Wendy Louise Herron
Legal Secretary
It is with great sorrow that the family announces the passing of Wendy Louise Herron of Winthrop on June 21st, 2025, at the age of 64. Wendy was born on December 29th 1960 in Chatham to Andrew Herron and Madeline L. Herron Collins.
She was a legal secretary in the patent department for Foley Hoag LLP in Boston for over 20 years.
She is survived by her sister, Sandra Grover, her brother, Robert Herron, and predeceased by her sister, Janet Herron. She was an aunt to six nephews, and she loved to spoil them growing up. Her best days were spent on the beaches of Cape Cod.
Services were held at Gately Funeral Home; 79 West Foster St., Melrose on Monday followed by burial at Seaside Cemetery, 2 Crowell Rd, Chatham, MA 02633.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem MA 01970 www.mspca.org.
Joan Tamasanis
A selfless and devoted wife and mother
Joan Tamasanis, 86, of Winthrop, passed peacefully at her home of more than 50 years after a brief illness. She was the beloved spouse of the late Thomas P. Tamasanis of Winthrop and daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Hinckley) Archdeacon, also of Winthrop.
After briefly attending Boston University, Joan worked as a bookkeeper on Atlantic Avenue for many years. A selfless and devoted wife and mother, Joan hosted many holiday parties at her home enjoying the company of family and friends. Later in life, Joan also enjoyed gardening, reading and doing crossword puzzles.
Joan is survived by her longtime high school classmate, companion, caregiver and dear friend, Edwin Rudberg of Winthrop; sons, Kenneth Gately of Florida and Daniel Tamasanis of Andover; grandchildren, Thomas and Allison Tamasanis of Andover, Kenny Gately of Chelmsford and great grandmother to Cameron Gately of Chelmsford.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop today, Thursday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 12 noon. Services will conclude with the interment in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Paul Nichols
Life member of the Pleasant Park Yacht Club where he held many roles up to and including Rear Commodore
Paul F. Nichols, 65, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, passed away on June 22, 2025 at home surrounded by family, friends and his beloved pets.
Born in Winthrop on October 31, 1959, Paul was the beloved son of Carol Nichols (Bristol) of Saint Simons Island, GA and the late Ludger (Paul) Nichols. He is survived by his wife, Kelly, his son, Justin of Florida and his daughter, Jessica of Winthrop. Paul is also survived by his sister, Kathleen Druckenmiller and her husband, Steve of Saint Simons Island, GA, his brother-in-Law, Joseph Connors and his wife, Liana, his niece, Kacie and nephew, Christopher Connors all of Tewksbury.
Before retiring, Paul spent his professional years working in the airline catering and cargo industries at Logan Airport. He had a strong work ethic and created a reputation as someone who could get the job done. He made many good friends during his tenure at the airport.
Above all else, Paul loved his family. It was truly what made him the happiest. He loved vacationing with his family on Saint Simons Island, GA., a location he visited many times, starting at a young age. It is hard to find a friend of Paul’s whom he didn’t tell about his favorite vacation spot. Born on Halloween, it was Paul’s favorite holiday and he would celebrate with costume parties and elaborate outdoor displays. There was always a party on his birthday.
Paul was a life member of the Pleasant Park Yacht Club where he held many roles up to and including Rear Commodore and created many lasting memories with lifelong friends. He fully embraced the joys of boating life.
All through his life, Paul loved all animals and was always the first to help an injured animal or feed a stray cat. He was always happy with a cat on his lap or a dog by his side. Paul made everyone laugh and smile with his quick wit, sense of humor and infectious smile. For this and many other reasons, Paul will be forever in our hearts.
His funeral mass was celebrated in St. John the Evangelist Church on Monday, June 30, 2025. Services concluded with the interment in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery.
In honor of Paul, we encourage all to wear purple, as it was his favorite color and any day in the future that you wear purple, we hope you will remember him.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop.