June L. Jurek
Dec 9, 2025
Obituary
June (Lois Shanbar Adwin) Jurek, 90 years of age went to her Lord peacefully December 9th. June was raised in Chelsea and moved to Brockton in the early 1960s, where she spent the rest of her life. She is primarily known for being the long-time "Problem Solver" columnist for the Brockton Enterprise, however she had many accomplishments and...
Dr. Julius Coles
Dec 8, 2025
Dr. Julius Nelson Coles
May 3, 1946– December 8, 2025
Julius was born in Buffington, Pennsylvania on May 3, 1946 to Leroy and Jimmie Lu Coles where he worked as the neighborhood paperboy with his brother Louis. Julius started his long academic career by graduating from Uniontown High School in 1964. He was proud to...
Donna Marie (Samia) Poirier
Dec 8, 2025
Donna Marie (Samia) Poirier, 70 years old, of Easton and formerly of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, with her family by her side. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, MA, she was the beloved daughter of the late John "Tofie" and Theresa (Khoury) Samia. Donna was also the cherished wife of the late Alan J....
Dorothy Mae Newell
Dec 7, 2025
Obituary
Dorothy Mae (Brown) Newell, 78, of Norton, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Dorothy Mae Newell was born in Menden, MA, on July 15, 1947, to her late parents Sheldon and Anna Brown. Dorothy grew up in Brockton and was a graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1965. She attended nursing school for a short time,...
Marie L. Louisaire
Dec 6, 2025
Marie L. Louisaire, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025.
Visitation on Saturday, December 20th from 8:30-9:00 AM in Brockton Church of God, 80 Pleasant St., Brockton with a funeral service beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton.
Rose (Civitarese) Vassily
Dec 6, 2025
Rose (Civitarese) Vassily, 93, of Brockton, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2025.
Funeral Services are private.
Autilio Rodrigues
Dec 4, 2025
Autilio Rodrigues, 80, of Brockton, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford. He was the husband of the late Maria Rodrigues.
Born on April 1, 1945 in Brava, Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Jose Fernandes Rodrigues and Alice (DaRosa) Rodrigues.
Autilio was an electrician and...
Thaddeus Patrick O'Connor
Dec 4, 2025
Obituary
Thaddeus "Ted" P. O'Connor, of Brockton, passed away on December 4 at his home in West Bridgewater at the age of 89. A lifelong Brockton resident until moving to West Bridgewater ten years ago, Ted graduated from Brockton High School in 1954 and later earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Northeastern University in 1971. He...
Kimberly A. Poliseno
Dec 4, 2025
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Kimberly A. Poliseno, age 59, of Carver, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 4, 2025, after an extended illness. Kim was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to Albert M. Poliseno Sr. and Page E. (Bradshaw) Poliseno. Throughout her life, including her recent illness, Kim handled every challenge with resilience and grace. Despite her fear of...
Neil E. Engstrom
Dec 3, 2025
Neil E. Engstrom, age 87 of West Bridgewater, MA, passed away after a long battle with dementia on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Brockton Post Acute Care (formerly Baypointe) in Brockton, MA.
Born on February 3, 1938, in Brockton, MA, he was the eldest son of the late Roland and Alice (Babcock) Engstrom of East Bridgewater, MA....
Anna Marie Hardiman
Dec 2, 2025
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Anna M (Drudy) Hardiman – 97 years young – of Brockton, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Dec 2, 2025. She leaves 5 children: Lisabeth "Betsy" of Brockton/Falmouth Thomas (Michelle) of Plymouth/St Augustine FL Maura (Richard) Reimer of Dartmouth/Falmouth Paul (Loreen) of Brockton/Rangely ME David of Falmouth Along with 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren...
Dolores Marie Maclellan
Dec 1, 2025
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Dolores Marie (Muise) MacLellan, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025. She grew up in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, and attended Holy Redeemer School and Holy Redeemer Church. Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Daniel MacLellan of Southwest Margaree, Nova Scotia, Canada, and Brockton, MA. She was the daughter of the late Peter...
Alexander D. Iannitelli
Nov 28, 2025
Obituary
Alexander Daniel Iannitelli, age 94, of West Bridgewater, died peacefully on November 28th, 2025, at St. Joseph's Manor in Brockton. Alex was married in 1958 to Beverly (Stubbs) Iannitelli, and was her loving husband for 61 years. Born and raised in Milford, MA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Teresa (Gallassini) Iannitelli. He was a...
Barbara A. Ward
Nov 27, 2025
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Barbara A. Ward, 78, of Brockton, passed away at her home on November 27, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel L. Ward, "Bumpy". Born in Richmond, Virginia, Barbara was the daughter of the late George Dixon and Edna Mae Jefferson. She dedicated many years of service as an administrator in the Healthcare Quality division...
Anne Delacruz
Nov 26, 2025
Obituary
Anne (Rimpel) Delacruz, of Randolph, passed away on November 26, 2025. She was the wife of the late Rene Delacruz. Born in Thomonde, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Armand Rimpel and Irannie (Albertus) Joseph. She worked as a seamstress for many years. Anne was a woman of faith, loved her church, and reading the bible....
Diana J. Perry
Nov 26, 2025
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Diana J. Perry (MacNeill) age 72, of Stoughton, formerly of Arlington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Dennis J. Perry. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence W. and Antonietta D. "Delores" (Catalano) MacNeill. She was a graduate of...
Francis L. "Frank" Mccaffrey
Nov 26, 2025
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McCAFFREY, Francis Lewis "Frank" Age 72, of Brockton, MA, passed away peacefully on November 26th, 2025 with his loving family by his side after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Frank was born on the 11th of January, 1953 in Westfield, MA. He graduated from Saint Mary's High School in Westfield, MA in 1971, where he made lifelong...
Nelina Nunes
Nov 25, 2025
Nelina Nunes, age fourteen, passed away on November 25th, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, kindness, and a bright, shy smile that warmed every room. Though her time with us was far too short, she touched hearts with a grace and sincerity far beyond her years.
Soft-spoken but steady, Nelina carried a calm courage that comforted...
Sandra A. Hopkins
Nov 25, 2025
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Sandra A. Hopkins (Chamberlin) age 83, formerly of Randolph, passed away on November 25, 2025, at Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton. She was the wife of the late Robert Gilbride. Born in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Roy W. and Barbara L. (Beadle) Chamberlin. Sandra was a graduate of Avon High School...
Jean Smith Sylvestre
Nov 24, 2025
Jean Smith Sylvestre, 49, of Brockton, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2025.
Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (rt123) Brockton on Monday, December 8, 2025 from 9:00AM-10:30AM followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 10:30AM. Private Cremation will follow.
