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Louis A. Spataro

Louis A. Spataro

Nov 13, 2021

"They say you die twice. The first time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time." –BanskyLouis Spataro, of Waltham, MA (and if he had his way, Ireland), passed away on November 13, 2021 at CareDimensions Hospice House after several years of poor health. Born February 27,...

Edmund F. Ahern

Edmund F. Ahern

Nov 12, 2021

Shrewsbury - Eddie Ahern had his signature red sneakers that he wore to almost every occasion both ordinary and formal. Perhaps they matched his terrific sense of humor and quick wit. Eddie was one of those great guys who quickly became friend to many. 'Uncle Eddie' as known and referred to by family and friends was well loved. His family,...

Mary A. Malone

Mary A. Malone

Nov 12, 2021

Waltham – Miss Mary A. Malone, of Waltham, died Friday, November 12, 2021 at Maristhill Nursing Home in Waltham. She was 93.Mary was born in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland on May 5, 1928, a daughter of Daniel and Nora (Kinnane) Malone. She immigrated to the United States in 1950 and lived for a time in Somerville, Cambridge and Newton before...

David A. Johnstone

David A. Johnstone

Nov 10, 2021

Mr. David A. Johnstone, of Arundel, Maine, formerly of Waltham, died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Huntington Common in Kennebunk, Maine. He was 79.David was born on September 5, 1942 in Waltham one of six children to the late Hector and Stella (Lewis) Johnstone. Raised and educated in Waltham he later married Judith K. Thorne on June 10, 1967 in Beth Eden Baptist...

Joseph P. LeVasseur

Joseph P. LeVasseur

Nov 10, 2021

Joe LeVasseur never passed up to appreciate the beauty of nature…it's the handwriting of God. An avid outdoorsman he loved all it had to offer from fishing, hunting and hiking to walks on the beach in Bourne on Cape Cod and the magnificent sunsets. He had a knack and talent for building bird houses with such care and detail. Throughout...

Ronald D. Craig

Ronald D. Craig

Nov 9, 2021

Ashland – Mr. Ronald D. Craig, of Ashland, formerly of Newton, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at his home. He was 84.Ronald was born in Rutland, Vermont on October 7, 1937, the son of the late David S. and Gertrude E. (Goodwin) Craig. As a young boy his family moved back to New Brunswick, Canada to take care of his...

Trudie A. Collins

Trudie A. Collins

Nov 8, 2021

Mrs. Trudie A. (Finneran) Collins of Waltham died Monday, November 8, 2021 in Maristhill Nursing Home in Waltham. She was 82. Mrs. Collins was born in Boston on August 16, 1939, a daughter of the late Francis D. and Jane M. (Burns) Finneran. The Family moved to Newton in 1952, and she graduated from Saint Bernard's High School in West...

Lance S. MacDowell

Lance S. MacDowell

Nov 8, 2021

Lance S. MacDowell, of Waltham, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was 68. Lance was born in Waltham on April 13, 1953 he was a son of the late Roy S. MacDowell, Sr. and Josephine (Serval) MacDowell both of blessed memory. He was a lifelong resident of Waltham graduating Waltham High School with the class of 1971.He...

Ethel C. (Piette) Eckland

Ethel C. (Piette) Eckland

Nov 6, 2021

Ethel C. (Piette) Eckland, of Waltham, died at home on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was 94. She was born on September 3, 1927 in Oxford a daughter of the late Antonio and Lillian (Austin) Piette. Raised and educated in Oxford she lived in Waltham since 1956. She married William J. Eckland on August 27, 1949 in the Cathedral of...

Mary A. (Ciccolo) Mirabile

Mary A. (Ciccolo) Mirabile

Nov 5, 2021

Wellesley – Mrs. Mary A. (Ciccolo) Mirabile, of Wellesley, formerly of Hopkinton and Waltham, died Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley following a period of declining health. She was 93.Mary was born in Boston on June 10, 1928, a daughter of the late Angelo and Caterina (Bombaci) Ciccolo. A graduate of Boston Girls' High School,...

Kathleen R. MacLellan

Kathleen R. MacLellan

Nov 4, 2021

Waltham – Kathleen R. MacLellan, of Waltham, formerly of Belmont, died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Aberjona Health and Rehabilitation Center in Winchester. She was 89.Kathleen was born on August 30, 1932 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, to the late John and Catherine (MacDonald) MacLellan. She was a graduate of Saint Joseph's Convent School in Marbou, Nova Scotia and...

Joan (Menidis) Salamanis

Joan (Menidis) Salamanis

Nov 3, 2021

Mrs. Joan (Menidis) Salamanis, of Waltham, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in Hebrew Rehabilitation Center at New Bridge on the Charles. She was 87. Joan was born on January April 24, 1934 in Kastorion Sparta, Greece a daughter of the late Plato and Nikolata (Balioti) Menidis. Raised and educated in Greece she immigrated to the United States in 1951 settling...

Ralph D. 'Bud' Leaman

Ralph D. 'Bud' Leaman

Nov 3, 2021

Bud Leaman was, in the eyes of his family, their super hero. He was very skilled with his hands, self-taught and a jack of all trades . . . and also comfortable cruising in his motorhome across the country with his loving wife of 57 years. They also traveled throughout their native Canada and also shared a passion for classic...

Patricia A. (Ryberg) Marqus

Patricia A. (Ryberg) Marqus

Nov 2, 2021

Waltham – Mrs. Patricia A. "Patty" (Ryberg) Marqus, of Waltham, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston following a months long battle with leukemia. She was 70.Patty was born and raised in Waltham, a daughter of the late Charles F. and Marie E. 'Jan' (Roach) Ryberg. She was a 1969 graduate of Waltham High School...

Mary Joanne "Jo" Hanley

Mary Joanne "Jo" Hanley

Nov 2, 2021

Watertown – Mary Joanne "Jo" Hanley, of Watertown, formerly of Waltham, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her home at the Residence in Watertown Square. She was 77. Jo was born in Lynn on October 10, 1944, a daughter of the late Bernard C. and Ellen (Gannon) Hanley. Following her family's move to California she graduated from Saint Monica's High...

Edwin C. Powell

Edwin C. Powell

Nov 1, 2021

Mr. Edwin C. Powell, of Norfolk, formerly of Waltham and Watertown, died at home on Monday, November 1, 2021. He was 81. Ed was born February 8, 1940 in Cambridge son of the late Garland and Phyllis (Headberg) Powell. He was a graduate of Lexington High School. He married Waltham native Marilyn F. Sampson on December 1, 1973. They lived...

Mary (Moore) Barr

Mary (Moore) Barr

Oct 29, 2021

Mary (Moore) Barr was the embodiment of an Irish Mother, enjoyed caring for others, worried if everyone is ok, often asking if you had enough to eat. She was the humble type, with a good mix of quick wit and Irish guilt thrown in. Mary was born Oct 2, 1932 and grew up in North Brighton, she was the 2nd...

Leonard 'Dino' Mastropieri

Leonard 'Dino' Mastropieri

Oct 28, 2021

Leonard 'Dino' Mastropieri, of Waltham, died Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital after an illness. He was 65. Leonard was born on May 18, 1956 in Waltham a son the late Italian immigrants Paul and Maria (Russo) Mastropieri. Dino owned and operated L.M. Heating & Air Conditioning Company since 1988 and was enjoying retirement while his son, Joseph maintained...

Donald T. LeLievre

Donald T. LeLievre

Oct 28, 2021

Mr. Donald T. LeLievre, formerly of Waltham, died Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Nevins Nursing Center in Methuen. He was 86.Donald was born on August 1, 1935 in Waltham, son of the late Thomas and Josephine (Delaney) LeLievre. Raised in Waltham, he was a graduate of Waltham High School class of 1954. He honorably served in the United States Army....

Rev. William J. English

Rev. William J. English

Oct 27, 2021

Father William J. English, a native of Burncourt, County Tipperary, Ireland, died at the home of his longtime friends and caregiver family, the DiPerri's of South Boston on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was 87. Fr. English was a son of the late Richard and Mary (Fitzgerald) English. He was a brother of Sister Kathleen of England, Michael of Limerick,...

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