Obituaries

Jan 6, 2017

Paul Richard Nixon of West Roxbury passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2017 at the age of 83.  Paul was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a longtime loyal employee of American Airlines.

Paul was the dear and devoted husband of Maryellen (McCorry).  Beloved father of Linda Menyo and her husband David of West Roxbury,...

Dec 26, 2016

Whadia A. Ferris of Somersworth, NH formerly of Franklin, MA and Wrentham, MA passed away on December 26, 2016 at the age of 99.

Whadia was the dear and devoted wife of the late Ferris "Red" Ferris.  Beloved mother of Jean M. Jordan and her husband William of Sierra Vista, AZ; Janet A. Ferris of Somersworth, NH;...

Dec 15, 2016

Catherine Marie "Caye" (Cavanaugh) Campbell, a longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away on December 15, 2016. She was 82 years old. Caye is remembered for her warm smile, sage advice, helping hands, and her concern and care for others.

Caye was the dear and devoted wife of James J. Campbell. Loving mother of Catherine Campbell and...

Dec 10, 2016

Frederick Elias Hajjar of Marlborough, Massachusetts, formerly of Redington Shores, Florida and East Greenwich, Rhode Island passed away on December 10, 2016 at the age of 90.

Fred was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran of both World War II and Korea.  He was awarded a Bronze Star, an American Area Medal, and a World War II Victory...

Dec 9, 2016

Nazih Bashir Najm of Walpole passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2016 at the age of 56.  Nazih was born and raised in Anfeh, Lebanon.

Nazih was the husband of Maria (Rodriguez) Najm.  Stepfather of Nicole Sanchez, Beatrice Reyes and Luis Sanchez.  Son of the late Bashir and Mary Najm. Brother of Fayez Najm of Norwood, Jalal...

Dec 7, 2016

Frederick Bishara Maloof of Norwood passed away on December 7, 2016 at the age of 87.

He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force.  Fred served for many years as the Chanter at the Church of St. John of Damascus in Dedham, as well as St. George Orthodox Church in Norwood.

Fred...

Nov 29, 2016

Frank C. Cobb, a longtime resident of Hyde Park, passed away on November 29, 2016.  He was 87 years old.  Frank worked for many years a a mason, and later as a substance-abuse counselor.

Frank is survived by his children:  Matthew Cobb of Hyde Park, Richard Clements of Florida, as well as Frank, Kenneth, Melody, Katherine, Jackie,...

Nov 23, 2016

Selma (Boshar) Ayoub, of Andover formerly of Leominster, passed away November 23, 2016 at the age of 99. Selma was the dear and devoted wife of the late George S. Ayoub. Loving mother of George Ayoub and his wife Svitlana of California and Edward Ayoub of Somerville. Cherished grandmother “Sitho” of Marayah Ayoub-Schriefeldt and Niklas Ayoub. Dear sister of...

Nov 17, 2016

Judith N. “Judie” Leon-Assaf, of Roslindale formerly of Milton, passed away from a sudden heart attack in Lebanon on November 17, 2016.  She was 71 years old.

Born in West Roxbury, Judie's family later moved to Milton, and she was a graduate of Milton High School.  She worked as a reservationist for Northeast Airlines before working for...

Nov 15, 2016

Habib George Elias of Norwood passed away on November 15, 2016 at the age of 71. He was the dear and devoted husband of Anajulia (Bandy). Loving father of George Habib Elias and his wife Meghan of Mansfield. Beloved grandfather “Jido” of Sadie. Dear brother of Riad Aude of Avon, Joseph Elias of Bridgewater, Mary Aoude of Norwood, Jacob...

Nov 12, 2016

William T. Caffrey III, of West Roxbury, passed away on November 12, 2016.  He was 78 years old.

William was the dear and devoted husband of Lorraine (MacMaster). Loving father of Mary McCoy and her husband Mark of Taunton, Stacey Caffrey of West Roxbury, Susan Caffrey of West Roxbury and the late William “Billy” Caffrey. Beloved “Papa”...

Nov 10, 2016

Dominic Ralph Buccieri of West Roxbury passed away November 10, 2016 at the age of 93. Dear and devoted husband of Louise (Howdy).  Beloved father of Anthony S. Buccieri and his wife Mary of Hyde Park, Lisa J. Rogers and her husband David of Gloucester, and Howard J. Buccieri of West Roxbury.  Loving brother of the late Anthony Buccieri,...

Nov 9, 2016

Francis X. "Frank, F.X." McCabe of Quincy passed away November 9, 2016 at the age of 76. Beloved father of Karen McCabe and her husband Peter Angelos of Randolph, Helen McCabe and her husband Eric Barnes of Geneva, NY. Loving brother of Paul McCabe and his wife Joan of Brookline, and the late Jack, William, Harry, Donald, Elizabeth, Rita,...

Nov 1, 2016

Matthew Brown-McCarthy of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Woodstock, CT passed away suddenly on November 1, 2016 at the age of 29. Matthew was the beloved son of Lisa Brown and Dennis McCarthy. Dear grandson of Irene McCarthy and the late Thomas McCarthy, James Brown and Joan Brown. Matthew is also survived by his many loving aunts, uncles and cousins....

Nov 1, 2016

Priscilla Shagoury of Needham, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2016 at the age of 88. Priscilla was the dear and devoted wife of the late John Shagoury. Beloved mother of John D. Shagoury and his wife Yvonne Ciardiello of Boston, and Gregory J. Shagoury of Dedham. Beloved "Tete" of 3 grandchildren: Danielle, Lynsdey and...

Oct 31, 2016

Madeline (Zahka) Cahaly of Westwood, passed away on October 31, 2016. She was 99 years old. Born in Boston, Madeline was graduate of Brighton High School and Burdette College. She was the daughter of the late Mary and Joseph Zahka. Dear and devoted wife of the late Fred M. Cahaly. Loving mother of Carolyn Ganim of Westwood and her...

Oct 31, 2016

Danielle Miriam Tannas of Revere passed away unexpectedly October 31, 2016 at the age of 26. Beloved daughter of Patrice Faysal and her husband Michael Goldfarb of Revere, and Mansour Tannas of Boston. Dear granddaughter of Samuel Faysal of FL, and the late Adeline Faysal, Tofe and Frances Tannas. Loving sister of Jason Goldfarb and his wife Jaime of...

Oct 30, 2016

Ella J. "Ellie" (Severance) Tawa, of Rockland passed away peacefully on October 30, 2016. She was 91 years old. Ellie grew up in Pembroke, New Hampshire and completed her education which included training as a nurse. While training as a nurse and missionary in Boston she met the love of her life, Tony. They settled in New Hampshire where...

Oct 17, 2016

Mary A. (Baia) Donlon of Brighton passed away on October 17, 2016. She was 95 years old. Mary was the dear and devoted wife of the late Stephen J. Donlon Jr. Beloved mother of Stephen J. Donlon III of Mansfield, Margaret MacDonald of NH, and the late Robert Donlon. Loving grandmother "Nani" of Nicole, Stephen, Ryan, Karen and Eric....

Oct 8, 2016

Carole May Poole passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 8, 2016. She was 82 years old. Carole worked at the Recuperative Center as a Nurse's Aide for years, which is where she met her husband. She displayed the love of her family and friends through preparing wonderful meals, homemade gifts, story-telling, quilting, making trifle and her boisterous...