Ruth M. (Maloney) Callahan, 78, of Milton passed away on May 24, 2013. She was the beloved wife of 53 years to Jean N. Callahan Milton Fire Department Chief (ret.) of Milton.  Devoted mother of Jean Marie Peterson and her husband Charles of Milton and Carol Ann McDonough and her husband James of Woburn.  Loving grandmother of Sean F. and Timothy C. Peterson and Meredith J. and Olivia R. McDonough.  Sister of the late Helen Mills and John Maloney.  Ruth is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Upon graduation from Roslindale High School in 1952 Ruth worked as a secretary until her marriage in 1960 after which she devoted her life to caring for her family.  In later years, Ruth’s grandchildren were her greatest source of joy. A Milton resident for 53 years,  Ruth was  a faithful parishioner of Saint Mary of the Hills Church.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 29 at 10:00 A.M. in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, 29 Saint Mary’s Road, Milton.  Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, from 4-7 P.M.  Interment Milton Cemetery. 

Jill Teresa Cornelius de Clercq van Weel, 64, of Centerville passed away peacefully at home on May 19^th with her family by her side.  Born in Englewood, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Frans Ralph and Teresa G. van Weel.  Jill grew up in Needham and Duxbury and graduated from Colby Sawyer College.  A beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, neighbor and friend, Jill loved to be any place she could appreciate nature.  She enjoyed long walks on the beach, bird watching, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.  Jill will be remembered most for her sparkling blue eyes, her storytelling, the devoted love she had for her family, her European flair in decorating and dress and for always walking on the sunny side of the street.  Her spirit will forever shine on those she loved with every song a bird sings and every spring flower’s bloom.  Jill is survived by her daughter, Melissa Garrity Sieminski of Duxbury, her grandchildren Caitlin and Teddy and their father Robert Sieminski of Kingston, her brother John van Weel and Susan Jordan of Harwich, her nieces Chrissy Pearson of Dennis, Nicole Merriman of Brewster and Katie Glantz of New York City, her sister-in-law Kathy Hunt of Brewster and her dearest friend Tally Jones of New London, NH and her family.  A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Barnstable. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a trust that has been set up to benefit Jill’s cherished grandchildren.  Donations may be made to the Jill van Weel and Family Benefit Account in care of Rockland Trust, 1195 Falmouth Road, Centerville MA 02632. 

Cardillo, Esther V. (King) on May 17, 2013.  Beloved wife of the late Andrew P. Cardillo. Loving mother of Marie V. Campo of Walpole, Linda D. Biagi of Oakton, VA and Andrew P. Cardillo , Jr. of Rehoboth.  Survived by grandsons, Gregory Campo and Andrew Campo, and great grandson , Anthony Campo.  Funeral from Dolan Funeral Home , 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON, on Thursday, May 23 at 9:30  AM,  followed by  funeral service in Bigelow Chapel, Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge at 11:00 AM.    Interment Mount Auburn Cemetery,  immediately following.  Relatives and friends invited to attend.  Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 PM.  If desired memorial contributions in Esther’s name may be made to NAMI, Plymouth Chapter, PO Box 1398, Marshfield, MA 02050. 

Julia D. (Silva) Nickerson, of Dorchester on May 18, 2013.  Loving mother of Paul Nickerson and his wife Theresa  of No. Attleboro, Doris McCaffery of Weymouth and Carol Marobella of Plymouth.  Sister of Richard Silva of Revere and Robert Silva of Norwood.  Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 29  great grandchildren.  Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23 at 10:00 AM in Saint Brendan Church, Gallivan
Blvd. Dorchester.  Relatives and friends invited to attend.  Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-8 PM  in  Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS.  In lieu of
flowers donations in Julia’s memory may be made to National Kidney Foundation,
85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02060.

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)

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 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 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 (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 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.