Donna Marie Driscoll-Tarnoff, of Osterville and formerly of Weston, died on May 27^th at age 59.  Beloved wife for over 31 years to Peter Tarnoff .  Cherished mother of Nicholas Tarnoff and Alexander Tarnoff.  Wonderful daughter to George T. Padula of Milton, MA.  Predeceased by her mother Helene D. Padula and father, Robert F. Driscoll.  Loving sister of Robert F. Driscoll of Medford, MA, George T. Padula Jr. of Westwood, MA and Elizabeth Padula Tourtelotte of Newton, MA.  Caring aunt to seven nieces and nephews.

Born and raised in Dorchester, MA, Donna was a proud graduate of Girls Latin School, a 1973 graduate of Emmanuel College and a 1979 graduate of the Amos Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College.   Fluent in Spanish, Donna spent two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras.  As a business leader and marketing executive, Donna was most recently, Senior Vice President, Marketing at SunTrust Bank in Atlanta, GA.  Previously she held executive positions in strategic marketing and brand management at HSBC Bermuda, John Hancock Financial Services, LoJack, AT&T Capital and Citi Group/Travelers Insurance.  Donna loved the challenge that new opportunities brought her way and with a thoughtful style she was a valued mentor and colleague to many.

Remembering her roots, Donna very much enjoyed her board member work with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester and her role as a past chairperson of the New England Women’s Leadership Awards.  Donna was also a past board of trustees’ member at HealthOne Systems.  An inspiring women’s leader herself, she gave back her insights, time and talents to many young women.

Beyond measure, Donna loved being a mom to her two sons, Alexander and Nicholas, both of whom she was most proud.  She shared with them her love of skiing and travel and at times, her love of chocolate.  Together, Donna and her husband Peter took many family ski trips and she relished this sport that all could do together.  Donna loved the salt air and the serenity of Cape Cod and in recent years, she had fun navigating her S.S. Donna dinghy to Sampson’s Island in West Bay, Osterville.

With her husband Peter, she enjoyed socializing and sailing with their many friends on the Cape and listening to live music frequently as she loved a good concert.  With her fun-loving and adventurous spirit, Donna was always ready to host a family gathering or join in a hearty laugh with others.  She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends who knew her as a “tremendous person who got a lot done.”

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May 31^st at 11am at St. Julia’s Church, 374 Boston Post Road, Weston, MA.  Visiting hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, Milton on Wednesday May 30th from 4 to 8pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Donna’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701, or the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, c/o Maureen Peterson 1135 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

James F. Donovan, 92, of Marian Manor, South Boston, formerly of Avon and Somerville died Thursday, May 24, 2012.  He was the husband of the late Margaret V. (Harrington) (Lowney) and Rose E. (Yeo) Donovan.

Born in Newfoundland on April 15, 1920 he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret C. (Brennan) Donovan. A driver for the Wilson Freight Forwarding Companym he was a  retired Teamster, Locals 25 and 251.   He served with the US Navy during World War II and Korean Conflict and a member of the U.S.S. Richard P. Leary DD664 and U.S.S. Emmons DD 457 Associations.

Mr. Donovan is survived by his daughter, Mary E. Tighe and her husband, Thomas F. of Quincy.   Brother of Margaret “Margie” C. LaVigne of Somerville and the late William J. Donovan, Thomas J. Donovan, John J. Donovan and Mary “Marie” T. Bucca.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebraeted Wednesday, May 30 at 10:00 AM in Marian Manor Chapel, 130 Dorchester Street, South Boston. (Please use Old Harbor St. entrance).  Relatives and friends invited.  Visitation Tuesday, 3-8 PM in Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., MILTON.  Memorial contributions in James’s memory may be made to Marian Manor, 130 Dorchester St. So. Boston, MA 02127.

of Boston, passed away at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital, May 20, 2012. Beloved wife of Lenin Ortiz. Daughter of Jose Viruet and Conchita Viruet. Dear Mother of Alberto Flores-Viruet, Jazmin Nunez and Marcos Nunez III. Grandmother of Berto, Diovanni, Lilly and Jazelynn. Sister of Jasmin Aponte, Diana Viruet, Lizzette Viruet, Chastity Malara, Jacky and Jose Viruet. Funeral service in First Baptist Church, 186 Shurleff Street, Chelsea, Saturday May 26, 4-7 PM. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., MILTON, Friday 6 – 8 PM. “God Bless You Mi Amorcita, Te Amo Demasiado!”

Jacqueline White McCarthy, of Quincy, after a short illness, May 20, 2012.  Beloved wife of Kevin M. McCarthy. Sister of Patricia White of New York, NY and William White of Scituate.  Jacqueline was born in Boston and raised in Scituate. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy and Northeastern University.  After twelve years at Fidelity Investments, she left to pursue her MBA at Babson College.  Recently, Jacquie served as the Director of Finance at Nativity Preparatory School in Jamaica Plain where she received her greatest pleasure interacting with the students. Jacquie was an avid sculler and belonged to Community Rowing and the Cambridge Boat Club.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton, Wednesday May 23 at 10:30 AM.  Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Tuesday 4-7 PM. Memorial donations may be made to either DOVE Inc., P.O. Box 690267, Quincy, MA 02269 or to Sisters of Notre Dame Retirement Fund, 30 Jeffrey’s Neck Rd., Ipswich, MA 01938.  Please specify in memory of Jacqueline McCarthy with your donation.

Alan L. McKinnon, aged 84, entered into eternal rest May 15, 2012 after a long illness.  One of four siblings, Alan was the youngest son of Dr. Frederic and Helen McKinnon. He was a native of Boston, born February 13, 1928, and grew up in West Roxbury.

A long time resident of Milton, after serving in the US Navy, he attended the College of Business Administration Boston University, and earned his Masters in Taxation at Bentley College. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Eleanor (Hannigan) McKinnon, as well as his three sons; Alan, Jr. of Marblehead MA, Brian of Martinez, GA, and Ian of Columbia, MD. Their wives; Kathryn S. McKinnon, Caroline R. McKinnon and Lise A. McKinnon, seven grandchildren, a number of nieces and his sister Helen Adams. His two brothers Arthur McKinnon and Frederic McKinnon predecease their brother Alan.

Alan started his career with The New England Merchants Bank moving to Paterson Teal and Dennison and United Carr Fastener. After the purchase of United Carr Fastener by TRW Alan joined the Bank of Boston as Controller and retired from the Bank as EVP and CFO after a twenty three year career.

Alan actively gave his time having served as the President of the Treasurer Club of Boston where he was named an Honorary Member for his service. In addition, he was a past President of the Tax Executive Institute, served as Treasurer of Milton Hospital, and was an active member of the Milton Hoosic Club where he served on the Board and was Treasurer. His Catholic faith was a fundamental tenant in his life and gave his time freely to his parish, St. Mary of the Hills in Milton, MA. for over fifty years, serving on the finance committee for number years. In addition Alan was a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.

His favorite past time was spending time at their beloved home in Brewster with family and friends  His was an avid sailor introducing his sons to his  love of the ocean at an early age.

Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON. Funeral Mass at Saint Mary of the Hills Church, 10:00 am, Friday May 18th. Interment at Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in West Roxbury.

In lieu of flowers donation may be made to The Bullfinch Society of the Massachusetts General Hospital or Emmanuel College in Boston, MA in memory of Alan.

Rita E. (McCarthy) Ford, of Somerville, formerly of Milton and Jamaica Plain, Monday May 14, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Ford, MD.  Cherished mother of Connie and her husband Michael O’Connor of Milton and the late Mary Ford. Proud grandmother of Carolyn and her husband Chris Brandi, Michael O’Connor and Elizabeth O’Connor. Aunt of Mary Lou Rehm and Elaine Keyes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Road, Milton,  Friday 18 at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm in Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline. In lieu of flowers donations in Rita’s memory may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 186 Highland Ave., Somerville MA 02143.

Mary T. (Kearns) Crehan, of Dorchester and Tuam, County Galway, Ireland. Mary died peacefully, May 10, 2012, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence F. Crehan. Loving mother of Mary T. Croteau & her husband Brian of Hampton, VA; Francis P. Crehan of Indianapolis, IN; Patricia M. Murphy of Quincy; Eileen N. Campbell & her husband Philip of Braintree; Lawrence M. Crehan & his wife Ellen of Carver; Paul J. Crehan & his wife Nancy of Milton; and Bernadette M. O’Callahan & her husband Paul of Winchester. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Mary is predeceased by her grandson, Mathieu Croteau; sisters, Nora Duffy, Margaret Nolan and Eileen Riley; brother, Edward Kearns and parents, Martin & Nora (Glynn) Kearns. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, Adams St. & Brook Rd., Milton, on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, on Monday from 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hills Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to Catholic Charities, 51 Sleeper St., Boston, MA 02210.

Francis X. Masterson, died at his home in Milton, Thursday May 10, 2012. Beloved son of the late Patrick and Julia (Burke) Masterson. Brother of the late John P. Masterson, Dorothy Masterson and Mildred Masterson. Frank is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday, May 15 at 9:00 AM. Visitation begins at 8:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Milton Cemetery. Marine Corps Veteran, WWII. Donations in Frank’s memory may be made to Saint Gregory Church, 2223 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester MA 02124 or Toys for Tots, P.O. Box 391, South Weymouth, MA 02190.

Mary Helen “Maureen” (Cassells) Twohig, of Dorchester, May 9, 2012.  Beloved wife of the late James A. “Seamus” Twohig.  Loving mother of Patrick and his wife Carmel Carroll of Carlow, Ireland, Amanda Twohig of Quincy, Fiona Vacca and her husband Ralph of Needham, Elaine Conroy and her husband Kevin of Quincy, and Claire Cone and her husband William of San Diego, CA. Dear grandmother of Alan, Barry, Calam, Dara, Adrian, Jennifer, Cole, Claire, and Thomas.  Dear sister of Eamon, Vivien, and Ambrose Cassells all of Ireland, Sheila Meade of Manchester, England, Joan Rispin of Manchester, England and the late PJ and Jack Cassells.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Brendan’s Church, 589 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester,  Tuesday, May 15 at 12:00PM.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visiting hours Monday, 4-7 PM in Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Maureen’s name may be sent to Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon St., Newton, MA 02468.

Kevin White Delaney, of Plymouth, formerly of Milton, May 8, 2012. Beloved son of the late David J. and Evelyn G.( White) Delaney. Father of Heather Meiners and Sean K. Delaney both of AZ. Brother of Judy Murphy of FL. Also survived by two grandchildren Brenna Shea Delaney and Brady Patrick Delaney; cousin Richard T. and his wife, Kathleen F. Delaney of Hanover, and his very dear friends Walter and Susan Dale and Pauline O’Toole. Former husband of Maureen (Carpenter) Sacco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Rd., Milton, Monday May 14 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 PM in Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON. Interment Milton Cemetery. Former president of Columbia Pontiac and Toyota of Dorchester. Associated with Richenburg-Murphy Insurance of Braintree. In lieu of flowers donations in Kevin’s name may be sent to American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.