All Obituaries

Lilija Kulbis, 85, died peacefully on November 20, 2023 of colon cancer. Native of Lithuania and settled in Brockton, she attended Bridgewater State University and received her master’s in teaching. She started her teaching career in Middleborough public schools.  After having her family, she worked until retirement in the Brockton public school system as a reading and English teacher at East Junior High. Lilija was heavily involved in the Brockton and Boston Lithuanian...

Antoine Cemelfort, 98, of Sharon, passed away peacefully at home on November 17, 2023. Complete obituary to follow. All are welcome to calling hours Friday, Dec. 15th from 5-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 N. Main St., Brockton, his funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Saturday, Dec. 16th at 9 a.m., funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Parish, 54 Lyman St., Brockton and burial at Melrose Cemetery, 88 N. Pearl St., Brockton. Live streaming of Antoine's funeral Mass will be...

Jessie A. (Richardi) “Tootsie” Vecchione, 93, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Louis Richardi and Jessie (DiFiori) Rodophele. She was a longtime secretary at Paul Clark Auto Dealership until her retirement. She was also a talented seamstress. Jessie was the beloved wife of Dominic F. “Danny” Vecchione for 69 years; loving mother of Jessie Vincent of Florida and her late husband Larry, Lisa...

On Thursday, November 23, 2023 Lois Jean Berman, age 81, a lifetime resident of Brockton, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was a beloved and outstanding mother to Tova Finch and her husband Tony Finch, and a devoted grandmother to Rachel and Molly Finch. She leaves behind a multitude of family and friends whom she adored and adored her. She was the beloved daughter of the late Joe and Razil Berman and sister of the late Kenneth Berman. She was very close to her nephew Ron Berman, who...

Peter D. Farragher Sr., 91, of Brockton since 1963, died November 26, 2023. A native of South Boston, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Murphy) Farragher. Peter served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and worked for the United States Postal Service for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and especially liked hockey. Peter was the beloved husband of Charlotte P. (Jordan) Farragher for 63 years; loving father of Peter...

Martine Pierre, 45, of Stoughton, formerly of Brockton, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Martine was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and resided there before immigrating to the United States in 2016. Martine was a positive force in everyone’s life, devoting her wisdom and unconditional love to her family. She was fierce and her fighting spirit guided her throughout life’s challenges, giving her the unparalleled strength to help...

Mary S. (Boroskas) Carleton, 79, of Brockton, passed away suddenly on November 15, 2023. Born in South Boston, she was a daughter of the late Adam and Susan K. (Yarmalavich) Boroskas. Raised in Brockton, Mary resided in New Hampshire for over 30 years before returning to Brockton where she remained. She was employed by New Hampshire College for many years as a receptionist in the admissions office. Devoted to her faith, Mary was an active Catholic Church communicant wherever she lived. She...

Joyce (Pollard) McConnell, 87, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2023. Born in Providence, RI and raised in Greenwich, CT, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Ferber and Margaret (Crane) Pollard. She graduated from Greenwich High School at age 16, completed her undergraduate studies at Brown University in three years, and then received a nursing degree from Cornell University. She began her career as a floor nurse in New York City, where she resided after her marriage to Lewis...

Barbara A. (Norris) Anderson, 67, of Brockton, passed away on November 2, 2023. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late George L. and Jane G. (Backlund) Norris. Barbara was a certified x-ray technician for many years. Barbara was the wife of the late Michael R. Anderson; beloved sister of George Norris (and Marilyn) of Maine; loving aunt of Trisha Tschuta (and Corey) of Rhode Island, James Miceli (and Carole) of Brockton and Derek Norris; great-aunt of Deanna, Rebecca, Mandi,...

Melvin A. Vallee, 81, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died peacefully at home on November 11, 2023. He was the son of the late Alfred E. and Edith T. (Delisle) Vallee. Melvin was a member of the National Guard for 5 years and worked for National Grid for 34 years, retiring in 2000. He enjoyed playing golf for many years and was a member of the Club National for over 50 years. Melvin was the beloved husband of 58 years of Paula A. (Hatch) Vallee; loving father of Steven and Kevin Vallee;...