Obituaries

Jun 12, 2023

Robert "Bob" Medeiros, born December 25th, 1929, in Cambridge, passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2023, at CareOne at Wilmington.

The son of Portuguese immigrants, the late Antonio and Clara Medeiros, he was raised and educated in Cambridge. He married the late Marie L. Rodrigues (†2015) on December 5th 1964, and the couple made Waltham their home for over fifty years.

Bob and...

Jun 11, 2023

The family of Gerald McQuiston shares that he passed away on Sunday, June 11.  Gerry, the first child of George Joseph and Eileen (Dunn) McQuiston, was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on May 16, 1947.  He lived with his parents and grandparents, James W. and Louise (Cooley) McQuiston in Waltham.  He attended the Fernald School and lived in Sudbury, Framingham, and...

Jun 4, 2023

In Eric Gulliksen’s eighty-one years he always kept a beat, a tap in his foot, a song in his mind, heart, and voice. And, with the gifts from God, his life was rich in memories, hard work, music, extraordinary connections, travel, and adventures.  

John Eric Gulliksen was born May 4, 1942, in Jersey City, New Jersey, son of the late...

Jun 2, 2023

Deirdre "Dede" Reade passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Dede was born in Waltham and was a lifelong resident before moving to Florida in 2021. Dede will be deeply missed by her husband, Edward Boudreau; her brother, Michael Reade and his wife, Greta; her sister, Christine Reade; her grandchildren, Richard and Clyde Gill,...

Jun 2, 2023

 

Dr Hélène R. Day 1929-2023   Born July 8, 1929 in Nice, France, Dr. Hélène Ravera Day passed away on June 2 at the age of 93. She was the wife of the late Thomas E. Day (LCDR US Naval Reserve).    One of the first Fulbright Program students to arrive from France in the early 1950s, she earned...

Jun 2, 2023

Mr. John F. McKenna, of Newton, died Friday, June 2, 2023 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.  He was 92.

John was born in Boston on November 22, 1930, the son of the late John H. and Gertrude (Brophy) McKenna.  He was raised in West Roxbury and was a graduate of Boston College High School.  After that he earned his bachelor’s degree in...

May 30, 2023

Mr. Bruce R. Kennedy, formerly of Waltham and Boston, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in RegalCare in Harwich. He was 77. Bruce was born on June 19, 1945 in Waltham a son of the late William R. and Jeannette E. ‘Jackie’ (Manning) Kennedy. Raised in Waltham, he graduated from Waltham High School and Nichols College.

He was a longtime and...

May 30, 2023

Mr. Raymond P. Poissant, of Waltham, died at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was 95.

Raymond Paul Poissant was born on August 31, 1927 in Biddeford, Maine a son of the late Adrien and Bernadette (Nadeau) Poissant. A graduate of St. Louis High School he then attended Boston College. Raymond served in the United States Navy during the...

May 29, 2023

Ms. Joan M. Downey, of Winthrop, formerly of Charlestown and Medford, died Monday, May 29, 2023 in Belmont Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was 85. Joan was born January 31, 1938 in Somerville a daughter of the late James A. and Catherine (McGowan) Downey. Raised in Medford she graduated Saint Clement High School in Somerville Joan lived in Charlestown...

May 29, 2023

May 28, 2023

Ms. Guifang Li, born in Heilongjiang, P.R. China in 1935, led a fulfilled life deeply rooted in communal living style. Her experiences studying abroad, working and living in embassies, and other life experiences shaped her lifelong devotion to foreign affairs. She developed close relationships with classmates and coworkers throughout her life, showcasing her excellent teamwork skills.Ms. Li was fortunate to...

May 28, 2023

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Kenneth Robert Bagnall (Kenny), 62, who died unexpectedly on May 28th, surrounded by his loved ones. Kenny was born on July 31, 1960, in Waltham, Massachusetts, to Robert T. Bagnall and Janis E. Bagnall (Maloney). Kenny is a 1979 graduate of Waltham High School. Kenny graduated from...

May 28, 2023

Mr. Mark E. Cullen, of Norwood, formerly of Watertown, died Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Spaulding Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brighton following a period of declining health.  He was 57.

Mark was born in Boston on October 31, 1965, a son of the late Edward J. and Bette A. (Forte) Cullen. A graduate of Watertown High School, he had...

May 25, 2023

Mrs. Harriett M. (Cunniffe) Lally of Falmouth, formerly of Waltham, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 25, 2023, surrounded by the loving presence of her daughters. She was 93.

Harriett was born on September 1, 1929 to Harriett (Dodge) Cunniffe and Edward A. Cunniffe. She graduated from Waltham High School in 1947, and achieved her degree from Middlesex Community College...

May 22, 2023

Robert C. Hill of Watertown passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Monday, May 22, 2023 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, following a 17 month courageous battle with Glioblastoma. He was 74 years old.

Born on February 28, 1949 in Milford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Robert Hill and Jane (Palmer) Hill-Harrington....

May 22, 2023

Shrewsbury – Phyllis A. Pearson died Monday, May 22, 2023.

Phyllis was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Edward J. and Mary V. (Condon) O’Connell. A graduate of Worcester State Teachers College with a  degree in Education, she later earned her Master’s degree in Education from Worcester State College and an additional Masters in Counseling Psychology from Anna Maria...

May 22, 2023

Mr. Peter A. Quaranto, of Waltham, died Monday, May 22, 2023 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He was 80.

Peter Anthony Quaranto was born November 19, 1942 in Waltham a son of the late John and Theresa (Sorabella) Quaranto. A graduate of Waltham High School he then honorably served with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

He...

May 20, 2023

Mr. Paul J. “Jerry” Hession, Sr., of Waltham, died Saturday, May 20, 2023 at CareOne of Newton.  He was 85.

Jerry was born on September 2, 1937, a son of the late Joseph and Irene (Walsh) Hession. He was raised in Waltham and after graduating from high school served with the United States Army during the Korean War.

Until his...

May 19, 2023

Stow – Mrs. Elaine P. (Petterson) Davis, of Stow, died Friday, May 19, 2023 in Bear Mountain of Reading Nursing Home. She was 93.

Born in Milton on February 12, 1930, Elaine was the daughter of the late Axel and Margaret (Cassidy) Petterson. Raised in Waltham she was a graduate of Saint Charles High School. Elaine enlisted in the United...

May 18, 2023

Mr. Kenneth M. Weeks, of Waltham, died Thursday, May 18, 2023 in Genesis Healthcare in Milford after a period of failing health. He was 66. Ken was born January 3, 1957 in Boston a son of the late M. Kenneth and Mildred L. (Hines) Weeks. A lifelong Waltham resident he graduated from Waltham High School with the class of 1975.

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