John Ignatius Barr Jr., passed away peacefully on Sunday May 24, 2020.

John was born September 4, 1925 in Verona, PA. John’s parents, John I. Barr, Sr. and Theresa (Taylor) Barr started their young family while John Sr. was on a temporary assignment in Pennsylvania for Gulf Oil’s Boston office. John was raised in Roxbury, attended Abby May and Dudley Elementary Schools, the James P. Timilty Junior High the Mechanic Arts High School. John proudly withdrew from high school to enlist in the Marines Corps during World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre. After completion of WWII, John returned to Boston where he enrolled at Boston Teachers College, earning both Bachelor and Masters Degrees.

John moved to Quincy in 1951 and taught at Archbishop Williams High School for two years before beginning a 35-year career with the Boston Public Schools as a teacher and administrator. Upon completion of his Boston Public Schools career, he commenced a position as a Veterans Administration real estate appraiser.

In 2001 John retired and renewed his interest in reading mysteries and poetry. John will be remembered for his eternal optimism, positive spirit, love of woodworking and summers on Cape Cod.

John is survived by his wife of 51 years, Grace (Shea) Barr, his children, John Barr and Sheila Barr, both of Plymouth, Mary Viseckas and Brendan Barr, both of New York and Justin Barr of Quincy, three granddaughters and one great grandson. John is predeceased by his parents, five siblings and his late wife Jean (Bowen).

Visiting hours and Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Mary’s Church, Quincy will be private. Interment Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy.

The family respectfully requests no flowers. As an expression of sympathy for those who wish, memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to the Thomas Crane Public Library Foundation, 40 Washington St., Quincy, MA 02169.

Claire J. McSorley died peacefully on May 23, 2020 at the age of 86.

Daughter of the late Josephine (Barone) and Arthur Journay, loving sister to the late Arthur Junior, born in South Boston, lifelong resident of Milton MA. Graduate of Milton High School, received her BS in Education from Wheelock College, and her Masters of Education at Boston University. She also completed studies in financial management at Harvard University and received her Real Estate Brokers license from The Lee Institute.

Claire had a passion for learning and teaching. She spent most of her life as an elementary school teacher as well as a reading specialist for public and private schools throughout the metropolitan Boston area. Later in her career she taught English as a Second Language, worked as a Real Estate broker, and studied and worked in business marketing. She loved to spend her time helping others by volunteering for many organizations, including Milton Schools PTO,  Pine Street Inn,  Italian Circolo, and served as President of the Milton Arts Council.

She was an incredible example of love strength and kindness. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. Survived by her three loving daughters and their spouses, Susan Higgins and her husband Shawn, Martha Susi and her husband Joseph and Deborah McSorley and former son in law Peter Kery. Ten Grandchildren, Tanya, Ashley and her life partner Alan, Sean Christopher and his wife Kylie, Jeremi, Cory Higgins; Lydia & Michael Susi; Joshua, Lucas and Evan Kery; Two Great grandchildren, Arianna & Abygail.

Services will be private.  Burial Milton Cemetery.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the home going to eternity of the Reverend Pastor Saint-Louis Jean, a pillar of the Haitian evangelical community.

Our beloved husband, father, pastor, advisor and friend was born in Haiti on August 25, 1949. God called him home on April 18, 2020 while he was peacefully resting in his residence in Spring Valley New York.

Our beloved father, patriarch and pastor leaves to mourn his wife Marie Yvrose Charlitte Jean, his daughter Rose-Laure Camicheline Morisset, his son-in-law Reverend Jacques J Morisset Jr and their 3 children Emmanuel Zacharie, Mikha’El Joseph and Gabrielle Sarah Morisset. He also leaves his son Louis Onésiphore Jean, his daughter-in-law Kinta Joseph Jean and their daughter Charlotte Théophina Jean. He also leaves his brothers and sisters Bossuet Jean and family, Reverend Joseph Jean and family, Madeleine Jean Antoine and family, Nozianne Mondelus Pierre-Louis and family as well as a large biological and spiritual family.

May his death bring you to the One that brings and freely gives eternal life: Our Lord and Savior the Lord Jesus-Christ!

Our prayers go out for all those who mourn.

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C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous annonçons le retour à l’éternité du Révérend Pasteur Saint-Louis Jean, pilier de la communauté évangélique haïtienne.

Notre mari, père, pasteur, conseiller et ami bien-aimé est né en Haïti le 25 août 1949. Dieu l’a appelé chez lui le 18 avril 2020 alors qu’il se reposait paisiblement dans sa résidence à Spring Valley à New York.

Notre père bien-aimé, patriarche et pasteur laisse dans le deuil sa femme Marie Yvrose Charlitte Jean, sa fille Rose-Laure Camicheline Morisset, son gendre Révérend Jacques J Morisset Jr et leurs 3 enfants Emmanuel Zacharie, Mikha’El Joseph et Gabrielle Sarah Morisset. Il laisse également son fils Louis Onésiphore Jean, sa belle-fille Kinta Joseph Jean et leur fille Charlotte Théophina Jean. Il quitte aussi ses frères et sœurs Bossuet Jean et famille, Révérend Joseph Jean et famille, Madeleine Jean Antoine et famille, Nozianne Mondelus Pierre-Louis et famille ainsi qu’une grande famille biologique et spirituelle. Que sa mort vous amène à Celui qui apporte et donne librement la vie éternelle: Notre Seigneur et Sauveur le Seigneur Jésus-Christ!

Guy R. Sico, 66, formerly of Norwood, May 23, 2020, passed away after a long illness.

Born and raised in Cambridge, Guy was one of 8 children of   the late Joseph F. and Elvera L. (Santarpio) Sico. In 1966 the family moved to Quincy. Guy attended Quincy schools and graduated from Quincy High School in 1972. He then attended Bridgewater State. In 1974 Guy enlisted into the US Air Force and served in both the active and reserve unit until 1980. After his active and during the reserve service Guy was a Firefighter for the government, first serving at the Weymouth Air Base, then at Hanscom Air Base and then Westover Air Base, where he spent most of his career before retiring.

Guy was the loving brother of Anne Rynne of ME, Anthony Sico of Quincy, Michael Sico of PA, Joseph Sico of Braintree, Mary Ann Sico of Taunton, Paul Sico of NH and the late David Sico. Guy is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews, 6 great nieces and great nephews and 1 great great nephew.

A private burial will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.

Donations in Guy’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

Derek Wesley Fitzpatrick of Dorchester passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, he was 49.

Beloved father of Cherelle Spencer, Derek McClure, Derek Fitzpatrick, Jr., Dayla Fitzpatrick, Darius Fitzpatrick, Damore Samuels, Wesley Soremekun, Desahn Walker, and Drayah Jones-Fitzpatrick. He leaves behind by his 3 sisters, Stella, Tyeashaa, and Shelley. His 3 brothers, Stanley, Isaiah, and Zaccarie. He is also survived by many dear friends and extended family.

Due to the restrictions of Covid-19 Services are private.

Son of the late Sheila March, Michael Don Lovejoy, of Webster, passed away on May 5, 2020. He was father to Michael Lovejoy of Chelsea and Amber Lovejoy of Norwood.  He also leaves behind siblings: Walter March of Dallas, TX, Danielle March of Webster, Denny March of Worcester, James Marshall of Brockton, Derrick Marshall of Taunton, Walter Marshall of Boston, Terrance Mornin of Hyde Park, Sherman Mornin of Mission Hill, Anita Mornin of Taunton, and the late Charline Mornin. His Grandmother Irene Lovejoy of Worcester, and Aunts Vicki Barry of Uxbridge and Rita Martel of Air.

Michael (a.k.a. “Bird & DJ Lovejoy”) was born in Biddeford, Maine on March 31, 1965, and passed peacefully on May 5, 2020. Beloved son of Sheila Irene March, Michael was raised in the Bromley Heath section of Jamaica Plain, MA.  A graduate of Boston High School Class of 1982, Michael joined the United States Army upon graduating and was stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma where he achieved the rank of Private First Class.  Upon leaving the military Michael attended college in Los Angeles, CA and held many different positions throughout his career in financial services, including at the Bank of Boston and Fidelity Investments.  Though successful in financial services, Michael was more known for the time he spent as a chef, which deeply endeared him to the many people he encountered. 

Michael will be most remembered for his love for family; his willingness to help anyone in need whether it be repairing cars, replacing a roof, building a finished basement or cooking a full course meal; he was always there for those in need.  He also had an undying love for music which often seemed to lead to a dance off with a willing participant, and always ended in his version of the merengue.  He had a love for fishing especially in NH with his family.  And, if you ever played basketball with him, you will always remember that ever reliable jump shot with a little hesitation at the release. 

We will always miss you Mike.

Shoon Him Lee (“Himmy Lee”) of Dorchester, died peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Newton Wellesley Hospital. He was 78 years old and was a lifelong resident of Dorchester. Everyone from friends at the Paul Sullivan House to South Cove YMCA in Boston’s Chinatown to his relatives called him “Himmy”. Himmy was the son of the late Eye Hi Lee and Neo Quong Lee. Himmy leaves his two brothers in Hawaii: Shoon Wah Lee (“David”) and his wife Shiling Zhu together with their children Mei Fonn Lee, Yew Tin Lee, Mei Lee; and John Lee (“Wee”) and his wife Judy Lee together with their children Kenneth Lee and Tracy Lee.
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a private burial will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery.

Joseph F. Mazur, age 70, passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital on May 18, 2020 from complications due to Covid 19.

He was born on September 8, 1949 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his parents Stanley and Concetta Mazur and his uncle John Mazur. He is survived by his son, Joseph Holsey Mazur and wife, Leigh Mazur and his brother, Stanley Mazur.

Joe worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a computer specialist for many years. Joe grew up living with his grandmother and his uncle on Beacon Hill in Boston where his grandmother taught him how to cook. He was a master at cooking. Joe was a huge sports fan and loved the Bruins. When he was young, he would hang out at Salvi’s Pizza on Beacon Hill and talk to Bobby Orr after a game. Joe had many friends, a great sense of humor, loved music and had a huge love for animals and especially his own dogs growing up. 

There will be a small graveside service for family only, where Joe will be laid to rest with his parents at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Roslindale, Massachusetts.

Charles Lee Bufford, of Boston, formerly of Michigan, died in Boston Tuesday May 5, 2020.

Born in Wilcox County, Alabama to Walter Kennedy and Geneva Bufford, Mr. Bufford served in the United States Army.

Charles will be laid to rest at The Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, Thursday May 21 at 11:00 AM.

Born on January 11, 1938 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Nicole was the third oldest of nine children born to Alice and Leo Hans Gardiner.  She was raised in the Catholic church and she remained devoted to her faith throughout her life, regularly attending mass with her family and participating in the parish community.  Nicole attended culinary school in Haiti before marrying Robert Eugene and moving to the United States to pursue greater opportunities.  They settled in Cambridge, MA and welcomed with joy the birth of their son Hansy Eugene.  Nicole and Robert were the embodiment of hard-working immigrants.  In addition to being a nurse’s aide at Fernald Development Center working with special needs patients, Nicole worked part time at various staffing agencies in order to generate extra income to pay for private school for her son.  Nicole would even volunteer at Bingo Night in exchange for a reduction in Hansy’s catholic school tuition.

Nicole had a special talent for baking and was an extraordinary pastry chef.  She was often hired to bake wedding cakes.  Nicole had a flair for creating amazing wedding cake designs.  Nicole was sought after to cater special events and celebrations.  Nicole would often bake the most delicious patties that would have the entire house smelling like a bake shop. Nicole also loved traveling with her family and her church group.

Nicole’s most impressive quality was her selflessness and how she cared and sacrificed for her family.  Nicole never said no to friends and family in time of need.  Nicole was always willing to give of herself.  

In the fall of 1996, Nicole’s son Hansy was admitted to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst but the school had exhausted its financial aid and indicated they would hold his admittance for the following semester when additional funds would be available for him.  Nicole valued education and was adamant that Hansy not delay college not even for one semester.  That same day he received his acceptance letter, Nicole went to her credit union and took out a personal loan to cover his expenses for the fall semester.  Later, Hansy told his parents about the challenges of getting around campus without a car.  The next semester Nicole gave her son her car to take to Amherst while she and her husband carpooled to work everyday.

Nicole is survived by her son Hansy Eugene and his wife April, one granddaughter Hannah, three brothers Jean-Robert Gardiner, Wilfrid Jean-Claude Gardiner, Alix Hans Joseph Gardiner and three sisters, Floance Marie Therese DeGanot, Marie Ghislaine Cyrille and Muguette Frantz Prophete.  Her sister Rosenette Marie Jeanne Gardiner and brother Raymond Gerard Gardiner preceded her in death.

Nicole will be greatly missed by friends and relatives.

Funeral Services and Interment in Cambridge Cemetery were Private.