Obituaries

May 18, 2023

Joan (Sheehan) Modoono of Bedford died suddenly on May 18, 2023. She was the predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Edward P. Modoono, Sr.

Joan leaves behind her beloved son Edward P. Modoono, Jr. of Bedford and her precious puppy, Danny. She was the loving sister of Jane Messina and the late Ruth Ann Veno....

May 11, 2023

Janice H. (Johnson) D'Auria of Mashpee, formerly of Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 11, 2023 at the age of 84.

After graduating from Woburn High School, Janice married the love of her life, the late Robert D'Auria, her husband of 62 years. A devoted wife and mother, Janice worked tirelessly along...

Apr 18, 2023

Clayton Boyce of Bedford died at the age of 88 on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Norma Jean (Shaffer). Loving father of Margaret Pellegrino of Bedford and the late Neil C. Pellegrino. Grandfather of Tiana Ranjo, Andrea Jean Ranjo and Andrew Morishige. He is also survived by...

Apr 13, 2023

Michael David Melvin, 47, of Billerica, passed away on April 13, 2023.

Michael was born in Woburn to Janet and the late Frank Melvin on December 27, 1975. He was a graduate of Bedford High School, graduating class of 1996.

Michael is survived by his beloved daughter Brooke who was the light of his life...

Apr 4, 2023

Nicholas (Nick) Raffaelo of Chelmsford and formerly of Bedford, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 quietly at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne (Little) Raffaelo. Born on July 16, 1957 in Concord, he was the son of the late Dominic and Ruth Raffaelo.

In addition to his loving wife,...

Mar 25, 2023

Shengrui Wang of Lexington died peacefully on March 25, 2023.

He is survived by his beloved wife Yueling with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Devoted father of Hui and her husband Chen of Lexington. He is also survived by his 2 grandchildren: Angelina and Austin.

Shengrui will always be remembered for his love...

Mar 16, 2023

Mary Sullivan Ford of Bedford passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 16, 2023.

Mary grew up in Somerville, graduating from St. Joseph's High School. She later started a family and moved to Medford, finally settling in Bedford in 1973.

She is survived by her beloved husband William F. Ford,...

Mar 16, 2023

Marie May (Savoie) Petricone of Bedford died on March 16, 2023, at age 99.

Born in Chatham NB, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Hache) Savoie and adoring wife of the late Paul Petricone.

Loving mother of daughters, Anita of Winthrop, and Valerie and Paula, both of Bedford;, and son...

Mar 14, 2023

Patricia Agnes (Belfi) Marcus of Bedford, passed away peacefully on March 14, age 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Sebastian "Butch" Marcus with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.

Devoted mother of Patricia Vlachos of Stoneham, Peter Marcus of Newport, NH, and Paul Marcus and his wife Kristin of Bedford. She was the...

Feb 28, 2023

Evelyn Delia (Barbato) Rice of Bedford died on Feb. 28, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Born in 1925, she would have been 98 years old on March 13, 2023.

Mrs. Rice was the daughter of Cesare and Maria (Piantedosi) Barbato of Watertown, and the cherished wife of Edward "Ted" Rice, who passed away in...

Feb 12, 2023

Richard Albert Grady died on February 12, 2023.

Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Patrick F. and Cecilia (Bourque) Grady. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam.

He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Natick.

Feb 12, 2023

Meredith "Merry" Moore Patta, age 58 of Lowell, passed away with her loving husband by her side on February 12, 2023 after a long illness.

She is survived by the love of her life, her devoted husband of 30 years, Joe Patta. She is also survived by her stepmother Gloria Moore and step-sisters, Suzie and Michelle. Merry...

Feb 11, 2023

Patricia Woodland passed away in Florida on February 11, 2023 after suffering a massive stroke. She was 62 years old, daughter of the late Kenneth and Diane (Callahan) Woodland.

She grew up in Bedford and spent her later years in Florida.

She is survived by her sister Wendy and her brother Ken.

She...

Jan 28, 2023

Betty E. Zaff, age 84 of Bedford, formerly of Maplewood, NJ, passed away on January 28th, 2023.

She is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Harold Zaff, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage. She was the loving and caring mother to her four children: Brian Zaff (Jennifer) of Ossining NY; Karen Z. Martin (Michael)...

Jan 26, 2023

C. Edward Good of Jackson, NH and formerly of Lexington, MA died on Jan. 26, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosemary (Dentino) and loving father of Andrew and his wife Laura Good of Mooresville, NC, Michael and his wife Therese Good of Wilmington, MA, Sally and her husband Barry Neal of Bedford, MA and Robert...

Jan 12, 2023

John J. Ford Jr. of Lawrence died on January 12, 2023. Born and raised in Cambridge, he was a Veteran of U.S. Army 101st Airborne.

Loving father of Deanna Ford of Lafayette, LO. Former husband of Ornella (Cerchione). Loving son of Elizabeth M. Ford and the late John J. Ford Sr. Also survived by a loving aunt...

Jan 10, 2023

Allan R. Dunham of Lunenburg died on January 10, 2023. He was the loving husband for 60 years of Marie E. (Sweenie) Dunham. Loving father of Scott M. Dunham of Lunenburg, Jaq Dunham and her husband Stacey Robarge of Fitchburg, and the late Allan R. Dunham Jr. Beloved grandfather of Michael F. Dunham and his wife Emily of Shirley....

Jan 9, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of William M. Shea of Bedford, who passed away at the E.N. Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital on January 9, 2023 after suffering failing health over the past year. He will be missed by his many friends and family members.

He was born February 19 1944 in Boston, the son of...

Nov 29, 2022

Gina A. (Umanita) DiMattia passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA on November 29, 2022. Born on March 27, 1954 to  Carmella (Vicky) Umanita and the late Joseph (Joe) Umanita, they adored their daughter, showering her with love and support throughout her life.

Raised by a large and loving family, she grew...

Nov 25, 2022

Patricia M. (Farina) Springer of Bedford died surrounded by her loving family on November 25, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Wayne Springer and loving mother of Christopher W. Springer and his wife Rebecca of West Roxbury and  Kathryn A. Springer of Maynard. Beloved grandmother of Bella, Caidan, Collin, and Cameron and sister of Tom, Joe, Paula, and...