OBITUARIES
Pearl "Ruby" Maloney
Apr 3, 2019
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Pearl "Ruby" (Hand) Maloney 92, of Bridgewater, died April 3rd in her home after a long battle with dementia. She was born in Long Island, New York in 1927. She was a loving and devoted wife to her late husband Gerald "Jerry" Maloney. They spent most of their time traveling with military but did eventually settle down in...
Faustino J. "Sonny" Goncalves
Apr 1, 2019
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Faustino "Sonny" Goncalves 78, of East Bridgewater, went home to Jesus on Monday April 1st. He was surrounded by his loving family as he took his last breath. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Flora Goncalves Gilmette and Faustino Goncalves. He was survived by his loving wife Carol Casieri of 46 years, four daughters, Florence Makarewicz (Ricky)...
Francis "Buddy" Long
Mar 27, 2019
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Francis E Long. On March 27, after a long struggle with mental illness, he choose to end his pain. Buddy (as he was known to most) was born on August 10, 1961 in Brockton, MA to the late Rita (Harrington) and Francis E Long. He grew up...
Robert L. Shave
Mar 25, 2019
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.Robert Lewis Shave, 96, of Hanson, Massachusetts died on March 25 at Beth Israel Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on March 20, 1923, the eldest of five children of Lewis C. Shave and Ruth F. (McLeod) Shave, the brother of the Late Meredith Gassett of Brockton, the Late David of Salisbury, Maryland,...
Kathleen M. (Mackenzie) Djerf
Mar 20, 2019
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Kathleen M. (MacKenzie) Djerf , 80, of Whitman, passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on March 20th .She was the wife of the late Hugo A. Djerf and her late companion Robert D. Pratt She was born in Brockton, daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Morrison) MacKenzie. Cassie was 1 of 11 children, including...
E. Jeanne (Moynihan) Bombardier
Mar 18, 2019
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ABINGTON - E. Jeanne (Moynihan) Bombardier, of Abington passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2019 surrounded by family. She was 92. Born Edythe Jeanne Moynihan on February 22, 1927 in Abington, MA. A lifelong resident of Abington and parishioner of St. Bridget Church. Jeanne was the beloved wife of the late Carl Bombardier who died in...
Florence K. "Kathy" Goss
Mar 15, 2019
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Florence Kathleen "Kathy" (Sullivan) Goss, 76 of Whitman, formerly of Dorchester MA, died at Beth Israel, Boston on Friday, March 15th after a period of failing health. Daughter to Richard P. Sullivan and Florence (Sullivan) Kelcourse. Born and raised in Dorchester, she was an alumna of Fontbonne Academy, where she was a member of one of the first...
Lillian L. (Sheehan) Curran
Mar 12, 2019
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Lillian L. (Sheehan) Curran "GG" 91, died Tuesday March 12, in her Abington home, surrounded by her loving family, after a period of failing health. She was the loved wife of the late Edward J. Curran. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lillian (Radcliffe) Sheehan and a graduate of Dorchester High School....
Robert V. D'Arpino
Mar 10, 2019
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Robert V. D'Arpino, 76, of Whitman, died March 10th, following a brief illness. Born in Brockton, Bob was the son of the late Elpidio D'Arpino and Marie (Hines) D'Arpino, he was raised and educated in Whitman. Bob was an avid fan of the New England sports teams and loved listening to music, especially, Elvis Presley. He leaves behind...
Anthony "Tony" Natale
Mar 10, 2019
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Anthony "Tony" Joseph Natale, 75, of Hanson passed away peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2019, surrounded by family. Born June 12, 1943, in Springfield, he was the son of the late Anthony P. and Victoria (Durant) Natale. He was a graduate of Agawam High School, and later Saint Michael's College. Tony worked at Sears and Roebuck for many years...
Robert D. Paglia
Mar 9, 2019
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Robert "Bob" D. Paglia, 64, of Whitman, died peacefully on the morning of March 9, 2019, after a brief illness. Born in Springfield, MA, Bob was the son of Palma and Jerrie Paglia, grew up in Braintree and graduated from Braintree High School, class of 1972. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Paglia of Whitman, son, Drew...
David C. Smith
Mar 3, 2019
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David C. Smith 63 of Whitman, beloved husband of Lisa A. (Haskins) Smith, loving father of David Andrew, Amie Marie, Andria Patricia, and Riley Joyce Smith, grandfather to Orion James Batts, died suddenly on Sunday March 3. Born in Chelsea and raised in Whitman, he was the loving son of the late Patricia E. (Lydon) Smith and a...
Karen M. Tufts
Mar 2, 2019
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Whitman, MA - Karen M. Tufts, age 59 years, of Whitman, passed away Saturday March 2, 2019 at Brockton Hospital, following a courageous battle with an illness. She was the daughter of the late Robert Tufts of Weymouth and the late Catherine (Yafrate) (Tufts) Torosian of Whitman and her husband, the late Masrob "Jack" Torosian of Revere, sister...
Steven M. Afienko, Sr.
Feb 27, 2019
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Steven M. Afienko, Sr. 62 of Whitman, formerly of Pembroke, MA died on February 27, of natural causes. Born in Boston, he was predeceased by his parents Alexander, Sr. and Gladys Afienko. He is survived by his son Steven M., Jr., of West Yarmouth, his granddaughter Katrina and his longtime love and companion Paula Murphy of Bridgewater. He...
Carmela E. (Ieronimo) Ibbitson
Feb 25, 2019
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Carmela E. (Ieronimo) Ibbitson, 89, of Halifax formerly of Hanson, died on Monday February 25th after a period of failing health. She was the wife of John Ibbitson for 50 years. She was born in Brockton, daughter of the late Nicholas and Josephine (Papa) Ieronimo and a graduate of Brockton High School and attended William Business College. Carmela...
Dorothy L (Brown) May
Feb 23, 2019
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Dorothy L. (Brown) May, of East Bridgewater passed away on February 23rd in the Life Care Center, West Bridgewater after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late Edward H. May. She was born in Brockton, daughter of the late William (Red) and Alice (Binney-Brown) Bouldry and she was a graduate of Rockland High School,...
John W. Langton
Feb 21, 2019
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John W. Langton, 57 of Wareham, son of the late Louis P. and Louise J. Langton died on Thursday February 21, 2019, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. He worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for over twenty years. He had a love for cars and enjoyed carpentry work but most of all John loved...
Janet M. (Smith) Burns
Feb 18, 2019
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Janet M (Smith) Burns, 75, died Monday February 18 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 51 years to David Burns. Raised in Abington, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Alyce (Hogle) Smith. Janet graduated from Abington High School in 1961. She loved to bake and was an avid reader but...
Winston S. Phipps
Feb 16, 2019
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Winston S. Phipps, 77, of Hanson Massachusetts, passed away on February 16th at Good Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Born in Brockton Massachusetts in 1941, he was the only son of the late Russell Eldon Phipps and Evelyn (Cary) Phipps. Winston was a member of the last graduating class of Whitman High School in 1959 after which...
Michael J. Long
Feb 16, 2019
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Michael J. Long died on February 16, 2019 in Middleboro. Michael was a loving father, son and brother. He was loved for his incredible sense of humor. Born in Brockton in 1980, he was the second child of John and Elise (Hammond) Long. A graduate of Coyle Cassidy High School and Sacred Heart University, Michael spent many years...
