Shea — Claire E. (Mulry) of Merrimack, NH; formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away July 23, 2013. Loving mother of Kevin Shea of Key West FL; Kathleen Shea Hutchins of Londonderry, NH; Christine (Roger) Jarjoura of Greenwood, IN; and Nancy Shea and her fiancé Joe Gagnon of Amherst, NH. Cherished grandmother of Sean, Meaghan, Tyler, Timmy and Ryan. Devoted sister of the late John Mulry, Rita (Jim) Anderer Dorothy (Jerry) Sullivan, Frances Mulry, Ruth (Mitch) Hayes, Jeanne (Jim) Johnson, and Peggy Simmons. Sister-in-law of Mary Mulry. Also survived by sixty nieces and nephews.
Claire was a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Class of 1946
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Friday, July 26, at 10:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church at 11:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Gathering in the funeral home Friday morning, beginning at 9:30am. Interment St. Joseph cemetery. For guest book and obituary www.lawlerfuneralhom.com

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of Hyde Park, formerly of Jamaica Plain on July 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara J. (Smith). Loving Father of Joseph Smith of West Roxbury, Thomas Gallagher of Rensselaer, NY and Barbara Gallagher of Hyde Park. Brother of the late Joan Litchwell. Grandfather of Patrick and Deana both of Rensselaer, NY and Justin and Jessica both of West Roxbury. Visiting hours at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Friday August 2 from 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles’s memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Late US Air Force Veteran.

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Diane Byrne of Forest Hills, Jamaica Plain on August 5, 2013. Visiting hours and Funeral Service information to be announced soon.

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LAMBRECHT, Ann (Hynes) Of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Co. Galway, Ireland, Aug 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of James of TX, Stephen and Sharon of Middleboro, and Charles of Jamaica Plain. Devoted grandmother of Sean, Shayla, Shannon, and Shamus. Sister of Bridie Murphy, Jane Gear, Nora Joyce, and the late Mary Gear, Peter Hynes, and Stephen Hynes. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, Aug. 13th at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John Chrysostom Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment private.

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DOUGHERTY, Ann M. “Annamae” (Joyce) of Jamaica Plain and Roslindale, August 8, 2013. Loving mother of Bonnie Estabrook and her husband Don of FL, Paula Abbis and her husband Edward of Wareham, and the late William J. Dougherty III. Devoted grandmother of Paula Gentile and Kaylee Abbis. Great grandmother of Liam and Rowan Libby. Sister of Mary Collins, Kay McNamara, Peggy Dolbeare, Gerri McCarthy, and the late Joe Joyce, Patsy Duggan, and Tommy Joyce. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Friday, Aug 16th at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Waltham.

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Elvira P. Sciaba died peacefully at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. She was 87.

Elvira was born and raised in Boston’s South End, the daughter of the late Antonio and the late Gabriella (Chiara) Sciaba. Devoted to her family, Elvira lived in Jamaica Plain for much of her life. A Medford resident for the past several years, she enjoyed wintering in Venice, Florida. A member of the Chatterbox Club, Elvira enjoyed the company of her many nieces and nephews and their families.

Elvira was predeceased by her siblings: the late Paul Sciaba, Santina Levaggi, Elaine Sciaba, Mary Filichia, Vincent Sciaba, John Sciaba, Edward Sciaba, Theresa Ruggiero. She leaves many loving nieces and nephews as well as many great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

Her funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Thursday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 thru 8 pm. Services will conclude with burial at Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.

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DeBENEDICTIS Carlo of Jamaica Plain Sept. 7, 2013. Beloved husband of Concetta (Accomando). Complete notice Tuesday.

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Joel T. Watson of Jamaica Plain MA, died in the early hours of October 1, 2013 at the age of 78. While acute myeloid leukemia eventually took him, he amazed his medical team and delighted his loved ones by beating the odds in more ways than one. With the expert and caring attention of the oncology/hematology staff of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, he enjoyed an additional year, full of life, following his diagnosis and he left this earth with his hallmark humor and head full of silver hair, despite many rounds of chemotherapy. Born November 16, 1934, in Chicago IL to Cecil and Elizabeth Watson, Joel was a graduate of Antioch College, and earned a Master in Hospital Administration from the University of Minnesota. An advocate of accessible, affordable health care for over fifty years, he began his career with the Indian Health Service and ended it with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. It is fitting that he drew his last breath shortly after the Affordable Care Act went into effect. Joel’s activism extended beyond health care. Whether he was at a demonstration for marriage equality at the State House, registering voters in Jamaica Plain, or joining the 50th anniversary March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, he had a deep and abiding commitment to civil rights, democratic ideals and progressive causes. A proud bearer of the “Massachusetts liberal” mantle and the embodiment of “act locally,” he was elected to leadership positions in Boston’s Ward 19 Committee and as a delegate to the state Democratic conventions. In addition to his activism and political work, Joel T. Watson was an avid PBS Newshour watcher, a devotee of NY Times crossword puzzles, an ice cream lover, maker of delicious jams and banana bread, and a stubborn but gentle soul. He read both the trivial and the profound, whether histories, mysteries or compelling works of fiction. He loved to drive and preferred the roundabout way to the direct way, always. The back roads of mid-coast Maine were among his greatest driving pleasures, always providing an excuse to search out a public church supper, a library book sale or another art gallery in the area. Joel is survived by his wife of over thirty years, Eugenia “Henia” Handler; his children, step-children and their spouses: Joel Thomas Watson II of Eugene, OR; Karen Watson and Jamey Eiffert of Fircrest, WA; Joshua Handler and Sada Aksartova of Arlington, VA; Lisa Handler and Patrick Arkins of Philadelphia, PA. His is also survived by brother Stuart Watson of Redondo Beach, CA and five grandchildren: Danea DeGlee, Joel Thomas Watson III, Alexander and Isabelle Eiffert, and Annabella Handler. Many, many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends also mourn his loss. The family welcomes those who would like to honor his contributions to our lives to join them at the Watson-Handler home in Jamaica Plain between 4-7 pm on Friday, October 4 and again from 4-7 pm Saturday, October 5. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to any favorite local NPR/PBS affiliate or the Summer Sundays concerts at Jamaica Pond sponsored by the Emerald Necklace Conservancy.

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BROWN, NORMA I. (Rodriguez ) of Jamaica Plain, October 28, 2013. Beloved Daughter of the late Louis & Corrinna (Sheets) Rodriguez. Devoted Wife of Lawrence Brown, II. Loving Mother of Lawrence III & Louis Brown. Sister of Angelo Rodriguez. Aunt of Thalia, Makayla & Anjeli Rodriguez & Edelmira & Deyline Rivera. Great Aunt of Zamare & Zadrian Stone & Jeizian Delossantis. Survived by Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Godchildren & many, many friends. Norma had a warm & loving heart & will continue to be an inspiration to everyone whose lives she touched. She will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on November 23rd in the Ebenezer Baptist Church, 157 West Springfield St., Boston at 10 AM.

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Eleanor Le Blanc, Born on High Street in Newton Highlands, Mass., in 1933, Eleanor Pillion was the youngest child of Marie-Antoinette Clerc-Renaud, of France, and George (“Jerry”) Pillion, of Boston. Eleanor graduated from Sacred Heart in 1951 and soon after started studying painting at Mass College of Art and the Museum School. She married Ralph Le Blanc in 1958, setting up house first on Marlborough Street in Boston, then on Perry Street in Brookline, and in Newton Centre in the early 1960s. The family spent summers in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. Ralph was an architect and had an office in Coolidge Corner, and Eleanor pursued her artwork—especially photography, collages, silkscreening—casually as she kept house and raised three children. Eleanor and Ralph relocated to Hull (Nantasket Beach) in the late 1970s, where Eleanor built strong friendships and found a community of artists. It was then that she began creating art more actively again, and in the early 1980s she returned to Mass Art for her BFA in photography, studying with Nick Nixon. After finishing the degree, she turned more and more to printmaking and found herself most interested in making monotype prints. This work turned out to be the bulk of her career as an exhibiting artist, which spanned roughly the next two decades. During this time she also enjoyed volunteering (Meals on Wheels deliveries) and teaching adult ed classes (Asian cooking). She always loved good food and mastered many cuisines—French, Asian, Middle Eastern. She also learned several languages, including teaching herself Spanish and Portuguese. Ralph and Eleanor moved in the late 1990s from Hull to Weymouth, where they remained until their final move, to Roslindale, in the early 2000s. Ralph’s various medical problems had become very demanding, and taking care of him was Eleanor’s full-time job. He passed away in 2011, and soon after Eleanor came to her new home at Rogerson House, which could provide the best care for her developing Alzheimer’s.
Eleanor passed away on Sunday, November 10. Many of Eleanor’s abiding loves remained strong until the very end, including music, the visual beauty of the natural world, and conversation with friends and family. She is survived by her three children—Einar, Edmond, and Ondine—and her grandchildren, Alex and Ethan. A memorial service for Eleanor will be held at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain (http://www.bradyfallon.com/) on Saturday, December 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor her memory can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association (http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp) or Rogerson Communities (http://www.rogersonhouse.org/how-you-can-help/) in her honor.

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Keefe, Doris Ann (Craft) of Jamaica Plain, Thursday, November 28. Devoted mother of Carol Buda of South Dartmouth, the late Raymond Keefe of Randolph, Janice banks of Walpole, Richard Keefe of West Roxbury, Ronald Keefe of West Roxbury, the late Lawrence Keefe of Jamaica Plain and David Keefe of St. Augustine, FL. Cherished “Nana” of Frank Buda, Nanci Walsh, Richard Keefe, Ray Keefe, Michael Keefe, Lynda Papp, Julie Keefe, Peter banks, Kevin Banks, Brian Banks, Kristin Banks, Lauren Killion, Kaitlyn DeSautels and Robin Keefe. The much loved “Gigi” to 18 great-grandchildren. Complete notice later.

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O’SHEA Marguerite L. (O’Brien) age 85 of Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury, Dec. 16, 2013. Beloved wife of 56 years of John J. O’Shea who passed away in May 2012. Loving mother of Regina Stoker and her husband Mark of Holden and Teresa Triggs and her husband Michael of Danbury, NH. Proud grandmother of Geoffrey, Christopher and Cameron Stoker and Kerry, Lauren, Matthew and Andrew Triggs. Also survived by her devoted sister’s Kathleen Malone and her husband Sean of West Roxbury and Sr. Mary Grace O’Brien C.V.I. of Incarnate Word Convent, Houston, Texas. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Margaret (Cox) O’Brien and her brother’s Joseph, James and William and sister’s E. Theresa and Marie Olimpio and her infant grandson Justin Triggs. Marguerite was a graduate of Roslindale High School and worked as a telephone operator for New England Telephone before devoting her life to her husband and daughter’s. She was very active as a volunteer with the Sisters of St. Joseph at her daughter’s schools, including serving on the Mother’s Guild at Fontbonne Academy. Marguerite also volunteered at the Faulkner Hospital in the Chaplaincy department at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and for Catholic Charities in their Friendly Visitor and Elderly Outreach Program. Marguerite was a talented crafter and was well known at local holiday craft fairs for her small mirrors, floral arrangements and wreaths. Marguerite will be fondly remembered for her beautiful smile, quick wit, compassion and generosity, independent spirit and total devotion to God and those she loved. Marguerite’s family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and staff of the Harmony Units of Notre Dame du Lac and Notre Dame Long Term Care as well as Notre dame Hospice for the exceptional care and constant spiritual support they gave to her. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Saturday Dec. 28th. at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass at the Monastery of Poor Clares 920 Centre St. Jamaica Plain at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours in the Funeral Home Friday 4-8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. In lieu of flowers please honor Marguerite’s memory by donating to Notre dame Health Care Center at notredamehealthcare.org.

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The circle of Life has been peacefully completed by Eileen, a life-long resident of Jamaica Plain and an eleven year resident at Springhouse Independent/Assisted Living, who has been reunited with her loving husband Stanley, her beloved daughter Deborah, her treasured parents Joseph and Mary, and her siblings Joseph, Josephine and Mary. Her spirited ways live on through her children Richard and his wife Jeremy, Jared, Gregory and her grand and great-grand children. She was loved by many especially Stephen Frohn, John Cunney and her many nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial was held at the Monastery of St. Clare with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the VNA Hospice, 100 Trade Center, Suite G-500, Woburn MA 01801. May Eileen rest in eternal peace.

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Paul E. Connaughton, 79

Dateline: Mansfield, MA

Paul E. Connaughton, age 79, of Mansfield, formerly of Jamaica Plain passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine E. (Dustin) Connaughton to whom he was wed on July 14,1956.
Born in Boston, MA on March 14, 1934, he was a loving son of the late James and Theresa (Gavin) Connaughton.
Paul grew up in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston and was a graduate of Jamaica Plain High School. He continued his education by attending school to become a licensed social worker
Prior to retiring, Mr. Connaughton was a Social Worker having worked for the Brookside Family Health Center, an affiliate of Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.
He had made his home in Mansfield for the past 25 years and was a former longtime resident of Jamaica Plain. Paul was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Mansfield and while residing in Jamaica Plain was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
When not spending time with his family, one of Paul’s greatest passions in life was playing golf. When younger he enjoyed weekly card games with friends and shared the hobby of bowling with his wife Lorraine.
Paul will always be remembered for his remarkable sense of humor and the joy he found helping others to accomplish their goals thru his affiliation with AA.
In addition to his beloved wife of 57 years, he is survived by his devoted children, Paul M. Connaughton and his wife Catherine of Mansfield, John E. Connaughton of Mansfield, Lori J. Powell and her husband George of New Hampshire and James E. Connaughton and his wife Ranee of Norton. He was the dear brother of the late William Connaughton, Russell Connaughton and Carol Foster. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Paul, Rob, Shaun and Ryan Connaughton, Alyssa Connaughton, Matthew, Joe and Kristina Powell, and James, Reily, Liam and Lily Connaughton, his great grandson Mason Connaughton, as well as many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Friday, January 10th at 10:30 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 9th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
To send the Connaughton family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com

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Courtois, Diane E. (Kent) of Jamaica Plain on March 4, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Richard P. Courtois, Sr. Loving mother of Richard P. Courtois, Jr. and his wife Madelynn of Mansfield and Michelle J. Moreno of Roslindale. Grandmother of Nicholas J. Moreno and Daniel R. Moreno both of Roslindale. Sister of Marlene Wiley of Illinois and the late Barton Kent. Visiting hours at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Friday March 7 from 4-7 PM. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s memory may be made to the MSPCA-Angell 350 South Huntington Ave. Jamaica Plain MA. 02130 or visit mspca.org.

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The circle of Life has been peacefully completed by Eileen, a life-long resident of Jamaica Plain and an eleven year resident at Springhouse Independent/Assisted Living, who has been reunited with her loving husband Stanley, her beloved daughter Deborah, her treasured parents Joseph and Mary, and her siblings Joseph, Josephine and Mary. Her spirited ways live on through her children Richard and his wife Jeremy, Jared, Gregory and her grand and great-grand children. She was loved by many especially Stephen Frohn, John Cunney and her many nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial was held at the Monastery of St. Clare with interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the VNA Hospice, 100 Trade Center, Suite G-500, Woburn MA 01801. May Eileen rest in eternal peace.

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Paul E. Connaughton, 79

Dateline: Mansfield, MA

Paul E. Connaughton, age 79, of Mansfield, formerly of Jamaica Plain passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine E. (Dustin) Connaughton to whom he was wed on July 14,1956.
Born in Boston, MA on March 14, 1934, he was a loving son of the late James and Theresa (Gavin) Connaughton.
Paul grew up in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston and was a graduate of Jamaica Plain High School. He continued his education by attending school to become a licensed social worker
Prior to retiring, Mr. Connaughton was a Social Worker having worked for the Brookside Family Health Center, an affiliate of Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.
He had made his home in Mansfield for the past 25 years and was a former longtime resident of Jamaica Plain. Paul was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Mansfield and while residing in Jamaica Plain was a parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
When not spending time with his family, one of Paul’s greatest passions in life was playing golf. When younger he enjoyed weekly card games with friends and shared the hobby of bowling with his wife Lorraine.
Paul will always be remembered for his remarkable sense of humor and the joy he found helping others to accomplish their goals thru his affiliation with AA.
In addition to his beloved wife of 57 years, he is survived by his devoted children, Paul M. Connaughton and his wife Catherine of Mansfield, John E. Connaughton of Mansfield, Lori J. Powell and her husband George of New Hampshire and James E. Connaughton and his wife Ranee of Norton. He was the dear brother of the late William Connaughton, Russell Connaughton and Carol Foster. He is also survived by his cherished grandchildren, Paul, Rob, Shaun and Ryan Connaughton, Alyssa Connaughton, Matthew, Joe and Kristina Powell, and James, Reily, Liam and Lily Connaughton, his great grandson Mason Connaughton, as well as many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Friday, January 10th at 10:30 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 9th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
To send the Connaughton family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com

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Antonio Robles, age 86, of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Puerto Rico on January 26, 2014. Beloved husband of Juana Acevedo. Visiting hours at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Wednesday January 29 from 6-9 pm. Relatives and friends are invited. His funeral and burial service will take place in Morovis, Puerto Rico.

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Tedeschi, Mary K. (Mulrey), 90, of Roxbury, died peacefully on January 25, 2014. Beloved wife of 68 years to Louis J. Tedeschi, Sr. Loving mother of the late Patricia A. Orban and her late husband Steven, Joseph P. Tedeschi of Jamaica Plain and his life-long partner, Lillian Serrecchia, Catherine M. Connolly and her husband Michael of Jamaica Plain, Helena C. Brady and her husband Kevin of Readville, Diane M. Gillis and her husband Albert “Jake” of Hanover, Louis J. Tedeschi, Jr. and his wife Rosa of Dedham. Cherished Nana of 10 grand-children and 11 great grandchildren. Mary, the daughter of the late Peter and Catherine (Jenkins) Mulrey, was born and lived in Jamaica Plain for most of her life where she raised her family. Her values of faith, family, charity and dedicated hard work have influenced many including the many extended “children” that she loved as her own. She worked at the MBTA in her early years and in the Boston Public Schools at the time of her retirement. She lived a full life and her legacy will live on in her family and those she has touched throughout her journey. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower Street (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Tuesday January 28 from 4-8 pm. A Funeral Mass in celebration of her life will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 14 Montebello Rd. Jamaica Plain on Wednesday January 29 at 10am, followed by her burial at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in West Roxbury. For information and guestbook condolences please visit www.bradyfallon.com

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LAVELLE, Mary Katherine “Kathy” (Long) Of Quincy, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 26 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boston. Kathy was born in Holyoke on October 1, 1941 to John and Helen Long, the beloved wife of Philip Michael Lavelle, devoted mother of Matthew James, Patrick Coyle and Maura Ann (Byron) and loving grandmother of Cole and Gavin Lavelle. Kathy is predeceased by brothers John A. and James E. Long, sister June H. Long and leaves a brother David C. Long of Eastham as well as many nieces, nephews and cherished friends. A graduate of Ursuline Academy, Springfield and the College of St. Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ, Kathy taught Business at Holyoke High School and was a State Retiree having served with the Norfolk Juvenile Trial Court. Lifetime summer resident of her beloved beach community Misquamicut, RI, she always welcomed family and friends for a swim or an overnight. Kathy was active in her church, directing the Religious Education program at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Jamaica Plain and as a volunteer with “Helping Hands” at St. Clare’s Church in Misquamicut. Her tremendous faith and love for people was evident in her special character and how she lived every day. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Friday, January 31 at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:15 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Kathy’s memory to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center for Cancer Care, 736 Cambridge St. Brighton, MA 02135.

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