All Obituaries

Bernard Bailyn, whose writings on Colonial and Revolutionary America made him one of the nation’s most influential and esteemed historians, died Friday at his home in Belmont. He was 97. Dr. Bailyn was Adams University Professor at Harvard, where he had taught since 1949. A university professorship is Harvard’s highest academic designation. He twice won the Pulitzer Prize for history, for “The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution” (1967) and...

Joanna Pecora (Todaro) of Belmont Aug. 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Ralph F. Pecora. Loving mother of Kathy Chilko and her husband Dwayne of Belmont formerly of Minnesota, Ralph A Pecora Jr and his wife Maria of Malden, Nancy Scearbo and her husband Jim of Arlington, and the late Stephen Pecora. Cherished grandmother of Dominic Chilko of Minnesota, Cristine Pecora and her husband Michael Corcoran of Malden, Stephen Scearbo and his wife Meaghan of Tewksbury, and Jessica Scearbo of...

Madeleine Beatrice Lamothe Walsh died peacefully on August 3rd, 2020, after a graceful and determined journey with Alzheimer’s. With her huge smile, giant heart,  and infectious laugh, Maddy will be dearly missed by family and friends.  Maddy was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts, where she grew  up with a large and loving extended family. Maddy graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Lowell, Massachusetts, and went on to Framingham State College where she earned her...

Dianne M. (Tartaglia) O’Connor, 60, of Medford, Massachusetts died peacefully at home on August 1, 2020.  Dianne was the loving wife of 41 years to Stephen T O’Connor. Born in Somerville to the late Joseph and Louise Tartaglia.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by her beloved children: John O’Connor and his wife Jonelle O’Connor with their son Chase, Ryan O’Connor and his partner Alyson Monteith, Lauren Conway and her husband Michael...

Helen T. (Stanton) Sullivan of Burlington, formerly of Cambridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92 on July 29,2020. Beloved wife of the late James F. Sullivan Sr. Loving mother of Sheila Harrison and her husband Douglas of Tewksbury, Daniel and his wife Carole of Weymouth, Dennis and his wife Tricia of Tewksbury, James Jr. and his wife Kristine of Houston, Texas, John and his wife Sheila of Belmont, Julie Savino and her husband Domenic of Reading....

Margaret M. "Margie" Fay (Caulfield) of Belmont formerly of Cambridge July 22, 2020. Beloved mother of Nancy Fay Donahue and her husband Kevin of Watertown and Neal J. Fay and his wife Debbie of Belmont. Cherished Nan of Mark, Keri and Cory. Adored Nana of Jessica, Haley and Gemma. Great Nan of Brady, Makena, Kevin and Brooklyn. Sister of the late John Caulfield, Paul Caulfield and Kathleen Nickerson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.  With a passion for her...

Robert “The Mule” Malieswski reached the finish line on Tuesday July 14, 2020 after several years of declining health. Robert, known as Bob, was quite possibly the most stubborn person most of us have ever known.  Stubborn as a mule.    Born in 1938 and raised in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Frances Osborn Malieswski, a dressmaker and homemaker and Charles Malieswski Sr, a Firefighter with the Inman Square Fire Department. He was a longtime resident...

Mary Lois Murnane On Monday, July 13, 2020. Mary is survived by her daughter, Kendyll Marie Murnane (Andrey Pietrowicz); and grandson, Dexter Pietrowicz. She was predeceased by her parents, Thomas Henry and Mary V. (OBrien) Murnane. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4101 Norbeck Road, Rockville, MD 20853, on Thursday, at 11:30, with a viewing one hour prior. Interment in Belmont Cemetery, Belmont, MA, on Monday, July 27 with a Rite of...

Rev. Dudne Murray Breeze, Jr. of Belmont, MA passed away peacefully on July 5, 2020. He was born on Dec. 28, 1938 in Boston, MA to D. Murray Breeze and Helen Elizabeth, both of whom were born in Canada.  Dudne and Gail, his wife, were married for 56 years.  His sons include:  D. Murray Breeze III of Modesto, CA; Duncan Kenneth Breeze of Wilmington, NC; and Andrew Jeremiah Breeze and his wife, Elizabeth Cathleen Breeze of Norwalk, CT. Rev. Breeze grew up in Belmont and during...

Maria (Pimentel) Prates of Arlington, July 2, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Antonio J. Prates.  Survived by her children: Lucilia Prates-Ramos, Esmeralda (Amy) Prates Devlin and husband James, Joseph Prates and wife Marlene. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Ryan, Taylor and Sarah. Also survived by her brothers José, Manuel and Ilidio Cunha.  Sister of the late Antonio, Daniel and Francisco Cunha and Adriana Viveiros. Beloved aunt to many...

Sidney (Getchell) Gerrold of Lexington formerly of Belmont July 1,2020. Daughter of the late Carroll and Grace (Hovey) Getchell. Beloved wife for over 70 years to the late  Richard C. Gerrold.  Mother of Susan Alsop and her late husband William of Littleton, David Gerrold and his wife Donna of Maryland and Jeanne Campbell and her husband William of Wakefield. Grandmother of Amy, David and Nicholas. Great Grandmother of Joseph and Dylan. Sister of Ellsworth Getchell and...

Edward Michael Morrissey Jr.  of Lawrence, formerly of Cambridge, June 26, 2020. Beloved son of  Edward Michael Morrissey Sr. and Ann Marie (Dignan) Morrissey. Survived by his loving sister and best friend Dawn Morrissey Ryan; sons, Alex Morrissey and Nicholas Caissie;  niece, Kelsi Morrissey Ryan; nephews, Willie and Jake Ryan; aunts, Evelyn Labanara, Ellen Young, Ruthann Morrissey, Joan Blanchard, and uncle Kenny Young and...

George B Descoteau, Died on Friday June 26th surrounded by his children after a period of declining health Currently lived in assisted living in Massachusetts near his children. George Benjamin Descoteau of Bow, NH for 55 years, originally from Troy, NH – age 89 years old. Wife, Patricia Anne Larro originally of Marlborough, NH married for 44 years - predeceased him in 1995. Agency Manager - Peerless Insurance Company from 1958 -1970. Owner of the...

Natalie Orioli of Clearwater, Florida June 24, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Leo and Lillian Orioli. Natalie was a secretary for the University of Massachusetts. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic a private service and burial will be held for the immediate family.

James (Jim) M. Scott On June 23, 2020 at the age of 86, Jim Scott passed peacefully from complications of heart disease surrounded by his loving wife of 45 years, Jackie Jenkins-Scott, and his children Amal (Rasheeda) Scott and Amber (Mark) Eley.  He is preceded in death by: parents Rosa Nell and Wilfred James Scott; brothers Wilfred Jr., Robert, Raymond, Roger, Lawrence; sisters Rosemary, Grace, Winifred, Elizabeth; and daughters Megan and Maura. He is survived by: brothers Richard...

Jeffrey L. Tholander, 53, of Framingham, formerly of Belmont and Newton, passed away June 19, 2020, after a sudden illness. Jeff was the beloved husband of Karen (Emmetts) Tholander, son of the late Stephen and Donna (Giroux) Tholander, brother of Eric Tholander and his wife Lisa, and the late Major Stephen Tholander.  He was the cherished uncle of Lauren Tholander, Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Jeff loved spending time at home with Karen entertaining and...

“Well, I was trying to make it to 100, but I guess I don’t need to worry about that anymore.”  This was Dave’s reaction to being told he had terminal cancer.  Dave was always a jokester, class clown in school and effervescent personality throughout his lifetime.  He was born in 1930 and grew up in North Adams, MA with his sister Dorothy, with whom he was always close.  Dave was a popular classmate and...

Helen H. Haverty of Belmont June 17, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late David and Ellen (Coughlin) Haverty.  Survived by her sister in law Rita E. Haverty. Predeceased by her siblings, Sister Mary Ellen David of the Franciscan order, David J. Haverty, Margaret Ann Haverty and Kathleen T. (Haverty) Gallagher. Also survived by six nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Helen was a graduate of Belmont High School class of 1942 and worked for New England Telephone &...

Elisabeth A. McCauley of Cambridge June 16, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Francis T. and Elizabeth H.(Moran) McCauley. Devoted sister of Frances E. McCauley of Cambridge and the late Mary Jane  MacDonald-Rhodes.  Loving aunt of several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. A Graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School.  She received her Bachelor of Education with a Minor in Psychology from Lesley University and a Master of Education at U Mass...

Daniel Wachs of Cambridge June 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Margaret Wachs (Peirce). COmplete notice to follow.