Leonard G. "Lenny" Blackmore

Jul 5, 2021

BLACKMORE, Leonard G. "Lenny". In Dorchester, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Catherine A. "Kay" (Nee) Blackmore. Loving father of Michael and his wife Leeann Blackmore of Pembroke, John and his wife Tanya Blackmore of Dorchester, Kimberly and her husband Carl Braga of Fall River, and the late James Blackmore....

Marie L. Butera

Jul 4, 2021

BUTERA, Marie L."Winning tournaments and games is wonderful but, what it's all about, really, is seeing the kids develop through school and athletics and live a good life." This statement, made by Marie in an interview with her then, 11 year old great nephew, defined her mission as a dedicated teacher and coach for many years to come. While many...

Donald J. Cannon

Jun 25, 2021

CANNON, Dr. Donald J. Of Mulberry, Florida, formerly of Dorchester, died June 25, 2021.Beloved husband of Charlotte A. (Raymond) Cannon.Loving father of Alex and his wife Libby Cannon of Godfrey, IL, Benjamin and his wife Amanda Cannon of Nashville, TN, and Nicholas and his wife Courtney Cannon of Dallas, TX.Son of the late Joseph T. Cannon and Louise (Perry) Cannon.Survived...

Stanislawa (Dzicielska) Szczesny

Jun 24, 2021

SZCZESNY, Stanislawa Tresa (Dzicielska). Of Dorchester, formerly of Poland, died June 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Czeslaw Szczesny. Loving mother of Chester Z. Szczesny and his wife Elizabeth Wrobel-Szczesny of Quincy, Edward J. Szczesny and his wife Susan M. of Mystic, CT, and the late John Szczesny. Devoted Babci and Grandma of Edward Wrobel and his wife Karen,...

Charles J. "Chuck" O'Donnell

Jun 22, 2021

O'DONNELL, Charles J. Jr. "Chuck". Of Dania Beach, FL, and Carver, MA, originally from Dorchester, died peacefully with family at his side on June 22, 2021. Beloved father of Lauren K. and her husband Paul R. Savage of Quincy, and Rory C. O'Donnell and his girlfriend Elizabeth H. Sullivan of Dorchester. Son of the late Charles J. O'Donnell and Evelyn...

Marybeth (Collins) Gaffney

Jun 21, 2021

GAFFNEY, Marybeth (Collins). Of Dorchester, died June 21, 2021 after a long illness. Beloved wife of James J. Gaffney. Loving daughter of the late Joseph M. and Elizabeth (Coady) Collins. Sister of Ann Marie Glenn of Billerica, Joseph and his wife Marianne Collins of Needham, Valerie and her husband John Morrissey of Middleboro, Brian and his wife Patti Collins of...

Nhu Chau Bui

Jun 17, 2021

BUI, Nhu Chau. Of Dorchester, formerly of Vietnam, died June 17, 2021. Beloved wife of Nghia Nguyen.Loving mother of Nguyen Nguyen of Dorchester, Quyen Nguyen of Austin, Texas, Uyen Nguyen of Dorchester, and Nhi Nguyen of Dorchester.Devoted grandmother of Vivian, Anthony, Amy, Austin, Vanessa, Noah, Teresa, and Nicholas.Family and friends will honor and remember the life of Nhu Chau by...

Mark S. Toon

Jun 11, 2021

TOON, Mark S. Suddenly, in Dorchester, died June 11, 2021, age 56 years.Longtime companion of Denae E. Perry of Dorchester for over 15 years.Beloved father of Aaliyah Ethelia Perry-Toon, Ronnesha Toon-Woods, Tonia Haynes-Toon, and Markia Days-Toon. Granddad of Zyairee, Daleya, and Jacob.Loving son of Charlotte (Downs) Toon Parham and the late Earl West.Brother of Michael Toon, Carmen Mendes, Donna Parks,...

Norman Richard Herr

Jun 6, 2021

HERR, Norman Richard. Of Boston, died June 6, 2021.If you met Norman Herr, it was likely for one of two reasons. Either you were part of the West End or North End communities and were struggling with housing or other issues. Or you were in a position of power in government or the local institutions and could do something about...

Catherine E. "Cathy" (Aylward) Long

Jun 2, 2021

LONG, Catherine E. "Cathy" (Aylward). In Dorchester, died peacefully June 2, 2021. Loving mother of Michael and his wife Deirdre Long of Millis. Cherished "Grammy" of Taylor Russo, Olivia and Alyssa Long, and Cora and James Long. Daughter of the late Thomas F. Aylward Sr. and Sarah M. (MacDougall) Aylward. Dear sister of John and his wife Susan Aylward of...