All Obituaries

Nancy (Hannaford) Greer, age 85 of Belmont died at MGH on 27 September 2023. Born in Cambridge, MA on Valentine’s Day 1938, she was a graduate of Radcliffe College. She was a long-time board member of the Salvation Army and Plymouth Congregational Church. Devoted wife of Gordon B Greer, married on Flag Day (14 June 1959). She is survived by her two children, Bruce Greer of Cape Cod and Alison Greer of Baltimore and was a grandmother of five. A lifelong learner, she loved to travel,...

Kenneth B. Sampson, 82, of Belmont, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2023. He was born in Brockton MA June 1, 1941, son of the late Kenneth E. Sampson and B. Priscilla Boeshaar Sampson. He was a graduate of Brockton High School, Princeton University, and Columbia Business School. He subsequently served as an officer in the US Navy before working for ComEnergy in Information Services. His “retirement” job for 10 years was working for the IT department for Harvard...

Ann M. “Nancy” Connelly, 98, passed away on September 16, 2023, at her home in Belmont. Married for nearly 50 years to the late Thomas J. Connelly, Sr., she cherished her roles as mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Nancy is survived by her children, RADM Thomas J. Connelly, Jr. (Darlene), Mary Connelly, Rev. Fr. Peter Connelly, OSB, Joan Conway (Robert), and Bernardine Clark (Mark), as well as by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Nancy was preceded...

Bernard, Yvonne M. (Simard) of Belmont, formerly of Cambridge, September 16, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Henry J. Bernard. Loving mother of Gail Bolduc of Norfolk, Lisa Haluch of St. Augustine Florida, Steven Simard of Punte Gorda Florida and Gary Roche-Bernard of Medford. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Road, BELMONT, Wednesday at 9am. Funeral mass in St. Luke’s Church, 132 Lexington St.,...

Richard (Richie) J. Penta, 75, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 in The Villages, FL. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Martha Penta of Belmont, MA and his beloved former wife and mother of his children, Janet M. Penta of Watertown, MA. Richard is survived by his wife Roberta (McClay) Penta of The Villages, FL, his daughter Debra (Penta) Springer and her husband Jason of Sharon, MA and his son Richard Penta of Boxford, MA, his siblings John Penta of Waltham,...

Frederick R Murphy Sr of Lexington Sept. 6, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Ritsert) Murphy. Loving father of  Daniel P. Murphy of Lexington, Debra M. Dorr and her husband Timothy of Taunton and Frederick R. Murphy Jr. Cherished grandfather of  Cameron and Nicholas Dorr and Victoria Murphy. Brother of the late. Doris Martel, Evelyn Thompson and Carol Davis. "Fred was owner and operator of Fred's Gulf Station, in  Arlington for many years serving the...

Joseph S. Lynch, 88, of Medford, unexpectedly on September 2, 2023. He was born in Somerville, June 2, 1935, a son of the late John S. and Agnes Silva Lynch. He was educated in Charlestown Schools and further graduated from Boston University. his life was dedicated to the young boys and girls of the Charlestown Boys' Club, So. Boston Boys' Club, Boston School System and Hayden Recreation Centre in the areas of swimming, diving, scuba, WSI and CPR. He was the beloved partner and...

David E. Powers, 87, of Andover, MA passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on August 29, 2023. David was the son of the late Florence (Clough) Powers and Charles T. Powers. Born in Springfield, MA on December 3, 1935. David was the fifth sibling out of six; Thomas, Charles, Roberta, Frances and Albert. He graduated from Tilton-Northfield High School and went on to Keene State College where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education. David also...

Barbara Ann (Lennon) Trischitta, 92, of Belmont, MA passed away peacefully on August 28th 2023, in the comfort of her home on Statler Rd in Belmont, where her life as devoted wife and then mother all began. Barbara was born April 28, 1931 in Arlington MA, daughter of the late Albert and Annie (Gormley) Lennon.  Barbara’s siblings, Edward, Margaret and Mary also predeceased her.  Barbara attended Arlington Public Schools before working for NEGA (Cambridge Electric Light),...

  Thomas Paul Costas, 66, of Billerica Massachusetts, passed away on August 23, 2023. Formally of Belmont, Thomas is survived by his beloved wife Sheryl, brother Peter Costas and his wife Candy, sister-in-law Linda Tapper, mother-in-law Renee Tapper, and many cousins.  Thomas was a devoted husband, a wonderful brother and a caring friend to the many that knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours at the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home, 36 Trapelo Rd,...

Mary Lavelle MacDonald of Belmont Aug. 20, 2023. Daughter of the late Peter and Kathleen  (Cooney) Lavelle. Beloved wife of Michael MacDonald. Loving mother of Kathleen MacDonald and Lillian "Ace" MacDonald. Step mother of Sarah Ann Carey. Sister of Brian Lavelle, Michael Lavelle and his wife Regina and the late Peter Gerard Lavelle. Also survived by her nieces Caitlyn, Emily and Meagan, her mother-in-law Marie MacDonald, her sister-in-law Julie Matarese and her husband John...

Paul G. Nickerson of Chatham, formerly of Concord and Cambridge, on August 14th 2023. Beloved husband of Deborah (Rivard) Nickerson. Loving father of Maggie Nickerson. Devoted brother of Julie Garrity and her husband Mike Garrity, Palissa Little and her husband Mike Little, John Nickerson and his wife Sheila Nickerson and Kevin Nickerson and his wife Theresa Nickerson. Proud uncle of Kelly Little and girlfriend Catherine Jordan, Johnny Little, Molly Garrity, Brady...

Elizabeth A (Farrell) Naseck-Fuller, 82, of Wolfeboro NH, formerly of Belmont, MA. August 11, 2023. Wife of James Fuller, Beloved mother of William C. Field III and his wife Megan, Darren H. Naseck and his wife Meghan and the late Thomas E. Field. Sister of S. Warren Farrell and his wife Lois. Grandmother of Taylor Field, William Field, Thomas Naseck, Emma Naseck and three nephews Ted, Stephen, and Richard Farrell. Elizabeth (Betsy) grew up in Belmont, Ma and graduated from Belmont High...

Debra (Jackson) Fitch age 65 of Beverly Aug. 8, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late John Robert Jackson and Edith (Krusell) Jackson. Loving sister of Sandra Driscoll and her husband Daniel. Cherished aunt to Erin, Brigie and Danny. Debbie was a graduate of Arlington High School. She loved family, animals, nature, drawing and meeting new people. The family is grateful for the staff at Eliot Community Human Services for their longstanding, steadfast and caring support. A private memorial...

Joan I. Senior of Boston Aug. 6, 2023. Complete notice to follow.

TRAVERS, Mary F. (O’Connor), of East Cambridge and South Dennis, originally from Cromane Upper, Killorglin County Kerry, Ireland, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on August 1, 2023. Devoted wife of Robert V. Travers. Loving mother of Robert V. Travers, Jr. Sister of Johnny O’Connor and his wife Mary, the late sister Hanoria (Joan) Sullivan and late husband Joseph; late sister Bridget Woulfe and her husband William and sister-in-law of the late Joseph...

CASEY, Patrick F. of Arlington, formerly of Cambridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer on August 1, 2023.  Beloved son of Patricia A. (Monahan) Casey and the late Francis P. Casey.  Loving brother of Nancy Healey and her husband Paul of Belmont. Devoted Uncle of Cullen, Breah and Maggie Healey. Patrick is also survived by Tracy Duggan (adored cousin) and many other very dear cousins, and lifelong friends. Patrick attended BC High and...

Thomas Anthony John Forster of Burlington July 30, 2023. Complete notice to follow.

Valeriy Halkin of Belmont July 27, 2023. Beloved husband of Larisa Halkina. At the families request the funeral services will be private.

Philip Maxeiner of Cambridge July 24, 2023. Beloved son of Thomas Maxeiner and Ioli Kalavrezou. At the families request the funeral services will be private.