Obituaries

Oct 26, 2021

Dawn M. (McCarthy) Wiggins, of Greenfield, formerly of Dedham and West Roxbury, passed away on October 26, 2021. She was 51 years old.

Dawn was an animal lover, especially dogs, and extra especially her grand puppies, Lincoln and Cooper. She lovingly took care of children for years, and was happiest surrounded by her family. She loved the...

Oct 21, 2021

Rose Marie Ganem was born on May 10th, 1925 in Somerset Massachusetts, the daughter of Frances and Ferris Ganem.  Rose adored growing up with her five siblings and many animals, including a beloved hen.  From the very beginning, her parents instilled in her a strong faith and devotion to her church and community, which sustained her throughout her life. ...

Oct 16, 2021

David E. Hajjar, Selectman in the Town of Norwood, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 16, 2021.  He was 64 years old.

David was the dear and devoted husband of Elaine (Haddad) Hajjar.  Loving father of Jenine Salter and her husband William of East Greenwich, RI; Nicholas Hajjar and his wife Hillary of Norwood;  Matthew...

Oct 13, 2021

Steven T. Perfetti, of Merrimack, NH, formerly of Tyngsboro and Roslindale, passed away on October 13, 2021. He was 58 years old.

Steven was the loving father of Antonio Perfetti of Merrimack, NH, husband to Joyce O’Neil Perfetti of Nashua, NH and stepdaughter Meghan Culhane. Dear brother of Robert Perfetti and his wife Carol of Burlington.  Dear...

Oct 13, 2021

DEMERS, Zakie N. (Massabni) Demers, of Burlington, passed away on October 13, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was 99 years old.

Born in Syria, Zakie was an incredible dressmaker, specializing in bead work, and she owned bridal shops in Cambridge and Arlington for years. She was extremely social and a very gracious hostess. There was...

Oct 7, 2021

Yvonne (Trabulsi) Sawaya, of West Roxbury, passed away on October 7, 2021. She was 94 years old.

Born in Lebanon, Yvonne was very independent. She enjoyed working in the garden, tending to fruit trees and herbs and vegetables. She enjoyed going to huflis, and was happiest surrounded by her loving family, cooking all kinds of wonderful dishes,...

Oct 5, 2021

Emmet M. Bonner, of Wakefield, passed away on October 5, 2021. He was 89 years old.

Emmet was the dear and devoted husband of the late Charlotte (Shahood). Loving father of Michael Bonner of Cambridge, Stephen Bonner and his wife Susan of Caribou, Maine and Jeffrey Bonner and his wife Eileen of Beverly. Cherished grandfather “Poppy” of...

Sep 11, 2021

Amal (Tabet) Karam, of New London, CT, passed away September 11, 2021, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was 78 years old.

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, she came to the United States in 1980 with her husband and 2 young daughters.  She was a fantastic cook and gardener, and she also loved to knit. Above all...

Sep 2, 2021

John G. Jabbour, longtime resident of Dedham, and formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on September 2, 2021. He was 93 years old.

John was born in the village of Bihaaboura, El Khoura Lebanon, one of ten children born to Latifa and Jabbour George. John was part of three sets of twins which run in his family....

Aug 28, 2021

Brenda (Aymie) Wiechmann of Yarmouthport, formerly of Bolton, passed away on August 28, 2021. She was 78 years old.

Brenda was the dear and devoted wife of Terry Wiechmann. Beloved mother of Amy Wiechmann of Acton, and the late Kristin Wiechmann. Beloved mother-in-law of Chris Fitz. Dear Grandma of Jonas Wiechmann and Benjamin Lapoint. Loving sister of...

Aug 22, 2021

Mary "Nancy" (Pittella) Deeb passed away peacefully at her home in South Easton, surrounded by her loving family on August 22, 2021. She was 93 years old.

Nancy was the dear and devoted wife of the late Moses Deeb.  Loving mother of Paul Deeb and his wife Cheryl of North Easton, Andrew Deeb and his wife Denise...

Aug 19, 2021

Kevin Gary Prince, 44, of Jackson, NH and Marblehead, MA, passed away on August 19, 2021, with his family by his side. Kevin grew up in Stratham, NH. He graduated from Exeter High School in 1995 and the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire in 1999. Kevin was an Electrical Engineer at MBraun...

Aug 15, 2021

Janice (Rawan) Jabbour of West Roxbury passed away on August 15, 2021.

When Janice was young, she was diagnosed with a heart condition. At nine years old her doctor told her mother that she would not live till 13. How wrong the doctor was!

Janice loved to read and read at least a book a...

Aug 11, 2021

Laurice “Morocco” Teebagy (Rizk) was born in Aitaneet, Lebanon on November 14, 1924.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Joseph Rizk of Westwood; Josephine Shamoon and her family of Westwood, Caesar Rizk and his family of Brockton, Samira Giannarros and her family of Easton, James Rizk and his family of Walpole, David Rizk and his...

Jul 28, 2021

Jack G. Ataya, of Dedham, passed away on July 28, 2021, peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 94 years old.

Known by many as “the wise man, the thinking head, the most respectful of all, the man of peace, and the discreetly generous one,” Jack’s kindness knew no bounds. He enjoyed a...

Jul 25, 2021

Ivor Jones Price of West Roxbury passed away on July 25, 2021.  He was 96 years old.

Ivor was born in Brecon, Wales on January 26, 1925 to Winifred Ann Jones and Roydon Parry Price.  He was a devoted brother to Megan, Brychan, Gwyon, Gethin and his twin, Owen.

Beloved father of Roydon and daughter-in-law...

Jul 24, 2021

Albert Charbel Nackley, of West Roxbury, passed away on July 24, 2021. He was 68 years old.

Born and raised in Boston, Albert was a property manager in the Boston area for years. He loved helping people and could fix anything. Friends and family grew to count on his dependability whenever they needed anything. He enjoyed riding...

Jul 21, 2021

Mary J. (Shepherd) Crowley, of Walpole, passed away on July 21, 2021. She was 77 years old.

Mary was the dear and devoted wife of the late Robert “Mario” Crowley. Loving mother of Timothy Crowley and his wife Cheryl of Walpole. Cherished grandmother, “Nana,” of Michelle and Christopher. Dear sister of Barbara Gray and Frederick McClure and...

Jul 4, 2021

Henri G. Ghantous, of Walpole, passed away on July 4, 2021. He was 61 years old.

Henri was born and raised in Amyoun, Lebanon in a large Orthodox Christian family. He migrated to Boston in 1980 and graduated from Northeastern University in 1985 with a Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering. He married Lina in 1990. Together they...

Jun 24, 2021

Louis C. Shagoury of West Roxbury passed away on June 24, 2021.  He was 76 years old.

Louie was the beloved son of the late Sophie (Shaheen) and Charles Shagoury, founder of the Arabian Nights Radio Program.  Dear father of Michelle Shagoury of Hull, Charlene Vance and her husband Robert U.S.A.F., and Melissa Shagoury of Haverhill.  Loving...