Daniel Robert Somes 67, of Duxbury, on January 1. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Garand) Somes. Dan was the son of the late Walter and Grace (Commerford) Somes of Mission Hill, Boston. Brother of the late Walter “Sonny” Somes, Evelyn Somes, Shirley Fonte, and Doris Madro. He leaves several nieces and nephews in Boston and Chicago.
Dan served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War as a medic. He was the first male graduate from New England Baptist School of Nursing. Since retiring from nursing Dan’s passion became cooking. He loved to read and was an avid Boston sports fan. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Mission Church (Basilica of Our lady of Perpetual Help), 1545 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120 on Tuesday January 10, at 10:00 AM. There are no visiting hours and burial will be private.