Obituaries
Domenico DiFiore
Jan 22, 2026
Domenico DiFiore of Waltham, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at Newton–Wellesley Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 83.
Domenico is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Matilde (Faranda) DiFiore; his children, Antonino DiFiore and his wife Kimberly Ann of Dracut, Carmelo DiFiore of Everett, and Maria DiFiore and her fiancé Michael Cataldo of...
Virginia (Russell) Dushame
Jan 21, 2026
Mrs. Virginia (Russell) Dushame, of Belmont, died Wednesday, January 20, 2026, at her home. She was 74.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Jeanne “Jeannie” Keenan.
Virginia leaves her husband, Stephen Dushame; her children, Matthew Russo and his wife, Ana Paula, of Medway, and Michael Russo and his wife, Andrea, of Belmont; her grandchildren, Isabella, Matthew, Benjamin,...
Anne Louise LeBlanc
Jan 20, 2026
*** POSTPONEMENT ***
THE WAKE FOR LOUISE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28TH FROM 4 TO 7 P.M.
HER FUNERAL MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED AT SAINT MARY'S CHURCH
ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 29TH AT 10 A.M.
Anne Louise (Brake) LeBlanc, of Waltham, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 94.
Louise was born on February 2, 1931 in New Waterford, Cape Breton,...
Thomas F. Durkin
Jan 19, 2026
Mr. Thomas F. Durkin, of Weston, died Monday, January 19, 2026 at Lincoln Hospice House after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 86.
Tom was born in Waltham on March 5, 1939, a son of the late Francis “Gus” and Natalie (Creonte) Durkin. He grew up in Waltham, attended St. Mary’s High School, then transferred to Waltham High School...
John J. Tegan, Jr.
Jan 16, 2026
John J. Tegan, Jr. passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by his loving family created together with his wife Lorriane. He was a living legend who shaped countless lives. With the incredible ability to lift up everyone around him, John touched everyone he met, including complete strangers who left a thirty second...
Thomas Stone
Jan 14, 2026
Those wishing to view the broadcast (and recording) of Tom's Mass please use this link:https://stlukes-parish.org/funerals
Shrewsbury – One of the reasons Tom Stone enjoyed Facebook was that it kept him in touch with so many people, many of whom were former students. On December 30 and in subsequent posts, Tom let all those who knew and loved him know that he...
Martha T. Herlihy
Jan 13, 2026
Miss Martha T. Herlihy, of Waltham, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 80.
Martha was born in Waltham on April 5, 1945, a daughter of the late Dennis and Barbara (Barry) Herlihy, and was a lifelong resident.
She was a 1963 graduate of Waltham High School and later earned he Bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts at...
Doris M. (Saulnier) Young
Jan 12, 2026
DUE TO WEATHER THE SERVICES FOR DORIS WILL NOW BE HELD ON:
Wake: Friday, January 30th from 4-7 pm.
Funeral Service: Saturday morning, January 31st, at 10 am.
Doris M. (Saulnier) Young passed into Eternal rest on Monday, 1/12/26. She was 94. She was born in Belmont, Ma. On July 7,1931. She passed in the warmth, compassion and care of the Maristhill Nursing...
William G. Chiasson
Jan 12, 2026
William G. (Bill) Chiasson had the good fortune last Friday to have family and friends at his bedside at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. With a glass of champagne in hand, he gave thanks, shared stories, and toasted to his wonderful life. Diagnosed with ALS just a week earlier, Bill understood his time was short, and he devoted every remaining...
Barbara J. (Ferris) Baker
Jan 11, 2026
The memory of Barbara J. (Ferris) Baker of Waltham, who passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2026, at the age of 100, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives.
Born in Worcester on February 14, 1925, Barbara was the daughter of Allen and Olive (Stake) Ferris. She grew up in...
Edwin J. "Eddie" Burke, Jr.
Jan 11, 2026
Mr. Edwin J. “Eddie” Burke Jr., of Waltham, died Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington surrounded by his loving family. He was 81.
Eddie was born in Newton on January 5, 1945, a son of the late Edwin J. and Dorothy J. (Doucette) Burke. Raised in Waltham, Eddie graduated from Waltham High School in 1963 and enlisted in...
Erin Elizabeth Rice
Jan 10, 2026
Erin Elizabeth Rice, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and aunt, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 43.
Born on June 20, 1982, in Riverside, California, Erin was the oldest daughter of John and Kathy (Hursh) Rice. Growing up in a military family, she got to see more of the world than most kids...
James M. "Mac" Moran
Jan 4, 2026
James M. "Mac" Moran, of Waltham, died Sunday, January 4, 2026 at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital in Norway, Maine. He was 89.
Mac was born in Framingham, a son of the late James and Mary (Barrett) Moran and was raised in Waltham. He was a 1956 graduate of Waltham High School.
He had a long military career beginning after high school by joining...
Gertrude E. (Herrmann) Sullivan
Jan 4, 2026
Waltham - Mrs. Gertrude E. (Herrmann) Sullivan died Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with her family at her side. She was 98.
Beloved wife of the late Lawrence P. Sullivan († February 9, 2011).
She leaves her seven children, Loretta F. DeKay (Lloyd) of White Salmon, Washington, Linda M. Garrity (late Michael) of Jamaica Plain, Mark...
Ruth M. (Uberti) Arena
Jan 1, 2026
Ruth M. (Uberti) Arena, of Hudson, New Hampshire, formerly of Waltham, died Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Fairview Senior Living in Hudson, NH. She was 95.
Ruth was born in Waltham on September 11, 1930, a daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Purves) Uberti. She was a lifelong Waltham resident and a graduate of Waltham High School and the Chandler...
Richard Timothy Kelley, Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Richard Timothy “Tim” Kelley, born on May 27, 1958, in Boston, Massachusetts, died on December 31, 2025, in Perry, Georgia, with his wife, Christine Kelley (Satkevich), by his side. Tim died after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved son of Richard T. Kelley and Virginia Jane Kelley (Kelley).
Tim grew up in Waltham and graduated from...
Ralph S. Langone, Jr.
Dec 31, 2025
Brockton – Mr. Ralph S. Langone, Jr. passed away Wednesday, December 31,2025 at the age of 93.
Ralph was born April 30, 1932 in the North End of Boston a son of the late Ralph S. and Theresa (Segadelli) Langone. Raised in Arlington, he graduated from Arlington High School at the age of 16 in 1948. He honorably served in the...
Robert F. McCarthy
Dec 29, 2025
Robert Francis McCarthy, of Waltham, Massachusetts, passed away December 29th 2025, surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
He was born in Brighton, a son of the late Edward and Rita (Wainwright) McCarthy on February 2, 1951 but was a lifelong Waltham resident who took great pride in his community and the people in...
Rosemarie (Esposito) Restagno
Dec 25, 2025
Mrs. Rosemarie (Esposito) Restagno, of Waltham, died on Christmas Day at Lowell General Hospital. She was 82.
Rosemarie was born in Cambridge on February 27, 1943, a daughter of late Alphonse and Anne (Russo) Esposito. Raised in Watertown, she was a graduate of Watertown High School. A talented hair stylist and cosmetologist, she worked at the Robert and Richard Hair Salon...
Sheila D. (Wood) Gillen
Dec 25, 2025
Mrs. Sheila D. (Wood) Gillen, of Waltham, died Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton. She was 95.Sheila was born in Weymouth on November 22, 1930, a daughter of the late James and Dorothy (Rice) Wood. Raised and educated in Weymouth, she graduated from Weymouth High School and attended nursing school.
She met her high...
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