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Elinor Diane Holmes

1950 – 2022

Elinor “Lynn” Holmes of Roxbury, December 7, 2022. Jeremiah Burke class of 1968, former MBTA Green Line Operator. She is survived by her loving children, Warren and Lasheen.  She is predeceased by son Kareem Holmes and their father Warren Johnson. She …

Beryl Bright McLaughlin

1935 – 2022
Beloved Sister, Aunt and Dear Friend to many

Beryl Bright McLaughlin, born in Malden, MA, to Gertrude (Pilkington) Bright and Russell Pelham Bright. Raised in Cambridge, with her two sisters, the late Beverly Bright Lewis and Hazel Virginia Bright. She was married to the late Martin McLaughlin.

Gail M. Anderson

1937 – 2022

Of Buzzards Bay, formerly of Mashpee, MA, died on December 9 after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth with whom she shared 52 years of marriage. She is survived by their two sons Kenneth (Chip) Anderson (Shannon) of Canton, MS a …

Dallas Braxton-Price

1946 – 2022
Beloved mother and stepmother

Dallas Braxton-Price was born in South Weymouth, MA. She is predeceased by her parents, Carolyn (Wilkinson) Willis and Hobart Willis. Both her parents were born in Framingham, MA and later the family would move to the South End, Boston were Dallas was …

Jana Rose Jones

1955 – 2022
Beloved Mother and Friend

Our dear mother Jana Rose Jones of Hyde Park, MA suddenly passed away November 7, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.  She was a wonderful mother leaving behind her children Jemol Jones & Tameika Jones of Boston, MA, son-in-law Jason Young, and late ex …

D’Lontai Christopher Blake

1977 – 2022
Devoted Father, Husband, Son and Brother

D’Lontai Christopher Blake (“The Butterfly King “) (44) of Brockton passed away unexpectedly at home on July 13th. He was the loving husband of Peggy Charlotte Louis-Blake.  He was born in Washington, DC as the son of Zakiya (Twine) Alake of Boston and …

Larry Avon Hardison

1939 – 2022
Dedicated educator, public servant, father and husband

Larry Avon Hardison was a dedicated educator, public servant, father and husband. He passed from this world peacefully on April 25, 2022, in Wilmington, NC. Larry was born December 15, 1939 in Jacksonville, NC to Luther Thomas Hardison and Katie Belle …

Joan N (Dockett) Miller

Joan Miller

1930 – 2022
Loving Mother, Sister, Grandmother & friend,who positively influenced rvery life she touched

December 6,1930 – April 14,2022 Joan N. (Dockett) Miller, passed away suddenly, April 14, 2022, at age 91, in Brigham & Women’s Hospital, battling Leukemia cancer. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, May 21, 2022, 11:00 am at the Eliot Congregati …

Leonard Conrad Alkins, Sr.

2022 – 2022
The Man, The Mission – A Legacy

”Eyes on the Prize’’ “It shows a history of the struggle for civil rights. It’s the best piece of history that accurately presents what took place during that period in time.” Leonard Conrad Alkins, Sr. was born August 18,1944, in Boston, MA, the son …

JOE BING, Jr

Joe Bing, Jr

1941 – 2022
Beloved Original Gospel Singer of “The Bibletone” of Boston, MA

Joe Bing,Jr., was granted his wings on January 22, 2022,after a long 6 months battle of illnesses. Joe was one of the original singers of “The Fantastique Bibletone Gospel Singers” of Boston, Mass. He joined the group shortly after arriving from South …

Delores S. Lewis

1946 – 2022
Beloved Mother & Educator in BPS

Delores S. Lewis, affectionately known to many as “Lois”, was born in Boston, MA to Patrick Henry Wallace and Dilcy Burton on November 29, 1946. From the time of her arrival, she was not only a fighter and survivor, but a thriver in life. She was born …

Lawrence Johnson

Lawrence Johnson

1964 – 2022
Beloved Family Member and Friend

Lawrence  (Larry) Johnson was born on Sept 9,1964 in Boston, Ma to the parents of Irene Jenerson (Johnson) and Lawrence C. Adams. Lawrence attended the Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester, Ma.  While attending high school he also attended the f …