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Robert A. Girard, Sr.

Robert A. Girard, Sr.

Jun 28, 2015

Robert A. Girard, Sr., 85, of Winchester and Yarmouthport, passed away June 28, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Virgina M. (Russo) Girard, and the loving father of Robert A., Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Marianne Hodge and her husband Warren of Tewksbury, Thomas Girard and Linda Bolmarcich of Nashua, NH and John Girard and his...

Antonio J. Tambone

Antonio J. Tambone

Jun 28, 2015

Antonio J. Tambone "AJ", 94, of Belmont, MA, formerly of Winchester, MA and Palm Beach, Florida, passed peacefully on June 28, 2015. He was surrounded by his family at home. Born in Mineo, Sicily on February 10, 1921 to Maria and Agrippino Tambone of Medford, MA. His wife Alma and AJ recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on April...

Martha H. Kozlowski

Martha H. Kozlowski

Jun 23, 2015

Martha (Hall)Kozlowski, age 78, a longtime resident of Andover, formerly of Winchester, passed away on June 23, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Walter J. Kozlowski, and the dear sister of Pamela H. Oliver of Melrose. Funeral Services are private. If desired, donations in Martha's memory may be made to the Parish of the Epiphany Church, 70 Church...

Constance B. Rooney

Constance B. Rooney

Jun 20, 2015

Constance B. (Harris) Rooney, 78, a 35-year resident of Bradford, passed away on June 20, 2015. She was the loving wife of the late John J. Rooney for 48 years until his passing in 2004. Born in Yonkers, NY, Connie was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Bernice (Gregory) Harris. She was raised and educated in Winchester, MA,...

Margaret R. Leader

Margaret R. Leader

Jun 13, 2015

Margaret R. (Walsh) Leader, 98, a 55-year resident of Winchester, passed away on June 13, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard G. Leader. Born in Somerville, Margaret was the daughter of the late John J. and Delia (Murphy) Walsh. Mrs. Leader attended UMASS Lowell for her degree in education and furthered her education at Boston...

Evelyn T. Dunne

Evelyn T. Dunne

Jun 10, 2015

Evelyn T. (Ryan) Dunne – age 95, of Stoneham, passed away on June 10, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Dunne, and the loving mother of Mary Dunne-Barrone of Woburn, Joseph Dunne of Medford and John Dunne and his wife Kim, of Stoneham. Mrs. Dunne was the dear grandmother of Julia M. Barrone and James...

Francis A. Galka

Francis A. Galka

Jun 3, 2015

Francis A. Galka, of Winchester, passed away on June 3, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean (Schifano) Galka, and the loving father of Jeanne Marie and her husband David of Winchester. He was also the devoted grandfather of Christina and Joseph. Mr. Galka was the dear brother of the late Sophie Stachelek, Peter Galka, Helen...

Richard J. Bourque

Richard J. Bourque

May 30, 2015

Richard J. "Belly" Bourque, 69, of Beverly, husband of the late Mary R. (Maestranzi) Bourque, died peacefully in his sleep on May 30, 2015. Born and raised in Beverly, Richard was the son of Evangeline M. "Vangie" (Richard) and the late Theodore J. "Teeter" Bourque. Richard was the dedicated and much-loved stepfather to Leah Caroline Jones and her husband...

Mary G. Pronski

Mary G. Pronski

May 30, 2015

Mary G. Pronski, a lifelong resident of Winchester, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2015, at Winchester Hospital following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Born and raised in Winchester; she was the daughter of the late Fioravanti and Adelina (Jacobellis) Errico, Mary attended St. Mary's Parochial School in her early years and later graduated from Winchester High School. After...

Charlotte Lipner

Charlotte Lipner

May 25, 2015

Miss Charlotte Lipner, formerly of Medford, MA and recently a resident of Wincheter Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died on May 25, 2015. She was born on September 19, 1926 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Etta (Rotman) Lipner and the late Dr. Morris Lipner of Sharon, Massachusetts. Miss Lipner graduated from the Foxboro Public Schools and she...

Margaret E. Hemmingsen

Margaret E. Hemmingsen

May 25, 2015

Margaret Eleanor Hemmingsen, nee Fitch, of Woburn, passed away in her home on Monday, May 25. Born Aug 15, 1921 in Racine, Wisconsin to Raymond and Frieda (Gersonde) Fitch, she was also sister of the late Edward G. Fitch. A graduate of Horlick High School, she achieved the Girl Scout Golden Eaglet award at age 17, the last time...

Esther M. Capone

Esther M. Capone

May 25, 2015

Esther M. (Rotondi) Capone, age 93, a long-time resident of Winchester, passed away at Winchester Hospital on May 25, 2015. She was the beloved wife for 57 years of the late Paul A. Capone. Born, raised and educated in Melrose, Esther was the daughter of the late George and Marie (Bevilacqua) Rotondi. Mrs. Capone was employed as a stenographer...

Raphael J. Bergen

Raphael J. Bergen

May 20, 2015

Lt. Col. Raphael J. Bergen, AUS Ret., 96, of Winchester, passed away on May 20, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Elaine A. (Reynolds) Bergen. Loving father of Janice Thomas and her husband Robert of Westford, Gayle Bergen of Winchester, Michael Bergen and his wife Barbara of Woburn and Barbara Lang and her husband William of Winchester. Devoted grandfather...

Marguerite Ann Diblasi

Marguerite Ann Diblasi

May 18, 2015

Marguerite Ann (D'Amico)DiBlasi, age 83, of Winchester, passed away on May 18, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Maurice J. DiBlasi, and the loving mother of John DiBlasi and his wife Patricia of Lynnfield, Paul DiBlasi of the Philippines, Marianne K. DiBlasi of Winchester, Gerard DiBlasi and his wife Bridget of Winchester and Lisa O'Donnell and...

Aldona M. Demarco

Aldona M. Demarco

May 16, 2015

Aldona M. (Arsenault) DeMarco, of Malden, passed away on May 16, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis F. DeMarco. Mrs. DeMarco was the dear daughter of the late Theodore J. and Mary E. (LeClaire) Arsenault, and the devoted sister of Gladys Errico and Grace Capone, both of Winchester, Bernard Arsenault of NH and the late...

Margaret M. Farley

Margaret M. Farley

May 13, 2015

Margaret M. (Reilly) Farley, age 86, of Winchester, passed away on May 13, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Farley. Peggy was the daughter of the late Dennis J. and Mary (O'Dea) Reilly, and the devoted mother of Edward D. Farley of Boston. She was also the dear sister of the late John F. Reilly,...

Rosemary Casey Toumbas

Rosemary Casey Toumbas

Apr 30, 2015

Dr. Rosemary Casey Toumbas, 49, Journalist and Balkan Specialist Rosemary Casey Toumbas, 49, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 30th. She was the beloved wife of Vasilios Toumbas and adored mother of Angelica Rose and George William. Rosemary was born on April 2, 1966, the eighth of nine children, lovingly raised by the late Anne-Marie and William Casey of Winchester....

Robert A. Hall

Robert A. Hall

Apr 19, 2015

Robert A. "Bobby" Hall, age 58, a lifelong resident of Winchester, passed away at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, on April 19th, 2015, of complications following a stroke. The son of the late John F. and Natalie (Larson) Hall, Mr. Hall was born and raised in Winchester, and was a graduate of Winchester High School. He was the...

Neil P. Harrington

Neil P. Harrington

Apr 9, 2015

Neil P. Harrington, of Lady Lake, FL, formerly of Medford, MA and East Hartford, CT, died April 9th, 2015. Neil was born in Medford, MA and resided in Hartford, CT for many years before retiring to Florida. He attended Medford public schools and was a graduate of Malden Catholic High School. A retiree of the U.S. Postal Service, he...

John B. "Jack" Macdonald, M.D.

John B. "Jack" Macdonald, M.D.

Apr 1, 2015

John B. "Jack" Macdonald, M.D., of Bonita Springs, Florida and Lincoln, New Hampshire passed away on April 1, 2015, at the age of 92. He was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on June 11, 1922. He served as a bomber pilot in WW II with the Royal Canadian Air Force. After the war, he graduated from McGill Medical School...

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