Obituaries

Antonio DeBarros

Jan 9, 2024

Three months shy of turning 91, Antonio Carolina Barros, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 9, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1933, the son of Joao Carolina Barros and Zulmira Cardoso Barros, in Curral Grande, Cabo Verde.

On March 26, 1958, Totone married his beloved Sozinha Andrade Barros in Fogo, Cabo Verde. Together they...

Lilian Rojas De La Rosa

Jan 8, 2024

Lynne Hayes

Jan 7, 2024

Lynne Michelle Foster-Hayes(Foster), born August 16, 1959, of Milton, Massachusetts, departed this life on January 7, 2024. Born in Boston, of Agnes Francis (Foster),

Lynne grew up mostly in Boston and attended Jeremiah E. Burke High School, and Roxbury community college. She worked at AIDS Action, and The Home for Little Wanderers . She also worked for Boston Public Schools. Lynne...

Milton Santos

Jan 6, 2024

Bob was born May 13, 1938 in New Bedford, MA. He was the son of Theodor and Alice Santos. He is survived by one son Byron Santos of Boston, several nieces and nephews, and one granddaughter, Mai-Ling, daughter of deceased stepson Rodney Gonsalves.

Bob was predeceased by his parents, his wife Elsie Santos, and sister Marie Monterio.

Bob retired from...

Jean Gerson Adrien

Dec 22, 2023

Willie Brown

Dec 21, 2023

Jerome Stanley

Dec 17, 2023

Samir Jerome Noel Stanley, a man whose life brimmed with love, laughter, and kindness, peacefully departed on December 17, 2023, at the age of 69. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 2, 1954, to the late Noel Christian Stanley and late Lucille Greene Stanley, Samir's journey was characterized by a gentle nature, a compassionate heart, and an unwavering loyalty to...

Blanche M. Thibodeaux

Dec 11, 2023

Frankie Hoyte

Dec 1, 2023

Frankie Anthony Hoyte passed away at the age of 69 at Accent Care Hospice Inpatient Centre, Milton, Boston on December 1, 2023 following a long battle with multiple myeloma.

Frankie was born on December 12th, 1953 in Couva, Trinidad to Neville Hoyte and Nella Joseph. He was married to Gail Williams Hoyte in Trinidad on July 7, 1990. He was...

Mary Frances Green Jackson

Nov 30, 2023

Francisco Almeida

Nov 25, 2023

Francisco "Lopes" Almeida, 95, of Dorchester passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 25, 2023.

Francisco Almeida was born in Sao Nicolau, Cabo Verde on December 18, 1927 to Jose Eugenio Lopes and Joana Arcangela Almeida. He attended school locally and excelled in history, geography and languages. In the early 1950s, Francisco relocated to Sal, Cabo...

Sylvia Lewis

Nov 21, 2023

I called my mother, “mommy”, but others may know her as Sylvia Lewis, Ms. Lewis, tanty, sister, cousin, aunty, grandma, great grandma, or friend. When mommy and I traveled from Trinidad & Tobago to America, she always stood by my side. However, when I first branched off, she made sure to tell me, “Your room is always here for you”. Her loved ones always had a place in her heart and a space in...

Linda Thompson

Nov 19, 2023

 

Linda Ann Thompson was born in Tewksbury, MA on October 23, 1948 to the late Ann and Harry Thompson. Linda grew up in Columbia Point, where she established life long friends and got the nickname Stokey. She attended Girls High School in Roxbury. She retired in 2005 from the North End Nursing home after many years of service. Prior...

Roslyn Bingham

Nov 15, 2023

Roslyn Bingham, 90, passed away on November 15, 2023, surrounded by her family in Boston, MA.

Roslyn Bingham was born on October 11, 1933, in Hanover, Jamaica, to Alfred Jackson and Sarah Jackson. Roslyn married Hopeton Bingham. The couple had 6 children, Larette, Paulette, Doreth, Doreen, Geneve and Audley. She later bore Conrad, Dianne and Marcell.

Roslyn started...

Rosetta Fontes

Nov 13, 2023

"The Rose'' Rosetta R. Fontes 1946 ~ 2023 Rosetta R. Johnson Fontes, the beloved daughter of Elizabeth Johnson Dean and Edward L. Moran Sr, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 20, 1946.

Rosetta was educated in the Boston Public School system, and then, from there, she graduated from the school of hard knocks.

Rosetta lived her life completely on...

Peter Walker

Nov 13, 2023

Peter Louis Walker was born in Selma Alabama on April 3, 1950. He was one of seven children born to Andrew and Ella Walker. Peter attended Brantley High School in Selma Alabama and in 1967 he moved to Boston MA. He had many jobs over the years. He was employed by Carroll Bus Company, Lord Jeffs Meat Market and Roxbury...

Ingrid Gaskin Lawrence

Nov 10, 2023

Estella Hall

Nov 8, 2023

Estella Simpson Hall, daughter of Alexander Simpson and Etelia Brown life story is a rich tapestry of devotion, skill, and joy that touched many hearts. As we remember her, we see a woman whose roots in Sherewood Content, Reserve District Trelawny, Jamaica, provided the foundation for a life of resilience and warmth. Born in the spring of 1924, Estella, affectionately...

Antonio Cabral

Nov 6, 2023

"I'm Going Home" "God said he would dwell in a cloud, but I've built a temple most splendid, a place for you to live in forever." 2 Chronicles 6:1-2 

On March 15, 1969, the world welcomed Antonio Cabral, lovingly and most known as "Tony." He was born in Roxbury's "Dioni Puntu" to parents Benjamin and Maria Cabral. Tony graduated from South...

Maurice Murphy

Nov 5, 2023

 

Maurice Deshann Murphy

November 10, 1978 – November 5, 2023

Maurice Deshann Murphy was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 10, 1978, to Wanda Faye and Michael L. Murphy, twin brother of Naurice, and younger brothers of Angelo Murphy. He spent his entire life Boston and from a youth Maurice loved spending time with his family. His special...