All Obituaries

Frances R. Gonski, 105, of Brockton, passed away on July 18, 2019. She loved reading, praying, walking, puzzles and knitting. Frances was the beloved mother of Theresa and her husband Edward Schurdak of Bridgewater, NJ and Irene and her husband Robert O’Grady of Brockton; a loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, and aunt of many. She was the wife of the late Stanley Gonski; daughter of the late Rose and Stanley Panus; sister of the late Stella Karolczyk,...

Alfred J. Ferrini, 76, of Whitman, passed away July 11, 2019. Native of Brockton and a son of the late Alfred and Mary Louise (Kinsella) Ferrini, he was retired after a long career as an extruder operator for Armstrong World Industries. Alfred was a member of the Polish White Eagles, Bertocci Club and Samoset Fish and Game Club. He was the husband of Peggy and the late Joan; father of Shelly, Mark, Michael, Tiffany, Jodi and the late Joseph; stepfather of Valerie and Laura; brother of John...

Dieudonne Thevenin, 99, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019. Born May 29, 1920 in Brasilienne, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Philemon Thevenin and Rachel Jean Pierre. Dieudonne was the beloved mother of Leonce G. Jameau of Massachusetts, Marie Benita Sauvignon of Florida, Charles Thevnin of California, and the late Pierre Jameau, Chrispino Jameau, Junite Jameau, and Patrick Jameau; loving “Mommy Donne” of Leon, Greg, Carline, Carla, Carine, Thatiana,...

Michael J. Grieco, 60, of Fall River, left this world unexpectedly on July 14, 2019. A native of Brockton, the son of the late Rosemarie and Peter Grieco, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 to 1980. For the last 25 years he worked in the foodservice industry.  He was an enthusiastic sports fan who loved his Red Sox and his Patriots and enjoyed his years as the President of the Brockton South Little League, and an avid history buff who could tell you anything about the...

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael J. Kimball announces his passing on Wednesday July 10, 2019 at the age of 56. A native of Rockland, Michael graduated from Rockland High School in 1980 and attend South Shore Vocational Technical School in Hanover. Michael served in the US Marine Corps and was an active member of the William R. Caddy Marine Corps League Detachment 124. Michael was a retired correctional officer of the Plymouth County Correctional Facility. Michael is...

Barbara A. (Jarvis) Murray, 87, of Brockton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 8, 2019. She worked for Reebok for 25 years, retiring at the age of 80. “Nana Murray” to all, she enjoyed ceramics and cake decorating. Barbara was the wife of the late Eugene “Gino” Murray; beloved mother of William Hannon and his wife Nerella of Verona, Italy, Susan Hannon, Robert Hannon, Barbara Owens, Joseph Murray and his wife Elaine, and Lynne Dusseault...

Irene N. Fraser Kwapong, 60, of Brockton for the past 20 years, passed away on June 7, 2019. Born in Larteh, Ghana, she was the daughter of the late William and Esther (Amoah) Fraser. A nurturer and caregiver by nature, she worked as a registered nurse. She had worked for Copley at Stoughton for 13 years. Irene was a member of Church of Pentecost of Brockton. She loved traveling, especially back home to Ghana, cooking, singing gospel music, and going to the beach. Selfless, she will be...

Nicolas A. Chase, 35, of Brockton, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2019. Nicolas worked in construction and was a member of Pipefitters Local 537. Nicolas was the beloved son of Sandramarie (Barclay) Chase of Brockton and the late Thomas W. Chase III; loving grandson of Norma Gautreau and her husband Bob of Brockton, the late Ferguson Barclay, Maria Chase of Hyde Park, James Connell of Weymouth, and the late Thomas Chase Jr.; dear nephew of William Barclay and his wife Deb of Braintree,...

Joseph J. Lepro, 72, of Brockton, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Mass. General Hospital on July 7, 2019. He was a brave and strong man as he fought to live for his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and wife. Joseph fought his battle with cancer for 10 months, right until the end. Joseph loved life and enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, and dancing. He cherished his family and loved attending his grandchildren’s sports games. Joseph was the beloved...

Frank E. Garland, 83, of South Meadow Village in Carver for the past 23 years, passed away July 6, 2019 surrounded by his family due to complications from ALS. He was a retired Sheet Metal Mechanic and a member of Local #17 for 64 years. Frank was a proud and dedicated member of the U.S. Navy Reserves for 8 years and had served as a volunteer Auxillary Police Officer for the Town of Holbrook. Frank was an active Scout Leader with Boy Scouts of America Troop 17 of Brockton and...