All Obituaries

Yvette E. “Betty” “Petty” (Bogdanoff) Goodwin, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2018. Yvette retired as a switchboard operator from Eastern Utilities at the age of 80, after 43 years there. She enjoyed socializing with different kinds of people and spending many good times with her family. She was deeply devoted to her faith. Yvette was the wife of the late Nelson E. Goodwin; beloved mother of Carol A. Hoy and her...

Nancy R. (Blackwell) Sherwood, 66, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died unexpectedly on September 16, 2018 at Boston Medical Center, after a brief illness. Nancy was a mom, wife, and friend to many, her smile and humor were infectious. She always had a kind word or hug for those who needed it and will be deeply missed. Nancy was the beloved daughter of Ruth (Campy) Blackwell of Brockton and the late Waldo E. Blackwell; loving wife of Mark A. Sherwood for 30 years; dear mother of Crystal...

Earl G. Buker, 96, of Sweden, Maine, passed away peacefully Sept. 14, 2018 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough, Maine. A son of the late Ethel (King) and Charles Buker, he was a native of Braintree who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Earl enjoyed a rich life of traveling, gardening on the farm in Brockton, spending summers at the lake in Sweden, Maine, all with his beloved wife, Jeanne. Earl served as an electrical engineer at The Boston Symphony Orchestra for twenty years...

Joseph T. Simmons, 96, of Brockton, passed away peacefully Sept. 14, 2018. Son of the late Adam and Alexandra Szymkiewicz, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a devoted family man and an avid fisherman and was retired from work as a diemaker at George E. Knight.  Joseph was the husband of the late Mildred (Gerulsky) Simmons for 72 years; beloved father of Linda Kennedy and Beverly Simmons, both of Brockton; and a dear grandfather and great-grandfather of Andrew...

Shirley F. (MacFarlane) Nolan, 83, of Avon for over 50 years, passed away Sept. 12, 2018 after failing health. Native of Roxbury, she was devoted to her family and home. After working part-time at Avon Public Library, she was retired from a career in bookkeeping for Callahan Construction. Shirley was an active communicant of St. Michael Church in Avon, donating her crocheted creations to the Bazaar/Craft Fair, working the baked goods table there, teaching CCD and serving as a member of...

Immacula (Constant) Pierre, 73, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2018. Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Destouches Rosesca Constant and Felicie Pierre-Louis. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1977 with her husband Joe, first settling in Stillwater, Oklahoma. That is where she obtained her first job in America, which she was very proud of. Immacula worked as a CNA for many years, working at Brockton Ridge and then Catholic Charities for 15 years...

Jake N. Boyd, 82, of Brockton, Massachusetts since 1975, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2018. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Enoch and Caroline (Nelson) Boyd. Jake was the beloved husband of Kimberly A. (Ellerby) Boyd for over 42 years and is survived by five children Darryl Boyd, Robin Reid, Leslie Boyd Smith, Jonathan Boyd, Christopher Boyd, and their spouses. Jake is also survived by three sisters Beulah Soanes, Caroline Freeman and her husband...

Sister Marie Christine Kleponis CJC, a Poor Sister of Jesus Crucified and the Sorrowful Mother, died on Sept. 4, 2018 after a brief illness. Born and educated in South Boston, Louise Kleponis was a daughter of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Kudrevich) Kleponis of Lithuania.  Attracted to religious life she joined the Sisters of Jesus Crucified at their motherhouse in Brockton; there she received the name of “Sr. Marie Christine”. She studied and received an AB in Elementary...

Fred W. “Swanny” Swanson, 94, of Brockton, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving wife on August 30, 2018. Born in Brockton on June 12, 1924 to Fred A. and Corrine (Carlson) Swanson, he attended schools in Kingston, Pembroke, and graduated from Avon High School. He was always a strong, independent man who could fix anything. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and ice fishing. Most importantly, he was a proud WWII combat veteran, 1st Marine Division with...

Lilla M. (Sims) Anderson, 89, of Brockton, formerly of Boston, passed away August 30, 2018. Born in Newnan, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late J.C. and Addie Sims. Lilla had worked at the Dunkin Donuts across the street from Berklee School of Music on Mass Ave. in Boston for 10 years, making many friends along the way. She was an Elder and Deacon of South End Neighborhood Church in Boston and loved reading the Bible. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and watching game shows. The most...