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DUNN Winifred M. (Joyce) of Mission Hill, Nov. 19, 2011. Beloved wife of the late George Dunn and James Caulfield. Loving mother of Peter Caulfield and his wife Nancy of West Roxbury, Virginia Yered and her husband the late Robert of Millis, Gerard Caulfield of Pennsylvania and Richard Caulfield (B.P.D.) of Mission Hill. Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Daughter of the late Norman and Bertha Joyce. Sister of Mildred Molis of Waltham and the late Dorothy Palmer. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Wednesday, Nov. 23rd. at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) at 10:30am. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

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HURLEY Deborah Jean of Mission Hill, suddenly, February 9, 2012. Wife of the late Thomas F. Hession. Complete notice to follow.

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KELLY, Francis J. “Frank” Formerly of Mashpee, Westwood, & Mission Hill, March 2, 2012. Beloved husband of Maureen (Killilea). Loving father of Anne Marie Knighton and her husband Ernest of Edenton NC, and Colette McGonagle and her husband Kevin of Melrose. Devoted son of the late Joseph Kelly and Hemma (Collins). Brother of the late Austin Kelly, Jean Vetere, and Marguerite Kelly. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, March 6th at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Monday 3-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Frank’s name to the Mission Church Restoration Fund, 1545 Tremont St., Boston MA 02120

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SCANLAN, Dennis J. Age 67 of Mission Hill, May 18, 2012. Loving brother of Sr. Julia Scanlan Sister of Charity, Eileen S. “Queenie” Padua, Michael Scanlan, Kevin Scanlan, Joseph Scanlan, and the late Thomas Scanlan, and Patricia Glynn. Brother-in-law of Gerard Glynn, and Kathleen Scanlan. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Besides his loving family, Dennis was loved by a host of caring friends. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, May 22 at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Monday 3-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment private. Past Commander of the Mission Hill American Legion Post #327. In Dennis’s memory please take a friend to dinner.

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LOVETT, Shirley A. (Hagemann) of Mission Hill, May 27, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Thomas G. Loving mother of Thomas W. and his wife Constance of NH, Mary Alyce McEachen and her husband Robert of Roslindale, Catherine Schaefer and her husband Richard of WA, Michael Lovett and his wife Paula Marcum of Hyde Park, and the late Patrick. Loving grandmother of Kevin, Keith, Lonnie, Thomas, Marcum, and Michaleen Lovett; Jason McEachen; Mary Eliza Borst; Rebecca Aguon; Daniel and Janell Piche. Great grandmother of 13. Good Friend of Marion Marcum. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Friday, June 1 at 8:30 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in Mission Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston MA 02284 or Mission Church, 1545 Tremont St., Roxbury MA 02120

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WARD, Francis V. “Franny”, 65, of West Roxbury, formerly of Mission Hill, June 1, 2012. Beloved son of the late Arthur Ward, Sr. and the late Mary (Fitzsimmons) Ward. Loving brother to the late Mary Sullivan and her late husband Leo of Jamaica Plain, the late Arthur “Sonny” Ward, Jr. of West Roxbury, the late Dorothy Higgins and her husband Brian of Chelmsford, Margaret Sullivan and her husband Donald of Quincy, Michael “Skipper” Ward of West Roxbury, and Virginia Melvin and her husband Paul of Rockland. Devoted ‘father’ to Peter Gray Jr. and his wife Colleen of Walpole, and cherished Papa to their children Ryan, Madison and Lily. Also survived by many adoring nieces, nephews and close friends. A veteran of the USAF, Franny had a longstanding career with the Commonwealth of MA’s Public Health Police Unit and the MBTA, where he retired. He was a longtime member of the Mission Hill American Legion Post #327 and the Boston Elks Lodge #10. A graduate of Mission High School and basketball standout, Franny spent much of his life serving the community and youth of Mission Hill as a coach, mentor and friend to many. Franny was known as the “Basketball Guru” and touched the lives of countless people with his generous and caring ways. He will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered by many in the Mission Hill and surrounding communities. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, on Thursday, at 8:30am, followed by a Funeral Mass in The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1545 Tremont Street, BOSTON at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment at Mt. Benedict Cemetery, WEST ROXBURY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Franny’s memory to: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02115, Attn: Michael S. Kent, MD

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JONES William J. “Billy” age 65 of Mission Hill passed away on Saturday June 9, 2012. Born on August 11, 1946. Son of the late Nora (Murphy) and Patrick Jones formerly of County Kerr, Ireland. Loving brother of the late Paul Jones of Walpole, Mary Ellen Mulcahy of Hyde Park and Patrick Jones – his infant twin who died at birth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Thursday, June 14th. at 8:30am. followed by a Funeral Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) at 10:30am. Visiting hour from 8:30 – 9:30am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mass. National Cemetery, Bourne at 1:45pm. Billy served his country honorably during the Vietnam War as a member of the Air Force. He was a long time member and former Commander of the American Legion Mission Hill Post 327 and Brookline Lodge of Elks 886.

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FUREY Margaret M. of Mission Hill, June 14, 2012. Loving sister of Winifred Furey of South Boston and the late William I. Jr., Barbara J. Buckley, Francis X. Furey and Jane Murphy. Daughter of the late William I. and Helen F. (Murphy). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Monday June 18th. at 8:30am. followed by a Funeral Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) at 10:30am. Visiting hour 8:30 – 9:30am. Relatives and friends invited.

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SHAUGHNESSY, Irene M. (Oakes) of Mission Hill, July 17, 2012. Beloved Wife of the late William Daniel. Loving mother of David (Chap) and his wife Amy, Stephen and his wife Marian, Debra Shaughnessy, Peter and his wife Deborah, Paul, Gail Asselineau and her husband Marc, and Beth Schiavone and her husband Kevin. Loving Grandmother of Ryan, Kevin, Noel, Erin, Amanda, Gillian, Conor and William. Sister of Helen (Oakes) Hughes and her husband the late Robert, the late Katherine (Oakes) Hurley and her husband James and the late Walter Oakes and his wife Patricia. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 20 in the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) at 9 am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Irene’s memory to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1545 Tremont St., Boston MA 02120.

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Helen C. Daley, 65

Dateline: Easton, MA

Helen C. (Costigan) Daley, 65, of Easton, formerly of Mission Hill, passed away surrounded by her loving family, at home, on Friday October 5, 2012. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Paul J. Daley, to whom she was wed for the past 38 years.
Born in Boston, MA on April 7, 1947, she was a dear daughter of the late John F. and Mary Patricia (Sweeney) Costigan.
Helen grew up in the Mission Hill section of Boston. She was educated in Mission Hill Schools and was a 1964 graduate of Mission High. She furthered her studies and was a graduate of the Boston Business School.
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Daley had been employed by Verizon at both the companies Boston and Taunton locations. She retired after 20 years as an administrative assistant. She had formerly worked for the Department of Public Welfare and at New England Life, both in Boston.
An Easton resident for the past 10 years, Helen was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Mansfield and while residing in Mission Hill was a longtime parishioner of the Mission Church.
Helen’s family was the love of her life. She enjoyed walking the beaches of Marshfield, listening to music and could always be found on the dance floor.
In addition to her beloved husband and best friend Paul, she is survived by her devoted daughters, Jessica M. Petrillo and her husband Tony of Easton and Paula J. Daley of Easton. The dear sister of Mary Pat Kaszanek and her husband James of Rockland, Carol M. Dodge of Pembroke and her late husband Albert Dodge, and Jean Hunt and her husband James of Dorchester, she is also survived by her 4 cherished grandchildren, Anthony, Natalie, Adriana and Olivia, and was the sister-in-law of Bernadette Scott and her husband Charles of Virginia, James Daley and his wife Ellen of West Roxbury, Margaret Heraty of Canton and was the loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Mass, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be celebrated on Wednesday October 10th at a time to be announced in St. Mary’s Church, 330 Pratt St (Route 106) Mansfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Mansfield.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, October 9th from 5-8 P.M. at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.
In lieu of flowers, Helen’s family has requested that donations in her memory be made to the Greater Walk for Autism, C/O Team Speak up for Colin, Walk Donations Department, 5455 Wilshire Blvd, #2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
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DONOVAN, Patricia E. “Patsy” (Durkin) In Mission Hill, Nov 25, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William “Billy” Donovan. Devoted daughter of the late John and Mary Durkin. Loving sister of John “Jack” Durkin, Marie Scannell, Maureen Earley, Eileen Durkin, Pauline Durkin, and Richard Durkin and his wife Barbara. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Thursday, Nov. 29th at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, (Mission Church) 1545 Tremont St. Mission Hill at 10:30 am. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Patsy’s memory to the Animal Rescue League, 10 Chandler St. Boston, MA 02116

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MAGEE, Mary C. (Walsh ) In West Roxbury, April 30, 2013. Formerly of Mission Hill and Co. Limerick, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late John E. Magee. Loving Mother of Joan Buchanan and her husband Vincent of West Roxbury, and Patricia Ford and her husband Eugene of West Roxbury. Grandmother of Christopher Buchanan and his wife Alessandra, Kelly (Ford) Kostopoulos and her husband Chris, Erin Ford and her fiancee Rob Talevi, and the late Katie Ford. Great-grandmother of Ronan Buchanan, Eliana Kostopoulos, Keira Kostopoulos. Funeral Service from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Friday, May 3rd at 11 am. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Late secretary of the Boston Public Schools.

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NEGRETE Martin Guardado of Mission Hill, June 2, 2013. Complete notice on Sunday June 16th.

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BATH, Helen R. (Schena) of Mission Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2012 at the Brookline Health and Care Center in Brookline, MA. Helen was born June 20, 1917 in Revere, Massachusetts, the daughter of Michael and Antoinette Schena. She was united in marriage to the late George B. Bath. She was also pre-deceased her sisters Eleanor Barrett, Margret DeAngeles, Dorothy Schena and brothers Alfred Schena, Louis Schena and Amelio (Bud) Schena. A consummate mother and homemaker, Helen (Nana) was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Over the years she cooked many of her favorite recipes (eggplant parm) for her family and friends. In addition she loved her New England Baptist Hospital where she worked for of over 20 years.
She is survived by her children and spouses; Michael (Lois) Bath, Simi Valley CA, James (Katherine) Bath, Boston MA and Richard (Susan) Bath, Brockton MA; 8 loving grandchildren, Michael, Deborah, Sheryl, James, Jeffery, Denise, Sam and Jonathan. and 16 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Rita (Schena) Barter, North Port FL, Lillian (Schena) Kelly, Methuen MA: 3 brothers Carl (Phyllis) Schena, Castaic CA, Anthony Schena, Quincy, MA and Richard (Ruth) Schena, Alexandria, VA
A Memorial service is planned for family members and friends to be held in early September date to be determined.

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McELHINNEY, Helena C. (Leonard) of Mission Hill and Hull, Aug 22, 2013. Beloved wife of John F. McElhinney Jr. Complete notice later.

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McELHINNEY Helena C. (Leonard) age 84 of Hull formerly of Mission Hill, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John F. McElhinney Jr. daughter Helena Silva and her husband John of Tulsa, Ok., Patricia Collins and her husband Tim of Hingham, Euileen Lynch and her husband Ron of Hull and sons John F. McElhinney III of Ft. Lauderdale FL., Thomas McElhinney of Boston and Stephen McElhinney and his wife Collette of Cohasset. Devoted and loving Grandmother of John, Michael and Kevin Silva, Kathryn and Colleen Collins, Ryan, Erin and Sean McElhinney and Helena and Patrick Lynch. Sister of the late Thomas Leonard and his wife Priscilla, John “Buddy” Leonard and Mary Leonard. Also survived by sister-in-law Mary Leonard of Hull. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, nephews and many cousins. Friends and relatives are invited to visiting hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Thursday Sept. 12th. 4-9pm. and Friday Sept. 13th. 2-4 & 7-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) 1545 Tremont St. Boston, Ma. 02120. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

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FAHEY, Marguerite (Morrison) Formerly of Mission Hill and Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center. Wife of the late Michael J. Fahey. Mother of Patricia (Fahey) Zupkofska and her husband Gene of Rockland, Sharon (Fahey) McLaughlin and her husband Jack of Westwood, and Edward Wayne Fahey of Hyde Park. Also survived by her four grandchildren, Jimmy Lamarr (Shannon) of Canton, Karen Doherty of Rockland, Bryon McLaughlin of Norwood and Melissa McLaughlin of Westwood. Also survived by her four great-granddaughters, Kelsey, Samantha, Casey, and Jaime. Marguerite also leaves behind her sisters Jessie Neville, Anne Kuchma and brother Danny Morrison all of Nova Scotia, Canada as well as many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Joan (Morrison) Russell, Angus Morrison, George Morrison, and John Morrison. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY. Visiting hours Tuesday, October 8 from 4-8 pm. Funeral Services Private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA Chapter, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or your favorite charity.

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O’NEILL, Kevin J. of Mission Hill, suddenly, Oct 18, 2013. Beloved son of the late Joseph F. O’Neill and Doris T. (Regan). Loving brother of Lynne Natale and her husband Stephen of Roslindale, and the late Barry and Brian O’Neill. Devoted uncle of Stephen and Michael Natale and Ryan O’Neill. Visiting hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Sunday, Oct 27 from 2 to 4:30pm with a funeral service from 4:30 to 5pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Private.

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Munzert, Irene (Galvin) Born May 4, 1938 in Boston, MA, passed away peacefully at her sister’s home after a brief illness. Surrounded by her family and friends on November 2, 2013. Irene grew up as one of eight children on Mission Hill in Roxbury, MA. She graduated from Mission H.S. later working for Verizon and Clair Motor Group of West Roxbury for many years. She was one of a kind, strong, determined, fun loving and in possession of a wonderful sense of humor. She spent many of her later years playing dress up with her great nieces, watching her great nephews run around the yard, spending time with her friend Susie and babysitting her dog Gibson. She was so happy to be with her sister Evelyn for the past four years and to have her son Bobby closer over the past year. Irene is survived by her son Robert Munzert, Jr. of Hull and Essex, Her siblings Evelyn Galvin Mears and her friend Joseph Luna of Hamilton, Eugene Galvin and his wife Mary of Virginia, Richard Galvin and his friend Corrine of Hyde Park, William Galvin and wife Susan of Hyde Park. Sisters in Law Betty Galvin, Marie Galvin and Maureen Galvin. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews as well as her very special great nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. She was predeceased by her parents Eugene and Irene Galvin of Mission Hill, her brothers, Kenneth Galvin of Mission Hill, John “Honey” Galvin of Woburn and Gerard Galvin of South Boston. Her sister in law, Arlene Galvin of Roslindale and her former husband, Robert Munzert, BPD. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Tuesday, Nov. 5th at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment New Calvary Cemetery.

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SHAUGHNESSY, Irene M. (Oakes) of Mission Hill, July 17, 2012. Beloved Wife of the late William Daniel. Loving mother of David (Chap) and his wife Amy, Stephen and his wife Marian, Debra Shaughnessy, Peter and his wife Deborah, Paul, Gail Asselineau and her husband Marc, and Beth Schiavone and her husband Kevin. Loving Grandmother of Ryan, Kevin, Noel, Erin, Amanda, Gillian, Conor and William. Sister of Helen (Oakes) Hughes and her husband the late Robert, the late Katherine (Oakes) Hurley and her husband James and the late Walter Oakes and his wife Patricia. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 20 in the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) at 9 am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Irene’s memory to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1545 Tremont St., Boston MA 02120.

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