Jeantilia Guillame of Hyde Park passed away December 17, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Gedeon Edouard. Cherished mother of Yves-Rose (Edouard) Caidor, Marie Michelle E. Lucien, Yolette E. Ligonde and Marlene Edouard. She is also survived by many grandchildren and relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated  in Most Precious Blood Church, Hyde Park, on Saturday December 27, 2014 at 10AM. Visiting Hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St. Dorchester on Friday December 26 from 6-9PM. Relatives and friends invited.

After a prolonged illness that accelerated in her last few days, Dr. Sarita Ann Pereira passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 14, 2014, in Boston, surrounded by family. As a deeply religious person, she was blessed by four priests—all of who were friends to her—and who provided the Blessing of the Sick and Last Rites. Sarita is survived by her parents—Bertie and Hazel Pereira; and her siblings—Mark Pereira (Amy), Pramila Charpentier (Dean), and Brian Pereira (Angela). She was favorite auntie to Danielle, Lauren, Nigel, Neil, Natasha, Brynn, Darcy, Natalie and Dash and the godmother to Ashwin.

A memorial is planned for Saturday, January 17, 2014 at 2 PM at the Shrine of St. Anthony (Boston) followed by a reception at 3PM at The Kensington (665 Washington St, Boston). In lieu of flowers, Sarita asked that donations be made to: American Liver Foundation (www.liverfoundation.org/howtohelp) and to the Gift of Life (www.donors1org/about-us/contribute). (Sarita’s family will also hold a private service for her in April around her birthday.)

The family would like to share some highlights of her life at her memorial services. We encourage you to share your memories of your time with Sarita, and what she meant to you in the Guest Book below.

Sarita loved her work, loved her faith, loved her family and lived life to the fullest. As a PhD in molecular biology, she had an illustrious career driven by the desire to help others through her research. Most recently she was the Global Director of Regulatory Affairs at Novartis in Boston, where she leaves several close colleagues. Having worked previously for AstraZeneca, Purdue Pharma, Ikaria, and Magainin Pharmaceuticals, she leaves behind colleagues in Boston, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Sweden and Denmark. We rest assured that her contribution to the field of medicine has and will benefit millions.

Wherever Sarita lived, she sought out friends who became her extended family, and with many of them she traveled to Eastern Europe, Israel, Scandinavia, Mexico, and throughout the U.S. Sarita was overjoyed to have traveled with friends to visit four sacred places: Medjugorje, Lourdes, Guadalupe, and the Holy Land.

We knew Sarita for being intelligent, warm-hearted, quirky, and thoughtful. She was the best gift-giver in our family. We all loved her, and will miss her very much.

Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and support through this difficult time.

The Family of Sarita Pereira

Earl L. Jennings, of Milton, Nov. 25, Son of the late Kenneth L.  and Ruth  ( Roberts ) Jennings.

Predeceased by his sister, Barbara  R.  Hawes and brother in law Richard F. Hawes and also two nephews, Richard A. Hawes and Donald  B. Hawes.

Given the nickname “Buddy” as a child surviving nieces and nephews, Bonnie J. Lambrecht (Dick) of Dallas, TX,  Walter F. Hawes of Garden City, SC, David B. Hawes (Susan) of North Myrtle Beach, SC,  and Cheryl  L. Evans (Bill) of Conway, SC loving called him  – “UNCLE BUD”.

Bud  served as as a Seaman 1st Class for the Navy in World War II.  He also worked for the Boston Aquarium for several years before retiring. He enjoyed flying planes,  trips to the beaches in Maine, vintage cars, playing the organ, and reminiscing  of years gone by.  His home that he grew up in was his castle and he shared it with his  canine companion,  Corky.

Uncle Bud will be loved and missed  and remembered for his unique character that made family and cherished neighbors and friends smile.

A Graveside Service will be held in Milton Cemetery, Monday, December 29th at  1 o’clock.

If Desired contributions in Earl’s name may be sent to  Milton Animal League, 181 Governor Stoughton Ln, Milton, MA 02186

Joanne Clair Peckarsky (Jo) was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 30, 1944 and died in Boston, MA on December 19, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.  She received a degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1966 and immediately moved to Boston where she touched hundreds, if not thousands of people with her legendary generosity and giving spirit.  Her first and most-loved job as a physical therapist was at Boston City Hospital, where she eventually worked in their long-term care facility, Mattapan, where she realized her passion to help elderly people stay in their homes and be independent.  Before she retired she worked at the Boston Visiting Nurses’ Association, and after retirement continued to visit patients with whom she had developed lasting bonds.  She was a staunch supporter of community, especially in her neighborhood of Dorchester Lower Mills where she promoted local business not only by using them herself, but also by spreading the word to others.  Her passion for helping other people was unequalled, manifest by giving of her time and supporting a massive list of local and global charities.

Besides family and friends, her biggest passions were scuba diving and under water photography.  She has taken thousands of spectacular photos, which adorn the walls of many of our homes and have been recognized by awards and displayed in the local dive shops and the New England Aquarium.  She had an uncanny eye for photographic composition, and neutral buoyancy second to none, no matter how large the camera she was toting.  She was happiest in her under water world where she never became complacent about the wonders of ocean critters.  Her joy under water was unparalleled and her sense of humor and adventure were best personified in her practice of scuba diving in a pink evening gown, which is documented in the photo accompanying this tribute.  Late in life she also took up yoga, in which she found a new peace and spirit.  She put the younger Yogi’s to shame with her perfectly aligned unassisted headstand that she first accomplished on her 70^th birthday.

She is survived by her devoted friend and companion of 36 years, Elissa Menconi, and her Boston family, Sandra and Edmund Sheehan and their daughters, Katherine (Sheehan) Gentile (Robert Gentile) and Sarah Sheehan; and her Wisconsin family, brother James Peckarsky and sister Bobbi Peckarsky (Steve Horn) and their children, Alison Peckarsky Horn and Bryan Peckarsky Horn (Carrie Horn) and her grand-niece, London Horn.  She will be greatly missed by everyone she touched, but she will forever be on our shoulders, guiding us and loving us as we continue our journeys.  Namaste Jo.

Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sun. 2 – 5 pm. Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jo’ s name may be sent to either Greater Boston Food Bank http://www.gbfb.org or the Activities Department of Standish Village, 1190 Adams Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.

William D. Buckingham, Architect  of Dorchester, on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Cherished husband of Margery Morgan Buckingham. Loving father of David R. Buckingham of New Orleans, LA and Julia M. Mason and her husband Peter S. Genovese, Jr. of Jenison, MI. Proud Papa of Chloe Rose Genovese. Dear brother of Mary DePasquale of Newton. A Solemn Requiem Mass will be celebrated at The Parish of All Saints Ashmont, 209 Ashmont St. Dorchester Wednesday December 17 at 2:00 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON VILLAGE, Tuesday, 4-8 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the All Saints Building Preservation Fund.

Helen C. (Clark) McHugh of Milton, died on December 14, 2014  at  home surrounded by her family.  Beloved wife of Gerard McHugh.  Loving mother of Brian C. McHugh of Miami, FL and Steven R. McHugh of Milton, MA.  Grandmother of Clark McHugh.  Also survived by her aunt, Emma Odenweller of Dorchester. Teacher, retired from the Boston Public Schools.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Wednesday, December 17 at Noon.  Relatives and friends invited.  Interment Milton Cemetery.  Visiting hours omitted.

Dully Ecclesiastre, of Dorchester passed away December 2, 2014.Beloved son of Anne Lunia Ecclesiastre and Desroche Ecclesiastre. He is also survived by his siblings, Jean, Josette, Daniel, Lunie, and Elysee Ecclesiastre. The funeral service will be held Saturday December 13 in New Jerusalem Evangelical Baptist Church, 183 Norfolk St., Dorchester at 10AM. The Viewing will begin at 8:30AM, relatives and friends invited. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery.

 Martha (Bishop) Wilhelm-Brandon, “Marti”, of Weymouth passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd after a long illness. Beloved wife of Michael Brandon.  Marti had a long career as stable owner, horse trainer and premier riding instructor, a result of her lifelong love of horses.

She received a BS from Stephens College, a BA and MA in Journalism from Boston University, and then became a flight attendant for Pan American Airlines for ten years, traveling all over the world. During this time she married Larry Sorensen, a pilot with Pan Am. Marti then returned to Sandwich on Cape Cod where she worked with her aunt who ran The Greenbriar Nature Preserve.  This was to slow a pace for her.  She then moved to Iowa and opened Harmony Hollow Stables, becoming a trainer and equitation instructor.  Marti presented horses meticulously and ensured that the riders always did the work themselves; the level of her standards only was exceeded by her insistence on self-reliance.  Her students have gone on to compete and to win at the national and international levels, and some are still doing so today.  After a terrible snowstorm destroyed her barns she moved east and settled in Atlanta, founding Greenbriar Stables continuing to train & show.  She soon returned to the show ring with her beloved Saddlebred IceTea and began winning everything in sight.  After the death of her second husband, she remained at the stables and was joined by Carole Downs.  As a team they showed and won many ribbons over the years.

At the 47^th high school reunion in 2008, she met Michael Brandon, her high school beau, once again and then married shortly after in Key West.  In late 2012, a brain tumor was discovered.  She had it removed in GA & shortly after relocated to the Boston area, to be with Michael.  She continued to have cancer treatments.  Her beloved horses Rudy & Hopper (a world champion) were boarded in nearby Duxbury where she continued to ride & drive them.

Marti was more than an instructor to her students and time spent at her stable was never considered ”work.”  She was a mentor, an inspiration and a role model for professionalism and sportsmanship.  Above all, she had a magnetic life force that drew people to her.  Her infectious love of “the beasts,” as she called them, inspired love of horses to her students and dear lifelong friendships among those in her “horse family.”

A memorial service will be at Thayer Academy in the Spring & at the Greenbriar Nature Preserve.  A donation in Marti’s name may be made to Thayer Academy, 745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184 or by visiting www.thayer.org as well as to The Thorton Burgess Society, 6 Discovery Hill Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537 or by visiting www.thortonburgess.org.

Richard F. Kelly, 49, of Norwell, passed away on December 10.  Beloved son of Nancy Kelly of Dedham and the late John Kelly of Weymouth, sisters, Maureen Harris of Georgetown, Patricia Martins of Sandwich, the late Elizabeth Kelly of Braintree and brother, John Kelly of Detroit, Michigan.

The family would like to thank the Road to Responsibility staff for their loving care over the years, especially Bill Fearing and Jenn Orcutt.

Private service at Dolan Funeral Home on Monday, December 15 at 12 o’clock.  Burial at Blue Hill cemetery.

Patrick Galette, 26, of Randolph, died on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Brockton. Born in Boston on August 7, 1988, he was the son of Andre Galette and Idly Breneus.

Patrick was a computer technician in the IT dept. of Boston Medical. Besides his parents, Patrick is survived by his siblings, Frantz, Breneus, Darien Amado and Ashley Villard and many relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated on Saturday, December 13 at 10:00 AM in Saint Angela Church, 1540 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan.  Interment following in Saint Michael Cemetery.

Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday, December 12, 5-9 PM.