mahoney, and dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church in Westwood, and burial at the MA National Cemetery in Bourne were private....

Nov 2, 2023

Ella D. (Smith) Bazzinotti, a 51 year resident of Dedham and longtime former resident of Hyde Park, passed away November 2nd at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  She was 84.  Ella was born on December 16, 1926 to Ernest and Hertha (Anderson) Smith in the family home in Readville.  One of 6 children, she spent her childhood in Readville. ...

Nov 1, 2023

Ben Joe Hester, a resident of Dedham, MA died Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 at his home in Dedham unexpectedly. He was 73. Ben was born March 21, 1950, the oldest son of Joseph and Mary Bell (Lawrence) Hester, both of North Carolina. He was the brother of the late Jacqueline Hester and is survived by his two sons, Eric...