Mary Elaine Cadigan, of Milton, age 69, died peacefully on December 24, 2016 after a long struggle from a stroke in 2010.

Elaine was born September 30, 1947 in Hagatna Guam, the daughter of the late Lucas and Ana San Nicolas. She is survived by her son Luke Cadigan and his wife Reni, daughter Chrissy Cadigan Ducharme, her husband Todd; her six grandchildren James, Luke and Christine Cadigan, Ashley, Caroline and Reid Cadigan Ducharme; her previous spouse and devoted friend Richard Cadigan; and her siblings Lucy Isaacson, Annie Artero and the late Jane Duenas and many nieces and nephews.

She graduated from Mount St. Mary’s College in 1967 and received her Masters of Education from the University of Guam in 1972.  She was a lifelong educator and among other roles, she served as Guam’s Director of Education from 1977 to 1980.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Road at Randolph Avenue, Milton, Thursday December 29 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Eldica Cox, of Dorchester, passed away December 23, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday December 27, 4-6 PM. Funeral service to immediately follow at 6PM. Graveside service at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Wednesday December 28 at 11AM. Relatives and friends invited.

Datulie Simeon, of Dorchester died suddenly December 22, 2016.

Beloved mother of Frantz Coustard and his wife Marie Peggy of Cranston, Rhode Island, Marie Lourdes of Canada and Karnoush Felix Denard of Haiti. Cherished grandmother of Sherlyne, Kepler, Marlon, Krys, Garfield, Nardlie, and Enrico Giovanni. She also leaves behind several extended family members and friends, Gary, Valencia, Katherine, Angeline, Clerissoit, Clementine, and Jocelyn Leurbourg, Jacques Duclervil, Cemente, Marcorel and Guerta Jean Baptiste, Marc- Henry Narcisse, Walter Attis, Lionel and Farah… just to name a few.

Datulie was born in Haiti. She lived in Dorchester for many years where she was very involved in her Church and her community. She will be remembered by her family as a proud and Independent woman who tirelessly gave her time to others never asking for anything in return. She had a warm smile and a heart of gold who brought cheer to anyone she came in contact with. Datulie was the Matriarch of her family a   wonderful mother, grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known her.

Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday December 30, 2016 in Saint Angela Church, Mattapan at 12 noon. Visiting hours Thursday December 29, 6-9 PM in Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE (Intersection of Adams Street, Canton Avenue and Randolph Avenue, Milton). Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Roslindale.

Anna Rebecca (Williams) Robinson was born to Norena (Rena) and Leroy Williams on August 1, 1936 in Augusta, GA, she was the fifth of twelve children. Anna passed away peacefully at Beth Israel Hospital on December 20 at 10:27pm.

Beloved mother of Roscoe Robinson Jr., wife (Vicky) and the late Daniel Robinson, wife (Rebecca). Sister of Ann Henderson, Dorchester, MA, Ethel Williams, Worcester MA, Ella Flaggs, Phoenix, AZ, James Williams Sr., Providence RI, David Williams, Dorchester, MA, and the late Leroy Williams Jacksonville FL, Quincy Williams, Providence RI, Floyd Williams, Dorchester MA, Harry Williams, Dorchester MA, Ben Williams, West Roxbury, MA, and Mary Williams, Roxbury MA. Also, survived by grandchildren Gianna Robinson, Derry, NH, Brandyn Robinson, Hudson, NH, Danielle Kruger, Littleton, MA, and great grand-children, Daniel Kruger and Dominik Kruger of Littleton, MA.

Anna spent her earlier years in the Army Reserve and later worked for R.H. White Company as a secretary. Soon after, she met and married Francis Roscoe Robinson on March, 11, 1960. Years later she would give birth to Roscoe Jr. and three years later to Daniel. Anna believed that education was important as well as a stable home life. While Roscoe Sr. built his gas company and later, his construction company, Anna would sacrifice her career in order to be there for her two sons’ when they returned home from school.

Once her sons could stay home by themselves after school, Anna restarted her career by briefly working for her husband as an office manager for a very short time then working at Leonhard Co. in Brookline MA as a bookkeeper and later working for Harvard University in their accounting department in which she would later retire. Upon retiring, Anna purchased her first home on her own as well as a brand-new Lexus of which she was very proud.

Anna was never one to pass up an opportunity for a social outing, whether it was going to the local bingo games or going with friends and family down to Foxwoods, Anna always enjoyed staying active and being out with others. Anna also enjoyed fishing and most of all playing poker with friends and family.

Anna resided with her son for the last eleven years in an in-law apartment in Windham, NH. Anna’s last year on earth was difficult as she needed assistance doing some of the simple things in life, but Anna never felt sorry for herself and was always concerned about others. Anna spent her last year in and out of the hospital and nursing rehabilitation facilities due to her declining health, however, she always enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at home.

Anna would want to be remembered as giving everything she could for her family and friends. She did this with class, grace, and a smile that would light an entire room.

A Life Celebration will be held Tuesday, December 27^th at 11am in the Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation 10 AM – 11AM. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park.

Immediately after the funeral, a reception celebrating the life of Anna R. Robinson will be held at the Venezia Waterfront Banquet Facility & Restaurant, 20 Ericsson St., Boston, MA 02122

Edouard Jean-Baptiste passed away on Monday December 19, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Mercia Jean-Baptiste. Cherished father of Jocelyn Jean-Baptiste, Emmanuel Pointjujour, Yolene Agenor, Ronel Pointjujour, Harold Jean-Baptiste, Herve Jean-Baptiste, the late Juliette, Edouard Jr., and Eddy Jean-Baptiste. Brother of Jeorgette, Antonia Jean-Baptiste, the late Gerard and Leon Jean-Baptiste.

Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday, December 29 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Service at Morningstar Baptist Church on Friday at 10:00 AM. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery.The repast will be at Stetson Hall, 6 South Main Sreet, Randolph. Relatives and friends invited.

Thomas E. Joyce, of Milton, died peacefully on December 21, 2016, at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 16, 1926, the son of Irish immigrants, Michael Angelo Joyce and Mary Laffey Joyce.

Thomas was married to Helen Joyce of Boston, in October, 1948, who preceded his death in 1997. She was the love of his life.  He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and was employed at numerous jobs throughout his life including but not limited to Pittsburgh Pirate employee, merchant marines, US Postal Service, Boston Public school teacher, business owner, etc.  Thomas is survived by his children Rose Lawrence and her husband Edward of Natick, Stephen Joyce and his wife Bobbi of Los Alamos, New Mexico, Peter Joyce and his wife Alison of Milton and his four grandchildren Conner Joyce of Seoul, South Korea, Colleen Joyce of Milton, Kevin Joyce of Dorchester and Brianna Joyce of Brooklyn, NY. Michael Joyce was his eldest son who preceded his death in 2014.

Thomas leaves many close friends from Milton Bowling, Saint Agatha Church and his hometown of Pittsburgh.  Thomas literally travelled the world in the Merchant Marines and throughout his life which brought him much joy. He devoted the latter part of his life to his grandchildren and cherished the time he spent with them.  A special thank you from the family goes out to Beacon Hospice and the caretakers from Its Good To Be Home who allowed Tom the ability to be comfortable in his own home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Tuesday December 27 at 10:30 AM.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Monday 4:00-8:00 PM.  Interment Milton Cemetery.

For those who wish, donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders at  Doctorswithoutborders.org

John O’Sullivan, of Derry, NH, formerly of Dorchester and Cambridge,  died December 21, 2016.

Beloved husband of Margaret ( Walsh) O’Sullivan. Devoted father of Roger O’Sullivan and his wife Lisa of Derry, New Hampshire. and the late Eileen O’Sullivan. Cherished grandfather of Nicole Meiggs of NH and James Meiggs of Braintree, John O’Sullivan and Timothy O’Sullivan, both of NH, Sabrina Rivera of MS, and Tyler Martinez of Everett. Great grandfather of Nathan. Brother of the late Patrick O’Sullivan, Richard O’Sullivan, Joan Hanley, Pauline McGrath and Eileen Larcombe.

John was born in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland. He traveled to the United States in 1954 and settled in Dorchester. He and his wife Margaret later moved to Cambridge where they raised their family. He worked at the Boston Herald for many years before retiring and was a member of the Printers Local#3. He enjoyed reading, traveling and dancing in his younger years. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory ‘s Church, DORCHESTER, Wednesday December 28   at 11 o’clock.   Visitatio prior to the Mass, from 9:30-10:30am at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

Donations in memory of John may be made to the Irish American Social Club, 119 Park Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132.

Boyle, Nora A. (Manning) of Quincy formerly of South Boston and Dorchester died peacefully on December 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Boyle. Loving mother of Thomas J. Boyle and his wife Rosemary of Dunstable, Frederick J. “Teddy” Boyle and his wife Jeanne of Braintree, John M. “Jackie” Boyle and his wife Katherine of Braintree and Christopher Boyle and his wife Arlene of Braintree. Sister of the late Patrick, Margaret, Thomas, Irene, Helen, William, Mary and Anne. Cherished grandmother of Brady, Garrett, Cody, Jacqueline, Jillian, Ryan, Patrick, Chris, Matt and Stephanie Boyle.

Nora was born in Boston and grew up in South Boston and settled in Dorchester where she raised her children. She is the last of the “Manning Nine” from 23 Rogers Street in South Boston. Nora was a switch board operator at Carney Hospital for over 30 years before retiring. She is remembered by her family as a woman with a quick whit and good sense of humor. She loved her family who were truly the most important aspect of her life. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

At the request of Nora’s family, services were private. The Boyle family would like to thank the Staff at Hancock Park Nursing Home, especially Darlene and Maria for the ongoing love and care they gave to Nora. See www.dolanfuneral.com for online condolences.

Frances T. (Grinnell) Higgins, of Milton, Monday December 19, 2016.

Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Paul F. Higgins, (Ret. Det. MPD). Loving mother of Paul F. Higgins Jr. and his wife Susan of Milton, Maureen O’Brien and her husband Frank of Canton, Patricia Cunningham and her partner Dennis Murray of Quincy, Susan Hagerty and her husband James of Norfolk and Diane Higgins and her fiance Peter Relick of Milton. Frances is survived by 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, siblings Charles W. Grinnell of CT, Cynthia Wardan of Medford and Diana Osgood of Bridgewater and her sisters-in-law Joan Higgins of Quincy and Margaret Kelley of Milton and her special niece Anne Wright of Braintree.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Thursday December 22 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday 9:00 – 10:30 AM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Donations in Frances’ memory may be made to The Boston Globe Foundation, c/o Globe Santa Fund, PO Box 491, Medford, MA 02155-0005 or online at: www.globesanta.org

Corrie Mae Anderson, of Boston, Wednesday December 14, 2016.

Visitation at Timothy Baptist Church, 35 Highland Street, Roxbury, Wednesday December 21 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. Funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment Fairview Cemetery.

Complete obituary to follow.