Obituaries

Harold Hartford Boothby (1926-2018) lifelong resident of Randolph, MA passed away peacefully in his home on August 5th. He was 91 years old and was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Dorothy (Smith) Boothby and his oldest son Steven Boothby. He is survived by son Gary and his wife Tricia, daughters Marsha […]

Stephen F. Kelly, Jr., of Avon, passed away July 30, 2018 at the age of 69. Born, raised, and educated in Boston, Stephen was a resident of Avon for 40 years. He enjoyed photography, reading, traveling to Vermont, and camping. Beloved husband of Lou-Anne (Melchionno) Kelly. Loving brother of Katherine M. Davis and her husband […]

Abbie Louise (Davis) LaValle, of Randolph, passed away July 28, 2018 at the age of 86. Born July 19, 1932, Abbie had always been proud to be part of what was called "Greasy Village" in Cambridge. There she met the love of her life, Edward “Sonny” LaValle. Her whole world centered around him, her treasured […]

Ann C. (McCluskey) Trifiro, of Avon, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 28, 2018. She was born in Boston and attended Girls Latin, Emmanuel and Bridgewater State University graduating with a degree in teaching. She lived in Avon with her husband Sal for over 55 years and was employed by the Randolph School Department for over […]

William R. McBride, of Avon, passed away July 23, 2018 at the age of 58. Born, raised, and educated in Brockton, Bill moved to Vermont after serving in the US Army. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hiking. Beloved son of Joan (Keyes) Dyke. Dear brother of Karen Nixon and her […]

Marilyn T. (Fernandes) O’Malley, of Abington, passed away July 16, 2018 at the age of 78. She is survived by her children, Andrea, John, Michael, and Matthew; as well as 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be held at the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph on Friday, July […]

Charles J. Santoro, of Holbrook passed away July 15, 2018 at the age of 73. Born, raised, and educated in Boston, Charles was a resident of Holbrook for 46 years. He retired from the MBTA. Beloved husband of Catherine (Carson) Santoro. Loving father of David Santoro and Debra Santoro, both of Holbrook. Dear brother of […]

Sarah Murphy Ogar, of Quincy, passed away July 12, 2018 at the age of 88. Born in Gracefield, County Offaly, Ireland, Sarah moved to the U.S. at the age of 16 and was a resident of Quincy for 7 years. She worked as a certified nursing assistant at Quincy Hospital. Sarah enjoyed playing cards, knitting, […]

Joan Montville, 84, of Holbrook, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 10, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Joan faced her challenges with a positive attitude and sense of humor. Joan loved to cook and garden, she was an animal advocate and she was an avid Red Sox fan. […]