All Obituaries

Paul W. Petroski of Braintree, formerly of Roslindale, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2019.  He was 34 years old. Paul was born and raised in Roslindale and was a graduate of Brookline High School.  He then went on to earn his associates degree in computer science from Mass Bay Community College, where he was elected president of his graduating class.  He worked for 14 years for the Massachusetts State Lottery and served as the Assistant Drawing Supervisor for 8...

Thomas F. O'Gara Jr., of California, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on August 20, 2019.  He was 65 years old. Thomas was the loving father of Thomas O’Gara III and his wife Rebecca of Los Angeles. Dear brother of Mary O’Gara of Dedham, Helen Miller and her husband John of Maine, Bob O’Gara and his wife Donna of New Hampshire, Frank O’Gara and his wife Irene of Virginia and the late Eugene O’Gara. He is also survived by several loving nieces and...

Gregory Keith Kurker of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida formerly of Arlington, passed away peacefully at his home on October 15, 2019.  He was 66 years old. Gregory was the beloved son of Laurice (Saideh) Kurker of Arlington and the late Edward C. Kurker.  Loving brother of Kenneth Kurker and his wife Regina of Walpole, Karen Robbat and her husband Albert of Andover.  Dear Uncle of Allyson Kurker, Daniel Kurker, Christopher Robbat, and Alycia Robbat.  Great Uncle of Sam,...

Emily A. Hajar, of Norwood, passed away on October 19, 2019. She was 98 years old. Emily was the beloved daughter of the late Adele and Kalil Hajar. Loving sister of the late Emile Hajar and Salwa Bazzy. Dear Aunt of Paul Hajar, Paula Hajar, Marilyn Hajar Neubauer, William Bazzy Jr. and Joan Bazzy Egan. She is also survived by several loving grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Proud U.S. Navy “Waves” Veteran of WWII, and member of the N.G. Beram Veterans...

Lorraine E. (Sabbag) Aswad of Newton passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 20, 2019.  She was 91 years old. Lorraine was the dear and devoted wife of Herbert Aswad.  Beloved mother of Richard Aswad and his wife Patricia of Nahant, Dr. Paul Aswad and his wife Cynthia of Needham, and the late Louis Aswad. Loving grandmother “Tete” of Madeline, Eric, Lucy, Richard Jr., Joseph, Olivia, Laura, Melissa, and Steven.  “Great Tete” of Rosalie, Gianna,...

James J. Cambell, of West Roxbury, passed away on October 12, 2019. He was 95 years old. Born in Boston, Jim was a graduate of Brighton High School. Following graduation, Jim entered the US Army and was assigned to the 166th Engineer Battalion, where he trained as a civil engineer. He was transferred to infantry in December of 1944.  He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was captured by the Germans in Luxembourg.  He was a prisoner of war until April 1945, when he and 2 other...

  Marie K. McNabb, of Marlborough, formerly of Boston, passed away on October 11, 2019. She was 99 years old. Marie was the Loving daughter of the late James and Agatha (Hughes). Dear sister of Paula McNabb Ippolito of Yarmouth Port, Anthony McNabb of Sandwich and Marco Island, FL and the late James F. McNabb and Warren B. McNabb.  She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Marie’s funeral mass will be held Funeral Mass Wednesday...

Charles A. “Chuck” Shagoury, of Winchester, formerly of Dorchester and Milton, passed away on October 1, 2019.  He was 84 years old. Born and raised in Boston, Charles entered the U.S. Air Force at the age of 18, and served honorably for 8 years.  He went on to become a member of the West Roxbury Masonic Lodge, and was a lifelong member of the Church of St. John of Damascus, serving on the Church Executive Board.  Despite his 35-year battle with Multiple...

Kenneth William Hurrell, of East Hampstead, NH, formerly of Norwood and Roslindale, MA, surrounded by his wife and two daughters passed away on September 27, 2019, after a five year battle with Alzheimer’s. He was a young 79 years old, and he lived and loved life to the fullest. Born in Lowell, MA in 1940, Kenneth was a graduate of Hyde Park High School where he lettered in football and hit the ice and boards for many years of hockey.  Following graduation, Kenneth went to...

Catherine F. "Kay" Maher, of Readville, passed away on September 30, 2019. She was 95 years old. Kay was the dear and devoted wife of the late Francis X. Maher. Loving mother of Francis X. Maher Jr. and his wife Donna of Weymouth, Kevin Maher and his wife Catherine of NH, Katherine Maher of Hyde Park, Michael Maher and his wife Carol of Attleboro, Christine McGonagle of NH and her late husband Edward, and Karen Maher of Hyde Park. Beloved Grandmother, “Nana” of Paul,...