All Obituaries

Alice E. (Scott) Wright, 89, of Brockton, passed away on May 6, 2021. Alice was social and active in her community, having taught a craft class at Caffrey Towers and volunteering at a local food pantry for many years. She was a snowbird with her late husband Kenneth, residing in Florida from late December to April. Alice was dedicated to her home and family. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, traveling, camping, and trips to Nantasket Beach. Alice was the wife of the late Kenneth L. Wright;...

David F. Maxwell, 63, of Coral Springs, FL, formerly of Hanover and Abington, MA, was carried away by angels on October 8, 2020. He was born on July 16, 1957 in Boston, MA to Paul and Mary Maxwell. David played hockey and went on to referee Men's Leagues. He graduated from Abington High School in 1975. He loved animals, the Florida sunshine, and riding motorcycles. David was a devoted family man and still maintained friendships from childhood. David was welcomed into Heaven by his wife,...

Rosemary (Quinn) Fitzpatrick, 92, of Brockton, passed away on July 23, 2021 after failing health. She was a retired longtime employee of Jordan Marsh & Co. in Boston. Rosemary was the beloved wife of Robert G. Fitzpatrick for 48 years; loving mother of Kenneth Griffin of Sun Lakes, AZ, Linda Archer of Alexander, AR, Rachelle Duffy and Robin DiCienzo, both of Taunton, and Robina Pascasio of Milford; grandmother & great-grandmother of many; sister of Mildred Quinn...

Marjorie Barstow Cox, 75, of Brockton, passed away July 28, 2021. She was born in Chelsea on Nov. 8, 1945 to the late Truman and Priscilla (Howard) Barstow. Marjorie had worked as a medical receptionist for many years in Boston. She resided in Mattapan, Dorchester and Brockton though she had ventured to other towns in Massachusetts and lived in California for a time. Marjorie was an avid reader and had a keen interest in the mysteries of this world. She was a free spirit. She had no fear of...

Barbara J. (Simmons) Weatherbee, 76, a lifelong resident of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.  She was born on March 1, 1945. She was the loving daughter of the late Warren and Evelyn Simmons. Barbara was an office manager at Simmons and Kinsman Realty Trust in Halifax for many years.  She loved traveling, going on cruises, park hopping in Disney World and wintering in Florida.  She had a love for casinos going with family and friends whenever she...

Webert Etienne, 74, of Brockton, passed away on July 19, 2021. Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, he was the son of the late Albert Etienne and Elermise Cheri. Webert was an entrepreneur, working for the Park Plaza Hotel in housekeeping, he also owned a restaurant for many years, “Chez Dedette”, named after his cherished wife Claudette. He was a people person, enjoying evenings dining out, going to the casino, listening to music, and attending parties. Always supportive and loyal to...

Of Brockton, Mass., Donna MacLean passed away suddenly but peacefully after a brief illness on July 23, 2021 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved spouse of Melisa Penniman, her partner of 25 years. Born in Boston on Nov. 21, 1947, she was the daughter of Helen E. Moss and Gordon MacLean. She is predeceased by her two brothers Joseph Daley and Francis B Mercier Jr. Donna overcame many challenges in life which contributed to her becoming the strong and compassionate woman...

Gerard Jean-Michel, 76, of Marlborough, passed away July 14, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Native of Jeremie, Haiti, he was a son of the late Beaugane Jean-Michel and Nellie Robert. Gerard was a retired electrical engineer for defense and aerospace contractors. Gerard was the father of Judith Jean-Michel of Chicago; brother of Villedrouin Jean-Michel of Chicago, Junot Jean-Michel of Miami, Bernateau Jean-Michel of Chicago, Luckner Jean-Michel of Brooklyn and the late Antoine Jean-Michel; and...

Today we celebrate the life of Frankie Lee Hollins-Slade, who departed from us on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Frankie was born July 5, 1955 in Mississippi to her late parents, mother Catherine Davis-Hollins and father Frank Will Hollins. Around that time, it was just her and her older brother Augustus Cooks. She was raised on a farm where her parents were Sharecroppers at the time. Then somewhere between 1959-1960, Frankie and her family moved up north to Massachusetts. During her childhood,...

Eric Joseph Cohen, 44, of Brockton, died tragically on July 19, 2021. Eric was the beloved son of Martin “Richard” and the late Roberta (Fisher) Cohen; loving father of Sabrina Cohen and Danielle Cohen, both of Maine; beloved companion of his service dog Righteous; dear brother of Darlene Wanders, Brian Harvey, and David Cohen; and an uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend of many. Memorial calling hours on Wednesday, July 28th from 4-6 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main...