Showing posts with label Obits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Obits. Show all posts

Friday, November 26, 2010

Obit: Irene G Dutra

Boston Herald - June 26, 2007

Irene G Dutra, 78, of Exeter NH

   Irene G (Murphy) Dutra of Exeter, NH, a homemaker died Thursday at her home. She was 78.
   Born and raised in Roxbury, Mrs Dutra had lived in Exeter for the past 25 years.
   She was a graduate of Roxbury High School.
   She was an avid reader enjoyed visiting the public library and volunteered at the Exeter schools by reading books to children. She also enjoyed Bingo.
   Wife of the late John P Mrs Dutra is survived by four sons Robert Stoddard of Junction City, Kansas, William J Stoddard of Hampton NH, John T of Tampa Fla, and Laurence of Weymouth; a daughter Janice A Stoddard of Weymouth; a sister Noani Civita of Fitchburg; a brother James Murphy of Fitchburg, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
   A Funeral service will be held at 11 am tomorrow at Brewitt Funeral Home.
   Burial will be in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter.

Obit: Dorothy Basteri

Boston Herald - June 26, 2007

Dorothy Basteri of Arlington, 69, worked for IBM

   Dorothy A "Dotti" (Bernicchi) Basteri of Arlington, an administrative assistant died saturday at the Tibbet House, Needham. She was 69.
   Mrs Basteri was born in Somerville.
   She worked as an administrative assistant for IBM.
   She is survived by two daughters, Cheryl (Basteri) Richards and Kerry Cappucci; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
    A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 am Thursday at St Agnes Church, Arlington.
   Funeral arrangements by Keefe Funeral Home, Arlington.

Obit: Kathleen Emerson

Boston Herald - June 6 2007

Kathleen Emerson of Arlington, at 88, Somerville native

   Kathleen H (Brown) Emerson of Arlington, formerly of Somerville,  a retired administrative assistant, died Sunday in Weymouth after a brief illness. She was 88.
   Born and raised in Somerville, Ms Emerson resided in Arlington.
   She retired as an administrative assistant for Littman Stethoscopes in Boston.
   Ms Emerson is survived by her brother Arthur Brown of California; and several nieces and nephews.
   A Funeral service will be held at 12:15pm Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church, Somerville.
   Burial will be private.
   Funeral arrangements by George L. Doherty Funeral Home, Somerville.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Obit: Abraham Katz

The Daily Item - Lynn, Mass - Sep 10 1988

Abraham Katz
    Revere - Services for Abraham Katz, 420 Revere Beach Blvd, will be held Sunday at 10 am in the rances Kessel of Revere, Minnie Parker of Cambridge and Leona Trabucca of Somerville, and several grandchildren.

Obit: Carl Henry Doucette

The Daily Item: Lynn, Ma - Sep 10, 1988

Carl H(enry) Doucette
   Lynn - Carl H Doucette, 38 22 Lander Ave, died. Friday at Atlanticare Medical Center later a brief illness.
   Born in Lynn, son of Charlotte M (Doucette) Doucetter of Lynn and the late Henry A Doucette, he lived all his life in Lynn.
   He attended local school, graduating from Lynn Trade, and was active in Lynn Youth Hockey.
   Mr. Doucette was an automotive body technician for York Oldsmobile in Revere for eight years and was also a part time employee of Airborne Express in Boston for two years. He had previously worked for Peterson Ford.
   He also leaves two sons, Kevin C Doucette, and junior at English High, and Christopher R Doucette, a Grade 6 student at Bagnal Elementary School in Groveland: two sisters, Edith A Penwell of Chula Vista, Calif., and Elaine C Leopold of Lincoln, RI and several nieces and nephews.
   The funeral will be held Monday at 8 am, from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St, with a mass at 9 in St Joseph's Church.


Sunday, August 23, 2009

Obit: Breina L Promisel

Daily Evening Item, Lynn, Mass, June 10, 1999

Breina L Promisel, 55
Interior Designer
Salem

     Ms Breina L (Mednick) Promisel, 55, died Wednesday at Salem Hospital.
     Born in Bronx, N.Y., she was the daughter of Abe and Hilda Mednick of Boynton Beach, Fla. She had lived in Marblehead and Salem for the past 25 years. She was a graduate of the University of Bridgeport and earned a Master's Degree from George Washington University.
     For the past 20 years, Mrs Promisel had owned and operated Designs by Breina, a residential and commercial interior design firm she rain from her home.
     She was a member of the American Society of Interior Designers, the Hadassah and the Sisterhood of the Temple Israel of Swampscott. A devoted fan of the arts, she enjoyed music and museums.
     In addition to her parents, Mrs Promisel leaves two sons, Robert S and Alan H Promisel, both of New York City.
     Funeral services will be held Friday at 10am at the Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapels, 10 Vinnin St, Salem.
     Burial will follow at Temple Israel of Swampscott Cemetery, Peabody

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Death Notice:

Promisel: Entered into rest, June 9, Breina L (Mednick) of Salem, formerly of Marblehead. Dear daughter of Abe and Hilda Mednick of Boynton Beach, Fla. Devoted mother of Robert S and his wife Susan R Promisel and Alan H Promisel, all of New York City. Services at STANESTKY-HYMANSON Memorial Chapels, 10 Vinnin St, Salem-Swampscott line on June 11 at 10. Memorial observance through Tuesday evening at her late reisdence. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be donated to the North Shore Cancer, 17 Centennial Drive, Peabody, 01960

Obit: Anita V Dunn

Daily Evening Item, Lynn, Mass, June 10, 1999
Anita V Dunn, 81
General Electric Employee
Peabody
     Mrs Anita V Dunn, 81, died Wednesday at the Blaire House Nursing Home in Tewksbury. She was the wife of the late Daniel F Dunn.
     Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Philip J, and Annie E (Belanger) LeBel. She had lived in Salem and Lynn, and then moved to Peabody where she resided for 50 years. She was a graduate of Salem High School and Salem Commercial College.
     Mrs Dunn had worked for General Electric in West Lynn. 
     She was a former member of St Ann's Church in Peabody and was also a Girl Scout and Brownie Leader.
     Mrs Dunn leavers her son, Daniel F Dunn Jr of Burlington; three daughters, Maureen E Ruggiero of Billerica, Diane V Doyle of Reading and Carole A Ware of Acton; and two grandchildren.
     She was the sister of the late Lois LeBel.
     The funeral will be held Friday at 8am from the Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Road, Billerica, followed by a funeral Mass in St Thomas's Church, Billerica.
     Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody.

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Death Notice:
Dunn: of Peabody, formerly of Salem and Lynn, June 9, Anita V (LeBel) Dunn. Wife of the late Daniel F Dunn. Funeral Friday from the SWEENEY Memorial Funeral Home, 66 Concord Road, Billerica, at 9am. Funeral Mass in St Theresa's Church, Billerica, at 19. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 36 Cameron Ave.

Obit: Margaret M Mageary

Daily Evening Item, Lynn, Mass. June 10, 1999

Margaret M Mageary, 81
Communicant of St Pius V Church
Lynn

     Mrs Margaret M. Mageary, 81, of Wyman Street, Lynn, died Wednesday in a local nursy home after a length illness. She was the wife of Roy A Mageary, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage.
     Born and educated in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Laurence and Sarah (Fraser) Gallant. She was a lifelong Lynn resident. Mrs Mageary was a communicant of St Pius V Church and was also a former member of the Eagles.
     In addition to her husband, Mrs Mageary leaves three faughters, Judith Blaney-Killoran and Carol F Dow, both of Lynn, and Mary N Nelson of Peabody; a step-son, Edward "Skip" Mageary of Lynn; 20 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren a great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews, including Marie Babineau of Lynn.
     She was the stepmother of the late Roy A Mageary Jr and Dorothy Colarusso.
     The funeral will be held Saturday at 8am from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St, Lynn, followed at 9 by a funeral Mass in St Pius V Church. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody.
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Death Notice:

Mageary: Of Lynn, June 9, Mrs Margaret M (Gallant), of Wyman Street. Wife of Roy A Mageary. Mother of Judith Blaney-Killoran, Carol F Dow, Mary L Nelson. Stepmother of Edward "Skip" Mageary. Aunt of Marie Babineau. Stepmother of the late Roy A Mageary Jr and Dorothy Colarusso. Funeral from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St, Lynn, Saturday at 8am. Funeral Mass at St Pius V Church at 9am. Relatives and friends respectfull invited to attend. Friends may call Friday 4-8pm. Donations may be sent to the American Diabetes Assn, 1 Bromfield St, 5th Floor, Boston, ma 02108.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Death Notices: April 25, 1914

Some partial death notices (visitation info omitted, but interment put, if was listed). These are very difficult to read from my photo, so I will add what I can. Anything in [Brackets] are my estimates of the text from the best i could make out.

Boston Globe - Saturday, April 25, 1914,

Harvey - in Cambridge, April 23, Patrick Harvey

Hawks - In Chelsea, Thomas Hawks, beloved husband of Charlotte Hawks (nee O'Leary)

Hay - April 23, Alfred A Hay, 7[3] years [1]1 months

Healy - At Carney Hospital, April 24, Annie M, widow of the late James [B] Healy. Interment at Calvary Cemetery in Waltham

Hogg - In Somerville, April 24, William [P] Hogg

Kelley - in Somerville, April 2[4], John [J], beloved husband of Mary Ellen Kelley (nee Buckley)

Kelley - In this city {Boston}, April 23, Thomas J, beloved husband of Fannie Kelley (nee McK[eo]n)

Kelley - at [Scituate], April 23, Thomas Kelley, 75, formerly of Worcester.

Landregan - in South Boston, Aril 23, Flora [E], beloved daughter of John R and Flora [B] Landregan








Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Obit: Miss Laura E Dean

Daily Evening Item - Lynn, Mass - April 30, 1931

Miss Laura E Dean, 57, 24 Washington Street, Marblehead, died at the Mary Alley Hospital, Wednesday, after an extended illness. She was born in Lawrence, the daughter of the Late John A. and Henrietta (Goodwin) Dean. Miss Dean had resided in Marblehead for many years, and was well known in Lynn.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Obit: Leo Lawrence Pero

July 13, 1928 - Boston Globe

Leo Lawrence Pero

In Somerville, July 12, beloved husband of Josephine Boudreau Pero, Funeral Sunday afternoon at 1:15 from his late home, 86 Concord Ave. Repose mass Monday morning in St Joseph Church at 7:30. Late member of the Order of Eagles, 1038 F. O. E. and North Cambridge Court M. C. O. F. Relatives and friend kindly invited.

Obit: Margaret (McMahon) Pero

December 3, 1964 - Somerville Journal and Somerville Press

Margaret Pero

Mrs. Margaret (McMahon) Pero, 51, of 19 Wyatt St, died Nov 29. Born in Cambridge, she had lived in Somerville for 18 years.
She is survived by her husband, Henry A Pero, a daughter, Mrs. Joan Mercer; 2 brothers Christopher and James McMahon; and a sister Mrs Mary Hogan.
Funeral mass was from the Daniel F O'Brien Funeral Home, with a Solemn High Requiem Mass at St Josephs Church Wednesday morning. Burial was in Cambridge Cemetery.