Obituaries

Obituaries and remembrance tributes are no less important for families who choose cremation. Boston Cremation created this space on our website for you and those who knew your loved one to remember them respectfully and with dignity.  This service is free even if you use another funeral or cremation provider.

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Gloria M. “gogo” Lecesse (Grossi)

Gloria M. “gogo” Lecesse (Grossi) 91 a lifelong resident of East Cambridge, died peacefully at home with her children by her side, on August 30, 2024. She was a wonderful dancer; an awesome cook and she had great taste in…

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Maxine D. Ewing

Maxine D Ewing, 94, of Winchester, MA, died Friday, August 23, 2024, at Belmont ManorNursing Center. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late James Edwardsand Mary “Dolly” (Clark) Edwards. Maxine is survived by two sons,…

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Andrew “Drew” Jackson Jr. (1956-2024)

Andrew “Drew” Jackson Jr., born April 1, 1956, in Neu Ulm, Germany, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, kindness, and love. Drew was the beloved son of the late Andrew Jackson Sr. and Barbara Jackson (née Brinkerhoff). Drew’s…

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Jeanne Elizabeth Labriola

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Jeanne Elizabeth Labriola (Maker), who left us peacefully on August 25th at the age of 76 surrounded by her family. She was a shining…

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Luke Hancock

Luke Hancock, a resident of Boston, MA, and born on September 10, 1966, in Somerville, MA, passed away at the age of 57 on August 27th, 2024. He spent his life embodying the spirit of hard work and unique personality…

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Gary Edward Paynter

Gary Edward Paynter, age 80, of Cooper City, Florida passed away on August 24, 2024 in Danvers, Massachusetts. Gary was born in Savanna, Illinois to Carl and Beulah Paynter on September 1, 1943.  In 1961, Gary graduated from high school…

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Barbara Stecconi Graham

Barbara Stecconi Graham, born October 19, 1948, passed away on August 16, 2024, ather home in Cambridge, MA, after a long illness. Born in New York City, Barbara wasthe only offspring of the late Louisa Anselmi Stecconi (d. 2020) and…

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Clark S. Schuler (1934-2024)

Clark S. (Dutch) Schuler, age 90, of Lexington Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born in Allentown Pennsylvania on June 17, 1934, to the late Clark and Esther (Master)Schuler Clark…

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Beverly Ann Hermans (1936-2024)

Beverly Ann Hermans (Lenkalis), 88, passed away on August 13, 2024, in Millbury, MA. Born on April 23, 1936, in Worcester, MA, she lived a full and vibrant life, marked by her dedication to her family and community. Beverly graduated…

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Keith Bakeman

Keith Bakeman of Revere MA, formally of Everett MA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday August 4th. Son of Eunice (Cruikshank) and Louis “Jiggs” Bakeman of Everett. He is survived by his 3 loving children, Adam Bakeman, Michael Bakeman,…

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Steven James Murphy

In loving memory of Steven James Murphy. Beloved son to Paul and Virginia Murphy. Brother of Paul and his wife Elizabeth Murphy; Mary and her husband Jay Mattot. Steven was predeceased by his younger brother Michael Murphy and his younger…

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Michael Flaherty

Michael Flaherty, 77, of Arlington, MA, passed away on August 13, 2024. Born on July 21, 1947, in Somerville, MA. Michael was a longtime employee of the MBTA, where he worked as a train starter. His colleagues remember him not…

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Natalie T. “Nan” Thompson (Hallett)

Natalie T. Thompson, known affectionately as Nan, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Winchester, MA, at the age of 96. Born on June 20, 1928, in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Romano and Elizabeth Hallett….

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John A. Brown

John A. Brown loving husband of the late Ann (Burke) Brown passed away on August 7, 2024. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, John was a first generation American as his late parents, John Z and Josephine Brown emigrated from Lithuania. He…

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Kevin E. Harris (1946-2024)

Kevin E. Harris, February 17, 1946 – July 30, 2024Loving husband, caring father, and adoring Grampy passed away peacefullysurrounded by his family on July 30, 2024. Kevin was born in Lowell on February 17,1956 Kevin was the sixth child of…

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Marcia Ahearn

Marcia Ann Ahearn of Somerville passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, at the age of 75. Born December 31, 1948 to Francis and Bradford Shapleigh in Boston, she is survived by her beloved husband John Joseph Ahearn, with whom…

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Irene Ann Foley (Richards)

Irene Ann Foley (Richards) passed away on July 30, 2024 at the age of 84. Irene was the daughter of the late Mary (Owens) Richards and Charles Richards. Irene was married to the late David J. Foley. The two raised…

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Patricia Knight

Patricia Janet Knight, affectionately known as “Pat” or “Patsy,” passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024, at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She was 69 years old. Born and raised in Waterville, Maine, Patricia was the cherished youngest member…

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Baiba Ozols (1959-2024)

The world was a brighter place because Baiba Ozols was in it. Born in Framingham, MA on June 5, 1959, to Leonidis and Hilda Ozols, Baiba was steadfast in her love of family. She was both her father’s constant shadow…

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Josephine O. Hoar

Josephine Olga Hoar (Troisi) of Everett, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 25, 2024. She was 91 years old, Born on May 9, 1933 in Boston, MA  a first generation Italian American, whose parents Vincenzo…

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