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Judith T. Becker

Judith T. Becker

Nov 9, 2023

While statistically winning the lottery three times in one family is highly unlikely, Nathan Becker, Benjamin Becker, and Elyse Schuerman beat the odds when they were born to Judith T Becker (Nee Siegel). Judy was born in Louisville, KY on December 15, 1948, to Jean Rae and Harold Siegel. Judy met her husband, Joseph Becker, in 1968 when he...

Michael P. Ficociello, Dds

Michael P. Ficociello, Dds

Oct 28, 2023

 Michael P. Ficociello, DDS, age 76, a 43-year resident of Winchester, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2023. He was the beloved husband for 42 years of Karen A. (Faraco) Ficociello.   Born in Cambridge, MA, Michael was the son of the late Michael and Louise (Mercadante) Ficociello. He was raised on Thatcher Street in the North End of Boston...

June A. Davey

June A. Davey

Oct 25, 2023

June A. (Farrar) Davey, age 76, of Reading, passed away on October 25, 2023. She was the beloved wife of George C. Davey. Complete obituary to follow.

Francis P. Del Greco

Francis P. Del Greco

Oct 25, 2023

Francis P. Del Greco, of Winchester, passed away on October 25, 2023, at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Elvira J. (DiStefano) of Winchester, his children, Laura M. Del Greco of New York, NY, and Peter and his wife Susan also of Winchester. Cherished grandfather of Danielle Nelson, Katherine Cawley, and...

Edward M. Sandford

Edward M. Sandford

Oct 25, 2023

Edward M. Sandford, age 95, a resident of Winchester for over 65 years, passed away on October 25, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Patricia "Pat" (Fairclough) Sandford for 65 years until her passing in 2019, and a former Boston Bruins player and Captain. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Ed was the son of the late Frederick...

Marilyn M. Quigley

Marilyn M. Quigley

Oct 21, 2023

Marilyn M. (Wolff) Quigley, aged 97, entered into eternal rest on October 21, 2023. Predeceased by her beloved husband Daniel J. Quigley. Loving mother of Patrick (Maureen) of Lebanon, NH, Maureen Lindquist (Donald) of Medford, NJ, Cathleen Chizauskas (Alan) of Hanover, MA, Daniel (Catherine) of Atlanta, GA, Brian of Winchester, MA and the late Carol Lewis (Morgan). Adoring grandmother...

Sante J. Fava

Sante J. Fava

Oct 17, 2023

Sante Joseph Fava, age 95, of Winchester, passed away on October 17, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy (DiVasta) Fava and longtime dear companion of the late Helen King. Born in Somerville, Sante was the son of the late Anselmo and Paolina Fava. He was raised and educated in Somerville and graduated from Somerville High...

Bernard F. Boyle

Bernard F. Boyle

Oct 6, 2023

Bernard F. "Bernie" Boyle passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 6th, 2023, at the age of 89. Bernie was the beloved husband of the late Joan M. (McFarlane) Boyle, and the loving father of John Boyle and his wife Kristine of Concord, Mary Bova and her husband Anthony of Rockport, Kathleen Caron and her...

Claude J. Ranoux

Claude J. Ranoux

Sep 25, 2023

Claude Jean Elie Ranoux, M.D., Ph.D., age 72, a longtime resident of Winchester, passed away on September 25, 2023. Born in Paris, France, Claude was the son of the late Paul and Augustine (Rebecchi) Ranoux. Dr. Ranoux was raised and educated in Paris. He graduated with his M.D. in 1979 from the University of Medicine Cochin in Paris and...

Claire A. Flynn

Claire A. Flynn

Sep 20, 2023

Claire Ann (McCarthy) Flynn, age 90, of Reading, formerly of South Yarmouth, and a longtime resident of Winchester, passed away after a long illness on April 24, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Flynn. Born in Medford, Massachusetts, Claire was the beloved daughter of the late Abigail and Robert McCarthy, and loving sister of...

Joseph Romero

Joseph Romero

Sep 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Romero, who departed this world on September 19, 2023, at the age of 81. Born in the picturesque town of Huaraz, Peru, he embarked on a remarkable journey that led him to the shores of the United States at the tender age of 18. Joseph's life was...

Dexter F. "Dusty" Cronin

Dexter F. "Dusty" Cronin

Sep 8, 2023

Dexter F. "Dusty" Cronin, age 68, a longtime resident of Winchester, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2023. He was the beloved husband for 47 years of Joan A. (Pedi) Cronin. Born in Woburn, Dusty was the son of the late John F. and Elizabeth C. (Brown) Cronin. He was raised at 403 Pearl St. in Reading and graduated...

Richard M. Hines

Richard M. Hines

Sep 7, 2023

Richard M. "Dick" Hines, age 97, of Medford, formerly of Winchester, passed away at Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington on September 7, 2023. He was the beloved husband for 70 years of the late Catherine M. "Cay" (Foley) Hines, until her death in June. Born in Waltham, MA, Dick was the son of the late Francis R. and Jeanette...

Nicholas Joseph O'Shaughnessy, Md

Nicholas Joseph O'Shaughnessy, Md

Sep 6, 2023

Nicholas J. O'Shaughnessy, M.D., age 77, of Winchester, MA (formerly of Fox Chase, Philadelphia, PA) passed away on September 6, 2023. He was the son of the late Nicholas J. and Margaret C. (Kelly) O'Shaughnessy. Nick attended St. Cecilia Elementary School, graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School and received his AB from the University of Pennsylvania. Nick then attended...

Phyllis Craige Knopf

Phyllis Craige Knopf

Sep 1, 2023

Phyllis Craige Knopf, formerly of Winchester MA and a resident of Concord MA since 2005, died peacefully at the age of 95 in her home on April 13, 2023. Born Phyllis Rachel Craige on September 6, 1927, in Haiti, she was the youngest daughter of Rachel Orndorff Craige and U.S. Marine Capt. John Houston Craige. She was the wife...

Richard A. Powers

Richard A. Powers

Aug 30, 2023

Richard A. Powers, age 73, a 44-year resident of Winchester, formerly of the Bronx, NY, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on August 30, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Alice (Ghent) Powers. Born and raised in New York, NY, he was the son of the late Arthur V and Anna (McCabe) Powers. Richard graduated...

Carolyn I. Thorne

Carolyn I. Thorne

Aug 29, 2023

Carolyn I. (Staffier) Thorne, age 80, a 57-year resident of Winchester, passed away on August 29, 2023 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was the beloved wife for 57 years of David A. Thorne. Born in Cambridge, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Dr. Anthony R. and Christine (Mackenzie)...

Hilda Marie Cogan

Hilda Marie Cogan

Aug 23, 2023

Hilda Marie (Pye) Cogan, age 87, a longtime resident of Winchester, passed away on August 23, 2023. Born in Cape Charles, Labrador, Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Priscilla (Stone) Pye. In Newfoundland, Hilda's family life included hunting for their food and growing it in the garden, sewing their own clothes and other simplistic ways...

Robert James Adams

Robert James Adams

Aug 16, 2023

Robert James Adams, aged 88, died at home in Winchester, MA on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Celine McAdoo Adams. Known variously as Jimmy, Bob, Dad, Mr. Adams, Mr. A, and Papa, he and his sense of humor will be deeply missed. Originally from Somerville, MA, he was the oldest son...

Margaret Mary Murray

Margaret Mary Murray

Aug 11, 2023

Margaret Mary (Linehan) Murray, "Tootsie", age 93, in Winchester, August 11, 2023. She was the beloved mother of Coleen M. (Ronald) Skinner of North Reading, Stephen F. (Patricia) Murray of Wilmington, Tara E. (Dominic) Uglietto of Wakefield, Kim Caraviello of Andover, JoAnne (Michael) Ciaccio of Reading, Frank J. (Mary) Murray of Reading, and the late Kevin Murray. She was...

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