All Obituaries

Michael Courtney Sr., loving father of five children, passed away at age 76 on June 10th. Michael was born on October 1, 1944, to Thomas and Dorothy Courtney of Belmont, MA. He attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and served in the US Air Force. He went on to pursue his career in dentistry. He graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry and then received his Periodontics degree from Boston University School of Dental Medicine. He cared for his patients for 25 years at his...

William F. Doyle of Cambridge, died suddenly on June 10, 2021. He is survived by his long time companion Nijole Ruslys, son William Doyle, and brother Paul Doyle . Also survived by many neices and nephews. Visitation in St. Peter’s Church 100 Concord Ave. Cambridge Wednesday at 9:30am followed by a funeral mass at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Cambridge Cemetery. Late Army Veteran, Vietnam War.   

Dr. Carl Nordyke Brownsberger, MD, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 8, 2021. His beloved wife of 66 years, the translator Susan Brownsberger, had died in February.    He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law William and Carolyn Thum Brownsberger of Belmont, MA, his daughter Sarah Brownsberger and son-in-law Hafthor Yngvason of Bellingham, WA, his sister Mary Brownsberger Young of Frederick, MD, five granddaughters and their spouses, Solrun Hafthorsdottir of Reykjavik,...

Thomas F Cahill Sr. of Cambridge and Manomet, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2021. Throughout his courageous battle with multiple health issues, he maintained his good humor and infamous sarcasm.  Beloved husband of the late Joanie M. Cahill.  Survived by his three devoted and loving children; Thomas F. Cahill Jr., Asst. Chief at CFD and his wife Shannon of Cambridge, Julie M. Cahill Hollingsworth, ANP and her husband Ben of Bedford and Beth Cahill Halloran, CPD...

Jacqueline, “Jackie” S. Sullivan passed away on Monday, May 31st, 2021 in Sleepy Hollow, New York after a brief illness.  She was 101 years old.   Jacqueline was born on August 30, 1919 in Brooklyn, NY  to Cornelius and Lillian (Landsman) Scully.  She attended schools throughout New York City and began a career in retail very early in life.  Her career brought her throughout the country.  She lived in several states, eventually settling in...

Silvia L. (Magnani) Marino, 94, formerly of Somerville and Belmont, passed away on May 29, 2021, in Savannah after a valiant five-year battle with Dementia. Silvia, the first of four Magnani children, was born on March 6th, 1927 to Maria (Troiani) and Settimio Magnani in Rome, Italy.  After graduating from high school in 1944, she briefly attended an extension Institution with the hope of becoming a teacher, but the raging war in the European theatre (WW II) changed...

James E. Lombardo of Somerville May 28, 2021. Beloved husband of Doria (Campbell) Lombardo. Late U. S. Army Veteran, Vietnam. Complete notice to follow.

Vitaliya Yakovlevna (Paina) Volkova of Waltham May 25, 2021. Complete notice to follow.

Jean (Coutoumas) Foley of Watertown May 22,2021. Beloved wife of the late William C. Foley Jr. Loving mother of Brittany Foley of Arlington and Shannon Foley of Watertown. Cherished sister of George, Joanne, Paul, Carol, John, Chris and the late Michael. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and treasured friends. Visiting hours will be held in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Road Belmont on Wednesday May 26 form 5:00 - 7:00 PM. A Committal service will be held...

Dr. Nia Lane Chester, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021, surrounded by her family in Lincoln, Massachusetts. She was born on December 8th, 1945, in Los Angeles, California, to Tom Lane and Virginia “Ginnie” Lane. She earned a BA from Smith College (1967), an MA from Columbia University Teachers College (1968), and a PhD in Psychology from Boston University (1981). Nia married her late husband David Bunting in 2010, with whom she spent many wonderful years later in...

Kipp, Margaret C. (Wilson), age 97, of Belmont, MA, passed away peacefully at her home in Belmont on May 21, 2021.  She was the beloved wife and best friend of Perry Kipp. Loving mother of Nancy Smith, granddaughter Flora and her husband Chetan and great grandson, Rishi; William Kipp, his wife Kris and granddaughter Caroline; Elizabeth Sauter, her husband Curtis; Thomas Kipp, his wife Barbara, and grandchildren Joshua, Daniel and Zoe.  Funeral services will be privately held at...

Edward Damarjian of Plymouth May 13, 2021. Beloved husband of Helene Jamieson. Complete notice to follow.

Janet (Black) Demers of Belmont May 9, 2021. Beloved wife of the late George N. "Buddy" Demers Jr.  Loving mother of  Alexander Nicholas Demers and his fiancée, Calina Ciobanu (both of Los Angeles, CA). Daughter of the late Herbert Black and Alberta (Gillis) Black. Sister of Carol Williston, Tony Black, Mary Barrett, Alberta Mosvik, Allan Black, Terrence Black, Joseph Black, Brian Black, Cathy Miller,...

Ellen M. Amrhein of Hingham, Fort Lauderdale, and Quincy MA died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 7, 2021.  Ellen is survived by her husband Larry Belcamino.  Loving aunt to Brian Ferrara and his wife Allison along with their two children of Quincy, as well as Michael Ferrara and his fiancé Alana of Quincy.  Born in Boston to Guy Amrhein (owner of Amrhein’s in South Boston until its sale in the 1970’s) and Barbara Amrhein, raised in Quincy with her...

Sandra Janellyn Bailey Kendall, pianist, community volunteer, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and longtime resident of Belmont, Massachusetts passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, at her home on Square Pond in Shapleigh, Maine on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the age of 87. Sandy was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Clark Kendall of Belmont, Massachusetts. She is survived by her daughters Susan Lee Kendall and her husband John Verderese of Arlington, MA,...

Leo Francis Ignatius Kulas of Belmont April 30, 2021. Beloved husband of Joanna Kogan. Loving father of Ahren Kulas and Tara Kulas. Stepfather of Anthony Nanajian and Joanna Nanajian. Brother of Jack, James, Betty Ann and Virginia. A funeral service will be held in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Road Belmont on Tuesday May 11 at 12:00 noon. A visitation will follow till 1:30 PM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, face masks and social distancing are required. Donations may be...

Sure shot Freddie, the youngest person in Cambridge history to receive a gun license, died on April 28 at the age of 94. Fredo lived a long and happy life as a Kerry Corner kid living in the same home in which he was born. He was also a retired employee of the City of Cambridge Fire Alarm and a city electrician for 47 years. He was a member of the Polish Club, Hibernians, American Legion, and an Honorary Life Member and former exalted ruler of the Elks 839. Fred was a World War II and Korean...

Stanley E. Robbins Jr of Moultonborough, NH formerly of Billerica April 27, 2021. Beloved husband of Carol A. (Murphy) Robbins. Loving father of Lynne O'Brien and her husband David of Lawrence and Scott Robbins of Hollis, NH. Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Julia and Charlotte Robbins. Also survived by his brother Frank Robbins of Burlington. Stan is a U. S. Marine Corp veteran of Vietnam  and a retired Belmont Police Officer for 30 years. He was a true outdoorsman, he loved...

Carol A. (Ford ) Donaghy of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 26, 2021.  Beloved wife of 56 years to the late John G. Donaghy, Sr. Loving mother of Kathleen Canty and her husband Neil of Franklin, Eileen Shea of Cambridge, Diane McMahon and her husband Robert of Melrose, John Donaghy, Jr. and his wife Florencia of Lexington, Nancy Mazzei and her husband Michael of Arlington. Proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren. Sister of...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Patricia "Tee Tee" Kelly died on April 26th surrounded and cared for by her devoted family and friends taking shifts so she was never alone (thank you Tommy, John, Nancy and Peggy).  We have lost one of the gentlest, kindest and sweetest ladies known.  Tee was the oldest child of Mary and Tom Kelly and lived in Cambridge most of her life. Her nickname as Tee Tee came when her younger brother Jackie was unable to say...