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Local Obituaries for Dorchester, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas

Eleanor D. Slaughter

Eleanor D. Slaughter

Aug 13, 2018

Obituary not available.

Richard Dear

Richard Dear

Aug 12, 2018

Richard Stephen Dear was born on July 29, 1975 in Barbados. He migrated to the United States with his mother when he was five years old.

Richard passed away on August 12, 2018

after a brief severe illness.

Richard was son of Cheryl Dear and the late Lindberg Dalrymple (Barbados) who preceded

him in death in December 2017.

Richard leaves behind to mourn his family,...

Maria Teixeira

Maria Teixeira

Aug 6, 2018

Obituary not available.

Shirley Ann Harris-Avant

Shirley Ann Harris-Avant

Aug 3, 2018

Mrs. Shirley Ann Harris-Avant, daughter of the late Charles Harris Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Harris, she was born December 5, 1948 in South Hampton County, Virginia.

She was educated in the South Hampton County schools. She completed her GED in Boston Massachusetts.

She worked various jobs thru out her life.  She spent most of her life as a care giver to...

Francine Y Dunn

Francine Y Dunn

Jul 24, 2018

Francine Y. Dunn, the Matriarch of her family, passed away on July 24th 2018.

Francine was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 7th, 1946, to the late George E.L. & Dorothy L. Paul. She was their first born and was the oldest of nine children.

After Francine graduated from the Boston School System, she journey off to school in Virginia, where she studied to become a nurse but she found herself, changing her career goals to...

Roberta Geneva Emerson - Baskerville

Roberta Geneva Emerson - Baskerville

Jul 19, 2018

               Roberta Geneva Emerson was born on June 4th, 1920 in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania to the late Lonnie Lee Emerson and Roberta “Robbie” Harris.

               In her formative years, she was raised in Pennsylvania, before relocating to Boston, Massachusetts at the age of fifteen, with her mother and step...

Reginald K. Gatlin

Reginald K. Gatlin

Jul 12, 2018

Reginald “Reggie” Keith Gatlin, passed away suddenly July 12, 2018. Born in Virginia Beach, VA on September 30, 1956, Reggie was the third of five children born to Clarence Sr. and Mollie Gatlin. As a child he was raised in church and had a love for God that was witnessed on Sunday mornings while singing alongside his brothers and sister...

James W. Slaughter

James W. Slaughter

Jul 9, 2018

Obituary not available.

Michael Anthony Santos

Michael Anthony Santos

Jul 8, 2018

Obituary not available.

David Eugene Albany

David Eugene Albany

Jul 5, 2018

Obituary not available.

Denzil Langley

Denzil Langley

Jun 29, 2018

Denzil Langley was born on December 16, 1939 in Clarendon, Jamaica, WI. The son of the late Thomas Langley and Lilybel Williams.  Denzil received his primary education at the Mount Liberty All Age School and then entered the workforce. His first jobs were as a butcher and a farmer in his hometown in Jamaica.

In his early twenties, Denzil met...

William Russell Loesch

William Russell Loesch

Jun 16, 2018

Born November 20, 1941 West Palm Beach, Florida- Died June 16, 2018 at his home at 85 Brent St, Dorchester, MA.

He is predeceased by his parents Rev. Russell Talcott Loesch, born in Garrettsville, Ohio, and Mary “Polly” Kendrick Francis Loesch, born in Andover, MA.

He is survived by his three daughters and son: Melanie Loesch, Cathy Loesch, Cynthia Loesch-Johnson (and husband Jeffery Johnson) Christopher...

Frank Antonio Roberto

Frank Antonio Roberto

Jun 15, 2018

Frank A. Roberto, 57, passed away suddenly on June 15, 2018. Born on February 27, 1962 to Claurindo Depina and the late Josefa Roberto, Frank was affectionately known as Frankie, Frank Nitty, Grandpa, and Tah' Tah'.

After an education in Catholic and public schools in Boston, Frank started his career 1991 as an SMT Technician. He was a dedicated worker—always focused...

Barbara E Bullette

Barbara E Bullette

Jun 10, 2018

Obituary not available.

Elizabeth P. Goodwin

Elizabeth P. Goodwin

Jun 9, 2018

Obituary not available.

Darrell W. Young, Sr

Darrell W. Young, Sr

Jun 4, 2018

Obituary not available.

Lenora Holcombe

Lenora Holcombe

Jun 4, 2018

LIFE SKETCH OF MRS. LENORA ZENA FLOWERS HOLCOMBE

Lenora Zena Holcombe was born on March 23, 1923 to Isaac and Albertha Flowers in the city of Brewerville, Montserrado County, Liberia, West Africa. She was the first of five sisters, Elizabeth Gibson, Thelema January, Catherine Morris, Grace Ricks and two brothers, Hillary Dennis and Joseph Stubblefield Unfortunately, one sister, Catherine, her bother...

Jesuina A Fontes

Jesuina A Fontes

Jun 3, 2018

Obituary not available.

Chyrl Ann Brewington

Chyrl Ann Brewington

Jun 2, 2018

Chyrl Anne Brewington was born in Boston, MA, on the 30th day of June in 1949, to the late Norma Jean Williams-Bridges and Floyd A. Williams, Jr. Her childhood was one of life’s journeys that she loved sharing with her older brother, Floyd & her younger sister, Indy.

Chyrl received her early education within the Boston Public School System where she...

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