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Billerica, Massachusetts Barbara J Vines 1928 — 2024 Barbara "Shea" Vines of Billerica, formerly of South Yarmouth and Arlington passed away on August 20th. She was 95. She was predeceased by her devoted husband the late William D. Vines with whom she was married for 62 years until his death in 2014. She was born and raised in Brighton, the eldest daughter of John and Barbara "Downey" Shea. She is the sister of John "Jack" Shea of Boca Raton FL, and the late Alice White of Burlington MA. She graduated Regis College in 1950 with a degree in dietary science. She enjoyed a long career as a dietitian ultimately retiring as the Dietary Services Manager of Tufts University. She leaves behind her three sons and daughter: Bill Vines and his...

Naples, Florida Savvas Steve Demetriou 1929 — 2024 On Monday, August 19, 2024, Savvas "Steve" Demetriou, 94, of Naples, Florida died peacefully in his sleep. Steve was born on the Greek island of Cyprus, son of the late Christina and Demetris Yerosavvas. In 1949, at the age of 20, he emigrated from the Greek village - Droushia/Paphos through Ellis Island to work in New Jersey with his godfather in the restaurant business. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Banks in Winthrop, Mass for the 19th Coastal Artillery Regiment - a designated Command Center for Boston Harbor Nuclear Radar threat monitoring. During his military service, Steve brought his younger brother Peter over from Cyprus and together they purchased the...

Merrimack, New Hampshire Michelle Irene Correia 1948 — 2024 Michelle Irene Correia (McLellan), also affectionately known as Mimi, Chelle, and Mike, passed away surrounded by family, Sunday August 18, 2024, at the age of 75. She was a cherished wife, a devoted and loving Mother and Grandmother and a compassionate friend. She was born September 17, 1948, in Boston, MA. Michelle was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur L. and Simone McLellan and her 3 triplet sisters Cheryl Sibert, Anne Roupp, and Barbara Brooks. She is survived by her devoted husband, John Correia of Merrimack, NH. Her two daughters, Emily Eovine and her husband Rob of Merrimack, NH. Elizabeth Monaghan and her husband James of Bridgewater, MA. Her two sisters Debbie Ramage of...

Falmouth, Massachusetts Eileen M. O'Reilly 1960 — 2024 Eileen M. O'Reilly, West Falmouth, passed away on August 17, 2024. She was 64 years old. Eileen is survived by brothers John O'Reilly (Renae) of Chesterfield, VA and Timmy O'Reilly of CT; nieces and nephews Julie Grady (Sean), Mary O'Reilly, Jennifer O'Reilly, Kelly O'Reilly, Jason O'Reilly, Patrick O'Reilly and Thomas Berry(Jenna); grand-nieces/nephews Michael and Danny Higgins, Mason and Harper Grady, Jack Berry, Olivia O'Reilly and Axel O'Reilly. She was preceded in death by her parents John (Jack) Francis O'Reilly and Mary Frances O'Reilly (Kirwan). Sisters Kathleen (Katy) Berry and Maureen O'Reilly. Brother, Thomas O'Reilly. Niece, Shannon Higgins. Nephews, Sean O'Reilly, Owen...

Sheffield, Massachusetts Alan Bruno Piccin 1935 — 2024 Alan "Al" Bruno Piccin, 89, veteran of the Big Band Era, passed away on August 15, 2024. Alan was a professional, multi-instrumental musician who played saxophone, clarinet and flute. His impressive career spanned many decades. Early in his career, he toured with the bands of Woody Herman, Artie Shaw, Doc Severinsen, the Boston Pops, and countless others. After marrying in the late 1950's, and tired of constant travel, Al focused on working in the night clubs, theaters, and recording studios of New York, Las Vegas, and Boston which led him to work with legends such as Frank Sinatra, Nat "King" Cole, and Tony Bennet. He also spent time as a pit orchestra musician for Broadway...

Dorchester, Massachusetts William H. Desmond 1941 — 2024 William H. Desmond, 83, of South Boston, passed away unexpectedly at the Veteran's Transition Group Home in Dorchester on August 11, 2024. He was the loving son of the late Francis and Maria (Schopp) Desmond. William graduated from Gate of Heaven Catholic High School in South Boston. He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. William was an avid reader, book collector and book dealer for many years, up until he passed away. He was extremely proud of achieving the title of Grand Marshall of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston. William enjoyed marching in the parade every year. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a loving brother and uncle and will be...

Gilmanton, New Hampshire Stephen Eric Knibbs 1970 — 2024 Stephen Eric Knibbs, of Gilmanton, NH, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 11, 2024. A lifelong resident of Somerville, MA, he is the beloved son of Richard and of the late Elizabeth (Jean) Knibbs. Stephen was a long-time employee of Yellow Freight in Wilmington, MA. He was the father of Eric Knibbs, of North Andover, MA; brother of Patricia and Stephen Portanova, of Wilmington, MA, David Knibbs, of Gilmanton, NH, Paula and Robert Mallett, of Wilmington, MA, Christine and Richard Ezersky, of West Dennis, MA, Suzanne and Daniel Maganzini of Stoneham, MA, Paul and Michele Wiley, of Burlington, MA, and Michael and Christie Wiley, of Andover, MA; and uncle to many nieces and...

Bonita Springs, Florida Alan F. Casey 1933 — 2024 Alan Francis Casey, CLU, CHFP, 90, of Bonita Springs, FL, and formerly of West Hartford, CT, died peacefully at the Terraces in Bonita Springs while surrounded by his loving family. Son of John Haskell and Marion (Breath) Casey, he was born in Boston, MA, grew up in Belmont, MA, and attended Belmont Public Schools, Mt. Trinity Academy, and St. Sebastian High School (class of '51) in Newton, MA. Alan graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA with a B.A. in economics (Class of '55). There he met many classmates who would become lifelong friends. During this time, he met Faith Gallagher at a tea dance in Cambridge, MA. They quickly fell in love and, a few years...

Centerville, Massachusetts Sally A O'Connor 1948 — 2024 Sally O'Connor, age 75, of Centerville passed away on August 4, 2024. Sally was the beloved sister of Susan O'Connor and Robert O'Connor, both of Cotuit. She is also survived by a niece, Anne Oppenheimer of Tennessee, and several cousins. Sally was the daughter of the late James and Hilda (Hansen) O'Connor. After spending her early years in Boston, Sally and her family moved to Squantum. She graduated from North Quincy High School in 1967. Upon graduation, Sally moved backed to Boston, living in the Beacon Hill and Fenway neighborhoods as well as Somerville before settling into her long term residence in Cleveland Circle. Sally worked primarily as a cab driver (and later as a...

Weston, Massachusetts Mary (Marie) Edwards 1939 — 2024 Mary (Marie) Francis Edwards (Byrne), of Weston, MA, formerly of Fairfield, CT and Medfield, MA passed away on July 31, 2024. Marie leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Warren Edwards of Weston, son Jamie Edwards and his wife Melissa, daughter Laura Edwards-Lassner, and grandchildren Benny and Teddy. Predeceased by parents James and Agnes Byrne (Boyle), sister Clare Kelleher (Byrne) and several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews, as well as her much-loved pets. Visitation Tuesday, Aug. 13th from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Chapman Funerals and Cremations, 584 W. Falmouth Hwy, West Falmouth. Funeral Mass at 11 am on the same day at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 481 Quaker Road,...

Yarmouth Port,, Massachusetts Rita L. Winer 1927 — 2024 Rita L. (Kramer) Winer, of Yarmouth Port, MA, a native of Greenfield, MA and wife of Jerrold B. Winer, who passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Graveside services Friday, August 2, 2024 @11:00AM at the Greenfield Hebrew Cemetery, 276 Log Plain Road, East, Greenfield, MA. Full obituary and additional information maybe found at www.mccarthyfuneralhomes.com

West Harwich, Massachusetts Barbara J. Byrne 1925 — 2024 Barbara Judith Byrne, nee Smith, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 26, just nine days shy of her 99th birthday. The second youngest of five children, she was predeceased by her parents Raymond and Alice (Killion) Smith, brothers William (Edith), Raymond and sister Elizabeth Kelly (Joseph). She leaves behind her devoted daughter, Paula Bigelow Howard, loving son-in-law, Robert, beloved grandson Neal (Kathryn), cherished great-granddaughter Claire Howard and numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara had a great sense of humor, loved to garden, travel and enjoyed spending time with her family. At the age of 87, she toured the United Kingdom and waited faithfully outside Westminster...

Keene, New Hampshire Edie Clark 1948 — 2024 "It might have been the beauty of this land and its dramatic sky that brought me here, but the house, its history, its voices, the thought of the many feet that have touched its floors, this is what is so meaningful to me now. I'm only here to make it better, to make it last." Edie Clark, whose essays about her life in rural New Hampshire inspired thousands of readers across the country to feel she was a close friend, even a member of their family, died peacefully at Cheshire Medical Center in Keene on July 17 after a brief struggle with Covid. She was 75. Obituaries not only honor the person, but also are intended to give a brief summary of a life. But Edie's life was always there on the...

Cotuit, Massachusetts James L. Pontifex, Jr. 1948 — 2024 James L. Pontifex, Jr., 75, of Cotuit, died unexpectedly on July 15, 2024, doing what he loved: swimming at Loop Beach. He was the beloved husband of Ann M. (Shrewsbury) Pontifex, to whom he was married for 38 years. James was born to James and Muriel (Mack) Pontifex and grew up in Medford. After graduating from Salem State, he worked for the IRS before moving on to work in private business as a CPA. Eventually, he returned to the IRS. He resided in Franklin for 20 years before moving to Cotuit, where he spent the last 19 years of his life. James was an avid football fan and a New England Patriots season ticket holder. He also enjoyed swimming at the beach and candlepin bowling. Above all,...

Mashpee, Massachusetts Eileen Tye 1943 — 2024 Eileen Tye of Cambridge and Cape Cod has died. She was 81. Eileen spent the last 15 years of her life fighting various types of cancer, yet never dwelled on the burdens she faced - she was focused on the present - inspiring others with her positive energy, humor, and strength. A former educator and businesswoman she also earned a PhD in Nutrition and a Doctoral Degree in Naturopathic Medicine. Eileen and her late husband, A. Raymond Tye, supported nearly every charitable organization in the Boston area and beyond. In 2000, she founded the Ray Tye Medical Aid Foundation in honor of her husband, and together they helped save the lives of thousands of people from around the world by funding...

Pittsfield, Massachusetts Robert L. Crawford 1933 — 2024 Robert Lee Crawford passed away on July 13, 2024. He was born July 18, 1933, in Worcester, MA, the son of William J. and Rose C. (Jensen) Crawford. Educated in Worcester public schools, he graduated from Classical High School in 1951 and Clark University in 1955 with a B.A. in Physics. He volunteered to serve in the United States Navy, attended Officer Candidate School and commissioned as an Ensign USN in 1955. Accepted into the Navy Flight Training Program, he completed basic flight training in Pensacola, FL and advanced flight training in Hutchinson, KS and qualified in Aircraft Carrier Operations and was designated as a U.S. Naval Aviator. He was stationed in Brunswick, ME while...

Dennis Port, Massachusetts Mary A. Genovese 1934 — 2024 Mary A. Genovese, 89, of Dennis Port, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1934, to the late Casimiro Ciano and Alta (Cicerano) Ciano. Mary was a 1952 graduate of Somerville High School. Three years later, she met the love of her life, Peter Genovese, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. Mary and Peter spent 40 years living and raising their family in North Reading, MA, and 20 years in Florida, before moving back to Massachusetts to continue their extraordinary life together. She was a loving wife, mother, and a hard worker throughout the course of her life. Mary was a dedicated office manager at Atlantic Market in Reading, MA for over 25...

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