Grant, Dorothea E. (Wallace), of Milton & Pocasset, formerly of Dorchester, Oct. 6. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Devoted mother of Mary L. Grant & her partner, Peter Clune of Milton, Patrick J. Grant & his wife, Ellen C. of Walpole and Stephen X. Grant & his wife, Linda of Falmouth. Loving grandmother of Caitlin & Brendan Grant & Domenic Cassell. Sister of the late Richard V. & Edward N. Wallace. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Funeral Mass at St. Gregory Church, Dorchester, Fri. morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Thurs. 4 to 8 PM. Former employee of John Hancock Insurance. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Beacon Hospice, Inc., 15 Allertown St., Roxbury, MA 02119

Blake, Robert J., (Retired Fire Chief M.F.D.), of Milton, Oct. 4. Beloved husband of Dorothy M. (Courtney). Devoted father of Maureen C. Brennan & her husband, John of Needham and Donna M. Daly & her husband, Lt. Jim Daly (M.F.D.) of Milton. Loving grandfather of Bob & Kevin Brennan and Jim & Jennifer Daly. Brother of Barbara Swart of Canton and the late Mary Tacey & James Blake. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Thurs. morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Wed. 4 to 8 PM. Former State Legislative Representative for the MA Firefighters Assn. Late member of MA Fire Chief’s Assn., the Milton Post #114, A.L., the Pocasset Golf Club and the Milton Merchants Athletic Assn. WW II Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Milton Firefighters Relief Assn, 515 Canton Ave., Milton 

Smeglin, Christopher E., Lt. J.G., U.S. Navy, age 24, of Quincy by accident in TX October 2. Beloved son of Michael J. & Jane (Murtagh) Smeglin of Quincy. Loving brother of Vittoria A. of Quincy, Michael A. of Douglas & Dr. Anthony G. Smeglin of Milton. Funeral Mass at Most Blessed Sacrament Church of the Holy Trinity Parish, 1000 Sea St., Quincy, on Sat. morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Fri. 3 to 8 PM. Active in the U. S. Navy, graduate of Boston College High School, Class of 2002 and graduate of U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, Class 2006, Kings Point, NY. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Boniface Haiti Foundation, 400 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368

Geraghty, John F., of So. Weymouth, formerly of Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, Ireland, Oct. 3. Beloved husband of Susan M. Hunt. Devoted father of John F.,Jr. of Methuen, Brian of San Diego, CA & Siobhan Geraghty of Wollaston. Proud grandfather of Lauren Geraghty. Brother of Maryann Philomena “Ena” Bendall & of Ireland and the late George Geraghty. Brother-in-law of John Bendall. Also survived by many loving nieces & nephews. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Wed. morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Tues. 4 to 8 PM. Self-employed Mason. Former semi-professional Irish Football Player and U.S. Army Soccer Team Player. Former member of Knights of Columbus. U.S. Army Veteran. Former member of the Irish Army. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Catholic Charities-Archdiocese of Boston, 75 Kneeland St., Boston 02111. Interment National Cemetery – Bourne, Wed. at 1:15 PM.

Kelly, Henrietta M. (Dunn), formerly of Milton, of Dorchester, suddenly, Oct. 3. Beloved wife of the late James F. Devoted mother of Kathi & Tom Mullin of Canton, James F. & Lynne Kelly of Naples, FL, Kevin M. & Joanne Kelly of Weymouth, Gary G. & Jean Kelly and Julianne & Richie Losi, all of Milton. Sister of the late Paul F., John T. & Joseph P. Dunn. Also survived by 13 loving grandchildren, one great grandson and many nieces & nephews. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Tues. at 12 noon. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Sun. 2 to 5 PM and Mon., 4 to 8 PM. Former employee of University Hospital, Boston and Milton Hospital. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts St., Newton 02458.  

Przybyszewski, Helen R. “Eleanor” (Rizzo), of Milton, Oct. 1. Beloved wife of the late Eugene T. “Dusty”. Devoted mother of Adele B. Saletta & her husband, Richard J. of Chatham. Proud grandmother of Rick Saletta & his wife, Jamie Bubier of Menlo Park, CA, Kirsten Zelhof & her husband, Gary of Ridgefield, CT, Darren of Chatham & Brian Saletta of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Loving great grandmother of Taylor & MacKenzie Zelhof and Luke & Colt Saletta. Caring sister of Mary McGrath of Hyde Park & the late Antonina DiCarlo, Anne Richard & Jennie Arsenault. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Hills Church, Milton, Wed. morning at 11. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Tues. 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Przybyszewski Memorial, c/o Rev. Roger Charbonneau, Holy Cross Church, 416 Church St., Colchester, VT 05446.

Spring, Mary J. (Faherty), of Milton, Oct. 1. Devoted wife of the late Herbert E. Most dear & loving mother of Kevin, Patrice & the late Gerard. Joyous grandmother of Will Comstock. Sister of Joan Molloy of Quincy. Lifetime friend of Esther A. Lane of Quincy. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Tues. morning at 10:30. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Mon. 4 to 8 PM. Former employee of Banker & Tradesman, Boston.

McGinnis, Jean F. (Courtney), of Quincy,Sept. 29. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F., Jr.  Devoted mother of Thomas F. III, James M. & Jane E. Ford all of Quincy, Cathleen M. Bussiere of Mashpee, Francis X. McGinnis of Hanover & Mariellen Nee of Marshfield. Sister of Mary E. Hixon of Quincy & the late Margaret McCartin, Katherine Tilley & Ann S. Donovan. Also survived by 20 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton Fri. morning at 10:30. Visiting hrs. at Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton Thurs. 4 to 8 PM. Retired Boston School Teacher & Quincy Real Estate broker. Former member of the Sacred Heart Women’s Sodality , No. Quincy & ADK Sorority. Graduate of Notre Dame Academy, Class of 1949 & Emmanuel College graduate Class of  1953. In Lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Save the Music Foundation, 1633 Broadway, 11^th Floor, New York, NY 10019

Arico, Frances (Schepis), age 95, of Milton & Dennisport, Sept. 28. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Devoted mother Frances A. Harris of Milton, & the late Anthony M. & Carmela Arico. Loving grandmother of Tony Baker of Acton & Great grandmother of Dorian Baker. Sister of the late Dr. Dominic Schepis & Antonia Mollura. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton Thurs. morning at 10:30. Visiting hrs. at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton Wed. 4 to 8. Former owner of La Sicilia Restaurant, Dennisport & Arico’s, Hyde Park. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Inst., 44 Binney St., Boston 02115

 McGourty, Patricia M. (McIntosh), formerly of Milton & Scituate, of Braintree, Sept. 28. Beloved wife of the late Francis H., Sr. Devoted mother of Frank McGourty & his wife Eleanor of Milton & Patricia M. Evers & her husband William of Braintree. Loving grandmother of John McGourty, Michael & Katie Evers.  Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton Wed. morning at 10:30. Visiting hrs. at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton Tues. 4 to 8PM. Former salesperson of Jack Conway & Co. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice of the South Shore/VNA Foundation, Inc., 100 Bay State Dr., Braintree 02184.

Panarese, Ella (Rauseo), age 99, of Milton, Sept. 16. Beloved wife of the late Louis A.  Devoted mother of  The Hon. Eugene G. (ret. Presiding Justice, Chelsea District Court) & his wife Margaret (Sullivan) Panarese of Milton. Loving grandmother of  Mark J. Panarese & his wife Sasa of Milton,  Ellen Panarese Gibson & her husband Nathan of Newton, Matthew T. Panarese & his wife Pamela of  PA, Luke C. Panarese & his wife Nina of  Milton, & Maria Panarese Dala & her husband Ruperto of CT. Cherished great grandmother of 14. Sister of Domenic of  Revere & Anthony Rauseo of  Everett, & the late Michael Rauseo, Frances DiStasio, & Phylis Arborgast.  Funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Milton Friday morning at 10.  Visiting hour at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton Friday 8:30 to 9:30 prior to Mass.  In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Harvard College Scholarship Fund, Harvard University, 124 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge 02138

Carroll, Rita M. (Collins), age 94, formerly of Quincy, of Weymouth, Sept. 14. Beloved wife of the late Selah L. Devoted mother of Paul J.  of Middleboro & John L. Carroll of Weymouth. Loving grandmother of Allison M., John J., Stephanie A. & Sean M. Carroll. Great grandmother of Amanda B. & Justin M. Robinson and Conor R. Carroll. Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Weymouth, Wed. morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Tues. 4 to 8 PM. Retired employee of S.H. Couch Co., Milton. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Beacon Hospice, 8 Samoset St., Plymouth 02236.

 Fraser, Alice (Gay), of Milton, Sept. 11. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Devoted mother of Debra F. O’Grady & her husband, John of Duxbury and Karen F. Martello & her husband, Philip of Medway. Loving grandmother of Kelly O’Grady & Geoffrey Martello. Sister of the late George Gay & Yvonne O’Neill. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Sat. morning at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Fri. 4 to 8 PM. Retired employee of Rustcraft Card Co., Dedham. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Agatha Church Renovation Fund, 432 Adams St., Milton 02186 or Alzheimers Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown 02472.

McCormick, Helen M. (Carras), of Milton, formerly of So. Boston & South End, Sept. 7. Beloved wife of 61 years to Richard.  Devoted mother of William, Ann, Jean, Pattie, Thomas, Richard and John.  Survived by 10 loving grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and many loving relatives and friends.  Memorial Mass at St. Augustine’s Chapel to be held at a later date.  Donations in Helen’s name may be made to the South Boston Boys & Girls Club, 230 West 6^th St., So. Boston 02127.

Cimildoro, Maria “Carmela” (Tozza), age 97, of Milton, Sept. 7. Beloved wife of the late Fioravanti. Devoted mother of Guiseppe of Stoughton, Faustino G. “Frankie” & Angelo G. Cimildoro, both of Milton. Survived by 10 loving grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Hills Church, Milton, Fri. morning at 9. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Thurs. 4 to 8PM. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Hancock Park Resident’s Fund, 164 Parkingway, Quincy 02169.

DeCarli, Arthur, of Milton, Sept. 7. Beloved husband of Velia (DelPriore). Devoted father of Mark H. of Brockton, Marlene F. of Milton, Arthur P., Jean & Joan DeCarli, all of Weymouth. Loving grandfather of Michelle Alana Dolan of Brockton and 3 great grandchildren. Brother of Pauline Skotnicki, Josephine Connell, Dorothy Rumble, all of FL and the late Rose Zanaboni. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Hills Church, Milton, Wed. morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Tues., 4 to 8 PM. WW II Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, NY, NY 10008-0780.  

Regan, Leo C., of Milton, Sept. 5. Beloved husband of Mary T. (Coyne). Devoted father of Maryann Osiensky  & her husband, Jeff of Alaska & Mark C. Regan & his wife, Maryann of Wollaston. Loving grandfather of Christopher, Molly & Dae Osiensky. Brother of Henry F. Regan of Wareham. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral Mass at St. Elizabeth Church, Milton, Tues. morning at 10. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Mon. 4 to 8 PM. Late member of Local #264, retired M.B.T.A. Grateful friend of Bill. Former pitcher of Brooklyn Dodgers Minor League Team. Korean War Marine Corps. veteran. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to V.N.A. Hospice South Team, 100 Sylvan Rd. G – 500, Woburn 01801.  

Galligan, William Christopher, of Hull formerly of Dorchester, Sept. 3. Beloved son of William T. &  Philomena M. (Naughton) Galligan of Hull.  Loving brother of Lisa M. of CA, Paul J. of Weymouth & John P. Galligan of  Hull. Funeral Service at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton  Fri. afternoon at 1. Visiting hours 11AM to 1PM prior to service. Late member of A.R.C. & former resident of Vin Fen, Braintree. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Special Olympics Massachusetts, Attn: Donations, 450 Maple St., Building 1, Danvers 01923  

Costello, E. Patricia, of Dorchester, in VA, Aug. 13. Devoted mother of Kathleen M. Higgins of Dorchester, Duffy Higgins of Quincy, Daniel B. Higgins of East Marion, NY and Mark C. Higgins of W. Medford.  Sister of Mary A. Polimeno of Saugus, Anne M. McDowell of AZ, John A. & George D., both of NY and E. Thomas Costello of FL and the late Daphne MacDonald. Survived by 8 grandchildren and one great grandson. Memorial Service at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Sat. morning at 11. Interment private. Late Psychiatric Social Worker of Boston Medical Center. Late member of  N.A.S.W., National Assn. of Social Workers. M.S.W. from Boston University. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Eastern Shore Hospice, P.O. Box 316, Parksley, VA 23421.  

Currier, Frederick M., of Quincy, Aug. 19. Beloved husband of  Roberta M. (Smolinski).  Devoted father of Frederick of ME, Stephen of  W. Bridgewater & Robert Currier of Randolph, & Roberta McGrail of Braintree. Brother of Mary Fitzpatrick of Charlestown, Catherine of Dorchester & the late Joseph Currier. Also survived by 11 loving grandchildren. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Quincy Sat. morning at 10.  Visiting Hrs. at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton Fri. 4 to 8PM. Retired employee of the St. Paul Ins. Co., Boston. Former member of the Weymouth Elks Post # 2232. Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Fr. Bill’s Place, 38 Broad St., Quincy02169.

McDonald, Patricia A. (O’Connell), formerly of Milton & Salem, of Belchertown, Aug. 18. Beloved wife of Richard J. Devoted mother of Richard J. of Salem & Joseph M. McDonald of Feeding Hills. Sister of Rita Broadbent, Carol and Edward, all of FL, James of Plympton & William O’Connell of Dedham. Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren. Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Thurs. morning at 10:30 AM. Visiting hours at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Wed. 4 to 8 PM. Former manager of Vincent’s Potato Chip Co., Salem.

O’Connor, Evelyn M. (O’Connor), of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester, Aug. 9. Beloved wife of the late John C. “Oakie”. Devoted mother of J. Kevin O’Connor of Quincy, Maureen A. Blazuk of Marshfield & Evelyn M. Pearson of Holbrook. Sister of John J. of Dorchester and Alfred O’Connor of Braintree & the late Dorothy McKenna. Sister-in-law of Catherine O’Connor of Quincy. Also survived by 10 loving grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren & many nieces & nephews. Funeral Mass celebrated by her grandson, Rev. Christopher K. O’Connor, at SacredHeartChurch, No. Quincy, Wed. morning at 10. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Tues. 4 to 8 PM. Former employee of Gillette Corp.

 Van Neste, Mary Regina (Lynch), formerly of Milton, of Falmouth August 10.  Beloved wife of Philip J.  Devoted mother of Mary Lou Buell of Duxbury & Brianne Van Neste of Falmouth.  Sister of Eileen Sweeney  & Brian Lynch of NY, and Margaret Shashaty & Vincent Lynch of NJ.  Loving grandmother of Patrick, Veronica, Nora & Agnes Buell of Duxbury and Michael Van Neste of Falmouth.  Funeral Mass at St. Agatha Church, Milton Saturday morning at 10:30.  Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton Friday 4 to 8 PM.  Founding member of Scleroderma Association, Religious Education Teacher and member of Nocturnal Adoration Society at St. Agatha Church.  In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Scleroderma Foundation/New England Chapter, 462 Boston St., Suite 1-1, Topsfield, MA 01983-1239