Mary H. (Hewitson) Milne, of Canton, died at Wingate at Needham, Sunday January 13, 2013. Daughter of the late Lyman F.  & Mary W. (Patterson) Hewitson.  Beloved wife of the late James Milne.   Step mother of Christine Dennis  of Virginia Beach.  Mary is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Barbara Haigler and Virginia Henderson, both of Pennsylvannia.  Funeral service at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE, Friday January 18 at 10:00 AM, Rev. Effie Sidiropoulou of Tremont Baptist Church presiding. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation from 9:30 – 10:00 AM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.

John D. Flaherty, of Milton, January 14, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara B. (McDonough) Flaherty. Brother of Walter P. Flaherty and his wife Angela of Orleans and Roger W. Flaherty of Lynn.  Brother-in-aw of Sr. Catherine Joseph, SC of Holbrook, Anna Mullen and her husband Patrick of FL, Margaret McDonough and her husband Patrick of Quincy, Patricia Kelleher and her husband Steve of Milton, Eileen McDonagh and her husband John of FL  and the late Kathleen Walsh. John is also survived by many precious nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Friday January 18 at 10:30 am. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, EAST MILTON, Thursday 3 – 7 pm. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in John’s name may be sent to Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer, 1111 Stuart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714.

Kathleen Cosgrove Wood, a retired teacher for the City of Brockton, died at South Shore Hospital, Saturday January 13, 2013. She was 79 years old. Born in Boston, she grew up in Dorchester and was a graduate of Saint Gregory’s High School, Class of 1950 and Emmanuel College, Class of 1958. She began her teaching career in Brockton at the Brookfield School, retiring after 25 years, in 1983. Mrs. Wood was a resident of Plymouth for many years. A member of the Massachusetts Teacher’s Association and past chairman of the GATRA Consumers Advisory Committee of Plymouth, she enjoyed boating in Buzzards Bay with her husband Bob. Wife of the late Robert Henry Wood. Sister of Martin S. Cosgrove of Plymouth, Mary Lane of New Jersey, Francis M.J. Cosgrove of Dorchester, Dennis W. Cosgrove of Delray Beach, FL, Eileen Keeney of Quincy, Rev. Joseph J. Cosgrove of Maryland, Teresa McMorrow of Sharon, Michael J. Cosgrove of Fort Lauderdale, FL and the late Virginia Manoli, Walter J. Cosgrove and Vincent J. Cosgrove Jr. Daughter of the late Vincent J. and Rose Kathleen (Ward) Cosgrove. Kathleen is also survived by 30 nieces and nephews and many grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mark’s Church, Dorchester, Thursday January 17 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Wednesday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mark’s Church, 1725 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124.

Maria Isabel Dias, a retired assembler, died at Boston Medical Center, Thursday January 10, 2013. She was 70 years old. Born in Praia, Cape Verde, Mrs. Dias worked for Borden Chocolates for many years. Beloved wife of Casimiro Gomes Dias. Loving mother of Alexandra Dias, John Teixeira and Gesibela Pina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dudley Street at Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Wednesday January 16 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday 6-9 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

 Phyllis G. (Brown) Doyle of Milton, Jan. 11, beloved wife of the late Attorney Joseph T. Doyle. Devoted mother of  Joseph T. Doyle, Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Canton. Grandmother of Jessica E. Doyle of Boston and Joseph T. Doyle, III of Canton. Sister of Virginia Johnson of Holbrook. Sister in Law of Lucille Doyle of W. Roxbury. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary of the Hills Church, Milton, Weds, Jan. 16, at 10 o’clock. Visiting Hours in the Dolan -Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON VILLAGE, Tues., 4- 7 pm. Interment Milton Cemetery.Long time member Charles River Country Club and Late USMC Vet W.W. II. In Lieu of flowers contributions in Phyllis’ memory may be sent to Wide Horizons for Children,  38 Edge Hill Road, Waltham, MA 02451

Jean M. (Curtis) Barrett, 82, died peacefully on Jan. 9 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital surrounded by her six children.  Jean was born on July 8, 1930 to Alice (Callahan) and Thomas Curtis and lived in Quincy. She attended St Gregory Catholic School and went on to Katharine Gibbs school in Boston. She also completed several courses in creative writing at Boston College.  She worked as an administrative assistant at the Pilgrim Center in Braintree, Stop and Shop Co., Milton Academy and completed her career at the National Fire Protection Agency as an editorial secretary.

 She met Robert J. Barrett while working at Curtis Farms, the supermarket business her family owned. They married February 15, 1958 and were blessed with 6 children. She was selected as mother of the Year by the Braintree Forum in 1967. As a young girl she enjoyed tap dancing and won acclaim for her tap dancing on the Major Bowes Radio hour in September 1939.

  Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family.  Dedicated to educating their youngsters, the family traveled to Washington D.C., and Nova Scotia to explore their Canadian heritage. Jean also ensured her children had fun, even traveling to the opening of DisneyWorld in Florida. Jean and Bob traveled to Italy and Ireland with their grown children.  

  Jean loved to meet people. She frequently hosted dinner parties at her home in Braintree and attended numerous family events including graduations, weddings, and family fundraisers. Jean’s trademarks were her enthusiasm for life, beautiful smile, detailed and lively conversation and ability to leave you feeling better after having been in her presence . We will miss her forever.

  Wife of the the late Robert J. Barrett, Jean leaves her children Robert J. Barrett Jr. of Braintree, Patricia Barrett Rinaldi and her husband Damian of Wilton, CT, Anne Marie Barrett Desmond and her husband Paul of Southborough, Thomas M. Barrett and Joseph P. Barrett, both of Cambridge and Susan Barrett and her partner Dr. Bryan Marsh of Norwich, VT. She is also survived by four grandchildren, David and Katherine Rinaldi and Erin and Sean Desmond. She was sister to David J. Curtis, Dorothy A. Kelley and the late Thomas E. Curtis, Mary E. Berlo, Richard D. Curtis and S. Alan Curtis. Jean is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in The Church of Saint Clare, 1244 Liberty Street, Braintree, Tuesday, January 15 at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., East Milton, Monday 4-8 p.m. Interment at St.  Mary’s Cemetery, Randolph. Donations in Jean’s memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445, Dr. Brian Wolpin Pancreatic Cancer  Research.

Thanh Loung, of Dorchester, January 6, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Ambrose Church, Adams Street, Dorchester, Saturday January 12 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE, Friday 5-9 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

Olive Smith, of Milton, January 6, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Nathan Wilson. Devoted mother of Orville Wilson and his wife Dorothy of Milton. Grandmother of Marcia Wilson of Florida. Great-grandmother of Chyunna Brown, Tyenna Brown and Shelise Brown, all of Florida. Sister of Desmond Smith of Jamaica. Funeral Service in the Dolan Funeral Home 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Saturday  January 12 at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Friday 5 – 8 pm.  Interment Milton Cemetery. Long time member Milton Council On Aging. If desired contributions in Olive’s memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Janet O. Joseph, of Boston, January 5, 2013.  Loving mother of Joanne G. Joseph of Boston, Diane M.M. Joseph of Hyde Park and Marci George of Boston.  Beloved grandmother of three and great-grandmother of one.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Katherine Drexel Church, 517 Blue Hill Ave., Boston, Saturday January 12 at 10:00 AM.  Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, on Friday from 6-8 PM.  In lieu of flowers kindly make a donation in Janet’s name to the Berklee College of Music, City Music Fund, Attn: Dr. Krystal Banfield, 1140 Boylston St., MS-899CMB, Boston, MA 02215-3693.

Robert Stevan Jonas, 67, died peacefully Sunday, January 6, 2013, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Caner with his family surrounding him.

Steve was born July 27, 1945, to Robert S. and Alice Haas Jonas and spent his early days on a farm outside of Millerton, NY, before moving to the Rochester area.  He graduated in 1963 from Monroe High School in Rochester and from Cornell University in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in history.

Servings as a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War era, he discovered his gifts for working with behaviorally challenging teenagers.   After his service, he worked in the Syracuse public school system with such students, where he helped turn around many lives.  He was particularly  proud of his ability to relate with African American students, and of his involvement in the teachers union.  During those years, he completed all but his dissertation for a doctorate in education at Syracuse University.

After leaving Syracuse, he worked as a school administrator for special needs students in Fulton City School District in Fulton, NY.  until his retirement.

Then he moved to Saranac Lake, NY to be with the love of his life Fran Collier.  After  her retirement, the couple moved to Sciacca, Sicily, Italy and had many adventures together before her death in 2006.

Steve wanted his loved ones to know that he died with few regrets.  He was blessed with love and friendship thoughout his life, and most importantly to him, with 10 deliriously happy years of discovery and love with Francine.  Steve  asked that his loved ones  not mourn for his, but celebrate his life, and  celebrate their own lives, loves and friendships every day.

Steve is survived by stepchildren, Jon Collier of Waltham, MA, and Jess Collier of Saranac Lake, NY, his brother Walter Jonas and his partner Judy Cohen of Milton, MA; his sister, Jane Srivastava of West Vancouver, British Columbia; nieces a d nephews; Jacob Jonas-Closs of Portland, OR, Rachael Joans-Closs of Somerville, MA, Sanjay Srivastava and fiancee Andrea Kolodrupski of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Sonia Srivastava Roxborough and husband Aaron of North Vancouver, British Columbia; and great-nephews: Anthony of Winnipeg and Owen and Adam of North Vancouver.

A Memorial Service will be held at 4 PM, Monday, January 21 at First Church in Boston, Unitarian Universalist, 66 Marlborough St. in Boston’s Back Bay.  A simple reception at the church will follow the service.

Steve asked that, instead of flowers, people who wish to remember him make a memorial donation to Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International or a charity of one’s choice.