Julia O'Toole

Jul 9, 2023

 

Julia O'Toole (nee Costello), of Dedham Mass, formerly of Galway, Ireland, died on July 9, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Coleman O’Toole. Loving mother of Mary Sweeney and her husband Tony of Dublin, Ireland, Barbara O'Toole Cote and her husband Cary of Westwood, Gail Cummins and her husband Nick of London, England. Devoted grandmother to Sinéad, Rory, Sean, Mary,...

Andrea Christine Kara

Jun 30, 2023

 

Andrea Christine (Rosecaln) Kara. Longtime resident of Westwood, MA, passed into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family on June 30 at age 78. Andrea was the beloved wife of Henry G. Kara of Westwood for 53 years. Most loving mother of Andrew Kara and his wife Margaret Kara of Westwood, MA and Kristin Kara and her husband Yanni...

Nicholas J. Trakas

Jun 21, 2023

 

Nicholas J. Trakas, of Westwood, MA fell asleep in the Lord on the 21st day of June. Beloved husband of Barbara Trakas for 33 years. Loving father of John and Elizabeth, her husband Brandon and son of the late John and Anne Trakas. Survived by his brother Christopher Trakas, his sister Jennifer Acerra-Trakas, and her husband Stephen. He is...

Claire Marie Walsh

Jun 15, 2023

 

Claire M. (Gurnon) Walsh of North Kingstown, RI, formerly of Westwood, MA died June 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  She was 91 years old. Beloved wife of the late Francis X. Walsh, loving mother of Francis P. (Amy) of Tucson, AZ, Dennis M. Walsh (Janet) of Dallas TX, Maryanne C. Bond (Neil LaBove) of North Kingstown, RI...

Ann M. Madden

Jun 12, 2023

 

Ann M. Madden, age 83, of Norwood, MA, passed away on June 12, 2023. Born on May 20, 1940 to John Sullivan and Mary (Quinn) Sullivan. She was married to late Edmund T. Madden.  Ann’s career was Nursing, Operating Room then later to Labor and Delivery at Saint Elizabeth’s. She loved knitting, reading, Patriotic songs, loved the 4th of...

Helen N. Hanley

Jun 11, 2023

 

Helen N. Hanley (Kalutkiewicz), age 102,  of Westwood, MA died June 11th 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Owen Q. Hanley and cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia Kalutkiewicz (Zubel). Loving mother of Owen Q. Hanley (Anne) of Fairbanks, AK, Robert L. Hanley (Lisa Altobello) of New Orleans, LA and...

Margaret D. Kilgarriff

Jun 11, 2023

 

Margaret D. “Peggy” Kilgarriff, from Walpole, MA, and formerly of Westwood, MA, passed away peacefully June 11, 2023, in the presence of family, following a 2+ year battle with cancer.  Peggy was born on Inishmore, Aran Islands, Co. Galway, Ireland, one of 8 children born to Julia (Flaherty) and Stephen Dirrane.  “Maggie Stephen” left the island at a young...

Loretta B. LaCamera

May 31, 2023

 

Loretta B. LaCamera, of Westwood, MA died May 31st, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John J. LaCamera. Loving mother of General Paul J. LaCamera (U.S. Army) and his wife Theresa stationed in the Republic of Korea; LTC Trése A. Bannister (US Army, Ret.) of Westwood, and her husband MG Jeffrey Bannister (deceased); Carolynne...

James F. Scotton

May 28, 2023

 

James. F. Scotton, a journalist and teacher, died on May 28, 2023, in Bayside, WI at the age of 91.

He spent 37 years at Marquette University and was a faculty member at 12 other universities. He was a proud former member of the American Newspaper Guild (ANG) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

A native of...

Roberta Ann McLaughlin

May 26, 2023

 

Roberta Ann “Bobbi” McLaughlin, of Norwood, MA formerly of Westwood, MA passed away at her home on Friday, May 26th, 2023.  Born, January 22, 1942 in Boston, MA she was the daughter of the late Robert and Catherine Ryan of Somerville, MA. Bobbi is survived by her husband George R McLaughlin Jr, eldest son Bill McLaughlin and partner Denise...