Obituaries

Jeanette Anne (Ganem)  Demerjian

Jeanette Anne (Ganem) Demerjian

Nov 8, 2024

Jeanette Anne (Ganem) Demerjian of Roslindale, passed away on November 8, 2024. She was 96 years old.

Jeanette was the dear and devoted wife of the late John Demerjian Sr. Loving mother of Thomas Shaheen and his wife Gail of Norfolk, Paul Shaheen of Roslindale, Barbara Sennett and her husband Eliot of Norfolk, Linda Heim of Roslindale,...

Naim Bourji

Naim Bourji

Oct 30, 2024

Naim Bourji of West Roxbury passed away on October 30, 2024. He was 94 years old.

Naim owned and operated Nick’s Service Station in Cambridge since arriving in the United States in 1977, and remained active in the daily operations of the Station until very recently.

Naim was the dear and devoted husband of Nadia...

Scott A Smith

Scott A Smith

Oct 22, 2024

Scott A. Smith passed away October 22, 2024 at the age of 53.

Scott was the beloved son of the late Dennis and Susan Smith, and the dear brother of Karen Smith.

He was laid to rest at Butrimantzy Cemetery on October 29, 2024.

Paula Marie (Dolan)  Catalano

Paula Marie (Dolan) Catalano

Oct 17, 2024

Paula M. (Dolan) Catalano of Tewksbury, formerly of Roslindale, passed away on October 17, 2024. She was 59 years old.

Paula was the loving mother of Alyssa Catalano of West Roxbury, Paul Catalano of Roslindale, Krista Catalano of Tewksbury and Jayden Catalano of Roslindale. Cherished grandmother, “Gammy,” of Aliyah Perea and Lillyana Catalano. Dear sister of Michael...

Simone Saurel

Simone Saurel

Oct 16, 2024

Simone Saurel of Jamaica Plain, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 16, 2024. She was 84 years old.

Born and raised in Haiti, Simone came to the United States in October 2016.

Simone was the loving mother of Edline Saurel, Stanley Kaltofen, Nathacha Eugene, and Nadia Eugene and the late Fritz...

Matilda (Marrouchi)  Khoury

Matilda (Marrouchi) Khoury

Oct 13, 2024

Matilda Khoury of West Roxbury passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2024 at the age of 72.

Matilda was the beloved wife of Raja Khoury; loving mother of Peter Khoury; dear sister of Mansour Marrouchi.

Relatives and friends are invited to the visiting hour at the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home Wednesday October 23, 2024 from...

John P. Devincenzo

John P. Devincenzo

Oct 6, 2024

Of West Roxbury, formerly of Chelsea Oct. 6, 2024.  Father of Jason DeVincenzo and his wife Michelle of Salem. Grandfather of Julia Rose and Samuel. Brother of Janice Belliveau and her husband James of SC.  Uncle of Daniel Belliveau.  Dear partner of  Diane Felton of West Roxbury.

Funeral services will be private.

Linda L. (Ferson)  Robbat

Linda L. (Ferson) Robbat

Sep 28, 2024

Linda L. (Ferson) Robbat of North Andover passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 28, 2024.  She was 59 years old.

Linda was the dear and devoted wife of Paul Robbat.  Beloved mother of Bryan Robbat and his wife Alexa of Leominster, Jason Robbat and his fiancee Ashley of Amesbury.  Dear sister of...

Ramona G. Faris

Ramona G. Faris

Sep 28, 2024

Ramona G. Faris of Boston, passed away peacefully at her home on September 28, 2024. She was 87 years old.

Ramona was very accomplished in the field of medical research and her work was published in many medical publications.

She was the dear and devoted daughter of the late Faris Faris and Marroun (Salem) Faris....

George Bajenaru

George Bajenaru

Sep 27, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of George Bajenaru, a cherished poet, writer, journalist, and translator, who left an indelible mark on the literary world. Born on November 4th, 1938, in the quaint village of Tunari near Bucharest, Romania, George was the beloved son of Dumitru and Constantina, who were peasant midfielders.

George's...

Julie Lynne Lamorte

Julie Lynne Lamorte

Sep 25, 2024

Julie Lynne (Bryant) LaMorte of Walpole, passed away on September 25, 2024. She was 63 years old,

Julie was the dear and devoted wife of Anthony “Abe” LaMorte. Loving mother of Anthony J. LaMorte and his wife Mary of Dedham and Jake M. LaMorte and his wife Gianna of Walpole. Cherished grandmother, “Grammy,” of Emilia. Dear sister...

Richard J. Kelliher

Richard J. Kelliher

Sep 24, 2024

Richard J. Kelliher of West Roxbury, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024. He was 75 years old.

Richard had a four-decade career in Massachusetts local government, having served for 15 years as Brookline's Town Administrator, 10 years as Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Newton, 5 years on the staff of the...

Walid Bijjani

Walid Bijjani

Sep 23, 2024

Walid Bijjani of Lebanon passed away on September 23, 2024 at the age of 62.

Walid was the dear and devoted husband of Mireille (Ziadeh) Bijjani; beloved father of Christian and Robert Bijjani of Orlando, Florida; dear brother of Violette Zaiter, Elie Bijjani, and Elham Saghbini;  also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Visiting...

Dr. Grace Wyshak

Dr. Grace Wyshak

Sep 12, 2024

Dr. Grace Wyshak (Ph.D) of Chestnut Hill passed away September 12, 2024 at the age of 97.

Grace earned several advanced degrees and, among her other roles in higher education, she served for many years as Department Head of the Harvard University School of Public Health.

Grace was the beloved daughter of the late Habeeb...

Claire Louise (Sessler)  Mcnair

Claire Louise (Sessler) Mcnair

Sep 11, 2024

Claire L. (Sessler) McNair of Middleboro, formerly of West Roxbury, passed away 5 days after her 100th birthday on September 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, leaving them with 100 years of love and memories.

Born in Boston, Claire was a resident of West Roxbury for over 58 years. She worked for many years at the...

Dr. Janet L. Goguen

Dr. Janet L. Goguen

Sep 6, 2024

Janet Goguen, 67 of Medford passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home September 6 after a valiant 6-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Her adoring family was by her side.

Janet was born March 27, 1957 in Cambridge MA. She went on to graduate from Matignon High School in 1975, continuing her studies at Boston...

Thelma M. (Siber)  Sliby

Thelma M. (Siber) Sliby

Sep 5, 2024

Thelma M. Sliby passed away September 5, 2024.

She was the dear and devoted mother of Kenneth G. Sliby II and his wife Barbara of Franklin.  Beloved daughter of the late James and Mary (Homsey) Siber.  Dear sister of Mabel Shamieh of Arizona, Frances Roode of Lynn, and the late Ferris Siber.  Also survived by many loving...

Therese (Kreidy)  Elkhoury

Therese (Kreidy) Elkhoury

Aug 25, 2024

Therese (Kreidy) Elkhoury of West Roxbury, passed away on August 25, 2024. She was 90 years old.

Therese was the dear and devoted wife of the late Youssef Elkhoury. Loving mother of Suzanne Nasr and her husband Assaad of Westwood, Richard Elkhoury and his wife Grace of Westwood, and Carlos and his wife Leila of Leominster. Beloved...

Karam David Skaff

Karam David Skaff

Aug 22, 2024

Karam David Skaff, a dedicated family man and entrepreneurial talent with an exuberant personality and bright smile, passed away in his sleep on August 22, 2024 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Karam was born into an extended family of Lebanese immigrants in Akron, Ohio on October 30, 1928. His father, David Sleman Skaff, had arrived at Ellis...

Elizabeth Ann Diaz

Elizabeth Ann Diaz

Aug 19, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Diaz, born December 10, 1948, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024 at her home in Newton Centre, with her two siblings at her side following a valiant 3 year battle with cancer. She was 75 years old. Elizabeth Ann was born on December 10, 1948. She was the first of 3 children  born to Maria Luisa...

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