Jean Seignon, 76, of Arlington passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Marie J. Vilbrun-Seignon. Loving father of Claudie and Jimmy Seignon. Grandfather of Clerens Seignon. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly.
Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Thursday, November 19 from 6-8pm. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Angela Church. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
It is with great sadness that the family of Diane F. Dacey announces her passing, Tuesday November 10, 2020, at the age of 84 years old.
Diane grew up in Milton, MA and spent a lot of her time in New Hampshire. Her father and uncle operated the first rope ski tow on weekends in the winter and her parents had a successful homemade ice cream business in the summer in Bristol, NH. As an adult she spent many weekends in New Hampshire with her husband Jack.
Diane graduated from Milton High School (1954) and New England Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing.
Diane was a proud Army veteran serving from 1967-1969. At the age of 31, she enlisted in the Army and served in Vietnam as a surgical nurse. In Vietnam she was first stationed in Qui Nhon in the 85th EVAC Hospital. Soon after, she was sent to Chu Lai in the 2nd Surgical Hospital which was a MASH Unit. At the end of July 1968, Diane received her orders that she had completed her tour in Vietnam. After returning home to the States she was stationed in Denver, CO.
Diane eventually found her way back to Milton, where she reconnected with her longtime friend John “Jack” Dacey and the two were married in 1970.
Diane dedicated herself to a nursing career at Milton Hospital for 42 years. She held many positions at the hospital and was well respected. During that time she made many friends with whom she remained close until her passing.
Friends were very important to Diane. She would host weekly dominoes games with ‘the girls”. Attendance was mandatory. The dominoes girls had all been friends since grade school and if you walked by her house during one of the games you could hear the laughter from the street.
Besides spending time with family and friends, she enjoyed gardening, reading, birdwatching, all animals, the theatre, crafts, and travel.
Diane was predeceased by her husband John P. Dacey, her parents George F. Jr. and Barbara Winslow Fellows, her brother Peter Fellows, her cousin Ralph Fellows Jr., and numerous in-laws from the Dacey family including her dear friend and sister-in-law Dorothy Bosworth.
Diane is survived by her sister-in-law Marlene Fellows of Roswell, GA, Peter and Marlene’s children Lauren (Pat) McBride, Peter J. (Priscilla) F. Fellows, and Scott W. Fellows, and her cousins Fred Fellows and Julia Fellows Osborne.
Also survived by her nieces Jane (Joseph) Mazzarella, Jacqueline (Paul) Driscoll, Nancy Bosworth and nephews David Bosworth and Charles (Delphine) Bosworth.
Interment services will be private. Diane will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Veterans section of Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s memory can be made to Wounded Warriors, Disabled American Veterans, or The Salvation Army.
Mary A Coston McDonald was born on February 21, 1942 to the late James Coston and Bessie Beach Coston Godwin. She was raised with her 13 siblings: Doris, Thelma, Janice, Debra, Francis, Barbara, Pamala, Irvin, Conway, Alvin, William, Julius, and James.
On November 11, 1967, Mary married Charlie Wesley McDonald, Sr. and was blessed with 2 children, four beautiful grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Mary was born in Accomack County, Virginia. She worked for the government as a machinist. She was a happy woman who always had a smile on her face. Mary enjoyed cooking for the holidays, shopping, bible studies, listening to Oldies music and traveling. Most of all Mary loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known and loved her.
Mary McDonald of Hyde Park departed on November 9, 2020. Beloved mother of Sandra McDonald and her husband Michael of Dorchester and Charles McDonald and his wife Candace of Fitchburg. Sister of Alvin, Doris, Debra, Barbara, Janice, Pamala and the late William, Frances, Conway ,Julius, James , Ivin, and Thelma. Cherished grandmother of Tynequa, Tylen, Katasha and Chantice McDonald. Great-grandmother of Taliah, Tylah, Azariah and Taylin. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday November 21, 2020 from 9:00am-11:00am in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE. A funeral service will follow at 11:00am in the funeral home. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Boston.
Thomas M. O’Connor, age 90, passed away at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Peter Maloney of Milton, Sunday November 15, 2020.
Originally from Lawrence, MA, he retired from Gillette Co. in Andover and moved to Coconut Creek, FL. Tom was a US Air Force veteran, having served in Okinawa.
He was the much beloved husband of Mary O’Connor (nee Faherty) who died in 2006. Loving father of Maureen O’Connor of Nashua, NH, James (Laura) O’Connor of Methuen, Debra (Peter) Maloney of Milton and Thomas (Diane) O’Connor of Denver, CO.
Grampy to his devoted and loving grandchildren Sherri Barboza, Katie Ducey, Jessica O’Connor, Clayton O’Connor, James O’Connor Jr, Kelsey O’Connor, Peter Maloney Jr., Maggie Maloney, Malachy Maloney, Caitlin (Cochrane) O’Connor, Christopher O’Connor and Abbie O’Connor. Great-Grampy to Mary, Paul, Sheylah, Tomas, Eduardo, Liam, Reagan, Kennedy, Molly and Connor.
He was the only one of ten siblings born in the hospital to the late Cornelius and Margaret O’Connor of Killarney. Dearest brother to Eileen (Arthur) Young, Theresa (Harry) Cameron, Kaye (Joe) Reddington, Nancy (Cully) Santheson and the late Jackie (Marilyn) O’Connor, Mary (Herbert) Bennett, Joe (Irma) O’Connor, Margaret (Eddie) Wyatt and Frankie O’Connor.
Due to Covid restrictions, funeral services will be private. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Old Colony Hospice, Bridgewater, MA. https://www.oldcolonyhospice.org/donation-overview Our family is truly appreciative of their compassionate care and assistance through Daddo’s last few weeks.
On the early morning of Sunday, November 8, 2020, Mrs. Yvonne (Florent) Bosquet peacefully departed the land of the living and entered the kingdom of heaven with our Lord, our Father, Christ, while resting in the comforts of her home.
Yvonne Bosquet, formally known as Florent, was born on June 6, 1926, and raised in Thomonde, Haiti. Her parents, Florial Florent and Claire Melie Denizard, were two strong people who lived off the land, taught their children how to farm, and conducted commerce, cooking, and community value. She valued her family and the knowledge that was instilled in her to be able to assist the household. She spent her time and efforts making sure her younger brother, Hermann Florent, flourished in school and pushed him to be the man he is today. Their bond was inseparable. Even though she and her late sister Odelia had their issues, they were two peas in a pod. Family is what she has always had in her heart.
Love at first sight. The first time Arsene Bosquet laid eyes on Yvonne, he was determined to figure out who her relatives were. His determination worked out for him, and he was able to meet his soon to be bride and her witty personality that intrigued him about her. He married her when she was 18 and started their family immediately. He was openly welcomed into her family, and they grew their own family to 6 exceptional children who have survived both parents. Yvonne Bosquet lived a beautiful long life, filled with hardships that instilled intimate knowledge amongst all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Love and humor used to create meaningful relationships between each and every child she had. She believes each grandchild and great-grandchild was born out of her, where she would teach each one a biblical lesson. Her most outstanding achievement was her ability to invest in each person she loved.
What she enjoyed most was the ability to laugh, make jokes, and dance nonstop. Her sense of humor was electrifying and contagious.
She is survived by her younger brother, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Brother:
Herman Florent
Children:
Marie Leonie Bosquet, Jeanne and Frantz Olmann Sr., Hesem and Rithe Bosquet, Marie M. Bosquet, Pierre and Rosana Bosquet, Louis and Yolette Jeanniton.
Grandchildren:
Dorothy Horacius, Roland Joseph, Dantornia Joseph, Jeffrey Joseph, Joey Bosquet, Frantz Olmann, France Olmann, John Olmann, David Olmann, Daniel Olmann, Diane Bosquet, Allison Bosquet, Hussain Bosquet, Lance Bosquet, Olamar Bosquet, Rithemar Bosquet, Kamissa Bosquet Fleurival, Darnelle Bosquet-Fleurival, Mitch A. Bosquet-Fleurival, Yves-Marie Bosquet, Gabriel Bosquet, Louis Jeanniton Jr., Vanessa Cabe.
Great Grandchildren:
Jonte Joseph, Janaiya Printemps, Makayla Horacius, Damaury Horacius, Taynajha Joseph Pierre, Roland Jordan Joseph, Jeffrey Jr. Joseph, Jayden Joseph, Karina Jeune, Jordan Olmann, Ryann Olmann, Immaculate Mcleggan, Eli S. Cabe.
Visitation will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St. DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS on Friday November 13, from 4-8Pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Saint Angela Church. Interment at Fairview Cemetery.
Michael William Finneran, 42, of Bourne, formerly of Milton and Dorchester, November 11, 2020.
Beloved son of the late Linda Marie (Brennan) Finneran and the late William “Billy” J. Finneran Jr. and his surviving partner Madeline Piper of Bourne. Michael was the loving and cherished brother of Christopher Finneran and his wife Trish of Marshfield, Mary E. and her partner Kevin Delaney and Suzanne Bridges and her husband David, all of Milton. Loving and devoted uncle of Brendan Patrick Finneran, MaryKatherine Grace Finneran and Christopher Luke Finneran Jr., all of Marshfield, Kate Finneran Bridges, Emma Eileen Bridges and Linda Ann Delaney, all of Milton. Michael is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He attended Milton Public Schools, Milton High School and Saint Anselm College. Michael enjoyed sports and traveling. He took great pleasure from the shared achievements of his teammates. He played varsity golf and hockey and was a member of the 1993 Bay State League Hockey Champions. Michael enjoyed playing golf with friends and family and enjoyed some beautiful destinations, including Hawaii, Scotland and Kiawah Island. He also enjoyed baseball and softball and was a member of The Milton Fighting Irish Amateur Baseball Club and The Swinging A’s Men’s Fast Pitch Club.
Michael was a kind, gentle soul. He was engaging, charismatic and was always happy to see you. He enjoyed his cherished 8th grade graduation trips with his nieces and nephews and loved his time with them. Trips to the mountains on the West Coast, Nova Scotia and Saratoga Springs were delightful destinations for them, bonding loving times with “Uncle Mike”.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Monday November 16 at 10:30 am. Seating is limited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday 2-6 PM. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marc Susi Scholarship Fund, c/o Morgan & Morgan PC, 175 Derby Street Suite 40, Hingham, MA 02043 or the Skip Lapworth Memorial Street Hockey Facility, gofundme.com/f/skip-lapworth-memorial-street-hockey-facility
Michael P. Curran, of Milton, formerly of Trabane, County Galway, Ireland, died Monday November 9, 2020.
Beloved husband of the late Norah (Heffernan) Curran. Loving father of Maryann Stoddard and her husband Douglas, Michael and his wife Julie and James and his wife Elizabeth. Dear grandfather of Katherine and Maggie, Michael and Nicole, Norah, Audrey and Aislinn. Dear brother of Kay Curran of England and the late Mary Griffin, Annie Walsh, James Curran, Patrick Curran, Joe Curran, Coly Curran and Bridget Curran. Michael is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Former president of the Irish Music Club, member of the Irish Social Club, Irish Pastoral Center, Castle Island Assn and Jordan Marsh Teamster Union Local #25.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Friday November 13 at 11:00 am. Seating is limited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to CatholicTV, P.O. Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471.
Letita Jackson was born on November 25, 1968 to John and Willie Mae Jackson. She was the sixth child of her seven siblings Kerry, Dwayne, John (Dale) Rosemary, Pernell and Bernard Jackson. She was loved and honored dearly by her two children Tyhanna and Alvin (AJ) Rhem fathered by Alvin Rhem Sr. and her grandchildren. Letita sadly passed away on Friday October 30, 2020 at her home in Dorchester, MA.
Letita was born, raised, and educated in Boston, Ma! She was a graduate of Mario Umana Academy in East Boston. Throughout the years she maintained many jobs and she was always dedicated to giving work her all as with her current employment at 1-800-Got-Junk, Letita was loved and respected by everyone.
Letita or Tita as many called her was the one person anyone could call and she can turn your frown upside down. She was also there to lend an open ear and be a shoulder to cry on. She was a jokester and a fast talker. Tita, was a great mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend to everyone! You can always expect a call or text from Tita for your birthday even if you hadn’t heard from her in months!
Tita took the most pride in her family who were the cornerstone of her life. She wanted to make sure those around her always had a smile on their face. Letita will always be remembered as a woman with a great personality. She was the life of the party. Letita will always be missed by all those who had the pleasure to know and love her.
She is survived by her children whom she loved dearly Tyhanna Rhem and Alvin Rhem Jr, She was a cherished grandmother to Torrin, Kynai and Ari and she was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her newest grandson, Kaylem. She also leaves to mourn her parents John and Willie Mae Jackson; her siblings Kerry, Dwayne, John (Dale), Rosemary, Pernell, and Bernard Jackson. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.
Visitation Wednesday November 11, 10-11am in Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS. Funeral Service will follow at 11am in the funeral home.
Mary E. Hemman, of Braintree, formerly of Milton, died Thursday November 5, 2020.
Devoted daughter of the late Robert and Marguerite (Clifford) Hemman. Mary was the cousin of Sharon Desrochers of Braintree, James McHardy of NH, Ralph McHardy of FL, Gale Roli of Lynnfield, Robert Pierce of Easton, Brian Dirrane of Wakefield, Leo Dirrane of South Boston, Joan Dirrane of Malden and the late Thomas Mahoney of Milton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Thursday, November 12 at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hour Thursday morning, 9:30-10:30 AM at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE. Interment Holyhood Cemetery, Brookline.
Marie Helena Gardner (Mackin) of Quincy formerly of Dorchester died suddenly on November 3, 2020. Beloved and cherished mother of Gregory Carabitses and his wife Sarah of Stoneham, Emily Carabitses and Michael Gillis of Dorchester, Abigail Gardner and Patrick Doyle, Jeshurun Gardner, Benjamin Gardner and Jade Juliano and Rebecca Gardner all of Quincy. Loving sister of Louise Mackin, John Mackin, David Mackin, Joseph Mackin, Frances Lawlor, Joanne Mackin, Jane Mengesha, Paul Mackin, Virginia O’Brien, Robert Mackin, Elizabeth Garvey and the late James Mackin. Daughter of the late John E. Mackin Jr. and Emily (Eastman) Mackin of Dorchester. Cherished “Gram” to Hannah Hall, Madelyn Carabitses, Shane Gillis, Jayden Gardner, Maximus Doyle and the late Eva Gillis.
Marie was born, raised and educated in St. Gregory Parish in Dorchester. She took great pride in being one of 13 siblings and never shied away from telling others of her large family. She was a proud sister and daughter. Marie’s purpose on earth was to nurture, both as a mother and a nurse, and she fulfilled her purpose to the fullest. She loved her children and her grandchildren fiercely, with every fiber of her being. If there ever was a soul made of true pureness and love it was that of Marie’s. She worked as a dedicated nurse for many years, most recently employed at Brookdale Assisted Living in Quincy. She loved being a nurse and her compassion for others was felt near and far. Marie, affectionately known to her family as Rere, had many passions in life. She was a creative soul who could sing as if she was an angel on Earth, which she truly was. She loved her music, her knickknacks, a good yard sale, decorating, and had a past history of stenciling every wall or cabinet she possibly could. She was an amazing poet and a free spirit. She loved a nice cup of tea or a scallop plate from the Clam Box. She enjoyed the simple things in life such as seeing her family, caring for her grandchildren, the warmth of the sun and nature. She loved making her famous baked mac and cheese. She loved relaxing in the backyard watching her grandchildren enjoy the summer fun.
Marie’s heart was most content while at the beach. Every summer any free time she had was often spent at Nantasket Beach with her chair snuggled firmly into the sand at the water’s edge. She would sit for hours listening to the beauty of the crashing waves while indulging in the summer’s warm sun.
Marie is loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Her selfless character, strength and hard work was admired by all. We know her spirit is at peace with Jesus as she so often spoke of. She was a firm believer of entering Heaven’s gates after her time on this Earth was done. We know her legacy of love, compassion and joy will be carried on by her children, grandchildren and all those whose lives she touched.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday 3-7PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, Dorchester Lower Mills. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Friday at 11AM in St. Gregory Church, 2215 Dorchester Avenue. Relatives and friends invited. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.
