Obituaries

Christopher L. "Red" Wengler

Christopher L. "Red" Wengler

December 31, 2013

Christopher L. "Red" Wengler, 32, a lifelong resident of Easton, died in a car accident on Tuesday, December 31. He was the husband of Mariana S. (Rodrigues) Wengler. Son of Theresa M. (Neary) Wengler of Easton and Steven L. Wengler and his girlfriend Sharon Robicheau of Stoughton, he was born in Easton and graduated from Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High...

Arthur J. Lavas

Arthur J. Lavas

December 30, 2013

Arthur J. Lavas, 82, died at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton on Monday, December 30, 2013 after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Mary F. (Olsen) Lavas. Also brother to the late Lillian Marshal and Irene Thompson. Born in Stoughton, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of...

Arthur J. Lavas

Arthur J. Lavas

December 30, 2013

Arthur J. Lavas, 82, died at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton on Monday, December 30, 2013 after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Mary F. (Olsen) Lavas. Also brother to the late Lillian Marshal and Irene Thompson. Born in Stoughton, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of...

Marjorie B. (Buckley) Hodgman

Marjorie B. (Buckley) Hodgman

December 29, 2013

Marjorie B. (Buckley) Hodgman, 88, died peacefully at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Sunday, December 29, with her family by her side. Daughter of the late Dr. George A. and Mary E. (Harvey) Buckley, she was born and raised in Brockton. She was a lifelong resident of Brockton until moving to Heritage at Framingham 3 years ago. Marjorie was...

Marjorie B. Hodgman

Marjorie B. Hodgman

December 29, 2013

Marjorie B. (Buckley) Hodgman, 88, died peacefully at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on Sunday, December 29, with her family by her side. Daughter of the late Dr. George A. and Mary E. (Harvey) Buckley, she was born and raised in Brockton. She was a lifelong resident of Brockton until moving to Heritage at Framingham 3 years ago. Marjorie was...

Elaine G. Leonard

Elaine G. Leonard

December 28, 2013

Elaine G. (Greenlaw) Leonard, 91, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at her home in Franklin on Saturday, December 28, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Leonard. Born in Melrose, she was a graduate of Melrose High School and attended IBM School. Mrs. Leonard was a homemaker who served in the U.S....

Elaine G. (Greenlaw) Leonard

Elaine G. (Greenlaw) Leonard

December 28, 2013

Elaine G. (Greenlaw) Leonard, 91, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at her home in Franklin on Saturday, December 28, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Leonard. Born in Melrose, she was a graduate of Melrose High School and attended IBM School. Mrs. Leonard was a homemaker who served in the U.S....

John J. Sullivan

John J. Sullivan

December 26, 2013

John J. Sullivan, 78, a longtime resident of Randolph, died unexpectedly at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Thursday, December 26. He was the husband of Ruth E. (Selig) Sullivan. Born in Roxbury, he was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1953. He resided in Randolph since 1977. Mr. Sullivan served in the...

John J. Sullivan

John J. Sullivan

December 26, 2013

John J. Sullivan, 78, a longtime resident of Randolph, died unexpectedly at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Thursday, December 26. He was the husband of Ruth E. (Selig) Sullivan. Born in Roxbury, he was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1953. He resided in Randolph since 1977. Mr. Sullivan served in the...

Florence A. Leaver

Florence A. Leaver

December 21, 2013

Florence A. (Hanlon) Leaver, 86, died Saturday, December 21, at her home after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Gerald J. Leaver. Born and raised in Dorchester, she was a graduate of Dorchester Schools and Emmanuel College. Prior to raising her family, she worked for several years as a Social Worker for the State...

Florence A. (Hanlon) Leaver

Florence A. (Hanlon) Leaver

December 21, 2013

Florence A. (Hanlon) Leaver, 86, died Saturday, December 21, at her home after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Gerald J. Leaver. Born and raised in Dorchester, she was a graduate of Dorchester Schools and Emmanuel College. Prior to raising her family, she worked for several years as a Social Worker for the State...

Thomas M. Garrigan

Thomas M. Garrigan

December 19, 2013

Thomas M. Garrigan, 63, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. He was the husband of 35 years of Janice K. (King) Garrigan. Born raised and educated in Dorchester, he was a graduate of Dorchester High School. He also was a graduate of Wentworth Institute. Mr. Garrigan was a resident of Stoughton for over 34...

Thomas M. Garrigan

Thomas M. Garrigan

December 19, 2013

Thomas M. Garrigan, 63, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. He was the husband of 35 years of Janice K. (King) Garrigan. Born raised and educated in Dorchester, he was a graduate of Dorchester High School. He also was a graduate of Wentworth Institute. Mr. Garrigan was a resident of Stoughton for over 34...

William R. Kearney

William R. Kearney

December 16, 2013

William R. Kearney, Sr., 85, a resident of East Bridgewater, died at home on Monday, December 16. He was the husband of Joan A. (Brown) Waugh Kearney and the late Rita M. (Trainor) Kearney. Born in Somerville, he was raised and educated in Charlestown and graduated from Hyde Park High School. Mr. Kearney was a Technician 5th Grade in the...

Ellen M. O'Brien

Ellen M. O'Brien

December 16, 2013

Ellen M. (Murray) O'Brien, 91, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died Monday, December 16 at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home in Stoughton, after a period of failing health. She was the devoted wife of 65 years of Edward F. O'Brien of Brockton. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, she was at graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1940....

Ellen M. (Murray) O'Brien

Ellen M. (Murray) O'Brien

December 16, 2013

Ellen M. (Murray) O'Brien, 91, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died Monday, December 16 at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home in Stoughton, after a period of failing health. She was the devoted wife of 65 years of Edward F. O'Brien of Brockton. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, she was at graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1940....

William R. Kearney

William R. Kearney

December 16, 2013

William R. Kearney, Sr., 85, a resident of East Bridgewater, died at home on Monday, December 16. He was the husband of Joan A. (Brown) Waugh Kearney and the late Rita M. (Trainor) Kearney. Born in Somerville, he was raised and educated in Charlestown and graduated from Hyde Park High School. Mr. Kearney was a Technician 5th Grade in the...

Emilia G. Avila

Emilia G. Avila

December 12, 2013

Emilia G. (Goncalves) Avila, 91, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Easton after a long period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Manuel M. Avila. Born in Terceira, Azores, Portugal, she was raised and educated in Portugal. Mrs. Avila came to the United States in 1969 and settled...

Kevin J. Fortier

Kevin J. Fortier

December 12, 2013

Kevin J. Fortier, 57, a longtime resident of Franklin, died unexpectedly at the Milford Regional Medical Center on Thursday, December 12. He was the husband of Jane M. (Spicer) Fortier for 36 years. Born in Brockton, he was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1975. He also graduated from Jones College in Florida. Mr. Fortier...

Kevin J. Fortier

Kevin J. Fortier

December 12, 2013

Kevin J. Fortier, 57, a longtime resident of Franklin, died unexpectedly at the Milford Regional Medical Center on Thursday, December 12. He was the husband of Jane M. (Spicer) Fortier for 36 years. Born in Brockton, he was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1975. He also graduated from Jones College in Florida. Mr. Fortier...