All Obituaries

Sarah (Joseph) Pucci, age 92 passed away on March 24, 2020, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Sarah was born on January 9, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, as the fifth child to Michael and Miriam (Kaanan) Joseph. Sarah was a caring, devout, and thoughtful girl from a young age, and a beloved sister and friend to all throughout her life. After graduating from high school, Sarah worked alongside her brothers and sisters at her father’s business, M. Joseph Sewing Machine Company in...

Leila A. (Dolabany) Bunai, of West Roxbury, passed away on March 19, 2020. She was 90 years old. Leila was the dear and devoted wife of the late Robert P. Bunai. Loving sister of Fouad Daoulabani of West Roxbury, Souheil Dawlabany of Lebanon, Russell Dolabany of Dedham, Georgette Daouli of CA and the late Lama Akl, Mary David, James Dolabany, Moufid Dolabany, and Salwa Dawlabany. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Leila’s Funeral Services will be...

Norman A. Beshere, of Hanover, formerly of Canton, passed away on March 7, 2020.  He was 81 years old. Norman owned and operated Norman Beshere Carpet Service in Canton for over 40 years. He was a jack of all trades, known by his family as “Mr. Fix It,” always there to help with whatever was needed.  He enjoyed woodworking and carpentry and enjoyed his bowling league. He proudly served in the Massachusetts National Guard, traveled with his beloved wife to Bermuda and...

Sleiman “Sam” N. Aoude, of Natick, passed away on February 27, 2020. He was 88 years old. Sam was the dear and devoted husband of the late Diana (Sarrouf). Loving father of John Audi of Natick and Rafif Dagher and her husband Ibrahim of Wellesley. Cherished grandfather “Jeddo” of Maya and Julian. Dear brother of Zuheir and Fouad and the late Asma, Najla, Zaki, Dahud, Assad, Makram and Raouf.  He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Sam's...

Georgette Dikmak, of Needham, formerly of Newton, passed away on March 3, 2020.  She was 89 years old. Georgette was an avid reader who worked for over 30 years as an administrator in the Harvard University School of Business. She enjoyed traveling and visited various locations in the US, the islands, Europe and the Middle East. Above all else, Georgette loved spending time with her loving family. Georgette was the loving daughter of the late George and Jennie (Zagzoug). Dear sister...

Btlim Asstlianids, of West Roxbury, passed away on February 28, 2020. She was 86 years old. Born and raised in Aleppo, Syria, she married the love of her life and, in 1970, following his passing, she became a seamstress and opened her own successful dressmaking shop to support her family.  Btlim raised her two young daughters alone. She proudly married her daughters to a family she loved as her own.  In 1991, she moved to the United States, following her daughter who had come to...

Belva Wilton, beloved wife of the late Richard Wilton of Gardner Street, Hamilton, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020. Born in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Bertina Daubney. She is survived by her brother Don Daubney of New York and her children Synda Garrity and her husband Tom of Rockport, Mark Green and his wife Jean of North Carolina, Craig Green and his wife Debbie of Peabody, Leslie Lawton and her husband Barry of Winthrop and stepchildren Marilyn...

Russell George Najjar, of Norwood, passed away suddenly, February 3, 2020 while vacationing in Aruba. He was 67 years old. Russ was a loving brother and uncle always ready to help his family in any way he could. All you had to do was pick up the phone and he was there. Russ thoroughly enjoyed vacationing in Aruba where he spent his last few days. He loved to cook and make Syrian pastry, especially baklawa, for family and friends. When anyone lucky enough to eat his pastries commented on how...

Abdullah Mousallam of Roslindale passed away on February 1, 2020.  He was 88 years old. He was the dear husband of Wadiaa Mousallam; loving father of George Mosallam of Roslindale, Samer Mosallam of Belmont, Zafer Mousallam of Belmont, and the late Randa Mousallam Khazza; brother of the late Olga Khodeq and Laurice Khayat.  He was the beloved grandfather "Jiddo" of 13 grandchildren, and is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are...

Robert J. Murad, of Roslindale, formerly of Boston’s South Cove, passed away on February 2, 2020. He was 89 years old. Born and raised in Boston’s South Cove, Bobby was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War. An avid sports fan, he played football while he was in the service. Bobby had a strong work ethic and was always the best at everything he did. Above all else, Bobby's family was his life. He was very protective, loving and supportive and he worked extremely hard, sometimes 3...