Obituaries

Jul 3, 2024

Forever Loved 

"Netty Girl"

 

Annette was born wild and free affectionately known as "Netty Girl" she was the loudest one in the room and the life of the party. Annette lived most of her life here in Boston, Massachusetts. She never had children, but always said that her sister "had her niece Tiffany", but Tiffany was "her baby." She absolutely adored her...

Jul 3, 2024

John Patrick Loughran, 71, of Dorchester, MA, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born on October 22, 1952 in Lowell, MA to Arthur and Mary (Prescott) Loughran.

He was the beloved husband of 43 years to Annie (Ufrazier) Loughran and a devoted father. John is survived by his wife Annie; his son Stephen Loughran and his wife Amanda...

Jul 2, 2024

Jun 26, 2024

In loving memory of Meena Marajh

My sweet dearest mother

You were my mother and I was your baby. Things turned around and I became your mother and you my baby.

It was more emotional to me to have taken care of you. You were never a burden to me and I would do it over again for eternity. I love you mom...

Jun 24, 2024

Betty Jane was born on October 1, 1942, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Based on John 11: 11-13, like Lazarus and so many before, Betty fell asleep on June 24, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Dorethea Francis of Bridgeport. She was a very quiet & shy child. She was one of eight children.

From the time she was...

Jun 12, 2024

Harriet Blige Ruggs was born on May 21, 1949 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Rena Gertrude Singleton and Willie Blige. She grew up with three siblings, the late Louise Parks, Rena Blige, and William Blige. Harriet was educated in the Boston Public School system and continued her education in both cosmetology and secretarial studies, along with other professional certificates....

May 25, 2024

Marie Louise Bowra was called home from this life on May 25,2024. She was born on January 12, 1951 to the late David Bowra and Eldora (Buchanan) Bowra. Marie attended the Boston Public Schools. Marie graduated from Girls High School, Roxbury, Massachusetts. 

 After graduation, Marie went to work for Bank of America (formerly First National Bank). Marie left the bank and...

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May 15, 2024

Victor Sylvester Jones was born on January 31, 1941 in Bridgetown, Barbados, to the late Leonard St. Alban and Ruby Emelda Miller Jones.Victor departed this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 in Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, following a brief illness.He was proceeded in death by both parents, his sister, Dr. Funmilayo Jones and his brother, Anderson Jones, Sr.Victor...

May 15, 2024

May 14, 2024

Yelesta Scotland was born on January 24, 1959, to the late Authur Scotland and Eudella Scotland in Liberta Village, Antigua. He was the twelfth of fourteen siblings. He attended Crobbs Cross Primary School and later graduated from The Hill Secondary School. Yelesta went on to become a teacher at Liberta Primary School. He attended the Teachers Training College before moving to the United States. In 1981, he migrated to Boston MA where he earned...

May 11, 2024

Katherine A. Underwood, "Kat," was born to James Peete and Carolyn Theresa Peete in Tuscon, Arizona, on August 29, 1956.

Kat then migrated to Boston and graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1977. After High School, Kat migrated to Los Angeles, California, and married the love of her life, Michael Underwood, on May 12, 1979.

In January of 1989, she became...

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...

May 9, 2024

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...

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...