The Boston Globe

Jillson, Ernest "Buz" 88, of Riverview Florida passed away October 8 th , 2021 at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center. Ernest was born and raised in Cambridge Massachusetts. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest George Jillson and Edna Theresa Croake, and his oldest daughter Diane Conley. Ernest is survived by his wife Elaine M Jillson, his two sons Ernest and Michael Jillson, two daughters Susan Martin and Tracy Shaw, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ernest served in the USAF from February 10 th 1953 to February 9 th of 1957. He attended jet aircraft mechanic training at Amarillo AFB in Texas from May through August of 1953, then continued as an aircraft...

John Thomas Canane, 92, died October 3, 2021. A native of Worcester, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late John Lawrence and Agnes Irene Flynn Canane. John graduated from Boston College High School in 1947 and Boston College in 1951. He honorably served his county in the United States Navy during the Korean War as a navigator aboard the USS San Marcos (LSD 25). In 1967 he relocated to Walnut Creek, California to continue employment with Liberty Mutual Life Insurance Company, from which he retired after 34 years to spend time with family, traveling, and playing golf. In August of 2020 he and Marie moved to Athens, GA. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, October 22, 2021 at 2:30 PM at...

Ernest J. Powers, age 87, passed away peacefully Wednesday September 29, 2021 at his Garden City, SC residence. Born in Cambridge, MA, Mr. Powers was the son of the late James Herbert Powers and Harriet Dunn Powers. A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday October 9, 2021 in Cambridge Cemetery, Cambridge, MA. View full obituary and express online condolences at www.burroughsfh.com Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet, SC (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.

July 15, 1948 - September 28, 2021 Bill leaves his wife of 44 years Kathleen (Northrup) Baine; daughters Samantha E. Baine of Pittsburgh, PA and Meredith (Baine) VanMeeteren (Jason) of Cheyenne, WY; two grandchildren, Arthur and Neva VanMeeteren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation on October 16 at 11:00; Service at 11:30 at Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, Wellesley, MA.

Beverly Ann Kohler Hollis, RN passed away on September 27, 2021 peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born July 9, 1932 in Framingham, MA to the late William Edward Henry Kohler and Ethel Lingham Kohler. Beverly was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Beverly is survived by sons Steven, David, Bruce, and Paul, and grandchildren Andrew, Russell, Melissa, and Brian. Beverly was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Hollis, her brother Edward Kohler, and her grandson Matthew Hollis. Beverly was athletic and enjoyed swimming, skating, biking, skiing, and tennis. She graduated from Framingham High School in 1950. She was a cheerleader and vice president of her...

On Friday, September 24, 2021, Carol Sykes, Suzuki violin teacher, founding member and first president of both the Suzuki Association of Massachusetts and the Young Peoples' String Consort, passed away at age 83. Carol Sykes was born May 13, 1938 in Pittsfield MA to George and Olive Sykes. She received her B.M. and M.M. degrees from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA. Carol, who spent over 60 years teaching violin, touched the lives of approximately 10,000 students over her esteemed career. More than 80 of her students have become professional violinists, Suzuki teachers, and symphony players. Her passion for music and the violin was ignited when she studied with the...

William Ralph McKenzie, 89, died at Summerhill in Peterborough, NH on Sept 17, 2021, after a lengthy illness. He was born May 17, 1932, in Boston, MA, the second of two children of William Angus and Sarah Helena (MacLeod) McKenzie. Bill grew up in Somerville, MA, attending local schools before entering Tufts University, earning a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1954. He was recruited by General Electric for its Manufacturing Training Program and completed one assignment before entering the USAF, serving as a pilot until his discharge in 1957. Bill returned to the GE Training Program, and joined the Air National Guard, serving until 1971, being called up for active duty during the...

Gregory Frank Ross went to be with the Lord on September 14th, 2021 at his home in Merrimack, New Hampshire after a battle with cancer. He was born on July 17, 1949 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Frank and Muriel Ross of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts. Greg was a graduate of Lowell High School, enlisted in the Air Force in 1968 and served during the Vietnam War. He loved to make people laugh and spend time with his family and friends. He enjoyed running, cycling, shooting, singing and playing guitar but his greatest passion was preaching God's Word. Greg regularly led worship services at prison facilities including the NH State Prison, Rockingham County and Valley Street jail. He also served...

John J. (Jack) Crowne, 69, passed peacefully in his home after a battle with esophageal cancer. John was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts on May 19, 1952 to the late Thomas E. and Mary B. (Luccio) Crowne Houde. He is survived by his wife, Kathy (Curtin) Crowne of 23 years; his siblings, Ellen McGowan, Carolyn Cunningham, and Steven (WanJing) Crowne; his son, Colin (Chatchey) Crowne; stepchildren, Leslie (Kevin) Ober, Kristin (Jeff) Franks; Jason (Amanda) Schreier; and Jessica (Blake) Valentine; several nieces and nephews, and twelve grandchildren, who absolutely adored their Papa. John attended the prestigious Boston Latin School and went on to graduate from Boston College and New England...

Herberta Angel Nelson passed away on September 9, 2021, in Houston Texas at the age of 84. Angel will be lovingly missed by her four children, Lloyd J. Nelson, Natalie (Bunny) Nelson, Nina (Nelson) and her husband Dan Huber, Amo and Roberta Nelson, her four grandchildren and three great-grandsons. She is also survived by her sister Renee White and her son Kendall White. She was preceded in death by her husband Nathaniel J. Nelson in 1984. Herberta, known in life as "Angel" was just that to everyone she touched. Angel was born and raised in New York. She was a devoted wife of 25 years, to the only love of her life. In the early years, Angel and Nate embarked on a life of music and travel as...

Richard "Rick" Godfrey Jacobus, Jr. passed to Eternal Life on September 7, 2021. Born to Richard Godfrey and Carolyn Royer Jacobus on November 3, 1961, Rick is survived by his daughter Carolyn and her mother Anne van Eijk, his loving mother Carolyn Jacobus, his adoring sisters Nancy (Peter) Bach, Barbara (Merrick) Wells, Kathy Sue Jacobus, Marcy (Tom) Coker and Susanna Jacobus, fourteen nieces and nephews, fourteen cousins and many valued friends. Rick is preceded by and is at peace in heaven with his father, Richard Godfrey Jacobus, whom he loved dearly and his grandparents. Rick grew up in Elm Grove and River Hills, Wisconsin. After graduating from the University School of Milwaukee in...

Aad van Ballegooijen, renowned solar physicist and our beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at his home in Dallas on Monday, August 30, 2021. Aad was born June 15, 1953 in the village of Wijk en Aalburg, the Netherlands. The second child of Nel van Ballegooijen and Corrie van der Maaden, he grew up in a large family, surrounded by his five siblings, grandparents, and many other relatives and friends. He met Christine Lacki while visiting the United States in 1979, and they married October 17, 1980. After living together in the Netherlands for a few years, Aad and Chris moved to Palo Alto, California, where their daughter Sarah was born in 1984. Aad...

Kendall Patrick Casta?eda, passed away on August 22nd from natural causes. Born in Atlanta, September 1, 1998, he spent the last 5 years in Boston, his adopted hometown. He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Froilan and Zosima Casta?eda, and his Maternal Grandfather, Richard Draffin, Jr. He is also preceded by fellow Posse Foundation alum/chosen family member Erin Edwards. He leaves us to continue his path; of chosen happiness, loving wholeheartedly, a big proponent of goofiness, and continual learning to - his mother, Mercedes Draffin (Paul Miller), his siblings, Zosima Casta?eda (Kyle Nicklaw, and nephew Julio), Ethan Casta?eda (Amber Harville), Courtney Casta?eda, Emma...

Ashby Carter Moncure, MD, born on December 27,1934, died August 22,2021 under the care of hospice. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, son of Powhatan and Maude Carley Moncure. Dr. Moncure entered the University of Virginia in 1953 and during his third year became a member of the Raven Society. He entered medical school in 1956 and was elected to the Medical Honorary Society, Alpha Omega Alpha. He graduated from medical school in 1960 and entered surgical training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He served in the United States Army as a Captain from 1962-1964. Dr. Moncure completed his training as Chief Resident in Surgery at Massachusetts General in 1968. Dr....

Vernon L. Blodgett, Jr., 75 years old, of South Hadley, MA, peacefully passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at home with his wife. Vern was born on August 1, 1946, to Vernon LeRoy Blodgett and Joan (Cygan) Blodgett in Brooklyn, NY. After Vern graduated from Boston Latin School in 1964, he pursued a degree in English at Dickinson College. After graduation in 1968, he married classmate Janet Wollentin and started post-graduate studies in English at Emory University. He left Emory during his first year and enlisted in the U. S. Army. Vern studied German at the Defense Language Institute West Coast and subsequently completed Military Police training. He was assigned to the 42nd MP Group...

Judy passed away peacefully at home on August 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Generous and caring, with a keen wit sharp to the end, Judy maintained lifelong friendships and close family connections. Her husband Bill, daughter Alison (Jay Graves), sons Robin (Elinor Brook) and Jud, and grandson William will miss her dearly.

Kenneth T. Ferreira, 72, of St. Marys, Georgia, formerly of Charlestown, MA, Salem, NH and White River Junction, VT, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. The devoted son of the late Walter Ferreira and Dorothy (Evers) Ferreira, "Kenny" grew up in Charlestown, MA and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1967. He was a pipe fitter at the Charlestown Navy Yard before he was drafted in August 1969 by the United States Army to serve in the Vietnam conflict from 1970-1971. He was a decorated combat Veteran. He was the beloved brother of the late Walter Ferreira, who passed away just six weeks ago, and his late wife Cheryl; Dennis; Ronnie and his wife Karen; and Bobby. He was also the...

Elizabeth Anne (Ferriter) Cotter, lovingly referred to as Betsy by her family, passed away suddenly in her Hollywood, Florida, home on August 19, 2021. Betsy was born during a snowstorm on December 28, 1950, to Richard and Eleanor Ferriter in Hull, Massachusetts, at the southern edge of the Boston Harbor. Betsy graduated high school from Notre Dame Academy in 1969. She was a first-rate scholar and an all-state basketball point guard nicknamed "Swish." After high school, Betsy attended Boston College, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Education in 1973, finishing third in her class. She also earned her master's degree in Special Education at Boston College in 1974. She was always...

Robin Lord Eaton passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 19, 2021, in White River Junction, VT, at the family home of her dear caregivers, Arnalyn and Michael Asis. Robin was born June 7, 1929 in Boston to Durant Ferson Ladd and Naomie Ladd Smith. She was predeceased by her sister, June Ladd Visser. Robin grew up in Weston MA, West Hartford CT, and Springfield MA. She attended Classical High School, where she enjoyed her passions for singing and acting in Glee Club and The Thespians. Robin attended Emerson College, and subsequently enjoyed a theater career at the Boston Tributary Theatre, the "Trib", and in summer stock companies, St. Michael's Playhouse in Vermont and Arundel Light...

Charles "Chuck" Elihu Humphrey of Pittsfield, NH, died peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on August 18, 2021, at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH, after his short battle with lung cancer. Born in 1941, to Gerald and Harriet (Russell) Humphrey of Gray, ME, Chuck entered this world with a twinkle in his eye. As a child, he cherished playing baseball and guitar and hunting with his brothers Gerald "Buzz", Phil, and Tim. He knew he was destined for great things and garnered an appointment to the US Naval Academy after graduating from Pennell Institute in Gray. Chuck had an appreciation for his country and the freedom it provides its citizens. While at the Naval Academy ('65),...

Katherine G. (Earle) Herbert, 82 of Largo, Florida passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 while visiting family in Massachusetts. Katherine "Kay" was born in Boston on May 6, 1939 to the late William X. and Margaret M. (Smith) Earle. Above all Kay loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She had a zest for life, traveling around the world and cruising the seas in the company of family and friends. Kay had a successful career of over 40 years in the insurance industry and retired as a Claims Adjuster in Workmen's Compensation from the Guaranty Fund. She also spent many hours volunteering at the Hope Villages of America food kitchen in Clearwater FL...