Susan Lee Ballem (Petrone), 87, of Boston, passed away on November 2, 2025. Susan was born in Naples, Italy, in 1938. She moved to the United States with her family in 1949, when she was 11 years old. The family eventually settled in Everett, and as a young girl she helped out at the candy […]
Mollie Draper Seaman, a lifelong resident of Canton, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old. Mollie was a dedicated volunteer for FISH of Canton and the Massachusetts Hospital School. She was also a licensed electrician and worked side by side with her husband, Donald G. Seaman […]
Edward J. Brendel Jr., of Canton, died October 29, 2025. He was 75 years old. Edward worked for many years as a software engineer. He was the son of the late Edward and Asta Brendel. Devoted husband of the late Patricia M. Brendel (Byrne). Loving father of Katherine E. Lindstrom and her husband, Eric, of […]
Patricia Hennessey Malloy, 89, of Canton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 28, 2025, in Milton. Born in Boston on July 29, 1936, she was raised in Canton and was a longtime resident of Canton, Stoughton, Nantucket and Westwood. Patricia was the oldest daughter of Patrick and Norma (Costello) Hennessey. Her parents ran […]
Vincent Paul Smedile, 87, of Canton, died peacefully surrounded by his family, October 21, 2025. Vincent proudly grew up in Mission Hill and was a veteran, serving in the United States Army Reserves. He worked as a self-employed distributor for wholesale foods. Beloved son of the late Frank and Rachel Smedile. Devoted husband of the […]
Dr. Shirley Ferguson Rayport, a pioneering neuropsychiatrist, dedicated professor, and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Canton on September 17, 2025. She was 102 years old. Shirley’s long and fulfilling life was defined by intellectual curiosity, compassion for others, a love of music and the arts, and an unwavering […]
William J. Lombardi, longtime resident of Dedham, formerly of Canton, passed away on October 18, 2025. Beloved husband of Eileen R. (Ward) Lombardi for 67 years. Devoted father of Joseph Lombardi and his wife, Elle, of Easton, Rita Lombardi and her fiancé, Phil, of Canton, Jim Lombardi and his wife, Kelly, of Walpole, Michael Lombardi […]
Anne S. Goetze, 94, a beacon of kindness and unwavering support to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Milton. Born on July 29, 1931, in Rockville Center, New York, Anne was the cherished daughter of John and Louise Schaefer. Her warmth and wisdom will be sorely missed by her […]
John David Carleton, 87, a proud U.S. Navy veteran, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong learner, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, due to Parkinson’s disease. Born on December 23, 1937, he was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Daniel Carleton and Delia “Mary” Carleton of Boston, his brothers James and Richard, and nephew Liam. […]
Charles Robert Ayer, 94, of Canton, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. Charlie was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary (Joyce), to whom he was married for 46 years. Charlie is survived by his daughter Susan Grafton and her husband, Glen, […]
