Leona C. (Kearns) O’Rourke,  of Milton, formerly of S. Boston, passed peacefully in her home on May 2^nd. She was the beloved wife of Stephen O’Rourke. Devoted mother of Brigid O’Rourke and Mary O’Rourke both of Milton. Sister of Beverly Peatridge of FL, Robert Kearns of Tewksbury, David Small of S. Boston and the late Maryellen Kearns. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St Agatha’s Church, MILTON, Thurs., May 11, at 10:30 am.   Friends and Family are invited to visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Weds., 4-8 pm.   Interment Private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Leona ‘s memory to Catholic Charities, 275 W. Broadway, Boston, MA 02127.

Lawrence J. “Larry” Barry  Jr. of Milton died May 5, 2017 peacefully at home.  Beloved husband of the late Jean  (Gourley) Barry.  Loving father of L. Joseph Barry III and his wife Ellen Tikkanen of Brookline, Susan Reycroft,  and her husband Donald of Norfolk, Thomas Barry and his wife Coleen of Weymouth and Brian Barry and his wife Marianne of Medfield. Brother of Mary A. Barry of Milton and the late James F. Barry.  Cherished   grandfather of Lawrence J. Barry IV, Donald A. Reycroft Jr., Jean Dowling, Bradford J. Reycroft, Elizabeth Collins and Molly Ann Barry.

Larry was a Master Pipefitter for Local # 448 and #12 for over forty years before retiring.  In his earlier years he was a Minor League baseball pitcher for the New York Giants. He was a man of many talents, mastering home improvements of all types.   He also shared his knowledge  teaching  oil burner technician courses  at New England Fuel Institute in Watertown, MA, and sailing classes in Hingham.   Larry was a devoted Catholic and a longtime Eucharistic Minister at Saint Elizabeth Church in Milton.  He had a love of Big Band and Swing music and enjoyed being involved in nutrition:  a master of the Zone diet which became his way of life.  Dedicated to his country,  Larry was an Army Veteran, having served in World War II in Germany as Intercept Operator.   The most important aspect of Larry’s life was his family:  the center of his life.  He will be missed by all his family,  friends and coworkers: All better people for having known and loved him.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday in   Saint Elizabeth Church, Milton at 10:00am.  Visiting   hours Wednesday 4-8PM in Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE.  Interment in Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy.  See www.dolanfuneral.com for online condolences and directions.

J. Barry Driscoll, 87, of Milton, Scituate and Marco Island, FL, died unexpectedly, Thursday May 11, 2017.

Loving husband of Kathryn (Cauley), beloved father of Brian and wife Tracy of Boston, Dennis and wife Aimeé of Milton, Jay and wife Mary Lou of South Boston, Jane and husband John Henesey of Hingham and Sally and husband Andrew Shannon of Milton.  Son of the late Daniel Driscoll and Edith Barry.  Brother of Richard (Brookline), William (Spain), Dr. Robert (deceased), Daniel (deceased), Jane (deceased). Loving “Grampy” to 17 grandchildren.

Barry was born and raised in Milton and was a proud double Eagle: Boston College High School ‘48 and Boston College, ’52.  He served in the US Navy as a Lieutenant and married Kathryn Cauley in 1955 after meeting at the Cliff Hotel in Minot, MA. Barry was active in the Milton community while raising 5 children. He was part of a group of pioneers who started Milton Youth Hockey in 1967 and an active member of Wollaston Golf Club. He developed wonderful friendships at Wollaston, Hatherly Country Club in Scituate and Marco Island Golf Club Florida.  He celebrated a hole in one 6 times in his golf career. Depending on the season, Barry’s idea of pure joy was either; 18 holes followed by a dip in Minot Beach and a good cigar, a BC home football game and tailgate or a Boston College Hockey game.  J. Barry was admired and will be lovingly missed by his children and grandchildren.

Barry founded the J. Barry Driscoll Insurance Agency, Inc., specializing in insurance for the construction industry in 1960.  His work ethic was second to none and the cornerstone of his business, like life, was be ethical, treat others as you want to be treated and give back to employees and your community.

Barry donated generously to charity and was gifted at raising money. He served on many fundraising campaigns and established scholarships at both alma maters. He served on the Boston College High School Board of Trustees for 30 years and was instrumental in the development and implementation of BC High’s middle school Arrupe Division. In addition, Barry received recognition from The Colonel Daniel Marr Boys Club’s 1980 Man of the Year, The Carney Hospital’s 1988 Vincentian Award, Saint Ignatius Loyola Award from Boston College High School, Boston College Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser’s Philip Callan Award, Carney Hospital Foundation Former President, Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts Former Captain Commander, Massachusetts Golf Association Former Director, Francis Ouimet Scholarship Committee Former Trustee , Colonel Marr Boys and Girls Club Former Director. Mass Building Congress Former President, UCANE and the NASBP Former Director.

His Catholic faith was extremely important to J. Barry. He was longtime parishioner of Saint Elisabeth’s Parish and a Knight of Malta.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Monday May 15 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday 3-7 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Donations in J. Barry’s memory may be made to: J. Barry Driscoll ’48 Scholarship, c/o Boston College High School , 150 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125.

Mariana DaCosta-Rolland of Lexington died on May 10, 2017 after an illness.  Cherished daughter of Afonso and Mbiyavanga Bey-DaCosta. Beloved  wife of Dale Rolland. Loving   mother of Malik and Elijah Rolland.  Sister of Zola “Fred”, Robert, Daniel, Julie, Blaise and Minu DaCosta.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Monday 5-9PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Lower Mills.  Funeral service in the Dolan Funeral Home on Tuesday at 10AM.  Burial in New Calvary Cemetery, Boston.

Donald Lange, of Dorchester, died at New England Sinai Specialty Hospital at Carney Hospital, Monday May 15, 2017.

Beloved husband of Ann L. “Nancy” (Rafferty) Lange. Son of the late Cyril A. and Elizabeth A. (Hoffman) Lange.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester Lower Mills, Friday May 19 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hour at the church beginning at 9:00 AM.

Jerome Isaac Johnson was born on October 10, 1976 in Boston, Massachusetts to Albertis “Zeke” Johnson and Christilee Johnson.

Jerome graduated from Landmark School in 1991 and he attended Bay State Community College.

“Rome” had a host of jobs. He worked at Lambert ‘s Fruit Market, was a machine operator and an assembler at Gillette. He was a stock clerk at Quail Piping Products all before settling in to a job at Yale Appliance and Lighting in 2001, where he found a home and met many friends.

Jerome leaves  behind both his parents, Albertis and Christilee, a sister Brenda Johnson, his daughter Adrianah Johnson, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St., LOWER MILLS from 10-11AM. on Saturday May 20, 2017. A funeral home service will immediately follow the visitation at 11AM. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Robert D. Daniels of Quincy, died on May 18, 2017.  Beloved husband of the late Lorraine N. “Lorrrie” (Nelson) Daniels.   Robert was a master electrician for many years before retiring.  He was a Army Veteran and proud to serve his country.

Visitation will be on Tuesday May 23, 2017 at 10:00-11:00 am in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton.  A service will follow at 11:00 am in the Funeral Home.  Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

Edward Francis Mulcahy died at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton, Thursday April 20, 2017. He was 76 years old.

Born in Boston to the late Edward F. and Mary E. (McCarthy) Mulcahy, he served in the United States Army during the Korean Era.

Interment at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Tuesday May 23, 2017.

Irene (Tomaino) Chiarucci, of Newton, formerly of New York, died Tuesday May 9, 2017.

Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Anna (Perriello) Tomaino. Wife of the late James Musto and Larry Chiarucci.

Interment service at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY, Wednesday May 24 at 11:30 AM.

Louis Robert Joseph, age 76, died on Saturday May 20th of 2017, in his Milton home.
He was husband of  the late Immacula ( Balan) Joseph, who died on October 21st of 2001.  He is survived by his brother Paul; his sons Nicolasky and his wife Daphné, Robens and his wife Danielle, Jean-Roll and his wife Annie, Rood and Ramses; his grand-children Alexah-Christie, Alain-Jaarhi, Nicoli-Dante, Aiden-Jaarhu, and Tristan-Yoran; and many other family and friends.

Born in Mirebalais, Haiti, he was  the first son of the late Nicolas Joseph and Termilie Dumornay.  Robert, as he was known, became a beloved educator, and held a Regional Public School Principal position until he left Haiti in 1983.  After emigrating to the U.S. in 1983, he worked in various industries for a few years, and later became a real estate Broker. He remained self-employed until he retired a few years ago.

Homecoming Ceremony on Saturday May 27, Viewing 10 – 11 am, Service at 11 o’clock, at the Valley of Blessings Pentecostal Church International Ministries, 1000 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester.  Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday, 6-8 pm. Interment Private.

Patricia Ann (Monahan) Hertel, of Milton, passed away on May 22,2017 at age 63 from the aftereffects of a stroke suffered in March of 2016.

She was the daughter of Margaret (Farrington) Monahan and Stephen L. Monahan both of Milton. Mr. Monahan was a longtime Milton firefighter. She was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1954 and it was thus that she was named Patricia. As both her parents passed away in the 1960’s, she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Marie and Thomas Kenney. She graduated from Milton High School in 1972 and Fitchburg State College in 1976. As a teen, she worked for both Cunningham Park pool and Milton Cemetery. After college, she moved to Germany with her late husband, Christopher Hertel, who was stationed there as a member of the U.S. Army. While in Germany, she worked at the Command Information Center in Berlin. When she returned to the United States, she worked for several employers; notably The National Fire Protection Association, as an administrative assistant.

She is survived by a son, Christopher T. Hertel and his wife, Rachel, along with their daughter, Annabelle – all of Florida. She is also survived by her brother, John J. Monahan and his wife, Olga A. Giraud of Milton, her “sister” , Mary V. Cantwell of Braintree, along with Mary’s three daughters, Theresa, Marie and Anne. She is also survived by her Godfather, Donald P. Affanato and his wife, Ellen of Milton.

Patricia was a late member of AA and enjoyed the Red Sox, her famous natural blonde streak in her brown hair, the beach, yard sale bargains and talking on the telephone.

Services were private and burial was at Milton Cemetery.

Joseph F. Kelble of Quincy formerly of Hanson and Citrus Springs Florida, died peacefully on May 24, 2017 with his family by his side.  Beloved husband  of Catherine (Fuggio) Kelble of Quincy.  Loving father of Michael Kelble and his wife Kathleen of Pembroke, Daniel Kelble and his wife Donna of Milton and Joseph Kelble and Lisa of Plymouth.  Brother of James Kelble of Nashua, NH, Muriel McInnes of Medford, Kenneth Kelble of Manchester, NH, Harold Kelble of Northport, FL and the late Rita Schutt and Collette Gagnon.  Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Joseph was raised and educated in Boston.  He served in the Air force and was stationed in Japan during the conclusion of WWII, and was recalled to serve during the Korean Crisis.  Joe was an accomplished musician who spent many years playing for events and in various church services, he loved to entertain.  He also enjoyed gardening and taking walks.  Most of all Joe’s family was the center of his life; he loved spending time with his children and all of his grandchildren.  He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known and loved him.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday June 2, 2017 at 10:00am in Saint Agatha Church, Milton.  Visiting hours will be Thursday June 1, 2017 3-7PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton.  Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at a later date.  See www.dolanfuneral.com for online condolences and directions.

David Aguilar Carmenatty Jr. of Chelsea, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. Beloved father of Shaina, Serenity, Amilio, and Arianna Carmenatty. Cherished son of David Carmenatty and Amelia Aguilar. Loving brother of Angel Ramos, Jessica Carmenatty, Elias Carmenatty, Amelinda Carmenatty, Camelio Calderon, Michael Carmenatty, Denise Carmenatty, and Alfonzo Muniz. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 1 at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., LOWER MILLS from 5:30-8:00PM. Funeral service Friday at 11AM at the funeral home. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited.

Joyce A. MacLeod O’Neil, of Quincy, died after a brief illness, at Marina Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Quincy, Thursday May 18, 2017.

Born in Pittsfield, she was a graduate of North Quincy High School and was employed as an underwriter at John Hancock Insurance for many years.

Beloved wife of the late William T. O’Neil. Loving mother of Christina O’Neil and step-mother of Attorney Peter O’Neill of Quincy, Michael O’Neill and his wife Debbie of Weymouth, Ellen O’Neill Matranga of Weymouth and the late Paul K. O’Neill, Brian P. O’Neill, William “Red” O’Neill, Nancy Duff, Patricia Downey and Evelyn Burke. Step-grandmother of Jeanne and Tom Lanahan of Sagamore Beach, Lisa and Bob Campbell of Weymouth and John Downey of Weymouth.

Sister of Marion MacLeod Early and her husband Jim of Westwood and the late Carol MacLeod. Cousin of Bill MacLaren of Duxbury and Mary Jane MacLaren Makrides of Newton. Great friend of Meg Gillis and Annie Hooper.

At Joyce’s request, funeral service and burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree, were private.

Donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116. 617-426-9170.

Charlotte Eleanor (McLeod) Flatley, of Milton, June 2, 2017.

Born in Quincy, Charlotte was a graduate of The Woodward School and Carney Hospital School of Nursing. She was a daily swimmer and avid golfer, playing regularly at Wollaston Golf Club and Pocasset Golf Club. Mrs. Flatley was a Dame in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Flatley. Loving mother of Daniel T. Flatley and his wife Maureen of Canton, Mary Margaret Darling and her husband Ralph of Canton, John J. Flatley and his wife Kate of Milton, Patricia A. Flatley of Needham and Kathleen F. Ix and her husband Robert of Wellesley. Charlotte was devoted to her 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sister of William MacLeod and his wife Nancy of Harwich, Allen H. MacLeod and his wife Diane of Braintree and the late Rev. Daniel J. McLeod M.M.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, East Milton, Monday June 5 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours omitted. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlotte’s memory are greatly appreciated to the charity of your choice.

William J. O’Brien, Sr., June 2, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, beloved husband of Joann (LaTora) O’Brien.  Devoted father of  William J. O’Brien, Jr. and his wife Christine of Quincy, Diane Brooks  and her husband Eric of Weymouth, Timothy O’Brien and his wife Lesley of NH, Mark O’Brien and his wife Jennifer of Mansfield. Brother of Neil O’Brien of Hingham, Brother in Law of John LaTora and his wife Nancy of Hanson. Uncle of Maria Santiago and her husband Humberto “P.J.” of Randolph.  Also survived by 14 grandchildren.  Late Capt. Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Mass. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha’s Church, MILTON, Weds., June 7, at 11 o’clock. Visiting Hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Tues., 4-8 pm. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. If desired contributions in Bill’s memory may be sent to either Lung Transplant Fund, c/o Development Office Brigham & Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115 or  St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.  For further information please visit www.dolanfuneral.com

On June 2, 2017 William Joseph O’Brien (75), surrounded by his family, passed peacefully.

The story of William began on July 8, 1941 as the second son of Norton and Mary Kelly O’Brien.  Bill or Billy, as most of his friends called him, grew up on Bentham Road and was a member of St. Peter’s Parish in Dorchester.  Bill and his brother Neil grew up playing baseball at Ronan Park as part of the Holy Child Baseball League which their father ran.

Bill attended Christopher Columbus High School in the North End of Boston where he was a member of the baseball team and graduating class of 1959.  From there, he went on to earn a degree from Bentley College and then on to Williams College of Banking.  Bill began his working career as a state bank examiner and remained in banking for his entire working career.

On August 1, 1964 Bill married his best friend and the woman he would share the rest of his life’s journey with, Joann LaTora.  “Bill & Joann” was a phrase that became forever locked at that point.  They started their life together in Braintree, MA welcoming 3 children, William Jr., Diane, and Timothy.   They then moved to Quincy where they had their 4^th, Mark.

Bill had a passion for baseball, playing for the Boston Park League at Town Field and coaching Quincy Youth Baseball.  Bill also enjoyed being involved in the community and service; he was a Knight of Columbus and a Knight of Malta, he recognized with the prestigious Lion of Judah award and, most notably, he was the former Captain Commander of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of the Massachusetts.  But Bill greatest love was his expanding family.

Bill and Joann watched their children grow, marry and have children of their own.  Bill Jr. married Christine Mulvey (of Quincy), Diane married Eric Brooks (of Fitzwilliam, NH), Tim married Lesley Bolick (of Framingham) and Mark married Jennifer Mercadante (of Medfield).  What happened next was a small population explosion of 14 grandchildren.  The proud grandparents welcomed (in order): Devin O’Brien, Jared Brooks, William O’Brien III, Ryan Brooks, Kelly O’Brien, Dennis Brooks, Mark O’Brien Jr, Erin O’Brien, Sean O’Brien, Lily O’Brien, Jason Brooks, Christopher O’Brien, Rebecca Brooks and Kevin O’Brien.  Bill loved being surrounded by his children and grandchildren, whether in Quincy or at their cottage in Humarock walking on the beach or enjoying a cookout.  Bill also loved the holidays, especially Christmas and the 4^th of July where his brother Neil, brother-in-law John LaTora and his wife Nancy, and his only niece, Maria Santiago and her husband PJ would join his kids and grandkids celebrating.

Please join us in continuing the celebration of a life well lived…  Visiting Hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Tues. 4-8 p.m.  There will be a Mass of Christian Burial St. Agatha’s Church, Milton, Weds., June 7, at 11 o’clock. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. If desired contributions in Bill’s memory may be sent to either the Lung Transplant Fund, c/o  Development Office Brigham & Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115 or  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Paul C. Sullivan, of Milton, formerly of Dorchester, died at home after a short illness, surrounded by his family, Monday June 5, 2017.

Paul was born in Boston and graduated from Brighton High School. He served in the United States Navy. Paul was a hardworking, passionate man who enjoyed working on cars. He also loved boating and alongside his family and friends, enjoyed many days vacationing on the water.  Paul was proud to be a grandfather, his granddaughters were the light of his life and he spent every day he could enjoying their company.

Beloved husband of Suzanne L. (Travis) Sullivan. Loving father of Jason Sullivan and his wife Casey and Michael Sullivan. Grandfather of Ava Sullivan and Aurora Sullivan. Son of Nick Calos and the late Christine (Adams) Calos. Brother of Jim Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, Joanne Peterson, John Calos, Benjamin Calos, Nicholas Calos, Christopher Calos and Susan Keane. Paul is survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral service at Parkway United Methodist Church, 158 Blue Hills Parkway, Milton, Friday June 9 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Marie Demese Jean Louis of Randolph passed away Monday, May 29 2017 at the age of 95. Beloved mother of the late Philistin and his wife Marie Lourde, Serge and his wife Lillian, Evelyne and her husband Schneider, Ketly Bertho and her husband Herby Desir, and Adler and his wife Erna Jean Louis. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Valley of Blessings Pentecostal Church, 1000 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester on Friday, June 9 from 6-8PM. The funeral service will be Saturday at 9AM. Interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Nancy Langton-Christians,79, died on Friday April 7, 2017.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Rolland Christians, her beloved sons Timothy Murnane and Gregory Murnane of Boston, her adored grandchildren, Jennifer Noonan and Nicholas Noonan of Boston and Milton, her son-in-law Christopher Noonan of Milton, and many other family and friends. Nancy is pre-deceased by her parents, William and Clara Langton, her sister, Ethel Hultin, her daughter, Clarisa (Lisa) Noonan and her son, Matthew Murnane.

Born in Nantucket and raised in Dorchester, Nancy graduated from Boston College and began a teaching career while raising her family of 4 children. Nancy was exceptionally skilled in many ways, particularly with space planning and design, which later in life allowed her to have a career in interior design and develop many properties. Lovingly known as “Nana” to many, she loved cooking, knitting, telling stories, and being with dear friends and family. She was an avid reader, and watching Jeopardy was a “must” every night. Her warmth, impeccable taste and fearless drive pervaded everything and everyone she touched, and she will be missed immensely. She is now reunited in peace and love with her cherished loved ones who have passed on before her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory’s Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Saturday June 10th at 11:00 AM. Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, 9:00 – 10:30 AM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Please remember Nancy with donations to The Jimmy Fund. Donations may be mailed to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston MA 02215.