CARROLL, Richard C. “Richie”, of Winthrop, passed into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at the age of 51, after suffering with a long term illness. Born in Winthrop on February 28, 1963, he was the beloved son of Barbara (Heath) Carroll and the late John Carroll of Winthrop. He is also survived by four brothers, two sisters, a brother-in-law, a sister-in-law, an aunt, an uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews. A one hour visitation for family and friends will be held at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Thurs, June 19, from 9-10am. A Funeral Service will follow in the Funeral Home at 10am. Burial will take place in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). “Richie” as his loved one’s called him graduated from Winthrop High School-Class of 83. He was employed by a construction company in Boston, until his health beset him. In recent years, he relocated to Chelsea, MA. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed. We look forward to our reunion with him one day in Heaven. For guestbook, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

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PALAZZO, Michael A. of Winthrop, June 28, 2014, at the age of 29. Beloved husband of Amanda E. (Webster) Palazzo. Cherished son of Cheryl A. (James) Chamberlain and her husband Norman of Winthrop and Anthony J. Palazzo of NJ. Devoted father of Gavin J. Palazzo of Lynn and step-father of Nathanael and Noelle Carey, and Devin LeMay all of Winthrop. Dear brother of Gina M. Dana and her husband James of NH, Jennifer Palazzo of Winthrop, and Anthony J. Palazzo Jr. and his wife Danielle of Everett. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Weds, July 2, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop, at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will take place in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tues from 4-8pm. Please omit flowers. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com

View Full Notice → Michael A. PALAZZO 6/28/2014 Winthrop, MA

We celebrate the life of Evelyn Grace Moore Houchins……it was a life well lived. Evelyn, 102, passed away on July 26, 2014. Evelyn was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a spiritual, life-long member of the United Methodist Church and always strived to do the right thing. She had a great sense of humor which along with her friendliness made interaction with her most enjoyable. She was born in Washington, DC on December 17, 1911 to the late Marion C. Moore and June Cornwell Moore. Her family moved to Mount Hope in southern West Virginia in 1912. She grew up there with her three brothers – the late Kerns, Willard and Fritz Moore. She attended secondary and high school in Mount Hope graduating in 1930. She was voted most popular, best female athlete (played basketball) and best looking female her senior year. She attended New River State College (now West Virginia University Institute of Technology) in Montgomery, WV before transferring to West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV where she graduated in 1934 with a degree in English. During her college career Evelyn was selected in 1932 a Princess in the West Virginia Forest Festival held in Elkins, WV. She married Eugene Edgar Houchins in 1934 and was predeceased by him after 45 years of marriage. Evelyn was employed as a school teacher in southern West Virginia until starting a family some five years later. After that she worked as a substitute school teacher. They moved to Fayetteville, WV in 1952 where she lived for nearly 50 years before moving to Winthrop, MA to be near her daughter and son-in-law, Junelle and Kenneth Avery. Mrs. Houchins is survived by her children; son and daughter-in-law, Eugene Edgar Houchins, Jr and Judith Brinkley Houchins of Roswell, GA, daughter and son-in-law, Junelle Avery and Kenneth Paul Avery of Winthrop, MA; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Mahan Houchins and Sandra Soles Houchins of Des Moines, IA. She has eight grandchildren; Tracy Lynn Bowers, Kristen Del Nardone, Eugene Edgar Houchins III, Kenneth Paul Avery Jr., Melissa Junelle Avery, Lisa Beth Houchins-McCallum, Elizabeth Ann Houchins-Lunsford, Carrie Sue Houchins-Witt and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to being very active in church activities including the Women’s Circle and singing in the choir, Evelyn was a member of the Eastern Star and did volunteer work in several charities including the local food bank. She truly represented the “Greatest Generation” well. Evelyn particularly enjoyed the year 2011 – the year she turned 100. Highlights included a family reunion in Fayetteville over the Fourth of July holiday where 48 family members attended to celebrate her 100th birthday. Later that year a birthday party for her was held in Winthrop and attended by nearly 80 family members and friends. Special thanks to her daughter and son-in-law, Junelle and Kenneth Avery, for providing a part of their house for her to live the last 15 years of her life. Their attention to satisfying her needs and wants contributed greatly to her happiness over the last years of her life. The funeral service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, WV on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Mrs. Houchins will be laid to rest at Hughes Memorial Cemetery in Fayetteville. Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home in Winthrop, MA and Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home in Fayetteville, WV are in charge of arrangements. To honor her memory donations may be made to The First Church of Winthrop United Methodist Church; 217 Winthrop Street; Winthrop, MA 02152. For guestbook, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

View Full Notice → Evelyn Moore HOUCHINS 7/26/2014 Winthrop, MA

ST. PETER, Yvette B. (aka, St. Pierre), of Revere, passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital on July 31, 2014. She was 87. Born in Fitchburg, MA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Ernestine (Bolduc) St. Pierre. Cherished aunt of Barbara St. Pierre and her fiancé Ron Dunckel of Euless, TX. Alan St. Pierre and his wife Tomia of Wylie, TX. Debra Rogers and her husband Doug of Holt, MI. and the late Craig St. Pierre. Also survived by 7 great-nieces and nephews. Dear sister of the late Horace J., Roland and Normand St. Pierre. Sister-in-law of Rosemarie St. Pierre of Lansing, MI. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Tues, August 5, at 10am. Please go directly to church. Burial will take place in Winthrop Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to a charity of your choice. Yvette was a member of the Winthrop Catholic Woman’s Club and of the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Assn. She was also a longtime volunteer at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Prior to her retirement; she was employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts-Dept. of Public Safety/Engineering Division as a supervisor for 38 years, retiring in 1989.

View Full Notice → Yvette B. St. Peter (aka St. Pierre) 7/31/2014 Winthrop, MA

Basilia Arria, 82 of Medford, died Thursday after a brief illness in the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, Revere, MA. Born in Italy, she lived in Medford for many years and was the daughter of the late Carmela (Auditore) and Gaetano Micalizzi. Basilia was a Stitcher, in the Boston area for many years and retired 17 years ago. Beloved wife of the late John Arria. Devoted mother of Joseph Arria and his wife Gail of Winthrop, Guy Arria and his wife Maria of Medway. Loving grandmother of Johnny and Sean Arria. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Monday at 11 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High St., Medford, at 11:15 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family from 10-11 AM. Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden. As an expression sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Basilia’s name to the Lighthouse Residence Activity Fund, 204 Proctor St., Revere, MA 02151.

View Full Notice → Basilia Arria 8/7/2014 Medford, MA / Winthrop, MA / Medway, MA

Barbara (Boisvert) Cummings, of Winthrop passed away August 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old. Barbara was the dear and devoted wife of 59 years of Arthur T. “Arky” Cummings. Loving mother of Kevin Cummings and Susan of Winthrop, Scott Cummings and Alison of Bedford, NH, Douglas Cummings and Colleen of Longmeadow, Donna Cummings and Brenda of Revere, and Leslee Kfoury and Louis of Winthrop. Beloved “Mimi” of Amy, Michelle, Kyle, Kara, David, Ali, Sarah, Isabel, Jillian, Julia and Ryan. Dear sister of Elizabeth “Bonnie” Ripley of Bedford, NH and the late Mary Boisvert. She is also survived by her large and loving extended family. Barbara’s Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop. Visiting hours will be held Friday 4-8 p.m. at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center PO Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018 or to WINARC c/o Nancy Tufo 3 Seal Harbor Dr. Apt. 627 Winthrop, MA 02152. Interment will conclude services in the Belle Isle Section of Winthrop Cemetery.

View Full Notice → Barbara (Boisvert) Cummings 8/11/2014 Boston, MA / West Roxbury, MA / Winthrop, MA

Barbara (Boisvert) Cummings, of Winthrop passed away August 11, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old. Barbara was the dear and devoted wife of 59 years of Arthur T. “Arky” Cummings. Loving mother of Kevin Cummings and Susan of Winthrop, Scott Cummings and Alison of Bedford, NH, Douglas Cummings and Colleen of Longmeadow, Donna Cummings and Brenda of Revere, and Leslee Kfoury and Louis of Winthrop. Beloved “Mimi” of Amy, Michelle, Kyle, Kara, David, Ali, Sarah, Isabel, Jillian, Julia and Ryan. Dear sister of Elizabeth “Bonnie” Ripley of Bedford, NH and the late Mary Boisvert. She is also survived by her large and loving extended family. Barbara’s Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11:30a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop. Please go directly to church. Visiting hours will be held Friday 4-8 p.m. at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center PO Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018 or to WINARC c/o Nancy Tufo 3 Seal Harbor Dr. Apt. 627 Winthrop, MA 02152. Interment will conclude services in the Belle Isle Section of Winthrop Cemetery.

View Full Notice → Barbara (Boisvert) CUMMINGS 8/11/2014 Winthrop, MA

CAREW, Glenna M. (Mahar), of Winthrop, passed away on August 31, 2014, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, at the age of 55. She was the devoted mother of Christopher P. Carew of Winthrop. Born in Boston, she is the cherished daughter of Jeanne M. (Dooley) Ciarcia and Paul J. Ciarcia of Winthrop. Dear sister of Robert C. Mahar of Danvers and Paula J. Robson of Winthrop. Loving aunt of Alanna M., Robert C. Jr., and John G. Mahar of Danvers and Olivia J., and Chloe M. Robson of Winthrop. Former wife of Frederick R. Carew of FL. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. Winthrop, on Friday, Sept. 5, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Cremation to follow will be private. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Thurs., from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Marie C. Petrilli Cancer Research and Treatment Memorial Fund c/o 11 Nahant Ave. Winthrop, MA. 02152. Glenna was employed by CVS Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Tech. for many years. For guestbook, please visit www.mauricwekirbyfh.com.

View Full Notice → Glenna M. (Mahar) CAREW 8/31/2014 Winthrop, MA

SUTTIE, Dorothy A. (Driscoll), of Winthrop, September 2, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Suttie. Devoted mother of James R. Suttie and his wife MaryLou of Winthrop. Adored grandmother of Jessica (Suttie) Rumrill and her husband James of Stoneham and James R. Suttie Jr. and his companion Jenny Latta of Revere. Dear sister of the late Arthur J., Francis, Brendan, Eugene, and Florence J. Driscoll, Helen J. Milano, and Margaret Parker. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Sat. September 6, 2014, from 9:30am-11:00am, at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn. of MA/NH, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA, 02472. Service’s will conclude with burial in Winthrop Cemetery. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

View Full Notice → Dorothy A. (Driscoll) SUTTIE 9/2/2014 Winthrop, MA

HARRISON, John F., of Swampscott, formerly of Winthrop, suddenly at the age of 55, May 21, 2014. Devoted father of Ryan F. and Shannon J. Harrison of Saugus. Dear brother of Michael Harrison of Salem, MA. Paul Harrison and his wife Kathy of Derry, NH, Linda Harrison and her husband Richard McAdoo of Medford and Nancy Pollard and her husband Randolph of Winthrop. Former husband of Deborah A. (Monaghan) Pappas of Saugus. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Fri, May 30, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Cremation to follow will be private. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Thurs. only from 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the Winthrop Parks and Recreation Dept. 151 Pauline St. Winthrop, MA 02152. John was employed as a Probation Officer for the Comm. of Massachusetts. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

View Full Notice → John F. HARRISON 5/21/2014 Winthrop, MA

CAPUTO, Geraldine M. “Chickie” (Oricchio), of Winthrop and Port Charlotte, FL. and formerly of East Boston, May 28, 2014. Beloved wife of Paul A. “Tony” Caputo Jr. Devoted mother of Paul A. Caputo III and his wife Jennifer of Peabody, Mark J. Caputo and his wife Jill of Winthrop and Kerrie A. Morgan and her husband Dan of Swampscott. Adored grandmother of Lindsay and Michael Caputo, Keith and Carley Morgan and Nicholas Caputo. Dear sister of Gina Cali of Winthrop, and the late Millie Pascucci, Angie Centerino, Dominic Oricchio, Rose Fulchino, Netta Flammini and Nick Oricchio. Fond cousin to the late Mike Oricchio. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Sun, June 1, only from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation 383 Main St. 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT. 06851. Funeral Services are Private. Geraldine will be fondly missed for her love and devotion to her family and friends. Her desire to always be charitable, caring and her willingness to do for others as well as her love for cooking will be always remembered. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com

View Full Notice → Geraldine M. “Chickie” (Oricchio) CAPUTO 5/28/2014 Winthrop, MA

CONLEY, Joseph E. “Pa” Age 93 of Winthrop formerly of Hyde Park, passed away on the palliative care unit of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on June 16, 2014. He was born on March 9, 1921 in Boston MA. He married the love of his life, who he met in elementary school, the late Helen Virginia (Catarius) Conley. Joseph was the son of the late Edward and Mary (McNally) Conley of Providence, RI. Joseph was the father of Judith Silverman and her late husband Robert Silverman of Valley Center California, Virginia Conley and her husband Edwin Holmes of Dedham and Joseph Conley Jr. of West Roxbury. Grandfather of Karen O’Leary of California, Richard Boyajian and his wife Pauline “Chickie” (McLaughlin) of Winthrop and Mark Boyajian and his wife, Alissa (Anagnos) of Walpole. Proud great-grandpa to Krystle and Shealagh Boyajian of Winthrop, Christina and Ryan Boyajian of Walpole. Joseph was one of twelve siblings; the late Mary, Edward “Sonny”, Elizabeth, Leo, William, David and Carol, already for his arrival in Heaven and Claire, Robert, Richard and John all sharing in his loss on Earth. Perhaps most of all he will be missed by his constant canine companions Buddy and Luna, who are lost without him. The funeral will be held from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home Inc. 210 Winthrop Street, Winthrop Friday, June 20, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be at St. John the Evangelist at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting Hours will be held in the funeral home on Thurs. from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to the “Double B’s” Life Skills class for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities at Winthrop High School c/o Winthrop Town Hall 1 Metcalf Sq. Winthrop, MA 02152. He was one of the Greatest Generation, serving first in the Massachusetts National Guard Battery “L” 241 1st Coastal Artillery and the 230th Searchlight Army from 1937-1940 in the defense of Boston Harbor. He then served as a US Army Staff Sergeant for Automotive Operations on Ulithi Atoll of the Carolina Island in the Pacific theater during WW II. He retired as a Captain of the Boston Fire Department’s Engine Company 28. He enjoyed his retirement with his family and coaching Mark and Richie’s youth sports teams. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

View Full Notice → Joseph E. “Pa” CONLEY 6/16/2014 Winthrop, MA

HURLEY, William Bennett, of Winthrop, September 15, 2014. Beloved husband of Sandra Jean (Olson) Hurley. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Sat. Sept. 20, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in the Holy Rosary Church-Winthrop, at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be held in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Fri, Sept. 19, from 4-8pm. Complete notice to follow.

View Full Notice → William Bennett Hurley 9/15/2014 Winthrop, MA

HERDT, Randall C. “Randy”, of Winthrop, suddenly, on September 19, 2014. Beloved wife of Michelle (McNeil) Herdt. Devoted father of Jarrett M. Herdt and his fiancé Nicole Kirby, Alanna R. Herdt, and Lauren M. Herdt all of Winthrop. Adored grandfather of Makayla and Ethan. Dear brother of R. Peter Herdt and his wife Janna of Idaho, Paula R. Wrenn and her husband Sy of Manchester, NH, and the late Leslie A. Herdt. Cherished son of the late Robert G. and Dorothy L. (Wood) Herdt. Randy also lovingly missed his late dog Cooper. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Thurs, September 25, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop, at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will take place at the Winthrop Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Weds, Sept. 24, from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the Viking Pride Foundation P.O. Box 520037 Winthrop, MA 02152 .Randy was a member of the Winthrop Golf Club. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

View Full Notice → Randall C. “Randy” HERDT 9/19/2014 Winthrop, MA

Goldstein, Nathaniel of Winthrop on October 4, 2014. Beloved husband of Sedelle (Bloch) Goldstein. Devoted father of Mark Goldstein and his wife Gayle, Alan Goldstein, Gregg Goldstein, and Myrna Goldstein. Dear brother of Bernice Housman and her husband Lewis, and the late David Goldstein, Mortimer Gulden, Hilda Feingold, and Edward Goldstein. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Daniel, and Rachel, and loving great grandfather of Blake, Addison, Drew, and Mia. Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave., Cary Sq., Chelsea on Tuesday, October 7 at 12:00 Noon. Interment in Everett. Contributions in Nathaniel’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9 Riverside Road, Weston, MA 02493.

View Full Notice → Nathaniel Goldstein 10/4/2014 Winthrop, MA

SAULNIER, Sadie M. (Robichaud) of Winthrop, passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital on October 5, 2014. She was 80. She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin T. Saulnier. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, she was the cherished daughter of the late Cesaire and Vitaline (Deveau) Robichaud. Devoted mother of John E. Saulnier of Winthrop, James T. Saulnier and his wife Jana of Bay, AK, Maureen A. Hanson and her companion Joseph LeBlanc of Winthrop, and Diane M. Ohrenberger and her husband Thomas of Northwood, NH. Adored grandmother of Michelle Saulnier, Haley, Matt, Jake, and Marie Crocetto, Alex and James Hanson, and Jessica and William Ohrenberger. Dear sister of Marie Pelligrini of Lynn and Alfred Robichaud of Canada. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Thurs, October 9, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop, at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will take place in Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Weds, Oct 8, from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer Research P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX, 75265. Sadie was a member of the Winthrop Senior Center where she enjoyed many of the activities. She was a daily parishioner in St. John the Evangelist Church. She was also a member of the “Honey Dew Club”. For guestbook, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

View Full Notice → Sadie M. (Robichaud) SAULNIER 10/5/2014 Winthrop, MA

TRAINOR, Kenneth J. of Winthrop, October 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Adrienne M. “Andy” (Delia) Trainor. Devoted father of 4 children. Adored grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 2. Cherished son of the late John T. and Mary A. (Doyle) Trainor. Dear brother of Robert Trainor of Woburn. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, October 10, at the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will follow at the Winthrop Cemetery (Belle Isle Section). Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Thurs, from 5-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the March of Dimes 112 Turnpike Rd, Ste 300, Westborough, MA. 01581. Ken was a member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078. He was a member of the Winthrop Police Dept. and also worked for a time as a longshoreman. Ken also earned a Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com

View Full Notice → Kenneth J. TRAINOR 10/7/2014 Winthrop, MA

FORSTER, Karen E., of Chelsea, formerly of Winthrop, October 7, 2014. Cherished daughter of the late Charles D. and Dorothy E. (Flynn) Forster. Dear sister of Thomas J. Forster and his wife Janice of Wakefield, Kenneth R. Forster of Plymouth, Patricia A. Asquith and her partner Gary Ritch and Diane L. Forster all of Winthrop. Adored aunt of Dawn, Bobby, Merissa, Leanne, David, Christine, Josh, Kate, Charlie, Zach and several grandnieces and grandnephews. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Sat, Oct 11, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Cremation to follow will be private. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Fri, from 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the American Cancer Society 43 Nagog Pk. Ste 110, Acton, MA. 01720. Karen was employed as an accountant for the Hyatt Hotel Co. at the Harborside Hyatt in Logan Airport. For guestbook and directions, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

View Full Notice → Karen E. FORSTER 10/7/2014 Winthrop, MA

John V. “Jackie” Burke, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, died at Kaplan Hospice in Danvers on October 9, 2014. He was 55 years of age and had been battling throat cancer. Jackie, known to his friends as “Wacka,” was the devoted father of Patrick Burke of South Boston. He was the youngest of six children of the late Peter J. and Margaret M. (Brown) Burke. Jack is survived by son Patrick and by his siblings: his brothers, Peter Burke Jr. and James Burke of Winthrop and Thomas Burke of West Roxbury; and his sisters, Dr. Margaret Lee of Wilmette, IL, and Mary Kinnear of Atkinson, NH. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Jackie was an outstanding youth and high school hockey player in Winthrop. He played right wing on Winthrop High’s “Irish Line” alongside Joe and Bob McDonald. The trio won the East Coast Aero Tech Award for 1975-76 as the highest scoring Division One line in Eastern Massachusetts. Jackie and his line mates played critical roles in the Vikings’ march to the State Championship in 1976. Jack scored the winning goal in the team’s 4-3 triple overtime win against Norwood in the Eastern Mass. semifinals at Boston Garden. He also scored the winning goal in the Vikings’ 4-2 triumph over Braintree in the tournament’s championship game. Jack was inducted into the Winthrop High School Sports Hall of Fame on October 21, 2006. After graduating from Winthrop High in 1977, he prepped for a year at the Hill School in Pottstown, PA. He subsequently enrolled at Harvard University, was a member of the varsity hockey squad, and earned his bachelor degree. He was also a member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks #1078. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Thurs, October 16, at 10:30am. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church-Winthrop at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Weds, Oct. 15 from 4-8pm. His family members requested that in lieu of flowers, donations in his name be made to the Viking Pride Foundation, P.O. Box 37, Winthrop, MA, 02152. For guestbook, please visit www.mauricekirbyfh.com.

View Full Notice → John V. “Jackie” BURKE 10/9/2014 Winthrop, MA

FLINTOFF, Peter A. of Winthrop, passed away on October 22, 2014. He was 60. He was the beloved husband of Christine M. (McGrath) Flintoff. Devoted father of Allison Flintoff and her husband Jon Burns of Winthrop and Cory Flintoff of Winthrop. Born in Winthrop, MA, he was the son of the late Francis and Isabella (Hess) Flintoff. Dear brother of Michael Flintoff and his wife Ann of Jacksonville, FL, Stephen Flintoff and his wife Anita of Winthrop, Donna Francis and her husband Glen of Chesterfield, NH, and Susan Hunt of Hillsboro, NH. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held in the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. Winthrop, on Weds, Oct 29, from 9-11am. A Funeral Mass will follow in St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St. Winthrop, at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are invited. Cremation to follow will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to St. John the Evangelist Church or to a charity of your choice. Peter was employed as a truck driver for Reliable Trucking for many years.

View Full Notice → Peter A. FLINTOFF 10/22/2014 Winthrop, MA