All Obituaries

Phyllis F. (Adelman) Powers, 84, of Abington, formerly of Brockton for 42 years, died November 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. A past volunteer at Brockton United Cerebral Palsy and former co-chairperson for the Parents Auxiliary, she worked with parents on classroom placement for children with disabilities. During the 1970s, through UCP, Phyllis and her colleagues were able to provide a day camp at the Downey School called “Camp Sunshine”, which benefited the Brockton...

Phyllis W. (Swain) Dion, 74, of Brockton, formerly of Hanover, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 20, 2020. Native of Fulton, New York, she attended North Quincy High School. She was retired from Raytheon after 35 years there as a laser technician. Phyllis most enjoyed her roles as a grandmother, great-grandmother and animal lover. She was the beloved mother of Rhonda L. Dion-Humphries of Rockland, Kenneth J. Dion (& Jeanmarie) of Canton GA, Steven J. Dion (and Brian Houde) of Canton and...

Theresa R. (Vecchi) Spicuzza, 85, of Brockton, passed away Jan. 20, 2020. She was a retired sales associate at Gilchrist’s, Jordan March and Macy’s at Westgate Mall. Theresa enjoyed making sequin calendars and doing crafts. She will be remembered for her faithful and generous nature. Theresa was the wife of the late Joseph Spicuzza; beloved mother of Stephen Spicuzza of Brockton, Richard Spicuzza and his wife Melissa of Halifax, Joseph Spicuzza Jr. of Meredith NH and Stephanie...

Richard R. ‘Richie’ McMasters, 71, of Brockton, died January 19, 2020, after a long illness. Richie is survived by his loving daughter Correen Reis and her husband Gino of Stoughton; stepson Kyle Nowlin; grandchildren Victoria and Nicholas of Stoughton; great-grandson Dominic Alvarado of Stoughton; his loving and devoted brother Ronald McMasters and his wife Christine of Bridgewater, as well as his brother Francis McMasters of S. Dighton; many nieces and nephews, most especially...

Lorraine C. (LoRusso) Heffernan, 88, of Avon, passed away Jan. 16, 2020. She was the wife of the late Paul T. Heffernan. Native of Boston, she was retired from the MBTA Credit Union after a long career there and formerly at Boston Edison Credit Union. Lorraine was a past president of V.F.W. Post 8892 Ladies Auxiliary of Avon. Among extended family, Lorraine leaves her daughter Elaine Grant, granddaughter Robyn Santiago and her husband Franky, and great-granddaughter Kylie. A private funeral...

David W. Fogg Jr. (BFD), 72, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on January 8, 2020. A 1965 graduate of Brockton High School, he later earned a degree in Fire Science from Massasoit Community College. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. David joined the Brockton Fire Department in 1969 and retired after 33 years of service. He founded Mickiewicz-Fogg, Inc. with a fellow friend and firefighter, building homes in and around the Bridgewater...

Teresa S. Pereira, 95, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020. Born in Fogo, Cabo Verde on January 4, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joaquim Aquino Pereira and Maria DaSilva. Teresa was the beloved mother of Joaquim Silva Andrade and his wife Christine DaSylva of Brockton, and Marie Therese Dalouche and her husband Orlando of Kissimmee, FL; loving grandmother of Thielindo Andrade, Thessa Andrade, Patrick Dalouche, Maxime Dalouche, Orlando Dalouche Jr., and Steven...

Sandra Ann (Raymondi) Gaudiano, 78, a longtime resident of Brockton, native of Quincy, entered this world on May 27, 1941 and was born to eternal life on January 11, 2020 surrounded by her devoted son James Gaudiano Jr. and granddaughter Corina Gaudiano. She was the wife of the late James Gaudiano Sr. and daughter of the late Henry and Quirena Raymondi. Sandra was the niece of Eleanor (Pinzare) Paquette. She also leaves a daughter Michele Clarke and her husband Gary and their daughters...

Patricia A. (Swift) Tamulevich, 80, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died January 9, 2020. She was a retired home health aide and enjoyed going to the beach and casinos. Patricia was the beloved mother of Donna M. DeCosta of Saco, Maine, Darlene M. Tamulevich of Brockton, and the late Pamela; loving grandmother of Jim Tamulevich, John Tamulevich, Tyler Tamulevich, and Adam Hansen; great-grandmother of Lily Grace Tamulevich and Ayden on the way; sister of James Swift of Bridgewater and the...

Sophie A. (Dubeski) Shelley, 98, of Brockton, native of Bridgewater, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2020. Sophie worked as a nurse’s aide and physical therapy aide at the Lutheran Home for many years. She was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Ostrobrama Church and was a member of their Women’s Guild Choir. She was also a talented seamstress. Sophie was the wife of the late Albert R. Shelley; mother of the late Ronald Shelley; sister of the late Willie Dubeski; and a dear...