Obituaries

Gordon F. Coombes

Gordon F. Coombes

Jun 11, 2011

Gordon F. "Fred" Coombes, Jr., 77, died Saturday, June 11, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a period of failing health. He was the husband of 48 years of Clare M. "Mitzi" (Monahan) Coombes. Born in Boston, he was a graduate of Dorchester High School, Class of 1950. Mr. Coombes was a resident of Stoughton since 1964....

Gordon F. Coombes

Gordon F. Coombes

Jun 11, 2011

Gordon F. "Fred" Coombes, Jr., 77, died Saturday, June 11, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a period of failing health. He was the husband of 48 years of Clare M. "Mitzi" (Monahan) Coombes. Born in Boston, he was a graduate of Dorchester High School, Class of 1950. Mr. Coombes was a resident of Stoughton since 1964....

Nicholas G. Diesso

Nicholas G. Diesso

Jun 7, 2011

Nicholas G. Diesso 87, a lifelong resident of Sharon, died after a period of illness at Norwood Hospital on Tuesday, June 7. He was the beloved husband of Salletta Diesso and the son of the late Michael and Jennie Diesso. Stepson of Luisa Diesso. He was a Merchant Marine Veteran of World War II and a former Sharon Police Officer.In...

Nicholas G. Diesso

Nicholas G. Diesso

Jun 7, 2011

Nicholas G. Diesso 87, a lifelong resident of Sharon, died after a period of illness at Norwood Hospital on Tuesday, June 7. He was the beloved husband of Salletta Diesso and the son of the late Michael and Jennie Diesso. Stepson of Luisa Diesso. He was a Merchant Marine Veteran of World War II and a former Sharon Police Officer.In...

Bernice R. Farrell

Bernice R. Farrell

Jun 6, 2011

Bernice R. (Vaughan) Farrell, born in Boston on April 16, 1935 to Ida R. (Meier) and Frederick T. Vaughan, died at home in East Falmouth on Monday, June 6. Bernice grew up in Dorchester and was educated in Boston schools. She met her husband Robert E. Farrell on Cape Cod and married in 1956. They lived in Stoughton while summering...

Bernice R. Farrell

Bernice R. Farrell

Jun 6, 2011

Bernice R. (Vaughan) Farrell, born in Boston on April 16, 1935 to Ida R. (Meier) and Frederick T. Vaughan, died at home in East Falmouth on Monday, June 6. Bernice grew up in Dorchester and was educated in Boston schools. She met her husband Robert E. Farrell on Cape Cod and married in 1956. They lived in Stoughton while summering...

Hugh A. MacDonnell

Hugh A. MacDonnell

Jun 3, 2011

Hugh A. MacDonnell, 91, of Stoughton and formerly of Bourne & Newton, died at the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Friday June 3, 2011. He was the husband of the late Emma (MacNeil) MacDonnell. He was born and educated in Canada. He was a carpenter and cabinet maker. Mr. MacDonnell enjoyed gardening, dancing, playing the bagpipes and taking trips to Foxwoods....

Hugh A. MacDonnell

Hugh A. MacDonnell

Jun 3, 2011

Hugh A. MacDonnell, 91, of Stoughton and formerly of Bourne & Newton, died at the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Friday June 3, 2011. He was the husband of the late Emma (MacNeil) MacDonnell. He was born and educated in Canada. He was a carpenter and cabinet maker. Mr. MacDonnell enjoyed gardening, dancing, playing the bagpipes and taking trips to Foxwoods....

Mariam R. Dostoomian

Mariam R. Dostoomian

Jun 2, 2011

Mariam R. (Sarkisian) Dostoomian, 82, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at home on Thursday, June 2 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of 60 years of Khacher S. Dostoomian. Born in South Boston, she was a graduate of Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester. She was a resident of Stoughton for the past 54 years. Mrs....

John A. Gray

John A. Gray

Jun 2, 2011

John A. Gray, 41, died Thursday, June 2, at the Boston Medical Center in Boston. Born in Brockton, he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Brockton Schools. Mr. Gray was a Veteran of the US Army Reserves. He was the founder of Sertrega Computer Company in Brockton. He also worked as a day trader. Mr. Gray was a...

Mariam R. Dostoomian

Mariam R. Dostoomian

Jun 2, 2011

Mariam R. (Sarkisian) Dostoomian, 82, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at home on Thursday, June 2 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of 60 years of Khacher S. Dostoomian. Born in South Boston, she was a graduate of Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester. She was a resident of Stoughton for the past 54 years. Mrs....

John A. Gray

John A. Gray

Jun 2, 2011

John A. Gray, 41, died Thursday, June 2, at the Boston Medical Center in Boston. Born in Brockton, he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Brockton Schools. Mr. Gray was a Veteran of the US Army Reserves. He was the founder of Sertrega Computer Company in Brockton. He also worked as a day trader. Mr. Gray was a...

Denis Lambert

Denis Lambert

Jun 1, 2011

Denis Lambert, a freelance trombonist died Wednesday evening, June 1, 2011. He was 52.He has performed as trombonist with the Boston Pops, in numerous productions with opera companies, symphony orchestras, choral groups, liturgical societies, and Broadway shows throughout the greater Boston region. He has toured with comedian Don Rickles among an assortment of other star attraction artists. Mr. Lambert, whose...

Denis Lambert

Denis Lambert

Jun 1, 2011

Denis Lambert, a freelance trombonist died Wednesday evening, June 1, 2011. He was 52.He has performed as trombonist with the Boston Pops, in numerous productions with opera companies, symphony orchestras, choral groups, liturgical societies, and Broadway shows throughout the greater Boston region. He has toured with comedian Don Rickles among an assortment of other star attraction artists. Mr. Lambert, whose...

Joseph F. Merola

Joseph F. Merola

May 31, 2011

Joseph F. Merola, 84, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 38 years of Dorothy A. (Grudain) Merola and the late Theresa (Maloney) Merola. Born in Framingham, he was raised and educated in Hyde Park. He was a Veteran of the US Navy in WWII. He was a resident of...

Joseph F. Merola

Joseph F. Merola

May 31, 2011

Joseph F. Merola, 84, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 38 years of Dorothy A. (Grudain) Merola and the late Theresa (Maloney) Merola. Born in Framingham, he was raised and educated in Hyde Park. He was a Veteran of the US Navy in WWII. He was a resident of...

Charles J. Fini

Charles J. Fini

May 26, 2011

Charles J. Fini, R.Ph, 86, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died after a 3 month stay at Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Easton on Thursday, May 26. He was the beloved husband of Virginia A. (Yovino) Fini. Son of the late John and Anna (Caputo) Fini, he was born and raised in South Boston and graduated from Gate...

Charles J. Fini

Charles J. Fini

May 26, 2011

Charles J. Fini, R.Ph, 86, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died after a 3 month stay at Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Easton on Thursday, May 26. He was the beloved husband of Virginia A. (Yovino) Fini. Son of the late John and Anna (Caputo) Fini, he was born and raised in South Boston and graduated from Gate...

Gordon R. Sawyer

Gordon R. Sawyer

May 24, 2011

Gordon R. Sawyer, 66, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Tuesday, May 24 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Ruth H. (Sliney) Sawyer. Son of the late J. Gordon and Marguerite (Green) Sawyer, he was born and raised in Goshen, NY and graduated from Goshen High School, Class of 1962. He earned a degree from...

Gordon R. Sawyer

Gordon R. Sawyer

May 24, 2011

Gordon R. Sawyer, 66, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Tuesday, May 24 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Ruth H. (Sliney) Sawyer. Son of the late J. Gordon and Marguerite (Green) Sawyer, he was born and raised in Goshen, NY and graduated from Goshen High School, Class of 1962. He earned a degree from...