Hanafin — William G. (Bill) of Roslindale, Age 52, July 18, 2013. Beloved husband of Arlene (Sullivan), devoted father of Daniel and Kevin Hanafin. Cherished son of William and Mary (Kelly) Hanafin of West Roxbury. Dearly loved brother of Mary G. Hourihan and her husband Paul of West Roxbury, Kathleen Hanafin of West Roxbury, Thomas Hanafin of Hyde Park and Eric Hanafin and his wife Heather of Pembroke. Devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Former long-time coach of Parkway Little League.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Tuesday, July 23 at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, (Mission Church) 1545 Tremont St., Boston at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Monday, from 3:00 – 8:00pm. Interment MT. Benedict Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bill’s name to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Mission Church, 1545 Tremont St., Boston, Ma 02120 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com
Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home
617-323-5600

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William H. O’Leary
O’Leary, William H (Bill) in San Diego California, formerly of Jamaica Plain, Newton and Westwood MA, June 30th 2013. Pre-deceased by his wife, Nancy, sister Betty Ginzler, and brothers Joe and Rollo. Much loved and loving father of Barbara, Billy and his wife Jane, Margaret and Nancy (Flower) and her husband Doug Tuer. Adored and adoring grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 4 adorable little boys. Bill was born in the Mission Hill section of Boston on Jan 9, 1924 and attended Mission High School. He was a Naval Aviator in World War II, and then settled in Jamaica Plain where he ran a Real Estate and Insurance business and raised his family. He later moved to Newton then Westwood and finally to sunny San Diego, but always considered himself a Bostonian (especially with regard to the Sox, Celtics and Patriots). He was an accomplished athlete all his life and excelled in the Senior Olympics, gathering many gold medals in basketball and race walking. He was astoundingly active and hearty until the last few years and then was gently assisted by his family, and care-taker, Linda Cordova. He will be deeply missed and remembered lovingly by his family and friends. A funeral mass will be at Mission Church on August 2nd, 10AM, then burial at the Forest Hills Cemetary. All are invited.

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MONTAGUE, Gerda M. (Neilsen) Of Dedham, July 20. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Montague. Loving mother of David C. Montague and his wife Luanne of Warren, MA, Philip N. Montague and his wife Ellen of Walpole. Grandmother of Joseph A. and Colleen L. Montague, both of Warren, MA, Veronica L. Montague of Walpole. Sister of Frieda Burdette, Margot Gagnon, both of CA, Ellen Neilsen of Washington, Louis Neilsen of MI.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons, Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM Wednesday at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 5-8 p.m. Interment private. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Gerda’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association , 480 Pleasant St., Watertown MA 02472. Late member of St. Mary’s Sodality and Church Choir.

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Mazzeo, Domenico S. of Readville. July 23, 2013. Beloved husband of Maria “Mirella” (Mungari) Mazzeo. Son of the late Salvatore and Maria (Mancuso) Mazzeo. Devoted father of Maria S. “Marina” Joyce and her husband Paul M., and S. David Mazzeo and his wife Jane all of Readville. Loving grandfather of Kevin P. and Kara E. Joyce, and Domenico A. “Alex” Mazzeo. Brother of Mario Mazzeo and Maria (Mazzeo) Donato both of Italy, and the late Pasquale Fillipa, Paolo, Anna, and Santina.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. Dedham, Saturday at 9AM. Funeral Mass in St. Anne Church, Readville at 10 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Late member of Sicilian Association of Greater Boston. Retired M.B.T.A. trolly operator. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Domenico’s memory to VNA Hospice, 100 Trade Center, Woburn MA 01801 or New England Baptist Hospital, 125 Parker Hill Ave. Boston, MA 02120.

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NOLAN, Sheila M. Of Dedham, suddenly, July 26, 2013. Beloved twin sister of Nancy M., Stephen A., and William Nolan, and the late Arthur J. Nolan, Jr. Complete notice to follow.

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Polito, Thomas R, of Dedham , July 29, 2013 husband of Irene E. (Cotter) and devoted father of Mary Scafati and Thomas R Polito Jr. both of Dedham; Ellen Murrin of IL; Barbara Zak of Weymouth; Deborah Huebmer of MN; and the late Linda Keith and Susan Polito. Brother of the late Rita Todesca, Louis and Anthony Polito and Camille Sacco. Also survived by 14 Grandchildren 3 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday August 2, 2013 at 10 AM from the Joseph Russo Funeral Home 814 American Legion Hwy (nr Cummins Hwy) ROSLINDALE followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church. Dedham at 11 AM
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday from 4-8 PM The Interment will be at Brookdale Cemetery Dedham. Mr. Polito may be remembered through the Dedham High Booster Club PO BOX 105 Dedham, MA 02026. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran

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SINISCALCO, Antonio of East Boston, July 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Michela (Piccirillo) Siniscalco. Devoted father of Vincenzo Siniscalco and his wife Alba of Dedham and Alfonso Siniscalco and his wife Valerie of East Boston. Grandfather of Tonia S. Reilly of Stoughton, Antonio M. Siniscalco of Dedham and Alessandra Troisi of Wakefield. Great grandfather of Isabella Siniscalco and Serafina and Giovanni Reilly.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons, Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Friday, August 2 at 8 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 9 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday, August 1 from 4-8 pm. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Antonio’s memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

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RICHARD, Kathleen F. “Kay” (O’Brien) of Dedham, formerly of Jamaica Plain, Aug. 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late William J. Richard. Loving mother of Carol Hickey and William Richard both of Dedham, Edmund Richard of Cambridge, Pauline Skelton of Roslindale, Denise Richard of Canton and Kristine Richard of Roslindale. Sister of Sister Annie O’Brien (CSJ) of Framingham. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, Tuesday, August 6 at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anne Church, Readville at 10 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday, August 5 from 4-8 pm. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Kay’s memory to Bethany Healthcare, c/o Sisters of Saint Joseph, 637 Cambridge St., Brighton, MA 02135.

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McMillan Michael J. of Dedham, A Dedham Police Officer, suddenly Aug. 10, 2013. Beloved husband of Kristin (Meade) McMillan. Devoted father of Matthew, Michaela, Thomas, Liam, and Megan McMillan all of Dedham.

Son of Lillian McMillan of Dedham and the late Edward F. McMillan. Loving Brother of Patricia Burke and her husband Ted of Walpole, Geri Kelly and her husband Bob of Dedham, Edward McMillan and his wife Susan of Dedham, Mary Marvullo and her husband Tony of South Dennis, and Francis McMillan and his wife Heather of Walpole. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home 456 High St. DEDHAM Tuesday at 8am. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Dedham at 9am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8pm. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Michael’s memory to the McMillan Children’s Fund C/O Dedham Institute of Savings 55 Elm St. Dedham, MA 02026.

Late member of Dedham Patrolman’s Association, MBTA Carmen’s Union Local 589.

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CANAVAN, Virginia L. (Mackey) Of Dedham, Aug. 10, 2013 age 82, died at the Highgate Manor Nursing Home in Dedham. She is predeceased by her beloved husband William, her parents Albert and Harriet Mackey, her brothers Albert Jr. and Mark Mackey and sister Catherine Polito. She survived by her children William Canavan and his wife Susan of New York, Gary Canavan and his wife Mara of Needham, Cheryl Sullivan and her husband Michael of Norton, Brian Canavan of Dedham. Also her brother James Mackey and 4 sisters, Clara Dietzel, Marcia Tubridy, Ruthann MacDougall and Mary Kozloski, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Honoring Virginia’s wishes there will be no calling hours. She will be laid to rest with a Graveside Service at Brookdale Cemetery Dedham on Wed. Aug. 14 at 12 noon. Relatives and friends kindly invited.

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GALVIN Lillian J. (Shaughnessy) of Mansfield Village at Willow Crossing, formerly of Dedham and Roslindale, Aug. 14, 2013.

Beloved wife of the late William R. Galvin. Devoted mother of Daniel F. Galvin and his wife Kim of Norfolk. Loving grandmother of Derek Galvin of Providence, RI., Kaylee, Danielle, and Kyle all of Norfolk and great-grandmother to Zachary Roberts. Cherished aunt of Diane McCarron and her husband Peter of Mansfield. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sister of the late Frances M. Shaughnessy.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home 456 High St. DEDHAM Saturday at 9 am. Funeral Mass in St. Anne Church, Readville at 10 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday from 3-7pm. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham.

Longtime parishioner of St. Anne Church, Readville. Late member of the Roslindale Women’ s Auxiliary, Roslindale.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in Lillian’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

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Greim, Donald F. of Marstons Mills, formerly of Dedham. August 12, 2013. Beloved husband of Joan (Juffre) Greim. Devoted father of Alan Greim and his wife Nancy; Marcia Sullivan and her husband Michael, all of Attleboro; Bruce Greim and his wife Ellen of Walpole. Loving grandfather of Michelle, Keith, Nicole, Jillian, and Douglas Greim. Brother in law of Joseph Juffre of Marstons Mills. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donald was born in Somerville and raised in Arlington, graduating from Arlington High School in 1947. He received his MBA from Northeastern University prior to working as an engineer at GTE Sylvania for 27 years. Donald married Joan Juffre in 1950 and resided in Dedham for 27 years before moving to Cape Cod where he lived for 25 years. Member of the 32nd degree Mason of fraternal lodge of Centerville. Donald enjoyed gardening, boating, golfing, and was never one to refuse a cribbage game.

Visiting hours at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. Dedham, Friday August 16, 4-8pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home, Friday evening at 7:30pm. Interment private. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Donation Dept., 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114.

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DOWNEY, Michael F. of Dedham and West Dennis, August 17, 2013. Beloved husband of Anne F. (Sullivan) Downey.

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BARRETT, William G. Of Osterville, formerly of Dedham, suddenly, August 17. Beloved husband of Ruth D. (Murphy) Barrett. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8. Complete notice on Tuesday.

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Nelson, John J. of Canton. August 19, 2013. Beloved husband of Marilyn A. (Connor) Nelson for 51 years.

Devoted father of Lynda A. Nelson of Irving, TX., Kimberly M. Hatfield and her husband Marcus of Dover, Christopher S. Nelson of Canton; and the late John J. Nelson Jr. Loving grandfather Sophie, Ava and Lily. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Brother of Thomas Nelson of Walpole and Margaret Perkins of Franklin. Late retired executive of Filene’s Basement where he worked for 35 years. Member of the board of the Greater Boston Arc.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home 456 High St. DEDHAM, Saturday August 24, at 9am. Funeral Mass in St. Timothy Church, Norwood at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made in John’s memory to St. John the Evangelist Church Food Pantry, 700 Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.

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Myles Leo Flynn, 82, of Fairhope, Alabama, formerly of Dedham, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday August 11, 2013 at his home. Born in Boston, Massachusetts to Myles and Sarah Flynn, he lived most of his life in Massachusetts before retiring to the Mississippi/Alabama area.

Before finishing high school, Myles served in the US Navy on submarines. After his service, he completed his high school education, attended Northeastern University and worked most of his life as a Bank Examiner for the FDIC. Myles was committed to preserving the environment and spent many years as a member of the Conservation Commission in Dedham, Massachusetts. He was an avid reader, enjoyed a spirited debate and loved spending time with family and friends.

Myles was a very proud father to his three children, Judy of Dedham, Massachusetts, Brigette Boyle and her husband Rich of Duxbury, Massachusetts and Marty Flynn and his wife Amy Vogelaar of Dubai, UAE. He was a kind and loving grandfather to Kathryn, Amani and Zaina. Myles was the beloved older brother to eight brothers and sisters: his late brother Jimmy of Avon Massachusetts, Lenny (Mary Dee) of Mansfield, Massachusetts, Mary Hardiman of Brockton, Massachusetts, Marty of Norton, Massachusetts, Sally Madigan (Joe) of Falmouth, Massachusetts, Johnny (Mary) of Arnold, Maryland, Arthur (Rita) of Celebration, Florida and Bobby of South Weymouth, Massachusetts. He was also a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

A service to remember Myles will be held in Dedham, Massachusetts at a later time.

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THOMAS, Evelyn Palmer (Araby) August 22, 2013, age 100. Born in Dedham, March 13, 1913. Lifelong resident of Dedham, residing in Norwood the past five years. Beloved wife of the late Richard G. Thomas. Devoted mother of Richard C. Thomas and his wife Joanne of Foxboro and the late Deberah Ryan. Grandmother of Deberah, DiMartino of Foxboro, Clayton Ryan of Holliston, Kim Raubenheimer of Belmont and Heidi Michaud of Franklin. Great-grandmother of Christopher and Matthew DiMartino, Emma, Hailey and Lindsey Ryan, Camryn Michaud and Jake and Tyler Raubenheimer. Sister of Barbara D’Attilio and her husband Carmen of Dedham and the late Joseph and Charles Araby and Katherine Arena. Daughter of the late Charles and Barbara Araby.

From an early age Evelyn loved sewing and made it her profession becoming an accomplished seamstress and dress designer for almost 50 years. She made most of her own clothes. She was a world traveler having traveled to every continent including Russia, China, India, the Nordic countries as well as every major city in Europe.

Funeral Service in the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. DEDHAM, Monday, August 26 at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday, August 25 from 4-8 pm. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham.

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SIMPSON, Edward J. Jr. of Dorchester formerly of South Boston, August 22, 2013. Beloved son of the late Edward and Bridget (Doherty) Simpson. Brother of Donald Simpson of Dedham, Paul Simpson of Brockton and the late John and William Simpson and Virginia Kelly and Dorothy McLaughlin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Late owner of Simpson Pharmacy, West Roxbury. World War II Veteran, U.S. Navy.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. DEDHAM, Monday, August 26 at 8 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anne Church, Readville at 9 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Sunday, August 25 from 4-8 pm. Interment private.

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Fox, Mary J. of Dedham. August 30, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Harry A. and Mary E. Fox. Sister of the late Eleanor E. Fox, Harry A. Fox, Ralph Fox, Walter Fox, Frank Fox, and Robert Fox. Aunt of Mary A. Fox, Anne J. “Nancy” Fox both of Dedham. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. Dedham, Tuesday at 10:30AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church Dedham at 11AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visitation prior to the Mass in the funeral home, from 9:30 to 10:30AM. Interment in Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.

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McInnis, Helen M. (Phair) of Dedham, formerly of Dorchester. August 29, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edmund J. McInnis. Devoted mother of Michael E. McInnis of Marshfield; Richard A. McInnis and his wife Katherine of Dexter, ME; and Kathleen M. Kent and her husband Francis A. of Dedham. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. Dedham, Tuesday at 8AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church at 9AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 3-5, 7-9. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in Helen’s memory to Eternal World Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL 35210.

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