Joseph R. Jocelyn, a retired judge in Haiti, died at Boston Medical Center, Friday April 19, 2013. He was 46 years old. Husband of Marie Jocelyn. Funeral service at Morningstar Baptist Church, 1257 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Friday April 26 at 10:00 AM. Vistation at the church Friday 9:00 – 10:00 AM and Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday 5:00 – 9:00 PM. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan.
Gary Burnett, known for his great sense of humor and smiling eyes, passed away on the evening of April 14, 2013 in Milton, Massachusetts. Despite an iron will to live his best life, Gary unexpectedly lost his long but courageous battle with Lupus, resulting in kidney and heart failure. He was 46.
Born to Lena B. Freeman and Edward Burnett on November 23, 1966, Gary was a true Bostonian. Besides being born and raised there, he was an avid fan of the city’s local teams. He had a hard knock upbringing in the rough and tumble neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain, Dorchester, and Roxbury. His closest childhood friends were members of his extended family; he was especially close to Joel and Tony Hall. They were a rambunctious trio, singing, cracking jokes and telling tall tales about their mischievous escapades.
Eager to make his own way in the world, Gary relocated to New Bedford, Massachusetts soon after graduation. There, Gary joined Joel in his cleaning company, negotiating and drafting work contracts for the Hall family business, J. T.’s Cleaning Company. Prior to this, he also worked for Massport at Boston Logan Airport.
Being a jack-of-all-trades, Gary eventually earned the much sought-after position of a machinist at the Johnson & Johnson Company of Lakeville, Massachusetts. He was proud of this accomplishment and devoted many years to being a hard-working employee until he was forced to resign due to injury and failing health.
Gary yearned to have a child of his own and when his son was finally born on August 20, 2005, he fittingly named him Justice. His child was the sun and moon in his father’s eyes. He adoringly referred to him as “my boy” and he would often tap the brim of his son’s baseball hat, as he would exclaim it. Gary’s greatest mission in life was to be an excellent father to his son. He wanted Justice to experience all that the world had to offer. On weekends, he enjoyed preparing him elaborate meals – lobster and steak with all the fixin’s. Gary loved to cook, and was often inspired by his childhood memories of wonderful meals prepared by his nana and mother. He thought of himself as an accomplished chef. Although his recipes were often experimental in nature, Justice was his food critic; Gary made a great baked macaroni and cheese. Gary and Justice shared a love for the show “Everybody Loves Raymond” and would often hurry through dinner so they could catch reruns.
Wherever Gary went you could count on Justice following closely in tow. The bond between father and son was a strong one. Gary wanted Justice to have the best childhood that he could provide, this motivated Gary to not let his health challenges get in the way. Anxious to obtain every toy on his child’s wish list, Gary spent “Black Fridays” braving harsh weather and camping out in front of toy stores to ensure Justice had a merry Christmas. He often took Justice – and a whole gaggle of nephews – to petting zoos, museums, movies, children’s shows, and amusements parks. He was planning his second trip to Disney with his son.
Despite him only having a high school education, Gary stressed the importance of academic excellence to his son. He attended all school meetings and events, helped Justice with his homework, and often read to his son. He expected that his son would not only graduate high school, but also attend university. He believed with his entire being that Justice was destined for greatness. The child’s aunts and uncles have pledged to bring Gary’s premonition into fruition.
Gary will be remembered as a man who loved life and lived for the moment. When Gary laughed, he laughed with his whole spirit. He used his energy to make people smile and he was always there for anyone that needed help.
His presence will be sorely missed.
His son, Justice Deon Burnett and his significant other, Nicole Marble, survive Gary. He is also survived by his siblings: Edward Burnett, Jr.; Carol Burnett; Till Freeman IV; Carnell Freeman; and Candice Freeman; his sister in law Luisa Freeman and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held at Dolan Funeral Home, at 10:00 Am on April 25, 2013. Visitation will be held on April 24, 2013, at Dolan’s Funeral home at 1140 Washington Street, Lower Mills, Massachusetts at 6-8pm. The family will be greeting friends and relatives at the memorial service. Private Burial at Forest Hills Cemetery (46 Garden of Meditation). The Repast, held immediately after the funeral service will be held at Carver Den, 80 Talbot Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125.
At the family’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Donations for Justice Burnett Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, 1200 Hancock St., Quincy 02169.
Helen McCabe Nalli, of Milton, formerly of Uphams Corner, Dorchester, Friday April 19, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Henry Nalli. Loving mother of Marie Deneen of Milton and Henry Nalli Jr and his wife Diane of Somerville. Devoted grandmother of Tom and Janet O’Connell of Milton and great-grandmother of Ryan and Caitlin OConnell of Milton. She is also survived by the McCabe families of Dedham. Helen worked at Walter Baker Chocolate Factory in Lower Mills for years. She was an active member of St Mary’s Sodality, and was actively involved in her church and community. She was a woman with a true zest for life and was totally devoted to her family, and the welfare of others. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary of The Hills Church, 29 St Mary’s Rd.. Milton, Monday April 22 at 12 Noon. Visitation at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home 5 Canton Ave., MILTON VILLAGE, from 10:30-11:30 prior to service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to The William
B. Rice Eventide Home, 215 Adams St. Quincy, MA 02169.
Marie J. “Mary” LaCroix died at John Scott House, Braintree, Thursday April 18, 2013. She was 95 years old. Born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire, she moved to Boston as a teenager. She married Henry E. LaCroix and they lived in Hyde Park before moving to Milton to raise their family. Mrs. LaCroix was an animal lover who also enjoyed baking, sewing and reading. Wife of the late Henry E. LaCroix. Mother of Janet Tortorella and her late husband Joseph of Milton, James LaCroix and his wife Nancy of Braintree and Susan Archibald and her husband Richard of Dedham. Grandmother of Joseph Tortorella, Jill Griffiths, James LaCroix, Jennifer LaCroix, Joanne LaCroix, John Kelliher and Richard Archibald and great-grandmother of ten. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, 29 St. Mary’s Road, Milton, Monday April 22 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park. Donations in Memory of Marie may be made to MSPCA – Angell Memorial Headquarters, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.
BONIFACE BAZILE WAS BORN ON MARCH 15, 1913 AND DIED ON APRIL 15, 2013. HE IS SURVIVED BY: HIS DAUGHTER ANTONIA JEAN-PIERRE; HIS GRANDCHILDREN MARGARETH BELONE AND FAMILY; SOLINE ELIE AND FAMILY; MARBELLA BAZILE-PIERRE AND FAMILY; BONIFACE PIERRE GERALD BAZILE AND FAMILY; KEMLY BAZILE JEAN-PIERRE AND FAMILY; CINA MARIE E. BAZILE FERREIRA AND FAMILY; LIONEL BAZILE AND FAMILY; AND ANNA LISSA BAZILE; HIS DAUGHTERS-IN-LAW JOCELYNE JEANLOUIS AND FAMILY; AND CAROLE BOUZI AND FAMILY; HIS NEPHEWS AND NIECES DOMINIUE FORTUNE AND FAMILY; NICOLAS LOUIMA AND FAMILY; MARIE JOSEE FORTUNE AND FAMILY; AND EVENE DOLIN DUPERVAL AND FAMILY; HIS COUSINS MARYSE BAZILE AND FAMILY SONIA BAZILE AND FAMILY; CHRIST BAZILE AND FAMILY; RENEE EXTRA AND FAMILY; AND SAUVEUR ANDFAMILY; HIS GREATGRANDCHILDEN MARC NATHAN PIERRE; KORA BAZILE; BRIANA BAZILE;GABRIELA FERREIRA; LIONEL BAZLE; LEANA BAZILE; MUSHI BELONE; ASHLEY B; JONATHAN ELIE; AND FIAMANTA ELIE; HIS GODSONS SERGE VEILLA AND FAMILY; ANTOINE BERNARD AND FAMILY; AND ANTHONY BERNARD AND FAMILY; HIS OTHER ELATIVES AND FRIENDS. A MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL WILL BE HELD IN ST. ANGELA’S CHURCH MATTAPAN ON SAT. APRIL , 20 AT 11 O’CLOCK. VISITING HOURS IN THE DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 1140 WASHINGTON ST., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS FRI. 7-9 PM. INTERMENT MONDAY CYPRESS HILLS CEMETERY BROOKLYN, NY AT 11:30 AM.
Mrs. Callie Louise Hunt Redmond “Lit Baby” was born June 3, 1940 to the late Albert & Nellie Hurd. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. She became a member of Williams Chapel A.M.E in Millington, TN. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ella Louise Hunt and by her siblings, Ernest Hurd, Leroy Hurd, Jessie Hurd, Georgia Nell Wiggins, and Hattie Mae Burnett. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Charlie Hunt. She left her childhood home and moved to Boston, MA. After the passing of her first husband later in life she married Willie Redmond. She became a member of Timothy Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Dennis L. Grace, and was one of the first ushers to serve on the Usher Board Ministry in Dorchester, MA. Years later she joined Inspirational Faith Baptist Church under the leadership of her nephew Reverend Calvin Winston. Callie worked for more than 30 years as a CNA (Williams Frances), and also at Polaroid. Her life’s work was dedicated to ensuring the comfort & dignity of the elderly. When not working, her favorite pastime was getting together with family and friends to share good times. Callie was an amazing, strong, determined woman. To those who knew her well, she was the epitome of what Maya Angelou calls a “Phenomenal Woman.” This phenomenal woman not only took care of her own children, but opened her heart and home to many others as well. On any given occasion, there were always additional kids in her household. Like heaven, at Callie’s house, the door was always open and everyone was welcome. Callie was called home on Monday morning, April 8th, 2013. God stood at the gate with open arms to embrace his child. She has left to cherish her memory five daughters and one son: Billie Jean & Morris Alexander, Charlene & Randolph Wilkins, Barbara Hunt, Carla & Isaac Jones, Kathy Hunt, and Albert Teanard Hunt, all of Boston. Surrogate Mother/Grandmother to Callie Antoinette.
She also leaves to mourn her siblings: Evelyn Young, Deaconess Idella Hall, Deacon Joe Hall, Fannie Winston, Windon Winston, Barbara Jean Jones, George Jones, Ruby Jean Moore, Louis Moore Jr., Robert Hurd, Rosie Hurd, Lewis Hurd, Carrie Hurd, and TJ Hurd, Dorothy Mae Hurd. And sister-in-laws Dorothy Hurd , and Willie Maude Hurd.
She also leaves to mourn twenty-two Grandchildren, twenty-six Great-Grandchildren, God Children, a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and countless friends.
Margaret M ( Hurley) Kelly of Quincy, Passed away from us April 16.2013. “Marge” was born in Dorchester (OFD) and lived most of her life in North Quincy with her husband, the late Robert P Kelly and her family of 4 sons and 2 daughters.
She worked for many years at Barry’s Deli where she had many friends that truly loved her. She was the mother of 6…..Robert P Kelly and his partner Steven Chambers of Boston, James P Kelly and his wife Joanne of Malden, Lynne Marie Saltalamacchia and her husband Joe of Sandown, NH, John M Kelly of Provincetown, Christine Murray and her husband Jim of Hanson and her Timothy J Kelly and his wife Kerry of Quincy. Marge is also survived by ten grandchildren, brothers and sisters in law, and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Father Bill Kelly at Sacred Heart Church , 386 Hancock Street, North Quincy, Friday, April 19th at 11 o’clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours in Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Thursday, April 18 , from 4 – 8 pm. Followed by her burial at New Calvary Cemetery, in Dorchester , where she will be reunited with her Bob. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to the Susan G. Komen, Mass Affiliate, 89 South Street, Suite 406, Boston, MA 02111, info@komenmass.org in her name.
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Clarissa George, of Dorchester, April 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward George. Devoted mother of Hainsley George, Kenneth George both of Trinidad. Jocelyn Hurley of Dorchester, Monica Delpeche of NJ, Annette Marshall of NY, Marlene Marshall of Mattapan, Janice George, Allison George, Keith George, Neil George and Wendell George, all of Dorchester. Sister of Cynthia Rowley of NY and Alfred Wilson of Trinidad. Also survived by 23 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral Service at Jubilee, 1500 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Monday April 22, at 11 o’clock. Visitation 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the church. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.
Chauna Simmons of Dorchester, April 12, beloved daughter of Willie and Denise (Johnson) Simmons. Loving wfe or Roger Normil. Devoted mother of Elijah Vaughan Simmons – Normil, Olivia Madison Simmons – Normil and Isiah David Normil. Sister of Keisha Yvette Washington, Danielle Hope Simmons, William Anthony Simmons and Dorian Earl Simmons. Funeral Service in the Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St., Dorchester LOWER MILLS, Fri, April 19, at 11 o’clock. Visiting Hours Fri.10 – 11 am. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery, Roslindale.
Walter S. Schow of Quincy, died April 16, at the age of 92. Born in Boston, he worked for 34 years as an electrician at the Boston Naval Shipyard retiring as an electrician general foreman. He continued his career with Amtrak working as an electrician for another 16 years. He was a Naval Veteran of W.W. II serving in the Aleutian Islands in the Pacific Theater. Walter was the Past Master of the Faith Lodge AF & AM, and a present member of the Charity Lodge AF & Am of Cambridge. Walter was the beloved husband of Ethel L. (Dow) Schow. Devoted father of Robert Schow and his wife Pamela of Mansfield, Janet R. Connell and her husband David of Framingham, Thomas D. Schow of Quincy, Peter W. Schow and his wife Laura Corral of CA and Steven P. Schow of NC. Loving grandfather of Eric Schow of Mansfield, Kristen Schow of Brighton, Jesse Connell and his wife Kristen, Melissa Schmidt and her husband Jon David all of Washington, DC, Daniel Connell of Brighton, Matthew Schow and his wife Christin ,Nathaniel Schow and Timothy Schow both of Quincy, Isabella Schow-Corral of CA, Mira Ritola Schow and Ila Ritola Schow both of NC. Great grandfather of Owen, Jackson, Zoe and Brayden. A Memorial Service will be held in the East Congregational Church, 610 Adams St., East Milton, Sat. April 20 at 11 o’clock. If desired contributions in Walter’s name may be sent to either the East Congregational Church or to Interfaith Social Services 105 Adams St., Quincy, MA 02169.