E. Jayne Shanning

Dec 15, 2022

E. Jayne Shanning (McGrath), 84, of Walpole, MA, formerly of Westwood, MA, passed away December 15, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Edward E. Shanning. Loving mother of Denise Shanning (Renee Marchand), Dale Shanning Hartman (Brian Hartman), and Stacey Shanning Sherwood (Chris Sherwood).Adored grandmother of Jarad Hartman (Mary Shaffer), Conner Hartman (Bella...

Jean Umscheid

Dec 15, 2022

Jean Umscheid, 80, a longtime resident of Westwood MA, passed away unexpectedly on December 15th, 2022. She is survived by her beloved husband, George; Her daughters: Susan Wegmueller and her late husband Juerg of Falls Church, VA; Nancy Robitaille and her husband Bill of Natick, MA; Carol Patrick and her husband Shawn of Walpole, MA; Her three grandchildren Jakob and...

Burt Abel

Dec 11, 2022

On Sunday December 11th, 2022, Burt Abel Sr., who lived in Norwood, MA and spent Winters in Estero, FL for more than 20 years passed away peacefully at the age of 85. He was born to George and Grace Abel and was proudly third generation growing up in Westwood, MA. He leaves behind his beloved significant other Helen Toro, his...

George M. Criss

Dec 9, 2022

CRISS, Honorable (Ret.) George M. Sr., 101 years old of Naples, FL, formerly of Westwood MA and New Seabury, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 9, 2022. He was born on February 22, 1921 to Michael and Rose (Certosimo) Crisafi in Revere, MA. George's mother Rose came to the United States at age two from Italy and...

John A. Cummings

Dec 6, 2022

CUMMINGS, John A. of Westwood, MA, died December 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Ann T. (MacDonald) Cummings. Loving father of Joan and her husband Paul Nunes of Canton, MA, Jane Cummings of Canton, MA, Julie Mullen and her husband Kevin of Burlington, CT and Jennifer Cummings of New York, NY.Cherished grandfather of Jonathan,...

John Greenaway

Nov 30, 2022

John Greenaway, of Roxbury, MA was born October 27, 1934, on the island of Montserrat, to the parents of William Greenaway and Frances Sweeny Greenaway. He passed to his peaceful rest on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022. He was a brother to seven siblings: Charles Greenaway, Riley Greenaway, Arthur Greenaway, James Greenaway, Herbert Greenaway, Mary Greenaway, and Ann Greenaway. He was...

Barbara Harnett

Nov 28, 2022

HARNETT, Barbara A. (O'Toole) of Westwood, MA died November 28th, 2022. Devoted mother of Brian Harnett and his wife MaryBeth of Plymouth, Edward of Westwood and the late Kevin Harnett. Cherished grandmother of Justin Harnett and his wife Kyle of Norwell. Proud and doting great grandmother of Henry Harnett. Dear sister of Jane Gillespie of Franklin and the late Elaine...

Arnold G. Collins

Nov 26, 2022

COLLINS, Arnold G., of Westwood, MA, formerly of West Roxbury, MA died November 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Former husband to the late Ruth (French) Purdy. Loving father to Arnold G. Collins Jr. and his former late wife Nancy Lea Collins of Somerset and Pamela R. Quinn and her husband Sean of Westwood. Cherished grandfather of Joseph and...

Pauline J. Sheehan

Nov 25, 2022

SHEEHAN, Pauline J. (Walsh), of Westwood, MA, formerly of Milton, MA died November 25, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Paul J. Sheehan Jr. for 50 years. Loving sister of the late Mary Austin. Cherished aunt of Moira Austin Peterson and her husband David of Wrentham and great aunt of Caitlin Peterson. Also survived by many loving...

Kathleen B. Hayes

Nov 20, 2022

Kathleen B. (Nickerson) Hayes, of Dover MA, died November 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late James T. Hayes and loving mother of Dana J., Christopher E., Wade J. and the late Bruce P. Hayes all of Dover.Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55...