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Barbara A. (Morano) Young

Barbara A. (Morano) Young

Apr 25, 2024

Shrewsbury - From a young age instilled in Barbara Morano were the wonderful gifts of organization, discipline, trust and dependability all peppered in with a good dose of love and genuineness. These attributes ideally suited her throughout her life in both work and home. Like many other Shrewsbury residents, she began working at the former and well-known Spag’s Supply Company....

William J. 'Bill' DiCicco

William J. 'Bill' DiCicco

Apr 24, 2024

Mr. William J. “Bill” DiCicco, of Waltham, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Meadow Green Nursing Home in Waltham.  He was 84.

Bill was born in Waltham on March 15, 1940, a son of the late John and Angelina DiCicco, and was a graduate of Waltham High School.  For more than forty years he worked as a machinist for the R.L....

Omer J. Leger

Omer J. Leger

Apr 24, 2024

Mr. Omer J. Leger, of Waltham, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Waltham Crossings.  He was 89.

Omer was born on January 3, 1935 in Cocagne, New Brunswick, a son of the late Albert and Lina Leger, and moved to the States in 1959.  In May, 1960 he married Theresa C. Gautreau, a native of Memramcook, New Brunswick and the couple...

Shirley A. (Bonica) Stevens

Shirley A. (Bonica) Stevens

Apr 24, 2024

Waltham - Mrs. Shirley A. (Bonica) Stevens, of Waltham, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her home. She was 78.

Shirley was born in Waltham on December 17, 1945, the daughter of the late John and Marion (Muise) Bonica. Raised and educated in Waltham, she was a graduate of Waltham High School. She married Carroll J. Stevens (†2009) and the two...

Virginia (Sinclair) Platt

Virginia (Sinclair) Platt

Apr 22, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Virginia (Ginny) Ann Platt, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. While in Naples, FL she departed this world for her eternal home on April 22, 2024, at the age of 81. Ginny was born on May 27, 1942, in Waltham, MA to Douglas and Elizabeth Sinclair. She grew up in...

Tara A. Wright

Tara A. Wright

Apr 21, 2024

Jefferson - Tara A. Wright, 63, of Jefferson, a native of Shrewsbury, died at home unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The loss of Tara is being felt deeply by her family, friends, and coworkers.

Tara was the beloved firstborn child of the late Paul and Ellen (Butler) Wright of Shrewsbury. She was a devoted sister to her siblings, Jonathan Wright...

Nancy L. (Perry) Gilchrist

Nancy L. (Perry) Gilchrist

Apr 20, 2024

Mrs. Nancy L. (Perry) Gilchrist, of Waltham, died on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

A lifelong Waltham resident, Nancy was the daughter of the late Carman and Margaret (Powers) Perry. She was a graduate of Waltham High School.  For years she worked for the Department of Homeland Security as a secretary to the U.S. Coast Guard admiral responsible for...

Angelina F. (Mula) Guidebeck

Angelina F. (Mula) Guidebeck

Apr 20, 2024

Angelina F. ‘Angie’ (Mula) Guidebeck, of Waltham, died Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 90. 

Angelina F. Mula was born October 9, 1933, in Waltham a daughter of the late Italian immigrants Louis and Carmela (Mirasola) Mula. Raised in Waltham she was a graduate of Waltham High School. She married Joseph G. Guidebeck on...

Carole E. (Belanger) Portentoso

Carole E. (Belanger) Portentoso

Apr 19, 2024

Carole E. (Belanger) Portentoso, of Waltham, died at home with her family by her side on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was 83. Carole was born January 23, 1941 in Wakefield, the daughter of the late Philip and Eva (Dion) Belanger. She graduated from Wakefield High School. Carole married Belmont native Michael V. Portentoso on April 15, 1967 and they settled...

Robert J. Harrington

Robert J. Harrington

Apr 18, 2024

Mr. Robert J. Harrington, of Waltham, died peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, April 18, 2024.  He was 82.

Bob was born in Cambridge on July 25, 1941, the beloved son of the late John and Marion (Clfford) Harrington and had lived in Waltham for most of his life.   He was a 1959 graduate of Waltham High School.

A year...

Barbara L. (Lawless) Hinckley

Barbara L. (Lawless) Hinckley

Apr 17, 2024

Mrs. Barbara L. (Lawless) Hinckley, of Waltham, died peacefully with her husband at her side in Bethany Healthcare Center in Framingham on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was 79. 

Barbara was born February 21, 1945 in Waltham, a daughter of the late Francis T. and Dorothy (O’Leary) Lawless. Having grown up and received her education in Waltham, she graduated from Saint...

Doris M. (Sutherland) Shaughnessy

Doris M. (Sutherland) Shaughnessy

Apr 16, 2024

Doris M. (Sutherland) Shaughnessy, of Waltham, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, following a period of declining health. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was 96 years old.Born in Somerville on July 29, 1927, Doris was the daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Kelly) Sutherland. She was raised and educated in Watertown, graduating from...

Francis W. "Fran" Taranto

Francis W. "Fran" Taranto

Apr 14, 2024

Mr. Francis W. “Fran” Taranto, of Watertown, died Sunday, April 14, 2024 in his home. He was 70. Mr. Taranto was born in Boston, a son the late Anthony "Pat" Taranto and Ruth (Mann) Taranto. 

Francis had many jobs. He worked for Lotus Computer for over ten years as well as Marshall's Department Store.  Fran was an active member of Elliot...

Marilyn A. (Lombardi) Antonellis

Marilyn A. (Lombardi) Antonellis

Apr 13, 2024

Marilyn A. (Lombardi) Antonellis, 87, of West Newton, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn married the love of her life, Joseph F. Antonellis in May, 1957. They were happily married for more than fifty-eight years before Joe’s death in January, 2016, and are now together once again.

Marilyn was born in Newton...

Waltham Fire Lieutenant (Ret.) Richard T. Qualters

Waltham Fire Lieutenant (Ret.) Richard T. Qualters

Apr 12, 2024

Ret. Waltham Fire Lieutenant Richard T. Qualters, of Waltham, died Friday, April 12th in Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. He was 97.

Dick was born in Waltham on April 18, 1926, a son of the late Thomas and Winifred (Connors) Qualters and was a lifelong resident of the city. During World War II he honorably served in the United States Navy....

Thomas J. Short

Thomas J. Short

Apr 9, 2024

Burlington – Mr. Thomas J. Short, formerly of Waltham, died at home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was 86. 

Thomas was born December 10, 1937 in Somerville a son of the late Thomas J. and Alice (Hardy) Short and was raised by his step-mother Olga (Bavota) Short. He was a graduate of Medford High School with the class of 1952....

Peter S. Guzzi

Peter S. Guzzi

Apr 9, 2024

West Newton – Peter S. Guzzi, a lifelong resident of West Newton, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2024 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland. He was 98. 

Peter was born in Newton on October 5, 1926 a son of the late Louis W. and Anna J. (Crupi) Guzzi and was a graduate of Newton High School with...

Rose M. (Falcone) Kirchdorfer

Rose M. (Falcone) Kirchdorfer

Apr 8, 2024

Rose M. (Falcone) Kirchdorfer, of Milford, MA formerly of Waltham, MA and Newton, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 91. 

Rose M. Falcone was born in Newton, MA on June 22, 1932, a daughter of the late Italian immigrants Diego and Concetta (Zaffuto) Falcone. Raised and educated in Newton, she was...

Joyce K. (Hingey) Bowen Vega

Joyce K. (Hingey) Bowen Vega

Apr 7, 2024

Mrs. Joyce K. (Hingey) Bowen Vega, of Waltham, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her home.  She was 67.

Joyce was born in Waltham on April 20, 1956, a daughter of the late Joseph and Devona (Simmons) Hingey and had been a lifelong resident.  She was a graduate of Waltham High School.

She enjoyed reading and crocheting for family and friends.

Joyce leaves...

Muriel R. (Thomas) Fisher

Muriel R. (Thomas) Fisher

Apr 7, 2024

Mrs. Muriel R. (Thomas) Fisher, of Waltham, died Sunday, April 7, 2024 in her home. She was 93.

Muriel was born in Waltham on May 10, 1930, a daughter of the late Seth and Evelyn (Kelly) Thomas. After her graduation from Waltham High School she went to work at Louis Shepard Company in Watertown before getting a job as the bookkeeper...

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