Obituaries

Jan 8, 2024

Louise (Howdy) Buccieri of West Roxbury, formerly of Boston’s South End, passed away on January 8, 2024. She was 96 years old.

Louise was the dear and devoted wife of the late Dominic Buccieri. Loving mother of Anthony S. Buccieri and his wife Mary of Hyde Park, Lisa J. Rogers and her husband David of Gloucester and...

Jan 4, 2024

Pedro Chaparro (Junior) was born July 9th, 1974 in Boston, Massachusetts.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of the most beautiful souls.

Our dear Pedro was so loved by everyone who he encountered. His gentle spirit and kindness was evident to all.

Mere words...

Jan 2, 2024

Laurice B. Karrell of West Roxbury passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 93.

Laurice was the beloved wife of the late James Karrell.  Dear sister of the late Mary K. Bezreh, Jeannette Sakakeeny and Frederick Kawam. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.

Visiting Hour on Thursday January...

Jan 1, 2024

Hans R. Hailey of Westwood, passed away on January 1, 2024. He was 73 years old.

Hans was an accomplished trial attorney in Boston for many years.

He was the loving father of Alexa Hailey of Waltham. Cherished grandfather, “Opa,” of Deni Valdez Hailey, Tai Valdez Hailey, and Mishi Valdez Hailey. Dear cousin of Penelope...

Dec 21, 2023

Lillian R. Shaheen of West Roxbury, passed away on December 21, 2023. She was 93 years old.

Lillian was the dear and devoted wife of Samuel Shaheen. Loving mother of Donna Louise Webster and her husband Mike of Dallas, TX, Robert Samuel Shaheen and his wife Lisa of Dracut and Lisa Ann Carrier and her husband Christopher...

Dec 21, 2023

Mary L. (Najjar) Bosworth of Holbrook passed away December 21, 2023 at the age of 93.

Mary was the wife of the late H. “George” Bosworth.  Beloved mother of Mary Keegan and her husband Joe of Abington, Steven Bosworth of Holbrook, Lisa Zdonek and her husband Ed of Abington.  Dear “Nana” of Andrew, Kyle and April Keegan;...

Dec 18, 2023

James "Jim" Lyons, of Roslindale, passed away on December 18th, 2023, at the age of 77, following a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jim was a true New Englander. He was Born in Charlestown in 1946 as the oldest of 2 children, spending his youth playing on the streets of South Boston and Forest Hills...

Dec 11, 2023

Madeline (Resha) Alizio of West Roxbury, passed away on December 11, 2023. She was 83 years old.

Born and raised in Dedham, Madeline was a graduate of Dedham High School and longtime proprietor of Madeline Hairstyles on Washington St. in West Roxbury.

Madeline was the dear and devoted wife of the late Peter A. Alizio....

Dec 8, 2023

Florence Julia Esper, a life-long resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on December 8, 2023.  She was 90 years old.

Florence was the beloved daughter of the late David and Millie (Abbott) Esper. Dear sister of Alice Kelley of Norwood, and the late Frances Esper, Freda Franciosi, Charles Esper, Catherine...

Dec 7, 2023

Joan L. (Muise) Kaltsunas of Stoughton, passed away on December 7, 2023. She was 64 years old.

Joan was the definition of selfless. She was the first to offer help to anyone and everyone - even without being asked. Her presence alone always felt like a warm hug. Joan loved to spend the summers on the boat...

Dec 6, 2023

June M. (Saba) David of West Roxbury, passed away on December 6, 2023. She was 90 years old.

June was born and raised in West Roxbury. She attended the Beethoven School and the Robert Gould Shaw School prior to her graduation from Roslindale High School in May 1950 as the youngest graduate. Later she attended classes at...

Dec 2, 2023

Kathleen Smith Locke, 94, passed away peacefully in Boston on December 2, 2023.

Born October 25, 1929, in Burlington, VT, to Stephen and Gladys (Pariseau Denton) Smith. Always a woman ahead of her time, Kathleen graduated from Burlington High School at age 16. She went on to earn her BA in zoology from the University of Vermont....

Nov 30, 2023

Luke W. Meehan of Kingston, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away on November 3, 2024. He was 81 years old.

Luke was the husband of the late Marilyn (Dodge). Loving son of the late Winifred (Duffy) and John Meehan. Dear brother of Richard Meehan and his wife Maryann of Weymouth, Paul E. Meehan and his wife Eileen...

Nov 30, 2023

Professor Abdul-Karim Rafeq, of Watertown MA passed away on June 8th, 2024 at the age of 93 surrounded by his loving family.

Abdul-Karim was born on April 21st, 1931, in Idlib, Syria, to Samaan and Zahia Rafeq. He moved to Aleppo as a teenager to continue his middle and high school studies at the American College. At...

Nov 24, 2023

Jordan E. Yazbeck of Abington, formerly of Randolph, passed away on November 24, 2023. He was 24 years old.

Jordan was the loving son of Elie and Susan (Elchammas) of Abington. Dear brother of George and Michael Yazbeck, both of Abington. Cherished grandson of Victoria Issa Yazbeck of Lebanon. He is also survived by many loving aunts,...

Nov 16, 2023

Linda Selma Hakar of Norwood, formerly of Medford, passed away on November 16, 2023.  She was 82 years old.

Linda was the devoted daughter of the late Abraham and Helen Hakar.  Sister of the late Anthony and Charles Hakar.  Linda is survived by her nieces and nephews, as well as many dear friends and their families.

Nov 13, 2023

Michael P. McGonagle of West Roxbury passed away on November 13, 2023. He was 55 years old.

Michael was the loving son of the late Joan P. (Emmons) and Henry McGonagle. Dear brother of Joseph McGonagle and his wife Andrea of West Roxbury.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Michael’s graveside Funeral Service...

Nov 11, 2023

John A. Ramos of Hyde Park, passed away on November 11, 2023. He was 79 years old.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, John worked for many years as a truck driver and a wedding photographer. He was incredibly handy and could fix nearly anything you put in front of him. In is spare time he enjoyed...

Nov 6, 2023

Martin Ugarte-Chavez, of Allston, formerly of Peru, passed away Monday, November 6 , 2023 peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 62. He was a loving and wonderful father to Rafaela Ugarte-Núñez and Juan Luis Ugarte-Núñez and a loving and caring husband to Patricia Núñez-Salas. ​​

Martin spent most of his years in Arequipa,...

Nov 3, 2023

Carleton J.G.Peters of Temple, Maine, formerly of Brookline, passed away on November 3, 2023. He was 61 years old.

Carleton was the father of James and Brian Mackin. Grandfather "Coo-coo Grandpa" of James Joseph Mackin and Brian Christopher Mackin Calendres. Fiancè of Angela Khalil. Son of Beatrice Taggert, and the late Sadie (Kenaan) and James Peters. Brother...