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Michael A Dezrick
Aug 4, 2020
Michael Anthony Dezrick passed away on August 4, 2020 at the age of 48. Michael was born in Boston, MA and raised by his mother Pauline J. Dezrick. Michael help birth his daughter Shante Dezrick and loved her dearly. Michael loved people, his friends, his family and pancakes. Michael touched so many lives and all that knew him loved him....
Kattie H Portis
Aug 4, 2020
-Life Reflections- Kattie Portis was a trailblazing Black Woman who used her life’s trials and downfalls as a testament in fortitude and architected a roadmap for life's redemption. This propelled her from the rural county of Alabama to a lifetime of service and advocacy across the nation. Kattie was born on October 28, 1942 in Yantley, Alabama to the late...
Manuel Pires
Aug 1, 2020
Manuel “ NeNe” Pires Manuel Pires (NeNe) was born on August 2nd, 1920. He originated from the Cape Verde island of Fogo. He was Married to the deceased Isaura Alves. He left behind 4 children,, Maria Cardoso(Nhanha) , Maria Alves Pires (Eva) , Edna Alves Pires and his son Luis Alves Pires (Nenezinho). He leaves behind his sister Marcilina Rebeiro...
Mamie Ruth Gales
Jul 28, 2020
Our Beloved Mamie Gales Julia Morris Harrell, affectionately known as “Mamie” Ruth Gales was called home to her eternal rest on Tuesday, July 28th, 2020. Mamie was one of (5) children and the youngest daughter of the late James Harrell and Matilda White. Mamie was born in Nansemond County in Suffolk Virginia where she was raised and received most of...
Fern Leigh Thomas
Jul 26, 2020
Fern Leigh Thomas, 68 of Oak Bluffs passed away on July 26th 2020 after being diagnosed with lung cancer at the beginning of the month. Fern was born September 17th 1951 to parents Lloyd and Elaine Thomas in Pittsburgh California. Fern graduated from Midwood High School Brooklyn NY in 1968 and received her degree from Northeastern University and a masters...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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