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Norman Cormier

Norman Cormier

Jan 19, 2025

Mr. Norman Cormier, of Tyngsboro, died Sunday, January 19, 2025 in Atrium at Drum Hill Assisted Living in Chelmsford. He was 80.

He leaves his wife, Annette M. Cormier of Tyngsboro, his children, John B. Cormier of Carlisle, Jason R. Cormier (Ghazal) of Westford, Laure Cormier-Perivolotis (George) of Littleton, and Rachel E. Cormier of Tyngsboro; his grandchildren, Ariana and Victoria Cormier;...

Francis M. Saba

Francis M. Saba

Jan 18, 2025

Shrewsbury – Francis "Frank” M. Saba loved to share his definition for the meaning of life. For him, everything that matters fell into one of three buckets – dreams, relationships, and memories. Who can say if he cracked the code, but, undoubtedly, Frank led a life that he loved which was filled with dreams (mostly for his family and his...

Anna L. (Vanaria) Anderson

Anna L. (Vanaria) Anderson

Jan 17, 2025

Mrs. Anna L. (Vanaria) Anderson died Friday, January 17, 2025 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 97. Beloved wife of the late Richard C. Anderson Sr. Family and friends will honor and remember Anna's life by gathering for an Afternoon Wake at The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham, on Sunday, January 26th from 2 to 5 p.m. and again...

Trudy Darrah

Trudy Darrah

Jan 17, 2025

Trudy Darrah, 74 passed away peacefully in her sleep to her Heavenly rest on Friday, January 17th, 2025. Born on June 16th, 1950 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the daughter of Malcolm MacLeod Darrah and Marian Margaret Darrah (nee Power), Trudy grew up in Waltham and was a lifelong resident. She was a 1968 graduate of Waltham High School and an Education...

David W. Noonan, Jr.

David W. Noonan, Jr.

Jan 15, 2025

Mr. David W. Noonan, Jr., of Scituate, died at home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 following a period of declining health. He was 78.

David was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 28, 1946, a son of the late David W. and Margaret M. (Griffin) Noonan. As an infant his family settled in Scituate where he completed his schooling and...

William "Gary" Walsh

William "Gary" Walsh

Jan 15, 2025

William Garrett “Gary” Walsh of Waltham, MA, passed away on January 15, 2025, after a brave battle with liver cancer.

Gary was born on August 3, 1949, in Medford, MA, to Arthur John Walsh and Mary Monica Walsh (née Spurrell). A graduate of Waltham High School (class of 1967), Gary entered the United States Air Force, proudly serving from 1968 to...

Norman D. Budge

Norman D. Budge

Jan 12, 2025

Norman D. Budge, a longtime resident of Framingham, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 12, 2025, at the age of 66, after a long battle with Frontotemporal dementia. 

Born to the late Donald M. Budge and the late Eveleen B. Budge, Norman grew up in Newton Lower Falls with a deep sense of loyalty to his family....

Kenneth R. Kelps

Kenneth R. Kelps

Jan 12, 2025

Mr. Kenneth E. Kelps, a longtime Waltham resident, died Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Eliot Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Natick. He was 80 years old. 

He was born on December 18, 1944 in Waltham and remained a lifelong resident. Ken graduated from Thompson Academy in Boston with the class of 1964. Ken enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and...

Sr. Laura M. Belliveau

Sr. Laura M. Belliveau

Jan 7, 2025

Sr. Laura M. Belliveau, R.C.E., of Framingham, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Saint Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. She was 97.

Sr. Laura was born in Fitchburg on July 27, 1927, a daughter of the late Ulysse and Eloise (Landry) Belliveau, and was a graduate of the American School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Boston College.

She entered the Religious of...

Walter S. Scott

Walter S. Scott

Jan 3, 2025

Walter S. Scott, of Waltham, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Newton Wellesley Hospital. He was 81.

Born on December 1, 1943, Walter was the son of Walter and Isabel (Beggs) Scott. He was raised and educated in Winchester, where he graduated from Winchester High School. Pursuing his passion for engineering, Walter earned...

Debra L. Sarnowski

Debra L. Sarnowski

Jan 2, 2025

Debra L. Sarnowski (Cahill), of Waltham, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. She was 67.

Debbie was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1957, a daughter of the late Charles and Mariann (Popoli) Cahill and spent her early years in Pittsburgh. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona where she lived for thirty-five years working...

Gloria J. (Scott) Champion

Gloria J. (Scott) Champion

Jan 1, 2025

Mrs. Gloria Jean (Scott) Champion, of Waltham, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice House in Wayland surrounded by loving family. She was 75 years old.

Gloria was born in Waltham on June 8, 1949, a daughter of the late Gilbert J. and Helen M. (Statkus) Scott and was raised in Waltham. She married William J....

Mary J. (Vanaria) Roughsedge

Mary J. (Vanaria) Roughsedge

Dec 30, 2024

Mary Josephine Roughsedge experienced the joy of celebrating her 100th birthday this past Christmas Eve. Surrounded by her loving family on Christmas Day, she marked this milestone with warmth and happiness.

She died peacefully just five days later on Monday, December 30, 2024. 

Born in Waltham in 1924, Mary was one of twelve children of the late Antonio and Lucia (Alfino) Vanaria....

Mary J. Coakley

Mary J. Coakley

Dec 29, 2024

Mary J. Coakley, of Waltham, died Sunday, December 29th in Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. She was 88.

Mary was born in Waltham on May 7, a daughter of the late William F. and Catherine T. (Lynskey) Coakley. A lifelong Waltham resident, she was a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School.

After high school graduation, Mary started work in Boston for the...

Pauline M. (Schaufus) Nutile

Pauline M. (Schaufus) Nutile

Dec 27, 2024

Mrs. Pauline M. (Schaufus) Nutile, of Acton, formerly of Sudbury and Waltham, died Friday, December 27th in Life Care Center of Acton. She was 97.

Pauline was born in Waltham on November 6, 1927, the daughter of the late Arthur Leyson and Mary Alice (Ward) Schaufus. Raised in Waltham she attended Saint Joseph’s Grammar School and Saint Mary’s High School. Before...

Edith M. Bickford

Edith M. Bickford

Dec 26, 2024

Edith M. Bickford, 101 years old, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Waltham, passed away on December 26, 2024 with family and friends by her side. She was just shy of her 102nd birthday.

She is survived by her brother, Charles Nickerson of Yarmouth Nova Scotia, daughters Diane (Allan) Johnson, Joanne Ruth, Rhonda Stanley, Priscilla Howard Lareau (Peter Lareau), Marcia Kilburn,...

Frank J. Landino, Jr.

Frank J. Landino, Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

Mr. Frank J. Landino, Jr., of Sandown, New Hampshire, died Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Mass. He was 69.

Frank was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 22, 1955, a son of the late Frank J., Sr. and Monica (Malik) Landino and was raised in suburban Middleburg Heights. He was a proud graduate Saint Ignatius...

Charles R. Brophy

Charles R. Brophy

Dec 24, 2024

Charles Richard Brophy of Norwood, formerly of Waltham, was called home to be with his heavenly father on December 24, 2024.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Christine (nee Audley) Brophy.

Born in Waltham on the cold day of February 4, 1952 to the late Dorothy and Lawrence Brophy, Charlie lived his life with kindness, positivity, and a good...

Maureen T. Mathews

Maureen T. Mathews

Dec 24, 2024

Maureen T. Mathews, of Braintree, died passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington. She was 58.

Born on November 25, 1966, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton, Maureen was the beloved daughter of Maureen (O’Hare) Mathews of Waltham and the late John J. Mathews, retired Newton Firefighter. She grew up in Newton and received her...

Margaret Mary Doyle

Margaret Mary Doyle

Dec 24, 2024

Margaret M. Doyle, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 with her wife by her side. She was 59. A lifelong advocate for those who could not advocate for themselves, Margaret dedicated her life to helping children, those with special needs, and most recently, those suffering with Posterior Cortical Atrophy.

Born in Concord to the late Charles and Janet...

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