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Dorchester, MA Obituaries
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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...
Deacon Carl Sisson
Nov 4, 2024
Carl Sisson, 73, passed away on November 4, in Boston MA at 6:24pm.
Carl Sisson was born on June 24, 1951, in New Orleans, LA, to his mother Yvonne Johnson.
During his life he has had many hats, he worked at a restaurant during his high school years, later; he worked in construction where he also learned to drive trucks, after his...
Jomane Hutchinson
Nov 4, 2024
Jomane O. Hutchinson, 51, of Dorchester, Massachusetts passed away on November 4th, 2024.
Jomane Othniel Hutchinson, affectionately called O’Neil, was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 19th, 1973, to parents Alton E. Hutchinson and Angella A. Levy. He was the first child/son of both parents. O’Neil received his formal education at Dupont Primary School, Tarrant Primary School, Holy Trinity High School...
Keith Dwayne Ward
Oct 24, 2024
Keith Dwayne Ward, son of Liz Kelley and Jessie Ward, born on October 28, 1966 in Boston, MA, departed this life on October 24, 2024.
He received his G.E.D. in Roxbury, MA and attended schools in Athens, GA where he made many friends and started a dance group.
Keith had many jobs, including his first job at the candy store at Glenway...
Norris Bembury
Oct 10, 2024
Early Thursday morning, October 10, 2024, Norris L. Bembury transitioned from this life into eternity at Morton Hospital in Tauton, Massachusetts. Norris was born on March 26, 1958 in Ahoskie, North Carolina to Mamie Smith (Irby) and Thurman Lee Bembury. Mamie later married Reuben Irby and together, the blended family raised their beloved son Norris, with love, compassion, and guidance.
Norris...
Linda Clarke
Oct 4, 2024
Linda Clarke, 88, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Boston Massachusetts.
Linda Clarke was born on June 26, 1936 in Trelawny, Jamaica, to Josuha Green and Athel Green.
Linda is survived by Stella Clarke-Miller - daughter, Velma Clarke-Fagan- daughter, Charmaine Clarke-Richardson - daughter, Agatha Ferguson - daughter, Milton Ferguson - son, Glen Ferguson - Son, Daniel Clarke - Son, and Clover...
Rashaud Pettway
Sep 30, 2024
Rashaud Dru Pettway Sr. gained his wings Monday, September 30, 2024 at the young age of 43 at home in Dorchester, MA. Rashaud, fondly known to many as "Rizz", "Shaudo" and "Slink Parker" was born on March 6, 1981, in Boston, MA, to Sharon Pettway Moody and Irving Moody Jr.
As a child Rashaud loved wrestling, music and most of all...
Jamal Thomas Harris
Sep 29, 2024
Jamal Thomas Harris, was born on January 10, 1991, in Boston Massachusetts to Ordine Farrell Brown and David Harris. Shortly after he was born, Jamal relocated to Florida with his mother and brother, but returned to spend the summers with his dad in Boston. At age four Jamal started playing baseball with his older brother Chris winning multiple championships and...
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