Obituary Listing

Mar 3, 2023

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Russell Arthur Stevens, age 82 of Brockton, died peacefully on March 3, 2023 surrounded by family at South Shore Hospital. Brockton through and through, Russ was born and raised in the city as the son of the late Reginald and Evelyn (Casavant) Stevens. He attended Sacred Heart Elementary School in Brockton as a bilingual French-English student and was...

Mar 3, 2023

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Eileen M. (Latta) Breen, age 92, of Raynham formerly of Brockton, died March 3, 2023 after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Richard H. Breen for 52 years. Eileen was born and raised in Somerville, a daughter of the late David and Mary Latta, and was a graduate of Somerville High School....

Feb 28, 2023

Jean Marie (Neas) Loper, of Raynham died on February 28, 2023 at the age of 76. She was the devoted daughter of the late Walter and Eleanor (Galli) Neas. She is survived by her loving husband Wesley Alan Loper of Raynham, her cherished children, James McCarthy, Jr., Jon McCarthy, Jason McCarthy and his wife Ellen. Grandchildren Ryan McCarthy, Michael...

Feb 28, 2023

Jean M. (Dexter) Knight, 90, of East Bridgewater passed away on February 28, 2023 with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late William B. Knight. Devoted mother of Barbara Nadolny and her husband George of East Bridgewater, Sandi Baptiste and her husband Bill of Taunton, Steven Knight of East Bridgewater and James Knight of East Bridgewater. Devoted...

Feb 28, 2023

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Cheryl-Ann E. Swan, 54, of Taunton, formerly of Brockton, passed away on February 13, 2023 in Worcester. Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of Joanne (Perkins) Enos and the late Edward G. Enos Jr. She was raised in Somerville and Brockton, was a graduate of Brockton High School, and earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northeastern...

Feb 28, 2023

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Dr. Claire M. Appling died February 28, 2023 after a period of failing health. The daughter of the late Harold and Esther (Sullivan) Appling, she was born and raised in Brockton and remained a lifelong resident of the city. After graduating from Brockton High School, Dr. Appling earned her bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater State Teachers College in 1954...

Feb 28, 2023

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Emerson M. Santos, age 39, of Worcester, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center. Emerson was the loving husband of Melissa Morin Santos. The son of Lucy Fonseca Meneses Small of Marlborough, MA and the late Nelson Roque Dos Santos. Emerson was born, raised, and educated in Sao Paulo, Brazil. At the age...

Feb 26, 2023

Franckel J. Hilaire, 71, of North Attleboro passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the husband of Paule Hilaire.

Born in Petit Grove, Haiti, he was the son of the late Emille Placide and Lucilia Hilaire.

Franckel enjoyed listening to music and playing guitar, and visiting loved...

Feb 25, 2023

Helen Mae (Worcester) Bendell, 89, died February 25, 2023, at All American Assisted Living in Hanson, MA. She was the loving wife of Robert Bendell. She was born on February 26, 1933, in Avon, MA, the daughter of the late Angie (Bourne) and Earl Worcester. She grew up in Avon and graduated from Avon High School.

Helen...

Feb 23, 2023

Jose "DjeDje" Santos, 80, of 112 Forest Ave. Brockton, Massachusetts passed away surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Maria Santos.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Francisco Dos Santos and Emelia Cruz Santos.

He settled in the community of Brockton, Massachusetts. He retired from Concord Foods...

Feb 23, 2023

John Algirdas Jakutis, 68, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

He was the son of Prakseda and Stasys Jakutis, the brother of Vincent Jakutis and Laima McDonald who are all deceased.

He leaves behind his wife Cindy Colombo-Jakutis married 43 years, a son John Jakutis and his wife Jillian and a...

Feb 20, 2023

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Stephen M. Mahoney, age 64, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on Monday February 20, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Donald Mahoney and Marie Vespers. Mr. Mahoney attended Brockton High School and graduated from Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. Steve was the founder and...

Feb 20, 2023

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Joseph A. Castronova 78, of Brockton, died unexpectedly on February 20, 2023 surrounded by his family at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Born in East Boston, he was the son of the late Alfred and Antonette (DeAngelico) Castronova. He was raised in Hyde Park and was a graduate of Hyde Park High School. Joe worked as an iron worker...

Feb 19, 2023

Carol Swanson, 76, of Brockton died at St. Joseph's Manor on February 19, 2023. Funeral Arrangements are private at the convenience of the family.

Feb 19, 2023

Karen Lee (Garner) Wilson of Lakeville died unexpectedly on February 19, 2023 at the age of 63.

Born August 8, 1959 in Washington D.C., she was the daughter of the late George Edward Garner and Florence Catherine Snellings. She was raised and educated in Riverdale, MD with her 7 siblings where she attended school at Parkdale High....

Feb 19, 2023

Maureen Niccoli, age 65, passed away on February 19, 2023 surrounded by her family. She fought a lengthy battle with cancer.

Maureen was the daughter of the late Joseph Callahan and Dorothy (Duffy) Callahan of Brockton. Maureen is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Steven Niccoli of Brockton. She was also survived by her two...

Feb 17, 2023

Linda M. (Neagle) Noyes of West Bridgewater died on Friday, February 17th at the Good Samaritan Hospital at 80 years of age. She was the wife of the late John W. Noyes, Sr.

Born in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Frederick J. and Marquerite (Linn) Neagle. She is survived by her sisters Penny A....

Feb 17, 2023

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Carl M. Snyder, age 89, of Brockton, died on February 17, 2023 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Born on June 6, 1933, he was the son of the late Abraham and Helen (Yaffe) Snyder. Carl was raised in Brockton with his sisters Mary, Rosey and Shirley. He was a graduate of Brockton High School and shortly after high...

Feb 15, 2023

Ralph E Robbins, age 100, died on February 15, 2023, at his home in West Bridgewater.

Ralph is survived by his wife, Jean Ann Robbins, of West Bridgewater; his daughters, Elaine Marie Broderick (Thomas), Diane Laverne Handerhan (David), and step children Maria L. Swiake, and Anthony R Vitali (Debbie) and he had seven grandchildren.

He...

Feb 14, 2023

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After a period of failing health, Ronald “Ron” Tierney, age 76, of Hanover, formerly of Brockton, died February 14, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was the husband of Susan (Albanese) Tierney for 54 years. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late James F. and Mildred (Terry) Tierney. He...