All Obituaries

Patricia E. Zakhary, 83, of Brockton, passed peacefully on February 20, 2020 at Hope Hospice in Providence, RI after a lengthy and heroic 14-year battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. Patricia “Patty” was co-owner of Golden Dream Jewelry in Brockton for the past 35 years. Patty is survived by her devoted life companion and love of her life of 40 years, Richard Fagone of Brockton. She was a loving mother of George Mark Bowab of Brockton, Cheryl Burns and husband Tony...

Luna (Etienne) Durosca, 71, of Brockton, passed away on February 13, 2020. Born in Borgne, Haiti. She was the daughter of the late Lorvince and Iselie (Pierre) Etienne. Luna immigrated to the United States in 1982, settling in Boston until she moved to Florida in 1997, where she remained until 2019. She was kind, hospitable and generous, sharing both her home and delicious meals with anyone in need. Her home was a revolving door of love. Luna enjoyed traveling, especially back to Haiti to...

Elaine Esmeralda (Craig) Duncan-Pixley, 82, of Brockton, was granted her angel wings on February 11, 2020. Elaine was born on October 21, 1937 in Wood Hall, Clarendon, Jamaica to Richard and Ivy (Johnson) Craig. She and her husband migrated to England in 1962, where she attended the Mansfield Beauty School for Cosmetology. After spending 8 years in England, she returned to May Pen, Jamaica, where she opened her beauty salon and had a very successful business.    She was an active...

Donna M. Crosby-Signorine, 55, a lifelong resident of Holbrook, passed away Feb. 12, 2020. Born in Brockton, she was a daughter of the late Donna (Bethune) Crosby and Wayne Crosby. She was the owner of DCS Image Consulting and Salon in Holbrook. Devoted to her family and home, she enjoyed cooking, baking, watching movies, and going to the beach. Donna was the beloved wife of Michael Signorine for 31 years; loving mother of Tylor Signorine and his wife Cat (Catherine) and Devon Signorine;...

Elizabeth (Burleigh) Halpern, 66, of Brockton, passed away Feb. 15, 2020. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. An avid Elvis Presley fan, she enjoyed music, movies and art. Devoted to family and home, she was the beloved wife of Edward since 1972; loving mother of Cynthia and Heidi Halpern of Brockton, Melinda Cleveland and her husband Jason of PA and Robin Brunts and her husband Corey of OK; dear grandmother of Sebastian, Sean, Charis, Nicholas, Adam, Jessica and the late Roy...

William H. “Bill” Allen, 78, of East Bridgewater, passed away on February 11, 2020. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Victor H. and Agnes V. (Carlson) Allen. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and worked at General Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy as a rigger for many years until retirement. Devoted to his faith, he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Hanson. Bill was the beloved husband of Janet E. (Elliott) Allen for 47 years; stepfather of Richard...

Claire M. McGrath, 74, a former longtime resident of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Amelia (Poshkus) Pike and the late Gordon Pike of Brockton. She is survived by her husband John "Jack" McGrath of Conway, SC to whom she was married for almost 38 years. Claire was born and raised in Brockton, having grown up in the Lithuanian Village section of the city. Her Lithuanian heritage was one she was...

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...

Effie (Wicker) Sultis-Hill, 93, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2020. Born in Bangor, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Lucius and Evangeline (Hoyt) Wicker. Effie had worked at Paris Paper Box before beginning a 30 year career at Boston Edison, where she worked until her retirement. Effie was a strong “free spirit” and was an inspiration to all women, especially those in her family. She loved the ocean and enjoyed traveling and going on cruises. Effie was...

Clara E. (Shephard) (Duff) Anderson, 85, of Easton, passed away on February 7, 2020. Clara was the wife of the late Ray E. Anderson; beloved mother of Robert, Michael, Patricia and Charlene Anderson, Daniel and Paul Duff, and the late David, Ray Jr. and Tina Anderson; she leaves many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Clara was devoted to her family and home and will be deeply missed. All are welcome to her funeral service on Fri.,...