All Obituaries

Richard Francis Cosgrove was born on August 24,1943 in Brockton MA to Ralph and Margaret (Clifford) Cosgrove, the eldest of 4 children. After graduating from Brockton High School in 1962, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.  He was on active duty from 1962 to 1964, honorably discharged to the Reserves until 1967. He served on board both the USS Fred T. Berry, Boston MA & the USS Bristol, Newport RI.  He talked about his time overseas with great fondness where he traveled through the...

Felicie Louis, 104, of Holbrook, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on April 5, 2024. Born in Baradères, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Louiné Louis and Chalostine Dupré. Complete obituary to follow.  All are welcome to her funeral service on Sat., April 20th at 9 a.m. at The First Haitian Church of Brockton “The Rock”, 940 Main St., Brockton with viewing in the church beginning at 8 a.m. Burial to follow at Melrose Cemetery, 88...

Priscilla M. (Straight) Waitt, 94, a lifelong resident of Easton (Eastondale), passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 24, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Forrest R. and Emma F. (Weir) Straight. Priscilla was a graduate of Oliver Ames High School, formerly the Middle School of Lincoln Street. Priscilla worked at Nabisco for over twenty-five years. After retiring from Nabisco, she went on to work as a bookkeeper at the family business, Straight Signs. She enjoyed crossword...

John F. Manning Jr., 62, of Brockton, passed away suddenly on April 7, 2024. Born in Stoneham, he was the son of the late John F. Sr. and Patricia A. (O’Brien) Manning. He was a 1979 graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School. John was a member of Laborers International Union Local #133 in Quincy for 32 years and was currently employed by Turner Construction in the Seaport area of Boston.An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of the Brockton Country Club. John was also a member of Club...

Lorraine N. (Smith) Dangelo, 90, of East Bridgewater, native of Brockton, passed away on April 9, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Stella Alice (Bukewicz) Smith. A member of Telephone Pioneers, she was a longtime operator for New England Telephone until her retirement. Lorraine was the wife of the late Michael D. Dangelo and the late Paul D. Jackson; beloved mother of Kathryn Jackson and her companion Bob Reilly of East Bridgewater, Theresa Rockwood and her late husband...

Marie Telemaque, 83, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2024. Born in Marmont, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Meristal and Anne (Augustin) Telemaque. Hardworking and dedicated to her family, Marie was a skilled farmer and savvy businesswoman in Haiti for many years until her retirement.Marie was a devout Catholic and was a longtime member of The Legion of Mary in Haiti. She enjoyed attending the Amazing Ambiance Adult Day Health Center where she made many...

Thomas L. Kearney, 63, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away April 6, 2024. He had worked in home improvement and was a bartender, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was the beloved son of Valerie Kearney and the late Thomas Kearney, husband of Margaret (Regan) Kearney, father of Jake Kearney, brother of Susan Zaleznick (and Edward) of Wrentham, Eileen Cardella of South Easton, and the late Valerie Henegan, and an uncle of several nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling...

Patricia A. (Murphy) Aqui, 74, of Brockton, passed away on March 28, 2024. Born in Natick, she was the daughter of the late Robert William Murphy II and Anna Marie (Just) Murphy. Patricia worked for Sears, Crossmark, Hills, and Diesel Direct, as an account manager before retirement. She was a foster parent for many years, volunteered at food pantries, and gave her time at a greyhound rescue nonprofit thrift store in Natick for several years. At home her green thumb was evident with her...

Edwin T. Capeau, 75, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on March 25, 2024. He was the son of the late Charles L. and Margaret R. (Edson) Capeau. Ed served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. A City of Brockton retiree, he worked in the water department for many years. In his free time, Ed enjoyed fishing and hunting. Edwin was the husband of Joanne P. (Allen) Capeau; father of Rebekah Mazur and her husband William of Bridgewater, Edwin “Ed” Capeau Jr. of Raynham,...

Dennis Lee Pierce, 68, of East Bridgewater, passed away on March 18, 2024 after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Born in Winthrop, he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Hall) Pierce. A 1975 graduate of Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School, he was a dedicated employee for Richard Sena at Irving’s Home Center for almost 40 years until retiring 2 years ago. Dennis was a talented musician and guitarist and enjoyed playing music with his brother...