Julia (McHugh) McKenna was born in Quincy, and attended Quincy High School.  She was a life long Quincy resident. She worked as a Nurses Aide at Quincy City Hospital for over 35 years.  Julia died June 17. She was the  devoted mother of Lawrence “Butch” McKenna, Jr. of Quincy and the late Julia Tupe. Grandmother of Kiva Tupe of Braintree, Michael Tupe, Matthew Tupe, Malia Tupe and Ariel McKenna  all of Quincy. Also survived by 1 great granddaughter.   Sister of Catherine E. Joyce of S. Weymouth, Eileen Mellace of Hingham, Elizabeth Mooney of ME, Richard McHugh of Duxbury and the late James J. McHugh, Jr., George  McHugh, Francis ” Wimpy” McHugh, Thomas McHugh and Mary Wells. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Mary’s Church, 95 Crescent St. W. Quincy, Fri., June 20 at 10 o’clock. Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thurs. 5 – 7 pm. Interment Private.  If desired contributions in her memory may be sent to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor Brookline, MA 02445-7226.

Ruth A. (Moore) Craig, of Quincy, died peacefully on June 15, 2014, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Roslindale, she lived in Quincy for the past 58 years. Like so many in her generation, her values were formed at an early age. As a young girl, she saw five of her older brothers leave home to serve in the Armed Forces during World War II, and felt very fortunate to have them all safely return home.

This appreciation of family was always present when raising her own family. She made each and every one of her own children and grandchildren feel special. She will be truly missed by all of them.

Beloved wife of 64 years of the late Arthur J. Craig. Devoted Mother of Kathleen Soter and her husband Joseph of Dorchester, Arthur J. Craig, Jr. of Kingston and Patricia Craig, Scott Craig, Sandra Craig and Andrew Craig, all of Quincy. Also survived by her loving grandchildren: Joseph, James, Natalie, Alison, Emily and Colleen.

Funeral Services and interment were private.

Funeral arrangements were made by Dolan Funeral Homes, Milton.

Bob Foster (Robert Elliott Foster, Sr.) of Milton, MA died at age 87 on June 14th, 2014. He was born in Quincy on March 23, 1927; the son of Frank and Elsie (McClenning) Foster. Bob grew up in Milton  with two brothers, Kendall and Frank. He married Eleanor (Botti) Foster in 1955 and they had three children; Robert, Peter and Janice.

Bob attended Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA and later joined the US Army. He served in Germany in 1945 with General Patton’s third Army as Sargent Field Artillery Gunner. He joined the American Legion Post 114 and served as Commander from 1967-1969. He was a Mason of the Scottish Rite and a Milton Auxiliary Police Officer for 56 years. He was a member of the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps and he loved to march in parades and hold large neighborhood 4th of July parties.

Bob was proud of Milton and it’s history and actively sought to contribute where he could. He was a Town Meeting Member for more than 55 years and served on many boards, including The Town Conservation Commission, The East Milton Environs Committee, and Concerned Citizens of Milton.  He was New England Vice Governor for the Kiwanis Club.  Bob was also an active Scoutmaster for Troop 8 of the Boy Scouts of America and often took them hiking, camping and rafting.

Bob was active in the East Milton Congregational Church, where he served as a Deacon and moderator on many committees. He was involved in the Couples Club and the choir. For many years he organized a Men’s Prayer Breakfast and had President Jimmy Carter and Patriot’s John Hanna, and various dignitaries as speakers.

Bob began his career at MacKenzie & Foster Electric Company and later sold Real Estate and owned the Boston Woodworking Company. He was an electrician and member of Local 103 IBEW for 51 years, where he made many friends.

Bob was multifaceted. He enjoyed gardening, bee keeping, woodworking, watercolor painting, and collecting books. More importantly, Bob loved his family and they loved him.

He is survived by his wife Eleanor, his son Robert and wife Susan of Milton, his son Peter and partner Dan Britton of Brookline, his daughter Janice and husband Dana Mitiguy of Cumberland, Maine and his grandchildren: Carolyn and Gregory Foster, and Cameron, Julia, Douglas and Jocelyn Mitiguy whom he loved and cherished greatly. Bob was pre-deceased by dearly loved ‘Aunt Katie’ Keane. He is also survived my many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours for family and friends will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue in East Milton on Tuesday, June 17th from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.

Funeral services will be held at the East Congregational Church, 610 Adams Street in East Milton on Wednesday, June 18th at 10:00 am, followed by a military burial at Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans to benefit those who served this country that Bob loved so much. (http://www.dav.org)

Mary T. Moran, 94, of Dorchester passed away peacefully on June 10, 2014 at Milton Hospital.   Mary was the younger daughter of the late Edward and Mary ( nee Curran ) Moran and sister of the late Helen M. Moran.  She will be deeply regretted by her relatives especially Bobby, Phil and all the Curran family, former colleagues, neighbors and friends especially Adelaina.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 16^th at 10 A.M. in Saint Gregory’s Church, 2223 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester.  Relatives and friends invited.  A visiting hour will be held prior to the funeral mass in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, from 8:30-9:30.  Interment Holyhood Cemetery.

Yolaine Hyppolite of Boston passed away on June 6, 2014.  She is survived by her loving daughters Eilene Decembre and Elvire Hyppolite both of Boston.  A funeral service will be held in Mount Olive Evangelical Church, 1285 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park on Saturday June 14th at 9 A.M.  Visiting hours will be held in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, on Friday night from 5-9 P.M.

Stephen E. Kelley, of Quincy, passed away on June 9, 2014. Born in Boston, he graduated from Cranwell High School and Babson College. He was a manufacturer’s representative in the clothing industry. He began his career with The Jonathan Logan Company.  A resident of Danvers for several years, he was a veteran of the US Army.  Stephen is survived by two sons, Christopher S. Kelley and his wife Julie Rose of Milton and Gregory E. Kelley and his wife Emma Mary of Rangiora, New Zealand, his former wife Mary Jane Kelley, 5 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and long-time friend Lorraine Buckman.  He was the beloved brother of the late Gregory, Nathalie, Vincent, Judith and Kevin Kelley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church  Milton on Friday, June 13 at 10:30AM. Relatives and friends invited.  Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Ave. East Milton on Friday Morning 9:00 – 10:00AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.  Donations in Stephen’s memory may be sent to Melanoma Research Foundation, 1411 K St. NW Suite 800, Washington DC  20005 or melanoma.org.

Mary C. Coakley, died Monday June 9, 2014. Born in Boston, Mary graduated from Saint Joseph High School, Somerville. She was the retired Chief of Staffing for Civilian Personnel at Hanscom Air Base. Beloved daughter of the late Harold J. Coakley and Mary E. Coakley and Catherine McHugh Coakley. Mary is survived by three sisters who are so very grateful for her unconditional love, Cecelia M. Coakley, Ellen M. Coakley and Patricia C. Gird and her late husband John W. Gird and several loving cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Thursday June 12 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to visitation at the church, beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

Percy G.F.Banks, was born on March 18, 1930 to the late Selena Wilson (Banks) and Percy Wilson.  The angels ascended in the early morning hours of Friday, June 6, 2014 to take Percy home to glory into God’s Kingdoms of the Lord, to rest, on Friday, June 6, 2014. 

He served in the U.S. Navy, being assigned to the USS Providence 1948 until 1951. Percy relocated to Boston, Massachusetts in 1959 and then worked at the Mass. General Hospital until he retired in 1992. Percy was extremely outgoing and well known in the Boston community for his kind and generous spirit. 

Percy had many nicknames but one that just stuck out was “Cowboy” because of his love for cowboy hats and was in his glory when some of his children relocated to Texas. Percy was a wonderful pool player well at least so he thought and was very disappointed when Slades was remodeled.  

He was a wonderful spouse, father, uncle and friend, who will always be remembered for his consistent pillar of wisdom and strength for all of his children, family members and friends. Those who knew Percy knew he liked to joke in a loving way and would light up a room with his beautiful smile.  Percy was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Snow-Banks, granddaughter, Kelly Drayden, sister, Ethel-Jane Barbee, and Brothers, William and George Wilson.

Percy is survived by his loving wife, Vernette Banks, his children, Carlos(Carol) Banks of PA, Pamela Banks of  GA, Jamie (Gee) Banks of NC, Timothy Banks, and Patrina (Keith) Banks-Blakemore both of TX, Philip and Tonya Drayden both of PA, Renee Holland, Michelle (Milton) Ward, Pernell (Laine) Banks and Aisha Johnson all of  MA, two special sons Wayne Mitchell and Quinton Howard. One sister Rosemond Hughes of TX and a Brother Raymond Wilson of FL. He also leaves his grandchildren Rebekah, Damaine, Taka, Asasii, Ishnii, Kiiya, Azi, Adonysha, Zebulan, Amasa, Masata, Marliquea, Madeline, Jacob, Jacin, Jackson, Madison, Mekenna, Jacob, Jasmine, Breona, Keith Jr, Nasir, Briana, Jahaad, Amaya, Milton, Alicia, Pernell Jr, Maija Tamika, Damone, Kenyon and Philip Jr., great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly. He will be sadly missed and always remembered. May he rest in peace knowing how much he was loved.  A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday, June 12th at 11 A.M. in the Greater Love Tabernacle Church, 101 Nightingale Street, Dorchester.  Friends and relatives invited.  Visiting hours will be held Wednesday in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, from 4-8 P.M. 

Geraldine E. Ryan, 58, of Dorchester passed away peacefully in her home on June 8, 2014.  She is survived by her loving sisters Julia Russell of Easton, Alice Ryan of Dorchester, Kathleen A. Ryan of Brunswick, ME and was predeceased by her sister Jacqueline Griffin.  Devoted aunt of Mark Russell and his wife Jennifer Arajuo of Taunton, Christopher Phinney and his wife Barbara of Dorchester and Kelley, Thomas and Michael Griffin all of Ireland.  Geraldine is also survived by her grand nieces and nephews Jessica and Matthew Russell and Ryan Phinney.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Brendan’s Church, 589 Gallivan Boulevard, Dorchester on Thursday at 11 A.M.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, on Wednesday from 4-8 P.M.  Interment Saint Joseph’s Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers a donation in Geraldine’s name may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.

Thomas Joseph Higgins, peacefully at home in Milton, surrounded by family and friends, Tuesday June 3, 2014. He was 74 years old.

Born in Claretuam, County Galway Ireland, Joe has been a longtime resident of Milton. He is a retired plasterer and was an active member of the Irish Cultural Center. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and playing cards.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret C. “Peggy” (Powers) Higgins. Loving father of Brian P. and his wife Alessandra Higgins of Quincy, Christine and her husband Michael Donovan of Milton, Susanne and her husband George Cavanagh of Marshfield and Sheila and her husband John Rogers of Milton. Grandfather of Brendan, Sean, Owen, George, Colin, Conor, Nolan, Mia, Matteo, Matthew and newborn Maggie. Brother of Mary Dolan, John Higgins, Eugene Higgins and Una McGrath of Co. Galway, Ireland, Paddy Higgins, Gabriel Higgins and Margaret King of Manchester, England, Louis Higgins of Dorchester and Sally Cormican and Martin Higgins, both of Milton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Monday June 9 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Avenue, EAST MILTON, Sunday 2-6 PM. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Joe’s memory to the American Diabetes Assn., 10 Speen Street 2nd Fl, Framingham, MA 01701.