All Obituaries

Neil MacDonald, of Canton, died peacefully on January 12th  2022.  He was 85 years old. Born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, he has lived in Canton for the past 51 years. Devoted husband of the late Edna MacDonald. Loving father of Brian S. MacDonald of Canton, Allyson M. Podgurski and her husband James of Canton, and Wayne A. MacDonald CFD of Canton and his girlfriend Liz. Proud grandfather of Morgan, Jimmy, and Katie. Brother of Ronnie MacDonald and his wife Josephine, and Sister...

Catherine A. Smith died peacefully January 12, 2022. She was 91 years old.  She lived her life as a devout Catholic and worked as a service representative for the Edison Company for many years. Daughter of the late Patrick and Mary McKeon (Walsh). Devoted wife of the late James Smith. Loving sister of the late Sister Miriam Patrice and Mary Claire. She is survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Pushard Family Funeral Home 210 Sherman St., Canton,...

Krishin H. Bhavnani died peacefully in the comfort of his home January 11, 2022. He was 91 years old. Born in Sind, India in 1930, Krishin Hashmatrai Bhavnani grew up in Bombay until 1949, when he began his higher education in the United States. He spent one year in college in California and then transferred to M.I.T. in Boston, MA where he received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering, as well as a professional degree in Process Control while he served...

Kim La Tang passed away in her sleep at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale, Mass. on January 7, 2022. She was 77. Born Muoi La on April 18, 1944 in Can Tho, Vietnam, she married Sang Tang in 1972. Following the end of the Vietnam War, the couple fled the country seeking safer resettlement opportunities. Through an amazing volunteer network in the United States, they were resettled with a compassionate and generous sponsor family in Sharon. There they adapted to a new culture, learned...

Byron Knowles O’Donnell of Canton died peacefully January 2, 2022. He was 87 years old. Byron was born, raised, and educated in Medfield. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the U.S. Army in a Medical Unit. He attended Dean College and worked for Finest Grocery Supermarkets and Christy’s Markets and later Ocean State Job Lot after retirement. He enjoyed gardening, yardwork, and being outdoors. He enjoyed day trips with his late wife Florence and walking his dog at Pequitside...

Kenneth C. Lewis of Attleboro, MA, formerly of Lincoln, RI died on December 27, 2021. He was 57 years old and self-employed with his own company; Cabinet Refinishing by Kenneth C. Lewis. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family and also had a passion for lifting weights and cooking. The only thing bigger than him in a room was his heart. Kenny was unconditional in his love and charity for others and his desire to help people. Loving son of the William H. Lewis Sr. and the late...

  Jamie Devine, of Canton, died December 27, 2021. He was 42 years old. Jamie was a lifelong Canton resident who graduated from Canton High School and worked as a heavy equipment technician. Beloved son of Barry F Devine of Canton, and the late Janice Devine (Buckley). Proud father of Bailey Devine of Canton. Loving brother of Michele Devine of Canton. Former husband of Laurie Nolan of Canton. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and many cousins. Funeral services will be...

Eva Facchini of Canton, formerly of Hyde Park, died peacefully December 25, 2021. She was 93 years old. Eva enjoyed cooking, cleaning, all forms of gambling, and being with her family. Devoted wife of the late Guiseppe Facchini. Loving mother of Lorenzo Facchini and his wife Mary of Canton, and Franca DiPietro and her late husband Bruno of Norwood. Loving sister of Sandro DiBacco of Italy, Assunta Ventresca of Toronto, Canada and the late Antonio, Rodolfo, Lena and Luigi DiBacco....

Thomas Peter Moustakis quietly departed this life unexpectedly at home. Born December 15, 1965, he was 56 years old. Tom was a dedicated parishioner and Sexton for St. Gregory the Theologian Greek Orthodox church in Mansfield for many years. His interest and dedication began in a small Greek Orthodox church in Quincy, Ma, where he served as altar boy. Tom was the beloved son of the late Peter Thomas Moustakis and Dorothy Moustakis (Manoles) of Canton. Loving brother of Carlene Haganey of...

Rosalie LaRaia of Westwood, entered eternal rest on December 15, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. Rose was born in Boston on December 8, 1947. Reunited in Heaven with her parents Joseph LaRaia and Frances J. Keating, and her dear brother Joseph and his wife Judy, all formerly of Boston. Remembered with fondness by many dear friends and family, Rose had a passion for life. Cancer could not dim Rose’s spirit and fight, making jokes and keeping things light to the end. She loved...