Carole Ruth (Hubbard) Martindale, of Holbrook, a retired Accounting Manager at Johnson and Johnson, died at her home after an illness on January 28, 2012.  She was the beloved mother of Deborah Martindale and John Martindale, both of Holbrook and Andrea McWade of Derry, NH. Also survived by her grandson, Jacob Martindale Hammond. Sister of Frank of Quincy, Steve of Norwood, John Timothy of Boston, Nancy of Rockland, the late Mark and Susan Knight and the late Robert and Cornelius, who both died while in service to their country during WWII. Visiting hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. MILTON on Wednesday, 4-8PM with a service to follow on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 10:00AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carole’s memory may be sent to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Bay State Drive, Braintree, MA 02185.

Ann M. (Coneys) Holland, died at Beth Israel Hospital Milton, after a short illness, Tuesday January 24, 2012. Ann was born and raised in Dorchester and attended Boston schools. Ann moved to Milton 46 years ago. She was a member of the Ladies Solidality of St Agatha Parish and also a long time bingo volunteer. Ann is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years John. Mother of Robert  Holland of Milton, Eileen Holland-Green of Pembroke, Susan Hoey of Milton and John Holland of Westwood. Ann was the sister of the late Mary McAuliffe. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Saturday January 28 at 9:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Friday 4 – 8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Cecelia Barros Andrade, of Dorchester, died at Boston Medical Center, Tuesday January 24, 2012. She was 94 years old. Wife of the late Manuel Andrade. Loving mother of Vital Andrade and Angelina DeAndrade. She is survived by eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Isabelle Barros, Rafael Barros, Ana Pina Barros, Tome Barros, Nicoalu Barros, Benvinda Nunes, Ana Silva and the late Felismina Barros, Joao Barros and Valeriao Barros. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Church, Dudley Street at Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, Saturday January 28 at 9:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 5-9 PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery.

Reverend Anthony L. Smith, of Dorchester, formerly of Missouri, January 24, 2012. Beloved husband of J. Michael Farley for 18 years. Father of Alison Smith of Leavenworth, Kansas and Timothy Smith of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Son of Dorothy (Opstedal) and William Smith. Brother of Martin Smith and Chris Smith and his wife Leslie. Uncle of Kristina Nulsen and William Smith. Funeral service at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 308 West Squantum Street, Quincy, Friday January 27 at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Thursday 5-8 PM. Interment private. A graduate of Concordia Seminary in Missouri, Rev. Smith was an ordained Lutheran minister and served in many parishes throughout the Midwest. Former member of Kansas City AIDS Research Consortium. Former employee of United Way, retiring in 2008. A devoted cat lover, donations in Rev. Smith’s memory may be sent to MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.

Peter J. De Rosa died Friday January 20, 2012, after a short illness. He was 87 years old. Peter was born and raised in Roxbury. At 17 years of age, Peter enlisted in the US Army during WWII. Upon discharge from the Army, he worked in the insurance industry. After a few years Peter was employed with the City of Boston in the Boston Redevelopment Authority for 30 years. Peter also was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Boston Credit Union for 40 years. Beloved husband of Denise (Mondano) DeRosa. Loving father of Audrey Mackin of Quincy, Peter J. DeRosa  Jr. of  Dorchester and  Evangeline Saccoach of Quincy. Brother of the late Vincenzo DeRosa, Thomas DeRosa, Ralph DeRosa, Anthony DeRosa, Romo DeRosa, Joseph DeRosa, Paul DeRosa, Dom DeRosa and Frank DeRosa. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Trinity Church, 227 Sea St., Quincy, Thursday January 26 at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours from the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, Milton, 4–8 PM. Interment Private. Donations in Peter’s memory can be made to the Make A Wish Foundation of MA and RI, 181 Park Ave. Suite 12, W. Springfield, MA.

Michael J. Anderson Sr., of Randolph, originally from Dorchester, suddenly, January 10, 2012. Beloved husband of Joanne M. (White) Anderson. Loving father of Michael J. Anderson Jr., David J. Anderson and Jenna M. Anderson all of Brockton and Ryan F. Anderson of Foxboro. “Papa” to Ryan and Brianna Anderson of Foxboro. Brother of Debbie Norris, Richard Patchin and Cheryl, Patricia Appleton, Robert Anderson, the late William Anderson and Leo Quinn. Step brother of Claire, Cathy and Marion. Nephew of Uncle Ed. Cousin of Dotty and John McRae. Mike is also survived by several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Visiting hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends invited. Funeral Services and interment private. Retired Brother, Local #3. Mike fought ALS for three years, in lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the ALS Association, MA Chapter, 315 Norwood Park Street, 1st Floor, Norwood, MA 02062.

Veneta D. “Pinky” Vassell, departed this life after a brief illness, January 8, 2012.. Beloved wife of Wilks Vassell. Loving mother of Athene, Magnum and his wife Erika and Julene and her husband Richard. Pinky was the sister of five brothers, five sisters, two grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Funeral Service will be held in Wesley United Methodist Church, 1076 Washington St., Dorchester Lower Mills, Saturday, January 21 at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours from the church Friday 5-9 PM. Late employee of Codman Square Health Center. Donations in “Pinky’s” memory may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church Capital Campaign Fund.

Elma L. (Holland) Dembitzky, of Dorchester, formerly of Milton, January 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Miroslaw Dembitzky. Loving mother of Barbara A. Loise of Dorchester and the late Ronald Dembitzky. Grandmother of Judith Raftery of Bourne and Bernadette Abreu of Norwell. Elma is great-grandmother of seven. Sister of the late Helen F. Shedd and Bernice Holland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Gregory Church, Dorchester, Friday January 20 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Donations in Elma’s memory may be made to St. Gregory Church, 2223  Dorchester Ave., Dorchester 02124.

Idalina Costa, of Dorchester, January 14, 2012. Loving mother of Augusto Costa of Dorchester. Sister of Joao Costa of West Roxbury and the late Jose Costa, Adriano Costa and Maria Costa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Church, Roxbury, Friday January 20 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.