Obituaries
Dorchester, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Dorchester, Suffolk County & Surrounding Areas
Decosta F. Mcmillan
Feb 7, 2021
Decosta F. McMillan, Sr. was born to the late John F. McMillan and Mary E. Dixon Harris on April 10,1940 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The family then move to Boston,Mass in 1951 with his sisters, the late Willa Mae Edwards and Gloria Harris. v attended various schools and while working at a shoe factory in Dorchester, Mass, he met Adell...
Jennifer V. Sutherland
Feb 7, 2021
Jennifer Viarruel Sutherland of Boston Massachusetts, passed away of natural causes at her home. Jennifer was the loving daughter of Joseph Ali-Bocas and Jane Frederick both deceased. She was the loving sibling to 9 sisters and 6 brothers, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Jennifer was born in Trinidad where she grew up in Cunaripo and lived in Talparo where she...
Havergal Mccled Worrell
Feb 7, 2021
Mr. Havergal McCled Worrell Sunrise February 28, 1946 Sunset February 7, 2021 Havergal McCled, affectionately known as Cled or Buggie, was born in Ayshford St. Thomas on the beautiful island of Barbados, land of the Flying Fish and Coucou. Cled loved his sister, Maureen’s salt fish and coucou. Her style was passed down from their mother. Cled was the last...
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...