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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Gregoria Ortiz Santiago of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico on October 27, 2014. Loving mother of Mariano, Edwin, Teresa, Carmen, Jose, Martin, Ana, Luis Alberto, Gerardo, Angel and the late Felix Colon-Ortiz. Also survived by 43 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. Visiting hours and funeral services will be held at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Wednesday October 29 from 6 pm until 9 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Her funeral and burial will take place in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico.

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Mary F. Canning, 80 Dateline: Norton, MA Mary F. (Conroy) Canning, age 80, of Norton passed surrounded by her loving family, in the comfort of her home, on Monday, November 17, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Ronald D. Canning, Sr. to whom she was wed on August 10, 1952. Born in Boston, MA on December 29, 1933, she was a loving daughter of the late James and Katherine (Donohue) Conroy. Mary grew up in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, was educated at Our Lady of Lourdes School, and was a 1952 graduate of Jamaica Plain High School. A dedicated homemaker to her adoring family, Mrs. Canning was a resident of Norton for the past 25 years; previously residing in Roslindale and Jamaica Plain. Mary was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Norton and a former longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Roslindale. She was exceptionally proud of her close family ties and will always be remembered for her gracious mannerism and scrumptious cooking skills. In addition to her beloved husband of 62 years, she is survived by her devoted children; Ronald D. Canning, Jr. of Norton, Catherine Madani and her husband Hossein of Watertown, Paul Canning and his wife Christine of North Attleboro, Maribeth Moriarty and her husband Patrick of Norton, John Canning and his wife Tricia of Newton, and the late Patricia “Patty” Canning. She was the dear sister of James Conroy and his wife Elsie of Mashpee, and the late William Conroy and Paul Conroy. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren; April and her husband Kyle Porter, Daniel Madani, Aidan Canning, Amanda and Meaghan Moriarty, and Emma and Sadie Canning, her great grandson Jackson Porter, and many nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Friday November 21st at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church, 1 Power St., Norton. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in West Roxbury. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, November 20th from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Avenue) Norton. In lieu of flowers, Mary’s family has requested that donations in her memory be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, “Canning Crusaders”, 220 North Main St., #104, Natick, MA 01760. www.cff.org To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com

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WELBY, Mary T. (Toomey) of Jamaica Plain, Dec.3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Francis P. Welby. Loving mother of Mary Gifford and her husband Joseph of Jamaica Plain, Therese Doyle of Roslindale, Francis Welby and his wife Susan of Melrose, Catherine Walsh and her huband James of Canton, Patricia Sullivan of Dedham, Matthew Welby and hie wife Roberta of NJ, Joseph Welby and his wife Laura of Hyde Park, John Welby of Framingham, Dorothy Mucciarone and her husband Robert of Walpole, Michael Welby of Jamaica Plain, and the late Margaret Raymond. Sister of Dennis Toomey of PA, and Joseph Toomey of Norwell, and the late Edward Toomey. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, Dec 9th 8:30 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Jamaica Plain, at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Mary was a long time devoted Parishioner of St. Thomas Aquinas.

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Paul Moynihan, age 47, of Jamaica Plain, suddenly on January 2, 2015. Complete funeral details will be announced soon.

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Michael Velez, age 46, of Jamaica Plain, suddenly on January 1, 2015. Complete details about his funeral will be announced soon.

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Charles P. Healy Jr. a lifelong resident of Jamaica Plain, passed away on January 24, 2015. He was 65 years old. Charles was born and raised in Boston. He had a love of plants, studying horticulture in college, and later working for over 30 years in greenhouse operations at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Charles was the longtime dear and devoted companion of Janet Curry of Natick. Dear brother of Mark E. Healy and his wife Rita of TX, Christopher M. Healy and his wife Mara of NC, Edna Healy of CA and Francis X. Healy and his wife Marsha of Winthrop. He is also survived by 6 loving nephews and a loving niece. Charles’ Funeral will be from the Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home 8 Spring St. (at the corner of Centre St.) WEST ROXBURY Friday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas in Jamaica Plain at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held Thursday 5-8 p.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Charles’ memory may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. 330 Congress St. Boston, MA 02210. Interment will conclude services at the Gardens at Gethsemane in West Roxbury.

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BURKETT, Elizabeth K. (Keohane) of Norwood, formerly of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury, passed away on January 12, 2015 at the age of 78. Wife of the late Mark A. Burkett; Mother of Mark and his wife Joyce; James (Bud) and his wife Lori; Lynne Burkett-Perez and her husband Robert; Kevin and his wife Brenda; Scott and his wife Patricia; Grandmother to Nicole, James, Jason; Alexandra, Zachary; Jessica; Kristine; Kevin and Scott Joseph and three great-grandchildren. Loving companion of the late John P. Burkett. Daughter of the late Eleanore and Timothy Keohane and sister to Mary Ellen Thompson, Timothy Keohane, Helen Davis, Marion Shanahan, and the late Katherine Maguire, Eleanor Cissy Reynolds, Elaine Keohane, James Keohane and Phillip Keohane. There will be a Memorial Mass Saturday January 31, 2015 at 10am in St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington Street, Norwood, MA. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be donated to the American Lung Association, 480 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451.

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Goode, Joseph D. of Jamaica Plain on February 1, 2015. Beloved son of the late Joseph D. & Louise C. (Dennett) Goode. Brother of Steven Goode and his wife Paula of Falmouth, LuAnn Goode and her fiance Richard Jones of Jamaica Plain and the late Walter Goode. Loving uncle of Amelia France, Krystle, Joseph and Daniel Goode. Loving great uncle of Ajani, Azalea and Kylie. Also survived by many friends and family. Visiting hours with a Catholic prayer service will be held at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Sunday February 8 from 2-6 PM. Relatives and friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, donation in Joseph’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Pena, Tomas Arturo formerly of the Dominican Republic on January 29, 2015 in Kissimmee, Florida. Loving husband of the late Yolanda Pena. Private interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery Boston, Ma.

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Margaret M. “ Rita “ (Vandersnoek) Ladue a lifelong resident of Jamaica Plain passed away in Rockland on Tuesday February 3, 2015. She was 86 years old and the beloved wife of the late Herbert A. Ladue USN. She is survived by her 2 children, Janet Ladue and husband Robert Muise of Scottsdale,AZ, Steven Ladue and wife Sue of Jamaica Plain,MA , her 4 grandchildren, Nicole Gottwald, Kerri Gottwald, Lindsay Ladue, Stevie Ladue, her 2 great-grandchildren, 3 nieces and her wonderful friend for over 75 years Gloria Thompson of Holbrook. She will be missed by all had the pleasure of knowing her.

Born October 12, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Rita was a daughter to the late Maurice and Margaret (Galvin) Vandersnoek. She attended Boston Public Schools and was a graduate of the former Mary E. Curley High School in Jamaica Plain. She was also a communicant and attended Our Lady Of Lourdes Church also in Jamaica Plain.

Her funeral mass will be held on Tuesday February 10, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton Street, Stoughton. The Pastor Fr. Joseph Mazzone, officiating. Burial will immediately follow at 1:15 P.M. in the MA Veteran’s National Cemetery, Bourne,MA. Visitation with the family will be held prior to the mass from 9:30 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. in the Sheehan, Lowe & Powers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of one’s choice in Rita’s memory, would be appreciated.

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Lake, Nancy J. (Roumacher) of Jamaica Plain, March 9, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Lake. Daughter of the late Francis and Clara Roumacher. Sister of Francis Roumacher of Duxbury, Phyllis Jennings of FL., Joan Horan, Priscilla Reardon and the late Mary Lou Roumacher. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Sat. March 14th at 9:30 am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St John Chrysostom Church at 10:30. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the Mass from 9:00 to 10:00. Relatives and friends invited. Remembrances in memory of Nancy may be made to the Nancy and Mary Roumacher Fund, UMASS Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd. Boston, MA 02125.

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Lydon, Coleman J. “Coley” of Walpole formerly of Jamaica Plain and Rusheenamanagh Carna, County Galway, Ireland March 13, 2015. Beloved husband of 60 years to Brigid P. (McDonagh). Loving father of Joseph and his wife Ann of Dorchester, Sean and his wife Keri of Roslindale, Colm and his wife Colleen of Jamaica Plain, Mathias and his wife Debra of Walpole, Padraic and his wife Kathleen of Roslindale, Liam and his wife Sonia of Jamaica Plain, Deirdre and her husband Patrick Welch of Walpole and the late Baby Boy Lydon. Also survived by 19 devoted grandchildren. Devoted brother of Peggy Walsh of West Roxbury, Barbara McCarty of West Roxbury and Mary Fahey of Quincy and the late Michael, Johnny, Patrick and Val Lydon. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Thursday March 19th at 9 am Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 12pm – 8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. Coley immigrated to Boston in 1948 becoming a member of the Boston Gas Company until retiring and joining his son at Mathias Construction Corp. Coley was passionate about Ireland and the Irish serving as an officer in the GAA, Honorary President of the North American Board, Lifetime Trustee of the New England Board, President of the Connemara Gaels, Past President of the Irish Social Club and honored member of the Irish Cultural Center.

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Scarlatos, Anna B. of Jamaica Plain, March 22, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Constantine and Irene (Karastamatis) Scarlatos. Devoted sister of Angelika Chronis of Naples FL. Loving aunt of Christopher Chronis of West Roxbury and Stephen Chronis of Swampscott. A Funeral Service will be held at the Cathedral Chapel 162 Goddard Ave. Brookline on Friday March 27th at 11 o’clock. Visitation with the family will take place prior to the service from 10am-11am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery. Late Administrative Assistant to the Greek Consulate General of Boston. In lieu of flowers remembrances in memory of Anna may be made to the Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 601 Sherman St. Canton, MA 02021.

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Finnegan, Mary K. (Gibbons) of Jamaica Plain, March 31, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Finnegan. Loving mother of Michael of Jamaica Plain, Claire of Humarock, Joseph of Jamaica Plain and Paul and his wife Donna of West Roxbury. Loving grandmother of Declan, Colin and Aidan Finnegan. Devoted sister of Margaret Keddie of Roslindale, Bridget Barrett of Dorchester, Phil Burgos of Texas and Martin Burke of Boston. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Tuesday April 7th at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St John Chrysostom Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Monday 4pm-8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery.

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Robert Becker, 71 Dateline: Mansfield, MA Robert Becker, age 71, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Norwood. Born in Boston, MA on January 16, 1944, he was a loving son of the late Frederick T. and Mary E. (Carrigg) Becker. Bobby grew up in the Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury neighborhoods of Boston. He was educated at St. Thomas Aquinas Schools and attended Suffolk University. He was also a former member of the United States Army Reserve. A resident of Mansfield for the past 39 years, Mr. Becker retired as a Supervisor from the Boston Gas Co. where he had worked for 43 years. Bobby, along with his family, attended St. Mary’s Church in Mansfield. He was an avid New England sports fan and a passionate golfer. Bob was a former member of the Walpole Country Club in Walpole , the Wampatuck Country Club in Canton, and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was the dear brother of M. Geraldine Mulcahy and her husband Michael of Mansfield and the late Richard Becker. He was the loving uncle of Timothy Mulcahy and his wife Sara of Franklin and Kevin Mulcahy and his wife Kimberly of Westborough. He was the cherished great uncle of Meghan, Brendan, Grace and Mia Mulcahy, and is also survived by several cousins. His funeral mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 21st at 10:30 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church, 330 Pratt St. (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in West Roxbury. Visitation will be held prior to funeral Mass on Tuesday morning from 9:00-10:00 A.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield. In lieu of flowers, his family has requested that donations in his memory be made to The Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 To send Robert’s family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com

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Philippe Fauche of Jamaica Plain. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday July 11th at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 575 American Legion Highway Roslindale. Interment will be Saint Michael Cemetery. Complete notice to follow.

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CRAVEN, Robert A. (Ret. BPD) of Jamaica Plain, July 29, 2015. Complete notice on Sunday.

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McCloud — John Michael “Mike” of Medfield formerly of Hyde Park, surrounded by his loving family, entered into eternal life, August 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Linda (Schindler) McCloud. Loving father of Jimmy McCloud and his wife Julie of Fairfield; CT and Brian McCloud of Medfield. Loving son of Cecilia (Harrigan) and the late John McCloud. Devoted brother of Maryellen and Tommy Daly of Canton, Billy and Chris McCloud of Wrentham and Nancy and Steve Torgersen of Easton. Son-in-law of Ron and Mary Schindler of Medfield, formerly of West Roxbury and their eight children. Cherished uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Mike was an avid Sports fan of the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox, as well as a fan of Holy Cross Baseball and Dickinson College Baseball. Mike’s family offers a special thank-you to the nurses of Brigham and Women’s Hospital 3C and to all of those who have helped in caring for Mike. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Wednesday, August 19, 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 Tuesday Aug. 18, from 3:00 to 8:00pm.Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mike’s name to Golf Fights Cancer www.golffightscancer.org 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd, Norton, MA 02766 or to Patient Airlift Services www.palservices.org 120 Adams Blvd, Farmingdale, NY 11735 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Norton, Margaret K. “Peggy” of Jamaica Plain, Aug 17, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late John Norton and Molly (Murray) . Loving sister of the late John Norton and Mary McLaughlin. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Monday, Aug. 24th at 8:30 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Sunday 3-7 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Retired employee of New England Telephone Co. and Faulkner Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Peggy’s memory to Second Chance Shelter for Cats, 675 VFW Parkway #266 Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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