Dorothea A. Scully, 84, formerly of Quincy, died at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham, Wednesday December 9, 2020.
She was born in Boston to the late Charles and Dorothy (O’Brien) Scully and was the sister of the late Charles F. Scully of Scituate.
Dotty was raised in Cambridge and attended Cambridge High and Latin, Class of 1954. Upon graduation, she was employed by New England Telephone Company until her retirement in 1988. She was devoted to her mother and cared for her for many years. She had fond memories of family gatherings, travelling and golfing with friends, annual get-togethers with long time telephone company friends, and her years on the bowling league.
Dorothea was a loving aunt to three generations of nieces and nephews including Diane Scully and her husband John LaBrache, Brian Scully and his wife Denise, Michael Scully and his wife Dianne Sferruzza, John Scully and his wife Elizabeth, and James Scully. Though sad to have her gone from their lives, they know she’s at peace and reunited with dearly missed family members.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church followed by burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made in to the Norwell Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice at: NVNA and Hospice Charitable Fund, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.
Jean Harriet Gray was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 11, 1939 to Noble and Lillie Mae (Powell) Bowles. She was the youngest of three girls and baby sister to Novella (Bowles) Taylor and Mable (Bowles) Jenkins. As a young child, their Mama moved Jean and her siblings to Washington, D.C., where they settled into a comfortable life bustling with activity. She moved to Boston in the seventh grade and was lovingly raised and cared for by her Aunt Serena “Tee Tee” (Powell) and James Smith; yet, as was the case with her Uncle Bartholomew “Bear” Powell, Jean stayed connected with her loved ones and always had a strong family bond, despite the miles of road between them. She found God at a young age and accepted His will as the vision for her life. At Girls High School, Jean was dubbed “the lucky owner of a pretty smile”, and it also is from GHS that she graduated in 1957. Her yearbook reveals that baseball and basketball were her favorite sports (who knew!), sewing was her hobby (first winner of Project Runway), and she planned to marry within ten years of graduating (twice she was a beautiful bride). Jean’s first courtships may not have stayed the course, but in 1965 she met and soon married Glenwood Gray, and they remained devoted, adoring and close friends until his passing in 2018. “Gray” was always so tender with her; they had an endearing relationship and were fond of each other for a lifetime. As a faith-driven woman, Jean lived in God’s love and was devoted to reinforcing loving relationships. With marriage, owning her own home was her secret desire, and with the little she had and despite amazing odds, she achieved that goal with flying colors. Over the years, Jean was employed, most notably, by Raytheon, Kemper and Arbella, but she ultimately retired from the latter company in 2001 as a revered employee, admired and adored by all. On December 8, 2020, at the age of 81, Jean peacefully entered her eternal rest on the wings of angels and with the love of the Lord in her heart, her girls, Sharon and Stacey, right by her side. Her life was a living testament of a favorite Bible verse, John 15:12 – This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
Ma, through the gospel we write your story and proclaim, “well done good and faithful servant!” You are our girl, our sunshine, and our touch of love. As our little Boston family’s matriarch, you guided us, you supported us, and you protected us. You taught us how a touch of love can change and save lives. We are grateful for your guidance and thankful for you, and we know that we are blessed because of you. You were a great mother and you lived a life to be proud of and celebrated. In your twilight years we held you tightly and loved you most. Owing to your teachings we will continue to walk by faith for the rest of our days. Know that we will be okay because your love is eternal. Although we prepare for the holiest of days with heavy hearts, we have cherished memories of always celebrating Christ’s birth together, and we will continue to love the season as you did. Thank you, God, for cradling our Dear Mother during this time of year. We give You the honor and the praise, and we will always carry her footprints along with Yours in our hearts. Jean, we will forever remember your touch of love.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior, all the day long.
Let the church say Amen.
A devoted elder and member of Concord Baptist Church in Boston, Massachusetts for almost 70 years, Jean leaves to cherish her sweet memory a dear sister – Novella (Bowles) Taylor (Maryland); loving children – Sharon Radcliffe (Boston), Stacey Radcliffe (Virginia) and Sylvia (Gray) Brown (Georgia); devoted Sisters in Law – Mary (Gray) Murphy, Frances (Gray) Blue, Caroline (Stevens) Gray, and Cassandra (Mack) Gray; adoring nieces and nephews – Dandria Bowles (Boston), Anthony Taylor (Maryland), Arlene (Taylor) Johnson (Maryland), Rutherford Taylor (Maryland), Vincent Taylor (Maryland), Selena (Gray) Mayo, and Alicia Moody (Georgia), among many others; caring grandchildren – Lakesha Gray (Virginia), Kimberly Brown (Georgia), Antoinette Gray (Boston), Jamal Bond (Boston), Janaiya Green (Boston), Jekaiya Gray (Boston) and Daniel Lestrade, Jr. (Boston); honorary family – Turk and Henrietta Gerald & Family alongside the Burke Family (Boston), and also Katie Days & Family (Boston), Leona Diggs & Family (Boston), and Rose Marie Turner & Family; loyal granddogs – Koda (Boston) and Sienna (Virginia); and a host of other treasured family and friends.
Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Monday December 14, 9-11 AM.
Laura Griffin, of Milton, passed away on December 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved daughter of the late Willmore and Marguerite (Callahan) Holbrow, and stepdaughter of the late Emma (Kutz) Holbrow. Loving wife of the late John J. Griffin. Dear sister of Mary Long of Hingham, the late Frederick Holbrow of Braintree, the late Joan Kavanaugh of Quincy, and the late Willmore Holbrow of California. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law Judy Griffin of Norwell, wife of the late Dennis Griffin, and Mary Holbrow of California, wife of the late Willmore Holbrow.
Devoted mother of Katie A. Griffin of Cambridge, Amy M. Lenane and her husband Michael of Milton, John P. Griffin and his wife Christine of Arlington, and Richard H. Griffin and his wife Maureen of Cohasset. Proud grandmother of Emily, John, Henry, William, Olivia, Ella, Ryan and Sophia and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Laura grew up in Dorchester where she attended St. Joseph’s Academy. She helped out in her father’s greenhouses behind their house on Harvard Street and in their flower shops on Dorchester Avenue and in downtown Boston. She also spent many fond summers at her family’s home in the Squantum section of Quincy, swimming in the ocean and digging for clams with her friends and siblings.
After graduating from St. Elizabeth’s College in New Jersey, Laura began her career in journalism working in the photo library for the Associated Press in New York City. She returned to Boston, where she took a job with the Boston Globe, starting out in the Style section and moving to the Metro Section, where she covered the changing landscape of the city in the late 1960s.
While raising her family in Milton, Laura continued as a journalist, working for several newspapers, including the Patriot Ledger, the Milton Record Transcript, the Quincy Sun and the Milton Times. Laura was passionate about the reporter’s responsibility to provide citizens with coverage of the inner workings of their government.
She brought the same enthusiasm to raising her family, entertaining her children with a ping pong table in the back yard, organizing block parties in the neighborhood, and filling up her station wagon with her children, their cousins and their friends for a trip to Nantasket or Wollaston beach.
Laura will be dearly missed by friends, family, neighbors, the readers of her work, and the many people she worked with throughout her career.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Saturday, December 12, at 10:15 AM. Relatives and friends invited.
Donations in Laura’s memory may be made to Rosies Place, 889 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118 or The Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118.
Eddie L. Spivey, of Dorchester passed away on November 12, 2020. Beloved mother of Fred Spivey, Jr. of Dorchester. Cherished Nana to Morgan Spivey of Dorchester. Leaving behind Sisters Matt Stewart, Annie Lou (Baby
Doll) Beal, Lucille Johnson, and Estella (Pauly) Hunter as well as late sister Daisy (Bobby) Daugthry and brothers late Frank Harris Jr, Caesar Harris, Tj Harris, Fred Harris and John Lee Harris. Eddie is also survived by many friends, cousins, nieces, nephews, and god children who she in some way nurtured and left her mark on.
Eddie was born and raised in Cordile, Georgia. She was known as a hardworking, spiritual and dedicated single mother who always put other people first. Eddie enjoyed cooking and caring for her family, entertaining for holidays and other special occasions. Her son Fred and her granddaughter Morgan were the light of her life and her pride and joy. Spending her years nurturing many, teaching lessons, providing wise words and wisdom to carry on to many who shared their lives with hers. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known her.
Visitation Thursday December 10 from 10:00am-11:00am in Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. A service will follow at 11am in the funeral home. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Boston.
Mary Margaret Curran, of Milton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 6, 2020, just five days shy of her 75th birthday
Mary was the beloved eldest daughter of the late Bill and Ann Curran of Milton, MA. She was predeceased by her hero and brother, PFC Paul Curran, who bravely gave his life fighting for his country in Vietnam and by her two granddaughters, Lily and Chloe Schultz, all of whom we suspect are welcoming her into Heaven at this very moment. The proud mother of four devoted children and five cherished grandchildren, Mary is survived by Brendan Schultz of Warwick, RI, Brian Schultz (Katie Schultz) of Milton, MA, their children Patrick and Grace, Alison Dunn (Billy Dunn) of Weymouth, MA, their children, Sydney and Billy, and Timothy Schultz (Erica Schultz) of Northport, NY and their daughter, Sophia. Mary is also survived by her sister Patty Curran (husband, Michael Magnuson) her brothers, Bill Curran (wife, Sue Curran), Chris Curran (wife, Anne Curran) as well as their children, her nieces and nephews, whom she held so dear.
Mary and her family moved to Milton in 1964 and she graduated high school from St. Gregory’s in Dorchester. In addition to raising her children, Mary had a long and successful career at the Boston Globe working in their Circulation Department, a position she enjoyed for many years and one that garnered her many lifelong friendships. After leaving the Globe, Mary worked at the Massachusetts State House, welcoming guests and answering phones, her bright blue eyes and winning smile often the first thing people noticed as they walked through the doors.
Mary was a voracious reader, savoring every book she read with her treasured book club members and her tight circle of loving girlfriends. She kept her house in immaculate condition, could knit a gorgeous hat in any color, and always made room at her table for anyone lucky enough to come-a-calling. Do not cry for Mary; instead, just say yes anytime your children and grandchildren want to start a spontaneous dance party in your kitchen. Let them use the good china, crank the music loudly, turn the smallest occasion into a celebration, and always, always put family first.
Mary’s family would like to thank the phenomenal doctors and nurses in the Neurology Department at MGH as well as the army of angels who cared for her at Seasons Hospice Center in Milton, MA.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation in Mary’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization dedicated to bringing independence back to our nation’s most severely wounded veterans. https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate
Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday December 10 from 9:00-10:00 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Thursday at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Milton Cemetery.
Lebert Alexander Gillespie (aka Mass Lee), passed away peacefully at home in Boston, MA. on December 3rd, 2020 at the age of 94.
Born in St Catherine, Jamaica on May 25th, 1926 to Carlton Gillespie and Leticia Walters. Lebert and his twin brother Archibald were middle children in a large, blended family. He attended the Good Hope Elementary school in Red Ground, St. Catherine. Lebert developed valuable skills that would prove most beneficial in later years. He was employed with the Bodles Agricultural Research Station of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Jamaica. He was responsible for the engrafting of plants. His passion for agriculture continued for decades later. He dedicated his life to family, farming and raising livestock.
Lebert is predeceased by his wife Iona and children Junita, Bruce and Warren. He leaves behind children: Neville (Patsy), Stanley (Elaine), Michael (Elaine), Morris (Simone), Beresford (Deanery), Elaine (Delroy), Beverly, Evor (Camille), Annmarie (Neville), Denise (Crosdale), Devon (Tracey), and Dawn.
Lebert was a proud grandfather to 41 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren, some of whom he raised like his own children. He encouraged his children and grands to be productive, stay out of trouble and be loving and kind to each others’.
In August 1995 Lebert along with his late wife Iona and youngest daughter Dawn migrated to the USA. In 2001 he became a member of the Pentecostals of Boston church pastored by Rev. Stephen Mack. Lebert was humble, kind, loving, joyful, gentle, patient, merciful and peaceful. He truly possessed all the character traits that identify true servanthood found in Matthew 5: 1-12.
Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Friday, December 18th from 4-8 PM.
Funeral service for the late Lebert Gillespie, will be held on Saturday December 19th, 2020 at 10 AM at Pentecostals of Boston, 1205 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park. The viewing is at 9-10AM. Interment to follow at Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, links will be provided to observe the funeral service virtually for those who are unable to attend in person. All are asked to wear green and black in honor of the man who loved everything green.
The family of Lebert Gillespie wishes to express their deep appreciation and sincerely thank you for your kind expressions of sympathy.
Edward B. Krause, 91, of Quincy passed away December 5, 2020.
Born in West Roxbury to the late John and Augusta (Baise) Krause, Edward was a long-time Quincy resident, who was an Electrical Contractor by trade. He was a Veteran of the Korean War.
Beloved husband of 64 years to Elisabeth “Bette” (Wall) Krause. Father of Deborah Krause of VT and Andrew and his wife Danielle of Tewksbury, grandfather of Victoria Swing of VA and the brother of Diana Ristow of WI. Edward was preceded in death by his infant son David.
A private funeral service and burial was held.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 950 East Street, Dedham, MA 02026 or Seasons Foundation, 8537 Solution Center, Chicago, IL 60677.
Fritz Andre St. Louis age 79, of Boston , died on Sunday November 22, 2020. Born August 28, 1941, in Limbe, Haiti, he was the son of the late Josephine Obas and Charles St. Louis.
Fritz Andre graduated with honors from Chata School for professionals in Plaisance and went on to become a devoted high school teacher, who was dedicated to educating the future of the Haitian republic. In his spare time, he loved being an astute student of music and a proud member of the Haitian-American Marching Band, spending time with his family, and volunteering at the local churches. In between building his transportation business and managing a family Fritz Andre found time to continue his devotion for teaching math at the Harriet Tubman Building of Boston. Fritz is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Marie Calixte; along with seven children; Frederic, Hebermine, and Frida of Canada, Alex, Charles, Dalesha and Fritz-Gerald of Boston. Grand children; Joshwa, Fabian and Andre of Canada, Kai’Den and A’NiLah St. Louis of Boston.
Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday December 9 at 10:00am in Saint Angela Church, Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Tuesday 4-7 PM. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.
Janete Keenan-LaMontagne, formerly of Milton, died at her home in Irvine, CA, Friday November 13, 2020. She was 61 years old.
Born and raised in Milton, she was a graduate of Agoura High School, Agoura, CA in 1977. Janete was a Child Advocate in Parental Support Services for the Adam Walsh Project.
Daughter of the late Raymon LaMontagne and Mary Patricia (Keenan) Terrella. Spouse of Maria Carrillo. Sister of Paul and his wife Gail LaMontagne of Milwaukee, OR and Nancy LaMontagne and her husband Dennis Hopkins of Braintree.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Monday December 7 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Milton Cemetery.
Daniel
F. O’Connor, of Milton, died Wednesday April 8, 2020.
Dan
is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Catherine “Kitty” (Kelly) O’Connor
and his five children; Thomas O’Connor and his wife Kim of Milton, Daniel O’Connor
Jr. of Rockland, Mary Amaru of Quincy and Falmouth, David O’Connor and his wife
Mary of Dorchester and Brendan O’Connor of Quincy. Beloved Papa to Ryan and
Patrick O’Connor of Milton, Brendan Amaru of San Diego, CA, Sean Amaru of
Quincy & Falmouth and Matthew and Catherine “Catie” O’Connor of Dorchester.
Born in Brosna, Co. Kerry, Ireland, December 16, 1925, Dan moved to Boston in 1945 and later to Milton in 1972. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Dan was a union electrician with Local 103 for 70 years and worked on many buildings, schools and hospitals in the Boston area, before retiring from the MBTA.
He
was a Town Meeting Member in Milton for 25 years. Most important to Dan were
his wife, children and grandchildren.
A private family service and burial with military honors was held in Milton Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be celbrated in Saint Mary of the Hills Church, 29 St. Mary’s Road, Milton, Wednesday December 16 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited.
In
lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Dan’s memory to Town of
Milton Veteran Services, ATTN: Kevin Cook, 525 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA 02186.
