Christine M. Lombardi
Oct 27, 2025
Obituary
Christine M. (Borgeson) Lombardi, lovingly known as "Ma," "Grammy," and "Nina," passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. Born on June 13, 1943, she was the devoted wife of Louis J. Lombardi and the cherished mother of Sharon Anderson and Patricia Tibnam, wife of Jon Tibnam. Christine's greatest joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren —...
Fred Crowther, Jr.
Oct 27, 2025
Obituary
Fred Crowther, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on October 27, 2025, at the age of 84. Fred was born in Fall River on July 8, 1941 to his late parents Margaret (Clifton) and Fred Crowther. Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and teacher, Fred dedicated his life to loving his family and serving his community. Fred was...
Paul M. Redlon
Oct 26, 2025
Paul Michael Redlon, a true local legend and the foundation of his family and business, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2025.
Born and raised in Middleborough, the man never left the town he loved.
Paul dedicated 48 years of his heart, strength, and soul to G.S. Redlon & Sons, Inc., working side by side...
Andre N. Desjarlais
Oct 23, 2025
Obituary
Andre "Andy" Desjarlais, 70, passed unexpectedly from this life into eternal life on October 23, 2025 at his home in Bridgewater, MA. Andy was born on December 16, 1954, in Newport, VT, to loving parents, Germain and Alice (Bourgault) Desjarlais. He grew up the middle child of seven children in the town of Jay, VT, and graduated from...
Violette Mombrun
Oct 22, 2025
Violette Mombrun, of Brockton passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, November 15th from 8:00-9:00 AM at Russel & Pica funeral home 165 Belmont St. Brockton, Mass 02301 followed by a funeral service Pentecostal Church of God of the Elects, 291 Main...
Okwukwe Okoudo Ibiam
Oct 22, 2025
Obituary
Chief Okwukwe Oko Udu Ibiam Odere - Igbo Edda , known by "Chief Odere-Igbo Edda" or his last name, was born in Nigeria on September 28th, 1966 to Oko Udu Ibiam and Ola (Inya) Ibiam. The eldest of nine children, including Chimdi, Nonyerem, Lydia (d.2012), Ikechi, Okugi, Ugwumsinachi, Ephraim and Nnachi; Okwukwe spoke French along with English and...
Linda J. (Colombo) Lelland
Oct 21, 2025
Linda Jean (Colombo) Lelland, 77, of Bourne (formerly of Brockton and Easton) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Plymouth. She was the wife of Robert L. Lelland, Jr.
Born in Brockton on November 23, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Michael A. and Dorothy L....
Denise E.(Chagnon) Beady
Oct 20, 2025
Denise E. (Chagnon) Beady, 45, of West Bridgewater, MA passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home under the care of her family and hospice. She was the wife of Robert C. Beady.
Born on December 8, 1979, in Brockton MA, she was the daughter of John and Diane (Morin) Chagnon. Denise was a 1997...
John Russell "Russ" Blood
Oct 20, 2025
John Russell "Russ" Blood, 84, of East Bridgewater, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home under the care of his family and hospice. He was the loving husband of Pamela A. (Minigan) Blood.
Born on May 13, 1941 in Brockton, he was the son of the late John R. and Olive I. (Denson) Blood. After...
Maryann T. (Goodin) Michienzi
Oct 19, 2025
Maryann T. (Goodin) Michienzi, 81, of West Bridgewater passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. She was the wife of the late Francis "Frank" R. Michienzi, who predeceased her in 2023.
Born on July 23, 1944 in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Anna (Pinetti) Goodin. After marrying...
Arlene M. Keneklis-Shave
Oct 18, 2025
Arlene M. Keneklis-Shave, 64, of Avon, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at her home under the care of her family and hospice. She was the loving wife of Prescott "Scott" Shave.
Complete obituary to follow.
Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Saturday, November 1st from...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
