All Obituaries

Marjorie Parsons, a resident of Cambridge, died on October 14 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland, Massachusetts, after a long illness.  She was 75.  She was the wife of Charles Parsons, Professor emeritus at Harvard University. Ms. Parsons was born Marjorie Louise Wood in New York on August 12, 1942, daughter of S. Gordon Wood, an airline pilot, and Miriam F. Wood.  As a baby her parents took her to...

Edward P. Rielly, 68, of Waltham, MA died at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was predeceased by his father, James L. Rielly of Belmont, MA, and by his brothers James L. Rielly of San Francisco, CA and John F. Rielly of Coral Springs, FL. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Lyons) Rielly; by his mother, Agnes Hughes Rielly of Belmont; by his brothers: Michael Rielly and his wife Erica of Pepperell, MA; Paul Rielly and his wife Donna of Belmont, MA; Thomas Rielly and his wife...

Virginia Mae Hayward (Mae) A few weeks shy of 98 years old, Virginia Mae Hayward a long life of family, friends, church fellowship and travel.  Born on October 25, 1919 in Rockland, Maine, her parents were Alden and Geneva Ulmer, descendants of Maine’s early settlers, and she was one of six children.  With hard times and at the age of 12, she moved to Belmont, Massachusetts to be raised by her uncle, William Ulmer and his wife Mary. She thrived in...

Reverend Margaret (Peggy) Gunness The Reverend Margaret Brown Gunness (“Peggy”) died peacefully in her sleep on October 9, 2017 after struggling for several years with declining cognitive health.  At the time of her death, Peggy and her husband, Peter, lived at Newbury Court in Concord, MA where Peggy was a resident of The Gardens.  Her friends and family knew her for the joyful kindness with which she embraced life and for the...

Joseph Borelli -Of Arlington, formerly of Cambridge, suddenly on Oct.7, 2017. He was 55 years old. Beloved son of the late Edmund and Jacqueline (Risicato) Borelli. Brother of Laura Grainger and her husband Thomas and the late Anthony Borelli. Uncle of Vincent Borelli, Jacqueline Borelli and Thomas Grainger Jr.  Nephew of Helen Ciccolo. Brother-in-law of Maryellen Borelli. Also survived by...

Robert E. Honeysucker, Jr., a native of Memphis, TN, born January 13, 1943, entered eternal rest October 7, 2017. Preceded in death by father Robert E. Honeysucker Sr., mother Willie Ann Honeysucker, sister Mary Dell Pharr, Brothers Ephraim and Kenneth Honeysucker. Survived by his wife Noriko Yasuda, sons Alan R. Honeysucker, Sr. and Damian R. Honeysucker, daughters- in-law Roblyn Honeysucker and April Honeysucker, granddaughters Gabrielle, Jordan, Erin and grandson Alan Jr. A funeral...

John B. Josimovich of Cambridge, October 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Janet ( Fernald) Josimovich. Complete notice to follow. 

Frederick Barnard Brewer, Grateful Dead’s greatest fan passed away the evening of October 5th, 2017 at Belmont Manor, Belmont, Mass.   Phred (as he liked to be called) was a one of a kind guy. He certainly marched to his own drum beat or super loud stereo system. He was always ready to tell a good joke. He was a generous gift giver. He spent hours creating cd’s for friend’s enjoyment. Reading and bridge consumed much of his time when he wasn’t...

Esther N. Yeamans wife of the late G. Norman Yeamans and formerly of Somerville and Waltham MA  passed away after a lengthy illness. She leaves her children Lynne Yeamans and Bruce Yeamans and his wife Virginia, four grandchildren, Lucas Yeamans, Christine Yeamans Bolen and her husband Richard, Jennifer Yeamans, and Laura Yeamans Shea and her husband John and five great grandsons, Nicholas and  Dominic Bolen, and Michael, Patrick, and Benjamin Shea. A  graveside service...

Jessie M. MacArthur, formerly of Belmont, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2017 at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton, MA. Jessie was born in Waltham, MA, on August 18, 1934.  She was the daughter of the late Arthur McArthur and Evelyn (Gowen) McArthur.  She is survived by her brother Douglas McArthur and his wife Susan of Chelmsford; her sister Susan Donovan and her husband Paul of Lunenburg.  She is predeceased by her brother Robert MacArthur....

Teresa F. ( Fitzgerald) Gavin of Cambridge, September 29,2017. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Sr. Devoted mother of Michael and his wife Linda, Thomas and his wife Patty, Cathy Sullivan and her husband Bobby, Carol, Terri, David and his wife Mae-ellen. Loving and proud grandmother of Kristen Reilly and her husband Tom, Scott McMillan, Matthew, Jason and his wife Nalini, Todd and Katelyn Sullivan, Ryan,Kyle,Derek and Madison Gavin. Great grandmother of Tristan, Gavin, Liam, Sebastian...

Yue Chen of Belmont Sept. 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Kelly Liu. A funeral service will be held in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Road Belmont on Friday Oct. 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM.

Eunice Yost (Walkenhorst) of Belmont Sept. 15, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Paul W. Yost. Loving mother of Martin and Christopher Yost. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Maria, Peter, Anna, Sarah and Juliana. Sister of the late Victor and Lois Walkenhorst. A funeral service will be held in the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church 421 Common Street Belmont on Thursday Sept. 21 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. ...

John J. Campbell Jr. of Arlington, Cambridge and Scituate passed away on September 13,2017 from complications due to ALS. John was born on July 14, 1956 in Cambridge to the late C.Louise and John Campbell, a former Cambridge Attorney and State Representative. John attended the Longfellow Grammar School in Cambridge, St. Joseph's School in Belmont and in 1974 graduated from St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers....

Massarotti, Anna, 79, of Waltham, passed away peacefully, September 10, surrounded by her loving family in her treasured home. She was born in Roccacaramanico, Italy, a small village high in the mountains of the Abruzzo region, the only child of Antonio and Adelina Massarotti, amongst a large and loving extended family. For over 62 years, she was the adored, beloved wife of Ezio, her tremendously...

Gladys W. Kavey (Stark) of Waltham Sept. 9, 2017. Beloved wife of the late William J. Kavey. Loving mother of Jean Bonica and her husband Joseph of Waltham, Linda O'Brien and her husband Robert of Georgia, Virginia Keating and her husband Paul of Waltham and William Kavey and his wife Carole of Milton, Cherished grandmother of Joseph Bonica, Jaime Longval, Jon Bonica, Kevin, Jimmy and Jay O'Brien, Paul,...

Joseph N. Dynan of Cambridge, September 8,2017. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Mary (Harrington). Twin brother of the late John F. Survived by many cousins. Funeral from the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36 Trapelo Rd. Belmont Wednesday, Sept.13 at 9AM. Funeral mass in St. Peter's Church 100 Concord Ave. Cambridge at 10AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7PM. Interment Cambridge Cemetery. Late Army...

Elizabeth J. MacLean (Burns) of Arlington formerly of Belmont Sept 6, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Hector MacLean. Loving mother of Cheryl E. (MacLean) Stauff (Donald) of Bremerton, WA. Pandora L. MacLean-Hoover (Eric) of Newburyport, MA. Elizabeth J. MacLean (Dr. Timothy Welsh) of Scottsdale, AZ. and Mark A. MacLean (Mary) of Dedham, MA. and the late Theodore D. MacLean. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 5 great...

Paul J. Lane of Lynn, formerly of Cambridge, Sept.4,2017. Beloved son of William P. and the late Mary C.(O'Connor). Brother of William F. and his wife Jayne of Duxbury, John C. and his wife Bernadette of Medford, Mary P. and Anne Marie both of Cambridge, Kathleen B. Songer and her husband Joseph of Maryland and the late Judith M. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 36...

GALVIN, Mary R. (Hickey) of Medford, formerly of Cambridge, August 31, at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late James F. Galvin. Loving mother of Kevin Galvin, Brian Galvin and his wife Patricia, Mary Rita Galvin, Margaret McCabe and her husband Charles, Anne Kazanjian and her late husband Peter, Frances Madanjian and her husband Philip, Jean Callinan and her husband David. Loving Nana of 10 grandchildren, Connor, Courtney, Christopher, James, Daniel, Kristen,...