Mathis- Josephine M., of West Roxbury March 25, 2004. Beloved daughter of the late George A. and Esther T. (O'Hara) Mathis. Loving sister of Helen L. Sears of Lexington, and the late Esther T. Sisk, and Armand Mathis. Loving aunt of Jacqueline Perdigao of Osterville, William C. Sears III of Dearborn Heights, Mich., George Mathis, and Robert Mathis. Also survived by many grand nieces and grand nephews.

Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Monday March 29 at 9:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa Chapel at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. Interment St. Joseph cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Josephine's memory to Caritas Good Samaritan Hospice, 3 Edgewater Dr. Norwood, MA 02062. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com