Obituaries

Jun 17, 2023

Betty L. (Nelson) Mazzola a resident of Westwood, passed away June 17th at the Stanley Tippett House in Needham.  She was 79.   Betty was born January 11, 1930 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the daughter of Francis and Cora (Thomas) Nelson,.  She grew up in Lexington, and graduated from Lexington High School.  After high school, Betty attended Framingham State, where she...

Jun 15, 2023

Barbara ‘Bobby’ (née Errickson) Jorgensen passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 15 th after a lengthy battle with dementia. Her loving family was by her side at the end.

Born May 6, 1933, Bobby grew up in Freehold, New Jersey where her father was a prominent local dentist and civic leader. A bright student, her...

Jun 13, 2023

Mitchell David Cornel Drout, age 18, passed away on June 13 in Dedham, Massachusetts.

He is survived by his parents, Michael D.C. Drout and Raquel M. D’Oyen, and his sister, Rhys M. Drout. There will be a private funeral service at Folsom Funeral Home in Dedham.

A celebration of Mitchell’s life and the planting of...

Jun 12, 2023

Victoria Pearl Westgard, age 96, passed away peacefully on June 12 after a brief stay at Ellis Nursing Home.  She was predeceased by her parents Ole and Kaspara (Grann)Westgard, and three brothers; Oscar, Bjorn, and Ole. Vickie was a long time resident of Dedham and a lifelong member of Fellowship Bible Church.  After graduating from Dedham High she went...

Jun 12, 2023

Michael Anthony Cimeno, an almost lifelong resident of Dedham, died suddenly June 12th at his home in Dedham.  He was 45.  Michael was born April 16, 1965 in Norwood, Massachusetts, a son of Thomas A. and Judith A. (Basilici) Cimeno.  He attended Dedham High School and was the owner and operator of Cimeno Ceramic Tile company.  Michael was an...

Jun 11, 2023

Erik Rhoades Anderson a longtime resident of Charlestown, Massachusetts died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Mass General Hospital in Boston. Erik was the son of Francis Edward and Winifred (Van Horsen) Anderson. He worked as a Professional Photographer for the Arthur D. Little Company. Friends are invited to attend his graveside service Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11...

Jun 10, 2023

Robert Carl Nagel, age 86, “died dead” on June 10 at home, as was his wish, in Roslindale, Massachusetts.  Bob was born on the eve of the Great Depression on October 10, 1929 to Carl T. Nagel and Josephine B. MacKenzie.  Bob served five years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was subsequently employed...

Jun 6, 2023

Athanasios F. Kalfopulos, 91, of Westwood and West Yarmouth, MA passed away in his Cape Cod home on Wed. June 6. He was surrounded by his wife of 68 years, Catherine and his daughters, Irene Heier and Joy Wagner. Mr. Kalfopulos was an amazing man who touched everyone he came into contact with. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey...

Jun 5, 2023

Robert Thomas Ridge, a resident of Braintree, and formerly a longtime resident of Westwood, died Monday, June 5th, 2023 at Sunrise of Braintree Assisted Living Center. He was 84. Robert was born April 28, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the four sons of John Joseph and Mildred M. (Allen) Ridge. After high school Robert studied at Wentworth Institute...

Jun 4, 2023

Robert D. Coutts, a longtime resident of Dedham died at his home after a long illness on June 4.  He was 80 years old.   Born in Watertown to the late James Coutts and the late Helen (Skinner).  He was a graduate of Watertown High School and attended Fitchburg State College.  Mr. Coutts served in the Army during the Korean...

Jun 2, 2023

Frank E. Harrison, a resident of Dennisport and a former longtime resident of Dedham, passed away with his daughters by his side on June 2nd after a brief illness at New Bridge on the Charles. He was 74.  Frank was born on April 11, 1937 to Benjamin and Gladys (Trull) Harrison.  One...

Jun 1, 2023

George Edward Fahey Sr., a longtime resident of Dedham, died Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain. He was 88. George was born March 8, 1935 in Nashua, New Hampshire, the son of Walter and Rose M. (Johansen) Murphy Mason. George enlisted in the Airforce in 1952 and served in the 384th Air Refueling Squadron...

Jun 1, 2023

Robert King of Raynham, devoted husband of the late Jacqueline (Gehling) King and a former longtime resident of Dedham, died on Thursday June 1 st at the age of 86. Raised lovingly by Henry and Katherine Dibbern of Dedham and his siblings, the late William Dibbern, Frances Mattson, Harrison Dibbern, and Charlotte Moody. He was later reunited with his...

Jun 1, 2023

Edna R. Harmon, 96, formally of Billerica and Norwood, passed on peacefully June First surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Harry and Edna (Manning) Rath and sister of the late Howard W. Rath. Beloved wife of the late Earl S. Harmon, Edna is survived by daughter Ruth (Harmon) Carwile...

May 27, 2023

Cynthia Jean Wong, a longtime resident of Norwood, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 27th at her home in Norwood. She was 66. Cindy was born September 1, 1956 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the four children of Richard A. and Beatrice (Chin) Wong. She attended Massasoit Junior College and then earned her cosmetology license after graduating from the Peabody...

May 24, 2023

Muriel (Hutcheon) Morgan, a resident of Eastham, passed away May 24th at the Cape Cod Hospital. She was 90.  Muriel was born on February 15, 1920 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan, Canada.  After completing high school, Muriel worked as a bookkeeper for the U.S. Army.  During her employment, she met her husband Manuel who was stationed in Edmonton serving his time...

May 22, 2023

Marilyn Claire (Henry) Nelson, a resident of Westwood for 60 years, passed away at her home on May 22 with her family by her side at the age of 95.   Marilyn was born in Brooklyn, New York to Ralph and Claire Henry.  She Married Herbert in 1944 and settled in Westwood where they had three children of their own.  ...

May 19, 2023

Jean N. (Nelson) Hobart, of Hyde Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 19th at her home. She was 89.  Beloved wife of the late Kenneth P. and loving mother of the late Edward “Sandy” Hobart.  She will be greatly missed by her extended family of Judith Peterson and husband Robert, Christine Fitch, Suzanne Peterson, goddaughter Tracey Peterson, and many...

May 19, 2023

McGillicuddy, Peter D.- of Dedham, May 19, age 75.  Devoted husband of Carolyn (Connolly) and loving father of James, Kathleen, and the late Mary Kate, all of Dedham. Dear brother to Paul and his wife Geri of CA, Mark and his wife Jean of Milton, and the late Thomas, and his wife Lauren of Malden. Also survived by many nieces...

May 18, 2023

Carmelo Filice, a longtime resident of Hyde Park, died Thursday, May 18th at his home. He was 87. Carmelo was born July 24, 1935 in Piane Crati, Italy, a son of Joseph and Teresa (Mauro) Filice. Carmelo worked as a painter and maintenance man for the Dedham Savings Bank. He was a former member of the Eagles lodge in...