Sally Nimblett
Actively Donated Her Time and Skills to Others Through Membership in Many Organizations
Sally A. (Mills) Nimblett of Winthrop died peacefully on February 2nd at her home at the age of 78.
She was the beloved wife of James Nimblett. Born in Pennsylvania, she moved many places in the military before settling in Winthrop where she graduated from Winthrop High School and met James at a dance at Fort Banks. Sally and James were married for 57 years and raised their family in Winthrop, the town that they loved.
She is survived by her children and their spouses: Thomas Nimblett of Mooresville, NC and his wife, Maureen, Ruth Wayland of Boxford and her husband, Christian, Bobby Nimblett of Winthrop and his wife, Angela and the late James John Nimblett. She is survived by seven loving grandchildren: Hannah, Keegan, Gabrielle, Madeline, Camille, Giselle and Holly, who will all miss their Grammie. From selfies, to unique holiday and birthday gifts, sending the best text ever, and always commenting on social media, her impact on her grandchildren’s lives will always be a large part of them.
Her love of nursing and involvement in crafts, knitting, sewing, and quilting allowed her to be involved in many memories with many great people. Being an active member in many clubs allowed her to donate her time and skills to others as well as develop meaningful friendships that she cared about deeply.
She is survived by her brothers, Fred and Bob, and sisters, Bonnie and Debra. She reunites with her brothers, John and Butch. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
The funeral service was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Tuesday, February 7. Deacon Jim Leo celebrated the service and offered prayers at the interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.
Donations may be made in Sally’s memory to The Children’s Hospital of Boston at www.childrenshospital.org.
Frances Larson
Retired Secretary for the New England Governors’ Conference
Frances J. Larson of Winthrop passed away at the Golden View Health Center in Meredith, New Hampshire on January 24. She was 85 years old. Born in Boston, the beloved daughter of the late Marian (Dontodonato) and Patrick Marino, she was a life-long resident of Winthrop and worked as a secretary for the New England Governors’ Conference prior to her retirement.
She was the devoted wife of the late John T. Larson and the loving mother of Lynne Evans and her husband, Paul of New Hampshire, John Larson and his wife, Angie of Florida, Lauren Diehl of California and Darren Larson of Winthrop; dear sister of Robert Marino and his wife, Barbara of Winthrop and the late Patrick Marino and his wife, Marilyn of Holland, MA and the cherished grandmother of Paul, Noelle, Holly, Dakota, Sienna and Cameron.
The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Saturday, January 28 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church. Rev. Christopher O’Connor celebrated the mass and offered prayers at the interment in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Isabelle Johnson
Retired Waitress for the Former Dini’s Restaurant in Boston
Isabelle A. Johnson of Revere and formerly of Winthrop passed away at home on January 26. She was 102 years old.
Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of the late Anna (Viglione) and Joseph LaRaia. Prior to her retirement she worked as a waitress for the former Dini’s Restaurant in Boston.
She was the devoted wife of the late Daniel J. Johnson and the loving mother of Daniel Johnson and his wife, Monica of Melrose, Robert P. Johnson and his wife, Louise of Acton and the late James P. Johnson; dear sister of the late Joseph, Nicholas and Arthur LaRaia and cherished grandmother of Adrienne, David and Justine.
The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Tuesday, January 31 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop. Rev. Peter Graziano celebrated the service and offered prayers at the interment in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.