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Obituaries

Monday, May 7, 2012

OBITUARY: Anna Jolly, 84

Anna Jolly passed away Saturday, May 5.

  Anna M. Jolly, 84, passed away at the Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester on Saturday afternoon, May 5, 2012. Anna was the wife of the late Richard Jolly and Fred Loscocco. She is survived by her son, Richard Jolly and his wife Tracy of Woburn; grandchildren, Edward Jolly of Woburn, Erica MacKenzie of Peabody, Elaine Dupuis of Tewksbury, Elizabeth Jolly and Samantha Jolly both of Woburn; great-grandchildren, Stacy and Stefanie Dupuis and Gavin and Lyla Jolly. She was the mother-in-law of Beverly Jolly, godmother of Karen Johnson & aunt of Irene DelGreco, all of Woburn. She was also the sister of the late Mary DelGreco, Joseph and William Champa. Anna was born and raised in Woburn, before moving to Burlington. She worked at her family's…

Thursday, May 3, 2012

OBITUARY: Cora S. Leukhart, N. Woburn Native

Public health specialist, Air Force veteran.

  North Woburn native, Cora S. Leukhart, has died at age, 95. Ms. Leukhart was an Air Force veteran and worked for the United States Public Health Service. She died of congestive heart failure on April 24 at the Goodwin House Baileys Crossroads retirement community, reported the Washington Post on May 2.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Wilmington Resident Marie Kelly, 109

Kelly celebrated her 109th birthday on March 22.

Marie Kelly passed away recently at 109 years old. She volunteered at Big Sisters of Boston until her 80’s.  She will be interred at Calvary Cemetery, Woburn.  On March 22, 2012 Marie Kelly celebrated her 109th birthday at Woodbriar of Wilmington. Her Woodbriar community shared her birthday celebration with her extended family and friends through the Wilmington Patch website. Marie B. Kelly is the second of six children born to Julia M. McAuliffe from Knocknagoshel, Kerry, Ireland and Daniel J. Buckley from Glenn Beigh, Kerry Ireland. Marie was born in South Boston on March 22, 1903, and the family soon moved to Dorchester. The Buckley’s Dorchester home was for many years the gathering place for all the neighborhood children as a happy …

Monday, April 9, 2012

OBITUARY: Pat Gonsalves

Woburn woman loses battle with cancer.

  The following obituary was supplied by the Gonsalves family: Ramonne Patricia (Liberge) Gonsalves died on April 5, 2012 at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer.   Affectionately known as Pat she died peacefully at her home in Woburn, MA  surrounded by her immediate family. Pat was the beloved wife of Bob Gonsalves and the devoted mother of their five children, including the long-time Alderman-at-Large in Woburn,  Joanna Gonsalves.   The picture of Pat shown above was taken in 2009 when she and Bob were enjoying the summer sun and warm breezes in a visit to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Born in Salem Pat grew up in Beverly and graduated from Beverly High School in 1954.  She earned her BA in Social Science at Merrimack …

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

OBITUARY: Michael Berardi, Fought ALS

Visiting hours Friday.

  Michael A. Berardi, formerly of Woburn, died Tuesday, Feb. 28 in New Hampshire. Mr. Berardi was the husband of Lauren A. (Poor) Berardi and son of Joseph M. and Nancy J. (Adams) Berardi of New Hampshire. He is also survived by his grandmother, Ann Berardi of Woburn; sister, Joanna Berardi-Eddy of New Hampshire; nieces, Olivia Elizabeth and Alissa Jean Eddy; father-in-law, John L. Poor of Boston; brother-in-law, Joseph LoRusso of Medfield; sister-in-laws, Andrea Buckler of Holliston and Christina Boyce of Dover; and caregiver, Peter P. Notrem of New Hampshire. Mr. Berardi was pre-deceased by his grandfather, the late George Berardi, and his mother-in-law, Annette S. (Sardella) Poor.  A funeral will be held from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral…

Monday, February 13, 2012

OBITUARY: Bill Rich, Crossing Guard

A funeral will be held Thursday.

  William W. Rich, a crossing guard at the Wyman Elementary School, died unexpectedly Feb. 11. According to the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, Mr. Rich was the husband of the late Celine A. (Hickey) Rich. Mr. Rich is survived by his children: William A. Rich of Woburn, Mary Elizabeth Rich of Boston, John T. Rich, Margaret T. Valentine and her husband Rick, Anne Marie Rich and her partner, Greg Messinger, all of Woburn, and the late Theresa Rich. He is also survived by a granddaughter, Emma Seline Valentine. Also survived by longtime dear friend and companion, Margarette Masotta. Mr. Rich was the sibling of Anna Marie Rich of E. Boston and the late Robert Rich. Viewing hours will be Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lynch-Cantillon …

Margaret Valentine

5:05 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012

It's been almost 3 months since crossing guard Bill left his post-and we are still very saddened by my Dad/and Emma's Grandpa (G.P.), sudden passing. The community came out and honored him in high fashion-especially those Wyman School kids/family, as well as the K of C, Veterans/Air Force, St. Charles, and family & friends....thank you all! Margaret & Emma Valentine   more ›

Thursday, February 9, 2012

OBITUARY: Shayne Conway, 19

Passed away Feb. 3, 2012.

Shayne Conway, a member of the Woburn Memorial High School Class of 2011, passed away Feb. 3, 2012. A candlelight vigil was held in Shayne's honor over the weekend at Horn Pond. According to Shayne's mother, the 19-year-old's heart, left kidney and right kidney were successfully transplanted into needing patients after his death. On Shayne's Facebook page, Mrs. Conway wrote: "It's heartwarming to know he touched so many of you with his big heart, contagious laugh and smile, and oh, that personality of his." "Shayne always wanted to give of himself—helping out others is what made him happy," she continued. "He brought so many of us so much happiness... Because of Shayne, three people have been given life. I thought I could never be prouder …

Colette Stall

9:20 am on Monday, February 13, 2012

Oh Doreen, we just heard. Wishing strength for you and Dan and sending loving thoughts your way. xo cousin Colette   more ›

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Obituary: John D. McElhiney, City Solicitor

Woburn resident, volunteer passed away among family Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Attorney John D. McElhiney of Woburn passed away at his home amongst his loving family Tuesday evening, Sept. 13. McElhiney is survived by his wife, Sheila J. (Tracey) McElhiney, and son, Joseph L. McElhiney of Woburn. He was the son of Mary H. (Sullivan) McElhiney of Woburn and the late Ret. Chief Leo McElhiney, Woburn Police Department. He is also survived by his brother, Dennis P. McElhiney and his wife Barbara of Woburn; in-laws Richard and Maureen McKinnon of Dorchester; and nieces and nephews, Dennis P. McElhiney and his wife Alexandra, Stacey Terry, Mary Katherine McKinnon and Richard McKinnon Jr. McElhiney is also survived by several loving aunts, uncles, cousins, a great nephew and two great nieces. Relatives and friends are …

Roger

9:56 pm on Monday, September 19, 2011

Our deepest sympathy for the McElhiney family. I knew John in High School and we worked at Purity Supreme together in the produce department, I enjoyed his sense of humor and wit. He helped me pass many a long day there. We lost touch through college and my relocation to Florida, but I have always thought of John as a caring and very friendly person. I was saddened to hear of his passing. He and …   more ›

Friday, July 22, 2011

UPDATED: OBITUARY: Kristen J. Abreu

Died from injuries in car crash Friday, July 22.

Kristen J. Abreu, 30, in Woburn, by accident, July 22nd. Abreu was the daughter of Paul D. Abreu of Woburn and Maureen (Morgan) Callahan and her husband Dan of Bradford. She is also survived by her siblings, Paul D. Abreu, Jr. and his wife Xanthe, and Cassandra Callahan, all of Bradford. She was the aunt of Evelyn Stone of Bradford. Kristen was born in Winchester and lived in Woburn for the first few years of her life. She moved to Bradford as a young child and attended schools there, graduating from Haverhill High School with the Class of 1998. After high school she worked for Hillside Florist in North Woburn and attended school to become a flight attendant. She worked as a flight attendant for United Express and Air Tran for several …

Bruce Parnell

7:49 am on Monday, July 25, 2011

My deepest sympathy to ms.Abreu's family and friends during this time of sadness and sorrow. May she rest in peace.   more ›

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

OBITUARY: Dillon Ahern, 8 months

Visiting hours will be today for the eight-month-old baby who died suddenly over the weekend.

Dillon Ahern, 8 months old, of Tewksbury, passed away unexpectedly at the Children's Hospital on Friday, March 18. He was the son of Arlene Lord and Kristopher Ahern of Tewksbury. Little Dillon was born on July 7, 2010. In addition to his parents, Dillon is survived by his grandparents, Ernest and Joyce Lord of Bradford, formerly of Reading, and Diane Ahern of Woburn; and his great-grandparents, Grace Balboni of Groveland, Dick and Betty Ober of Woburn, Helene Ahern of Swampscott, and Mike Ahern of Rochester, NH. He is also survived by his uncle, Keith Ahern of Woburn, his uncle and godfather Kasey Ahern of Woburn, his aunt Lynne Twombly of Ossipee, NH; and his godmother, Jacqueline Shaw of Concord, NH. Dillon is further survived by …

Michelle

1:44 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2011

May God Bless your little angel in heaven. May he take him in his arms and allow his memory to be a peaceful blessing that you will always cherish. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May you find some comfort in his remembered smile, and always know that you were there for him every day of his young life, and he was loved. God Bless.   more ›

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