Obituaries

Maryann Hamwey

Maryann Hamwey

Jul 11, 2009

Maryann (Zahka) Hamwey of West Roxbury passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 11, 2009. She was the dear and devoted wife of the late Edward Hamwey. Loving mother of Stephen Hamwey and his wife Louise of Walpole, Raymond Hamwey and his wife Sheila of Needham, and Dianne Matta of Dedham. Dear grandmother “Tete Mae” of 10...

Daniel F. Mccall

Daniel F. Mccall

Jul 10, 2009

Daniel F. McCall of Boston and Martha’s Vineyard, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Boston University, passed away July 10, 2009 at the age of 91. Daniel was the beloved husband of Dorothea Morgan McCall. Dear father of Judith McCall of MS. Loving brother of Dorothy Fournier of CT and Barbara McCall of FL. He is also survived by 6...

Martha Gail Lane

Martha Gail Lane

Jul 3, 2009

Martha Gail Lane of Baton Rouge, Louisiana formerly of Boston passed away suddenly on July 3, 2009. Martha was the wife of the late Matthew Lane Sr. She is survived by her son Matthew of NH, and daughters Nora and Martie, both of Louisiana. Funeral Services will be private.

Grazia Salerno

Grazia Salerno

Jul 2, 2009

Grace Salerno, of Dedham, passed away on July 2, 2009. She was 45 years old. Born in Milan, Italy, Grace moved to Boston and grew up in the North End, before relocating to Roslindale, and Dedham. She worked for over 17 years at Dimock Health Center in Dorchester. Grace was the loving and devoted mother of Samantha, Raquel, and...

David S. Moses

David S. Moses

Jun 22, 2009

Dr. David S. Moses of Roslindale passed away on June 22, 2009. He was 91 years old. Dr. Moses was the dear and devoted husband of the late Julia M. (Haddad). Loving father of Philip G. Moses of Rockland, Dr. Robert D. Moses of Brookline, Richard A. Moses of Bedford, New Hampshire, and the late Janet M. Zessis. Cherished...

Douglas J. Metta

Douglas J. Metta

Jun 16, 2009

View Slideshow Douglas James Metta of Ashburn, VA, formerly of Norwood, MA and Woonsocket, RI passed away on June 16, 2009. He was 37 years old. Douglas was the devoted husband of Kimberly Galipeau Metta, beloved son of Adele MacKoul Metta and the late Albert A. Metta, cherished brother of David Metta and his wife Lauren, of Norwood, Cheryl...

Marion Donley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lorraine Matta

Apr 17, 2009

Loraine Matta, of Norwood, passed away on April 17, 2009. Her services will be private.

Helena M. Tuggle

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...

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