The following are notable obituaries and death notices published in the Boston Globe between April 17 and April 19, 2026.
Prominent Tributes
Bob King (1944–2026): A well-known McDonald’s restaurant operator from Boston and the North End. He was credited with helping create the “Shaker Salad” and the “We love to see you smile” motto. He passed away at 81 following a battle with Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia.
Edward J. “Ed” Shagory (1942–2026): A Natick resident and retired Army Reserve JAG attorney who served for 23 years. In retirement, he became a beloved substitute teacher at Natick High School. His celebration of life is scheduled for April 25 at the Natick Elks.
Jonathan Shadd Grimm (1986–2026): A 39-year-old from Scituate and Cohasset known for his passion for fishing and nature. A celebration of his life will be held on May 2 at The Mill Wharf in Scituate.
Jim Ball (1947–2026): A dedicated singer and community leader who served on the North American Board for the Union for Reform Judaism. He passed away at 78 after a brief battle with cancer.
Recent Notices by Location (April 19)
Location Name
Arlington Lillian H. Braudis
Boston Agnes E. Barrett, Bernard Flanagan, Bob King, Barry Arthur Sahl
Brookline Haim M. Haskal, Barbara Weisman
Cambridge Lillian H. Braudis
Cohasset Jonathan Shadd Grimm
Dedham Richard E. Abbott
Dorchester Barbara M. Allen, Mary M. Collins
Jamaica Plain Lois “Terry” Tibbetts
Newton Herbert Dreyer M.D., Irene A. Sybicki
Quincy Thomas J. Benson Sr., Jay A. Stracuzzi
Waltham James M. “Jim” Cutting, Phyllis Reta Foley
Wilmington Elizabeth “Betty” Cavanaugh
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Service & Memorial Information
Lois “Terry” Tibbetts: Passed away April 14; a resident of Scituate and Jamaica Plain.
Jay A. Stracuzzi: Passed away April 14 at the Veterans Memorial Hospital.
Herbert Dreyer M.D.: Services were held today, Sunday, April 19, at the Walnut Street Minyan in Newton.
In the News
George “Stan” Hall: Noted as the “father of wheelchair racing,” Hall was recently honored in the Globe for his historic impact on the Boston Marathon following his recent passing at age 80.
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