Maria (Centeio) Silveira, May 1, of Marshfield, formerly of Braintree, beloved wife of the late Germano Silveira.  Devoted mother of Anna Costa of Sharon, Eugenia Montrond of Braintree, Maria  Spiewakowski and Maria Cabral both of Mansfield, Manuel Silveira of Marshfield, Frank Silveira of Randolph, Franklin Silveira of Attleboro, and the late Joao Silveira.  Sister of Frank Centeio of Brockton, Henry Centeio of Dorchester and the late Jose Centeio, Manuel Centeio, Geuilherme Centeio and Cillzeste Centeio. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christina Burial will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, ROXBURY, Friday, May 5 at 10 o’clock. Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS,  Thursday 4-8 pm. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Boston.

Marguerite Marie Clancy was born August 2, 1927 and went home to God on April 29, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Matthew F. and Marie J. Clancy. She is the beloved sister of Marie Anne (Clancy) Lombardi and the late Edward P. Lombardi and was predeceased by her brother, Francis E. Clancy and his wife, Pauline (Bulger) Clancy. Marguerite was the devoted aunt of Lorraine, Patricia (deceased), Richard (deceased), Robert, Pauline, John, Thomas, Marie, Maureen, Marguerite, Janet, Karen and Daniel Clancy and Edward P. Lombardi. Her family is indebted to the staff of Marian Manor for their devotion to and care of Marguerite during these past number of years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Brendan’s Church on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:30 am. Her family will receive relatives and friends at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, on Thursday, May 4th from 5:00-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Marian Manor, Department of Nursing Services, 130 Dorchester St., South Boston, MA 02127. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Catharine A. Hayward, of Hingham, formerly of Osterville, Marstons Mills and Milton, April 29, 2017.

Beloved daughter of the late Henry N. and Helen (Casey) Hayward. Sister of David F. Hayward of Hingham and the late Paul Hayward, William G. Hayward, Henry A. Hayward and Mary H. “Molly” Herlihy. Aunt Cate is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Catharine was a loyal, dedicated employee of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, retiring as an Executive Secretary in 1986 after 45 years of employment.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, 29 St. Mary’s Road, Milton, Thursday May 4 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Wednesday 4-7 PM. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local St. Vincent DePaul Society location.

Jean E. (O’Donnell) Akerley, 87 of Quincy and Dorchester, April 28. Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Akerley.  Loving mother to Susan Akerley of Quincy.  Sister of the late William, Paul and Robert O’Donnell.  She is survived by her sister Marie Madden of Rhode Island and several nieces and nephews. Jean was a devoted member of St. Agatha Parish in Milton, a long-time employee of the New England Telephone Company (now Verizon), and an avid dancer all of her life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton Wednesday, 10:30 am.  Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 PM.  Family and friends invited.  Interment Pine Hills Cemetery, Quincy.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jean’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 or online at alz.org.

Bauer, William R. “Billy B.”, 92, of Milton, formerly of Dorchester, April 27, 2017. Bill was a U. S. Navy WWII Veteran. He retired from the Boston Naval Shipyard and ended his gov’t career at NAVALEX (DOD). He was a member of DAV and OFD. Father of William A. and Robert C. Bauer. Grandfather of Joseph Bauer, Jennifer Spadafora and William A. Bauer, Jr. Forty-five years ago, Bill walked into Sally and Karen’s lives and never left them until today. A graveside service will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Off Connery Street, Bourne, Tuesday May 2nd at 12:45 PM. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 308 W Squantum St, Quincy, MA 02171.

Born on May 15th, 1952, Kenol Bernard came into this world ready to make his mark. As a child, he was known as a playful mischievous prankster but very adored by his family and friends. In his early 20’s, he become a first time father to a baby boy. While living in Haiti, Kenol developed his love for music and instruments, specifically the guitar. He was also known for his mastery in numbers which lead him to attend school for accounting for a year before moving to America.

Kenol came to Boston in the early 80s to seek out a prosperous life with his family.. He first spent many years working at Legal Sea Food  in their distribution area, where he met many life long friends and his ex-wife, Mercia Jean-Bernard, the mother of his 3 daughters. He later on began working as cab driver for the Independent Taxi Operators Association(ITOA). He worked as a cab driver  for over 20 years and learned the streets of Boston like the back of his hands.

Kenol was known for his hard working, generous nature and his die-hard loyalty as a Celtics Fan. He was also known for his impeccable style, self-proclaimed title of the families “Best Dressed”. Towards the end of his life, If he wasn’t watching his Celtics play, you could almost guarantee you’d find him with his pen, penny, and reading glasses engulfed in his scratch tickets.

He was the beloved  son of the late Philius and Marie Rose Celina( Napoleon) Bernard. Beloved father to his four children, Kenny Junior Bernard, Kencia Bernard, Kerley Bernard, and Dorika Bernard. Beloved grandfather to his four grandchildren, Kendrick Daniel Bernard, Kaidence Joy McManus, Kelina Dia Bernard and Karlens Kenol Bernard. Kenol is also survived by his brothers and Sisters, Philius Bernard Jr., Ouilmene Marlene Bernard, Marime Dickson, Elsie Bernard, Marie Chantal Bernard, Philippe Bernard and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Preceded in death by his brother, Pierre Bernard.

Carey – Brian A. of Milton April 26, 2017 beloved husband of Kathleen (Duggan) Carey. Loving father of Kaitlin Martin and husband Trevor of Boston, Colin Carey and wife Colleen of Needham, Ryan Carey of Milton and Brendan Carey of South Boston. Devoted son of Robert W. and the late Gloria (Tubman) Carey. Stepson of Anne (Levangie) Carey. Brother of Christine Conley of Hingham, Noreen Neville of Plymouth, Donald Carey of Norfolk and Steven Carey of Waltham. Adored grandfather to Jack, Emily and Grace. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday May 1, 2017 in St. Agatha Church at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours from the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, EAST MILTON, Sunday 3 – 7 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. Donations in Brian’s memory may be made to the Target Cancer Foundation, 955 Massachusetts Ave. #343, Cambridge, MA 02139.

Helen Mary Elizabeth Clasby, of Dorchester, April 26, 2017.

Helen was born in Manhattan, NY. She lived in New York, Milton, MA and Boston, MA. Helen was a graduate of Milton High School of Milton, MA. She worked for the Telephone Co., Gillette Co., and many years in the Mass Revenue Department in Boston. Helen was kind, generous and loved her family. She was a devote catholic. She was beloved by her family and many friends.

Devoted sister of Arthur Clasby of Milton, Dorothy Clasby-Demeke of Los Angeles, CA, Irene Clasby of Nashua, NH, and the late David Clasby, Anne Toomey, John J. Clasby, Sr. and Joan Alcala. Daughter of the late Edward and Irene(Morris) Clasby. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth’s Church, Reedsdale Road at Randolph Avenue, Monday, May 1 at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday 3-5 pm. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline.

In lieu of flowers donations in Helen’s memory may be sent to the charity of your choice.

Soodeen G. Persad, of Billerica, April 23, 2017.

Beloved husband of the late Dhania “Saun” (Arjoon) Persad.  Devoted father of Dave Persad and father-in-law of Savi Persad of Chelmsford.  Grandfather of Darren Persad. Brother of Kenneth Persad, Birju Persad, Kissoon Persad and Monica Persad, all of Trinidad and the late Marilyn Beharry, Siew Persad and Sarabjit Persad.

Funeral Ceremony in the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE, Saturday, April 29, at 9:00 AM.  Committal Service at Saint Michael’ s Crematory, Boston. Viewing at the funeral home Friday 3-7 pm.

Maria E. (Gravalese) Street, of Moultonboro, NH, formerly of Milton, April 22, 2017.

Beloved wife of Robert M. Street. Loving mother of Cameron E. Street. Devoted sister of Cheryl Zannino and her husband Stephen. Loving daughter-in-law of Edmund and Marion Street. Cherished sister-in-law of Michael and Kevin Street and Tammy Hingston. Caring aunt to Jenna, Austin, Brooke, Kelsey, Wil, Colin and Sadie.

Born in Boston, Maria was raised in Milton and graduated from Milton High School, Class of 1985 and Eastern Nazarene College, Class of 1997. She will always be remembered for her infectious laughter and love of music.

Funeral service at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church, 112 Randolph Avenue, Milton, Friday April 28 at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE, Thursday 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Maria’s memory may be made to Fragile X Genetics Research, c/o Mass. General Hospital, Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, Suite 6C, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114.