All Obituaries

Robert P. Leon of Westwood passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2021.  He was 87 years old. Bob was the dear and devoted husband of the late Virginia "Ginny" (Aylward) Leon.  Loving father of Robert P. Leon Jr. and his wife Maureen of Norwood, Jeanne Leon Hawes and her husband Douglas of Dedham, and Dianne Leon of Westwood.  Beloved grandfather "Jiddoo" of Robert and Michael.  Loving brother of Kenneth Leon and his wife Toby of Vista, CA and...

Helene (Rechmani) Hamoui of Canton passed away April 8, 2021 at the age of 62. Helene was the dear and devoted daughter of the late Camille and Rozette (Audy) Rechmani.  Loving wife of Michel Hamoui.  Beloved mother of Elie and Anthony Hamoui.  Loving sister of Elie Rechmani and his wife Gloria of Dedham, Ilda Haddad and her husband George of Lebanon, Fouad Rechmani and his wife Marcelle of Canton.  She is also survived my several loving nieces and nephews, and the...

Victor Manuel Quintero (Papi), (90) passed away on April 8, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the eldest son of the late Puno Quintero and Herminia Lalinde and stepson of Alberto Lalinde, beloved brother to Astrid Panameno, Esther Vail, Omaira Green, Patricia Cruz, Connie Velasquez, Belisario Lalinde and Paul Lalinde and brother-in-law of Elena Pereira de Pantano. His dad passed away when Victor was only three. From his early youth, Victor had various jobs to help provide for his...

Joyce A. (Walsh) Tenanty, a lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away on March 31, 2021, peacefully, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 69 years old. Born and raised in Norwood, Joyce worked for over 40 years at FM Global. Following her retirement in 2014, she enjoyed traveling and winters in Florida. She enjoyed playing cards and bingo in her free time, and was an incredibly selfless person with a huge heart. Above all else, she was happiest around her family, especially...

Doris M. (Elliott) Brown of Beverly, formerly of Georgetown, Hamilton, MA and North Branford, CT died peacefully on Friday, March 26, just two weeks shy of her 91st birthday, at the Deutsches Altenheim in West Roxbury where she has been living for the past four years. Doris was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Mildred Elliott and her sister Marion Chase. She is survived by her siblings Clifton, Clayton, Jean (Cook), Leon and David Elliott. She was also preceded in death by her...

Kasper Joseph Kfoury was born and raised in Lawrence, MA to Lebanese immigrant parents, Joseph and Azizy Kfoury.  He was predeceased by his brother Louis J. Kfoury and leaves his sister, Rose Sabbagh and brother, George J. Kfoury and his wife Barbara. A 1940 graduate of Lawrence High School, Kasper enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1942 and served his country during World War II as a Petty Officer - 2nd Class.  While stationed in Brooklyn, NY he became an instant leader among...

Cecilia (Frayfer) Richa, of Roslindale, passed away on March 14, 2021. She was 93 years old. Cecilia was the dear and devoted wife of the late Youssef Richa. Loving mother of Elias Richa and his wife Siham of Roslindale, Sami Richa and his wife Georgette of Roslindale, Elham Frayfer and her husband George of Roslindale, Hanan Sabino of Plainville and Fadi Richa of Virginia. Cherished “Sito” of 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Youssef, Kenny, and Samir...

Mary J. “Mary Jo” (Baker) Kemp, of Mission Hill, passed away on March 14, 2021. She was 82 years old. Mary Jo was the loving mother of Jean Berninger and her husband Michael of West Roxbury, Donna Averill of West Roxbury and her late husband William, and Paul Kemp and his wife Elizabeth of Norton. Cherished Grandma of Cameron Arroyo, Brian and Matthew Averill, and the late Liam Kemp. Former wife of the late William Kemp. Dear sister of the late Jean Murphy, Joseph Baker, Ann...

Maureen (Harkins) Shea, of Cary NC, formerly of Needham, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021 at Transitions LifeCare in North Carolina. She was 73 years old. Maureen was raised in Needham and was a 1966 graduate of Needham High School. In 1967 she married John Shea. Maureen was the woman behind her man, who helped make it possible for him to succeed and advance in the corporate world. Her family was of primary importance to Maureen, she was devoted to them. She is survived by her...

Ethel G. (McLaughlin) Stanewick, of Edelweiss Village in West Roxbury, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on March 7, 2021. She was 99 years old. Ethel was the dear and devoted wife of the late Joseph C. Stanewick, B.F.D. Loving mother of Joseph V. Stanewick of Roslindale, his late wife Sandra, and his companion Jill Herold, Marianne Bulchis and her husband Robert of San Rafael, CA, and the late Kenneth Stanewick. Cherished Grandmother of Elizabeth, Colleen and Marisa and great-grandmother...