Mary J. Culhane
Feb 27, 2009
Mary J. (Salem) Culhane, a lifelong resident of Boston's South End, passed away Friday February 27, 2009 at the age of 94. Born in Boston in 1914, Mary graduated Boston Girls' High School in 1930. She was very active in many community groups throughout her life, and was a political activist for various Democratic candidates in Boston. In addition...
Betty Turtschin
Feb 25, 2009
Betty Mae Turtschin of Taunton, MA passed away February 25, 2009 at the age of 65. Betty was wife of the late Vasily Turtschin. She is survived by her sons Melville Copeland of Lafayette, New York, Damian Newmann and Michael Turtschin of Taunton,MA and her sister Blanche Madill of North Syracuse, New York. Funeral Services will be held in...
John Henry Lee
Feb 10, 2009
John Henry Lee Jr. of Bradenton, FL and Brookfield, NH passed away February 10, 2009 at the age of 78. John was born in Boston in 1930, and graduated Harvard University. As reported on gocrimson.com, the website of Harvard University's Athletic Department: "Lee dedicated 35 years of service to the Crimson as a student-athlete, assistant coach and head coach....
Anne E. Wick
Feb 6, 2009
Anne E. (McKenna) Wick, of Allston, passed away peacefully at her home on February 6, 2009 with her daughter by her side. Anne was a Registered Nurse. She worked as a nurse in the Everett Public Schools for over 20 years. She had served in the U.S. Army Nursing Corps in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign during World War II,...
Emily J. Bache
Jan 29, 2009
Emily J. (Bonaceto) Bache of West Roxbury, passed away on Jan. 29, 2009. Born in Boston, Emily worked for many years at State Street Bank. She was very active in the Parkway Seniors and St. Theresa's Seniors Activities. Emily was also envolved with the Holy Ghost Fathers. Emily adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and she loved to dance....
Karen Kfoury
Jan 15, 2009
Karen W. Kfoury of Manchester, NH passed away on January 15, 2009. She was 39 years old. Karen was the beloved daughter of Frederick B. Kfoury and his wife Lois of Manchester and Deborah Thompson and her husband Spence of Goffstown, NH. Loving mother of Kaleigh Crowley, James Crowley, Logan Phoenix, Alexandria Phoenix, and Decoda Phoenix. Dear sister of...
Rose M. Garaffo
Jan 13, 2009
Rose (Nardone) Garaffo of Allston, passed away on January 13, 2009. She was 84 years old. Born in Boston in 1924, Rose owned and operated Rose's Beauty Shop in Allston for nearly 40 years. Rose was the dear and devoted wife of the late Guy Garaffo. Loving mother of Richard and his wife Ellen of Westwood, Robert and his...
Genevieve E. Bulger
Jan 10, 2009
Genevieve E.Bulger, formerly of Centerville, passed away on January 10, 2009. She was 90 years old. Born in Somerville, Gen worked for many years as an executive secretary in the probation department of the Boston Municipal Court. Genevieve was the dear sister of the late Rose Belyea and Catherine Hesselbarth. Dear aunt of Rosemary Campbell of Salem, Barbara Belyea...
Hafooz Ann Sabby
Dec 29, 2008
Hafooz Ann (Slemon) Sabby of Stoughton, passed away on December 29, 2008. She was 93 years old. Annie was the dear and devoted wife of the late Touffee. Loving mother of Rosemary Sabby and her husband Marwan Al-Dajani of Stoughton, and the late Louis Corey. Dear sister of Charles and Louis Slemon of RI, and the late Lou Simmons...
Elicia C. Kelley
Dec 28, 2008
Elicia C. (Carroll) Kelley of West Roxbury, passed away on December 28, 2008. Born in Worcester, Elicia was a graduate of Simmons College and worked for many years teaching Home Economics in the Boston Public Schools. Elicia was the dear and devoted wife of the late Charles F. Kelley. Dear stepmother of Richard L. Kelley of FL, and Gerrard...
Euna Lee Benson
Dec 28, 2008
Euna Lee Benson, formerly of NC, passed away on December 28, 2008. Born in Scranton, PA, Lee loved to bake and sew. She enjoyed painting and making silver jewelery. Lee travelled extensively through Europe and the US and was very active in the NY Conference of the United Methodist Church as well as the United Methodist Women and the...
Jeanette B. Obrien
Dec 25, 2008
Jeanette Barbara (Robbat) O'Brien, 78, "Aunty", passed away December 25, 2008. Jeanette was the wife of the late James O'Brien, beloved sister of Lillian Griswold of Scituate, the late Thomas L. Robbat and the late Albert Robbat. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Jeanette was born in...
Karan Desai
Dec 19, 2008
Karan Gautam Desai of Dedham passed away on December 19, 2008 at the age of 20. Karan was born on October 5, 1988 to parents Gautam and Deval Desai. He was a beloved son and a caring brother to sister Tulsi. He was raised in Dedham, MA and attended Brimmer and May School and was in his 3rd year...
Jean Keohane
Dec 16, 2008
M. Jean "Jeannie" (Robinson) Keohane, a longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away on December 16, 2008. She was 77 years old. Born in New Brunswick, Canada and raised in Woburn MA, Jeannie worked for 20 years as the Executive Secretary in the office of State Senator Anna P. Buckley of Brockton. Jeannie was an avid animal lover, known...
Anthony J. Zambella
Dec 6, 2008
Anthony J. "Jr." Zambella of Dedham, passed away December 6, 2008 at the age of 82 following a brief illness. Born in Brookline, MA in 1926, Anthony served in both the US Marine Corps and US Army during World War II. A skilled photographer, Tony owned and operated Anthony's Studios, located in both Brookline and Dedham. He served as...
Lee E. Peterson
Dec 4, 2008
Lee E. Peterson, of Malden, formerly of Montana, passed away on December 4, 2008. He was 45 years old. Born in Red Lodge, MT, Lee graduated from Bridger High School in 1981 and went on to Montana State University where he earned a degree in chemical engineering. Lee moved to Boston after college to pursue his career in the...
Walter L. Hughes
Nov 30, 2008
Walter L. Hughes, 93 of Peabody, MA formerly of Bellport, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, November 30, 2008. He is survived by his daughters, Mary Lee Berger-Hughes of Arlington, VA and Judith Hughes of Boston and Gloucester, MA, two granddaughters and great granddaughter. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 12 at 3:00 p.m. at the...
Mary N. Abboud
Nov 26, 2008
Mary N. (Maloof) Abboud of Kingston, formerly of Hyde Park and West Roxbury, passed away on November 26, 2008. She was 86 years old. Mary was the dear and devoted wife of the late George Abboud. Loving mother of Diana Patchett of Plymouth, Carol Abboud of Wrentham, and Georgene Blight and her husband Ralph of Hanson. Cherished grandmother “Sittoo”...
Nancy A. Potter
Nov 24, 2008
Nancy A. (Milham) Potter of Walpole, formerly of Canton, passed away suddenly on November 24, 2008. She was 82 years old. Born in Boston, Nancy managed the cafeteria at Roxbury Latin School for 20 years. She also managed the Meals-on-Wheels program in Walpole for 18 years. Nancy was the wife of the late Roger H. Potter Jr. Loving mother...
Nellie Karacozian
Nov 12, 2008
Nellie (Kalil) Karacozian of California, formerly of Boston, passed away on November 12, 2008. She was 96 years old. Nellie was the dear and devoted wife of the late George Karacozian. Loving mother of Joyce Fisher and Edward Karacozian, both of California. Dear sister of Mitchell Kalil of Swampscot and the late Fred Kalil, George Kalil, and Richard Kalil....
