Obituaries

Nov 2, 2014

Robert L. Mabardy of Bolton, formerly of Lexington, passed away on November 2, 2014. He was 68 years old. A dedicated father and grandfather, Robert loved boating and attending whatever activities his grandchildren were a part of. After graduating from Arlington High School, Robert went on to receive his MBA from Babson College. He was a former professor of...

Oct 15, 2014

Alice M. (Shagoury) Sabbag, of Burlington, formerly of Waltham, passed away on October 15, 2014. She was 84 years old. Alice was the dear and devoted wife of Easa “Ed” Sabbag. Loving mother of Lewis Sabbag and his wife Claudette of Reading, Lynne Sabbag of Burlington and her late husband James F. O’Brien Jr. Dear grandmother “Tata” of Nicholas...

Oct 8, 2014

Valerie A. Mobayed of Dedham passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2014. She was 54 years old. Valerie is survived by her father, Anthony Mobayed of Jamaica Plain, her two sisters, and her stepmother Deborah Nolan. A private funeral service was held. Valerie was laid to rest with her late mother, Elizabeth, at Mt. Wollaston Cemetery in Quincy.

Sep 23, 2014

Celina Zephyr of Hyde Park, formerly of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, passed away suddenly on September 23, 2014. She was 78 years old. Celina was the dear and devoted wife of the late Magliore Dervil; beloved mother of Guerda Saint Franc, and loving grandmother of Dahisha Saint Franc. Celina's Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Angela’s Church in Mattapan. Contributions in...

Sep 22, 2014

Cliff Whitehead of Dedham, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on September 22, 2014. He was 71 years old. Cliff loved science and nature and spent much of his time researching, practicing, and teaching nutrition. He was an amateur photographer, musician, and a skilled gardener. He was a Science teacher for 32 years, teaching several generations of students at Roslindale...

Sep 22, 2014

Nelita (Rosado) Toledo of Roslindale, passed away on September 22, 2014. She was 82 years old. Nelita was the dear and devoted wife of the late Santos Toledo. Loving mother of Santos Toledo Jr. of Carver, Gilbert Toledo of Roslindale, Sonia Berquist of Bridgewater, Daisy Toledo of Roslindale, Minelba Toledo of Canton, Hector Toledo of Canton, David Toledo of...

Sep 18, 2014

Ann “Nancy” E. (Day) Murphy of Norwood, formerly of West Roxbury passed away on September 18, 2014. She was 77 years old. Nancy’s greatest pleasure was spending her time with family and friends, always willing to give a helping hand when needed without question. She was an avid walker; frequently seen around Norwood, West Roxbury and Boston. Her best...

Sep 11, 2014

Albert F. Haddad of Westwood, passed away on September 11, 2014. He was 92 years old. A lifelong parishioner and supporter of Our Lady of the Annunciation Melkite Cathedral of Boston, Albert was a proud US Army Veteran of WWII and Lifetime Member of the National and NY Chapters of the 88th Infantry Division. He belonged to the VFW...

Sep 2, 2014

Frances D. (Puglia) Amato, of West Roxbury, passed away on September 2, 2014. She was 90 years old. Frances was the dear and devoted wife of the late John B. Amato. Loving mother of John J. Amato and his wife Joanne of Medway and Richard J. Amato of West Roxbury. Dear Grandma of Nicholas, Staci and Gregory. Dear sister...

Aug 29, 2014

Helen T. (Buckley) Young, of West Roxbury passed away on August 29, 2014. She was 87 years old. Helen was the dear and devoted wife of the late William Young BFD. Dear sister of Claire Connors of Roslindale and the late Paul Buckley, Kay Buckley, Anna Snider, Leo Buckley, Virginia Mulkern, and Joseph Buckley. She is also survived by...

Aug 28, 2014

Monsour S. “Munsie” Hadaya, of West Roxbury, passed away on August 28, 2014. Munsie was the dear brother of George S. Hadaya, Louis S. Hadaya, Russell S. Hadaya and the late Regina Hadaya Dustin. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Munsie's Funeral Service was held Thursday, September 4, 2014 at St. Matthew’s Syriac Orthodox Church...

Aug 25, 2014

Richard D. Laham, of Boston, passed away on August 25, 2014. He was 87 years old. Richard proudly served our country for over 20 years in the United States Navy. Enlisting in 1944, his naval career took him around the globe and through the conflicts of World War II, Korea and the Cold War. Soon after World War II...

Aug 24, 2014

Michael Christopher Standish, of West Roxbury, formerly of Jamaica Plain, East Cambridge, Marblehead, Weston, and Francestown, NH passed away on August 24, 2014. He was 68 years old. Known for his tremendous wit, dry humor, and intellect, Michael could think and talk intelligently about nearly any subject. A profound, gifted thinker, he was recently described by some of his...

Aug 21, 2014

Charles H. Kouyoumjian of West Roxbury passed away on August 21, 2014. Charles was an accomplished oud player performing along with his brothers in various Armenian social functions. He had served a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. Charles was the beloved husband of Donna (Daniels) Kouyoumjian. Devoted father of Joseph H. and his wife Lucine of Bedford, Charles...

Aug 18, 2014

PHYLLIS HANES PASSED AWAY ON MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2014 AT MASS. GENERAL HOSPITAL AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS. PHYLLIS GRADUATED FROM KENNEBUNK HIGH SCHOOL IN MAINE AND WON A SCHOLARSHIP TO THE NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC IN BOSTON WHERE SHE STUDIED PIANO AND CELLO. ALWAYS INTERESTED IN THE CULINARY ARTS, SHE BEGAN HER EARLY CAREER IN BROADCASTING WITH DAILY...

Aug 11, 2014

Barbara (Boisvert) Cummings, of Winthrop passed away August 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old. Barbara was the dear and devoted wife of 59 years of Arthur T. "Arky" Cummings. Loving mother of Kevin Cummings and Susan of Winthrop, Scott Cummings and Alison of Bedford, NH, Douglas Cummings and Colleen of Longmeadow, Donna Cummings...

Aug 11, 2014

Barbara (Boisvert) Cummings, of Winthrop passed away August 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old.

Barbara was the dear and devoted wife of 59 years of Arthur T. "Arky" Cummings. Loving mother of Kevin Cummings and Susan of Winthrop, Scott Cummings and Alison of Bedford, NH, Douglas Cummings and Colleen of Longmeadow,...

Aug 10, 2014

Rose “Nana” (Solomon) George, of West Roxbury, passed away on August 10, 2014. Rose was an expert dressmaker who shared her passion for sewing by teaching adults and children for decades. She was fortunate to have a close-knit family and many friends who will remember her for her resilience and loving nature. Rose enjoyed many wonderful trips with the...

Aug 2, 2014

Mary T. (Geary) Kenneally, longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away on August 2, 2014. She was 81 years old. Mary is survived by her Dear and devoted husband of 56 years, Vincent J. Kenneally. Loving mother of Christopher Kenneally of West Roxbury and Mark Kenneally and his wife Elizabeth Rosin of Kansas City, MO. Cherished grandmother of Claudia,...

Aug 2, 2014

Elaine M. (Maloof) Saad of Wilmington, formerly of Somerville, a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, passed away on August 2, 2014. She was 53 years old. Elaine was the dear and devoted wife of Elias G. Saad. Loving mother of John Saad and his fiancée Meghan Hopkins, Jacob Saad and his wife Ashley and Jessica Saad,...