Born and raised in South Boston, Mrs. Akusis was a longtime resident of Whitman. Mrs. Akusis was a communicant of the Holy Ghost Church. She enjoyed bingo, shopping and spending time with her family.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to Holy Ghost Church, 518 Washington Street, Whitman, MA 02382. For online condolences and directions please visit @ www.blanchardfc.com.

Anita M. Doucette, 91, of Whitman, MA died on January 29 after a long illness. Born in Arlington, MA in 1930, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn and Alfred LaPorte.