All Obituaries

Marjorie Avonne MacKerron (Hokanson) of Belmont July 13, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Gordon A. MacKerron. Mother of Jody A. and her husband George Brazil of Weymouth, and Dawn of Belmont, Sister of Hazel I. Nasman of Belmont.  A memorial service will be held at Grace Chapel 59 Worthen Road Lexington on Friday July 20th at 11:00 AM.  Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Private.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sportspower...

Joyann Kay of Cambridge July 8, 2018. At the family's request her funeral services will be private. Donations in her memory made be made to a charity of your choice.

Stephen Louis Washburn, MD of Concord, formerly of Belmont, died peacefully at home of lung cancer on June 21, 2018.  Survived by beloved wife Suzanne; daughters Lisa, Sara W. J. Levy and Husband Michael, and son James; granddaughters Jessica Zaval and husband Peter, Betsy Jorgensen Forbes and husband Brendan; great grandchildren Benjamin, Elliott, and Malachy Zaval; and many nieces and nephews. Graduate of Milton Academy 1943, U.S. Army 1943-1944, graduate of Harvard College (on...

Karen M. ( Redding) Ferolito of Watertown, formerly of Cambridge June 18, 2018. Beloved wife of Joseph J.  Loving mother of Jacquelyn Lasa and her husband Rafael of Waltham and Carole Ferolito of Cambridge.  Devoted Nana to Evan and Angelo.  Also survived by many cousins, relatives and her friends in Sanford, Maine.  She was a beautiful mom to her special dog Bella.  Visitation will be held in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Rd. Belmont Wednesday...

Joseph D. Keohane, Jr. of Cambridge suddenly on June 15, 2018 at the age of 60.  Son of Lillian (Druss) and the late Joseph Keohane of Cambridge.  Companion of Deborah Winter.  Father of Michelle Ramos, Lisa Keohane Bush and Kristin Keohane.  Brother of Katherine Mahoney, Susan de la Garza and the late Carol Segal.  A graveside service will be held in Cambridge Cemetery on Friday, June 22 at 10AM. 

Virginia (Riselli) Fehrmann of Belmont June 14, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Walter H.  Loving mother of Susan Fehrmann and her husband Mark Lacey of Gloucester, Edward Fehrmann of Belmont and Carol Toland and her husband Owen of Belmont.  Grandmother of US Army Captain Julie Toland, Active Duty Middle East, Owen Toland of Watertown and Jack Toland of Boston.  Sister-in-law of Doris Derenzo of Needham.  Sister of the late Nicholas, Lena and Josephine...

Lewis, Victoria Jane. (b. October 22, 1957) passed away in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on the 11th of June 2018. She is survived by her beloved daughter Lydia R. Lewis, parents Marjorie and Philip Lewis, siblings David L. Lewis (Anne F. Ackerley), James S. Lewis and Laura A. Lewis, and niece and nephews Juliet A. Lewis, Jacob D. Lewis, and Lukas I. Stephan. A long time resident of Cambridge, Vicki graduated with a B.A. from Brown University and a JD from the Northeastern School of Law. She was...

 M. Robert Gardner, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on June 11, 2018. He was born on August 7, 1924 in Manhattan, son of Max and Blanche Lustgarten, and was raised in Brooklyn. Bob received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from the Columbia School of Physicians and Surgeons. He did his psychoanalytic training at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute (BPSI) and worked at the Boston...

Dorothy L. ( Whitaker) Ferolito of Cambridge June 8, 2018. Survived by her devoted Joseph of Cambridge. Mother of Joan Searle and her husband Bob of Oregon and Rockport and Joseph and his wife Karen of Watertown. Complete notice to follow. 

Kevin P. O'Connor, 53, of West Roxbury, formerly of Somerville,passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on June 6, 2018 at Brigham & Women's, Faulkner hospital.  Kevin was a true gentleman, a kind and gentle soul, he loved his family and friends deeply and wanted to say good bye to all.  Kevin was born on December 31, 1964 to Thomas and Teresa (Killourhy) O'Connor originally from County Clare, Ireland and Somerville, MA.  Kevin attended St....

Agnes Marie Grace passed away on June 1st in her beloved summer cottage in Hull, Ma.  Agnes was born on November 9, 1937 and raised in Belmont, Ma.  Agnes received her education degree from Rivier College in Nashua, NH Class of 1959 where she remained an active and devoted supporter. Upon graduation Agnes relocated to New Haven CT for the next 35 years as an educator in the North Branford, CT school system.  After retirement Agnes returned to Belmont until 2017 when she moved...

On the road from a childhood herding sheep in the lonely Australian Outback to becoming the first woman to serve as president of Smith College, Jill Ker Conway found that her intellectual gifts matched her personal ambition. “I had a talent for history,” she told the Globe in 1989, when she published “The Road From Coorain,” the first of her trio of best-selling memoirs, “and the fates were prodding me toward putting it into use.” Dr. Conway, who was 83...

Age 88, died peacefully at home on June 1, 2018, with his family near his side. Victor was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 23, 1929 to Victor Carpenter, Sr. and Pauline Carpenter. He is predeceased by his parents, his sisters Sally and Angie and his daughter Gracia. He is survived by his wife Catherine and his children Tyler and his wife Mary Alice and Melissa and his grandchildren, Milo and Simone as well has his brother John and his wife Ellen and several nieces and nephews. A...

 Kenneth Taylor Dinklage passed away at home, peacefully in his sleep, in the early morning of May 31st. The only child of William and Irene Dinklage, born on January 17, 1929, he was raised in Topeka, Kansas and dreamed of sailing in the open ocean. Valedictorian of his high school class, Kenneth headed east to Yale University with a full scholarship. He surprised the folks back home by spurning a career in business and followed his calling by entering a new Ph.D. program in...

CARLSEN, IVAR CARLO,   NORWEGIAN WAR SAILOR. age 98, formerly of  the Scandinavian Living Center in West Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 27 at Belmont Manor Nursing Home.  Born on September 9, 1919 in Sandefjord, Norway, he spent fifty years on board ships across the seven seas. He sailed as a merchant mariner on Norwegian ships during World War II and thus is now recognized, celebrated and decorated as a War Sailor.  Later he served with...

Charles F. Brown of Cambridge, May 26, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (Minnelli).  Father of Steven and his wife Lisa of Walpole, Marybeth DeGray and Chuck both of Cambridge. Grandfather of Nicholas and Justine Brown and Nathan DeGray.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Visiting hours in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Rd. Belmont Tuesday 4-8PM.  Relatives and friends kindly invited.  Interment Private.  Late Army Veteran WWII...

Margaret E. Sorrel of Watertown May 18, 2018 a long time resident of Belmont. Beloved daughter of the late Ira J. and Margaret E. (Willis) Sprague. Loving wife of the late Sydney Myer Sorrel MD., Mother of Kenneth S. Rand and his wife Linda of Watertown. Step Mother of Lori Lancaster of CT, Blair Sorrel of Lawrence and Diane Sorrel of TN. Grandmother of Sharon and Brian Rand and Justin and Laura Lancaster. Great Grandmother of Andy, Alex and Olivia. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey...

Carol R. (Keohane) Segal of Medford, formerly of Cambridge May 16, 2018 at her home following courageous battles against Lymphoma and Multiple Sclerosis. Beloved wife of Irwin. Mother of the late Nancy. Daughter of Lillian (Druss) Keohane of Cambridge and the late Joseph Keohane.  Devoted sister of Katherine Mahoney and Susan de la Garza and her husband Eugenio and Joseph Keohane Jr.  Loving aunt of Laura Mahoney, Paul Mahoney, and Daniel de la Garza.  Adored and especially...

Jeremiah J. O'Connor of Cambridge, May 13, 2018.  Beloved son of the late Jeremiah R. and  Nora T. (Enright).  Brother of Mary Frances Collins and her husband Tom of Cambridge and the late James M. O'Connor.  Also survived by 5 nieces and nephews.  A funeral mass will be held in St. Peter's Church 100 Concord Ave. Cambridge on Saturday, June 23 at 10AM.  Relatives and friends kindly invited.  At the request of the deceased, visiting hours are...

Rita A.(Lynch) Hanlon of Medford May 12, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Edward J.  Loving mother of Donna Pariseau and her husband John of Winchester, Kathleen Buckley and her husband Patrick of Salem, NH, Edward Jr. and his wife Denise of Wells, Maine, Kevin and his wife Anne of Reading, Janice A. Vitello of Medford, Joseph of Stoneham, Rita V. Cullen and her husband Tim of Wakefield.  Sister of Joseph "Bud" Lynch and his spouse Jim Widor of Medford.  Also...