Carine Joseph, age 46, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2020, from her battle with cancer.

Carine was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Lyonel and Micheline in 1974. At the age of 15, she emigrated to Boston, MA. After graduating from high school, she pursued a career as a nursing assistant. Carine was a beautiful, kind-hearted person that was known to leave you with a full stomach and a smile on your face. 

Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children, Shameka Joseph & Velica Alexander. She is also survived by Velica’s father: Golsmid Alexander. Her parents: Lyonel Louis & Micheline Smajeune. Her sisters: Yona Louis, Guilande Celamy, Marie (Ti sè) Louis, Yolems Louis, Sheline Augustin & Katy Janvier. Her brothers: Michelet Nelzy, Edwin Louis, Bebeto Cantave & Oslander Cantave. Carine is also survived by Roland Hilaire, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members & friends that dearly love her. She will be forever missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Precious Blood Church, 25 Maple Street, Hyde Park, Saturday December 19 at 11:00 am. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Fairview Cemetery.

Michael Eric Greene, “Mr. Mike”  died at his home in Dorchester on December 13, 2020. 

Born on August 15, 1947 to Mary Waneta (Pocknett) Greene and Warren F. Greene.  Super brother of Grace Ilona Stith of Bridgewater, Murleen Jackson of Dorchester and Warren G.E. Greene of Boston. Uncle of Apryl Stith Edlund and her husband Nicholas Edlund and Marlo L. Stith.  Great Uncle of Hannah G. Edlund and Noah A. Edlund.  

Michael was a retired MBTA machinist and member of the Carmen’s Union. He was an avid cyclist, known for his long-distance trips from Boston to his sisters’ homes on the South Shore.  Michael’s greatest passion was his art in many mediums. He was a champion at table tennis.

In his earlier life he was an auto mechanic and avidly restored cars including his beloved Porsche and KarmannGhia. All things Michael took an interest in were done exceptionally well. Michael’s beautiful spirit will always be with us.

Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 from 9 – 11 AM.

Funeral Service and Interment Private.

Marian A. (O’Loughlin) Mahoney, age 92, of Mattapan, passed away peacefully December 14, 2020 with family by her side.

Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Paul J. Mahoney. Loving mother of Jean and Paul Comparetti of Canton, Ellen Hayes of NH, Joyce and Kevin Walsh of Weymouth, Judy and Michael Morrissey of Canton, Paul and Theresa of Norwood, Peter of Holbrook, Marian J. and Paul O’Brien of Dorchester, Matthew and Mary of Holbrook, Kathleen and Tom Moynihan of Walpole, Susanne Cunningham and her companion Patrick McCabe of West Roxbury and daughter-in-law Karen Mahoney. Also survived by sisters Margaret Crowley and Carol O’Loughlin of Cambridge, brother Bob O’Loughlin of Waltham and predeceased by 5 brothers and 5 sisters. Loving Gramma of 22 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. 

Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Sunday, December 20, 1-4PM.

Funeral Mass and Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers please send donation to either Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231, Washington, D.C. 20090-6231 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, in her memory.

James “Jim” J. McCue passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12th with his wife of 55 years by his side. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final days.

Jim was born in 1940 in Dorchester to the late Mary Hurley McCue of Boston and the late Patrick McCue of Ireland and was always proud to be “OFD”, along with his late sister Lorraine McCue. He attended St. Ann’s through 8th grade and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1958. He obtained an Associates Degree from Northeastern University. He joined the Coastguard in 1961 and spent several years in the reserves. He spoke fondly of his “summer cruises” each year and loved sharing stories of basic training with his grandchildren.

He met the love of his life, Deborah Kennedy of Milton in 1963 when the two worked at Gillette. After several attempts at asking her out, she finally accepted and a great love story commenced. The two married in 1965 and moved to Milton where they raised 4 daughters.

Jim worked for the Massachusetts Department of Revenue for over 30 years and retired in 2003. He was a patient supervisor and teacher and was respected and liked by all who had the privilege to work with him. He began a second career as a Pharm Tech, a position he loved as it afforded him the opportunity to work with a lifelong friend and chat with customers.

Jim was an amazing father. He was a “girl Dad” many years before the hashtag. People often asked if he wished for a boy and he would just flash his warm smile and answer, I love my girls! He coached basketball and soccer and was often seen running along the sidelines at The Special Olympics with his youngest daughter Andrea, his angel. In his free time, he loved to garden, bowl and golf and served as PTO president for several years.

Jim was a man of deep faith and was a loyal member of St. Agatha Parish for over 50 years. He was a Lector for many years and would even dust off his talents as an altar server in a pinch!

Papa, as he was affectionately known by his 5 grandchildren was at his happiest when talking about his grandchildren. You have never seen a prouder grandfather. He watched countless sporting events, dance recitals, plays and concerts. Anything his grandchildren did, he wanted to be there and beamed with pride. He made them feel special and important and loved.

Jim was an amazing friend and neighbor. He was always there when needed, shoveling snow for elderly neighbors, looking for a lost child, scaring away a bat in an attic, bailing water out of basements.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Deborah and 4 daughters: Kristen Gibbons and her husband Paul of Dover, Michelle McCue of Quincy, Jennifer Lando and her husband Phil of Hoffman Estates, IL and Andrea McCue of Milton. He will be forever in the hearts of his grandchildren, Brendan, James and Aidan Gibbons, Emma McCue and Jacob Lando.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton on Friday, December 18 at 11:00AM. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave. EAST MILTON, Thursday, 3:00- 7:00PM. Interment private.

A livestream of the Mass will be available here: https://vimeo.com/491354510

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Friends of Fatima, EC Week at Camp Fatima, 32 Fatima Rd., Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837 (www.ecweek.org); Friendship Home of Norwell, PO Box 916, Norwell, MA 02061 (www.friendshiphome.net); or St. Agatha Parish, 432 Adams St., Milton, MA 02186 (www.stagathaparish.org).

Grace (Sullivan) Travers-Dorsett, 95, of Nashua NH and formerly of Milton, passed away December 13, 2020.

Grace was the 4^th of eleven children born to William F. and Mary Alice Sullivan of Boston, MA.

Beloved wife of Donald Dorsett and the late John W. Travers.  Loving mother of Jack Travers (Lelani) of Groveland, FL, Robert Travers (Christine) of Alton, NH, Stephen Travers (Susan) of Denver, CO, Lawrence Travers (Nancy) of New Seabury, MA, Susan Travers, Carol Travers and Joyce Travers-Brito (Roland) all of Nashua, NH.  Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Jonathan, Erik, Adam, Kevin, Chelsea, Kayla, Dylan, Johnny, Cameron, Shannon, Sean, Brandon, Patrick, Danielle, Zachary, TJ and Rylan and great grandchild Alexander, Samantha, Blake, Jace, Emelyn, Wyatt, Navy Grace, Preston and Jaxon. Sister of Ginger Roberts and Edward Sullivan. Preceded in death by siblings Alice Walsh, James Sullivan, Kathryn Fennell, Ann Weaver, Rita Sullivan, Millie Wheeler, Dorothy Cornellisen and William Sullivan, Jr. The family would like to recognize Paul Ladouceur (Diane), and their daughters, Jean, Katie and Laurie who they welcomed into their family as their own.

Grace was a devoted parishioner of St. Elizabeth’s Church, choir, minstrel show, member of Milton Women’s Club, a den mother for her son’s Cub Scout troops, a special needs aid and a volunteer for other various groups and fund raising associations. Grace never hesitated to volunteer her time helping those in need. Leisure time was generally spent at the family vacation home on Lake Winnipesaukee.

A Roman Catholic Mass for close family will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth’s Church Wednesday 16^th at 11:30 AM followed by burial at Milton Cemetery. All others are welcome to attend virtually.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Grace’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org

Marie Katherine (Ryan) Marr, of Milton, died peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Milton, Friday December 11, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Daniel F. Marr Jr. Loving mother of Dan Marr and his wife Claire of Milton, Stephen Marr and his wife Cindy of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Jeff Marr and his wife Debbie of Milton and David Marr and his wife Jennifer of Boston. Nanny of Jeff Marr and his wife Alexis, Katherine Marr, Dave Marr Jr. and his wife Tess, all of Boston, Patrick Marr of Plymouth, Molly Marr McGowan and her husband Mike of Milton, Lauren Marr of Charlotte, NC and Leigh Marr of Nantucket. Aunt of Sheila Packard and her husband Ted of Arlington and Marion Coughlin of Pearland, Texas. Sister-in-law of Robert Marr and his wife Cynthia of Boston and Judith Marr Sryrou and her husband Andreas of Florida.

A private Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Milton followed by interment in Milton Cemetery. A Celebration of Marie’s life will be held when we can all safely gather together.

Donations in Marie’s memory may be made to the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, 65 Father Carney Drive, Milton, MA 02186 or the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, 1135 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125.

Reginald “Norman” Knight of Dorchester passed away on December 11, 2020.  He was born on October 19, 1929 to Elsie Knight Watson and Hugh Richards, in St. James, Barbados W.I. He was the eldest of four siblings.

Church was always a large part of Norman’s life. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Holders Hill. It was there that he served as an acolyte, and could be found proudly swinging incense whilst catching the eye of many young ladies. Norman also attended the Good Shepherd Boy’s School. Upon leaving school, he worked as Seaman, which gave him the opportunity to travel to numerous islands throughout the Caribbean. He also worked as a Maître D at the Sandpiper Hotel and Coral Reef Club in Barbados, before migrating to Boston, MA in the early 1970s. Here he proudly dedicated 25 years to the Marriott Corporation, again as Maître D and as Banquet Captain. Norman also continued his dedication to church, as a member of The Church of The Holy Spirit for over 30 years where he served as head usher for many of those years.

After retirement, Norman kept busy as ever! He took daily walks, hopped on the T for rides to the Haymarket, and other times just for fun. One of the great joys of his life was caring for his grandchildren who were a part of his daily life.  Norman was known for always giving a helping hand and rarely sitting down. He could be found at many family events, right behind the buffet table, serving food and questioning people who came up for seconds. Norman was full of life and laughter and known in his younger years as a skillful dancer. But if there’s one thing everyone could agree on, it’s Norman’s timeliness. He was always ready several hours before he was expected to be and found others to be late if they dare show up on time. Norman’s kind heart, laughter, and generosity will be missed greatly.

He is preceded by a brother and sister who passed away in their youth, his younger sister Clotilde Dear, and his first wife Hilda Elaine Knight. He is survived by his former wife May Elise Knight, his children Owen, Lorraine, Arlene, Mark (Toni), and Michelle (Ezra). His grandchildren Natashia, Ishla, Jason, Brandon, Adrian, Edwina, Henroy, Mark Jr, Jocelyn, Andrew, Marquis, Phinix, and Gabrielle. His nephews Hugh and Anthony, along with 12 Great Grandchildren, 1 great great- grandchild, his caregiver Pamela and a host of close friends and family.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Friday December 18, 2020 9:00am-10:00am in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton Square.  A funeral service will follow at 10am in the Funeral home.  Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Boston.

Denise Taylor, 64, passed away at her residence in Boston, MA on December 11, 2020 of natural causes. 

Denise, affectionately known to her family as “Teece”, was born in Boston, MA on June 27, 1956, and raised in Boston and Milton, MA.  She was a graduate of the Milton High School’s Class of 1974, and received her BA in Business Management Administration from American InterContinental University on August 8, 2015, at the ripe young age of 59. She retired as an Administrative Assistant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefit Security Administration in 2018, after 26 years of dedicated service.  Diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 5, Denise faced many obstacles and hardships her entire life; but she never once let epilepsy define who she was. 

Denise’s first love was music, and she was a very gifted world class piano and organ player.  She began playing the piano and organ at the age of five.  She was adept at reading, writing, teaching, and playing all kinds of music; but her true passion was in gospel music and playing for our Lord, and Savior Jesus Christ.  Denise was a member of Bethlehem Healing Temple of the Apostolic Faith Church in Boston, MA for almost fifty years, where she served as the Music Director and Sunday School Teacher.  

Denise’s second love was the children of Bethlehem Healing Temple. More than two decades ago, Denise established the Bethlehem Healing Temple Clothe-the-Children Back-to-School Program, and the Bethlehem Healing Temple Christmas Program, two special events that take place every year in August and December.  Donations from Denise, various Department of Labor agencies, and other caring philanthropists throughout New England enabled her to purchase clothing, toiletries, and school supplies for many underprivileged young people in the Boston area.  In addition, the August event included a summer outing to an amusement park, on a privately chartered bus. You can see her story on past Boston Neighborhood News (BNN) Interviews Denise Taylor with Joe Roeland and find her in the Boston Herald archives with 4 articles written by Peter Gelzin.  Denise has received many accolades for her community volunteer work, including the Exceptional Volunteer Service Award from the Department of Labor.

Denise also enjoyed writing poetry, and often wrote poetry describing the various issues that society faces in our day-to-day lives.  Denise was actively involved in the Epilepsy Foundation of New England.  The Epilepsy Foundation assisted Denise in obtaining employment with the Department of Labor.  Over the past several years, Denise has performed her piano, organ, and singing talents at various Epilepsy Foundation events, demonstrating that individuals with epilepsy can live a full and productive life. 

Denise is survived by her siblings, Ralph Taylor, Debra Taylor, Joan Taylor, Glenn Taylor (Benigna), Ron Taylor, Linda Taylor, John Taylor, and James Taylor, Jr. (Lucille), and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Delores Barnett Taylor and James Taylor, and her siblings Jeffrey Johnson and Gloria Taylor.

A private memorial service was followed by burial at Milton Cemetery, 211 Centre Street, Milton, MA 02186.  In lieu of flowers, the family recommends that donations be made in her memory to the Epilepsy Foundation of New England https://epilepsynewengland.org/

Post COVID-19 and at the convenience of the family, there will be a celebration of her life so that all her many friends and family can attend.

Ruby-Ann Rickerson-Young (Durant) of Dorchester passed away on December 8, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late John Young.  Loving mother of Blake Rickerson (Toni) of Peabody, Vivian Rickerson-Holliday (Mayfield) of Mattapan, Rick Rickerson of Everett, Mario Rickerson (Michelle) of Boston and Shawn Young of Dorchester. Cherished grandmother of kevin Sr., Ricky, Eric, Andre and Malaysia. Great grandmother of Kevin Jr., Kyle and Keivan. Ruby also leaves behind many extended family and friends.

Ruby was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina and came to Boston at the age of three.  While continuing her education at Cambridge College and Suffolk University, She earned two master’s degrees. She had many passions in life including fishing, shopping, bowling, playing card, dancing and the casino. Ruby had a special love for her dog Buster. Most of all Ruby loved to cook and entertain for her family who were truly the most important part of her life. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known and loved her.

Visitation will be on Friday December 18^th 10:00-11:00am in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Lower Mills.  Private service to follow at 11:00am.  Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Boston.

Mary A Flaherty of Dorchester passed away peacefully on December 11, 2020.

Beloved wife of the late Coleman F Flaherty. She is survived by her siblings Padraig Folan and Nora Flaherty and Sarah Fleming of Galway, Ireland, Kay Sweeney of Quincy, Bridget Fitzpatrick of Walpole. Also survived by her children, Mary Anne McDonald of Arlington, Coleman G Flaherty of Milton, Paul Flaherty of Dorchester, Noreen O’Shea of Fremont, NH, John Flaherty of Dorchester, Joseph Flaherty of Marshfield and Michael Flaherty of Hampstead, NH. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tierney, Kelly, Colm, Jack, Brendan, Teresa, Margaret, Shannon, Thomas and Ethan. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as cousins.

Mary was born on April 27, 1933 in Carraroe, Co Galway, Ireland. She had seven sisters and brothers. After moving to Boston, she worked as a Nanny for a while. A spark hit and she fell in love and married Coleman F Flaherty, also from her hometown in Ireland. They had seven children together and life got a little crazy. Mary took care of her family working overnights at Gillette for 27 years. No matter how crazy life became or how tight the income was, Mary always found love in her heart to give what she could to others. She was always there for family, friends and neighbors if someone needed a helping hand. She was loved by many and will leave a big hole behind.

Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday, December 15, 4-8 PM.  Funeral Mass and Interment Private.