died at her home in Milton, Wednesday April 7, 2010. She was 93 years old. Born in Boston, she was a graduate of Memorial High School, Roxbury. Mrs. Goodrich has been a resident of Milton since 1954. She was a former member of the Milton Women’s Club and life member of Wollaston Golf Club, both in Milton and Miles Grant Golf Club of Stuart, FL, where she was a winter resident. Mrs. Goodrich was an avid bridge player and golfer. Beloved wife of the late Leo T. Goodrich. Loving mother of Lee Mahoney and her husband Michael of Hingham, Donald Goodrich and his wife Joan Verardo of  Narragansett, RI, Anne Marie Eddy and her husband Errol of Stuart, FL, Paul Goodrich and his wife Christine of Quincy and William Goodrich and his wife Ilze of North Easton. Claire is survived by twenty grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren and is the sister of Frieda Martens of Hyde Park, Virginia Connerney of Braintree and the late Mildred Meehan, Adolph DeSalvo, William DeSalvo, Victoria Burak and Henry Marcoaldi. At Claire’s request, there are no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Road at Randolph Avenue, Milton, Saturday April 10 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Claire’s memory may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 100 Baystate Drive, Braintree, MA 02184 or Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997.

died at Alliance Healthcare Center, Braintree, Saturday April 3, 2010, after a period of failing health. She was 94 years old. Born and raised in Brighton, she was a graduate of Brighton High School. Mrs. Connors was a longtime resident of Concord, Mass., before moving to Fort Lauderdale many years ago. She was a volunteer at the Morikami Museum and Park, Delray Beach, Florida for many years. Wife of the late John Connors. Mother of John Connors, Jr. Sister of the late Lydia L. McGrath, Charlotte Quinan, Helen Moore, Mary Stewart and Frances Cummins. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Funeral service at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Saturday April 10 at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery, Fort Lauderdale.

a building maintenance supervisor, died suddenly at Faulkner Hospital Friday March 26, 2010. He was 65 years old. Born and raised in Haiti, he has lived in Boston for many years. Beloved husband of Yolande (Beauchamp) Dubuisson. Father of Jocelyn Dubuisson, Jeffrey Dubuisson, Johnny Dubuisson, Sony Dubuisson, Aline Dubuisson, Florence Dubuisson and the late Carroll Dubuisson. Brother of Carmelina Lespinasse, Jean Joseph Dubuisson, and the late Jean Carmile Dubuisson and Jean Wilbert Dubuisson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Angela Church, 1540 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Saturday April 10 at 10:30 AM. relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 7-9 PM. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Mattapan.

a retired baker, died at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Boston, Sunday March 27, 2010. He was 47 years old. Born in Boston, he is the son of Leroy and Roberta Brooks. Brother of Lottie Brooks, Patricia Brooks, Deedee Brooks, Gary Brooks and the late Elaine Brooks, Cassie Brooks and Pooie Brooks. Visitation and service at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Saturday April 10 at 2:00 PM. Cremation to follow.

a retired tailor, died at Caritas Carney Hospital, Dorchester, Sunday March 27, 2010. He was 95 years old. Born in Haiti, he served in the Haitian military until he moved to the United States. Husband of the late Anitte (Chamblen) Jean-Pierre. Father of Jean Claude Jean-Pierre and Chantal Jean-Pierre. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Angela Church, 1540 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, Saturday April 10 at 9:00 AM. Visiting hours in the church, Friday 7-9 PM. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Mattapan. Relatives and friends invited.

a retired chemist, died at Vernon Hall Nursing Home, Cambridge, Sunday March 28, 2010. He was 83 years old. A United States Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Howard will be buried with military honors at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, Thursday April 8 with funeral prayers offered at 11:30 AM. All are invited to attend.

77, of Dorchester, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 after a year long battle with cancer. Father of Sharon Clarke, & JR McFarling of Boston and Judy Littlejohn of Randolph. Brother of Donald, Teddy, Lloyd & Pauline of London, England, Sylvia and Elaine of Florida. Grandfather to Jamaal, Andrew, Kenny and Trevor and Great-grandfather to Joell. Funeral service at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Wednesday, April 7th at 11AM. Visiting hours Tuesday, 5-8 PM. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park.

of Brockton, a retired New England Medical Center dietician, died at Boston Medical Center, Thursday March 25, 2010. Wife of the late Eunis Paul. Loving mother of Brends Wade of Mattapan, Rachel Gray of Brockton, Ewan F. Paul of Mattapan and Orlander Paul of Laurel, MD. Sister of Mabel Jones of Brockton and Rev. Noel Palmer of NY. Pearl is also survived by six grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral service at Bethel Tabernacle Pentacostal Church, 100 Esmond Street, Dorchester, Saturday April 3. Visitation at 9 AM, service at 10 AM. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday 7-9 PM. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.

Massachusetts Army National Guard, died Friday March 26, 2010, at his home in Salem. He was 50 years old.

Beloved son of the late Frederick J. and Janet (Firby) Ryan. Brother of Helen McQueen of Quincy, Shelia Cooper of Somerville, James Ryan of Worcester and the late John M. Ryan, Frederick W. Ryan Jr and Thomas M. Ryan. Dear friend of Dorothy and Neil Donovan, both of Salem. Ed is also survived by three nieces and two nephews.

Funeral service with military honors at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Tuesday at 3 PM. Visiting hours 1- 3 PM. Relatives and friends invited.

of Avon, March 25, 2010. Beloved husband of Leola  (Galloway) Green-Jordan. Father of Kirby Crane of Georgia and Beverly Jordan of New Jersey. Stepfather of Marilyn, Denise, Kenneth, Donna and Jennifer Green and Patricia Cameron, all of Boston. Father-in-law of Lee Cameron. Also survived by five sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law, and a host of grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Thursday April 1 at 11:00 AM. Visitation begins at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited.