All Obituaries

James J. Gillespie, resident of Beacon Hill for over 60 years, formerly of Holyoke, passed away on January 24, 2020.  He was 91 years old. James was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid reader, and a foodie who enjoyed watching cooking shows and enjoying fine dining and spending as much time as possible with his many friends and nephews. He was a lover of all animals, especially cats and was a huge fan of Alabama Football. Following a very distinguished career in...

Eleanor Ballentine, A lifelong resident of Jamaica Plain, passed away on January 21, 2020.  She was 95 years old. Eleanor was the loving daughter of the late James and Irene (Flint).  Dear sister of the late Bertha Thompson, Louise Miller, Irene Gilmore and Mary Gilmore.  She is survived by her many loving nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel at St. Michael Cemetery, 500 Canterbury St. ROSLINDALE. Relatives and friends are...

Shirley (Richard) White of West Roxbury passed away on December 25, 2019.  She was the beloved mother of Janette White of West Roxbury and the late Johnnie White Jr.  Surrogate mother of Jennifer Tyler of Boston. Dear grandmother of Eric Stoner and Jahvey White.  Loving sister of Betty Baugh of NY and the late Mary Franklin.  Shirley is also survived by 8 nieces and nephews.  Shirley's Memorial Service will be held Friday January 10, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Kfoury...

Charles Preston Hurst, of Dedham, passed away peacefully in his home on January 2nd, 2020.  He was 76 years old. Charles, known to all as Chuck, was the loving husband of Linda Hurst for 43 years.  Beloved father of Valerie Preisz and her husband William of Portland, Oregon, and Gregory Hurst and his wife Violet of Providence, Rhode Island. He was also a doting “Papa Chuck” to Olivia Preisz, Bethany Preisz, and Ivy Hurst.  He leaves behind his sister Marilyn and...

Mildred “Millie” D. Lionti, of West Roxbury, formerly of Dorchester and Roxbury, passed away, peacefully at home on December 29, 2019.  She was 91 years old.  Millie was a longtime employee of the Polaroid Corporation and member of the Polaroid Bowling Team. In years passed, she was an avid traveler, along with her sister, venturing to Italy, Hawaii, Las Vegas and Disney World, just to name a few.  The also had a memorable trip to Atlantic City, and when they arrived...

Lynda C. Langlois, of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on December 20, 2019. She was 58 years old. Lynda was the loving daughter of the late Arthur and Carol (DeCosta). Dear sister of Arthur Langlois Jr. of West Roxbury, Lisa Kosowan of Plymouth and the late Paul E. and Kim Langlois. Dear aunt of Kristie O'Connell and Allyson Langlois. Also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Lynda's Funeral Mass will be held Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St....

Dr. Edward “Doc” Mabardi of Belmont passed peacefully December 21, 2019 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.  He was the dear and devoted husband for sixty years of Zahie Mabardi. Beloved father of Marie Mabardi and her husband Krikor of Belmont, Diane Mabardi and her husband Peter Abdelmaseh of Belmont, Peter Mabardi of Cambridge, Mitchell Mabardi and his wife Katie Mabardi of Medford.  Dear grandfather of Alex and Justin Aroyan, Ryan and Mia Mabardi....

Ludia (Haddad) Talbot, of Needham, passed away on December 8, 2019. She was 95 years old. Ludia grew up in a Lebanese-Syrian community in the south cove in Boston - near Chinatown, and made many life long friends there.  She attended Girls High School and took many business courses, working for a variety of businesses until she married and started raising her children.  She later returned to work and her most recent job was at Sun Life -Canada.  She supplemented her income...

Beverly R. Deraney, of Dedham, passed away on December 7, 2019. She was 79 years old. Beverly was the dear and devoted daughter of the late James and Rose (Nicholas) Deraney.  Dear sister of Georgette Deraney and her husband Joseph Best of Randolph and the late Andrew J. Deraney. Beverly's Funeral Service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 55 Emmonsdale Rd. WEST ROXBURY.  Visitation will be held in the Church, beginning at 10 a.m....

  Joseph D. Ramaci, Jr., of West Roxbury, passed away on November 30, 2019. He was 62 years old. Born and raised in Roslindale, Joseph was a 1975 graduate of Boston Latin School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, and then went on to earn his Associates Degree in Accounting from Bentley University. He worked for many years as a postal clerk and mail processor for the US Postal Service, in Boston as well as Waltham. Joseph was a quiet man with a big...