All Obituaries

Donald N. Paquette, 72, of Brockton, died October 29, 2025. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph N. and Anne M. (Emond) Paquette. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  A graveside service with military honors was held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Melrose Cemetery in Brockton. 

Leonce Morisseau, 97, of Brockton, MA, passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Born June 28, 1928, in Morisseau, a province of L’Azile, Haiti, he was the son of the late Antoine and Orica Morisseau. Leonce was known for his deep love for God, his dedication to his family, and his warm and gentle spirit. He had a welcoming presence that made everyone feel at home. He especially had a strong work ethic. In Haiti, he started his trade as a shoemaker and with ...

Barry L. Bloomstein, 68, of Sharon, passed away on April 3, 2026 at home under hospice care with his family by his side after a recent diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. Raised in Brockton, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marie (Stratoti) Bloomstein. Barry graduated from Brockton High School in 1975 and from U. Mass. Boston. He had a long career in diesel mechanics and trucking, and was a service manager in that industry for many years, currently at R & D Trucking in Avon until just ...

Raoul Dufour, 80, of Brockton, passed away on March 25, 2026. Born in Cerca-la-Source, Haiti, he was the son of the late Jeanty and Claire (Simeon) Dufour. Raoul immigrated to the United States in 1985, settling in Massachusetts, where he created a home full of love and security for his family. He worked at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth for over 15 years until his retirement. Raoul’s easy going nature and joyous sense of humor brought lifelong connections and friendships. He was an ...

Michael T. Shea, 74, of Wareham, passed away on March 28, 2026. Born and raised in Dorchester’s Fields Corner to the late Catherine J. (Sullivan) Shea and Edward T. Shea, Mike graduated from Old English High School and resided many years in Brockton with his family before moving to Wareham. A master carpenter and natural-born fixer, Mike worked for Boston Whaler and the Charlestown Navy Yard restoring buildings and ships for his early career before going out on his own. He took pride ...

Mary Cole, 73, of Stoughton, Massachusetts, formerly of Portland, Maine and Florida, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. Born on April 25, 1952, in Portland, Maine, Mary graduated from Luther College in 1978. She lived a vibrant life that took her from the coast of Maine to sunny Florida and finally to Stoughton, Massachusetts. She was known throughout her assisted living community as a beloved “Resident Ambassador,” always ready with a smile, a kind word, or an invitation ...

Carol Relf, of Rockland, MA, passed away peacefully on February 18, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was born on June 7, 1949, in West Roxbury. Carol was the cherished daughter of the late Barbara (Gilbert) Mills and Chester Mills.   She was a devoted mother to her children: Lisa Mills, Eric Mills, Sean Mills, and wife Jennifer, and Michael Mills and wife Amy. Her pride grew with each generation, and she treasured her grandchildren—Felicia, Marcus, Kayleigh, ...

Diane L. (Jumpe) Perry, 83, of West Bridgewater, passed away Feb. 14, 2026. Diane was a R.N. employed in research at BIDMC. Civic-minded, Diane served West Bridgewater on the Housing Authority and ADA compliance board and also on the Brockton ARC board. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brockton. Diane was the beloved wife of David A. Perry since 1979, daughter of the late Frances (Santilli) Harrington, sister of the late John F. Jumpe; she leaves several nieces and ...

Kathleen T. (Coleman) Pease, 78, of Brockton, passed away on March 17, 2026. She was the daughter of the late John J. Coleman Sr. and Glenice E. (Hewins) Pennell. Kathy was a graduate of Oliver Ames High School in North Easton and was a dedicated homemaker. Kathy was the beloved mother of Kenneth Pease Jr. of Brockton and Michael Pease of Taunton; cherished grandmother of Allison Crittendon, Michael Pease, Tyler Pease, and Kaitlyn Simmons; loving great-grandmother of Logan; dear sister of ...

Marie Gertrude Bordes, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on May 5, 1932, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where her life journey began with the strength and resilience that would define the incredible woman she became. Marie was an amazing woman with a strong heart and a beautiful spirit. She was known for always being there for everyone, offering love, wisdom, and comfort whenever it was ...