Margaret P. (Sheehan) Tobin of Dorchester, November 2, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Edmond P. Tobin.  Loving mother of Ned  Tobin and his wife Kathy of Quincy,  Peggy Weeks of Dorchester, Catherine Tobin and her companion Dick Pratt of Marthas Vineyard, David G. “Toby”  Tobin and his wife Lauren of Hanover and the late Joseph Tobin.  Sister of Albert Sheehan of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester and the late John Sheehan.  Grandmother of Kimberly Dowd, Ryan Tobin, Matthew Tobin, Christopher Weeks, John Weeks, Riley Tobin, Danny Tobin and Brian Tobin. Dear friend of the late William X. Gilleran.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, Wednesday, November 7 at 10:00 AM.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday 4-8 PM.  Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.  Late US Navy Veteran WWII.

Teresa Ciulla (Terri) on October 19, 2012. Born and raised inDorchester,MA, Terri spent summers in Manomet with her extended family of cousins, aunts and uncles with whom she was very close. Daughter of the late Phil Ciulla, Grace Ciulla (Penza) and late brother Steven.  She leaves behind two brothers Philip and Mark Ciulla, nieces Ashley and Cara and a nephew Steven. Terri will be deeply missed and warmly remembered for her big heart, love of family and animals and her wonderful sense of humor. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 10:00am at St. Gregory’s Church, Dorchester, MA followed by a burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery.  Friends and family are invited to gather at the McKeon Post from 12-3pm.  In lieu of flowers, the family humbly requests that donations be made in contribution to the headstone engraving.

Dr. Kenneth Gilmore Ryder, former President and Chancellor, Northeastern University, 1975-2004, of Brookline and Hingham, formerly of Lexington, October 29, 2012. US Navy veteran, World War II. Husband of the late C. Teresa (Ryan) Ryder. Devoted father of Anne R. Wilson and her husband Bob of Wakefield, Jeanne Ryder of NY, Bruce Ryder and his wife Maura of Millis, Amy C. Pickel and her husband Jeff of Plymouth and Julie M. Lammers and her husband Brendan of Milton. Grandfather of Mark Wilson, Michelle Ryder, Daniel Ryder, Julia Pickel and Brian Pickel. Former husband of the late Patricia(Gagnon) Ryder. Funeral service at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Church, 112 Randolph Avenue, Milton, Saturday November 3 at 2:00 PM. Visiting hours at Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON VILLAGE, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions in Ken’s name may be sent to Northeastern University, Kenneth G. and C. Teresa Ryder Scholarship Fund, c/o Charlotte A Troyanowski, 716 Columbus Ave, 402CP, Boston, MA 02120-2111.

Johnnie Henry Bloom, Sr. of Boston, passed away on October 23, 2012. He was a Nursing Assistant of the V.A. Hospital in Jamaica Plain for many years.  The beloved husband of Florine (Fambro) Bloom, devoted father of Johnnie Bloom, Jr. of Malden, Donald David Bloom of Leominster, and Michelle D. Bloom of West Roxbury. Brother of Joseph Bloom of Brockton and Joanne Bloom of West Roxbury. Johnnie is also survived by many grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St, Dorchester on Monday, Oct. 29 at 11AM, Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, Sunday, 2-6 PM.  Interment Saint Michael Cemetery.

Germana Lopes, of Roxbury, died on October 20, 2012 at her home. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 24 at 10:30 at Second Church of Dorchester, 600 Washington Street, Dorchester. Visitation will be held prior to the service, 9:00-10:30AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment New Calvary Cemetery.

Alfonso Rivas III, of Dorchester, October 17, 2012. Survived by his daughters Alaysia Rivas and Isabella Rivas and their mother Angelina Resendes; son of Isabel DaRosa and her husband Emanuel Dorosario and Alfonso Rivas II and his wife Gail; brother of Savannah Andrade, Samantha Rivas, Daniel DePina, Ruby Rivas, Jada Rivas and Krystal Rivas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Peter’s Church, 311 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, Wednesday October 24 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 Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Roslindale.

Elizabeth A. (Quinn) “Betty” Flaherty, of Squantum, formerly of Milton, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2012 surrounded by her family; she was 84. The beloved wife of the late John P. Flaherty, Jr, cherished mother of Elizabeth “Betty Ann” MacRitchie and her husband, Jay, of Squantum, Susan P. McCarthy of Squantum and Lt. John N. Flaherty, Mass. State Police and his wife, Kim, of Bridgewater. Daughter of the late Cornelius and Elizabeth (Kane) Quinn, both born in Scotland. Sister of Barbara Armstrong of Medfield, Francis Quinn of Northbrook, IL and the late retired Quincy Deputy Fire Chief Neil Quinn, William, James, Helen, Catherine, Jean Quinn, Mary Shepherd and Margaret Stearns. Devoted grandmother of Krystin MacRitchie of New York City, Joseph A. MacRitchie III and his wife Daniella of Quincy and Andrew McCarthy of Squantum. Betty is also a special aunt to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Betty was born and educated in Quincy. Longtime employee of Carney Hospital, retiring in 2008. She was a devoted New England sports fan. She enjoyed traveling, especially on trips to Foxwoods and Disney World with her family. She had a special place in her heart for dogs, especially Blue, Jack and Bear. The essence of her life was her family, faith, and friends. They were the foundation of all that was truly important to her. Betty will be sadly missed by all that knew her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams St. at Brook Rd., Milton on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 10:30 AM.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue,  EAST MILTON,  Monday 4-8 PM.  Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Betty may be made to Boston Catholic Television, PO Box 9196, Watertown, MA 024714 or your local animal shelter.

Albert F. Fogel, of Milton, at Milton Hospital, Saturday October 13, 2012. Beloved son of the late Frederick and Marion (Davis) Fogel. Brother of the late M. Louise Fogel. Memorial Service in the First Congregational Church of Milton, 495 Canton Avenue, Milton, Saturday, October 20 at 11:00 AM.  Interment Private. Late US Army Vet of Korea.

Mary E. (McGettrick) Burke, of Milton, passed peacefully and spiritually on Friday October 12, 2012. Wife of the late Michael P. Burke. Mother of Thomas M. Burke of West Roxbury, Kathleen M. Cardile of Blackstone, Edmund J. Burke of Naples, FL and Stephen F. Burke of South Boston and mother-in-law of Margaret Barton Burke and Elizabeth Burke. Grandmother of John and the late David Cardile, Lori, Lisa, Michael, Amelia, and Whitney and great-grandmother of Rachel, Nicolas, Anthony, Angelina, Nicholas and Andrew.  Sister of the late Helen Maguire and Catherine McGettrick. Former volunteer at Milton Hospital and retired employee of Filenes, She was a lifelong resident of Milton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, St. Mary’s Road, Milton, Thursday, October 18 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 Milton Cemetery.

Vitalina Fontes, a resident of Dorchester, died at Boston Medical Center Sunday October 14, 2012. Wife of the late Joao Monteiro Fontes. Loving mother of Orlando Fontes, Orlindo Fontes, Carlos Fontes, Maria Fontes, Eunice Madeina, Rudolph Fontes and John Fontes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dudley Street at Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Wednesday October 17 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visting hours at Dolan FuneralHome, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday 7-9 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.