OBITUARIES
Margaret A. "Peggy" Sproul
Aug 16, 2013
Obituary
Margaret A. "Peggy" Sproul, 59, of Brockton, formerly of East Bridgewater, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday August 16th at the St Joseph Manor, in Brockton, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Brockton, daughter of the late Russell and Maida (Stansfield) Sproul,Sr. Peggy had been an East Bridgewater resident for most of her life.She...
Barbara M. (O'Malley) Feinstein
Aug 14, 2013
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Rockland – Barbara M. (O'Malley) Feinstein 77, a longtime resident of Rockland, died Wednesday August 14, surrounded by her loving family, after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of 54 years to Michael J. Feinstein. Born in Charlestown and raised in Dorchester, one of 10 children, she was the daughter of the late Peter...
Mary Ellen (Andrews) Thorndike
Aug 6, 2013
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Mary Ellen (Andrews) Thorndike, 74, of Rockland formerly of Whitman and Carver, passed away on Tuesday August 6th at home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late James O. Thorndike, Jr. Mary was born in Boston, daughter of the late George Taylor Andrews and Lillian Elizabeth (Farrell) Andrews. She grew up in Hanover...
Donald R. " Don" Mackenzie
Aug 1, 2013
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Donald R. MacKenzie, age 84, died at his home in Whitman on August 1, 2013 after a period of failing health. He was the husband of Priscilla (Ducharme) MacKenzie for 53 years. Born in Kearney, N. J., he was raised in Lowell, Mass., by his grandparents, William and Mary Ellen (Plunkett) MacKenzie. He attended local schools, including Newman...
Max Hamalian
Jul 30, 2013
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West Bridgewater – Max Hamalian 88, formerly of Bridgewater, died Tuesday July 30 after a brave battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of 63 years to Rose (Kashgagian) Hamalian. Born in Chelsea he was the son of the late Harry and Grace (Dodakian) Hamalian. Max was a proud Veteran of World War II having served in...
Heidi L. (Wagner) Pinnetti
Jul 29, 2013
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Heidi L. (Wagner) Pinnetti died peacefully in her Brockton home on July 29, 2013 after a long battle with colon cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Pinnetti. She is also survived by her parents Ethel (Wagner) & Antone Souza, in-laws Joseph & Eileen Pinnetti, brother-in-law Joseph Pinnetti and siblings, Jodie DeGrasse, Beth Ponto, Leon Wagner,III...
Dorothea F. "Meme" (Mcgrail) Racicot
Jul 25, 2013
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Dorothea F. "Meme" (McGrail) Racicot, 85, of Whitman, passed away on Thursday July 25th in the Good Samaritan Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife to Arthur A. Racicot for over 60 years. She was born and brought up in Whitman, daughter of the late Daniel M. and Agnes (Cronin) McGrail and a graduate...
Cynthia A. Severse
Jul 23, 2013
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Cynthia Ann (Sherman) Severse, 65, of Monponsett, died unexpectedly on Tuesday July 23rd in the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital .Cynthia is survived by her husband of 46 years William A. Severse, III of Monponsett, Tracy Ann (Severse) Hall and her daughter TylerAnne of Florida, Nicole Ann (Severse) Heim and her husband Thomas and their children Isaac, Ian and...
Irving S. " Bud" Hunt
Jul 22, 2013
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Halifax – Irving S. "Bud" Hunt, son of the late Frank and Lena (Davis) Hunt was born in Brockton August 28, 1923. He was 89 years of age and died on July 22, 2013, married to Norma V. Ellis in 1984 the couple celebrated 28 years together and made their home in Halifax, formerly, he was married to...
Stephen Edward Smolinsky, Iii
Jul 21, 2013
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South Boston – Stephen E. Smolinsky III, 35 formerly of Abington, died unexpectedly Sunday July 21. Born in Brockton and raised in Abington he was the son of Yvonne (Escabi) Smolinsky of Whitman and William F. Smolinsky, Sr. and had attended Abington schools. For seven years Stephen had worked as a "tin knocker" had had been a proud...
Frank J. Consolo
Jul 21, 2013
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Frank J. Consolo, 80, of Whitman, died Sunday July 21st in the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, surround by his family, suddenly. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Virginia (Nichols) Consolo. He was born in Boston, grew up in the west end of Boston, son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Ianella) Consolo. Frank has been...
Joanne "Barbara" (Ellis) Dole
Jul 18, 2013
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Abington – Joanne "Barbara" (Ellis) Dole 70, of Abington, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday July 18 after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of 50 years to Edward J. Dole, Jr. She was the loving mother of Brian E. Dole and his wife Tracy of Kingston, Stephen M. Dole of Abington, Julianne...
Edward "Ted" Newcomb
Jul 18, 2013
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Whitman - Edward "Ted" Newcomb, 77, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a man loved and respected by many. He was the son of the late Augustus "Gus" Newcomb and the late Ruth Newcomb. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilynn (Dooley) of Whitman, children, Michael Newcomb and wife...
Beatrice F. Deflavis
Jul 13, 2013
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Whitman – Beatrice F. DeFlavis 89, died Saturday July 13 after a period of failing health. Her Memorial Service will be held Tuesday July 16 at 5:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman.
Joseph M. Gaides
Jul 11, 2013
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Joseph M. Gaides, 82 of Whitman passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday July 11. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Johnson) Gaides. Born in Quincy he was the son of the late Joseph and Sarah J. (Rantanen) Gaides. Joe had been president and owner of Colonial Printers of Holbrook,...
Jay D. Condon
Jul 11, 2013
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Whitman – Jay D. Condon 75, a lifelong resident of Whitman, died unexpectedly on Thursday July 11 in Brigham & Women's Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Meredith J. (Fullerton) Condon. Born in Brockton and raised in Whitman he was the son of the late David J. and Mae (Roache) Condon and a graduate...
Donald Edward Thibodeau
Jul 7, 2013
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East Bridgewater – Donald E. Thibodeau 73 of East Bridgewater died Sunday July 7 in the South Shore Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of 40 years to Mary (Kennon) Thibodeau. Born at home in Whitman and raised in Whitman he was the son of the late Napoleon and Rita (Cote) Thibodeau and a...
William R. "Bill" Hamilton
Jul 6, 2013
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William R. "Bill" Hamilton. 72, of Abington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 6th, after a long illness. He was born in Weymouth, son of the late William E. and Patricia C. (Lyons) Hamilton. Bill has been a lifelong resident of Abington, a graduate of Abington High School and was a very active member of...
James F. "Jim" Forlizzi
Jul 3, 2013
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James F. "Jim" Forlizzi, 45, of Whitman, passed away on Wednesday July 3rd surrounded by his family and friends, in the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Boston, son of Christine (Hughes) Ruley and the late Joseph F. Forlizzi. Jim has been a longtime resident of Whitman, a graduate...
James F. Mccarthy, Jr.
Jun 28, 2013
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James F. McCarthy, Jr. of Weymouth originally from Dorchester, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on June 28, 2013. Jim was the loving son of James and Helen (Spaulding) McCarthy. Jim as he liked to be called is survived by his loving sons, Michael and his wife Toni-Ann of New York City, Stephen and his wife...
