Obituaries
Robert J. Balzarini
Jun 11, 2023
Robert J. Balzarini, 88, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home in Stoughton. Born in Boston, son of Joseph Balzarini and Catherine (Crowley) Balzarini, Bob was raised in Roxbury by Bertha “Ma” Virgin and her husband, Hiram "John" Virgin. He was forever grateful for their kindness and compassion. Bob was a graduate of Boston Schools. Following his graduation, Bob...
Eileen (Texeira) Soares
Jun 11, 2023
Eileen (Texeira) Soares, 80, died Sunday morning, June 11, 2023, at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of over 59 years of Maurice H. Soares. Born in Stoughton, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Gonsalves) Texeira, she was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate...
Rita V. (Keeley) Lyons
Jun 7, 2023
Rita V. (Keeley) Lyons, 84, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Ellis Nursing Facility in Norwood, after a period of declining health. Daughter of the late James J. and Agnes (Egan) Keeley, she was born in Boston, raised, and educated in St. Brendan’s Parish section of Dorchester and a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Brookline. ...
Deena (Joachim) Darout
Jun 3, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Deena (Joachim) Darout, who died unexpectedly at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was born, raised and educated in Randolph, Massachusetts, and was a graduate of Randolph High School, and went on to receive a Bachelors of Science at Northeastern University. She later earned...
Beth H. (Greenthal) Sevieri
Jun 2, 2023
Beth H. (Greenthal) Sevieri, 73, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, June 2, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Stanley and Florence (Rosenwald) Greenthal, she was raised and educated in Great Neck, NY and was a graduate of Great Neck North High School. She later earned her Associate's Degree at Chamberlayne College in Boston. Beth was a...
Elaine F. (Sacramona) Olszewski
Jun 2, 2023
Elaine F. (Sacramona) Olszewski, 81, a 53-year resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at the Accent Care Inpatient Hospice Center in Milton on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Stephen H. Olszewski of the Boston Fire Department. Elaine was the daughter of the late Lena (Cibotti) Sacramona. Born in Boston and raised in Hyde Park, she was...
José Batista Gomes
May 31, 2023
Our wonderful querido Husband, Papa & Vovó passed away suddenly on May 31, 2023, after a beautiful morning of fishing on the calm waters of Buzzards Bay with his great friend. He was 82 years young. Batista felt unwell and was brought home and then to the hospital thereafter. He was surrounded by his loving family as he passed from...
Ariana (Kampanelas) Sutton
May 31, 2023
Ariana (Kampanelas) Sutton, 36, a resident of Norton, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. She was the wife of Tyler Sutton, Easton PD. Daughter of Charles H. and Paris P. (Chaloge) Kampanelas of Easton. Born in Stoughton and raised in Easton, Ariana was a graduate of Oliver Ames High School, Class of 2005. She continued her education at...
Marie Elaine (Fate) Owens
May 29, 2023
Marie Elaine (Fate) Owens, 80, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Monday, May 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John M. Owens for 60 years. Daughter of the late Marie (Rizzacasa) and Charles Fate, Jr., she was born in Boston and raised in Hyde Park. ...
MaryAlice (Buckley) Cottle
May 28, 2023
MaryAlice (Buckley) Cottle, 73, died peacefully at Keystone Assisted Living Home in Buzzards Bay on Saturday, May 28, 2023. She was the wife of 40 years of William E Cottle. Born in Boston, MaryAlice was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton. Following Spellman, she attended and graduated from Boston University...
Nancy C. (O'Connell) Grimsley
May 26, 2023
Nancy C. (O'Connell) Grimsley, who loved to be called “Nannibella” by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 26, 2023. Born in Helena, Montana on February 14, 1943, she was the daughter to the late Helen (Finnegan) and John O’Connell. She was raised in San Francisco, CA, and Framingham, and attended Framingham...
Janet F. (Gosbee) Stokes
May 25, 2023
Janet F. (Gosbee) Stokes, 70, died unexpectedly on May 25, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. She was the wife of the late Mick Stokes. Born in Cambridge, she was raised and educated in Whitman and was a 1970 graduate of Whitman Hanson High School. She was a resident of Weymouth for many years. Janet was the Office Manager...
Erin G. MacDonald
May 23, 2023
Erin G. MacDonald, age 19, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2023 at her home in Raynham. Born in Weymouth, daughter to Donna J. (Reardon) MacDonald and Michael A. MacDonald of Raynham, she was raised in North Carolina before moving to Massachusetts three years ago. She was a resident of Raynham and attended Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School. Erin worked in...
Brandon Z. Brazao
May 23, 2023
Brandon Z. Brazao, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2023 at his home. Born in Fort Lauderdale, FL, son of Bobbi J. (Carmichael) Brazao and Roy A. Brazao of Whitman, he was raised and educated in Whitman and was a 2011 graduate of South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School. He later went on to earn an Associate’s...
Paul J. Butler
May 21, 2023
Paul J. Butler, age 57, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 21, 2023. He was the husband to Kathryn (Ross) Butler for 21 loving years. Born in Norwood, he was the son of the late Beverly (Olsen) and Joseph Butler, and was raised in Canton and Middleboro, and was a graduate of Oliver Ames High...
John Sheldon Hampton
May 14, 2023
John Sheldon Hampton, age 78, passed away on May 14, 2023, surrounded by his family after a long battle with dementia. He was the husband to Mady Hampton for 57 loving years. Born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was the son of the late Dolena (Kinslow) and Peter Hampton and was proud of his Canadian roots. He moved...
Linda E. (Mills) Millington
May 14, 2023
Linda E. (Mills) Millington, 73, died Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the Ruth McLain Hospice House in Braintree, after a long period of declining health. Born in Boston, she was the daughter to Mary (Martin) and the late John Mills. She was raised and educated in Brockton and was a graduate of Brockton High School. In 1982, she married Richard F....
Robert J. Murphy
May 13, 2023
Robert J. Murphy, 80, of West Barnstable, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, after outsmarting a variety of ailments for a long time. He was the longtime partner of Judith L. Kavanagh. Born in Brockton, son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (McNamara) Murphy, he was raised in Stoughton and was a graduate of...
Maureen A. (Cedrone) Lightbourn
May 9, 2023
Maureen A. (Cedrone) Lightbourn, 77, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was the wife of 42 years of Raymond James “Jimmy” Lightbourn. Born and raised in Quincy, she was a graduate of Quincy Schools and Mansfield Beauty Academy. Maureen was a resident of Stoughton for the past 7 years, previously living in Bermuda...
James Peter Lovett
May 9, 2023
James Peter Lovett, 51, a resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. He was the husband of Kristine A. “Krissy” (Tolman) Lovett. Son of John R. and Helen (Merrigan) Lovett of Jamaica Plain, he was born in Boston and raised in Jamaica Plain. Jim...