James Edward Foley, Jr. of Dennisport, formerly of Milton, died unexpectedly at the age of 64,  at Morton Hospital, Taunton.

Born in Boston on January 1, 1948 he was the son of the late  James E. Foley and Therese R. ( Cronin) Foley.  He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Brookline, Class of 1966. He later graduated from Suffolk University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1975 and a Masters in Public Administration in 1978.

James retired from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in 2004, after over 26 years of service.  One of his most rewarding professional accomplishments was his involvement in the designing, developing, implementing and directing a clinical system of care in response to an adolescent/cluster suicide crisis. This initiative was successful and has been reviewed by other states,  as well as the Republic of Ireland for use in urban trauma and “adolescent/cluster suicide” situations.

James received numerous awards during his career among them being, “Pride in Performance” from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, “Outstanding Metro Boston Employee Award for Performance and Contributions on behalf of  Consumers and Employees,” from the Dept. of Mental Health, Metro Boston Area, “Outstanding Services and Leadership provided to the Greater Boston Community,” from the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health and the “Commitment to Young People of South Boston” from the New England Medical Center.

Since James’ retirement and until the time of his death, he worked as a managerial consultant for various Mental Health Agencies. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Association of Mental Health.

He was the beloved husband of Michele Ann (Fitzmaurice) Foley.  Devoted father of Meghan F. Foley and her husband, Errol Gaudette of Scituate, Brother of Leo P. Foley and his wife Dorothy   of Franklin, and Kevin P. Foley of Dennis. Uncle of Kathleen and Conor Foley of IL., Leo P. Foley, Jr. of Bellingham and Corrine Moran of Franklin. Brother in law of Edward Fitzmaurice of Milton and Jean Fitzmaurice of Holbrook.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Friday, September 21 at 10:30 am.  Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE, Thursday 4 – 8 pm. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Scituate..

If desired contributions in James’ name may be sent to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Way, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the Massachusetts Association of Mental Health, 130 Bowdoin St., Suite 309, Boston, MA 02108.

Barbara A. (Shea) Wharton, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, died at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton, Sunday September 16, 2012. Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, she was a graduate of Cardinal Cushing High School. Mrs. Wharton retired from State Street Bank as a customer service representative. She was a longtime Milton resident. Wife of the late Edward R. Wharton. Loving mother of Thomas Whooley and his wife Theresa of Quincy, Susan Goldstein and her husband Mark of Lynnfield, Barbara McBee and her husband Don of Fairplay, CO and Robert Wharton and his wife Erika of Cumberland, ME. Cherished grandmother of Tara and Daniel Whooley, Jessica and Sarah Goldstein, Meaghan, Spencer and Matthew McBee and Ella and Alexander Wharton. Sister of Richard Shea and Patricia McKenna, both of Weymouth, William Shea of Canton, Nancy Ferrera of Plymouth, Donald Shea of Dorchester and the late Edward Shea. Barbara is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Wednesday September 19 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Donations may be made to Milton Hospital, 199 Reedsdale Road, Milton, MA 02186.

Robert A. “Bob” Eaton, a retired pile driver, died at his home in Dorchester, Saturday September 15, 2012. Son of the late Grover C. and Loretta E. (Bond) Eaton. Brother of Francis “Sandy” and his wife Ruth “Merrie” Eaton of Quincy. Uncle of Karin Brooks and her husband Ted of Norton and Kirsten Chevalier of Quincy. Granduncle of Jacqui, Abigail, and Amelia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Peter’s Church (Lower Chapel), 311 Bowdoin St., Dorchester, Wednesday, September 19 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday 5-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester. Bob was a retired member of Pile Drivers Local 56, Boston.

Bob Eaton: Rascal to rogue.

Seaman and pile driver.

Schooner to super tanker.

Panama to the Persian Gulf.

Mekong Delta to Santos.

Diving for abalone and building the New Boston.

Global and local together, all in one, unique.

Elifaite Dieujuste born on August 11, 1954 in Machard- Dessalines, Haiti to his late parents Luzina  and Cedieu Dieujuste. There is always that one special family member that stands out purely for his or her genuine and loving nature. Elifaite holds this seat and beyond among his loved ones, he is remembered  as loving, smart outgoing and hard- working hustler doing what it takes to provide for his family and most importantly accomplishing his goals and dreams. He is remembered by his children Benedicte Dieujuste, Donald Dieujuste, Jonathan Padmore, Richard Dieujuste, and Elijah Dieujuste as a loving, caring, & supportive father whom is always there to advise, listen and simply just be Daddy. He is remembered by his grand-children Treon Washington, Jasmar Patterson Jr., DaVon Dieujuste and Mah’lia Dieujuste. Grandpa and memorable summer vacation trips to Boynton, Florida  where they spent countless times together enjoying the sun and everything beneath it. He is revered by his surviving sisters, Claire Dieujuste , Marie- Yolene Dieujuste, and Felina Laurent & brothers,  Damocles Dieujuste and Arnould Cadet as the brother who can be counted on through thick and thin. Elifaite leaves behind a rich legacy filled with hope, greatness and love because of his dedication to life, family and being a respected hard-worker. After growing up in Haiti affectionately nicknamed Elie at 24 in 1978 he travelled to the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe with his child’s mother and had little to no money but knowing Elie he had a plan. Upon entering the island Elie quickly was hired for a retail store selling clothing, as Elie worked for a few years he was anxious and excited for the birth of their first child, Benedicte Dieujuste in 1981. Elie was enamored by his baby girl and immediately wanted a new kind of life for his family…like only Elie could he made his way to United Stated and settled in Boston, MA. He worked odd jobs, as a janitor at City Hall and a City of Boston school bus driver. Elie continued to work hard and develop a love for real estate and specifically buying abandoned properties and  rehabbing them from scratch and later selling them. He was successful at the craft; he became a guru in the real estate market and everyone turned to Elie for rehab projects and selling of properties. He was a natural and did it effortlessly. Over his years he excitedly welcomed four sons  and continued to conquer the Real Estate industry and Hustle like only Elie could. Elie relocated to Boynton, FL where he worked and lived for eight years to accomplish his final goals and  to then return to his native, Haiti and build a comfortable home for his family to enjoy and he can spend his days living easy. Sadly his dream was not realized and came to a sudden end on August 29^th, 2012 at 8:12am at JFK Hospital in Atlantis, Florida with his daughter Benedicte Dieujuste, son Donald Dieujuste, sister Marie – Yolene, brother Anould and niece Julia by his side. Elie was truly a business man, a great person and a man of pride and integrity. A lover of arts, entertainment & education. A  great guy who enjoyed working hard to provide for his family, He loved his brothers and sisters dearly and adored his children. Elie will be remembered forever  and his legacy shall live on through his children and family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Matthew’s Church, Stanton Street, Dorchester, Saturday September 15 at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 6-9 PM. Interment Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Roslindale.

Dr. Charles J. Hamilton

March 23, 1922- September 8, 2012

A resident of Quincy and Cape Cod, Charlie Hamilton’s long career in both politics and government was highlighted by his tenure as Assistant Treasurer under former State Treasurer Robert Q. Crane, and his role in the development of the Massachusetts State Lottery.

“As Assistant Executive Director of the State Lottery, Charlie Hamilton played a crucial lead role in the days of that enterprise,” former State Treasurer Crane recalled.

“Hamilton used every bit of his experience and his skills to bridge the gap between the politicians who created the lottery and professionals who were hired to make it run,” Crane said. “The present day success of the Massachusetts State Lottery is due in great part to the skillful management of people and programs by Hamilton in those critical early years of its operation.”

With his retirement from the Treasurer’s Office and the Lottery in 1979, Charlie ended a career in the public sector that he had pursued since his boyhood in South Boston and Dorchester.

That career, which spanned three decades, included service as Chief Investigator and Executive Secretary to former Massachusetts Attorney General Edward J. McCormack, Jr. and as Assistant State Purchasing Agent under former Massachusetts Governors Endicott “Chub” Peabody, John A. Volpe, and Francis W. Sargent.

Long active in Democratic Party politics, Charlie, a dual citizen of both The United States and Ireland, participated in numerous city, state, and national campaigns.

Following his service as a U.S. Army Sergeant in the Pacific Theatre in World War II, Hamilton was elected Chairman of the Ward 15 Democratic Committee in Dorchester. He later became Democratic State Committeeman representing wards 15, 16, 17, in Boston, and was elected President of the Young Democrats of New England.

Hamilton was a Presidential Elector and member of the Electoral College in 1964, casting his vote for President Lyndon B. Johnson. A delegate to many state and national conventions, Hamilton was a friend of such prominent democrats as Presidents Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon B. Johnson. As well as U.S. Senator Adlai Stevenson, U.S. House Speakers John W. McCormack and Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill as well as Massachusetts House Speakers Robert H. Quinn, David M. Bartley, and Thomas W. McGee.

Valued as both a friend and a confidant by dozens of democratic office-holders and office-seekers over the years, Hamilton was regarded as a “no nonsense” advisor not afraid to challenge prevailing political wisdom. A good listener, a keen analyst of polling data, and a person closely attuned to the public mood, his
advice and opinion was sought, especially during political campaigns.

Charlie’s role as a shrewd reader of public opinion and a skillful political mastermind was immortalized in the novel “Kell”, a book about Bay State politics, written by, the late Jack Flannery, a close friend and former Chief Secretary to former Governor Francis W. Sargent. Hamilton was “Charlie Coffey” in Flannery’s “Kell”. And when Flannery authored a long-running newspaper series entitled “The Pols”, Hamilton was the role model for the character “Charlie Casey.”

Hamilton’s career in politics and government was matched by his achievements in the field of education. A graduate of the of The Mather School of Meeting House Hill in Dorchester, and of the former High School of Commerce, Charlie received his A.B. from Calvin Coolidge College, a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University, and his Doctorate in Education from Boston University. He also received an Honorary Degree in Public Administration from the New England Law School/Boston, where he served on the School’s Board of Trustees for 20 years, six of those years as Vice Chairman. Charlie in his position at the school helped inspire and encourage hundreds of men and women in their pursuit of an education and practice in law.

Charlie’s other passion in life was movies and trivia. Charlie played in a lot of local shows. Charlie’s father Frank was in Vaudeville. And so Charlie learned the business well. And he knew more about that business than most of them in it. He met the late actor Claude Rains back in the sixties and they formed a bond for many years. When friends would kid Charlie and say “your pal Claude is in town do you think can meet him?” Charlie didn’t miss a beat; He went down to the colonial theatre in Boston where Claude was playing and got his way into Claude’s dressing room and told him that his friends don’t think I know you. Claude said oh really, how do we take care of that? And Charlie brought Claude up to the State House and introduced him to the then Attorney General Ed McCormack and Claude told them Charlie was one of his best friends. After all they were both actors. And that ended that for all the doubters.

Upon his retirement from public service in 1979, Charlie became president of several consulting firm, specializing in insurance, investments, and real estate development. He was also a licensed Private Investigator.

An avid baseball fan and player, Charlie sponsored the “Hamilton” club in the Boston Park League that played its games at Ronan Park and the town field in Dorchester in the late forties and fifties.

The son of the late Marie F. (Madden) and John F. Hamilton, an Actor in show business, Charlie leaves a sister, Virginia M. Savage of Quincy, several nieces and nephews, his best friend and business partner Attorney Peter O’Neill, as well as his dear friends former Speaker of the Massachusetts House Dave Bartley, and former Massachusetts State Treasurer Bob Crane.

Katherine Byrne (Marcellino) Duggan, of  Brookline, formerly of Milton, died at home on September 7, 2012.  Born in Boston, MA on August 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Samuel and Katherine (Byrne) Marcellino.  Raised in Milton, she was a graduate of Jeanne d’Arc Academy .  Prior to her retirement, Katherine had been a buyer for Filenes department store.

Katherine enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Maeve.

Katherine is  survived by her daughter, Amy M. Duggan, and  her granddaughter, Maeve Laslie, both of  Brookline.   Sister of  Donna Marcellino of Olympia , Washington, Lora Sheptyck of  Eastham,  Samuel Marcellino  of Ohio,  Thomas Marcellino of  New Sharon, ME and the late Jan Smith.  Also survived by her former husband, Joseph M. Duggan of Beacon Hill.

Funeral service will be held in Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. EAST MILTON on Wednesday, September 12 at Noon.  Visiting hours at the funeral home Tuesday 6-9 PM.  Interment Milton Cemetery.

If desired,memorial contributions in Katherine’s memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, New England Chapter, 60 Walnut St. Wellesley Hills, 02481.

Walter J. Connelly, Esquire. September 5, 2012. Beloved husband of Brenda Mary (O’Connor) of 48 years. Loving father of Walter J. Connelly, Jr. & his spouse Daniel Dalo of Winthrop; Brendan D. Connelly & his wife Tina of Port Coquitlam, BC; Matthew R. Connelly& his wife Tina of Franklin; and Neil J. Connelly& his wife Chelsea of Franklin. Dear brother of Barry J. Connelly of Dartmouth, and the late Regina Shea of Squantum and Roderick M. Connelly of Milton. Devoted grandfather of Madeline, Jackie & Sean; Shelby & Kaitlyn; and Ryan & Maeve. Walter was a lifelong resident of Milton, a Boston College Triple Eagle, a Korean War Veteran, and a former partner at Lyne, Woodworth & Evarts in Boston. Funeral from the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, EAST MILTON, on Monday September 10 at 9 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Rd., Milton, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, Sunday 2-6 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Walter’s memory may be made to the Roderick M. Connelly Scholarship Fund, Boston College High School, 150 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA 02125.

George A. Rhone, of Framingham, died on September 3, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Ammie (Alexander) Rhone.

Father of Mark Duarte of Cambridge and Robyn Arauz of Maryland. Brother of Jackie of Cambridge, Richard of Canada, Melinda of Medford, Jacquelin of Florida, Christopher Rhone of Georgia, and Deirdre “Dee” Clark of Virginia and  the late Gregory Rhone and Robyn Ahouse. George is survived by 4 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews  –  George, we love you. Visiting hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS on Sunday September 9, 2012 from 2-5PM. Relatives and friends invited. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Cemetery. George was a long time employee of Raytheon, Sudbury, where he had many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s name may be sent to Charles River Medical Center 571 Union Ave. Framingham, Mass. 01702.

Maria J. “Lala” Bonet, 23, of Lawrence, August 31, 2012, beloved daughter of Josie De Bonet and Ciprian Junior Bonet.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Mission Church, 1545 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA on Friday, September 7 at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday 5-9PM. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.

Beverly C. (Paylor)  Washburn, of Milton, age 74, passed away from cancer surrounded by her loving family, Sunday September 2, 2012.  She was a 1959 graduate of Emmanuel College.  Beloved mother of Francis B. Washburn of Charleston, SC, Edward F. Washburn of Dallas, TX, and Suzanne P. King of Hingham, MA.  Dear grandmother of Alexandra Washburn of SC and Kaitlyn Washburn of TX. Loving sister of the late Joseph W. Paylor of Milton.  Devoted daughter of the late Frederick and Marion Paylor of Milton.  Funeral from the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE, Thursday, September 6, at 8 am.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton at 9 o’clock.  Visiting hours Wednesday, 4- 7 pm.  Interment Milton Cemetery.