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Lucie Marion Cripps

Lucie Marion Cripps

Feb 15, 2016

Lucie M. Cripps of Rockport, formerly of Reading, died February 15, 2016. She was the cherished wife of 61 years to the late Leonard B. Cripps. Born in Edgartown, MA, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Lucie M. (Osborn) Cottle. Lucie attended Rockport Schools, graduating with the class of 1944, and from Simmons College in...

James M. Boyd

James M. Boyd

Feb 15, 2016

James M. Boyd, age 84, of Stoneham, passed away February 15, 2016, while visiting his daughter in California. He was the beloved husband of Esther (Wolf) Boyd. Born and raised in Woburn, MA, he was the son of the late George M. and Letitia (Blain) Boyd. After spending two years in the Army as a dental assistant, Mr. Boyd...

Ralph Eugene Hunter

Ralph Eugene Hunter

Feb 15, 2016

Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home 4 Common St. Stoneham, MA 02180 781-438-0135, Fax: 781-438-0316 Obituary for Boston Herald Ralph Eugene Hunter Jr., age 98, of Quincy, passed away February 15, 2016, at the New England Home for the Deaf in Danvers. Born in Hingham, MA, and raised in Weymouth, he was the son of the late Ralph and Margaret (Cook) Hunter....

Richard L. Watson

Richard L. Watson

Feb 8, 2016

Richard L. Watson, age 92, of Stoneham, formerly of Lynn and Swampscott, passed away February 8, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Vento) Watson. Born in Lynn, MA and raised in Swampscott, he was the son of Harold and Clara (Flibotte) Watson. Richard graduated from Swampscott High School in 1942. For the next two years, he served...

George Richard Day

George Richard Day

Feb 7, 2016

George Richard Day, age 84, a lifelong resident of Stoneham, died February 7, 2016, following a brief illness. He was the cherished husband of the late Virginia (Degutis) Day with whom he had shared 57 years of marriage. Born and raised in Stoneham, he was the son of the late George and Agnes (Fielding) Day. George attended South School...

Alma "Jill" Marquis

Alma "Jill" Marquis

Feb 4, 2016

Alma F. Marquis, age 94, of Stoneham, died February 4, 2017, following a lengthy decline at Wingate in Reading. She was the wife of the late Theodore Marquis with whom she had shared 45 years of marriage. Alma began her life in California and spent most of her early years in Oregon before moving to Boston. Sometime in childhood...

Frederick Converse Cabot

Frederick Converse Cabot

Jan 31, 2016

Frederick Converse Cabot of Weston, formerly of Newton, 79, passed away at home on January 31, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Kahlo) Cabot. Devoted father of Meg Cabot of West Newton and Katy Essington of East Greenwich, RI. Loving grandfather of Nick, Elena, David and Paul Rodriguez, Haley and Eric Essington. Cherished brother of Virginia...

Jane W. Alton

Jane W. Alton

Jan 29, 2016

Jane W. Alton (Wooster) of Stoneham and Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away January 29, 2016 after a long illness. She was the wife of Douglas C. Alton Jr. Born in Everett, MA, she was the daughter of Virginia B. Wooster of Stoneham and the late Leslie R. Wooster. Jane was a homemaker and assisted with...

Rita L. Lawrence

Rita L. Lawrence

Jan 22, 2016

Rita L. Lawrence, age 86, of Reading, passed away January 22, 2016, at Winchester Hospital. She was the wife of the late OB Lawrence. Survived by her daughter, Denise M. Lawrence of Reading. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Private service.

Virginia D. Day

Virginia D. Day

Jan 22, 2016

Virginia D. Day, age 81, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully, January 22, 2016, after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of George R. Day. Born and raised in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anne (Gish) Degutis. Virginia attended Mary Immaculate Academy in New Britain and graduated from Wethersfield High School...

Jacob L. Goldberg

Jacob L. Goldberg

Jan 18, 2016

Goldberg, Jacob, age 89, of Reading, January 18, 2016. Husband of Ruth (Wynot) Goldberg. Father of Helen Goldberg Kinney & her husband Robert of Franklin, William E. Goldberg & his partner Sally Salzwedel of Garden Grove, CA and Barbara Pearl of Murfreesboro, TN. Grandfather of Alexandra, Cameron and Maxwell, Josefina, Ruth Anne, Susan and Sylvia. Shiva will be observed...

Joseph H. Snow

Joseph H. Snow

Jan 16, 2016

Joseph H. Snow, age 69, of Everett, died January 16, 2016, at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital. Born in Everett, MA, he was the son of the late Harry and Irene (Evans) Snow. Joseph retired last year after being employed as a highschool maintenance worker. He leaves a cousin, Edward Gardner of Meredith, NH. No services are planned.

Richard Nicholas Contilli

Richard Nicholas Contilli

Jan 7, 2016

Richard N. Contilli,age 69,of Saugus, formerly of East Boston,died January 7, 2016, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital following a lengthy illness. Survived by his loving family and dear friends. A private family memorial gathering will be held at the funeral home.

Roger S. Chang

Roger S. Chang

Jan 1, 2016

Roger S. Chang, age 59, of Canton, died January 1, 2016. Funeral services will be held at Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home, 4 Common St., Stoneham on Thursday, January 7, 2016, 10-12 noon, followed by cremation at Harmony Grove Crematory, 30 Grove St., Salem, MA.

Jerome Francis Weigel

Jerome Francis Weigel

Dec 29, 2015

Jerry Weigel, age 71, passed away on December 29th surrounded by family. He was a Navy veteran and resident of Virginia for over 25 years. Jerry was known for his generosity and big heart. His kindness in life is reflected in the lives of those he leaves behind. He will be dearly missed. Jerry was born in Denver, Colorado...

Janice E. Pope

Janice E. Pope

Dec 28, 2015

Janice E. Pope, age 72, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Malden, died Deember 28, 2015. She was the wife of the late Lester K. Pope. Mother of Steven and Stefanie Pope of Bradenton, FL; sister of Dorothy Taylor of Medford, Thomas Taylor of Chelsea, and Kenneth Taylor of Wakefield. Also survived by many neices. Visiting hours will be held...

Etta Mae Tilford

Etta Mae Tilford

Dec 18, 2015

Etta Mae Tilford, age 95, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 18, 2015. Born in Boston and raised in Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Elizabeth (Dyer) Yorke. Etta lived most of her life in Everett, MA where she raised her family and then relocated to Evanston, IL. In...

Norman W. Blake

Norman W. Blake

Dec 14, 2015

Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home 4 Common Street Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 781-438-0135, Fax: 781-438-0316 [email protected] Stoneham Independent obituary (Flag) Norman W. Blake, 74, of Stoneham, died peacefully in his sleep on December 14, 2015, at Mass. General Hospital. Born and raised in Keene NH, he was the son of the late Norman A. and Grace (Wall) Blake. He attended Lincoln...

Milton Edward Thomas, Jr.

Milton Edward Thomas, Jr.

Dec 11, 2015

Thomas, Milton Edward, Jr. “Milty”, 84, of Stoneham, December 11, 2015. Son of the late Milton and Mary (Nicolozzo) Thomas. Husband of 64 years to Helen L. (McGee) Thomas. Father of Robert Thomas & his wife Camille of Stoneham, Rose Bille of Melrose, Ken Thomas & his wife Jan of Boxford, Cheri Callanan of Wakefield and Kathy Crasco of...

Michael Anthony Mazza

Michael Anthony Mazza

Dec 5, 2015

Michael A. Mazza, Sr., age 46, of Manchester, NH, formerly of Stoneham, passed away following a lengthy decline on December 5, 2015. Born in Melrose, MA and raised in Stoneham, he was the son of the late Ralph and Carolyn (Carter) Mazza. Michael was educated in the Stoneham Public Schools. He was a sports fan, particularly following New England...