Obituaries 05-22-2025

Thomas Denehy

Retired longshoreman

Thomas A. Denehy of East Boston passed away at home on May 17, 2025. He was 84 years old. Born in Boston, he was the beloved son of the late Mary (Marcella) and John J. Denehy. Prior to his retirement he worked as a longshoreman for many years.

He was the loving father of Mary (Denehy) Sheran and her husband, George of East Boston and John Denehy of Sherborn; dear brother of the late John Denehy, Carl Wheeler and Phyllis (Wheeler) Zevolo; cherished grandfather of Kristen, Kaylene, Carissa, Nathan and Tessa. He is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation in the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 9 to 11 a.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Services will conclude with the interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Food Bank at Grace Federated Church, 760 Saratoga St., East Boston MA 02128.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Linda Daniels

Her legacy of love, loyalty, and friendship will continue to inspire those who were fortunate to share her life

Linda Daniels of Winthrop died on May 15. She was a devoted mother to Kristina Lynne MacQuarrie and her husband, Peter of Porter, Maine and Andrea Petra Kern and her fiancé, Jeff Wood of Huntsville, Alabama; sister of the late Patricia F. McLaughlin and half-sister of Steven Carey of Henderson, Nevada. She loved her grandchildren: Stephen, Matthew, Jesse, Alexandra, and Ava, and enjoyed being a great-grandmother to Avery, Vienna and Lilah. Linda also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends. She was the former spouse of Peter Daniels, Winthrop.

A graduate of Winthrop High School and Bryant and Stratton Business School, Linda was a Banking Associate at Winthrop Savings Bank and a Baggage Claim Agent at Delta Airlines for many years. She was known for her larger-than-life personality, physical beauty, quick wit, remarkable intelligence, and being fiercely proud of her children and grandchildren. Linda made friends everywhere she went. She loved her animals, and was a proud pet mom to Ginch, TC, Boots, Pumpkin, Harry, Brady and Kai. She was a Boston sports fanatic and enjoyed a strong connection to her hometown of Winthrop and its proximity to the ocean.

Linda was well travelled, exploring the world with friends and colleagues. She was proud of her heritage and worked diligently to ensure her family had a strong understanding of their cultural roots. She kept a wonderful social network, maintaining life-long friendships and constantly building new ones. She was tightly woven into the fabric of so many lives, and will be missed by many.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Linda’s life was held in the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 20. Rev. Walter Connelly celebrated the service and offered prayers at the interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the MSPCA-Angell Attn: Donations 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston MA 02130 or go to www.mspca.org in Linda’s memory.

Linda will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of love, loyalty, and friendship will continue to inspire those who were fortunate to share her life.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

George W. Bolster Jr.

Talented automobile restoration enthusiast

George W. Bolster Jr. passed away peacefully at Mass General Hospital with family by his side after a long illness. He was 68 years old.

George leaves his sons, George D. and his wife. Shanna of Rowley, MA, Christopher and his wife, Justine of Winthrop, Justin and his wife, Vanessa of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and their mother, George’s former wife, Marlene, also of PEI, Canada. George was grandfather to Noah and Grady. He was pre-deceased by his mother, Peggy and his father, George Sr.

George will be sorely missed by his long-time companion and caregiver, Kim Lawrence of Winthrop. Their dog, Cole will also grieve his passing.

He also leaves his three siblings, Jackie Gemme and her husband, Larry of New Salem, MA, Michael and his companion, Shirley of Winthrop and his sister, Susan, also of Winthrop.

George was known by many in town after having spent most of his life at Bolster’s, learning the mechanic trade from his father and sharing in the love of antique automobiles. He was a Class of ’76 graduate of Northeast Metropolitan Vocational School, “The Voke,” where he studied welding and was a member of the school’s top-honors winning team in the state level competition among Vocational-Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). Individually, he placed third overall in the state in arc welding. He was a talented automobile restoration enthusiast.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the Caggiano-O’maley-Frazier Funeral Home today, Thursday, May 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, George’s family invites you to make a donation in his name to a charity of your choice.

Caryl J. Devlin

She will be fondly remembered as a devoted friend and family member

Caryl J. Devlin, a lifelong resident of Winthrop, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born in Winthrop on August 26, 1958, the beloved daughter of the late Marguerite “Caryl” (Herbert) and William B. Devlin.

Caryl dedicated many years to working as a waitress, including at the Winthrop Arms, the former JJ’s Restaurant, and later at Hanscom Air Force Base in Burlington. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted friend and family member-someone you could always rely on for support and thoughtful advice.

She was the loving mother of Stephanie Citro (Vaughan) and her husband, Paul of Revere, Courtney McGrath and her husband, Chandler Squires of South Carolina; the dear sister of Janice Devlin and John “Jack” Devlin, both of Winthrop. She was predeceased by her siblings: William “Billy” Devlin and Jean Sloan. Caryl was the cherished Gigi of Colten and Alaina (Squires); the beloved niece to Cynthia Otter of Lynn and her late husband, Raymond, and the late John Herbert. She is also lovingly remembered by her cousin, Virginia Otter of Lynn. Caryl also leaves behind nieces, nephews and many lifelong friends.

A funeral service was held in the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Burial will take place today, Thursday, May 22 at 1 p.m. in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

John D. Booras

Retired Winthrop letter carrier and gifted runner and athlete

John D. Booras of Winthrop passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 92. He was the beloved son of the late Demetrios and Pauline (Georgountzos) Booras and the devoted and supportive brother of the late Paul Booras, Stella (Booras) Thomas and Peter Booras; a loving father to Mary Booras and Barbara Booras and father-in-law to Matthew Mahowald. John was a newly proud grandfather to Kai Marlan Booras Mahowald. He was loved by his late wife, Roseann (Cullen) Booras and former wife, Deborah Peretti and he was a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews, with a special place in his heart for Kathy (Thomas) Koutroubas and Paula (Thomas) Carrozza.

The son of Greek immigrants, John came from a large, loving family and was proud of his heritage. He shared his love of Greek food, culture, and community with all who knew him. John especially enjoyed gathering with loved ones at local Greek festivals. Like his brothers, John served his country honorably as a member of the U.S. Army.

From a young age, John was a gifted runner and athlete, and would go on to compete in many marathons and road races throughout New England and beyond. He was a member/teammate of the Boston Athletic Association and was one of the first road race course measurers in the region, which included measuring and placing course markers along the Boston Marathon route. John competed in and won many races, the Atlantic City Marathon among them, and achieved many impressive sub-3 hour Boston Marathon times. His love of the sport helped inspire many others at a time when running had yet to become mainstream. Many in Winthrop will remember seeing him running, walking, or biking around town.

John was also known as a kind and familiar face during his many years as a USPS letter carrier in Winthrop and Boston, until his retirement. In recent years, he found a close-knit community at the United Methodist Church of Winthrop, where he attended weekly services and especially enjoyed the music program with the generous help of church members Joe and Renee Pike.

John was a lifelong supporter of countless charitable causes – many centered around food – often delivering bread to local soup kitchens and contributing to church suppers.

A passionate local historian and avid collector, John amassed an extraordinary archive of photos and negatives documenting Boston, Winthrop, and New England. He generously supported institutions such as the Winthrop Public Library Museum, Boston Athenaeum, and Arthur Griffin Center.

John’s proudest accomplishment was his two daughters – Mary and Barbara, in whom he instilled values of humility, charity, quiet kindness and the joy of sharing good food. Following in his footsteps, “the girls” would go on to continue the family’s running legacy by competing in dozens of road races and nearly ten marathons between the two of them.

Services were held at the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home on Sunday, May 18. Interment was private.

A Celebration of Life will be announced in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John’s memory may be made to the Greater Boston Foodbank, NAMI – Massachusetts, Fast Feet Boston, or Friends of the Winthrop Library.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.

Dorothy A. Levesque

A devoted member of the Winthrop community

Dorothy A. Levesque, born in Springfield, Massachusetts on June 18, 1938, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Methuen, Massachusetts on May 14, 2025. She spent her formative years in Springfield before settling in Winthrop over five decades ago.

A devoted member of the community, Dorothy actively participated in various organizations, including the Winthrop Amvets and the Sons of Italy. She had a vibrant personality and cherished connecting with people. Dorothy found joy in simple pleasures like camping, bingo, and dressing up.

With a passion for beauty and household items, Dorothy was engaged in selling Avon and Tupperware products. Her family meant the world to her, and she treasured her grandchildren above all else. Even during challenging times, Dorothy maintained a positive outlook and always managed to share her radiant smile with those around her.

Dorothy A. Levesque will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

She was the devoted wife of the late Charles E. Levesque and the loving mother of Michele Moschitto and her husband Lawrence of Methuen and Dodie Rodrigues and her husband Mark of Saugus. Dear sister of Margaret Pellerin of Springfield and the late Patricia Adams, Edith Gibson, Thomas Gibson and Raymond Gibson. Cherished grandmother of Joey, Lauren, Kurt and Adam. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church. Rev. Peter Graziano celebrated the mass and offered prayers at the interment in the Belle Isle section of Winthrop Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuenralhome.com.