Obituaries
Ann T. (Shaughnessy) Chicco
Mar 12, 2026
Ann T. (Shaughnessy) Chicco, of Waltham, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 89.
She was the wife of Guy A.Chicco
Family and friends will honor and remember Ann's life by gathering for an Evening Wake in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham, on Tuesday, March 17th from 4 to 7 p.m. and again at...
Lucille A. (Dattis) Virzi
Mar 10, 2026
Shrewsbury — Lucille Virzi loved any excuse to celebrate, especially if it brought family and friends together. Her greatest joy was Christmas, when her home on Oak Street would come alive with decorations, the smells of holiday cooking and baking, and the sounds of music and laughter. Christmas Eve meant the Feast of the Seven Fishes, desserts, and a home...
William D. Laswell
Mar 9, 2026
Waltham - William Dennis Laswell, passed away peacefully at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford MA on March 9, 2026. He was 83 years old.
He was predeceased by his sister Mary Joanne Laswell, his father, William H. Laswell, his mother, Lillian (Mahoney) Laswell and his son, Shawn Laswell.
Willy/Bill/Billy was the embodiment of a loving father and grandfather,...
Mary Elizabeth Sullivan
Mar 8, 2026
Mary E. (Roche) Sullivan of Waltham Ma passed peacefully in her home on March 8, 2026 surrounded by family.
Mary was born on June 29, 1932, in Allston MA to Leo F. Roche Sr. and Ethel Toomey Roche.
She married her lifelong love, Charles Morgan Sullivan, Sr. on September 8, 1956, and they remained devoted to each other until his death in...
Gerald E. 'Jerry' Bernard
Mar 8, 2026
Shrewsbury – Jerry Bernard was the kind of man people simply enjoyed being around—steady, kind, hardworking, and deeply committed to his family and community. A master electrician by trade and a beloved member of the Knights of Columbus by passion, Jerry built a life defined by service, integrity, and genuine friendship.
Gerald Edward Bernard was born August 16, 1942, in Worcester,...
Barbara J. (Robinson) Micklay
Mar 7, 2026
Hudson – Barbara J. (Robinson) Micklay, of Artisan at Hudson Community, formerly of Waltham, died Saturday, March 7, 2026 at home. She was 98.
Barbara J. Robinson was born January 19, 1928 in Watertown, a daughter of the late John Robinson and Violet (Rosborough) Robinson Isaccson. Raised in Watertown she graduated from Watertown High School. She was married to the late...
Marilyn F. (Miller) Tripp
Mar 4, 2026
Marilyn Frances (Miller) Tripp, of Watertown, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 after a period of declining health. She was 93 years of age.
Wife of fifty-nine years to William V. Tripp, who predeceased her in 2006. Marilyn and Bill were inseparable. Whether it be camping, canoeing or raising their children, they did everything together. They are now back together...
Joseph A. Mulone
Mar 4, 2026
Mr. Joseph A. Mulone, of Waltham, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026 as his home. He was 89.
Joe was born in East Boston on March 19, 1936, a son of the late Calogero and Diega (Cincotta) Mulone and was a graduate of East Boston High School. After high school he went to work for the Polaroid Corporation in Cambridge and later...
Kevin Michael Bell
Mar 1, 2026
Kevin Michael Bell, of Waltham, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2026 at his home, with his family by his side. He was 68.
Born in Bourne, Massachusetts on February 22, 1958, Kevin was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Halligan) Bell. As the son of an Air Force family, he spent parts of his childhood living in Japan...
Mark E. Babbitt
Feb 25, 2026
Shrewsbury – Let’s remember Mark Babbitt by easily recalling how he embraced life to the fullest, despite recent challenges of the impact of Alzheimer’s disease that he and his family endured for many years. We should remember his distinctive smile, sharp wit, and hearty laughter; those who knew him can attest that he approached each day as genuinely authentic, honest,...
Sally A. (Baroni) Aspero
Feb 23, 2026
Shrewsbury – Standing only four‑foot‑something, yet towering in spirit, Sally Aspero was a force! Her life was defined by hard work and dedication. Through the cleaning service she owned and operated, she built lasting friendships with clients who cherished her.
Life’s simple pleasures were in the friendships she nurtured at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, where she was a familiar and beloved...
Chandler M. Fulton
Feb 21, 2026
Weston - Chandler Fulton joined the biology faculty at Brandeis in 1960, where he taught and maintained a laboratory for over sixty years. His research spanned a range of disciplines, including developmental, genetic, evolutionary, cellular, and molecular biology. His intense interest in life sciences began in the woods around Naugatuck, Connecticut, where he became an ardent naturalist and ornithologist in...
Arthur R. Cormier, Sr.
Feb 20, 2026
Mr. Arthur R. Cormier, Sr., of Framingham, a former longtime Waltham resident, died Friday, February 20, 2026 in Massachusetts General Hospital after a series of illnesses. He was 82.
Arthur, or Artie as he was called by his wife and many others, was born on October 15, 1943 in Waltham. Raised in Waltham, Artie met Waltham native Sally A. McKenzie when...
Garry L. Noyes
Feb 18, 2026
Garry L. Noyes, of Waltham, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was 88.
Born on November 12, 1937, in Topsfield, Maine, Garry was a son of the late Verne and Gladys (Bean) Noyes. His mother passed away at a young age, and he was raised by his father and stepmother, Lumina Noyes,...
Mary Ellen Adams
Feb 17, 2026
Mary Ellen Adams (Herkamp), 81, of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 17, 2026, with family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Norman Grinstead Adams, her son Norman Herkamp Adams with wife Elena Yurievna Adams (Sergeeva), and son Daniel Sewall Adams with wife Marie Law Adams; her grandchildren, Norman A., Jack, Theodore,...
John J. "Jack" Daddona
Feb 14, 2026
John J. “Jack” Daddona, of Waltham, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Emerson Hospital in Concord following a period of declining health. He was 93.
Jack was born in Waltham on March 31, 1932, a son of the late Michael and Teresa (Cusano) Daddona and had been a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Waltham High School where he excelled...
Karen Marie LeBlanc
Feb 13, 2026
Karen Marie (Hoover) LeBlanc, of Natick, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 13, 2026 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. She was 65.
Born in Waltham in 1960, Karen was daughter of the late Henry M. and Claire M. (Copan) Hoover. She was raised and educated in Waltham and was a graduate of Waltham High School.
Known for her thrifty and crafty nature,...
Roger A. Williams
Feb 12, 2026
Roger Allen Williams, age 68, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Born on December 30, 1957, in Olympia, Washington, Roger lived a life defined by service to others and a deep love for his family.
Roger was a man of immense kindness and warmth who was known for his boundless generosity. He possessed a selfless spirit and...
Margery G. (Peirce) Meehan
Feb 10, 2026
Margery G. (Peirce) Meehan, 97, a lifelong resident of Waltham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2026, at Brooksby Village in Peabody.
Born on January 11, 1929, in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Lilian (Roberts) Peirce. Margery graduated from Waltham High School and Fisher Junior College, and she remained a lifelong learner through her deep...
Patricia A. (Whitman) Atwood
Feb 10, 2026
Boston – Patricia Anne (Whitman) Atwood passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Sherrill House in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. She was 92 years of age.
Born on April 12, 1933, in Hanover, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Alfred M. Whitman and Margaret (Bowness) Whitman. She was raised in Weymouth and graduated from Weymouth High School with...
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