Obituaries

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...

Oct 30, 2023

Nancy Louise (Hannon) Murphy of Brighton passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023 just a week shy of her 93rd birthday.  She was the wife of the late Lt. John J. Murphy Ret. Mass State Police.  They enjoyed 55 years of marriage prior to his passing.

In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her parents,...

Oct 27, 2023

Antonietta “Netta” (Peccia) DiLuca, of North Attleboro, formerly of Hyde Park passed away on October 27, 2023. She was 86 years old.

Netta had the kindest soul and was always putting others first. She loved to cook and she was happiest feeding anyone and everyone, including strangers off the street. She was an amazing host and she...

Oct 17, 2023

Elias Farah, of Medford, formerly of Lebanon, passed away at his home on October 17, 2023.  He was 63 years old.

Elias is survived by his wife Chantal (Zaatar) Farah, his sons Andres and Mario Farah, his grandson Michael Alexander Farah Papageorgiou, his brother Odilio (wife Sylvia) and his sister Georgette.

Relatives and friends are...

Oct 2, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Arnold Jr. of Georgetown passed away on October 2, 2023 at the age of 69, following a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Bob was the dear and devoted husband of Linda (Dearman) Arnold.  Beloved father of Margaret “Maggie” Rodriguez and her husband John of Stoneham, Katherine “Kate” Even and her husband Matthew of...

Sep 24, 2023

John W. Dawson, 80, lifelong resident of St. Johnsbury, VT., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 24, 2023 after a short and brave battle with cancer. John was the beloved son of the late Jim and Ruth Dawson and loving brother to his sisters Diane Collins and her husband Jerry of Elmira NY and the late...

Sep 16, 2023

Rose (Souza) Grossi, of Norwood, formerly of Dedham and Jamaica Plain passed away on September 16, 2023. She was 109 years old.

Rose was born in 1914 in the Azore Islands of Portugal and emigrated to the United States when she was 6 years old. She lived in Cambridge and attended Cambridge schools. Rose married the love...

Sep 16, 2023

George Kowal, of West Roxbury, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away on September 16, 2023. He was 97 years old.

Born in Germany, George was a tinkerer who loved to fix things. He loved his garden and spent many hours making it beautiful. George loved western movies and taking walks around the neighborhood. In years past, he...

Sep 14, 2023

Dorothy T. (Carson) Blaney of West Roxbury passed away at her home on September 14, 2023.  She was 94 years old.

Dorothy was an avid gardener and seamstress, but was best known for her remarkable creativity and artistic talent.  She created incredibly intricate dollhouses, many inspired by the mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, with fine details such...

Aug 26, 2023

Julia “Julie” (Handy) Perfetti, passed away in her Norwood home on August 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Throughout her 89 years, Julie demonstrated a unique balance of a gentle soul with a feisty disposition that was admirable and endearing to everyone who knew her.

Julie was born on January 11, 1934 into an authentic Lebanese...

Aug 15, 2023

Janice (Mudarri) Tahmoush, of Watertown, formerly of Arlington, passed away on August 15, 2023. She was 82 years old.

Janice was the loving mother of Frank Tahmoush of Acton, David Tahmoush of Acton and the late Kevin Tahmoush. Dear sister of Shelby Mudarri and his wife Janet of East Falmouth, Barbara Rainville of Oneonta, NY and Richard...

Aug 14, 2023

Joan C. (Emmons) McGonagle, of West Roxbury, passed away on August 14, 2023, peacefully at her home. She was 84 years old.

Joan was the loving mother of Michael McGonagle and Joseph McGonagle, both of West Roxbury.

Joan's Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kfoury Keefe...