Barbara Lee
She took great joy in her family
Barbara (Nikodem) Lee, 82, of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, leaving behind a life full of adventure, love, and laughter.
Born in Thorndike, Massachusetts to Edward and Sophie Nikodem, Barbara showed an independent and adventurous spirit from a young age. Right after graduating high school, she set out on her own and moved to Boston, eager to explore the world and all it had to offer. That same curiosity stayed with her throughout her life, taking her on travels around the globe and bringing her home each time with stories to share.
The greatest love of Barbara’s life was her late husband, Tom. A city boy from Boston and a small-town girl from Western Massachusetts, they were an unlikely pair who were perfect for one another. Barbara thought he was handsome—like Elvis—and Tom adored her completely. Married for fifty years, they built a life filled with laughter, deep friendship, and countless cherished memories, always supporting each other and finding joy in both the little moments and the great adventures.
Barbara was predeceased by her son, Thomas Lee; her sister, Beverly Justice of Peachtree City, Georgia; and her son-in-law, Paul McGoldrick of Winthrop. She is survived by her children, David Lee of Winthrop, Christine Power and her husband, Michael Power, of Medfield, and Cheri McGoldrick of Winthrop; her grandchildren, Michael Power of Medfield, and James, Susie, and Matthew McGoldrick of Winthrop; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Barbara took great joy in her family. She adored her grandchildren, often spoiling them with love and laughter, and filled her kitchen with the smells of homemade pierogi and other favorite family dishes. She loved hosting lively game nights that brought everyone together, enjoyed the occasional well-crafted cocktail at a swanky hotel bar, and was a fiercely loyal Red Sox fan, showing the same style and grace whether enjoying a cosmopolitan or weathering a long season at Fenway.
Barbara will be deeply missed, but the love, laughter, and strength she shared so generously throughout her life will endure in the hearts of all who knew her.
Family and friends attended the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Friday, February 13 followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop. Services concluded with the interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
James Joseph Wall III
He will be sorely missed by all who loved to love him
James Joseph Wall III of Winthrop passed away on February 15, 2026 with family by his side, at the age of 79, after courageously fighting a brief illness.
He was the cherished and devoted son of the late Nellie Perrin Wall and James Joseph Wall Jr., the adoring and adored husband of Jane DeGregorio, the proud and beloved father of Karen Muse, Susie Douyotas and her husband, Robert Douyotas and the late Michael Wall, the sweetest papa to Brooke Douyotas, Michael and Christina Wall Casey and CJ Muse, the cherished big brother to Robert and Carolyn Wall, Joan Wall and Jeffrey Glanville and Janice Wall and Neil Klein and the cherished brother-in-law to Julie and Robert Mahegan, David Rabinow and Katia Filikova and Missy and Michael Frederick. Jimmy also leaves behind many extended family members and dear friends.
Jimmy was a skilled and respected iron worker. After that, he spent some time as a security guard at Harvard University which brought him great joy.
Jimmy’s greatest passion was his family and friends. Some of his favorite pastimes were golfing, reading the newspaper and books, playing his numbers, watching the news and sports, and going out to eat.
Jimmy will be sorely missed by all who loved to love him.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop today, Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 9 to 11 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 11:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of his precious Buddy Wall to MSPCA at www.mspca.org.
To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.
Terrence (Terry) Kelly
Of Florida, formerly of Winthrop, he completed the Boston Marathon four times
Terry Kelly of Redington Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 25, 2025 at the age of 57.
Terry was the devoted husband of 26 years to Michelle (Leslie) Kelly. Born and raised in Winthrop, he was the loving son of Alice (O’Shea) and the late George Kelly. Terry was a beloved brother and uncle to seven siblings and their children: Michael Kelly and Susan (Kaitlyn, Sean), Joyce Kelly and Rick Hens, Timothy Kelly (Joshua, Matthew, Samuel, Grace and their mother, (Madeline Kelly) Kathleen Kelly, Eileen Cullen and Mike (Elizabeth, Caroline, Andrew), his twin. Christopher Kelly, Karen Dickinson and John (Julia, Kate, Claire). Terry was a cherished son-in-law to Joanne Leslie and the late Charles Leslie, brother-in-law and uncle to Suzanne Murray and Donald (Alec, John, Noah, Caroline). Terry will also be fondly remembered by his aunt Sally Kelly and many cousins and their families.
Terry received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UMass Boston and his Master’s degree in Finance from Suffolk University. He met Michelle while working together at BNY Mellon. Terry enjoyed working for over 20 years at Loring, Walcott and Coolidge in Boston and is remembered fondly by his friends and co-workers. He later retired from FIS in Atlanta.
Terry loved growing up in Winthrop — running around and playing with all the kids on Cottage Park Road, including his lifelong friend, Donny Cirelli. He loved the ocean and fishing and in later years, enjoyed bringing his dog, Tek to Yirrell Beach before swinging by to visit his mother and father. Terry loved being part of his large family and always enjoyed the family holidays and extended family reunions with both his and Michelle’s families.
Terry was an avid Boston sports fan. He appreciated and found joy in every championship won by Boston teams during this amazing time period in Boston sports’ history. For Terry, he passionately experienced the Boston sports’ highs … the Red Sox winning 8 straight after being down 0-3 to the Yankees in 2004 and their lows…losing Tom Brady to Tampa Bay.
Terry completed the Boston Marathon four times. In 2013, shortly after crossing the finish line for the third time, the bombs detonated at the finish line. Although 2013 was to be his last marathon, Terry purposely returned to run it again in 2014 as there was no way he would let terrorists take away the joy and community of Marathon Monday in his beloved city, Boston.
Terry was fun and funny. His smile would light up a room and the sound of his laughter made those around him happy. He was kind-hearted, generous and loyal. Terry treated everyone with the same friendly, respectful, and humor-filled manner. Those of us lucky enough to be family or friends to Terry, will miss him greatly.
Funeral services have already been held and Terry has been buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Westfield, MA.