Barham Arthur H. of Dorchester died June 6, 2017 at home.  Beloved husband of  Cherry  Barham of Dorchester.  Devoted   father  of sons; Granville, Harrington and Vernon, daughters;  Jackie and Merva.  Loving  stepfather of Chadric   and Barbara.  Brother of Denver, Eva, Peggy, Kitty and Sibble.  Grandfater of 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Cherished buddy to C.J.

Arthur was born and raised in Jamaica.  He  was a security guard at Boston Symphony Hall for 14 years, before that he worked  at Quincy Shipyard  and a Paper Mill in Hyde Park.  Arthur always had a smile on his face and  was considered to be a fun man to be around and was great with children.  He enjoyed cooking, wrestling, watching planes from his front porch  and was an avid baseball fan.  He will be missed by all those who had the great pleasure to have known and loved him.

Visiting  hours on Friday June 16, 2017 5-8PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester.  Funeral service on Saturday June, 17, 2017  10:00AM  in Saint Mark Episcopal Church, 73 Columbia Road, Dorchester, followed  Burial  in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston.

James L. Potter, 37, of Squantum, MA died peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Carney Hospital surrounded by his loving family, following a long struggle with drug addiction.

James was a graduate of North Quincy High School and received many certificates from Wentworth Institute. He advanced to the level of Journeyman as a skilled finish carpenter in the Local 33 Carpenter’s Union. James’ childhood summers were spent at the family summer home in Sandown, NH, where he loved playing in the woods and swimming in the lake and pool with his cousins and close friends. As an adult, James was a talented carpenter, known for being a perfectionist when crafting with wood. James was also an avid Boston sports fan, possessed exceptional artistic talents, enjoyed attending music concerts and listening to his favorite band, Guns N’ Roses.

James was the proud father of Jase Potter of Braintree. His love for his son continually motivated him to fight a heroic battle with addiction. He also leaves behind longtime friend and Jases’ mother, Kristy Barry of Braintree;  devoted and loving parents, Robert and Paulette Potter;  brother, Mark Potter and wife Shauna and niece Charlee Rose all of Quincy. He was grandson to Jackie Halpin and the late Walter Halpin of Dorchester and the late Reverend Leicester and Verna Potter of Quincy. James also leaves many loving cousins, aunts and uncles who all did their best to support him with his struggle.

A kindhearted soul, James will be missed, never forgotten, and always loved by those whose lives he touched.

Funeral Service in Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS,  Friday, June 16,  at 11:00 AM.  Visiting hours Thursday, 4- 8 pm.  Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in James’  name may be sent to either Gavin Foundation Development Department, 675 East 4th Street, P.O. Box E-15, South Boston, MA 02127 or to Learn2 Cope, 4 Court St #110, Taunton, MA 02780.

Dorothy A. Bates of Canton formerly of  Milton died June 15, 2017.  Beloved daughter of the late John and Ellen Bates.  Sister of the late Marion Bates and Thelma Kohler.

Dorothy was a proof reader at Thomas Todd Company for many years before retiring in 1986.  She was a United States Marine Corp WWII Veteran.

A funeral service will be held on Monday June 19, 2017  at 11:00AM  in the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, Milton Village.  Interment in Milton Cemetery, Milton.

Joseph Ulrick Bien-Aime of Hyde Park, passed away on June 9, 2017 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Rose Marie Bien-Aime. Loving father of Linda and Valerie Bien-Aime. Joseph is also survived by his 12 siblings.the funeral service will be held at The Christian Life Center, 839 Washington St., Dorchester on Saturday June 17 at 10:30Am. Visitation will be from 9-10:30AM. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Mercedes A. (Iglesias) Collins, born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico and a former resident of Milton and Hull, Mercedes passed away peacefully on June 9, 2017 at the Marina Bay Skilled Nursing Center in Quincy, where she had lived for the past five years. She would have celebrated her 98th birthday in November.

 The beloved wife of the late John D. Collins, Sr., she loved to travel with her late husband, who always referred to her as “Madame Queen.” Mrs. Collins was an avid cook and a gracious hostess who loved to entertain her family and friends and was celebrated for her elegant dinner parties. A noted and talented seamstress, she was instrumental in forming “The Gulliver Street Sewing Club” in the early 1950s in Milton. She was also hailed for her “green thumb,” especially with houseplants. She loved to dance and was a champion bowler. An active member of the Wollaston Golf Club, when it was originally located in Quincy and after it relocated to Milton, she also enjoyed the card games and friendly repartee with her golfing friends after each game.

Loving mother of Hilda M. Morrill and her husband Ronald Morrill of Milton, MA; Deborah A. Collins and her husband Martin Maffeo of Natick, MA; Daniel J. Collins of West Palm Beach, FL; Laurie M. Selby and her husband Arthur Selby of White River Junction, VT; Mercedes “Merci” A. Collins of Whitman, MA; and John D. Collins, Jr. and his wife Susan Collins of Weymouth, MA.

Adored grandmother of Maria M. Morrill of Brooklyn, NY; the late Laurie M. Morrill, of Cambridge, MA; Michael Morrill of Norwood, MA; Lauren Maffeo of Bethesda, MD; Eva Collins Alves of West Palm Beach, FL; John D. Collins III of West Palm Beach, FL; Sarah Selby of Allston, MA; and Christina Collins of Weymouth, MA. Cherished great-grandmother of Christopher Morrill of Norwood, MA; Aiden Alves and Alexandra Alves of West Palm Beach, FL. Dear sister of the late Maria Esperanza Quinones of Hato Rey, Puerto Rico and the late Francisco Iglesias of Puerto Rico.

It being her wish, there were no public visiting hours, and interment in Milton Cemetery was private.

Mary Jane Dwyer, formerly of Milton, aged 73, died peacefully on June 14, 2017 at her home in Easton, MA, after a long illness. Mary Jane was born May 30, 1944 in Boston, daughter of the late Roger and Constance Dwyer.

Mary Jane was a graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1962.   A loyal and wonderfully supportive mother, she raised her children in Milton. In 1986, Mary Jane found her second calling when she went back to school at the Lemuel Shattuck School of Nursing and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She greatly enjoyed a more than 20 year career caring for the elderly in nursing homes in the Milton and Hyde Park areas.

After her retirement, she took much pleasure in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, seeing them on a daily basis after moving to Easton, where she was also kept company by her loving and loyal dog, “Trouble”

She is survived by her daughter Nancy Williams of Easton, daughter Colleen Jerome and her husband James of Easton, daughter Tracy Dehbi of Easton and son John Williams Jr. and his wife Barbara of Sharon. She is survived by her grandchildren Lindsay, Ryan and Brady Jerome, Justin and Caden Dehbi and preceded in passing by grandchild Destin Williams. She is survived by sister Judy Ebbs of Rockland, brother Roger and his wife Cathy of Brockton, sister Jean Enos and her husband Billy of Milton and sister Jody Shannon and her husband Jerry of Milton and lovingly remembered as “Aunty” to many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary of The Hills Church, Milton, Monday June 19 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday 2 – 6 PM. Interment private.

Mary Appleton Dandrow, age 87, of Milton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Daughter of the late Thomas and Greta Appleton of Quincy and Tuftonboro, New Hampshire and sister of the late Evelyn, Thomas, and Paul Appleton. Survived by her brother Henry Charles Appleton and his wife Judith, of Scituate.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert V. Dandrow for 59 years. She was the devoted mother of Robert V. Dandrow III and his wife Cathy of Marshfield, Patricia Dandrow and her husband Edward Seksay of Cohasset, Alan Dandrow and his wife Joyce of Pembroke, Philip Dandrow and his wife Patricia of Cohasset and Elizabeth Dodge and her husband Stephen of Pembroke. Loving grandmother of 12 wonderful grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mary was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Roxbury, Class of 1947 and later graduated Summa Cum Laude from Regis College. She was a retired medical social worker for the New England Baptist Hospital.

Mary was a devoted member of the Milton Metco Parents Coordinating Committee, Milton League of Women Voters, and National Association of Social Workers. She was a regular communicant at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Milton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth’s Church, Milton, Friday, June 30 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s memory to: Boston Higashi School (educating children with autism) 800 No. Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368, Attention: of Paul Fanning.

Patricia M. (Dillon) Cerasuolo, 71, of Canton (formerly of Belmont), passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2017 after a year long battle with cancer. Patricia was born in Brooklyn, NY, on May 12, 1946 to the late Joseph & Dorothea (Morris) Dillon. After graduating from Saint Columbkille High School in Brighton she attended Bridgewater State University. She later obtained two Master’s Degrees from Boston College. She was predeceased by her love, Paul F. Cerasuolo, whom she married on October 16, 1971 at Saint Columbkille. Patricia devoted her working life to educating high school aged children in the greater Boston area. She was a fixture at Saint Columbkille and Saint Clement high schools prior to going to Fontbonne Academy in Milton where she worked for twenty-seven years as both a teacher and an administrator until her retirement in 2016. Not only was she a presence in the classroom, but she loved connecting with students at performances, games, and functions within the Fontbonne community. Even after her retirement, Patricia remained in close contact with her friends and colleagues on a regular basis proving that Fontbonne Academy would always be an integral part of who she was. She enjoyed her travels throughout the United States and Europe, although those experiences would temporarily take her away from the Boston sports teams that she loved. Most of all she cherished spending time with her beloved grandchildren. In addition to being predeceased by Paul, Patricia leaves behind her son; David Cerasuolo of Norfolk, MA and David’s children Connor and Caroline, her daughter Amy (Cerasuolo) Lindstrom and her husband Kristian and their sons Noah and Jared all of Manchester, CT. She is also survived by her brother Francis Dillon and his wife Linda of Raynham, MA, her brother James Dillon and his wife Rita of Schenectady, NY, her brother Joseph Dillon and his wife Donna Hussey of Seabrook NH, her sister Marianne (Dillon) Raeke and her husband Kevin of Sutton, MA, her sister-in-law Ellen Cerasuolo of Manomet, MA, her brother-in-law Donald Cerasuolo and his wife Linda of Wilmington, NC. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews as well as many loyal and wonderful friends. Her family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff of 2 East at Manchester Memorial Hospital as well as those at Visiting Nurse and Health Services of Connecticut for their care and companionship during her illness. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 4-8PM at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, MA 02186. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, June 29^th at 10AM at Saint Elizabeth Church in Milton. Interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the “Patricia Cerasuolo Leadership Award” at Fontbonne Academy 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA 02186.

Anna Flaherty, of Norwell, formerly of Dorchester,  passed away June 25, 2017, at the age of 82.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Folan) Flaherty.  Devoted aunt of Thomas of Dorchester, Patrick of Pembroke, Michael of Needham and Brian Santry of Dorchester. Visiting Hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Wednesday 10 – 11 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Burial private.

Ann Bisbee Scheffler of Milton, passed away on June 23, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones. Ann, the devoted first daughter of Ethan and the late Mary Susan Bisbee, was born December 3, 1957.

Ann was a native of Milton, where she would later return to raise a family of her own with her beloved husband, Edward Scheffler. She was the joyful mother of Ted and Ethan Scheffler. Ann fought very hard to stay with them and will always guide their hearts. She leaves her younger sister Elizabeth and brother Fred, several in-laws, nieces and nephews. Ann also leaves a host of cousins, aunts and uncles, and many, many kind, loyal friends.

Ann graduated high school from Milton Academy in 1976 and went on to attend Smith College, graduating in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. She served in various roles at Jordan Marsh, Milton Academy, and Walnut Hill School for the Arts before retiring in 2016 to focus on her ongoing battles with cancer through the compassionate help of the oncology staff at Dana Farber.

Ann had the good sense to marry a man who shared the same love for music as she did. A talented pianist since childhood, Ann had a wide ranging taste in music. Eddie and “Ann Dear” spent countless nights seeing their favorite artists perform live, and enjoyed many mornings relaxing with a coffee and a thoughtfully chosen album playing.

Ann had a love for life and for travel, all of which she would chronicle in word and in pictures along her journey. The many scrapbooks in which she skillfully documented family, travel, friends, and memories will be cherished by her family for years to come. Her love for travel likely stemmed from a 1974 Bisbee family sabbatical to England. She would return to Europe many more times throughout her life, including a 2016 trip generously gifted by her loving cousins.

A celebration of Ann’s life will be held Saturday, July 8th, from 1-4 pm at the Milton Academy Chapel in Milton, MA with a gathering from 1:30-3 pm and a service in her memory from 3-4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute or to a cause close to your heart.

John W. Carrington, Sr., was born Nov. 24, 1933 in Washington, Arkansas.  John was the oldest of nine children born to the late Charlie “Red” and Ola Carrington.  The Carrington family later moved from Washington to Little Rock, Arkansas.   At an early age, John accepted Christ and was baptized at St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church.  John attended the elementary schools in Little Rock and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1951.

After graduation from high school, John entered the US Navy and served four years during the Korean War.  After being discharged from the US Navy, John moved to Boston, MA and began an illustrious 39 year career at Polaroid Corporation in Cambridge where he held increasingly responsible positions including Director of Human Resources for worldwide manufacturing.  He retired as Director of Minority Business Development in 1995.  While working his way up the career ladder at Polaroid, John attended Wentworth Institute, Boston University and Harvard Business School where he earned many certificates in corporate management.

John married the late Frances Sims and to this union three children were born, John Willis, Jr. Elane Marie and LaJace Paul.

John was very active in the Most Worshipful Hiram Grand Lodge AF&AM, Inc. Jurisdiction of Massachusetts where he served as Worshipful Grand Master.  He served in many positions in each of the following local houses:  Demetrius Lodge No. 18, Past Master, A.G. Miller Lodge of Perfection, Mt. Moriah Royal Arch, Ballenger Commandery No.1, Alhambra Temple No.1, Laconia Consistory No.1. He also served several years as Grand Patron of Bay State Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Inc.

John proudly speared-headed the male and female drill teams to number one positions several times as the Drill Master of the “Goofers” male team and sponsored the “Gooferettes” female team.

He also held positions in the national organization: First Vice President of the Supreme Council of Grand Lodges, Inc., Assistant East Coast Assembly Deputy of the Imperial Grand Council, Ancient Arabic Nobles of the Mystic Shrines of North and South America, Inc.

John W. Carrington Sr. was one of the originators of the Concerned Black Masons of Massachusetts.     As a great visionary Hon. John W. Carrington has served on many committees and advised the financial activities of many of the various organizations locally and nationally.  Under his leadership the jurisdiction of Massachusetts successfully secured a building for the Grand Lodge, the Grand Chapter and the Gladiators, forming the Hiram Grand Lodge Youth Development Center in Dorchester.

Upon his retirement as Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Hiram Grand Lodge, the Boston City Council in a meeting assembled, congratulated the Honorable John W. Carrington, 33^rd on his retirement and he was honored with a resolution presented by City Councilor Charles C. Yancey.

John was a lover of sports and coached one of the first women’s softball teams in Roxbury, the “Dodgerettes”.  He was also an avid fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics.

In 1993, John married Leslie (Fischer) Carrington.  John and Leslie spent many lovely years together working and traveling both nationally and internationally.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie “Red” and Ola Carrington, daughter Elane, and siblings, Charlie Jr. (Bill), Christine, Emmanuel and Ola Louise.

John departed this life after a short illness on June 25, 2017.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Leslie, two sons, John, Jr., (Anne), LaJace (Jennifer), sisters Charlene, Lenora (Bernard), brothers, Leon (Ruth) and R C (Shirley), seven granddaughters, Helena, Amber, Cierra , Alana, Taylor, Evelyn and Lillian, goddaughters Johnetta Downes, Arniece Callender and Erika Botts, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Visiting hours at Morning Star Baptist Church, 1257 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Wednesday July 5 10AM – 12 PM followed by a Funeral Service at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Thursday at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

John W. Downing, 82, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2017.

He was born in Boston and lived his entire life in Massachusetts.   He attended Hingham Public Schools, graduated from Boston University in 1956 and attended Boston University Law School.  Mr. Downing served his country in the Army from 1957 to 1959.

For most of his adult life, Mr. Downing was an entrepreneur, and owned a tavern in Massachusetts for 25 years.  He was married for over 40 years to the late Dorothy (Kelley) Downing.   Mr. Downing possessed a great sense of humor and took pride in his Irish heritage and the accomplishments of his loving extended family.  He was an avid reader and a fan of the New England Patriots since their inception.  His favorite place was Vermont and he loved to go hiking there.

Mr. Downing is survived by his children John W. Downing of Chelmsford, Kathleen R. Cruickshank of Scituate, Brian T. Downing of McLean, VA, Matthew K. Downing of Uxbridge and Nicole E. Cruickshank of Holden; his grandchildren Sunjay Priyadarshan, Brad Downing, Margaret Downing, Emma Downing, Eleanor Downing and Benjamin Cruickshank; his brothers Francis Downing of Milford, Jeremiah Downing of Carver, Stephen Downing of Scituate, the late Walter Downing and Peter Downing.

A Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, East Milton, Wednesday July 5  at 10:30 AM. Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, 9 – 10 AM Wednesday. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:30 PM.

Diane (Johnson) DeCoste of Weymouth, July 1, age  76,  former nurses aide and assembler at Raytheon Corporation. She enjoyed spending time with her family,  especially her grandchildren.  Her hobbies included knitting ceramics,  bead making and Arts and Crafts.

Diane was the devoted mother of Lisa Pawlik  and Dean DeCoste  both of Weymouth and John DeCoste of Pembroke. Grandmother of Samantha Muise of Carver, Lauren Muise of Raynham, Abigail DeCoste , Brianna Decoste and John C. DeCoste all of Pembroke, Chelsi DeCoste of Rockland, Jaime DeCoste, Jake Decoste and Tyler DeCoste all of Weymouth and the late Corey DeCoste. Great Grandmother of Elizabeth Melucci, Thomas Melucci, Ryan Melucci and Logan Harrington all of Carver.

Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday, July 7, 4-7 pm.

Funeral Service at 7 pm.  Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers donations in Diane’s name may be sent to American Heart Association,  P.O. Box 417005, Boston,  MA  02241.

Margaret M. McNamara of Needham formerly of Mattapan died on July 5, 2017.  Beloved daughter of the  late Patrick and Margaret McNamara.  Sister of the late  James McNamara. Margaret is also lovingly survived by several cousins in the United States and Ireland.

Margaret was born in Boston,  she was a graduate Jamaica Plain High School. Margaret was a resident of Mattapan for over 40 years.  She worked for the MBTA in Jamaica Plain for many years before retiring.  Past member of the MBTA   retirees and the Jolly Acres.  She enjoyed traveling to Ireland and the Caribbean.  She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known her.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visitation in Saint Angela Church, 1548 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan on Tuesday July 11, 2017 10:00- 11:00am.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 11:00AM.  Interment   in Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.  See www.dolanfuneral.com for online condolences and directions.

Michael J. Dembowski of Milton originally from Dorchester  died on July 3, 2017.  Beloved husband of Patricia (Shields) Dembowski of  Milton.  Devoted father of Jeremy Dembowski and his wife Lisa of  Weymouth and Stefan Dembowski and his wife Kelley of Sagamore  Beach.  Brother of Claire Mitchell of Maddison, NH, Paul Dembowski of Weymouth and the late Gerard  Dembowski.  Cherished  grandfather  of Lauren, Thomas, Colleen, Kathryn, Emma, Lily, Brady and Cullen.

Michael was born in Boston.  He settled in Milton and that is where he and his wife raised their family.  Michael worked for V & G Iron Works as an Engineer for many years before retiring.  He coached his children in baseball, hockey and basketball and continued on coaching Milton’s youth  for many years after.  He loved the beach especially Ogunquit, Maine where he visited  and  enjoyed for 60 years.  Most of all Michael loved his family and cherished the time that he spent with them.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday July 11, 2017 at 10:30am in Saint Agatha Church, East Milton.  Visiting Hours on Monday 4-8PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue,  East Milton.  Interment in Milton  Cemetery, Milton.  In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Michael may be made to Friends of the Unborn, P.O. Box 692246, Quincy, MA  02269.  See www.dolanfuneral.com for online condolences and directions.

Ronald Scialdone of Milton, July 1, beloved husband of Joanne (Indelicato) Scialdone. Beloved father of Kara Scialdone of Hyde Park, Step   father of Mary Bell of Hyde Park, Tracey Bent of Weymouth, David Bent of Walpole, Kerri McCarthy and Kristen Bent both of Milton. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visiting Hours in the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON VILLAGE, Monday, July 10, 5-7pm. Funeral Service at 7 pm. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers donations in Ron’ s memory may be sent to Journey Forward, 5 Shawmut Rd., Canton, MA 02021.

Timothy Francis Donovan, of Quincy, passed away peacefully at his home on July 6, 2017.

Tim grew up in East Boston. He was a graduate of Boston College High School, Class of 1951. He graduated Northeastern University after many years of evening classes while balancing family responsibility. He served four years as a sergeant in the US Army, being honorably discharged in 1962. Tim’s dedicated working career consisted of nearly 40 years with the New England Telephone Company. He started in the lower ranks as a lineman and achieved several promotions, retiring as a second line regional manager, staff director.

Mr. Donovan served as Grand Knight to the West Quincy Knights of Columbus, Ave Maria Council in the 1970’s. Tim was an avid storyteller. He enjoyed dog racing, travel and basking in the sun doing puzzles. Being with family was his top priority.

Son of the late Susan K. and Timothy F. Donovan of East Boston he is also predeceased by his older brother James H. Donovan of Melrose. Survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years Patricia A. (Kirrane) and their five children, Timothy F. of Surfside Beach, SC, James and his wife Janine of Hanover, Mary Beth and her husband Daniel McNeil of Plymouth, Michael and Jane of Dedham and Kathleen Shanley of Quincy. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In celebration of Tim’s life, visiting hours will be held at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday July 9th from 4-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary’s Church, 95 Crescent Street, West Quincy, Monday July 10 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne Monday 2:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of his wife, Patricia A. Donovan, to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave. Fl.7, New York, NY 10001.

On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, God ordered a change of address for one of His angels, Norma McCalop-Emmons. She was born in Turkey, North Carolina on March 15, 1921 to the late Dudley McCalop and the late Essie Carlton-McCalop. Norma received her formal education from Douglass High School in Warsaw, NC and her Bachelors of Science from the State of Teachers College in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She then taught elementary school in Statesboro, Georgia.

Norma moved to Boston, Massachusetts where she met and married the late James Merritt in 1953. They were members of St. Cyprian Episcopal Church of Boston where they worshipped together. They were married until his death in 1964.

She met Joseph R. Emmons of Medford, Massachusetts and they married in 1970 and she moved to Medford to start a new life. They were married for 33 years. During their marriage, they traveled frequently to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Montreal, Seattle, Washington and may other beautiful places. They were famous for their Christmas Family Celebration, where they blended both their families. Joe’s children and Norma’s nieces. The family feasted on many homemade dishes including the best homemade jelly and they made sure Bryan had his lemon cake. Everyone awaiting to see what that year’s Christmas Gifts would be for Joe and Norma. It was a beautiful time and the family enjoyed and could not wait until the next Christmas.

Norma worked in many capacities and was business woman at best. She was meticulous, astute, and very clever. She instilled those qualities in her nieces and nephews. She retired from Shawmut Bank of Boston after 30 years of service. She was also a life member of the NAACP and served as a secretary of the executive board of the Medford Branch.

Norma loved Young and the Restless and Bold and the Beautiful. All stopped when those shows were on. She then would discuss the cryptic outcomes of the “stories”, with her niece Aisha. She was so hooked she had everyone else hooked. Although Norma didn’t have children her love for dogs became a sincere passion. Sissy and Star were her treasures. After they passed away she became the care taker of Bo. Upon moving with her niece Vernette, she had the pleasure of having another dog in her life Bumpy Johnson, which she affectionately called Pee-Wee.

Norma was loved for being resourceful, nifty, elegant and classy. Whenever someone was ready to go out for the night, she wanted to see you before leaving the house. Although, nostalgic for her it was approval for everyone else. Norma became ill and was unable to take care of herself. Which her niece, Vernette made the decision that she would come and live with her. For the last 10 years, Vernette and Gale took care of her and Laretta flew from Turkey, NC during the summer break to help with her care as well. She was never alone and had family around her always.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Emmons, step-children, Joseph M. Emmons and Roberta A. Canada, her brother, Dudley Iredell McCalop, sister, Saint Clennie McCalop: nephews: Iredell Maurice McCalop and Anthony E. McCalop.

Norma is survived by her step-son, William “Billy” Emmons of Lithonia, GA; step-grandchildren: Stephanie, Stephen, Lynne, Joseph, Jr., James, Roberta, Leigh, Bryan, Darren, Davin, Demek and Tiffany. Nieces: Marian Vernette Banks of Mattapan, MA, Ora Gale (Jesse) Thompson of Randolph, MA and Roberta Laretta McCalop of Turkey, NC, Ocie M. Lee, of Columbus, Ohio and Doris Lee Butler (Filous)of Dayton, Ohio. One God daughter, Josephine Davis, of Boston, MA. Great nieces: Aisha Johnson of Mattapan, MA, Annie Vernette McCalop of Warsaw, NC and Jessica Thompson of Randolph, MA. Great-great nieces and nephews: Nasir Webster of Mattapan, MA, Kanisha Draughon, Jayden Blackmon and Janaysha Blackmon all of Warsaw, NC. Great-great-great nephew: Braylon Amir Webster.Visitation will be held on Thursday morning 10 – 11 AM followed by a Funeral Service in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St,. LOWER MILLS at 11AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Virginia Marie (Trider) Kamb, born March 20, 1928, died peacefully at her home in Houghs Neck, Quincy on July 8, 2017, aged 89 years. Beloved daughter of W. Edward Trider and Rosalina (Higgins) Trider of Charlestown, MA. Sister to James Trider of Sarasota, FL, Edward Trider of the Woodlands, TX, Robert Trider of Wyomissing, PA and Rosemary Houghton of Tewksbury, MA. Devoted wife for nearly 60 years of Robert W Kamb, mother of Robert Jr, (Rebecca) of East Sandwich, Joseph (Linda) of Walpole, Stephen (Lisa) of Quincy and Mary Kamb of Quincy. Dear “Nanny” to her 6 grandchildren Lauren, Stephen, Robert III, Madeleine, Daniel and John.

Virginia was born and raised in Charlestown and moved to Quincy to raise her family. She dearly loved the beach, her water view from Bayview Avenue and the tight knit and colorful Houghs Neck community that she called home for 57 years. She was always very proud that she and Bob received the Community Council “Good Neighbor” award for their participation  and contributions that made the Neck such a beloved place for her.

While she was single, Ginny worked as an operator for the New England Telephone company in Boston, walking to and from work from her home in Charlestown nearly every day. She was an outspoken advocate for labor and a proud union member, elected as president  of her Communications Workers of America local.  She made and kept many lifetime friends from her time at Ma Bell and always spoke fondly of the girls she worked with.

Growing up in a close family with three loving but rough and tumble brothers and her baby sister, she learned from an early age to speak up for and defend herself, and throughout her life never hesitated to express her opinion.

After marriage, she threw herself wholeheartedly into making a warm and affectionate home for her husband and children. She sent Bob Sr off to work every day with a hot breakfast and a bagged lunch, including a pre-peeled orange, while she faithfully and energetically kept the home fires burning.

Virginia was blessed with a uniquely elegant sense of style and fashion perfectly suited to her. She was well known and loved as a talented and creative seamstress who sent hundreds of brides down the aisle in gowns custom designed and fitted just for them. The self-styled “friendly village seamstress”, she frequently created custom fashion designs for entire wedding parties, and her sewing room, (and many other parts of the house), was always a beehive of artistic and creative frenzy that she absolutely thrived on. Virginia also made flags, curtains, furniture covers, costumes and could alter, mend, hem, sew, stitch, fix, improve and embellish anything made of cloth or that remotely resembled fabric.

She was fiercely proud of her children and was a “tiger mom” before that was even a thing. Ginny was a firm believer in old school discipline and provided a loving and nurturing home with high expectations for excellence that sent 4 children into the world believing that they could do anything and knowing that they were well loved.

She loved to sing, and could always be persuaded to belt out a tune for any occasion and any crowd. She knew all the songs and always had an appropriate lyric for any situation. Virginia was a dependable member of the Most Blessed Sacrament choir, and while she could, lifted her voice to God’s glory every Sunday. Ginny was a great dancer and she and Bob were known as “Fred and Ginger” for their smooth moves on the dance floor.

She took a childlike delight in being outside, whatever the season, and loved the beach and swimming in summer and sledding and skiing in winter. She was not a pro sports fan but hardly ever missed one of her kids’ games. As a late bloomer, she spent a few seasons in the Houghs Neck Ladies softball league where she distinguished herself as the league’s oldest rookie. Along with some of her other friends, she founded the Nut Island Ladies Athletic Club, “Nut-I Ladies” for short, and they dominated the women’s division of the Houghs Neck marathon in the 70s.

Virginia loved to travel, and she and Bob had many hilarious adventures on trips all over the US and Europe with Bob’s brother John and his wife Barbara. With the encouragement of her friends, she learned to drive at age 40, which completely liberated an already free spirit. She took up guitar with her sister in law Barbara, and despite the howls and teasing of her kids, could pick out several recognizable tunes.

As a 25 year plus Quincy YMCA member, she formed many more lifetime friends, and looked forward to her daily exercise routine, coffee with the girls at McDonalds and the annual “old lady” summer camps on the Cape. She taught many children to swim as a volunteer instructor and got great joy from helping kids improve their reading through the Adams Shore Library Reading Round- Up program.

A true exemplar of the “greatest generation”, Virginia had a vibrant and indomitable spirit, was not afraid to try anything and brought joy and enthusiasm with her wherever she went and whatever she did. Her life was full and well lived, with the love of family, friends and community ever present. In her last few years, ill health slowed her down but never dimmed her spirit. Her passing has left us diminished, but not the memories she created.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Sea St., Quincy, Thursday July 13 at 11AM. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Wednesday 4-8PM.

In tribute to her memory and the Houghs Neck community that brought her so much joy, happiness and satisfaction, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Houghs Neck Community Council Permanent Book Award in her name. (HNCC Inc, www.houghsneck.org)

Anne Carolyn Murphy (Carole) of Norwell, died peacefully July 8^th,2017 after a short illness..

Carole was originally from Dorchester. She attended St Mark’s Grade   School and graduated from St.  Gregory’s High School. She began a long career in government service, working at the Watertown Arsenal, then running the payroll department at DCASR-Boston, Department of Defense with an iron fist.

Carole traveled all over the world. She loved to organize trips and tours, and enjoyed the theater. She worked at the Wang Center till she was 80, just so she could watch the shows over and over. She thoroughly enjoyed retired life, meeting great friends at her condo complex.

She enjoyed her family and cats, and loved to watch the Patriots and Red Sox. She was a great cook and especially loved to bake for everyone.

Always a woman of faith, she was an active participant at Mass.  Over the years she was involved with various organizations, such as the Norwell Council on Aging, worked the polls at the Norwell Elections and fought to keep St. Albert’s Parish open.

Predeceased by her Father and Mother, Pat and Alice Murphy, sisters Alice (Pat) Callahan and Nancy Fehrm, and brother Joseph Murphy. Survived by sister Brenda Sullivan. Beloved Auntie Carole to many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent Street, Scituate on Friday, July 14th at 10:00 AM.  Family and Friends Invited.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carole’s memory to: Pan Mass Challenge/team “Make way for Molly”.  Please make your check out to PMC-Jimmy Fund and mail to Molly Callahan, 48 Ash Hill Road, Reading, MA 01867 or you can make a gift online at http://www2.pmc.org/profile/TM0168.