Viola Mae Young was born on September 12, 1960 in Charlestown, West Virginia.  She was the fourth child of Nathaniel and Madeline Young.

Viola moved to Boston at the tender age of four.  She was educated in Boston Public Schools and graduated from South Boston High in 1978.

Before her illness, Viola held many customer service jobs.  She believed in serving people with care and compassion.

On August 11, 2015 Viola was called home to be with the Lord.  She was a sweet, outgoing woman who helped anyone that needed it.  Viola loved cookouts and old school music.  Her favorite color was yellow, and her favorite movie was Saturday Night Fever. Viola’s favorite hobby was shopping.

She leaves many to cherish her memory: Her daughter Quatanna L. Hardy and her husband Khary Hardy, and Quatanna’s father Aaron Beverly; her children  Leon M. Young Jr., Alicia L. Young, Ashley R. Young, Brianna A. Young, Kesean N. Young, and their father, Leon McCoy; her siblings Donald M. and Patricia Robinson, Patricia A. Gibson, Sheila M. Young-Harley and Earl Harley Jr., Margaret A. Young, Lavonia and Corey Nelson, and Nathan D. Young; her grandchildren Armani Smalls, Arianna Hardy, Elijah Smalls, and Mia-Farrell-Young as well as a host of  family and friends. We rejoice that she is now reunited with her late parents Nathaniel and Madeline Young as well as the late  sister Victoria Lynn Robinson, the late brother in law Raymond Gibson, and the late brother Anthony L. Young.  A Funeral Service will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., LOWER MILLS, Wednesday at 10AM. Visitation 9-10AM, relatives and friends invited.

Thomas J. Phinney, died peacefully on August 16^th, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rachel (Richard) Phinney. Tom was the former President and Owner of Arthur-Blair Associates in Boston, MA where he worked as a mortgage banking recruiter for over 30 years. He was also a former Treasurer of the MA Association of Personnel Consultants. Son of the late Vincent and Mary E. (Lyons) Phinney. Brother of Marie Oser of Roslindale, Kathleen Phinney of Milton and the late Paul V. Phinney, John M. Phinney and Louise Shanahan. Brother-in-law of Marietta Phinney of Hyde Park and Richard Shanahan of Marion. Also survived by many loving and caring nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth Church, Milton, Saturday, August 22^nd @ 11 o’clock. Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Fri, 3-7 pm. Internment Private. In lieu of flowers donations in Tom’s memory may be sent to either Catholic Memorial High School Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund, 235 Baker St., W. Roxbury, MA 02132 or to St. Elizabeth’s Parish, 360 Reedsdale Rd., Milton, MA 02186.

William Edmeade 83, was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend. On August 13^th 2015, he was called home and entered the gates of his eternal resting place knowing that that he was grounded on the solid rock of the Lord Jesus.

William “John Hardy “Edmeade was born on the beautiful island of Montserrat, B.W.I. to parents of Mary Baker and Patrick Edmeade. He migrated to England in 1955 and met the love of his life Mildred Stanley. During this time, William worked as a Postal Worker, a door to door salesman as well as a double decker bus driver for the London Transport. On March 29^th 1962, they wed and have 2 wonderful sons Keith and Paul Edmeade. On October 1^st 1970, William migrated again to Boston Mass with his wife and his 2 sons making sure that is family had the life that he dreamed of. They also welcomed Colin Patrick and Jacqueline Monique in to the family years later. From there, William worked at Massachusetts General Hospital as a housekeeper. On June of 1972, William started at New England Medical Center as a delivery driver where he worked for over 20 years until his retirement.

After his retirement, William Edmeade joined the Monserrat Aspirers Community Center. William often dedicated his time to the Monserrat Aspirers Community Center and could be seen on many Friday and Saturday nights playing dominoes, serving drinks to patrons or providing general upkeep.

William Edmeade was proceeded in death by his mother Mary Baker and his father Patrick Edmeade. William is survived by his wife, Mildred, his sons Keith Anthony, Paul Adriane, Colin Patrick and Jacqueline Monique Edmeade; his grandson Antonio Orlando Andrade Edmeade and Isabella Elizabeth Edmeade, as well as a daughter in law Stephanie Kitz Edmeade. William is also survived by his sister Ann Welch, as well as his nieces and nephews as well as many countless cousins and friends.

We will miss him greatly but heaven is rejoicing and welcoming him with open arms. We love you and we celebrate your life, your loves and your legacy. The Funeral service will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., LOWER MILLS, Saturday at 11AM. Visitation will begin at 10AM.

*In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a monetary donation to the Monsterrat Aspirers Community Center, located in Boston, Mass*

Brendan “Mike” Craven (Ret. Sgt. BPD) – Of Quincy, Aug 12, beloved husband of Diana M.  (Tompkins) Craven. Devoted father of Brendan M. Craven, II and his wife Leigh Selby Craven of Falls Church, VA. Son of the late Hon. John J. Craven, Sr. and the late Hon. Katherine (Kane) Craven of Hyde Park. Cherished brother of Patricia Ross of Dedham, Sheila and James Middleton of Milton, Kathleen Passanisi of West Roxbury and her late husband Charles, Barbara and Jay Broderick of Quincy, Timothy and Nina Craven of Dedham, and the late Hon. John J. Craven, Jr. and his surviving spouse Patricia, Maureen and Donald Slade, Pauline and Asaf Qazilbash, Francis X. Craven, and Susan Borek and her surviving spouse Richard. Treasured Uncle “Mikey” to over 50 nieces and nephews, and many grandnieces and grandnephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, West Quincy, Mon. Aug 17, at 10:30 am. Visiting Hours in the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave, MILTON VILLAGE, Sun. 2-6 pm. Internment St. Michael’s Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike’s name may be sent to Cops for Kids with Cancer at www.copsforkidswithcancer.org.

Isidora Cabral , of Boston, died at Brigham & Women’s Faulkner Hospital, Jamaica Plain, Monday August 10, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dudley Street at Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Saturday August 15 at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery. Complete obituary will be posted.

Charles Ford, of Mattapan, August 5, 2015. Beloved husband of Melvina (Phillips) Ford.  Devoted father of Elena, Bertha, Alesha, Ada, Charles Jr., Mikel, Charlos, Daniel, Reinaldo and Rafeal.  Grandfather of eight and great grandfather of two.  Funeral Service at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 525 River Street, Mattapan Square, Saturday August 15 @ 11:00 AM.  Visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Boston.

Randall A. Beldo, 50, of Boston on August 6, 2015.  Funeral services Friday, August 14 in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER M ILLS,  at 12 noon.  Relatives and friends kindly invited.  Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 10-12.

We, his wife, Isabel Alves, his children, Orlando Alves, Maria Andrade Alves, Maria Pina, Judite Alves, Gregorio Alves, Manuel Alves, Maria Alves and Alcinda Alves, his twenty­two grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and friends fondly remember him.

“I will always remember how Dono used to call me, “Clara.” I will never forget the moments when he used to ask me to comb his hair.” ­Claudia

“It’s hard to believe that you’re not here grandpa but you always will remain in my heart. Your smile will never be forgotten.” ­Ana

“Dono was a wonderful grandfather to all of us. I remember when Dono used to always say to me ‘Monica lenbra Bo e nha primero neto’. ” -Monica

“We remember how he loved his leather jacket and never would let anyone else use it no matter what. He would always have that big bright beautiful smile of his on all around the house. However, most importantly, he always dressed sharp no matter what the occasion was.” ­ Kiara, Roger, Lisa , Melissa, Junior, Bethy, and Albertino

“It’s hard to believe that you’re not here with us Dono. Your smile will never be forgotten. I will always remember whenever I called you would say , ‘bu tem mahna’.” ­Maria

You said goodbye on August 9, 2015. We are in pain but you are finally at rest. Now Papa, Dono, Tio, and Amigo, you may walk with the angels into Glory. Now, we say goodbye with tears in our eyes, love in our hearts for the man that touched us and so many others with his smile, warmth, humor, courageousness, and love. Good bye, Rest in eternal peace.

Rogerio Alves, Our Patriarch. We love you. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Peter Church, 311 Bowdoin St. Dorchester, Wednesday at 10AM. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., LOWER MILLS, Tuesday 4-8PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment New Calvary Cemetery

Alfred Qualls or “Ally Cat” as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Cambridge, MA to Yvette Qualls and Alfred Beasley on July 10, 1977. As a young child Al attended Cambridge Elementary School. He enjoyed playing little league baseball and other sports. His nickname on the field was “Strawberry”. Later on he furthered his education at Stoughton High. He enjoyed life and loved people especially children. God then blessed Al with a beautiful little girl, Reign. He loved showing her the different joys of the world. Al also had a trust and love for people that was immeasurable. He had a passion for living before God called him back home. The Funeral Service will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., LOWER MILLS, Monday,  August 10 at 11AM. Visitation will begin at  9:30AM at the Funeral Home. Relatives and friends invited.

John J. Gorman of Chatham, formerly of Randolph and Jamaica Plain, died Aug. 5, in Boston, MA.

John was a loving and devoted husband, son, father, brother and friend.  John was a voracious reader and Pats fan.  John believed strongly in education and worked hard to pursue his own and encourage his children’s educational pursuits.   John loved to laugh, discuss and argue about politics, and, despite growing up in Boston John was one of the few Republican party members in Massachusetts, much to his children’s chagrin.  If Hilary Clinton fails to be elected, we will know that John had a hand.  His children all agree he was the funniest man that they knew.

John grew up in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Boston College.  He had a long and varied career centered on teaching.  After graduating from BC, John started work teaching Physics at Boston Technical High School.  He then worked as a planner for the Boston School Department, which spurred him to move his family to Randolph.  While continuing to work full time John studied to obtain his PhD in Education from BC in 1978.  This enabled him to secure a role in Mansfield as the Assistant Superintendent, before taking a role with what is now Lockheed Martin as a trainer for the Apache helicopter systems.  This took him to Daytona Beach, where Pat soon joined him and which made Daytona far more pleasurable for John. For John, living in Daytona could only be seen as doing time, but it spurred John and Pat to take jobs overseas, first in Turkey, where their real adventures began.  John and Pat lived and taught in Pendik for three years, just outside Istanbul, and enjoyed bartering for coca cola, learning the Turkish language, and visiting the multitude of wondrous historical sites across Turkey.  They then moved to Rome, where they taught at the Marymount school and thoroughly enjoyed Roman life: the cuisine, ₤9000 pizzas, traveling, and trying out their Italian.    After Rome, they retired to Chatham where John, despite being a city kid at heart, came to enjoy the Cape.

John had many physical challenges over the last years of his life which he bore without complaint, and with the tremendous support of his wife, sisters, and children who love him dearly.

Beloved husband of Patricia Caswell. Devoted father of Maire Gorman and her husband Ken Carpenter of Jamaica Plain, Jeanne Gorman of London, UK, and Maureen Gorman of Hyde Park. Brother of Mary and Anne Gorman both of Plymouth. Step Father of Marc Alger of Brockton, Toby Alger of NC, and Jeremy Alger of W. Bridgewater. Also survived by 3 grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Sat. , Aug. 8, at St. Elizabeth’s Church, Milton at 9o’clock. Visiting Hours in the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON VILLAGE, Fri.,  4 – 7 pm. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Boston.

If desired contributions in John ‘s name may be sent to, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston, 51 Sleeper Street,  Boston, MA 02210.