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Dorchester, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dorchester, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas
Chenelle L. Joyner
Feb 2, 2021
The celebration of the life of Chenelle L. Joyner her life was lived as she saw fit. Down a road well traveled we lost her for a while during those travels, but she returned to us on her own terms. Even though her return has been short lived her children and her family reconciled their differences and she will be...
Nathaniel Royston, Jr.
Feb 1, 2021
Nathaniel Royston, Jr., 83, of Billerica, Massachusetts, passed away February 1, 2021. Mr. Royston was born July 8, 1937, in Selma, Alabama to Eliza (Young) and Nathaniel Royston, Sr. He attended Boston Technical High School in Boston, Massachusetts and is a graduate of Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts. He spent his career in the nonprofit sector, working at the United South...
Mrs. Clairna Fabe
Jan 31, 2021
Clairna Joseph Fabe was born on November 15, 1944 in Lascahobas, Haiti. The daughter of beloved Paulisma Sonelus and Annulus Joseph. Clairna was affectionately known as “Mama” by her close friends and family. After graduating high school in Haiti, she went on to become a seamstress, which was a passion of hers. She became spiritually involved as a member of...
Ernestine Raquel Wright
Jan 27, 2021
Ernestine aka “Raki” transitioned on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Raquel was born in Boston, Mass on June 3, 1953, the first child to the late Earnest and Viola Wright. Growing up in the South End of Boston, she attended St. Cyprian’s Episcopal church in Boston. As a young girl Raquel attended the Asa Gray and Prince elementary schools, Dearborn Middle,...
Herschel Evans Ashley
Jan 26, 2021
Herschel E. Ashley, 61 years old, departed this life on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Herschel E. Ashley was born on November 23, 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of the late Melvin E. Ashley, Sr. and Wanda M. Ashley. Herschel graduated from Copley Square High School in 1978. He served in the United States...
Lorraine Elaine Singletary
Jan 23, 2021
Lorraine’s earthly journey ended on Saturday January 23, 2021 and she transitioned to eternal peace. Lorraine was born in Boston, MA on Friday March 26, 1948 to the late Jacqueline (Blanchard) Gray and William Gray Sr. She was their seventh child. Lorraine was raised in the Catholic faith; she attended St. Francis de Sales Church in Roxbury. She received her...
Antonia Rosa Batista Soares
Jan 22, 2021
Antonia Rosa Batista Soares was born on April 15, 1934 in São Lourenço, Cape Verde to Honorato Sabino Baptista and Angelica Rosa Baptista. She fell asleep in death at the age of 86 on January 22, 2021. Antonia lived a very humble life in Cape Verde alongside her parents and siblings. She married her ever loving husband Joaquim Mendes Soares...
Maurice Lamonte Merritt
Jan 21, 2021
Maurice Lamonte Merritt passed away in his home on January 21, 2021, he was 57 years old. Born to the parents of Pearl Mae Roberson (deceased) and Jimmy Merritt. Raised by his stepdad Johnnie J. Roberson. Lamonte was born January 20, 1964. He graduated from West Roxbury High School and attend Northeastern University to complete his degree for pharmacology. He...
Birdlyn Mcclue
Jan 18, 2021
Obituary for Birdlyn Joyce McClue (Gregory) Birdlyn Joyce McClue (Gregory) was born on December 23rd 1924, and was the daughter of Eunice Louise and Wilfred Arlington Gregory of Green Pond, Manchester, Jamaica W.I. Birdlyn had sixteen (16) siblings: Harrold, Lyn (Rose), Robert (Bob), Lassells, Ivan, Inez, Eva, Ruby, Dudley, Harry, Ashley, Joseph, Tom (Buzz), Barnett and twin babies. Birdlyn was...
Daniel Paul Van Loan
Jan 17, 2021
Daniel Van Loan was born on August 19th, 1957, in Philadelphia, PA, to Daniel and Ada Van Loan. Being the oldest boy, he had 4 other siblings: Danna, David, Ada, and Mary. Daniel was an intelligent and thoughtful man in the eyes of his siblings. Being the first boy, he always protected his little brother and his older sisters. His...
Flora Mae Brown
Jan 16, 2021
Flora Mae Brown was born in Camden, Alabama on July 4, 1922 to the late Will Hill and the late Lula Hill McDaniel. She received her primary education through the Camden Alabama school system. She met and married the late Weston Brown at a very young age and from this union they had 7 children. Their first child, Eunice, passed...
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