Elaine L. Reed
Aug 13, 2026
Elaine L. (Columbare) Reed, age 77 of South Easton, passed away on August 13, 2026 at Boston Medical Center- South in Brockton. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Reed.
Born and raised in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Cadorna and Gloria (Picozzi) Columbare.
She was a 1966 graduate of Roslindale High School and obtained her para-legal...
Maureen Puffer
Aug 11, 2026
Maureen Puffer (Owens), age 86, of Brockton, passed away surrounded by her family on August 11, 2026. She was the wife of the late Richard W. Puffer.
Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Matilda (Tilla) (Gioiosa) Owens.
She graduated from Brockton High School with the class of 1957. She spent several years raising...
Frederick R. Borden
Aug 8, 2026
Frederick “Fred” Ralph Borden, born October 3, 1937, passed peacefully on August 8, 2026. Fred was born in Chelsea and was the only child of Ralph and Elsie Borden.
Fred proudly served in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he attended Wentworth Institute and graduated as a draftsman. He spent the majority of his career working for Gillette, where...
Mary G. Mercurio
Aug 8, 2026
Mary G. Mercurio (Packard), age 78, of Raynham, passed away on August 8, 2026. She was the wife of the late Gary R. Mercurio.
Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Sherman and Phyllis (Parmenter) Packard.
She was a graduate of Brockton School of Nursing and went on to work for Brockton Hospital for forty-one years, retiring...
Harriett E. Ferrone
Aug 6, 2026
Harriett E. Ferrone (Perrotta), age 81, of South Easton, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, in Easton MA.
Born and raised in Brockton, Harriett was the daughter of the late Fiorino and Doris (Grow) Perrotta. She graduated from Brockton High School with the class of 1963 and went on to receive her cosmetology license in 1968. She spent several fulfilling...
Marjorie E. Lenane
Aug 5, 2026
Marjorie Elizabeth Lenane, 74, of Brockton, Massachusetts, formerly of South Boston, passed away on August 5, 2026.
Marjorie was a sweet, caring and loving woman who was always fun to be around. She loved shopping, spending time with her friends, listening to country music, enjoying a few glasses of wine and hosting the best summer parties.
Above all, Marjorie loved being a...
Nancy L. O'Connell
Aug 4, 2026
Nancy L. O’Connell (Laney), age 78, of Norwell, passed away on August 4, 2026.
Born in Skowhegan Maine, she moved to Massachusetts as a child. She was the daughter of the late Dana and Corinne Laney (Ouelette).
She was a graduate of Brockton High School and went on to work in the shipping industry as an administrative assistant for various companies.
Nancy was...
George S. Persson
Aug 2, 2026
George S. Persson, age 82, of Brockton, passed away on August 2, 2026, at the Sachem Center for Health and Rehabilitation. He was the husband of Lois J. (Kurek) Persson.
Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Helge and Stephanie (Winalski) Persson.
He graduated from Cardinal Spellman High School and worked as a professional landscaper for Massasoit...
William E. Stack, III
Aug 1, 2026
William Edward Stack III, 76, passed away peacefully. Born on October 12, 1949, he was the beloved son of the late William E. Stack Jr. and Helen L. Stack.
William was predeceased by his parents and his younger brother, Timothy C. Stack. He is survived by his brother, Stephen P. Stack and his wife, Joan, of Brockton, Massachusetts; his sister, Nora...
Joanne Mahan
Jul 29, 2026
Joanne (Avitabile) Mahan
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of Joanne (Avitabile) Mahan, who passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Joanne was the daughter of Carmella and Patrizio Avitabile. She graduated from South Boston High School and lived a life defined by kindness, laughter, and...
Jane McCaffrey
Jul 26, 2026
Jane McCaffrey, age 83, of Westfield, Chelmsford, and Waterville Valley, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. She is survived by her brother, Peter McCaffrey, his wife, Roxanne, and their son, Conor; her sister-in-law, Theresa McCaffrey, widow of her late brother Frank McCaffrey, and their sons, Michael and his wife, Rebecca, and Christopher; and by Nancy McCaffrey, the wife of...
Frances Ruth Pancyck
Jul 25, 2026
Frances Ruth Pancyck (Hamilton) age 80, of Brockton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on July 25, 2026, at Boston Medical Center – South, after a period of declining health. She was the loving wife of James L. Pancyck, Sr. (Ret. Brockton P.D.)
Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Ahl)...
David L. Bousquet
Jul 22, 2026
David L. Bousquet, age 83 of Brockton, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Boston Medical Center South after a brief period of failing health. He was the loving husband of the late Linda J. Bousquet. David was born and raised in Brockton, a son of the late Leroy and Gladys (Means) Bousquet, and remained a lifelong resident of the city.
He...
James M. Watson, Jr.
Jul 20, 2026
James Watson, Jr., lovingly known as “Jim,” passed away on July 20, 2026, in Brockton, Massachusetts, at the age of 81.
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, he was the son of the late James M. Watson, Sr., and Eugenia (Baskerville) Watson. Jim leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, quiet strength, and a deep sense of community.
Jim attended both private and public...
Philip W. Carlson
Jul 15, 2026
Philip "Phil" Carlson 77, a lifelong resident of Brockton, retired police officer, and decorated Army veteran, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation Center in Beverly.
Born in Brockton in 1948, Phil was the second of four children born to the late Walter S. (ret., Brockton Police Sergeant) and Joanne R. Carlson. He graduated from Brockton...
Olivio Rodrigues
Jul 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Olivio Rodrigues
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Olivio Rodrigues, who peacefully departed this life on July 14, 2026, at the age of 96. A devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud patriarch, Olivio leaves behind a legacy of love, sacrifice, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Born on November 15, 1929,...
Daniel G. Powers
Jul 13, 2026
Daniel G. Powers, age 89, of Buzzards Bay, passed away on July 13, 2026, at the Ruth McLain Hospice Home in Braintree. He was the companion of the late Evelyn Inman.
Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Oliver J. and Alice (Stone) Powers.
Dan was a graduate of Brockton High School and proudly served his country...
Roger Franics Buron
Jul 10, 2026
Roger Francis Buron, 79, of East Bridgewater Massachusetts, passed away on July 10, 2026.
Born in Brockton on June 4, 1947, Roger was the son of the late Roland Buron and Barbara Benson. A graduate of East Bridgewater High School, Roger then joined the United States Army before beginning a long career in the automotive recycling industry. He worked alongside Richard...
Mary Lou Neagle
Jul 10, 2026
Mary Lou Neagle, age 80, of Middleboro, MA and Charlotte, NC, passed away at home on July 10, 2026.
Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Marguerite (Linn) Neagle.
She worked as an office manager for a Charlotte NC Vascular surgery practice for many years prior to retirement.
Mary lived an adventurous life, one day...
James L. McGowan
Jul 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that James Lawrence McGowan passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026, in New Port Richey, Florida surrounded by family. Born on September 13, 1951, in Brockton, MA, Jim lived a full and vibrant life spanning nearly 75 years.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret (Penny) McGowan, with whom he...
