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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Roberto Maisonet

Roberto “Papi” Maisonet, age 91, of Cambridge, Mass, passed away on March 25, 2024. Born in Juncos , Puerto Rico on August 16, 1932, he was a humble, soft-spoken, and kindhearted man. Roberto was known for his generosity and love…

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Robert William O’Keefe (1968-2024)

O’Keefe, Robert William, 56, of Lynn, formerly of Chelsea, passed away peacefully on March 24th, with loved ones by his side. After putting up a valiant fight, Bobby, as he was known by family and friends, succumbed to a lengthy…

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Jeffrey W. Lavin (1971-2024)

Jeffrey W. Lavin was born in Methuen, Ma. In 1971.Jeffrey attended Greater Lawrence Technical High School. He went on to be a painter. He was an avid pool player, card player and loved golf. Jeffrey was predeceased by his father,…

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Gerry F. Palaganas Sr.

Gerry Palaganas Sr. peacefully departed on Sunday, March 17th  2024, just hours after celebrating his 77th birthday, at home surrounded by close family. Gerry was born in the Philippines in the town of Binmaley in Pangasinan to parents Anita Ferrer…

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Galen Edwin Osborne (1935-2024)

Galen Edwin Osborne, 88, of Hanover, Plymouth, Delray Beach, FL and Hopkinton, passed away on January 16, 2024, MA. Born on September 2, 1935, Galen was a loving and dedicated father and husband. He had a great sense of humor…

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JoAnn MacDonald (1947-2024)

JoAnn MacDonald, 76, of East Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024. Born in Boston to the late Domenick and Philomina, JoAnn was a lifelong resident of the city she loved with her late husband Vincent.  A woman…

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Anthony J. “Sonny” “Tony” Paolillo (1940-2024)

Anthony J. (Sonny/Tony) Paolillo of Somerville, born andraised in Cambridge, passed away peacefully at the age of 83,surrounded by his loving family on March 3, 2024.  He was thebeloved son of the late Cecelia Paolillo of Cambridge. Sonny leaves behind his…

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Dominic Spartichino (1956-2024)

Dominic Spartichino, 68, of Cambridge, MA, passed away on March 7, 2024, in Malden, Massachusetts. He was born on January 14, 1956. Dominic served in the Air Force for 4 years and later pursued a career as a Dock Master…

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Martha McCauley Morgan (1942-2024)

Martha McCauley Morgan, age 81, passed away on March 4th, 2024 from a lengthy struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was born on July 9, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY to John and Martha McCauley. She grew up and attended school…

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David Flynn (1961-2024)

David John Flynn, age 62, of Leominster, Massachusetts, passed away on February 26, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was born on June 28, 1961, in Leominster, Massachusetts. David was known as a friendly and outgoing person. In his younger years,…

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Marie Kauler (1937 – 2024)

Marie Kauler 5/16/37 of Stoneham, formerly of Medford, passed away peacefully at Winchester Hospital on 2/27/24. Marie was the devoted mother of Marie Reid and her late husband Charles Reid of Medford. The late Robert Kauler of Chelsea and Marguerite…

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Frederick J. Leonard Sr.

After a courageous one year battle with cancer, Frederick James Leonard Sr., of Hull died at home with his family by his side on February 12, 2024 at the age of 62.  Fred was a long-time resident of Hull, MA…

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Lucille Sarro

Lucille Sarro, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024. Despite her gruff exterior, Lucille had a heart of gold buried deep beneath layers of stubbornness and sarcasm. She will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her daughter and grandchildren….

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Diane Farnham

Diane Anita Farnham, birth 6/20/48 Great Barrington, MA. — death 2/9/24 Great Barrington, MA. Mother of Michelle Dorsey, Melanie Dorsey, John Dorsey, and her best child of all Kristen Farnham. And sister of one living brother Jimmy Stalker, Diane Farnham…

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Donald Charles Waters

Donald Charles Waters, October 5, 1959 ~ February 9, 2024 of Jamaica Plain and California. Son of the late Leo and Margaret (Bennett) Waters. Husband of Marilyn Lowe. Father of Shawn, Matthew, and Maggie. Grandfather of three, all of California….

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Shirley Catherine Hurst Moore

After a life filled with love, adventure, and service, Shirley Catherine Hurst Moore passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home at Edgewood Retirement Community’s Garden View at the Meadows on February 14th, 2024, in North Andover, MA, at…

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James “Jim” Edward Boyce February 20, 1950 – February 2, 2024

Passing, I leave thee lilac with heart-shaped leaves,I leave thee there in the door-yard, blooming, returning with spring.  James (Jim) Edward Boyce, 73, of Malden, Mass, died suddenly, February 2, 2024.  Jim was a graduate of Malden High School. He…

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Christopher Kalmes (1965-2024)

Christopher Kalmes passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading Ma. at the age of 58.  Chris was a dedicated Market Basket employee for over 25 years and rose through the ranks to…

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Roy James McCorkel (1939-2024)

Roy James McCorkel Jr died at home on February 3rd surrounded by family. He was 84. The third generation “Roy McCorkel,” he went by Jamie in his childhood and then by Jim. Jim was a lifelong sociologist both by hobby…

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Paula Ellen (Mascal) Broderick

Paula Ellen Broderick (née Mascal), 63, of Gardner, Massachusetts, passed away on February 6, 2024. Born on August 23, 1960, in Urbana, Illinois, Paula was a strong-willed and passionate individual who lived her life to the fullest. She was known…

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