Obituaries

Sep 13, 2024

Mary Wallace DeCicco of Woburn, formerly of Chelmsford and Cambridge, passed away suddenly on September 13, 2024.

Beloved mother of Brittney Rose and her husband Brian Rose of Melrose and Andrew DeCicco and his wife Alyssa DeCicco of Pelham, NH. Loving Nana of Francis Andrew Rose and Dillon Joseph DeCicco. Survived by her four siblings Michael and...

Aug 23, 2024

Jean G. Bumbaca of Bedford, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 with her daughter Gina by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl A. Bumbaca for 62 years.

Loving mother of Bob - Sticky - Bumbaca of Bedford; Joseph J. Bumbaca and his wife Patricia of Salem NH; Glen A. Bumbaca and wife...

Aug 20, 2024

Steve Crosby, of Bedford and Lowell, died recently. He leaves his wife, Adrienne Kames; brothers, Dave and Philip; a "son," Josh Willison, and other family, by birth or friendship.

A celebration of Steve's life will be on August 31, 2024 from 1pm to 5pm at The Knickerbocker Club, 36 Chamberlain St., Lowell MA.

If you...

Aug 13, 2024

Shirley A. (Dietrich) McAlpin of Lexington passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on August 13, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Glen P. McAlpin Sr.

Loving mother of Jed Krol and his wife Mary of Woburn, Glen P. McAlpin Jr. and fiancée Kristen Spencer of Dracut, the late Jeffrey L. Krol...

Aug 11, 2024

Madeline Frances (Rantano) Spencer, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester, MA.

Born June 27, 1928, in Winchester, MA, Madeline was the daughter of the late Frances & Paul Rantano of Woburn, MA.

Madeline is predeceased by her beloved husband of 73 years, David Henry Spencer;...

Aug 10, 2024

Richard J. Mayhew, age 83, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024.

Richard was born on November 9, 1940 in Framingham, Massachusetts. He grew up in Wayland, Massachusetts and attended the Wayland school system. After graduation, he became a dedicated employee of Duralectra in Natick, Massachusetts.

Richard is predeceased by his parents Stephen and Delia...

Aug 4, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Rooney – Faucher of Bedford, MA, West Dennis, MA and Longboat Key, FL peacefully passed on August 4, 2024 surrounded by her family after a 12-year battle with Synovial Sarcoma. Through it all she continued to live her life to the fullest and was an inspiration to many. She participated in cutting-edge trials and procedures that directly...

Aug 3, 2024

David A. Lance, 64, of Bedford, passed into eternal peace after a cancer diagnosis in July. He bravely faced his final days and made his journey home on August 3rd, after a short stay at Sawtelle Hospice in Reading, with his wife Sarah, daughter Sophie, and dog Bear by his side.

Dave was born in Muskegon, Michigan,...

Jul 15, 2024

Ruth E. Ford, a lifelong resident of Boston, passed away on Monday, 15 July 2024. She was born on 23 February 1925 in Boston, her parents immigrants to the U.S. from the British West Indies -- her father from Barbados and her mother from Jamaica.

Ruth's father was a cook but her mother had been an educator...

Jul 14, 2024

Frances (Dobrovolsky) Jonuskis, 88, passed away on July 14, 2024, in Burlington, MA. Born on September 24, 1935, in Cambridge, MA. Frances is remembered by family and friends for her warmth and spirit. She resided in Bedford since 1965.

She leaves her loving husband of 69 years, Algert Jonuskis; son John Jonuskis, daughter Diane Jonuskis, and grandson...

Jul 6, 2024

Justin Paul George, of Chelmsford, MA and Patten, ME, fondly known as "Holiday" to many, was born on May 20, 1978, and tragically passed away on July 6, 2024, following a sudden accident.

Justin leaves behind his beloved wife, Jocelyn George and his cherished sons, Jacob Hendrickson and Dylan George. He was the devoted son of Sharon...

Jul 4, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Linda S. Tomczykowski. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and departed this world at the age of 73 on July 4, 2024, surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering strength.

Linda...

Jun 27, 2024

John "Johnny" DeCaprio Jr., of Bedford, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at the age of 84. Son of the late John DeCaprio Sr and Tina DeCaprio (Sorgente) of Arlington, John was the youngest of three siblings. He was the brother of the late Eugene DeCaprio and wife Lila of...

Jun 12, 2024

George A Damon, age 90, of Bedford passed away on June 12, 2024, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Chelmsford, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.

George was born in Patras, Greece to Aristidis Diamantopoulos and Eleni (Pappaioannou) on November 28, 1933. He went to school in Patras and came to the United States...

Jun 10, 2024

Jean Lorraine (Dutra) Saunders died on June 10, 2024. She was born on July 19, 1934 in Somerville, Massachusetts to the late Vital "Victor" and Mary (Cunha) Dutra. Her father and his parents, as well as her maternal grandparents, were immigrants to Boston from the Azores in the late 1800s. Jean was raised on Norfolk Street in Cambridge, and...

Jun 9, 2024

David Roland Young passed away on June 9th, 2024 at Lahey Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Catherine Grace (Nutter) Young. They shared over 60 wonderful years of marriage together.

David was born in Bedford and is preceded in death by his parents, Roland Axel Young and Anna Charlotte (Fougstedt) Young, and...

Jun 2, 2024

Justin Cole Landry, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA, on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was 25 years old.

Justin is survived by his mother and stepfather, Sharonlee and Mark Webster; his father and stepmother, Todd and Holli Landry; his brother and sister-in-law, Tyler...

May 21, 2024

Patricia Ann McDonough (nee Devoe) was the fourth of seven children born in Dorchester, MA to the late Charles and Grace Devoe. The exact date was always cause for confusion. Pat's early arrival on December 29 surprised her family's physician, who arrived the next morning and noted her birth as occurring on December 30. This was the last time...

Apr 27, 2024

The Karlson family announces the death of brother Peter D. Karlson on April 27, 2024, He was born on October 25, 1952 in Arlington, MA to the late Eric and Marion Karlson. They lived in Lexington for a short while before moving to Bedford, where Peter received his education. He claimed he was a student of every elementary school...

Apr 17, 2024

Deeply beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Norma Jean Shaeffer Boyce, 92, lived a long, happy life and passed away peacefully on the morning of April 17, 2024 with family by her side in her lovely home in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania in 1931, Norma resided in Japan and Hawaii for over 30...