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Matthew "Matty" Wayne Kierstead
Jul 29, 2018
Matthew Wayne "Matty" Kierstead, 28, of Taunton, passed away, after fighting a long, hard battle with drug addiction. Sadly, his battle ended on July 29, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends. Our family lost a son, a brother, a grandson, an uncle, a cousin, and a nephew. God gained an angel who had always been strong and who always...
Lisa M. Kane
Jul 29, 2018
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Lisa M. Kane age 59 of Taunton died unexpectedly on Sunday July 29, 2018 at her home. She was the loving wife of James H. Curtis. Lisa was born in Weymouth and raised in Randolph a daughter of Barbara (Bishop) Witty of Brockton and Donald B. Kane Sr. of Easton. For over 20 years she had made her...
Sabrina T. Kelly
Jul 29, 2018
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Sabrina T. (Podlaski) Kelly age 40 of Brockton, died unexpectedly at her home on July 29, 2018. She was the wife of Michael P. Kelly of Stoughton. Sabrina was born in Stoughton and raised in Brockton a daughter of Richard and Julia (McDonald) Podlaski, Sr. of Brockton. A graduate of Brockton High School, she was a stay at...
Dennis F. Lynch, Jr.
Jul 26, 2018
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Dennis F. Lynch, Jr., age 75 of Brockton, died July 26, 2018 at McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, he was the son of the late Dennis F. and Doris A. (Marshall) Lynch. Dennis had been a machinist at the Boston Naval Shipyard and later was employed as an auto body repairman in...
Richard A. "Dick" Middleton
Jul 25, 2018
Richard A. "Dick" Middleton, 78, of Brockton, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie (Cerci) Middleton. Born August 26, 1939 in Brockton, he was the son of the late Charles Middleton and Evelyn (Flannery) Middleton. A lifelong...
Gordon G. Asack
Jul 24, 2018
Gordon G. Asack, 68, of Yarmouthport and Brockton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Taunton. Born May 28, 1950 in Brockton, he was the son of the late Thomas G. Asack, Sr. and Teresa R. (Yakavonis) Asack. Lifelong Brockton resident he graduated from Cardinal Spellman High School in 1968, Boston College in 1972 and Boston College Graduate...
Joan M. (Soucy) (Rolfe) Newton
Jul 24, 2018
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Joan M. (Soucy) (Rolfe) Newton, age 84, of Hobe Sound, FL, died July 24, 2018 at Tufts Medical Center after a brief illness. Joan was the wife of the late Frank C. Rolfe and George P. Newton, Jr. Born and raised in Hyannis, she was the daughter of the late Alcibiade and Almena (Rogers) Soucy. She was a...
Mary Catherine Iannoni
Jul 24, 2018
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Mary Catherine Iannoni passed away on Tuesday July 24, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Domenic and Mary (Mariani) Iannoni. Mary was a graduate of St. Patrick’s Classical High School, Bridgewater State University and the University of Denver earning Bachelor and Masters degrees. Professionally, she was an English teacher for four years and a head counselor...
Allen J. Hopkins, Jr.
Jul 24, 2018
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Allen J. Hopkins, Jr., age 78, of Rockland, formerly of Brockton, died July 1, 2018 at Webster Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare in Rockland. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, Allen was a son of the late Allen J. and Mary T. (Campbell) Hopkins, Sr. He was a Navy veteran and served during Vietnam. Allen owned a barber shop...
Fequiere Momplaisir
Jul 20, 2018
Fequiere Momplaisir, 81, of Haiti, passed away unexpectedly at his daughter's home in Randolph on Friday, July 20, 2018. He was the husband of Tolivia (Guerrier) Momplaisir and father of Mariolette Gourgue. Funeral services will be held in Lazile, Haiti.
Patricia Ann (Burkhead) Carifio
Jul 18, 2018
Patricia Ann (Burkhead) Carifio, 73 of West Bridgewater, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at her home. She was the wife of the late Lewis K. Carifio. She is survived by her children, Patty Carifio of East Bridgewater, Michael L. Carifio of NH and Laura A. Clifford of West Bridgewater; her grandchildren, TJ Clifford and Hannah Clifford; her siblings, Linda...
Richard A. Landry
Jul 18, 2018
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Richard A. “Farmer” Landry age 75 of Brockton, died unexpectedly on July 18, 2018 at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Richard E. and Phylis (Haskins) Landry. He had lived in the city for most of his life. A 1961 graduate of Brockton High School, Richard served...
Raymond C. Franco
Jul 17, 2018
Raymond C. Franco, 90, of South Easton, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Brockton VA Medical Center after a period of failing health. He was the husband of Emma (Grimaldi) Franco for 59 years. Born July 14, 1928 in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Franco and Mary (Mederios) Franco. He served in the...
Gregory F. Buckley
Jul 17, 2018
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On Tuesday July 17, 2018, heaven gained a true legend. Gregory F. “Big Gus” Buckley passed peacefully at his home after a brief battle with stupid cancer. Gus was surrounded by his obnoxiously close family, lots of Jameson, and Lonesome Dove playing in the background. Throughout Boston, Cape Cod, and the South Shore he was best known as...
Ellen T. "Reesie" Catino
Jul 15, 2018
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Ellen T. “Reesie” (Gillis) Catino, age 77, of West Bridgewater, formerly of Medford, died July 15, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Ellen was the wife of the late Louie A. Catino. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Florence M. Gillis. Ellen was raised in Somerville and was a graduate...
Kelli Elizabeth Macomber
Jul 14, 2018
Kelli Elizabeth Macomber, 52, of Brockton, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018. She was the mother of Jaime Macomber, Johnathan Macomber, Justin Macomber, Jacob Macomber and Joshua Macomber; grandmother of Jayden Fox and Aubree Macomber; sister of Crystal Riley, Stephen Macomber, Catherine Macomber, Paul Macomber, Patricia Macomber, and Michael Macomber. She was the sister of the late William Macomber and...
Joseph M. Picanzi
Jul 13, 2018
Joseph M. "Joe" Picanzi, 86, of Brockton passed away peacefully Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Nelson) Picanzi. Born May 27, 1932 in Brockton he was the son of the late Michael and Josephine (DiRenzo) Picanzi. Joe was...
Russell Ellsworth Macomber
Jul 13, 2018
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Russell Ellsworth Macomber, Jr., age 74, of Spruce Pine, NC, died Friday, July 13, 2018 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine. Born on April 19, 1944 in Brockton, MA, he was the son of the late Russell E. Sr. and Verna Louise Young Macomber, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by his...
Joan Barry
Jul 11, 2018
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Joan Barry, age 80 of Brockton, passed way Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at her home after a brief illness. Born and raised in Rockland, Joan was the daughter of the late John F. and Dorothy L. (Barry) Reidy. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her children John A. Rose III and his wife Susan of Kingston and Anne...
George D. Hudson
Jul 11, 2018
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George D. Hudson age 64 of Brockton died July 11, 2018 at the W. Roxbury VA Medical Cemetery. He was the husband of Eileen (Hannon) Hudson. George was born and raised in Chelsea a son of Geraldine (Knapp) Hudson of E. Boston and the late George A. Hudson. He had lived in Brockton for almost 40 years. A...
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