Barbara Ann Salemi
Sep 2, 2026
Barbara Ann Salemi, 87, of Tewksbury, MA, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026.
Mom was born and raised in Weymouth, MA, and at the young age of seventeen, she married Paul Salemi, her dancing partner for 62 years. Family, faith, and friends were Mom’s priorities in life.
Mom was a beautiful woman, who always took the time to look her best....
Richard I. Grudinskas
Aug 31, 2026
Richard I. Grudinskas, age 78, of Walpole, passed away surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his family on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Boston Medical Center in Boston. He was the beloved husband and lifelong sweetheart of Wendy (Hertle) Grudinskas of Walpole.
Born and raised in Norwood, Richard was one of four children born to the late Benjamin W....
Mary J. Broe
Aug 30, 2026
MARY J. BROE (Cogavin) on August 30, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family.
Mary was predeceased by her beloved husband, John J. Broe, Jr.; her parents, Ellen M. (Mahon) and Thomas F. Cogavin; and her sister, Ellen (Fran) Cogavin.
She was the devoted mother of Maureen (Victor) Dodig, Kerry Broe, and Carole (Timothy) Hurley. Mary was the cherished...
Maureen T. (Kane) Grasso
Aug 20, 2026
GRASSO, MAUREEN T. (Kane), a lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, lovingly surrounded by her children.
Beloved daughter of Margaret M. (McDonnell) Kane of Framingham and the late Francis P. Kane. Devoted mother of Mary Kate Grasso and her fiancé Carl Caddell of Norwood, Robert F. Grasso and his wife Christa of N. Attleboro, and the...
Bernard Joseph Coffey Jr.
Aug 19, 2026
Bernard J. Coffey Jr., 67, passed away on August 19, 2026.
Born to the late Bernard Coffey Sr. & Marilyn (Moore) Coffey on February 27, 1959, he grew up in Boston before moving to Norwood as a teen. Though many knew him for his painting career, he was also a musician and had gotten back into playing his bass guitar in...
Paige Cooke
Aug 19, 2026
Paige Cooke, age 29, of Manchester, New Hampshire, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Connecticut.
Born in Malden, Massachusetts, Paige was the beloved daughter of Robert Cooke and his significant other, Beverly Salemy, and the late Rose Lynch. She was raised and educated in Somerville, Massachusetts.
With a kind heart...
Paul E. Murphy
Aug 19, 2026
Paul E. Murphy, 69, a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center in Milton, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his devoted family following a valiant 10-month battle with an aggressive form of glioblastoma. He was the loving and dedicated husband of Celeste P....
Carol M. Thomas
Aug 17, 2026
THOMAS, CAROL M. of Norwood passed away on August 17, 2026 at the age of 83. Beloved daughter of the late Walter E. and Marjorie H. (Rees) Thomas. Loving Aunt of Charles J. and Janice Novick of Florida, formerly of Norwood. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 24,...
Alegria Albarrán Ciacia
Aug 17, 2026
Alegria Albarrán Ciacia passed away on August 17th, at her home, with her parents at her bedside. She was the devoted daughter to Jeannette and Fabian Albarran. Born in Norwood, Alegria moved to Quincy as a toddler.
She attended Sacred Heart School in Quincy and Fontbonne Academy in Milton. She graduated from Boston University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts...
Timothy P. Fitzgerald
Aug 16, 2026
FITZGERALD, TIMOTHY P., a lifelong resident of Norwood passed away on August 16, 2026 at the age of 66. Devoted and beloved father of Twins Timothy P. Fitzgerald Jr. of CA, Elizabeth M. Fitzgerald-Lopez and her husband Kevin Lopez of CA and Gregory D. Fitzgerald and his wife Andrea of CA. Brother of William B. Fitzgerald and Kevin M. Fitzgerald...
John Joseph Cooke Jr
Aug 15, 2026
COOKE JR., JOHN JOSEPH, lifelong resident of Norwood, passed away on August 15, 2026 at the age of 86. Devoted and beloved husband of Patricia F. (Ferrara) Cooke; father of Stephen Cooke and his late wife Marion of Norfolk, Tracy Henry and her husband Frank of Norwood, Christopher Cooke and his wife Julie of Wrentham and John Cooke III of...
Coleman Folan
Aug 13, 2026
Coleman Folan, age 88, of Wrentham and formerly a longtime resident of Norwood, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Alliance Health at Maples. He was the devoted and loving husband of the late Margaret A. (Folan) Folan, who passed away on October 3, 2016.
Born in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland, Coleman was one of four...
Kathleen E. Poirier
Aug 12, 2026
Kathleen Poirier was a radiant beacon of love and warmth, a remarkable woman whose laughter and vibrant smile could instantly brighten any room. Her incredible kindness and sharp sense of humor were gifts she shared freely, leaving an unforgettable and indelible mark on everyone blessed to know her.
Throughout her life, Kathleen accomplished much and took great pride in her hard...
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...
