Dolan Funeral Home

Sister Mary Ronan Kelly mfic

Sister Mary Ronan Kelly, mfic, a member of the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception of Newton for 73 years, died on December 27, 2011 at St. Patrick’s Manor in Framingham. Daughter of the late James and Mary (Mulrey) Kelly, Sr. Mary Ronan is survived by her niece, Rose Mary Byrne of Braintree; her […]

James Laurence Burns Jr.

James Laurence Burns, Jr., of Boston and Quechee, VT, passed away on Saturday, December 24th, 2011, at his home in Quechee.  He was born on March 19, 1938 in Boston. He is the son of the late James Laurence Burns and Lillian (McColgan).  He grew up in Dorchester and Braintree, MA.  He is a Double […]

Gerald P. Joyce

Gerald P. Joyce, of Quincy, formerly of Neponset, died Wednesday December 21, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Margaret “Peggy” G. Joyce (Arbing) and the son of the late Patrick J. and Ann (Higgins) Joyce. Devoted brother of Paul Joyce and his wife Jean of North Andover, Kevin Joyce and his late wife Joanne of West […]

Stagne M. Osirus

Stagne M. Osirus died at Boston Medical Center, Thursday December 15, 2011. He was 45 years old. Beloved son of Gabriel Osirus Sr. and Altagrace Osirus. Brother of Gabriel Osirus Jr. and Peter Osirus. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Matthew’s Church, Stanton Street, Dorchester, Saturday December 24 at 10:00 AM. […]

Margaret (Fahy) Smalley

Margaret (Fahy) Smalley, December 16, 2011, beloved wife of the late William Smalley. Loving mother of Stephen and Andrew Smalley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory Church, Wednesday, December 21 at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hour from the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON 10:15 – 11:15 AM. […]

John D. Ely

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 […]

Mary Lorraine (Gillis) Prairrie

Mary Lorraine (Gillis) Prairrie, of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, December 13, 2011.  Beloved wife of the late Vernaul E. Prairrie, Jr.. Loving mother of Joanne Cobb and Donna Percy both of  Weymouth, Karen Irvine of Billerica, Michael Prairrie  of Dorchester, Suzanne McNelley, David Prairrie and Michelle Prairrie  all of Quincy.  Sister of Donald Gillis, of Hull, […]

Maud Hilaire

Maud Hilaire, of Boston, died on December 8, 2011. Beloved wife of Willy Blanchard. Mother of Darling Bernadeau of Randolph, Nedje Mondesir of Avon, Rose Stephanie Marcelin of Dorchester, Medine Marcelin of Dorchester, Reginald Morin of West Roxbury and Ricardo Blanchard of Dorchester. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER […]

Robert C. Devin

Robert C. Devin, of Revere, formerly of Boston,  a 53 year employee and longtime voice of the T (MBTA) died on December 13, 2011. Mr. Devin was also a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth (Heger) Devin. Father of Robert L. Devin of Weymouth, James E. […]

Walterine E. R. (Ballard) Ragsdale

Walterine E. R. (Ballard) Ragsdale, age 82, of Mattapan, formerly of Memphis, TN, passed peacefully December 7, 2011. Loving mother of Percy N. Ragsdale Jr. of Mattapan, Ralph G. Ragsdale of Randolph and Myron D. Ragsdale Sr. of San Diego, CA. Dear grandmother of Myron D. Ragsdale Jr. of Dorchester and great-grandmother of Makya Ragsdale.  […]