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Josephine Grissett
Jul 22, 2020
Josephine (Williams) Grissett, was born in Selma Alabama on April 19, 1945 to the late Josephine (Phillips) and Howard Sydney Williams Sr. Josephine (Williams) Grissett married the late (Carlton Lindsey Grissett) in 1961. Their union produced 5 children and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Josephine Grissett became a young mother and wife very early, she relocated to Boston Mass,...
Kurt Friedrich Kuss
Jul 20, 2020
Kurt F. Kuss, Age 59, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home in Charlestown, Massachusetts. He was born January 10, 1961 in Waukegan, IL. Kurt, also known as the “Hairy Potter”, was a ceramicist for 30 Years. He worked at Mudflat Pottery School in Somerville, MA for 20 years. He was a chef for 11 years at various...
Gladys Euter
Jul 11, 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 Gladys had both of these in her 85 years of existence. Gladys Euter was born on May 24, 1935, in Preston Bonnie Gate, St Mary. She was the 4th child of...
Howard J. Alston
Jul 11, 2020
Howard Alston, affectionately known as “Howie”, was born September 16, 1961 in Boston, to the late Bob Boston and late Lila Alston. He quietly departed this life on July 11, 2020 while hospitalized at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, Ma. Howie attended Boston Public Schools and later obtained his GED. He studied Karate for several years and mastered the...
Austin Ray Wilkerson
Jul 4, 2020
"To know BooBoo was to Love Him." Austin Ray Wilkerson, affectionately known as “BooBoo”, was born on June 26, 1976, in Boston Massachusetts to Robin Wilkerson and Austin "Allston" Johnson. As a child, BooBoo was full of energy. With all that energy bottled inside it brought some challenges to his life but despite those many challenges he rose above it...
Veronica Percival
Jul 3, 2020
Veronica Percival: Born May 21, 1927 and passed away at approximately 2:45 on Friday, July 3, 2020, with the love of her family surrounding her. Veronica was born on the island Laborie, St. Lucia to her parents Herman and Lydia. She had 9 siblings of which she was the last surviving member. Veronica is survived by her two daughters Martha...
Mrs. M. Jeanne Devaris Belizaire
Jun 30, 2020
Lord, are there roses in your garden On the shores of jubilee Would you pick a dozen of your best And deliver them for me? For you see, today is mothers' day And I can't visit my mom For it wasn't very long ago The angels came and took her home. So if there are roses in your garden On...
Jean Elaine Dear
Jun 28, 2020
Jean Elaine Dear (Aunt Jean), 83, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home in Boston, Massachusetts. She was born on June 16, 1937 in St. Michael, Barbados to Kenneth Baird and Muriel Dear. Jean grew up in St. Michael, Barbados. She attended Grace Hill Girls School then went on to work at Paradise Beach Club for many...
Lorraine P Roberts
Jun 27, 2020
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF APPRECIATION We would like to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, kindness and support shown to us during this hour of bereavement. Your thoughts and efforts are greatly appreciated. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You All! The Roberts Family
Roland E Latham Ii
Jun 23, 2020
A Fallen Limb A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease,...
Deaconess Muriel Susan Waller
Jun 22, 2020
Muriel Susan Faulk, who was called the “Greatest Unknown African American Classical Pianist in the World” died peacefully in her sleep and went to God, Monday Morning June 22, 2020. Her music teachers were Dr. Eleanor Cole and Dr. Anna Bobbitt Gardner. Muriel Faulk performed at Symphony Hall many times and performed Chopin before Arthur Fiedler of the Boston Pops...
Leslie Lynbert Sylvester
Jun 19, 2020
On Friday, June 19, 2020, Leslie Lynbert Sylvester, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 82. Leslie was born on June 26, 1937 in the parish of Saint Andrew,Jamaica, West Indies to Lincoln Sylvester and Idabel Sylvester (McDermott). Leslie was preceded in death by his first wife, Rachel and they had four children from this union; Carl,...
Peterson T. Bynoe
Jun 7, 2020
Peterson Tyrone Bynoe, also affectionately known was Gogs or Mr. Pete of Boston, MA, passed on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was a Phenomenal Barber, mentor, artist, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, brother in law and friend. Formerly of Pinelands, St. Michael, Barbados where he attended Parkinson Memorial Secondary School and was a Member of Pinelands Creative Workshop in...
Mezina Simon
Jun 3, 2020
Mezina Simon was born on December 2nd, 1929 in Bysainthe Section de Petit Fonds, Haiti. The daughter of late Annulus Joseph (Father) and Paulisna Sonelus (mother). She wed the late Arthur Bussy Simon on April 3, 1954. Arthur predeceased her on September 21, 2005; they were married for 51 years. Mezina was mother of 12 but raised 9 children after...
Minnie M. Davis
May 27, 2020
1933 – 2020 Minnie Davis-Beasley was born on November 22, 1933 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Jack and Mary Westley. Minnie moved to Boston where she raised her eight children and worked as a Nurse’s Assistant until she found her true passion in childcare. Minnie was unconditionally loving and caring. She was well known and loved by everyone who...
Adalgisa Mercedes Ruiz Contreras
May 14, 2020
Adalgisa Mercedes Ruiz Contreras, also known as “Mama”. Born on March 18, 1947. She is the most loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Niece, Aunt and friend. Her beautiful and uplifting spirit always brightened up anyone’s day. Her contagious smile instantly lit up any room. She was the life of the party! She never had any judgement, she...
Albert L. Middleton, Sr.
May 9, 2020
Albert (Al) Middleton, Sr., passed away to be with the Lord, on May 9, 2020, at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham, Massachusetts. We are grateful for 79 years of memories we shared with him. Al knew life here on earth was but for a season, however life in Heaven would be forever! Albert was born on June 30, 1940...
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