All Obituaries

Dieula Aurel, 91, of Brockton, passed away on September 8, 2023. Born in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Bodite and Zaman (Cimeus) Aurel. Dieula was dedicated to her family and home and was a talented seamstress. Dieula was the beloved mother of Mielot Aurel of Haiti, Jean Aurel of Brockton, and Harry Jean-Baptiste and his wife Gilberte of Brockton; dear stepmother of Frantz Jean-Baptiste, Eric Jean-Baptiste, Gina Jean-Baptiste, and Nadine Jean-Baptiste; loving...

Jean Marie (Gogan) Dahl passed away at the age of 87 in her home in Farmington, Maine on Friday August 11, 2023 surrounded by three of her daughters. Jean was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on October 5, 1935 to Arthur E. Gogan and Bernice C. (Seaberg) Gogan. of Brockton She was a graduate of Brockton High School class of 1953.   Jean was preceded in death by her father and mother. Jean was also preceded by her five younger brothers: David W. Gogan of...

Robert G. Ford, 79, of Brockton for the past 50 years, passed away Sept. 26, 2023. Native of Jamaica Plain, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Bob worked as a beverage salesman for Cott’s, Canada Dry, Schweppe’s and Polar before retirement. He was active in civic affairs in Brockton and enjoyed traveling, Country and Irish music, and playing cribbage. Bob was the beloved husband of Christine M. (Carey) Ford for 50 years; loving father of Robert C. Ford and...

Jean Claude Samuel Saint-Dic, 68, a longtime resident of Brockton, passed away suddenly at home on September 17, 2023. A native of Cayes, Haiti, he was the son of the late Fabre Nicolas and Marie Claude (Chery) Saint-Dic. He leaves his loving siblings and many additional family members to mourn his passing. Samuel was good at everything. Samuel was an agronomist, a lawyer in Haiti for many years and was a successful businessman locally. He was really passionate about helping other people....

Rosa Lee (Conyers) Lloyd, 89, of Brockton, MA, formerly of Boston, MA, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023 at home surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. A daughter of the late Setzer and Susan (Pringle) Conyers, she was born in Paxville, SC on October 15, 1933. Her early education was obtained in the public schools of Clarendon County. Rosa later went to LaBaron Beauty School in Boston where she received her license as a beautician.  A natural caregiver, she worked...

Diane Rose (O’Brien) Skinner, 78, of Plymouth, MA, passed away on September 17, 2023 after a long illness. Born and raised in Dorchester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. O’Brien and Mabel (Oliver) Ward. In addition to making her home in Plymouth, Diane had also made a home in Eastport, Maine several months each year for many years where she would spend her time designing and refurbishing her home, enjoying friendships and supporting the needs within the...

Geraldine M. (Fox) Rogers, 91, of Holbrook, formerly of Brockton for many years, passed away Sept. 17, 2023. Born and raised in Roxbury, daughter of the late Frederick and Emma (Day) Fox, she lived in Brockton since 1958. She was devoted to her family and home and worked at McDonald’s in the Montello section of Brockton for 12 years. Gerry was the wife of the late Charles T. “Bud” Rogers Sr., beloved mother of Charles T. Rogers Jr. and his wife Debra of Holbrook, Brian R....

Neil E. Sarzen, 80, of Brockton, MA, passed away September 9, 2023. He was a native of Westfield, MA. He was the son of the late Edward and Julia (Smith) Sarzen. He was a truck driver for many years, lastly at Garvey Transport. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Blue Knights MA Chapter 1.  He was a friend of Bill W. for over 60 years. Neil was the beloved husband of Nancy E. (Letourneau) Sarzen for 48 years, the father of the late Robert E. Sarzen,...

Jean Marcel Pierre, 93, of Mattapan, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023. Born in Leogane, Haiti, the eldest of ten children, he was the son of the late Bertier and Vilna Pierre. Devoted to his church, he enjoyed singing and daily prayer and was a longtime communicant of St. Angela Catholic Church in Mattapan. A skilled farmer and savvy businessman, he worked at Beth Israel Hospital for many years until his retirement.Marcel was the beloved husband of Marie Andrelie (Fredling)...

Eleanor M. (Farricy) Hunter, 92, of The Woods at Merrimack in Methuen for the past 2 years, passed away Sept. 3, 2023 peacefully at home under hospice care. Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late James and Sarah (Hayward) Farricy. Eleanor spent most of her life residing in Avon. She was retired from H & R Block as a registered agent. Along with her late husband Frederick W. Hunter, they were accomplished competitive ice-skaters. She was a past President of Cohasset Ice Skating...