John D. Ely, age 52, of Dorchester, formerly of North Reading and Topsfield, December 8, 2011. Husband of Jean L. Swaray-Ely of Dorchester. Father of Nicole Ely. Son of John W. Ely III of NJ and the late Marilyn L. (Leisk) Ely. Brother of Sharon M. Privitera of Westford and Lisa Ely of Bradford. Funeral service in Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Wednesday December 21 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford. Licensed builder and owner of ABC Construction, Dorchester. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to Mass Audubon Society, 208 South Great Road, Lincoln 01773 or Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler St, Boston MA 02116.