Reed, Delores R. (Jordan) of Burlington June 30, 2008. Retired Bedford Public School Teacher. Beloved wife of Clifton Reed of Burlington. Dear mother of Roslyn Reed of Burlington. Sister of Charlie M. Hayes and Arthur L. Wyatt both of Brooklyn, NY, Ruth Cowan of Manhattan, NY, Naomi Powell of Detroit, MI and James Jordan of Hackensack, NJ. Aunt of John Powell, Jr. and Adele Powell both of Detroit, MI, and Zafia Cooper of Brooklyn, NY. She leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday at 11:30 AM at St. John’s Baptist Church, 38 Everett St., Woburn. Visiting with the family Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Shawsheen Funeral Home, 281 Great Road, Bedford. Burial Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington. In Lieu of flowers make donations in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Plc., Memphis, TN 38105,

Coleman Jr., Jesse H. of Mattapan, June 30, 2008. Beloved son of Ella and Jesse Coleman. Loving father of Latavia Campbell. Dear brother of Calvin, Kenneth, Frederick, Rodney, Erica and Britt. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, a great niece, other relatives and friends. Funeral service, Saturday at 11 AM, Ebenezer Baptist Church, 157 W. Springfield St., Boston, MA 02118. Visiting with the family 10 AM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mattapan. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Brown , Warren in Boston June 26, 2008. Beloved father of the late Warren Brown Jr.. Son of Ella Ranford Brown and the late George Brown. Brother of Yusuf Muhammad, Waleed Muhammad, John Brown, Lawrence K. Muhammad, Michael Brown, Georgia Coleman and Christine Cox. He also leaves 21 Nephews and nieces and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Services Wednesday 11am at Davis Funeral Home 89 Walnut Ave Roxbury. Visitation 10am at funeral home. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Clark, Eldora “ Dommie” in Boston June 26, 2008. Wife of Paul Clark. Devoted mother of Lisa Beasley, Jody Sims, Clifton Sims and Troy Sims. Beloved daughter of the late Addie and John Sims. Sister of Lila Mae Anderson, James Sims and the late Victoria Elliott. She also leaves 7 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Wednesday 11am at Concord Baptist Church 180 Warren Ave. Boston. Visitation 10am at church. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Durant, John Broadus of Mattapan, June 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Mae Alice Durant. He is survived by 2 daughters Murtonda Durant and Thelancy Price, a son-in-law David Price, 2 grandsons Maizen & Jozohn Price, 1 goddaughter Tranise Smith and a host of other relatives and friends. A private memorial service was held.

Torres, Victor A. of Mattapan, June 19, 2008. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 12 Noon at the Davis Funeral Home, 654 Cummins Highway, Mattapan, MA 02126. Visiting with the family 11 am. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mattapan.

Hyatt, Skeeble Bolton. In Boston June 19, 2008. Beloved Husband of the late Everet Thompson Hyatt. Father of Pauline, Ironnie, Dorreth, Angella, Janel, Ronald, Preston , Herman and Hughburn. Father in law of Joel Samuel, Presley Witter, Pelicia Bordeaux- Hyatt, Celvie Boatswain – Hyatt and Mable Stone- Hyatt. He also leaves 27 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews , relatives and friends. Funeral Services Sunday 5pm at Berea Seventh day Adventist Church 108 Seaver St. Dorchester. Visitation begins at 4pm at church. Burial services Monday 9am at church . Interment Oaklawn Cemetery immediately following service.

Wilson, Charles Edward. June 17, 2008 in Boston. Beloved husband of Delores Hunter Wilson. Devoted father of Charles Jr., Chaz, Jason and Chanise Wilson. Brother of James and Davis Wilson, Ernestine Stewart and Barbara Quarles. He also leaves 5 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Tuesday 11am from Davis Funeral Home 89 Walnut Ave. Roxbury. Visitation 10AM from funeral home. Interment St. Michael Cemetery.

Nunn, Kathryn in Milton of Boston June 17, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Robert Nunn. Devoted mother of Barbara Brown of Boston. Grandmother of Dwayne Brown and Angela Brown of Orlando FL.. She also leaves her great-granddaughter Lamiece Thomas of Chelsea and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation with the family Sunday 4-6pm at Davis Funeral Home 89 Walnut Ave, Roxbury. Burial Side Services Mon. 11:30am at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Smith, Susie Irene of Roxbury June 17, 2008. Beloved wife of Eugene L. Smith of Roxbury. Dear mother of Regina Smith, Kimberly Lomax, Theresa and Stacia Smith all of Boston. She leaves 22 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass Thursday at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 517 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester. Visiting with Wednesday 6-8 PM at the Davis Funeral Home 89 Walnut Ave., Roxbury. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Parker, Catherine Estella of Mattapan June 16, 2008. Loving mother of Debra Parker of Mattapan. Dear grandmother of Shamika N. Sealey of Mattapan. Beloved sister of Bernice Brown and her husband Joseph and Doris Beeks-Benjamin and her husband James all of Boston, Mildred Jean Sumner and her husband Steve of IL and the late Furman Martin, Jr. Sister-in-law of Lillian Martin of Belton, SC. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday at 12 noon at Peoples Baptist Church, 134 Camden Street, Roxbury. Visiting with the family at 11 AM. Burial Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park.

Johnson, Dan Anthony of Mattapan, June 15, 2008, Beloved husband of Cheryl Johnson of Mattapan. Father of Dreshaun Johnson of Dorchester. Beloved son of Gail Johnson of Mattapan and Dan Aarons of FL. Dear brother of Tiffany Smith, Shawn and Antoine Crawford all of Boston, Anthony, Jekevie and Shanee Aarons all of FL and Brenda Aarons of TX.. He leaves a host of other relatives and friends. A Masonic Service will be held Saturday at 11 AM followed by a funeral service at Prince Hall Masonic Temple 24 Washington St., Dorchester. Visiting with the family at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Roslindale.

Kendrick, Michael Madison in Braintree June 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Sandra Vetrino Kendrick. Father of Kimberley and Michelle Kendrick. Grandson of Mrytle Jennings. Brother of Lorraine Freeman, Glenn and Willeata Kendrick. Grandfather of Aaron Hayes, Brandon and Madison Taylor. He also leaves many other relatives and friends . Funeral Services Tuesday 11am from Islington Community Church 288 Washington St. Westwood Ma. Visitation with the family Monday between 4 to 8pm from the Davis Funeral Home 89 Walnut Ave. Roxbury Ma. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Moorehouse College, Office of Institutional Advancement 830 Westview Dr. Atlanta GA 30314

Veale, Franklin D.R Jr., June 10, 2008 in Boston. Devoted father of Muhammad Veale. Beloved son of Franklin D.R. Veale Sr., and Carolyn Veale. Brother of George , Troy, Eva and Vikie Veale. He also leaves 5 nieces and nephews , 3 great nieces and nephews and a host of aunts, uncles , relatives and friends. Funeral Services Monday 11am from St. Paul AME Church 37 Bishop Allen Drive. Cambridge . Visitation with the family Sunday 4-6pm from Davis Funeral Home 89 Walnut Ave .Roxbury.

McDonald, Willie in Boston June 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Elvia Bonds. Father of Willie Kinnard , William Bonds , Angela Bonds and the late Kevin Bonds. Grandfather of K-Dasia Bonds Nixon, Brother of Charlie and Oscar McDonald. He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Tuesday at 11am from Davis Funeral Home 89 Walnut Ave Roxbury. Visitation with the family beginning at 10am. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery.

McFarquhar, Florence , of Dorchester, June 9, 2008. Beloved mother of Winston Gordon and his wife Cynthia of Dorchester. She leaves 11 Grand Children, Eight Great-Grand Children and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Monday, 7 PM at Charles Street AME Church 551 Warren St., Roxbury. Visiting with the family at church at 5 PM. Interment St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale Departing the church Tuesday at 10 AM.

Britt, Ida Louis of Roxbury, June 6, 2008, Beloved mother of Ruben Britt, Jr., and his wife Penny of Voorhees, NJ. Dear grandmother of Ruben Britt, III and Savannah Ida Louise Britt both of Voorhees, NJ. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday at 11 AM at Eliot Congregational Church of Roxbury 120 Walnut Ave, Roxbury. Visiting with the family at church at 9AM. Burial Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Eliot Church of Roxbury for the benefit of the Eliot Educational Center, 56 Dale St., Roxbury 02119.

Barker, Douglas E., Vietnam Veteran of Jamaica Plain, formerly of New York, June 4, 2008. Beloved husband of Edith Barker. He was a loving dad and is survived a host of many other relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday, 12 Noon at the Davis Funeral Home, 654 Cummins Highway, Mattapan, MA 02126. Visiting with the family 11 AM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Mayes, Carrie in Boston June 3, 2008. Beloved mother of James Mayes, Ralph Mayes, Deborah Nelson, Rosie Sanders, Claudette Bright, David Mayes and Lisa Mayes. She also leaves 1 brother and sister , 18 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Monday at 11am from Davis Funeral Home 654 Cummins Highway Mattapan . Visitation at 10am from funeral home. Interment Fairview Cemetery.

Niamath, Jonathan C. of Roslindale passed away unexpectedly on May 30th, 2008. Beloved son of Wayne and Helen Niamath and loving brother of Christopher Niamath. He is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Funeral service, Wednesday 11 AM at the Prayer Tower Apostolic Church, 151 Norfolk St., Dorchester, MA 02124. Visiting with the family 10 AM at the church. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mattapan.

Edmonds, Holy of Dorchester May 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Deborah Dickerson. Dear father of Rosia Robinson of Stoughton, Shawn Dickerson of Ashland, Eric, Joshua and Olajuwon Dickerson all of Milton and Deborah Gabriel of Brockton. Grandfather of James Parker, Devin Arroya, Kayla and Aliaya Robinson. Son of Pastor Harrison Edmonds of Roxbury. Brother of Theophilus, Galatian and Sardis Edmonds, Corinthian Hall and Philippians Bleech. He leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday at 11 AM at Grace Church of all Nations, 451 Washington St., Dorchester. Visiting with the family at church at 10 AM. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Edmonds, Ter'rese in Newton of Boston May 28, 2008. Beloved daughter of Dee Ann Edmonds and Terry Jones. Sister of Latoya Blacknall , Tawanya Harmon, Simone Jones, Leon Edmonds, Terry Jones Jr., Dearon Selveo and Jacor Malik. She also leaves 20 aunts and uncles and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Monday 12 noon from Mt Olive Kingdom Builders Worship Center 234 Norfolk St. Dorchester Ma. Visitation at the church from 10 to 12 noon. Interment St. Michael Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to Roxbury Community College 1234 Columbus Avenue. Boston mA 02120

Camillo, Mark Nathaniel of Rochester, NH May 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Phyllis Camillo of Rochester, NH. Beloved father of Aisha, Kaleena and Arielle Camillo. Dear grandfather of Amauri Camillo-Wilson of NH. He leaves 2 brothers, 5 sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service Wednesday at 12 Noon at Morning Star Baptist Church, 1257 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan. Visiting with the family at 11 AM. Burial Oaklawn Cemetery, Roslindale.

Bellamy, Aida C. of Roxbury, May 27, 2008. Beloved mother of Luisa Byron of Milton and Paul Bellamy of California. Dear mother-in-law of Oliver Byron of Milton. Loving grandmother of Darius, Szavier, Deandre and Majestique. She is also survived by 2 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visiting with the family on Monday, 6 – 8 PM, Davis Funeral Home, 89 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, MA 02119. Funeral service Tuesday, 10 AM, St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, 1073 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA 02120. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mattapan.

Moore, Ruthie Mae of Roxbury, passed away in Milton, MA on May 26, 2008. Loving sister of Gene Cross and Barbara D'Haiti. Dear sister-in-law of Hattie Cross. She is survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Visiting with the family, Thursday from 6-8 pm, Davis Funeral Home, 654 Cummins Highway, Mattapan, MA 02126. Funeral service, Friday 11 am at the funeral home. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery, Roslindale, MA.

Jackson, James of Jamaica Plain May 25, 2008. Husband of the late Gertrude M. Jackson. Dear father of Haroul Hills and his wife Norma of Springfield, Concetta Johnson and her husband Lewis of Dorchester and Gina M. Harris of Randolph. Grandfather of James, Kamilya, Nakia and Tamisha Hills, Concetta, Lewis and Arcturus Johnson. He leaves a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral service Saturday at 11 AM at New Life Restoration Temple. 38-40 Centre St., Dorchester. Visiting with the family at church at 10 AM. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Deacon James Jackson

September 12, 1923 – May 25, 2008



Deacon James (Daddy, Pop Pop, Grandpa, Gramps, Jimmy, and “JJ”) Jackson was born on September 12,1923 to Ernest James Jackson and Emma Harris-Jackson in Hoboken, New Jersey. His family later moved to New York City and he matriculated through the New York Public Schools and graduated from Public School PS) 179 in 1940.

James joined the United States Navy in 1942 and served his country until he was honorably discharged in 1946. After moving to Boston, James married the love of his life, Gertrude Gunby on October 16th, 1949.

God blessed James and Gertrude with four children, Mary, Haroul, Concetta Marie and Gina Marie.

James and Gertrude began to fellowship with the late Samuel H. Bullock founding Pastor of the Pleasant Hill
Baptist Church. James sang on the Senior Choir and assisted his wife with annual events at the church. In the mid 1970s, James was ordained a Deacon in the Lord’s church by Rev. Boykin Saunders. He continued to
attend service there regularly until 2006 under the present pastorate of Rev. Minard Culpepper. In 2006, he
started attending New Life Restoration Temple with his Grandson Minister James Hills, under the pastorate
of Bishop Bernard N. Bragg.

In the late 1970s, James lost his sight which caused him to retire from the Newton Wellesley Hospital. He
began attending the Greater Boston Guild for the Blind in West Roxbury. There he learned to play the piano,
create leather goods such as belts, wallets and key chains, ceramic sculptures, quilts, and hand bags.

James also suffered from renal failure and visited the dialysis unit at the Jamaica Plain Veteran’s Administration Hospital three times a week for the last eight years of his life. He was liked by everyone he encountered at the hospital.

He was nicknamed “JJ” by many of them.
After dealing with many illness and hospitalizations, he departed this life on Sunday, May 25th, 2008.He joins his wife, the late Deaconess Gertrude Jackson; daughter Mary Warren and grandson Albert Warren. His memory will be cherished by his son, Haroul (Norma), Concetta Marie (Lewis) and his baby girl, Gina Marie, all of Massachusetts; his grandsons, James, William, Marcos, Lewis and Arcturus. Grand daughters Kamilya (Galvin), Nakia (Ernest), Concetta (Jeron) Tamisha (Robert), Angel, Elizabeth and Rosamaria; great grand children, Juan David, Kwonateisha, Kurtis, Delquan, Shaquan, Nequan, Bradeesha, Tequan, Eyavion,Quadae and a host of extended family and friends.
Daddy, Pop Pop, Grandpa, Gramps, Jimmy and “JJ” will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Evans, Pastor George Lorenzo, Jr. of Roxbury May 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Rev. Franki Evans. Dear father of Mercedes Crosby, George A. Harrison-Evans, Clyde Crosby, Omni and Brittni Kinard all of Boston. Son of the late Edna and George L. Evans, Sr. Beloved brother of Cardell and Renny Miles, Sharon Evans-Baptiste, Carolyn Taylor, Wayne and Angela Evans and Rhonda Champagnie. He leaves a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Funeral service Saturday at 11AM at Greater Love Tabernacle, 101 Nightingale St., Dorchester. Visiting with the family at church at 10AM. Burial Oaklawn Cemetery.

Ferrell, Sallie of Roxbury, May 22, 2008. Funeral service & Eastern Star service, Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 11 AM at the Russell Auditorium, 80 Talbot Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124. Visiting with the family 10 AM. Interment Oaklawn Cemetery, Roslindale, MA.

Williams, Vivian C. of Boston, MA, May 18, 2008. 50 year South End Resident. She is survived by her husband Frank Williams. Beloved mother of Frank G Williams, Jr. of Boston, Cecil L Brown, Stanton of VA and Hamilton O. Williams of Boston. Dear Grandmother of Frank G. Williams, Ill, Alicia M. and Kyril J. Williams, Remy, Dakota and Michaela Brown. She leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Arrangements Davis Funeral Home Roxbury, 89 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury where the family will receive friends Thursday 6-8 PM,. Funeral service Friday at 11 AM. Interment will be at St. Michael Cemetery, Boston.

Johnson, Juanita Veronica of Boston May 15, 2008. Devoted mother of Warren R. Johnson, Glen F. Johnson, Joanne E. Johnson, Josiah Johnson and Joana Johnson-Smith all of Boston. Beloved sister of Elizabeth High, Norris, Elise and Robert Kelsey,and Virginia Clark. She also leaves 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Funeral Wednesday 11am at United Emmanuel Holiness Church 65 Windsor St. Roxbury. Visiting with the family Tuesday 6-8pm at The Davis Funeral Home 89 Walnut Ave. Roxbury. Burial Fairview Cemetery in Hyde Park.

Jones, Evelyn Clara of Dorchester May 15, 2008. Devoted mother of Allyson Carter of Dorchester, Frederick Jones of RI, Isabelle Jackson of Cambridge, Sita Owens, Tanya Jones and Vera Jones all of Boston and the late Edna Brown. Dear sister of Barkley J. Matthews, Jr. of India. She also leaves 29 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service Thursday at 11AM at Christ Temple of Personal Experience 28 Kenilworth St., Roxbury. Visiting with the family on Wednesday from 6-8PM at Davis FuneralHome 654 Cummins Highway, Mattapan. Interment St. Michael Cemetery.

Maxwell , Geneva in Boston May 13, 2008 . Long time member of The Historic Twelfth Baptist Church. Beloved wife of James Maxwell. Mother of Melvin and Kenneth Maxwell, Karen Hudson, Brenda Abrahams, Pamela Settles and the late Donald Maxwell. She also leaves 12 grandchildren , 2 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends . Funeral Services Wednesday May 21, 2008 at 12 noon from The Historic Twelfth Baptist Church 160 Warren St. Roxbury. Visitation 11am at Church. In lieu of flowers make donations in her memory to the Twelfth Baptist Church Food Pantry Ministry. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery

Axson, Lula L. of Mattapan, May 13, 2008. Beloved wife of Willie J. Axson. Dear mother of Valerie L. Jackson of Augusta, GA, and Tara D. Axson of Mattapan. Grandmother of the late Jacquelyn N. Bessellieu. Beloved daughter of Mary Alice Belcher and her husband James of SC. Daughter of the late John T. Lomax, Sr. Dear sister of John T. Lomax, Jr. of Mattapan, Beffie O. Travis of IL, Charlie Lomax of SC, Mary Alice Collica of GA, Reaver Cherry of NY, Carl Lomax of SC, Lee Lomax of FL and Helen L. Abraham of GA. She leaves a host of other relatives, church family and dear friends. Funeral service Tuesday at 7 PM at Peoples Baptist Church 134 Camden St., Boston. Visiting with the family at church 6 PM. Burial Private. In lieu of flowers make donations in her memory to the Yellow Rose Fund for Breast Cancer, C/O Dr. Kellie Sprague, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St., Box 245, Boston 02111.

Smith,Adam of Dorchester May 13, 2008. Husband of the late Ernestine Smith. Beloved father of Gloria Jean Cox of NH,Brenda Clark of Springfield,Valeria Smith, Doryce Haskin Darden and Michelle Smith all of Boston. Dear brother of Harvey, Preston and Lester Smith, Louise Smith Bailey, Iris Smith Beard and Mary Morris. He leaves 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Funeral service Monday at 11AM at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 230 Warren St.,Roxbury. Visiting with the family at 10AM. Burial Oaklawn Cemetery.

Sändra Lee (Christiansen) Memmolo, beloved wife of Ralph Memmolo of 19 years, and treasured mother of Lynne Pina and her husband Stephen of Medford, Laurie Leone and her husband Carlo of Middleton, and Margaret Boyle and her husband Mark of Rowley, died on Sunday, May 11, Mother’s Day.

Born in Long Beach, California, she was the cherished only child of Genie (Meeker) Christiansen and the late Darwin “Cloudy” Christiansen. She attended San Jose State College in California, high school in England at Bushy Park and Burtonwood U.S. Air Force Bases. Throughout her school years, Sandy was a straight “A” student. She loved reading classic literature, writing poems, and became an accomplished pianist. Her favorite works were Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata and Chopin’s Polynaise.

A gifted seamstress, Sandy handmade her daughters’ prom gowns. She made her daughter Laurie’s wedding gown, gowns for all three bridesmaids, and dresses for the two flower girls. She also made her grandchildren christening outfits, Easter suits and party dresses.

In 1970, Sandy made history as the first woman in television news in Arkansas as an on-air reporter for CBS KTHV-TV, Channel 11. She continued her television career as an announcer for Boise, Idaho’s Channel 4, KAID-ETV. An adventurous spirit, Sandy traversed the country three times with her three daughters. After moving to Beacon Hill, Sandy worked as Art Gallery Director in Copley Square, Executive Secretary for the Grand Lodge of Masons, Publications Editor for Boston University and as a legal secretary. The family lived together in Revere for several years.

Known as “Granny” to her 13 grandchildren, Sandy also leaves: Heather Twombley and her husband Tom, Jack Fields and his wife Ändrea; Jasmine and Chloe Pina; Veronica, Carl, Dante and Angelo Leone; and, Mark, Luke, John, Julia and Andrea Boyle. She also leaves her great grandchildren Nadia and Sophia Twombley and the soon-to-be-born little Jackie Fields.

A memorial service will be in the evening on Thursday, May 15, from 6 to 8pm in the CLC, Eagle Heights Church, 1075 Revere Beach Parkway in Revere, Reverend James E. Collins officiating.

Donations to HDSA, New England Office, 6 Courthouse Lane, Unit #12, Chelmsford, MA 01824, are preferred.

Lane, Marie of Milton also of Mattapan, on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2008. Beloved wife of Leonard Lane. Loving mother of Grayson Chapman of Dorchester, Linda De Vaughn of Mattapan, Leonard Lane Jr. of Boston, Jerilyn Chapman-Johansen of Mattapan and Lynette Luster of Los Angeles, California. She is also survived by one daughter-in-law Cheryl Chapman and two sons-in-law Cleophas De Vaughn and Myles Luster, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a host of many other relatives and friends. Funeral services, Friday, 11 AM at Jubilee Christian Church, 1500 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan, MA 02126. Visiting with the family 10 AM at the Church. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mattapan.

CLEMENTS, SHIRLEY ANN OF CAMBRIDGE, MAY 9, 2008. BELOVED MOTHER OF DEBORAH CARMEN, MARIA ROSE AND ANTHONY ROXAS. LOVING SISTER OF ABRAHAM CLEMENTS, DONALD CLEMENTS, ROLAND CLEMENTS, RICHARD CLEMENTS, GEORGE CLEMENTS, JOHN CLEMENTS, EVA BOYCE, BARBARA J. HILLMAN AND MARY BARBOZA. SHE IS ALSO SURVIVED BY 2 GRANDCHILDREN, 5 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN AND A HOST OF MANY NIECES, NEPHEWS, OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. VISITING WITH THE FAMILY, TUESDAY FROM 6 TO 8 PM, DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 654 CUMMINS HIGHWAY, MATTAPAN, MA 02126. FUNERAL SERVICE WEDNESDAY, 11 AM FROM THE FUNERAL HOME. INTERMENT PRIVATE.

Lew, Phyllis Louise of Dorchester, daughter of the late Harry "Bucky" Lew and Florence Genevieve Lew of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 9th at the age of 87. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Frances Johnson of Milton and Mrs. Eleanor Armstrong of Boston. Ms. Lew was an aunt to Joy Wendy Johnson and great aunt to Kiah Hufane and Paul Mc Garry, all of Milton. It could be noted that Ms. Lew's father was the first African American to play professional basketball. His picture stands in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. Phyllis was a member of Eliot Church and will be missed by many friends. There will be a private service by the family. Donations may be made to UNICEF in Ms. Lew's memory.

West, Sonya May 7, 2008 in Boston. Beloved daughter of Leon West and Joyce Newson West. Cherished sister of Linda , Sabrina, Jessie, Louise, Leona and Sherry. She also leaves a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services Monday 12 noon from Davis Funeral Home 89 Walnut Ave. Roxbury. Visitation with the family at 11am from funeral home. Interment St. Michaels Cemetery.

Teixeira, Shirley Ann (Hughes) of Roxbury, May 4, 2008. Beloved mother of Kevin E. Hughes of Brockton,Stacey D. Milton of San Antonio,TX, Joseph S. Teixeira and his wife Tonya of Halifax and Hollis A. Teixeira-Proctor of Roxbury. Adopted mother of Charles Saunders of Marblehead. Grandmother of Holli,Toks,Ciji,Ashlee,Joey,Dantel,
Lowell,Jai,Chynna and Chanyya. She also leaves 4 sisters, 3 brothers and a host of nieces nephew, relatives and friends. Funeral service Friday 12 Noon at Jubilee Christian Church 1500 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan. Visiting with the family 10AM-12Noon at the church. Interment Private.

Littlejohn, Adam Sr.,in Boston May 2, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Brown Littlejohn. Devoted father of Tonga Carter of Worcester, Adam Littlejohn Jr. of Randolph, Gita Littlejohn of Webster, and Jonathan Littlejohn of Worcester. Dear brother of Silas Littlejohn of NC. He also leaves 4 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral Services Wednesday 7pm from Emmanuel Temple 471 Warren St. Roxbury. Visiting with the Family at 6pm from Church. Interment Thursday at National Cemetery in Bourne Ma. Departing Davis Funeral Home at 9 am Arrangements Davis Funeral Home of Roxbury & Mattapan.