All Obituaries

Shawn McCormick, 48, of Brockton, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2020 after a sudden illness. Born in Stoughton, Shawn was the beloved son of Ruth P. (McCormick) Mann of Brockton; brother of Eric Mann and his wife Sara of Fall River; uncle of Samantha, Connor, Alina, David, and Jaxson; and a nephew, cousin, and friend of many. Shawn attended The Jones School in Stoughton and had a special bond with his teachers whom he adored, Mr. Little, Miss Walsh, and Mr. Gay. He was a graduate of...

Marie A. (Aime) Jean-Louis, 85, of Brockton, passed away on August 3, 2020. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Montas Aime and Eloizine Eloisin. Marie was the wife of the late Marc Jean-Louis; beloved mother of Elisabeth A. Jean-louis Charles and her husband Saint-Marc Adrien Charles, Myrlantha Jean Simeon, Marie Michelle Jean-Louis, Yves Rony Jean-Louis and his wife Magdala Jean-Louis, Yves Bernard Jean-Louis and his wife Magalie Jean-Louis, Marie Julie...

Ann E. (Svagzdys) Appleton, 97, of Kingston passed away peacefully on August 4,2020. Born in Brockton, she was the daughter the late Joseph and Tekla (Rynshall) Svagzdys. Ann worked as a homemaker for many years and was known for her fastidious appearance with particular emphasis on her hair and nails! She worked at St. Joseph’s Manor for 10 years prior to her retirement, where she could fully exhibit her loving and caring ways. For many years, Ann had tended the garden at Wingate at...

  Herbert A. Wright Jr., 83, of Brockton, formerly of Cranberry Village in Carver, Weymouth and Quincy, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2020. Son of the late Herbert and June (Bennett) Wright, he served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years from 1955 to 1975 then worked at the Brockton V.A. Medical Center for 10 years until retiring. He enjoyed family times and fishing. Herb was the husband of the late Joan C. (DeMello) Wright for 61 years; beloved father of June Sardelli (and Richard) of...

Shirley A. Hunter, 84, of West Island in Fairhaven, formerly of Norton, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 peacefully at her home with family close by after a long battle with cancer. Shirley was born in Attleboro on April 30, 1936, the only child of John F. and Rose E. (McGann) Fitzgerald and was raised in Norton. She attended public schools in Norton and graduated from Norton High School in 1954 and was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Norton for most of her life. She...

Joyce (Fredericks) Francis, 78, of Avon, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy (Davis) Fredericks, she was raised in New Haven, CT, where she attended high school and nursing school. Joyce was a registered nurse at Brigham and Women’s and New England Deaconess Hospitals. In later years, she worked at Green Oak Nursing Home, Norfolk Nursing Home, and Bridgewater Nursing Home. She enjoyed reading and doing puzzles. Joyce was...

Patrick J. Terrill, 36, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2020. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Robert P. and Janet (Malcolm) Terrill. Patrick enjoyed fishing and playing softball. He was dedicated to his family, loving to spend time with his nieces and nephews who brought him great joy. He will be greatly missed. Patrick was the beloved brother of Brian Terrill and his wife Lisa of Rockland, Shawn Terrill and his wife Kerin of Brockton, and the late Robert...

It is with deepest sorrow that the family of Fletcher K. Thimar, 22, of Brockton, announces his tragic passing on July 18, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Fletcher was the cherished son of Hyrmine (Moise) Thimar and Herold Thimar; beloved brother of Christina Thimar; loving grandson of Esna Moise and Marie Joseph. Fletcher also leaves many dear aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was an avid car enthusiast and loved playing basketball. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious...

Joanne (Owens) Fernandes, 66, of Brockton, was called home on July 19, 2020. Born in Columbus, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Johnny D. and Anna R. (James) Owens, and was raised by her grandmother, Minnie Ruth “Big Ma” James, after her mother’s passing. Joanne was the beloved wife of Roger A. Fernandes Jr.; loving mother of Anna Fernandes Speller and her husband “K”, and Robert “Tiny” Fernandes, all of Brockton; devoted grandmother of...

Michelle Renee Patterson was born on August 10, 1956 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Thelma (Younger) & James Henry Patterson Sr. Her maternal grandparents were the late Mary Mildred (Shaffer) and Rufus Hill Younger Sr. Her paternal grandparents were the late Mamie (Hogwood) & Emmanuel Patterson Sr. Her maternal great grandparents were the late Cora Lee (Brown) & George Shaffer and Alice & Eli Younger, and her maternal great grandparents were the late Leona (Persons)...