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Jonas Kazlauskas, 89, of Brockton, passed away at
home May 20, 2013. Native of Lithuania, he was displaced from there
to Germany for 5 years and came to the U.S. in about 1950. A
carpenter by trade, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening and nature.
Jonas was the beloved husband of Ona (Raudonaitis) Kazlauskas for 60
years; loving father of “Augie” Kazlauskas and his wife Kim of
Lakeville, Minnesota, Joseph “Coco” Kazlauskas and his wife Joanne
of Bridgewater and Jonas “Buzsie” Kazlauskas and his wife Christine
of Bridgewater; and a dear grandfather of Jason, Elliot, Joshua,
Katelyn, Kelsey, Leo and his wife Sarah Kazlauskas. All are welcome
to calling hours in Waitt Funeral Chapel, 850 North Main St.
Brockton Wednesday 4-7 p.m., his funeral Thursday at 10:30 a.m. from
Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. in St. Michael
Church, Avon and burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial gifts may be made to Lithuanian Children’s Relief, Inc. 261
Thatcher St. Brockton MA
02302.
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Helen
G. (Nadolna) Luke, 89, of Brockton, died May 17, 2013.
Native of South Boston, she also resided in Dorchester and Quincy. A
wonderfaul homemaker and excellent mother, she enjoyed cooking,
making pies, attending healing services, dog and horse racing and
Atlantic City trips. She
taught second grade CCD communion classes for 12 years at St.
Nicholas Church. Helen was the wife of the late Robert M. Luke Sr.;
loving mother of Linda M. Alexander of Brockton, Geraldine A. McHale
(and her husband Brian) of Medway, Robert M. Luke Jr. (and his wife
Deb) of Shrewsbury, Jeanette M. Luke of Brockton and James H. Luke
(and his wife Joan) of Attleboro; devoted grandmother of 12 and
great-grandmother of 13; sister of Genia Doran of South Boston and
the late Anna Kazorek, Stella Bornstein and Loretta Fiorini; and an
aunt of many nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours
Thursday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel, 850 North Main St.
Brockton, her funeral Friday at 9:30 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home,
funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at
Blue Hill Cemetery.
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 Gene
Bohan, 60, of Plymouth, formerly of Brockton,
passed peacefully with loved ones by his side on
May 18, 2013. He was the son of the late Atty. John and Grace Bohan.
He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and worked as a diesel
mechanic. Gene was the beloved husband of Pamela (Rupprecht) Bohan;
loving father of Michael Bohan, Corey Bohan, Gina Chouinard, Dylan
Bohan and the late John Bohan; dear grandfather of Kaylee Chouinard;
brother of Steven King, Dr. Lawrence Bohan, Jack Bohan and the late
Janice Dawley RN and Dr. Patricia Weeks. All are welcome to calling
hours Friday 4-7:30 p.m. with prayers and military honors at 7:30
p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Cremation
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Vera (Valaitis) Vasialka, 82, of Norton since 2005, formerly of Brockton, died May 21, 2013. Born and raised in France, she came to the U.S. in 1954 and settled in “The Village” Brockton. She was retired from foodservice at the Brockton V.A. Medical Center and enjoyed walking, cooking and sewing. Vera was a hard-working woman all her life. Her family was very important to her as she always put them first. She was a proud Lithuanian. She was fiercely independent and instilled the same independence in her family. Vera had a witty sense of humor that made an impression on everyone she met. Vera leaves a hole in the heart amongst those who loved her and she will forever be missed. Vera was the wife of the late Edward Vasialka; beloved mother of Giselle Vasialka (& Kathy Donaldson) of Norton, Veronica Vasialka of Attleboro, Patricia Lafrance of Georgia and Francine Fisher (and her husband Howard) of Norton; loving grandmother of Phillip Vasialka (and his wife Sherine), Adam Fisher and Kevin Fisher;great-grandmother of Genevieve Vasialka. All are welcome to calling hours Saturday 9-10:30 a.m. and a 10:30 a.m. prayer service in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton and burial at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lithuanian’s Children’s Relief Inc. 261 Thatcher St. Brockton MA 02302. |
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Dr. John McEwan, Ed.D. 64, of Whitman, died May 15, 2013 after a five-year battle with melanoma. He was born in Brockton, a son the the late Leo and Catherine (Atton) McEwan. He earned many degrees: AA from Oblate College, BS from Stonehill College, M.Ed. In Guidance and C.A.G.S. in Educational Leadership, both from Bridgewater State College, and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As an educator, his work included English/Religion teacher and dept. head at Cardinal Spellman HS 1972-77, English Teacher, Asst Principal and Principal of Silver Lake Regional High School 1977-2000, Housemaster of Dover-Sherborn 2000-2001, Superintendent of Whitman-Hanson Regional School District 2001-2009 and President of Cardinal Spellman High School 2009-2013. He was a member of Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents; Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association; Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association and China Exchange. He was awarded: Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents President's Award - 2009; Massachusetts Association of Guidance Counselors Administrator of the Year -2009; Plymouth County Education Association Distinguished Service Award -2008-2009; Mass High School Principal of Year - 2000; Josten's Renaissance Hall of Fame - 1999 and Cardinal Spellman High School Leadership Award. Overall he was humbly proud of being part of the restructuring of Silver Lake Regional High School; being a National Speaker for Josten's Renaissance Program; the Design and Construction of the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School and being a leader in the Spiritual, Academic, Technology, Organizational and Facility Enhancements to Cardinal Spellman High School. His interests included theater, reading and writing. He enjoyed planning trips, traveling, family visits to Trapp Family Lodge, Walt Disney World and Hawaii, the National Parks, the Canadian Rockies, Europe including Italy, Ireland, United Kingdom, Germany, the Baltic Countries among others. He traveled to China in an educational exchange program and on another trip brought 74 people to China. John was the beloved husband of Margaret (Sperandio) McEwan for 40 years; loving father of Heather Mandosa (and her husband Frank) of Stoughton, Christopher McEwan (and his wife Elizabeth ) of NC and Julie Swan (and her husband Gregory) of Foxboro; devoted “Grampa” of Zachary and Keira Mandosa, Maxwell and Trenton McEwan and Benjamin Swan; brother of James McEwan and Barbara McEwan both of Wareham, Edward Holmes of Canton, Wayne Holmes of NY and William Holmes of TX; cousin of Robert McEwan of Stoughton and many others. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 3-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel, 850 North Main St. Brockton, his funeral Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Ghost in Whitman and burial at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cardinal Spellman High School Scholarship Fund https://securelb.imodules.com/s/190/index_alumni.aspx?sid=190&gid=1&pgid=1310&cid=1711 and the Massachusetts General Hospital Melanoma Research Foundation https://secure.massgeneral.org/cancer#.UZaC4cu9KSN GUEST BOOK
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Manuel C. Camacho, 62, of Peabody, formerly of
Brockton, died May 14, 2013. Native of Madeira, Portugal, he was a
painter by trade and worked for Silva Painting of Salem. A hard
worker, he was hospitable and the life of the party. He enjoyed the
lottery and casinos. Manny was the beloved father of Tara Thompson
(and her husband Jeffrey) of Brockton, Jeff Camacho of CA and Jesse
Camacho of Danvers; loving grandfather of Savannah, Courtney and
Gabriella; he leaves extended family here and in Portugal. All are
welcome to calling hours Monday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel,
850 North Main St. Brockton, his funeral Tuesday at 8 a.m. from
Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in Christ the King Parish
and burial at Melrose Cemetery.
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Elizabeth (Kamel) Jencunas, 93, of Easton, formerly of
Brockton for most of her life, died peacefully with her
daughter-in-law by her side on May 15, 2013. Born in Brockton, she
was a devoted daughter of the late Sam and Annie (Peter) Kamel. As
one of many firsts for women, she bought a bicycle and enjoyed D.W.
Field Park rides not allowed for the ladies at that time. She was a
New England Champion duckpin bowler and won the World Mixed Doubles
Championship with her brother Ed. Employed in the garment industry
since the age of 16, she started as a stitcher at Century
Manufacturing working with her siblings. She excelled her way up to
management as the industry’s first “floorlady” in New England in
1948. She became a garment designer and quality control supervisor
for both Summit and Century Manufacturing prior to her hiring as a
business agent for I.L.G.W.U. for 25 years, retiring in 1987. She
served on the Brockton Planning Board for 25 years; Elizabeth enjoyed
traveling to religious destinations. Elizabeth was the beloved
mother of Stanley Jencunas and his wife Deborah of North Easton;
loving sister of Catherine Mirza of Randolph, Edward Kamel of Avon,
Lorraine Hill of Bridgewater and the late Julia “Jay” Kamel, Joan
Watson, Thomas Peter Kamel and Ida Nisby; and a dear aunt of many
nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Sunday 4-7 p.m.
with an Incense Service at 6 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt
Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt
Funeral Home Monday at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Service of the Divine Liturgy
celebrated in St. Theresa Maronite Catholic Church and burial at
Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to
St. Theresa Maronite Church, 343 North Main St. Brockton MA 02301.
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Robert
F. Lucy, 78, of Brockton, died May 10, 2013. Native of
Cambridge, he was a son of the late Dr. John and Alice Lucy; the
beloved husband of Carolyn (Biase) Lucy for 53 years; loving father
of Robert F. Lucy Jr. (and Lori) of Shirley, Denise Hayes (and
Peter) of Brockton, Cathal Lucy (and Jenny) of Chicago IL and J.
Timothy Lucy (and Sheila) of Braintree; devoted grandfather of
Robert F. Lucy III, Alison Lucy, Katie and Caroline Hayes, Saoirse,
Seamus and Liam Lucy, Teresa Patukonis (and Michael), Abaigeal,
Timothy and Ciara Lucy; brother of Paul Lucy (and Marion) of Maine
and the late Jack Lucy (and his widow Julie of Mashpee), the late
Marjorie Lynch (and Chief Justice James), the late Dorothy Haley
(and Bill), the late Alice Gregory (and Atty. I. Francis) and the
late Patricia Lucy; and a dear uncle of many. He served in the U.S.
Army 1957-59 and 1961-62. He was employed by Sports Service and then
Boston Concession Group where he retired as a district manager. He
was a daily communicant and usher at St. Edith Stein Parish. He was
a former president of New England Association of Amusement Parks and
Beaches and a member of American Legion and Knights of Columbus. Bob
enjoyed cooking and sports. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday
4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel, 850 North Main St. Brockton, his
funeral Wednesday at 8 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at
9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Pine Hill Cemetery,
W. Bridgewater. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to
Community Autism Resources,
33 James Reynolds Rd UNIT C Swansea, MA 02777.
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Anne V. (Yesonis) Mandeville, 94, of Brockton, died May 11, 2013. A lifelong resident of Brockton, she attended Brockton schools and was a homemaker. She resided at Belair Towers where she enjoyed playing bingo. She was the wife of the late locksmith Paul F. Mandeville; beloved mother of Joanne Moriarty (and her husband Patrick) of Medfield and the late locksmith Paul G. Mandeville (and his widow Carol of Brockton); loving grandmother of Paul J. Mandeville (and his wife Barbara), Kerry M. Mandeville, all of Brockton and Patrick A. Moriarty (and his wife Danielle Boudreau) of Newton Highlands; dear great-grandmother of Patrick Joseph and Margaret Moriarty; sister of Phyllis Vanderstreet of Humarock, Albina Sviokla of Brockton and the late Albert “Bob” Yesonis, Marlene Farrell, and Lillian and infant Marie Yesonis; and an aunt of many. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 5-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel, 850 North Main St. Brockton, her funeral Thursday at 9 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church in Avon and burial at Calvary Cemetery. GUEST BOOK
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Eleanor P. (D’Orazio) Cloutier, 88, of Brockton,
died May 10, 2103. Native of Franklin, she was a homemaker, was an
avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, and enjoyed her family parrot Snugs
who danced only for her. She was the wife of the late Albert
Cloutier; beloved mother of Denise Souliere and her husband Donald
of Brockton; loving sister of Sr. Aline, Perina and Alfred D’Orazio,
and the late Anthony, Mary, Elizabeth, William, Belgenio and Louis
D’Orazio; and a dear aunt of many. All are welcome to calling hours
Monday 5-7 p.m. and 7 p.m. prayer service in Belcher Chapel at Waitt
Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Cremation and private
burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Boston One
Fund,
One Fund Boston, Inc. PO Box 990009, Boston, MA 02199
www.onefundboston.org
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Francis
A. “Franny” Bryan,
63, of South Meadow Village in Carver, died May 4, 2013 after a long brave
battle. He is now at peace. Oldest son
of Matthew “Obie” and Lillian (Belcher) Bryan of Hemet, California,
he was born in Weymouth, raised in Rockland, and graduated
from Rockland High School in 1967. Frank
was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in
the Vietnam War.
He was employed as an aerospace engineer. Franny was a dedicated
family man and enjoyed golf, fishing, and boating. He
was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. Franny was the beloved husband of
Tricia (Murphy) Bryan for 44 years, loving father of Debbie Hanson
(and Rick) of Nashua NH, Dennie Townsend (and Jim) of Brookline NH
and Chrissy Parent (and Scott) of Arizona; devoted Papa of Ricky,
Allie and Megan Hanson, Vickie and Matt Harmon, Katie Townsend and
Scott, Kaila and Kendra Parent; brother of Dick Bryan (and Ann) of
Holbrook, Carol Johnsen (and Glen) and Kathy Small, all of CA; a
nephew, uncle and cousin of many. All are welcome to calling hours
Thursday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel, 850 North Main St.
Brockton, his funeral Friday at 9 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home,
funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Family Church, Rockland and
committal at VA National Cemetery, Bourne at 12:45 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Fisher House Boston,
P. O. Box 230, South Walpole MA 02071 (www.fisherhouseboston.org ) or
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 Trudy
M. (Gay) McLaughlin, 81, of Brockton, died May 3, 2013
after a time of failing health. Raised in Hyde Park, she was the
daughter of the late Frank and Cecilia (Hickey) Gay. Trudy and her
late husband Atty. Chester R. McLaughlin raised their family in the
Brookfield section of Brockton. She was a teacher’s aide and
clerical aide in Brockton schools, was a longtime member of TOPS and
she loved dancing, cooking and reading and was an avid Red
Sox fan.
Trudy was the beloved mother of Michael J. (and Joanie) McLaughlin
of Moultonborough, NH, Stephen P. McLaughlin of Brockton, Paula J.
(and Stephen) McQuaid of Hull, Chester R. McLaughlin Jr. of North
Easton,
Atty. John W. (and Claire) McLaughlin of Bourne, Atty. Jay
F. (and
Lisa) McLaughlin of N. Easton and the late Dianne P. McLaughlin of Brockton;
the adored grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 6; loving
sister to her late siblings Jack
Gay of Duxbury, Marjorie Olson of Medford, Cecilia Potts and Edward
and Joseph Gay all of Hyde
Park;
and an aunt to dozens.
All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral
Chapel, 850 North Main St. Brockton, her funeral Wednesday at 8 a.m.
from Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein
Church and burial at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
gifts may be made to Trudy’s
favorite Breast Cancer Charity,www.komenmass.org/.
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Francine G. (Harper) Clancy, 71, formerly of
Brockton, died May 3, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She was a
homemaker devoted to her family and enjoyed cooking, traveling and
cruises. She was the wife of the late Daniel Clancy; beloved mother
of Lynn Zaleski (Greg) of Florida, Cathleen Fernez (Michael) of
Kingston, Laura Walsh (David) of Bridgewater, David Clancy (Corinne)
of E. Taunton and Daniel Clancy of Bridgewater; loving grandmother
of 9; and sister of Paula Harper of Bridgewater. All are welcome to
calling hours Monday 5-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel, 850 North
Main St. Brockton, her funeral Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from Waitt
Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Church
and burial at Melrose Cemetery.
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Matthew
McCoy, 64, of Taunton, formerly of Brockton, died April 28,
2013 at home with family by his side. He served in the U.S. Marine
Corps during the Vietnam era and was a truck driver for many years.
He was the husband of Denise (DeRose) McCoy and is survived by a
host of relatives and friends including children, grandchildren,
siblings, nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours
Thursday 6-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850
North Main St. Brockton, his funeral Friday at 9 a.m. with service
at 10 a.m. in Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 24 Pleasant St. Brockton
and burial at 12 noon at Melrose Cemetery.
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Lucille L. (Cormier) Stetson, 84, of Avon, died
April 26, 2013. Born and raised in Brockton, a daughter of the late
Edward and Gladys Cormier, she graduated from Brockton High School
in 1947. Lucille resided in Avon since 1948 and was employed as a
cashier and cafeteria worker at Crowley School for 17 years. She
enjoyed camping and was a member of South Shore Chapter 25 Camping
Club; until recently she enjoyed line dancing and the Avon Senior
Center. Lucille was the wife of the late Charles H. Stetson; beloved
mother of James A. Stetson and his wife Nancy of Bridgewater and the
late Paul M. and Dennis J. Stetson; loving grandmother of Ryan and
Keith Stetson; dear sister of Ethel May Grande and the late Rita
Piantoni and Ronald, Kenneth and Walter Cormier; and an aunt of many
nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 5-8
p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main
St. Brockton, her funeral Thursday at 9 a.m. from Waitt Funeral
Home, funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church and burial at
St. Michael Cemetery.
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Julia “Jay” Kamel, 89, of Easton, formerly of
Brockton for most of her life, died April 27, 2013. Born in
Brockton, she was a devoted daughter of the late Sam and Annie
(Peter) Kamel. She was retired after 35 years with ILGWU/UNITE as
general manager of New England District Council and Local 24 Garment
Workers. She was a spokesman for organized labor internationally
especially for women’s working conditions. Julia served for 20 years
on Brockton’s Redevelopment Authority Board. She enjoyed dancing in
past years and won trophies as The Jitterbug Queen and also
traveling worldwide. A faith-filled, caring and giving woman, she
was dedicated to her family. Julia was the beloved sister of
Elizabeth Jencunas of Easton, Catherine Mirza of Randolph, Edward
Kamel of Avon, Lorraine Hill of Bridgewater and the late Joan
Watson, Thomas Peter Kamel and Ida Nisby; and a dear aunt of many
nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 4-7
p.m. with an Incense Service at 6 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at
Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt
Funeral Home Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Service of the Divine Liturgy
celebrated in St. Theresa Maronite Catholic Church and burial at
Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to
St. Theresa Maronite Church, 343 North Main St. Brockton MA 02301.
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Eva E. (McGregor) White, 101, of Holbrook, died
April 16, 2013. She had lived in Brockton for many years before
moving to Holbrook in 1988. She was a homemaker for healthcare on
the South Shore and enjoyed knitting. Eva was the wife of the late
Daniel W. White; mother of the late Frederick C. White; beloved
grandmother of Christine McPherson and her husband William of
Attleboro, Frederick C. “Rick” White Jr. and his wife Mary of
Holbrook and Steven White and his wife Carrie of Holbrook; sister of
Muriel Driscoll of Bridgewater and others who passed and a dear
great-grandmother of many. Following cremation, all are welcome to
calling hours Tuesday, April 30th from 10 a.m. – 12 noon
in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St.,
Brockton, followed by a 12 noon memorial service. Burial at Coweeset
Cemetery.
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Marie Nerlande Benoit-Fandal, 53, of Brockton, died
April 19, 2013. A daughter of the late Vesta Louissaint and Paul A.
Benoit. She was a proud native of Haiti, and had been a personal
care attendant. She was the wife of Joseph Edouard Fandal; beloved
mother of Mindy Benoit, Fritz Theodat Jr., Clyde Hans Benoit,
Tabitha Benoit, and Joseph E. Fandal Jr.; dear sister of Marie
Senat, Renette Benoit, Oswald Benoit, Joel Benoit, Samuel Benoit,
and Daniel Benoit. All are welcome to calling hours Friday
6-9 p.m.
in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home 850 N. Main St.,
Brockton, her Funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Haitian Church of
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Paula A. Saulenas, 40, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on April 14, 2013. She loved her cats, indoor plants and goldfish. Paula was the mother of Felicia Saulenas; sister of John Saulenas and his wife Karen of Taunton, Walter Saulenas and his wife Lalaine of Bridgewater and Stephen Saulenas and his wife Arminda of Fairhaven; daughter of the late Wallace and Florence Saulenas and an aunt, niece and cousin of many. All are welcome to calling hours Sunday 2-5 p.m. in Waitt Funeral 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. Michael Church, Avon and burial at Melrose Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Felicia Saulenas for her education. GUEST BOOK
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Aline (Daniel) Imperial, 86, of Brockton,
died April 16, 2013. A native of Haiti, she was a nurse in the dentistry
field for many years there. She loved to sew and cook and went to church
every day when she was mobile. She also found great love and joy caring
for and playing with all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Aline was the daughter of the late Leandre and Pamela (Pault) Daniel; wife
of the late Joseph Colvin Imperial; beloved mother of Marilyn, Marie-Jose,
Michele, Gina, Martine, Rachel and the late Patrick, Phillip and Rosemay
Imperial; mother-in-law of Fritz Mardi, Frantz Michel and Moussa Baradji;
loving grandmother of Johanne Polonsky, Vanessa Blaise, Henry St. Louis,
Colvin Alexandre, Cassandre Imperial, Roxane Belmonte, Valerie and Bianca
Mardi, Miriam, Bryan and Monica Baradji and
the late Gregory Belmonte; great-grandmother of Alexis and Lucian
Polonsky, Zaniyah Clooney, Miles Jackson, D’Angelo St. Louis and Addison
Whyte. All are welcome to calling hours Friday 5-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral
Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Funeral from
Waitt Funeral Home Saturday at 8 a.m., funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith
Stein Parish and burial at Melrose Cemetery.
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Charles
D. Buckley, 90, of East Bridgewater, died April 14, 2013. Born in
Brockton, he was raised in Holbrook and served in the U.S. Army during
WWII. He was a self-employed finish carpenter in the Hingham area for Tom
O’Brien and enjoyed his family and home. Charles was the beloved husband
of Georgette (Lee) Buckley for 54 years; loving father of Susan Buckley of
East Bridgewater; brother of the late Hazel Wallace and an uncle of many.
Following cremation, all are welcome to gather Friday at 12 noon for a 1
p.m. service in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main
St., Brockton. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be
made to your favorite charity.
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Kathleen T. (Clark) Leal, 70, of Brockton, died April 16,
2013. She was a homemaker devoted to her family. She was the beloved wife
of Arthur “Jack” Leal; loving mother of David Leal (and Aubrey) of Dudley
and Kevin Leal (and Anne) of Brockton; dear grandmother of Brianna,
Brielle, Troy and Eryk; sister of AnneMarie Kenny (and George) of
Marshfield, Mary Barry (and Robert) of Braintree and the late Joseph
Clark; and an aunt of many. All are welcome to gather Friday at 9 a.m. for
a 10 a.m service in Waitt Funeral Chapel, 850 North Main St., Brockton.
Burial at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
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Eileen
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Jan
M. (Coleman) Darrah, 56, passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2013.
A lifelong resident of Brockton, she was a daughter of Mary (Lopes)
Coleman and the late James Coleman. Jan graduated from Brockton High
School in 1975. A natural beauty, she modeled and instructed for Models’
Workshop. Jan was a dedicated volunteer for many causes including DARE,
Operation Brockton Cares, Brockton VA Medical Center where she gave over
1000 hours and Head Start.Current
and past president of VFW Post 1046 Ladies Auxiliary, she also was DAV
past president and member of its Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed her garden,
the ocean and lighthouses. She was a homemaker devoted to her family. Jan
was the beloved wife for 31 years of John Darrah, retired BPD; loving
mother of Michael Darrah and his wife Tracy of Brockton and Robin Dolins
and her husband Gary of Florida; devoted Nana of Kayla, Sabrina, Nicholas,
Jacob, Devin, Jenna, Skyla and Caleb; great-grandmother of Elayna; sister
of James Coleman of West Bridgewater, Joni Voelker and her husband Thomas
of Texas and the late Mark Coleman; and an aunt, niece, cousin and friend
of many. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt
Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, her
funeral Wednesday at 12 noon in Waitt Funeral Chapel and burial at Melrose
Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to VFW Post 1046 Ladies Auxiliary,
293 North Quincy St. Brockton MA 02302 or your favorite cancer cause.
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Bernard
R. Poudrier, 77, of West Bridgewater, died April 13, 2013. Born
and raised in Brockton’s North end, he was a son of the late Raymond and
Eva Poudrier, worked part-time at Rice’s Market and graduated from
Brockton High School in 1953. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean
War. Bernie was employed in the retail credit field for many years and
retired from Equifax as a claims investigator. A notary public, he was
active in civic and political affairs including Brockton ARC, Mayor John
E. Sullivan’s bid for Massasoit College, Brockton Housing Authority, Ward
5 Democratic Committee and Cardinal Cushing Hospital fundraising.
He was a member of Club National
and Polish White Eagles and he enjoyed playing cards, camping, traveling,
and cruises. Bernie was the beloved husband of Catherine (Fortin) Poudrier
since 1956; loving father of Steven Poudrier of Brockton, Marielena Keene
of Plymouth and the late Michael and James Poudrier; grandfather of
Matthew and Jessica Keene; great-grandfather of Lily; brother of Gloria
Bonnette, Ronald Poudrier, Barbara Anderson, Richard Poudrier and the late
Alfred Poudrier; and an uncle of many nieces and nephews. All are welcome
to calling hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home,
850 North Main St. Brockton, his funeral Wednesday at 8 a.m. from Waitt
Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Ann’s Church, West Bridgewater
and burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be
made to your favorite charity.
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Lawrence K. “Larry” Nye, 62, a lifelong resident of
Brockton, passed away at home after a brief illness on April 12, 2013. He
attended Brockton Schools and was employed as an installer, mostly at
South Shore Door in Avon and also at Footjoy, Brockton Hospital, and
part-time at the Brockton Enterprise. Larry enjoyed car shows, hot rods
and dogs, especially beagles. He was a member of the Polish White Eagles.
Larry was the son of the late Everett and Catherine Nye; beloved brother
of James Nye of Brockton, Patricia McGrath and her husband Duane of
Brockton, Linda Realini and her husband Anthony of Bridgewater, Donald Nye
of Brockton and the late John F. and Robert E. Nye; devoted owner of his
beagle “Jasmine” and a loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. All are
welcome to calling hours Monday 4-7 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt
Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton, followed by a 7 p.m. service
in Waitt Funeral Chapel. Cremation and private committal. In lieu of
flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Carroll Center for the Blind, 770
Centre St., Newton MA 02458 or Autism Speaks, New England Chapter, 990
Washington St., Suite 102, Dedham MA 02026.
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Richard
J. “Ricky” Porazzo, 48, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died
April 6, 2013. He was a 1982 graduate of Brockton High School, where he
ran track. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1993-1994 and
was a firefighter for the city of Brockton since 2002, currently at
Station 6. He enjoyed playing darts, fishing and photography and was a
former member of Brockton Striders. Ricky was the son of Claire (Carter)
Porazzo of Carver and the late Lt. Robert L. Porazzo, BFD; father of
Alexandra Porazzo; brother of Robert L. Porazzo Jr., Lakeville F.D. and
his wife Kathy of Middleboro and Sandra Porazzo Perry and her husband Paul
of Carver; uncle of Joshua Oliveira and Robert Porazzo III; husband of
Julie A. (Goode) Porazzo. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 2-8
p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St.,
Brockton. Funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Thursday at 8 a.m., funeral Mass
at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Homes for Our Troops, 6
Main St., Taunton MA 02780 or your favorite veteran’s charity.
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Harold Ducharme, 53, of Brockton, died March 10, 2013.
Son of the late Emerson and Helen Ducharme, he was a brother of Doris
Giddings of Maine, Nancy Miller of Brockton, Melvin Ducharme (and Linda)
of N. Attleboro, Frederick Ducharme (and LuAnn) of Brockton, Priscilla
Gogan of Nevada and the late Emerson Ducharme Jr. and Helen Dimond; and an
uncle of many. Cremation and private committal.
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John
Shiurila, 80, of Mansfield, died March 31, 2013. A native of
Lithuania, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War where he
was stationed in the Philippines and had “Top Secret” clearance. After
earning a degree from Rochester Institute of Technology he worked as a
mechanical engineer for many years. During this time, his knack for
inventing led him to receive an impressive eleven patents in his name.
John was the loving husband of Eleonora-Aldona Navickas; loving stepfather
of 4; brother of Fene and Ona of Canada and an uncle of many nieces and
nephews in Canada and Lithuania. Funeral Service and burial will be held
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Sister Joanna Growdis, CJC, a Poor Sister of Jesus
Crucified and the Sorrowful Mother, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 after
a brief illness. Born in South Boston, she was a daughter of the late
Frank and Elizabeth (Gelezius) Gruodis, native of Lithuania. Bertha
Growdis (aka Gruodis) attended South Boston public schools. After four
years of employment as a factory worker she sought religious life.
She began as a Sister of Jesus Crucified in Elmhurst, PA and
received the name of “Sr. Joanna”. She resided at Our Lady of Sorrows
Convent motherhouse in Brockton during most of her religious life.
She has also located in Plymouth, PA, Norwood, MA, and New Britain,
CT fulfilling congregational assignments. She studied and earned many
certificates in arts and crafts. She was committed to the cause of the
pro-life movement. She volunteered
at Murphy Infant/Toddler Center and at St. Joseph Manor Child Day Care
Center. Her outreach activity was to crochet baby blankets and donate them
to shelters for single mothers. Sr. Joanna is survived by her sister, Sr.
Helen Gruodis of Kansas City. Visiting hours are on Monday, April 1st
from 2-6 p.m. in Our Lady of Sorrows Convent, 261 Thatcher Street,
Brockton. The Funeral Mass will take place in OLS Convent Chapel on
Tuesday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. and burial at Convent Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Poor Sisters of Jesus Crucified, Our Lady
of Sorrows Convent, 261 Thatcher Street, Brockton.
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Clarence
A. “Gus” Knight Jr., 77, of Brockton, died March 23,
2013. Born in Brighton on September 4, 1935, he was a 1953 graduate of
Brighton High School. He served as a submariner in the U.S. Navy from
1953-1974, retiring as a Yeoman First Class and was a proud member of the
U.S. Submarine Veterans Boston Base. He later worked for Decatur-Hopkins
and Consolidated Brick. A member of the Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club, he
enjoyed hunting, fishing, cruising and casinos. Gus was the son of the
late Clarence A. Knight Sr. and Winifred Mernick Knight; beloved husband
of Joan M. (Gerraughty) Knight for 56 years; loving father of Linda Knight
Guild and her fiancé Mike Bishop, Joseph H. Knight and his wife Donna
Horsman Knight and Sandra L. Knight; grandfather of Melissa Guild,
Kimberly Knight Grenier and Jennifer Knight; great-grandfather of Cameron
Michael Grenier; brother of Christine Knight Perrault and the late Artemus
Knight and his widow Lee and an uncle of many nieces and nephews. All are
welcome to calling hours Wednesday, March 27 from 4-8 p.m. in Waitt
Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton.
Funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Thursday, March 28 at 9 a.m., funeral
Blessing at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Parish and committal at the VA
National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made
to Children’s Hospital Boston (www.chtrust.org).
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William
Prodouz, 92, of Brockton, died March 22, 2013. Born in Stoughton,
raised in Avon and graduating from Boston Trade School, he proudly served
in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was self-employed as a
builder and installed swimming pools. A skilled woodworker, Bill enjoyed
making fishing lures. He was a member of Massachusetts Striped Bass
Association, Striped-Bass.com, Polish White Eagles, Whitman VFW Post 697
and Marines Group VMF 311. His family being most important to him, he was
the beloved husband of Dolores “Dolly” (Kowalski) Prodouz for 63 years;
loving father of Carol Clancy of Brockton and William P. Prodouz (and
Kristina (Nelson) Prodouz) of South Boston; devoted grandfather of
Heather and Caitlin Clancy and Erica Morenoff (and her husband Daniel) and
Daniel Prodouz (and his wife Stephanie McCleese); great-grandfather of
Eva, Abbie and Maggie Morenoff and Felix McCleese-Harrell; brother of Kay
Haskell and the late Nicholas, John, Walter, Alex and Raymond Prodouz and
Mary Klimchuk; and an uncle of many. Following cremation, all are welcome
to gather on Wednesday, March 27 at 11 a.m. for a 12 noon service in Waitt
Funeral Chapel, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Private committal at V.A.
National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made
to Brockton VNA or Old Colony Hospice or as Bill would wish, you do
something nice for someone.
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Bronius J. Zagreckas, 88, of
Brockton, died March 22, 2013. A native of Lithuania, he was a passionate
gardener and nature lover, and was good at mechanics of all kinds. Bronius
was the beloved husband of Lucija (Stepaityte) Zagreckas; loving father of
Rima Tamule and her husband Leonard E. of Brockton; dear grandfather of
Aistis B. Podziukas and Leonard B. Tamule, both of Brockton, and the
brother of the late Vidute Zagreckaite. All are welcome to calling hours
Monday, March 25, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral
Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Funeral service Tuesday at 11 a.m. in
Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home. Private committal. In lieu of
flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Chapel of Our Savior, 475 Westgate
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Helen F. (Morgan) Daley, 80, of Abington,
formerly of Dorchester, died March 19, 2013.
She was a proud homemaker and
enjoyed singing with the Eye Openers at the Quincy Center for the Blind.
Reading, sewing, woodworking and ceramics were her favorite hobbies among
others. She was the widow of Miles F. Daley; beloved mother of Phillip and
his wife Christiane of Rockland, Paul of Brockton, James (former school
committee member) of Brockton, Lynda Lee of Florida, Patrick of Quincy,
Dianne of Brockton, Miles of Quincy and April Daley of Upton; grandmother
of Dannette Daley, Monica Hawkins, Phillip and
Paulette Daley, Erin Daley, Richard and Jason Lee and Danny, Rachel
and Michael Daley; great-grandmother of Christiane, Timmy, Eric, Aiden,
Ashton, and Jason Daley; Sister of Dorothy Benford of New York and the
late Bill and Frank Morgan and Mary Kast. All are welcome to gather on
Monday, March 25th at 11:30 for a 12:30 service at Waitt Funeral Chapel,
850 North Main St. Brockton. Burial at VA National Cemetery, Bourne. In
lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind,
611 Granite Springs Rd. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
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John Robert Monteforte, 38, resident of Petaluma,
California, was taken suddenly from our lives on March 9, 2013. He was
born on January 4, 1975 and raised in Brockton, the beloved son of
Patricia (Malloy) (Monteforte) Bennett, her husband Wayne Bennett and the
late Robert Monteforte. He graduated from Southeastern Regional Technical
High School in 1993 where he played hockey for the Southeastern Hawks. He
attended Massasoit Community College and was presently enrolled at the
Santa Rosa Junior College in Petaluma, CA. John passed peacefully while
fulfilling a lifelong dream vacation in Thailand.
He adored his family, especially his niece and nephews and was a
loyal friend to many. He saw the
good in everyone and never judged anyone.
He had a smile that would light a room. John is survived by his
beloved parents Patricia and Wayne Bennett; his loving sister Danielle
(Monteforte) Tarentino, her husband Louis Tarentino, nephews Ryan, Anthony
and his niece Alyssa; his brother Robert Monteforte and sisters Athena
(Monteforte) Goulart, Melissa (Monteforte) Sinnott and their families; his
step brother Timothy Bennett; many aunts, uncles cousins and friends.
All are welcome to calling hours Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 4-8
p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St.,
Brockton. Funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Friday at 8 a.m., funeral Mass
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Jean “Jennie” Ramoska, 92, passed away Wednesday, March
13, 2013, after a long illness at Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation
Centre. Daughter of the late John and Antoinette Talaka, she was born June
11, 1920, in Randolph and was a lifelong resident until moving to N.Y. in
1986 to be near her son. She loved to cook, and her family and friends
were the beneficiaries of her expertise. Her entire life revolved around
family and friends, to be near them, to care for them, to worry about
them, to love and be loved by them. Wife for 56 years of the late George
Ramoska, she was the mother of George “Buster” Ramoska and his wife,
Margaret and the late John; grandmother of 4; great-grandmother of 2; and
an aunt of 4 nieces. All are welcome to gather Tuesday, March 19 at 10
a.m. for an 11 a.m. service in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850
N. Main St., Brockton. Burial at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of
flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center Activity Fund, 152 Sherman Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804 and/or Meals
on Wheels Program, 333 Glen St., Suite 306, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
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Arlene
R. (Brooks)(Perry) Urban, 84, a lifelong resident of Brockton,
died March 14, 2013. She had been a cashier for Mammoth Mart and Kings and
enjoyed crocheting and knitting. She was the widow of John S. Urban;
beloved mother of Nancy Perry of East Wareham, Catherine Archer of
Brockton and the late Janet Estrada; grandmother of 9; great-grandmother
of 7, she will sadly be missed especially by Elizabeth and Skyelor; sister
of Beatrice Gobin of RI and the late Richard Brooks. All are welcome to
gather on Sunday at 10 a.m. for a service at 11 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at
Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Burial Monday at 2:45
p.m.at VA National
Cemetery, Bourne.
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Lorraine J. (Sullivan) (Kimball) Paul, 80, of
Bridgewater, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March
13, 2013. Raised in N. Cambridge and Jamaica Plain, she lived in Brockton
and spent 8 years in S. Dennis and 20 years in Edgartown on Martha’s
Vineyard. She was employed in many facets of the hospitality industry and
co-owned “Potpourri of Martha’s Vineyard”. She was an active member at the
former St. Nicholas Church and a past President of Massachusetts Mothers
of Twins. An avid reader, especially of fantasy, she also enjoyed playing
bingo and slot machines at Mohegan Sun. Lorraine was the beloved wife of
R. David Paul for 37 years; loving mother of Francis J. Kimball and his
wife Kim of Bridgewater, Stephen P. Kimball of Brockton, Charles E.
Kimball and his wife Deb of Bridgewater, Christine M. Kazlauskas and her
husband Jonas of Bridgewater, Richard W. Kimball and his wife Sue of CT,
Thomas H. Kimball and his wife Maryann of N. Dighton, Kathleen M. Varela
of Bridgewater and the late John Michael Kimball; stepmother of Gary Paul
and his wife Christina of Maine and Michele Sheridan and her late husband
Timothy of West Yarnouth; grandmother of Frankie Kimball and his wife
Kerri, Nicole Kimball, Julie Kimball, Christie Kimball, Leo Kazlauskas and
his wife Sarah, Carissa Kimball, Chelsea Kimball, Corinne Kimball,
Sheridan Kimball, Tommy Kimball, Tony Varela, Lauren Varela, Jonathan
Paul, Jason Paul, William Sheridan, Jordan Sheridan, Janet Sheridan and
the late Joshua Paul; great-grandmother of Riley Kimball and Logan Paul;
sister of Carolyn LaCombe and her husband Michael of FL and the late
Richard Sullivan and an aunt of many nieces and nephews. All are welcome
to calling hours Sunday 3-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral
Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Monday
at 8 a.m., funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish, and burial in
Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony
Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368.
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Mary A. (Mackie) “Maudie” Abraham, 82, of Abington, died
March 13, 2013 with family by her side. Raised in South Boston, a daughter
of the late Thomas and Mary (Flanagan) Mackie, she graduated from St.
Augustine High School in 1948 and enjoyed library work after school. A
career bookkeeper and receptionist, she worked for Tobias Hearing Center
in Quincy for the past 25 years. An avid reader, history buff, fantastic
cook, the best storyteller, she was very knowledgeable, had a great sense
of humor and quick wit, loved music and opera, had an international flair
for language and culture, was an animal lover and had a wonderful
personality, just to name a few of her attributes. She was the wife of the
late Thomas J. Abraham; beloved sister of Irene Collins and her husband
Jeremiah and Donna Kenneally and her husband Kenneth, all of Abington; and
a loving aunt of several generations of nieces and nephews who adored her,
including Joanne (Collins) Griffin with whom she made her home. All are welcome to
gather on Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. at St. Bridget Church in Abington
for her memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Cremation and private committal. In
lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
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Konstancija (Brundza) Vasiliauskas, 93, of
Brockton, died March 7, 2013. A native of Lithuania, she migrated to South
Boston in 1949, where she spent most of her adult life, before moving to
Sharon in 2005. A member of ILGWU, she enjoyed gardening and cooking at
the South Boston Lithuanian Club. Konstancija was the wife of the late
Vincas Vasiliauskas; beloved mother of Janina and Louis Grazulis of
Sharon; loving grandmother of Regina Grazulis of Sharon and Rimas Grazulis
and his wife Kim of Carver and the sister of Albina Urbonas. All are
welcome to calling hours Thursday, March 14, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. in Belcher
Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Funeral Friday
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Joseph
Lovetere, 77, of Brockton since 1969, died March 2, 2013. He
served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and later became a certified
phlebotomist as a second career following 30 years in the women’s clothing
industry. A life member of the Holbrook Sportsman Club, he was an avid
hunter, awarded marksman and fisherman. He enjoyed bowling and vacationing
in Port St. Lucie, FL and loved horses and horseracing. Joseph was the
beloved husband of Rose (English) Lovetere for 55 years; loving father of
Joseph Lovetere Jr. and his wife Carol, Christopher Lovetere and his wife
Mary-ann, Sandie Lovetere and her spouse Wendy Archambeault, Michele
Peluso and her husband Robert and Gina Fisher and her husband Darren;
brother of Francis Lovetere and his wife Joanne, Charles Lovetere and his
wife Charlene, Thomas Lovetere and his wife Donna and James Lovetere and
Nicholas Davino, all of Florida, Anthony Moran of East Boston and his late
wife Paula and the late John Lovetere Jr. and his widow Audrey and Angelo
Lovetere and his widow Linda; grandfather
of Amanda DeSousa and her husband Gus, Kenny Lovetere and his wife Tanya,
Daniel Lovetere, Alexander Lovetere, Zachary Lovetere, Tara Vilk, John
Vilk, Emily Vilk, Rachel Scholl, Stacey Scholl, Jonathan Peluso, Joseph
Peluso, Heather Mendes, Nicole Mendes and Abel Mendes; great-grandfather
of Victoria Nakhoul, Jeffrey McGraw and Damian Joseph Mendes and an uncle
of many. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Saturday,
March 9, 2013 from 12 noon – 2 p.m. with a 2 p.m. memorial service in
Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. (www.stjude.org)
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Anna “Ona” Mileika, 92, of Randolph, died March 2, 2013
at the Copley in Stoughton with her sons by her side.
Born in Ukmerge, Lithuania, she was the youngest of five children
to the late Adomas and Emilija Tamosiunas.
At the age of 28, under the Soviet Occupation of Lithuania, her
family’s farm was seized and she along with her parents were forcibly
exiled to Igarka, Siberia during Stalin’s largest deportation operation in
May of 1948. For 12 long years she remained there under brutal conditions
of blistering cold, starvation, darkness and hard labor in a makeshift
lumber camp. Incredibly in 1960,
she was reunited with her brothers in the United States with the help of
their petitions and the assistance of the State Department, Congress and
the MA Division of Immigration. A biography of her exile in Siberia
“Igarkos Naujamiestis” was written by Elena Juciute and published in 1983.
Ona married Stasys Mileika and lived in Cambridge until they moved to
Randolph where they raised their family, always thankful of her great
fortune and opportunity of finding this new life in the United States.
She became a U.S. citizen in 1972. The harsh experience shaped her
life and soul in unimaginable yet positive ways.
She made it her life’s mission to care for people and provide food
to those in need, especially since she experienced famine herself.
She believed food was a gift from God. Her passion for food and her
talent as a cook brought her to work at the Sandara Club in the Lithuanian
Village Brockton in the 1980’s and South Boston Lithuanian Citizens Club
in the 1990’s.
She had many hobbies and interests including: Beekeeping, gardening,
Lithuanian folk music and dancing, playing accordion and singing in the St
Casimir church choir.
She was a communicant of St. Casimir Church in Brockton until it closed.
Ona was the wife of the late Stasys; beloved mother of Richard Mileika
(and his wife Danute) of Stoughton and Daniel Mileika (and his wife Karen)
of North Easton; loving grandmother of Olivia, Heather, Jared, Abigail and
Andrew; dear sister of the late Andrew Thomas of Milton, Emilija
Tamosiunas, Victor Thomas of Watertown and Julius Tamosiunas of
Framingham; and an aunt of many.
The family wishes to acknowledge the excellent care that Anna received at
the Copley along with the services of Beacon Hospice. All are welcome to
calling hours Tuesday 5-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral
Home, 850 North Main Street, her funeral from Waitt Funeral Home on
Wednesday 9 a.m., funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church, Avon, and
burial at Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts
may be made to Lithuanian Children’s Relief, 261 Thatcher St., Brockton,
MA 02302.
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Dorothy R. Rettig, 69, of Danvers, died February 16,
2013. Daughter of the late Elsa and Otto, beloved sister of Louise Young
of Alpharetta GA and Robert Rettig of Brockton. Dotty also leaves extended
family at Till Organization including her housemates and caretakers Lana, Jesse,
Joetta, Yolanda, Joel, Kathy, Mary, Kristen, George, Christopher, Linda,
Chinaza, Evans and Sandy. All are welcome to a calling hour Thursday at 10 a.m. and
funeral service at 11 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850
North Main St. Brockton. Private burial.
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Tana Jean
Keating, 29, of West Bridgewater, left this life and went home to
Glory on January 18, 2013. Vivacious and energetic, she had a great sense
of humor and enjoyed telling stories. Recently through her illness she
rekindled bonds with her family that she loved so dearly. Tana was the
beloved granddaughter of Robert Holmquist and predeceased by her Mama
Judy; beloved daughter of Laura Holmquist and John Tara; loving sister of
Marty and his wife Jessica Feroli, Matthew and his wife Deanna Feroli,
Isis Tara and Mike Winkler. She is also survived by her nephews Matthew,
Michael and Nicholas whom she treasured. She also leaves her Uncle Larry
and Michelle, and her Auntie Leslie and Uncle Rolan and her Auntie Paula.
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Dorothy
Ann Sanders, 70, of Brockton for the past 40 years, died
unexpectedly at home on Jan. 17, 2013. Born in Mississippi, she was
a daughter of the late Charlie and Leora (Brooks) Sanders. She
proudly served in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) of the U.S. Army,
during the Vietnam era. Dorothy recently retired from the Brockton
V.A. Medical Center where she was employed for the past 35 years,
mostly as a secretary for nutrition and foodservice. She was a
longtime member of New England Baptist Church in West Bridgewater
where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and helped its
prison ministry. Dorothy was the beloved mother of Ellisa Avant (and
Lucindo Monteiro) and Debora McLaughlin (and her husband Robert),
all of Brockton, their father Elliot Avant of Mashpee; loving
grandmother of SSGT. Michael Avant (and his wife Sgt. Traci Avant)
of Mashpee, Junior Monteiro, Christian McLaughlin and Serena
Holland; great-grandmother of Nicolai Avant; sister of Charlie
Sanders, E.W. Sanders, Mosella Newman, Barbara Ann Sanders and the
late Sonnie and Robert Sanders; and an aunt of many. She will be
sadly missed by family and friends; may they be inspired by her
faith and strength. All are welcome to calling hours Sunday 2-4 p.m.
and 4 p.m. funeral service in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral
Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Committal service at National
Cemetery, Bourne on Monday, Jan. 21 at 9:30 a.m.
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Karyn J. Pennington O’Connor, 44, of Taunton, died
January 12, 2013. She earned a B.A. from Bridgewater State College
in 2000 and was a buyer and program manager at IPC Global Solutions
for 25 years. She enjoyed visiting the Boston Museum of Fine Arts,
King Richard’s Faire and Sanibel Island, FL and loved to spend time
with her friends. Karyn participated in 5k races for many years and
enjoyed yoga and canoeing on lakes. She adored her cats and was
charitable to various Humane Societies. Karyn was the beloved
daughter of Marcia L. (Pawlowski) Pennington and her husband Jeff
Costello of Avon and Allen C. Pennington of Stoughton; step-sister
of Jay Costello of Holbrook and a granddaughter of Marie Pennington
the late Robert Pennington and Joseph and Genevieve Pawlowski. She
leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. All are welcome to
calling hours Saturday 1-5 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt
Funeral Home, 850 North Main St., Brockton. Cremation and private
committal. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the
Taunton Animal Shelter, 821
W. Water St., Taunton MA 02780.
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Elizabeth F. “Betty” (Powers) Couble, 71, of Brockton,
died November 23, 2012. She graduated from the College of Mt. Saint
Vincent, NY in 1967 with a BA in Social Studies and earned an MA in
Pastoral Ministry from Boston College in 1987. Betty played the organ for
many years at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Stoughton; where she was a
CCD teacher, Eucharistic Minister and Director of Religious Education. She
was Pastoral Musician at the Chapel of Our Savior, Brockton for 30 years
and presented many workshops and reflective programs on Spirituality,
Personality Type, Twelve Step and Women’s Issues. Betty was a Board
Certified Chaplain and Coordinated Pastoral Care at Brockton Hospital. She
taught “Pastoral Visitation to the Sick & Homebound” for the Boston
Archdiocese for many years. She considered her family, children and
grandchildren to be her greatest joy and accomplishment. Elizabeth was the
beloved wife of Edward C. Couble for 45 years; loving mother of Joseph
Couble and his wife Laura of Spofford, NH, Peter Couble of Brockton, Mary
Beth Spagone and her husband Chris of Brockton and Kathleen Couble of
Mansfield; as Nana she delighted in giving gold-wrapped chocolate coins to
her grandchildren Cazimir, Josephine and Eva Couble and Leonardo Ray
Spagone; sister of Edward Powers (and Cheryl) of NH and Ruth Powers (and
Darlene Cuccinello) of FL; and an aunt of Julianne Dillon (and Timothy) of
Wilmington, Kristina Powers (and Jeffrey Bickford) of W. Newbury and
Edward F. Powers (and Dawn) of Franklin. All are welcome to calling hours
Sunday 2-5 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North
Main St., Brockton, followed by a 5 p.m. service in Waitt Funeral Chapel.
Cremation and private committal. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be
made to Brockton Area ARC, 1250 W. Chestnut St., Brockton MA 02301.
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Jeremy D. Burgo, 24, of Brockton, passed away into the arms of our Lord on Oct. 23, 2012. He was a private auto sales entrepreneur. From his generous nature he was notorious for sharing and giving. He enjoyed playing poker and scratch tickets but loved his family more than life itself. Jeremy was the beloved son of Laurie Ahlquist and Alfred Burgo; loving husband of Vanessa Bay and devoted father of Jeremy Junior Burgo; brother of Robert Burgo and Hailee Ahlquist; stepson of Roy Ahlquist; grandson of Diana Figlioli and Joseph Carrabino and Rosie and Frank Burgo; and he leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 5-8 p.m in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Cremation and private committal. In lieu of flowers as Jeremy was allergic, donations are preferred for his son Jeremy Junior Burgo made directly to Vanessa Bay. GUEST BOOK
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Kathleen Marie Pendrak, 63,
daughter of Dorothy Pendrak nee Tracy and the late Leon Marion Pendrak,
succumbed to metastatic breast cancer on October 26 in Brockton, MA.
Kathleen was born in Utica, NY, grew up in Augusta Township in Oneida
County, NY, and attended Madison Central School. She was honored as
valedictorian of her 1967 class and received a National Merit Scholarship
among numerous other awards for academic excellence in mathematics,
science, and literature. She attended LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY
for two years as a mathematics major, where she was active in theatre
production, but then pursued a career in the printing industry in the
Boston area which lasted more than 40 years. She worked for Harvard
University Publications for 14 years and for Pyramis Global Advisors
Holdings Corp from 2007 until her death. In 2005, she received a BA
degree in General Studies from Harvard University. Kathleen was the
eldest of 9 children and took great pleasure in helping her siblings
whenever she could. Her great compassion, humility and generosity were
evident to all who knew her. Throughout her life her natural creativity
and curiosity led her to expend great energy to master fine needlepoint
and crochet using her original designs. She was an avid reader and
lifetime student of the English Language, although she had a particular
fondness for fantasy, science fiction and children’s literature. She also
loved performing dramatic recitations, especially of children’s poetry and
stories. Kathy is survived by her mother, Dorothy (Woburn, NY), two
sisters: Margaret Pendrak (Oneonta NY) and Eileen Miller (Woburn MA) and
six brothers: John (New Hartford NY), Michael (Bethesda MD) Steven
(Worcester MA), Peter (Centennial CO), David (Providence RI), and
Andrew (Houston TX), as well as her greatly loved nieces and nephews. She
married Philip Theodore Blaine of Brockton, MA in 2007 who predeceased
her in 2010. All are welcome to her memorial service Monday, October 29,
2012 at 12 noon in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main
St., Brockton. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old
Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368.
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Luigina (Grandinetti) Colon, 74, of Brockton for the past 25 years, died July 19, 2012. Born in Italy, she lived in Somerville for most of her life before moving to Brockton. Luigina loved life and helping others and was a “woman of many talents”. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, cooking, shopping and playing bingo weekly at the Senior Center. Luigina was the daughter of the late Guiseppe and Angelina Grandinetti; beloved mother of Rosa L. Hewlett of Brockton, Gina A. Lowell of Taunton and Ralph Colon of Brockton; loving grandmother of Shannon and Joshua Lowell; sister of Emma Deodato of Watertown, Josephine Fontera of Medford, Frank Grandinetti of Belmont, Rose Mallard of Wilmington, Gerry Grandinetti of Los Angeles and the late Anthony Grandinetti and an aunt of many. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 5-7 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Funeral Mass Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church, Avon and burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Memorial gifts may be made to Mary Cruise Kennedy Senior Center, 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton MA 02301 or La Salette Shrine, 947 Park Street, Attleboro MA 02703. GUEST BOOK
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Ellen M. (Coleman) Lorgeree, 67, of Abington for the past
45 years, died June 17, 2012 after a brief illness. Daughter of Beatrice
I. (Byrne) Coleman of Braintree and the late John J. Coleman Jr., she was
a native of St. Mark’s Parish of Dorchester. Ellen was a homemaker devoted
to her family and in past years was employed by Brockton Public Schools
and Romm Jewelers. Ellen was a devout Catholic. In addition to spoiling
her grandchildren, she enjoyed playing bingo and slot machines. She was
the beloved wife of Robert F. Lorgeree for 48 years; loving mother of
Donna M. Wells (and Benjamin) of Holbrook, Robert F. Lorgeree Jr. of
Anthem AZ, Stephen M. Lorgeree of Brockton, Deborah A. Melo (and Raymundo)
of Raynham, E. Russell Lorgeree (and Tricia) of Rockland and Kevin J.
Lorgeree of Hanover; devoted grandmother “Mega” of Jennifer, Brandon,
Baxter, Preston, Quinton, Kallista, Vincent, Ashley, Courtney, Cierra,
Matthew, Olivia, Rion, Timothy, Andrew, Christopher, Madison, Kristiana,
Cameron, Victoria, and Thomas; sister of the late John J. Coleman III;
sister of Joseph M. Coleman of New Bedford. All are welcome to calling
hours Thursday 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. in Waitt Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850
North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Friday at 9 a.m.,
funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Holbrook and burial at St.
Michael Cemetery, Avon. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to
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Annmarie Gillis, 49, of Haverhill, died suddenly May 4, 2012 at her home. A dear daughter of Alex and Linda Gillis of Brockton, she graduated from Brockton High School in 1980 and from Northern Essex Community College. She worked in the food and beverage industry for many years including Rockingham Park in Salem NH and recently at Andover Country Club. She loved decorating, gardening, fashion and world traveling; she had many fun-filled vacations all over with family and friends. Annmarie was a very kind and generous person who helped many with her love and support; she will be sadly missed by all her friends and especially by her family who loved her very much. She was the beloved sister of Catherine Powers and her husband Michael of Brookfield CT, Donna Wolffe and her husband William of Bridgewater, Michael Gillis of Bridgewater and David Gillis of Orlando FL; and loving auntie of Michael and Andrew Gillis of Bridgewater. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Friday at 10 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel and burial at Melrose Cemetery. GUEST BOOK
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Loretta M. “Micky” Scarlata, 77, of Brockton since 1957,
died unexpectedly at home March 27, 2012. Micky was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J
Scarlata. Micky was born in
Brooklyn, NY on 9/9/1934, daughter of Rose and William Flynn. She was the
sixth of 11 children and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister, auntie, friend and neighbor.
Micky was a faithful long time parishioner of Christ the King
Parish (formerly St. Colman's Church) in Brockton. Loretta was married on
August 1, 1953 in Chateauroux France. Micky courageously boarded a
freighter bound for Europe to meet and marry the love of her life, USAF
Airman Joseph Scarlata. In France
she worked on the Air Force bases where they were assigned and together
they traveled Europe. Micky and Joe were married for over 55 years.
She worked at Accudata in Brockton and Avon. Micky will be forever
remembered as loyal, loving, thoughtful, dependable, and generous.
She loved taking care of her home, reading, and baking. Micky was a
loving and devoted wife who was preceded in death by her husband Joseph
and her son Stephen. Micky was also preceded in death by her siblings
Robert, Agnes, Raymond, William and Joan. She was the loving mother of
Tina Marie Haskell of Boston and the late Stephen J. Scarlata. She was
also a loving mother to Laurie Peitz of West Kingston, RI, Kimberly
Doherty of Lacey, WA and Amby and Ricky. Micky was a dear grandmother of
Keith W. Haskell (and Melissa Huszarski) of Goffstown, NH, Eric J. Haskell
(and Jennifer Robbins) of Norfolk VA, Kristen “Rosie” Enes, Sean Enes and
Taralynn Peitz and great-grandmother of Kayden W. Haskell of Goffstown,
NH. Micky is survived by her brother and sisters including Joseph Flynn of
Aiken, SC, Veronica Flynn of Southampton PA, Regina Thomas of San Diego,
Ca, Rosemary Burke of Huntington Beach, CA, Grace Flynn-Smith of Queens,
NY. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Constance Flynn of W. Palm
Beach, FL, Helen Flynn of Matthews, NC, brother-in-law James C. Smith,
niece Janet Boyden of Chester, NH and her daughter Jenny Boyden. Other
survivors include scores of nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand nieces
and nephews and numerous friends. Micky will be sorely missed. All are
welcome to calling hours Sunday 1-5 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Chapel, 850
North Main St., Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Monday at 8
a.m., funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in Christ the King Parish and burial at
Calvary Cemetery. Friends and Family are invited to join us after the
services. Memorial gifts may be made to National Veterans Foundation,
9841 Airport Boulevard Ste 418,
Los Angeles,
CA
90045.
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