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James Pulley
Jan 5, 2025
James Paul Pulley, affectionately known as Paul, was born on September 26, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late James Willard Pulley and Ann Richardson Pulley. He was the youngest of two children, preceded by his sister, Gail.
As a child, Paul was known for his bright mind and warm smile, even as he faced the challenges of severe...
Joan Hawkesworth
Dec 30, 2024
Joan Ethel Hawksworth, 86, formerly of Quincy, passed away on December 30th, 2024, in Rockland, Massachusetts.
Joan was born on June 19, 1938, in Somerville. She graduated from Medford High School in 1957. She was a data entry operator for the US Coast Guard. Joan was an active member of St. James Episcopalian Church of Cambridge and St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church...
Osmond Telesford
Dec 30, 2024
Osmond Telesford passed away on December 30, 2024, at 97.
Osmond was born on June 10, 1927, in Grenada. Osmond's life was a remarkable journey spanning nearly a century, marked by resilience, adventure, and deep connections with family and friends.
Osmond was the son of Agnes Taitt and Eli Telesford. Osmond was also the cherished brother of Catherine, Louise, Darkie, Anthony, Stephen,...
Kevin Thompson
Dec 26, 2024
Kevin Lenell Thompson of Marlborough, MA, formerly of Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Beverly (Clay) Thompson, with whom he shared 30 beautiful years of marriage. Born in Brookline, MA, on December 2, 1951, Kevin was the beloved son of the late Harold R. and Claire (Stickney) Thompson. He was raised...
Linda Jones
Dec 22, 2024
Linda grew up and was educated in Boston, MA. She worked in medical records partially for a short time at Tufts Medical Center. Over the years, she worked as a bartender in several well-known establishments around Boston. She was partially raised by the late Henry Tale and survived by Stella Tale.
Linda lived life on her own terms and passed away...
Kevin Butler
Dec 19, 2024
Kevin Curtis Butler passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Taunton, Massachusetts. Born on March 21, 1955, in Bronx, New York, Kevin was the youngest of three children and the beloved son of Stanley and Dorothy Butler Sr.
From a young age, Kevin attended Epworth United Methodist Church in the Bronx with his mother and siblings. His time at Epworth...
John Small
Dec 19, 2024
John Anderson Small was born on August 15, 1956, in Saint Michael, Barbados, in the West Indies, and passed away on December 19, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. John was the eldest of four sons born to Maureen Small and Stanley Fitzpatrick Bowen. John immigrated to the United States at the age of 15, ultimately settling in Boston,...
Tony Williams
Dec 17, 2024
"SOMEONE IS MISSING"
Let this be a loving reminder That someone is missing today;
Someone our hearts still hold on to,
As we travel along life's way.
Someone who made life so special, For all those who gather here;
Someone who won't be forgotten, But cherished from year to year.
And now, as we pause to remember, Let us all fondly recall,
How dearly each of us...
Essie B. Williams
Dec 14, 2024
Essie B. Williams, a beloved matriarch from Boston, Massachusetts, was born on January 14, 1935, in Ohatchee, Alabama, to Curlious Sturkie. She peacefully transitioned on the morning of December 14, 2024, at the age of 89.
Essie’s life was a testament to resilience, determination, and love. In the late 1950s, she relocated her family to Boston, where she met and married...
Waple M. Browne, R.N.
Dec 11, 2024
In Loving Memory of Waple Maylene Browne
September 28, 1949 – December 11, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, Registered Nurse Waple Maylene Browne, who peacefully transitioned to eternal rest at the age of 75 on December 11, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.
Waple was born on September...
James Howe
Dec 9, 2024
James Joseph Henry Howe, 80, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, in Boston, MA. He was surrounded by the love and support of his wife, children, and grandchildren during his final days.
James, affectionately known as "Thomas," was born on September 27, 1944, in St. John's, Montserrat, to Margaret and Abraham Howe (both deceased). He was the youngest of 11...
Kenneth W. Herbert
Dec 5, 2024
On December 5, 2024, Kenneth William Herbert passed from this realm of life to the next, leaving an irreplaceable void in his family. Kenneth was born on March 2, 1952 in Montserrat, West Indies. He immigrated to the United States in the fall of 1968 with his parents Joseph "Mas' Joe" Herbert and Bridget Estelle "Aunt Sissy" Herbert along with...
Betty Jenkins
Dec 4, 2024
Betty was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on February 5th, 1935 to the late William and Fannie Taylor. She was the youngest of eight children. Betty lived her early years attending church and school in the Mt.Zion community in Greensboro. In 1945, at just 10 years old her parents relocated her and four siblings to Boston, MA. Betty attended the...
Ianthy E. Squires
Nov 24, 2024
Ianthy E. Squires, 83 of Milton, MA passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by family on November 24, 2024.
Ianthy was born in Chimborazo, St Joseph, Barbados to the late Joseph and Kathleen Eversley. She was one of three siblings, ( Ianthy always proudly said that she was a "daddy's little girl”) her brothers Ernest, and Vincent...
Winifred A. Pickett
Nov 19, 2024
Winifred Alexandrina Oudkerk Pickett passed away peacefully in the afternoon of November 19. She was born in Agricola Village, Guyana. In Guyana, she trained in midwifery and she skillfully attended to mothers and children. After moving to Boston in 1984, she continued caring for others through her work at Mattapan Hospital and ending her career at working in central processing...
Grenald Harding
Nov 15, 2024
Our beloved brother, Grenald went home to join our mother on November 15, 2024.
We will miss him dearly, he enjoyed eating and drumming to the beats of his heart.
Rest in Peace.
Freida D. Rankins
Nov 5, 2024
Freida Denise Rankins fondly known as "FreeFree" was born in Boston, MA on December 17,1988, to Pamela Worrell and the late JohnL. Rankins. Freida is proceeded in death by her stepfather Frank W. Worrell, her grandmother Freida Coleman, her uncle Edward Coleman, and aunts Ronel Brown, and Geraldine Coleman.
Freida was educated in the Boston Public Schools. When she became an...
Pastor Amplias Gabeau
Nov 5, 2024
A Life Well-Lived
In the year of 1932, a soul was born anew,
A guiding light, a pastor true,
Through joy and trials, steadfast he stood,
In faith and love, he sought the good.
From pulpit high, his voice would soar,
Sharing grace, and ever more,
In each kind word, each fervent prayer,
A shepherd's heart, beyond compare.
Through seasons long, his spirit grew,
With wisdom deep, and visions true.
He...
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