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...
James J. Griffin
May 27, 2025
Of Boston, died suddenly on May 27, 2025.
Beloved son of the late James J. Griffin and Lucy (Cowley) Griffin.
Loving brother of Lucy A. and her husband Charles J. Mikalauskis of Dorchester, and the late Mary Griffin.
Uncle of C.J. Mikalauskis of Halifax and Jake Mikalauskis of Dorchester.
Great-uncle of Shea, Griffin, Cameron, Coley, John Jr., Kayla, and Ryan Mikalauskis.
Great-great-uncle of Gavin Mikalauskis.
Family and...
Ellen M. (O'Donnell) Morrell
May 26, 2025
Of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester and South Boston, died peacefully at her daughter’s home after a long illness on May 26, 2025, at the age of 74 years.
Deeply loyal to her friends and family, full of grit and grace, and always eager to laugh or take a trip to the dance floor. In her own words, Ellen Morrell lived a...
Gary S. Grimes
May 25, 2025
Of Milton, formerly of Scituate, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025 at 82 years of age surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved son of the late Lawrence and Charlotte (Krews) Grimes, and stepson of Marion Grimes, Gary was born in Scotia, NY in 1942.
Gary is survived by his wife of 39 years Susan (O’Donnell) Grimes, his sons Spencer of Old...