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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Anne Stahlberg Walsh

Anne Stahlberg Walsh, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in Gloucester, MA on January 11, 2025. She was 69 years old. Anne spent her last days surrounded by her loving family and friends serenading her….

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Kevin Kanarek

Kevin Kanarek, literary scholar, editor and educator, died December 27th, 2024 in Northampton, Ma.     Kevin was born September 7, 1963, in New York, N.Y., to Adam Kanarek, a New York Lawyer, and literary artist Pamela Moore. He is survived…

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Belinda Paul (1968-2025)

Belinda Paul, of Acton, Massachusetts, a devoted educator, adventurer, and beloved family member, passed away on January 5, 2025, after courageously battling ALS. She was born on April 14, 1968, in Dover, New Hampshire, to Arnold and Sarah Paul, who…

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Lawrence “Larry” Ginewicz (1952-2024)

Lawrence “Larry” Ginewicz, aged 72, passed away on December 6, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. Born on June 26, 1952, in Boston, MA, Larry dedicated much of his life to his family and his work in appliance repair, a field where…

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Corazon Caspellan Palaganas (“Mama”) (09/06/1948 – 12/10/2024)

Corazon Caspellan Palaganas peacefully departed on 5:30am, December 10th  2024 at home surrounded by close family in Bedford, Massachusetts. Cora was born in the Philippines in the town of Agoo La Union in Pangasinan to parents Martina Javier Caspellan and…

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Gerry Palaganas “Pops”

Gerry was born in the Philippines in the town of Binmaley in Pangasinan to parents Anita Ferrer Palaganas and Domingo Palaganas. He was the fourth child of seven. After graduating from Holy Rosary, he went to University of East then…

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Jean Ganno (1931 – 2024)

Jean Ganno, born September 26, 1931, died peacefully in her sleep, of congestive heart failure, on December 20th 2024, surrounded by those who loved her.  She enjoyed over 93 years of love, laughter, family time and beautiful friendships.  Born in…

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James Douglas Lang (1942-2024)

James Douglas Lang passed peacefully on November 15, 2024, in Needham, Massachusetts, at the age of 82. Born on March 22, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, James lived a remarkable life marked by service to his country, professional achievement, and devotion…

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Leslie Joan Gordon (Kalika) 1947-2024

Leslie Joan Gordon (née Kalika), born on March 10, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on December 24, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 77 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA after a seven year…

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John F. Mahoney

John F. Mahoney, of Belmont MA, died peacefully in his sleep on December 16th, 2024 at the age of 90. Born in Everrett, MA on February 28, 1934, the second child and eldest son of Goldie J. (Balcom) & Timmy…

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Carol Ann Lewis (1944-2024)

Carol Ann Lewis, born September 9, 1944, passed away peacefully at her home in Medford, MA, on December 16, 2024, surrounded by love and family. Carol was predeceased by her beloved daughter Michelle Vieira and her cherished grandson Robert Lewis…

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Scott B. Clark (1967 – 2024)

Scott B. Clark, age 57, of Manchester, Maine, was called home on December 6, 2024. Born to parents Jacqueline Lee Clark (Ladd) and Raymond H. Clark on January 17, 1967, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Scott was a beacon of joy in…

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Debra Irene (Urbaczewski) Murphy

Debra Irene (Urbaczewski) Murphy of Revere, formerly of East Boston and Chelsea, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, in the comfort of her home after a hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. She was 63 years old. Debbie was…

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Carole Levison

Carole Levison (née Kansky), aged 87, passed away on December 4, 2024, in Haverhill, MA. Born on February 22, 1937, in Phoenix, AZ, Carole’s life was marked by her grace, strength, and boundless kindness. Her compassion and generosity profoundly impacted…

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Florence “Sis” Hobbs (Blake)

Florence “Sis” Hobbs (Blake), aged 79, passed away on December 9, 2024, in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Born on February 19, 1945, in Boston, MA, she was a cherished member of the Wilmington community and a devout attendee of the Abundant Life…

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Howard R. Jones Jr. (1952-2024)

Howard Richard Jones Jr, known affectionately as Howie or Ricky, passed away on December 3, 2024, in Malden, Massachusetts, at the age of 72. Born on March 13, 1952, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Howard led a life marked by commitment to…

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Shannon Lee DeFreitas

Shannon Lee DeFreitas was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Shannon passed away on March 27th after a short battle with lung cancer with his family by his side.  Shannon was born and raised in Oakland, Ca; to the late…

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Kenneth Frank Milne

Kenneth Frank Milne of Norfolk, a loving father, champion cyclist and four-decade resident of Massachusetts, died on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was 76.  Ken died from complications from a bicycle accident after he was struck by a car while…

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Hugo Benjamin Espinal

En memoria de Hugo Benjamin Espinal Con gran tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Hugo Benjamin Espinal, un amado esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano y amigo. Hugo falleció pacíficamente en compañía de su familia el 5 de noviembre de 2024, en Bedford,…

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Louis “Louie” James DiPadova

Louis “Louie” James DiPadova, aged 70, born on July 10,1954 in Chelsea, MA,passed away on November 13, 2024, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House inDanvers, MA. Louie served his country with distinction in the U.S. Air Force forfour years and…

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