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Deaconess Muriel Susan Waller
Jun 22, 2020
Muriel Susan Faulk, who was called the “Greatest Unknown African American Classical Pianist in the World” died peacefully in her sleep and went to God, Monday Morning June 22, 2020. Her music teachers were Dr. Eleanor Cole and Dr. Anna Bobbitt Gardner. Muriel Faulk performed at Symphony Hall many times and performed Chopin before Arthur Fiedler of the Boston Pops...
Leslie Lynbert Sylvester
Jun 19, 2020
On Friday, June 19, 2020, Leslie Lynbert Sylvester, loving husband and father passed away at the age of 82. Leslie was born on June 26, 1937 in the parish of Saint Andrew,Jamaica, West Indies to Lincoln Sylvester and Idabel Sylvester (McDermott). Leslie was preceded in death by his first wife, Rachel and they had four children from this union; Carl,...
Peterson T. Bynoe
Jun 7, 2020
Peterson Tyrone Bynoe, also affectionately known was Gogs or Mr. Pete of Boston, MA, passed on Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was a Phenomenal Barber, mentor, artist, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, brother in law and friend. Formerly of Pinelands, St. Michael, Barbados where he attended Parkinson Memorial Secondary School and was a Member of Pinelands Creative Workshop in...
Mezina Simon
Jun 3, 2020
Mezina Simon was born on December 2nd, 1929 in Bysainthe Section de Petit Fonds, Haiti. The daughter of late Annulus Joseph (Father) and Paulisna Sonelus (mother). She wed the late Arthur Bussy Simon on April 3, 1954. Arthur predeceased her on September 21, 2005; they were married for 51 years. Mezina was mother of 12 but raised 9 children after...
Minnie M. Davis
May 27, 2020
1933 – 2020 Minnie Davis-Beasley was born on November 22, 1933 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Jack and Mary Westley. Minnie moved to Boston where she raised her eight children and worked as a Nurse’s Assistant until she found her true passion in childcare. Minnie was unconditionally loving and caring. She was well known and loved by everyone who...
Adalgisa Mercedes Ruiz Contreras
May 14, 2020
Adalgisa Mercedes Ruiz Contreras, also known as “Mama”. Born on March 18, 1947. She is the most loving Daughter, Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Niece, Aunt and friend. Her beautiful and uplifting spirit always brightened up anyone’s day. Her contagious smile instantly lit up any room. She was the life of the party! She never had any judgement, she...
Albert L. Middleton, Sr.
May 9, 2020
Albert (Al) Middleton, Sr., passed away to be with the Lord, on May 9, 2020, at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham, Massachusetts. We are grateful for 79 years of memories we shared with him. Al knew life here on earth was but for a season, however life in Heaven would be forever! Albert was born on June 30, 1940...
Glenna Elizabeth Smith
May 3, 2020
On July 5, 1954 Glenna Elizabeth Smith was born in Beckley, West Virginia. Glenna was born to Royal Quinton Smith Jr and Georgia Elizabeth Jones. Glenna grew up in Boston Massachusetts with younger siblings. Glenna's family lived in Roxbury where she as a member of the Girls Scouts, learned to swim at the Roxbury YMCA, listening to her favorite 60's...
Milton Dawes
May 2, 2020
Milton Dawes was born on Saturday, February 4, 1961 and departed this world on Saturday, April 2, 2020. He was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica to Pamela Boakye and Hilton Dawes. Milton migrated to Boston, Mass with his mother and four siblings. The family settled in Dorchester, Mass where Milton attended public schools and excelled in swimming and basketball at...
Zelda Mae Wilson
May 1, 2020
Wilson, Zelda Mae , age 90, of Watertown, MA, passed on Friday, May 1, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19. Zelda was a resident of Watertown Health Center. She was the daughter of Alexander and Martha Wilson of Bidwell, Ohio. She is survived by her brother, Morbecai Wilson of Lula, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Zelda’s committal services was...
Joyce E. Sousa
Apr 30, 2020
Joyce E. Sousa was born on February 1 1940, in Boston, Mass. to Domingo and Julia Fernandez. She had four siblings, Trudy, Ann, John and Sandra. Joyce grew up in Hanson, Mass, where she attended local schools. She loved dance, theater and baking. Joyce had many occupations including home maker, factory worker, theater assistant, dry cleaner, court clerk, salesperson, waitress...
Antwan Jordan Grant-Poole
Apr 25, 2020
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Carole Labonte
Apr 24, 2020
Carolyn Deloris LaBonte, an intelligent, phenomenal woman, was born July 31, 1947 in Volusia County, Florida to the late Pearl E. Thompson Baisden Smith and Herdred E. Basiden Sr. Carole, as she was fondly known, accepted Christ at a young age at her family church, St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, where her grandfather, the late Rev. Emmons Thompson was pastor....
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