Obituaries
John J. Ferrera
Sep 11, 2019
Mr. John J. Ferrera, of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was 83.John was born in Waltham on November 26, 1935, the son of Italian immigrants Francesco and Carmela (Perania) Ferrera. After graduating from Waltham High School he attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy where he was a top achiever as a Marine...
Manfred Celestin Charles
Sep 9, 2019
Waltham - Mr. Manfred Celestin Charles, formerly of Woodside, Queens New York died on Monday, September 9, 2019.He was 90 years old.He was born April 6, 1929 in Cap-Haitien, Haiti. A son of the late Stephen and Cecile (Riche) Charles, Manfred immigrated to the United States in 1969. He lived most of his life in Woodside, Queens, New York before...
Peter A. Holland
Sep 9, 2019
As a longtime collegiate rowing coach, Pete Holland's advice was simple: 'Pull hard and you will go fast.' His passion for the sport afforded him a long, successful and rewarding coaching career that he never regarded as "work."Peter died at his home at the Southgate Retirement Community in Shrewsbury on Monday, September 9, 2019. He was 82. Born on February...
Richard Pike "Pudgy" Martin
Sep 8, 2019
Weston – Mr. Richard Pike 'Pudgy' Martin, Jr., of Weston, died at home on Sunday, September 8, 2019. He was 78.Pudgy was born in Lexington on February 5, 1941 to the late Antonette L. (Gabri) and Richard P. Martin, Sr. He had attended Lexington High School and learned how to work hard at a young age. In 1965 he took...
Christina C. Coutard
Sep 6, 2019
Ms. Christina C. Coutard, of Waltham, died Friday, September 6, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Andre Coutard and Anne Marie Duchatellier. Christina was a smart, beautiful, funny, and vivacious lady who lived life to the fullest. She was captivating and always the center of attention. With Christina, not only did her charisma draw you in, but it...
Maureen E. Green
Sep 5, 2019
Waltham – Maureen E. Green, of Waltham, died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 44.Maureen was born in Waltham on November 7, 1974, a daughter of Ernest A. and Ann T. (Carney) Green, and had been a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Waltham High School and earned her bachelor's degree at Westfield...
Mary E. Texeira
Sep 5, 2019
Mrs. Mary E. (Moynihan) Texeira, of Waltham, died in her home on Thursday September 5, 2019. She was 101. Mary was born in Cambridge on January 29, 1918, one of six children to the late Dennis and Mary (Heffernan) Moynihan who had come to the United States from Ireland. After her graduation from Cambridge Latin High School she began her...
Christina Danielson
Sep 4, 2019
Ms. Christina M. Danielson, of Waltham, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 33. Christina was born on March 17, 1986 in Waltham a daughter of Jane F. Danielson and Matthew H. Stanhope. Raised and educated in Waltham she had always had a keen interest in art and fashion and worked for a time as a clerk...
Robert E. Champagne
Sep 3, 2019
"Marists are men and women who strive to live the Gospel the way Mary lived it."Rev. Robert E. Champagne, s.m., of Waltham, died on September 3, 2019 at the Elizabeth Seton Residence on his 97th birthday.Born in Peabody on September 3, 1922, he was one of nine children of the late Arthur B. and Aurelie (Gagnon) Champagne.Fr. Champagne was known...
Gloria E. Grumney
Sep 2, 2019
Mrs. Gloria E. (Saenger) Grumney died peacefully in her daughter's Southborough home on Monday, September 2, 2019. Formerly a resident of Waltham for over 50 years. She was 88.Gloria was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Charles F. and Evelyn M. (Beck) Saenger. She was raised and educated in Lakewood, Ohio and at...
Ernest J. Rogers
Aug 31, 2019
Mr. Ernest J. Rogers, of Boston, formerly of Waltham and Cambridge, died on Saturday, August 31, 2019 in The Sherrill House, Boston. He was 92.Ernie was born in Cambridge on February 8, 1927, the son of the late Jeremiah and Lillian (Corbett) Rogers. He had served with the U.S. Army during World War Two. On April 20, 1950 he married...
Violet Elizabeth Richard
Aug 29, 2019
Violet Elizabeth Richard, beloved daughter of Andrew S. and Michelle V. (St. Cyr) Richard, died on Thursday, August 29, 2019 in Boston Medical Center.Violet was born in Boston on March 2, 2018 and was so smart and sweet. She loved to dance and scream in happiness. She loved all animals. She loved to be outside, taking walks. She loved Tuesday...
Eleanor L.(McDonald) Mitchell
Aug 29, 2019
Waltham – Mrs. Eleanor L. (McDonald) Mitchell, of Waltham, died on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Meadow Green Nursing Home. She was 99.Eleanor was born in Waltham on June 14, 1920, one of three daughters of the late William and Ann (Campbell) McDonald. She graduated from Waltham High School and worked as a customer service representative at the New England...
Sandra K.Y. Wong
Aug 28, 2019
Framingham – Mrs. Sandra K.Y. Wong, of Framingham, formerly of Bourne, died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston. She was 78.Sandra was born in Hong Kong on October 20, 1940, a daughter of the late Kit and Wai Yin (Lok) Wong. At the age of 16 she moved to the United States, settling in Brighton....
Roland Bernard
Aug 25, 2019
Mr. Roland Bernard, formerly of Waltham, Framingham and Marlborough died Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Metrowest Medical Center. He was 64. Roland was born June 30, 1955 in Waltham a son of the late Lucien and Agnes (Robichaud) Bernard. Raised in Waltham he was a graduate of Waltham High School. He worked for many years as a transportation safety agent...
Martha L. (Richardson) Holmes
Aug 22, 2019
Waltham – Mrs. Martha L. (Richardson) Holmes, of Waltham, died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 22, 2019. She was 96. Martha was born in Waltham on February 2, 1923, one of nine children of the late Walter and Thelma (Horne) Richardson, and was a lifelong resident.She was a proud member of the Waltham High School Class of 1941 and...
Helen F. (Pistorino) Kavaleski
Aug 20, 2019
Waltham – Mrs. Helen F. (Pistorino) Kavaleski, of Waltham, died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Leland Home. She was 95. Helen was born on June 25, 1924 at the family home on Maryland Street in the Savin Hill section of Dorchester, a daughter of the late John F. and Marie S. (Stenborg) Pistorino. In 1930, she moved with her...
Maryellen M. (Fichtner) Libitz
Aug 17, 2019
Maryellen Libitz's favorite numbers were 528, 4032 and of course the number 13. She was calculated with her lottery purchases and quite often successful with winnings. She also loved a good game of bingo and joyfully shouted BINGO when she won! Her other pleasures in life were simple...time spent with her immediate and large extended family. Christmas was the second...
John A. Cameron
Aug 16, 2019
Mr. John A. Cameron, of Watertown, died Friday, August 16, 2019. He was 59.John was born and raised in Watertown and lived for a time in Waltham. He was a son of the late Archibald B. and Mary J. (Dorie) Cameron and was a graduate of Watertown High School. He worked in construction all his life and became a master...
Janice D. Smolinsky
Aug 16, 2019
Mrs. Janice D. Smolinsky of Waltham died peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Mt. Auburn Hospital, Cambridge. She was 83.Janice loved to help care for her children and grandchildren and in her younger years she had been a Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed her job as a host at the McDonald's on Main Street in Waltham where she was...