Euclides Baptista, 67, after a long illness, passed away August 11,2012. Euclides immigrated to the United States from Cape Verde in 1987. He was a self-employed woodworker in his native country and a machinist in the Boston area. Euclides is survived by his wife Luisa Pereira Baptista,and 8 loving children, Jorge, Jose, Anastacio, Antonio, Euclides, Joaquim, Maria Correia, Joaquina and the late Kevin.  Brother of Jose, Antonio “Nho Nho”, Fatima and Maria “Nunuca”. Also survived by 2 grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday in St.Patrick’s Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours from the Dolan Funeral Home 1140 Washington St, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS , Thursday 5:30 – 9:00 PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery.

Edward J. O’Brien, of Milton suddenly August 11, 2012. Beloved husband of Paula A. Bonarrigo. Loving father of Sara O’Brien and husband Russ Cox of Cambridge, Alosha, Sam and Lily O’Brien all of Milton. Brother of Joseph, John, Leo and Richard O’Brien; Mary Ellen Powers; Patricia McCarron; Catherine Haskell; Frances Lane; and Elizabeth Ann Oakes.  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, Thursday, Aug. 16 at 10:30 AM.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visiting Hours at the Dolan-Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Ave., MILTON on Wed. from 4-8PM.  Interment Milton Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Best Buddies, Inc., 45 Bromfield St., 3^rd Fl., Boston, MA 02108.

Richard J. Connors, a retired printer, of Dorchester, at Boston Medical Center, Monday August 6, 2012.  Beloved son of the late Gertrude M. (Murphy) and John B. Connors.  Loving brother of John J. Connors & his wife Nanci of Charlestown; Rosemary E. Connors of Newton; Elaine M. Connors-Cooker of Bristol, CT and the late Robert F. and Mary Ellen Connors.  He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  Richard was a lifelong resident of Dorchester; A graduate of Don Bosco High School; Served his country for six years in the United States Army National Guard, during the Vietnam Era.  He had a successful career in the printing industry; Was a life member of the  James J. Rice Post #28; and a Honorary Member of the Knights of Columbus.  He loved music and the outdoors, especially the beach.  Richard also loved spending time with his family and friends.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Ann Church, 251 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester, Thursday, August 16 at 10:00 AM.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Wednesday 5 – 8 PM.  Interment New Calvary Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Richard may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, MA 02451.

Ceferino Osorio, a former teachers aide with the Boston Public Schools, died at Boston Medical Center Wednesday August 8, 2012. He was 61 years old. Complete arrangments to be announced.

Martha (Soule) McDonald, died at her home in Hull, Wednesday August 8, 2012. Complete arrangements to be announced.

Christine M. (Lyons) Kelley, of Milton, formerly of Dorchester and Mattapan, August 7, 2012. Beloved wife of 53 years of John F. Kelley. Devoted mother of Christine M. Tynan and her husband Steven of Milton, John J. Kelley and his wife Krisann of Marshfield and Marianne E. Pekrul and her husband Todd of Pembroke. Cherished Nannie of Sean and Kevin Kelley, Christopher, Colleen and Caitlin Pekrul and Lily Christine Tynan. Daughter of the late John J. and Marion C. Lyons, niece of the late Helen “Lullie” Barry, also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Gregory Church, Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, Saturday  August 11, at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. Late graduate of Regis College Class of 1953, Boston State College and Bridgewater State College. Donations in Christine’s memory may be made to Marian Manor, 130 Dorchester St., South Boston 02127 or to Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124.

Ann E. White, nursing and health care executive and long time Milton community activist, died Monday, August 6, 2012. She was 64.  Born in and raised in Worcester, she was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School, St Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, Northeastern University, and Boston University.  During her career, Ann held positions in various health care organizations in and around the Boston area, including Vice President for patient care services at the Dana Farber Cancer Center and at the Carney Hospital and most recently, a member of senior administration at the Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center in Allston.  Ann was very active in the Milton community serving as a town meeting member for many years, chair of the town personnel committee, and a board member at the Fuller Village Retirement community.  She enjoyed drawing, painting, poetry writing, and spending time in Provincetown.  She leaves her spouse and best friend Ann M. Hallett; her beloved children, Ana Christina White of Dorchester, Margaret “Maggie”  Hallett of Milton, and Abigail ” Abby ” White of Dorchester; and her two grandchildren, Maria Byrd and Robyn Wise-Harris.   She was the loving sister of Helen A. White of Washington, DC; Kathleen S. Murray of Worcester, Susan Saint John of West Palm Beach, FL; and Martha White Skogh of Brussels, Belgium and the late Andrew White.   Wonderful aunt to seven nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held at First Parish of Milton (Unitarian), 535 Canton Ave, Milton, Friday, August 10 at 11:00 a.m.  Visiting hours at the Dolan – Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, Milton, Thursday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s memory may be made to First Parish or the Milton Food Pantry, 158 Blue Hills Parkway, Milton, MA 02186.

Mildred E. (Dubay) Smith, of Milton, age 92, August 5, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late Louis B. Smith. Devoted mother of Karen (Smith) Bowes and her husband Jack of Quincy and Jack Bernard Smith and his wife Jill of Maine.  Sister of the late  Dorothy Pickering, Robert T. Dubay and Edward Dubay, Jr., .  Grandmother of Jeanette Downing of Hanson, Carolyn Shields of RI, Justin and Emily Smith both of Maine. Great grandmother of Megan, Colin, Ryan, Addison, Liam and Owen. Also survived by 9 nieces and nephews.  Funeral Service Thursday, Aug. 9, in the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home 5 Canton Ave., Milton at  11:30 am.  Visiting Hours Weds. 4 – 8 pm. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery ,Braintree.  Late Navy Vet WW II, where she met her late husband of 59 years.   If desired contributions in her memory may be sent to the First Congregational Church of Milton 495 Canton Ave., Milton MA 02186

William J. Higgins, a retired contract negotiator, died at Massachusetts General Hospital, suddenly, Sunday August 5, 2012. He was 66 years old. Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, he was a graduate of Mount Saint Charles Academy and attended Quincy College. Mr. Higgins retired from Parsons Engineering and had been employed by Stone and Webster Engineering for over 20 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Elaine R. (Riccio) Higgins. Devoted father of Neil D. Higgins and his wife Gina of Milton.  Loved grandfather of Ryan V. Higgins and John W. Higgins of Milton. Brother of Elaine Hynes and her husband Joseph of Westford and Alice Castaldini and her husband Paul of Holbrook. Brother-in-law of Nancy Riccio of Quincy and Vincent Riccio and his wife Kristina of Foxboro. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Thursday August 9 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited.  Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Wednesday 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to Friendship Home, 458 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061 or Quincy Animal Shelter, 56 Broad Street, Quincy, MA 02169.