Michael J. Muratore, Sr.
Oct 30, 2024
Michael J. Muratore, Sr., of Bridgewater, passed peacefully on October 30th at Brockton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Christine Quigley Muratore.
Born in Boston, MA on July 6th of 1935, Michael was the son of the late Elmer 'Bill' and Savina (Venuto) Muratore. He grew up in East Boston on East Eagle Street, the eldest...
Mary E. Hobbs
Oct 30, 2024
Obituary
Mary Ellen (Riley) Hobbs, our beloved “Mimi/Miss Mary/Middy” was born on September 4, 1952, in Brockton, MA and died unexpectedly on October 30, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. Mary’s extraordinary ways of compassion, empathy and selflessness made her the cornerstone of her family and a pillar of strength in the communities of families she supported around...
Robert Q. Montana
Oct 29, 2024
Robert Q. Montana, 83, of Middleboro, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Morton Hospital in Taunton after a period of failing health. He was the husband of Patricia (Scarfo) Montana.
Born August 12, 1941 in Newton, he was the son of the late Edward Montana and Mary (O'Rourke) Montana. Raised in Newton he graduated from...
John F. Valentine
Oct 28, 2024
John F. Valentine, 82 of Bridgewater, passed away on October 28, 2024. He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to John Valentine, Jr. and Margaret (Heaney) Valentine. John was so proud to serve in the Marine Corps at Camp Lejuene in the early 60's. He was a volunteer firefighter for Fairlawn village in Pawtucket, R.I. He retired from the...
Anita Hodge
Oct 28, 2024
Anita H. Hodge of Milton, MA, formerly of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, transitioned to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday October 28, 2024. Anita was an amazing, beautiful, caring, intelligent, strong and kindhearted soul. She held roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. However, Anita's most rewarding assignment was as a follower of Jesus...
John "Papai" Violanta Mendes
Oct 28, 2024
John Violanta Mendes, "Papai"
January 31, 1938 – October 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Violanta Mendes, lovingly known as
"Papai," who left us on October 28, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born January 31, 1938 in
Cova de Joana, Brava, Cabo Verde....
Augusto Lopes
Oct 24, 2024
Augusto Lopes (103) of Raynham, MA passed away at home on October 24, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Born Augusto De Nhamina to Guilhermina Goncalves Lopes and Gaudencio Celestino Lopes in the village of Cova Figueira, on the island of Fogo, Cabo Verde, he lived a rich and fulfilling life.
At 19 years...
Manny "Rui" Gomes
Oct 24, 2024
Manuel "Rui" Gomes, 58, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024 in Fall River,MA at home surrounded by family.
On December 23,1965, Manuel was born to Manuel Sr. and Maria Gomes in Fogo,Cape Verde. He was the beloved husband of Rosa Gomes. A devoted father to his children: Melanie, Manuel "Manny" Gomes Jr, Danny, Brianna, Jaelyn, and...
Patricia M. "Patty" O'Donnell
Oct 24, 2024
Patricia M. "Patty" (Russell) O'Donnell, 95, of Bridgewater, formerly a long-time resident of Brockton, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. She was the loving wife of the late William E. O'Donnell, Jr.
Born February 16, 1929 in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Frederick V. Russell and Catherine...
William A. Lettieri
Oct 24, 2024
Obituary
William A. Lettieri, age 66, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the cherished husband of Julie A. (Boose) Lettieri for almost forty years, the proud father of William (Billy) Lettieri and John Lettieri, the dedicated father in law to Colleen...
Michael W. O'Keefe
Oct 23, 2024
Michael W. O'Keefe, son of the late Robert and Lillian (Walsh) O'Keefe, died at home on October 23, 2024 at 68 years of age. Funeral arrangements are private at the convenience of the family.
George A. Melchionne
Oct 23, 2024
Obituary
George A. Melchionne, age 71, of East Bridgewater, passed away on Wednesday October 23, 2024, at Signature Healthcare-Brockton Hospital. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Anthony M. and Natalie M. (Rogers) Melchionne. He worked for the Salvation Army for forty-two years in many capacities, first as a truck driver, then as dispatcher,...
Patricia G. Yablonsky
Oct 22, 2024
Patricia "Pat" Henshaw Yablonsky of Raynham, MA born November 28, 1935 entered into heaven on October 22, 2024 to be with Jesus and rejoin her late family members. Daughter to the late Edwin and Olive (Leonard) Johnson, sister to the late John, Patrick and Paul Reddington. She was a devoted wife to husband Raymond Henshaw until his passing in...
Thomas J. Healy, Jr.
Oct 21, 2024
Thomas J. Healy, Jr.,79, of Bridgewater, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Martha Rose (Tucker) Healy for nearly 51 years.
Born December 27, 1944, in Boston, he was the son of the late Thomas J. Healy and...
Robert G. Leedberg
Oct 19, 2024
Robert George Leedberg: 3/17/1941 - 10/19/2024, 83 years old, Bob passed peacefully in his sleep, at West Acres after a brief illness. Bob served the City of Brockton Police Department as a Police Officer for 35 years, he had many assignments including being a founding member of the first Brockton Police Gang Unit in the late 80s. He LOVED...
Mary L. Wessa
Oct 19, 2024
Obituary
Mary L. (Brewster) Wessa, age 95, formerly of Brockton for over 80 years, died peacefully in her sleep on October 19, 2024 at Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Peabody, MA. Mary was the loving wife for 69 years of the late Robert L. Wessa, Sr., her childhood and lifelong sweetheart. Born in Dearborn, MI, she was...
Marilyn R. (Pearson) Tessier
Oct 18, 2024
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Steven A. Wohlen
Oct 18, 2024
Steven A. Wohlen of West Bridgewater died at home on October 18, 2024. He was 41. He was the son of John and Linda (Alger) Wohlen. Steven is survived by his brother Jeffrey and his wife Jessica of Lakeville, His uncle Robert Farrell and his wife Elaine of Brockton. He was a 2001 graduate of West Bridgewater High School....
John A. Kaiser
Oct 17, 2024
John Allan Kaiser, 86, of Bridgewater passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 17th, one day after his 59th wedding anniversary to Anne Kelleher Kaiser. He was the 4th of five sons born to the late Percy and Mary Ellen Kaiser. He grew up in Randolph and graduated from Cathedral High School in the South End....
Catherine I. Mcmahon
Oct 13, 2024
Catherine I (Nolan) McMahon, 85, of West Bridgewater passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Paul F. "Smokey" McMahon.
Born in Wilmington, Massachusetts on March 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Louis B. and Catherine (Doucette) Nolan. She was...
