Obituaries
Dorchester, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dorchester, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas
Gwendolyn Elaine Fenty
Sep 7, 2021
Gwendolyn Elaine Fenty was born on February 29, 1936 in St. Michael, Barbados to Enid Fenty and Elenza Bowen. She worked in several capacities until she immigrated to Boston in 1972. While living in Boston she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at several nursing homes until her retirement. Gwen as she was affectionately known loved to shop and travel...
Luis Alberto Vazquez
Sep 2, 2021
MANTENERSE FUERTE EL ÁRBOL DE ROBLE Por Johnny Ray Ryder Jr. ¿Cómo respondemos ante la adversidad y las poderosas "tormentas de la vida"? Aquí hay un poema sobre cómo podemos lidiar con los desafíos y las dificultades que todos enfrentamos: Un viento fuerte sopló día y noche Robó las hojas del roble, luego rompió sus ramas y arrancó su corteza...
Henrietta Henderson
Aug 30, 2021
With honor and respect, we take a moment to celebrate the life of an incredible woman, who prided herself on spreading wisdom, guidance, and unrestricted love. A woman who often sacrificed happiness in her own life so that others could have a greater one. Our beloved Henrietta Henderson, born Henrietta Jenkins on August 15, 1929, passed from this existence into...
Shermon L. Evans
Aug 30, 2021
On August 30, 2021, Shermon L. Brown - Evans Passed Peacefully into Eternal life. She was born January 1, 1952, to the late Mr . William Brown Sr, Lydia Y. Brown. Who preceded her in death. Also, her five brothers and one sister she is now joined with Thomas, William, Harry, Darryl, Greg, and sister lavanna, along with her brother-in-law...
Sheila Lorraine Dear
Aug 25, 2021
Sheila Lorraine Dear, was born in Bank Hall Barbados to Winfield Butcher and Muriel Dear. Sheila was the last of four children, Ernesta and Jean Dear (both deceased) and Lacey (Joyce) Dear of Walpole, MA. She also had four other siblings Ruan Butcher (deceased), Junette & Winston Butcher of Barbados and Anelda Butcher of West Palm Beach, FL. Sheila attended...
Eyvonne Wisdom Rose
Aug 20, 2021
Eyvonne Wisdom was born on August 15th, 1948 to the parents of Solomon William Wisdom and Louise Agatha Wisdom in the district of Stephney, the Parish of St Ann, Jamaica, West Indies. She attended school in the Lime Hall District. As a very smart child, Eyvonne could always be found reading everything that came into the house and completed her...
Ursilla V Woods
Aug 20, 2021
Ursilla Vilma Lewis Woods born on July 7, 1935 in Sixth Company Village, Princes Town to Elizabeth Knott and Theophilus Lewis (deceased) in Trinidad, West Indies She moved to Vance River Village at the age of eight years old. Ursilla attended LaBrea R. C. School. In 1952 she married Augustus Joe Woods(deceased). With this union they reared seven sons. Ursilla...
Hilda Grace Bruinton
Aug 19, 2021
Hilda Grace Bruinton was born on August 22, 1949 in Kinston, North Carolina to John Jackson Jr. and Estelle Deering, and was the eldest of seven children. She graduated from Woodington High School in Kinston, North Carolina. Hilda was married at the age of seventeen to Milton Bruinton. She left North Carolina in 1968 and took a job in Long...
Egbert W. Parara
Aug 18, 2021
Egbert Wilsha Parara (Sid, Siddy) Egbert was born to Egbert and Winnifred Parara on August 15, 1951, in Nairne Castle, Clarendon, Jamaica. Egbert attended James Hill Primary School, St. Andrew Technical High School and Kingston College. With a passion to serve his country, Egbert joined the then newly formed S90 squad of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Harman Barracks and was...
Aaron Clifford Mcgregor-Wurie
Aug 15, 2021
It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Aaron McGregor-Wurie. Aaron’s introduction to the world was on April 18, 1989. On that day in Boston, Massachusetts, Aaron was born to parents, Khadi A. Wurie and Melvin McGregor. The world wasn’t ready for Aaron. In 2005, Aaron moved to Florida from Massachusetts. He graduated from Boynton Beach...
Reuben Irby
Aug 15, 2021
HIS Story Early Sunday morning, August 15, 2021, Reuben Irby entered into eternal rest at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. He was born on December 28,1939 in Mobile Alabama to the late Rufus Irby and Beatrice Irby. Reuben received his education in the Mobile public school system. He was affectionately known as Buddy to all of his...
Roy Lee Cannie
Aug 14, 2021
Roy Lee Cannie, 79, of Boston, MA, died at Seasons Hospice on August 14, 2021. Roy was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 24, 1941 to Rachel (Smith) Cannie and Robert Cannie. In 1957, Roy moved to Boston, Massachusetts and in 1967, he met Sharon Reed, whom he later married. Sharon and Roy raised three children together. Roy worked...
Sheldon H. M Duporte
Aug 11, 2021
Sheldon Hasely-Marc Duporte was born in Monserrat BWI on May 10, 1971 to Sylvia Veronica Barzey and Earl Brewster. At the tender age of 7, the family relocated to St. Croix, USVI where he was raised by his mother and stepfather, Attis Duporte, Sr. Sheldon grew up on the eastside of St. Croix (Golden Rock and Harbor View Apartments). He...
Michael A. Francis
Aug 7, 2021
We have heavy hearts and are saddened to announce on the 7th of August 2021, Michael A. Francis Sr. passed away at the young age of 60 years old. Michael Anthony Francis was born on July 17th 1961 in Boston, Ma to the late Paul Francis and surviving Lee Doris Francis. He was the eldest of 5 children and is...
Joselyn Da Veiga
Aug 5, 2021
Forever with Us Our sweet Joselyn Daveiga was born on March 15th, 2000 and tragically passed away on August 5th, 2021 at the age of 21 due to a fatal car accident. She was the beloved daughter of Orlando and Nivia Daveiga and sister to Timothy, Lucy, Jonathan, Adelino, Robson, and Roseline Daveiga. She is also survived by extended family...