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Marshall Joseph Derby
1942-12-19 2007-05-16
His mission: Find homes for everyone
By Ian B. Murphy/Staff writer GateHouse News Service Thu May 24, 2007, 06:57 AM EDT Lexington His mission:
Lexington
Marshall Derby may be best known as the Lexington Housing Assistance Board (LexHAB) chairman, a position he held for 15 years. He died Wednesday, May 16 at his home at age 64.
Marshall Derby always gave his friends laughter, retaining his sharp wit to the end of his battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was also a giver to total strangers, helping families in need have a chance to live in Lexington. He gave hi...
William "Billy" A. DeSimone
1942-12-03 2019-03-27
Gloucester - William A. DeSimone, 76, of Gloucester, formerly of Stow and Arlington, Mass., passed away Wednesday morning, March 27, 2019, at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was the husband of Constance D. (Steward) DeSimone. Bill was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on December 3, 1942. He is the son of the late Gabriel and Theresa (Rusci) DeSimone.
Bill graduated from Arlington High School in 1960. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering in 1964 from Tufts University, followed by a Master of Education in 1967 from Boston University. In 1991 he obtained a Master of Business Administration from Babson College. He was curious by nat...
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Louise Mary Dolan (Cunningham)
1942-02-13 2019-10-24
Louise Mary Dolan, 77, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, formerly of Burlington, MA, wife of James Gilbert Dolan entered into eternal rest Thursday, October 24, 2019. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, 1204 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island at 11:00 am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel.
Louise was born February 13, 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Joseph Cunningham and the late Ethel Dunphy Cunningham. She was a homemaker and her joy was spending time w...
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Thomas Swen Erickson
1942-09-24 2016-11-27
Thomas S. Erickson of Billerica died suddenly on Nov 27, 2016. Devoted father of Drew O'Donoghue, Jennifer Erickson Pressey, David and Peter Erickson. He leaves several close friends and many acquaintances from his decades in the swimming pool industry as a builder, technician, and consultant. As a member of the board of directors of the National Spa and Pool Institute he loved to travel, but particularly loved his trips to the Bahamas outer islands and to Ireland. Unknown to all but his closest friends and family was his great love of animals but particularly dogs. He leaves his dearest Buca, the Pit Bull he lived with and loved. A funeral service will be held in the Brown & Hickey F...
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Gerard Paul "Jerry" Faiola
1942-06-01 2010-11-23
FAIOLA, Gerard P "Jerry" In Woburn, Tuesday, November 23rd. Beloved husband of Alice M. (Dalton) Faiola. Loving father of Candy Kenton and her husband Jeffrey and Donna M. Maguire and her husband Timothy, all of Woburn and the late Gerard F. "Jerry" Faiola. Dear brother of Ralph Faiola and his wife Anne of Gloucester. Cherished grandfather of Melissa, Brian, Allison, Jack, Sean, and Katelyn. Funeral from the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street,
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Susan Patricia Famolare (Preeper)
1942-06-06 2018-01-18
FAMOLARE, Susan P. (Preeper) Of Arlington, January 28, 2018. Beloved wife of George R. Famolare. Cherished mother of Michelle Casey and her husband Jay of Medford, Maria Salanitro of Laconia, NH and the late Mark Famolare. Devoted grandmother of Michaela and Olivia Casey, Nicholas and Brianna Salanitro and Mark Famolare, Jr. Dear sister of John Preeper and the late Edward Preeper. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Raphael Church, 512 High St, Medford, Saturday morning at 10am. Interment private. Donations may be made in Susan's memory to St. Raphael Parish, 514 High St, Medford, MA 02155. For more information please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com
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Janet Flynn (Hawkins)
1942-09-30 2021-08-30
Obituary for Janet R. Flynn ( Hawkins)
In loving memory of Janet R. Flynn ( Hawkins), 78 years old, a native of Arlington, Massachusetts, who passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2021, a beloved daughter of Edward and Lois Hawkins and loving sister of Judy, Beverly, Barbara and David. She was a cherished mother to Judy, Deanne, Ronald, Michelle, Christine and Patricia and an amazing Nana to her 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren with more on the way. Janet was the heart and soul of her family and was equally adored by them and all who knew her. She was such a sweet, kind and loving soul and will be missed more than words can say.
A celebration of life will be...
Mary Fury
1942-04-01 2021-05-10
FUREY, Mary R. Of Arlington, passed away on May 10th. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Rita (McCarthy) Furey. Dear sister to the late Joseph Furey. Loving aunt to nephew Sean Furey and his wife Karen of Lynnfield and their children Shayleigh, Shannon, Skylar and Shayne, nephew Joe Furey and his wife Kathy of Pepperell and their children Kelsey, Dylan and Hunter and niece Julie Mallett and her husband Billy of Lynnfield and their children Bryan, Jake and Kiera. Also survived by many cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON, on Friday, May 14th, from 9am to 11am, and to a Funeral Mass in St. Agnes Church at 11:30am. In...
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Joeseph J. Gano Jr
1942-10-23 2022-11-11
Joseph J. Gano
Joseph J. Gano, Jr. passed away suddenly after a brief illness at the age of 80 on November 11, 2022, Veterans Day!
Joe (Jimmy) was a 1964 graduate of Harvard University. Joe was an achiever. He organized the first Harvard University Hockey Club Team, was a disciplined weightlifter and later became a trainer for the Washington Capitals.
Joe served as a Fighter Pilot and Captain in the US Air Force, stationed in Bitburg, Germany. After serving, Joe earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. His executive business career was extensive. In 1988 he founded and owned the student lending company, National Education.
Joe’s true lo...
Alfred E. "Al" Gazza
1941-06-06 2017-05-02
GAZZA, Alfred E. “Al” of Arlington. May 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Joan (Geary). Loving father of Jacqueline Ghiozzi and her husband John of Medford, Richard Gazza and his wife Laura of Lexington, and Gregg Gazza and his wife Amy of Arlington. Devoted grandfather of John, Jessica, Alexis, Sophia, Jake and Ruby Rose. Brother of Robert A. Gazza and his wife Angela of Arlington, Bruce Balboni of ME, and the late Lawrence Balboni. Uncle of Debbie Mahoney of ME, and Robert Gazza Jr. of Arlington.
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John R Gustafson
1942-10-14 2020-12-27
Orbituary
John R. Gustafson, 78, of Glastonbury CT passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on December 27th, 2020, by his side, his beloved son Garrett Gustafson. John was a graduate of Boston University, with a bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering, and spent 25 years at UTC/Pratt & Whitney and another 10 working at IAE, both full time and as a c... View Memorial and Tributes
Judith Marie "Judy" Hagberg (Donovan)
1942-04-13 2014-04-04
1942 - 2014 GREAT BARRINGTON Judy Hagberg passed away Friday evening, April 4, 2014, after a year long battle with cancer. Judy was born in Boston on April 13, 1942, the daughter of the late Alice and Jerome Donovan. She was raised in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School in 1960, followed by the Chandler School in Boston. She married Donald Hagberg in 1965, and together, the couple moved to Great Barrington. Judy was employed by a number of businesses in the Great Barrington area, including Kwik Print and Cain Hibbard Myers and Cook. She was a member of the First... View Memorial and Tributes
George Der Hagopian
1942-11-13 2015-12-04
HAGOPIAN, George D. of Waltham on December 4, 2015. Beloved son of the late Harry & Mary (Aroian) Hagopian. Devoted brother of Edward D. Hagopian and his wife Frances of Woburn and Carol Gardner and her husband Bernard of Arlington. Longtime companion of Barbara Johnson of Arlington. Loving uncle of Michael and Mark Hagopian and Bernard and Andrew Gardner. Nephew of Ashod D. Hagopian of Winchester and the late Armine D. Hagopian, Aram D. Hagopian and Mary Albertassi. Also survived by several loving cousins. Services at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, 145 Brattle St., Cambridge on Thursday, December 10 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Vi...
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Edward Leo "Eddie" Hefron
1942-05-26 2013-05-01
Edward L. Hefron, age 70. Beloved husband of Elizabeth, nee Ryan. Loving father of Marianne (Kirk) Meyer, Richard Vinsen and Kerry (Erik Anderson) Hefron. Loving grandfather of Lyndsay and Jamie Meyer. Dear brother of Grace (Robert) Taggart, Rita Myers, Louise (Peter) Heffernan and the late Joseph (Edna) Hefron and Mary Hefron. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ed was very active in his Church, a life long Red Sox fan and devoted to all things family. He was a graduate of Boston College. Visitation Thursday from 4 to 8 PM at Ahlgrim and Sons Funeral Home, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Funeral prayers 9:15 AM Friday at the funeral home to Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg. Mass 10...
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Jean Marie Innis (Bierenbroodspot)
2023-12-05 2013-10-28
JEAN M. (BIERENBROODSPOT) INNIS Obituary INNIS, Jean M. (Bierenbroodspot) 70, of Mashpee and Vero Beach, Florida, formerly of Waltham, died on Monday, October 28, at home after a lengthy battle with Cancer. She was the loving wife of Charles J. Innis, Jr. for 51 years. Born, raised and educated in Arlington. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Lena (Butcher) Bierenbroodspot. Jean enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading, swimming and spending her winter months in Florida with her husband. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Stephen Innis, and his wife, Cheryl of Framingham; Sean Innis of Mashpee, Michae...
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Maureen L. Innis
1942-06-06 2021-01-01
Maureen L. Innis
INNIS, Maureen L. Of Reading, formerly of Arlington. January 1, 2021. Loving mother of Michelle Peters and her husband Donald of Arlington, Karen Hegarty and her husband Sean of Wakefield, and the late Francis X. Fitzgerald and Raymond M. Innis. Devoted grandmother of DJ Peters, Anthony, Timothy, and Mick Hegarty, Francis, Matthew, and Erin Fitzgerald, Kasey and Kaitlynn Innis. Sister of Charles Innis of FL and the late James Innis. Maureen was a longtime Arlington resident, graduate of Arlington High School and longtime parishi...
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Ronald Joeseph Jackson
1942-12-05 2017-08-29
JACKSON, Ronald J., 74, of Acton, MA, formerly of Mansfield, West Yarmouth and Arlington, MA, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
Ron is survived by his wife of 19 years, Cynthia L. Jackson, his sons, Ronald E. Jackson and his wife Kristen and grandson Wesley of Cambridge, MA, Robert C. Jackson of Arlington, MA, and Ross A. Jackson of Arlington, MA, his sister Sandra Glynn and her husband Richard of Brownfield, ME, as well as cousins, nieces and nephews.
Ron was born and raised in Arlington, MA and graduated from Arlington High School. He earned a Master’s in Engineering Management and a Master’s in Structural Engineering from Northea...
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Frederick Seward Jarvis
1943-01-31 2021-04-01
Frederick Seward Jarvis, 78, of Estero, FL died April 1, 2021 in Gulf Coast Medical Center. Born January 31, 1943 in Medford, Massachusetts, son of the late Seward Porter Jarvis and Ruth Armitage Poore Jarvis.
Frederick is survived by his wife, Letitia Petrella Jarvis; sons Robert (Heidi) Jarvis, Thomas (Dana) Jarvis and Kenneth (Laura) Jarvis; daughter Jennifer (Benjamin) Fichman; grandchildren Maxwell Jarvis, Terrence Jarvis, Kaitlin Jarvis, Alexander Jarvis, Henry Fichman, Annie Fichman, Faith Fichman and Rachel Fichman; sisters Carolyn Broderick and Sherry (Douglas) Cote.
Frederick proudly served his country in the US Navy.
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Constance Mary "Connie" Karras (Geannaris)
1942-07-05 2012-03-02
Arlington March 2. Beloved wife of Nicholas J. Karras. Loving mother of Pari Doherty and husband James of Arlington, Nina Martorana and husband Roger of Arlington, John Karras and wife Amanda of Arlington. Proud Nana of Jacqueline, Carissa, Alexa, Nikki and Jim. Daughter of Catherine Geannaris and the late Soto Geannaris. Sister of Mary Goshgarian and husband Gary Goshgarian, George Geannaris and his late wife Lorraine Geannaris.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 1145 Mass Avenue, ARLINGTON, Tuesday at 9:00am followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00am in St. Athanasius the Great Church, 4 Appleton St., Arlington. Interment to f...
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