FENNELL Doris M. (Froughton) of Jamaica Plain Feb. 7, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Donald P. Fennell. Loving mother of Donald G. of Roslindale, Timothy C. of S. Weymouth, Richard P. of S. Weymouth, Lynda F. Kelly of NH., Christopher G. of Roslindale and Jennifer M. Fennell of Hull. Sister of Dorothea Short of Bellingham and the late Bernice Froughton and Carol O’Connor. Devoted grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Wednesday, Feb. 12th. at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John Chrysostom Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Doris’s memory to Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Francis St. Boston, Ma. 02115.

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WALSH, Julie A. of Jamaica Plain, February 23, 2014. Beloved daughter of Bridget (Lynch) Walsh and the late Richard Walsh. Survived by her loving cousins John Joe & Ann Walsh of Needham, Michael & Ginny Walsh of Hanover, also her beloved Godson Christopher, cousins Elizabeth, John, & Kevin of Needham, James & Kelly of Weymouth, Sean & Angela of Arlington, VA and David of Hanover. Also survived by many cousins in Ireland, England and New Zealand. Julie will also be missed by all the residents of the Farnsworth House in Jamaica Plain where she served as a dedicated volunteer for many years. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, February 27th at 10 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 11 o’clock. Visiting hours Wednesday 3-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

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BROTHERS, William J. of Norwood, formerly of Jamaica Plain. March 1, 2014. Beloved son of Katherine (Kelly) and the late William Brothers. Brother of James Brothers and his wife Aida of VA, Rosemary Langton and her husband Robert of West Roxbury, Kathleen Coakley and her husband Dennis of VT, Carol Colla of CA, John Brothers of West Roxbury, Diane Brothers of CA, and Patrick Brothers of West Roxbury. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Friday, March 7th at 10:30am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 11:30am. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

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ROWLEY, Mary Kate (O’Malley) In West Roxbury, formerly of Jamaica Plain and Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, Ireland, March 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Rowley. Loving Mother of Eileen Harrington and her late husband Patrick of West Roxbury, John Rowley and his wife Maureen of Needham, James Rowley and his wife Joanne of West Roxbury, Maureen Mannix and her husband Kevin of West Roxbury and the late Thomas Rowley and his wife Katherine of West Roxbury. Loving Sister of Elizabeth Lally and her husband John of Brookline, and the late Margaret, William, Patrick, James, Nora, Ellen, Bridget, and John. Loving Grandmother of Kristen, John, Christine, Jimmy, Julie, Kevin, Katherine, Thomas, Patricia, Laura, and Kevin. Great-grandmother of four. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Saturday, March 22nd at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Late member of the Irish Social Club, Third Order of St. Francis, and the Co. Mayo Club. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to the Deutsches Altenheim Nursing Home 2222 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132 or Holy Name Parish 1689 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132.

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Dr. Candice Jennifer Costa, of Jamaica Plain, MA, passed away March 24, 2014 surrounded by her wife and family. Ms. Costa, 40, was a Doctor of Audiology at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Jamaica Plain, where she cared for our country’s veterans. Candice is survived by her wife, Stephanie Hunt, her father Dennis Costa and her late mother Sharon. Her aunt Maureen Morris., her father-in-law John Hunt and his wife Carrie, her brothers and sisters in-law David and Chryseis Hunt and their daughter Kearin; James and Heather Weaver and their daughter Sarah. A longtime member of the Jamaica Plain community, Candice will be missed by hundreds of loving friends. She received her undergraduate degree at Bridgewater State University and went on to complete her Master’s degree and then Doctorate of Audiology at Northeastern University (NU). Candice was a researcher and clinical supervisor at NU prior to working at the VA. Through her career she mentored and taught a number of students. She also enjoyed being an active member in American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) serving on national boards. Candice enjoyed playing flag football, pool, and kickball with her many friends. Naturally athletic, Candice loved running, biking, kayaking, and hiking with her wife, Stephanie. Together they travelled extensively in the US and abroad to many beautiful places. More than anything, Candice enjoyed spending time with her family and especially with her 2 nieces, Kearin and Sarah. Aunt Candice loved her nieces and was overjoyed to watch them laugh and play, and grow into beautiful girls. A consummate joke-teller, Candice was a master of crafting clever jokes and puns that made everyone around her laugh out loud. She lit up every room she entered with joy and happiness. Visitation hours will be held at Gormely Funeral Home, from 4-8 on Friday. Services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at the First Unitarian Universalist church in Jamaica Plain. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Candice’s name to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. For information on how Candice lived her life, you may visit: http://iheartcandice.weebly.com/

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BLESSINGTON, Attorney Thomas J. Of Jamaica Plain, age 76, March 27, 2014. Funeral Services at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Saturday, March 29, at 5pm. Relatives and friends invited. Late U.S. Navy Veteran.

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ZAHNER, Jeannie Ogden Williams passed away peacefully in Jamaica Plain, MA, April 27, loved, cared for and surrounded by her five children, Jeannie Zahner Jouffroy, Lucy Zahner Montgomery, John Howard Zahner, Matthew Capell Zahner and Merritt Michael Zahner. Wife of the late Richard Zahner (1988), Jeannie is also survived by her two brothers, Richard Williams of Portland, OR and Merritt Williams of Lake Helen, FL; her sons- and daughters-in-law, George Montgomery, Honor Welch Zahner and Carol Somerhalter Zahner; and her nine beloved grandchildren, Emilie, Sophie and Paul Jouffroy, Glennon Montgomery, Michaela, Genevieve and John Zahner and Chereen and Julie Zahner. Jeannie was also particularly close to her sister-in-law Barbara Stromsted of Pepperell, MA and her cousin Arthur Tunnell of Melrose, MA. Donations may be made in Jeannie’s name to National Audubon Society, P.O. Box 420235, Palm Coast, FL 32142. (800) 274-4201. Her friends are invited to join the family to celebrate her life and send her soul on its final journey, on Saturday May 3, 3pm, at her home in Jamaica Plain. Her siblings would like to take this opportunity to thank their sister Lucy and her husband George for their ten years of loving care of our mother. We are all grateful to VNA Hospice Care for their help making Jeannie’s final days peaceful.

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DONOVAN-McLAUGHLIN, Helen (Callahan) Of Jamaica Plain at 102 passed away peacefully in her own home on June 27, 2014. She was born on November 15, 1911 in Malin Co. Donegal Ireland. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles Callahan and Mary Anne (Kane) Callahan, her husbands James Donovan and John McLauglin, her brother Edward Callahan and sisters Mary O?Malley, Catherine Finn and Rose Doherty and most recently by her son James C. Donovan of Marshfield. She is survived by her children Edward J. and his wife Pat Donovan of Marshfield, Mary Ann O’Connor of Westwood, and Helen and her husband Albert Lake of West Roxbury, her grandchildren Edward and his wife Christen Donovan of Reading, Carolyn Donovan of Randolph, Michael and his wife Jean Donovan of West Roxbury, Gregory and his wife Margaret Lake of West Roxbury, Kimberly and her husband Michael La Monticelli of Norwood. The late Paul D. O’Connor and Kathleen O’Connor and her husband Catello Eposito of Westwood. She leaves her nieces Ann Reid of Bridgewater, Helen Murdoch of Savannah, Georgia, Mary Anne Doherty of Jamaica Plain and Grace Kneier of Victoria B.C. She leaves 14 great-grandchildren. She was an active member of the West Roxbury Irish Social Club until recently. She was honored in her 99th year by the Irish Cultural Society with the program title To Love Two Countries at a State House reception. She was a quiet woman who showed amazing courage, love and great faith in her lifetime. Goodnight sweet lady and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Monday, June 30th at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in Holy Name Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Helen’s memory to Catholic TV Box 9196, 34 Chestnut St. Watertown, Ma 02472.

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Winifred M. “Wynne” Killeen (Ranahan) of Jamaica Plain, peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 17, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Killeen, Sr. Loving mother of Elaine Hanley and her companion Robert Pearlstein, John P. and his fiancé Amy McCarthy, Francis J. Jr. and his wife Maureen, Phyllis Killeen and her husband Robert Donato all of Jamaica Plain and the late Carolyn M. Killeen. Sister of the late John and Bernard Ranahan. Sister in law of Mary Durant and Barbara Harkins. Half sister of Dorothy Morse of NH. Grandmother of Nicole, Kristen, Christian and Courtney. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family. Funeral from the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Tuesday July 22 at 9:15 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Jamaica Plain at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Monday July 21 from 3-8 PM. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wynne’s memory may be made to the New England Organ Bank 60 1st Ave, Waltham, MA 02451.

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Helene C. Leary (Connolly) of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Great Neck, NY and Boston, on July 27 2014. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Leary. Loving mother of Robert J., III, Carol H. Leary, Patricia Leary Gomez all of Jamaica Plain and the late John R. Leary. Sister of Carol Connolly Anderson of Contoocock, NH. and the late Raymond Connolly. Grandmother of Colin, Kate, AJ, Nicholas and Miranda. Greatgrandmother of Leilanny. Visiting hours at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Thursday July 31 from 3-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 14 Montebello Rd. Jamaica Plain on Friday August 1 2014. Interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Marlboro.

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Connors — James J. Jr. of Centerville, formerly of Huntington Station, NY; July 30, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Murray) Connors. Loving father of James Connors and his spouse Robert Rindler of Wellfleet, Susan Engel and her husband John of Leominster, William Connors and his wife Mary of Milton, Thomas Connors and his spouse David Campbell of Newfield , NY; and Ann Connors of Natick. Cherished grandfather of Michael and Stephen Connors. Devoted brother of Charles Connors of Franklin, NH; and the late Henry Connors and Sr. Ellen Connors FMM. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Late Army Veteran WWII. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury, on Tuesday, August 5, at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00pm. Interment Old Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jim’s name to the Barnstable Senior Center 825 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis, MA 02601 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Doyle — James A. (Ret. DIA Chief, Germany and tenured professor) of Quincy formerly of Mission Hill, Suddenly, August 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Salvatrice Elena (Caserta) Doyle. Loving father of James A. Doyle III and his wife Malini of Atlanta, GA and Danielle Jacobs and her husband Jim of Hilton Head Island, SC. Cherished grandfather of Cailey, Julia and Jimmy Doyle and Jimmy, Jenna and Jake Jacobs. Devoted brother of Jeanne Mullin of Abington, Mary Jane Kostek of Wilbraham and the late Joanne Austin of Westerly, RI. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. US Air Force Veteran, Graduate of Mission Church High School, Boston University, B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, M.A. and Boston College, Ph. D. Jim was a multi linguist, speaking over nine languages fluently. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury, on Friday, Aug 8, at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. For guest book www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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CASSERLY, Robert Joseph of Bolton, formerly of Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury, August 14, 2014. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Eileen (Lowney) Casserly. Loving father of Julia Hagermoser and her husband Scott of Lancaster, and Deborah Casserly of Worcester. Robert is survived by 2 sisters, Anne Granger of Malden and Margaret Frazier and her husband William of Billerica. Grandfather of Neal, Betsy, and Peter Hagermoser, and Brian and Daniel Casserly. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren and loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) 1545 Tremont St. Mission Hill at 10:30 AM Monday August 18. Visiting hour at Mission Church from 9:30 to10:30 AM prior to Mass. Relatives and friends invited. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert’s memory to Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, Office of Mission Advancement, 637 Cambridge St. Brighton, MA 02135

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Icaza, Carlos B. Of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts August 16, 2014 Beloved husband of Shelley Norton Icaza and best Poppy of Elizabeth Icaza (Giovanni) Poles. Survived by Shelley and Elizabeth, his brothers David H (Jean) Icaza and Peter S (Mony) Icaza, Nephews Jimmy, Robby, Michael, Ethan and Eric and Nieces Melissa and Erinn. Gramps Stephen Cronin. Union carpenter and president of Just Small Jobs Inc. Born in Hamden Connecticut, Carlos was a reader, thinker, writer, adventurer, story teller, and troublemaker. He built. He cooked. He farmed. He traveled. He enjoyed life. Carlos connected people and ideas, loved and supported all of his communities of friends and worked hard to make it better for others. He believed in adverbs, his faith, and his dog (not so much the cat). He shared his many gifts and talents. He made a difference. Please join a celebration of his life at The Parish of All Saints, 209 Ashmont St., Dorchester, MA 02124 on Saturday, August 23 at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, please send gifts to Community Servings 18 Marbury Terrace, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

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Michael Christopher Standish, of West Roxbury, formerly of Jamaica Plain, Marblehead and Weston, passed away on August 24, 2014. He was 68 years old. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Michael attended McGill University and Boston University where he studied philosophy. A profound, gifted thinker with a tremendous sense of humor, he enjoyed reading, music, spending time with family and friends and baseball. Michael will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Michael was the devoted companion of 22 years of Virginia A. “Ginny” Macy of West Roxbury. Dear brother of John Thomas “Jace” Standish and his wife Sheila of Langley, British Columbia and Peter Bowman Standish and his wife Melissa of Pacific Palisades, California. He is also survived by his nephews, Matthew, Nicholas, Reid, Jack and Wyatt as well as many longtime, dear friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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STEVERMAN, Mary H. (Touhy) of Jamaica Plain, formerly of County Kerry Ireland, August 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William Steverman. Loving mother of Nancy Steverman of Weymouth, Patricia Hurley and her husband Robert of Millis, and Kevin Steverman of Braintree. Devoted grandmother of Evan Steverman, Ethan Poulos, Shannon Hurley, and Sean Hurley. Sister of Joan, Nelly, Bridie, Noreen, Patrick, and Michael. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, September 2nd at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

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BLESSINGTON, Attorney Thomas J. Of Jamaica Plain, age 76, March 27, 2014. Funeral Services at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Saturday, March 29, at 5pm. Relatives and friends invited. Late U.S. Navy Veteran.

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ZAHNER, Jeannie Ogden Williams passed away peacefully in Jamaica Plain, MA, April 27, loved, cared for and surrounded by her five children, Jeannie Zahner Jouffroy, Lucy Zahner Montgomery, John Howard Zahner, Matthew Capell Zahner and Merritt Michael Zahner. Wife of the late Richard Zahner (1988), Jeannie is also survived by her two brothers, Richard Williams of Portland, OR and Merritt Williams of Lake Helen, FL; her sons- and daughters-in-law, George Montgomery, Honor Welch Zahner and Carol Somerhalter Zahner; and her nine beloved grandchildren, Emilie, Sophie and Paul Jouffroy, Glennon Montgomery, Michaela, Genevieve and John Zahner and Chereen and Julie Zahner. Jeannie was also particularly close to her sister-in-law Barbara Stromsted of Pepperell, MA and her cousin Arthur Tunnell of Melrose, MA. Donations may be made in Jeannie’s name to National Audubon Society, P.O. Box 420235, Palm Coast, FL 32142. (800) 274-4201. Her friends are invited to join the family to celebrate her life and send her soul on its final journey, on Saturday May 3, 3pm, at her home in Jamaica Plain. Her siblings would like to take this opportunity to thank their sister Lucy and her husband George for their ten years of loving care of our mother. We are all grateful to VNA Hospice Care for their help making Jeannie’s final days peaceful.

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