On January 4, 1945, Jean Forde, was born to Ruby Carter and Ivan Dottin in Christ Church, Barbados, West Indies.

After finishing her schooling, Jean left Barbados in the early „60s to make a way for herself. She lived and worked in Cambridge, Massachusetts for many years. After a trip back home to visit family, she met and married her future husband, Maitland Forde.

They both returned to Cambridge, to start their lives as newlyweds, and soon after to begin raising their children Rawlson, David, Ingrid and Sharon.

I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. (2 Timothy 4:7)

She surrendered to the will of God and peacefully departed to receive his just reward during the early hours on Monday, August 25, 2014.

Left behind to cherish her memory, include her grandchildren Donisha Dottin (of Barbados), Amani Dale, Caleb “Eli” Medley, Zakiya Dottin, Marcho Bazile Dottin; great-grandchildren Devonte, Rivaldo, Josiah and a whole host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Wake will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2014,  10:00 am,  followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00am at Morning Star Baptist Church, 1257 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA.  Reverend Gary Adams, officiating.  Interment, Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.

Ann E. (McCarthy) Meconiates age 92, of N. Reading, formerly of Dorchester and Stoneham, Aug. 25, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Charles   Meconiates. Devoted mother of Donna Meconiates of Boston, William  Meconiates & his wife Christine Lloyd of Whitman and Nancy Duchard of  Peabody.  Sister of the late Gerard McCarthy and Mary DeVasto. Also survived by five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Ann’s Church, NEPONSET, Fri. Aug. 29, at 11 A.M. Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Fri. 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston.  If desired contributions in Ann’s’ name may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472

Alice E.  (Ingersoll) McHugh, former Commonwealth of Massachusetts State House employee in the early 1960’s, passed away suddenly in the early morning of August 23, 2014 at the age of 81. She was the loving mother of her four children; James F. McHugh and his wife Karen of Mansfield, Richard L. McHugh of Mattapan, Linda A. McHugh of Mattapan, and Susan A. Francis and her husband John of Marstons Mills. Alice was also sister to five siblings; Jean Pratt of Halifax, Frank W. Ingersoll Jr. of Rhode Island, Marie McHugh of Halifax, Paul J. Ingersoll of Norwood, and Doris T. Brock of Milton. She also leaves behind her ten grandchildren James McHugh Jr., Jared McHugh, Sarah McHugh, Jason McHugh, Alicyn McHugh, John Francis, Michael Francis, Kyle Francis, Nicole Francis, and Courtney Francis. Alice was a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 8699 in Dorchester Lower Mills.  We are all sure that as she loved to do in her younger days, she is dancing away in heaven. A Funeral Service Wednesday August 27 at 5:00 PM in  Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 2 – 5 PM. Interment private.

Paul B. Dorsey, of Canton, formerly of Milton, August 22, 2014. Born in Boston and raised in Milton, he was a graduate of Milton High School and Boston College. Paul was a 36 year teacher and administrator in the Milton Public Schools, retiring in 1993 as Vice Principal of Milton High School. He was the retired director of the Milton Adult Education Program. A member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association, he coached tennis at Milton Academy, Curry College and Milton High School. He was also an instructor at The Weymouth Club. Longtime baseball coach at Milton High School, he valued his relationships with his former ballplayers and memories of winning the Division 1 Eastern Mass. State Championship in 1974. He was inducted into the Mass. Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame as well as the Milton High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Paul enjoyed spending time with his family on Cape Cod and was a proud member of the Hilltoppers. Husband of the late Claire E. (Cooke) Dorsey. Loving father of Susan M. Burns and her husband Paul of Canton, Paul B. Dorsey and his wife Cynthia of Canton, Laurie A. Woodworth of Norton and Scott M. Dorsey and his wife Courtney of Milton. Grandfather of Kristen and Paul Burns, Ella Dorsey, Michael and Kelli Woodworth and Jack, Liam, Ryan and Owen Dorsey.   Brother of Robert “Digger” Dorsey and his wife Joan of Pembroke. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gerard Majella Church, 1860 Washington Street, Canton, Thursday August 28 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 Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Ellie Fund, 475 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 02494.

Lincoln Hampton, Sr., died on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at GoldenLivingCenter, Dedham.  Born on March 2, 1932, in West Bend Kentucky, he was the son of the late Goria Sanford and Mary E. (Kidd) Hampton.

Mr. Hampton was raised in Kentucky and Illinois and then served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He came to Boston in the 1950’s, where he married Margaret Lucille Cash on January 25,  1958.  Six children were born from this union. He was a man of many interests, especially traveling the world.  He was a master barber and worked with American Airlines as a Sky Cap, retiring after many years of service.

Survived by his wife Margaret Cash Hampton, and a sister, Elizabeth Cunningham of Cincinnati, Ohio,  and  his children;  Lincoln Hampton, Jr. and his wife Regina of Cambridge, Sanford Hampton and his wife Kimberly of Quincy, Ruth Hampton of Boston, Dewane Hampton of Mattapan, Nitanya  Andrews and her husband Stephen of Stoughton and Neill Hampton of Texas.  Also survived by his  grandchildren;   Sherline Hampton, Carly Hampton, Ellis Hampton, Talia Hampton, Dana Hill, Dewane Hampton, Jr. Clay Andrews, Neill Jabari and Brianna Hampton and 2 great grandchildren, Daniel Hill and Damaria Hampton.

Services will begin at 2:00  PM on  Sunday, August 24 at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St.DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, followed by Funeral Service at 3:30 PM.   Interment, Monday, August 25, 12:45 PM at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

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Catherine “Kay” Cunningham of Rockland, MA and formerly of Mattapan, MA died Wednesday, August 20, 2014.   Mother of the late  Robert H. Cunningham , she  leaves behind her grandchildren, Kendra Cunningham of Brooklyn, NY and Kristen Cunningham of Hingham, MA, her daughter in law Carol Cunningham of Quincy, MA. As well as her cousins Louie and Judy Cerrone, and their children Joseph Cerrone, David Cerrone, and Melissa Morgida and Kay’s nephew, John Palaima.

Catherine “Kay” Cunningham is remembered by her family and friends as a fun loving, gregarious, life force. During her career at Shawmut Bank, she spent her vacation time travelling extensively. A true independent woman, her favorite pastime was dressing to the nines and going out dancing. Her infectious laughter will be missed.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 AM in Saint Gregory Church, 2223 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester.  Relatives and friends invited to attend. Visitation will be prior to Mass  at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS,  beginning at 8:30 AM.  Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

Paula J. (Keenan) Langlois, died at her home in Hingham Monday August 18, 2014. Born in Providence, RI, she was a graduate of Fontbonne Academy, Milton. She raised her family in Martha’s Vineyard and Hingham. Mrs. Langlois was a customer service representative at Talbots, where she retired from after 18 years of employment. An avid quilter, she gave many to her family, friends and charitable organizations. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Langlois. Loving mother of Marielle C. and her husband Robert W. Thorne of Hingham, Pierre A. and his wife Cathy Langlois of IL, Nicole L. and her husband Julien Surget of VA and Keenan R. Langlois of Hingham. Adoring grandmother of Kyle and Spencer Thorne, Emma and Jack Langlois and Jasper and Skyler Surget. Sister of Patricia L. Sterling of Auburn, NY, Charles H. Keenan III of Fairfax, VA, Peter J. Keenan of Milton, Elizabeth M. Leary of Seabrook, NH and the late Richard J. Keenan and Thomas K. Keenan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Thursday August 21 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Hingham Center Cemetery. Donations in Paula’s memory may be made to The ALS Assn., Gift Processing Center, PO Box 651, Albert Lea, MN 56007 or the American Diabetes Assn, 330 Congress St. Suite 501, Boston, MA 02210.

James P. Kennedy, of Milton, passed away peacefully Tuesday August 192014, surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of 49 years to Ann T. (McArdle) Kennedy. Loving father of Ann P. Mariano and her husband Andrew of Quincy, Jacqueline M. Butts and her husband David of Milton, Patrick J. Kennedy and his wife Michelle of Milton, Mary Ellen Green and her husband Keith of Canterbury, Ct. and James C. Kennedy, Esq., of Milton.  Cherished Papa of Andrew, John and Victoria Mariano, Steven, Caroline and Olivia Butts, Patrick, Tyler, Braden and Ryan Kennedy, and Brendan, Christopher, Cameron and Chloe Green. Son of the late Patrick J and Mary Kennedy. Brother of Norah M. Curtin, John F. Kennedy and Paul K. Kennedy, all of Quincy.

Jim was co-owner of Patrick J. Kennedy and Sons, Inc. Mechanical Contractors, Boston. He was a veteran of the United States Army and Active Senior Vice Commander, American Legion Post #114, Member of the Knights of Columbus Dorchester Council No. 107 and a Member of the Quincy Lodge of Elks.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Saturday August 23 at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Jim’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Clifton R. “Cliff” DiTullio, of Boca Raton, FL, and Milton, was born June 9, 1926 in Boston to Michele and Maria DiTullio. Cliff spent his early years in Dorchester followed by his family moving to Milton where he remained to raise his own family with Louise M. DiTullio whom he married October 4, 1952.

Cliff was a graduate of Boston College High School. After graduating in 1944, he joined the Navy serving in California during World War II. Upon his return in 1946, Cliff went to Boston College studying economics and graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

In 1948, Cliff obtained his insurance license and founded the DiTullio Insurance Agency, Inc. After graduating from college, Cliff worked for a time in the construction business. This eventually led to his full-time focus of insurance services to his friends in the construction industry.

Cliff enjoyed life to the fullest. He bought his first plane at eighteen and  later learned to fly helicopters. He spent many happy times with Louise and their five children, Diane, Richard, Roy, Peter and Paul, sharing his hobbies of flying, skiing, snowmobiling and golfing.

While Louise remained on the ground until their children were grown, Cliff buzzed the sky above her. While Louise stayed at the foot of the ski slopes to tend to everyone’s needs, Cliff led his line of five children up and down the slopes. Cliff later bought Louise her first set of golf clubs and their competition on the course began.

Cliff lived to make everyone laugh and none laughed more with him than his five children and his ten grandchildren, Christopher, John, Emily, Paige, Hana, Corinne, Evan, Lauren, Timothy and Kate who called him “Nono”.

Upon his retirement, Cliff became a resident of Boca Raton, Fl, and summered in Milton. Cliff was a former Milton Rotary Club President and member of The Country Club at Boca Raton, FL and Wollaston Golf Club, Milton.

At the age of eighty-eight, Cliff had done everything he ever dreamed of and more. Cliff passed away peacefully at his Milton home where his final days were spent with his family by his side.

A Mass of Resurrection was celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Friday August 22 at 10:30 AM.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visiting  hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Thursday  4-8 P.M.  Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Clifton’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

Margaret Mary (Kimpton) Hoy, 87, of Milton and Braintree Massachusetts, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 16, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was united in marriage on August 5, 1950, to Robert L. Hoy Sr., who survives and deeply misses her.  She is also survived and missed by her six children and their spouses: Rob Hoy and his wife, Gale, of Westerly, Rhode Island, Ellen “Suddi” St. Ives of Milton, Cindi Vogel and her husband, Bill, of Bedford, New Hampshire, Mike Hoy and his wife, Lisa, of Taunton, Patti Reilly and her husband Steve of Milton, Pete Hoy and his wife, Sue, of Milton, and “Brown” Sue Hoy of Taunton. Peg was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Sydney, her brothers, George and Edward, and her sister, Catherine.

Peg was born and spent her early life in Hingham, Massachusetts. She was just a teenager when her sister-in-law arranged a blind date with her future husband Bob. They married five years later and shared 64 years of marriage.

As a child, Peg learned to act and sing in community theatre, and she went on to perfect her beautiful singing voice through classical training at Julliard. She was all too happy to share these natural gifts with others and could still fill a room with lovely music at the age of 87. She was also a prolific reader of mystery novels, a practiced knitter, and active member in the Milton Bowling league and the Milton Women’s Club.

Peg and Bob and their growing family spent whole summers at the family beach house in Hull, MA. Peg was equally comfortable behind the wheel of a boat or tagging closely behind on water skis. She and Bob shared a love for the water. For them, experiencing a beautiful sunset over the bay from their front porch never got old.

In her later years Peg and Bob would often vacation in Florida, and she took up golf to spend more quality time with her love, Bob. To no one’s surprise other than her own, she scored a hole-in-one at Rockland, which trophy Bob and she prominently displayed in a place of honor in their home.

Throughout her life, Peg remained true to Christian ideals to share her time and talent generously. Among her good works, she served as a Cub and Girl Scout leader for many years and worked with the elderly through the Meals on Wheels program.

Peg encouraged her family to work hard and cherish their time on this Earth. She could proudly name all 17 of her grandchildren and all 19 of her great-grandchildren, and she celebrated each academic, athletic, professional and family achievement. She sustained and imparted this personal pride and cheerleading through three generations.

Peg was uniquely capable of looking at life with bemusement and could be counted on to brighten each adventure and challenge with her ever-present smile and sunny disposition. Her wit, charm and grace made her home a haven not only to family, but also to friends, young and old.  She loved her God, her husband and her family, each with equal vigor. She will be missed but not forgotten.

Peg’s family would like to thank the staff and management at Grove Manor in Braintree for their remarkable care and extraordinary kindness. They also express their gratitude to Ascend Hospice for their support and compassion during Peg’s final challenges.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha’s Church, Milton, Wednesday at 10:30 am. Visiting hours will be held at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue in East Milton Square on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peg’s memory may be made to: New England Province of Jesuits, P.O. Box 9199, Watertown, MA