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Robert "Bob" Mistler
Jan 3, 2026
Bob passed away under the loving care of Hospice on January 3rd, 2026, at the age of 74.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary (Slauenwhite) as well as his parents, Arthur and Julie. He leaves two sons; Eric and his wife Sarah, and Keith; granddaughters Addie and Emmy; siblings, Eddie and his wife Patsy, Artie and his deceased wife...
Coleman Folan
Aug 13, 2026
COMPLETE OBITUARY TO FOLLOW
Visiting hours will be held on THURSDAY, August 20, 2026, from 9:00-10:30 AM in the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St., Norwood, MA.
Following the visitation Coleman's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am in St. Catherine Of Siena Parish, 547 Washington Street, Norwood.
He will be laid to rest with his dear wife in Highland Cemetery in Norwood.
Edmund F. Baker
Aug 12, 2026
Edmund F. Baker, 84, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his devoted family. He was the beloved husband of Mary (Guest) Baker,
Born in Boston, Edmund was one of four sons born to the late Frederick G. Baker...
Robert E. McCormack
Aug 9, 2026
Robert E. McCormack, age 81, a lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 9, 2026, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his family at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the devoted and beloved husband of 58 years to Elizabeth Anne (Nolan) McCormack, whom he married on October 26,...
Jean Marie Hohmann
Aug 7, 2026
Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother
Jean Marie (Welch) Hohmann, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2026.
Jean was born in Norwood, Massachusetts in 1936, she was the daughter of the late John Welch and Mary (Belloni) Welch. A lifelong resident of Norwood, Jean attended Norwood schools graduating Norwood high school and Peabody vocational School collectively in 1953.
Jean attended The Bryman...
Christopher P. Parker
Aug 4, 2026
Christopher P. Parker, age 34, of Weymouth and formerly of Walpole and Dedham, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Thursday, August 4, 2026, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.
Born in Boston, Chris was the beloved eldest son of Kathleen (Keaney) Parker and the late Lawrence Parker. Raised in Walpole, he attended Walpole High School, where he was a proud...
Katherine S. Michienzi
Jul 29, 2026
Katherine S. Michienzi, age 80, a longtime resident of Mansfield and formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Bridges by EPOCH at Pembroke. She was the devoted and loving wife of Joseph A. Michienzi of Mansfield.
Born in Boston, Katherine was one of two daughters born to the late David and Katherine Ogg. She was raised...
Gordon B. Reddick
Jul 26, 2026
Gordon Bradbury Reddick, a resident of Colchester, Connecticut, passed away at age 74 on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Backus Hospital in Norwich.
Gordon was the devoted husband of Denise (McAllister) Reddick, with whom he celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June. He was the loving father of Kelly Reddick and her companion Frank Ellsworth, and John and his wife Sheena...
James P. Gaken
Jul 26, 2026
James P. Gaken, aged 79, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 26, 2026, at his home in Norwood, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his family. He was the devoted husband of the late Elaine R. (Broderick) Gaken, who passed away on April 15, 2024.
Born in Dunkirk, New York, James was one of...
Richard W. Donovan
Jul 25, 2026
Richard W. Donovan, age 92, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, July 25, 2026, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his family at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the devoted husband of 71 wonderful years to Claire (Fitzgerald) Donovan of Norwood.
Born in Boston, Richard was one of two...
Nellie M. Pezwick
Jul 22, 2026
Nellie (Svelnis) Pezwick, 98, of Norwood, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of family at her home in Norwood.
Nellie was born on December 16, 1927 in South Boston. She was the daughter of the late Gaspar and Mary (Bislyte) Svelnis. She grew up on I Street alongside her six brothers. Her parents...
Anne J. (Menno) Spellman
Jul 22, 2026
SPELLMAN, ANNE J. (Menno) of Franklin formerly of Norwood passed away on July 22, 2026 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Arthur E. Spellman. Devoted mother of Donna M. Lalos and her husband Soterios “Sam” of Franklin and the late Debra Spellman. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Lalos and his wife Kayla of Mendon and Christopher Lalos...
Sandra I Fraga
Jul 21, 2026
Sandra I. Fraga, age 47, of Marlborough, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home.
Born in Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal, she was the second of four children born to Manuel Fraga and Rosa (Xavier) Goncalves. She was raised and educated in Portugal before immigrating to the United States in 1998.
Sandra worked for many years as a nanny and...
James Patrick LaVita
Jul 20, 2026
LaVita, James Patrick of Norwood, formerly of Dedham passed away suddenly on July 20, 2026 at the age of 59. Beloved son of the late Barbara Ann (Foley) LaVita and Joseph M. LaVita Sr. Jimmy was known as an ox with the biggest heart. He loved his New England Sports teams especially the Patriots. He was actively involved in supporting...
Christine A. Atwood
Jul 18, 2026
ATWOOD, CHRISTINE A. (Demerjian) of Norwood formerly of Dorchester passed away on July 18, 2026 at the age of 77.
Chris loved to bake, sew, shop & spend time on the beach. She retired from The University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA. after a 40-year career in Registrar/Student Employment offices.
Cherished Mother of Son Adrian Atwood & his Wife Mari of Hudson, MA....
Thomas R. Deeb
Jul 16, 2026
Thomas R. Deeb, age 74, of Blackstone and formerly of Norwood, passed away on the morning of Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Born in Norwood, Tom was one of three children of the late Frederick and Lucille (Mike) Deeb. He was raised in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School with the Class of...
Kathleen Ann (O'Donnell) Pouliot
Jul 15, 2026
Kathleen Ann Pouliot (O’Donnell) of Tyrone GA, formerly of Norwood passed away suddenly on July 15, 2026 at the age of 62. Kathleen was the beloved wife of Ronald Pouliot, devoted and loving mother of sons Ronald Pouliot and Garett Pouliot of Tyrone, GA, stepchildren Nicholas Pouliot and his wife Beth of Colinsville, IL and Katie Pouliot.
Kathleen was born in...
Marie T. Barrett
Jul 13, 2026
BARRETT, Marie T. (Barry) of Norwood passed away surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her family on July 13, 2026, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham.
She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel “Red” Barrett. Marie is survived by her proud and loving children: Diane Millin and her husband, Bob, of Virginia; Nancy Trask and her...
Jennifer M. Armour
Jul 2, 2026
Jennifer M. Armour, age 44, of Fall River and formerly of Norwood, passed away on the evening of Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her devoted family.
Born in Boston, Jennifer was the only child of Timothy Armour and the late Jane M. (Fuller) Armour. She was raised in...
Marjorie “Margie” Anne (Kiely) O’Connor
Jul 1, 2026
O'Connor, Marjorie Anne (Kiely) of Naples formerly of Bourne and Dedham passed on July 1, 2026, lovingly surrounded by her 5 children.
Pre-deceased by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Bartly F. O'Connor.
Devoted mother of Bartly F. O'Connor Jr. and his wife Rosie of Naples, FL, Christopher M. OConnor and his wife Molly of Naples, Fl, Rosemary Morrissey and her...
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