OBITUARIES
Maryann Keith Mitchell
Jun 25, 2013
Obituary
Maryann Keith Mitchell, 69, of East Bridgewater, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday June 25th. She was the beloved wife of Stanley "Mitch" Mitchell. Born in Whitman, she was daughter of the late Albion and Alice (Fox) Keith. She was the mother of the late Scott Keith Mitchell and sister of the late Sandra Sullivan and Audrey...
James D. "Jim" Eldredge
Jun 24, 2013
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James D. "Jim" Eldredge, 53, of Abington, died Monday June 24th surrounded by his loving family in the South Shore Hospital, after a long illness. He was born in Brockton, son of Leocadia (Smith) Eldredge and the late Kenneth Eldredge. Jim has been a lifelong resident of Abington, a graduate of Abington High School, class of 1977 and...
Andrew Ralph Robinson
Jun 22, 2013
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Andrew Ralph Robinson, 55, of Whitman, died June 22nd peacefully at home. He was born in Weymouth and raised in Whitman, son of Lincoln and Winnifred (Higgins) Robinson. Andrew was a graduate of Whitman- Hanson High School, class of 1976 and Wentworth Institute on the dean's list in 1979. Andrew loved to ski and ride his bike. He...
Dennis M. Dorgan
Jun 22, 2013
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Dennis M. Dorgan, 65, of Hanover, died Saturday June 22, surrounded by his loving family, at home. He was the beloved son of Bernice (Dupree) Dorgan and the late Lawrence F. Dorgan, Sr. He has been a lifelong resident of Hanover and attended Hanover Schools. Dennis worked for the Teamster's Local # 25 for 25 years and presently...
William J. " Billy" Mclellan
Jun 21, 2013
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William J. McLellan, 50, of Whitman, died unexpectedly on Friday June 21st at home. He was the son of Rita (Dalton) McLellan and the late John V. McLellan. He has been a resident of Whitman since 1972. In addition to his mother Rita, he is survived by his loving daughter, Molly McLellan of Taunton, His brother Thomas M....
William L. "Bill" Hurst
Jun 16, 2013
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Halifax – William L. "Bill" Hurst – 92 died Sunday June 16 after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of 25 years to Eleanor "Ellie" (Hull) Hurst, and 40 years to the late Helen V. (Gillcrist) Hurst. Born in Boston he was the son of the late William I. and Eva (Cournyn) Hurst. He...
Mary L. (Hardy) Thompson
Jun 15, 2013
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Whitman – Mary L. (Hardy) Thompson 66 died Saturday June 15, surrounded by her loving family, in Tufts Medical Center, Boston after complications due to leukemia. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to Richard "Dick" Thompson. Born in Boston, the oldest of ten children, and raised in Dorchester she was the daughter of the late Louis...
Donald R. Gough, Sr.
Jun 9, 2013
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Donald R.Gough SR., 81 of Halifax passed away on Sunday June 9, after a lengthy illness. Don was born in Milton and raised in the Quincy school systems where he graduated in 1951. Don had a passion for baseball and was an All-Star pitcher who played varsity baseball for Quincy High school and multiple baseball leagues in the...
Joseph A Lesha, Jr.
Jun 8, 2013
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Joseph A. Lesha, Jr., 50, of Rockland died at the South Shore Hospital, Saturday June 8th after a brief illness. He was the son of Joan (Molloy) Lesha and the late Joseph A. Lesha, Sr. Born in Boston, he has been a lifetime resident of Rockland and attended Rockland Schools. Joe worked as a technical solderer, for a...
Marslene E. (Baker) Brown
Jun 7, 2013
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Marslene E. (Baker) Brown, 84, of Bridgewater, died Friday June 7th in the Signature Healthcare Center Brockton Hospital, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Francis H. Brown. She was born and brought up in Vermont, daughter of the late Paul and Hazel (Tallman) Baker. Marslene has lived on the...
James Howard Weatherbee
Jun 5, 2013
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James Howard Weatherbee, 73 of Bridgewater, died June 5th in the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital after a sixteen year battle with Parkinson's disease. He was the beloved husband of Maureen (Johnson) Weatherbee. They were married in 1958 and had no children. He was born in Weymouth, son of the late Elmer N. and Anne Mae (MacEachern) Weatherbee. James...
Robert L. "Bob" Perrault
Jun 2, 2013
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East Bridgewater – Robert Leon Perrault, 86, of East Bridgewater died peacefully in his sleep at Bay Path Rehabilitation Center in Duxbury on June 2, 2013. He was born in Brockton on January 7, 1927 to the late Leo and Susan (Ford) Perrault, one of twelve children, with nine adoring sisters and two loving brothers. He left school...
B.Jean (French) Laaperi
Jun 2, 2013
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Whitman – B. Jean (French) Laaperi 83, formerly of Whitman, passed away at home on Sunday June 2 in Port Orange, Florida surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Alvin O. Laaperi. She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Edith (King) French, and a graduate of Whitman High School. Jean...
Kandice Braley
May 31, 2013
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Visitation Friday May 31 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. By request of the family all other service are omitted.
Sandi M. (Santiano) Carter
May 28, 2013
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Middleboro - Sandi M. (Santiano) Carter 65 died Tuesday May 28 after a brave battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of James E. Carter. Born in Brockton she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Gertrude (Johnson) Santiano. Sandi was a longtime resident of Middleboro and before her retirement she had worked for over 20...
Janice E. (Barkhouse) Phinney
May 28, 2013
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Whitman – Janice E. (Barkhouse) Phinney 73, a resident died Tuesday May 28 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of 25 years to James E. Phinney. Born and raised in Boston she was the daughter of the late Chester and Thelma (Costa) Barkhouse. She had attended Boston schools, graduated in 1959 and had...
Kenneth W. Coburn, Sr.
May 26, 2013
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Kenneth W. Coburn, Sr., 86, of Abington, died peacefully, May 26th, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of 46 years to Virginia (Cote) Coburn. He was born in Brockton, son of the late Ralph, Sr. and Bessie (Chase) Coburn. Kenneth was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during WWII. Kenneth was a member...
Nora T. (Finnerty) Webber
May 20, 2013
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Nora T, (Finnerty) Webber, 89, of East Bridgewater, formerly of Avon and South Boston, passed away on May 20th at the Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Theodore F. Webber. Nora was born and brought up in South Boston, daughter of the late Thomas and Nora (Connolly) Finnerty. She was a graduate...
Teahana M. (Smith) Joslyn
May 9, 2013
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Teahana M. (Smith) Joslyn, 31 of Brockton, died at her home on May 9th, suddenly. She was the daughter of Dalyce (Smith) Montagano and the late Mario Montagano. No services.
Fred L. Ratliff
May 9, 2013
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Fred L. Ratliff, 69 of Rockland, loving husband, father and grandfather, died May 9th at the Brockton Hospital. Fred was born in 1943 in Ronceverte, West Virginia to the late Jennie (Leslie) Ratliff. He graduated from Metuchen High School and Upsala College, both in New Jersey. After spending many years as a systems analyst in the insurance industry,...
