Obituary Listing

Nov 8, 2020

Sherri Lynn Carter, 57, of Brockton, Massachusetts, departed this life too soon on November 8, 2020, from complications from an extended illness, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Sherri was blessed with caring family by her side throughout her battle. Sherri was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 12, 1963, to her parents, Charles Franklin Carter and JoAnn (Broadnex) Carter-Davis. Sherri's faith...

Nov 8, 2020

Robert "Bob" Daniels of Bridgewater, died on November 8, 2020 after a long illness. Born to Herbert Daniels and Dorothy Daniels (Coffee) in Springfield and raised in Watertown where he graduated from Watertown High School before attending Franklin Pierce Institute in Boston. Bob had a long successful career in manufacturing. Bob is survived by his wife, Sue (Sullivan), son ,...

Nov 8, 2020

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Gloria K. (Carlson) McDonald, age 88 of Brockton, died peacefully at her home on November 8, 2020 surrounded by her children. Gloria was the wife of the late Edward J. McDonald, Jr. A proud, lifelong Brocktonian, she was the daughter of the late Ragnar and Helen (Brady) Carlson. She was a 1950 graduate of Brockton High School. Gloria...

Nov 7, 2020

Carlos A. Timas, 66, of Brockton, known as Caca, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at St. Elizabeth's hospital in Boston. Born in Fogo, Cape Verde; he was the son of the late Belarmino G. Da Veiga (Paizin, Nene) of Somerville, and mother Isaura Gomes Timas of Dorchester. Caca was a hardworking man, very friendly. He worked as a welder...

Nov 7, 2020

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Charles I. Williams, age 83, of Brockton, died November 7, 2020 at West Acres Nursing Home. He was the loving husband for 45 years of the late Mary L. (Belmosto) Williams. Charlie was born, raised and educated in Randolph, son of the late Aubrey and Laura (Ross) Williams. Charlie served in the Army National Guard. He retired from...

Nov 6, 2020

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James Kevin Smyth, age 86 of Brockton, died November 6, 2020 at West Acres Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Paula L. (Yecius) Smyth for 56 years. Kevin was born and raised in Brockton, the son of the late James and Katherine (Walsh) Smyth and remained a lifelong resident of the city....

Nov 5, 2020

Marcia Ann (Thimas) Simison, went home to be with her heavenly father on November 5, 2020. She was the wife of Francis Simison. Born on January 30, 1947, in Plymouth, Mass to the late Mary P (Almeida) Gomes and Ernie Gomes. She was raised in Plymouth, and attended Plymouth public schools, graduating from Plymouth Carver Regional, and was a member...

Nov 5, 2020

Beth A. (Kyriakides) Boutas, 76, of Brockton, passed away after a very long and courageous fight on Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was the wife of Vasilios "Bill" Boutas of 50 beloved years. Born on February 17, 1944 in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Theophilos (born in Istanbul Turkey) and Anastasia (Soteriou) Kyriakides (born in Brockton MA)....

Nov 4, 2020

Valentina S. (Adams) Canelias, 94, of Manhattan, NY, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was the wife of the late John P. "Yankee" Canelias. Born in Brockton on January 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pauline (Martin) Adams and was a graduate of Brockton High School. Valentina is survived by her daughter, Dr....

Nov 4, 2020

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Jean F. (Ferretto) Kelleher, age 87 of Attleboro, formerly of Brockton, died November 4, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Attleboro. She was the devoted wife of the late Harold T. Kelleher. Jean was born and raised in the Village neighborhood in Brockton, the daughter of the late Jennie (Grigas) and John Cirelli. A graduate of Brockton High...

Nov 2, 2020

Richard "Dick" S. Swenson, 88, of East Bridgewater, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home. He was the husband of Noreen (Kiley) Swenson. Born on November 15, 1931 in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Chester and Helen (Duffy) Swenson. Dick served in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War. Services omitted. In...

Oct 31, 2020

Luana T. (McWain) Giardina of Brockton died suddenly at home on October 31, 2020. She was born on June 18, 1947 in Batavia, N. Y., the daughter of the late Robert and Marian (Skellen) McWain and the sister of the late Harold "Pat" McWain and Andrew J. McWain, Jr. Luana was the loving wife of Nicholas S. Giardina, Sr., her...

Oct 29, 2020

Tracey (Goode) MacPherson , 60, of Hingham, formerly of The Woodlands, Texas, passed away at home on October 29th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Boston and grew up in Quincy and was a 1978 graduate of Quincy High School. She is the daughter of Arlene O'Hea and the late William Goode and the wife of...

Oct 28, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Porazzo, 86, passed away on October 28th, 2020 in Hernando, Florida. The son of the late Anthony & Helen (Sullivan) Porazzo, Tony was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on March 4, 1934. He attended Brockton Schools and graduated from Brockton High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy and served during the Korean conflict aboard the submarine...

Oct 28, 2020

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Heidi Ann Gustafson, age 45 of South Easton, died unexpectedly October 28, 2020 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was born in Brockton and raised in Bridgewater, the daughter of Marilyn (Burke) Gustafson of Bridgewater and Ronald Gustafson of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Heidi was in the BAMSI program for most of her life and they took amazing care...

Oct 27, 2020

Marion T. (Poupolo) LaBranche, 87, of Avon passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at her home. She was the wife of the late Robert J. LaBranche. She is survived by her daughter Vicki (LaBranche) (Tarentino) Small and her husband Philip Small. All funeral services are private.

Oct 26, 2020

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Bill Edwards left to be with our lord on October 26, 2020 at the age of 80. He was happily married to the love of his life the late Annie Lucy Edwards for 58 years. He was born and raised in Ramer Montgomery Alabama the son of the late Bill Edwards and Mabel Banks. Bill lost his dad...

Oct 25, 2020

Michael Grushkin, of Brockton, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 after a short illness at the age of 80. Michael was born in Boston to the late Albert and Minnie Grushkin. Notably, he was born on the same date as Beatle John Lennon - October 9, 1940. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Ross) for 54 years and...

Oct 25, 2020

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Joan M. (Piantoni) Moore, affectionately known as “Ma Moore”, died October 25, 2020 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the loving wife of the late William G. Moore. She was born and raised in Brockton a daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy (James) Piantoni and was a lifelong resident of the city....

Oct 24, 2020

Jean Oles Murat, 75, of Brockton passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was the husband of Yanick (Nicolas) Murat. Born on June 3, 1945 in Lilavois, Haiti, he was the son of the late Elie Murat and Anna (Joseph) Murat. Jean enjoyed spending quality time with family, cooking, gardening, being...