Obituaries
Dr. Claire P. Kaweesa
July 19, 2026
Dr. Claire Kaweesa, of Braddock Hills, age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
She is survived by her sisters and brothers, many nieces and nephews, grandkids, and friends. Claire emigrated from Uganda over 50 years ago and supported many family members who made their homes nearby and across the country. She completed her bachelors degree at Carlow University,...
Jeannette A. (Malay) Asadoorian - Doherty
July 18, 2026
Jeannette A. (Malay) Asadoorian - Doherty, of Waltham died Saturday at Lahey Hospital in Burlington. She was 94.
Jeannette was born in Danbury, Connecticut on November 1, 1931, a daughter of the late William and Mary Louise (Britten) Malay. She was raised in Cambridge and was a graduate of Cambridge High School.
She had been a longtime resident of Lexington before moving...
Mary (Wheelden) Smith
July 18, 2026
H. Mary (Wheelden) Smith, of Waltham, died Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Waltham Crossings. She was 92.
Helen Mary Wheelden was born May 22, 1934 in Waltham a daughter of the late Ralph J. and Helen M. (Kingsbury) Wheelden. Raised in Waltham, and a lifelong resident, she was a graduate of Saint Mary’s High School with the class of 1952.
Mary devoted...
Chiang Chung Mei
July 16, 2026
Prof. Chiang Chung Mei, an academic scholar of global renown and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at home in Waltham, Massachusetts on July 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on April 4, 1935, in Wuchang, Hubei Province, China, Chiang Chung was the only son and first-born child of Ju-Long Mei and Wu Yu-Ling...
Marie Chehade
July 14, 2026
SHREWSBURY / WEST SPRINGFIELD - Marie Noel Chehade - Currivan, ‘Mano’, as she was affectionately known by her family and closest friends, carried a beauty that radiated from the inside out. Her natural flair for style, her eye for detail, and her passion for clothing weren’t just talents rather they were extensions of who she was. Through her business, Marie...
Carolyn J. (Bascom) Bilodeau
July 13, 2026
Carolyn Jean (Bascom) Bilodeau, of Waltham and previously of Dover, passed away peacefully at age 89 on July 13, 2026. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond L. Bilodeau for 54 years, mother of Melissa (Michael) and Phil (Tiffany), and grandmother of Sage, Julia, Alexandra, and Drew. She is also survived by her sister Dottie (Bruce) and brother...
Eve H. Welts
July 8, 2026
Eve H. (Primpas) Welts, of Waltham, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the Maristhill Nursing Home in Waltham. She was 97.
Born in Boston on June 23, 1929, she was the daughter of Vasilios and Catina (Pavlis) Primpas. Raised in Canton, she graduated valedictorian of Canton High School in 1946 and went on to Boston University, where she earned both her...
Marie T. (Brennan) Yorston
July 2, 2026
Marie Theresa (Brennan) Yorston, a lifelong resident of Waltham, passed away peacefully on
Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Elizabeth Seton Home in Wellesley. She was just 2 weeks shy of her 95th birthday.
Born on July 16, 1931 in Waltham to the late Joseph C. and Mary (Livingston) Brennan, Marie was the eldest of five children. She was a natural caretaker who...
Kenneth A. Gouveia
June 30, 2026
Kenneth A. Gouveia, of Waltham, died at home on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was 89.
Born in Stoughton on July 24, 1936, Kenny was the son of the late Anthony and Isabel (Rodrigues) Gouveia. He moved to Waltham in 1962 and married Sandra Hansen on January 25, 1963, at St. Jude’s Church in Waltham. Together they built a loving home...
Sara M. (Bafaro) Howard
June 30, 2026
Shrewsbury - To know Sara Howard was to be welcomed into a world of kindness. She had a way of making every person feel seen, valued, and cared for through her soft smile, her thoughtful words, or the quiet strength she carried with her throughout her eighty-eight years of life.
Sara died unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. In...
Kathleen M. (O'Connell) Fogg
June 28, 2026
Kathleen M. (O'Connell) Fogg, of Waltham, died at home on Sunday, June 28, 2026 following a period of declining health. She was 76.
Kathy was born in Somerville on October 26, 1949, a daughter of the late John and Joan (Tessier) O’Connell. Raised in Watertown, she was a graduate of Watertown High School.
Until her retirement she enjoyed a successful career as...
Esther M. (Abrahamian) Brackesy
June 26, 2026
Esther (Abrahamian) Brackesy, 83, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026.
Born on April 22, 1943, in Watertown, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Agnes (Healey) Abrahamian. She was raised in Watertown and spent the last 54 years of her life in Waltham, where she built a home filled with love, laughter, and family. A devoted homemaker,...
Rita M. (Harrington) Nielsen
June 21, 2026
Waltham – Those words from Proverbs 31:28 capture the heart of a virtuous mother, and they echo beautifully in the life of Rita Nielsen. Her wisdom, her steady strength, and her tireless devotion have shaped five children who speak her name with genuine love, admiration, and gratitude. Their voices are full of affection and respect and are the living testimony...
Rita B. (Koblenz) Beland
June 20, 2026
Rita (Koblenz) Beland, of Watertown, died at her home on Saturday, June 20, 2026. She was 76. She loved with her whole heart, and she loved being a mother more than anything in the world.
Rita was born in New York City on March 25, 1950, the daughter of the late Sidney and Ida Koblenz. She was raised in Teaneck, New...
Pierre Francoeur Glaude
June 18, 2026
Pierre Francoeur Glaude, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Pierre will be remembered for his deep faith, kind spirit, integrity, and unwavering love for his family. Born on March 16, 1936, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Pierre was the only child...
Karen J. (O'Neill) Traynor
June 16, 2026
Karen J. (O’Neill) Traynor, of Gloucester, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at her home. She was 68.
Karen was born in Waltham on July 30, 1957, a daughter of the late Leo T., Sr. and Jean B. (Murphy) O’Neill, and was a graduate of Waltham High School.
Until her move to Gloucester four years ago she had lived in Rockport for more...
Nicholas A. Ricci, Jr.
June 14, 2026
Nicholas A. Ricci, Jr., of Watertown, formerly of Waltham, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was 85.
Nick was born in Watertown on January 8, 1941, a son of the late Nicholas A. Ricci, Sr. and Elsie (Soprano) Ricci. He graduated from St. Patrick High School in Watertown, where he played football, and went on to...
Sandra L. (Kamon) Fleming
June 13, 2026
Waltham - Sandra L. Fleming, 86, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved her deeply.
Born on March 15, 1940, in Boston, Massachusetts, Sandra was the daughter of the late Elenor (Kamon) F. Roberts and Edward F. Kamon, and stepdaughter of the late Alfred Roberts. Over the course of her career, Sandra worked...
Robert T. Bagnall
June 11, 2026
With sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and husband, Robert T. Bagnall of Marshfield, formerly of Waltham and Brighton who died on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the age of 90.
Robert was born in Brighton on January 13, 1936, the son of the late Evelyn and George Bagnall. Following his graduation from Saint Columbkille High School...
Mary T. Barrett
June 9, 2026
Mary T. Barrett, of West Newton, formerly of Brighton, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at West Newton Healthcare. She was 94.
Mary was born in Brighton on February 13, 1932 together with her twin sister, Nora. She was a lifelong resident of Brighton and a 1951 graduate of Saint Columbkille High School.
Until her retirement Mary worked for years as an operator...
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