St Joseph's Cemetery

Shea Pilot file photoFather John J. Shea, known more widely as "Jerry" died at Massachusetts General Hospital on April 4. He had been undergoing treatment for complications of heart failure a condition he had had for many years prior.Born in Boston on Oct. 13, 1935, he was raised in Cambridge in Blessed Sacrament Parish, the son of the late John and Alice (Burke) Shea. He is survived by his sister, Maureen Smith of Marshfield as well as several nieces and nephews.His priestly formation was at archdiocesan seminaries in Jamaica Plain and Brighton. Richard Cardinal Cushing ordained him to the priesthood at Holy Cross Cathedral on Feb. 2, 1961.His active priestly ministry was in archdiocesan parishes, serving first as an assistant or associate at St. Linus, Natick (1961-1967); St. Patrick, Watertown (1967-1970); St. Cecilia, Boston (1970-1972); St. Joseph, Somerville (1972-1973); and Holy Ghost, Whitman (1974-1985); he was appointed parochial vicar at St. Mary, Plymouth (1985-1987) and then pastor of St. Colman of Cloyne, Brockton (1987-1993). He resigned from the Brockton parish because of health concerns and was granted a health leave returning to parish life as parochial vicar at St. Peter, Plymouth (1994-2001).He was known for his string of pet Chihuahuas. According to a story he told himself, while he was at Watertown he got the first one. Parishioners were delighted to see the miniature dog, perched at the rear window when Jerry left for his days off. The pastor was delighted to see the dog leave as well. It seems as if the pastor was the recipient of frequent if unwelcome visits by the dog. Finally issuing an ultimatum "Jerry, it's me or the dog." Scooping up the pet, Jerry left and the two moved to St. Joseph, Somerville."I never worked as much as I did in retirement." At the time of Jerry's death, a priest observed "he should lie in state in all the parishes he served since retirement". To which another replied, "that would be at least nine days for each of the parishes; sort of like the pope's funeral." Jerr... (The Pilot)

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. George Thirumangalam officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.Dolores Motl went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at a Temple hospital after a courageous battle with cancer just hours before her 51st wedding anniversary.Born on August 27, 1947, in Lott to Leo and Gertie Schmiedekamp Kahlig, she attended school in Lott and Temple and married Ted Motl on April 8, 1967. She worked for Red Arrow Freight Lines and co-owned Ted Motl’s Garage with her husband for 29 years.  She was an avid Temple Wildcats fan and a member of the Quarterback Club for many years. As an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and St Mary’s Altar Society of Cyclone, she volunteered weekly at the church.(Proverbs 31:28) Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lucy Kahlig Mihatsch.Survivors include her husband, Ted Motl, a son, Dale Motl, daughter-in-law, Jane of Seaton; two daughters, Carol Mitchell, son-in-law, John of Round Rock and Teresa Dringman, son-in-law, Kalen of Rapid City, South Dakota; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie Walden, husband, Danny, Jennifer Motl, Elizabeth, Victoria, Katherine, and Alexandra Mitchell; and Derrick, Sarah, and Kurt Dringman; and 4 great-grandchildren, Gracie, Danaleigh, Reese, and Robert Walden.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Baylor Scott and White Hospice.Visitation will be on Monday, April 9, 2018 from 6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple; a rosary will be recited at 7:30 P.M.Paid Obituary... (Temple Daily Telegram)