All Obituaries

Walter B. “Wally” Balchunas, age 63, passed away from a sudden heart attack on May 17, 2019. Wally was a most giving, generous, and thoughtful person who would do anything he could for anyone else. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Patricia (Himmelman) Balchunas; his son, Steve; his daughter, Nicole and her fiance Brian Bonomo of California; his sister, Toni Lynch and husband Dan of FL, and numerous family members and...

Renee Michelle Billings, 28, of Avon, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, from complications due to multiple sclerosis, which she had for several years. Renee loved talking with family and friends about their lives and sharing photos which included her beloved cats, Bella and Zira, and dog Ruger. Renee especially enjoyed movies, TV series, music, and doing hair, make-up and nails. Renee was an avid online gamer and social media participant. Renee was the beloved daughter of Marie Rita...

Madeleine (Lynch) Small, 80, of Avon, died peacefully on May 14, 2019. A 1956 graduate of Brockton High School, Madeleine worked as an IBM operator at Bay State Gas for many years. She later worked for Plymouth Home National Bank and Alyce Reizian Bridal until retiring. Mrs. Small was an active member of St. Michael Church in Avon, the Catholic Mothers’ Club, and served two terms as a member of the School Committee for the Avon Public School System. Madeleine was predeceased by her...

Selancia Duverger, 85, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2019. Born in Anseaveaux, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Selon and Tazina Duverger. Selancia leaves her devoted daughter Serbie Charles and her husband Jean R. Charles of Brockton, her son Wilson Dorelus; and her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly; and many additional dear family members, including her dear nephew Absalon Duverger of Delaware. Selancia was self-assured and a leader by nature. She loved caring...

Cesar Morales, 58, of Brockton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on May 8, 2019. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Anibal Morales and Gloria Rivera. Cesar was the beloved father of Cesar A. Morales of Brockton, Julio C. Morales of Easton, Cesar A. “Tony” Morales of Brockton, and Maylin Jacobs of West Bridgewater; loving grandfather of 12; brother of Lillian Fernandez and Jose Serrano, both of Fall River, and the late Acenet Morales....

Gary W. Martin, 80, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died on May 4, 2019. Gary served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a retired Massachusetts State Trooper. Gary was the son of the late Walter Z. Thomas and Helen A. (Buchis) Marshall; beloved brother of Barbara J. Gregory and her husband Tony, and the late Robert P. Thomas and Helen Ahern; and an uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by his loving family. A private family funeral was held.

Thomas T. “Trey” Matta III, 59, of Taunton, native of Brockton, died April 23, 2019. Trey had worked in carpet installation and landscaping for many years. He enjoyed watching sports and playing chess. He will be greatly missed and forever loved. Trey was the beloved husband of Mildred Matta for over 30 years; loving father of Ashley and Amanda; devoted “Papa” of Dakotah, Makenzie, and Michael; son of Thomas T. Matta Jr. and his wife Tomi of Clearwater, FL, and the...

Alyce C. (Hanna) Ortiz, 84, of Brockton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on April 28, 2019. A native of Allston, she was the daughter of the late Herbert J. and Bertha M. (Kramer) Hanna. Alyce was devoted to her family and home and loved entertaining all of the relatives. She enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, and crossword puzzles. Alyce was the wife of the late Juan “Tony” Ortiz; beloved mother of Gina Ortiz of Brockton; loving Nana of Amber and the late Elisamarie ; sister...

Fatima Maria (Bravo) Viveiros, 81, of Brockton, passed away April 28, 2019. Native of the Azores, she also resided in Toronto, Canada, Somerville, and Enfield, Connecticut. Devoted to her family and home, she enjoyed gardening, shopping, and traveling to the Azores. She was the wife of the late Henry Viveiros; beloved mother of John (and Lan) of Brockton, George (and Connie) of Connecticut, Paul (and Dina) of Bellingham, and twins David and Stephen of Connecticut; loving grandmother of 12...

Margaret A. “Peggy” Collins, 82, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on April 29, 2019 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kelleher) Collins. Margaret worked as a switchboard operator at Cardinal Cushing Hospital/Good Samaritan Medical Center for 37 years until her retirement. She was an avid reader and enjoyed shopping. Peg had a passion for cooking and the series M*A*S*H. Margaret leaves her loving family; sister Ellen N. Silva of...