Alberta A. (Ferguson) Sullivan

Mrs. Alberta A. (Ferguson) Sullivan, of Waltham, died Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her loving and devoted daughter’s home in Framingham following a period of declining health. She was 78.

Alberta was born in Malden on November 24, 1947, a daughter of the late Albert and Anna Avedian Ferguson. Raised and educated in Malden, she attended Bentley University in Waltham.

She worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Gasoline Merchants in Waltham and local financial advisors. Most recently, she worked as a switchboard operator for the City of Waltham, which she enjoyed immensely and was a Lifelong member of the Woburn Sportsmen's Assoc of Bedford.

She loved traveling with her longtime companion, Eleanor “Ellie” Boucher-Fedele, visiting Paris multiple times, along with Italy, Ireland, Canada, Belgium, and Provincetown and often day-tripped to Palmer for antiquing on their way to visiting the graves of loved ones. She enjoyed taking the train to Maine with her grandchildren for Pier Fries and Lisa’s pizza. At home, Alberta tended her flowers and shrubs, listened to Connie Francis, WBZ radio, and Lisa Marie Presley, and watched favorites like All in the Family, I Love Lucy, Love Boat, Chronicle, and ABC World News with David Muir. She never missed reality shows, especially The Golden Bachelor, texting her friend Karen about the latest episodes. An avid reader and card-sender, she stocked Hallmark greetings for every occasion. Casinos were a fun escape for her too.

In her short time with Good Shepherd Hospice, the family is grateful to aide Blanche, nurse Katie and her social worker, Breanna for their compassionate care and treating their mother with dignity & respect . One quote from our mother recently after she was settled in bed one evening was "I feel like.. Cinderella" with the compassionate care she received.

Beloved mother and grandmother to her children, David Frazier, Jr. of Watertown, Susan Monette and her husband John Monette, Jr. of Framingham, Kenneth Sullivan, Jr. & his wife Katrina of Haverhill, and Jennifer Perry (late Tim Perry) of Waltham and Grandchildren Zachary, Gregory and Michael Mason all of Framingham, Shealeigh, Scarlett and Ian Sullivan all of Haverhill. She leaves many cousins and close friends.

She was Predeceased by her parents Albert and Anna Ferguson, former husband Kenneth Sullivan Sr, her two Yorkshire terrier dogs, Lassie, and Aria and her long time traveling companion Eleanor "Ellie" Boucher-Fedele.

Family and friends will honor and remember Alberta’s life by gathering on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Saint Mary’s Church, 133 School Street, Waltham, where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held privately.

She is finally at rest, though we're sure she's already rearranging the furniture. Her mailbox is now marked safe, from future hits. Say yes to the party, the trip, the Adventure.