OBITUARIES

Leo P. Thompson

Leo P. Thompson

Aug 28, 2010

THOMPSON Leo P. of Revere formerly of Somerville August 28, 2010. Beloved Husband of the Late Josephine (Dellarusso) Devoted Father of Leo J. of Revere. Brother of Robert of Manchester, NH, Harold of Everett, Jean of FL and Dottie of Somerville. Grandfather of Lauri Pattern. Great Grandfather of Ashley Pattern. Also Survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Funeral...

William David Corliss

William David Corliss

Aug 21, 2010

CORLISS William D., of South Boston, August 21, 2010 Brother of the Late Lilian Hitch, Edward, Albert and Harold Corliss. Brother in Law of Narchia Corliss. Uncle of Diane Morris and Susan Duggan other nieces and Nephews. Also survived by the parishioner's and Priest's of St. Brigid's Parish. Visitation in St. Brigid's, Church, 841 E. Broadway, South Boston on...

Louise F. Fowler-Jones

Louise F. Fowler-Jones

Aug 18, 2010

FOWLER-JONES Louise F. (Parece) of Dorchester August 18, 2010. Beloved Wife of the Late Melvin G. Jones and Bernard Fowler. Devoted Mother of William Jones, Cheryl Princiotta, Allene Maharajh, Kevin Jones and Christine Jones-White. Aunt of Linda Parece. Sister of the Late Frederick, Dolly and Sonny Parece, Robert and Sissy Rice. Also Survived by nine Grandchildren and ten great...

James A. Burke

James A. Burke

Aug 8, 2010

BURKE James A. (Retired B.P.D.) in Dedham formerly of South Boston and Dorchester August 8, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (Nephew). Devoted father of Brian Burke of Newton, Barbara Salfity of West Roxbury, Francis Burke of Dedham, Maura Dorion Burke of South Boston and the late Thomas J. and Stephen E. Burke and Karen Campbell. Brother of...

Joan "Chickie" McColgan

Joan "Chickie" McColgan

Aug 7, 2010

McCOLGAN Joan C. “Chickie” (Wyse) of South Boston, August 7. Beloved wife of the late Donald L. Devoted mother of Donald L. McColgan and his wife Joan of South Boston, Maureen T. Vezina and her husband John of Green Harbor, and Joanne Russo of South Boston. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Beloved sister of Theresa M. Wyse and the late...

Myrna Hennebury

Myrna Hennebury

Jul 17, 2010

Myrna K. Hughey-Hennebury, 73, died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Quincy Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1937 in Moose River, Maine, the daughter of the late Harry W. and Inza (Newton) Hughey, sister of the late Kenneth Hughey, aunt of the late Darrell Hughey. Myrna is survived by three children Dawn, Lorna and Dennis Hennebury, five grandchildren Ariana...

Dorothea F. Spencer

Dorothea F. Spencer

Jul 14, 2010

SPENCER Dorothea F. (Ford), in S. Boston of Milton , July 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late William F. Devoted mother of William F. and his wife Terry of S. Boston. Loving grandmother of Jacqui of S. Boston, and Billy of Mesa, AZ. Sister of the late Mary Mahoney. Dear aunt of Jake, Kevin and the late Janice...

Nora M. Barry

Nora M. Barry

May 10, 2010

BARRY, Norah "Mary" (Griffin) Of South Boston and Charlestown Massachusetts, died in peace after a short illness on Monday May 10, 2010, at the Marian Manor in South Boston. She was the proud Mother of four children, former President of Cooperative Services, Inc, a retired textile worker, and the greatest fan of the Boston Red Sox. Mary was born...

Elizabeth Ann McCarron

Elizabeth Ann McCarron

Apr 8, 2010

McCarron Elizabeth A. "Betty"(Wilson)of South Boston April 8th.Beloved wife of the late Edward F.Devoted Sisterof Margaret Martine and Dorothy Wilson both of E.Falmouth and the Late mary Ledger,Robert,Thomas and Francis Wilson.Sister in Law of Ann,Jean and Theresa Wilson.Sister in Law of the Late Fred Martine Also survived by many nieces and nephews.Visiting Hours in the Wm.F.Spencer Funeral Home 575...

Alan Todd Chappelear

Alan Todd Chappelear

Apr 2, 2010

Beloved son and Brother, of Brighton went to be with our lord April 2,2010.  Born July 6, 1963 in Anderson, S.C. husband of the late Megan Whitlow Beloved Son of Billie and Harold Chappelear of Annapolis, MD.  Dear brother of Amy Ryzenga and Her Husband Richard of Millersvillle,  MD.  Uncle of Braden and Brooke Ryzenga.  A celebration of life...

Shirley Payne

Shirley Payne

Mar 18, 2010

PAYNE Shirley of Brookline, March 18, 2010. Beloved mother of Loretta Payne, Sandra, Marsha, Robert, Howard, and the late Donna Payne Marsh. Sister of Sylvia Walker and the late Audrey Butler. Also survived by grandchildren, relatives and friends. Funeral Service on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. in St. Marks Congregational Church of Christ, 200 Townsend Street, DORCHESTER. Visitation from 10:00...

Francis E. Park III

Francis E. Park III

Feb 5, 2010

(Ted) Of South Boston, February 5, 2010, age 79, formerly of Duxbury. Beloved father of Laura, Susan and Ted. Beloved brother of Harley Park of Connecticut and also survived by 6 nieces and nephews. Graduate of Browne & Nichols School, class of 1948 and of Harvard University, class of 1952. Member of Trinity Church. Also member of South Boston...

John E. Ward III

John E. Ward III

Feb 3, 2010

(Jack) formerly of Roxbury, suddenly February 3rd. Devoted father of Cerise Humphreys, Michelle Harding, Monique Swirbalus, Serina Meagher, Jeremy Ward, John Ward IV, Melisa Ward. Brother of Ruthann Bush, Thomas, Alice Pratt, Marylou Brunswick, and Donna Federico. Former Husband of Cynthia (Keller) Ward and Carole (Poor) Ward also survived by many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Wm....

John "Doc" Tynan

John "Doc" Tynan

Dec 24, 2009

John “Doc’’ Tynan, a World War II fighter pilot who flew dozens of missions over Germany and served as state representative from South Boston for 16 years, died Christmas Eve at the Soldier’s Home in Chelsea following a long illness.

Mr. Tynan, who was 89, spent his life advocating on behalf of veterans and creating opportunities for...

Robert J. Fitzwilliam

Robert J. Fitzwilliam

Dec 11, 2009

Fitzwilliam, Robert J. Of Wellesley Hills, age 90, died on Friday, December 11, 2009 of complications of Parkinson's Disease.  Born and raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, he graduated from Yale University in 1940 and served in the U.S. Navy as an officer in World War II.  After earning his LLB from Yale Law School in 1946 he was chosen...

Barbara Alexander Kiriakos

Barbara Alexander Kiriakos

Nov 19, 2009

Of Topsfield, formerly of Hull, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2009 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Keo Kiriakos. Loving mother of Christian Kiriakos of Topsfield and his wife Sara, and Christina Kiriakos of Quincy.  Cherished grandmother of Keo. Dear sister of James Alexander of Norwood.

Born August 20, 1927, she spent her...