All Obituaries

Susan (Darney) Orsini of falmouth formerly of Belmont Dec. 5, 2023. Survived by her children and their spouses, Leah Carter (Andrew), Jed Orsini (Louise), Gian Orsini and Luke Orsini (Jennifer). Grandchildren: Luke Orsini, Bear and Cosette Carter and Auden Orsini. Most especially by her loving and caregiving sister, Joan Dwyer and her husband John, as well as her nieces Caitlin Dwyer and Marielle Wintersteen , and nephews Michael Dwyer and Matthew Beauchemin. pre-deceased by her husband,...

Elizabeth A. (Comeau) Kadehjian, age 83, of Belmont, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 4, 2023. Elizabeth (Betsy) was born on July 24, 1940, in Newton, to the late Clifford and Elizabeth (Sullivan) Comeau. She was a 1958 graduate of Belmont High and was a proud alumna of Regis College. Betsy was a member of St. Luke’s Parish and an active volunteer. She taught religious education and was a member of the prayer shawl ministry knitting group. Additionally,...

Roselyn L. Gray of North Cambridge and North Reading on Nov. 29, 2023. Daughter of the late Arthur D. Gray, Sr., and Helen (Haley) Gray.  Sister of Jocelyn G. Dever and her late husband Edward T. of Cambridge, and the late Arthur, “Drummy” Gray, and Richard W. Gray.  Aunt of Jennifer Dever Wood and her husband Geoff Wood of Cambridge. Great aunt of Griffin E. Wood.  Beloved retired Cambridge School teacher who educated generations in North...

Mildred E.(O'Neil) McCarty "Millie" (87) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family November 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. McCarty, Jr,  daughter of the late John and Mildred (Murphy) O'Neil, and sister of the late William Murphy,  Millie grew up in the Kerry Corner neighborhood of Cambridge. Millie’s legendary stories confirmed her pride in her Cambridge roots. She grew up on Hayes St. and shared generously the stories of...

Bill Hansis of Cambridge passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023. He was the youngest son of the late Joseph Hansis Sr. and the late Grace (Donnelly) Hansis of Cambridge. When Bill was born on November 23, 1956, no one could imagine the remarkable life that he would lead over the next 67 years. His family life was joyful with his siblings Elaine, Joe and Gary. Growing up the family enjoyed annual summer vacations to Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Bill was a proud alumnus of the Cotting...

Ronald “Ronnie” Blanchette, 75, formerly of Belmont passed away November 13, 2023 after a 30-year battle with heart disease.  Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carol (Gorelchenka) Blanchette, daughter Michelle of Bedford, MA,  son Ronald Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL, brothers Eugene and Bernard and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Philip and Elizabeth, brothers Philip, Robert, and Paul, and sister Mary.   Ronnie...

Russell H. Bedig of Belmont Nov 10, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Adrina (Ashjian) Bedig. Loving father of Harry Bedig and his wife Patricia Boudrot, Gregory Bedig, and the late Mike Bedig and his wife Sharon Levad. Cherished grandfather of Patrick, Casey, Elizabeth and Catherine.  A World War II veteran. Russell served his country in the U.S Army 75th Infantry Division. From 1944-1946 in the Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. Receiving the Good Conduct Medal.  Visiting...

Virginia M. (Egan) McCarthy (94) formerly of Belmont, passed away on November 8 after a long illness. The daughter of Irene and George Egan, she grew up in Belmont along with her brothers Ed and Ken. After graduating from Belmont High School and Lesley College, Ginny was a kindergarten teacher at the Mary Lee Burbank School. Ginny and her late husband, George McCarthy, raised their family in her hometown of Belmont. She was very active in the Belmont Garden Club and Belmont Historical...

Marlene A. (Becker) Flewelling of Belmont Nov. 8, 2023. Daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Wallace) Becker.  Beloved wife of the late Walter A. Flewelling. Loving mother of Wally and his wife Cathy and Rick and his wife Angel. Cherished grandmother of Michael Flewelling and his wife Megan  and Krista Pasquarella and her husband Tony. Great grandmother of Daxton and Archer. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.   Marlene was involved in the...

Joseph E. Gould, 78,of Belmont on November 8, 2023, at Mt. Auburn Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years,Katherine P. Kiley, his devoted sisters Ann Sherron and her husband Dave, Elizabeth Shea, MaryEllen Fournier and her husband George, and Fran Yamamoto and her husband Gavin, and many loving Fennelly, Shea, Fournier, and Kiley nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his children from a former marriage, AJ, Anne, Katie, and Chrissy. He was predeceased by his parents,...

Melville Thomas Hodder, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, died peacefully on November 7, at age 84, after a long illness, with Lissa, his wife of 63 years, by his side, and surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Mel lived the final stage of his life with humor, grace, and deep gratitude - most especially for Lissa, his four “chickadees,” and twelve treasured grandchildren. He lived an abundant life with a twinkling eye, an easy laugh and a love of adventure. Mel was a...

Trudi (Takayama) Hofmann of Cambridge Nov 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Josef Anton Hofmann. Complete notice to follow.

Charles W. "Buddy" Lepine Jr of Belmont Nov 5, 2023. Loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. A visitation will be held in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Road Belmont on Friday Nov 17 from 10:30 - 11:30 AM. Followed by a funeral service at 11:30 AM. Interment Belmont Cemetery, Belmont. Late USMC veteran Korea.

Martha Jacovides, of Belmont, came to the end of her life on November 4th , 2023. She was 87 years old. The cause was congestive heart failure. Mrs. Jacovides, born in Lowell, MA in 1936, graduated from Lowell High School, and from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she majored in journalism. She arrived in New York City in 1956 where she taught English at Wadleigh Junior High School in Harlem. There, she met Michael Jacovides, a history teacher. They married in 1961 and lived...

James Crichton Heigham died peacefully on Nov. 3 at Newbury Court in Concord. He was 93. He grew up in Ipswich and, as an adult, divided his time between Ipswich and Belmont. Born in Sheffield in Yorkshire, England, on Feb. 9, 1930, Jim might have had an unremarkable English boyhood but for World War II intervening. In the summer of 1940, England was under the very real threat of a Nazi invasion. Jim and his younger brother, Tony, were two of more than 2,600 British children evacuated to...

Marie (Guerin) Hayes, a lifelong resident of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on November 2nd, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James R. Hayes. Loving mother of Robin Hanley and her husband Billy and Karen Thomas and her husband Charlie. Daughter in law of Peggy Hayes. Cherished grandmother of Kerri Hanley and Justin Maldonado, Chucky & Christopher Thomas, Sean Hayes and Meghan Bowers. Great Grandmother of Kyla Maldonado, Caleigh Bowers and Caden & Brendan Hayes. Sister...

Joseph Delorey of Waltham Nov 2, 2023. Complete notice to follow.

Mary Ann Prior passed away peacefully on Monday October 30th, 2023. Devoted sister of Katherine Murray of Belmont and the late James Prior of Arlington. Maryann was a cherished member of the Murray family.  Proud Aunt to Lawrence Muray(Karen) of Lexington, Paula Murray of Belmont, James Murray(Susan) of Ahland, David Murray(Christianne)of Sudbury Mattthew Murray(Dana) of Chicago, IL. and the late Patrick Murray of Belmont. Cherished Great Aunt of Erin,...

Marian Y. Papazian of Belmont Massachusetts and Upland California passed away peacefully on October 28, 2023. Marian is predeceased by her loving husband Clement E. Papazian and her son Clement E. Papazian Jr. She is survived by her daughter Michelle Papazian, and granddaughter Mia Papazian. Marian grew up in Watertown MA, and attended the John Robert Powers Modeling School, Perry Normal School for Education, and Boston University, where she met her husband. Following Clem Sr.’s...

Paul John Mitarachi of Cambridge Oct 25, 2023. Beloved husband of Barbara Kapp. Complete notice to follow.