Kathleen (Smith) Joyce

Jul 11, 2025

Of Dorchester, formerly of Leitra, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway, Ireland, died at home surrounded by her loving family on July 11, 2025.

Loving mother of Thomas and his wife Barbara Joyce of Billerica, Michael Joyce of Dorchester, Ann Marie and her husband Daniel Mastrogiacomo of Derry, NH, and Kevin Joyce of Dorchester.

Cherished “Nana” of Sean Joyce, Michael and his wife Sophia Mastrogiacomo,...

Marie E. (Johnson) Schallmo

Jul 3, 2025

Marie E. (Johnson) Schallmo passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on April 13, 1937, in Dorchester, she was the beloved daughter of the late Marie (Holman) and John Johnson.

Marie was predeceased by her devoted husband, Nelson “Chief” Schallmo; her son, Kevin Caeran; her brothers, John, Robert, and Thomas; and...

Charles Arthur "Chuck" Cole

Jul 1, 2025

Long Beach California native Charles Arthur Cole died peacefully at the Armenian Rehab Center in Boston on July 1 following a gradual decline.

Born to Charlie and Mardell (Bald) Cole in Long Beach, Chuck graduated from Jordan High School in 1957. While in high school, he joined a group of aspiring newspaper reporters in what became the California Scholastic Press Association...

Allan John Gillis

Jun 30, 2025

Age 66 years, of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Malden, Massachusetts, passed suddenly on June 30, 2025.

Allan was born July 22, 1958, in Boston, MA, to Allan F. Gillis of Brockton and Carol Ann (Wilkins) Gillis (predeceased).

He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather to his daughter Amy (Gillis) Lynch and her husband David of Summerville, SC, and his...

Ernest A. "Gus" Burti

Jun 29, 2025

Age 86 years, formerly of South Burlington, VT, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at his home in Framingham, surrounded by his family.

Gus was born on October 14, 1938, in Scranton, PA, the son of Ernest and Nicoletta (Pachini) Burti. He graduated from Duquesne University in 1962 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Gus began his career at Sears...

Robert J. Sweda

Jun 25, 2025

Of Dorchester, died suddenly on June 25, 2025.

Beloved son of the late Edward L. and Lucy C. (Daniszewska) Sweda.

Loving brother of Mary Ann Sweda, Catherine J. Sweda, and Edward L. Sweda Jr., all of Dorchester.

Robert is also survived by many loving cousins.

Family and friends will honor and remember Robert’s life by gathering for visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home,...

Robert T. Cancalosi

Jun 20, 2025

Surrounded by his loving family, Robert T. Cancalosi passed peacefully from this life on June 20, 2025. Bob never gave up throughout his cancer journey and lived a life of gratitude. His celebration for life, to love and acknowledge the small joys every day with his family and friends, from journaling and traveling, planting wildflowers to drinking good wine to...

John B. "Jack" Lynch Jr.

Jun 17, 2025

Of Dorchester, died June 17, 2025.

Beloved husband of the late Maureen Greenan (McCarthy) Lynch.

Loving father of John B. Lynch III and his wife Michele L. Lynch of North Falmouth, Karen L. and her husband Neil R. Janulewicz of Dorchester, Patricia A. Lynch of Dorchester, and Michael F. and his wife Kim Lynch of Tinton Falls, NJ.

Son of the late Dr....

Paul J. Flaherty

Jun 8, 2025

FLAHERTY, Paul J. of Dorchester, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June 8th, 2025 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 62 years old.

Beloved husband of Ann Marie (Rizzo) Flaherty.

Loving father of Teresa Flaherty and her fiancé Ronan Hanley of Co. Galway, Ireland, and Thomas Flaherty of Dorchester.

Son of the late Coleman F. and Mary...

James "Jim" Hart

Jun 8, 2025

Of Dorchester, died unexpectedly on June 8, 2025.

Beloved son of the late James F. Hart and Elizabeth “Betty” (Andrews) Hart.

Loving brother of Charles F. and his wife Maura Hart of Watertown, Joseph A. and his wife Diana Hart of Roslindale, Elizabeth and her husband Christian Hayes of Milton, and John C. and his wife Leah Hart of Chicago, Illinois.

Loving uncle...