All Obituaries

Nicholas G. Cotto, Sr., of Walpole, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on September 12, 2019. He was 76 years old. Nick was the dear and devoted husband of the late Shirley (Everson). Loving father of Nicholas G. Cotto, Jr. and his wife Linda of Dedham. Cherished grandfather, “Papa” of Nicholas A. Cotto and Julie A. Cotto. Dear brother of Nancy Jones and her husband Steve of NH, Edward “Jack” Cotto of Boston, Andrew Cotto of Boston, Charlotte Cotto of Roslindale,...

Shirley (Baggett) Coleman, of Newton, formerly of Quincy and Brighton, passed away on July 27, 2019. She was 87 years old. Shirley was the dear and devoted wife of the late Joseph Coleman and the late Frederick Hocker. Mother of Thomas Hocker and his wife Karen. Grandmother of Ryan and Declan Hocker. Dear friend of Charles Conti and his wife Lakshmi Nagarajanm, Theresa and Lisa Glynn, Eileen Weinberg, and Phoebe. Shirley's Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 10...

George Saliem Hadaya, a proud lifelong resident of Boston's South End, passed away on September 4, 2019.  He was 95 years old. George served in the U. S. Navy in World War II Dear and devoted husband of the late Catherine "Kitty" (Baiona) Hadaya.  Beloved father of Victoria LaFace and her husband Salvatore of West Roxbury, George Hadaya and his wife Christine of Boston's North End, William Hadaya and his wife Maureen of Winthrop, and Patricia "Tish"...

On August 28th, 2019 Linda C. (Laham) Sullivan, of Delaware, formerly of Mansfield and Brockton, passed away peacefully at her dream home, surrounded by her family, following her courageous battle with Ovarian Cancer.  She was 64 years of age. All whom loved her will never forget her tenacity, wit, courage, grace and most of all her undying love and care for them. Family was the foundation for her life, a value instilled in her by her own parents, the late Elias and Celia Laham....

Deborah (Sibert) McLaughlin, of West Roxbury, formerly of Cambridge, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday morning. Beloved wife of the late John McLaughlin. Devoted mother of Sherry Collazo (McLaughlin) and her husband Luis Collazo of West Roxbury, Wendy McLaughlin and her fiancé Oly Ravelo of Cambridge. Cherished grandmother of Kylie, Leah and Cayden. Sister of Denise Sibert and life partner Edward (Ed) Sullivan of Milo, Maine. Preceded in death by her...

Gloria A. (Khouri) Sabbag of Westwood, formerly of Arlington, passed away on August 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  She was 78 years old. Gloria was the dear and devoted wife of Robert Sabbag. Loving mother of Michelle Kincade and her husband Stephen of Walpole, Robert Sabbag Jr. and his wife Melissa of Woburn and Eric Sabbag and his wife Christine of Wakefield. Cherished grandmother, “Tete” of Mandi, Robby, Tania, Karleigh and Hunter. Dear sister of George...

Sandra E. (Dabrowski) Stanewick, of Roslindale, formerly of Easthampton, passed away on August 18, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 75 years old. Born and raised in Easthampton, MA, Sandra came to Boston to study at Simmons College, where she obtained her Bachelor’s and then Master’s Degree, both in English.  It was during these years, that she met the love of her life, Joe. Sandra was a lover of...

Shawky Kozman Hanna, of Foxborough, passed away on August 17, 2019.  He was 94 years old. Shawky was the dear and devoted husband of the late Alberta Rophael.  Loving father of Mona Samaan of Foxborough and her late husband Renolt, Maher Kozman and his wife Violet of California and Maged Kozman and his wife Hala of Toronto.  Beloved grandfather, “Gido,” of Mirelle Bishay, Soleil Samaan, Maggie Kozman, Daniel Kozman, Rony Kozman and Nora Shenouda.  Cherished...

Lila Eouse, of Hopedale, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on August 10, 2019. Born and raised in Boston’s South End and Brookline, Lila was the loving daughter of the late Anthony and Wadea (Matook).  Dear sister of Rose Saltzman and her husband Ira of West Roxbury and the late Anthony Eouse Jr., George Eouse, Mitchell Eouse, Emily Schroeder and Jeanette Boudreau.  She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Lila’s Funeral Service will be held...

Carmela D. (Daguer) Zine, of West Roxbury, passed away on August 7, 2019.  She was 87 years old. Carmela was the dear and devoted wife of the late George A. Zine. Loving mother of Paul D. Zine, Linda J. Zine, Thomas A. Zine and Joseph M. Zine, all of West Roxbury.  Beloved “Sister” of Dolores Mello and family. Carmela’s Funeral will be from the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home 8 Spring St. (at the corner of Centre St.) WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday at 9 a.m., followed by her...