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Theresa V. Shinney

Theresa V. Shinney

Mar 21, 2016

Theresa Veronica Shinney, age 95, slipped away from us peacefully and quietly at The Arnold House in Stoneham, on March 21, 2016. Theresa was born on January 18, 1921 to Charles and Grace Doherty in Charlestown and was extremely proud to be called a 'Townie'. She married William "Bill" Shinney, the love of her life, on February 16, 1946....

James Edward Hearl

James Edward Hearl

Mar 16, 2016

James Edward Hearl, Jr., 81, of Westford, MA, formerly of Winchester, MA and Marblehead, MA, passed away on March 16, 2016 after a lengthy illness. His parents James and Florence (Mitchell) Hearl, a sister Anne Hearl and a brother David Hearl predeceased him. Born in Ben Avon, PA on November 19, 1934, Jim's family moved to Woodstock, VA where...

Herbert L. "Pete" Hamilton, Jr.

Herbert L. "Pete" Hamilton, Jr.

Mar 14, 2016

Herbert Lewis Hamilton, Jr., "Pete", age 89, of Woburn, formerly a long-time resident of Winchester, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2016 of natural causes. He was the beloved husband of Abigail (McCormick) Hamilton for 54 years until her death in 2010. Mr. Hamilton was born in Fairmont, WV, the son of the late Herbert Lewis and Sarah Elizabeth...

James Waterman Meehan, Jr.

James Waterman Meehan, Jr.

Mar 14, 2016

James Waterman Meehan, Jr., 54, of Winchester, died March 14 with his two children by his side. Born in Arlington, Jim was the beloved first son of James and Patricia Meehan of Merritt Island, FL, and the big brother of Kamm G. Meehan, and his wife Cathy, of Arlington, and Joshua P. Meehan of Naples, FL. He leaves behind...

Josephine M. Cipriano

Josephine M. Cipriano

Mar 8, 2016

Josephine M. (Iavelo) Cipriano, a long-time resident of Winchester, passed away on March 8, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore M. Cipriano. Born in Boston, Josephine was the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Faretra) Iavelo. Mrs. Cipriano worked as a dedicated bookkeeper in her family's produce business for many years, a business still...

Filomena J. Mcinnis

Filomena J. Mcinnis

Feb 22, 2016

Filomena J. (Moscone) McInnis, age 92, of Winchester, formerly of Billerica and East Boston, passed away on Feb. 22, 2016, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife for 47 years of Alfred J. McInnis, until his passing in 2000. Mrs. McInnis was born in the North End of Boston, and raised in East Boston. A homemaker,...

Charles M. Mcleman, Jr.

Charles M. Mcleman, Jr.

Feb 18, 2016

Charles M. McLeman, Jr. "Charlie", age 88, of Winchester, passed away on February 18th, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Violet V. (Lawson) McLeman. Born in Dorchester, he was the son of the late Charles M. and Barbara (Scott) McLeman, originally from Scotland. Mr. McLeman was raised in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School. He enlisted in...

Beverly Ryerson

Beverly Ryerson

Feb 17, 2016

Beverly Ann (Smith) Ryerson – age 76, a lifelong resident of Winchester, passed away at home on February 17, 2016, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of 56 years of William T. "Bill" Ryerson. Born in Boston, Beverly was raised and educated in Winchester, and was a graduate of Winchester High School. For many years,...

Richard S. Kelley

Richard S. Kelley

Feb 14, 2016

Richard S. "Dick" Kelley, age 76, of Winchester, died on Feb. 14, 2016, after being lovingly cared for by his family. He was the beloved husband of Amy L. (Stackpole) Kelley, and the loving father of Stephanie Kelley-Romano, PhD, of Auburn, ME, and Margaret "Meg" Kelley and her partner Kevin Doherty of Middleton. He was slso the devoted grandfather...

Joanne Hassey

Joanne Hassey

Feb 13, 2016

Joanne (Chiricosta) Hassey, 57, of Haverhill, formerly of Winchester and Marstons Mills, passed away on Feb. 13, 2016. She was the wife of Michael Hassey. Joanne was the loving mother of Crystal A. Mackay of Amesbury, and the devoted grandmother of Caileigh Mackay. She was also the dear sister of Vincent A. Chiricosta of Wilmington, and the daughter of...

Francis J. Mcgrath

Francis J. Mcgrath

Feb 8, 2016

Francis J. McGrath, 88 years old, died peacefully with family on Feb. 8th, 2016, he was a 50-year resident of Winchester. He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen M. (Timulty) McGrath, and the loving father of Kevin McGrath and his wife Royce, of Sudbury, and Jean Ford and her husband Robert of Fitzwilliam, NH. He was also...

Rose Marie Garbino

Rose Marie Garbino

Feb 3, 2016

Rose Marie Garbino, a lifelong resident of Winchester, passed away at age 109 on Feb. 2, 2016. She was the beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose Marie (Capone) Garbino. Born in the Winchester house where she was raised and lived her entire life, Rose was the oldest resident of Winchester. She attended Winchester Schools and was a...

Kenneth E Mcvicar

Kenneth E Mcvicar

Jan 14, 2016

McVicar, Kenneth E .- 95, of Winchester, Jan. 14, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Betty J. (Sutton) McVicar. Loving father of Doug McVicar of Wonalancet, NH, Bruce McVicar of Portland, ME and Carol McFarland of Tyler, TX. Also survived by his grandchildren, Nathaniel, Sarah, Adela, and Dan McVicar, Tom McFarland, Sara Pendelton and his great grandchildren Akiva and...

Joseph D. Knowles

Joseph D. Knowles

Jan 9, 2016

Joseph D. Knowles, age 80, of Winchester, passed away on January 9, 2016. He was the beloved father of Joseph D. Knowles, Jr., Cheryl Cook and Hanora Cook, all of Everett, and the dear brother of Dorothy Delorey of Winchester and Mary MacMillan of NH. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his dear friends, Kenny...

Peter J. Philliou

Peter J. Philliou

Jan 6, 2016

Peter J. Philliou, M.S., J.D., age 86, of Winchester, passed away on Jan. 6, 2016. He was the husband of Helen S. Philliou of Winchester. Peter was born in 1929 in Astoria, New York, as the second of the four children of May and James Philliou, originally from Siatista, Greece. He excelled at academics and sports from a young...

Theresa L. Pierce

Theresa L. Pierce

Jan 1, 2016

Theresa Lorraine (DeFilippo) Pierce, a lifelong resident of Winchester, passed away January 1, 2016 after a brief illness. She was a graduate of Winchester High School, class of 1953, a member of the school's Philosophy Club, Curtain and Cue and Library Clubs. After graduation, she pursued a career in business with the First National Bank of Boston. She was...

Elizabeth L. Bowker

Elizabeth L. Bowker

Dec 21, 2015

Elizabeth Louise "Betty" (Paulding) Bowker, 82, a long-time resident of Winchester, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on December 21st. Born on January 7, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Elizabeth Paulding. Betty grew up in Jersey City and graduated from Lincoln High School. She moved to Winchester...

Anne Marie Strout

Anne Marie Strout

Dec 4, 2015

Anne Marie (Telfer) Strout - age 97, of Winchester, MA and Milbridge, ME, Dec. 4, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell B. Strout and the loving mother of Jeffrey Strout and his wife Kathleen of Bangor, ME, Daniel Strout and his wife Joyce of Lincoln, NE, and Eric Strout and his wife Sarah of Orange...

Judith Meyer Thyson

Judith Meyer Thyson

Nov 25, 2015

Judith Meyer Thyson, age 76, of Winchester, passed away peacefully on November 25 at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Noel Thyson, and two loving daughters, Lisa Craig and her husband David of Winchester, and Anne Charron and her husband Andrew of...

Mario Luise

Mario Luise

Nov 21, 2015

Mario Luise, age 87, a 65-year resident of Winchester, passed away at Winchester Hospital on November 21, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Philomenia (Gilberti) Luise, and the loving father of Maria C. DeMarco and her husband Anthony of Woburn. Mario is survived by 2 two grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass...

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