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 Mary V. (Sylvia) Torrey, 71, of Leesburg, Florida since 2003, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2008 under hospice care in Florida after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 9, 1937, Mary was a daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia (Knight) Sylvia. She was a graduate of Plymouth High School in 1955. Mary came to Brockton in 1965 and ran a homemaker service called Handy Home Aides. She enjoyed bingo, casinos, camping (weekends at Scusset Beach) and especially loved her grandchildren. Mary was the beloved mother of Paul Sylvia (and his wife Debra) of Rockland, Wayne Sylvia (and his wife Jane) of Hanson, Joseph Sharp (and his wife Wanda) of Albany, New York, Carole Miceli (and her husband James) of Brockton and Donna Sharp (and her companion William Alger) of Brockton, loving grandmother of Rachel, Heather, John, Bridget, Sydnie, Torrey, Lydia, Deanna, Rebecca, McKenzie, Mandi, Crystal, Felicia, Joshua and Amanda, great-grandmother of 6, former wife of William Sharp, widow of Alton Torrey and loving companion of Robert Sargent, sister of Nancy Peccini of New Jersey and the late Jeanette Twofoot and Barbara McGovern and aunt of many. All are welcome to calling hours Sunday 1-5 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Monday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel and burial at Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to your local hospice. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. Guest Book
 Carol M. (Hanley) McNeal, 65, of Brockton, died Sept. 26, 2008. Native of Mattapan, Carol resided in Brockton for the past 40 years and was employed in billing at King’s Department Store, Hills Department Stores office in Canton, Pharmerica and more recently at U.S. Laboratories in Brockton. Carol, known as “Goofy Grandma,” loved her five grandchildren, trips to Foxwoods, traveling to Georgia, her annual Halloween parties
for family and friends, Christmastime and collecting snowmen. Carol was the beloved mother of Lisa Marble and her husband Luke of Loganville, GA and Kelley Hancock and her husband Daniel of Brockton, loving grandmother of Zachary Marble, Haylie, Chelsea, Shane and Tristan Hancock, loving godmother of Alice Bartorelli, dear sister of James Hanley and his wife Mary of Hanson, Charles Hanley and his wife Patricia of Hanson, Patricia Cerone of Brockton, Diane Flaherty and her husband Gerard of Quincy, Thomas Hanley and his wife Rose of Hampton Beach, NH and the late Kathleen Doucet and aunt of many.
All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.
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 Stacia M. (Verbiski) Franciosi, 87, of Whitman since 1951, died on Sept. 24, 2008.
Native of Brockton, Stacia’s employment included Eaton Shoe, George Knight Company and Handy Hannah. Stacia was active in women’s clubs and at Our Lady of Ostrobrama Church. The wife of the late Armand, she was the beloved mother of Linda Franciosi-Uftring of Whitman and Robert Franciosi of Brockton, grandmother of Robert and Andrew Franciosi of Pembroke and Brad Chasen of New York, great-grandmother of Dion Chasen of New York, aunt of many and sister of the late Sophie Starr, Blanche Colombo, Joseph Verbiski and Albert Verbiski. All are welcome to calling hours Sunday 1-5 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Monday at 8 a.m., funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein Parish at 9 a.m. and burial at National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Joseph Manor, 215 Thatcher St. Brockton MA 02302. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.
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  Robert L. Royal, 80, of Brockton, died Sept. 21, 2008. Native of Boston, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and attended Wentworth Institute and Northeastern University. He was employed as an industrial electrician at Northeastern Electric in Boston for many years. Bob resided in Brockton for 45 years, enjoyed playing golf and was a skilled craftsman in building projects. The husband of the late Gloria L. (Selig), with whom he enjoyed 55 years of marriage, Bob was the loving father of Robin L. of Brockton, Jo-Ann of Taunton and Peter R. and his wife Jo-Anne of Abington, devoted “Bampa” of Jake Reid Royal and Zachary Thomas Royal, brother of the late George Royal and Thelma Royal and uncle of several nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.
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To view Bob's memorial video, click here Memorial Video
 Marion L. (Webber) Quinn, 87, lifelong of Brockton, died on Sept. 17, 2008. She was class president and a graduate of St. Patrick School in 1939 and graduated from Boston City Hospital School of Nursing in 1942. She was a registered nurse at accident and admitting at Boston City Hospital then was in Maternity at Brockton Hospital from 1955 until retiring in 1979. She was a member of Nurses Guild of St. Richard and St. Edward School Guild and she enjoyed family and reading. Marion was the widow of William F. Quinn Sr., beloved mother of William Jr. and his wife Judy of Brockton, Betty O’Sullivan and her husband Joseph of Hanson, James and his wife Janis of Haverhill, Paul of Abington, Elaine Iannarone and her husband John of Connecticut, Kathy Kelley and her husband Bernie of Brockton, Kevin of Boston and the late Robert Webber Quinn, grandmother of 15, great-grandmother of 3 and sister of the late Florence Strickland and Robert Webber. All are welcome to calling hours Sunday 1-6 p.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Monday at 9 a.m., funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at National Cemetery, Bourne at 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Edith Stein Parish Renovation Fund, 71 East Main St. Brockton MA 02301 or Bipolar Support Alliance P.O. Box 102, Belmont, MA 02478. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. Marion’s family extends sincere thanks to BayPointe and VistaCare Hospice for their compassion and care.
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 Robert A. Hayden Sr., 83, retired Lieutenant, Brockton Fire Department, of Wareham, formerly of Brockton, died Sept. 14, 2008. Native of Brockton, a son of the late Charles and Laura (Poitras) Hayden Jr., he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, was aboard the USS Stephen F. Austin and LST 911, saw action at Leyte Gulf in the Philippines and was part of the occupation force in Japan. After 34 years of service with the Brockton Fire Department he retired as a lieutenant in 1981. Bob enjoyed dancing, ice hockey, boating, woodworking, summers in Wareham and winters in Florida. He was a former member of Wareham Elks, Redmen’s Club and the LST Association and a life member of VFW in Bourne. The beloved husband of Mary M. (Donahue) Hayden, he was the loving father of Edward (and his wife Mary) of Brockton, Kathleen Yule (and her husband Russ) of Raynham, Robert Jr. (and his wife Jean) of Abington and William (and his wife Linda) of Raynham, a devoted grandfather of ten and brother of the late Edward Hayden, lost at sea aboard the U.S.S. Hornet in 1942 during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Thursday at 8 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Colebrook Cemetery in Whitman. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Alzheimer’s Association,
311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 (www.alz.org) or Allegiance Hospice, 67 Middle Street, Lowell, MA 01852. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.
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To view Bob's memorial video, click here Memorial Video .
 Ruth Draper (Collier) Whynot, 93, of Florida, died August 24, 2008 at Englewood Hospital. Born April 5, 1915 in Norwood, she was the daughter of the late Albert Gardner Collier and Lillian (Burns) Collier. Ruth resided in Brockton and Randolph then Pittsfield and Barrington, New Hampshire prior to moving to Palmetto, Florida in 1983 with her husband Elmer Evans Whynot who died in 1986. She joined the Randolph Chapter of The Eastern Star in 1955 and was also a member of the Brockton and Northwood, New Hampshire Chapters and had served as Worthy Matron in both the Randolph and Northwood Chapters. Ruth was very active in charitable works in Tree Lakes Park in Palmetto, Florida, collecting stuffed animals and toys for children at Christmas and serving as corresponding secretary for many years. She knitted hats and lap quilts for cancer patients at Tidewell Hospice Center and knitted hats for infants at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. Ruth is survived by her son Russell “Brad” Hurd and his wife Priscilla of Port Charlotte, Florida and South Easton; four grandchildren, Bruce Hurd and his wife Pamela of Raynham, Brenda Peterson and her husband Mark of Raynham, Linda Hurd of Rehoboth and Lisa Rollo and her husband Edward of Taunton and eight great-grandsons. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Saturday 9-11 a.m. and 11 a.m. memorial service in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton and burial at Central Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to your favorite charity. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.
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 Andrew M. Talbert Jr., 62, of Canton, MA, died Aug. 22, 2008. Andy was a native of Chicago, Illinois and served in the U.S. Air Force in the Vietnam War era in Asia and Europe. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration from Governor’s State University in Chicago. Andy had resided in Chicago, Baltimore, North Carolina, Vermont, New Hampshire, Washington State, Philadelphia and Columbus, Ohio for 11 years prior to coming to Canton in November of 2006. Employed in health care, he worked for the private sector and was in civil service from 1974-1978 and 1987-1993 when he retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs. He had taught high school and developed substance abuse treatment and back-to-work skills programs in past years and was in private consulting. While in Columbus, Ohio, he was a past president of Rotary and member American College of Health Care Executives. He had volunteered for hospice programs while in Philadelphia and Columbus. Andy enjoyed reading, playing poker and dominoes, cooking and fishing and was learning to play guitar and speak Spanish. He was the beloved husband of Judith for 33 years, loving father of Jennifer & her husband Robert Hawk of Philadelphia, kind master of G’Kar, brother of John Weston & Philip Talbert of Alabama, brother-in-law of Lisa & Russell Mondy of Elk Grove, CA, dear nephew of Barbara Sherrod of Battle Creek, MI, uncle & cousin of many and a longtime friend of Bill W. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 4-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Celebration of Life Service for Andy in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Private cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to American Heart Association, 20 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701(www.americanheart.org). See www.waittfuneralhome.com for complete obituary, guest book and video links or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK
To view Andy's memorial video, click here Memorial Video .
 Richard J. Duarte, 40, lifelong of Brockton, died unexpectedly August 12, 2008.
He was a member of Sheetmetal Workers Union Local 17. Rick was a black belt in karate and was an instructor locally. He loved sports, fishing and playing golf.
Rick was the beloved husband of Dena (Hadges) Duarte, loving father of Alexander and Nicholas, son of Ronald and Janet (Avery) Duarte of Taunton, brother of Ronald Duarte, Elizabeth Duarte and Rhonda Gauthier, all of New Hampshire, Robert Duarte and Robin Jones, both of Taunton and uncle of many. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Sunday 1-5 p.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton with prayer service at 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: Autism Speaks, New England Chapter Office, 85 School Street, Suite 100, Watertown, MA 02472 (www.autismspeaks.org) or to Dena for Alex and Nick. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.
To view Rick's memorial video, click here Memorial Video .
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 Bradford J. Zaparesky, 57, of Brockton for the past 20 years, died August 9, 2008. Native of Connecticut, Brad worked as a claims manager for Lexington Insurance in Boston for the past 26 years. Brad enjoyed motorcycle riding, playing golf and shooting at Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club. Brad was the beloved husband of Annmarie (Malloy) Zaparesky, loving father of Neil Johnson of Taunton, Danielle Santiago-Zaparesky and Erin Zaparesky, both of Brockton, grandfather of Marcus, Anthony, Carmine and Makayla Johnson and brother of Terri (and Scott) Silverman of New York. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Melrose Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Dr. Satinder Dillon, 1073 Pleasant St. Brockton MA 02301 for continuing cancer care. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK
 Katherine A. “Kay” (Danksewicz) Waitt, 85, of Brockton, was born on March 4, 1923 and died July 5, 2008. Native of Abington, she was a 1940 graduate of Abington High School where she was captain of the girls’ basketball team. Married to Edward J. Waitt since July 12, 1942, she assisted him at Waitt Funeral Home for many years. Kay was active in women’s clubs and St. Casimir School and Church activities, took community school courses and enjoyed many crafts until becoming blind. Kay was the loving mother of Ed Waitt Jr. M.D. (and Cathy) of New Orleans, Ken Waitt (and Jean) of Hanover, Jan (and Steve Schlerf) of New Hampshire and Lisa (and Greg Belcher) of West Bridgewater and the late Christine Rose; and beloved grandmother of Ted Waitt, John and Mike Schlerf and Ryan and Julie Belcher. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 2-6 p.m.
with prayers at 6 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call (508)583-7272.
 Denise Juliano Maynard, 40, of Wareham for several years, died April 29 at home on hospice. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, she was an animal lover who enjoyed caring for her pets, flower gardening and drawing. Denise was the daughter of Louis and Patricia (O’Leary) Juliano and mother of Tina Marie Maynard, all of Marshfield, sister of Michael Marelli of CT, John Marelli of Taunton, Patrice Conroy of Brockton, Rosemary Hatzinikolau of West Bridgewater, Sandra Costa of Bridgewater and the late Vincent Juliano, longtime companion of John Langton of Wareham and aunt of many. All are welcome to calling hour Monday 10-11 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, prayer service at 11 a.m. and burial at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Amaryllis Foundation, PO Box 269 Marshfield MA 02050. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.
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 James R. Stone, 42, of Middleboro for over 10 years, died on April 19 from an auto accident. Native of Dorchester, he resided briefly in Connecticut and was graduated from Brockton High School in 1983. Jim was employed in health care management currently as a provider network manager at Commonwealth Care Alliance in Boston and previously at Harvard-Pilgrim in Hingham and United Health Care in Westboro. He was a lifelong auto enthusiast and enjoyed drag racing in New Hampshire. Known to family as “Randy”, he was the beloved son of James M. Stone of Brockton and Carole Stone of Wareham, loving father of the late James R. Stone Jr., grandson of Elsie Thimas of Wareham and the late Bishop Robert L. Stone and Bessie B. Stone, stepson of Dynese Stone and Claudette Mathieu, dear nephew of John Thimas of Taunton, Susan Rezendes of Pawtucket, RI, Cynthia Fernandes of Marietta, GA, Vivian Thimas of Wareham, Robert L. Stone Jr. and his wife Doris of California, Arthur P. Stone Sr. of California, the late Evelyn B. Leeper, Dorothy F. Mathis and her husband George,cousin of Stephanie Rezendes, Amie Thimas, Brittany Hillman, Casey Gilbert, Jordan Fernandes, Olivia Fernandes and many first, second and third cousins in the Stone family and close friend of many including Jeff Burgo. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 6-9 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Friday at 10 a.m. in Taunton Seventh Day Adventist Church, 109 Winthrop St. (Rt. 44), Taunton and burial at Centre Cemetery in Wareham. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to a charity of your choice. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.
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 Maria L. (Nelson) Belcher, 66, of Kingston, formerly of Brockton, died on April 17. Native of Dorchester, she was a caring daughter to her late parents, Russell and Katherine (Cronin) Nelson of Braintree. She resided in Brockton for over 30 years where she was a true homemaker, raising her three sons and enjoying her home, gardening and great cooking, especially Sunday dinners. Despite lifelong health issues, Maria was a hard-working and generous person who put others first and she was an animal lover. Maria was the devoted wife for 51 years of John J. “Bubba” Belcher, a retired Braintree police officer, the loving and beloved mother of John J. Belcher Jr. and James R. Belcher, both of Lakeland, Florida and Gregory N. Belcher of Waitt Funeral Home in Brockton, dear sister of Christine Ayoubi of Malden and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother. All are welcome to her funeral Mass today (Sat. April 19) at 12 noon in St. Casimir Church, corner Ames St. and Sawtell Ave. Brockton with cremation and private burial, as was Maria’s wish. Memorial gifts may be made to M.S.P.C.A., 1300 West Elm St. Ext. Brockton MA 02301 and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Belcher Family, c/o Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton MA 02301. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.
 Melinda Sue Hammond, 31, lifelong of Brockton, died on Feb. 10. She was an office manager for Rocco Rose Insurance Agency. She was the beloved wife of Scott MacLeod, loving mother of Joshua Holbrook and Kayla MacLeod, dear daughter of Cathie West, Howard Hammond and George Goulet, sister of Michael Hammond and William Goulet, aunt of Michael Hammond Jr. and niece of many. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to her family for her children’s benefit. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call (508) 583-7272.
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 TRACEY, Christopher W., of Brockton, age 41, Sep. 1, 2007, beloved husband of Michele Dincecco-Tracey, loving father of Marc Dincecco and Meagan Tracey, son of William and Constance Connor, grandson of Alice Weston, all of Brockton, brother of Chanda Connor of Avon, William Connor of Brockton, Paul Connor of Wisconsin and the late Mark Tracey, uncle of many and “Best Buddy” of his nephew Billy Connor. GUEST BOOK
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