Alexis Lex W. Blood, 86, of Milton and Falmouth died June 9, comfortably at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in 1926, Lex spent most of his youth in the Savin Hill neighborhood of Dorchester, son of the late Alexis and Richard Blood. A Double Eagle, Lex graduated from both Boston College High School, class of 44 and Boston College class of 52. Prior to attending college, Lex enrolled at Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, where he served his country during WWII by circumnavigating the globe delivering fuel to aircraft carriers. Lex also served in the Army during the Occupation of Japan. As an alumnus of Boston College, Lex played an important role in fund raising for the college and was recognized for his hard work with many awards. He was an avid BC hockey and football fan. Lex was employed for over 30 years by the New England Telephone Company. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, as well as his trusty companion, his Irish setter, Murphy. Lex is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Ann (Love), his three sons, Richard Blood and his wife, Christine, of Mendham, NJ, Joseph Blood of Falmouth, MA, and James Blood and his wife, Susan, of Ellington, CT; his three daughters, Carol Walker and her husband, Dr. John Walker, of Bolton, CT, Mary Jean Yencho of Glastonbury, CT, and Patricia Blood and her husband, Michael Cochrane, of Plymouth, MA, and seven grandchildren, Kelsey and Andrew Blood, Brian, Michelle and Matthew Walker, Jennifer Yencho, and Ryan Blood. He is also survived by his sister, Mary and her husband Paul Phelan Sr. of Falmouth, MA and Naples, FL, along with many nieces and nephews. Lex was predeceased by his brother, Richard and sister, Louise Keohan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Agathas Church 432 Adams Street, Milton. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation at Dolan Funeral Service, 460 Granite Avenue, Milton on Wednesday, June 13, from 4 | 8 p.m.. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lex can be made to the VNA of Cape Cod.

Jocelyn Charlotte Melder, beloved infant daughter of Kevin E. and Diana L. (Scott) Melder, died at South Shore Hospital, Monday June 4, 2011. A Mass of the Angels will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church Lower Chapel, Monday June 11 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan & Chapman Funeral home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON, Sunday 6-8 PM. Interment Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Roslindale.

Jane E. (Mooney) Breen, of Milton, June 6, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late John P. Breen.  Devoted mother of Mary Ellen Harris of New London, NH; Ann Macone of Natick; Catherine Breen of Milton; John Breen of Grafton; Dr. Jane Pierce of Carlsbad, NM; Sgt. Michael Breen of Milton; and Siobhan Furguson of Augusta, GA.  Jane is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, extended family and friends.  Jane is predeceased by her siblings Anna Mooney; Mary Driscoll; John Mooney; Katherine Kean; Ellen Mooney; Michael Mooney; and Margaret Dailey.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visitation at Dolan Funeral Service, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON on Sunday from 4-8 PM.  Interment Milton Cemetery.  Jane served with the American Red Cross in England from 1944 through 1946 and was a local member of the Red Cross for over 20 years.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Jane’s memory may be made to the American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts, Development Office, 139 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142.

Doretha Humphries, a retired inspector for Gillette, died at Carney Hospital, suddenly Sunday May 27, 2012. She was 68 years old. Born in Sylvania, Georgia, she has been a Boston resident for many years. Beloved mother of Ronald K. Humphries. Funeral service at New Life Christian Church, 184 West Elm Street, Brockton, Saturday June 9 at 10:30 AM. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM at the church. Interment Saint Michael’s Cemetery, Roslindale.

Jerry L. Cooper, of Milton and Florida.  Former husband of Gayle (Harvey) Maiden.  Loving father of Kevin L. Cooper and his wife Linda of Milton.  Cherished grandfather of Timothy, Katherine and Lauren Cooper all of Milton.  Brother of James Cooper & his wife Caren of Jacksonville, FL.  Arrangements private.  There will be a Memorial Mass celebrating Jerry’s life at a later date.

Marlon W. Grant, of Framingham,  May 31, 2012.  Beloved life partner of Cynthia Solomon.  Son of Elain Grant of West Palm Beach, FL and the late Gladstone Grant.  Loving father of Crystal Grant of Lowell, Marlon W. Grant, Jr. of Everett and Brendan Grant of Framingham.  Funeral service celebrating Marlon’s life will be held Wednesday, June 7, at 12:00 PM in Jubilee Christian Church, Mattapan.  Interment Forest Hills Cemetery.

Sean Robert Carden “Shay Whitey” 6/8/69 to 5/30/12

In loving memory of our beloved father, friend, son and brother. Sean is survived by 2 daughters, Lindsey Watkins (21) and Avery Watkins (18) of Jefferson City, MO. Sean was so full of life, he loved to laugh, he enjoyed fishing, hanging out with friends, talking to his kids and riding motorcycles. Sean will be missed deeply by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him and he was loved by all.

Long time Boston resident and community activist Jeanne Dever entered into eternal rest on May 27, 2012. She leaves behind her children, (predeceased Deborah Salisbury), Donna Duggin, Denise Monahan and husband Garry, Darlene Dever and grandchildren Elizabeth Duggin, Jessica Duggin, Paul Salisbury, Edward Salisbury, Philip Clark, and Julia Clark. Jeanne was an avid activist for welfare rights, human rights, and legal rights most of her life. She was a member of the Tenants Task Force with the Boston Housing Authority. She had served as Vice President of Greater Boston Legal Services for many years; she was a member of the National Welfare Rights Union and a current board member of Survivors Inc.  Jeanne was the lead plaintiff in the 1983 Federal District Court class action lawsuit against the DTA, Dever V. Spirito, which resulted in a Consent Decree ordering DTA to not terminate food stamps when a household lost cash assistance. It did not result in any legislative act, but a federal court order and food stamp regulation changes that benefitted thousands of Massachusetts food stamp recipients. Jeanne traveled to England with other sisters in the struggle and protested the war by dancing on the deadly missiles. Jeanne was arrested many times while exercising her right to protest by civil disobedience, she believed in breaking a small law in order to expose bigger crimes perpetrated against poor and homeless people in this country. Jeanne always credited her beloved Grandfather for bringing her to visit the State House in Boston at a very young age where she first acquired her fiery spirit for advocating and told her this is your house and you can create change for making and changing laws that affect people’s lives. Jeanne was an excellent cook and loved feeding people, she  made gorgeous floral arrangements and gave them to friends and family at Christmas.  Although she was sick for a long time she was still active and attended and spoke at, The History and Legacy of Welfare Rights in Massachusetts in March 2012. She will be sorely missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Monday June 4 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited.

Dora A. (DePrato) Shannon, of  Milton, May 22, 2012. Beloved mother of Deanna, John V., David, Jerry, Clifford and the late Christine Shannon.  Also survived by five grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, Milton, Saturday June 2 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours omitted. Donations in Dora’s memory may be made to the South Shore Elders, 1515 Washington St., Braintree, MA 02184.

Mary Margaret (Kelley) McNeil, age 99, of Milton, died peacefully at home with her family, Tuesday May 29, 2012.  Mary was a Gold Star Mother.  Born in Cambridge, June 7, 1913 to Eugene M Kelley and Kathleen E. (Manson)Kelley. Loving wife of the late Lawrence C. McNeil, Sr., mother of the late CPL Joseph D. McNeil, USMC, who died in Vietnam, and sister of the late William Kelley. Mary was the loving mother of  Lawrence C. McNeil, Jr  and his wife Rebecca, Robert M. McNeil and his wife Rita, Christopher P. McNeil and his wife Martha and Marilyn McNeil. Mary is also survived by one sister,  Dorothy Donovan. Loving  grandmother of Robert McNeil, Jr., Rebecca, James, Colby, Joanne, Daniel, and Linda McNeil and a large extended family of many nieces and nephews. She was a 59 year resident of Milton and a communicant of Saint Mary of the Hills Church in Milton. She was an accomplished artist and kept a beautiful garden. Mary was a very strong woman.  Anyone who lives to this advanced age must be strong physically and also very strong in character and faith.  Her faith was with the Catholic Church.  This faith developed during her early years and stayed steady and strong her entire life. She always knew the right thing to do regardless of her situation.  Her strong character was augmented by her gentle demeanor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, Milton, Friday June 1 at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.