SIEKS, Lois Ethel (Murphy) of Dover, NH, formerly of Belmont, March 20, 2023. Age 81. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late James August Sieks. Loving mother of David Sieks & his wife Christine of Dover, NH, and Amy Sieks of Belmont. Loving grandmother of Declan & Finnean Sieks. Dear sister of Jean Kass & her husband Keith of Pleasanton, CA, and Don Murphy & his wife Donna of Salida, CA.   Lois grew up in Dorchester and in high school was awarded “Woman of the...

Howard “Howie” Sisson, of Belmont, MA, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the age of 95.  He was a US Navy Veteran, WWII.    He leaves behind his beloved wife of 66 years, Jean (Geary) Sisson, and their four children Maureen Rekrut (Michael), Michael Sisson (Mary Lisa), Paula McBride (John), and Mary Beth Pessia (Paul).  Howie was Grampa to his 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sisters Patricia Kane...

We are sad to announce the passing of Catherine (“Kitty”) Derita of Watertown, MA. She died at Tewksbury Hospital on March 15th, 2023, at age 90.  Catherine passed away peacefully after a short illness.   Catherine was born on March 24th, 1932, in Boston, MA.  Catherine was the daughter of the late Otto & Florence (Perkins) Derita.  She worked hard throughout her adult life at Globus Gateway where she was held in high regard by her co-workers until her...

A Funeral Mass for Joseph Conneely was be celebrated on Monday March 20, 2023, in the Church of St. Luke, Belmont.   Mr. Conneely was born in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland to the late Peter & Jane (Hughes) Conneely. Joseph passed away Tuesday evening March 14th in Newton.  He was 95.   Joe was a loving father to his five children Thomas, Jane, Michael, Peter, and Joseph.  He worked diligently as a union carpenter for IBEW Local 440, Newton   He was the...

TIMOTHY FRANCIS MURPHY, of Watertown (12/19/32-3/11/23), previously of West Roxbury and Roxbury.  Beloved husband of Mina Gibb.  Son of Julia (Keating) of Caherciveen, Co. Kerry, Ireland, and Daniel Murphy of Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, Ireland.   Beloved brother of the late Catherine (Allen) Maloney of Norwood, the late Mary (Eugene) Fannin of Kettering, OH, and the late Daniel (June Kerkorian) Murphy of Mansfield, MA.  Dear brother of Patricia (Thomas) Hogan of Westwood,...

Fred P. Strassmann of Naples, FL and Belmont, MA on 3/11/23 at 93. Beloved husband of Jean (Ferrovia) Strassmann. Father of Mark and his wife Cinnamon of Atlanta, GA, Franz of Hull, Alison and her husband John Borelli of Belmont, MA; and Miranda and her husband Robert Jones of Wayland, MA. Grandfather of Christina and her husband Christopher Iannacchino, Vincent and his wife Julia, John and Nicholas Borelli; Carolyn and her husband Logan Shim, Robert and Michael Jones; Aidan and Wyatt...

SMITH, David Louis of Belmont, March 6, 2023. Age 84. Devoted son of the late Benjamin & Sonya (Burdman) Smith.  Dear brother of Albert Smith & Paul Smith of both of Belmont and the late Marilyn Greenfield. Uncle of Jeffrey Smith and Ross & Elena Greenfield.   A visitation will be held on Monday March 13 from 6 to 8 PM in the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, 270 Main St. Watertown.   Graveside services for David will be held on Tuesday March 14,...

A Funeral Mass for Joan Gertrude (Bloomer) Malis will be celebrated on Wednesday March 8, 2023, at 11:00 am, in the Church of St. Patrick, 212 Main St. Watertown.   A daughter of the late John & Mary Ann (Woods) Bloomer, Joan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 28, 2023, after a period of declining health.     Joan was the devoted mother of John C. Malis & his wife Sally of Arlington and Laurie M. Giovino & her husband Anthony of...

FITZGERALD, Richard John “Fitzy” of Billerica formerly of Bedford and Cambridge. February 25, 2023. Age 86.  Beloved husband of the late Constance M. “Connie” (Queenan) Fitzgerald. Devoted father of Lynn Scannell & her husband Steven of Billerica, Lori Manning & her husband Stephen of Belmont, and Scott Fitzgerald of Bedford. Dear brother of Kathleen Scheibel of Chelmsford. Loving grandfather of David Scannell, Kevin Scannell and Mark Manning. Doting...

Barberio, Ann D. (Corazzini) – 95 of West Dennis, MA and Delray Beach, FL formerly of Marlboro, MA passed away February 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Louis F. Barberio. Devoted mother of Stephen (Deborah) Barberio of Columbus NJ, Bette Ann Barberio of Marlboro MA, David (Donna) Barberio of Southboro MA and Diane (John) Mullahy of Sudbury MA. Dear sister of Grace L. Stanley and the late Anthony J. Corazzini, Eleanor A. Dwyer, and Bette M. Shannon. She is also survived by 7...