Obituaries

Feb 8, 2025

Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Joyce) Amelotte, a lifelong resident of Brockton, age 82, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Raynham on February 8, 2025. Born, raised, and educated in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Patrick Joseph Joyce and Evelyn Olga (Norvish). She attended Wheelock College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and...

Feb 8, 2025

Anthony W. “Tony” Gareri, Jr., 84, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton, after a long battle with declining health. Born in Boston, son of the late Anthony and Connie (Campo) Gareri, he was raised in Roxbury and moved to Stoughton as a young man and attended Stoughton Schools, graduating from...

Feb 7, 2025

Donald A. Caron, age 67, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 7, 2025, following a brief illness. He was the son of the late Barbara J. and Vernon M. Caron. He is survived by his siblings: Nancy L. Madden of North Easton, MA, Gary W. Caron of Wilmington, DE, and Susan M. Caron of North Easton, MA...

Feb 5, 2025

Feb 4, 2025

Taylor E. Smith-MacLellan, 29, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, February 4, 2025, after being stricken ill at her home in Stoughton. She was the wife of Kevin M. MacLellan. Born in Southfield, Michigan, daughter of Rev. Lawrence L. Smith and Michele Brathwaite-Smith, she moved with her family to Stoughton in 2004 and attended and graduated from Stoughton Schools, Class of 2013. Taylor...

Feb 4, 2025

 Patricia A. (Crugnale) Galvin, 82, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died February 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family, after a period of failing health. Born in Brockton, she was raised in Stoughton at 258 Chemung Street in a home that was also a family owned restaurant and inn called the Forest View Inn and Café. She was...

Feb 1, 2025

Frankie Ann (Simonds) Reilly, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 1, 2025, just shy of her 80th birthday. She is survived by her beloved husband Bernard “Dave” Reilly, with whom she would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with in October of this year. Born in Stoughton, she was the daughter of the late Frank Simonds...

Jan 31, 2025

Helen (Minakakis) Spiliakos, 102, died Friday, January 31, 2025, at her home in Norton, after a period of declining health. Born as Eleni Minakakis in 1922, in Kalyvia, Sohas, Sparta, Greece, she was raised and educated in Kalyvia and Katsarou, Sparta. In 1950, she married Konstantinos Spiliakos in Sparta, and together they spent over 68 years married and raised two...

Jan 30, 2025

Elizabeth A. (Genovese) Lambert, 100 years old, was born on November 29, 1924, and passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the West Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton. Born and raised in Manchester, CT, she was a graduate of Manchester High School. At the age of 16 she worked for an insurance agency and was further trained in...

Jan 30, 2025

Walter E. “The Wiz” McAuley Jr., 90, a resident of Easton, died peacefully at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was the husband of the late Patricia F. (Washwell) McAuley. Son of the late Walter E. and Helen (Jasinski) McAuley, he was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. He was educated in Boston...

Jan 29, 2025

Maria N. (Andrade) DaCosta, 81, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Watertown Rehabilitation Nursing Home on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was the wife of the late Jose A. DaCosta. Daughter of the late Francisco and Candida (Gomes) Andrade, she was born and raised on the island of Flores in the Azores, Portugal. She resided in Stoughton for...

Jan 26, 2025

Peter A. Proestakes, a resident of Stoughton, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband to Jean E. (Tasillo) Proestakis for 45 loving years. Born in Vresthena, Greece, he was the son of the late Aristides Proestakis and Georgia (Rozenitis) Proestakis, and was raised and educated in Boston, graduating...

Jan 24, 2025

David Stuart, age 82, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. Born in Melrose, he was raised in Baldwinville, MA and was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School in Baldwinville. He then attended Western New England College and earned his Bachelor's degree and...

Jan 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Daniel Louis Lebeaux on January 22, 2025.

Dan was the kind of person who lit up every room. His quick wit, magnetic personality, and larger-than-life presence made him unforgettable. A proud and skilled professional truck driver, he loved the open road and took great pride in his work. He also had a deep...

Jan 19, 2025

Elaine M. (Grover) Kahler, 87, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Accent Care Hospice in Dunedin, FL on Sunday, January 19, 2025. She was the wife of the late Alfred “Richie” White and Charles Kahler. Daughter of the late Charles E. and Melvina (Baxter) Grover, she was born and raised in Canton and attended Canton High School. She...

Jan 15, 2025

Mary Loretta (Cole) Richman, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025 at the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the beloved wife to Gerald “Jerry” Richman for 60 loving years. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Francis Cole and Loretta (Doyle) Cole, and was a longtime resident of both Brockton and Assonet....

Jan 15, 2025

Roberta A. “Cissy” (Estella) Walsh, 95, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the German Center for Extended Care in West Roxbury, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late John J. Walsh. Born in Dorchester, she was raised in Roxbury and was a graduate of Roxbury Memorial High School. Cissy was a resident of Stoughton...

Jan 15, 2025

Virginia T. “Fudgy” (Fedorchuk) Batte, 98, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a short illness, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Norwood, she was a graduate of St. Mary’s School in Stoughton and was the last surviving member of the Class of 1944 at Stoughton High School. In 1950,...

Jan 14, 2025

Shirley A. (Nota) Conefrey, 75, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the Brockton Hospital in Brockton, after a period of declining health. Born and raised in Quincy, she was raised and educated in Quincy and Brockton and was a graduate of Brockton High School. Shirley was a resident of Stoughton since 1993. Shirley was a dedicated homemaker and mother who...

Jan 9, 2025

Jean L. Cannata, age 96, a resident of Stoughton for 55 years, passed away on January 9, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. She was the wife of the late Alfonso Cannata. Born in Norwood, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Eugenie Patterson. Jean attended Norwood High School and Mount Ida College. She had a fulfilling...