All Obituaries

Janette Middleton Cranshaw of Belmont April 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Philip W. Cranshaw. Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic a private service and burial will be held for the immediate family. Complete notice to follow.

Barbara Mae Luacaw of Cambridge April 3, 2020. Daughter of the late John and Esther (Filchett) Luacaw. Complete notice to follow.

Esther Syn Poh Lim of Singapore April 2, 2020. Beloved wife of Tat Ming Sio. Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic a private service and burial will be held for the immediate family.

Cindy Ann Dixon, 64, passed peacefully on March 31, 2020.  Cindy was a graduate of Belmont High, enjoyed reading, and was a life-long student. She obtained her Nursing degree from Malden Hospital, continuing her education to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Bentley College, a Master’s degree from Boston College, and a Master’s in Nursing from Northeastern University. Cindy had a passion of helping others, both as a nurse, and in her personal life. Cindy...

Maureen Parece (Bailey) Born August 22, 1928, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Saturday night March 28, 2020. Beloved wife of Donald J. Parece. Loving mother of Daniel Parece of East Boston, Marilyn Parece of Belmont, Gary Parece of Belmont, Lesley & Peter Winn of Shrewsbury, Joanne & Dan Lonergan of Belmont, Neal & Rosemary Parece of Minneapolis. Devoted grandmother of Brian Shaughnessy, Kerry Ann Shaughnessy, SPC Casey Shaughnessy, Jonathan Winn,...

Mary Lucy Uglietto of Belmont, March 17, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony J. “Tony” and Dorothy F. (Campagna) Uglietto. Cherished sister of Nancy Grignon and her husband Walter, Paula Alden and her husband Charlie, Charles and his wife Robin and Elena Benoit Leahy and her husband Terence.  Loving aunt of Charles-Anthony Grignon and his fiancé Amy Ferguson, Tony Uglietto and his fiancé Kate Frennette, Joseph and Andrew Uglietto,...

Norma Aileen Marsh of Kingwood, Texas, formerly of Belmont, died on March 16, 2020.  Beloved daughter of the late Edwin Lewis and Beatrice Evelyn (Caldwell) Marsh.  Norma is survived by her sister Nancy C. (Marsh) Sanderson of Gardner.  In addition to her parents, Norma was predeceased by her brothers, Edwin L. Marsh, Jr. of Belmont and Robert W. Marsh of Southboro, and three sisters, Marion L. (Marsh) Marcott of Santa Rosa, California, Joanne F. (Marsh) Alexander of...

Joseph F. Gallagher Jr. of Belmont March 15, 2020. Beloved son of the late Joseph F.  and Alma (Reardon) Gallagher. Loving brother of William Gallagher and his wife Arlene of Brownington, VT. and Mary Gallagher of Hudson, MA. Also survived by his nephew Christopher Gallagher of Florida. At the family's request a memorial service will be announced at a later date.  

Rebecca Hencke, 67, of Belmont, passed away March 13, 2020.  Rebecca was born in Oklahoma City, OK and was the oldest of three.  She is survived by her parents Ray and Carolyn Whitson and younger siblings Esta Hardy and Eddie Whitson.   Rebecca “Beckie” lived as a devoted wife to James Hencke for nearly 48 years, loving mother to Andy Hencke, Teresa Fox, and Michael Hencke and “Grammy/Mimi” to grandchildren Levi, Kaya, Evan, Evelyn, and Abby....

Joseph F. Grainger  of Cambridge, retired Cambridge Police Captain, March 6, 2020.  Beloved husband of Leona (Sherlock), loving father of Joseph and wife Sandra of New Seabury, John of Plymouth, Mary Sullivan and husband Lester of Burlington.  Loving grandfather to Kerri Krieger and husband Shawn of Marlborough, Becki of Mashpee, Lester Sullivan and wife Danielle of Billerica, and Elizabeth Rego and husband...

Cynthia A. “Cindy” ( Bragdon) Pasquarello of Arlington after a long illness on March 1, 2020.  Beloved wife of Frank.  Loving mother of Amy Tobin and her husband John of RI.  Devoted grandmother of Isabella, Mikayala, Olivia and Jack. Sister of Deborah Bragdon of Maine and Mary Storey of Ohio. Cindy was a dedicated nurse for over 45 years at Joslin Diabetes Clinic and worked in Pediatrics.  ...

Sara Miller of Cambridge february 29, 2020. Loving mother of Frank and David Miller. Complete notice to follow.

Youn Tank Chung passed away on February 27, 2020, surrounded by family.  He was predeceased by his wife of 40 plus years, Ruby Chung.  He was survived by Son Chris Chung and wife, Milly Mui, of New York City, Son, Ken Chung and wife, Thuy Tran, and their child, Lily Chung, of Natick, MA, Daughter Jo-Ann Chung and husband, Adam Bartlett, of Anchorage, AK and Son Joe Chung and wife, Rachel Silver, of Belmont, and Siblings, Liz Wing of Newton, MA, and Tom...

Anita Hatzis ( Triantafel) of Belmont February 27, 2020. Beloved wife for 56 years to the late Thomas J. Hatzis Sr. Loving mother of James T. Hatzis of Belmont, Thomas J. Hatzis Jr. of W. Roxbury, Stephanie H. Oberto of Belmont and the late Andrea Hatzis. Cherished Nana of Stephen and Melanie Oberto and Sophia and Andrea Hatzis. Sister of James Triantafel of Chicago and the late Stephen Triantafel. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held in St Demetrios Greek...

Postponed Shirley Ann Thompson of Watertown February 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Clifford B. Thompson. Loving mother of Deborah Whitney and her husband Peter and Mark Thompson Grandmother of Nell Whitney, Sara Thompson and Benjamin Thompson. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Belmont, 129 Lexington Street, Belmont, MA. 02478 on Saturday June 13 at 11:00 Am. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in...

Virginia C. Blanchette (Sliney) of Waltham, formerly of Belmont, passed away on February 25, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 51 years of Bernard J. Blanchette. Loving mother of Elizabeth Coady and her husband James, of South Yarmouth; Karen Bonanno and her husband Robert of Burlington; and John Blanchette and his wife Jessica of North Reading. Cherished grandmother of Ashley and James Coady; Joseph, Matthew, and Robert Jr. Bonanno; and Liam and Julia...

Kile Arldon King, age 33 of Brighton, Massachusetts left this earth to explore new adventures on February 24, 2020. Kile’s love for travel inspired by his beloved sister and best friend, Nicole King, sent him all over the world including Iceland, Thailand, the Dominican Republic, France, the Netherlands, Mexico, England, Italy and Canada, and in the United States he particularly loved Hawaii, New York, San Francisco, Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Kile would be planning his...

The Honorable Albert H. Burns was a Justice of the Massachusetts Trial Court from 1980 until his retirement in 1998, serving as the Presiding Justice of the Brighton Division of the Massachusetts District Court Department and Regional Justice of several other courts. Al loved the Red Sox, grilling on the BBQ, listening to music, planting his summer garden and spending time with his family in Marshfield. For much of his life,...

Gerard J. Purciello of Waltham formerly of Belmont Feb. 10, 2020.  Beloved son of Carmela Purciello (Cardinale) and the late Louis W. Purciello. Loving brother of Peg Hamilton and her husband Phillip Lydon, William Purciello and his wife Nancy, Ellen May and her husband Harry, Michele Nyman and Andy Nyman and Stephen Purciello and his wife Dianna. Cherished uncle of Christopher Hamilton and his wife Tina, Lisa Duffy and her husband Tom Wheble, Michael May, Elena Gruneberg and her...

Pasquale A. “Pat” Guzzetti of Belmont Jan. 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Rosemarie Guzzetti (Corso). Brother of Frances Ancona and her husband Joseph of St Petersburg, FL. Brother in Law of Antonina Warren and her late husband Paul of Waltham and Philip Corso of Pittsburg, PA. Uncle of Paul and his wife Jennifer, Andrew, Michelle and Kelly. Also survived by many grandnieces and nephews. Pat was 50+ years member of SPEBSQSA. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36...