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Harriet Blige Ruggs
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....
Marie Bowra
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...
Victor Sylvester Jones
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...
Yelesta Scotland
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...
Katherine Underwood
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...
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...
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