Service Times & Obituaries
Mabel I. (Payne) Hayes, of Boston, age 97, June 30, 2008.
Beloved wife of the late Arthur R. Hayes. Devoted mother of William Hayes of PA and Deborah Smith and her husband Palmer of Boston.
Grandmother of Janice Hayes- Moore of IL, William Hayes Jr. and Bryon Hayes, both of PA. Mabel is also survived by three great grand-children.
Graveside Service at Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston, Thursday July 3 at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited.
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Neusa Correia, a nursing student, died suddenly Friday June 27 at Boston Medical Center. She was 25 years old.
Born in Praia, Cape Verde, she moved to Dorchester with her parents and siblings a few years ago.
Beloved mother of Neyson Correia and Jasmine Correia. Cherished daughter of Manuel and Auda B. Correia.
Funeral procession leaving Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Thursday July 3 at 10:00 AM, for Mount Hope Cemetery, Walk Hill Street, Boston. Relatives and friends invited to visiting hours Wednesday 7-9 PM.
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Virginia Francis (Cosgrove) Manoli, 72, of Dorchester, died at her residence on June 30, 2008.
Born in Boston and raised in the Dorchester section of the city, Virginia was a graduate of Monsignor Ryan High School. She was a homemaker and her life centered around her eight children.
Mother of James of Natick, Charles of Abington, Mary of Pembroke, John of Needham, Mark of Hull, Vincent of Hopedale, Matthew of Weymouth and the late Peter Manoli. Sister of Kathleen Wood of Plymouth, Martin Cosgrove of Boston, Mary Lane of Bradley Beach, NJ, Dennis Cosgrove of Randolph, Vincent Cosgrove of Sharon, Francis Cosgrove of Dorchester, Eileen Keeney of Quincy, Teresa McMorrow of Sharon, Fr. Joseph Cosgrove of MD, Michael Cosgrove of Plymouth and the late Walter Cosgrove. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Brendan’s Church, Dorchester on Saturday, July 5 at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON, Wednesday, 7-9PM and Thursday 4-8PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Virginia’s memory may be made to DARE Family Services, 265 Medford St. Somerville, MA 02143.
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Elizabeth M. (Rosser) Darcy, a retired medical secretary, died Friday June 27 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston. She was 77 years old.
Born and raised in Swansea, Wales, she served in the military where she met and married an American serviceman, Charles Darcy. They moved to the United States in 1951 and raised their children in Dorchester and South Boston, before moving back to Dorchester.
Mrs. Darcy worked as a medical secretary at Boston Medical Center for over 35 years. She enjoyed traveling.
Beloved wife of Charles Darcy. Loving mother of Richard C. Darcy and Stephen F. Darcy, both of Dorchester, Elizabeth Colleen Martorano of East Bridgewater, Kim Marie Moran of Medfield, Lisa Ann Steele of Braintree and Charles R. Darcy of South Boston. Grandmother of 20, great-grandmother of seven and sister of Raymond Rosser of England and Louia Lloyd of Wales.
Funeral service in Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Wednesday July 2 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Elizabeth’s memory may be made to American Diabetes Assn., 300 Congress St., #501, Boston, MA 02210.
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John B. Byrne, of Braintree, age 96, died peacefully on June 26, 2008 at the Golden Living Center, Cohasset, after a short stay.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Johnston) and his loving daughter, Mary Byrne. He is survived by his sons John R. Byrne of Weymouth and William E. Byrne of St. Augustine, FL and his daughter, Nancy E. Stebe of Tucson, AZ. He is the brother of Vincent P. Byrne of Quincy, Regina (Jeannie) Burkinshaw of South Yarmouth, the late Joseph Byrne and the late Mary Burke. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was born in Dorchester and lived there for forty years before moving to Braintree in 1952.
He was well known in the Dorchester area due to his many business and civic activities which included being the President of the Byrne, Dailey & Pike Insurance Agency, a Director of the Massachusetts Cooperative Bank and also Columbus Travel Service. He served as President of the Dorchester Board of Trade and the Dorchester Kiwanis Club and for many years as a Trustee of the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with Elizabeth and in particular visiting his many friends in Ireland while organizing Irish Travel Programs for Columbus Travel of Dorchester.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Thomas More Church, 8 Hawthorn Road, Braintree, Wednesday July 2 at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Carol F. (Larson) Lane, a retired home health aide, died Sunday June 22 at Colonial Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a short illness. She was 76 years old.
Born and raised in Milton, she was a graduate of Milton High School. For many years she worked as a restaurant hostess, first at Logan Airport and later at Lambias in Weymouth. She has been a home health aide for several years. Mrs. Lane was a Weymouth resident for 47 years and was an avid Tom Jones fan.
Loving mother of Holly Johnston of Weymouth, Rosalie O’Neil of Quincy and the late Brad McColgan. Sister of the late June L. Murphy. Carol is also survived by seven grandchildren.
Funeral service at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Saturday June 28 at 10:30 AM, officiated by Rev. Gloria Carlson. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, 01701.
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Margaret M. (Lenahan) Kelly, 60, of Dorchester, died unexpectedly at Caritas Carney Hospital on June 23, 2008. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Kelly worked in the Human Resources Department for New England Telephone for over twenty-five years.
Beloved wife of Edward T. Kelly. Loving mother of Thomas E. Kelly of Dorchester. Sister of James Lenahan and his wife Claire of Middleboro, Bernard Lenahan of Plainville, Barbara DeMore of South Boston, Dorothy Barrett and her husband Kenneth of Quincy, Susan Lenahan of Dorchester and the late Raphael Lenahan. Margaret is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory’s Church, Dorchester on Friday, June 27 at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited.
Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday 4-8PM. Interment Mount Calvary Cemetery.
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Jean Joseph Edmond, a retired janitor for the Veteran’s Administration Healthcare System, died Friday June 13 at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, FL. He was 78 years old.
Born in Jaremie, Haiti, he was a longtime resident of Boston.
Husband of the late Marie Vanette (Alexis) Edmond. Loving father of Rose Aurelien, Chanptal Diallo, Ange Brome, Dominique Edmond-Camilien, Marjorie Edmond, Carline Edmond, Jean Richard Edmond and Martine Edmond Warren.
Funeral service Monday June 23 at Temple Salem of Seventh Day Adventist Church, 222 Woodrow Avenue, Dorchester at 11:00 AM. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.
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Margaret A. (Coyne) O'Brien, a retired pharmacy clerk, died Tuesday June 17 at South Shore Hospital, Weymouth. She was 75 years old.
Born and raised in Dorchester, she was a graduate of Cardinal Cushing High School, South Boston. Mrs. O’Brien was a pharmacy clerk at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Dorchester.
Beloved wife of 55 years to James H. O’Brien Sr. Devoted mother of James H. O’Brien Jr. and his wife Virginia of Milton, Thomas M. O’Brien and his wife Patricia of Hanover, Maureen O’Brien and her husband George Garcia of Canton, Patricia M. O’Brien of Melrose and the late Paul Joseph O’Brien. Loving sister of John Coyne and Leo Coyne, both of Milton, Paul Coyne of FL and Joseph Coyne of Weymouth. Sister-in-law to Josephine Tassinary, Blanche, Barbara and Patricia Coyne. Adoring grandmother to Kristin, Elizabeth, Michael, Alex, Matthew, Patrick, Casey and Paul.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester, Saturday June 21 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to Cancer Center Foundation, South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth MA 02190.
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John William Murphy June 15, Caitlin Dorothy Murphy June 16 and Grace Catherine Murphy June 16, beloved children of William H. Jr. and Kathleen G. (Doherty) Murphy. Cherished grandchildren of Atty. William H. Murphy and the late Dorothy A. (Ward) Murphy and the late John J. and Kathleen P. (Doherty) Doherty. Also lovingly survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Mass of the Angels will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton, Saturday June 21 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours omitted. Private interment will follow in Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jack, Caitlin and Grace may be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 116 Huntington Ave., Suite 5, Boston, MA 02116.
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Stephen A. McIntyre, a utility maintenance service person for the Boston Housing Authority, died suddenly Tuesday June 10 at Caritas Good Samaritan Hospital, Brockton. He was 53 years old.
Born in Boston and raised in the South end and Dorchester, he graduated from Dorchester High School. Stephen joined the Army and served four years during Vietnam. He owned his own contracting business and loved to travel and enjoyed time with family and friends.
Beloved husband of Carnell Langston. Loving father of Yvette, Carlene, Marchelus, Stephen and Tehra. Brother of Lindsa, Darlene, Pliney, Lawrence, Dwayne, Juanita, Tana and the late Daniel. Stephen is survived by eight grandchildren, his loving aunts Juanita and Esther and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral service at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 500 Talbot Avenue, Dorchester, Friday June 20 at 12 Noon, visitation at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday 4-8 PM.
Interment Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree.
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Aurelio Santana, a resident of Hyde Park, died Sunday June 15 at Boston Medical Center after a period of failing health. He was 79 years old.
Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, he was a farmer until he moved to Boston a few years ago.
Beloved husband of Marcia Diaz Guerrero Santana of Hyde Park. Loving father of Fausto A. Santana and Janet Santana, both of Hyde Park. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday June 17, 6 - 10 PM. Funeral service and interment in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Marie Carmel Belfond, a patient services supervisor, died Wednesday June 11 at her home in Milton, after a long illness. She was 51 years old.
Born in Petit-Goave, Haiti, she was a longtime employee of Fenway Community Health Center.
Loving and devoted mother of Stephanie Colon of Boston, Ken-Larry Louis and Andre Colon, both of Milton. Sister of Marie M. Belfond of Milton.
Memorial service at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, Saturday June 21 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Marie’s memory may be made to the Andre Colon Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, 420 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.
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Celeste S. (Santon) Correia, of Dorchester, June 8, 2008.
Beloved wife of John Correia. Loving mother of Alfredo Correia, Benvindo Correia, Marie Santos Correia, Ivone Monteiro and the late Ildebrando Correia.
Funeral service in Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday June 12 at 9:30 AM. Visiting hours at the funeral home Wednesday 6-9 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.
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Alirio Gomes, of Dorchester, June 7, 2008 beloved husband of the late Catarina Lopes de Pina. Loving father of Lucinda, Luzia, Maria Eugenia, Audilia, Maria Alina, Eunice, Idalina, Maria Antonia, Laura, Cristiano and Olavo. Brother of Maria Leitao, Eugenio and Alberto Gomes. Also survived by many grandchildren and several great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 50 Stoughton St. Dorchester, MA, on Tuesday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours from the Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Monday 6-9 PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery.
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Carlo Breneus, Sr., 64, of Dorchester, died on June 3, 2008 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born in Haiti, Mr. Breneus worked as a plumber for the Boston Water and Sewer Department in the City of Boston.
Beloved husband of Yolande Breneus. Loving father of Carlo, Carlson, Peggy C., and Carl M. Breneus, all of Dorchester. Brother of Zita Massena, Marie Polynice, Jaquline Joseph, Roland, Eric Breneus and the late Jozette Mesidor and Harry Breneus. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 10:00AM at Tabernacle Baptist Congregation Church, 575 American Legion Highway, Roslindale. Visiting hours at the church prior to the service, 8-10AM. Relatives and friends invited.
Interment Forest Hills Cemetery.
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Joseph L. "Joe" Botti, Jr., 62, of Boston and Westport, died on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Joe was a Late Principal of Botti Contracting, a General Contracting firm -Utility Division.
Born in Boston, Joe was the beloved son of Veronica C. Botti and the late Joseph L. Botti, Sr. Brother of Veronica “Ronnie” Botti and Bettina Botti. Also survived by business partner and cherished friend, Donna Warren, special cousin, Mike Botti and family, nephew E.J. Jarboe and many relatives and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory’s Church, Dorchester on Friday, June 6 at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited.
Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday 2-4 and 6-9PM.
Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
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Eugene J. O'Brien, of Braintree, formerly of Plymouth May 30,2008
Beloved husband of Margaret M. ( Devonshire ) O’Brien. Loving father
Of Stephen E. of Braintree, Mark J. and his wife Kristina of Braintree,
And Paul M. and his wife Jennifer O’Brien of Randolph. Loving Papa of
Matthew, Christopher, Lauren, Evan and Benjamin O’Brien. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree on Tuesday at 10:30AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON on Monday 4 – 8PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eugene’s name may be sent to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Drive, Braintree Mass. 02185. Late Navy Veteran Korean War. Late Employee Gillette Co. and Quincy Patriot Ledger.
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Colin Francis "Frank" MacGillivray, a retired supervisor for the MBTA, died Tuesday May 27 at Caritas Carney Hospital. He was 82 years old.
Born and raised in Brookline, he graduated from Brookline High School in 1943, where he played football, basketball and baseball. Mr. MacGillivray served in the US Navy during WWII. He joined the MBTA and retired as a supervisor in 1988 after 37 years of employment.
A member of the Carmen’s Union Local 589, Stephen F. Rutledge VFW Post 864 of Brookline and George Wright Golf Course, Mr. MacGillivray was active in youth sports in Dorchester, as past president of the Millstream Little League and former baseball coach for St. Mark’s Church CYO.
He was a longtime resident of Dorchester.
Beloved husband of Pauline A. (Connolly) MacGillivray. Loving father of Ronald MacGillivray of Norwell, Joyce A. Sugrue of Quincy, Colin MacGillivray of Norwell and Paul MacGillivray of Dorchester. Grandfather of Colin, Mark and Michael MacGillivray and Kayla Sugrue. Brother of the late Warren MacGillivray.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mark’s Church, Dorchester, Monday June 2 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Sunday 3-7 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Colin’s memory may be made to St. Mark’s Church, 1725 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, 02124.
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Yvonne Antoine, a retired housekeeper at Carney Hospital, Dorchester, died at Marian manor Monday May 26 after a long illness. She was 80 years old.
Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, she was a longtime Dorchester resident.
Wife of the late Eugene Rock. Loving mother of Orlande Brouard of Ozone Park, NY. Sister of Violette Antoine of NY.
Funeral service at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, 183 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, Saturday May 31 at 10:00 AM. relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 7-9 PM. Interment Saint Michael's Cemetery, Roslindale.
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Jacqueline L. (Lewis) Mills Franklin, of Dorchester, May 23, 2008.
Beloved wife of the late Melvin Franklin. Loving mother of Walter Mills of Holbrook and Clarice Jones of Randolph. Sister of Karen Lopez of Dorchester and the late William Lewis.
Jacqueline is survived by four grandchildren, two great- grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, one godchild and her companion Damon Walker.
Funeral Service at St. Paul AME Church, Central Square, Cambridge on Thursday May 29 at 7:00 P.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the hurch from 5:30 P.M.- 7:00 P.M.
Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston, Friday at 10:00 A.M.
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Maria Lourdes Costa, a retired seamstress, of Dorchester, died Friday May 23 at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, West Roxbury. She was 73 years old.
She was born in Brava, Cape Verde.
Sister of Joao Costa of West Roxbury, Jo Costa of Hyde Park, Adriano Costa of Dorchester and Idelina Costa of Dorchester. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester, Wednesday May 28 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Tuesday 3-6 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Dorothy E. Kelley, age 95, of Duxbury MA, passed away peacefully on May 22nd at Marina Bay in Quincy. Devoted wife of the late Robert J. Kelley. Beloved Mother of Elaine of Naples, FL, Robert (deceased), and Paul (wife Beth) of Wakefield. Loving Mother-In-Law to Terry Still (husband Bruce) of Lakeville. Dearest Nana to Kathleen and John Kennedy, Jeanne Dolan, Patrice and Carter Morse, Kerry and Bill Tranter, Therese and Stephen Tramontozzi, and Heather Kelley. Cherished "Nanny" to Shannon, James, John, Molly, Alexandra, Sophia, Nick, and Luke. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will always be remembered for her keen mind, her talent for cooking, her skill in knitting, and her devotion and love for her family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's honor to Marina Bay Nursing Home and Rehab--c/o Lorraine at Cityside--2 Seaport Avenue--North Quincy, MA. 02171. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 27th at the Chapel of The Holy Family Church in Duxbury at 11am. Interment to follow at Mayflower Cemetary. Services provided by Dolan Funeral Home, Milton, MA.
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George C. Wallace, of Nashua, NH formerly of Dorchester, suddenly May 22, 2008 beloved husband of Jennifer A. (Caruso) Wallace. Loving son of George L. and Janice (Miller) Wallace Jr. of Salem, NH. Brother of Pamela A. Evans and husband Kieth of Randolph, Marianne E. and fiancé William Leaman of Dorchester and James E. Wallace and wife Erin of Weymouth. Uncle of Sarah, Timothy and Gavin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said in St. Ann’s Church, Neponset on Tuesday morning at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours from the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave., MILTON on Monday 3-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Ann H. (Gray) Patterson, a retired secretary in the Licensing Division for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, died Saturday May 17 at Queen Anne Nursing Home, Hingham. She was 90 years old.
Born in Milton, she was a longtime resident of Mattapan and Milton.
Wife of the late Patrick Patterson. Mother of Kate and her husband Roger Sellers of CA. Sister of Kathleen Roth of Hingham, John F. Gray of Holliston and the late Marie Larson, Rita O’Brien and Luke Gray.
Graveside service at Milton Cemetery, Centre Street, Milton, Friday May 23 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited.
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Thomas J. Flatley, of Milton, died Saturday May 17, 2008.
Beloved husband of Charlotte E. (McLeod) Flatley.
Loving father of Daniel T. Flatley and his wife Maureen, Mary Margaret Darling and her husband Ralph, John J. Flatley and his wife Kate, Patricia A. Flatley and Kathleen F. Ix and her husband Robert. Devoted “Papa” to eighteen grandchildren.
Brother of Ambrose N. Flatley and his wife Mary and Mary M. Driscoll and her late husband Edward.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Wednesday May 21 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours omitted. Interment Milton Cemetery.
US Army veteran, Korea.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to My Brother’s Keeper, P.O. Box 338, Easton, MA 02356 or Teen Challenge, 1315 Main St., Brockton, MA 02301 or Fr. Bill’s & Mainspring, 38 Broad St., Quincy, MA 02169.
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Juanita Mathis Mosley, of Dorchester, entered into rest May 13, 2008.
Juanita was born in Thomaston, Georgia on November 6, 1924. At the age of 83 she was the last surviving child of the late Monroe and Rochelle Mathis.
Wife of the late Earl Mosley. Beloved mother of Ettaree Moore Mosley, Irving Mosley, Joyce Mosley, Paul and Paula Mosley, Linda Mosley Haynes, Glen Mosley, Rochelle Mosley, Liza Mosley, Earl Lamont Mosley and the late Donald Mosley. She was also blessed with 36 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service Monday May 19 at New Hope Baptist Church, 740 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02118. Visitation 10AM, Service 11:00 AM. Interment immediately following the service at Fairview Cemetery in Hyde Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Juanita Mosley’s name to Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice, 310 Allston St., Brighton, MA 02135 by mail or www.hospicefed.org/hospice
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Lunden Jamel Nesbitt, beloved nine week old son of Lamont J. Nesbitt and Teeana P. Griffin-Nesbitt, died unexpectedly Monday May 12 at Children's Hospital, Boston.
Vistation Saturday May 17 at 11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 12 Noon in the chapel at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
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Donald. J. Meech, age 63, died at home surrounded by his family on Monday, May 12, 2008.
Born in Boston, he was a graduate of Dorchester High School.
Mr. Meech entered the US Army in November of 1965 and served in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in August of 1967.
After his honorable discharge from service, Mr. Meech became a cabinet maker for several years. He then joined his wife in the family business, Ice Palace Crystals, located in Milton. For the last six years he was a technician with Constar International.
Donald was a resident of Milton for over 38 years and an avid fisherman in the waters around the South Shore.
He is survived by his wife Linda B. Balconi Meech and his daughter Elizabeth D. Meech both of Milton, one brother Arthur Meech of Boston,
many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.
Visiting hours will be at the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave MILTON on Friday, May 16 from 4-8PM.
A graveside service will be celebrated at the National Cemetery in Bourne, Mass on Wednesday morning at 11AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's memory may be made to The Animal Rescue League, 10 Chandler St. Boston, MA 02116 or to the animal shelter of your choice or to Old Colony Hospice, 1Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.
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Ann Marie (Larkin) Ford, of Dorchester, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2008 at her home in Dorchester. She was 43 years old.
Beloved wife of Robert M. Ford (B.F.D., Lt., E-18) of Dorchester. Loving mother of Brendan Ford and Ashley Ford, both of Dorchester. Devoted daughter of Christopher Larkin of Marshfield and the late Josephine (Fahy) Larkin. Sister of Susan Carver of Marshfield, John Larkin of Pembroke, and Brian Larkin of Braintree. Ann Marie is also survived by many cousins, nieces, & nephews.
Ann Marie worked as an administrative assistant for the City of Boston Credit Union and as a legal secretary for several area law firms. She was a former New England Irish Step Dancing Champion and remained active in Irish Step Dancing along with her daughter.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Brendan’s Church, Dorchester, Friday May 16 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Couch Memorial Cemetery, Marshfield. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Thursday 3-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann Marie’s memory may be sent to the Kenney/Quinn Brain Tumor Research Fund C/O Boston Firefighter’s Credit Union 60 Hallet St., Dorchester, MA 02124.
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Dorothy H. (Hannon) Falvey, of Dorchester, formerly of Milton, May, 10, 2008.
Beloved wife of the late John F. Falvey, Ret. BPD. Loving mother of John P. Falvey of Dorchester, Dorothy E. Falvey of Watertown, Therese Falvey of Dorchester, Ann Johnson of Middletown RI, Marie DeSisto of Newton and Joan Pembroke of Dorchester. Daughter of the late Patrick and Delia (Morgan) Hannon. Sister of the late Mary G. and Robert F. Hannon. Also survived by nine grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton, Wednesday May 14 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Milton Cemetery. Visting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Tuesday 3–7 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. Donations in Dorothy's memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114.
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Lunie (Hilaire) Fleurme, a nurses aide, died Sunday May 4 at her home in Dorchester. She was 60 years old.
Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti she moved to Boston many years ago.
Beloved mother Ingrid F. Orisma, Maguy F. Noel, Sandra F. Desir, Nixson Fleurme-nece, Max Fluerme and Beatrice Fleurme. She is survived by five grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
Funeral service Saturday May 10 at Faith Christian Church, 301 Harvard Street, Dorchester at 9:00 AM. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 6-9 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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James H. Callaghan, 89 years, passed away on May 7th, 2008 at Greenbriar Terrace Healthcare in Nashua, NH, where he had been residing for the past few months.
Born in Boston, Jim attended Boston High School of Commerce and Bentley School of Accounting. He was a four-year veteran of the Army Air Force. He rose to the second highest non-commissioned officer in the Air Force during World War II and was a member of the 4th Bombardment Squadron. He served his last two years in China. He had been a salesman for Kraft Foods and Litton Office Products. Jim was a communicant of St. Mary of the Hills Church in Milton, where he was an usher and aramathean before his illness.
He was married for 50 years to the late Rita A. (Hayes) Callaghan. He is survived by his daughters Joan Beck and her husband Tom of Duxbury, Jane Biedrzycki and her husband Dennis of Amherst NH, his son James Jr. of Vermont and his daughter-in-law Cynthia Callaghan of Northboro. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He also leaves his sisters Mary Johnson and her husband Gus of Stoughton and Anna Lynch of Melrose and several nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late Babette Murphy, Eugene Callaghan and George Callaghan. He also leaves his dear friend Kay Hayer of Milton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, Saturday May 10 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, MILTON, Friday 4–8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in James’ memory may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472.
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Christine Shannon, of Brandon, FLA formerly of Milton, suddenly April 28, beloved daughter of Dora (DePrato) Shannon. Sister of Jerry of Milton, Clifford, David, Deanna all of Florida and Jack Shannon of Massachusetts. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Mary of The Hills Church, Milton, on Saturday morning at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours omitted.
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Thomas Jefferson Whittington, a retired mailroom supervisor at Harvard University, died Wednesday April 30 at Boston Medical Center. He was 78 years old.
Born and raised in Boone, NC, he served in the United States Navy for over twenty years, before moving to Boston. He retired from Harvard University a few years ago.
Loving father of Ralph J. Howard of Roxbury and Thomas Jeffrey Harden of Louisville, KY. Devoted companion of Betty Rhodes of Roxbury. Grandfather of Maya Harden and Melani Harden. Brother of Sadie Pettiford of Boone, NC and many deceased brothers and sisters.
Funeral services were private and burial at sea with full Naval Honors will take place.
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Florence M. (Regan) Forsyth, of Canton, April 29, 2008 . Beloved wife of the late Harding T. Forsyth Loving mother of Harding J. of North Easton, James M. of Squantum , Edward T. of Canton and Eric L. Forsyth of Marshfield. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Sister of the late Frederick and Leo Regan.
Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS on Sunday 4–8PM. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Florence’s name may be sent to Paralyzed Veterans of America 1600 Providence Hwy. Suite 101R, Walpole, Ma.02081.
Late member of the Milton Yacht Club.
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Marta Louise Erickson, an Associate Director of Clinical Research at Wyeth Laboratories, died unexpectedly Wednesday April 23 at Melrose Wakefield Hospital. She was 47 years old.
Born in Springfield, she was a longtime resident of Hamden, CT and Milford, CT, before recently moving to Malden.
Daughter of the late John and Marie (King) Erickson. Life partner of Patricia Quarnstrom. Marta is also survived by a host of family and friends.
Funeral service in the Forsythe Chapel at Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Avenue, Jamaica Plain, Friday May 2 at 12:30 PM. All are welcome to celebrate her life.
Donations in Mart’s memory may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451.
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Muriel C. (Barry) Kizelewicz, age 83, formerly of Milton, died at Alliance Health Care in Braintree after a lengthy illness.
Born in Boston, she was a graduate of South Boston High School. She then attended secretarial school.
She married Benedict Kizelewicz and they raised their four boys on East Cottage Street in Dorchester. They moved to Milton in 1963. She worked with her husband at Kizel Market on Boston Street in South Boston and also worked as a social services clerical worker at one Adams Street in Dorchester.
Wife of the late Benedict J. Kizelewicz, she is survived by 4 sons, Benedict of Milton, Robert of Holbrook, Mark of Plymouth and Paul Kizelewicz of Brockton, 5 grandchildren, and one brother Robert Barry of Weymouth.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church 655 Dorchester Avenue South Boston on Friday May 2, at 10AM.
Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave MILTON on Thursday 4-8PM. Interment at Milton Cemetery.
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Kizra A. St. Louis, beloved infant daughter of Alicia St. Louis, passed away on April 20, 2008 in the Beth Isreal Deaconess Hospital.
A Christian service will be celebrated in the Dolan Funeral Home Chapel, 1140 Washington St., Dorchester Lower Mills, Sunday at 12 PM. Visitation will be 11:30 AM - 12 PM. Relatives and Friends invited.
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Walter Carter, 57, longtime Mattapan resident, passed away April 23, 2008 after a short illness in the Carney Hospital. Walter was a long time barber with Magic Shears.
Beloved husband of Beverly Brown-Carter. Father of Malika K. and her husband Dana Brown-Bell. Grandfather of Gionni Bell. Brother of Barry, Kenneth, Kim, Deborah, Tamara, Sherri, Tracey and Mia. Brother-in-law of Janis and Rudy Brown. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral service will be said in the Morningstar Baptist Church, Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan on Monday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. A visiting hour will precede the service from 9 – 10 AM. Interment St. Michael Cemetery.
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Mary Veronica (Joyce) Galvin, a lifelong resident of Milton, died suddenly Wednesday April 23 at Milton Hospital. She was 82 years old.
Born in Milton, Mrs. Galvin was employed by Sears Roebuck and John Hancock prior to her marriage. She was treasurer of the Daughters of Isabella.
Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. Galvin. Loving mother of Patrick J. Galvin and his wife Patricia of Hingham, Michael F. Galvin and his wife Kara of Duxbury, James A. Galvin of Milton, Brian C. Galvin of Medford, Joyce M. Mackan and her husband Michael of Dorchester. Grandmother of Timothy, Jennifer, Sarah and Brendan Galvin. Sister of Theresa Moriarty of Tiverton, RI and the late Martin Joyce, Thomas Joyce and Coleman Joyce.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of The Hills Church, Milton, Tuesday April 29 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Monday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donation in Mary’s memory may be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 61 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Roxbury, MA 02119-3399.
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Abraham Gutierrez, a provider representative for Blue Cross/Blue shield, died suddenly Wednesday April 23 at Caritas Carney Hospital, Dorchester. He was 52 years old.
Born in Puerto Rico, he was a longtime resident of Dorchester.
Beloved husband of Lorraine M. Power. Loving father of Kaitlyn Gutierrez. Son of Margarita (Curet) Gutierrez. Brother of Elias Gutierrez, Francisco Gutierrez, Joel Gutierrez, Margaritz Figueroa, Esther Gutierrez, David Gutierrez and the late Joshua Gutierrez.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory Church, Dorchester, Monday April 28 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Francis X. Waldron, of Wrentham, formerly of Milton, died Thursday April 24, 2008.
Beloved son of the late Walter J. and Frances P.(Carroll) Waldron. Brother of John P. Waldron of Dedham, Rev. Walter J. Waldron, Pastor of Saint Patrick’s Church, Roxbury, Marie T. Fallon of Illinois and Denise Parody of Sharon. Francis is also survived by three nieces and one nephew.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Wednesday April 30 at 9:00 AM.
Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Tuesday, 5-7PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Francis' memory may be made to People in Need, c/o Rev. Walter J. Waldron, 10 Magazine St. Roxbury, MA 02119.
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Andrew F. Coffey, 87, of Milton, a retired Auditor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Budget Department, died of congestive heart failure on April 24, 2008.
Born in Boston, Mr. Coffey was a graduate of English High School and Boston University. He served in the US Navy during World War II and upon his return from the service, he worked in the insurance industry.
In the late 1960’s, he became an Auditor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and retired from that position in 1982.
Beloved husband of Mary Collins Coffey. Father of Mary Daniels of Hingham and Christine Reesor of Milton. Grandfather of Andrew Reesor, Christina Daniels and Michelle Daniels. Brother of Marie Murray of Onset, Claire Toohey of Arlington, VA and the late William Coffey, Helen Kennedy and John Coffey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha’s Church, Milton on Monday, April 28 at 10:30AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON, Sunday 5-8PM. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, Boston.
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Dr. Thomas F. Greene, formerly of Milton, died peacefully at his home in Florida, surrounded by his family, on April 18, 2008. He was born on March 9, 1915 and was happily married for 57 years to his beloved wife, Marjorie Cunningham Greene, who preceded him in death on September 21, 1999. Tom was the second child of the late Valentine Greene and Helen McAvoy Greene. Two brothers, Vincent Greene and Lawrence Greene, also preceded him in death.
He was a wonderful father to five children: Michael Greene of Wellesley, Timothy Greene of Scituate, Patricia Greene of Stoughton, Kathleen Nevil of Fernandina Beach, FL and Barbara Benevento of Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Greene is also survived by 9 beautiful grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Tom attended Boston College and then Tufts Medical School. After graduating, he served as a Captain in the Army during World War II. He returned from the war and completed his residency in Boston. He was Chief of Anesthesia at Sancta Maria Hospital in Cambridge, MA from 1948 until 1981 and also served as the President and Vice President of the medical staff.
Tom was a member of Wollaston Golf Course in Milton, where he was an avid golf and bridge player. He was an active parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at Saint Agatha’s Catholic Church in Milton. He was a Director at the Home for Little Wanderers in Boston, MA and served as a Trustee of the Milton Bank and Trust.
Tom lived a full and loving life where he gave of himself to his wife, family, friends, patients, the community and God.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, MILTON, Wednesday April 30 at 10:30AM. Relatives and friends invited.
Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, MILTON Wednesday morning 9:00 to 10:00. Interment Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s name may be sent to Home for Little Wanderers 271 Huntington Ave Boston, Mass 02115.
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Suzana Paul Charles, a retired tailor in the garment industry, died Friday April 18 at Kindred Hospital, Stoughton. She was 73 years old.
Born in Haiti, she recently moved to Milton.
Beloved wife of Andre Joseph Charles. Loving mother of Dickens Charles of New Hempstead, NY, Evens J. Charles of Montreal, Canada and Ewald Charles of Milton. She is also survived by four grandchildren and several siblings.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Angela Church, Mattapan, Saturday April 26 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 7-9 PM. Entombment Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Roslindale.
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Liana Erica Harris, beloved infant daughter of Amanda Harris of Dorchester, died April 4 at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center, Boston.
Funeral Service Saturday April 26 in Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS at 2:00 PM. Visitation begins at 1:30 PM. Cremation will follow.
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Nicholas T. Flynn, age 74, a longtime resident of Milton, died at Highgate Manor in Dedham after a long illness.
Born in Boston, Nicholas was a graduate of English High School in Boston. He joined the US Army after high school and served in Washington, DC and Hawaii. After being honorably discharged, he graduated from Bryant College in Rhode Island in 1956.
He was a sales representative for Chandler and Farquar machine parts and American Blank Book in Boston. Later in his career he was a mail handler with the U S Postal Service in South Boston.
Husband of Barbara M. (McDonough) Flynn, he was father of Brian N. Flynn and his wife, Jane, of Milton, Sheila M. Flynn DiPalma of Natick, Stephen P. Flynn and his wife, Robyn, of Quincy and the late Baby Kevin Flynn. He was a special uncle of Martin McDonough of NYC.
Nicholas was Daddo to Lauren, Brian, Nicholas, Kevin, Caroline, Bridget, Stephen and Colleen. and brother of Arthur P. Flynn of NYC.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha’s Church, Milton on Friday, April 25 at 10:30AM. Interment will take place at New Calvary Cemetery, Boston.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be sent to Dana Farber Cancer Center 44 Binney St. Boston, MA. 02215.
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J. Clare Fallon, a longtime resident of Quincy, died Sunday April 20 at Sunrise Assisted Living Facility, Cohasset. She was 94 years old.
Born and raised in Quincy, she was a graduate of Quincy High School and attended Possa-Nisson Physical Education School, which later became a part of Boston University. Mrs. Fallon was a lifetime member of Wollaston Golf Club, Milton and was a member of the Quincy Catholic Club.
She was a winter resident of Daytona Beach, FL and recently moved to Cohasset.
Beloved wife of the late John H. Fallon. Loving mother of John Fallon Jr. of Plymouth, Douglas Fallon of Wolfboro, NH, Thomas Fallon of CT, Christopher M. Fallon of Hull and Donna Fallon Sweeney of Daytona Beach, FL. Sister of Jay MacDonald of Squantum. Clare is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John the Baptist Church, 44 School St., Quincy, Thursday April 24 at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Mount Wollaston Cemetery.
Donations in Clare’s memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 20 Walnut St., Suite 318, Wellesley Hills, 02481.
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John J. "Jack" Carleton, of Quincy, died on Monday, April 14, 2008 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. He was 80.
Jack was born and raised in South Boston. He lived in Dorchester for many years before moving to Quincy several years ago.
He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II.
He was retired from the Boston Public Schools where he worked as a custodian his entire career. He was the Secretary-Treasurer of the Boston Public Schools Custodian Association.
Jack was the loving and caring husband of 56 years to the late Joan E. (Kelly) Carleton, the cherished father of Mary Ann Sullivan and her husband Tim of Milton, Patricia Connolly and her husband Michael of Dorchester and Daniel J. Carleton and his wife Denise of Duxbury, the treasured grandfather of Laurie Duro and her husband Mark, Stephen Sullivan and his wife Lauren, Scott and Daniel Connolly and Jake and Cooper Carleton and a special great-grandfather to Andrew Duro.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, Milton on Thursday, April 17 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours will be held in the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave Milton on Wednesday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Mass. General Hospital Development Office, Cardiovascular Research Center 165 Cambridge St. Ste. 600, Boston, MA 02114
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Robert E. McCarthy, age 74, of Yarmouth, formerly of Braintree, died suddenly at Cape Cod Hospital on April 11, 2008.
Born in Boston, he was a graduate of St. Patrick High School in Roxbury. Mr. McCarthy was employed for over 30 years as a truck driver with Revere Sugar Company in Everett.
Robert is survived by his wife, Patricia (Clancy) McCarthy, his mother Pearl (Jordan) Tintoni, 3 sons, Stephen R. McCarthy and his wife Karen of Avon, Robert McCarthy and his friend Laura O’Neil of South Boston and Shawn Reyno and his wife Sherry of Braintree, 1 daughter, Paula Lyons and her husband Dietmar of Marshfield, and was the father of the late Michael McCarthy.
He was the companion of Marie Higgins of Yarmouth.
Robert is also survived by 10 grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha’s Church, Milton on Wednesday, April 16 at 10:30 AM.
Visiting hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., Milton on Tuesday 4-8PM. Interment will follow in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
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Eugenia Baptista, of Dorchester, died Friday April 10 at Boston Medical Center.
Beloved mother of Maria Baptista Monteiro, Manuel Baptista and Rosa Baptista.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celelbrated in Saint Mark's Church, 1725 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Monday April 14 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday 5-9 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.
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Roc Sanon, who immigrated from Haiti three weeks ago, died suddenly, Sunday April 6, 2008. He was 42 years old.
Born and raised in Haiti, he is son of Ducarmel Genevieve Sanon of Dorchester and the late Fernand Sanon. Brother of Huberman Sanon of Randolph.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Angela Church, 1540 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Saturday April 12 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 7-9 PM. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.
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Robert A. Fleming, of Chelsea April 4, 2008 in his 77th year. Beloved son of the late Augustus and Catherine (Finn) Fleming. Brother of the late Mary Concannon and Kathleen P. Accetta. Also survived by four children and several nieces and nephews. Robert was a long time employee of the Boston Public School Department. A graveside service will be held, Thursday at 11 AM in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Relatives and friends invited. Late Air Force Veteran.
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Joan M. (Kennedy) Barkowski, of Quincy formerly of Dorchester after a short illness April 4, 2008, beloved wife of Steven D. Barkowski. Mother of Steven C. of So. Boston. Loving daughter of Evelyn (Kavanaugh) Kennedy of Quincy and the late Maurice Kennedy. Sister of Mary Kennedy of Dorchester. Aunt of Marisa and Dominic both of Dorchester. Joan was an RN and was self-employed as an Electrolysis. Funeral Services private. Donations in Joan memory may be made to the American Heart Assn, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Sr. Mary Augusta Kelly mfic,, a member of the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, Newton, died Monday April 7, at Saint Patrick’s Manor, Framingham.
Beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Catherine (Corcoran) Kelly. Loving sister of Sr. Patricia Kelly mfic of Union City, NJ, Fr. Ignatius Kelly OFM of England and Kathleen Barry of Dublin, Ireland. Sr. Mary Augusta is survived by many nieces, nephews and her sisters in the Missionary Franciscan Community.
Visiting hours in the Chapel at Mount Alvernia Convent, 790 Centre Street, Newton, Wednesday April 9 4:00–6:30 PM, with a Vigil Service at 6:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the chapel, Thursday April 10 at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Sr. Kelly’s memory may be made to Missionary Franciscan Sisters’ Development Office, 790 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458.
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Jean P. O'Hearn, a retired buyer at Filene’s, died Friday April 4 at The Boston Center, Roslindale after a period of failing health.
Born in Boston and raised in Milton, she graduated from Jeanne d’Arc Academy, Milton and Boston University. She worked for over 50 years in the retail industry. The majority of her career was over 30 years at Filene’s, where she retired as a buyer.
She was a forty year resident of West Roxbury, before moving back to Milton a few years ago.
Beloved daughter of the late John P. and Elisabeth L. (Brine) O’Hearn. Sister of Elisabeth M. O’Hearn of Milton, Ann Marie Fish of Hingham and John P. O’Hearn, Jr. of Sudbury. Jean is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, 4750 Washington Street, West Roxbury, Tuesday April 8 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Monday 4-8 PM. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The Boston Center, 1245 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.
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James J. Collins, a former Norfolk County Commissioner, died Tuesday April 1 at Hebrew Rehabilitation Hospital, Jamaica Plain, after a period of failing health. He was 84 years old.
Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, he was a graduate of Harvard University and Boston College Law School, where he was elected class president. He served in the US Navy during World War II.
He had a passion for law and, until his death, was a partner in the Worker’s Compensation firm of Collins and Collins of Quincy with his son Peter.
Mr. Collins was a Senior Trial Attorney for Kemper Insurance Co. and member of the Quincy Bar Assn., Norfolk County Bar Assn., and member of the Mass. Bar Assn. for 50 years.
Mr. Collins was a Norfolk County Commissioner from 1964-1992, serving as Chairman for the last 26 years. He was also Chairman of the Mass. Respiratory Hospital and trustee of the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.
Mr. Collins was a fifty-six year resident of the Town of Milton.
Beloved husband of Cathleen (Garrity) Collins. Loving father of Susan Nash, Sister Augusta Collins OSB of Bethlehem, CT, Cathleen Martone of Concord, NH, James J. Collins, Peter H. Collins and Elise Doyle. Brother of William Collins of Milton, Edward Collins of Falmouth and the late John Collins. Jim is also survived by eight grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Friday April 4 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
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Edna Bent Kelly, age 94, died Sunday March 30 at Milton Hospital after a period of failing health.
Born and raised in Savin Hill, Dorchester, she was a graduate of Dorchester High School. She moved to Milton shortly after she was married and then to Quincy in 1976. Mrs. Kelly loved to travel and was an avid bridge player as a member of the Puritan Duplicate Bridge Club of Braintree.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas H. Kelly. Loving mother of Joyce Ann Kelly of Quincy and the late John V. V. Kelly. Sister of Nancy Bent Lang of Braintree. Edna is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Ann’s Church, Wollaston, Wednesday April 2 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hour at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30 AM. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Boston.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Edna’s memory may be made to C.E.R.E. (Center for Eye Research and Education), 50 Staniford St., 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02114.
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Constance (Belezos) Boulougouras, a licensed independent clinical social worker, died Saturday March 29 at her home in Milton. She was 69 years old.
Born and raised in Quincy, she was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1956; University of Massachusetts Amherst class of 1960 with a degree in psychology; New York University Graduate School of Social Work, masters degree in 1962. Mrs. Boulougouras was a licensed independent social worker at St. Vincent Hospital and Beth Israel Hospital, both in New York City in the 1960’s and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston in the 1970’s. She was last employed in sales for Brite Inc, Quincy in the early 2000’s.
Daughter of the late Frank and Kyriacula Belezos of Quincy. Beloved wife of Ilias Boulougouras of Milton, formerly of Piraeus, Greece. Loving mother of Frank Boulougouras and his fiancé Amy Aieta of Taunton and Kosmas Boulougouras and his wife Kerry of Milton. Sister of Helen Tragellis of Quincy, formerly of Milton, and her late husband Gregory. Sister of Nicholas F. Belezos and his wife Angelica of Poughkeepsie, NY.
Close loving nephews and nieces: Stratton Tragellis, his wife Maria, Kyria DiPietro, her husband Russ, the late Irene Tragellis, Franklin Belezos, William Belezos, his wife Diane, Godchild Lily Ann Stamper, her husband Andrew, Carol Lynn DiPietro, her husband John and several grandnieces and grandnephews.
Funeral service at St. Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Church, 119 Common St., Braintree, 02184, Wednesday April 2 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
Donations in Constance’s memory may be made to St. Catherine’s Greek Orthodox Church Building Fund, address above.
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Joseph P. Corso Jr., an administrator for the City of Boston, died suddenly, Friday March 28 at Boston Medical Center. He was 57 years old.
Born and raised in Dorchester, he was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and Boston State College and US Navy veteran. He was a longtime resident of Milton.
Mr. Corso worked for the City of Boston for thirty-three years. He was involved with the Youth Activities Commission and a longtime civil administrator of the former Boston Municipal Police Department.
Beloved husband of Ann E. (Cutler) Corso. Loving father of Katie and her husband Matthew Gregory of Woodbridge, VA and Joseph P. Corso III of Washington, DC. Brother of Donna Corso of Winthrop, Judy and her husband Brian Gilligan of Norwell and Robert and his wife Maura Corso of Braintree.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church Tuesday April 1 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Monday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
Donations in Joe's memory may be made to American Heart Assn., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Doris Pearl (Gumbs) Alleyne, 86, a longtime employee of the Beth Isreal Hospital, Boston, of Dorchester, passed away March 26, 2008 in the Benjamin Healthcare Center, Roxbury. Doris is survived by her loving children Greta Sydney of GA, Shirley Glasgow of Trinidad, Kenrick Alleyne of Boston, Sandra Gabriel of Dorchester and the late Aldwyn Alleyne. She is also survived by several brothers and sisters, 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral service at Grace Church of All Nations, 451 Washington St., DORCHESTER, Saturday April 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation 10-11 AM. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.
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Julie E. Callahan, a dedicated and passionate longtime teacher at Saint Agatha School, Milton, died Wednesday March 26 at her home in Milton. She was 49 years old.
Born in Boston, Julie was raised in Dorchester and graduated from Cardinal Cushing High School, South Boston and University of Massachusetts, Boston, earning both her undergraduate degree and Masters of Education. She was a longtime CCD teacher for various Catholic parishes and taught first grade, and most recently, second grade at Saint Agatha School.
Julie enjoyed traveling and was an avid photographer.
Daughter of the late Joseph J. and Helena B. (Laffan) Callahan. Loving sister of Ann B. Callahan of Milton, Mary L. Callahan and Patricia and her husband Michael Conroy, all of Quincy and Michael and his wife Natalie Callahan of Rockland. Devoted aunt of Lee Ann Sleiman of Quincy, Joseph Callahan and Daniel Callahan, both of Rockland and grand-aunt of Jenna, Nathan, Kiera and Kaylee Sleiman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Saturday March 29 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Friday 3-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Julie’s memory may be made to St. Agatha School, 440 Adams St., Milton, MA 02186.
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Mary E. Walsh, a retired accountant for the Boston Red Sox, died Wednesday March 26 at Milton Hospital. She was 92 years old.
Born in Boston, she was a graduate of Saint Patrick’s High School, Roxbury and Boston Clerical School. She went to work for the Boston Red Sox in 1942, retiring in 1980. She enjoyed working with antique pottery and glass, which she sold in a small business in West Harwich. Miss Walsh was a longtime resident of Milton.
Daughter of the late Edward and Nora C. (O’Holleron) Walsh. Sister of Rita A. Walsh of Milton, Eleanor Doherty of Quincy, Deacon Vincent P. Walsh of West Harwich, the late Edward J. Walsh of Mattapoisett and the late Rev. Paul T. Walsh. Mary is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Friday March 28 at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends are invited to a visiting hour at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Friday 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
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Mary E. (Lagace) Shaughnessy, of Milton, died Wednesday March 19 at Caritas Carney Hospital after a long illness. She was 75 years old.
Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, she was a graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1950. She graduated from Simmons College, Boston, Class of 1954, with a degree in Physical Therapy. She worked at Children’s Hospital for several months before starting her growing family. After her family had grown, she worked for several years as the program director at the South Shore Center for Brain Injured Children.
A resident of Milton since 1985, Mary was a member of the New Seabury Country Club, where she was ladies golf champion one season. She was also a member of Wollaston Golf Club in Milton. Mrs. Shaughnessy was a longtime member of the B.C. High School Mothers Guild, Notre Dame Education Center and Elizabeth Seaton Academy and an active member of the Simmons College Alumnae.
She was an avid bowler, golfer, bridge player, reader and lifelong learner and was very talented at needlework and knitting. Each grandchild, as a newborn, came home from the hospital in a homemade blanket, hat and sweater. Before her illness, each grandchild was given a hand-knitted blanket for their future first baby.
Her most enjoyable days were occasions she spent with her 17 grandchildren.
Survived by her husband of 53 years, John J. “Jack” Shaughnessy.
Mother of Stephen Shaughnessy of Cheshire, England, John J. Shaughnessy III of Hingham, Susan M. Harrison and James A. Shaughnessy, both of Hanover, Michael P. Shaughnessy of Hingham, Linda J. LeRoy of Braintree and Elizabeth Ann “Lisa” Whalen of Quincy. Mary is also survived by her brother, Arthur Paul Lagace of Newton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton, Wednesday March 26 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Milton Cemetery. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Monday 4-8 PM and Tuesday 4-8 PM.
The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers donations in Mary’s memory may be sent to My Brothers Keeper, P. O. Box 338, Easton, MA 02356 or the Laboure Center, 275 West Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127.
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John F. Bolduc, of Mattapan, aretired employee of the City of Somerville Department of Public Works, died Tuesday March 18, at Emerson Hospital, Concord. He was 82 years old.
Born and raised in Somerville, he was a longtime resident of Mattapan until moving to Life Care Center of Acton a few years ago. Mr. Bolduc was a US Navy veteran of World War II.
Husband of the late Mary (Nesto) Bolduc. Loving father of David and his wife Jeanne Bolduc of Mattapan and Lynn and her husband Robert Murphy of Woburn. Brother of Kay Latrineau of Stoneham and David Bolduc of Watertown. Dear friend of Merrill Palmer of Acton. John is also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Saturday March 22, 4-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to Life Care Center of Acton, One Great Road, Acton, MA 01720.
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Evelyn M. (Cannon) Russell, died at Alliance Healthcare, Braintree, Tuesday March 18, after a lengthy illness. She was 86 years old.
Born in Boston, she was a graduate of Hyde Park High School. A resident of Milton for over 45 years, Mrs. Russell worked as a warden in Precinct 7, and also worked in the cafeteria at Milton Hospital and for the Milton Public Schools. She traveled with the Senior Citizens of Milton and enjoyed ceramics.
Wife of the late John Donald Russell, she is survived by her daughter, Janet Sullivan of Berlin, Mass. Sister of the late Dorothy Harrington, Joseph Cannon and Robert Cannon.
Visiting hour at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Friday March 21, 10:00-11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11AM. Interment at a later date in Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Evelyn’s memory may be sent to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenel St., Watertown, MA 02472.
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Delorise A. (Spencer) Connolly, a retired bookkeeper, died Sunday March 16 at Caritas Carney Hospital, Dorchester, after a long illness. She was 81 years old.
Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she was raised in Milton and graduated from Milton High School and Fisher College, Boston. Mrs. Connolly was a bookkeeper for Project Hope, a family shelter run by the Little Sisters of the Assumption, Boston, for over 20 years.
She loved to read, cook and listen to Irish music and was especially devoted to her family and grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Connolly celebrated 50 years of marriage in September. They had lived in Dorchester for many years before moving to South Dennis for 12 years and recently to Quincy.
Beloved wife of Michael James Connolly. Loving mother of Mark and his wife Roberta Connolly of Waltham, Eileen L. Connolly of Quincy and the late Patricia Scoville. Mother-in-law of Shawn Scoville of Walpole. Loving grandmother of Michael Scoville and Kristin Scoville, both of Walpole. Dear friend of Claire Buckley of South Easton. Sister of the late William Blodgett, Hamden Blodgett, Clifford Blodgett and Freida Currier. Aunt of Robert Blodgett, James McLaughlin and William McLaughlin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester, Wednesday March 19 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Delorise’s memory may be made to Project Hope, 550 Dudley St., Roxbury, MA 02119.
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