All Obituaries

Eleanor A. (Sullivan) Crehan, of West Roxbury, passed away at home on May 21, 2019 after a life well lived.  She was 93 years old. Born in Boston, Eleanor lived in Roslindale before moving to West Roxbury to raise her family. She taught CCD at St. John Chrysostom Church for over 40 years.  She attended daily mass there with her friends and following every mass, the group would head to “The Ritz” (Burger King on Washington St.) for coffee.  Eleanor loved to garden...

Adele (Coury) Hanna, of Dedham and West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 19, 2019.  She was born on August 8, 1931 to Eli and Amelia Coury of Worcester.  Adele was married to Frederick A. Hanna Sr. for 37 years before his passing in 1989.  Loving mother of Christine Franz and her husband Vincent, Rick (Frederick Jr.) and his wife Melissa, and Lori Fernandes.  Beloved grandmother of Joseph and his wife Andrianna, Courtney, Frederick, and Alinna. ...

Eleanor R. (Crowley) DeMartino, of Boston, formerly of Dedham, passed away on May 19, 2019.  She was 94 years old. Eleanor was the dear and devoted wife of the late Louis DeMartino. Loving mother of Jacqueline O’Neill of Boston and the late Joseph “Dennis” DeMartino.  Beloved grandmother of Leigh Crowley O’Neill and Thomas P. O’Neill IV, both of NY.  Dear sister of the late Joseph Crowley. Visiting Hours will be held Wednesday 4-7 p.m. at the...

Louis H. Aswad, of Southborough, formerly of Newton, passed away on May 11, 2019. He was 63 years old. Louis was the father of Laura, Melissa and Steven. Loving son of Herbert and Lorraine (Sabbag) of Newton. Dear brother of Richard Aswad and his wife Patricia of Nahant and Dr. Paul Aswad and his wife Cynthia of Needham. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Louis’ Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Church of St. John of Damascus, 300 West St....

Frances E. Haddad, of Needham, passed away on May 5, 2019.  She was 90 years old. Beloved daughter of the late Tofa and Elizabeth Haddad.  Loving sister of Sally Sabino and her husband Albert of Dedham.  Dear Aunt of Lisa Piccolo and her husband Don, and Paul Sabino and his wife Claire.  Great Aunt of Amy and Eric Piccolo.  Funeral from the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home 8 Spring St. (at the corner of Centre St.) WEST ROXBURY Thursday at 9 a.m.  Funeral Service...

Stephen P. Smith of West Roxbury passed away suddenly on April 26, 2019.  Stephen was an avid tobacco pipe collector and historian, and devoted Red Sox fan. He was the beloved husband of Elena Greenfield.  Dear father of Holly Smith and her fiancé Benjamin Jablonski, and Brendan Smith.  Loving son of Lillian and Robert Smith of Brockton.  Brother of Maria Smith-Byrd and her husband Jeffrey Byrd of CA, Stacey Smith and Kamal Erraihani of Quincy.  Uncle of Amanda...

George M. Assim of Boston passed away on April 23, 2019.  He was 89 years old.  George served in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan.  After his service he earned an Associate's Degree from Northeastern University.  He went on to work as an electrical engineer for many years, and later worked as an insurance administrator for the City of Boston. George was the former husband of Helen (Joseph) Dalton of FL.  Beloved father of Linda Assim of Dedham,...

Hamid Toufic Barakat passed away in the early morning hours of April 19, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer. He was 74 years old. Born in Lebanon, Hamid came to the United States at a young age, and has called Boston home ever since.  He was a generous, loving man with a great heart who loved to help as many people as he could, as often as he could. He was a father figure to many.  Hamid enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was tending to his garden, or fishing (year-round) at...

Youssef "Joseph" Elkhoury, of West Roxbury, passed away on April 11, 2019. He was 93 years old. Joseph was the dear and devoted husband of Therese (Kreidy). Loving father of Suzanne Nasr and her husband Assaad of Westwood, Richard Elkhoury and his wife Grace of Westwood, and Carlos Elkhoury and his wife Leila of Leominster. Loving grandfather “Jedo” of Joelle, Stephanie, Alain, Joanne, Joseph, Leah, Amale and Mia. Joseph is survived by several brothers and sisters all...

Frederick G. Dove of Leicester, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on April 3, 2019.  He was 61 years old.  Fred was a resident at a Seven Hills group home and attended Aspire! Worcester.  Fred enjoyed being with friends and family and listening to music from the Big Band Era.  He enjoyed traveling and made friends wherever he went. Fred was the son of Evelyn (Maloof) Dove of Medfield and the late George Dove.  Fred is survived by his brother Richard and...