Obituaries
Margaret E. “Peggy” Early
November 8, 2026
Ms. Margaret E. "Peggy" Early, of Waltham, died Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton. She was 62.
Peggy was born in Waltham on March 16, 1964, a daughter of the late Charles W. and Mary T. (O'Hara) Early. She was raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School with the Class of 1983. For 32 years she worked...
Scott D. Murphy
November 5, 2026
Scott D. Murphy was born in Brighton on February 16, 1969, a son of the late Michael Murphy and Concetta (Quaranto) Murphy Nedza. Growing up in Waltham, he always considered it like home, even after making the move to Hudson, New Hampshire, in 2003. Scott and Tracie's story began when they were young, and the years that followed brought a...
Vincent R. O'Connor
November 4, 2026
Waltham - You can take the boy out of Iowa, but you can never take Iowa out of the boy. For Vincent R. O’Connor, that was evident in the garden he tended, the food he shared, and the close family ties he maintained across the miles and through the years.
Vince R. O’Connor, of Waltham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November...
Robert C. "Bob" Colantino
November 4, 2026
Mr. Robert C. "Bob" Colantino, of South Dennis and formerly of Auburndale, died at his home on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. He was 86.
He was born in Brighton on October 13, 1940, a son of the late Salvatore and Pauline (Todino) Colantino. Bob was raised in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School in 1959.
On June 4, 1961, he married...
Roland W. Anderson, Jr.
November 3, 2026
Retired Weston Deputy Police Chief Roland W. "Rollie" Anderson, Jr., of Waltham, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. He was 83.
He was born in Waltham on February 28, 1943, a son of the late Roland W., Sr. and Marjorie A. (Porteus) Anderson. A lifelong Waltham resident, Rollie graduated from Waltham High School and later earned his...
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
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...
John P. Corbett
October 31, 2026
Waltham – Mr. John P. Corbett, a lifelong resident of Waltham, died Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. He was 82.
John was born on September 27, 1944 in Waltham, the son of the late John W. Corbett and Helen F. (Dalton) Corbett. He was raised in Waltham and graduated from St. Mary's High School. He...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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