Robert A. Evans of Dorchester, March 15, beloved son of the late Marguerite O. (Mellen) and William Evans. Brother of the late William L. Evans. Graveside Service in Pine Grove Cemetery,145 Boston St., Lynn, Weds., March 20 at 2 o’clock. Arrangements by Dolan – Chapman Funeral Home, MILTON VILLAGE.
Stephen A. Chiavaroli, Sr., 83 years of age, died peacefully and unexpectedly at Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center on Saturday, March 16th surrounded by his wife and family. Stephen was born and raised in Quincy and resided in Milton for the past 65 years. Steve was the husband of Patricia L. (Fidler) Chiavaroli for 65 years.
In his younger years Steve spent 20 years as a private contractor working on both residential and commercial sites in the Boston area. He was also employed by Stone and Webster engineering as a Quality Control Inspector and retired from the Town of Milton Assessor’s Office.
Steve had many pastimes, including 20 winters in Florida, golfing, fishing, vegetable and flower gardening, yard maintenance, cooking and was very involved with the West Quincy Trivia Club. His most precious time was spent with his loving grandchildren.
He is survived his devoted wife Patricia (Fidler) Chiavaroli. His four children Carol Libby and her husband David of North Monmouth, ME, Stephen A. Jr. and his wife Cindy of Paxton, MA, James and his wife Eileen of Norwell, MA, and Mary Beth Chiavaroli formerly Neary of Milton. Also survived by 11 loving grandchildren, David Libby Jr. of Florida Derek Libby, Chad Libby and Kristen Genovese of Maine, Clayton Chiavaroli, Adrienne Chiavaroli, Hillary Chiavaroli and Stephen A. Chiavaroli III, Janelle Eddy, Kayla Roach, and Jack Chiavaroli all of MA. He also leaves 12 great grandchildren. Steve is also survived by many neices and nephews including a special nephew, Thomas Plant. Stephen was the son of the late Antonio and Maria Chiavaroli, and brother of Barbara Carnali and her husband Richard of Quincy, Paul Chiavaroli and his wife Joanne of Marshfield, and Bruna Ascenzi of Rhode Island. He was predeceased by his siblings, Jenny Joyce, Domenic Chiavaroli, Edeal Plant, Bella Tobin, Vera Caramanica, Carlo Chiavaroli, Gloria Robicheau, Catherine Collins, Louise Chiavaroli, John Chiavaroli, and Lois Chiavaroli. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha’s Church, Milton on Thursday, March 21 at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8 P.M. at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Stephen’s name to: The Massachusetts Chapter Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts Street, Suite 450, Newton, MA 02458-1287.
Beatrice ” Trixie” (Rossiter) MacPherson of Framingham, formerly of Dorchester and Quincy, March 8, 2013 in Stuart FL. Devoted wife of the late Colin MacPherson. Loving mother of the late John Thomas MacPherson. Born July 25, 1919 in Newfoundland. She is survived by two brothers, numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, relatives, friends and daughter-in-law, Sandy of Delaware. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Church, High St. Dedham on Saturday, March 16 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Visitation in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. EAST MILTON on Friday 4-8 PM. Late retired Gillette employee. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Franciscan Friars of The Atonement, P.O Box 300, Garrison, NY 10524
John F. Brewster of Holbrook, formerly of Roxbury, on Thursday, March 7, 2013. Son of the late John F. and Bridget (Boyle) Brewster. Brother of Theresa Hogan of Holbrook and the late Claire Slifer and George Brewster. Uncle of Claire M. Parker of Tucson, AZ, Joan Hogan of Dorchester, Mary Ann Hogan of Quincy and the late Theresa R. Hogan. Also survived by two grandnieces, Elizabeth Parker and Mary Parker and grandnephew David Varela. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 15 at 10:00 AM in St. Gregory Church, Dorchester Ave., Dorchester. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 12:45 PM. Visitation Thursday 4-8 PM in Dolan-Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave. MILTON VILLAGE. Late US Army Korean War veteran. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL , 32256.
Alfred L. Watkins Jr., of Hyde Park, March 10, 2013. Beloved father of Paul Watkins, Alfred L. Watkins III and the late Kevin Watkins. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday March 15 at 11 AM. Visiting hours 9 – 11 AM. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne is private.
Mary E. (Cullen) Driscoll, died at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Monday March 11, 2013. Born in Boston and raised in Milton, she was a 1945 graduate of Milton High School. She was a operator for New England Telephone Company for many years. Mrs. Driscoll was a 55 year resident of South Weymouth, before recently moving back to Milton. She enjoyed gardening and the ocean. Beloved wife of the late John F. Driscoll. Loving mother of John Driscoll and his wife Linda of Pennellville, NY, Katie Driscoll of East Thetford, VT, Anne Driscoll and her husband Howard Springsteen of Vienna, VA, Bob Driscoll and his wife Lori of South Freeport, ME and Joe Driscoll of Jamaica Plain. Sister of Patrick Cullen of Westport, CT, Francis Cullen of Walpole and the late James Cullen, John Cullen and Sr. Catherine Cullen M.M. Sister-in-law of Lea Cullen of Milton and Mary Cullen of Binghampton, NY. Mary is also survived by eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Road at Randolph Avenue, Milton, Thursday March 14 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s memory may be made to Maryknoll Sisters, P.O. Box 317, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0317.
John “Jack” J. Cassidy, III, 70, of Milton passed away peacefully at Leonard Florence Center for Living, Chelsea, Friday March 8, 2013. A resident of Milton for over 60 years, Jack was the son of the late John and Dorothy Cassidy of Milton. Jack is survived by his brother Alan Cassidy and his wife Caroline of Scituate, sister Janet Wood and her husband Wilbur of Bedford, sister Gail Gallagher and her husband Robert of Norwell as well as several nieces and nephews. Jack served in the U. S. Army in Germany as a Communications Specialist during the Vietnam Era. Jack was a loyal employee of Arkright Insurance Company and most recently he was a consultant at F.M. Global in Waltham. He was an avid collector of sports memorabilia. Jack enjoyed travel, photography and bowling. He had visited every major league baseball park in the United States and Canada except Arizona. Jack will be missed greatly by all those who had the pleasure of knowing him and he will be held dearly in the hearts of his family forever. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary of The Hills Church, St. Mary’s Road, Milton, Wednesday March 13 at 10:00 AM. Interment Milton Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 4-8 PM in Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115.
Marjorie Rose Cheney, Thursday March 7, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth (McAnaul) Cheney. Sister of the late Daniel Cheney. Aunt of Kenneth Cheney of Weymouth, Joan Anastasis of Braintree and the late P.F.C. Richard Cheney. Late 40 year employee of Bank of America. Memorial Service Tuesday March 12 at 11:00 AM in First Congregational Church of Milton, 495 Canton Ave.nue, Milton. Interment Private, Cedar Grove Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 4-7 PM in Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE. If desired memorial contributions in Marjorie’s name may be made to First Congregational Church of Milton, 495 Canton Ave., Milton, MA 02186 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
Gibbons, Margaret E. – of Dorchester, March 4, 2013. 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Gibbons. Loving mother of Phyllis Vedder & her husband Jon of Reading and John M. Gibbons & his wife Linda of Plymouth. Dear sister of the late; Charles, Jack, Everett, & James Carpenter. Cherished grandmother of Cheryl Schiller, Jon, Michael & Philip Vedder, Troy Gibbons and the late Eric Gibbons. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Visitation at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER/LOWER MILLS on Saturday, March 9 from 2 – 5 PM. Relatives & friends invited. Funeral Services & Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Margaret may be made to either the Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118. Attn: Development Office, or to Camp Sunshine, 45 Acadia Road, Casco, ME 04015.
Marie Dunn Frasier a lifelong resident of Milton, MA, died peacefully March 6th, . Wife of John Robinson Frazier, mother of Timothy D. Sullivan. Daughter of the late Lawrence Daniel Dunn and Margaret Ethel (Henry) Dunn. Sister of Peggy Dray of Milton and two deceased brothers James L. Dunn and Paul H. Dunn. She leaves three nieces and five nephews. Marie was a speech professional, public relations executive and human resource specialist. A graduate of Emerson College 1954 with a Masters of Arts Degree and a former Theater Director of the Peabody Playhouse, Boston. Marie was on the faculty of Katharine Gibbs College and a director of research and development at Aquinas College 1981-1982.She was a resource developer with Quincy Community Action and in 1981 a member of the adjunct faculty at Eastern Nazarene College. She served on the Board of Directors of ACCLAIM Arts group in Milton, the D.W. Dunn Company, Jamaica Plain and the Milton Historical Society (1990-1992). She was also active with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Mayors Commission for Women in Quincy and had a special pride in her participation for several years as a member of the Milton Players. Private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 AM in St. Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Rd. at Randolph Ave., Milton. Interment Milton Cemetery.
