Obituaries
Dorchester, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dorchester, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas
Shirley Ann Harris-Avant
Aug 3, 2018
Mrs. Shirley Ann Harris-Avant, daughter of the late Charles Harris Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Harris, she was born December 5, 1948 in South Hampton County, Virginia.
She was educated in the South Hampton County schools. She completed her GED in Boston Massachusetts.
She worked various jobs thru out her life. She spent most of her life as a care giver to...
Francine Y Dunn
Jul 24, 2018
Francine Y. Dunn, the Matriarch of her family, passed away on July 24th 2018.
Francine was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 7th, 1946, to the late George E.L. & Dorothy L. Paul. She was their first born and was the oldest of nine children.
After Francine graduated from the Boston School System, she journey off to school in Virginia, where she studied to become a nurse but she found herself, changing her career goals to...
Roberta Geneva Emerson - Baskerville
Jul 19, 2018
Roberta Geneva Emerson was born on June 4th, 1920 in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania to the late Lonnie Lee Emerson and Roberta “Robbie” Harris.
In her formative years, she was raised in Pennsylvania, before relocating to Boston, Massachusetts at the age of fifteen, with her mother and step...
Reginald K. Gatlin
Jul 12, 2018
Reginald “Reggie” Keith Gatlin, passed away suddenly July 12, 2018. Born in Virginia Beach, VA on September 30, 1956, Reggie was the third of five children born to Clarence Sr. and Mollie Gatlin. As a child he was raised in church and had a love for God that was witnessed on Sunday mornings while singing alongside his brothers and sister...
Denzil Langley
Jun 29, 2018
Denzil Langley was born on December 16, 1939 in Clarendon, Jamaica, WI. The son of the late Thomas Langley and Lilybel Williams. Denzil received his primary education at the Mount Liberty All Age School and then entered the workforce. His first jobs were as a butcher and a farmer in his hometown in Jamaica.
In his early twenties, Denzil met...
William Russell Loesch
Jun 16, 2018
Born November 20, 1941 West Palm Beach, Florida- Died June 16, 2018 at his home at 85 Brent St, Dorchester, MA.
He is predeceased by his parents Rev. Russell Talcott Loesch, born in Garrettsville, Ohio, and Mary “Polly” Kendrick Francis Loesch, born in Andover, MA.
He is survived by his three daughters and son: Melanie Loesch, Cathy Loesch, Cynthia Loesch-Johnson (and husband Jeffery Johnson) Christopher...
Frank Antonio Roberto
Jun 15, 2018
Frank A. Roberto, 57, passed away suddenly on June 15, 2018. Born on February 27, 1962 to Claurindo Depina and the late Josefa Roberto, Frank was affectionately known as Frankie, Frank Nitty, Grandpa, and Tah' Tah'.
After an education in Catholic and public schools in Boston, Frank started his career 1991 as an SMT Technician. He was a dedicated worker—always focused...
Lenora Holcombe
Jun 4, 2018
LIFE SKETCH OF MRS. LENORA ZENA FLOWERS HOLCOMBE
Lenora Zena Holcombe was born on March 23, 1923 to Isaac and Albertha Flowers in the city of Brewerville, Montserrado County, Liberia, West Africa. She was the first of five sisters, Elizabeth Gibson, Thelema January, Catherine Morris, Grace Ricks and two brothers, Hillary Dennis and Joseph Stubblefield Unfortunately, one sister, Catherine, her bother...
Chyrl Ann Brewington
Jun 2, 2018
Chyrl Anne Brewington was born in Boston, MA, on the 30th day of June in 1949, to the late Norma Jean Williams-Bridges and Floyd A. Williams, Jr. Her childhood was one of life’s journeys that she loved sharing with her older brother, Floyd & her younger sister, Indy.
Chyrl received her early education within the Boston Public School System where she...
Cherie Yvette Milton Jackson
May 28, 2018
Cherie Y Milton-Jackson of Boston, MA unexpectedly passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018.
She was born on February 7, 1966. Cherie “Candy” was a very beautiful, loving and caring person.
She was the youngest of six children born to Loretta Milton and the late James Milton
and the beloved wife of Dana Jackson for over 18 years.
Candy grew up in Boston, MA. ...
Keith Junior Rutty
May 12, 2018
Keith Junior Rutty also known as Rider, age 63 passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Boston Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born on April 14, 1955, in Saint Mary to Edwin “Sunny” Rutty and Daphne” Vie” Johnson (née Hoilett). Junior graduated from Wallingford Primary School in 1970. He later became a police...