Frederick E. Welsh, Jr, formerly of Milton in Hingham, died Saturday, May 16, at the South Shore Hospital following a brief illness. He was 78. Fred was born in Boston grew up in Milton, graduating from Milton High School, Class of 1959.  He attended Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. As a teenager Fred spent many hours working on his old Ford cars, which led to a lifetime career as an automotive mechanic. He started his career with Delaney Chevrolet and finished his career with Columbia Oldsmobile in Hanover.

He was a resident of Hingham for the past 54 years.  In 1973 he purchased an old farm property in Phillips, Maine where he spent many enjoyable hours mowing the fields, walking and enjoying the Maine countryside.

Fred was the beloved husband of Sandra Welsh, to whom he was married for 54 years. Beloved father of Christopher Welsh of Hingham and Lynne Welsh of Kingston.

Private Funeral Services where held at Milton Cemetery.

On the 29th Day of April, 2020; The Lord called our angel home, Ms. Lola Alexander, We lost an angel but Heaven gained one.

Ms. Lola Alexander was born on the 18th Day of January of 1951 in Monroeville County Alabama to the late Mr. Tommy Stallworth & Ms. Euline Kiles.

Lola settled in Boston in 1980 supporting her children as a Master Barber and Beautician, she was a teacher back home and a caretaker to her own children and many more. Her love for children came naturally, she was a devoted mother to all 6 of her children and opened her door to any and all children in the neighborhood; where she was known as “Ma”, she had the gift of showing love and nourishing those who crossed her path.

Although Lola had a passion for cosmetology her true passion was serving the Lord, Lola welcomed the Lord at an early age and went on to attend and graduate The Global Exchange Christian University. Lola was devoted to serving the Lord and was a faithful member at The Greater Annoited Harvest Church in a Dorchester, where you could always find her on Saturdays for prayer and on Sundays for worship or combing the streets for lost souls as a Missionary and Community Activist. She was also a proud member of the Usher and Missionary Boards, Feeding the community and running a food drive. She was an active board member for Mothers for Justice and Equality and was also a dedicated member of the Boston Trauma Team.

Lola was great at any and everything she put her heart into and boy was she crazy about her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren bragging and boasting every chance she got!!! She was an excellent cook; Man could she throw down in the kitchen cooking  and baking, Oh and those signature sauces will surely be missed ( You never did give anyone those secret ingredients).

Lola not only opened her home she opened her heart to many, sending you off with a full belly and a load off your chest because she lended an ear when you needed to talk and with an open heart she would listen and she was great at giving advice and endless prayers.   She would start her mornings with the daily bread and she always had great words of encouragement and endless faith in the Lord!
Lola, Our angel, our Mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, Our Friend, You will Forever Remain in our hearts!
We Love You Ma!!! Rest In Peace!

Ms. Lola Alexander was proceeded in death by her father: Mr. Tommy Stallworth, mother: Ms. Euline Kiles, sister: Mamie Jowers, daughter: Mary “Angie” Alexander, son: Kenya Alexander, son: Jamarr Alexander 
Ms. Alexander leaves four siblings; brothers: Will Earl Hands, Alfonse Kiles, Sherman Moore; sister: Wanda Smith, three surviving children; Carla Elaine Alexander, Yalonda Alexander and Delrico Alexander, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Sybil Jane Powden Ganguly died peacefully on May 11, 2020 at her home in Marshfield, Massachusetts, at the age of 83.  Her husband and sons were by her side.

Sybil was born on September 7, 1936 in Waltham, Massachusetts to the late Russell and Mary Katherine Powden (née McKillop). She graduated from Boston University in 1958 with an M.S. degree in Physical Therapy. After graduation Sybil worked at Carney Hospital in Boston, where she met her husband of 53 years, Dr. Syama Ganguly. They made their home in Milton, Massachusetts, and enjoyed more than 40 happy years there before moving to Marshfield in 2016.

Sybil is survived by her husband, Syama, of Marshfield; her sons Eric and his wife Amy of Essex Junction, Vermont, and Jeffrey and his wife Jacquelyn of Norwell, Massachusetts. She was the beloved aunt of Heather Gnewuch and her husband Kevin Roth of Redding, Connecticut, and Amy Lilley of Marlborough, Massachusetts; cherished grandmother of Samuel, Anna, and Nathan; and great-aunt of Ruby.  Sybil was devoted to her family, and her greatest joys were spending time on Cape Cod and at Lake Saint Catherine, Vermont, with those dearest to her.

Sybil is preceded in death by her parents and by her siblings Russell Sinclair Powden Jr., Nancy Jean Powden Gnewuch, and Martha Joan Powden Lilley.

The family gratefully acknowledges Visiting Angels for the kind and compassionate care they provided for Sybil over the past few years.

A private service will be held followed by interment at Milton Cemetery, Milton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Sybil’s name can be made to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 733 Third Avenue Suite 510, New York, NY 10017 or crohnscolitisfoundation.org

 

Anita (Fabrizio) Ricciuti was born March 24, 1938 in Quincy, Massachusetts where she graduated from Quincy High School in 1954 after serving as a varsity cheerleader.  A former beauty contestant, Anita attended the Academy Moderne finishing school and went to work at Bethlehem Steel in Quincy.  Later in life, she worked as a receptionist for the O’Connell Management Company, as an Assistant Clerk in the Quincy District Court, and as an executive assistant for the Hancock Monument Company, the family business.     

In 1959, Anita married the love of her life, John Ricciuti, who passed away just 40 days ago.  Together, Anita and John raised four children.  They are survived by their son, John D. of Boston, and his children Joseph, Peter and Jack; their son, Michael D. of Milton, his wife Maureen, and their children Christopher, Michael and Kathryn; their daughter, Natalie A. Ducharme of Quincy, her fiancé Michael Wohl, and Natalie’s children Jonathan and Elizabeth; and their son, Christopher P. of Summit, New Jersey, his wife Annette, and their daughters Sloane and Delaney. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Adelaide Fabrizio. She is also survived by her brother Daniel Fabrizio and his wife, Joan of Braintree, and her sister-in-law Marie D’Olimpio of Quincy.  She also leaves behind several beloved nieces and nephews. 

Elegant and polished but funny and vivacious, Anita had a sparkling personality and could light up any room she entered.  She and her husband, John, were mainstays of a large extended family on both sides and had legions of friends in Quincy, where they lived all of their lives, in New Bedford, where Hancock Monument was located, and in Dennis, where they had a summer home.  Anita devoted herself to her family and friends.  She was not only the life of the party, Anita was the driving force in her family, strongly supporting her husband and children in boldly pursuing their dreams and offering unflagging, genuine enthusiasm and positivity.  Anita was also active in social and charitable organizations, to include the Quincy Neighborhood Club, the Thomas Crane Public Library, and the National Kidney Foundation.

Over the last decade plus, Anita waged a fierce battle against dementia, with John as her tireless strategist, but the disease slowly and inexorably stole away everything that made Anita the bubbly person she was, despite John’s constant and loving attention.  It is sad but fitting that she and John passed away essentially together, as they were inseparable in life, never venturing far from one another. 

Because of the pandemic, burial will be private.  Funeral proceedings will be in Quincy, MA at date to be determined once the pandemic has passed.

Angelaine Lorfils, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Boston Medical Center due to heart failure. She was born November 28, 1949, in Saint-Louis-du-Nord, Haiti, to Lefaite Lorfils and Getride Jefwa. Angelaine is lovingly remembered by her life partner Faustin  her children: Erlande, Addie, Edith, Oliver, Evan, Deramise, and Patrick; her grandchildren: Nelson, Quentin, Shemar, Anjalequa, Adoni, Abigail, Eva, Morgan, and Maurissa, and her brother Sejour

Angelaine was an honest, hardworking woman. She loved life, her family, and her friends fiercely. She loved to cook, a good flea market, road trips, and shopping. She had a great sense of humor, loved to laugh, and loved making everyone else laugh.  She was a kindhearted woman; it was not uncommon for her to take in families that were struggling and help them get back on their feet. Her embrace and presence will always be cherished. 

Family Recipe

By: Anjalequa Leynneyah Verona Birkett

You know many, many years ago

A writer sat upon a mountain top

And wrote these words

Whilst a kitchen and its ingredients are transformed into paint and a canvas,

A woman, hums melodies and songs that lift her feet so graciously to floor would be 

Honored to feel their touch;

Whilst lemons and sugar mingle with each other, 

A family is made behind cold watery pitcher; 

Whilst cloth and plates and glasses and silverware and bodies interact within a table,
Memories, laughter, and love are consumed;

Whilst a meal continues, a lonely yet gentle Angel called out for her mother,

And touched her heart and said: I’m okay, but I need you, and I miss you and God has 

A beautiful spot here for you; 

Right next to me where we both can look down at our loved ones and remember 

The times we had together, and witness the times they do 

Whilst a meal continues, a lonely yet gentle Angle called out for her mother,

And touched her heart and said: it may be too early, it may be too soon,

But your legacy and your life will be reminisced for years to come;

And said: the war you prayed so long and so hard to be over will conclude

The children you left behind are strong and will get better

The grandchildren you left behind will succeed and make you proud

The faces and the love stained upon them will take this time,

This moment,

This mourning, as a blessing in disguise, 

As He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds they

Will understand these words are a recipe for family;

Music, food, and love is all they’ve ever had; and the power and affection transferred  

From your existence to the deepest part of their soul created a flavorful outcome.

Whilst I hugged her and rest upon her chest for the first time, 

She gave to me the strength, and the permission to remind you all that 

When peace is like a river, attendeth my way,

When sorrows like sea billows roll

Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say

It is well, it is well, with my soul

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Manning) Browne, 88, of Milton, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.

Born in Milton to the late John and Mary (Van Emden) Manning, Betty was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Milton High School class of 1949. She was a legal secretary for many years before staying home to raise her family.  She returned to work as a teacher aide for the Milton Schools and many years later retired as the Assistant Town Clerk for the town of Milton.  She was a tremendous athlete and skier, avid reader and incredible cook.  Her greatest enjoyment was the time she spent with her family. 

Loving wife of the late James R. Browne, Betty is survived by her beloved daughter Mary DiSandro and her husband Jeff and her cherished grandchildren James and Maeve DiSandro.  Betty was predeceased by her siblings Robert, Eileen, Ruth, John (Brother Gilmary, O.C.D.) and Joseph Manning.

The family would like to thank the Celtic Angels for their invaluable help caring for Betty for the past few years.

Due to the restrictions of COVID-19, funeral services for Betty are private. A memorial Mass will be planned for a later date. Interment in Milton Cemetery, Milton.

George P. Stedman Jr. Ret. BPD, of Quincy joined his late wife Patricia F. (Cheever) Stedman  on May 4, 2020.  Son of the late George P. and Agnes Stedman.  Loving father of Kristin Cotter and her husband Michael of Hanover, Nicole Choukas and her husband Nicholas of Braintree and Colleen Sullivan and her husband John of Weymouth.  Brother of Brian Stedman of Braintree, Maureen McNeil of Quincy, Paula Dailey of Braintree and the late Richard Stedman.  Cherished Papa of Jack and Billy Sullivan, Olivia, Amelia and Stella Choukas and Siobhan Cotter.  George is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

George was born in Boston and grew up in South Boston. He was an avid runner, he enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with his family.  Most of all George loved his girls, Pat, Kristin, Nicole and Colleen and his grandchildren.  He will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known him.

Due to the restrictions of Covid-19 services are private.  Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.  

of Medford, formerly of Dorchester , passed on April 23, 2020 at Courtyard Nursing Home in Medford. Margaret enjoyed her time at Courtyard where she was surrounded by friends and excellent caregivers. Margaret was the beloved daughter of the late John J. And Alice (Heywood) Buckley.  She is survived by her cousin Joan (Buckley) Yaeger of Medford as well as other dear cousins on both the Buckley and Heywood sides of her family. Margaret worked for years for Verizon and will be remembered for the loving care she gave to many cats throughout her lifetime. A private family service and interment were held at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Dorchester. To honor Margaret’s  memory please be kind to animals and each other.

Luicita Delores Heavey of Milton, born in the Bronx, NY on February 14, 1933, she passed away serenely at the age of 87, in Quincy, MA on May 5, 2020, after visits with her children.

Luicita leaves her oldest child Maria North, her son Christopher Heavey and his wife Michelle, and a sister Cathy and her husband George Corcoran.  She was the beloved Grandma to six grandchildren; Christina North, Christopher “CJ” North, Christopher “William” Heavey Jr., Katherine Heavey, Nicholas Heavey and Charles Heavey.  She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.  Luicita was born to Joseph Guzman of Venezuela and Josephine (Lopez) of Trinidad, the second oldest of six children.    She is now with her siblings Joseph, Carmen, Michael and Patricia.  She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1951.  

Luicita was a stewardess for Eastern Airlines, during the early days of commercial airline travel.  It was during this time that she met her late and former husband William F. Heavey Jr. of Milton and his loving family; her future in-laws William F. Heavey Sr. and Zita Heavey. Luicita and Bill spent the early years traveling until they settled down in Milton, MA where they raised their two children. Later in life Luicitia lived in California to be closer to her mother and sisters.  As her grandchildren arrived she moved back east first stopping in the Albany, NY area for eight years to be with her daughter’s children and then returning to Milton, MA to be with her son’s children. Luicita will be remembered for enjoying time with her friends and family, especially her childhood friend, Liz Prussak. Luicita loved to travel and visit quaint back country locations; she loved to visit the Berkshires.

Special acknowledgement to the kind and compassionate care that she received from Alliance Nursing Home at Marina Bay and her health team lead by Dr. Bernice Wong of Elder Service Plan/Harbor Health

Adele Gilmore Simonds, of Brookline, passed away after a brief illness on April 30, 2020 at the age of 88.

Known as Dele for short, she was born in 1931 to Edna Ryan Gilmore and Robert Owens Gilmore of Quincy, MA. She was educated at Milton Academy and graduated from Radcliffe College in 1953, where she was senior class president and later served as Class Marshall. After college, she studied at the University of Perugia in Italy and traveled extensively while working as a journalist for The Patriot Ledger, Quincy, MA, writing feature articles from Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt regarding political issues in the Middle East. She returned home to attend Harvard Law School, graduating in 1958 as a member of one of the school’s earliest classes of women.

After law school, Dele worked as an attorney for the Boston Legal Aid Society. She also worked for friend Boston Mayor Kevin White, helping draft legislation regarding campaign finance transparency. She was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association for almost 62 years, remaining an active member right up until her death.

Dele was a lifelong avid reader, especially of newspapers. Even as a girl, she had the New York Times delivered to her cabin at summer camp. Known for her ability to quote statistics from memory to support her political arguments, she was a staunch Democrat. Her advocacy for the ideals of the Democratic Party once inspired her law school friends to secretly plant in her parents’ backyard a casted concrete headstone that read, “Here Lies the Republican Party 1956”.

Dele made friends everywhere she went due to her boundless energy, love of laughter, and sincere interest in other people. She was strong minded and adventurous. She loved her family fiercely, and her greatest joy was in being a mother and grandmother.

Dele was a member of the Vincent Club in Boston, MA, the Prouts Neck Country Club in Scarborough, ME, and the Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, MA.  She was predeceased by her former husband, Daniel Simonds. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Elizabeth Thompson, of San Diego, CA, Nina Trowbridge, of Cape Elizabeth, ME, and Holly Simonds, of Boston, MA, her sister Cissie Ix, of Greenwich, CT, six grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, 23 Everett St #1, Cambridge, MA 02138 or www.harvardlegalaid.org