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Jose S.M. Galvao
Jun 5, 2012
Online Obituaries Jose S.M. Galvao, 74, of Brockton, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Brockton. He was the husband of Libania Resende Goncalves Galvao. Born July 29, 1937 in Fogo, Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Ricardo Monteiro Galvao and Antonia DosSantos. Jose enjoyed playing cards, dance and fishing. He is also survived by his children,...
Jonathan D. Pettey
Jun 3, 2012
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Jonathan D. Pettey age 28 of Brockton, died Sunday June 3, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center. He was born in Boston to Nancy E. (Berg) Pettey of Brockton and David Pettey of Taunton. Jon was a lifelong resident of Bridgewater before moving to Brockton several years ago and was a 2002 graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High...
Robert "Bobby" Govan, Jr.
Jun 3, 2012
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Robert “Bobby” Govan, Jr. age 66 of Brockton, died Monday June 3, 2013 at his home with his loving wife Jean (LaFreniere)(Porrazzo) at his side. He is also survived by a brother Charles Govan of Hartford, CT and three sisters Roberta Thomas and Betty Ann Jones both of Brockton and Michelle Sturgeon of Pratville, AL. He also leaves...
Helen R. Henry
Jun 2, 2012
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Helen R. (Hebshie) Henry, age 79, of Brockton, died June 2, 2012 at Signature Healthcare, Brockton Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of Norman M. “Scottie” Henry. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Farhat and Josephine (Rafoul) Hebshie. She was a lifelong resident of Brockton and was a graduate...
John A. Houde
Jun 2, 2012
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John A. Houde, 87 years, of Brockton, died peacefully, June 2, 2012 at his home. John was a lifelong resident of Brockton, son of the late Adrien and Agnes (Kelliher) Houde and brother of the late Anna M. Houde. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1943, went into the Army in July 1943 and went overseas in...
Dolores A. Meaney
Jun 1, 2012
Online Obituaries Dolores A. (Centrella) Meaney, 80, of East Bridgewater, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was the wife of the late Joseph Meaney. Born September 8, 1931 in Brockton she was a daughter of the late Dionis and Lena (Uto) Centrella. Dolores was raised and educated in Brockton. She worked as...
Frederick R. Berry
May 29, 2012
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Frederick, R. Berry, age 70, of South Boston, formerly of Brockton, died peacefully at his home, May 29, 2012. He was born, raised and educated in Brockton, son of the late Frederick H. and Penelope (Karros) Berry. For over 30 years he had been employed by various companies as a Security Guard. Fred was a founder and past...
Elizabeth A. Danahy
May 29, 2012
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Elizabeth A. (Heney) Danahy age 87 of Brockton, died peacefully Tuesday May 29, 2012 at her home. She was the loving wife for 59 years of the late John F. Danahy. Elizabeth was born and raised in Brockton a daughter of the late John and Nellie (Byrnes) Heney and remained a lifelong resident of the city. Following graduation...
Patricia A. Petrone
May 25, 2012
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Patricia A. Petrone, age 70, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away Friday, May 25, 2012. The daughter of the late Freno J. and Doris B. (Simpson) Petrone, she was born in Brockton and was a graduate of Brockton High School Class of 1959. She had been a resident of Myrtle Beach over the last 20 years, and previously...
Donald F. Irving
May 24, 2012
Online Obituaries Donald F. "Donny" Irving, of Brockton, died Thursday, May 24, 2012 in Brockton after a long period of failing health with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Chris-Marie Irving. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Frederick and Emily (Churchill) Irving. He was a graduate of Brockton High School. Donny...
Pauline L. Hunter
May 24, 2012
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Pauline L. (Parenteau) Hunter, age 97 of Brockton died Thursday May 24, 2012 at Life Care Center of West Bridgewater. She was the wife of the late Thomas H. Hunter, Sr. and formerly lived at 80 Richmond Street. She was born and raised in Brockton, daughter of the late Maglorie “Joe” and Lucy (Lessard) Parenteau. Pauline was a...
Rosa A. Adorno
May 23, 2012
Online Obituaries Rosa A. Adorno, 50, of Brockton, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at her home in Brockton. She was the wife of Jesus C. Adorno. Born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of Abigail Rosario and the late Manuel Rodriguez. Rosa worked as a Case Manager for Latin American Health Institute for several years. She...
Atty. Joseph R. "Joe" Buttner
May 23, 2012
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Atty. Joseph R. “Joe” Buttner, age 88 of Brockton formerly of Scituate and Quincy died Wednesday May 23, 2012 surrounded by his family and friends. Husband of the late Mary P. (Camia) Buttner. Born and raised in Dorchester, he was the son of the late William and Rebecca (Gormley) Buttner. A graduate of Boston Latin High School, Joe’s...
Phyllis M. Falzarano
May 19, 2012
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Phyllis M. (Chick) Falzarano 82 years, of Brockton died May 19, 2012. She was the wife of the late Francis Falzarano. Phyllis was born in Braintree to the late Harold and Bertha (Hollis) Chick and has made her home in Brockton for many years. She is survived by her nine children Doreen Drake of Maine, Denise Missios of...
Pierre, "Pete" H. Lemoing
May 19, 2012
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Pierre H. “Pete” LeMoing, age 72, of Brockton, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at BayPointe Rehab & Skilled Care Center. He was born, raised and educated in Brockton, a son of the late John L. and Mabel I. (St. Amand) LeMoing. Peter had been employed for many years by various shoe manufacturing companies in the area. He was...
Lillian A. Landreville
May 17, 2012
Online Obituaries Lillian A. (Mitchell) Landreville, 90, of Easton and formerly Brockton, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Briarcliffe Gardens, Johnston, R.I. after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Leo H. Landreville. Born November 5, 1921 in New Bedford, MA she was a daughter of the late David and Excilda Mitchell. Lillian was...
Kathleen A. Clancy
May 17, 2012
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Kathleen A. (Tierney) Clancy, age 87, of Brockton, died May 17, 2012 at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Francis S. Clancy. Kathleen was born and raised in Brockton, daughter of the late James F. and Mary C. (Butler) Tierney. She was a 1942 graduate of Brockton...
Inocencia Montanez
May 17, 2012
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Inocencia Montanez age 79, of Brockton died Thursday May 17, 2012 at the Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Hermogenes Vasquez. Inocencia was born and raised in Caguas, Puerto Rico and had lived in Brockton for over 40 years. After raising her family, Inocencia worked for several years at Franklin...
Longie Chetkauskas
May 15, 2012
Online Obituaries Mr. Longie Chetkauskas of Canton peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Brockton VA Hospital. He is survived by his wife (of 64 years) Florence (Verzone) Chetkauskas; his son Peter and his daughter Paula. Born and educated in Cambridge, he served with honor during WWII (following with GI bill studies at MIT) then into a long...
Maria Afonso
May 14, 2012
Online Obituaries Maria Afonso, 82, of Brockton, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital in Brockton. She was the wife of Joao Afonso. Born September 26, 1929 in Cape Verde, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Gomes and Hortencio (DoConto) Gomes Maria enjoyed praying, music, cooking, sewing, gardening and mostly spending time with...
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