Obituaries

Robert W. Gatturna

Robert W. Gatturna

June 17, 2011

Robert W. Gatturna, 77, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Friday, June 17. He was the beloved husband of 50 years of Dorothy G. (Karavas) Gatturna. Son of the late Antonio G. "Thomas" and Elizabeth J. (Gallivan) Gatturna, he was born and raised in Boston and educated in Boston schools. He was a resident of Stoughton...

Catherine F. Ferrante

Catherine F. Ferrante

June 15, 2011

Catherine F. "Kay" (Malzone) Ferrante, 88, died Wednesday, June 15, at the Brockton Hospital in Brockton. She was the wife of 60 years of the late Salvatore Ferrante. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Boston and was a graduate of the High School of Practical Arts in Roxbury. She was a resident of East Weymouth for many...

Daniel E. Hughes

Daniel E. Hughes

June 15, 2011

Daniel E. Hughes, PhD, 85, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the Goddard Center in Stoughton after a long period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Mary Lois (Cheverie) Hughes. Born in Boston, he was raised in Boston and was a graduate of Boston Latin High School. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Army....

Catherine F. Ferrante

Catherine F. Ferrante

June 15, 2011

Catherine F. "Kay" (Malzone) Ferrante, 88, died Wednesday, June 15, at the Brockton Hospital in Brockton. She was the wife of 60 years of the late Salvatore Ferrante. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Boston and was a graduate of the High School of Practical Arts in Roxbury. She was a resident of East Weymouth for many...

Daniel E. Hughes

Daniel E. Hughes

June 15, 2011

Daniel E. Hughes, PhD, 85, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the Goddard Center in Stoughton after a long period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Mary Lois (Cheverie) Hughes. Born in Boston, he was raised in Boston and was a graduate of Boston Latin High School. He was a WWII Veteran of the US Army....

Paul S. Bishop

Paul S. Bishop

June 14, 2011

Paul S. "Boofy" Bishop, 75, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 14 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the husband of 56 years of Bette A. (Jordan) Bishop. Born in Stoughton, he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1954. Mr. Bishop was a Master Brick & Stone Mason for over 50...

Paul S. Bishop

Paul S. Bishop

June 14, 2011

Paul S. "Boofy" Bishop, 75, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 14 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the husband of 56 years of Bette A. (Jordan) Bishop. Born in Stoughton, he was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1954. Mr. Bishop was a Master Brick & Stone Mason for over 50...

Gordon F. Coombes

Gordon F. Coombes

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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...