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Mary Carolyn Swan

Mary Carolyn Swan

Nov 4, 2008

Mary Carolyn (Cornell) Swan, of Woburn, formerly a long-time resident of Overland Park, KS, passed away at Winchester Hospital on Nov. 4th. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Rowley C. and Esther (Cooper) Cornell. Mary was raised and educated in Sharpstown, MD and then moved to Washington, D.C. where she worked as a clerk...

Edward S. Murphy, M.D.

Edward S. Murphy, M.D.

Oct 30, 2008

Edward S. Murphy, M.D., age 88, a resident of Winchester for over 53 years, and of West Dennis and Vero Beach, FL, passed away on October 30, 2008 at the Arnold House in Stoneham. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Edward S. and Alice (Driscoll) Murphy. He was educated in the Brockton public...

Michael L. Nevers

Michael L. Nevers

Oct 27, 2008

Nevers, Michael L.- Oct. 27th suddenly of Costa Mesa, CA formerly of North Reading. Beloved father of Joshua and Rachel Nevers of Jacksonville, FL. Son of Alice Pedersen and her husband Whitney of Winchester and Leon Nevers and his wife Donna of Moneta, Virginia. Also survived by his brothers Daniel Nevers and his wife Holly of San Francisco, Colin...

Richard F. Mueller

Richard F. Mueller

Oct 4, 2008

Richard F. "Dick" Mueller, 75, a resident of Winchester for over 41 years, passed away Oct. 4th at Winchester Hospital. Born, raised and educated in Milwaukee, WI, he was the son of the late Julius P. and Regina (Ennis) Mueller. A marketing executive, Mr. Mueller was a 1955 graduate of Marquette University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration....

Frederic L. Latorella

Frederic L. Latorella

Sep 21, 2008

Frederic L. "Rico" LaTorella, a lifelong resident of Winchester,died unexpectedly on September 21st at 33 years of age. Born and raised in Winchester, he was the husband of Tina L. (MacDonald) LaTorella. Rico was the dear father of Mariena M. and Anthony L. LaTorella, both of Winchester and the cherished son of Jean Eileen (Delafano) LaTorella of Winchester. He...

Helen M. Scanlon

Helen M. Scanlon

Sep 20, 2008

Helen Marie Scanlon, a Winchester resident for over 50 years, died on September 20, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lt. Russell H. Francis (died 1945) and John M. Scanlon (died 1986). Born Helen O'Dowd in Boston and raised in North Reading, she was the youngest of five children. She leaves her six children, Paul Francis...

Mary C. Ford

Mary C. Ford

Sep 17, 2008

Mary C. Ford, age 97, of Woburn, formerly of Winchester, passed away at the Woburn Nursing Center on Sept. 17th after a brief illness. Born in Brookline, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Keaevney) Ford. For many years, Mary was employed as a secretary for the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game, from which she...

Eugene F. Donnelly

Eugene F. Donnelly

Sep 5, 2008

Donnelly, Eugene F.- of Winchester formerly of Ramsey, NJ Sept. 5th Beloved husband of the late Martha (Little). Loving father of Susan Collins of Winchester and David Donnelly of Monroe, NY. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services private. Former member of the RGCC. Late veteran WWII US Army.

Winifred L. O'Grady

Winifred L. O'Grady

Sep 1, 2008

O'Grady, Winifred L.- of Winchester Sept. 1st Daughter of the late Daniel P and Louise B. (Caefer) O'Grady. Sister of Mildred B. O'Toole of Boston and the late Daniel F. and Louise O'Grady. Dear Aunt of James M. O'Toole of Milton, Daniel F. O'Grady Jr. of Falmouth, William P. O'Toole of Northbobro, George A. O'Toole Jr. of Winchester and...

Teresa A. Burns

Teresa A. Burns

Aug 17, 2008

Teresa A. (Hogan) Burns, of Winchester, passed away at home in Winchester on Aug. 17th. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Beatrice (Finn) Hogan. Mrs. Burns was raised in Somerville. She attended St. Theresa's Parochial School and graduated from Somerville High School. After High School, Teresa was employed as a Flight Attendant...

Cornelia T. Sylvester

Cornelia T. Sylvester

Aug 9, 2008

Cornelia T. Sylvester, 84, a lifelong resident of Winchester, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 9th surrounded by her family. Born in Winchester, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph P. and Ersilia (Noviello) Sylvester. Cornelia was a graduate of Winchester High School, and furthered her education at Regis College. She subsequently received her Masters in...

Francis L. "Frank" Ryan

Francis L. "Frank" Ryan

Jul 29, 2008

Francis L. "Frank" Ryan, of Medford, formerly of Centerville and Osterville, passed away on July 29th at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington . Born in Chicago, he was the son of the late Richard M. and Mary J. (Hyde) Ryan. As an electrical engineer specializing in transportation engineering, Mr. Ryan was instrumental in the design of the public...

Emily C. Sheehy

Emily C. Sheehy

Jul 27, 2008

Emily C.Sheehy,54 years of age, of Winchester, suddenly, July 27, 2008. Beloved daughter of Jeanne N. (Nelligan) and the late Richard W. Sheehy of Winchester. Beloved sister of Richard W. Sheehy and his wife Lisa of Osterville, Marcella M. Flaherty and her husband Thomas of Wakefield, Michael J. Sheehy and his wife Lisa of Reading, Jeanne E. Sheehy and...

Michael J. Oliver

Michael J. Oliver

Jul 26, 2008

Michael J Oliver, of Wilmington, formerly of Arlington, passed away suddenly at Lahey Clinic in Burlington on July 26, 2008. Born in Arlington, he was the son of Patricia (Galvin) and her husband Michael Miranda of Arlington and the late John R. Oliver. Raised and educated in Arlington, he was a graduate of Arlington High School. After graduation, he...

Patricia Zander

Patricia Zander

Jul 22, 2008

Patricia Zander,66, of Cambridge, passed away at Youville Hospital after a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved mother of Jessica Zander of Winchester and is also survived by two grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A complete obituary will follow. To send a condlolence, please click on icon below.

Mary Jane Doherty

Mary Jane Doherty

Jul 18, 2008

Mary Jane (Rogers) Doherty, age 73, of Burlington, formerly of North Reading and Stoneham passed away on July 18th after a brief illness at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, surrounded by her family. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Hayes) Rogers. Raised in Brighton, Mary Jane was a 1951 graduate...

Mary L. (Rotondi) Shattuck

Mary L. (Rotondi) Shattuck

Jul 16, 2008

Mary L. (Rotondi) Shattuck, 75, a lifelong resident of Winchester, passed away at the Aberjona Nursing Center on July 16, 2008, after a long illness. Born, raised and educated in Winchester, she was the daughter of the late Eugene B. and Mary G. (Brazaeu) Rotondi. Mary was a 1950 graduate of Winchester High School, and was formerly employed as...

Catherine F. "Kay" Anderson

Catherine F. "Kay" Anderson

Jul 12, 2008

Catherine F. (Cummings) "Kay" Anderson, 87, a long-time resident of Winchester, passed away unexpectedly at Lahey Clinic, surrounded by her family, on July 12, 2008. She was the wife of the late Dr. Arthur H. Anderson, and is survived by her loving and devoted family, Meredith A. Fowler and her husband Robert T. III of Scottsdale, AZ, Jill A....

Richard J. "Dick" Donovan

Richard J. "Dick" Donovan

Jul 11, 2008

Richard J. Donovan, 90, of Winchester passed away Friday July 11th at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston after a brief illness. Mr. Donovan was born in Worcester, MA in 1917 to Richard and Cornelia (Gosselin) Donovan. His family roots trace back to Mayflower passengers Stephen and Elizabeth Hopkins. After public schooling in Worcester he entered Worcester Polytechnic Institute from...

Mabel I. Wagner

Mabel I. Wagner

Jun 30, 2008

Mabel I. Wagner, of Medford, at the age of 96, passed away at Mass. General Hospital on June 30, 2008. A lifelong resident of Medford, she was a graduate of Medford High School. After graduation, she became employed as an operator with New England Telephone, where she worked for 42 years and was involved as a member of the...

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