Obituaries
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....
Sven Kevin Callahan
Nov 10, 2008
Sven Kevin Callahan, loving father, son, brother, and uncle died on November 10, 2008 at the age of 50. Sven graduated from Rhinebeck (NY) High School in 1976 and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern University and M.B.A. from Babson College. Sven lived in Bedford, MA. A certified financial planner, he had recently opened an office...
David A. Eichel
Nov 9, 2008
David A. Eichel of Nashua, NH formerly of Melrose, passed away November 9, 2008 at the age of 45. David grew up in Melrose and graduated Melrose High School in 1981, where he was a star on the track, football, and basketball teams. He served in the Military Police of the U.S. Army from 1982 through 1984. A skilled...
Linda K. Coleman
Nov 3, 2008
Linda K. Coleman of West Roxbury passed away on November 3, 2008 following a brief illness. She was 64 years old. Linda was a graduate of the Chandler School for Women. She worked in the retail advertising department of various newspapers, including the Pilot and the Patriot Ledger. Linda was also an active member of the Kiwanis Club of...
Thomas A. Mcgrath
Nov 3, 2008
Thomas A. McGrath, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away on November 3, 2008, following a brief illness. He was 54 years old. Born in Needham in 1954, Thomas was a 1972 graduate of Don Bosco High School. He later worked as a machinist for Symmonds Industries in Braintree for 35 years. Thomas was the loving son of Edna P....
Mariam Jabbour
Oct 31, 2008
Mariam (Kenaan) Jabbour of Dedham, passed away on October 31, 2008. She was 80 years old. Mariam was the dear and devoted wife of John George Jabbour. Loving mother of James and his wife Andrea Gabriel Jabbour of Lexington, Brian Jabbour and his wife Gail of Franklin, Bruce Jabbour and his wife Mary of NV, Janine Giancola and her...
Martha Gail Lane
Martha Gail Lane, formerly of Boston, passed away suddenly in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was 71 years old. Funeral Services will be private.
Salem "Sam" Toney
Dr. Salem (Sam) Toney of West Roxbury, formerly of Melrose, passed peacefully into life eternal on May 9, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born on March 15, 1929, he was 96 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Rahme (Haddad) Toney, and his siblings Samuel “Sub”, Afduke (Shamey), Sandra “Kay” (Solomon), Louis, Shahood “Shuf”,...
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