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Henry Samedi
Feb 9, 2026
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Henry Samedi, 83, passed away on Monday, February 9th, 2026. Born on October 6, 1942, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Henry Samedi was the youngest of three children of the late Nicanor Samedi and Matilde Samedi (Casimir). Two siblings preceded him in death. At an early age, Henry and his sisters immigrated to America and settled in Massachusetts. There, he...
Gertrude E. Voci
Feb 7, 2026
Gertrude Elizabeth (Brooks) Voci, 92, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was the wife of the late Francesco A. Voci, Sr. Born and raised in Brockton, she was a daughter of the late Carlton and Katherine (Greenan) Brooks.
Gertrude was a graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1951. She married her beloved husband, Frank, in 1958, and worked...
Jose Terra Vargas
Feb 6, 2026
Jose Terra Vargas, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in Newton, Massachusetts. He was born in Faial, Azores, Portugal.
Jose was the beloved husband of the late Mary Louise (Bourne) Vargas, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Together, they made their home in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, where they raised their three daughters...
Francis G. "Ted" Daggett
Feb 5, 2026
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Francis G. Daggett, age 88, affectionately known as "Ted," passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Beatrice "Bea" E. (Anten) Daggett. The two met at just 17 years old and were inseparable ever since, sharing nearly 70 years of marriage filled with...
Joseph S. Pimental
Feb 4, 2026
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Joseph S. Pimental, age 87, of Brockton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, holding the hand of his beloved wife Barbara of nearly 65 years. Joe began his life of service as a Military Police Officer in the US Army and then a police officer for the City of Cambridge. He then became a Cambridge firefighter proudly retiring after 27...
Chia Chue Khang
Feb 1, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Chia Chue Khang, a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He passed away February 1, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family.
Chia Chue Khang was the foundation of a strong and loving family. Known for his strength, wisdom, and quiet devotion, he built a legacy rooted in love, resilience,...
Thomas E. O'Connor
Feb 1, 2026
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Thomas E. O'Connor, age 86, of Raynham, formerly of Middleboro and Brockton, died peacefully surrounded by his family on February 1, 2026. He was the beloved and devoted husband of the late Mary M. (King) O'Connor for 61 years. Born in Boston and raised in Dorchester, Tom was a parishioner of St. Mark's Parish. In 1961, he married...
Francis J. Rutkauskas
Jan 31, 2026
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Francis J. Rutkauskas, 78, of Brockton died on January 31, 2026. He was the husband of Jo (Fontaine) Rutkauskas. Son of the late John and Stella (Surkont) Rutkauskas, He was predeceased by his son Eric Rutkauskas. He is survived by his son Matthew Hall and his wife Nyree; grandchildren Sophia Hall and Shawn Hall, Andy and Brenda Wilkinson...
Alexandra (Giannouloudis) Papigiotis
Jan 30, 2026
Alexandra (Giannouloudis) Papigiotis, a beloved mother, Yiayia, Nouna, and Thitsa, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 95 years old.
Alexandra was born on April 26, 1930, in Neapoli, Kozani, Greece. She was the daughter of George and Susanna (Tsoumbanopoulos) Giannouloudis. In 1967, she immigrated to the United States, where...
William S. "Bill" Gadless, Jr.
Jan 28, 2026
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With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William S. Gadless Jr., known to many as Bill, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Wednesday night, January 28, 2026, at the age of 54. Bill battled esophageal cancer for about a year...
Jose A. Rosario
Jan 27, 2026
Jose Angel Rosario, affectionately known as "Toto," passed away on January 27, 2026, at the age of 68, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's and Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on October 10, 1957, in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
He was the beloved son of Esther Gonzalez (deceased) and Gervasio Rosario (deceased).
Jose was a...
Janice Aiello
Jan 26, 2026
Janice Aiello passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Boston Medical South. She was the wife of Clinton Aiello.
Complete obituary to follow.
Anne Fillis
Jan 26, 2026
Anne Fillis, of Bridgewater, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026.
Complete obituary to follow.
Shayla Vancora Littleton-Boatwright
Jan 26, 2026
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Shayla VanCora Littleton-Boatwright, age 45, passed away on January 26, 2026, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of Eric T. Boatwright her Soul Mate. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Van and Ruth V. (Gallop) Littleton. She was a graduate of Brockton High School and graduated with a bachelor's degree from...
Joseph B. Pierre
Jan 25, 2026
Joseph B. Pierre, 66, of Brockton, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was the husband of Rose Pierre.
Joseph Bernard Pierre was born on March 15, 1959, in Carrefour, Haiti. He was the beloved son of Rock Pierre and Thérèse Millien, both of whom preceded him in death....
Eleanor Ward
Jan 25, 2026
Ward, Eleanor (Elly), formerly of Braintree and a longtime resident of Roslindale, passed away peacefully in Brockton at the age of 87 on January 25.
Daughter of the late Charles and Eleanor Ward, she is survived by her sister, Kathleen MacQueen and her husband, James, of Raynham; her longtime companion, Leo McCready, of Braintree; and many cousins,...
Chhin Yong Lor
Jan 24, 2026
Chhin Yong Lor, 88, of Brockton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in his home January 24, 2026 surrounded by family.
Born in Cambodia, Chhin spent part of his early life in China, where he attended boarding school through his early adulthood and became a math professor. He later returned to Cambodia, where he started his family, only to...
Cynthia B. Carpender
Jan 24, 2026
Cynthia B. Carpender, 72, of Brockton passed away Monday January 24, 2026.
The family of Cynthia "Cindy" Carpender is deeply saddened by her passing after a lengthy illness.
Cindy lived a life of humble means and did what she could to help those around her. Cindy gushed over her pets. She loved her soap operas...
Mary Arnone Lalli
Jan 24, 2026
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Mary Arnone Lalli, 83, of Brockton, MA, passed away on January 24, 2026. Born in 1942 to Reta and Pasquale Arnone, Mary was known for her warm personality, her infectious smile, and her dedication to political activism and the women's liberation movement. Mary was a woman who cherished the simple joys-hosting holidays for her family, lobster rolls in...
Benjamin J. Cowart
Jan 24, 2026
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Benjamin L. Cowart, age 27, of Brockton, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2026. Born in Boston, he was the son of Ben and Martha V. (Rollins) Cowart; brother of Natetara ad Benei Cowart; and uncle to Emi. Relatives and friends are invited to visit Benjamin's family on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11-2pm, with a funeral service...
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