All Obituaries

Robert DeGrace, 71, of Key West, Florida, formerly of Brockton, passed away on October 30, 2018. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Aldina (Ventura) DeGrace. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a firefighter at the Naval Air Station in South Weymouth. He later retired from the Brockton Fire Department. Robert was the father of Michele Harris (and Lori Achin) of Attleboro; brother of Joseph DeGrace Jr. (and Ella) of Brockton, Pauline...

Robert J. McNeill, 74, of Abington since 2002, formerly of Brockton, passed away on November 11, 2018. A native of Cambridge, he was a graduate of Waltham High School and later earned a certificate in blueprinting from Wentworth Institute. Robert had worked for Polaroid for over 30 years and then at Symmons for 16 years until retirement. A member of Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club and former member of Bridgewater Lions Club, he enjoyed fishing, dancing, and his grand-dogs. Robert was the...

Steven A. Moore, 64, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died Nov. 7, 2018. Steven first worked for a moving company, then for The Gas Man, and lastly in home healthcare until retiring. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, family times, and helping others. Son of the late M. Barbara (O’Connor) and Gordon Moore, he was the beloved husband of Michelle L. (Parenteau) Moore; loving father of Olivia Robbins of Fall River, Casey Moore of Brockton, and Eli his dog; brother of Marilyn Forrester (and...

  Marilyn A. (Miller) Kameese, 91, of Brockton, passed away on November 10, 2018. She was devoted to her family and home. Marilyn was the wife of the late William S. Kameese; beloved mother of Joseph of West Bridgwater, David of Easton, William Jr. of Whitman, Kimberly Walsh of Gardner, R. Samuel of Brockton and the late Richard; loving grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 15; sister of the late Virginia Cardon and Harold Miller. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 9-11 a.m....

Rosemarie (Urbano) Gedgaudas, 80, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away November 9, 2018. A graduate of Brockton High School, she retired from Raytheon after many years there. She enjoyed painting, crocheting, knitting, feeding family, friends and neighbors, and hosting coffee time at home. Rosemarie was the widow of Vitas Gedgaudas; beloved mother of Janine McIlvene of Abington, Catherine Gedgaudas of Norton, Michael Gedgaudas (and Kathleen) of Avon, Paul Gedgaudas (and...

Shirley M. (Brewer) Humphreys, 93, of Holbrook, died November 1, 2018. A graduate of Columbia University, she worked as a registered nurse for 43 years, starting her career at Phaneuf Hospital and later retiring from Brockton Hospital, working nights in the maternity ward. She was an animal lover and enjoyed knitting and cross-stitching. Shirley was the devoted mother of Pamela Humphreys (and Bruce Holmquist) of West Bridgewater, Robert Humphreys (and Paula Connolly) of Swansea, and the late...

Mary Rose (Morse) Shulman, 65, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on November 3, 2018. She was a daughter of the late Theodore and Edith (Junior) Morse. Mary worked as a home health aide for many years until retiring. She enjoyed playing bingo, Keno, Dominoes and going shopping. Mary loved to spend time with her family, especially quality time with her son. She was the glue that kept the family together and was always there to help anyone in need. Mary was the wife of the late...

Richard P. Young, 64, of Clearwater, FL passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018. He was born August 24, 1954 in Brockton, MA to Alphonse and Eleanor (nee' Jacobson) Young, who predeceased him. He was the loving father to Megan. He was a man of many talents who overcame impossible odds and possessed an unparalleled work ethic. He grew up spending summers on Woods Pond in Middleboro, Massachusetts where he learned to love fishing, boating, and water skiing. He had a wonderful sense of humor...

Mary Anne Noonan, 95, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, passed away on November 5, 2018. She worked at Rustcraft Greeting Cards in Dedham until its closing, then worked in the executive cafeteria at Bank of Boston until retiring. Mary supported many Catholic organizations, including Little Brothers/Sisters. She was an excellent dancer and attended dances in Everett on the weekends. Mary was the sister of the late James Noonan formerly of Charlestown, Joseph P. Noonan formerly of...

Joan C. (DeMello) Wright, 80, of Cranberry Village in Carver, formerly of Brockton for 30 years, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2018. Native of Quincy, she was a true matriarch devoted to her family and home. Joan enjoyed handcrafting crocheted family heirlooms and was a dedicated participant in the walks for American Cancer Society. She was the beloved wife of Herbert A. Wright Jr. for 61 years; loving mother of June Sardelli (and Richard) of Scituate, Herbert Wright III (and Marie)...