Obituaries

Lisa M. Gentile

Lisa M. Gentile

May 22, 2021

Framingham - Ms. Lisa M. Gentile, of Framingham, died on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Framingham Union Hospital. She was 52.Lisa was born in Waltham on September 4, 1968, a daughter of Virginia M. (Corkery) Gentile of Ashland and Lawrence J. Gentile of Marlboro. She moved with her family to Ashland as a child and graduated from Ashland High School...

Doris A. Sasser

Doris A. Sasser

May 21, 2021

Ms. Doris A. Sasser, of Watertown died Friday, May 21, 2021 peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was 84. Ms. Sasser was born in Rockingham, NC on June 17, 1936, a daughter of the late Samuel and Georgia Sasser. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth S. Lingo and her husband, Jonathan, of Annapolis, Maryland. Nieces Kathi Ross...

Lawrence Palumbo

Lawrence Palumbo

May 20, 2021

In his 101 years of life Larry Palumbo saw much of what we only know as history but also lived long enough to see the many changes and challenges we face as a nation even most recently with the pandemic. And while much changed in Larry's world he always remained mindful of his humble beginnings and was most content at...

Mari K. Mahoney

Mari K. Mahoney

May 18, 2021

Waltham—Mari K. Mahoney, of Waltham, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at her home. She was 57 years old.She was predeceased by her parents, Edward J. and Catherine Patricia (Lally) Mahoney. She leaves her daughter, Jaime K. Mahoney (Michael Hicks) of Newmarket, New Hampshire; her brothers, Edward J. Mahoney of Waltham, Paul K. Mahoney (Maria) of Attleboro, Michael J. Mahoney...

Isabelle F. Morreale

Isabelle F. Morreale

May 18, 2021

Waltham - Mrs. Isabelle (Voner) Morreale, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in the comfort of her family home. She leaves her beloved husband of 62 years, Frank Morreale, Jr. of Waltham. Isabelle was the daughter of the late Frank and Francesca (Ceraudo) Voner of Newton. She was born and raised in Newton prior to moving to Waltham...

Debra A. (Chaisson) Scanlon

Debra A. (Chaisson) Scanlon

May 17, 2021

Debra A. Scanlon entered the kingdom of heaven on Monday May 17th in the same way in which she lived her life: with courage, love and grace. It is often said that all people die but not all people live. Debbie lived for and was completely devoted to her children. Although her precious life was cut short Debbie most certainly...

Jean P. Desrosiers

Jean P. Desrosiers

May 17, 2021

Waltham –Mr. Jean P. "JP" Desrosiers, of Waltham, died on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. He was 93. JP was born in New Bedford on November 2, 1927 to the late Joseph and Bernadette (Blouin) Desrosiers. A graduate of Saint Anthony's High School in New Bedford, he went on to work as a technical librarian...

Elizabeth B. (Greco) DiGiacomandrea

Elizabeth B. (Greco) DiGiacomandrea

May 16, 2021

At nearly a century of life Elizabeth DiGiacomandrea experienced so much throughout her lifetime. Born at home in Belmont on June 13, 1922 she was a daughter of the late Italian (Calabria) immigrants Joseph and Teresa (Mantia) Greco and remained a lifelong Belmont resident. She died at home on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She was 98. In earlier years she...

Ronald A. Bowlby

Ronald A. Bowlby

May 16, 2021

On the morning of May 16th, Ronald A. Bowlby passed away at the age of 88.He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeannette (Steele) Bowlby and their 4 sons; Stephen P. (Kathleen) of New Braunfels, TX, Michael R. (Leslie) of Springfield, VA, Edward J. (Karina) of Burbank, CA and David E. of Waltham; his twin brother, Richard, of...

Arthur Harris

Arthur Harris

May 15, 2021

Art Harris' name is synonymous with game of golf in Worcester County and beyond. He arrived for a job at the former Mount Pleasant Country Club in Boylston in 1957…and never left. Art was the much loved and respected golf pro for over thirty-eight years and an honorary member for over twenty-two years. He was our local Arnold Palmer. They...

Mona E. (Carson) Bumpus

Mona E. (Carson) Bumpus

May 14, 2021

Mrs. Mona E. (Carson) Bumpus, of Wayland, formerly of Weston, died at home on Friday, May 14, 2021. She was 92. Mona was born February 24, 1929 in Brockton, the daughter of the late David Austin Carson and Ruth (Brown) Carson. A graduate of Brockton High School she then earned an Associate degree from Lasell University. She married Frederick J....

Frederick DiSanzo

Frederick DiSanzo

May 13, 2021

Mr. Frederick "Freddie" L. DiSanzo, of Waltham, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at The Residence at Watertown Square. He was 79. He was born on February 25, 1942 in Boston. A son of Italian immigrant the late Vincent DiSanzo, and the late Mary (Morelli) DiSanzo. A graduate of Brighton High School, he then attended Wentworth Institute. Fred was a resident...

Michelle J. FitzGerald

Michelle J. FitzGerald

May 12, 2021

Waltham – Michelle J. FitzGerald, of Waltham, died on May 12, 2021. She was 64.She was the daughter of the late James T. and Eugenia A. 'Jean' (Cox) FitzGerald. She is survived by her siblings, Michael T. FitzGerald (Judith Roberts) of Hingham, James E. FitzGerald (Elaine McDonald) of Cranston, RI, Gabrielle FitzGerald of Waltham and Richelle A. FitzGerald of Bristol,...

Marilyn A. Canavan

Marilyn A. Canavan

May 11, 2021

Waltham – Mrs. Marilyn A. Canavan, of Waltham, died on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 after a brief illness. She was 97 years old. Born and raised in Brockton, Marilyn was a graduate of Saint Patrick's High School in Brockton. Following her marriage to Joseph T. Canavan of Boston, a World War II Army veteran, the pair made Brockton their home...

Joan M. Bigham

Joan M. Bigham

May 10, 2021

Marlborough – Joan M. "Jody" Bigham, of Marlborough, died on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Marlborough Hospital. She was 69 years old.Jody was born in Boston on August 12, 1951 to the late Edward T. and Marie E. (Geisler) Bigham. She moved to Weston from Waltham with her family when she was a child and graduated from Weston High School...

Charles J. Knox

Charles J. Knox

May 8, 2021

Charles J. Knox, a retired IT Consultant and adored brother, uncle and friend, of Brookfield, died Saturday May 8, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family. He was 63.Charlie was born on April 4, 1958, a son of the late Charles and Evelyn (Cherelli) Knox. After graduating from Waltham High School he went on to obtain a Bachelor's Degree...

Susan M. Christopher

Susan M. Christopher

May 7, 2021

Ms. Susan M. Christopher, of Waltham, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 7, 2021. She was 64. Susan was born on October 16, 1956 in Waltham a daughter of the late Robert F. Christopher and Jeanne F. (Beaucage) Savoia (late Vincent P. Savoia). Raised for a short while in Watertown she then graduated from Waltham High School with the...

Sr. Janis Delaney

Sr. Janis Delaney

May 6, 2021

Framingham – Sister Janis Delaney, CSJ, in her 78th year as a beloved member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, died peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Bethany Healthcare, Framingham. She was 97 years old.Sister Janis was born Mary Gertrude Delaney in Waltham on January 9, 1924, a devoted daughter of Saint Charles Borromeo Parish on Waltham's...

Nancy R. (O'Hara) Grimes

Nancy R. (O'Hara) Grimes

May 6, 2021

Mrs. Nancy R. (O'Hara) Grimes, of Waltham, died Thursday, May 6, 2021 in The Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living Center in Newton. She was 79. Nancy was born on June 26, 1941 in Waltham a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Fitzpatrick) O'Hara. Raised and educated in Waltham she married Richard H. Grimes in Saint Mary's Church on June...

Eunice B. (Lindstrom) Kiley

Eunice B. (Lindstrom) Kiley

May 2, 2021

Eunice B. (Lindstrom) Kiley, of Framingham, formerly of Waltham died Sunday, May 2, 2021 in Bear Mountain at Sudbury. She was 89. She was born on November 30, 1931 in Hartford, Connecticut a daughter of the late Carl and Jane (Murray) Linstrom. Raised in Waltham she was a graduate of Waltham High School. A longtime Waltham resident she moved to...