Fred P. Speranzo, a retired detective with the Boston Police Department, died at the William B. Rice Eventide Home, Quincy, Tuesday January 10, 2012. Born and raised in Quincy, he graduated from the Quincy Public Schools and entered the United States Army during World War II. Fred joined the Boston Police Department in 1955, serving District 9 Roxbury, District 3 Mattapan, District 6, South Boston, Area A Downtown and District 11 Fields Corner. He retired as a detective in 1981. Mr. Speranzo was active with the Knights of Columbus. He was a Past Grand Knight with the Dorchester Lower Mills Council 180, former District Deputy and Assistant to the Executive Secretary of the Massachusetts State Council. When he resided in Hemet, CA, he was involved with K of C Valley Council 5528. He was also active with the Italian Catholic Federation and his building association in California. Mr. and Mrs. Speranzo returned to Rockland in 1997. Beloved husband of Madeleine A. (Harrington) Speranzo. Father of Charles A. Speranzo of Arizona, Carol-Ann Speranzo of Quincy and Neal F. Speranzo of Arizona. Fred is survived by seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and his siblings Americo Speranzo of Randolph, Julia D’Andrea of Quincy, Virginia Sherrick of East Bridgewater and the late Dominic Speranzo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester, Friday January 13 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Thursday 5:30-8:00 PM. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Friday at 1:15 PM.

Arthur W. Ducharme, of Hanover, January 10, 2012. Born in Boston and raised in West Roxbury and Roslindale, he was a graduate of Boston High School of Commerce. Mr. Ducharme served in the United States Air Force during the Korean era. He worked for many years as a data processing manager. Mr. Ducharme was the Director of Historic Interpretive Program at the Church of the Presidents for the last 15 years. He had a strong passion for classical music and enjoyed movies. Beloved husband of Alma (Cammall) Ducharme. Loving father of Cheryl Kent and her husband Thomas of Hanover, Linda Preciado and her husband Mike of Murrieta, CA, Bill Ducharme and his wife Natalie of Marshfield, Jed John Ducharme and his wife Nancy of Braintree and Laura Hermanson and her husband Gary of Middleboro. Grandfather of Michael Kent, Matthew Preciado, Jonathan Ducharme, Libbie Ducharme, Hannah Ducharme, Sophia Ducharme, Ellie Ducharme, Tyler Ducharme and Erik Hermanson. Brother-in-law of John and Margaret Cammall of San Diego, CA. Funeral service at United First Parish Church (Unitarian), 1306 Hancock Street, Quincy, Saturday January 14 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Leo F. McCarthy,  of Quincy formerly of Milton, January 10, 2012.  Beloved husband of the late Helen R. (Burke).  Loving father of Claire E. McCarthy of Milton, Eileen Walsh of West Roxbury and Maureen McCarthy of Milton.  Brother of the late Charles McCarthy.  Leo is also survived by his grand-daughter Erin DeWitt and his great-grandson Jack Bennett DeWitt, both of New Orleans.  He is also survived by extended family and friends.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta Church, 800 Columbia Road,  Dorchester, Friday, January 13 at 10:00 AM.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visitation at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Friday 8:30 – 9:30 AM.  Interment Milton Cemetery.  Late WWII Veteran, United States Navy.  Leo worked for New England Telephone for over 35 years.  In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Leo may be made to Friends Fighting Breast Cancer, 2 Fitch Court, Wakefield, MA 01880.

Clayton Thomas Guenard, 21, of Quincy, died on January 7, 2012. Clayton was a graduate of North Quincy High School, Class of 2009, where he competed in the high jump for their track and field team.  He attended Massasoit Community College in Canton and enjoyed art, with a focus on drawing and painting. Clayton also enjoyed snowboarding, skateboarding and spending time with his friends. Clayton was the beloved son of Thomasin Sibley Guenard and Richard L. Guenard of Quincy. Brother of Richard of CT, Glenn of CA, Laura of Harwich, Carrie of Falmouth, Robert of PA and Charles of Hudson. Grandson of Diane Sibley of Boston. Nephew of Sidney Sibley and his wife Nancy Knowlton, Meredith F. Sibley and her husband Eric Royer and Andrew Sibley and his wife Lowell Bowditch. Cousin of Ben Sibley, Michael Knowlton, Hazel Royer and Elizabeth Sibley Bowditch. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 21 at 12:00 Noon at The Unitarian Universalist Church/Church of the Presidents, 1306 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA. Relatives and friends kindly invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clayton’s memory may be sent to Angell Animal Medical Center, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.

Thomas E. “Eddie” McDonnell, of Dorchester, January 7, 2012. Father of Michael McDonnell of Attleboro, Ann Marie Toita and Robert McDonnell, both  of West Paris, Maine and the late Miriam Fujimaki. Eddie is survived by ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, his sister Helen Devine of Natick and several nieces and nephews. Brother of the late Billy McDonnell, Marty McDonnell, Joe McDonnell, Anna Elizabeth "Betty" Purcell and Molly Harrington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester, Friday January 13 at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday 5-8 PM. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Friday 12:30 PM. US Army veteran, Korea. Retired member IVEC Local #4, Elevator Constructors.

Louis V. Sorgi, died at Carney Hospital, Dorchester, Friday January 6, 2012. Born in Dorchester and raised in Milton, Mr. Sorgi was a graduate of Milton High School Class of 1941 and Boston College Class of 1945. He served in the US Navy during World War II, as a lieutenant junior grade, gunnery officer aboard the USS Rockwall. Mr. Sorgi worked for E.R. Squibb Pharmaceutical Company for 36 years, retiring as the regional center director. He was a member emeritus of the board of trustees for Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, president of the Boston Druggists Association, member of Wollaston Golf Club, member of the Saint Agatha Church Choir and member of the Milton American Legion Post 114. An extremely proud and active member of the Boston College Alumni Association, Mr. Sorgi served as president of the Class of 1945, member of the Alumni Board, board member for the Boston College Hall of Fame and was a founding incorporator and board member of the Boston College Club. In 2002 he received the McKenney Award. Beloved husband of Lillian V. (DeLeo) Sorgi. Loving father of Louis Vincent Sorgi Jr. and his spouse Anna Sorgi of Norwell, Virginia A. Sorgi and her spouse Cathy Schwabe of Oakland, CA, Joan M. Gendreau and her spouse Richard Gendreau of Longmeadow, Paul J. Sorgi and his spouse Christine Sorgi of Bolton and John J. Sorgi and his spouse Maja Sorgi of Norton. Louis is also survived by nine grandchildren, one great-grandson and his sister Catherine Golden of Hyde Park. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Wednesday January 11 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. Donations in Lou’s memory may be made to St. Agatha Church, 432 Adams St., Milton 02186 or Boston College Alumni Fund, 825 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02458.

Jean P. Jerome, a retired custodian, died at The Bostonian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dorchester, Wednesday December 28, 2011. He was 77 years old. Beloved husband of Estamene (Ileris) Jerome. Loving father of Samuel Jerome, Lea Jerome Vallon, Patrick Jerome, Dina Jerome, Rebecca Jerome and Benjamin Jerome. Funeral service at Boston Missionary Baptist Church, 336 Dudley Street, Roxbury, Saturday January 7 at 9:00 AM. Visiting hours at the church Friday 7-9 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Cecil C. Facey, a retired welder, died at Oceola Regional Medical Center, Kissimmee, Florida, Thursday December 22, 2011. He was 76 years old. Born in Mandeville, Jamaica, Mr. Facey was a welder in the shipbuilding industry, retiring from General Dynamics. Beloved husband of the late Ivy M. (Ashman) Facey. Loving father of Dennis Facey, Douglas Facey, Alecia Facey and Marvin Facey. Brother of Derick Fletcher, Rema McFarling and Carol Aldridge. Visitation and funeral service at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Wednesday January 4 at 4:00 PM. Relatives and friends invited.

Dorothy A. (Sinclair) Cronin, of Ridgefield, CT, formerly of Dorchester, MA, beloved wife of the late Timothy Cronin. Daughter of the late John and Margaret (Sullivan) Sinclair. Sister of Louise Randall and her husband Scott of Portland, ME. Aunt of Ellen Farnsworth, Elizabeth Ramsey and Kathy Randall. Also survived by her cousin, Gordon Walsh and his wife Joan of Ridgefield, CT and their seven children, including Susan Bartolucci. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester, on Saturday, January 7, at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday, 4-7PM. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery. Retired Executive Secretary, Mass. Financial Services. Donations in Dorothy’s memory may be sent to Alzheimers Assoc. 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

David Warren Ellis, 82, of Plymouth and Milton, MA travelled peacefully after a long illness with his daughter by his side on January 2, 2012. Born and raised in Milton, Mr. Ellis was a graduate of Milton High School and served in the US Army during the Korean War. Mr. Ellis worked as an Engineer for Dresser and Co. in Avon for his entire career. He also was a Past Master of Macedonian Lodge in Quincy and a pilot and sailor. Beloved son of the late Elmer and Alice (Caldwell) Ellis. Devoted father of Elizabeth Ellis-Crow and her husband Matthew of New Boston, NH. Also survived by his special grandson, Jeffrey. Brother of the late Marie and Robert Ellis. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 5 at 11:00AM at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON. Relatives and friends kindly invited. A visiting hour will be held one hour prior to the service, 10:00-11:00AM. Interment Thursday, 2:00PM, Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne. Due to cemetery restrictions, in lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be sent to Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02115 or MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130.