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Dorchester, MA Obituaries
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Irma B. King Licorish
May 11, 2024
Irma Bernice King-Licorish was born on June 29, 1943 in Leguan, Essequibo, Guyana, South America.
She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Alexander King and Muriel Iris King. Irma was their second child and first daughter of this union of thirteen children.
Irma was always a selfless and hard worker. She was a role model to her siblings and excelled in...
Richard V. Slayman
May 7, 2024
Richard V. Slayman, lovingly known as “Rick,” was born on October 12, 1961, the second oldest of six children born to Arthurlyn Slayman. Rick accepted the Lord as his Savior and was baptized in the Berea Seventh-Day Adventist Church. After graduating from Berea S.D.A. Elementary School, he attended Boston English High School for a couple of years and graduated from...
Antoine M. Letts
May 5, 2024
Antoine M. Letts, affectionately known as "Ant-Tweeze," was born on June 26, 1980, in Boston, Massachusetts, the first of five siblings born to Pamela Letts and Rohan Setalsingh. He departed from this world on May 5, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and vibrant spirit.Antoine's journey was one of unwavering commitment and passion. After graduating from Weymouth Evening...
Richard C. Shelton
Apr 30, 2024
Richard C Shelton, 80 also affectionately known as "Fast" was born in Alexandria, LA on May 19, 1943 to Annie Williams and Richard Shelton. After his moms passing he moved to Ohio where he laid most of his roots. He would later relocate to Boston where he spent the majority of his life and remained in Boston after a six...
Re-Nique Charles
Apr 22, 2024
Re-Nique Rianne Charles was born on October 5, 2001 in Boston, MA, to Renford Charles and Sonia Benjamin. She was affectionately known as Re-Re to her friends and family and "Bookie" to her older sister, Daviean.
She is a child of God and he called her home on Monday April 22, 2024.
Re-Nique was a vibrant soul who...
Colbra Arika Loretha Brown-Handy
Apr 17, 2024
After several years of illness on April 17, 2024 Colbra Arika Loretha Brown-Handy/ transcended to her eternal resting place. Born Arika Loretha Brown, she was the eldest child of the union between Selven A. Brown Il and Lois Dianne (Brown)Lee. She was born and raised in Boston, MA. Colbra graduated Madison Park High School in 1983. After high school, she...
Helene Johnson
Apr 15, 2024
Helene Marie (Gern) Johnson, aged 86, of Boston, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. Born in Otterberg, Germany on May 29, 1937, Helene brought joy and warmth to all who knew her. She leaves behind a loving family, including her daughters Gladys Gern-Bowden (NC), Denise Rodriguez (Boston), Alberta McCormick (Boston), Sylvia Johnson-Curry (Boston), and Theresa Johnson (Boston); her daughter-in-law...
Domingas Cabral
Apr 8, 2024
Domingas “Madiminga” Cabral was born on March 20, 1938, in Mira Mira, Cabo Verde, to Martina and Mano. She was the sister to the late Benjamin "Djami" Cabral. Domingas was a woman of love, joy, and resilience. Her resilience got her through any obstacles she faced and is the foundation of the legacy she instilled.
Madiminga's journey to the United States...
Louis E. Horton
Mar 25, 2024
Louis Edward Horton was born on October 25, 1941 in Edenton, North Carolina to the late William and Hattie Horton. He entered his eternal rest on March 25, 2024 at which time he joined his grandparents, parents, siblings and loved ones who preceded him in death.
As a young adult growing up in North Carolina, Louis loved playing sports. He was a star athlete in high school where...
Reginald "Reggie" Rodgers
Mar 23, 2024
Reginald D. Rodgers, age 55, of Boston, Mass. passed away on March 23, 2024.
Reginald was born in Boston on January 5th, 1969, to Frankie and Juanita Rodgers. Reggie graduated from Dorchester High. After this, he worked several jobs before going to work for the Parks and Recreation Department at the City of Boston.
Reggie grew up with a love for basketball....
Norma Eleanor Brown
Mar 23, 2024
If you plan to attend, please note the following request from the family:
"Most of you know that our mom adored purple and parrot green... and those regal church hats were her signature. We're encouraging everyone to wear a hat OR one of her favorite colors to her home-going celebration as a tribute to her, if at all possible."
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Madge Dawn Hanson
Mar 19, 2024
Madge was born in Hibernia, Manchester, Jamaica the eighth of fifteen siblings from the union of Beatrice and Ezekiel Letts. Madge gave birth to one son, Wayne, one daughter, Karen, and also adopted two other children (Norval and Donna). She stepped into the mother role for many different individuals given her nurturing personality. Growing up, Madge had the responsibility of taking...
Pearline (Stallings) Johnson
Mar 15, 2024
Our Beloved Mother Pearline (Edmond) Stallings-Johnson passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15th, 2024 at the age of 88.
Pearline was born in Starkville, Mississippi on January 20th, 1936, to Mary Sharp and Calvin Edmond. Pearline was educated through the Starkville public school system and was raised by her father and Stepmother, Calvin and Lucy Edmond. It was also in Starkville,...
Oluranti Onike McClaine
Mar 12, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Oluranti McClaine on March 12th, 2024, at the age of 49. Surrounded by the warmth of her family, Oluranti left us, leaving a legacy of resilience, kindness, and faith. Born in Boston on March 5th, 1975, she was a beacon of light to all who crossed her path. Oluranti's academic achievements were notable,...
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