Marion Donley
Jun 6, 2009
Marion (Handy) Donley of Norwell, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away Saturday June 6, 2009. She was 80 years old. Marion was born to Abraham and Ajia Handy on May 2, 1929 in their home in Boston's South End. Marion was the older sister to Julia and William Handy. She spent all of her childhood and early adult life...
Emile Y. Chahwan
Jun 4, 2009
Emile Chahwan of West Roxbury, passed away on June 4, 2009. He was 75 years old. Born in Talabaya, Lebanon, Emile spent the last 5 years in Boston. Emile was the dear and devoted husband of Afife (Sawan). Loving father of Suhel Chahwan, Tony Chahwan and his wife Ibtissam, Randa Hadayia and her husband John, and Elie Chahwan, all...
Sheila Anne Lydon
Jun 3, 2009
Sheila Anne Lydon of Roslindale passed away June 3, 2009. She was 52 years old. Although she could not read, Sheila Anne loved magazines and the pictures in them. Sheila Anne loved her dogs Shelby, Blondie and Sandy and she loved spending time at the family cottage in Manomet. Despite her condition, Sheila Anne was an excellent swimmer. Sheila...
Evelyn Haddad
May 30, 2009
Evelyn (Haddad) Haddad of West Roxbury, a life-long Bostonian, died Saturday May 30, 2009 at age 91 after a short illness. Evelyn was born in Boston’s South Cove neighborhood on September 24, 1917. After graduating from Girls High School in Boston she successfully completed a two-year program at the Boston Clerical School. She worked in the Mass. Dept. of...
Robert J. Hamwey
May 20, 2009
Robert J. Hamwey, of Sudbury, passed away peacefully at his home on May 20, 2009 surrounded by his beloved family. He was 62 years old. Robert was the beloved husband of Corinne Robbat Hamwey, devoted father of Alex & Jaclyn. Son of the late Joseph and Olga Hamwey. Brother of Emile Hamwey and his wife Josephine of Reading, and...
Rose S. Sabbag
May 13, 2009
Rose S. (Sakakini) Sabbag of Allston, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on May 13, 2009. She was 80 years old. Born in Boston, Rose's family relocated to Norfolk, VA to be close to her father's large family. She graduated Granby High School in Norfolk, VA. Rose and her family would later move back to Boston. She worked...
Donald L. Christman
May 9, 2009
Donald L. Christman of West Roxbury and FL, passed away on May 9, 2009. He was 85 years old. Born and raised in Fonda, NY, Donald was a graduate of Bentley College in Waltham. He served in the United States Army during World War II and fought in the Battle of Normandy. He was the recipient of 3 Bronze...
Jeannine K. Myers
May 6, 2009
Jeannine K. “Marina” Myers, of West Roxbury, formerly of Taunton, passed away on May 6, 2009. She was 62 years old. Born and raised in Iowa, Jeannine attended the University of Iowa and was an award-winning accordion player. She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Rehoboth Quilting Club. Jeannine worked for many years as a legal secretary...
Bessie R. Catania
May 5, 2009
Bessie R. Catania, a longtime resident of West Roxbury, passed away May 5, 2009. She was 87 years old. Bessie was born in Boston in 1922. She lived a very quiet life, worked hard, and believed strongly in the adage "Early to bed, early to rise..." During World War II she worked in the garment industry, making soldiers' uniforms....
Vera Davies
May 1, 2009
Vera Elfrieda Davies, 24, an accomplished violinist and student at the Berklee College of Music, died April 29, 2009 in Boston. She was the daughter of Beatrix Davies, of New York City, and Anthony Davies of New Paltz. Vera was born September 12, 1984 in Sharon CT and grew up in Salt Point, NY. She attended Dutchess Day School...
Mary N. Cahaly
Apr 26, 2009
Mary (Nashawaty) Cahaly, 87, of Marlborough formerly of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully with family by her bedside, on Sunday, April 26th. Mary was a playful and happy woman who took special joy from the smallest things in life. One of her greatest pleasures were her summer trips to the island of Nantucket, with her beloved daughters, to celebrate...
Louise A. Kalell
Apr 19, 2009
Louise A. Kalell of Boston, passed away on April 19, 2009. She was the loving sister of Lillian Kalell of Boston and the late Amelia Falcione, Charles Kalell and George Kalell. Cherished aunt of Charles Kalell and his wife Joanne of Quincy, John Kalell and his wife Kathleen of Dedham and the late Arnold Falcione and Robert Kalell. Louise'...
Lorraine Matta
Apr 17, 2009
Loraine Matta, of Norwood, passed away on April 17, 2009. Her services will be private.
Helena M. Tuggle
Apr 9, 2009
Helena M. (Prasse) Tuggle, of West Roxbury and Ft. Myers Beach FL, passed away on April 9, 2009. She was 84 years old. Born and raised in Boston, Helena worked for over 38 years at the First National Bank of Boston. Helena enjoyed arranging flowers and dancing. She was an excellent baker and she loved to travel. She had...
James C. Sabbag
Apr 5, 2009
James C. "Big J" Sabbag of Bedford passed away April 5, 2009. He was 80 years old. Born and raised in Somerville, James graduated Somerville High School in 1946 and immediately enlisted in the US Army, serving in Japan from 1946 to 1948. Following the war, James worked in the family grocery store in Harvard Square in Cambridge and...
Edward S. Elias
Mar 24, 2009
Edward S. Elias of Halifax, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on March 24, 2009. He was 68 years old. Edward was the dear and devoted husband of the late Eudette (Hanes). Loving father of Donna Youdis of Middleboro and Helena "Lee" Klobucher of Middleboro. Cherished grandfather of Angelica Youdis, Sean Youdis and David Stone. Dear brother of the...
Violet M. Kfoury
Mar 23, 2009
Violet M. Kfoury, of Lawrence, passed away on March 23, 2009. She was 87 years old. Born in Methuen, Violet was a graduate of Methuen High School Class of 1939. In 1945, she received her BA in Education from University of Massachuetts Lowell before earning her Master's Degree in Music Education. She later went on to teach music in...
Andrew C. Teebagy
Mar 13, 2009
Andrew C. Teebagy of West Roxbury, passed away on March 13, 2009. Born and raised in Boston, Andrew worked for 30 years as a garment cutter in the family business, Shibley and Finer. Later, he worked for 10 years for the MWRA. His hobbies included reading, and watching movies, with Dances With Wolves and the Godfather topping his favorite...
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...
