Obituaries

Ann L. (DiNunno) Smith

Ann L. (DiNunno) Smith

July 23, 2026

Ann L. (DiNunno) Smith, 90, died Thursday, July 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a long period of declining health. Born and raised in Brockton, daughter of the late Donato and Frances (Minerva) DiNunno, she was a graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1954. She was a longtime resident of Brockton before moving to West Bridgewater in...

Gloria E. (Pilla) Tillgren

Gloria E. (Pilla) Tillgren

July 21, 2026

Gloria E. (Pilla) Tillgren, 100, died peacefully at her home in Brockton on July 21, 2026. Born in Brockton, she was a lifelong resident of Brockton and a graduate of Brockton High School. In 1952, she married Russell W. Tillgren and together they spent 66 years of marriage and raised their three beloved children. Gloria was a dedicated and loving...

Antonio M. Moura

Antonio M. Moura

July 20, 2026

Antonio Maria Dias Moura, 66, of Brockton, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of July 20, 2026, after suffering a heart attack. While his passing has left an immeasurable void, his legacy of kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Antonio was born on May 20, 1960, in...

Daniel Joseph Baker

Daniel Joseph Baker

July 19, 2026

Daniel Joseph Baker, 46, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at Boston Medical Center South in Brockton on Sunday, July 19, 2026 after a period of failing health. Born in Weymouth, he was the son of Joanne Baker O’Connell of Stoughton and the late James J. Baker. Danny was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1998, where...

João Luis Spranger

João Luis Spranger

July 19, 2026

João Luis Spranger, age 80, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Stoughton on July 19, 2026. Born and raised in Madeira, Portugal, João Luis spent part of his early life in Venezuela before immigrating to the United States. He eventually settled in Stoughton, where he became a longtime resident, raised his family, and built a life rooted in hard...

Judith (Baron) Lazarus

Judith (Baron) Lazarus

July 19, 2026

Judith “Judie” (Baron) Lazarus, 87, a longtime resident of Brockton, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was the wife of the late Jack “Jocko” Lazarus. Daughter of the late Murray and Ethel (Klayman) Baron, she was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. Judie was a graduate of Roxbury Memorial High School, Class of 1957. She...

Adeline (D'Amato) Santoro

Adeline (D'Amato) Santoro

July 16, 2026

Adeline (D’Amato) Santoro, 106, died Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL, after a period of declining health. Daughter of the late Thomas and Maria Carmina D’Amato, she was born and raised in Salem, NY, before moving to Everett. She was then raised in Everett and was a graduate of Everett Schools. Adeline...

Dorothy A. "Dottie" (Soderstrom) Giangiordano

Dorothy A. "Dottie" (Soderstrom) Giangiordano

July 16, 2026

Dorothy A. “Dottie” (Soderstrom) Giangiordano, 92, died Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Dorchester, she was raised and educated in Canton and Norwood and was a graduate of Norwood High School, Class of 1952. In 1957, she married Cosmo F. Giangiordano and together they raised their family in Canton. She...

Robert Joseph Hamel

Robert Joseph Hamel

July 15, 2026

Robert Joseph Hamel, 95, a resident of Carver, died peacefully at the VA Medical Center in Brockton on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. He was the husband of Beverley D. (Eaton) Hamel for 58 years. Son of the late Walter I. and Maude E. (Kelly) Hamel, he was born and raised in Haverhill. Bob was a graduate of Governor Dummer Academy...

Mary-Margaret "Meg" (Hammer) Goodwin

Mary-Margaret "Meg" (Hammer) Goodwin

July 10, 2026

Mary-Margaret “Meg” Goodwin, 62, of Stoughton, passed away on July 10, 2026, after courageously battling metastatic cancer for several years. Born on May 12, 1964, in Washington, DC, Meg grew up in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York, as the oldest of 5 siblings. She played in the band throughout high school and college, and thoroughly enjoyed live music. She...

Jean C. (McIver) Mellyn

Jean C. (McIver) Mellyn

July 9, 2026

Jean C. (McIver) Mellyn, 93, died Thursday, July 9, 2026 at the LifeCare Center of West Bridgewater, after a short period of declining health. Born in Boston, she was a graduate of Hyde Park High School. In 1958, she married Leo E. Mellyn, moved to Stoughton two years later and raised their two sons in Stoughton. Jean was a longtime...

Linda L. Nowe

Linda L. Nowe

July 4, 2026

Linda L. Nowe, 67, died Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Pat Roche Hospice House in Hingham after a long period of declining health. Born in Boston, daughter of the late Geraldine (Snyder) and Healy A. Nowe, Jr., she was raised and educated in Stoughton and a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1977. She was a resident of...

Nancy M. (Greene) Mulcahy

Nancy M. (Greene) Mulcahy

July 1, 2026

Nancy M. (Greene) Mulcahy, 78, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. Born in Boston, daughter of the late John R. and Ann M. (Callahan) Greene, she was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain. Nancy was a resident of Taunton since 2018 and previously lived in Stoughton for many years. She worked as a Dental Assistant...

Virginia M. Mahoney

Virginia M. Mahoney

June 30, 2026

Virginia M. “Ginny” (Ruddy) Mahoney, 74, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Boston Medical Center in Brockton. She was predeceased by her parents Edward & Virginia Ruddy. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain and was a graduate of Roslindale High School. In 1972, she married Richard “Ric” Mahoney and later that year...

Caetano Freitas Serpa

Caetano Freitas Serpa

June 30, 2026

Caetano Freitas Serpa, 79, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at West Acres Nursing Home in Brockton on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Maria L. (Amaral) Branco Serpa. Born and raised in Faja Grande, on the island of Flores in the Azores, Portugal, son of the late Manuel and Ana...

Gerald Slawsby

Gerald Slawsby

June 29, 2026

Gerald Slawsby, age 82, passed away peacefully at the Ruth McLain Hospice House in Braintree on June 29, 2026. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, he was a graduate of Brockton High School. He later attended college, where he earned an Associate’s Degree. Gerry worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Capitol Markets, a family-owned business established by his...

Charles Simpson Lorimer

Charles Simpson Lorimer

June 27, 2026

We celebrate the life and death of Charles Lorimer, who passed peacefully on June 27, 2026 at 96 years of age. He was preceded in death by his wife of 75 loving years, Jean Agnes (Erhardt) Lorimer who passed in 2024. Born in Hyannis, he was the son of the late Robert G. Lorimer and Viola Mae Lorimer, and was...

William W. Brown

William W. Brown

June 26, 2026

William W. Brown, 86, a longtime resident of Chester, NH, died peacefully at Foremost at Sharon on Friday, June 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Elaine F. (Skidmore) Brown. Born in Waltham, he was the son of the late Harold F. and Mary E. (Fitzgerald) Brown. Bill was a graduate of Billerica...

Bruno Michael Black

Bruno Michael Black

June 25, 2026

Bruno Michael Black, 67, died peacefully at Boston Medical Center on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He was the husband of the late Lisa Ann (McCarthy) Black. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Milton and Janina E. (Kubis) Black. Bruno was a lifelong resident of Stoughton until moving to Brockton in 2023. He was a graduate of...

Richard L. Westover, Jr.

Richard L. Westover, Jr.

June 22, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard L. Westover, Jr., 69, a man who always brought love and laughter to all aspects of his life. His selflessness and keen wit endeared him to everyone who was blessed to have him in their lives. Rick courageously fought a battle with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) and returned...