Obituaries

Ruth L. (Dahlin) Lovequist

Ruth L. (Dahlin) Lovequist

Jan 8, 2021

Waltham - Mrs. Ruth L. (Dahlin) Lovequist, of Waltham, died Friday, January 8, 2021 in her home. She was 98. Ruth was born in Waltham on November 11, 1922, a daughter of the late John and Ruth (Olson) Dahlin, and had been a lifelong resident.She was a graduate of Waltham High School and until her retirement worked for years in...

John M. "Jack" Ehwa

John M. "Jack" Ehwa

Jan 7, 2021

Waltham – Two weeks before Christmas in 1971 Jack Ehwa got word that his fifty-three year old father, Lenny, had died of a heart attack at home in Waltham. Jack was eighteen years old and home for him then was at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina. Jack had gone there with his childhood...

Janice E. Silinsky

Janice E. Silinsky

Jan 6, 2021

Waltham - Janice E. Silinsky, 72, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital after a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of Waltham, retiring from The Fernald School after 35 years. Janice always enjoyed gardening and the outdoors and baking in her spare time. She leaves her brother William Silinsky, and his wife Margaret. Janice is predeceased...

Stephen R. Faucher

Stephen R. Faucher

Jan 6, 2021

Shrewsbury - The words simple and quiet go hand in hand and could be used to accurately describe Steve Faucher. If forced for a third adjective we could safely use the word meticulous. From his clothes...to his cars and motorcycle, his suit case, yard, pool and home he kept things in tip top shape. His quiet demeanor and personality also...

Brian M. Shaughnessy

Brian M. Shaughnessy

Jan 6, 2021

Brian M. Shaughnessy, of Davenport, Florida, formerly of Waltham and Burlington, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in his home. He was 67 years old.Brian was born in Saint Elizabeth's Hospital on March 10, 1953, the son of Doris M. (Sutherland) Shaughnessy of Waltham and Marshfield and the late Paul V. Shaughnessy, Esq. He was raised and educated in...

Paul R. Leonelli

Paul R. Leonelli

Jan 5, 2021

Waltham – When Paul Leonelli drew his last breath he left us knowing at least three things . . . that he was loved and wanted and needed by a family that cherished him . . . and as hard as it was to say goodbye he would also tell you that he died the luckiest man on earth to...

Barbara A. (Russo) Hawkes

Barbara A. (Russo) Hawkes

Jan 3, 2021

Barbara Hawkes met her husband, J. Barry Hawkes while roller skating at the former Wal-Lex in Waltham. They weren't just recreational skaters…in fact just the opposite in that they both skated competitively and had plans to go much further with the sport until Barry was called into active service. However, on January 13, 1959 as documented in her diary, Barry...

Joel A. Hoff

Joel A. Hoff

Dec 30, 2020

Joel Allen Hoff was born in Gardner, MA on August 8, 1948 to parents Elbridge E. Hoff and Janet Duthie Hoff. He began school in Guilford, CT and finished secondary school at Phillips Exeter Academy. After that he was based in Massachusetts, earning his B.A. in French and Philosophy from Williams College and a Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literature...

Andrew R. Parthum

Andrew R. Parthum

Dec 29, 2020

Boston - When listening to a showtune, a song by Audra McDonald, or going to a Broadway show, think of Andrew Parthum. When you sip a glass of champagne, toasting life and friendships, think of Andrew Parthum. When you appreciate the progress of LGBTQ people have made in Massachusetts over the years think of Andrew Parthum. When you think of...

Michele M. Landry

Michele M. Landry

Dec 28, 2020

Framingham - Michele Marie Landry was born on August 29, 1968 in Newton, a daughter of Terence P. and Jo-Anne (Scribner) Landry. She lived in Waltham for over 33 years before transitioning to her home in Framingham through the Justice Resource Institute. She died unexpectedly on December 28, 2020 in Leonard Morse Hospital after being stricken ill at home. She...

Charles M. Lemont

Charles M. Lemont

Dec 26, 2020

Waltham – Mr. Charles M. Lemont, Jr., of Waltham, died Saturday December 26, 2020 at Oak Knoll Nursing Home in Framingham. He was 89.The son of the late Charles M., Sr. and Irene (Burns) Lemont, he was born in Lowell on February 25, 1931. He was a lifelong resident of Waltham, having moved to the city as a child, and...

Anne M. Nonis

Anne M. Nonis

Dec 24, 2020

Anne M. Nonis, of Stoneham, formerly of Cambridge, died on December 24, 2020 at Care Dimensions Hospice in Lincoln after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 63 years old.Anne was born on September 6, 1957 in Boston a daughter of the late Socrates and Thelma (Stamas) Nonis. She was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. For 31...

Patricia F. (Edridge) Utzschneider

Patricia F. (Edridge) Utzschneider

Dec 23, 2020

Shrewsbury - Patricia Frances Utzschneider, affectionately known as "Oma," passed away in her home in Shrewsbury, MA, with her loving husband Rudolf (Rudy) and family by her side on December 23, 2020. Born in the Bronx, New York on May 5th,1928, Patricia was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Edridge, who were both immigrants from Newfoundland. The second of five...

Dorothy I. (McKenna) Joyce

Dorothy I. (McKenna) Joyce

Dec 21, 2020

My mother did not want a book written about her after she went but when you're the undertaker there are certain privileges in writing it . . . and sometimes obituaries are written as much to help us grieve as they are to tell a story. Anyway, she won't get a book, but it won't be short either.Let's get the...

George F. Morin

George F. Morin

Dec 20, 2020

Waltham – Mr. George F. Morin, of Waltham, died peacefully in his home on Sunday December 20, 2020. He was 93 years old.George was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on October 4, 1927, the son of the late Honore and Yvonne (Nadeau) Morin. He attended Notre Dame High School but left before his graduation to serve with the U.S. Navy....

Lorraine M. (Milliken) Muizulis

Lorraine M. (Milliken) Muizulis

Dec 20, 2020

Mrs. Lorraine M. (Milliken) Muizulis, of Waltham, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was 78. Lorraine was born on July 1, 1942 in Waltham a daughter of the late Arthur and Catherine (Rehill) Milliken. A graduate of Waltham High School she married Gunars 'Gus' Muizulis on September 9, 1962 in Saint Mary's Church. Married for 48 years Gus...

Vincent P. Cianci

Vincent P. Cianci

Dec 18, 2020

Mr. Vincent P. "Vinnie" Cianci, of Waltham, died on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. He was 47 years old. Vinnie was born on August 8, 1973 to Angelo and Jean (Cashes) Cianci. He was an accomplished stone mason and operated his own company before working with other contractors in the area.In addition to his parents,...

John W. 'Jack' Robinson

John W. 'Jack' Robinson

Dec 16, 2020

Sudbury - Jack Robinson's passions in life included cars, including his own 1955 Ford Fairlane that he would take to various car shows including his annual trip to the Tie Rod Show in Bolton. He could also find any and all if his favorite things in life in New Hampshire. He and his family maintained a home in New Hampton...

Anna D. Melone Pollock

Anna D. Melone Pollock

Dec 15, 2020

Mrs. Anna D Melone Pollock, of Weston, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after living with cancer for several years. She was 82 years old.Anna was born on April 15, 1938, the daughter of Italian immigrants, Joseph and Maria Anna (Costantini) Melone. She was raised in Weston, and graduated from Weston High School,...

Mary L. Muise

Mary L. Muise

Dec 13, 2020

Waltham – Mrs. Mary L. (O'Connell) Muise, of Waltham, died on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Maristhill Nursing Home following a period of declining health. She was 94 years old.The day that she died was the third Sunday of Advent, the one where the pink candle is lit on the wreath. That particular candle is also called the 'Gaudete' candle,...