Obituary: Father Richard J. Shmaruk, pastor in Brighton and Woburn
A priest of the archdiocese since his Feb. 10, 1965, ordination at Holy Cross Cathedral by Richard Cardinal Cushing, Father Richard J. Shmaruk died in...
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Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituary: Father Charles Kinsella, hospital and high school chaplain, parish assistant
A priest with deep roots in the Merrimack Valley who spent most of his priestly ministry in the archdiocese in chaplaincies at area hospitals and prisons...
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Obituary: Father Corey Bassett-Tirrell, served in Chelmsford, Framingham, Quincy
Ordained just over five years ago at Holy Cross Cathedral by Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, Father Corey Bassett-Tirrell died unexpectedly on Oct....
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Obituary: Father Robert J. Butler, former pastor in Pepperell and Hull
One of the twins born to the late Matthew and Katherine (Morrison) on May 8, 1936, his twin brother was the late Father Richard J. Butler (2012). The family...
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Obituary: Father John L. Sullivan, former Canton pastor, seminary professor
Saddened and shocked were the two words that spread across St. Mary Parish, Franklin, following the news of the death of the much-loved senior priest in...
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Obituary: Father William F. Salmon, pastor in Brighton and Weymouth
His priestly vocation was formed at Our Lady of the Presentation Parish in Brighton, and he would serve as the last pastor of the parish. Father William...
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Obituary: Father Richard E. McQuade, former pastor in Dorchester, Whitman
A Boston native born on June 7, 1930, he was a son of the late Henry and Alice (Crowley) McQuade. He was a son of St. Paul Parish in the Hub's Dorchester...
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Obituary: Father Michael R. O'Hara, OMI, was pastor in Georgetown and Rowley
Following a multi-year battle with cancer, Oblate Father Michael R. O'Hara died at the Oblate Residence in Tewksbury on Sept. 22, 2024. He was born...
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Obituary: Ukrainian Bishop Basil Losten dies at 94
A bishop for 53 years and a priest for 67 years, Bishop Basil H. Losten, the eparch emeritus of the Ukrainian Eparchy of Stamford died in Stamford, Conn.,...
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Obituary: Sister Ann Dominic Roach, OP, former archdiocesan superintendent of schools
She did not like much attention to be paid to herself, preferring to deflect to coworkers with whom she worked and served during almost 75 years of religious...
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Death Notices
Sister Bernadette Kenny MMM
Sister Bernadette Kenny MMM (Dec. 7) in Pikeville, N.Y. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 12 at Joseph Church, Clintwood, Va., for the daughter of the late Thomas and Helena (Manning) Kenny, and sister of Ellen Mahairas, Clearwater, Fla. During 64 years of religious life, Sister Bernadette served in congregational assignments in Ethiopia, Ireland, Tanzania, and Va. Sister Bernadette was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
Sister Ernestine (Helen) Quealy, CSJ
Sister Ernestine (Helen) Quealy, CSJ (Dec. 5) in Framingham. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 11 at Holy Family Chapel, Brighton, for the daughter of the late John and Bridget (Meade) Quealy. During 81 years of religious life, Sister Ernestine served in congregational assignments at Saint Raphael, Medford; Holy Family, Rockland; Saint Gabriel, Brighton; Jackson School, Newton; Saint John, North End; Saint Joseph, Medford; Saint Catherine of Siena, Charlestown; Our Lady of Good Voyage (Portuguese), Gloucester; and Saint Luke, Belmont. Sister Ernestine was buried in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Natick.
John P. Cloonan
John P. Cloonan (Dec. 1) in Roslindale. Private funeral celebrated Dec. 5 for the husband of Nancy (Hurley) Cloonan; and father of Steven, Milton; Marianne Saleda, Dedham; Carole Collins, Hyde Park; and John, Norwood; and brother of Mary, Watertown, and the late Deacon Paul L. Cloonan. Mr. Cloonan was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
Marymargaret (Cullinane) Burke
Marymargaret (Cullinane) Burke (Dec. 4) in Randolph. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 14 at Saint Bernadette Church, Randolph, for the wife of Deacon Thomas P. Burke '00, Randolph; and mother of Thomas, Randolph, and Edmund, Abington; and sister of Jean Joyce, Susan Condrin, and Daniel Cullinane, all of Brookline. Committal services were private.
Sister Mary Bridget (Linda) Haase, OSU
Sister Mary Bridget (Linda) Haase, OSU (Nov. 19) in Waterville, Maine. Private funeral celebrated Dec. 9 in Waterville, Maine, for the daughter of the late Boris and Rita (Tangue) Haase, and sister of Courtney, Boris, and Francis, all of Waterville, Maine, and Father Albert Haase, OFM, San Antonio, Texas. During 65 years of religious life, Sister Mary Bridget served in congregational assignments in Mexico; Senegal; Sudan; Ill.; La.; Maine, Mo.; Texas; W. Va.; and, locally, at Saint Brendan Learning Center, Dorchester. Sister Mary Bridget was buried in the Ursuline Cemetery, Waterville, Maine.
Sister Miriam Theresa (Claire) Ringer, CSJ
Sister Miriam Theresa (Claire) Ringer, CSJ (Nov. 29) in Framingham. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 4 at Holy Family Chapel, Brighton, for the daughter of the late Ross and Agnes (McCarthy) Ringer. During 78 years of religious life, Sister Miriam Theresa served in congregational assignments at Immaculate Conception, Winchester; Saint Columbkille and Saint Gabriel, both in Brighton; Boston School for the Deaf, Randolph; and Catholic Charities, Brockton. Sister Miriam Theresa was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery, Lynn.
Jerome F. Curley
Jerome F. Curley (Dec. 1) in Danvers. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 6 at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, Salem, for the husband of Doris (Farnum) Curley, Salem; and father of Katherine Katzman and Bridget Wilson, both of Swampscott; and Matthew, New York, N.Y; and brother of the late Father Terence Curley. Committal services were private.
Elizabeth (Connor) Hegarty
Elizabeth (Connor) Hegarty (Nov. 29) in Marshfield. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 3 at Holy Name Church, West Roxbury, for the sister of the late Father John M. Connor, CSSR. Mrs. Hegarty was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
Helen J. McDonough
Helen J. McDonough (Nov. 29) in Kingston. Funeral Mass celebrated Dec. 7 at Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton, for the sister of Barbara Allen, Duxbury; and Thomas, North Tazewell, Va., and the late Msgr. John P. McDonough. Ms. McDonogh was buried in Milton Cemetery, Milton.
Father Joseph P. Angelini
Father Joseph P. Angelini (Nov. 4) in Wenham. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 15 at Saint John the Evangelist Church, Beverly, for the son of the late Germano and Margherita (Iori) Angelini. During 55 years of priestly ministry, he served in assignments of the archdioceses of Detroit and of Miami, and locally, in retirement, assisting in parishes in Ipswich. Father Angelini was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery, Beverly.
Brother John B. Maganzini, OFM
Brother John B. Maganzini, OFM (Nov. 10) in Boston. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 15 at Saint Anthony Shrine, Boston, for the son of the late Bernard and Eva (Alo) Maganzini. During 43 years of religious life, he served in assignments of the Franciscan Friars in N.Y.; and, locally, at Saint Francis Friary, Brookline; and Saint Anthony Shrine, Boston. Brother John was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
Sister Mildred (Mildred Francis) Crowley, SC
Sister Mildred (Mildred Francis) Crowley, SC (Nov. 17) in Wellesley. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 21 at Mount Saint Vincent Chapel, Wellesley, for the daughter of the late Francis and Mildred (Roberts) Crowley. During 68 years of religious life, Sister Mildred served in congregational assignments in Nova Scotia; N.Y.; Saint Patrick, Roxbury; Saint Elizabeth School Nursing, Brighton; Aquinas College, Milton; Regis College, Weston; Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Roxbury; Saint Angela Merici, Mattapan; and Elizabeth Seton Academy, Dorchester. Sister Mildred also served as director of novices and director of personnel for the Sisters of Charity of Halifax. Sister Mildred was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery, Needham.
Ernest R. Dabrieo
Ernest R. Dabrieo (Nov. 18) in Woburn. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 23 at Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Woburn, for the father of Stephen, Kevin, Dionna Sands, Robert, Michelle McDonald, Michael, John, and Dennis, all of Woburn; and brother of Sister Ellen (Mary Jude) Dabrieo, SNDdeN, Kaye Ryan, Elizabeth Armstrong, all of Peabody; and David, Tallahassee, Fla. Mr. Dabrieo was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Winchester.
Edward T. Murphy
Edward T. Murphy (Nov. 9) in Waltham. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 15 at Saint Joseph Church, Needham, for the father of Edward, James, and Shannon, all of Needham; and brother of Therese Denton, San Diego, Calif.; Thomas, Canton; Michael, Millis; and the late Sister Rose Joseph (Josephine) Murphy, CSJ. Mr. Murphy was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery, Needham.
Sister Gloria (Marie Lucille) Cote, SSCh
Sister Gloria (Marie Lucille) Cote, SSCh (Nov. 5) in Marlborough. Funeral Mass celebrated Nov. 12 at Marie Esther Chapel, Marlborough, for the daughter of the late Michael and Leah (Couture) Cote and sister of Lucille Norris, Peru, Maine. During 77 years of religious life, Sister Gloria served in congregational assignments in Mass., R.I., Texas; and, locally, at Saint Chretienne Academy, Salem; and Saint Chretienne Residence, Marlborough. Sister Gloria was buried at Saint Mary Cemetery, Marlborough.
