Obituaries

Dec 20, 2018

Marion (Bayrouty) Zahka of Wellesley passed away peacefully at her home on December 20, 2018.  She was 91 years old.

Marion was the dear and devoted wife of Albert J. Zahka.  Beloved mother of Albert J. Zahka Jr. of Wellesley, and Stephen A. Zahka of E. Bridgewater.  Dear mother-in-law of Susan Zahka.  Loving grandmother "Tatie" of Jessica...

Dec 19, 2018

Arthur G. “Artie” Buttlar of Mansfield and Woodstock, VT, formerly of Dedham, passed away on December 19, 2018. He was 85 years old.

Born in Dedham, Artie was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He had a great sense of humor and loved to tell stories and enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing...

Dec 7, 2018

Moses Deeb passed away peacefully at his home in South Easton, surrounded by his loving family on December 7, 2018. He was 94 years old.

Moses was born in Saugus and was a proud United States Army Veteran of World War II.  He was a quiet and reserved man, who worked tirelessly for his family and left...

Dec 6, 2018

Kenneth Throckmorton, of West Roxbury, formerly of Sudbury and Sandwich, passed away on December 6, 2018. He was 94 years old.

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kenneth was a graduate of the University of Michigan and later obtained post graduate degrees at Marquette University. He was a proud United States Navy Veteran of World War II.

Nov 9, 2018

Doreen L. Gordon, of Brookline, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2018.  She was 93 years old.  Her daughters, Jenny and Amy, granddaughter, Eleanor, son-in-law, Ed, and countless others will miss her deeply.

Contributions in Doreen’s memory may be made to the Brookline Senior Center, 93 Winchester St. Brookline, MA 02446, or to the charity of your...

Nov 5, 2018

Yvonne T. Antoon, of Abington, formerly of Boston’s South End and West Roxbury, passed away on November 5, 2018.  She was 87 years old.

Yvonne was born in the South End of Boston in 1931 to the late Barakat Antoon and Zahia (Salloum) of Lebanon. She attended Cathedral of the Holy Cross Grammar and High School in...

Oct 22, 2018

Judith N. (Abdow) Zahka, of Foxborough, formerly of Belmont, passed away on October 22, 2018.  She was 78 years old.

Judith was the dear and devoted wife of the late Philip A. Zahka.  Loving mother of Laura Ann McGrath and her husband Richard of Lunenberg, Abraham Philip Zahka and his wife Susan of Foxboro, Dr. Cynthia Lynn...

Oct 19, 2018

Georgette Maalouf of Hyde Park passed away on October 19, 2018.

She was the dear and devoted wife of the late Joseph Maalouf.  Beloved mother of Amal Maalouf-Hourani and her husband Nabil of Sharon, Noha Gebrael and her husband Nabil of Lebanon, Samia Maalouf of Hyde Park, Rached Maalouf and hus wife Darlene of San Diego, CA,...

Oct 17, 2018

Mouawad N. Melhem, of Norwood, passed away on October 17, 2018.  He was 65 years old.

Mouawad was the dear and devoted husband of Nidaa (Tannous).  Loving father of Robin Whittier of Attleboro, Miraye Melhem of Norwood and Yacoub Melhem of Norwood.  Cherished grandfather of Alexandria and Winslow Jr. Dear brother of Yacoub Melhem of Norwood, Michel...

Oct 2, 2018

Jeannette Byda, of West Roxbury, passed away on October 2, 2018.  She was 88 years old.

Jeannette was the loving daughter of the late Salim and Wadia (Chami). Dear sister of Margaret Moses of Dedham and her late husband James, John Byda and his wife Lorraine of Dover, Frederic Byda and his wife Ellen of FL, Christine...

Oct 1, 2018

Fred J. Moussally, of Dedham, passed away on October 1, 2018. He was 97 years old.

Born in Boston, Fred was a longtime resident of Dedham.  He was very active in the Knights of Columbus and the Senior Citizens of Dedham, playing Al Jolson in a production put on by the group.  For years, Fred helped Camp...

Sep 26, 2018

In the late evening of September 26, 2018 Dr. Salim M. Jabbour died peacefully in his home, and surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Dr. Jabbour was born on April 20, 1941, the elder son of the late Dr. Michel and Raymonde Jabbour of Beirut, Lebanon.  After studying at University Saint...

Sep 19, 2018

Mary Ages (Doherty) O'Brien, alongtime resident of Roslindale, passed away Sept. 19, 2018 at the age of 95.

Mary loved her garden, the Red Sox, and The Pats.  She will be remembered for her sassy love of life and youthful energy into her 90’s.

Funeral from the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home 8 Spring St. (at...

Sep 4, 2018

Camille F. Sarrouf Sr., 85, of Belmont, husband of Joyce Rahal Sarrouf, died Tuesday September 4, 2018 with his family at his side after a 2 month long battle with cancer.

Camille Francis Sarrouf Sr. was born April 23, 1933, in North Adams, son of Toufic Kahlil and Leza Sarrouf. He attended Drury High School in North...

Sep 3, 2018

Aoude G. Daher, of West Roxbury, passed away on September 3, 2018.  He was 81 years old.

Aoude was the dear and devoted husband of Odette (Romanos). Loving father of Kameel Daher and his wife Zeina Hanna of Roslindale, Amal Daher of TX, Nabil Daher of Methuen, Nada Daher of Hyde Park and the late Georges Daher....

Aug 31, 2018

Maybelle (Bezreh) Homsy, of Natick, passed away on August 31, 2018.

Maybelle was the dear and devoted wife of Russell Homsy.  Loving mother of Jason Homsy and the late Russell Homsy.  Dear mother-in-law of Annabelle (Zaki-Salib) Carter-Finch. Cherished grandmother of Tristan, Jasmine and Lily Homsy.  Dear sister of Bob Bezreh and his wife Dolores.  Also survived by...

Aug 30, 2018

Mary (Kawam) Bezreh, of Arlington passed away on August 30, 2018.  She was 96 years old.

Born and raised in Allston, Mary was a graduate of Brighton High School and worked at the Harvard "Coop" Cooperative Society for over 25 years.

Mary was the dear and devoted wife of the late Simon Bezreh. Loving mother...

Aug 25, 2018

Jacques S. Sleiman, of Dracut, passed away on August 25, 2018. He was 67 years old.

Jacques was the loving husband of Rihab (Nader) and the loving father of Nour, Jackie and Rogeh Sleiman.

Visiting hours will be held Tuesday August 29, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home, 8 Spring St....

Aug 13, 2018

Concetta M. (Catalfamo) Marino, of Canton, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on August 13, 2018.  She was 92 years old.

Concetta was the dear and devoted wife of the late Salvatore Marino Sr. Loving mother of Carol Ruter and her husband Robert of Attleboro and Salvatore Marino Jr. and his wife Nena of Canton. Loving “Grandma”...

Aug 1, 2018

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Gerard J. “Gerry” Martel, of Norfolk, formerly of Walpole, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on August 1, 2018. He was 58 years old.

Gerry was self employed at ADL Electrical Service, which he named after the girls in his life.

Gerry was the dear and devoted husband...