Obituaries

Jan 11, 2018

Dr. Joanna Doku, formerly of Brookline, passed away on January 11, 2018 after a long, and healthy life surrounded by her beloved family. She is remembered as a warm-hearted and caring person by all who knew her. She taught us all how life should be lived: by consistently defying expectations with perseverance and a rebel’s spirit.

Dr....

Jan 9, 2018

Mitchell J. Haddad Sr., a lifelong resident of Natick, passed away on January 9, 2018. He was 94 years old.

Mitch proudly served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II.  After the war, Mitch began what would become a 50-year career working as a Manager for the Bancroft Cap Co. of Framingham.  When not spending...

Dec 22, 2017

Stephen G. Kalil, formerly of Boston's South End, passed away on December 22, 2017.  He was 59 years old.

Stephen was the loving father of Sean Kalil and his wife Shaina of Malden. Cherished grandfather, "Giddo" of Tyler and Ryan. Dear brother of Kathryn Kalil and her husband Angel of Swampscott, Michael Kalil and his wife Marriah...

Dec 14, 2017

Joseph “Anthony” Dognazzi of Readville, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away on December 14, 2017. He was 85 years old.

Joseph was a proud US Navy veteran of the Korean War.

Joseph was dear and devoted husband of Jean (Tierney).  Loving father of Joseph E. Dognazzi and his wife Shelly of Readville and Patricia J....

Dec 8, 2017

Rose Ann (Arouchon) Zeghibe, passed away on December 8, 2017, in Westwood, Massachusetts. She was born on August 29, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, wife of her beloved William.  She is survived by her three sons, Michael and his wife Lisa Zeghibe, and grandchildren Sabrina and Michael Zeghibe of Westwood, Roger Zeghibe of Boston, and William and his wife Niamh...

Nov 30, 2017

Marie B. (Zagby) Kennedy, of Westwood, formerly of Bowie, MD passed away on November 30, 2017. She was 86 years old.

Marie was the loving wife of the late Raymond C. Kennedy to whom she was married for fifty-three years. She was the devoted mother of Charles and Richard Kennedy of MD, and Melissa and Raymond Sayeg...

Nov 29, 2017

Rose Marie (Derany) Tawa, of Manomet, formerly of Westwood, passed away on November 29, 2017 at the age of 90.  Rose was known for her dedication to family, renowned cooking, and being a kind, sweet, and gentle-spirited woman.  She lived her life with grace and love, and will be forever missed. Rose was the devoted wife of the late...

Nov 28, 2017

Albert E. Hamwey, of Billerica formerly of Arlington, passed away on November 28, 2017.  He was 80 years old.

Al was an active member of the Church of St. John of Damascus in Dedham.  He was a longtime manager and vice president at Shawmut Bank and was very proud of his service as a paratrooper in the...

Nov 26, 2017

Rev. Deacon Thomas C. Burke, of Stoneham, passed away on November 26, 2017. He was 81 years old.

Deacon Thomas was the dear and devoted husband of the late Jacquelyn (Gaetano).Longtime companion of Edna Goguen. Father of Lynn A. Burke of Somerville. Grandfather of Brendan and Rebecca. Dear brother of Helen Day of West Ossippee, NH, Margie...

Nov 25, 2017

Elias D. Alajjouri of West Roxbury, passed away on November 25, 2017. He was 61 years old.

Elias was the dear and devoted husband of Alia Alfreijat. Loving father of George Alajjouri of Colorado, Roujieh Alajjouri of West Roxbury and Carmen Alajjouri of West Roxbury.  He was the dear brother of Salim Alajjouri of Syria, Ghattas Alajjouri...

Nov 19, 2017

Olivia A. Waishek, 72, of West Roxbury, formerly of Hudson St. in Boston’s South Cove, passed away on November 19, 2017. Her commitment to her community was second only to her love of family and friends. Olivia was an incredible asset to the City of Boston, and her neighborhood of West Roxbury. She spent many years serving the community...

Nov 19, 2017

Joseph "Joe" grew up during the Great Depression.  When he was a young man, he worked various jobs including selling and delivering magazines and newspapers, shining shoes, and working in a supermarket.  He excelled in numerous sports at Dorchester High, in Dorchester recreation leagues, and at Northeastern University.  After high school, Joe was a machinist, and then attended Northeastern...

Nov 18, 2017

Honeriette Wehbe of Framingham passed away suddenly on November 18, 2017.  She was 71 years old.

Honeriette was born and raised in Kfar Hazir, Lebanon.  She immigrated to the United States in 1997.

She was the dear and devoted wife of Abdelnour Sassine.  Loving mother of Farid Sassine and his wife Lisa of Framingham, Asaad...

Nov 10, 2017

Jeanette (Kawam) Sakakeeny of Medford, passed away on November 10, 2017.  She was 93 years old.

Born and raised in Allston, Jeanette was a graduate of Brighton High School and worked at Tufts University for over 20 years. She loved reading and writing poetry and completing as many crossword and sudoku puzzles as possible.  She enjoyed traveling...

Nov 8, 2017

Laurice “Mitzi” (Haddad) Crede, Of West Roxbury, passed away on November 8, 2017. She was 94 years old.

Mitzi was a woman with many various talents.  She was an amateur seamstress and made much of her children’s clothing.  She learned to wallpaper while her husband was away at war and installed wallpaper for her friends and family....

Nov 8, 2017

Emily A. (Hallow) Eknoian, Of West Roxbury, formerly of Boston’s South End, passed away November 8, 2017.  She was 95 years old.

Born and raised in Boston’s South End, Emily had lived in West Roxbury since 1955.  She graduated with honors with an associate’s degree in business and real estate from Mass Bay Community College and was...

Nov 7, 2017

Nancy Benjamin, of Millis, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on November 7, 2017.  She was 62 years old.

Nancy loved the outdoors.  She enjoyed the beach, flower gardening and hiking with her longtime boyfriend, Rick.  She loved animals, and decorating for every holiday, especially Christmas.  She loved all things Mickey Mouse, but above all else, she...

Nov 6, 2017

Robert E. Shepard of Tewksbury passed away on November 6, 2017 at the age of 86.

Robert was born in Boston on August 8, 1931.  Hew was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.  Robert worked for many years as the Chief Radiologist at the V.A. Medical Center in Boston.

Robert was the...

Nov 1, 2017

On November 1, 2017, Keith quietly passed away in his sleep due to natural causes.

Keith was born on April 6, 1966, in Cambridge, Mass., the oldest son of Charles Nashawaty and Rosemary (Navarro) Flaherty. He grew up in Needham and went to Needham High School before attending Stanford University, where he earned a B.A. in political...

Oct 29, 2017

Eleanor Sophia Zayady Hanna, of Boston and Provincetown, passed away on October 29, 2017, at 79 years old.  Born on April 21, 1938 in Boston, to Helen (Hamaty) and Elias Zayady,  the eldest of two daughters, Eleanor was educated at the Girl’s Latin School, and Boston University. She received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the Graduate School of Arts...