Dorothy J. Ellard, 75

Dateline: Norton, MA

Dorothy J. (LeBlanc) Ellard, 75, of Norton, passed away in the presence of her loving family on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved wife of Francis J. Ellard, to whom she was wed on August 4, 1957.
Born in Boston, MA on April 17, 1937, she was a dear daughter of the late Edward L. and Delia (Deveau) LeBlanc.
Dottie grew up in the Dorchester section of Boston. She was educated in Boston schools and was a graduate of Monsignor Ryan Memorial High School.
Prior to retiring, Mrs. Ellard had been employed for 30 years at the Boston Insulated Wire and Cable Co. She retired with the position of an Administrative Assistant.
A communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Norton, she had made her home in Norton for the past 37 years. Dottie’s favorite times spent were those in the presence of her adoring family, especially with her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, times spent at her families summer home in West Yarmouth and the beautiful beaches of Cape Cod.
In addition to her beloved husband of 55 years, she is survived by her devoted children, David J. Ellard and his wife Julie of Foxboro, Edward R. Ellard and his wife Jacqueline of California, Steven M. Ellard and his wife Christine of Brewster, Diane M. Chaplin and her husband Timothy of Attleboro and the late Susan G. Ellard. She is also survived by her cherished 11 grandchildren.
Her Funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Tuesday, October 9th at 9:00 A.M. from the Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton, followed by a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church, 1 Power St., Norton. Burial will follow in the Timothy Plain Cemetery, Norton.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday October 8th from 4-8 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.
For additional information, please visit www.nortonmemorial.com

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Robert A. ”Bob” Connolly, of Plymouth, died suddenly on October 3, 2012, too soon at age 59. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary (Larkin) and cherished sons, Ian and Evan, all of Plymouth. He also leaves his brother John and his wife Jenice of Troy, NC, his sisters Shirley Cordaro and her husband John of Raymond, NH and Carol Sullivan and her husband Michael of Dedham, his uncle William Russell of North Reading and many dear nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. He was born in Medford on October 25, 1952, the son of the late John and Dorothy (Russell) Connolly. He graduated in 1970 from Jamaica Plain High School and was an auto mechanic at Boston and Cambridge Yellow Cab, Bay State Taxi in Brookline and a Master Technician at Expressway Toyota in Dorchester and Sullivan Brothers in Kingston. Bob was a loving and nurturing family man who took great pride in his sons and their accomplishments and the simple pleasures of his home and surroundings. His true stock and trade was in the selfless giving of his time, knowledge and support to anyone in need and his ability to lift spirits with his unique perspective and sense of humor. His love and friendship was a gift beyond measure and he will be widely and greatly missed. Visiting hours will be held at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 619 State Rd (Rt 3A), Plymouth (Manomet) on Wednesday October 10th between 4:00-6:30 with a celebration of his life at 6:30. In lieu of flowers donations for the continuing education of his sons can be sent to The Connolly Family c/o Granville Baker, PO Box 448, White Horse Beach, MA 02381

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KOLAKOWSKI Regina (Liszewski) in Dorchester, October 22, 2012. Beloved wife of Antoni and loving mother of Christina Newelski of Florida and Anna Mitchell of New Hampshire. Survived by 4 loving grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Sister of Helena Grabowska and Jadwiga Grabowska of Poland. Funeral from Scally & Trayers Funeral Home, 54 Pleasant Street DORCHESTER. Friday at 9:15 Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, South Boston at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Thursday 4:00-8:00 P.M. Interment New Calvary Cemetery. For further information please visit www.scallytrayers.com

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SALGADO, Zoila G. (Parra) Age 97. Of Dorchester, formerly of Victoria de las Tunas, Oriente Cuba, October 22. Beloved wife of the late Enrique Salgado. Loving mother of Daisy M. Gomez and her late husband Salvador of Dorchester; Flavia Bibilonia and her husband Raul of Quincy; Enrique Salgado and his wife Angelica of Boston; and George Salgado and his wife Mary Geary of Quincy. Cherished grandmother of Georgina Gomez-Bozzo, Salvador Gomez, Dania and Lisa Bibilonia, Joseph and Gregory Salgado and Shawn Salgado. Great grandmother of Robert, Felipe, and Christina Bozzo, Nicholas and Damian Salgado and Camilla and Miranda Gomez. Funeral from the Scally and Trayers Funeral Home, 54 Pleasant St., DORCHESTER, on Saturday, October 27th at 10 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Ambrose Church, 246 Adams St., Dorchester at 11 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Friday from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Zoila’s memory may be made to The Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehabilitation Center, 337 Neponset Ave., Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122. Interment private. For additional information and directions contact Scally and Trayers Funeral Home 617-436-5700.

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KENNEY, Robert J. In Dorchester, October 25th, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Beloved husband of Rosemary L. (Jeffries) Kenney for 43 years. Loving father of Deborah A. Bromley of Abington, Dawn M. and her husband Michael Sorrenti of North Reading, Scott R. and his wife Karen Kenney of Holbrook, and Matthew D. Kenney and his fiancé Kimberly Battinelli of Holbrook. Brother of Edward W. Kenney of Wayland, Bro. John G. Kenney of Mexico, Rev. Gerard J. Kenney of Texas, Dianne G. Williams of North Carolina, Michael F. Kenney of Quincy, and the late Elizabeth A. Conlon. Survived by 8 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Wednesday morning, October 31, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Late retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or the American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, NY 10006. Interment in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

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JACKIEWICZ, Alojzy “Alex”. In Dorchester, October 31st. Beloved husband of the late Teresa (Sadonowicz) Jackiewicz. Loving father of Chris and his wife Maria Jackiewicz of Randolph, and Celine A. and her husband Janek Puszko of Stoughton. Brother of the late Helena Tomaszycki and Leonarda Sanko. Devoted grandfather of Monique, Evonne, and Gregory Puszko, and Robert, Erik, and Stacy Jackiewicz. Great-grandfather of Cameron and Anthony Jackiewicz. Uncle of Diane Chlus, Barbara Gniado, and Helena Supronik, in the United States, and many nephews and relatives in Poland. Survived by several grandnieces and grandnephews. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Friday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, South Boston, Saturday morning, November 3, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Late retired machinist for Servolift Eastern Corp. at over 35 years. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

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McDONAGH Michael Age 68. In Dorchester, Oct. 30, 2012. Formerly of Carraroe, Co. Galway, Ireland. Beloved son of Stephen and Mary, brother of Bridget her 3 daughters and husband William Maye of Marshfield, John and his wife Winnie, Colin and his wife Brid, Padraic and his wife Mary, Thomas, Maire Feiritear and her husband Brendan, Sarah Behan and her husband John, Mairead Mac Con Iomaire and her husband Thomas and the late Stephen, nieces and nephews all of Ireland. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Monday, Nov. 5th. at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hour prior to Mass from 8:30-9:30am. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Michael worked for Boston Water & Sewer as a bricklayer for 30 years.

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WEBB, “Duke” Thomas W.P. III. In Roslindale, formerly of Dorchester, October 31st. Beloved husband of Darlene L. (Pluschau) Webb. Loving father of Patty M. Webb and Kim A. Webb, both of South Boston, and Jessica K. Smith and Emily F. Webb, both of Roslindale. Brother of the late Edward W. Webb. Devoted grandfather of Sean Patrick Flaherty. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Sunday 2-6 P.M. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Roslindale, Monday morning, November 5, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Life member of the Dorchester Yacht Club. Owner of Charters Unlimited, Marina Bay. In lieu of flowers, donations in Duke’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Norwood, MA 02062. Interment private.

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DZENGELEWSKI, Edward J. In Dorchester, November 8th. Beloved husband of Mildred A. (Robak) Dzengelewski. Loving father of Ann M. and her husband Alfred F. Jacques of Whitman, and Carol Dzengelewski of Dorchester. Brother of the late Blanche Liska, Sophie Lynch, Julia Falvey, Joseph and Anthony Dzengelewski, Stanley, Henry, and John Dennis. Devoted grandfather of Michael, David, and Amy Jacques. Great-grandfather of Carrietta, Harris, and David Jacques. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Monday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Tuesday morning, November 13, at 9:30 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Veteran WWII – U.S. Army. Late member of the John P. McKeon Amvets Post #146. Donations in Edward’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

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SMITH, Anne C. (Geary). In Dorchester, November 8th. Beloved wife of the late James J. Smith. Loving mother of Marilyn A. Mastascusa of Medford, James J. Smith Jr. of NY, Joan M. Smith of Milton, and Robert M. Smith of Whitman. Sister of the late Joseph F. Geary, Mary R. Wall, Martin J. Geary, and John L. Geary. Survived by 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Wednesday, November 14, at 1 P.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours omitted. Late member of the Castle Island Association. In lieu of flowers, donations in Anne’s memory may be made to Marian Manor Nursing Home, 130 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA 02127. Interment in Milton Cemetery.

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GOLDEN, Edward J. Suddenly, in Maryland, formerly of Dorchester, November 5th. Beloved husband of Oumou (Guisse) Golden. Loving father of Jonathon Golden of Gloucester. Son of Brenda (Sullivan ) Golden of Maryland and the late Paul Golden. Brother of Lori Golden of Maryland. Uncle of Nicole Golden. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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Hennessey, Diane V. (Stone), age 72, of Quincy, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2012 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Beloved wife of the late Owen Hennessey. Loving mother of Linda Shaughnessy of Dorchester and Bill Hennessey and his wife Debbie of Dorchester. Cherished grandmother of Keri Shaughnessy of Waltham, James Lunnin and Dan Hennessey; both of Dorchester. Longtime best friend of Maureen Hart of Weymouth. Also survived by several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Hennessey worked for the Stop & Shop Company, retiring as an Executive Secretary. Diane was blessed to have had so many close friends at Hancock Court and took great pleasure in organizing social events to include their BINGO program. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A funeral service will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 AM in the Keohane Funeral Home, Quincy. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Diane may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

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MASTROGIACOMO, Dorothy L. (Falvey). In Dorchester, November 11th. Beloved wife of the late Anthony M. Mastrogiacomo. Loving mother of Anthony E. and his wife Lucille D. Mastrogiacomo of Florida, James F. and his wife Beverly C. Mastrogiacomo of Quincy, John and his wife Maureen Mastrogiacomo of Weymouth, and the late Joseph Mastrogiacomo. Sister of the late John Geagan. Survived by 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Thursday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Friday morning, November 16, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Late employee of Bradlees for over 20 years and resident of Savin Hill Apartments for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the John Adams Healthcare Center Activities Department, 211 Franklin Street, Quincy, MA 02169. Interment in St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale.

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CONNOLLY, Thomas F. In Dorchester, November 12th. Beloved husband of Eleanor M. (Hamilton) Connolly. Loving father of Maryellen and her husband Billy Fleming, and Edward J. and his wife Diana Connolly, all of Braintree, and the late Thomas J. and Christopher Connolly. Brother of John Connolly of South Boston, James Connolly of Middleboro, Joseph Connolly of Braintree, Patrick Connolly of Norwood, and the late Mary Flaherty. Devoted grandfather of Billy Jr., Elizabeth, and Ellen Fleming, and Edward T. Connolly. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Friday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Saturday morning, November 17, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Veteran WWII – U.S. Army. Late retired Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for over 38 years and member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. Tom was an active member of St. Margaret Church and Savin Hill Civic Association for many years. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.

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WALSH, Patrick A. “Pat”. In Dorchester, formerly of Callowfeenish, Carna, County Galway, Ireland, November 14th. Beloved husband of the late Nappy (Feeney) Walsh. Loving father of Martin F. and his wife Mary Beth Walsh, Noreen M. and her husband Dudley McDonagh, all of Dorchester, Winnie M. and her husband Festus Mulkerrin of Braintree, and Mary T. Walsh of Dorchester. Brother of Sr. Mary Walsh of San Antonio, Texas, Bridget Christopher of Braintree, Martin Walsh of Dorchester, Sally Noding of England, and the late Joseph, Thomas, and John Walsh, Kate Cotter, Barbara Carroll, Ann Davis , and Peggy King. Devoted grandfather of Kelly, Colleen, and Patrick Walsh, Nuala, Robert, and Ann Marie McDonagh, Patrick, Barbara, Marcus, and Martin Mulkerrin. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Saturday 5-7 P.M. and Sunday 2-6 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Monday morning, November 19, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Late business manager of the International Laborers Union of North America Local #223 and member for over 50 years. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat’s memory may be made to A.D.S.L., 1565 Dorchester Ave., P.O. Box 220643, Dorchester, MA 02122, or Braintree High School Football and Wrestling Teams, 128 Town St., Braintree, MA 02184. Interment in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Dorchester.

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Ramona Soto, age 79, of Dorchester, formerly of Puerto Rico on November 15, 2012. Loving mother of Isabel, Maty, Elba, Mirta, Carmen, Edwin, Nancy and Junior. Also survived by many grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St. (Opp. Forest Hills MBTA Station) Jamaica Plain on Saturday November 24 from 6-9 PM. Relatives and friends are invited. Her funeral service and burial will be held in Puerto Rico.

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CARSON, Roy W. In Dorchester, November 17th. Beloved husband of Mary C. “Tina” (O’Connor) Carson. Loving father of Joseph Carson of Dorchester, Christine M. and her husband Sean Benoit of Wilmington, Paul and his wife Robyn Carson of West Roxbury, Carolanne and her husband Francis O’Kane of Hanson, Nancy and her husband Donald McGuire of Dorchester, and Doreen and her husband Brad Douglas of Squantum. Brother of Patricia Donovan of Maine, Donna Lynch of Melrose, Edward Carson of Weymouth, Thomas Carson of Bridgewater, Stephen Carson of West Roxbury, Ellen Cousley of Maine, and the late Kenneth, Richard, and John Carson. Devoted grandfather of Brendan, Timmy, and Connor Benoit, Jake and Katherine O’Kane, Marychristina and Taryn McGuire, Johanna, Carson, and Cameron Douglas. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Tuesday 4-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Wednesday morning, November 21, at 10 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Late retired member of the International Operating Engineers Union Local #4. Roy was a former St. William’s CYO Girl’s Softball Coach. In lieu of flowers, donations in Roy’s memory may be made to the Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry, 800 Columbia Rd. Dorchester, MA 02125. Interment private.

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SILVA Robert J. Sgt. B.P.D. (Ret.) In Mattapan, Nov. 16, Beloved husband of Jean (Britow). Devoted father of Lovely, Damien, Renisha and Allene. Brother in law of Evelyn. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Saturday, Nov. 24, at 11am. followed by a Funeral Service in the Church of the Good Shepard, 62 Cedar St. Dedham, at 12 noon. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited.

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SHAUGHNESSY John J. In Dorchester, Nov. 18,2012 formerly of Newbridge, Co. Galway, Ireland. Beloved son of the late Mary (Cunningham) and Thomas Shaughnessy, Brother of Gus, Michael, Bridget Lynch and Eileen. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral from the Keaney Funeral Home 1632 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, Friday, Nov. 23rd. at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mark’s Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Former member of St. Patrick’s Football Club and avid GAA Supporter. Interment Killyan Cemetery, Newbridge.

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DONOVAN, Robert T. In Dorchester, November 22nd. Beloved son of the late Henry J. and Alice (Grant) Donovan. Survived by many cousins and friends. Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, Friday 5-8 P.M. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish, Saturday morning, December 1, at 11 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Late retired employee of Recording and Statistical Corp. for over 39 years and Quad Graphics, Leominster, for over 20 years. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Boston.

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