All Obituaries

  Olivia Mary Constantino (Panzini) of Hyde Park died peacefully January 6, 2021. She was 97 years old. Olivia was a lifelong devoted parishioner of Most Precious Blood Church in Hyde Park.  She was a former member of the Legion of Mary, the “High Flyers”, and the “Jolly Aces”. She was also a Eucharistic Minister for many years.  Olivia was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Concetta Panzini.  Devoted wife of the late Armando Constantino....

Annette (Macaluso) Griffin, age 95 of Brockton, formerly of Randolph, Sandwich, and Abington, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 74 years, Richard (Dick) Griffin, who passed away on April 13, 2020.  Born and raised in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Rosario and Josephine Macaluso.  She leaves behind daughters Barbara Charron of West Bridgewater and Karen Eardley and...

Arthur B. Chandler died on December 14th, 2020 after a long illness. Arthur was born in Plymouth, MA. He grew up in Duxbury, MA. He spent most of his adult life in Canton, MA. Arthur graduated from UMass in Amherst. Upon graduation he went into the insurance business. After working with several companies he started his own company, ABC-LTC Insurance Agency, in Marshfield, MA. Arthur was the beloved husband of Louise Taylor Chandler. He was brother in law to Sister Marian Batho CSJ. He was...

  Colin L Taylor was born in Waltham MA on Sept 4, 1945 to Lorraine and Stanley Taylor of Canton MA. He is survived by his wife Debbie (Athanas) Taylor, his sister Pamela Senger and her husband Richard of Stratham, NH, his sister Anita Wright and her husband Scot of North Conway, NH and his sister Jill Taylor of Bradenton FL. as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. As a young boy, Colin loved joining grandparents Jessie (MacAulay) and William Gorman on many summer trips...

  Charles J. Mellen Jr. of Boston died Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was 72 years old. Charles was the beloved son of the late Charles J. Mellen Sr. and Virginia Mellen (Barretto). Loving brother of Peter M. Mellen of Quincy and Jean M. Alves of Plymouth.  Beloved nephew of Ida Guinta of N.H. He is also survived by a niece, Lori Schoenberg of PA, and nephews, James D. Aves Jr. of FL and Charles S. Alves of Marshfield, and by many loving cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Marie R. Daley, 93, of Hobe Sound FL, formerly of Westwood Ma, died November 28, 2020 at Ellis Nursing Center in Norwood.   Born in Boston, Lived in West Roxbury with her late parents Vincent and Rose Rossi. Marie then married the late Richard F. Daley for 54 years. They lived in Westwood (Islington) for 48 years and then at Cambridge in Hobe Sound Fl. for 18 years. Marie’s last three years were at Cornerstone in Canton Ma.   Mrs. Daley (known to her friends as Mighty...

George R. Shanks of Canton, formerly of Hyde Park, died peacefully at home on November 26, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a retired civil engineer who worked on projects across Massachusetts including Boston’s Big Dig, a member of the American Legion and a member of the Society of Civil Engineers. Son of the late Theodore and Georgia Shanks. Devoted husband of Maureen Shanks (Moran) of Canton. Loving father of Jennifer Casey...

William F. Lester of Canton died peacefully November 24, 2020. He was 93 years old. He was a retired installer for the telephone company where he worked for many years, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2095. Devoted husband of the late Margaret M.  Lester (Shea). Loving father of William F. Lester Jr. and his wife Claire of Leesburg FL, Donald J. Lester (CFD retired) and his wife Claire of Plymouth, Karen M. Anderson and her husband Greg of Medford, Mark P. Lester and...

Patricia M. Brendel (Byrne) died peacefully at home November 24, 2020. She was 70 years old. Patricia was a devoted wife and mother who was the caring owner of many pets throughout the years. She worked for many years at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA in both staff and management positions. She was a dedicated parish secretary for St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton for many years and enjoyed singing in the parish choir. Devoted wife of Edward J. Brendel of Canton. Loving mother of...

Paul F. Baker Sr. of Canton and Chatham died peacefully November 12, 2020 following a brief illness. He was 80 years old. Paul was a proud veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was a proud retired Boston Police officer serving over 36 years. Loving father of Paul F. Baker Jr. and his wife Melissa of North Attleboro and Christine M. Baker and her husband Marcos of Carlsbad, CA. Brother of the late Charles Baker and James Baker. Proud grandfather of Paul F Baker...