ᐅ Massachusetts Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Joseph Edward, Jr

Died March 31, … More Information
Joseph Edward, Jr passed away March 31, 2017 in Randolph, Massachusetts. Tags: #Irene
Obituary: Joseph passed away on , 31, 2017. Joseph was a resident of Randolph, Massachusetts at the time of passing. Joseph was married to Irene.

▰ Gordon Stuart Edward

Died June 11, … More Information
Gordon Stuart Edward, age 59 of Massachusetts, born in Greenwich, Connecticut, joined the Lord June 11, 1997.
Obituary published: June 12, 1997 in "Natick Bulletin"

▰ Roland A Edwall

Died October 04, … More Information
Roland A Edwall went into the presence of the Lord on October 4, 1999 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: October 05, 1999 in "Spfld U-N"

▰ Peter M Edukajtis

Died October 27, … More Information
Peter M Edukajtis, of Worcester, Massachusetts, joined the Lord October 27, 2001. Peter was 81.
Obituary published: October 28, 2001 in "Worcester T-G"

▰ Maria R Eduardo

Died March 01, … More Information
Maria R Eduardo, born October 3, 1945 passed from this world into the next March 1, 2010 in Massachusetts. Maria was 64.

▰ Evangelina Eduardo

Died October 15, … More Information
Evangelina Eduardo, born September 21, 1935 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 15, 2020 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Evangelina was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Heather Mcpherson

▰ Harriet I Edstrom

Died December 28, … More Information
Harriet I Edstrom, of Worcester, Massachusetts, died on December 28, 1995. Harriet was 95.
Obituary published: December 29, 1995 in "Worcester T-G"

▰ Carl M Edstrom

Died January 06, … More Information
Carl M Edstrom, of Worcester, Massachusetts, entered into eternal rest January 6, 1996. Carl was 97.
Obituary published: January 07, 1996 in "Worcester T-G"

▰ Althea Mary (Richardson) Edstrom

Died April 07, … More Information
Althea Mary (Richardson) Edstrom passed away April 7, 2015 in Holden, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: April 08, 2015 in "Worcester T-G"

▰ Althea M Edstrom

Died April 06, … More Information
Althea M Edstrom went into the presence of the Lord on April 6, 2015 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Tags: #Edstrom #Daughter #Debra #Hokkanen #Holden #David #Deborah #Savannah #Georgia #Kimberly #Bivins #Hannah #Zionsville #Indiana #Olga #Holliston #Balcomb #Suellen #Melinda #Penny #Skunk #Moms #Kind #Living #Thank #Gram #Love #Peace #Family #Althea #Myrtle #Worcester #Service #Hope #Princeton #Patient #Fund #Rehabilitation #Mayo #Saints #Alter #Irving
Obituary: HOLDEN-Althea Mary (Richardson) Edstrom passed away peacefully at Holden and Rehabilitation after enjoying her family and friends over the Easter weekend.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband and soulmate C. George Edstrom on 7, 1981.

Her two children survive her, Daughter, Debra Ann Hokkanen wife of Sam H. Hokkanen of Holden and son, David G. Edstrom and his wife Deborah Kane Edstrom of Savannah, Georgia. She also leaves her only grandchild, Kimberly Kane Edstrom Bivins and her husband Dr. Harold Bivins and her great granddaughter, Hannah Kane Bivins, who resides in Zionsville, Indiana. Althea leaves a cousin, Olga Mantell of Holliston and dear friends, Kay Balcomb, Suellen Supernor and Melinda Johnson of the area.

She was a very quiet, sincere person who preferred to work behind the scenes. Her world revolved around her family and friends and she treasured every moment.

She was an accomplished seamstress and a great homemaker as she shone in her home taking care of her family and friends. Althea loved all animals, owning and caring for many dogs, cats and Oh yes on occasion Penny the Skunk and Mrs. Rabbit.

Althea was a good and loving friend and the best of Moms. A lesson she taught her family was, Be Kind To All Living Things.

Her last days were spent with her family and friends and the wonderful staff at Holden .

So to all of Moms friends, past, present and maybe future Thank you for your many kindnesses to our Mom and Gram.

Well miss you Mom.

In Love and Peace: Her Family

Visiting hours for Althea will be held on , 10th from 10:00 to 11:00 am at CALLAHAN, FAY AND CASWELL FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester followed by a Service at 11:00 am in the funeral home. Burial will be in Hope , Worcester. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to NEADS, PO Box 1100, Princeton, MA 01541 or to the Patient Activities Fund c/o Holden and Rehabilitation , 32 Mayo Dr., Holden, MA 01520 or All Saints Church Alter Guild, 10 Irving St., Worcester, MA 01609.

▰ William C Edson

Died December 13, … More Information
William C Edson passed away December 13, 2001 in Hyde Park, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: December 14, 2001 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Walter C Edson

Died September 02, … More Information
Walter C Edson, 84, of Tewksbury, Massachusetts departed this life September 2, 2001.
Obituary published: September 03, 2001 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Raymond F Edson

Died January 12, … More Information
Raymond F Edson, born February 26, 1943 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 12, 2017 in Orange, Massachusetts. Raymond was 73.

▰ Mrs Margaret E (Crawford) Edson

Died October 21, … More Information
Mrs Margaret E (Crawford) Edson, born February 1, 1924 died on October 21, 2015 in Reading, Massachusetts. Mrs was 91. Tags: #Clarence #Robert #Gayle #Peggy #Mitchell #James #Marcia #Rosemarie #David #Thomas #Joie #Richard #Kandi #John #Veronica #Matthew #Michelle #Margaret #Crawford #Pauline #Anna #Albert #Verna #Adeline #Peter #Marlene #Susan #Edson #Miriam #Doherty- #Family #Linden #Mass #Margarets #Life #Saint #Church #Haverhill #Reading #Charles #Boston #Hospital #Community #Mission #Room #Park #Suite #Foundation
Obituary: Margaret E. (Crawford) Edson, of Reading, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 21, 2015 at age 91. Margaret is the beloved wife of Clarence R. Edson for 71 years. She is the devoted mother of Robert P. Edson and his wife Gayle, Peggy A. Edson and her loving companion Mitchell Sikora, James E. Edson and his wife Marcia, Rosemarie Edson and her husband David McColl, the late Thomas A. Edson and his surviving wife Joie, Richard M. Edson and his wife Kandi, D. Edson-Frisiello and her husband David, John C. Edson and his loving companion Veronica Ekstrom and Matthew Edson and his wife Michelle. Cherished grandmother of twenty and great-grandmother of three. Loving daughter of the late James A. and Margaret M. (Walker) Crawford. Dear sister of James Crawford and his wife Pauline, the late Anna Kelly and her husband Albert, Verna Crawford, Adeline Tkachuk and her surviving husband Peter and John J. Crawford and his surviving wife Marlene. Also survived by former daughters-in-law Susan Moore Edson and Miriam Smith. from the Doherty-Barile Family , 11 Linden Street, READING, , 26th at 9:30am followed by a Mass celebrating Margarets Eternal Life in Saint Athanasius Church, 300 Haverhill Street, Reading at 10:30am. Family and friends are cordially invited to gather and share memories with the Family on , 25th from 3-7pm in the . Parking attendants and ramped entrance available. Interment at Charles Lawn , Reading. In lieu of flowers, please honor Margaret by making a donation in her memory to Boston Childrens Hospital Trust, Community Fundraisers, c/o One Mission Resource Room, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215 or to Reading Scholarship Foundation, Inc., PO Box 492, Reading, MA 01867.

▰ Mary E Kelly Edson

Died September 11, … More Information
Mary E Kelly Edson, born July 10, 1930 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her September 11, 2012 in Quincy, Massachusetts. Mary was 82.
Family members and close friends: , Kathy Horte, Dina Dauphinee Tripp, Sid Reeves ( Rockland Trust )

▰ Leroy H Edson

Died August 30, … More Information
Leroy H Edson, of Northfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully August 30, 2001. Leroy was 78.
Obituary published: August 31, 2001 in "Spfld U-N"

▰ Leroy H Edson

Died August 30, … More Information
Leroy H Edson passed away peacefully August 30, 2001, at his home in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He was 78.
Obituary published: August 31, 2001 in "Brattleboro R (VT)"

▰ John M Edson

Died January 17, … More Information
John M Edson, born December 20, 1940 departed this life Sunday January 17, 2016 in Brewster, Massachusetts. John was 75. Tags: #Irene #Edson #Whitman #Chatham #George #Betty #Corp #Champlain #Freedom #Cape #Caribbean #Cuban #Crisis #Armed #Expeditionary #National #Service #Jack #Union #Brenda #Fern #Swanson #Gregory #Tami #Plymouth #Kimberley #Power #Mark #Kristan #Stapleton #Frank #Annandale #Katya #Natalya #Sydney #Hannah #Jacob #Janet #Bourne #Spring
Obituary: John Murray Edson, 75, of Chatham, MA, died 17th at EPOCH of Brewster after a brief illness. He was born at Weymouth Hospital to George M. and Irene N. (Molvar) Edson and lived in Whitman, MA until the age of 15, when he moved to Chatham with his father, George and stepmother, Betty Edson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. (10/15/59-10/14/63) and served as an MP on the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Lake Champlain which was selected as prime recovery ship for the first manned space flight, retrieving Freedom VII after splash down off Cape Canaveral. He was also involved in the Caribbean and Cuban blockade in 1962 as part of the Cuban Missile Crisis earning him the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. He worked for Jack Schluter prior to becoming a Chatham police officer in 1964. He worked for many years with Union Liquors, but retired as a car salesman at Chatham Ford

He was predeceased by his second wife Brenda Jo Edson and sister Fern (White) Swanson. He is survived by his three children, son Gregory Edson and wife Tami of Plymouth, MA, his daughter Kimberley (Edson) Power and husband Mark of Chatham, MA, daughter Kristan (Edson) Stapleton Alessandra and husband Frank of Annandale, NJ. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren, Katya and Natalya Edson, Sydney and Max Power and Hannah and Jacob Stapleton, along with the mother of his three children, Janet Edson.

A memorial service will be held at the National in Bourne, MA in the Spring. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com.

▰ John M Edson

Died January 17, … More Information
John M Edson, born December 20, 1940 entered eternal life January 17, 2016 in Chatham, Massachusetts. John was 75.
Family members and close friends: , Benjamin T. Nickerson, Betty Edson, Norm Howes Jr, John Leblanc, Barbara Edson, The Staff Of Nickerson Funeral Home

▰ Elliot Gardner Edson

Died June 05, … More Information
Elliot Gardner Edson, a resident of Wilbraham, Massachusetts for decades, died June 5, 2004 in Wilbraham, Massachusetts at the age of 85.
Obituary published: June 06, 2004 in "Spfld R"

▰ Dorothy D Edson

Died October 24, … More Information
Dorothy D Edson, born March 26, 1934 entered Heaven's gates on October 24, 2014 in Westborough, Massachusetts. Dorothy was 80. Tags: #Edson #Beaumont #Facility #Westborough #Brooklyn #York #Edward #Agnes #Durner #Long #Community #Lieutenant #Navy #Saint #Loyola #Church #Stephen #Massachusetts #Bourne #Szymanski #Brian #Holden #Stephanie #Michael #Southborough #Theodore #Debra #Carlsbad #California #Dianne #David #Franklin #Conor #Matthew #Kevin #Christopher #Megan #Kaitlyn #Madeline #Sophia #Anne #Arizona #Gertrude #Jersey #Antoinette #Engineer #Korea #Guam #Windsor #Connecticut #Lexington #American #Cross #Korean #Harry #Army #Confraternity #Christian #Skilled #Salmon #Hospice #Dorothy #Dorothys #Joyce #Main #Waltham #Lady #Afflicted #Trapelo #Mass #Orphanages #Holt #Eugene #Oregon
Obituary: Westborough - Mrs. Dorothy D. (Durner) Edson died on , 24, 2014 while in hospice care at Beaumont Skilled Facility in Westborough after a long illness. She was 80. Dorothy was born in Brooklyn, New York on 26, 1934, as the third child of Edward W. and Agnes (Walsh) Durner. Dorothy graduated from parochial and public schools in Brooklyn, New York and attended Long Island Community . Until her marriage, she worked as a secretary at several large law firms in New York City. She married Lieutenant Theodore M. Edson, US Navy on 22, 1957 at Saint Ignatius of Loyola RC Church in Brooklyn. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, her older brother, Edward W. Durner, Jr. and her first born child, Stephen Edward Edson who died at age 19 days and is buried at Massachusetts National in Bourne. Survived by her husband, Ted, and children, JoAnne Szymanski and her husband, Brian of Holden, Stephanie Walsh and her husband, Michael of Southborough, Theodore D. Edson and his wife, Debra of Carlsbad, California and Dianne Iannelli and her husband, David of Franklin. She is also survived by six grandsons, Conor, Stephen and Matthew Walsh; Kevin Szymanski; Stephen and Christopher Iannelli and four granddaughters, Megan Walsh, Kaitlyn Szymanski, and Madeline and Sophia Edson; two sisters, Anne VanNimwegen of Arizona and Gertrude Sherman of New Jersey and a sister-in-law, Antoinette Slade of New Jersey. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews. In her twenty years as a Navy wife to Ted, a US Navy Civil Engineer Corps officer, she lived in five different states, Korea and Guam while moving 21 times into different abodes. Ted retired from the Navy, they lived in Windsor, Connecticut for 4 years and Lexington, Massachusetts for 31 years before moving to Westborough in 2013. Wherever she lived, she was active in volunteer services, her church, the American Red Cross and her childrens schools. While in Korea she volunteered at a well-known Korean orphanage run by Harry Holt and in the psychiatric ward of a US Army hospital. Dorothy was devoted to her immediate family, her extended family, and her multitude of friends, sending them cards for every occasion. She was also devoted to her church where for years she sang in the choir and taught Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes. Her family offers thanks to the staff of Beaumont & Skilled Rehabilitation and the Salmon Family Hospice for the professional and tender care given to Dorothy. Family and friends will honor and remember Dorothys life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce , 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on , 28th from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at 10 a.m. on morning before leaving in procession to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham where her Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Massachusetts National , Bourne. Memorials in her name may be made to Harry Holt Orphanages, Holt Intl, P.O. Box 2880, Eugene, Oregon 97402.

▰ Doris V (Burgess) Edson

Died March 04, … More Information
Doris V (Burgess) Edson, 85, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts departed this life March 4, 2004.
Obituary published: March 05, 2004 in "Spfld R"

▰ Diane M Rev (Fuchs) Edson

Died September 21, … More Information
Diane M Rev (Fuchs) Edson, of Hingham, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on September 21, 2000. Diane was 52.
Obituary published: September 22, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Diane M Rev (Fuchs) Edson

Died September 20, … More Information
Diane M Rev (Fuchs) Edson, age 52 of Hull, Massachusetts, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she September 20, 2000.
Obituary published: September 21, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Diane M Rev (Fuchs) Edson

Died September 19, … More Information
Diane M Rev (Fuchs) Edson, age 52 of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully September 19, 2000.
Obituary published: September 20, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Diane M (Fuchs) Edson

Died October 09, … More Information
Diane M (Fuchs) Edson, age 52 of Massachusetts, born in Washington, District of Columbia, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home October 9, 2000.
Obituary published: October 10, 2000 in "Wash DC Post (DC)"

▰ Brenda Jo Edson

Died April 15, … More Information
Brenda Jo Edson, born November 27, 1954 entered into eternal rest April 15, 2014 in Orleans, Massachusetts. Brenda was 59.
Family members and close friends: , The Staff Of Nickerson Funeral Home

▰ Barbara B Edson

Died December 31, … More Information
Barbara B Edson, of Springfield, Massachusetts, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 31, 1999. Barbara was 81.
Obituary published: January 01, 2000 in "Spfld U-N"

▰ Ralph C Edrington

Died August 18, … More Information
Ralph C Edrington, born June 29, 1917 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home August 18, 2015 in Arlington, Massachusetts. Ralph was 98.

▰ Irene A Edquist

Died September 23, … More Information
Irene A Edquist, born November 3, 1937 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 23, 2019 in Sandwich, Massachusetts. IRENE was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Maddie Kahler, Diane Kahler, Sharon Edquist, Phyllis Duhamel, William J. “skipper” Marganella ( Deceased ), Richard J. Marganella ( Deceased ), Logan Kahler, Irene Is Also Survived By Many Cousins., William J. Marganella ( Deceased ), Evelyn R Marganella ( Deceased ), Adam Kahler

▰ Ghems Edouard

Died March 24, … More Information
Ghems Edouard passed away March 24, 2005 in S Boston, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: March 25, 2005 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Ghems Edouard

Died March 23, … More Information
Ghems Edouard, 44, of S Boston, Massachusetts departed this life March 23, 2005.
Obituary published: March 24, 2005 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Charite Edouard

Died July 09, … More Information
Charite Edouard, born September 17, 1929 entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 9, 2017 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Charite was 87.

▰ Winifred (Beaulieu) Edoff

Died August 21, … More Information
Winifred (Beaulieu) Edoff, age 74 of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, entered eternal life August 21, 2003.
Obituary published: August 22, 2003 in "Spfld R"

▰ Lowell E Edney

Died July 08, … More Information
Lowell E Edney died unexpectedly on July 8, 2000 at the age of 69 in Hartford, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: July 09, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Ruth A Miss Edner

Died January 28, … More Information
Ruth A Miss Edner went into the presence of the Lord on January 28, 2006 in Peabody, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: January 29, 2006 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Charles R Edmunson

Died May 16, … More Information
Charles R Edmunson went into the presence of the Lord on May 16, 2000 in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: May 17, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Charles R Edmunson

Died May 13, … More Information
Charles R Edmunson went into the presence of the Lord on May 13, 2000 in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: May 14, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Kenneth Edmundson

Died August 10, … More Information
Kenneth Edmundson, age 62 of New Bedford, Massachusetts, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2002.
Obituary published: August 11, 2002 in "Standard-Times"

▰ Charles Joseph Edmundson

Died May 10, … More Information
Charles Joseph Edmundson, age 75 of New Bedford, Massachusetts, passed from this world into the next May 10, 2001.
Obituary published: May 11, 2001 in "Standard-Times"

▰ William W Edmunds

Died April 25, … More Information
William W Edmunds, of West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, departed this life Sunday April 25, 2000. William was 64.
Obituary published: April 26, 2000 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Walter J Edmunds

Died June 01, … More Information
Walter J Edmunds passed away June 1, 2002 in E Boston, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: June 02, 2002 in "Boston Globe"

▰ Stanley B Edmunds

Died April 23, … More Information
Stanley B Edmunds, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully April 23, 1996. Stanley was 51.
Obituary published: April 24, 1996 in "Lawrence T"

▰ Rosalma E (Tetreault)[Lynch] Edmunds

Died May 09, … More Information
Rosalma E (Tetreault)[Lynch] Edmunds, of Framingham, Massachusetts, entered into eternal rest May 9, 1999. Rosalma was 87.
Obituary published: May 10, 1999 in "Worcester T-G"

▰ Robert S "Red" Edmunds

Died July 16, … More Information
Robert S "Red" Edmunds, age 77 of Springfield, Massachusetts, went into the presence of the Lord on July 16, 2003.
Obituary published: July 17, 2003 in "Agawam A-N"

▰ Robert S "Red" Edmunds

Died July 12, … More Information
Robert S "Red" Edmunds, 77, of Agawam, Massachusetts departed this life July 12, 2003.
Obituary published: July 13, 2003 in "Spfld R"

▰ Robert Lewis "Russ" Edmunds

Died October 01, … More Information
Robert Lewis "Russ" Edmunds, of Northampton, Massachusetts, went into the presence of the Lord on October 1, 2017. Robert was 73.
Obituary published: October 02, 2017 in "Daily H G"

▰ Richard F Edmunds

Died August 28, … More Information
Richard F Edmunds, born September 14, 1938 passed from this life on August 28, 2021 in Roslindale, Massachusetts. Richard was 82. Tags: #Roslindale #Waltham #Boston #James #Margaret #Edmunds #School #England #Elizabeth #Robert #Gerard #Priscilla #William #John #Lowell #Richards #Joyce #Main #Service #Noon #Calvary
Obituary: Mr. Richard F. Edmunds, of Roslindale, formerly of Waltham, died , 28, 2021 in Boston Medical . He was 82. Richard was born on 14, 1938 in Waltham a son of the late James F. and Margaret (Finnegan) Edmunds. A graduate of Waltham High School with the class of 1957 he was a longtime Waltham resident before moving to Roslindale in 2007. He worked in shipping and receiving for various companies in the metro and Boston areas. An avid sports fan he faithfully followed all the New England sports teams. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his siblings, Elizabeth Fay and Robert P. Edmunds. He leaves his brothers, Gerard M. Edmunds and his wife, Priscilla and William D. Edmunds, both of Waltham and John T. Edmunds of Lowell; also survived by nieces & nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Richards life by gathering to visit on , 3rd at 11 a.m. in The Joyce , 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham followed by his Service at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in Calvary , Waltham.

▰ Miriam (Pike) Edmunds

Died February 14, … More Information
Miriam (Pike) Edmunds, of Massachusetts, born in Norway, Maine, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 14, 2013. Miriam was 103.
Obituary published: February 15, 2013 in "Worcester T-G"

▰ Mary Laura (Nowakowski) Edmunds

Died May 05, … More Information
Mary Laura (Nowakowski) Edmunds went into the presence of the Lord on May 5, 2004 in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Obituary published: May 06, 2004 in "Boston Globe"
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