Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Peter G. O-Connor - Divelbiss
Dec 26, 2024
Boston - Peter G. O’Connor-Divelbiss considered himself an adopted Bostonian, having moved there in 2011. He was living at the edge of the Southie and Dorchester neighborhoods and explored so much of the city. In particular, he loved the North End and was following a plan to eat one time at each of the Italian restaurants there. He liked to...
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.
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
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
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
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...
Dorothy M. (Sullivan) Collura
Dec 23, 2024
On December 23, 2024, Dorothy “Dottie” (Sullivan) Collura passed away just three weeks shy of her 85th birthday.
Dottie was born in 1940 in Waltham, the 5th of seven children to Mortimer “Mert” Sullivan and Loretta (King) Sullivan. As a child, Dottie was a tomboy and full of energy. As an adult, she continued her outgoing nature and had a zest...
Dorothy A. (Robinson) Gaudet
Dec 22, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy A. (Robinson) Gaudet, of Waltham, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 92.
Dorothy was born in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire on January 13, 1932, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth (Salisbury) Robinson, and was a 1950 graduate of Berwick Academy in South Berwick, Maine. Later, Dorothy earned a certificate as a dental hygienist...
Gerardo G. Mariano
Dec 22, 2024
Mr. Gerardo G. Mariano, of Waltham, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 in his home. He was 86.
Gerardo was born in Bonito, a small village in the Province of Avellino, Italy on March 23, 1938. A son of the late Arcangelo and Ada (Marenghi) Mariano, he was raised in Italy, serving in the Italian Army in the 1950’s and teaching at...
Thomas F. Doucette
Dec 21, 2024
Mr. Thomas F. Doucette, of Marlborough, formerly of Newton, died Saturday, December 21, 2024 at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester. He was 72.
Tom was born in Waltham on January 21, 1952, a son of the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Thomas) Doucette. He was raised in Newton and was a graduate of Newton North High School. After high school he started working...
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