Aimee Boudrow
Licensed mental health counselor
Aimee M. Boudrow, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, passed away at her family home on Feb. 3. She was 50 years old.
Aimee was the beloved wife of Tim Boudrow and devoted mother of their three children: Joshua, Lauren and Jessica. She was the daughter of Priscilla (Fowlie) and the late William Budreau.
Aimee graduated from Winthrop High School in 1987 and UMass Amherst in 1991. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree at Salem State in psychology and then her LMHC license. Aimee worked as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Eliot Human Services where she was a child and family therapist. She adored her family and was a tenacious advocate for her patients. Aimee also had an artistic side as an avid painter and portraitist.
Aimee was the treasured sister of Ken Budreau and his wife, Elaine of Needham and Jim Budreau and his wife, Donna of Jamaica Plain. She was the loving aunt of Tori, Dillon and Ethan and daughter in law of Lorraine Boudrow and her late husband, John and sister in law of Lori Rouleau, John, Jim and Mike Boudrow.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: www.DanaFarber.jimmyfund.org.
To sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Sheila Barth
Independent Newspapers theater and entertainment critic
Sheila Lerman Barth, 78, of Beverly, succumbed to complications from pneumonia and peacefully entered into rest on Feb. 2, surrounded by her loving family, her pride and joy.
Sheila grew up in Portland, Maine, and graduated with a degree in Education from Gorham State Teachers College. She was an educator at all levels from preschool through adult education for senior citizens. A natural nurturer, the lessons she taught her students went well beyond academia. Sheila brought learning to life with her insurmountable vibrancy and passion.
Following her career as an educator, Sheila spent decades in journalism as a reporter, feature writer, columnist, theater reviewer and critic. She was an esteemed theater critic reviewing more than 150 performances annually in recent years. As part of IRNE (Independent Reviewers of NE) as both a reviewer and committee member, she fervently supported local theater. She was also a highly respected critic for all theater from large productions in Boston to the local and regional performances. She was passionate about using her writing to keep local theater alive. Her writing was her voice to the world and it was a voice that carried far and wide. Her words had a profound effect on those about whom she wrote.
She was a true force of nature. Her personality was larger than life. She was a feisty spitfire. A fighter and advocate, a champion for whatever or whomever captured her passion. If she pursued something, nothing got in her way. Her high intellect and insatiable curiosity, coupled with her incredible listening skills made her an agile and intriguing conversationalist.
When speaking with Sheila she was always completely present. She was a selfless giver who put the needs of others before her own, always. She had an incredible ability to connect with people and to make others connect. It was arguably the strongest of her many superpowers.
Above all, her most cherished role was that of mother and “Nana.†Her pride for her family was felt by everyone she knew. She was never without hundreds of photos to share – of every accomplishment large or small that one of her children, children-in-law or grandchildren achieved. She made each and every child and grandchild feel special in their own right. She was their greatest cheerleader, providing unending support in every way. If a grandchild had six performances a weekend, she would make sure that she and her husband, Richard would attend all six! Whether it was sports, theater, dance or music, she would travel any distance to support her family– to California for a ballet performance, to Maryland for a football camp. Distance was simply no object. In the audience or the stands, there was never a question who she was there to see!
Sheila and her husband, Richard were the true pillars of the family. Their love for each other was unending, unconditional and unwavering. Throughout their 56 years of marriage, they shared an unparalleled love, respect and admiration for one another. They were each other’s strength. In life and in death, they remained completely connected. Their beautiful love story finished this chapter with the comfort that they will never grieve each other but instead enter their next chapter together.
Sheila was loved by so many people. She was the devoted wife of Richard Barth, who passed away five days after Sheila; the proud mother of Lisa Wolowacki and her husband, Bill, ElanaTurchon and her husband, Dennis, Gary Barth and his wife, Michelle and Sara Kelley and her husband, Peter; adored Nana of Cameron and Jacob Wolowacki, Gisele Turchon, Jacquie and Jamie Barth, Eli and Anja Kelley; cherished daughter of the late Sara and Paul Lerman, loving sister of Ruth Cohen and the late Barbara Burd and Stuart Lerman; and the cherished aunt, cousin and friend of an infinite number of people her life touched significantly.
A funeral service was held on Sunday, Feb. 9, at Temple B’Nai Abraham in Beverly. Interment was at Newburyport Hebrew Cemetery, Salisbury.
In accordance with the traditions of the Jewish faith, and given her passion for teaching and nurturing, we ask that you please not send flowers. Instead you may make a donation to an education-based charity in her name.
In addition, to honor her memory, we ask that everyone please conduct one intentional selfless act of kindness.
For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.stanetskyhymansonsalem.com.
Richard Barth
Aug. 31, 1938 — Feb. 7, 2020
Richard Barth, 81, of Beverly succumbed to complications from pneumonia and peacefully entered into rest, surrounded by his loving family on Feb. 7.
Richard was born in Haverhill and spent most of his youth in Newburyport, Lynn and Portland, Maine. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Statistics at Boston University. Richard was a gentle, caring individual with a mischievous personality who could catch you off guard with his witty sense of humor.
A natural with numbers and logic, he worked for the U.S. Census Bureau before becoming one of the first computer programmers. After 27 years with American Mutual Insurance Company, he took a role with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts spearheading a project for the DOT which catapulted the driver’s license into the modern age by introducing digital imaging, holograms and satellite kiosks throughout the state.
As successful as he was in his career, Richard was first and foremost a husband and father. He was devoted to his wife, Sheila, to whom he was married for 56 years, and supported her as her career simultaneously flourished — no small feat with four children. He actively accompanied her to nearly 150 theater performances per year, contributing to and editing her newspaper reviews. In addition, they fervently watched and supported their grandchildren who starred in theater and dance performances. He made sure to spend focused time with each child sharing his many passions, but also embracing theirs.
An avid sports fan, Richard followed Boston professional sports faithfully – with a particular affinity for football and baseball. He loved to attend Red Sox games, especially taking his children to Fenway Park one on one. During those games he taught each child how to properly and meticulously score every at-bat. He readily volunteered to do the statistics for his children’s sports teams. He also loyally followed Newburyport High School football – a very special tradition he maintained with his father and children. His love of sports reached a pinnacle when his grandchildren began to play soccer, softball, basketball, football, baseball, rugby, field hockey and track-and-field. He took such pride and great joy watching and discussing every last play or element with each grandchild.
Music was also an important part of Richard’s life. He loved to entertain by playing piano and melodica. He took great pride in watching the tradition continue with his children and grandchildren as they pursued music in their own individual ways. Another favorite personal hobby was detailed trip-planning. Long before the days of personal GPS navigators and Waze, he meticulously mapped out vacation itineraries and routes to the specific minute and mile, the old-school way for family and friends.
Richard enjoyed gardening. He grew vibrantly colored flowers including super-sized prize-winning dahlias. His claim-to-fame were his cherry tomato plants, which grew higher than the roofline. Each year he tracked his extraordinary tomato yield, always trying to outdo his prior year performance. Richard loved sharing them with family and friends.
Richard and his wife, Sheila were the true pillars of the family. Their love for each other was unending, unconditional and unwavering. Throughout their 56 years of marriage, they shared an unparalleled love, respect and admiration for one another. They were each other’s strength. In life and in death, they remained completely connected. Their beautiful love story finished this chapter with the comfort that they will never grieve each other but instead enter their next chapter together.
Richard was loved by so many people. He was the devoted husband of Sheila F. (Lerman) Barth who predeceased him by five days; the proud father of Lisa Wolowacki and her husband, Bill, ElanaTurchon and her husband, Dennis, Gary Barth and his wife, Michelle and Sara Kelley and her husband, Peter; adored Papa of Cameron and Jacob Wolowacki, Gisele Turchon, Jacquie and Jamie Barth, Eli and Anja Kelley; cherished son of the late David and Jennie Barth, and the cherished uncle, cousin and friend of an infinite number of people his life touched significantly.
A funeral service was held on Sunday, Feb. 9 at at Temple B’Nai Abraham in Beverly. Interment immediately followed the service at Newburyport Hebrew Cemetery, 10 Toll Road, Salisbury.
In accordance with the traditions of the Jewish faith, and given his passion for teaching and nurturing, we ask that you please not send flowers. Instead you may make a donation to an education-based charity in his name.
In addition, to honor his memory, we ask that everyone please conduct one intentional selfless act of kindness.
For more information or to register in the online guestbook, please visit www.stanetskyhymansonsalem.com.
Billie Farmer
Member of Winthrop Playmakers and First Church of Winthrop United Methodist
Billie B. Farmer of Golden Drive., Winthrop passed away at the Don Orione Nursing Home in East Boston on Feb. 2. She was 87.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia she was the beloved daughter of the late Ruth A. (Guy) and William P. Butt.
A longtime resident of Winthrop, she was employed as a clerk at the CVS in Winthrop Center and was a longtime member of the First Church of Winthrop United Methodist and the Winthrop Playmakers.
She was the devoted wife of the late James Farmer and the loving mother of Helene L. Botzer of Framingham and James W. Farmer and his wife, Gail of Barrington, N.H., dear sister of Joanne Bales of Utah and cherished grandmother of Brian, Jonathan, James and his wife, Caitlin and Katherine.
Her funeral service was held in the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home on Saturday, Feb. 8 and committal was private.
To sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Rachel LoConte of Winthrop
Rachel LoConte of Revere Street, Winthrop passed away at the Life Care of the South Shore in Scituate on Feb. 8. She was 97.
Born in Boston, the beloved daughter of the late Carmella (Blasi) and Thomas Semenza, she was the devoted wife of the late Angelo A. LoConte and the loving mother of Maryann Glynn and her late husband, Christopher of Duxbury; the dear sister of Rose Brown of New Jersey and the late Frank Semenza and Louise Cipolle; cherished grandmother of Kristen Sullivan and her husband, Rob, Melissa Glynn-Hyman and her husband, Dave and Kellie Glynn-Burke and her husband, Tim and great grandmother of Katey, Nolan, Cole, Cooper, Camden, Isla, Fiona and Parker.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop today, Thursday, Feb. 13, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in the church at 11:30 a.m. Services will conclude with the interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.
Memorial donations may be made to the New England Pandas Association, P.O. Box 592, Raynham Center, MA 02768 or go to www.nepans.org.
For directions or to sign the online guestbook go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Joseph Frazier, Sr.
Retired funeral director, past Exalted Ruler of Winthrop Elks and ‘Elk of the Year’ 1998-1999
Joseph R. Frazier, Sr. of Pond St., Winthrop passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers on Feb. 7. He was 81 years old.
Born in Chelsea, the beloved son of the late Felicia (Kwiatkowska) and William H. “Salty†Frazier, he was a 1955 graduate of Winthrop High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Marine Corps. reaching the rank of Corporal. Following his honorable discharge, he went on to graduate from the New England Institute of Funeral Directors. He acquired the former Alfred B. Marsh Funeral Home on Winthrop St., Winthrop in 1972 renaming it the Frazier Funeral Home. He also worked as a funeral director for the Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel in Salem. He was an honorary Life member of the Winthrop Lodge of Elks and was a Past Exalted Ruler. He was also named “Elk of the Year†for 1998-1999.
He was the devoted husband of the late Helen M. (Cullinane) and the loving father of Joseph R. Frazier, Jr. and his wife, Bonnie, Denise Todisco and her husband, Philip and Michele Frazier; the dear brother of Patricia Frazier Carbone and her husband, Richard, William H. Frazier, Jr., Lorraine Tear and the late W. Paul Frazier and the cherished grandfather of Daniel, Matthew, Zachary, Rachel and Patrick.
A funeral service as held in the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Services concluded with the interment in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Frazier Family Scholarship Fund c/o Winthrop Lodge of Elks, 191 Washington Ave., Winthrop MA 02152.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Marie Olivolo
Of Winthrop, formerly of Peabody
Marie G. (Marotta) Olivolo, 82, of Winthrop and formerly of Peabody, died Wednesday morning surrounded by her loving family at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a brief illness.
She was the devoted wife of the late Charles C. Olivolo with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Rose (Bordinaro) Marotta. She was raised in the North End of Boston and later moved to Winthrop where she graduated from Winthrop High School, Class of 1955. She later lived in Peabody for 53 years and has spent the last three years living back in Winthrop.
Marie first started working for her husband, Charles as a bookkeeper at Tracy Auto Parts in Revere and continued working at Jordan Marsh and Macy’s as a fine jewelry and fragrance specialist until she finally retired.
While living in Peabody, she taught CCD at St. Adelaide’s Church for many years. Her favorite endeavor though was spending time with her family and sharing in all of their extracurricular activities.
Marie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Rick Risti of Peabody, her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Leah Olivolo of Middleburg, Fla., her brother, Alfred J. Marotta, Jr. and his wife, Donna of Saugus and her sister, Anne Riccardelli and her husband, Joseph of Stoneham. She is also survived by her three beloved grandchildren, Vanessa and Erica Risti and Anthony Olivolo and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her son, Charles T. Olivolo.
Funeral arrangements were by the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody. Burial was in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Lake St, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923 or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 0170. For on-line obituary, visit ccbfuneral.com.