Obituaries

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,...

Jul 29, 2014

Salwa "Sally" (Saad) Hajar, of Norwood formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on July 29, 2014. She was 95 years old. An avid cook of Arabic food, Sally was happiest spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards and doing crossword puzzles and absolutely adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sally was the dear and devoted wife...

Jul 12, 2014

Georgette “Rose” Moussally, of Boston’s South End, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on September 9, 1922, to Wadia (Sanky), and John Moussally. Rose is survived by her family. Loving aunt of Joyce (Choueiri) Signor and her husband Said of Winchester, MA and their three children,...

Jul 8, 2014

The Honorable Joseph Monroe Walker, III of West Roxbury, Massachusetts, an Associate Justice of The Massachusetts Superior Court, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. Justice Walker was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Dr. Joseph M. Walker, Jr. and Melanie Pruitt Walker. He attended St. Paul’s School, Concord, New Hampshire, graduating in 1969....

Jun 29, 2014

Alfred A. Ferrara of West Roxbury, formerly of Boston’s West End, passed away on June 29, 2014. He was 96 years old. Alfred was a very loyal friend and uncle to many as well as a very kind and generous man to all he encountered. He was a proud United States Army Veteran of World War II and he...

Jun 13, 2014

Richard D. Canino of Quincy passed away on June 13, 2014. He was 86 years old. Richard worked for many years repairing equipment at Filene's department store in Boston. Richard was the beloved son of the late Richard and Mary (Amato) Canino. Brother of the late Joseph Canino. Nephew of Frances Amato of West Roxbury and her late husband...

Jun 1, 2014

Edna (Hadge) Aborjaily of Milford, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on June 1, 2014. She was 101 years old. Edna was the dear and devoted wife of the late Frederick Aborjaily. Loving mother of Janice Anderson and her husband Robert of Milford and the late Dr. Robert Aborjaily. Dear mother-in-law of Lillian Aborjaily of Newburyport. Cherished Nana of...

May 28, 2014

Sonia Elsie (Kachajian) Boyd of Brighton passed away on May 28, 2014. Sonia had worked for many years as a customer service representative for Cablevision, and subsequent local cable companies. Sonia was the beloved wife of the late Chandler Boyd. Loving mother of Gregg T. Boyd and his wife Rebecca of Brighton, Jeffrey A. Boyd of Brighton, and Chandler...

May 20, 2014

Donald A. DiFiore, a 50-year resident of West Roxbury, passed away on May 20, 2014. He was 78 years old. Donald was the dear and devoted husband of Renay Ann (Faysal) DiFiore. Beloved father of Marc DiFiore and his wife Suzanne of Medfield, and Michelle DiFiore Cawley and her husband Robert of Westwood. Loving grandfather "Gid" of Michael, Timothy,...

May 16, 2014

Carolynn A. (Lang) DiRoma-Sullivan, of Plymouth, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on May 16, 2014. She was 44 years old. Carolynn was the dear and devoted wife of John W. Sullivan. Loving mother of Michael DiRoma of Watertown, Ryan DiRoma and his girlfriend Kendra of Malden, and Brittni DiRoma and Johnny Sullivan of Plymouth. Beloved daughter of June...