Obituary: Father Francis X. Mawn, pastor and missionary
From a family with several vocations to priesthood and religious life, Father Francis X. Mawn died on March 5 at Regina Cleri Residence, Boston, where...
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Obituaries & Death Notices
Obituary: Sister Michael of Christ the King, OCD, well-known Carmelite nun
Sister Michael of Christ the King (Elaine) Crimmins, beloved Carmelite nun of the former Discalced Carmelite Monastery in Danvers, died on March 1, following...
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Obituary: Father Mark L. Noonan, long-time seminary professor
A priest for the archdiocese who served almost his entire active priestly ministry on the faculty of St. John Seminary, Father Mark L. Noonan died at Regina...
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Obituary: Archbishop Edgerton R. Clarke, Boston seminary alumnus
Archbishop Edgerton R. Clarke, a 1960 alumnus of the seminary class of St. John Seminary, Brighton, died in his native Jamaica on Feb. 13, 2025. He had...
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Obituary: Sister Clare E. Fitzgerald, SSND, Cambridge native, renowned educator
"I knew her for 50 years. She came from a great family at St. Peter, Cambridge. Phenomenal educator," Msgr. Kevin J. O'Leary described Sister Clare...
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Obituary: Father John F. Mulloy served in parishes and archdiocesan offices
A priest of the archdiocese widely known and admired by people, priests, and bishops, Father John F. Mulloy died at Boston's Regina Cleri Residence,...
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Death Notices
Deacon Henry A. Gardyna
Deacon Henry A. Gardyna, '83 (April 17) in Bedford. Private funeral services celebrated for the father of Elena Palmer, Sandown, N.H., and JoAnne Lynch, Ayer. During his diaconal ministry, he served at Saint Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Cambridge, and in Offices of Catholic Charities of the archdiocese. Deacon Gardyna was buried in the National Cemetery, Bourne.
Sister Catherine (Dorena) Ginty, CSJ
Sister Catherine (Dorena) Ginty, CSJ (April 15) in Framingham. Funeral Mass celebrated April 23 at Holy Family Chapel, Brighton, for the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (McGowan) Ginty, and sister of the late Sister Margaret (Dorothea) Ginty, CSJ. During 82 years of religious life, Sister Catherine served in congregational assignments at Saint Agnes, Arlington; Mount Saint Joseph, Brighton; Aquinas Junior College, Newton; Regis College, Weston; Saint Agatha, Milton; and in Congregational Leadership, Brighton. Sister Catherine was buried in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Natick.
Sister Ann Frederick (Ruth) Leonard, OP
Sister Ann Frederick (Ruth) Leonard, OP (April 16) in Saint Catharine, Ky. Funeral Mass celebrated April 24 at Sansbury Infirmary Chapel, Saint Catharine, Ky., for the daughter of the late Frederick and Anna (Mulvihill) Leonard; and sister of Martha Trask, Westwood. During 78 years of religious life, she served in congregational assignments in Ind.; Ky.; Tenn.; and, locally, at Sacred Heart, East Boston; and Saint Michael, Lowell. Sister Ann Frederick was buried in the Motherhouse Cemetery, Saint Catharine, Ky.
John J. Boyle
John J. Boyle (April 8) in Wayland. Funeral Mass celebrated April 26 at Saint Ann Church, Wayland, for the father of John, Edward, James, and David, all of Wayland; and brother of Marylee Polosky and Gerad, both of Belmont; and the late Father Edward Boyle, SJ. Committal was private.
Eugene J. Fitzgerald
Eugene J. Fitzgerald (March 12) in Franklin. Funeral Mass celebrated March 31 at Saint Mary Church, Franklin, for the husband of Carole (Gangemi) Fitzgerald, Franklin, and father of Joseph, Hopedale; Michael, Cambridge; Scott, Jupiter, Fla.; and Christopher, Springfield, N.H.; and brother of the late Sister Mary Bernadette (Patricia) Fitzgerald, FSP. Committal was private.
Janet (Plume) Gieselman
Janet (Plume) Gieselman (April 6) in Weston. Funeral Mass celebrated April 11 at Saint Julia Church, Weston, for the mother of Laurel Forsberg, Brookfield, Conn.; and Scott, Weston. Mrs. Gieselman was, for many years, the face of Pope Saint John XXIII Seminary, Weston, where she served on its staff. Mrs. Gieselman was buried in Linwood Cemetery, Weston.
Eugene F. Irwin
Eugene F. Irwin (March 29) in Dennis. Funeral Mass celebrated April 4 at Saint Raphael Church, Medford, for the husband of Anne (Reardon) Irwin, Dennis; and father of Joan Tolson, Medford; William, and Eugene, both of North Andover; and brother of the late Bishop Francis X. Irwin. Committal was private.
Joyce (Kingston) Martin
Joyce (Kingston) Martin (March 30) in Peabody. Funeral Mass celebrated April 7 at Saint John the Baptist Church, Peabody, for the wife of Deacon Leo Martin '77, Peabody; and mother of Leo, David, Jonathan, and Joshua, all of Peabody. Mrs. Martin was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Peabody.
