Obituaries

Ann (Belanger) O'Halloran

Ann (Belanger) O'Halloran

November 2, 2026

Ann (Belanger) O’Halloran, of Waltham, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Ann was born on March 25, 1944, a daughter of Francis and Marie (Cable) Belanger. She was raised in Holden, Massachusetts and was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. After an undergraduate degree from UMASS Amherst and a graduate degree from...

All Saints Day

All Saints Day

November 1, 2026

 Always Go to the Funeral Deirdre Sullivan - Brooklyn, New York“Always Go to the Funeral” is a personal essay by Deirdre Sullivan, first published in This I Believe, in which she reflects on her father’s lifelong lesson that attending funerals is both a moral duty and a way to share in the human condition.

As a child Deirdre Sullivan’s father told her...

Jane E. Giordano

Jane E. Giordano

October 31, 2026

Jane E. (Sellers) Giordano, of Watertown, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, October 31, 2026. She was 82.

Jane was born in Cambridge on March 10, 1944, a daughter of the late Chester and Bernadine (DeFlorio) Sellers. A 1961 graduate of Saint Mary’s High School in Waltham, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Emmanuel College in Boston.

Until her...

Peter E. Monahan

Peter E. Monahan

October 30, 2026

Peter E. Monahan, of Waltham, died Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial VA Hospital in Bedford. He was 82.

Born in New York City on July 12, 1944, Peter was the son of the late Edmond and Frances Monahan. He was raised in Englewood, New Jersey, and was a graduate of Dwight Morrow High School.

Peter proudly served...

Marilyn B. (Gallo) Schutt

Marilyn B. (Gallo) Schutt

October 28, 2026

Middleboro, MA – “That’s something!” was a common phrase Marilyn Schutt used to describe many things, but it usually meant something was unique and special. Marilyn Schutt was truly “something!” Active into her early 80s, Marilyn enjoyed bicycling, skiing, boating and hiking, and was most content swimming in the ocean.

Complementing her active lifestyle were many social, artistic and community-based pursuits....

Andrew "Andy" Larsen

Andrew "Andy" Larsen

October 26, 2026

Weston - Andrew 'Andy' Larsen was born on September 10, 1946 and died at the age of 80 on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Born in Boston on September 10, 1946, he attended St. Mary’s High school in Brookline and graduated in 1964. He became a mail carrier with the Auburndale Post Office in 1968. In 1973 he married Arlene Kramer from...

Margaret A. Johns

Margaret A. Johns

October 25, 2026

Margaret A. Johns, PhD, died peacefully at home in Waltham, MA on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born in Arlington, MA on August 19 th, 1938, to Maurice and Edna (Andrews) Johns she was a highly respected microbiologist, vaccine researcher, and educator. A graduate of Arlington High School in 1956, Margaret earned a Bachelor of Science degree...

Edward O. Kershaw

Edward O. Kershaw

October 25, 2026

Mr. Edward O. Kershaw of Natick, formerly of Waltham, died Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Benchmark Senior Living at North Andover. He was 94.

Born in Waltham on February 24, 1932, he was a son of the late Edward Kershaw and Jeanne (LeBlanc) Craven. He was raised in Waltham and attended the vocational high school. He served in the United States...

Elizabeth A. 'Betty' (Dowd) Pierce

Elizabeth A. 'Betty' (Dowd) Pierce

October 24, 2026

Shrewsbury - Betty Pierce had fireworks for her birthday each year… in fact, all around the country! Yes, her birthday fell on the Fourth of July, but Betty and her family might argue that it was because she was worthy of them, as everyone wanted to celebrate a truly wonderful woman.

Betty’s view of the fireworks will be a little different...

Dennis G. Gaudet

Dennis G. Gaudet

October 23, 2026

Dennis G. Gaudet, of Waltham, passed away, surrounded by his children, on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. He was 54.

Born and raised in Waltham, Dennis was the son of George and Linda (McAndrews) Gaudet of Waltham. He graduated from Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Lexington, where he trained in the electrical...

Eric L. Nardone

Eric L. Nardone

October 23, 2026

Eric L. Nardone, of Newton, died at home on Friday, October 23, 2026. He was 61.

Born in Newton on August 27, 1965, Eric was the beloved son of the late Edmund and Mary (Farina) Nardone.

A lifelong resident of Newton, Eric was a graduate of Newton North High School and attended Mass Bay Community College. A knowledgeable car and truck enthusiast,...

Roslyn B. (Mitchell) Hoecker

Roslyn B. (Mitchell) Hoecker

October 22, 2026

Roslyn Barbara Hoecker, affectionately known as “Roz” to her many friends, passed away on October 22, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved her dearly.

A proud Canadian through and through, Roslyn grew up in Kitchener, Ontario, just outside Toronto. She never lost her love for Canada and was always proud to share her Canadian...

Sharon (Keith) Cerci

Sharon (Keith) Cerci

October 21, 2026

Sharon (Keith) Cerci, a woman of unwavering faith in Jesus Christ, extraordinary creative gifts, and a deep love for her family, passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2026, at the age of 84. A gifted artist, lifelong musician, devoted mother of three, loving grandmother of five, and great-grandmother of two, Sharon lived a life marked by faith,...

Harold C. "Hal" Greenlaw

Harold C. "Hal" Greenlaw

October 21, 2026

Harold Clayton Greenlaw, of Marlborough, died at home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones after a hard-fought battle with glioblastoma.

He was born in Boston on September 18, 1959, a son of the late Robert and Barbara (Oxner) Greenlaw, and had been a lifelong resident of Marlborough.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey (Coen), his...

Marie B. (Carroll) Rizzo

Marie B. (Carroll) Rizzo

October 19, 2026

Marie B. (Carroll) Rizzo, of Waltham, died Monday, October 19, 2026 at her home. She was the beloved wife of 57 years of the late Gaetano "Guy" T. Rizzo, a retired lieutenant with the Waltham Fire Department. She was 97.

Born on October 21, 1928 in Margaree Forks, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Leo and...

Judith A. Gustafson

Judith A. Gustafson

October 19, 2026

Judith A. Gustafson, formerly of Auburn and Waltham, died Monday, October 19, 2026, at The Meadows of Leicester. She was 80.

Born March 27, 1946, in Waltham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Harold A. Gustafson and Lucille (Dube) Gustafson. She grew up in Waltham and was a graduate of Marlborough High School. She then earned her associates degree...

Desmond F. Baugh

Desmond F. Baugh

October 18, 2026

Desmond F. Baugh, of Lexington, died on Sunday, October 18, 2026, following a courageous 10-month battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma. He was 17.

He was a junior at Saint Sebastian’s School in Needham where he was a standout athlete and scholar. Diagnosed last fall, Desmond followed a demanding regimen of bi-weekly treatment, all while taking honors-level courses, volunteering and participating in numerous...

Virginia M. (Corkery) Gentile

Virginia M. (Corkery) Gentile

October 17, 2026

Mrs. Virginia M. (Corkery) Gentile, of Ashland, died Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Mary Ann Morse in Natick. She was 79. 

Born in Waltham on May 27, 1947, she was the daughter of the late James J. Corkery, Jr. and Marie S. (Kaucikas) Corkery. She was raised in Waltham and graduated from Rosary Academy.

After graduating from high school, she worked for...

Krishan Gupta

Krishan Gupta

October 17, 2026

Framingham - Mr. Krishan Gupta died peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2026, with his family at his side after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 75.

Krishan was born March 1, 1951, in Mirzapur, India a son of the late Govind Das Gupta and Ram Kishori Gupta. Raised and educated in India he immigrated to the United States settling in...

Ham Den Loc

Ham Den Loc

October 16, 2026

Boston – Mr. Ham Den Loc died Friday, October 16, 2026 at home. He was 94.

He was born on September 15, 1932 in Quang Ninh, Vietnam a son of the late Jin Xiang Loc and Wan Mei Chen. Raised in Vietnam he later immigrated to the United States. He worked many years at the Hunan Restaurant in Amherst.

Ham leaves his...