All Obituaries

Marjorie Gibbs (Mellor) Castle passed away on September 14, 2021, at the age of 107 years old. She was born on 07/25/1914 in Dorchester, MA, to the late Beatrice (Fry) and Edward Mellor of England. During her youth, Marjorie worked as a photo painter and as a secretary at an insurance company. She was a volunteer air warden during WW2 and volunteered for her local Meals on Wheels for many years. Throughout her life, she most loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed many...

Patricia Goulding passed away peacefully at Southwood at Norwell on September 13, 2021. Patricia was the eldest daughter of the late John and Theresa (Shea) Whalen. Patricia worked at Jordan Marsh in Boston for over 40 years. Patricia's life was her faith, family and her much loved pets. Patricia was the loving sister of Donna and her husband Daniel J. Moriarty of Braintree. Loving aunt of Daniel G. Moriarty and his sons Daniel and William of Waltham, KellyAnne and her husband Sean...

Antonina “Nina” Pomerenko Tavener, passed away on September 4, 2021 at the age of 99. She was born on November 12, 1921 in Kharkov, Russia. Nina’s family immigrated to China, where she would eventually marry her late husband Harry G. Tavener, Jr., in 1940 who passed away in 1985.  Upon returning to the United States the couple made their home together in East Weymouth, MA. Nina is predeceased by her son, Harry G. Tavener, III. She is survived by her granddaughter...

Ellis, Mary (Zunino) of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully at her home by her loved ones.  Mary was born October 6, 1932 to Mary Ellen (Hallisy) Zunino and Ernest Joseph Zunino and grew up in Dorchester as the youngest of 5 children.  She met the love of her life and dancing partner of her dreams, David Sherman Ellis. They married September 11th, 1954 and had 5 children; David Ellis and his late wife Kathleen, James Ellis and wife Janmie, Mary-Lou Musto and...

Sanders, Phyllis of Braintree, formally of Lynn, passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Phyllis was the loving older sister of the late Richard and Joan Sanders and John "Jack" and Lavern Sanders, and was a cherished aunt and grand-aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was a beloved friend to many.   Phyllis graduated from Villanova College in 1974. For more than 30 years she was a dedicated teacher in Philadelphia where she touched many lives. She lived a life of...

Fraser, Robert L. of Braintree passed away peacefully at South Shore Hospital at age 84. Loving husband of Gail (Palmer) for over 53 years. Son of the late Laurence and Kathleen (Emery). Devoted father of Robert Jr and his wife Gail of Marshfield, and John and his wife Marilyn of Carver. Cherished brother of Ronald Fraser and his wife Julie of Weymouth. Loving Papa/Grampy of grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Brandon, Breyanna, Krissy and Noah. Great-grandchildren Brooke and Finley. Also...

Katherine G. (Earle) Herbert, 82 of Largo, Florida passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 while visiting family in Massachusetts.  Katherine “Kay” was born in Boston on May 6, 1939 to the late William X. and Margaret M. (Smith) Earle.   Above all Kay loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She had a zest for life, traveling around the world and cruising the seas in the company of family and friends.  Kay had a...

Dawn Marie (Scammell) Nichols, 53, passed away suddenly, Thursday, August 12, 2021. Born in Braintree, she resided in Brockton for many years with her husband and daughter. She graduated from Braintree High School, Class of 1986. She committed her time over the last two decades to the special needs community and was apart of many organizations in support of Down Syndrome.  Dawn was the devoted wife and mother of Vincent B. Nichols and Jordan L. Nichols of Brockton. She was the step...

Eleanor B. Ward, 104, of Braintree passed away on August 6, 2021. Eleanor was born on November 25, 1916 in East Boston, to Crescenzo and Frances Cusato. She was an avid Red Sox fan, suffering their losses for many years and finally celebrated their World Series wins. She was truly a fan for all seasons. Eleanor was fond of cats and was very attached to her dear Minou. A collector and lover of dolls, she enjoyed decorating her home with them. Eleanor was the wife of the late Charles Ward....

Helen (MacDonald) Clarke, 101, of Quincy (OFD) passed away on July 26,2021.  She was born November 5, 1919 in Dorchester to James and Maude MacDonald.  Helen was a member of the first graduating class of Saint Williams School in Savin Hill.  She was also the last remaining member of the group known as “the Seven Old Ladies of Savin Hill”  who were well known and loved in the neighborhood.   Helen loved traveling, often visited her daughters in...