Ann Bisbee Scheffler of Milton, passed away on June 23, 2017 at home surrounded by loved ones. Ann, the devoted first daughter of Ethan and the late Mary Susan Bisbee, was born December 3, 1957.

Ann was a native of Milton, where she would later return to raise a family of her own with her beloved husband, Edward Scheffler. She was the joyful mother of Ted and Ethan Scheffler. Ann fought very hard to stay with them and will always guide their hearts. She leaves her younger sister Elizabeth and brother Fred, several in-laws, nieces and nephews. Ann also leaves a host of cousins, aunts and uncles, and many, many kind, loyal friends.

Ann graduated high school from Milton Academy in 1976 and went on to attend Smith College, graduating in 1980 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. She served in various roles at Jordan Marsh, Milton Academy, and Walnut Hill School for the Arts before retiring in 2016 to focus on her ongoing battles with cancer through the compassionate help of the oncology staff at Dana Farber.

Ann had the good sense to marry a man who shared the same love for music as she did. A talented pianist since childhood, Ann had a wide ranging taste in music. Eddie and “Ann Dear” spent countless nights seeing their favorite artists perform live, and enjoyed many mornings relaxing with a coffee and a thoughtfully chosen album playing.

Ann had a love for life and for travel, all of which she would chronicle in word and in pictures along her journey. The many scrapbooks in which she skillfully documented family, travel, friends, and memories will be cherished by her family for years to come. Her love for travel likely stemmed from a 1974 Bisbee family sabbatical to England. She would return to Europe many more times throughout her life, including a 2016 trip generously gifted by her loving cousins.

A celebration of Ann’s life will be held Saturday, July 8th, from 1-4 pm at the Milton Academy Chapel in Milton, MA with a gathering from 1:30-3 pm and a service in her memory from 3-4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute or to a cause close to your heart.

Anna Flaherty, of Norwell, formerly of Dorchester,  passed away June 25, 2017, at the age of 82.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret (Folan) Flaherty.  Devoted aunt of Thomas of Dorchester, Patrick of Pembroke, Michael of Needham and Brian Santry of Dorchester. Visiting Hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS Wednesday 10 – 11 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Burial private.

Patricia M. (Dillon) Cerasuolo, 71, of Canton (formerly of Belmont), passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2017 after a year long battle with cancer. Patricia was born in Brooklyn, NY, on May 12, 1946 to the late Joseph & Dorothea (Morris) Dillon. After graduating from Saint Columbkille High School in Brighton she attended Bridgewater State University. She later obtained two Master’s Degrees from Boston College. She was predeceased by her love, Paul F. Cerasuolo, whom she married on October 16, 1971 at Saint Columbkille. Patricia devoted her working life to educating high school aged children in the greater Boston area. She was a fixture at Saint Columbkille and Saint Clement high schools prior to going to Fontbonne Academy in Milton where she worked for twenty-seven years as both a teacher and an administrator until her retirement in 2016. Not only was she a presence in the classroom, but she loved connecting with students at performances, games, and functions within the Fontbonne community. Even after her retirement, Patricia remained in close contact with her friends and colleagues on a regular basis proving that Fontbonne Academy would always be an integral part of who she was. She enjoyed her travels throughout the United States and Europe, although those experiences would temporarily take her away from the Boston sports teams that she loved. Most of all she cherished spending time with her beloved grandchildren. In addition to being predeceased by Paul, Patricia leaves behind her son; David Cerasuolo of Norfolk, MA and David’s children Connor and Caroline, her daughter Amy (Cerasuolo) Lindstrom and her husband Kristian and their sons Noah and Jared all of Manchester, CT. She is also survived by her brother Francis Dillon and his wife Linda of Raynham, MA, her brother James Dillon and his wife Rita of Schenectady, NY, her brother Joseph Dillon and his wife Donna Hussey of Seabrook NH, her sister Marianne (Dillon) Raeke and her husband Kevin of Sutton, MA, her sister-in-law Ellen Cerasuolo of Manomet, MA, her brother-in-law Donald Cerasuolo and his wife Linda of Wilmington, NC. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews as well as many loyal and wonderful friends. Her family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff of 2 East at Manchester Memorial Hospital as well as those at Visiting Nurse and Health Services of Connecticut for their care and companionship during her illness. Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 4-8PM at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MILTON SQUARE, MA 02186. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, June 29^th at 10AM at Saint Elizabeth Church in Milton. Interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the “Patricia Cerasuolo Leadership Award” at Fontbonne Academy 930 Brook Road, Milton, MA 02186.

Mary Appleton Dandrow, age 87, of Milton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Daughter of the late Thomas and Greta Appleton of Quincy and Tuftonboro, New Hampshire and sister of the late Evelyn, Thomas, and Paul Appleton. Survived by her brother Henry Charles Appleton and his wife Judith, of Scituate.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Robert V. Dandrow for 59 years. She was the devoted mother of Robert V. Dandrow III and his wife Cathy of Marshfield, Patricia Dandrow and her husband Edward Seksay of Cohasset, Alan Dandrow and his wife Joyce of Pembroke, Philip Dandrow and his wife Patricia of Cohasset and Elizabeth Dodge and her husband Stephen of Pembroke. Loving grandmother of 12 wonderful grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mary was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Roxbury, Class of 1947 and later graduated Summa Cum Laude from Regis College. She was a retired medical social worker for the New England Baptist Hospital.

Mary was a devoted member of the Milton Metco Parents Coordinating Committee, Milton League of Women Voters, and National Association of Social Workers. She was a regular communicant at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Milton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth’s Church, Milton, Friday, June 30 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mary’s memory to: Boston Higashi School (educating children with autism) 800 No. Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368, Attention: of Paul Fanning.

Mary Jane Dwyer, formerly of Milton, aged 73, died peacefully on June 14, 2017 at her home in Easton, MA, after a long illness. Mary Jane was born May 30, 1944 in Boston, daughter of the late Roger and Constance Dwyer.

Mary Jane was a graduate of Milton High School, Class of 1962.   A loyal and wonderfully supportive mother, she raised her children in Milton. In 1986, Mary Jane found her second calling when she went back to school at the Lemuel Shattuck School of Nursing and graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She greatly enjoyed a more than 20 year career caring for the elderly in nursing homes in the Milton and Hyde Park areas.

After her retirement, she took much pleasure in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, seeing them on a daily basis after moving to Easton, where she was also kept company by her loving and loyal dog, “Trouble”

She is survived by her daughter Nancy Williams of Easton, daughter Colleen Jerome and her husband James of Easton, daughter Tracy Dehbi of Easton and son John Williams Jr. and his wife Barbara of Sharon. She is survived by her grandchildren Lindsay, Ryan and Brady Jerome, Justin and Caden Dehbi and preceded in passing by grandchild Destin Williams. She is survived by sister Judy Ebbs of Rockland, brother Roger and his wife Cathy of Brockton, sister Jean Enos and her husband Billy of Milton and sister Jody Shannon and her husband Jerry of Milton and lovingly remembered as “Aunty” to many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary of The Hills Church, Milton, Monday June 19 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday 2 – 6 PM. Interment private.

Mercedes A. (Iglesias) Collins, born in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico and a former resident of Milton and Hull, Mercedes passed away peacefully on June 9, 2017 at the Marina Bay Skilled Nursing Center in Quincy, where she had lived for the past five years. She would have celebrated her 98th birthday in November.

 The beloved wife of the late John D. Collins, Sr., she loved to travel with her late husband, who always referred to her as “Madame Queen.” Mrs. Collins was an avid cook and a gracious hostess who loved to entertain her family and friends and was celebrated for her elegant dinner parties. A noted and talented seamstress, she was instrumental in forming “The Gulliver Street Sewing Club” in the early 1950s in Milton. She was also hailed for her “green thumb,” especially with houseplants. She loved to dance and was a champion bowler. An active member of the Wollaston Golf Club, when it was originally located in Quincy and after it relocated to Milton, she also enjoyed the card games and friendly repartee with her golfing friends after each game.

Loving mother of Hilda M. Morrill and her husband Ronald Morrill of Milton, MA; Deborah A. Collins and her husband Martin Maffeo of Natick, MA; Daniel J. Collins of West Palm Beach, FL; Laurie M. Selby and her husband Arthur Selby of White River Junction, VT; Mercedes “Merci” A. Collins of Whitman, MA; and John D. Collins, Jr. and his wife Susan Collins of Weymouth, MA.

Adored grandmother of Maria M. Morrill of Brooklyn, NY; the late Laurie M. Morrill, of Cambridge, MA; Michael Morrill of Norwood, MA; Lauren Maffeo of Bethesda, MD; Eva Collins Alves of West Palm Beach, FL; John D. Collins III of West Palm Beach, FL; Sarah Selby of Allston, MA; and Christina Collins of Weymouth, MA. Cherished great-grandmother of Christopher Morrill of Norwood, MA; Aiden Alves and Alexandra Alves of West Palm Beach, FL. Dear sister of the late Maria Esperanza Quinones of Hato Rey, Puerto Rico and the late Francisco Iglesias of Puerto Rico.

It being her wish, there were no public visiting hours, and interment in Milton Cemetery was private.

Joseph Ulrick Bien-Aime, of Hyde Park, passed away on June 9, 2017, surrounded by family.

Beloved husband of Rose Marie Bien-Aime. Loving father of Linda and Valerie Bien-Aime. Joseph is also survived by his 12 siblings.

The funeral service will be held at The Christian Life Center, 839 Washington Street, Dorchester, Saturday June 17 at 10:30AM. Visitation will be at the church from 9-10:30AM. Interment at Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Dorothy A. Bates, of Canton, formerly of  Milton, died June 15, 2017.

Beloved daughter of the late John and Ellen Bates.  Sister of the late Marion Bates and Thelma Kohler.

Dorothy was a proof reader at Thomas Todd Company for many years before retiring in 1986.  She was a United States Marine Corp WWII Veteran.

A funeral service will be held on Monday June 19, 2017  at 11:00AM  in the Dolan & Chapman Funeral Home, 5 Canton Avenue, MILTON VILLAGE.  Interment in Milton Cemetery, Milton.

James L. Potter, 37, of Squantum, MA died peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Carney Hospital surrounded by his loving family, following a long struggle with drug addiction.

James was a graduate of North Quincy High School and received many certificates from Wentworth Institute. He advanced to the level of Journeyman as a skilled finish carpenter in the Local 33 Carpenter’s Union. James’ childhood summers were spent at the family summer home in Sandown, NH, where he loved playing in the woods and swimming in the lake and pool with his cousins and close friends. As an adult, James was a talented carpenter, known for being a perfectionist when crafting with wood. James was also an avid Boston sports fan, possessed exceptional artistic talents, enjoyed attending music concerts and listening to his favorite band, Guns N’ Roses.

James was the proud father of Jase Potter of Braintree. His love for his son continually motivated him to fight a heroic battle with addiction. He also leaves behind longtime friend and Jases’ mother, Kristy Barry of Braintree;  devoted and loving parents, Robert and Paulette Potter;  brother, Mark Potter and wife Shauna and niece Charlee Rose all of Quincy. He was grandson to Jackie Halpin and the late Walter Halpin of Dorchester and the late Reverend Leicester and Verna Potter of Quincy. James also leaves many loving cousins, aunts and uncles who all did their best to support him with his struggle.

A kindhearted soul, James will be missed, never forgotten, and always loved by those whose lives he touched.

Funeral Service in Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS,  Friday, June 16,  at 11:00 AM.  Visiting hours Thursday, 4- 8 pm.  Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in James’  name may be sent to either Gavin Foundation Development Department, 675 East 4th Street, P.O. Box E-15, South Boston, MA 02127 or to Learn2 Cope, 4 Court St #110, Taunton, MA 02780.

Arthur H. Barham, of Dorchester died at home June 6, 2017.

Beloved husband of  Cherry  Barham of Dorchester.  Devoted father  of sons; Granville, Harrington and Vernon, daughters;  Jackie and Merva.  Loving  stepfather of Chadric and Barbara.  Brother of Denver, Eva, Peggy, Kitty and Sibble.  Grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  Cherished buddy to C.J.

Arthur was born and raised in Jamaica.  He  was a security guard at Boston Symphony Hall for 14 years, before that he worked  at Quincy Shipyard  and a paper mill in Hyde Park.  Arthur always had a smile on his face and  was considered to be a fun man to be around and was great with children.  He enjoyed cooking, wrestling, watching planes from his front porch and was an avid baseball fan.  He will be missed by all those who had the great pleasure to have known and loved him.

Visiting hours Friday June 16, 5-8PM at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS.  Funeral service on Saturday June, 17 at  10:00AM  in Saint Mark Episcopal Church, 73 Columbia Road, Dorchester, followed burial  in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.