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Daniel W. Duggan

Daniel W. Duggan

Oct 18, 2025

Daniel W. "Decent Dan" Duggan, 78, of Milton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2025, at Brush Hill Care Center.

Born on November 11, 1946, in Boston, Dan was the beloved son of the late Timothy and Agnes (Smith) Duggan. He was a cherished brother to Michael "Tim" Duggan, the late Robert Edward Duggan of Boston,...

Schneider Xavier

Schneider Xavier

Oct 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Schneider "Snipe" Xavier

It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Schneider

"Snipe" Xavier at the age of 32 on October 17, 2025.

Schneider was born on August 10, 1993 and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts. He was the

beloved youngest child...

Geneva (Petti) Smith

Geneva (Petti) Smith

Oct 15, 2025

Geneva T. (Petti) Smith, 99, lifetime Brocktonian, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at her home under the care of her family and hospice. She was the wife of the late Emmet L. Smith.

Born September 27, 1926, in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Celestino Petti and Santina (Ferrara) Petti who immigrated...

Joanna Stellakis

Joanna Stellakis

Oct 14, 2025

Joanna Stellakis, 82, of Raynham, formerly of Brockton and Easton, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend passed away October 14, 2025, after a brief illness.

Joanna was a beautiful soul, full of life, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and faith. She was a lifelong member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Brockton, where she...

Lawrence J. Florio

Lawrence J. Florio

Oct 13, 2025

Obituary

Lawrence "Larry" Florio passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025. He was a resident of Brockton. Beloved son of the late Hyacinth Connors Florio and Robert Florio. A brother to Steven, Bobby, Nancy and Annie. Brother-in - law to Larry, as well Uncle to Christopher, Amanda and Aaron. Larry held a degree in Culinary Arts and worked many...

Susan M. Lima

Susan M. Lima

Oct 12, 2025

Obituary

Susan Lima, age 77, of Brockton passed away on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. She was a graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School and a lifelong resident of Brockton. Susan was a stay-at-home mom who dedicated her life to caring for her family. She was an avid Tom Brady fan and loved watching...

Jo-El M. Tower

Jo-El M. Tower

Oct 12, 2025

Obituary

Jo-el M. Tower, age 55, passed away on October 12, 2025, at Boston Medical Center – South in Brockton, MA. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of Thelma L. (Bourne) Tower. Jo-el was a graduate of Brockton Christian Regional High School and later studied at Massasoit Community College. She worked as a home health aide...

Kathleen "Kathy" (Russell) Bendixen

Kathleen "Kathy" (Russell) Bendixen

Oct 8, 2025

Kathleen Ann (Russell) Bendixen

December 6, 1949 - October 8, 2025

Kathleen A. Bendixen passed away at the McCarthy Care Center after a long struggle with failing health. Born in Brockton, MA to Catherine A. (Brennan) and Michael T. Russell, Kathy grew up in a large extended family, spending many summers in Onset, MA. She...

Paul G. Magner

Paul G. Magner

Oct 8, 2025

Obituary

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Paul George Magner of Brockton, MA on October 8, 2025 at the Brockton Hospital after a brief illness with cancer. Paul was born on November 23, 1945 in Dorchester, MA to Francis J. Magner and Josephine (Stanton) Magner. He was baptized at...

Timothy P. Doucette

Timothy P. Doucette

Oct 7, 2025

Timothy P. Doucette, 64, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at Boston Medical Center South, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born in Boston on July 7, 1961, Timothy was the beloved son of the late Eugene and Rosanna (Doherty) Doucette.

A proud and hardworking member of Sprinkler Fitters Local 550, Timothy dedicated his...

Barbara D. Aguiar

Barbara D. Aguiar

Oct 6, 2025

Obituary

Barbara D. Aguiar (Thorne) age 73, of Brockton, a beloved wife and mother, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston after a short illness, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Sears) Thorne. She was a graduate of...

Christine J. (Josselyn) Holmes

Christine J. (Josselyn) Holmes

Oct 5, 2025

Christine Jean (Josselyn) Holmes of West Bridgewater passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife and best friend of Donald R. Holmes, with whom she shared many wonderful years of marriage.

Born on May 4, 1970, in Stoughton, Christine was the beloved daughter of Robert Josselyn and...

Mark E. Mussman

Mark E. Mussman

Oct 5, 2025

Mark E. (MOOK) Mussman, 62, of Hyannis, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at the Cape Cod Hospital after an extended illness.

Born October 2, 1963 in Boston, he was the son of the late Henry L. Mussman and Patricia A. (Paliero) Mussman.

He will be missed by his wife Karen (Packard) Mussman, his stepdaughter...

Louise K. (Sousa) Palandro

Louise K. (Sousa) Palandro

Oct 4, 2025

Louise Kathleen (Sousa) Palandro, age 89, of Bridgewater, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health, surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter, Lisa, on Saturday, October 4, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Louise's vibrant spirit, infectious laugh, and extraordinary generosity will be deeply missed by all who were...

Stephen W. Gammons

Stephen W. Gammons

Oct 1, 2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Stephen William Gammons, 71, of West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, who left us peacefully on October 1, 2025. Stephen was the son of the late Ernest and Shirley Gammons.

Born in Brockton, MA on November 19, 1953, Steve attended St. Patrick's School in Brockton through eighth grade before moving to...

Gertrude Deas

Gertrude Deas

Sep 30, 2025

Geri Deas, 57, of Brockton, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by her loving family.

Geri's greatest joy in life was her family. She was the devoted mother of Alexandra Barbosa-Deas, Adam Barbosa-Deas, and Gabrielle Deas, and the proud grandmother — lovingly known as "Gigi" — to Mason Deas, Mya Deas, Averi Exilus, Adanis Deas, Maddox Murray, and Ace...

Marie Violette Exilus

Marie Violette Exilus

Sep 28, 2025

Marie Violette Exilus of Brockton, Ma passed away on September 28, 2025 in Brockton.

She was born on June 27, 1952, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to Desir Exilus and Carmen Castil. Violette attended Classic College of Haiti. She came to America in the 80s following her brothers and sisters. She then began her career in hospitality. Before retiring...

Estelle Hebshie

Estelle Hebshie

Sep 27, 2025

Estelle (Chitopoulos) Hebshie, 90, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Fred Hebshie for 61 years.

Born April 29, 1935 in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Achilles Chitopoulos and Vasiliki (Karadimos) Chitopoulos. A lifelong Brockton resident, she was a...

Kathleen J. Morgan

Kathleen J. Morgan

Sep 27, 2025

Obituary

Kathleen (Katie) J. Morgan, age 51 of Fall River, died Saturday September 27, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Katie was born in Brockton, MA, a daughter of the late Richard and June (Donahue) Morgan. She grew up in Brockton and later lived in Fall River. Katie graduated from Brockton High School in 1992. She also took Law Enforcement...

Clarisse Miranda Figueroa

Clarisse Miranda Figueroa

Sep 26, 2025

Clarisse "Licha" Miranda Figueroa, 53, of Taunton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025.

Born to José and Ilda Miranda, Clarisse was the heart of her family. She had a special gift for bringing people together and was happiest when planning gatherings filled with laughter, love, and good food. Known for her sweet and selfless nature,...

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