Obituaries
Dorchester, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dorchester, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas
George White, Jr.
Oct 9, 2020
George White Jr, born to the late George White and Elease White on May 10, 1943, he entered into eternal rest on October 9,2020. George grew up in Hollyhill, South Carolina where he attended a Hollyhill public schools, attended Unity church and also assisted his dad in providing money for the family. George relocated to Boston in the early 60’s....
Huldah L Winspeare
Sep 30, 2020
Reverend Huldah L. Winspeare was born to the late Rev. and Mrs. James Winspeare on the island of Montserrat in the West Indies. She departed this life on Wednesday September 30, 2020. Pastor Huldah grew up in Antigua and Barbuda with her parents, who ministered as pastors of the Joy & Gladness Pentecostal Church, and her six siblings: Veronica, Hodiah,...
John E Slayton
Sep 29, 2020
John Eric Slayton Sr, born October 18, 1976 to W. Morgan Slayton, in Boston, Massachusetts. Johnny, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends was a son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, father, and grandfather. He transitioned from this earth on September 29, 2020 with family members by his side. From a very young age, John liked to work...
Julia Vieira
Sep 16, 2020
Julia Vieira, 86 years of age passed away peacefully at her home in Boston, MA on September 16,2020 at 4:15 am after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her last moments were spent surrounded by her children. Julia also known as Ma Julinha was born in Brava,Cape Verde on November 14,1933. She immigrated to Boston Massachusetts in 1986 where she...
Zakiya Lee Williams
Sep 16, 2020
Zakiya Lee Williams was born on September 17, 1989, to Debita Bufford and Job Williams in Boston, Massachusetts. Zakiya attended and graduated from the Community Academy of Science and Health High School in 2009. Zakiya loved singing and dancing unto the Lord. She was outgoing and made friends easily from an early age. Zakiya was known in life for being...
Lawson Franklin Scantlebury
Sep 14, 2020
Lawson Franklin Scantlebury was born in Gays, Boscobel in the parish of St Peter on the Island of Barbados, West Indies, on November 4, 1929, to the late Christopher Scantlebury and Helena Johnson-Scantlebury. Following a brief illness, the Lord in his infinite wisdom saw that he was tired and called him home the morning of September 14, 2020. He lived...
Effie Mae (Dixon) Morgan
Sep 14, 2020
Effie Mae Morgan was born on June 4, 1937, in Fairfax Alabama to the late J. W. Morgan and Annie Lue Tucker. When Effie was a teenager her family migrated to Massachusetts for better job opportunities. At an early age she was precocious, curious and fun-loving. She was given the name ‘Pig’ by her maternal grandmother ‘Big Mama’ as term...
Archie Bell Charles
Aug 28, 2020
Archie Charles departed us way too soon on August 28, 2020. Archie was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on April 22, 1947 to parents Rubin and Dorcas (Dobbs) Charles. He was met on the stairway to heaven by his parents as well as his brothers: Rubin Jr, O.C., Samuel, Joe and Cleophus as well as sisters: Catherine and Willie and...
Rose B Morris
Aug 23, 2020
Mother Rose B. Morris 1923 – 2020 They say life is not about the number of breaths you take, but it’s the moments that take your breath away. On this day we proud to say that Rose had both of that in her 96 years of existence. Rose B. Morris age 96 of Boston, MA departed us on August 23,...
Donna Yvette Greene
Aug 14, 2020
Beloved sister, aunt, and surrogate mother to so many children of family and friends that she loved deeply. Born in Boston Massachusetts, she was lovingly known as Dee, Aunty Mommy, or Newton. Donna never married and had no children of her own, but her loving sacrifice and maturity helped raise her younger siblings and paved the way for her to...
Eddie Coren
Aug 11, 2020
Eddie Coren one of fifteen children born on July 22, 1948 born to the late Tempie and Leron Coren in Greenville, MS. He attended Lucy L Webb Elementary School and Coleman High in Mississippi. At a young age he worked as a field laborer with his older siblings in Mississippi. In June of 1968 Eddie relocated to Boston, MA for...
Monica C. Charlton
Aug 10, 2020
Monica C Charlton was born on October 22, 1936 in Kendal, Manchester, Jamaica to the late Irvell Johnson Walters and Sydney Charlton. Monica went to school in Manchester, Jamaica before migrating to the United States in 1988. Monica worked at the Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA as a Salad Chef until her retirement in 2015. Monica leaves behind to...