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Sandra J. Bartlett

Sandra J. Bartlett

Dec 10, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved partner, daughter, sister, friend and co-worker, Sandra J. Bartlett, age 54, on December 10, 2023. She was the devoted partner of Marialaina "Laina" Nicholl. Born in Boston, Sandra was the daughter of the late Jean (Izzi) Bartlett of Boston, and her father and stepmother Jim...

Dorothy E. Dwyer

Dorothy E. Dwyer

Dec 9, 2023

Dorothy E. "Dottie" (Bartlett) Dwyer, age 90, of Woburn, formerly of Winchester, passed away on December 9, 2023. Born in Woburn, she was the daughter of the late Adelbert and Dorothy (Goodnough) Bartlett. Dottie was raised and educated in Woburn and was a graduate of Woburn High School. She started work in the 1950's at New England Telephone in...

Ingrid Jansen

Ingrid Jansen

Dec 3, 2023

Ingrid Jansen, age 85, resident of Cambridge, Massachusetts, formerly of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Yellow Springs, Ohio, passed away on December 3, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Werner Jansen for fifty-nine years. Born on the first day of summer June 21, 1938, in Kassel, Germany, Ingrid was the daughter of the late Josef and Theresa Dicke. She...

Joseph V. Mcdonald

Joseph V. Mcdonald

Nov 25, 2023

Joseph V. McDonald, age 98, of Winchester, MA, formerly of Rochester,NY, passed away peacefully November 25,2023. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn Petersen McDonald. Devoted father of Judith M. Aquadro and her husband Francis of Hadley, Ma., Betsy Iwanicki and her husband Steve of Durango,Co., Kitty Schneider and her husband Tom of Winchester, Ma., Joe McDonald and his partner...

James E. Kent

James E. Kent

Nov 25, 2023

James E. "Jim" Kent, age 91, a 61-year resident of Winchester, passed away on November 25, 2023. He was the beloved husband for 69 years of Carol S. (Croft) Kent. Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Anna (Brock) Kent. Jim was raised and educated in Mt. Vernon, IA. He attended Iowa...

Jean M. Hussey

Jean M. Hussey

Nov 21, 2023

Jean M. (Doyle) Hussey, age 93, a longtime resident of Winchester, passed away on November 21, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren L. Hussey. Born in Everett, Jean was the daughter of the late Augustine P. and Margaret (Keating) Doyle. She was raised in Everett and graduated from the Cheverus School in Malden. She worked...

Richard E. Humphrey, Jr.

Richard E. Humphrey, Jr.

Nov 15, 2023

Richard E. "Rick" Humphrey, Jr., age 62, a lifelong resident of Winchester, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 15, 2023. He was the beloved son of the late Richard E. "Dick", Sr. and Donna M. (Elliott) Humphrey. Rick was raised and educated in Winchester and graduated from Winchester High School with the class of 1979, where he was...

Joan T. Irving

Joan T. Irving

Nov 12, 2023

Joan T. (Venturini) Irving, age 92, of Arlington, passed away on November 12, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Irving, and the dear mother of Cheryl Lauretano and her husband, Leo, of Winchester and Sandra Loughran and her husband, Bernard, of Belmont. She is also lovingly survived her grandchildren: Katherine (Lauretano) Cole and her...

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...

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