Obituaries
Edward J. Downey
September 6, 2026
Malden - Mr. Edward J. Downey died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Winchester Hospital. He was 71.
Beloved husband of Judith B. (Baker) Downey.
Family and friends will honor and remember Edward’s life by gathering for Visitation in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham, on Saturday, September 26th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by...
Brendan J. Burke
September 4, 2026
Vero Beach, Florida - When you love what you do, it isn’t work. For Brendan Burke, that truth defined his life. He built a career that never required a jacket and tie, and his office was almost always within sight of the water. For more than forty years, Brendan thrived in the marine industry, and in his most recent years...
Beverly A. (Tallo) Shea
September 3, 2026
Beverly Ann Shea, age 75, of Waltham, passed away at home on Thursday, September 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born and raised in Newton, Beverly was the daughter of the late Frank and Viola Tallo. She was predeceased by her beloved sisters, Sandra (Paul) D’Agostino and Carol (Joseph) Antonellis.
Beverly shared her life with her husband, Michael Shea,...
Marie B. (Curran) McCrohon
September 3, 2026
Shrewsbury - Marie B. McCrohon is lovingly remembered by her family as a gentle, unassuming, kindhearted beauty who moved through life with quiet grace. Always ready with a kind word, a sweet smile, and unwavering encouragement, she supported her family with a deep and steadfast love. She encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue their passions and delighted in each...
Beverly A. (Cote) Sullivan
September 1, 2026
Shrewsbury - Beverly A. (Cote) Sullivan, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully on Monday, September 1, 2026. She was 95.
Beverly was born November 19, 1930, at home in Millbury, a daughter of the late Leo E. and Anna G. (Betters) Cote. A graduate of Millbury High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Worcester State College. In her 1952...
Sean McBride Ragon
August 31, 2026
Sean Ragon, a pioneering and charismatic musician and entrepreneur, died August 31, 2026, in Berlin, Germany, at the young age of 45 from an infection.
Sean was born March 20, 1981, the son of Phillip T. Ragon (Terry) and Sharon K. McBride along with his stepmother Susan M. Ragon. He grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and attended high school at Cambridge...
Salvatore Dichio
August 31, 2026
Mr. Salvatore J. Dichio, of Punta Gorda, Florida, formerly of Watertown and Centerville, died peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, he was 97.
Salvatore John Dichio was born October 5, 1928, in Boston, a son of the late Anthony and Antonetta (Riccardi) Dichio. Raised in East Boston, he was a graduate of East Boston High School. He honorably served in the...
Ernest J. “Ernie” Bilodeau, Jr.
August 25, 2026
Ernest J. “Ernie” Bilodeau, Jr., of Waltham, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at his home. He was 85.
Born in Waltham on June 29, 1941, he was the son of the late Ernest J. Bilodeau, Sr., and Elizabeth (Ferguson) Bilodeau. Raised and educated in Waltham, he was a graduate of Waltham High School. He then graduated from the University of Massachusetts...
Meredith MacIvor
August 24, 2026
Meredith “Merry” MacIvor, 53, departed her earthly home on Monday, August 24, 2026. Born on June 3, 1973; Meredith lived a life marked by resilience, humor, and a deep capacity for love.
She was preceded in death by her son, Brandon; her grandchild, Casey Jones Baker; her brother, Erik MacIvor; her parents, James Glidden and Rita MacIvor; her grandparents, John and...
Marie (Kubovcik) Bauman
August 19, 2026
Born in Larksville, Pennsylvania, in her long life Marie lived in four other states: New Jersey, Michigan, Hawaii, and Massachusetts, and she put down strong roots wherever she lived. She was the middle of five daughters of Paul and Anna Kubovcik in a Slovak community, and she never forgot her Slovak heritage. In the early 1940s, the family moved to...
Janet M. (Arsenault) Gearty
August 17, 2026
Janet M. (Arsenault) Gearty of Waltham, age 90, entered into eternal rest on August 17, 2026, at Marist Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Waltham. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Janet, the beloved daughter of the late John and Yvonne (Pellitier) Arsenault, was born in Waltham on September 14, 1935 and remained a lifelong resident. She graduated from Waltham...
Nancy L. (Marrano) Jackson
August 17, 2026
Nancy L. (Marrano) Jackson, of Waltham, died at home on Monday, August 17, 2026. She was 73.
Nancy was born in Boston on July 16, 1953, a daughter of the late Gene and Mary (Gostanian) Marrano, and had lived in Medford before moving with her family to Waltham as a child.
She was a graduate of Waltham High School and Aquinas Junior...
Bernice E. (Haskell) Forrister
August 17, 2026
**Those wishing to view the broadcast of Bernice's service please use this link on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.**
https://www.fccsm.org/livestream
Shrewsbury - With five children and an active life in her beloved Shrewsbury community, Bernice was a woman always on the move. Steadfast and capable, she was endlessly devoted to the people she loved. Bernice died peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the...
Ronald N. Margolin, M.D.
August 16, 2026
Dr. Ronald N. Margolin, of Waltham, and formerly of Newton, died at home on Sunday, August 16, 2026, following a period of declining health. He was 84.
Ron was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 3, 1942, the son of the late Abraham and Eda (Russo) Margolin. He grew up in Camden and Merchantville, New Jersey and was a graduate of...
Samuel Shukri
August 12, 2026
Samuel Shukri, 75, of Waltham, Massachusetts, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on August 12, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Bonnie Kay (Brown) Shukri, also of Waltham. They had been married for 50 wonderful years this August.
Born in Beirut, Lebanon on February 11, 1951, he was the son of the late Daniel and Gladys Shukri....
Michael J. Devlin
August 12, 2026
Michael J. Devlin of East Bridgewater, formerly of Waltham, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Garrison Home for Veterans in East Bridgewater. He was 76.
Born in Boston on December 30, 1949, Michael was the son of the late William J. and Marion E. (Noonan) Devlin. He was raised and educated in Waltham and graduated Waltham High School in 1968. After...
Raymond C. Daly
August 11, 2026
Leicester - Raymond Charles Daly was born October 25, 1942 in Worcester, one of five children to the late Frederick and Edna (Adams) Daly. Raised in Worcester, he graduated from North High School and later served in the Army National Guard as Second Lieutenant in the 181st Infantry.
Ray was a police officer for the City of Worcester, working for many...
Inger (Ljunngren) Murray
August 10, 2026
Shrewsbury – Mrs. Inger Murray died peacefully on August 10, 2026. She was 101.
Inger was born on April 14, 1925, in Asker, Norway, a daughter of the late Julius and Mona Ljunggren. Raised and educated in Norway, it was there she met Donald W. Murray, who was stationed nearby during World War II while serving in the United States Army....
Donna M. (Deibler) Cardarelli
August 2, 2026
Donna M. (Deibler) Cardarelli of Waltham died Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 98.
Born in Granville, North Dakota on March 4, 1928, Donna was the daughter of the late Frank and Lola (Hamilton) Deibler. She was raised and educated in Granville, graduating from Granville High School. After high school she joined her...
Helen J. Aucoin
July 30, 2026
Ms. Helen J. Aucoin, of Waltham, died Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Briarwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Needham. She was 70.
Born in Waltham on April 12, 1956, Helen was the daughter of the late Conrad and Rita (Mannion) Aucoin. Raised and educated in Waltham, she remained a lifelong resident of the city she loved. For many years, she worked...
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