Diane Grace (Fernandes) Gray died peacefully with her family by her side on April 12, 2024.  Diane was the beloved wife of the late Robert (Pete) Gray. She was born in Boston on December 8, 1942 to the late Albert and Maria (Tordiglione) Fernandes.  Diane grew up in Somerville along side her brother Albert (Butch) and sister Jane (Nicholson).  Diane leaves behind her daughter Lorraine Gray, son Stephen Gray and his wife Christine. She was also a loving step mom to Robert...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of James Potter Morris, 94, of Reading, on April 6, 2024 in Tewksbury, surrounded by his loving family.  James was born on June 11, 1929, the son of Sydney J and Vivian L (Potter) Morris and grew up in the Greenwood section of Wakefield.  He married the love of his life, the late Dorothy J Quinn, in Wakefield in 1950, commencing 67 years of blissful marriage. After serving in the US Navy during the Korean War era, he...

Maria Teresa Toscano, “Teresa”, beloved wife of the late Pasquale Toscano, passed away on Friday, April 5th, 2024, surrounded by her devoted family at the age of 86.  Born in Gaeta, Italy, she is the loving daughter of the late Giovanni and Lorenza (Reitano) Gataleta. Teresa spent her younger years in Gaeta, Italy.  After initially coming to the US at the age of 12, she returned to Gaeta to marry her childhood friend, Pasquale and they settled in East...

Ruth Carriebelle (Cogswell) MacDonald, beloved wife of the late James B. MacDonald, passed away, Friday, April 5th, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Born in Boston, she is the belove daughter of the late William R. and Fay Madeline (Bourgios) Cogswell.  Ruth grew up in Dorchester.  She married the love of her life James and they settled in Medford to raise their family.  A generous, kind and caring person, Ruth was an adoring mother and...

William-Ernesto “Bill” Martin of Bolton, MA passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024, with his family lovingly by his side.  Bill was born on December 28, 1970, to devoted parents William and Laura Martin of Andover, MA.   He is survived by his daughter, Neve Martin, whom he affectionately called “Bucko,” his beloved partner Michelle Morey Nelken, and bonus sons Jack and Ryan Nelken; younger brother John Martin and his wife Tara of Brookline, MA; his dear...

Kenneth C. McHowell, beloved husband of Carol Caruso, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the age of 82.  Born in Boston, Ken is the loving son of the late Herbert J. and Frances (Dolan) McHowell. Ken grew up in Dorchester and attended Boston English High School.  A veteran of the United States Army, Ken served and was stationed overseas in Korea and stateside in Georgia; he is also a member of the American Legion Post in Burlington.  Ken is an avid sports fan,...

Richard J. DiGiantommaso of North Reading (formerly of Everett) passed away peacefully & surrounded by his loved ones on March 26, 2024. Richie courageously battled Parkinson’s disease for many years and sadly it took his life at the age of 71 years old.  Richie was the beloved husband of Joyce DiGiantommaso of North Reading and stepfather to Jamie Ryan and Jessica Ryan of Somerville.  He was the beloved father of Paul DiGiantommaso and his wife Katty, of Londonderry...

Karen L. (McGonagle) McGrail of Danvers, MA passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2024 at the age of 62.  We will greatly miss our treasured wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Karen leaves behind her loving husband of 24 years Matthew McGrail and cherished son Timothy Klocker;  Her devoted mother Joan McGonagle of North Reading and late father Donald McGonagle; Her sister Carol (McGonagle) Solov and husband Brian Solov and nieces Ashley and Emily Solov of Westford;...

William Thomas Manchester, beloved husband of the late Claudette (Gendreau) Manchester, passed away on Monday, March 18th, 2024.  Born in Fall River, he is the loving son of the late George Glenwood and Martha Catherine (Heron) Manchester. Bill grew up in Fall River and was a graduate of Durfy High School.  He served in the United States Army and used his G.I. Bill and attended Tufts University Dental Technician School.  Bill started his own business, Gray...

Paul M. Turenne, beloved husband of Judith A. (Burns) Turenne, passed away on Sunday, March 17th, 2024, at the age of 62, with his loving family at his side.  Born in Winchester, Paul is the loving son of the late Leo and Barbara (McLean) Turenne. Paul grew up in Reading and was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School.  As a young boy, Paul affectionately earned the nick name Ducky and it stuck with him his entire life.  Ducky was a talented athlete, having...