Obituaries
Charles R. Brophy
Dec 24, 2024
Charles Richard Brophy of Norwood, formerly of Waltham, was called home to be with his heavenly father on December 24, 2024.
He is survived by his wife and best friend, Christine (nee Audley) Brophy.
Born in Waltham on the cold day of February 4, 1952 to the late Dorothy and Lawrence Brophy, Charlie lived his life with kindness, positivity, and a good...
Maureen T. Mathews
Dec 24, 2024
Maureen T. Mathews, of Braintree, died passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington. She was 58.
Born on November 25, 1966, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton, Maureen was the beloved daughter of Maureen (O’Hare) Mathews of Waltham and the late John J. Mathews, retired Newton Firefighter. She grew up in Newton and received her...
Margaret Mary Doyle
Dec 24, 2024
Margaret M. Doyle, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 with her wife by her side. She was 59. A lifelong advocate for those who could not advocate for themselves, Margaret dedicated her life to helping children, those with special needs, and most recently, those suffering with Posterior Cortical Atrophy.
Born in Concord to the late Charles and Janet...
Dorothy M. (Sullivan) Collura
Dec 23, 2024
On December 23, 2024, Dorothy “Dottie” (Sullivan) Collura passed away just three weeks shy of her 85th birthday.
Dottie was born in 1940 in Waltham, the 5th of seven children to Mortimer “Mert” Sullivan and Loretta (King) Sullivan. As a child, Dottie was a tomboy and full of energy. As an adult, she continued her outgoing nature and had a zest...
Dorothy A. (Robinson) Gaudet
Dec 22, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy A. (Robinson) Gaudet, of Waltham, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 92.
Dorothy was born in Mont Vernon, New Hampshire on January 13, 1932, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ruth (Salisbury) Robinson, and was a 1950 graduate of Berwick Academy in South Berwick, Maine. Later, Dorothy earned a certificate as a dental hygienist...
Gerardo G. Mariano
Dec 22, 2024
Mr. Gerardo G. Mariano, of Waltham, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 in his home. He was 86.
Gerardo was born in Bonito, a small village in the Province of Avellino, Italy on March 23, 1938. A son of the late Arcangelo and Ada (Marenghi) Mariano, he was raised in Italy, serving in the Italian Army in the 1950’s and teaching at...
Thomas F. Doucette
Dec 21, 2024
Mr. Thomas F. Doucette, of Marlborough, formerly of Newton, died Saturday, December 21, 2024 at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester. He was 72.
Tom was born in Waltham on January 21, 1952, a son of the late Wilfred and Dorothy (Thomas) Doucette. He was raised in Newton and was a graduate of Newton North High School. After high school he started working...
Robert E. Moran, Jr.
Dec 21, 2024
Mr. Robert E. Moran, Jr., of Waltham, died Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston. He was 54.
Bob was born in Waltham on July 22, 1970, the son of the late Robert E., Sr. and Mary (Holmes) Moran. Raised in Waltham, he graduated from Waltham High and earned his bachelor’s degree at Salem State College.
He had...
Mary S. (Saulnier) Gardiner
Dec 20, 2024
Mary S. (Saulnier) Gardiner, of Waltham, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. She was 90 years old.
Born in Belmont on March 17, 1934, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Leger and Irene (Comeau) Saulnier. On October 2, 1954, she married Robert F. Gardiner, and they cherished forty-nine wonderful years...
John P. O'Leary, Sr.
Dec 20, 2024
Waltham – Mr. John P. O’Leary, a former longtime Needham resident, died Friday, December 20, 2024 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital after an illness. He was 91.
He was born in Boston on June 9, 1933 a son of the late Irish immigrants Patrick J. and Mary E. (Ellis) O’Leary. Raised in Brighton, he was a graduate of Brighton High School and recalled...
Joanne (Kosmo) Walsh
Dec 17, 2024
Joanne (Kosmo) Walsh, formerly of Holbrook, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 in Benchmark at Waltham Crossings, in Waltham. She was 97.
Joanne was born in Worcester to the late Michael L. and Olympia Kosmo. She was raised in Worcester before moving with her family to the South End of Boston. She held dear many positive memories of good friends...
Richard "Rick" Pellerin, Jr.
Dec 13, 2024
Richard “Rick” Pellerin Jr. 65, of Sangerville, Maine, passed away Friday December 13, 2024, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts after a yearlong battle with Leukemia.
Rick was born in Portland, Maine and raised in Waterville by the late Richard “Dick” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Lewis) Pellerin. He graduated from Waterville High School where he was a standout hockey and...
Jane R. Oates
Dec 13, 2024
Ms. Jane R. Oates, of Waltham, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was 78.
Jane was born on May 25, 1946 in Troy, New York a daughter of the late Kenneth H. and Mary L. (White) Oates. A graduate of Binghamton High School she then earned her Associate degree from Greenfield College in 1973 and her Bachelor’s...
Vernon J. 'Mush' Cormier, Jr.
Dec 12, 2024
SHREWSBURY - Vernon J. Cormier, Jr. was born in Worcester on November 27, 1934, the son of the late Vernon and Valentyna (Ritter) Cormier. In his early years, he was quickly coined ‘Mush’ by family, and it’s been his endearing nickname ever since and the name by which most people knew and loved him.
Mush died peacefully on Thursday, December 12,...
John S. Schultz
Dec 11, 2024
Mr. John S. Schultz, Sr., Retired U.S. Army Captain, of Framingham, died December 11, 2024 in Candler Hospital in Savannah, Georgia after a period of failing health. He was 83.
John Sanders Schultz was born on April 24, 1941 in Norristown, Pennsylvania a son of the late Hugh and Mary (Kavetsky) Schultz. Raised in Norristown he graduated from Norristown High School....
Stephen F. Robbins, Jr.
Dec 11, 2024
Stephen F. Robbins, Jr. of Belmont and Waltham, passed away on December 11th, 2024. He was 37.
He was the loving son of the late Stephen and Pamela (Ross) Robbins. Stepson of the late Carol (Kirsch) Robbins. Brother of Heather Robbins and Fiancé Joshua Carlson of North Brookfield. Grandson of Patricia Robbins of Waltham and the late William F. Robbins. Also...
Paul F. "Buddy" Carroll, Jr.
Dec 10, 2024
Paul F. (Buddy) Carroll, Jr. of Wells, Maine formerly of West Newton and Bedford, MA died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 of Lung Cancer.
Born and raised in West Newton, Buddy was the son of the late Paul F. Carroll, Sr. and Dorothy H. (Goodale) Carroll. He was the loving brother of Linda Carroll Lyons and her husband Thomas J. Lyons of...
Walter H. Jones
Dec 10, 2024
Mr. Walter H. Jones, known affectionately to friends, family, and customers as ‘Jonesie’ or ‘Peeps’ passed away peacefully in his home in Watertown on Tuesday, December 10th, at the impressive age of 96.
Walter was born May 10th, 1928, in Waltham to John and Jennie Jones. He attended Waltham Public Schools, where he delighted in playing football. After graduating in 1946,...
Janet A. (Malcolm) Jackson
Dec 9, 2024
Mrs. Janet (Malcolm) Jackson, fondly known as Netta, of Waltham MA, passed away peacefully on Monday December 9th 2024 at the age of 81 at the home of her daughter Kate and family. She was surrounded by her loved ones.
She was an extraordinary woman. Born in Bellshill Scotland on November 25th, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Alec...
Alphonse R. Mancuso
Dec 8, 2024
Alphonse “Al” Mancuso passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. He was 99 years old.
Al was predeceased by his first wife, Mildred Mancuso. He is survived by his children, Marcia Cormay and her husband, Charlie, of West Hyannisport, Lisa Resnick and her husband, Lloyd, of Concord, and John Mancuso and his wife, Kathy,...
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