Obituaries
Rita M. (Harrington) Nielsen
Jun 21, 2026
Waltham - Rita M. (Harrington) Nielsen, formerly of Belmont and Watertown, died in the comfort of her home with family gathered on Sunday, June 21, 2026. She was 95.
In addition to her beloved husband of 61 years, Edward J. Nielsen, she was predeceased by her granddaughter, Christine M. Niizuma and sister, Ann G. Fawcett.
She leaves her children, Linda A. Nielsen...
Pierre Francoeur Glaude
Jun 18, 2026
Pierre Francoeur Glaude, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Pierre will be remembered for his deep faith, kind spirit, integrity, and unwavering love for his family. Born on March 16, 1936, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Pierre was the only child...
Karen J. (O'Neill) Traynor
Jun 16, 2026
Karen J. (O’Neill) Traynor, of Gloucester, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at her home. She was 68.
Karen was born in Waltham on July 30, 1957, a daughter of the late Leo T., Sr. and Jean B. (Murphy) O’Neill, and was a graduate of Waltham High School.
Until her move to Gloucester four years ago she had lived in Rockport for more...
Nicholas A. Ricci, Jr.
Jun 14, 2026
Nicholas A. Ricci, Jr., of Watertown, formerly of Waltham, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was 85.
Nick was born in Watertown on January 8, 1941, a son of the late Nicholas A. Ricci, Sr. and Elsie (Soprano) Ricci. He graduated from St. Patrick High School in Watertown, where he played football, and went on to...
Sandra L. (Kamon) Fleming
Jun 13, 2026
Waltham - Sandra L. Fleming, 86, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved her deeply.
Born on March 15, 1940, in Boston, Massachusetts, Sandra was the daughter of the late Elenor (Kamon) F. Roberts and Edward F. Kamon, and stepdaughter of the late Alfred Roberts. Over the course of her career, Sandra worked...
Robert T. Bagnall
Jun 11, 2026
With sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather and husband, Robert T. Bagnall of Marshfield, formerly of Waltham and Brighton who died on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the age of 90.
Robert was born in Brighton on January 13, 1936, the son of the late Evelyn and George Bagnall. Following his graduation from Saint Columbkille High School...
Mary T. Barrett
Jun 9, 2026
Mary T. Barrett, of West Newton, formerly of Brighton, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at West Newton Healthcare. She was 94.
Mary was born in Brighton on February 13, 1932 together with her twin sister, Nora. She was a lifelong resident of Brighton and a 1951 graduate of Saint Columbkille High School.
Until her retirement Mary worked for years as an operator...
Catherine A. (Kelley) Hanna
Jun 8, 2026
Cathy shared with us ninety-five full, funny, fearless years, and she filled every one of them with love. A spirited girl her Uncle Wayne fondly nicknamed "Tinka," she became a strong woman who never lost that spark — and who has a way of making everyone around her feel cherished. Her big, beautiful, infectious smile and the twinkle in her...
Gertrude A. "Trudy" Dennehy
Jun 8, 2026
Gertrude A. "Trudy" (Schoepf) Dennehy, of Waltham, died Monday, June 8, 2026 at her home. She was 88.
Trudy was born in Hanau, Germany on May 22, 1938, a daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Lippert) Schoepf. She met her husband, Ronald Dennehy, while he was in the military serving in Germany, and following their marriage moved to the United...
Frank J. Miani, Sr.
Jun 6, 2026
Frank J. Miani, Sr., of Waltham, died Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington. He was 86.
Frank was born in Waltham on November 16, 1939, the only son of the late James A. and Eleanor P. (Dentino) Miani, and had been a lifelong resident. A graduate of Waltham High School he went on to the Wentworth Institute of...
Michael J. French
Jun 3, 2026
Michael J. French, age 59, a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on June 3, 2026, in Casselberry, Florida. Born on October 12, 1966, in Waltham, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Jimmy and Jean French also of Waltham. As their one and only son, Michael brought immense joy to his parents' lives—along with the occasional...
Steven D. Dunton
Jun 2, 2026
Steven D. Dunton, of Marlborough, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 75.
Steve was born in Cambridge on May 25, 1951, a son of the late Francis and Nellie (Paone) Dunton. Raised in Watertown, he graduated from Watertown High School and went to work private security for seven years for the Seiler Corporation in...
Stanley R. Holden
Jun 1, 2026
Stanley R. Holden, 89, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, after a period of declining health.
Born on New Year’s Day, January 1, 1937, in Worcester, Stan was the only child of Albert C. and Nettie A. (Wells) Holden. He was raised in Worcester and graduated from Commerce High School Class of 1955. He attended the former...
Paul Corcoran
May 29, 2026
Paul Corcoran, of Waltham, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2026 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was 70.
Born on June 7, 1955, Paul was a son of the late Francis B. Corcoran Jr. and Ruth E. (McFadden) Corcoran. He was born and raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School.
In his early working years, Paul helped...
Richard F. Hanlon
May 28, 2026
Richard F. Hanlon, of Waltham, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Marist Hill Nursing Home in Waltham. He was 68.
Born on February 5, 1958, in Newton, Richard was the son of Ann (Burley) Hanlon of Waltham and the late Robert Hanlon, Sr. He grew up in Waltham and was a graduate of Waltham High School. He went on...
Michael 'Einne' Conneely
May 28, 2026
Michael 'Einne' Conneely, of Waltham, died Thursday May 28, 2026 at his home. He was 54.
Einne was born in Galway, Ireland on November 18, 1971, a son of the late Michael and Marie (Cullinan) Conneely. He was a lifelong resident of the Aran Islands, a proud bastion of Gaelic language and culture, located off the west coast of Ireland.
Since the...
Linda M. Wyman
May 26, 2026
Waltham - Ms. Linda M. Wyman died May 26, 2026 in Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was 82.
Linda was born December 1, 19433 in Waltham a daughter of the late Gerald L. and Laura E. (Smith) Wyman and was a graduate of Waltham High School with the class of 1961.
She worked as a nurse’s aide for many years...
Claire A. (Saulnier) Merrifield
May 25, 2026
Waltham – Claire A. (Saulnier) Merrifield died Monday, May 25, 2026 in Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was 88.
Claire was born on November 16, 1937 in Cambridge a daughter of the late John Saulnier and Helen (Lepeska) Staskunas. Raised in Cambridge she was a graduate from Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School. She worked as an executive assistant at AGFA Corporation for...
Memorial Day 2026
May 25, 2026
"The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army."
- George Washington - August 27, 1776
On a warm summer morning in a field at Long Island, New York General George Washington spoke those words to an anxious group of young men gathered there to defend an idea.
Their belief in a free nation...
Alice I. (Witt) Presti
May 23, 2026
Alice Irene (Witt) Presti of Waltham passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Maristhill Nursing Home in Waltham on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was 85.
Born September 12, 1940 in Walker, Kansas, Alice was the daughter of the late Herman and Clara (Wittman) Witt. She graduated from Gorham High School and carried the strong values of her...
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