Obituaries

Maureen Orita Adams

Jan 15, 2025

Maureen Orita Small (Adams), affectionately known as “Rita” was born on May 30, 1939 in Jackson, Saint Michael, Barbados and peacefully transitioned to her eternal resting place on January 15, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. Maureen was the second oldest of four children and the only girl born to the late Ilene Germaine Small and Clyde Wilkinson. Maureen immigrated to the...

Richard Thomas Jr.

Jan 13, 2025

Richard Albert Jr. was born on January 26, 1942, in Boston, MA to the late Richard A. and Rosalie Thomas.

Richard Attended Boston School of Trade and began his career as a self-employed plumber after graduation. While attending trade school, he met Jacquelyn (LeMon) Thomas, who attended High School nearby in 1959. They were married on February 5, 1960. To that...

Eric Grant

Jan 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of my brother, Eric Raymond Grant

 Eric Raymond Grant, born September 19, 1988, in Boston, MA, came into this world as a bright spark and never stopped shining. He was the firstborn to Innell “Delfina” Grant and Eric Tyrone Maiden and the beloved stepson of Avery Ortiz Poole Sr. As the eldest of his siblings—Daniel Grant, Avery Grant...

Anthony Jerard Chambers

Jan 6, 2025

Anthony Jerard Chambers departed this life quietly on January 6, 2025. His death comes as a shock to all. Anthony was born on July 1,1997, in Boston, MA. He was the loving son of Dorreth Chambers and Linval Chambers. Anthony was an adorable baby boy who grew up to be a handsome, strong, and hard-working man.

As a child, Anthony loved...

James Pulley

Jan 5, 2025

James Paul Pulley, affectionately known as Paul, was born on September 26, 1959, in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late James Willard Pulley and Ann Richardson Pulley. He was the youngest of two children, preceded by his sister, Gail.

As a child, Paul was known for his bright mind and warm smile, even as he faced the challenges of severe...

Joan Hawkesworth

Dec 30, 2024

Joan Ethel Hawksworth, 86, formerly of Quincy, passed away on December 30th, 2024, in Rockland, Massachusetts.

Joan was born on June 19, 1938, in Somerville. She graduated from Medford High School in 1957. She was a data entry operator for the US Coast Guard. Joan was an active member of St. James Episcopalian Church of Cambridge and St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church...

Osmond Telesford

Dec 30, 2024

Osmond Telesford passed away on December 30, 2024, at 97.

Osmond was born on June 10, 1927, in Grenada. Osmond's life was a remarkable journey spanning nearly a century, marked by resilience, adventure, and deep connections with family and friends.

Osmond was the son of Agnes Taitt and Eli Telesford. Osmond was also the cherished brother of Catherine, Louise, Darkie, Anthony, Stephen,...

Kevin Thompson

Dec 26, 2024

Kevin Lenell Thompson of Marlborough, MA, formerly of Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Beverly (Clay) Thompson, with whom he shared 30 beautiful years of marriage. Born in Brookline, MA, on December 2, 1951, Kevin was the beloved son of the late Harold R. and Claire (Stickney) Thompson. He was raised...

Tesfaye M. Berhane

Dec 24, 2024

Linda Jones

Dec 22, 2024

Linda grew up and was educated in Boston, MA. She worked in medical records partially for a short time at Tufts Medical Center. Over the years, she worked as a bartender in several well-known establishments around Boston. She was partially raised by the late Henry Tale and survived by Stella Tale.

Linda lived life on her own terms and passed away...

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...