Dolan Funeral Home

Nancy Langton-Christians

Nancy Langton-Christians,79, died on Friday April 7, 2017.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Rolland Christians, her beloved sons Timothy Murnane and Gregory Murnane of Boston, her adored grandchildren, Jennifer Noonan and Nicholas Noonan of Boston and Milton, her son-in-law Christopher Noonan of Milton, and many other family and friends. Nancy is pre-deceased by her parents, William and Clara Langton, her sister, Ethel Hultin, her daughter, Clarisa (Lisa) Noonan and her son, Matthew Murnane.

Born in Nantucket and raised in Dorchester, Nancy graduated from Boston College and began a teaching career while raising her family of 4 children. Nancy was exceptionally skilled in many ways, particularly with space planning and design, which later in life allowed her to have a career in interior design and develop many properties. Lovingly known as “Nana” to many, she loved cooking, knitting, telling stories, and being with dear friends and family. She was an avid reader, and watching Jeopardy was a “must” every night. Her warmth, impeccable taste and fearless drive pervaded everything and everyone she touched, and she will be missed immensely. She is now reunited in peace and love with her cherished loved ones who have passed on before her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Gregory’s Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Saturday June 10th at 11:00 AM. Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, 9:00 – 10:30 AM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Please remember Nancy with donations to The Jimmy Fund. Donations may be mailed to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston MA 02215.

Marie Demese Jean Louis

Marie Demese Jean Louis of Randolph passed away Monday, May 29 2017 at the age of 95.

Beloved mother of the late Philistin and his wife Marie Lourde, Serge and his wife Lillian, Evelyne and her husband Schneider, Ketly Bertho and her husband Herby Desir, and Adler and his wife Erna Jean Louis. She is also survived by her ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Visiting hours at the Valley of Blessings Pentecostal Church, 1000 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, Friday June 9 from 6-8 PM. The funeral service will be Saturday at 9:00 AM. Interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Paul C. Sullivan

Paul C. Sullivan, of Milton, formerly of Dorchester, died at home after a short illness, surrounded by his family, Monday June 5, 2017.

Paul was born in Boston and graduated from Brighton High School. He served in the United States Navy. Paul was a hardworking, passionate man who enjoyed working on cars. He also loved boating and alongside his family and friends, enjoyed many days vacationing on the water.  Paul was proud to be a grandfather, his granddaughters were the light of his life and he spent every day he could enjoying their company.

Beloved husband of Suzanne L. (Travis) Sullivan. Loving father of Jason Sullivan and his wife Casey and Michael Sullivan. Grandfather of Ava Sullivan and Aurora Sullivan. Son of Nick Calos and the late Christine (Adams) Calos. Brother of Jim Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, Joanne Peterson, John Calos, Benjamin Calos, Nicholas Calos, Christopher Calos and Susan Keane. Paul is survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral service at Parkway United Methodist Church, 158 Blue Hills Parkway, Milton, Friday June 9 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

William J. O’Brien, Sr.

On June 2, 2017 William Joseph O’Brien (75), surrounded by his family, passed peacefully.

The story of William began on July 8, 1941 as the second son of Norton and Mary Kelly O’Brien.  Bill or Billy, as most of his friends called him, grew up on Bentham Road and was a member of St. Peter’s Parish in Dorchester.  Bill and his brother Neil grew up playing baseball at Ronan Park as part of the Holy Child Baseball League which their father ran.

Bill attended Christopher Columbus High School in the North End of Boston where he was a member of the baseball team and graduating class of 1959.  From there, he went on to earn a degree from Bentley College and then on to Williams College of Banking.  Bill began his working career as a state bank examiner and remained in banking for his entire working career.

On August 1, 1964 Bill married his best friend and the woman he would share the rest of his life’s journey with, Joann LaTora.  “Bill & Joann” was a phrase that became forever locked at that point.  They started their life together in Braintree, MA welcoming 3 children, William Jr., Diane, and Timothy.   They then moved to Quincy where they had their 4th, Mark.

Bill had a passion for baseball, playing for the Boston Park League at Town Field and coaching Quincy Youth Baseball.  Bill also enjoyed being involved in the community and service; he was a Knight of Columbus and a Knight of Malta, he was recognized with the prestigious Lion of Judah award and, most notably, he was the former Captain Commander of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of the Massachusetts.  But Bill greatest love was his expanding family.

Bill and Joann watched their children grow, marry and have children of their own.  Bill Jr. married Christine Mulvey (of Quincy), Diane married Eric Brooks (of Richmond, NH), Tim married Lesley Bolick (of Framingham) and Mark married Jennifer Mercadante (of Medfield).  What happened next was a small population explosion of 14 grandchildren.  The proud grandparents welcomed (in order): Devin O’Brien, Jared Brooks, William O’Brien III, Ryan Brooks, Kelly O’Brien, Dennis Brooks, Mark O’Brien Jr, Erin O’Brien, Sean O’Brien, Lily O’Brien, Jason Brooks, Christopher O’Brien, Rebecca Brooks and Kevin O’Brien.  Bill loved being surrounded by his children and grandchildren, whether in Quincy or at their cottage in Humarock walking on the beach or enjoying a cookout.  Bill also loved the holidays, especially Christmas and the 4th of July where his brother Neil, brother-in-law John LaTora and his wife Nancy, and his only niece, Maria Santiago and her husband PJ would join his kids and grandkids celebrating.

Please join us in continuing the celebration of a life well lived…  Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Tuesday 4-8 p.m.  There will be a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, East Milton, Wednesday, June 7 at 11 o’clock. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.

If desired contributions in Bill’s memory may be sent to either Lung Transplant Fund  c/o Brigham & Women’s Hospital Development Office, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115  or  St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Charlotte Eleanor (McLeod) Flatley

Charlotte Eleanor (McLeod) Flatley, of Milton, June 2, 2017.

Born in Quincy, Charlotte was a graduate of The Woodward School and Carney Hospital School of Nursing. She was a daily swimmer and avid golfer, playing regularly at Wollaston Golf Club and Pocasset Golf Club. Mrs. Flatley was a Dame in the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Flatley. Loving mother of Daniel T. Flatley and his wife Maureen of Canton, Mary Margaret Darling and her husband Ralph of Canton, John J. Flatley and his wife Kate of Milton, Patricia A. Flatley of Needham and Kathleen F. Ix and her husband Robert of Wellesley. Charlotte was devoted to her 18 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sister of William MacLeod and his wife Nancy of Harwich, Allen H. MacLeod and his wife Diane of Braintree and the late Rev. Daniel J. McLeod M.M.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, East Milton, Monday June 5 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours omitted. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlotte’s memory are greatly appreciated to the charity of your choice.

 

Joyce A. MacLeod O’Neil

Joyce A. MacLeod O’Neil, of Quincy, died after a brief illness, at Marina Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Quincy, Thursday May 18, 2017.

Born in Pittsfield, she was a graduate of North Quincy High School and was employed as an underwriter at John Hancock Insurance for many years.

Beloved wife of the late William T. O’Neil. Loving mother of Christina O’Neil and step-mother of Attorney Peter O’Neill of Quincy, Michael O’Neill and his wife Debbie of Weymouth, Ellen O’Neill Matranga of Weymouth and the late Paul K. O’Neill, Brian P. O’Neill, William “Red” O’Neill, Nancy Duff, Patricia Downey and Evelyn Burke. Step-grandmother of Jeanne and Tom Lanahan of Sagamore Beach, Lisa and Bob Campbell of Weymouth and John Downey of Weymouth.

Sister of Marion MacLeod Early and her husband Jim of Westwood and the late Carol MacLeod. Cousin of Bill MacLaren of Duxbury and Mary Jane MacLaren Makrides of Newton. Great friend of Meg Gillis and Annie Hooper.

At Joyce’s request, funeral service and burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree, were private.

Donations in Joyce’s memory may be made to Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116. 617-426-9170.

 

David A. Carmenatty Jr.

David Aguilar Carmenatty Jr. of Chelsea, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017.

Beloved father of Shaina, Serenity, Amilio, and Arianna Carmenatty. Cherished son of David Carmenatty and Amelia Aguilar. Loving brother of Angel Ramos, Jessica Carmenatty, Elias Carmenatty, Amelinda Carmenatty, Camelio Calderon, Michael Carmenatty, Denise Carmenatty, and Alfonzo Muniz.

Visitation Thursday, June 1 at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS from 5:30-8:00PM. Funeral service Friday at 11AM at the funeral home. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited.

Joseph F. Kelble

Joseph F. Kelble of Quincy formerly of Hanson and Citrus Springs Florida, died peacefully on May 24, 2017 with his family by his side.  Beloved husband  of Catherine (Fuggio) Kelble of Quincy.  Loving father of Michael Kelble and his wife Kathleen of Pembroke, Daniel Kelble and his wife Donna of Milton and Joseph Kelble and Lisa of Plymouth.  Brother of James Kelble of Nashua, NH, Muriel McInnes of Medford, Kenneth Kelble of Manchester, NH, Harold Kelble of Northport, FL and the late Rita Schutt and Collette Gagnon.  Cherished grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Joseph was raised and educated in Boston.  He served in the Air force and was stationed in Japan during the conclusion of WWII, and was recalled to serve during the Korean Crisis.  Joe was an accomplished musician who spent many years playing for events and in various church services, he loved to entertain.  He also enjoyed gardening and taking walks.  Most of all Joe’s family was the center of his life; he loved spending time with his children and all of his grandchildren.  He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known and loved him.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday June 2, 2017 at 10:00am in Saint Agatha Church, Milton.  Visiting hours will be Thursday June 1, 2017 3-7PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton.  Interment in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at a later date.  See www.dolanfuneral.com for online condolences and directions.

Patricia Ann (Monahan) Hertel

Patricia Ann (Monahan) Hertel, of Milton, passed away on May 22,2017 at age 63 from the aftereffects of a stroke suffered in March of 2016.

She was the daughter of Margaret (Farrington) Monahan and Stephen L. Monahan both of Milton. Mr. Monahan was a longtime Milton firefighter. She was born on St. Patrick’s Day in 1954 and it was thus that she was named Patricia. As both her parents passed away in the 1960’s, she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Marie and Thomas Kenney. She graduated from Milton High School in 1972 and Fitchburg State College in 1976. As a teen, she worked for both Cunningham Park pool and Milton Cemetery. After college, she moved to Germany with her late husband, Christopher Hertel, who was stationed there as a member of the U.S. Army. While in Germany, she worked at the Command Information Center in Berlin. When she returned to the United States, she worked for several employers; notably The National Fire Protection Association, as an administrative assistant.

She is survived by a son, Christopher T. Hertel and his wife, Rachel, along with their daughter, Annabelle – all of Florida. She is also survived by her brother, John J. Monahan and his wife, Olga A. Giraud of Milton, her “sister” , Mary V. Cantwell of Braintree, along with Mary’s three daughters, Theresa, Marie and Anne. She is also survived by her Godfather, Donald P. Affanato and his wife, Ellen of Milton.

Patricia was a late member of AA and enjoyed the Red Sox, her famous natural blonde streak in her brown hair, the beach, yard sale bargains and talking on the telephone.

Services were private and burial was at Milton Cemetery.

Louis Robert Joseph

Louis Robert Joseph, age 76, died on Saturday May 20th of 2017, in his Milton home.
He was husband of  the late Immacula ( Balan) Joseph, who died on October 21st of 2001.  He is survived by his brother Paul; his sons Nicolasky and his wife Daphné, Robens and his wife Danielle, Jean-Roll and his wife Annie, Rood and Ramses; his grand-children Alexah-Christie, Alain-Jaarhi, Nicoli-Dante, Aiden-Jaarhu, and Tristan-Yoran; and many other family and friends.

Born in Mirebalais, Haiti, he was  the first son of the late Nicolas Joseph and Termilie Dumornay.  Robert, as he was known, became a beloved educator, and held a Regional Public School Principal position until he left Haiti in 1983.  After emigrating to the U.S. in 1983, he worked in various industries for a few years, and later became a real estate Broker. He remained self-employed until he retired a few years ago.

Homecoming Ceremony on Saturday May 27, Viewing 10 – 11 am, Service at 11 o’clock, at the Valley of Blessings Pentecostal Church International Ministries, 1000 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester.  Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday, 6-8 pm. Interment Private.