All Obituaries

Philomena C. Cobino, 82, a lifelong resident of Avon, passed away July 2, 2022. She was born at home in Avon to the late Elena C. (DeCaro) Cobino and Aurelio Cobino, natives of Italy, she of Naples and he of Avellino. Philly graduated from Avon High School with honors in 1957 and began a long career in customer service for Brockton Edison-Eastern Utilities. She remained in her childhood home in Avon all her life until her passing. Her beloved late sister Elena P. Cobino resided with her...

Rose L. (Tonelli) Cummings, 89, of Brockton, died peacefully at home on June 9, 2022. A lifelong resident, she raised five children before starting her career as a Social Director at Madrid Square planning many successful events. Her love of golf brought her to work in the clubhouse at Poquoy Brook, Heritage Hill, and White Pines. Driving for the PGA Tournaments was a highlight when she met Bobby Orr. Daughter of the late Edith (Niccoli) and Alfred Tonelli.Sweetie is survived by her...

Folashade “Sadie” (Oladokun) Kolawole, 68, of Easton, MA passed away on June 25, 2022. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Janet Oladokun. Her love for helping others brought her to work for Wrentham Developmental Center for many years. Prior to working for Wrentham, she and her husband, Olatoye Kolawole, owned Progresso Market in Brockton, MA.Along with being the devoted wife to Olatoye, Folashade was the beloved mother of son Olayinka and wife Daphney...

Madelyn (Maddy) Katerina Salveter, 24 years old of Bladenboro, North Carolina passed away on June 21, 2022 surrounded by her family.  Maddy blessed this world by being born on November 16, 1997 to her loving parents Christopher Salveter and Niki Giakoumakis.  She graduated from Olmsted Falls High School in 2015 and went on to study at the Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology.  She was an amazing and talented hair stylist and makeup artist who could perform magic transforming...

Geraldine Rose (Cunningham) Tierney, 98, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2022. Native of Randolph, she was a daughter of the late Donald P. and Elizabeth R. (DeNeill) Cunningham. Geraldine earned a degree in education from Bridgewater Normal School and was a second-grade teacher for 33 years, spending most of her career teaching in Holbrook. She loved the beach and enjoyed time spent in Cape Cod and Florida. Geraldine was the wife of the late Joseph M. Tierney and Douglas...

Dorothy Ann “Dot” Foulsham, 89, of Avon, MA passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022. She was the devoted wife of the late Francis J. “Skip” Foulsham for over 60 years. Loving mother to the late Paul Foulsham of Florida, Susan Mulkhern of Avon, Joanie Barthe and her husband Shawn of South Yarmouth, Brian Foulsham and his partner Margie Morse of Randolph, and Rick Foulsham and his partner Nancy of Rhode Island. Grandmother to Keri Wilson of Brockton, Stephanie Piacente and her husband...

Kelly M. Hutchinson, 56, of East Bridgewater, passed away June 15, 2022. Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late Joseph P. and Mary E. (Hartnett) Hutchinson Sr. Kelly graduated from Brockton High School in 1983. She worked at Brotherhood Credit Union and Etonic prior to its closing; in recent years Kelly was a mortgage reviewer for Mortgage Associates and currently for Spillane Consumer Associates. Kelly loved going to the beach and spending time with family, participated at her...

Carole O. (Frevold) Harris, 83, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away on June 11, 2022. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Cote) Frevold. Carole graduated from Brockton High School in 1955 at the age of 16 and later graduated from Chandler School for Women. She had a lengthy career in law and real estate, her roles ranging from legal secretary and office manager to mortgage originator, working for Mass Bank and Trust, The Law Offices of Newton and...

Oscar Bauerle, 93, of Whitman, formerly of Brockton for 50 years, died June 13, 2022. Born in Poland, of German descent, he was a son of the late Christian and Elisabeth (Sager) Bauerle. He was a retired cook and baker for United Airlines and was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church. Oscar loved animals and enjoyed baking for others and hosting visitors at his home. Oscar was the husband of the late Lilli (Kirsch) Bauerle; father of Elinore Diggs and her husband Leonard of Maryland,...

Idelin (Laing) Wilson, 101, of Brockton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. Born in St. Mary Parish, Jamaica, she was a daughter of the late Loran Laing and Alice Green. Idelin worked in environmental services at Boston University Hospital for many years until retiring in her 80s. Idelin was the beloved mother of AnneMarie Patterson of Brockton, Michael Patterson of Weymouth, Elsa May Byfield of Canada, Hugh Arnold Patterson of...