Obituaries

James Brennan

James Brennan

Feb 25, 2012

James D. “Don” Brennan, of Hernando, FL, formerly of Salem, passed away on February 25, 2012. He was 70 years old. Don was an avid musician who composed music and played guitar with his band, Gold Fever. He worked as an aircraft inspector for General Electric for over 25 years. He was a parishioner of St. Raphael of Brooklyn...

Kathleen Lyons

Kathleen Lyons

Feb 23, 2012

Kathleen (Downey) Lyons, a 40 year resident of West Roxbury, passed away on February 26, 2012. She was 98 years old. Kathleen was the dear and devoted wife of the late James J. Lyons. Loving mother of James J. Lyons Jr. and his friend Nancy Burke of Roslindale, and Kevin Lyons and his wife Claudia of Sharon. Beloved “Nana”...

Nicholas F. Haddad

Nicholas F. Haddad

Feb 23, 2012

Nicholas Haddad of West Roxbury died Thursday February 23, 2012 at age 96 from complications resulting from a fall. Born in Torrington, CT in 1915, he moved to Boston’s South Cove neighborhood with his family in 1921. He graduated from Boston English High School and attended Suffolk School of Law but left before graduating to help support his family...

Diana M. Beattie

Diana M. Beattie

Feb 22, 2012

Diana (Khouri) Beattie of Foxboro passed away February 22, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 57 years old. Diana was born in Boston in 1954. Her family relocated to Wellesley when she was 7 years old. She graduated Wellesley High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree at Northeastern University in 1977. Diana worked...

Sophie Pluto

Sophie Pluto

Feb 21, 2012

Sophie Pluto of Boston, formerly of New York, passed away February 21, 2012. She was 92 years old. Sophie was the dear and devoted wife of the late Walter Pluto. Beloved mother of Anne E. Pluto of Boston. Loving grandmother of Zofia Proviser. Sophie was laid to rest February 24, 2012 at Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston. Contributions in Sophie's...

John D. Mahoney

John D. Mahoney

Feb 20, 2012

John D. Mahoney of Jamaica Plain passed away on February 20, 2012. He was 78 years old. A self-described "fire buff," John was part of many fire department activities and organizations, including a member of the NYFD Museum. He loved cars and trains, especially the New Haven Railroad. John was an avid photographer who enjoyed Irish music. What he...

Eugenie Dolabany

Eugenie Dolabany

Feb 19, 2012

Eugenie (Arour) Dolabany, of West Roxbury, passed away on February 19, 2012. She was 88 years old. Eugenie was the dear and devoted wife of the late James Dolabany. Loving mother of Helen Haddad of Norwood, Joy Galante of West Roxbury, Siham Harrington of West Roxbury and Charlie Dolabany and his wife Mary of Norwood. Loving mother in law...

Frances L. Davis

Frances L. Davis

Feb 11, 2012

Frances (Galvin) Davis of Jamaica Plain, passed away on February 11, 2012. She was 73 years old. Frances was the dear and devoted wife of Robert Davis. Loving mother of Lois Weinstein and her husband David of Dedham and Carol Spellman and her husband Ron of Quincy. Dear sister of Carol Quigley and Robert Russell. Cherished grandmother of James...

Elaine M. Jacobs

Elaine M. Jacobs

Feb 10, 2012

Elaine (Teebagy) Jacobs of Taunton passed away on February 10, 2012. She was 87 years old. Elaine was the dear and devoted wife of the late George Jacobs. Loving sister of Joseph Teebagy and his wife Helen of Randolph, Julie Warfield and her husband William of Randolph and the late Josephine Johnson. She is also survived by 11 loving...

Selma Mary Alajajian

Selma Mary Alajajian

Feb 2, 2012

Selma (Beshere) Alajajian, of West Roxbury, formerly of Boston’s South Cove, passed away on February 2, 2012. She was 62 years old. Selma was the dear and devoted wife of Richard Alajajian. Loving mother of Alexandra Polito and her husband Jamie of Roslindale and Michael Alajajian of Roslindale. Cherished grandmother “Sitto” of James and Logan Polito. Dear sister of...

Linda Elliott

Linda Elliott

Jan 30, 2012

Linda (Bodio) Elliott of West Roxbury and South Weymouth passed away at Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital on January 30, 2012. She was 66 years old. Beloved mother of Scott Elliott of East Boston, Vincent Elliott and his wife Linda of Stoughton. Dear grandmother of Nicholas and Jeremy. In addition, Linda leaves her friend and caregiver John McGrath, her sister Patricia...

Lucy I. Peters

Lucy I. Peters

Jan 27, 2012

Lucy I. (Fusco) Peters of Stoughton passed away January 27, 2012. She was 94 years old. Lucy was the beloved wife of the late William Peters. Devoted mother of George Peters of Stoughton. Grandmother of Gary Shawn Fritz. Dear sister of Irma Gionfriddo of Wilmington, Marie Hanley of Medford, Ernest Fusco of SC, and the late Louis, Helen and...

Lidia Dunduk

Lidia Dunduk

Jan 26, 2012

Lidia Dunduk of Brighton passed away January 26, 2012. She was 97 years old. She is survived by her devoted daughter Lucy Dymina of Natick. Lidia's funeral services will be private.

Namieh Heney

Namieh Heney

Jan 22, 2012

Namieh “Naifey” (Abouhala) Heney of Roslindale, passed away on January 22, 2012. She was 99 years old. Naifey was the dear and devoted wife of the late Samuel Heney. Beloved mother of James A. Heney of Roslindale, Sadie Ward and her husband Ronald of Roslindale and the late Thomas Heney. Cherished grandmother, "Situ" of Ronald Ward, Michael Ward, Paul...

Ishak K. Daaboul

Ishak K. Daaboul

Jan 21, 2012

Ishak K. Daaboul of Dedham, passed away on January 21, 2012. He was 87 years old. Ishak was the dear and devoted husband of Nahia (Elia) Daaboul. Beloved father of George Daaboul and his wife Magdala of Topsfield, Falamina Abi Elias and her husband Elias of Westwood, Hamid Daaboul and his wife Gladis of Norwood, Suzy Martignetti and her...

Artin Apar

Artin Apar

Jan 8, 2012

Artin Apar of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2012 on his 60th birthday. Born in Turkey, Artin came to the United States in 1967 at age 16. He lived for many years in Lawrence, working in the Lawrence Maid Shoe Factory. Later he moved to Hyde Park, West Roxbury and then Plainville. Artin worked for 22 years as...

Charlotte A. Bonner

Charlotte A. Bonner

Dec 21, 2011

Charlotte A. (Shahood) Bonner of Wakefield passed away on December 21, 2011. More than any resume or list of accomplishments could ever express, Charlotte Bonner was the epitome of a truly remarkable human being. She will always be remembered for her tireless care-giving to her children, grandchildren, immediate family, friends, colleagues and students. Despite her multiple roles and commitments,...

Salwa E. Lahoud

Salwa E. Lahoud

Dec 16, 2011

Salwa E. Lahoud of Dedham passed away on December 16, 2011. She was 71 years old. Salwa is the loving wife of George Chahwan. She is survived by her 7 loving children, 25 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Salwa's Funeral will be from the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home 8 Spring St. (at the corner of Centre St.) WEST ROXBURY...

Nelle Bezreh

Nelle Bezreh

Nov 28, 2011

Nelle (Salhaney) Bezreh of West Roxbury passed away peacefully in her home on November 28, 2011. She was 92 years old. Like so many members of the Arab-American community, Nelle was born on Hudson Street in Boston, and grew up in a large family headed by a beautiful, strong woman, Emma Salhaney. Nelle had two sisters and two brothers,...

Marlene Hrisanthopoulos

Marlene Hrisanthopoulos

Nov 9, 2011

Marlene (Joseph) Hrisanthopoulos of Wakefield passed away November 9, 2011. She was 74 years old. Marlene worked as an Accounts Manager for Partners Healthcare. Marlene was the dear and devoted wife of the late Constantine “Dean” Hrisanthopoulos. Beloved sister of Robert Joseph and his wife Denise of Methuen, Teresa Franson and her husband Richard of VA, and Nancy Nicholas...

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