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Marilyn C. Leedberg

Marilyn C. Leedberg

Sep 20, 2023

Marilyn Craig (Johnston) Leedberg, 79, of Brockton, MA, passed away on Wednesday, September 20,2023 peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family.

Marilyn was born on August 30, 1944 to Edwin Berce Johnston and Velma Doris (Rogers) Johnston.

After she graduated from Oliver Ames High, she went on to get a bachelor's degree in Education at...

Harland E. "Ozzie" Osgood

Harland E. "Ozzie" Osgood

Sep 20, 2023

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Harland “Ozzie” Osgood, age 75, of Brockton, died on September 20, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. Ozzie was the loving husband for 48 years of Cindy (Phelan) Osgood. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Ivan and Dorothy (Betts) Osgood. Ozzie was a graduate of Brockton High School and a proud Naval veteran...

Robert S. "Rob" Newell, Jr.

Robert S. "Rob" Newell, Jr.

Sep 19, 2023

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Robert S. Newell, Jr., age 54 of Brockton, passed away peacefully on August 1 after a long illness. Born on June 9, 1969 in Oxnard, CA, he was the son of the late Robert S. and Kathleen H. (Johnson) Newell, Sr. Rob graduated Brockton High School and worked as a print technician at New England Art for many...

Mary F. (Papineau) Cormier

Mary F. (Papineau) Cormier

Sep 18, 2023

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Mary F. (Papineau) Cormier, age 65, of Brockton, died peacefully at home on September 18, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late William D. Cormier, Sr. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Christine (Crowley) Papineau and remained a lifelong resident of the city. Growing up, Mary enjoyed spending...

Matthew  G. Yankowski

Matthew G. Yankowski

Sep 17, 2023

Matthew G. Yankowski, 27, of West Bridgewater passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Born March 4, 1996 in Brockton, MA. He was the beloved son of Lisa M. Yankowski and Donald F. Hill.

He attended West Bridgewater High School and Bridgewater Raynham High School.

Matt was happiest when outdoors and hanging out with...

Emilia Rodrigues Fonseca

Emilia Rodrigues Fonseca

Sep 17, 2023

Emilia Rodrigues Fonseca, of Brockton, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center,

Complete obituary to follow.

Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Sunday, October 1st from 4;00PM-7:00PM.  Funeral services in the Brockton Portuguese Seventh Day Adventist Church, 127 North Quincy St.,...

Chimene Jean Vernet

Chimene Jean Vernet

Sep 16, 2023

To view the live stream of Chimene's service, please click HERE where it will be live after 10:00 AM on Friday, September 29th.

Chimene Jean Vernet, 80 of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center.

Chimene was born on August 7, 1943 in Limbe, Haiti, the daughter...

Clerina Alcius

Clerina Alcius

Sep 14, 2023

Clerina Alcius, 94, of Brockton passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Clerina was born on September 15, 1928 in Boucan Carre, Haiti to the late Louise Vertus and Clernéus Alcius. She grew up in Mirebalais, Haiti and immigrated to the United States in 1986. She was truly a...

Catherine L. Daggett

Catherine L. Daggett

Sep 14, 2023

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Catherine L. Daggett (Salvaggi) age 62, passed away on September 14, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center. Born in Quincy and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late James L. Salvaggi and Catherine (Hogan) Salvaggi. A graduate of Brockton High School, she worked as a medical assistant for Steward Medical for many years. Above...

Merrill C. Willis

Merrill C. Willis

Sep 14, 2023

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Merrill C. Willis, age 82, of Brockton, died peacefully on September 14, 2023 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. He was the loving husband for 52 years of the late Rosemary T. (Sheehan) Willis. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Everett C. and Grace B. (Farnsworth) Willis. Merrill was a graduate of Brockton...

Denis Coole

Denis Coole

Sep 14, 2023

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Denis Coole, age 90, of Brockton, died Thursday September 14, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Sheila (Denniston) Coole for 68 years. Denis was born and raised in Liverpool, England, one of 17 children of John Thomas and Hannah (Byrnes) Coole. Denis immigrated to the United States...

Jennifer Lynn Knight

Jennifer Lynn Knight

Sep 13, 2023

"In Loving Memory"

Jennifer Lynn Knight of Taunton passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.

Born six weeks early on June 25, 1986, Jennifer spent her early years in Brockton where she attended St. Edwards Catholic School with her sister. She was very bright, full of life...

Raymond Mack, Jr.

Raymond Mack, Jr.

Sep 13, 2023

Raymond Alton Mack, Jr., 81, of West Bridgewater, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital.

Born on July 13, 1942 in Woburn, and raised in Reading, he was the son of the late Raymond A. Mack, Sr. and Marion G. (Wright) Mack. Ray attended Saint Agnes School...

Beatrice M. "Bea" Nash

Beatrice M. "Bea" Nash

Sep 13, 2023

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CHANGE OF SERVICE TIME Beatrice M. Nash (Francoline) “Bea” age 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was the wife of the late Francis C. Nash. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Nicola and Theresa (Tempe) Francoline. Mrs. Nash was a graduate...

Mary R. Hudson

Mary R. Hudson

Sep 12, 2023

Mary Hudson, 85, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023. She was the wife of Donald Hudson. They shared 64 years of marriage together.

Born in Boston Massachusetts, Mary was the daughter of the late Bridget and Bernard Regan. Mary was a graduate of Cathedral High School class of 1955. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed playing...

Will Walbridge

Will Walbridge

Sep 11, 2023

To view the live stream of Mr. Walbridge's service, click HERE after 4:00 PM on Monday, September 18th.

Will Walbridge, age 67, of Hudson, FL (formerly of Brockton, MA) passed away on September 11th, 2023.

Will is survived by his children Stacie Crothers, Will Walbridge, Elizabeth Rode and Rochelle Walbridge. He is also survived by...

Frances M. "Fran" Donovan

Frances M. "Fran" Donovan

Sep 10, 2023

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Frances M. Donovan “Fran”, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at St. Joseph Manor in Brockton. She was the wife of the late James E. Donovan. Born in Abington and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late William La Blue and Hazel (Warren) Kavell and her husband John...

Paul A. Smiegal

Paul A. Smiegal

Sep 8, 2023

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Paul A. Smiegal, age 89, of Brockton, died peacefully on September 8th after a long illness. He was born January 4, 1934 in Hyde Park, MA to Anthony and Margaret ( McCarthy) Smiegal. Paul was a “double eagle” proudly graduating from Boston College High and Boston College. During the Korean War, Paul served as a Private First Class....

Edward M.  Jones

Edward M. Jones

Sep 7, 2023

Edward Michael Jones, 75, of Attleboro died Thursday, September 7,2023 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Donna Frances (Soule) Jones.

Born May 2, 1948, in Brockton, he was the son of the late Edward and Rose (Dandrata) Jones. Raised in Brockton, he graduated from Brockton High School in 1966. He then served in the...

Eric W. Hassey

Eric W. Hassey

Sep 7, 2023

Eric William Hassey, 36, of Brockton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2023.  He was the husband of Patrick S. Donohue.

Born on January 9, 1987 in Norwood, he was the son of William Hassey and Rebecca (Baker) Hassey.

Raised in Dedham, he was an avid nature lover and graduated from Dedham High School...

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