Obituaries

Feb 26, 2024

Janice Elaine Gates, born on March 1st, 1949, in Boston MA, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 26th, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn Gates and had two siblings, Larry and Skeeter Gates.Janice's educational journey began in the Boston Public Schools, culminating in her graduation from Dorchester High School in...

Feb 25, 2024

Aldina Mendes Monteiro, better known as "Nha Mama de Fogo", was born on December 20, 1925 on the island of Fogo, Cabo Verde. She immigrated to the United States in 1979 with her late husband Manuel Rufino Monteiro in pursuit of their entrepreneurial goals. She spent her adult life residing primarily in Achada Santo António, Praia, Cabo Verde, and Boston,...

Feb 17, 2024

Feb 16, 2024

Our Sister / Auntie / Friend...

Rose Mary Daniel born on October 1st 1952 and called home to her final resting place on February 16th 2024.

Rose lived her life to the fullest without holding back and without regret. She enjoyed being surrounded by people. Rose had a good heart and would do anything for the ones she loved, especially her mother....

Feb 14, 2024

 JAMMONT T. JOHNSON “Jay”

Jammont Terrell Drayton-Johnson was born on July 31, 1967, and departed this life on February 14, 2024. He is the son of Phyllis Johnson and the late Eugene Drayton. He was born and raised in Boston, MA, and Baptized at Holy Tabernacle Church of Boston.

Jammont was a hard worker in the retail industry. He was also a loving,...

Feb 14, 2024

Charles McCarter passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1951, to the Late Mary and Charles McCarter. 

 

Charles was affectionately called “Buzzy” by his family and friends. He found joy in his family and his cooking, both professionally and personally, and will be remembered for his delicious food at parties. He will also be remembered...

Feb 14, 2024

Feb 7, 2024

Mr. Cescille Claudeus Miller 

Beloved son to Pearl Sinclair and the late Sidney Miller. 

He was predeceased by the love of his life and Wife, Janet Morris-Miller

Cescille Claudeus Miller ( AKA) Keith was originally from Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica. 

He is survived by his mother, Ms. Pearline Sinclair of Dorchester, Massachusetts; an only daughter, Sophia M. Miller-Foster, of Boston, Massachusetts; one grandson, Javis B....

Feb 6, 2024

Jose L Plaza, 57, of Boston, MA, passed away on February 6th, 2024.

He was born on March 24th, 1967, to Aida Soto & Juan Plaza. In his free time, Jose enjoyed spending time with his children and his grandkids. He especially enjoyed playing "slide" with his daughters.

Jose loved all things sports, especially the patriots.

He was a dedicated Father, Grandfather, Brother,...

Feb 5, 2024

Daniel "Din-Din" Centeio, 49, of Roxbury, MA, born to Maria Centeio and the late John Centeio, passed away on February 5, 2024. He is survived by his mother, Maria Centeio; brothers, Jose "DjeDje" Centeio, Jose "Ze" Centeio, John "Curly" Centeio, Gabriel "Gabe" Centeio; and two sisters, Margaret "Margie" Centeio, Maria "Poochie" Centeio - Kenfe and his late brother George "Georgie"...

Feb 3, 2024

James Green, 87, of Milton, Massachusetts, passed away on February 3,

2024, at his home in Milton. James "Jimmy" was born in Maxeys,

Georgia to the late Shepherd Green and Lilla Lee Nunnanlly. Jimmy

grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts where he graduated from

Springfield Technical High School as a accomplished musician

(saxophone). When he was just 18, he decided he wanted to join the

Army and...

Feb 2, 2024

Antonio Pina, age 67 passed away on February 2, 2024.

Antonio was born in Fogo, Cape Verde to Vital DePina and Aida Montrond. Antonio was married to Maria Silveira of Randolph, Mass.

He leaves to cherish his memory his three sons, Steven, Anthony, and Frank, his daughter in law Melissa, three granddaughters Annalisa, Meliana, and Zaniya, his siblings Lexandro, Ernesto, Mane, Marcelina,...

Jan 30, 2024

Ana Silva, 92, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, 

in Boston, Massachusetts.

 

Ana was born on September 19, 1931, in São Nicolau, Cabo Verde to Jose Miguel and Etelvina dos Reis Andrade.  She married her longtime love, Silvestre Silva who preceded her in death in 2015.

 

Ana had an enormous heart and a passion for Family.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing and appreciating music.  

 

Her...

Jan 26, 2024

William Woodley Jr. was born on September 7, 1941, in Franklin, VA to the late William McKinley Woodley, and Minnie Virginia (Holland) Woodley. He attended and graduated from Georgetown, High School in Windsor, VA. 

 

In 1960 he relocated to Boston, MA. At this time, he began employment at Boston Children’s Hospital where he remained for 35 plus years, until his retirement...

Jan 23, 2024

Maria De Lourdes Silva Jardim, 94, passed away surrounded by family on January 23, 2024, in Boston, MA. Born on April 7, 1929, in São Nicolau, Cabo Verde, to Francisco Silva and Paula Silva, Maria is preceded in death by her husband Jose Dos Santos Jardim and son Fernando Jardim. She was the last surviving of her Silva siblings. Maria...

Jan 21, 2024

Lois Lee, affectionately known as Dianne, was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1943 to the late veteran Edward Dudley and Louvenia Davenport-Brewster. Lois moved to Boston, MA at the age of 9. As an adolescent, Lois spent her time tending to her studies and spending time with friends and family. Lois had been positively influenced by her aunts, mother, and...

Jan 17, 2024

Faithful, Servant, Committed to the Lord, Prayer Warrior, Giving - No other words can better describe the incomparable Margie Lee Barnwell. Margie, also called "Marge," made her appearance in this world on December 15, 1955, and returned to her heavenly home on January 17, 2024, while being surrounded by love and family. Margie was the second child of Ogreathea Barnwell. Growing...