Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026
This column carries notices for four Dedham-resident obituaries published this week, as reported by Folsom Funeral Service and May Funeral Home, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, and Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home via Echovita.
Henry P. "Hank" Gallant, 84, of Dedham, Massachusetts, died on June 15, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Helen L. "Ellie" Gallant (Eckhardt); his children, Michelle M. Hugo of Mansfield, Matthew W. Gallant of Norwood, and Philip H. Gallant of Walpole; his sister Dorothy Boyatzi; and his great grandchild Savannah Shaughnessy. Visitation was held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. A funeral Mass was held on Friday, June 19, 2026. Funeral arrangement under the care of Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/dedham/henry-gallant-21689268
Kathleen "Kay" Coffey, of Dedham, Massachusetts, died on June 17, 2026. She is survived by her children, Kathleen Butters, Deborah Coffey, Carolyn Temple, Edward Coffey, and MaryEllen Ray; her grandchildren; and her siblings, Martin Fisher, Mary Lou Harrington, Diane Cornel, Karen Becker, and Claire Howard. Visitation was held on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St, Dedham, followed by a funeral Mass at St. Mary's Church, Dedham. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/dedham/kathleen-coffey-21699493
Walter J. "Buddy" Sweetsir, 80, of Dedham, Massachusetts, died on June 20, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Jean Sweetsir (Decoste); his children, Walter R. Sweetsir of Dedham, Kimberly Curvin of Dedham, and Melissa Eldridge of Taunton; his siblings; and his grandchildren, Michael, Brendan Curvin, Cody Sweetsir, Anne Marie Wigmore, Sean Eldridge, Alexandrea Sheppard, Logan, and Neal Eldridge. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St, Dedham. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location, followed by burial at Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Memorial donations may be made to the New England Center and Home for Veterans, 17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02109, or online at NECHV.org per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/dedham/walter-sweetsir-21724664
Lorraine Ann Walsh, 80, of Dedham, Massachusetts, died on June 21, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, William James Walsh. She is survived by her son, William Walsh; her daughter-in-law, Michele Walsh; and her grandchildren, Alyssa, Julia, Will, and Leah. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St, Dedham, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM at the same location. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Boston. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/dedham/lorraine-ann-walsh-21724663
Notices compiled from Echovita, Legacy.com, Dedham Patch, Folsom Funeral Service and May Funeral Home, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, and Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home.