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Roger E. Corey, born March 16, 1921, and Dorothy (Haywood) Corey, born December 22, 1916, first met in the Spring of 1944 while both were stationed in West Palm Beach, Florida with the Army Air Corps. Roger served as a radar specialist and Dorothy as a cryptographer. If asked, she had to tell folks she was a secretary, even though she helped tend the SIGABA machine which decoders called “the baby” They dated for three months, married September 2nd, and were inseparable for 75 years. Roger grew up in Central Massachusetts and Dot (as she was called), in Candor, North Carolina on a peach farm. Before they met, Roger attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Dot went to Meredith College, taught school and coached basketball. After the war, they returned to Massachusetts where Roger worked at the Raytheon Corporation and then the New England Telephone Company. Dot became a devoted wife and mother, avid gardener and was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Westwood, MA where they were long-time residents. Keeping decades of diaries, they typed their memoirs and shared a lifetime of keepsakes, always including handwritten notes so that family might learn and remember their stories. Among those stories, Dot recalled itching from the peach fuzz during harvest and their many dogs – all named Shep! She told of how she and her sister played barefoot over a precarious goldmine shaft nearby, and of the woman who helped her find a blue dress for her wartime wedding. Roger told of Worcester streetcars and Springfield horseshoe courts, of hunting with his father for food during the Depression, and of his Morse code / HAM radio community from old states, like Rhodesia and the Kingdom of Siam. He also vividly recalled his first sighting of Dot, describing her copper hair, bright green dress and her shapely figure! Always loving, noble and humble, they sweetly shrugged whenever anyone marveled at the improbable journey of their lives. Roger,(99) and Dot, (103) succumbed to Covid-19 on April 25th and May 3rd 2020 respectively. Incredible parents, they dearly loved their family. Three sons (David, James and John), their sons’ wives, (Mary, Yola, and Kris), their five grandchildren and their spouses (David/Rebekah, Jeffrey/Stephanie, Sarah/Todd , Danielle/David, and Michael), their six great grandchildren (Lane, Luke, Eden, Micah, Liam and Wren), and many relatives and friends survive them. They will be greatly missed. Donations may be made in their memory to either the First Baptist Church or the South Shore Habitat for Humanity, both in Westwood. A celebration of their lives will be scheduled as circumstances allow.

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Virginia Edith Lamb, a longtime resident of Roslindale, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Sherrill House in Jamaica Plain.  She was 87.  Virginia was born September 9, 1932 in Jamaica Plain, the daughter of George Hester and Gladys May (York) Lamb.  She worked as a secretary for the John Hancock Insurance Company and then for Emmanuel Episcopal Church of West Roxbury where she was a longtime member, having joined there after the Church of Our Saviour In Roslindale closed.  Virginia was the sister of the late Richard G. Lamb and is survived by her niece Cathy Porter of Lakeland, Tennessee.  Graveside services and interment in Mount Hope Cemetery in Boton were private.   

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James J.J. Johnson of East Dedham, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020 at the age of 60. Jim was the beloved father of Haillie R., and James N. Johnson and the devoted son of Jacqueline Kiely Kohut. He was predeceased by his father, Hendrick R. Johnson and his stepfather, Richard P. Kohut. He was the loving brother of Diane Thornton of Foxboro, Jay Johnson, and his wife Eileen, of Dedham, and Lynda May Nelson of Dedham. Jim was the cherished uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family and friends, it is with great sadness and with heavy hearts, we inform you about the passing of your friend, Jim “J.J.” Johnson. While we are saddened and filled with grief, we know that Jim would want us to celebrate his life with nothing but stories, laughter, and NASCAR racing! Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers, as we go through the upcoming days and weeks, coping with his passing. In Lieu of flowers, please take a moment and pay it forward to someone you don’t know. The next person you meet, offer them a kind word, nice gesture or a good deed. Jim was such a social person, and he would want nothing more than to see the people he loved, remember him with a fond heart. Burial will be in accord with up to date social distancing regulations. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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Joan Ellen (Joanie) Mariano, 87, a lifelong resident of Dedham, died peacefully Thursday, May 7, 2020.  Born in Dedham in 1933, Joan was the ninth of ten children born to Sabatino and Giovina (Sablone) Mariano.  She grew up in the family home on Curve Street and lived there until dementia set in quickly over seven years ago.  Joan then became a resident at Hancock Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Quincy and was cared for by a great staff.  Joan was a graduate of Dedham High School Class of 1950 and Fisher College in Boston.  She worked as a bookkeeper since age 21 at several companies including REXall, General Cigar and Redrum Fabrics.  Family was extremely important to “Auntie Joanie” who attended every milestone event for her many nieces and nephews and, later in life, for their children.  She and her brother Billy hosted many cookouts and gatherings which brought together friends and all branches of the family.  Joan was the last of her siblings to pass.  She was predeceased by Mary (Campanelli), Peter, Julie (Orlando), Pasquale, Rose, Lewis, and F. William.  She leaves her sister-in-law, Mary C. Mariano of Quincy and many nieces and nephews.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, funeral services and burial will be private.

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Robert Lee Delano Milton, Sr., of West Roxbury, passed away on May 5, at the age of 87. Born in Boston, he was the son of John L. and Helen E. (Hart) Milton. He was a veteran of the United States Army, and proudly served in the Korean War as a radio operator until his discharge in 1953 at the rank of Corporal. Robert was an avid horseshoe player and loved working in his garden. He enjoyed many fishing trips and vacations to the White Mountains along with weekends at Indian Ranch to enjoy country music. Spending time with his family whenever possible was a priority for him. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose for 50 years and also belonged to the VFW Jacob Jones Post 2017and the American Legion Post 18 of Dedham. Robert was the beloved husband of Christine J. (Sullivan), and the loving father of Robert Milton, Jr. and his wife Karen of Attleboro, Daniel Milton and his wife Guida of Hudson, Cynthia Fusco and her husband Joseph of Worcester, Holly Ann Knustgraichen and her husband Arthur of Blackstone, Susan Brissette and her husband John of Windham, NH, Crystal Silva and her husband Tony of Dedham. Stepfather of Stephen Cote, John Cote, Kevin Cote, James Cote, and Elaine Tellini, Andrea Grutchfield and her Fiancé Christopher of Texas, Robert Grutchfield of West Roxbury, and Ryan Grutchfield and his wife Maria of Attleboro. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren along with his sister Barbara Clausen of CT. Robert was predeceased by his brothers; Buddy, John and Arthur Milton.  Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home,  87 Milton St., Dedham.  The funeral service will follow at 12PM in the funeral home.  Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.

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Jane Ross Leigh Bayne Bodell went to heaven on April 27, 2020. Jane died peacefully in the White Oaks Cottages at Foxhill Assisted Living Residence in Westwood, MA. Jane was born in 1928 in New York City, graduated from St Mary’s Episcopal School, Peekskill, NY, Centenary Jr. College, Hackettstown, NJ. and The Traphagen School of Fashion, NYC. Prior to her first marriage, she worked for Vogue Magazine and Vera Maxwell Designs. She and her sister modeled as the original “Toni Twins” for the Gillette Company’s successful 1950’s ad campaign, “Which Twin Has the Toni”. She was a member of the National Society of Colonial Dames. She loved playing tennis and golf and had hobbies such as decoupage, needlepoint and volunteering at all of her churches in the cities where she lived. Her husband, Joseph J. Bodell of Providence, RI and Osterville, MA predeceased her, as did first husband, Bruce Bayne of Far Hills, NJ. Daughter of the late Harry Allan and Grace Larrabee Leigh of Greenwich, CT & Walpole, NH, predeceased by her sister Janet Leigh Figg and survived by her brother, Harry Allan Leigh III of Old Greenwich, Conn. She is also survived by her children, Samuel Gamble Bayne II (Katie) of Atlanta, GA and Elizabeth Bayne Curtis (William Gale V) of Beverly Farms, MA and 5 wonderful grandsons; Samuel Gamble Bayne III, Andrew Fenton Bayne and William Gale Curtis VI, Samuel Bayne Curtis and Jonathan Hale Curtis. She is also survived by 3 wonderful stepchildren who she loved like her own; Robin A. Bodell, Christine C. Bodell and Joseph J. Bodell Jr. and 6 wonderful step granddaughters. Contributions can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Claire Ruth (Lindsay) McBrine,of West Roxbury passed away peacefully on May 1, 2020 at the age of 90 due complications from Covid-19. Claire was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Richard (Red) McBrine and they were the loving and devoted parents of Nancy M. Sheehan and her husband Mark (deceased) of Plymouth and Jeanne Strickland and her husband Jack of West Roxbury. They resided in Brookline for 42 years before returning to Claire’s childhood home in West Roxbury. For the past eight years, Claire was an active resident at Sophia Snow House in West Roxbury.  Claire was a graduate of Roslindale High School and went on to work at John Hancock Life Insurance Company in Boston. While raising her daughters, she worked as a secretary at various part time jobs and was a volunteer at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. Growing up, Claire’s life centered on the West Roxbury United Methodist Church where she and her family were active members and she sang in the choir. Continuing through her adult life, Claire remained very involved in the church and along with other women of her generation, organized the JOY Group. In her later years, she reflected often on the happy memories and close friendships she formed during their half century of monthly gatherings at one another’s homes. Claire had an outgoing personality, an exceptional sense of humor and was a friend to all. She was especially close with her older sister, Marian, who passed away in 1988. Most importantly, she triumphed in her role as mother and best friend to her daughters. She instilled strong morals, always encouraged them, was their confidante and took great pride in the women they became as a result of her nurturing and inspiration. Claire cherished her four grandsons: Gary (Kristina) Sheehan of West Barnstable, Michael (Stephanie) Sheehan of Wilmington, NC, Kevin (Katie) Sheehan of Reno, NV and Bryan (fiancé Devon) Strickland of Charlestown, in addition to her one and only, much-loved granddaughter, Kelly Strickland of Dorchester. She was the treasured great-grandmother of five and was looking forward to the births of two more great-grandchildren in July. She leaves behind her two devoted nieces Jody Dirienzo of Franklin and Diane Martin of Medfield and their families as well as many other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her loving parents Charles and Emma (Patterson) Lindsay. Due to current restrictions, a celebration of Claire’s life will be announced at a later date. Burial will be private. Donations in Claire’s memory can be made to Sophia Snow House, Inc., 1215 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132. Claire’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Lawrence Starr and Brian Pacheco LPN as well as caregivers and staff at Sophia Snow House for their compassion, care and support over the years. Most especially, during the past three weeks as everyone coordinated their efforts in an attempt to triumph over this devastating virus which sadly, took Claire’s life.

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William J. Ralph of Dedham died at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children.  A long-time resident of Dedham, William leaves behind his wife Patricia (Brown), and his children Patricia O’Mara and her spouse James of Amherst, New Hampshire, William Ralph, Jr. and his spouse Tricia of Dedham, Deborah Conant and her spouse Jeffrey of Westwood and Thomas Ralph and his spouse Christina of Webster, MA.  William also leaves behind his loving grandchildren; Alyssa, Patrick, William III, Shannon, Elizabeth, Laurinda, Jessica, Thomas, Jr. , John, Joseph, Zachary, Emily, Sarah, James, Hannah and Elena.  William was predeceased by his parents, Alice and John Ralph, his step-father, Walter Hafferty, grandson Michael O’Mara, brothers John and Thomas Ralph and sisters Dorothy Connolly, Irene McGowan and Agnes (Betty) Anderson.  Born in Roslindale to John and Alice (Hammer) Ralph, he was the youngest of six children.  His father John was a Boston Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty when William was only 2 years old.  William attended and graduated from Don Bosco High School before entering the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  William was stationed on the USS Monrovia, APA-31, as a Machinist’s Mate First Class from 1952-1956.  After the Navy William went to work as a box maker at the Bicknell and Fuller Company.  In 1963 William joined the Metropolitan District Commission Police Department where he received several commendations, including his involvement in breaking up a large auto theft ring and narcotics operation which resulted in the arrest of five individuals and four indictments.  He transferred to the Registry of Motor Vehicles in 1965 where he was assigned to Boston and Roslindale (Zone 1) and in that same year was assigned to the Special Investigations Unit where he rose to the ranks of Assistant Supervising Inspector of Special Services and Supervising Inspector with Power to Hold Hearings.  In 1984 he was assigned to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Special Investigations Unit where he worked for District Attorney Newman Flanagan on a variety of investigations and worked on renditions and extraditions of fugitives.  In July of 1992 William became a member of the Massachusetts State Police and subsequently retired in December 1992.  After retirement from the State Police he returned to work at the Registry of Motor Vehicles where he worked in the Driver Control Unit and as a Hearings Officer.  He left the Registry in 2001.  William was active in his community serving as an usher at St. Mary’s Church and serving as a Town Meeting member.  He was a member of the American Legion, Post 18, Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post 2017, USS Jacob Jones and the Disabled American Veterans.  He was a former member of the Massachusetts Retired Motor Vehicle Inspectors Association, Massachusetts Police Association and the Boston Police Emerald Society.  William enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and visiting Disney World.  Above all of these, his favorite activity was spending time with his family.   Due to COVID19 restrictions the funeral and services will be for immediate family only.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Michael J. O’Mara Memorial Fund c/o United Way of Greater Nashua at https://tinyurl.com/mjofund or by check made out to The United Way of Greater Nashua and mailed to 12 Tamarack Lane, Amherst, NH 03031.

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On 04/27/2020, William W Wilcox V of Westwood, MA, formerly of West Hartford, Ct and Boca Grande Fl. and devoted husband of Priscilla, his wife of 71 years, passed away at 94 years of age. He was born on 04/24/1926 in Middletown Ct to Eleanor Sanborn Wilcox and William W Wilcox IV. He attended Eaglebrook School, Phillips-Andover Academy, and graduated from Wesleyan University in 1947. He served in the Navy in World War ll from 1944-1946. On June 26th, 1948 he married Priscilla Alden Trumbull in Englewood, NJ. After this they moved to West Hartford, Ct. where they began a family having three children – Ellen, Priscilla, and Wil. He began a long banking career starting as a teller in Hartford National Bank and after 44 years in the industry ultimately retired as Vice Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Society for Savings in 1991. During his career he was appointed by Governor Meskill to serve on the Connecticut Investment Advisory Council. He was active in the community serving as a member on the Board of Trustees at Oxford School in West Hartford, at Watkinson School, at the Noah Webster Foundation and Historical Society, as a Director of the Hartford Symphony, a Corporator of Hartford Hospital and a Director of Security Connecticut Life Insurance Company. He was a member of the Hartford Golf Club, the Sea Island Golf Club, Boca Grande Club, and Lemon Bay Golf Club. Even after he retired, he continued his service and was a member of the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority in Florida. He was predeceased by his wife Priscilla and his brothers Stephen Wilcox and Michael Wilcox. He is survived by his brother David Wilcox, his sisters-in-law Barbara Wilcox and Daphne Wilcox and his children Ellen Wilcox, Priscilla Wilcox, and Wil Wilcox and his grandchildren Tara, James, Lindsay, and Whitney and his great grandchildren Ellie, James, Cian, and Ronan and lots of nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to Make -A-Wish Foundation or Old Colony Hospice, West Bridgewater, MA A reception in his honor will be held at a later date

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William Francis Carroll, a resident of Walpole, and formerly of Dedham, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the Season’s Hospice Home in Milton.  He was 65.  William was born June 22, 1954 in Boston, Massachusetts, the only son of William Francis and Anna Veronica (Feeney) Carroll.  He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 29 years, Anne K. (Gallagher) Carroll of Walpole; his six children, Michael W. Carroll of Dedham, Lee A. Carroll of Dedham, Ryan R. Carroll, and his wife Lauren, of Queensland, Australia, Kyle F. Carroll of Hyde Park, US Army Sgt William D. Carroll of J.B. Lewis-McChord, Washington, and Skye K. Carroll of Hyde Park; his sisters, Linda Murphy of West Roxbury, Anna Foulds, and her husband Alan, of Reading, Tami Carroll of Westwood, and Jackie Spada, and her husband Nicky, of Plymouth; his five grandchildren, Devin Carroll, Brooke Carroll, Alexis Carroll, David Anderson and Kyle F. Carroll, Jr; as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins and friends.  William was predeceased by his stepfather, Gerry (Ho-Ho) Ford; his wife’s parents Robert and Catherine Gallagher; his sister June M. Rollins; his two nephews, David Murphy and William Murphy; and his beloved cat Howie.  Billy’s favorite song was “I Did It My Way” by Frank Sinatra, and he did  exactly that!  We will love you and miss you forever.  You will never be forgotten.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the charity of your choice.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Interment was in Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham. 

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