Dr. Ann M. Hallett, long time Milton resident, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. She was 68.

Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, she was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Brentwood, NY; the State University of New York at Stonybrook & the University of Massachusetts Medical School. As a nurse, she spent several months in Appalachia working as a midwife. Her passion for medicine and patients lead her to attend medical school to become a doctor. She worked in public medicine for several years working in the state prison system. She was an avid violinist and enjoyed sewing, weaving, and spending time in Provincetown.

She was predeceased by her spouse, Ann White. She leaves behind her beloved children, Ana Cristina White of Charlestown, Margaret “Maggie” Hallett of Milton, and Abigail “Abby” White of Dorchester, and her four grandchildren, Aiden Hallett White, Maria Byrd, Carmen Wright and Robyn Wise-Harris. She was the loving sister of Marian Hallett Griffin of Palm Bay, FL and aunt of Casey Hallett Griffin.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann’s memory may be made to the Milton Community Food Pantry Inc., 158 Blue Hills Parkway, Milton, MA 02186 or the Boston Public Schools.

Erene Lafond of Mattapan died on April 18, 2020. Beloved wife of Jean Dominique Thomas of Haiti. Daughter of the late Francine Thermonis. Loving mother of Marie Renee Lucas-Lambert, Jean Patrick Lucas, Molliere Lafond, Farah Dorisme, Henry-Sel Raphael and Jean Dominique Junior Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Fhrynee Lambert, Rickey Oriol, Jean Patrick Junior Lucas, Ritchelie Sasha Thomas, Michael Diamond Lafond, Fahyela Raphael, Mahalco Samuel Lafond, Abigaille Djoomie Thomas and Lensley Raphael.

Erene was born in Jacmeli, Haiti. She lived in Mattapan for the past ten years with her family. Ereme is remembered by her family as a loving mother and grandmother with a wonderful personality. She loved music, cooking for her family and she was a great business woman. She will be missed by all who knew her near and far.

Due to the restrictions of Covid-19 the funeral services for Erene are private.

Maria Alves Miranda “Tchalina”, 84, of  Roxbury, MA, passed away on April 17, 2020 at home surrounded by her family in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

Maria Alves Miranda was born in Mosteiros, Fogo Cabo Verde Islands to Pedro Andrade Alves and Augusta Jose Marcelino Alves on September 28, 1935.  She married Manuel Goncalves Miranda in 1958 in Fogo, Cabo Verde Islands and immigrated to the United States in 1976 where she was a stay at home mother and was a devoted care taker for her children and husband. She also raised and provided a home for her grandchildren throughout their lives.

Maria developed Dementia and Alzheimer’s later in life and attended the Cabo Verdean Adult Day Health in Dorchester for a few years where she had many friends.

Maria is survived by her five children Marcelino, Maria, Anibal, Eunice, and Filipe; her brothers Manuel and Alvaro; and her twenty-two grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Harvey Bidwell at Bowdoin Street Health Center, Nurses Dennis, Evelyn and Pat, Father Sean at Saint Patrick’s Church,  Cabo Verdean Adult Day Health on Hancock St. Dorchester, Dolan Funeral Home, and also all of those who helped in the care and wellbeing of our beloved mother and grandmother.

Due to the restrictions of Covid-19 Funeral services for Maria were private and private burial in New Calvary Cemetery in Mattapan, MA.  Please feel free to leave an online condolence for the family.

Born on October 13th, 1934 as Marie Yvette Glorieux in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. She was the cherished daughter of the late Cléoda (Damas) Sénat, wife of the late Sergeant Maurice Sénat (devoted stepfather) and her father the late André Glorieux. Yvette was the beloved wife of the late Dieujuste St. Fleur, whom she met in Haiti and loved for 51 years, and brought forth nine children with.

As the matriarch to our family, Mrs. Dieujuste St. Fleur was known as Mammie to all. She shared an unwavering bond with both her late stepfather and mother, husband, children, siblings, nephews, nieces and others that crossed her path. La Madré, Manman, Poule la and Véto are just a few of the endearing nicknames she held.

Respected by many, Yvette will be memorialized as a loving, caring, kind resilient and strong woman. She had a heart of gold and it showed. “Toute zanmi nous te pitit li!” -All our friends were her children. She was a woman of integrity and dignity that was also modest, humble, passionate and giving.

Sadly, our loving Madré departed this earth on Thursday, April 16th, 2020 to be with our Lord and Savior. We have gained a wonderful angel and she will be immensely missed.

Yvette is survived and preceded by:

Husband

The late Dieujuste St. Fleur

Children

Eddy St. Fleur and wife Myrtha (Cajuste) of Hyde Park, MA

Stevenson St. Fleur of Port- au- Prince, Haiti

Nixon St. Fleur and wife Olga (Paul) of Danvers, MA

Marie Frantz (St. Fleur) and husband Eugene Emmanuel of Stoughton, MA

Carline St. Fleur of Canton, MA

Gary St. Fleur of Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Myrlene (St. Fleur) and husband Peter Caruso of Brockton, MA

Marie Flore (St. Fleur) and husband Ernst Guerrier of Canton, MA

James St. Fleur and wife Rosangela (Depina) of Bridgewater, MA

Siblings

The late Désil Glorieux

The late Marie Thérese (Glorieux) Sydney

Calidad Sénat of Stoughton, Ma

Nirva Sénat of Brighton, Ma

Guy Sénat and wife Marie Carmelle (Benoit) of Bridgewater, Ma

Grandchildren

Junie, Irvin, Gary Jr., Christina, Edens, Stephanie, Daryl, Jessica, Melissa, Jonathan, Syrrita, Javel, Dexter, Carrington, Kathleen, Kevin, Christopher, Chloe, Teddy, Camryn, Jamina, Bionca, Jennifer, Christa, Matthew, Nick, Myles, Ethan, Mayange & Averie; Stephanie & Nathan

Great-Grandchildren

Lucas, Malakai, Navaeh, Tori, David, Athalia, Abraham, Ezrah, Nasir, Jacob, Paris, Jaxson-Lee, Olivia, Aiyana, Faith, Cj, Dylan, Khylee, Kaesen & Makensley

Many loving nephews and nieces as well as the following families: Sénat, St. Fleur & Sydney; Cajuste, Caruso, Damas, Dabel, Depina, Emmanuel & Guerrier as well as Annulysse, Benoit, Charles, Cherilus, Dorestin, Francois, Gomes, Guerrier-Philippe, Guillaume, Jean, Jeanty, Jeudi, Maceus, Magny, Laguerre, Lyncee, Paul & Pierre-Louis.

We would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff of the Sherrill House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful care that they provided to our loving mother. Thank you to all our extended family and caring friends for your words of comfort, prayers and support.

Dearest Manman,

May God open his loving and heavenly arms to you, as that is where you belong.

 Rest in Peace from all of us!

Due to the strict restrictions of Covid-19, the funeral will be private and a Celebration of Life Memorial will be announced at a later date.

Sadly, Violeta “Nena” Barber-Russell traveled home to be with the Lord on April 14^th, 2020.

Violeta Barber-Russell, born January 14^th, 1934 in Panama City, Panama, a daughter of late Ida Iona Failey, and William Russell, and Step-Daughter of Nathaniel Failey; she Immigrated to the United States in Brooklyn, NY in 1968 where she worked at Brookdale Hospital. A few years later she moved to Boston, MA and started working at Polaroid, and retired in the year 2000. In 2002 she moved to Panama to continue to enjoy her retirement.

In 2012 Nena moved in with her daughter in Boston, Ma to be closer to family. Soon after she became ill.  As a result she needed 24 hour cares; and she was able to get that at Benjamin Healthcare Center.

Nena was very creative making ordinary thing become personal to her by recreating them, she loved to sew her own clothing, she enjoyed decorating and she was very self-conscious about her appearance in public. She also enjoyed caring for plants.

Nena is survived by her brother Carlos Russell, Daughters Violeta “Sally” Marchan, and Gloria “Cookie” Barber. Her Nephews; Jaime Russell, Carlito Russell, Jarro Russell, and Guillermo Russell. Her grandchildren; Ayoka Marchan, and Ernesto Barber. Great-grandchildren; Kanisha Stewart Kennedy, Kenya Stewart Hill, Kiara Stewart Hill, Kiara Stewart Christie, Keon Stewart Christie, Iyantai Marchan, Ayodeji Marchan, Jahsim Marchan Jackson, and Ashely Campbell, and Great- Great grandchild Zion Campbell.

Violeta “Nena” Barber-Russell will join her deceased Nephew Ernesto Russel and Grandson Kevin Stewart to rest in peace.

Till we meet again my African violet…..

Paul Poirier of Wayland, Massachusetts passed away on April 16, 2020 at the age of 88.

Paul is predeceased by his parents, Henry and Eva (Babineau) Poirier of Waltham, Massachusetts, and his brothers Norman Poirier of Waltham, Massachusetts and Roger Poirier of Bolsters Mills, Maine.  He is also predeceased by his partner of 45 years, Brenda Bell, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and his daughter, Cynthia Jeanne Doherty, of Blackstone, Massachusetts.  Mr. Poirier is survived by his children and their spouses:  Kimberly Avila and her husband Kevin, of Hudson, Massachusetts; Sharyn Piché and her husband Guy, of Houston, Texas; John (Jack) Poirier and his wife Monique, of Wayland, Massachusetts; and Andrea Cronin and her husband George, of Framingham, Massachusetts.  He is also survived by 13 grandchildren:  Patrick Burke, Andrew Burke, Lyn Penney, Elizbeth Leis, Brianna Forteich-Piché , Justin Piché , Melanie Piché  Miller, Rachelle Poirier, Nicole Poirier, Renée Poirier, Matt Cronin, Nick Cronin and Mark Cronin; and ten great-grandchildren, Sophie, Mason, Parker, Khloe, Sadie, Ellie, Nora, Rowan, Salix and Juniper.

Paul was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Germany during the Korean War. Sgt. Poirier was responsible for intercepting Morse Code messages for the intelligence team, and was honorably discharged in 1955.

After his time in the Army, he attended Northeastern University where he earned a Bachelors of Business Administration in Engineering and Management (1961) and an MBA (1965).  Paul was a mechanical engineer for Raytheon Company for 46 years where he was one of the developers in the missile division.  He thoroughly enjoyed his career with Raytheon and would often reminisce about his travels, both nationally and internationally, with his team.   Those who worked with him enjoyed his dedication, work ethic, sense of humor, and unwavering commitment to treating people honestly and fairly.  He was quick with a joke, and was a great friend, but he had no tolerance of unjust behavior.  He was very proud of his accomplishments with Raytheon and retired from the company in 1992.

Paul had a deep love for Bluegrass music, and was able to play the guitar, ukulele, banjo and harmonica.  He could often be heard whistling while he worked, a talent he passed along to quite a few family members.  Paul was member of the Cochituate Canoe Club and enjoyed white water kayaking and canoeing with his family.  After retirement he volunteered at the Hemenway School in Framingham to teach math to fifth graders (part time).

Paul was a loyal friend and father who was the first to offer help whenever needed.  He would tackle all projects first by making a list on a piece of paper or a paper napkin; a flow chart or diagram; and analyze all options for the best possible outcome.  Any project, no matter how large or small, significant or insignificant, all received his same thorough, thoughtful and analytical assessment – all with unwavering devotion.

Mr. Poirier was immeasurably proud of his children and would often tell them that.  He enjoyed time spent with his family and friends, and loved a good joke.  He had a great smile and a quick laugh, and was always interested in what others had to say.  His love for his family and friends was felt by all, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Paul’s children take comfort that his daughter, Cindy, walked with him on his final journey home on April 16^th, the third-year anniversary of her passing.  Funeral arrangements are private, but donations may be made in his memory to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Raymond D. Ryan, 90 of Foxboro, OFD, peacefully passed away at his home on April 15, 2020.  Devoted husband of the late Patricia (Buchanan) Ryan.  Beloved son of the late David J. and Dorothy F. Ryan.

Loving father of Maryellyn Brown and her husband Michael of Hyde Park, the late Kevin Ryan of Foxboro, Florence Peleckas and her husband Ray of Foxboro, Patricia Mourtada of Hyde Park, Gail Bello and her husband Charles of Bellingham, Honora Morris and her husband Brian of Weymouth.  Cherished grandfather of Keri and her husband Roland, Shaun, Raymond, Stephen, James, Ashley, Isabelle, Zachary and David.  Great-grandfather of John Raymond.

Ray is also survived by his loving sisters Barbara Carr, Valerie Barry and her husband Brian, sister-in-law Nancy Ryan, his late brother David J. Ryan Jr. and his late sister Mary Dorothy Ryan.  He loved and is loved by many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

What mattered most to Ray was his family.  His unconditional love for his children and grandchildren overflowed.  It didn’t matter what the circumstance, Ray’s kind and generous manner made him available to those around him whether by lending a hand, giving sound advice, being a sounding board or helping someone out of a jam, he could be counted on. He and his beloved wife enjoyed traveling to many tropical destinations as well as visiting historical sites.  He was an avid reader and somewhat of a history buff.  His family enjoyed his quick wit that remained until his last days.

Ray served in the United States Navy, on the USS Albany, during the Korean War.  He retired after 40 years as a lead lineman with the Boston Edison Company in Hyde Park and was a proud member of the Utility Workers Union of America.

Burial is private and a Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Elizabeth Callahan, of Milton, April 14, beloved sister of Catherine Morrill of Milton.  Aunt of Mary Beth O’Connor of NY.  Private Famly Interment was held. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

Suzanne (Lambert) Fountaine went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Park Place Nursing Home. She was the former wife of Willie Fountaine, of Boston, MA.

Born September 28, 1924 in Baltimore Maryland, a daughter of the late Elijah and Ettie (Crawford) Lambert, she began her 35+ year employment as a Dietitian at New England Deaconess Hospital, in Boston, MA.   She was a lifetime member of Manning Temple Holy Church of Love, Inc, in Boston, MA under the stewardship of Pastor Betty Murray. 

Sue, fondly called Mother Fountaine by her church family, was best known for her tireless efforts with her church as a Missionary worker and advocate for the Lord.  She was fondly remembered as the lady who handed out biblical tracks to everyone she met. She felt it was God’s calling for her to spread the word of Christ to all she came in touch with on her life’s journey. 

Her family was most important to her and she cherished the 75 year’s journeying from Massachusetts to Pennsylvania to fellowship with her brothers and sisters at the annual Lambert Family Reunion.  She will be remembered as the peace maker, always looking to bring everyone in her family and friends together and never walk away without a smile. 

Mrs. Fountaine is survived by five grandchildren, Walter V. Martin, Taucha L. Martin, and Ericka L. Martin, of Boston, MA, Terrance Martin, of York, PA, and Lawrence A. Martin, III (Bridgett) of Atlanta, GA., 22 Great Grand Children and a host of Great Great Grandchildren.  Suzy (as she is affectionately known to her brothers and sisters) leaves to cherish her memory a brother, Herbert Lambert, of Detroit, MI; and three sisters, Amelia Keenheel, of Philadelphia, PA,  Nancy Baker, of Washington D.C., and Bonita Harris, of York, PA. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Joline Cannon, grandson Demetrius Martin, two brothers, Jon and James Lambert, and four sisters, Lois Reeves, Vitalia Garcia, Esther Dillard, and Bernice Freeman.

Services for Suzanne (Lambert) Fontaine will be held privately. She will be interred at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Mildred Carol Watkins of Hyde Park passed away at home on April 11, 2020. She was the loving mother of Alfred Watkins III of Hyde Park and Paul Watkins of TX.

Mildred worked at Tufts Medical Center for many years before retiring. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known her.

Due to the restrictions of Covid-19 Burial at Oak Lawn Cemetery is private. Please feel free to leave the family a condolence.