Marian (Dow) Barrett, of Roslindale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Wingate Residences of Needham.  At age 93 she had a long, happy and fulfilling life leaving an admirable legacy. Post World War II, she began her career as an administrator for the US Army Division of Intelligence that would later become the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). She left her career to raise and educate a family of 6 children, Dr. Martin L. Barrett Jr and his late wife Susan of N. Attleboro, Susanne A. (Barrett) Dudley and her late husband Robert of Canton, Dr. George L. Barrett and his wife Kathleen of Milton, Dr. John B. Barrett of Beverly Hills, CA, Thomas A. Barrett of Rocky River, OH, and Frances B. Foster and her husband Dr. C. Stephen Foster of Weston. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin Leo Barrett, Sr. a decorated hero of World War II, brother Dr. Elias C. Dow of Brookline and brother James C. Dow and his wife Coan of Boston.  She is survived by her brother Charles E. Dow and his wife Linda of Boston, her sister Sallie A. Casey (late husband Francis) of Brookline, sister-in-law  Jody Dow of Brookline, and grand children Susanne Barrett, Cathy Kwon, Dr. Robert Dudley, Alexandra Joyce, Joseph Dudley, Erin Linnoila, Lauren Barrett, Kathleen Barrett, George Barrett, III and many loved nieces and nephews.

Marian was a woman of strong faith and had a fervent passion for life, her family and her friends.  She was always ready to listen, share her life’s wisdom and send interceding prayers through St. Anthony and the Blessed Mother Mary. Where there was darkness, she found light. This was her gift. It is her time to rest in eternal peace with The Lord.

Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE on Thursday 4-8PM. A Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon, 61 Rockwood St., Jamaica Plain on Friday, December 6, at 10AM. Interment at Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Relatives and friends invited.

Margaret Wells Batchelder, of Milton, passed away on November 25 at the Marina Bay Nursing Home in Quincy.  She was 96.

Known by family and friends as “Peg” or “Peggy,” she was loved by all for her warmth, wit, keen intellect, gourmet cooking and joie de vivre.

While her five children were her greatest joy, she was a woman of many accomplishments. A graduate of Milton High School, she was a true artist and spent years as a fashion illustrator in advertising, and also was the creator of visually striking window displays for Boston’s major department stores. A former fashion model, she made her own line of children’s clothing called “A Lynn Original,” saying she was only seven when she sewed her first dress— and without a pattern. A longtime member of the Sweet Adelines, she designed their distinctive costumes and could sing “On the Sunny Side of the Street” in perfect pitch.

Peggy was preceded in death by her dear daughter Deborah Ware Walker, husband of 25 years Edward P. Batchelder, and her three siblings, Edward M. Wells, Patricia Thornton, and Joan McCormack, all of whom as the eldest she loved devotedly.

She is survived by her sons Terence Wells Lynn (Jane) of Scituate; F. Gregory Lynn (Bonnie) of Phoenix, AZ; and Christopher Lynn (Lassina) of Long Island City, NY, and her daughter Tracy Lynn Tierney (Robert) of Richmond, Virginia, along with many wonderful grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the nurses at Marina Bay for the care and comfort they provided our beloved mother in her later years. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Dolan Funeral Home and Cremation Services assisted the family with funeral arrangements.

Thomas Michael Lester, Sr. of Quincy passed away peacefully of Alzheimer’s, on November 23, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom leaves the love of his life, of 60 years, Eileen (Sexton) of Quincy, beloved children Patricia Matthews of Quincy, Susan Lester of Milton, Thomas Lester Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Quincy and Paul Lester of Milton.

Cherished Papa to James Matthews and his wife Brooke of Raleigh, NC, Tracey Matthews of North Attleboro, Christine Even and her husband Patrick of Wethersfield, CT, Thomas Lester III, CPL U.S. Army and Michael Lester both of Quincy.

In addition, he leaves his brother William Lester of Canton and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Tom was the son of the late William and Helen (Tracy) Lester of Dorchester and brother of the late Helen Donahue of Dennis, late Rita Tacey of West Roxbury, and late Elizabeth MacNeil of Holliston.

Tom was born and  raised in the Neponset section of Dorchester,   He was a graduate of St. Ann School Neponset, Dorchester High for Boys and Northeastern University.

Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War.

Tom was a retired Engineer from New England Telephone (Verizon) following a 40 year career.

Tom was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams but was an especially dedicated fan of Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, he loved watching Patriots games with his brother, son and grandson in his “man cave”.  Tom participated in many sports himself and, when his sons were playing hockey, he was actively involved in Quincy Youth Hockey and coached many teams.

The family spent many years at Kimball Lake Shores in Fryeburg, Maine enjoying the chalet which Tom built himself.

Tom was 2 weeks shy of his 89^th birthday and in great physical health.  The Alzheimer’s had slowly robbed his memories, but his great personality never changed and he was always happy, kind and complimentary to all.  He was most proud of his family, his service in the US Navy, and his Dorchester roots and Irish heritage.

Tom was most happy when surrounded by family and friends, preferably on a beach, with laughter and singing. 

The Lester family would like to express their appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff and healthcare providers at The Atrium of Faxon Woods, where Tom had been a resident, and Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care for their dedication and loving care of Tom.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Saturday November 30 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to: Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, PO Box 690789, Quincy, MA 02269 (www.dmnazareth.org)

Leonard Courtney Jackson, dearest husband of 51 years to Murleen F. (Greene) Jackson of Boston, died on November 19, 2019 in Roslindale, Massachusetts after a lengthy illness. 

Born April 21, 1941, Len was the middle child of Millicent (Hines) Jackson and John Jackson, and the brother of John Ronald (Ronnie) Jackson and Robert (Bobby) Jackson. All of his family have preceded him in death.

Len grew up in Roxbury, Massachusetts. After graduating from Boston English High School, Len enlisted in the Army and served in South Korea. Upon his re­turn, Len worked for Boston Edison until he was accepted at Northeastern University — becoming the first member of his family to attend college — and then to Northeastern University School of Law. After passing the bar, Len worked for the Law Office of James D. Casey as a general attorney for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, where he represented individual and corporate clients in general liability and Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation. In this role, Len’s successful defense of radiation exposure death cases had major national ramifications. Although groomed to take over the practice, destiny had other plans for Len. His crowning career achievement was becoming a Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents’ administrative judge, where he adjudicated physical and emotional personal injury cases. Years later, Len went on to private practice, handling general civil and non-capital criminal law.

Len was a member of the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Boston Bar Association. Some of Len’s many civic activities included mentoring in the Boston Public High Schools’ Urban Scholars program, protecting the rights of special needs children in the Education Advocate Program, and co-developing and operating a Black Achiever Linkage outreach program that provided diversity exposure, mentoring, tutoring and developmental services to children in the Greater Boston elementary school system. He also was an Advisory Board member for the Town of Norwell and a member of the Norwell Men’s Club.

Among his many loves were God, his family, church, classical music, airplanes, fishing and photography. Len was also a passionate and inventive cook who never made the same thing twice because he was constantly improving his recipes for better (or worse). Len is survived by his wife and extended family. He will be remembered and sorely missed.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Len on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Lower Mills. Visitation begins at 9 am and will be followed by a service at 10am. Interment is at 2 pm at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Avenue, Bourne, Massachusetts.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Len’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org. 

Charles E. “Charlie” Carroll of Dorchester, currently of Braintree died on November 19, 2019.  Beloved husband for 62 Years of Teresa (FitzGerald) Carroll of Braintree.  Loving father of James J. Carroll of Back Bay, Boston, Judith A. Carroll of Arlington, Charles E. Carroll, Jr. of Fitzwilliam, NH, Teresa M. Walsh and her husband James of Braintree, William S. Carroll and his wife Sarah of Dedham and Ann Louise Mercer and her husband Daniel of Dedham.  Brother of the late Mary Colburn, John F. Carroll, James “Joe” Carroll, Catherine Cahalane and Ann Louise Carroll.  Brother in Law to Phan Carroll, Linda and Joe McCabe and Fayth Hughes.  Cherished grandfather of Jake Haveles, Paula Carroll, Christopher, Stephen, Chloe and Clint Walsh, Elizabeth and Nicholas Carroll, Jillian, Julia and Colleen Mercer.  Great-grandfather of Cara and Francesca Walsh.  Charlie is also survived by many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Charlie was born, raised and educated in Dorchester.  He was a dedicated employee of the MBTA for over 30 years before retiring.  Charlie traveled extensively with his wife Terry, Hawaii being one of his all-time favorites. He enjoyed reading, cooking, gardening, animals and was a huge history buff.  He was a member of the Boston Carmen’s Union 589 and was a United States Army Veteran.  Most of all Charlie adored his family who were truly the most important aspect of his life.  He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure to have known and loved him.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday November 25, 2019 at 10:00am in Saint Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester.  Relatives and friends invited.  Visiting hours on Sunday 1:00PM-5:00PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE.  Interment in New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. 

Ann Grace (Prescott) Ewing, 88, of Dorchester passed away November 20, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

Beloved wife of the late Samuel F. Ewing.  Loving mother of Theresa Ewing, Victoria Mends and Suzanne Ewing all of Dorchester.  Cherished grandmother of Laurence Ewing, Renee and Earl Mends.

Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday, November 22^nd from 6-8 PM.  Family and friends invited.  A Mass will be celebrated in All Saints Church, 209 Ashmont Street, Dorchester, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM with a viewing from 10-11AM at the church.  Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Lorraine C. (Clark) Coakley of Milton passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston.

Daughter of the late Edward J. and Esther (Corbett) Clark. 

Predeceased by her husband Jerome P. Coakley and her sisters Claire Ames Grinnell, Shirley Carney, Barbara Sullivan, Beverlee Clark and Mary Cavanaugh.    

Survived by her son, Christopher Coakley MD and his wife Molly of Duxbury, daughter Jane of Rockland and grandchildren Erin and Kevin Coakley, both of South Boston.  Also survived by her brother in law, Paul Sullivan of Centerville and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Saturday November 23 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 5-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Natalia “Lea” M. (Zanolo) Cullen, 87, of Milton, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019.

Beloved wife of the late John J. Cullen. Loving mother of Margaret Walsh and her husband Michael of Hanover, Joanne Cullen and her husband Steven Murphy of Kingston, Joseph Cullen and his wife Theresa of Holbrook, Edward Cullen and his wife Ella of Hanover, and Peter Cullen of Quincy. Cherished grandmother of Delaney, Zoe, Ryan, Colin, Lucy, Audrey, Maximus, Marcus, and Julia Grace. Expecting great grandmother of Wayne IV, Sister-in-law of Mary June Cullen of Binghamton, NY. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and her family in Italy.

Lea was born the only child to her loving parents, Natale, and Pierina Celeste (Pongione) Zanolo, on September 25, 1932, in Canton Massachusetts. Her family traveled and resided between Gattinara Italy and Canton for many years.

She graduated from Saint John’s High School in Canton with the class of 1949. Lea went to work for New England Telephone Company and continued her education earning associate degrees in accounting from Bentley School of Accounting and in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University. She also earned an associate degree in English. She was a life-long learner and took many courses throughout her career and life and earned many accolades at work.

Lea met the love of her life, John J. Cullen of Milton, MA, marrying in 1963 and moving to John’s childhood home in Milton. Together they enjoyed family camping and canoe trips and extended family gatherings. She had a passion for finding a bargain and could be found many a day exploring local yard sales. A devoted catholic, she taught CCD, led prayer service and was a member of the Parish Council at Saint Elizabeth Church for many years. Also, she was an active member of the Milton Firefighter’s Wives’ Association.

Later in life, she began a second career at Metropolitan Telephone Company, retiring 1997, working part-time for Sullivan and Sons, Insurance Agency in Milton, Ma – finally retiring in 2007. She helped to raise her many grandchildren and enjoyed participating in their many activities. Moving to Winter Valley in 2009, she became an active member of the community serving on the Milton Council of the Aging.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Tuesday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Lea’s name, in honor of her granddaughter Julia Grace, to Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC.ORG);

Brian C. Little, 55, life-long resident of Braintree, passed away unexpectedly November 10, 2019.

He was the beloved son of the late William J. and Miriam F. Little. Devoted brother of William J. Little Jr. and his wife Denise of Braintree, Rosemary Donoghue and her husband Bob of Rockland and Fort Myers, Florida and Miriam Gill of Pembroke.  Loving and cherished uncle of Ryan, Sean, Patrick and Julie Donoghue, Erin Gill Johnson, Kathryn Gill and William J. Little III.  Brian is also survived by many loving cousins and friends.

A life-long resident of Braintree, Brian graduated from Blue Hills Regional High School in 1983 and shortly after started his career with Teamsters Local 25, as a truck driver for Stop and Shop.  Brian enjoyed traveling in his younger years, golfing and spending time with his siblings, nieces and nephews.  He will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 856 Washington Street, Braintree, Saturday November 16 at 9:30 AM.  Relatives and friends invited.   Visiting hours at Dolan funeral home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 4-8 PM.  Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Donations in memory of Brian may be made to the Marge Crispin Center, 700 Pond Street, Building 2, Braintree, MA 02184.

Thomas P. Riordan of Milton passed away peacefully on November 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.  Beloved husband of Germaine (Vallely) Riordan, devoted father of Sean and his wife Jacqueline, Gillian, and Monica of Boston.

He was the loving son of John and Mary (Concannon) Riordan, brother of Edward of Mashpee, Dennis of South Carolina, John of North Carolina, Margaret and Kathleen of Milton, and Maryanne Ridge of Hanover; brother-in-law of Gary Vallely of Sharon, Joseph Vallely of Jamaica Plain, Bernadette Vallely of Needham and preceded in death by Anne Kaminsky of Nashua. Additionally, he leaves many adoring nieces and nephews.

Tom is a graduate of Boston College 1970, where he was captain of the Golf team. He went on to be the club professional at New Seabury GC where he worked for twelve years.  He left the golf profession to pursue a successful career in sales with Izod Lacoste and relocated to New Orleans where he lived for seven years and made many dear friends before returning to Boston. He later began his own sales and marketing company, The Riordan Group.

Tom was a former member of Wollaston GC in Milton where he started as a caddie, New Seabury GC of Mashpee, Metairie CC of New Orleans and current member of Milton Hoosic Club of Canton and The St. Andrews GC of Scotland. He leaves a lasting legacy in the golf trips that he organized to Ireland and Scotland with his band of brothers, The Wild Colonial Boys.

A Francis Ouimet Scholar and Board Member, Tom was honored in March 2019 as the Richard F. Connelly, Jr. Award recipient for Distinguished Service.  His friends and family later helped raise an endowed scholarship in his name.  

Tom had a passion for people and touched the life of every person he met. He will be forever remembered for his gregarious personality, his enormous generosity and for his devotion to his family and friends. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, 29 Saint Mary’s Road, Milton, Friday, November 15, 2019 @ 10:00 AM.  Family and friends invited.  Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday, November 14^th from 4-8 PM.  Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, Riordan Family Endowed Scholarship at 300 Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, MA 02766 or via www.ouimet.org.