On March 1, 2017, after a brief illness, Aubrey Tuitt passed away in his sleep. Aubrey led by example in his personal and professional life.  He had a life well lived far beyond his dreams, and left us on his own terms. Always greeting the world with a quick gentle smile and a glint in his eyes, remarking “I feel fine.”

Aubrey Tuitt was born in Plymouth, Montserrat BWI on May 7, 1925 to Joseph Tuitt (master tailor of uniforms for police, defense force) and Florence Eugenia Hubbard (Antigua ).  After an active childhood in Montserrat, Aubrey emigrated to New York City as a young man in 1947 to live with his aunt and uncle Edna and George Wade.  Aubrey and his brother Victor worked in the Wade’s family stores, while Aubrey pursued post-secondary studies and became a certified Dental Technician.  Aubrey joined the Montserrat Society’s New York cricket team, during one of their annual matches against the Boston Society’s team he met and later married Ernestine O’Brien of Boston, Massachusetts in 1952.

He had a career spanning over fifty years in the tanneries of the vibrant America leather industry – first working for W. Milender and Sons of Boston at their tannery plants in Salem, MA and Omaha, NB for 25 years with Sumner Milender, rising to Hide Buyer and Vice President. Aubrey represented the company at the Tanners’ Council of America as their first and only black member.  For the next 20 years he was Head Purchasing Agent at Howes Leather Company of Quincy (with tanneries in Pennsylvania and West Virginia) working with Joseph McHugh.  Over his career, Aubrey visited 48 states, 9 Canadian provinces, France, Italy, United Kingdom and Argentina sourcing hides and chemicals in order to provide a wide variety finished leather to makers from fashion and craft to shoe to furniture and automotive industries.

In retirement he became a snowbird wintering in Maui, Hawaii for many years enjoying the glories of nature and the unpredictable Pacific surf.  When he found the trip arduous he chose a new roost in Sapphire Bay, St. Thomas USVI.

A little about Aubrey Tuitt, the man. He was always calm, quiet, observant, gentle and thoughtful – a man of few words but they were always warm and insightful.  Aubrey was a power walker often walking 7 to 10 miles in a day. From his youth, he enjoyed everything water – diving, surfing, swimming, and sailing.

As a young man he sailed the entire Caribbean by schooner with childhood friend John Wade, and in later years he enjoyed sailing up and down the New England coast with his friend Leonard Lewis, on the Dutch Treat, through calm and stormy seas.

He was an early urban gardener, raising not only a wide variety of indoor and outdoor flowers and plants, but also growing his own fruits and vegetables for over 20 years. He was an excellent cook specializing in Caribbean dishes, and a baker of amazing cakes.  The highlight of his year was the annual Caribbean Festival parade when he welcomed friends and family to watch the festivities from his porch and feast on his culinary wonders.

He was predeceased by Wife Ernestine (O’Brien) Tuitt; Brothers Victor Tuitt, Arnold Tuitt, and Stuart Tuitt; and Sisters Alicia Bramble and Margaret (Maggie) Myler.

Visitation 10:30-11:30AM, Saturday March 11 followed by a Celebration of Life Service at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Aubrey’s name to the Salvation Army 25 Shawmut Road, Canton, MA 02021.

Frank Sugrue, of Boston and Palm Beach, co-founder, owner, president and producer of The Charles Playhouse, which was one of the most prestigious theater companies in the United States, died Wednesday March 1, 2017.

Predeceased by his parents and siblings, Frank is survived by nieces and nephews and many friends. Private interment will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. A Celebration of Frank’s Life will be held in the future.

Born and raised in Dorchester, Frank earned his Bachelor Degree from Boston University and Law Degree from Northeastern University. He served in the United States Marine Corps.

Hilda (Renaud)  Hogu, 0f Milton, February 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Yves Hogu. Devoted mother of Yves “Glory” Hyppolite.  Grandmother of Lahya Hyppolite , Florvil “Tony” Hyppolite and Dominik Hyppolite, all of Milton.  Sister of Emmanuel Renaud of NY, Gisele Renaud and Eveline Renaud, both of Haiti.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Angela’s Church, Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Monday March 6 at 10:00 AM.  Visiting hours in Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE, Sunday 2-5 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Hilda’s name may be sent to either the Mayo Clinic, c/o Carola A.S. Arndt MD , 200 1st SW, Rochester, MN 55905 or to Beth Israel Deaconess Autonomic and Peripheral Nerve Disorders, c/o Neurology Dept, 185 Pilgrim Rd., Boston, MA 02215.

John Holland, of Milton, Monday February 27, 2017.

Beloved husband of the late Ann M. (Coneys) Holland. Loving father of Eileen M. Holland-Green, Susan A. Hoey and her husband James and Robert Holland and his wife Mary, all of Milton and John Holland and his wife Kathleen of Westwood. Grandfather Drew, Tim and Matt Holland, Caroline Green, John and Anna Hoey and Anya, Mary and Jack Holland. Brother of Patrick Holland of Ireland, Jerome Holland of Abington and Michael Holland of Hanover.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated  in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Saturday March 4 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

John is a retired member of Carpenters Union Local 33, Boston for over 50 years. He was a Navy veteran and member of the Knights of Columbus, North Quincy and Quincy Elks and former member of the St. Agatha Church Holy Name Society. John enjoyed boating, biking, swimming and playing golf.

Chanoine Augustin, a train operator for the MBTA, died at Boston Medical Center Thursday February 16, 2017. He was 37 years old.

Funeral service at First Haitian Baptist Church, Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Saturday March 4 at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 7-9 PM.

Francisco Chaparro-Villa, a retired chef, died at his home in Dorchester, Saturday February 25, 2017. He was 71 years old.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dudley Street at Blue Hill Avenue, Friday March 3 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at his home Thursday. Interment Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Roslindale.

William A. Ostiguy,  of Milton, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2017.

Beloved husband of the late Honora E. “Dolly” (O’Brien) Ostiguy.  Devoted father of Beverly Curran and her husband Mark of Nashua, NH, Linda Upton of Lowell, Elaine Woodgate and her husband Brad of Duxbury, Angela Scannell and her husband Paul of Milton and the late Dr. James M. and Elaine Ostiguy.  Brother of the late Joseph Ostiguy and Doris Hendricks. Grandfather of Sadie and Michael Buonamano, Allison and Mark Steven Curran and Alicia Buonamano; Peter, Steven and Nathan Ostiguy; Amanda, Nicholas and Jillian Woodgate; Caroline, William and Katherine Scannell. Great-grandfather of  Riley, Michael and Olivia Buonamano.

Bill exemplified all the best qualities of being a husband, dad, grandfather, uncle  and friend.  He was a proud World War II Army Veteran.  Bill was a life-long employee of the New Haven, Penn Central and Conrail Railroads and esteemed President of the National Assoc. of Retired & Veteran Railways Employees for the past 21 yrs. He was a member of the Castle Island Association.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary of the Hills Church, Milton, Friday March 3 at 11 o’clock. Visiting Hours Thursday, 3-7  PM at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers,  contributions in Bill’s name  may be made to the Simon of Cyrene Society, P.O. Box 54, South Boston, MA 02127.

Myron Ragsdale, Sr. of Dorchester died on February 11, 2017. Beloved father of Myron Ragsdale, Jr. of Dorchester. Devoted grandfather of Makya Ragsdale of Dorchester. Brother of Percy Ragsdale, Jr. of Mattapan and Ralph Ragsdale of Randolph.

Relatives and friends invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 11-12PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester. Service will follow at 12PM in the Funeral Home. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

Barbara A. Barrett (Maguire) of Milton died February 24, 2017 after a brief illness. Daughter of the late Walter and Barbara Maguire. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Barrett, Esq. Loving mother of Barbara B. Daly of Holliston, Robert Barrett and his wife Katie of Wakefield, John Barrett of Portland, Maine and Dawn M. Barrett of Milton. Sister of Regina M. Maguire of Milton, Paul Maguire of Bridgewater and the late Kevin, Martin, Thomas and Stephen Maguire. Cherished grandmother of Jane, Colin and Aidan Daly and Maura Barrett. Barbara also leaves behind dog and companion “Biscuit”.

Barbara was born and educated in Boston. She was a graduate of Saint Gregory High School in Dorchester and earned her Bachelors and Masters Degree from Boston College. She was a Special Education Teacher for the Quincy Public Schools and also worked along side her husband at his law practice Barrett & Barrett in Milton. She and her husband raised their children in their home in Milton “Bosket”. Barbara was a talented cook specializing in French Cuisine.   She enjoyed traveling, entertaining, dancing and attending Broadway shows. Barbara was an active member and past president of the Milton Women’s Club. Most of all, Barbara loved her family who were the cornerstone of her life. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known her.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth’s Church, Reedsdale Road, Milton, Wednesday March 1 at 10:30am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton, Tuesday 3-7PM. Interment in Milton Cemetery, Milton. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Barbara may be made to support innovative cancer research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute: http:www.rundfmc.org/2017/barbarad.

See www.dolanfuneral.com for online condolences and directions.

Heather Deallie, of Dorchester passed away suddenly, February 21, 2017 surrounded by family. Beloved daughter of Henry and Helen Deallie. Cherished sister of Steven, Paul and Jason Deallie.

Her funeral service will be on Monday, February 27 at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS at 12PM. Visitation will begin at 10AM. Interment at Forest Hills Cemetery.