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Sara Lee Udden
Jan 26, 2026
Sara Lee Udden, age 72, a lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away on January 26, 2026, at Victoria Haven Nursing Home in Norwood, following a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born in Norwood, she was the third of six children born to the late Eric G. and Doris A. (Carlson) Udden. Sara was a proud member of the Norwood High School...
Catherine M. Ostrom
Jan 23, 2026
Catherine (Devine) Ostrom, 89 of Norwood passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.
Born in Norwood on July 3, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (O’Connor) Devine. Cathy was a graduate of Norwood High School, Class of 1955. She married Raymond Ostrom on June 19, 1966 and they resided in Norwood during their...
Otis Freland Russell Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
Russell, Otis Freland Jr. of Roslindale, formerly of Walpole and Maine passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026 surrounded by family. He was 93. He was born in Washburn, ME the son of the late Otis F. Russell, Sr. and Nellie (Plissey) Russell. Also known lovingly as Dad, Grampy, Gramps, Junior, Oat, and Pa. Otis is survived by eight children...
Gerard Martin Walsh
Jan 20, 2026
WALSH, GERARD Martin of North Attleboro, formerly of Norwood passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Susan E. (Aitken) Walsh. Devoted father of Nicole E. Romiglio and her husband John Ryan of Milford, Stephanie A. Houghton and her husband Scott of Attleboro and Robert A. Walsh and his girlfriend Tabitha DaCosta of N....
W. James "Jim" Maroney
Jan 15, 2026
MARONEY, W. JAMES “Jim” of Norwood passed away on January 15, 2026 at the age of 64. Beloved son of the late John J. and Shirley A. (Barss) Maroney. Loving brother of John “Jack” B. Maroney and his wife Diana of Reading and Jeanne Correira of Brewster. Cherished uncle of John and Michael. Jim was a 1979 graduate of Norwood...
Anton "Tony" Nikolassy
Jan 14, 2026
Anton J. “Tony” Nikolassy, age 79, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home in Norwood. He was the dedicated husband to Sheryl “Sheri” (Soderlind) Nikolassy of Norwood and the late Mary Jean (Paratore) Nikolassy.
Born in New York City, New York, Tony was one of six children born...
Patricia T. McCready
Jan 11, 2026
Patricia T McCready, 89, of Plainville, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday January 11th.
Patricia was born on July 12, 1936 in Walpole, MA to Pauline and Philip McCready. She grew up in Norwood, MA and later graduated from Norwood High School and Katherine Gibbs School in Boston. She worked as an accountant and bookkeeper at multiple firms for her career...
Stephen J. Phillips
Jan 10, 2026
PHILLIPS, STEPHEN J. of Norwood passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn A. (Doyle) Phillips. Devoted father of Michael J. Phillips of Norwood and Laurie M. Ryon and her husband Anthony of Hopedale. Loving brother of Diamond Davis of Lynn. Also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces. Stephen...
Frank P. Malacaria
Jan 10, 2026
Frank P. Malacaria, 93, of Norwood, MA, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was the beloved husband of the late Gelsomina (DiPerna) Malacaria, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
He was a devoted father to Charles Malacaria of Boston, MA and his partner Tracy Stewart of Sudbury, MA; Nancy Lincoln and her husband...
Mary T. (Kelly) Paras
Jan 10, 2026
PARAS, MARY T. (Kelly) of Norwood passed away on January 10, 2026 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of 66 years to the late John J. Paras. Graduate of Northeastern University. Devoted mother of Claire M. Paras and her husband Glenn Smith of Bedford, John J. Paras and his wife Melanie of Wareham, Brian J. Paras and his wife...
Jeanne P. Haldane
Jan 9, 2026
Jeanne P. Haldane, 78, a lifelong resident of Norwood, MA, entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2026.
Born on August 20, 1947, to George and Marie Haldane, Jeanne’s life was a testament to the beauty of roots and the strength of local ties. After graduating from Newbury College with a degree in accounting, Jeanne built a career defined by more...
Michael F Walsh
Jan 9, 2026
WALSH, MICHAEL F. of Norwood passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 65. Beloved son of the late Joseph L. and Isabelle F. (Hurley) Walsh. Loving brother of Patricia A. Clark and her husband Morris of CT, Elizaberh J. Hayes and her husband Robert of GA, Joanne Roof and her husband Michael of Norwood and the late...
James M. Naughton
Jan 9, 2026
James M. “Jim” Naughton, age 76, a lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away surrounded by the devoted love, comfort, and care of his family on the evening of Friday, January 9, 2026, at his home in Norwood. He was the loving husband for 54 years to Ellen M. (Dyer) Naughton.
Born in Norwood, Jim was one of six children born to...
Genevieve Adamonis
Jan 8, 2026
Genevieve (Mazukina) Adamonis of Norwood, best known for a remarkably long and loving life, died peacefully with family by her side on January 8, 2026. She was 103 years old.
She was born in Bridgewater on June 15, 1922 to parents Josephine (Peslis) and Alphonse Mazukina who immigrated to America from Lithuania. In 1948, she married Walter Adamonis of Norwood, and...
Robert T. Holm
Jan 8, 2026
Robert T. Holm, age 81, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away after a period of declining health on the morning of Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his devoted family at Ellis Nursing and Rehab in Norwood. He was the loving husband for 51 wonderful years to Mary (Mitchell) Holm.
Born in Boston, Robert...
Christine Mary (Fairfield) Collins
Jan 5, 2026
COLLINS, CHRISTINE Mary (Fairfield) of Norwood and Dartmouth passed away after a brief illness at the BI Hospital Needham on January 5, 2026 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Thomas W. Collins. Daughter of the late Alfred J.Fairfield Jr. and Virginia M. (McGowan) Fairfield. Loving sister of Susan Ruskowski, Deborah Davis and her husband Frank, Laura Malinn, Robert...
Cynthia A. McCarthy
Jan 4, 2026
Cynthia A. (Genereux) McCarthy, age 82, of Norwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her devoted family at her residence. She was the caring and dear wife to Brian McCarthy of Norwood.
Born in Brockton, MA, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Robert Genereux and Muriel (Carlezon) Richardson and her late stepfather Joseph Richardson. She...
Margaret "Marge" M. (Daly) Baldwin
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret M. (Daly) Baldwin, of Norwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Boston Medical Center at the age of 98. She was born and raised by Cornelius and Hannah (McSweeney) Daly alongside her four siblings. As a young woman, Margaret - known affectionately as Marge - moved to the Boston area along with her three sisters for...
Priscilla Whitehouse
Dec 27, 2025
Priscilla (Ducharme) Whitehouse, age 89, of Canton, formerly Norwood and Medway, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Queen Anne (Rehab) Nursing Home in Hingham. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late Earle L. Whitehouse, who passed away on August 5, 1989.
Born in Manchester, NH, Priscilla was one of two children born to the late George and...
Joan (Doddis) Meears
Dec 26, 2025
Joan (Doddis) Meears, age 87, a longtime Norwood resident, passed away on the morning of Friday, December 26, 2025, at The Ellis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Norwood. She was the devoted wife to the late Roy Wesley Alderson Meears, Jr.
Joan was born on July 15, 1938, in Boston. She was the daughter of the late Albert J. Doddis and...
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