Obituaries
Koon Fook Tai
Nov 3, 2022
Mr. Koon Fook Tai, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on the 3rd of November surrounded by his loving wife and children after a courageous battle with cancer. Koon was born in 1939 in Hong Kong. He was the only son of three from the late Shing Tai and Ying Yip.
As a young boy,...
Laura Starmer Langton
Nov 3, 2022
Laura Starmer Langton, of Waltham, died peacefully in her home on Thursday, November 3, 2022 after bravely battling aggressive brain cancer for more than two years. Laura’s true vocation in life was motherhood and her legacy of love lives on in the hearts of the family she created with her husband, William Joseph Langton of Waltham. She was 62.
Born in...
William M. Stanton
Nov 1, 2022
Deputy Waltham Police Chief (Ret.) William M. Stanton, of Westborough, died Tuesday, November 1, 2022 surrounded by family at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He was 69.Born in Boston on October 30, 1953, he was a son of the late Anthony and Edna (Hartlen) Stanton. "Billy" was raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School. He earned a full scholarship to Northeastern...
Sylvia C. (Farese) D'Angeli
Oct 31, 2022
Sylvia C. (Farese) D'Angeli, of Waltham, formerly of Watertown, died at her home surrounded by her family on Monday, October 31, 2022. She was 97.Sylvia was born in Watertown on April 21, 1925, the fifth of eleven children of Raffaela (DeLeo) and Angelo Farese. Raised and educated in Watertown, she was a graduate of Watertown High School. A natural caregiver,...
Joan L. (Nies) Waite
Oct 29, 2022
Waltham – Mrs. Joan L. (Nies) Waite, of Waltham, died Saturday, October 29, 2022 at her home. She was 88.Joan was born in Waltham on December 11, 1933, a daughter of the late Edwin and Florence (Murphy) Nies and had lived for a time in New Hampshire and in Amesbury before returning to Waltham as a teen. Until her retirement...
Edward D. Blakely
Oct 26, 2022
Eddie Blakely will be remembered for his ever-present smile, ability to engage anyone, being a fantastic story teller and the life of the party. He had a contagious and affable personality. And for those within the music and band circles in the Waltham area and beyond…he was hands down one of the best drummers! He absolutely loved music in various...
Ann E. (Lillis) Callahan
Oct 26, 2022
Ann E. (Lillis) Callahan, of Centerville, formerly of Needham and Waltham passed away at her home in Centerville on Wednesday, October 26th, surrounded by family and friends. She was 68 years old. Ann had been bravely battling cancer since June.Ann graduated from Waltham High School in 1972 and then attended New England Baptist School of Nursing, graduating in 1975. She...
Frederick J. Hennessey
Oct 25, 2022
Mr. Frederick J. Hennessey, of Hudson, formerly of Waltham, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Branches of Marlborough. He was 93.Fred was born in Charlestown on January 2, 1929, a son of the late Frederick A. and Johanna (Coughlin) Hennessey. A graduate of Charlestown High School, he enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served during the Korean...
Marjorie T. (Walsh) Meadows
Oct 17, 2022
Mrs. Marjorie T. (Walsh) Meadows, of Waltham, died Monday, October 17, 2022 in Sunrise of Burlington. She was 85. Marjorie was born in Waltham on November 21, 1936, one of thirteen children born to the late James D. and Margaret L. (Maguire) Walsh. She was a graduate of Waltham High School and had been a lifelong resident of the city.On...
Mary T. (Barrows) Geoffrion
Oct 17, 2022
West Newton - Mary T. (Barrows) Geoffrion died on Monday, October 17, 2022, in Newton-Wellesley Hospital after a brief illness. She was 96.Mary T. Barrows was born on June 27, 1926, in Cambridge, MA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Lawless) Barrows. Raised and educated in Waltham, she was a graduate of Waltham High School, class of 1944....
Mary Loretta (Chiasson) Boudreau
Oct 15, 2022
Waltham— Mrs. Mary Loretta (Chiasson) Boudreau, of Waltham, died on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Waltham Crossings. She was 93.Loretta was born in Waltham on July 8, 1929, a daughter of Nova Scotia natives, the late Joseph and Louise (Poirier) Chiasson. A lifelong resident of Waltham, she was a graduate of Waltham High School and was a faithful parishioner of...
Brian J. Darcy
Oct 11, 2022
Mr. Brian J. Darcy, of Waltham, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68 on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.Brian was born in Waltham on June 23, 1954. He was the son of the late John J. 'Jack' and Doris M. (Belliveau) Darcy. A lifelong Waltham resident he graduated from Waltham High School with the class of 1973...
Helena M. Quinlan
Oct 11, 2022
Ms. Helena M. Quinlan, of Newton, died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 76.She was born on May 5, 1946 in Newton a daughter of the late William H. and Florence H. (Geiger) Quinlan and was a lifelong Newton resident. A graduate of Our Lady's High School in Newton with the class of 1964 she then began...
Emma (Allain) Richard
Oct 10, 2022
Mrs. Emma (Allain) Richard, Of Framingham, formally of Waltham, passed away at Saint Patrick's Manor on Monday, October 10, 2022. She was 102.Emma was born in St. Antoine, New Brunswick, Canada on May 2, 1920, the daughter of the late Frank and Sylvie (Goguen) Allain. She was raised and educated in Canada before moving to the United States.She and her...
George R. Melanson
Oct 9, 2022
Scituate – Mr. George R. Melanson, of Scituate, formerly of Waltham, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the Brockton Veterans Administration Hospital following a period of declining health. He was 90.George was born in Waltham on January 29, 1932, a son of the late George E. and Eva (Drisdelle) Melanson. George attended Saint Charles...
Stephen J. Puleo
Oct 8, 2022
Waltham - Mr. Stephen J. Puleo, of Waltham, formerly of Lexington, died Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was 74.Born in Boston on November 28, 1947, he was the son of the late Stephen and Rita (Prestopino) Puleo. Raised in Belmont, he was a graduate of Belmont High School and continued his studied...
Bennet R. O'Neil
Oct 7, 2022
Mr. Bennet R. O'Neil Jr., of Waltham, died Friday, October 7, 2022 in Lasell House in Newton. He was 80. Bennet was born on February 23, 1942 in Newton a son of the late Bennet R. and Esther (Benton) O'Neil. Raised in Newton he was a graduate of Boston College High School and then earned his Bachelor's degree in English...
Susan A. McEnaney
Oct 6, 2022
Susan A. McEnaney, of Brighton, formerly of Weston, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Presentation of Brighton Nursing Home. She was 75.Susan was born in Boston on July 1, 1947 and had been a resident of Weston for several years. She graduated from Weston High School and later earned a degree at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.She had worked...
Edward A. Pitts
Oct 4, 2022
Lowell - Mr. Edward A. Pitts, of Lowell, formerly of Waltham, died at home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. He was 55.Edward was born in Waltham on July 5, 1967, the son of the late Edward J. and Frances (Graceffa) Pitts. After graduating from Waltham High School he went on to work in construction for many years. He greatly enjoyed...
Jane F. Danielson
Oct 3, 2022
Waltham – Ms. Jane F. Danielson, of Waltham, died Friday, July 1, 2022 in Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge. She was 65.Jane was born in Boston on April 1, 1957, the daughter of the late John G. and Constance E. (Abbott) Danielson. Raised in Waltham she was a 1975 graduate of Waltham High School. In addition to her parents, Jane was...