Dolan Funeral Home

Rosa Maria Gonzalez

jdolan — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:04:22 +0000

Rosa Maria Gonzalez Alicea was called home by her celestial father on Monday, May 13, 2013 after a six month battle with cancer.

Rosa, the first of nine children, was born in the beautiful Island of Puerto Rico on January 26, 1935 to Pedro Alicea Viana and Lorenza Aponte De Jesus. She bravely pioneered to Boston, Ma accompanied by her eldest daughter (then aged 12yrs old) on November 11, 1969 with the vision of building a better future for herself and her six children. Within thirty days of her arrival to Boston, Rosa through her tenacious spirit and perseverance was able to send for her remaining five children to come to Boston.

Rosa worked numerous jobs to support, sustain, educate and raise her six children. She always encouraged them to pursue an education, be good citizens, love family and to love and fear God. She taught her children that ALL men were created equal and ALL are beautiful and special in God’s sight. She had no racial barriers. She constantly said, “You are not better than anyone and no one is better than you.” She was a great humanitarian, an exceptionally great human being; the salt of the earth. She cared for the needy, the homeless, the orphans, the children and the sickly- her heart went out for those that were hurting. But, she didn’t just say, “I feel bad, I feel sorry for them”. Rosa always put her feelings into action by sharing what little she had with those in need; in her home she sheltered over a dozen families who did not have a home or who were wreathing one of life’s storms… she fed the hungry, clothed those that were naked, cold and visited the incarcerated and infirmed- for decades she was a loyal donor to the St. Jude’s Children Hospital.

Rosa adored her family; in her eyes they were her greatest treasure. Her delight was to be surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren family and friends. She would say “the more, the merrier.” She had a contagious laugh, a witty personality and an –unselfish, giving heart- she would do anything for anyone…

Rosa was a devoted Christian; she was passionate about music, old Mexican movies and loved to sing. She also loved knitting, crochets and excitedly looked forward to knitting a “baby blanket” for every new member of the family. Her blankets will be cherished forever….

Rosa leaves behind six children, seventeen grandchildren, twenty great- grandchildren, two daughter in-laws, three son in-laws, eight siblings, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews along with countless friends and loved ones. She also leaves behind a great void which we will try to fill with beautiful, fond memories of her… we will miss YOU dearly.

Services will be held at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA

Wake : Sunday, May 19, 2013 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Funeral Service: Monday, May 20, 2013 10:00am – 12:00pm (With a one hour viewing before the funeral service – 9:00am)

Elizabeth Collins

jdolan — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:02:21 +0000

Collins, Elizabeth M. (Coady), of Quincy, May 17, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Collins. Loving mother of Ann-Marie Glenn of Billerica, Joseph M. Collins of Boston, Valerie Morrissey of Quincy, Patrick D. Collins of Franklin, Brian Collins of Braintree and Mary Beth Gaffney of Boston. Elizabeth is survived by 7 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church, North Quincy on Tuesday, May 21 at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON, on Monday, 4-8 PM. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in Elizabeth’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Jean R. Delerme

jdolan — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:56:37 +0000

Jean R. Delerme of Milton, on May 11, 2013. Beloved husband of Gessie Joseph-Delerme. Survived by his children; Rashida Delerme, Corina Delerme , Cameron Delerme and Stephanie Boston, Grandson Christian Amir Beaulieu Delerme, sisters; Viviane Delerme, Gemma Soufrant, Josepte Alphonse and Florence St. Joy. Also survived by many aunts and uncles. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 18, in Boston Missionary Baptist Church, 336 Dudley St. Roxbury at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Visitation Friday, 4-8 PM in the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON VILLAGE. Interment Central Cemetery, Randolph.

Priscilla Larkin

jdolan — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:17:31 +0000

Priscilla Larkin of Rockland MA, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89.

Priscilla was born in Dedham on June 13, 1923. She attended Roslindale High School in Roslindale, MA.

Priscilla was married to John E. Larkin Jr on March 13 1959; they were married 54 years.

Priscilla worked as a Nurses Aid for Beatrice Maria Nursing Home for 15 years. She enjoyed her family first and foremost; she also enjoyed bingo and Foxwoods.

Priscilla is survived by her beloved husband John E Larkin Jr, children Adalaide Burke, Warren Hoppie, Nancy Palhete, Arlene MacDonald, Alfred Hoppie, Joan Edlin, Sue Larkin, Priscilla McMahon, Shirley Larkin, Alex Larkin, Johnny Larkin and Scott Larkin, 34 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, sons and daughter in-laws and friends. Priscilla is preceded in death by her son Richard Hoppie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 AM in Saint Brendan Church, Galvin Blvd, Dorchester. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Visitation Friday 2-4 6-8 PM at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS.. A private burial will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a donation in Priscilla’s name may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370.

Mary Burke

jdolan — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:30:26 +0000

Mary (O’Malley) (Baby Na Coille) of Dorchester passed away on May 13, 2013. Born in Muiceanach, County, Galway, Ireland. Devoted Wife of the late John Burke of County Mayo, Ireland. Beloved mother of John Burke and his wife Christina of Weymouth, Mary and her husband Alan Haggan, Ann and her husband Ray Blakeslee all of Braintree. Proud grandmother “Mamo” of Caitlin, Michael, Melissa and Sean. Loving sister of Michael O’Malley of County Galway, Ireland and the late Patrick O’ Malley of Randolph. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mark’s Church, 1725 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester on Friday, May 17 at 10am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester, Lower Mills on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

William D. Bronski

jdolan — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:26:56 +0000

William Bronski, 77, formerly of Dorchester died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy and courageous battle with a terminal illness. William was a retired Boston Latin teacher, his love of travel and adventure enabled him to teach in China, he had a grand sense of humor and was a great storyteller, also an avid reader who gladly shared his books with all. William was also a Navy Veteran and a 1956 graduate of Boston College. Loving father of Kenan and his wife Kristin, Jared and his wife Sue, Nicole Shamlian and her husband Doug and Matthew and his wife Erin. He is also survived by his siblings Al Bronske, Florence Carr, six cherished grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Richard Bronske, Isabel Kennedy, Emily Shannon and Robert Bronski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Ann’s Church, 243 Neponset Ave., Dorchester on Thursday at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester, Lower Mills, on Wednesday from 4-8 P.M. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers a donation in William’s name may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Office of Patient & Family Assistance, 10 Brookline Place, 6^th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Hugh D. Gardner Jr.

jdolan — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:23:10 +0000

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Church, Milton for Hugh D. Gardner, Jr. He passed away Saturday May 11, 2013. Hugh was born in Watertown, attended Waltham schools and Boston University. He had been a Milton resident since 1951. He had been a partner in the confectionary brokerage firm of Heyman, O’Gara and Gardner Associates. He was a past President of the Boston Confectionary Salesmen’s Club, a member of the National Candy Wholesalers Association, New England Confectionary Club and National Confectionary Salesmen’s Club of America. In 1970 he was honored by the National Candy Wholesaler’s Association at its Annual Convention in Washington and was designated a “Candy Ambassador”. In 1985 he was inducted in the Confectionary Industry “Hall of Fame” in Hershey, PA in recognition of his long and distinguished career in the industry. He was a long time member of the Milton Hoosic Club, the Town Club of Milton and the Neighborhood Club of Quincy. He was active in his community, Pine Tree Brook and the Milton Senior Center. He most recently lived at Allerton House in Quincy. He was a World War II veteran, having served in Europe and Africa with the Army Air Force. He leaves his daughter Jean Gardner of Villanova, PA and two loving granddaughters Lauren and Allison Sottile, both of Manhattan. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy Murray Gardner and the father of the late Stephen Gardner, brother of the late Thomas W. Gardner, Alfred J. Gardner and Marcia Gardner. Donations in his memory may be made to the Milton Hospital Development Fund, 100 Highland Street, Milton, MA 02186. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Road at Randolph Avenue, Milton, Saturday May 18 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Friday 4-7 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Barbara Stretch

jdolan — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:08:23 +0000

Barbara Stretch (Landers), 73, of Stoughton formerly of Dorchester, passed away on May 11, 2013. Devoted wife of Thomas Stretch, Jr. Beloved mother of Thomas C. Stretch III of Georgia, Margaret M. Delaney of Weymouth, Michael Stretch of Stoughton, Kathleen Stretch of Abington, Patricia Stretch of Boston, Patrick J. Stretch of Dorchester and the late Edward P. Stretch. Sister of Edward, Paul and Kathleen. Barbara is also survived by eleven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Ann’s Church, 243 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, Wednesday May 15 at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Tuesday from 4-8 P.M. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Development Office, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Please specify that your donation is to fund Ovarian Cancer Research.

Anne Lee (Dillon) Walsh

jdolan — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:54:15 +0000

Anne Lee (Dillon) Walsh, of Milton, May 10, 2013. Beloved wife for 46 years of William J. Walsh. Mother of Susan Sheppard and her husband Jim of Milton, Nancy Curry and her husband Timothy of New Bedford, Kristin McArdle and her husband Michael of Milton, Karin Napolitano and her husband Paul of Winchester, Marybeth Shinney and her husband Paul of Milton and Baby Boy Walsh. Proud grandmother of Jake, Luke and Ryan McArdle, Ana and Sara Curry, Nolan and Maren Shinney and Frank, Shane, Joseph and Madeline Napolitano. Sister of Margaret Dillon of Milton, William Dillon and his wife Eleanor of Milton, Joseph Dillon and his wife Bridie of CA, Stephen Dillon of Chelsea, Judith and her husband Richard Bowe of Milton and the late Marie Rice and her late husband John of Weymouth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Road at Randolph Avenue, Milton, Tuesday May 14 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE, Monday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne’s memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20005.

Alyce Julia (Baltrom) Talutis

jdolan — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:45:00 +0000

Alyce Julia (Baltrom) Talutis, 87, a long time resident of Milton, died in Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton after a brief illness, Thursday May 9, 2013. Born in Cambridge, the daughter of the late Anthony and Anna Baltrom , Mrs. Talutis was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School For Girls. She was a member of the Milton Women’s Club and Women’s Republican Club. The wife of the late Bronislaw “Ben” A. Talutis she is survived by her son, Stephen Talutis and his wife Diane of Milton, a daughter Christine Marholin of Boston, three grandchildren, Laura Marholin Garcia, Stepahine Talutis and Christopher Talutis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Rd. at Randolph Ave., Milton, Monday May 13 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON, Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.