Louise A. Power, of Milton, formerly of Cambridge, died on September 30, 2013. Born and raised in Cambridge, she lived there for fifty years prior to moving to Milton in 1973.

Louise worked for Harvard Trust from 1941-1988 and retired as the Secretary to the President. Louise was a member of the Council on Aging in Milton and was an active Parishioner at Saint Agatha Church in Milton.

She also was an active supporter of Catholic Charities and a former member of Saint Paul’s Church Ladies Sodality. She was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.

Beloved daughter of the late William H. and Eunice L. (Scott) Power. Sister of the late Albert J. Power, William H. Power, Jr., Walter S. Power, Bernard T. Power, Mary E. Nadeau, Margaret E. Cassidy and Robert J. Power. Louise is survived by several nieces and nephews and their families.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton on Friday, October 4 at 10:30AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. EAST MILTON, Thursday, 4-8PM. Interment Saint Stephen’s Cemetery, Framingham. In lieu of flowers, donations in Louise’s memory may be sent to Catholic Charities169 Court St., Brockton, MA 02302.

HAILEY JANYA OLSON JULY 25, 2005 – SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 If you ever had the pleasure to meet Hailey you would never forget her. The sparkle in her big brown eyes, her sweet smile and her wonderful laugh. Right away you knew you had met a very special person. Hailey was funny, artistic, generous and beautiful. She was strong and full of love. She touched and inspired the lives of everyone who knew her. HAILEY’S STORY – November 2011 Hailey was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare inoperable brain tumor. With her strength and courage, and her mom’s (Hilary Olson) determination and love, Hailey lived a memorable and amazing life for almost 2 more years. Hailey never stopped laughing and never stopped making people laugh. Hailey travelled to Hawaii for her Make-a-Wish trip. She swam with dolphins, went to a luau and went horse back riding. Her nanna (Jeannie Olson) organized a Nickelodeon cruise for her, that featured SpongeBob, her favorite. In the spring of 2012, Hailey was inducted as a team mate on the Bridgewater State College varsity girl’s softball team. They fell in love with Hailey the day they met her. She was instantly part of the team, sitting in the dugout during games and learning to pitch and hit. For the past 2 years Hailey was honored by a team of 26 riders in the Pan Mass Challenge bike ride. They also were amazed at Hailey’s courage and strength. Hailey loved to swim in her pool, draw, horse back riding, SpongeBob, legos, maps and video games with her dad (Justin Ethier). Hailey loved animals. She had a Shih Tzu – Princess and a baby bunny – Bibble that stayed on her bed all day to cheer her up. On September 12th. 2013 Hailey got her angel wings. She is missed by all of her family, friends and the hundreds of people whose lives she’s touched and inspired. Hailey will always be with us. She will paint us a rainbow, color a flower, mold clouds to look like SpongeBob and design us a beautiful dragonfly.   Donations are welcome to help cover the cost of expenses: Hailey’s Journey Fund, 331 West Grove Street, Middleboro, MA 02346

Mary L. (Desmond) Mosey, of Mattapan, September 17, 2013. Mother of Richard and his wife Pauline Mosey of Weymouth, Steven Mosey of Mattapan and Michael and his wife Diane Mosey of Braintree. Grandmother of Meredith and Daniel Walsh of Weymouth, Rebecca Mosey and Jeffrey Snizek of Weymouth, Jessica Mosey of Weymouth and Thomas Mosey of Braintree. Great-grandmother of Annabelle Walsh and Bryson Snizek. Sister of Louise Toland of NJ, Joan Dowgas of Billerica, Gregory Desmond of Quincy, Robert Desmond of Dedham, Thomas Desmond of Quincy and the late Francis Desmond. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, 2223 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Friday September 20 at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Br. Dominic Finneran OFM, 95 years of age, a professed Franciscan friar for 74 years, died at Marian Manor, South Boston, Monday morning, September 16, 2013. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Cryan) Finneran, he was baptized Mark Thomas Finneran. Brother of the late Joseph, James and Sarah. Br. Finneran devoted his religious life as sacristan in various churches and friaries of Holy Name Province, from 1939. He served locally at St. Francis Friary, Brookline from 1958 to 1971 and St. Anthony Shrine, Boston, where he eventually became senior associate friar.  A Wake will be held on Wednesday, September 18 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., with a Wake Service at 5:00 p.m., at St. Anthony Shrine (first floor chapel), 100 Arch Street, Boston, MA. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 19 at St. Anthony Shrine (second floor chapel). Fr. William Beaudin, OFM, will be principal celebrant and Fr. David Convertino, OFM, will be homilist. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury, Mass. Memorial donations may be sent to: Franciscan Friars-Holy Name Province, 144 West 32nd Street, New York NY 10001. May he rest in peace.

Marialva Moeda, of Dorchester, Friday September 13, 2013. Wife of the late Lucindo Moeda. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dudley Street at Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Thursday September 13 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

Shannon, John E , (Jack) of West Quincy passed away on September 13,2013 surrounded by his loving family. Devoted husband of the late Barbara A. (O’Leary) Shannon. Longtime loving companion of the wonderful Barbara Campbell. Beloved son of the late Charles and Catherine (Curley) Shannon. Loving father of Marilyn (Shannon) Green and her husband John of Quincy. Andrew C. and his wife Sally of Milton, and Dennis O. Shannon and his wife Tammy of Braintree. John was the last surviving sibling of 11 brothers and sisters. Cherished grandfather of John, Daniel, Elizabeth, Andrew, Abigail, Alison and Emma. Graduate of Boston College Class of 1958. Jack incorporated his love of cooking and food by founding JN Kidds Specialty Food Distributors in 1990. Proud veteran of the United States Army. John was a former member of the Board of Directors of Quincy Youth Hockey League. He loved to travel but most of all he loved his family and spending time with them in Derry,  New Hampshire.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Saturday September 21,2013 at 10:30 AM. Cremation to follow. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Friday 4 PM to 8 PM. Donations in John’s memory may be made to VNA Hospice Care 100 Trade Center, Suite 6-500 Woburn,Ma 01801 or www.hospicecarema.org

Marina Watson, 90, of Milton passed away on September 13, 2013.  Beloved wife of George Watson for 65 years.  Marina is also survived by her children George A. and his wife Janet of Mansfield, Lynda J. and her fiancé Bob Bowlby of Milton, Paul M. and his partner Archy of Rancho Mirage, CA. and daughter-in-law Margaret Watson of Scituate.  Marina was predeceased by her son Thomas A. Watson.  She is also survived by her five grandchildren and her sister Amalia López of Costa Rica.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, 29 Saint Mary’s Road, Milton on Thursday, September 19 at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited.  Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, on Wednesday from 4-8 P.M.  Interment Blue Hill Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers a donation in Marina’s name may be made to the Alzheimer Association Chapter of Massachusetts, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472. 

Shawn A. Morris born on September 21, 1980 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston to Robert and Earline Henry Morris. He graduated from Madison Park High in 1998 and served in the U. S. Army as a medic. He also worked at Massachusetts General Hospital as a Pharmacy Tech for several years. Shawn was a devoted father, exceptional son, wonderful brother and a loyal friend. Shawn leaves behind to mourn his passing, his two children, Shawn Morris Jr. and Shyon Morris, mother of his children Feimata Kallon, his girlfriend Nicole Mahone, his parents, Robert and Earline Morris; sisters and brother-in-laws, Juliet and Quintin Caple, Christine and Reginald Smith;  brothers and sister-in-law, Herbert and Regina Morris; Dudley Morris and was preceded in death by Christopher Morris; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends in Boston, Canada, England, Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Jamacia West Indies, New York, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Texas.

Shawn was a very kind and giving person.  He was always helping and giving to others but never really asked for anything in return.  Many took advantage of his kindness but he never stopped giving.

Unlike most men, he was also a very nurturing father.  He was more nurturing to his children than some women. He changed diapers, fed and bathed his children and attend parent-teacher conferences.   He also braided his daughter’s hair.  He will truly be missed by his children.

Shawn loved to ride motorcycles and enjoy riding with his big brother once a year at the National Biker Round-Up. He started participating in the National Biker Round-Up in 2012 in Ennis Texas and in 2013 he participated in the Roun-Up in Tunica, Mississippi.   He was already making plans and looking forward to the Round-Up next year in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Even though this is a great loss to all of us, Shawn died doing what he loved. This is why his motorcycle family will be there to to take one final ride with him.

A Funeral Service will be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit, 525 River St., Mattapan Saturday at 10 o’clock.

Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Lower Mills, Friday 6-9 pm.

Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Boston.

Linda Constance Jacobson, 69, of Milton, died at home September 5, 2013. Born in Boston on January 18, 1944, she was the beloved daughter of the late Erick R. Jacobson and Margareta E. Petersen Jacobson and sister of the late Carl – Eric R. Jacobson. Survived by her loving daughter, Samantha Jacobson Faulb, and son-in-law, Justin Faulb, of Washington, DC. Also survived by her nephews, Eric Jacobson, and his wife, Kim, and children, Emily and Lily, of Lincoln, RI; and Karl Jacobson, and his wife, Dawn, and children, Carl and Kelli, of NorthBranford, CT. Graduate of Milton High School and Colby-Sawyer Junior College. Flight attendant for more than 35 years with Pan American World Airways and then Delta Airlines before retiring in 2004. Enthusiastic world traveler, bonne vivante, connoisseur of flowers, and lifelong lover of art. Funeral service Wednesday September 11 at 11:00AM with visitation 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON VILLAGE. Interment will follow in Milton Cemetery. Gifts in Linda C. Jacobson memory may be made to (Art in Bloom) Museum of Fine Arts. Boston, Development Operations, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, Ma 02115.

The Honorable George N. Hurd, Jr., known to his grand and great grandchildren as “JG”,  a life long resident of Milton, Massachusetts died on the 2^nd of September, 2013 in Quincy, Massachusetts  . He was ninety-three.

He was born in the house in which he would later live in to Ruth Herrick Hurd and George N. Hurd. He was the eldest of three children and is survived by both of his sisters, Alice Moulton of Concord,and Sylvia MacDonald of  Colorado.   He attended Milton Academy, Harvard University and, after World War Two, Boston University Law School. In his senior year at Harvard, he married his life long sweetheart, Elizabeth Cunningham and they would be together for the next sixty-three years until her death in August of 2006.

After the war, he returned to Milton with his two children, Bob and Nancy, who were followed by  Gordon (Toby) and Betsy.  During the war years he worked in intelligence with the renowned  ‘Wild Bill’ Donovan.  After being admitted to the bar, he spent much of his career in private practice in Boston, Milton, and Quincy. He also served as a clerk in Norfolk Superior Court..  He was appointed  to the District Court bench by Governor Francis W. Sargent and was elevated to the Superior Court bench by Governor Edward J. King.  In addition to his duties as a Superior Court Judge, he also sat on the appeals division of the district court.  He was the recipient of many awards as a judge, for his service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and his community.

A lifelong rowing enthusiast, he has staunchly backed the Boston University Crew and, more recently, he helped to promote the head of the Neponset Fall Rowing Classic where he gave  out the first cup which was named after him.  On the bench, he was known for his fairness and fearlessness.  He never shied away from the tough cases and never wavered in his application of the law.

In addition to his sisters, he is survived byhis children, Robert Hurd and his wife Linda, of New Hampshire and South Carolina,  Nancy Hurd of Colorado, Gordon (Toby) Hurd and his wife Patricia A. Walsh-Hurd of Weymouth and  Elizabeth  (Betsy) Hurd of Arizona.  His grandchildren, Bo and his wife Christine Kailus of Illinois, Lisa and her husband Josh Walker of Cambridge, Tina and her husband Josh DeLawter, Scituate and Brooks and his wife Maddie Hurd of Illinois.  He is also survived by his three loving great grandchildren, Boden, Kendra and Myles.

A memorial service will be held at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church at 112 Randolph Avenue, Milton, Massachusetts on September 21, 2013 at eleven o’clock.

If desired, contributions in Judge Hurd’s memory can be made to the Boston University Friends of Men’s Crew, P.O. Box 4112, Boston, MA 02211 or made online at GoTerriers.com​/Donate or to Friends of the Milton Council on Aging, 10 Walnut Street, Milton, MA 02186. The family also want to extends their thanks for the care given to Judge Hurd by the Beth Israel Deaconess Milton Hospital and to the staff at the Hancock Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 164 Parkingway, Quincy, MA 02169, and non deductible gifts may be sent to the Patient Activity Fund at the above address.