All Obituaries

Richard K. “Dick” Murray of Braintree, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday, May 9th with the love of his life, Dorothy “Dottie” by his side.  Richard was born and grew up in Dorchester and called Braintree his home for the past 60 years. He attended Boston College High and graduated from Boston College in 1955 with a degree from the Carrol School of Management. Richard had a love for the game of baseball, playing at BC High...

Barbara “Joan” Lane (Billings), 88 of Braintree passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.   Born in Boston, MA. and raised in Portland, ME. She was the daughter of the late Florence and Charles Billings. She was a professional dancer who traveled with the Ken McKenzie show. In addition, she worked as a Real Estate Broker for her sister’s company Charter Realty.  As a long-standing parishioner of St. Clare’s...

Kathryn Coady-Wright of Braintree - Age 68, peacefully entered life eternal on April 22, 2022. Retired Administrator & Claims Manager of the MA Bricklayers and Masons Health and Welfare fund LU3 Dorchester for over 30 years where she was a devoted advocate for organized labor. Kathryn was a loving, caring, and giving person who commanded the room everywhere she went. She loved family gatherings and everything she made was “the best”, especially her Thanksgiving stuffing (or...

Janet E. Meliconda, 83, of Braintree passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022.  Daughter of the late J. Henry Meliconda and M. Louise (O’Brien) Meliconda.  A lifelong resident of Braintree, Janet was a devoted parishioner of Saint Francis of Assisi. She worked for many years as an executive assistant to several Vice Presidents of the Gillette company.  Janet is survived by many loving cousins and friends.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend...

Michael L. “Mick” Richardi, 88, of Braintree, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mick was the devoted husband of 65 years to Miriam (Kyller) Richardi.  He was an amazing Dad to his loving children, Michael F. Richardi and his wife Donna, Sherry Richardi and her husband Dexter Carrasco, Cindy Scopa, and Louise Cartwright and her husband Jerad. He is also survived by his cherished grandkids, Seana, Michael Jr., Nicolette,...

Rosemary E. (Muldoon) Brown Bernasconi, 88 of Randolph died peacefully March 29, 2022 after a brief illness. Rosemary was a Gold Star wife and beloved mother of three; Michael, Debora and the late Donald (1958-1987). She was the widow of Warrant Officer USA Harold “Sonny” Brown (1932-1959), who was killed in training at Ft. Benning, GA, and the widow of Robert Bernasconi (1935-2020). Rosemary was predeceased by her siblings Barbara Muise and Frank Muldoon. Born in Milton, MA in...

Donna Mae (Hatch) Payne, also lovingly referred to as “Mamacita” and “DeeDee”, 84, of Braintree, MA (formerly of Allston and Abington, MA) passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022.  She was surrounded by family and friends in her final days and hours, and exceptionally cared for by the staff of the Dr. Ruth McLain Hospice Home of Braintree, MA. She is survived by her two sons, Darrin C. Payne and daughter-in-law, attorney Josey Lyne Payne, of Albany, NH; Derek...

Carole Doreen (Libby) Malley, after a life well lived and so many cherished memories with family and friends, entered her next adventure on March 8, 2022. Carole lived a life full of adventure during her time on earth and will have so many more looking down on all that she knew and loved. She was truly a class act full of life starting from her birth on January 25, 1937, to her parents Clarence and Lillian (Talmadge) Libby. Carole was a Social Worker and worked at the Veteran Administration...

John Donahue, a lifelong resident of Braintree, passed away March 1, 2022.  He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Maryanne (Banks), of Braintree, and his two daughters: Michelle Donahue and her husband David Shucosky of Pittsburgh, PA, and Meghan Dwyer and her husband Craig, of Milton.  He was a loving grandfather to three grandchildren: Caroline, Colin, and Ryan. He is also survived by his siblings: Richard, Susan Kupps, Michael and Robert.  John was a Braintree...

Karleen Regina Boretti passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the age of 88.  She was born on September 7, 1933 in Boston and grew up in Readville, Massachusetts.  She has joined her beloved husband Renald Boretti Jr., her parents Elizabeth and John Shea, her sister Marion Flynn and brother John Shea in heaven.  Karleen and Renald were happily married for 52 years and raised their family in Braintree.  They spent their retirement winters with extended family in...