Obituaries

Marjorie E. (Connors) Mayo

Marjorie E. (Connors) Mayo

Dec 13, 2023

Marjorie E. (Connors) Mayo, 88, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Clifford E. Mayo for 68 years. Daughter of the late James E. and Ethel (Deane) Connors, she was born in Stoughton on June 27, 1935. She was educated in Saint Mary’s...

Dianne J. (Prodouz) Radvilas

Dianne J. (Prodouz) Radvilas

Dec 9, 2023

Dianne J. (Prodouz) Radvilas, age 81, passed away on December 9, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was preceded in death by her husband John L. Radvilas. Born, raised, and educated in Brockton, she was the daughter to the late Anne (Pochowsky) and Nicholas E. Prodouz. She worked as an Insurance Agent for Frederick’s & Gerardi...

John E. Francis

John E. Francis

Dec 8, 2023

John E. Francis, 54, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 8, 2023, after being stricken ill at his work. Born in Boston, son of the late Richard J. and Ruth E. Francis, he was raised in Dorchester, educated at St. Gregory’s, and a 1987 graduate of Christopher Columbus High School in the North End.  In 1995, John married Susan A. McHugh,...

Deborah A (DelMonico) Florent

Deborah A (DelMonico) Florent

Dec 4, 2023

Deborah A. (DelMonico) Florent, 72, died Monday, December 4, 2023 at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, after a long period of declining health.  Born in Boston, she was raised in Dorchester and Rockland and attended Boston Schools.  After leaving high school early to get married, she returned to school after a divorce and earned her GED as a young...

Kristine "Tina" Leif

Kristine "Tina" Leif

Dec 4, 2023

Kristine “Tina” Leif, 65, died Monday Morning, December 4, 2023 at the Alliance Health at West Acres in Brockton, after a long period of declining health. Born in Stoughton, she was raised and educated in Stoughton, and attended Stoughton Schools. She was a resident of Brockton for over 30 years and raised her family in Brockton. Tina worked at several area craft...

Almerinda B. Baptista

Almerinda B. Baptista

Dec 1, 2023

Almerinda B. Baptista, age 93, passed away on December 1, 2023, at Baypointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton. Born in Lajes do Pico, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Epifanio B. Baptista and Maria (Simas) Belem Baptista, and was raised and educated in Faial. She became a U.S. Citizen in the early 80’s and made a life...

Horacio J. Barros

Horacio J. Barros

Dec 1, 2023

Horacio J. Barros, age 78, passed away on December 1, 2023, at the Lawrence General Hospital, after a long period of being ill. He was the husband to Gabriela M. (Filipe) Barros for 52 loving years. Born in Flores, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Manuel Smith Barros and Carmen (Jacinto) Barros. He served in the Portuguese...

Maria Rosa (Sousa) Bairos

Maria Rosa (Sousa) Bairos

Dec 1, 2023

Maria Rosa (Sousa) Bairos, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 1, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, a day after her 71st birthday.  She was the wife of Jose J. Bairos for 51 years.  Daughter of the late João R. and Filomena (Braga) Sousa, she was born and raised in Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal...

Debra M. (O'Connor) Coleman

Debra M. (O'Connor) Coleman

Nov 30, 2023

Debra M. (O’Connor) Coleman, age 71, passed away on November 30, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of John R. Coleman for 46 years. Born, raised, and educated in Brookline, she was the daughter of the late Ethel (Brothers) and Thomas O’Connor, and was a lifelong resident of Stoughton. She worked at the pharmacy...

Theresa A. "Terry" Rubino

Theresa A. "Terry" Rubino

Nov 28, 2023

Theresa A. Rubino, age 65, passed away at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth on November 29, 2023. She was the beloved wife to David W. Coffee for 39 years. Born in Boston, she was the daughter to the late Josephine (Doherty) and Domenick Rubino, and was raised and educated and Rockland. She and David married and moved to...

David Leo Croft

David Leo Croft

Nov 27, 2023

David Leo Croft, 72, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Debra A. (Keaney) Croft for 17 years. Son of the late Robert and Georgeanna (McKay) Croft, he was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. David resided in Stoughton for the past 30 years....

James Warmington Williams, Jr.

James Warmington Williams, Jr.

Nov 23, 2023

James Williams Jr., 92, of Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts, passed away on November 23, 2023. He was born on May 14, 1931, in Stoughton, MA, to the late James Williams Sr. and Dorothy A. (Cronin) Williams.

James, also known as Jim, Jimmie, and Papa, was an honest, devoted dedicated individual. He had a deep connection to the town of Stoughton, where...

Francis B. "Frank" Cronin

Francis B. "Frank" Cronin

Nov 22, 2023

Francis B. “Frank” Cronin age 67 of Brockton, previously of Dorchester, passed away on November 22, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton surrounded by family. Born in Boston, he was the son to the late Catherine R. (Cronin) McDermott, and was a graduate of Don Bosco Technical High School in Boston. He enjoyed the guitar, listening to...

Terry Ann (Dowling) Barbato

Terry Ann (Dowling) Barbato

Nov 22, 2023

Terry Ann (Dowling) Barbato, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, at Baypointe Rehabilitation in Brockton. She leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, Alfonse E. “Al” Barbato. Born in Urlingford, Ireland, in the county of Kilkenny, she was the daughter to the late Ellen (Moriarty) and William Dowling. She was educated in Ireland, and met Al...

John A. Rampino

John A. Rampino

Nov 21, 2023

John A. Rampino, 68, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born in Boston, John was raised and educated in Hyde Park and was a graduate of Hyde Park High. In 1975, he married Margaret A. “Peggy” McSheffrey, and together they have spent the last 48 years together and have lovingly raised three children....

James Maurice Carleton

James Maurice Carleton

Nov 21, 2023

James Maurice Carleton, 83, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the husband of Josephine R. (Vitale) Carleton for 60 years.  Son of the late Elsie (Potter) Carleton and her husband John and Maurice Schaeffer, he was born in Boston and raised in Roxbury.  He earned...

Richard G. McCauley

Richard G. McCauley

Nov 20, 2023

Richard Gregory McCauley, 80, died in Wrentham on Monday, November 20, 2023. Born in Boston, he was raised in Jamaica Plain and Dedham. He attended Newton Technical High School. Dick joined the Marine Corps in 1964 and served until 1969. He was a proud Marine who served in Vietnam for 13 months. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal. He was a...

Margarida Dulce (Fidalgo) Amado

Margarida Dulce (Fidalgo) Amado

Nov 20, 2023

Margarida Dulce (Fidalgo) Amado, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023, at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston. She was the loving wife to the late Antonio Amado before his untimely passing in 1970. Born in Fogo, Cape Verde, she was the daughter to the late Balbina Goncalves and Americo Fidalgo. She migrated to the United States in...

Robert F. Yarro

Robert F. Yarro

Nov 19, 2023

 

Robert F. Yarro peacefully passed away at his home in Brockton surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born in Boston, Robert was raised and educated in Dedham and later graduated in 1967 from Dedham High School. He was the youngest son to Mary (Thomas) and Fred Yarro (formerly Yaroszewski).

In his early years, Robert was...

Diane Marie (Farrell) Cody

Diane Marie (Farrell) Cody

Nov 18, 2023

Diane Marie (Farrell) Cody, 67, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston on Saturday, November 18, 2023.  She was the wife of Timothy J. Cody for 46 years.  She was born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Robert and Olive (Clary) Farrell.  She attended Brighton High School.  She resided in Stoughton for...