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OBIT: James P. Ferdinand, Sr., 82, Coast Guard Vet, Painter

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A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10 a.m. in the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown for James P. Ferdinand, Sr.

Jim was a son of the late James E. and Mary (Costa) Ferdinand. He passed away in the Nashua Crossing Health Care, Nashua, NH, on Friday morning after a long illness. He was 82. Born in Cambridge, Jim joind the US Coast Guard. He was a self-employed painting contractor. A member of the Nonantum Post 440, Newton, enjoyed league bowling and enjoyed boating.

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OBIT: Frank McManus, 74, Painter, Loved to Cook for His Big Family

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A graveside service will be held on Friday April 1, 2016 at the St. Patrick Cemetery, Watertown at 10:30 am for Francis “Frank” McManus. Frank was the beloved son of the late Helen and Charles McManus of Watertown. He passed away in Derry, New Hampshire on Sunday morning while visiting family. He was 74. “Pudgie” as he was known to his family and friends, was a lifelong Watertown resident before moving to Franklin in 2014.

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OBIT: James Bean, 88, Helped Transform Arsenal, Worked for B&M Railroad

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James Bean, age 88 of Watertown, passed away on March 23, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Pappas) Bean. Loving father of William Bean & his partner Gregory Wagoner, Elaine Bean and James Bean & his wife Maureen. Devoted grandfather of Jacqueline, Nicole, Brendan, Erin, Conor and Patrick, and great grandfather of Madilyn. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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OBIT: Sandra Flynn, 77, Worked as Nurse, Love Spending Time with Her Family

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Prayer Services for Sandra A. Flynn will be held in the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 7 p.m.

Sandra was the daughter of the late Lena LaLibertie and Alfred Baylies. Sandra died in her home in Watertown, on Sunday morning at the age of 77. Sandra was born in New Bedford and worked diligently in her life as a nurse at various nursing homes in Massachusetts. She loved spending time with her family; her children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren, and also with her dear companion, Nick. Sandra was Nick’s Angel.

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OBIT: Pauly Mullen, 24, Worked in Construction, Loved the Outdoors

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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown on Monday March 7, 2016 at 9 a.m., for Paul Michael “Pauly” Mullen. Pauly, a son of Yvonne Mullen-Eldredge and her husband Steve A. Eldredge of Watertown and the son of Paul Bitsoli past away suddenly on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, he was 24. Born in Waltham, he was brought up in Watertown, graduating from Minuteman High School in Lexington, class of 2010. Pauly worked outdoors as a landscaper and did construction. He loved the outdoors, especially riding four wheeled ATV’s. He had an affinity for sports, children, and pets especially dogs.

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OBIT: Richard Samourian, Former Proprietor of Clover Oil

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Richard Samourian Of Watertown, passed away suddenly on Feb. 19, 2016. Beloved husband of Irene (Dyer) Samourian. Devoted father of Karen Centola and her husband Peter of Watertown, Lynda Senott and her husband Eric of Natick, and Marie Muti and her husband William of NH. Loving grandfather of Victoria Boyle, Philip and Leanne Centola, Caitlyn and William Muti.

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OBIT: Mary Ann Cousineau, 85, Former Bank Manager, Field Hockey Fan

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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Jude, Waltham on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 at 11 a.m., for Mary Ann (Coffey) Cousineau. Mrs. Cousineau, a daughter of the late John J. and Mary (French) Coffey past away in her home surrounded by family on Sunday morning, February 21, 2016 after a period of declining health, she was 85. Born in Somerville, she was brought up in Watertown, graduating from Watertown High School, class of 1948. Mary was involved in the Saint Patrick, CYO, She retired from the BayBank, Warrendale office as the bank manager.

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OBIT: Mary T. Lyons, 77, St. Pat’s Grad, Worked with the Elderly

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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday Feb. 12, 2016 in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown for Mary T. (Connolly) Lyons. Mrs. Lyons was the daughter of the late Stephen J. Connolly of Galway Island, Ireland and Margaret M. (O’Brien) Connolly of Roscommon County, Ireland. Mary passed away in Lexington on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016.