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Takako G. Salvi

1919 – 2020
End of an Era

Takako Grace Salvi departed this world peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Takako, better known as Taka or Dani to her family and close friends, was born on May 16, 1919 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Grace Woods S …

Robert Martin Sr.

Robert Martin Sr.

1931 – 2020
Beloved Father – Uncle – Grandfather

Robert Martin Sr. went home to glory on Friday, December 11, 2020 at the age of 89. He lived in Marlborough, Massachusetts until his passing. Robert Sr. was born on March 25, 1931. He was one of nine children born to Lucy and Jared (Jerry) Martin in Ev …

John Courtland Hullum

John Courtland Hullum

1942 – 2020

John Courtland Hullum was born on November 17 1942, to Virginia and Leighton Hullum Sr. John was born premature, and was affectionately called “Tiny.” Johnny grew up in the Albany St. Projects also called Orchard Park. Johnny attend the Boston Public S …

Gregory Theodore Ricks

Gregory Theodore Ricks

1946 – 2020
Our Beloved Dean

Greg started life in the care of Home for Little Wanderers. Then he “won the lottery” when he was adopted by Theodore L. and Laura A. (Johnson) Ricks. From day one, the large Johnson family embraced him as “their chosen one.” He carried the stories of …

BARBARA YVONNE FARRAR

1964 – 2020

It is with great sorrow that the Farrar and Cameron families announces the passing of our beloved mother,sister,aunt and friend Barbara Yvonne Farrar. Thanks to all who consoled and supported us during this time of despair.

Ms. Kattie Portis

1942 – 2020
A Beloved Community Trailblazing Black Woman

Kattie Portis was a trailblazing Black Woman who used her life’s trials and downfalls as a testament in fortitude and architected a roadmap for life’s redemption. This propelled her from the rural county of Alabama to a lifetime of service and advocacy …

Eddie M. Drayton, Jr.

Eddie M. Drayton, Jr.

1937 – 2020
Beloved Elder of Roxbury

Eddie M. Drayton, Jr. of Roxbury, popularly known as “Twister,” peacefully departed this life on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was the beloved son of the late Eddie and Maggie (Lewis) Drayton; brother of Ora Lee McCray, Marilyn Taylor, and the late Matt …

Muriel Susan Faulk Waller

1928 – 2020
“Greatest Unknown African American Classical Pianist in the World”

Muriel Susan Faulk, who was called the “Greatest Unknown African American Classical Pianist in the World” died peacefully in her sleep and went to God, Monday Morning June 22, 2020. Her music teachers were Dr. Eleanor Cole and Dr. Anna Bobbitt Gardner. …

William Bowman Wharton

William Bowman Wharton

2020

William Bowman Wharton, a long time officer in the U.S. Department of State, died on Monday, May 4, 2020.  Born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, 87 years ago where his father, Clifton R. Wharton, Sr., the first black career Foreign Service officer …

Sylvia F. Garnett

1924 – 2020
Former Dorchester Resident, Urban League member

Sylvia F. Garnett, a native of Boston and longtime former resident of Brookline passed away May 11 at age 96 at Brigham and Women’s hospital. She had been battling Alzheimer’s disease for many years and had been residing at Sherrill House in Jamaica Pl …

Rita Faye (Wilson) Cosey

Rita Faye Cosey

1946 – 2020

Rita Faye (Wilson) Cosey (74) of West Medford died unexpectedly on May 13, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital.  Rita was born on April 9, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Ollie Henri and Leon Wilson Sr. Rita was raised in Cambridge and we …

Middleton, Sr. Albert L.

1940 – 2020

Middleton, Sr. Albert L. Albert (Al) Middleton, Sr., passed away to be with the Lord, on May 9, 2020, at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham, Massachusetts. We are grateful for 79 years of memories we shared with him. Al knew life here on earth was …