OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Blanchard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service
Robert J. Cotreau
Dec 13, 2012
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Robert J. Cotreau, 54, of Middleboro, died at home, Thursday December 13th. He was born in Boston, son of the late Jacque and Teresa (Conley) Cotreau. Robert graduated from Catherine Laboure College in 1992, becoming a beloved nurse by many. He loved spending time with his daughter Crystal Cotreau of Middleboro, his grandchildren; Vitoria, Nicholas, Lilianna and Jaxson....
Fernande R. "Fern" Talbot
Dec 13, 2012
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Fernande R. "Fern" (Gaulin) Talbot 90, a longtime resident of Brockton, passed away Thursday December 13 surrounded by her loving family in St. Joseph Manor of Brockton. She was the beloved wife of the late Napoleon Talbot. Born and raised in Canada, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Valerie (Faucher) Gaulin, and as young woman...
William F. "Bill" Chase, Jr.
Dec 11, 2012
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Whitman – William F. "Bill" Chase Jr. 80, a resident of Whitman for over forty nine years, died Tuesday December 11 after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of fifty five years to Margaret "Peggy" (Joyce) Chase. Born in Boston and raised in Quincy he was the son of the late William F. and...
Warren L. Snow
Dec 8, 2012
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Warren L. Snow of Whitman passed away on Saturday December 8th after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband of Michele (Abraham) Snow and devoted and loving father of Michael A. Snow and his wife Carla of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Son of the late Everett and Norma Snow, Warren is predeceased by his brothers Donald P. Snow of Whitman...
Alyce K. (Holmes) Cool
Dec 1, 2012
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East Bridgewater – Alyce K. (Holmes) Cool 92, a lifelong resident of East Bridgewater, died Saturday December 1 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late George Cool. Born and raised in East Bridgewater, in the same home where she remained, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Katherine...
Frank Ortega, Jr.
Dec 1, 2012
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Frank Ortega, Jr. 69, died Saturday December 1 after a brave battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Marianne (MacCormick) Ortega. Born and raised in Kansas he was the son of the late Frank and Carmen (Gallardo) Ortega and remained a lifelong fan of the Kansas Jay Hawks basketball team. He was a proud veteran of...
Jennifer M. Lincoln
Nov 30, 2012
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Bridgewater – Jennifer M. Lincoln 28 died Friday November 30 in Children's Hospital, Boston after a lifelong illness. She was the beloved daughter of Michael and Gail (Nash) Lincoln of Bridgewater, formerly of Whitman. The Lincoln family would like to sincerely thank the caring doctors and 9 North nursing staff at Children's Hospital for their care and support,...
William R. "Bill" Bates
Nov 27, 2012
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William R. "Bill" "Papa" Bates, 59, died on Tuesday, November 27th in the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of 25 years to the Patricia A. (Piscopo) Bates. Bill was born in Brockton, raised in Abington, son of Myrtle (Ripley) Bates of Abington and the late Harry Bates. He was...
Frederick W. Hawkins
Nov 25, 2012
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East Bridgewater – Frederick W. Hawkins 89 passed away on Sunday November 25. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to the late Myrtle M. (Cordingley) Hawkins. Born and raised in Everett he was the son of the late Fred and Ann (Varley) Hawkins and a graduate of Everett High School, class of 1945. As a proud...
Gail P. (Henninger) Freitas
Nov 24, 2012
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Gail P. (Henninger) Freitas, 64, of Bridgewater passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She was born in New Haven, CT and brought up in Branford. She was the daughter of the late George and Agnes Henninger. Gail graduated from Branford High School in 1966, before moving to Massachusetts. Gail worked...
Fayette A. (Anderson) White
Nov 22, 2012
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Fayette A. (Anderson) White, 96, of West Bridgewater formerly of Whitman, passed away November 22nd, surrounded by her family in the St Joseph Manor in Brockton. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur W. White, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Somerville on September 27, 1916, she graduated from Quincy High School...
Robert A. Corey
Nov 20, 2012
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Norwell-Robert A. Corey, 86 years of age passed away November 2oth under the caring staff at Linden Ponds in Hingham. He was born in Walpole, son of the late Cecil R. and Alice M. Corey. He resided in Braintree and Norwell most of his life and was a World War II veteran having served in the United States...
Lawrence H. Adams
Nov 20, 2012
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Wellfleet – Lawrence H. Adams of Wellfleet, formerly of Rockland, MA died on November 20, 2012 at the age of 89. He was the son of the late Zenas and Gertrude Adams and beloved husband of the late Jean (Brown) Adams. Born in Truro, Larry spent most of his working life in Rockland. Upon retirement in 1982 he...
Anita E. (Callahan) Minnehan
Nov 20, 2012
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Abington – Anita E. (Callahan) Minnehan 91, a longtime resident of Abington, died Tuesday November 20 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of 70 years to the late George D. Minnehan. Born and raised in Rockland she was the daughter of the late Albert E. and Annie E. (Phair) Callahan and a graduate...
Patricia A. (Twomey) Tucker
Nov 17, 2012
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Patricia Ann (Twomey) Tucker, 79 of Whitman passed away November 17th at the St Joseph's Manor on Brockton. She was the wife of the Roy G. Tucker, Sr. She was the daughter of the late George E. Twomey and Grace Brown. Patricia worked at many different jobs as well as being a Mom and homemaker of six children:...
Catherine M. Pagnini
Nov 13, 2012
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Catherine M. Pagnini, 86 of Carver, died November 13th. She was the wife of Charles Pagnini. Catherine was the mother of six sons, Charles, David, Michael and the late Robert, Richard and John, two daughters, Tonia and Kathyrn; 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday November 17th at 11:00 AM in...
Hazel (Perkins) Prescott
Nov 9, 2012
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Hazel (Perkins) Prescott, 77, of Brockton passed away Friday November 9th surrounded by her family at home. She was the wife of the late Robert Prescott, Sr. She was born and brought up in East Bridgewater, daughter of the late Edwin E. and Margaret F. (Ellis) Perkins. Hazel graduated from East Bridgewater High School, class of 1953. Hazel...
Donald E. Plausse
Nov 9, 2012
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Middleboro – Donald E. Plausse 64 passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 9. Donald was a Vietnam Veteran having served overseas in the US Army as a Military Policeman and Dog Handler. For his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. He had been employed...
Sally J.(Carter) Cook
Nov 9, 2012
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Sally Jane (Carter) Cook, of Pembroke, formerly of Brockton, Hanson and Hanover, died Friday, November 9, 2012, at the age of 70, surrounded by family and close friends. She was born in Brockton on October 16, 1942. Graduated from Whitman Hanson Regional High School in 1961, married the late James Burns Cook of Hanover in 1962. She was...
John G. Plasse
Nov 2, 2012
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Abington – John G. Plasse 70, a longtime resident of Abington, died Friday November 2, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 48 years to Lynda J. (Timpany) Plasse. Born in Brockton and raised in Whitman he was the son of the late Gordon and Ellena (Corbett) Plasse and had attended Whitman schools. Before...
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