All Obituaries

George R. Shanks of Canton, formerly of Hyde Park, died peacefully at home on November 26, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. George was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a retired civil engineer who worked on projects across Massachusetts including Boston’s Big Dig, a member of the American Legion and a member of the Society of Civil Engineers. Son of the late Theodore and Georgia Shanks. Devoted husband of Maureen Shanks (Moran) of Canton. Loving father of Jennifer Casey...

William F. Lester of Canton died peacefully November 24, 2020. He was 93 years old. He was a retired installer for the telephone company where he worked for many years, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2095. Devoted husband of the late Margaret M.  Lester (Shea). Loving father of William F. Lester Jr. and his wife Claire of Leesburg FL, Donald J. Lester (CFD retired) and his wife Claire of Plymouth, Karen M. Anderson and her husband Greg of Medford, Mark P. Lester and...

Patricia M. Brendel (Byrne) died peacefully at home November 24, 2020. She was 70 years old. Patricia was a devoted wife and mother who was the caring owner of many pets throughout the years. She worked for many years at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA in both staff and management positions. She was a dedicated parish secretary for St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton for many years and enjoyed singing in the parish choir. Devoted wife of Edward J. Brendel of Canton. Loving mother of...

Paul F. Baker Sr. of Canton and Chatham died peacefully November 12, 2020 following a brief illness. He was 80 years old. Paul was a proud veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was a proud retired Boston Police officer serving over 36 years. Loving father of Paul F. Baker Jr. and his wife Melissa of North Attleboro and Christine M. Baker and her husband Marcos of Carlsbad, CA. Brother of the late Charles Baker and James Baker. Proud grandfather of Paul F Baker...

  Mary Theresa Sullo (Pignato), 92, of Canton, MA died peacefully at her home, Tuesday, November 10, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Mary was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 28, 1928.  She was the devoted wife of the late Santo A. “Sonny” Sullo and beloved mother of sons Steven A. and his wife Christine of Acushnet and Paul J. Sullo, Captain, MA State Police and his wife Debra Sullo of Canton and daughter, the late Lisa T. Sullo.  A proud and...

Mary E. Burman (Dutra) of Mansfield, formerly of Canton, died peacefully November 6, 2020. She was 77 years old. Beloved wife of the late George Burman. Loving mother of Caroline A. Parry and her husband Richard of Mansfield and Joel A. Burman and his wife Sarah A. Rana of North Attleboro. Sister of Doreen Buckingham of South Carolina and the late Paul Dutra. Loving and proud grandmother of Matthew Parry of Mansfield. Beloved longtime companion of Robert Cremone of Woburn.  Graveside...

Dr. Joseph J. Prifti of Westborough, died peacefully October 31, 2020 at age 84. He was a retired chemical engineer who worked at the U.S. Army Laboratory/ Watertown Arsenal for over 30 years. He was the beloved longtime companion of Dr. Simone O. Adams of Westborough. Son of the late Sokrat and Fotini Prifti. Brother of the late Samuel Prifti and his former wife Veni Lemos of Centerville. He is also survived by his nephew John Prifti and his wife Janice of Marstons Mills and niece Paula...

  Theresa A. (Kotarba) LaBelle of Canton, formerly of Dorchester died peacefully October 19, 2020. She was 87 years old. Devoted wife of Theodore J. LaBelle Jr. of Canton. Loving mother of Theodore J. LaBelle III and his late wife Mary Ryan of Framingham, Peter LaBelle and his wife Julia of Beaverton, OR, Karen Monahan and her husband Steven of Avon, Daniel LaBelle and his wife Thresia of Quincy, Thomas LaBelle and his wife Caroline of Taunton, Mark LaBelle and his wife Monica of...

John T. Gunning Sr., age 78, of Canton passed away peacefully at home on October 15th after a long illness with diabetes.  John was raised in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School.  He married in 1967 and moved to Canton where he would raise his 4 children.  The neighbors on Glendale Way quickly became part of his family.  In 1978, he established his own sheet metal company and was an active member of the Local #17 Sheet Metal Union.  In later years, he...

  Barbara K. Scarborough of Dorchester died peacefully October 6, 2020. She was 86 years old. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and sister.  She was a devoted parishioner and even served as eucharistic minister and cantor at St. Brendan’s Parish in Dorchester. She was an avid camper for 20 + years. She enjoyed needlework, crossword puzzles, playing guitar and was a vicious Scrabble player against anyone who dared play with her.  She was the daughter of the late Joseph...