Obituaries
Debra A. (Pelton) Somers
Jun 16, 2020
Debra A. (Pelton) Somers, 56, a resident of Wrentham, formerly of Brockton, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 with her loving husband by her side. She was the wife of Steven R. Somers. Daughter of the late Kenneth Leroy and Marilyn Monroe (Goodwin) Pelton, she was born in Medford and raised in Somerville. She was a graduate of Charles...
Julia B. (Bassett) Lowell
Jun 16, 2020
Julia B. (Bassett) Lowell, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Easton on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, with her daughter Julie Lowell by her side. She suffered from a long illness. Julia was born on May 9, 1938 in Whitman, to the late George H. Bassett I and Amanda B. (Morgan). She was the sister of George H. Bassett...
June M. (Frietas) Wirzburger
Jun 15, 2020
June M. (Frietas) Wirzburger, 69, a longtime resident of Raynham, died peacefully at her son's home in Mansfield on Monday, June 15, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of the late James E. Wirzburger. Daughter of the late John and Florence (Labelle) Frietas, she was born and raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton...
Regina Mary (Dias) Monterio
Jun 12, 2020
Regina "Reggie" Mary (Dias) Monterio, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2020, at her home in Stoughton with her daughter, Donna, and her grandson, Frank III "Boo Boo" by her side. She was the wife of the late Frank A. Monterio, Jr. and a loving mother to three daughters: Rose Marie Miranda, Donna Monterio, and the late Charlene...
Elizabeth L. (Madan) Chaplain
Jun 12, 2020
Elizabeth L. (Madan) Chaplain, 72, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Friday June 12th 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of 47 years of David F. Chaplain. Daughter of the late Arthur R. and Esther (Christmann) Madan, she was born and raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of...
Jeffrey M. Andrews
Jun 11, 2020
Jeffrey M. Andrews, 34, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at the Boston Medical Center in Boston, after a short illness. He was the beloved son of Lynne M. (Mayo) Andrews of Canton, formerly of Stoughton and Edward R. Andrews of Stoughton. Born and raised in Stoughton, he was a graduate of Stoughton High School. Jeffrey worked as a painter for...
Mary Theresa (Buote) Sweeney
Jun 6, 2020
Mary Theresa Sweeney, 90, of Stoughton, MA succumbed to the ravages of the Coronavirus in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Carney Hospital in Dorchester. She fought valiantly to the end.Theresa was born on September 14, 1929 in Watertown, MA, to (the late) Mary Hughes and James Buote. Her parents who immigrated from Prince Edward...
Julie A. Marden
Jun 4, 2020
Julie A. Marden, 32, died unexpectedly on June 4, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was the daughter of Lori A. Gorman of Stoughton and Ian Marden of FL. Born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, she was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School. She lived in Florida for several years,...
Jason Miller
May 30, 2020
Jason Miller of East Bridgewater, passed away on May 30, 2020 at the age of 76. He was the most beloved husband of his bride Ellen (McGahan) Miller for 42 years. Jason retired as a Sergeant for the Brockton Police Department. He belonged to the Satucket Pistol Club and was a true marksman when it came to shooting. He was...
Frances Glennon
May 28, 2020
Frances Rita Glennon, 85 of Palmetto, Florida formerly of Stoughton, Massachusetts passed away on May 28, 2020. Frances was born on April 22, 1935 to Francis and Florence Murphy in Boston, MA. Frances graduated Jeremiah Burke High School for girls in 1953. She married her high school sweetheart Maurice Pete Glennon and they celebrated 65 years of wonderful marriage this...
Rosa (Vargas) Faria
May 27, 2020
Rosa (Vargas) Faria, 91, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Copley at Stoughton on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with her loving grandson, Luis Goulart by her side. She was the wife of the late Alberto Faria, Jr. She was born and raised in Faial, Azores, Portugal. Rosa came to Stoughton in 1960. She was a longtime stitcher at...
Eugenie "Jean" E. (McIntyre) Mercadante
May 27, 2020
Eugenie "Jean" (McIntyre) Mercadante, 83, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 after a period of declining health. She was the wife of 62 years of Carmen J. Mercadante. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain and was a graduate of Jamaica Plain High School in Jamaica Plain. She was a resident of Stoughton for over 50 years...
Gracelina Maria (da Silva Picanço) Bettencourt
May 26, 2020
Gracelina Maria (da Silva Picanço) Bettencourt, 75, a longtime resident of Stoughton, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was the beloved wife of Francisco Sousa Bettencourt for 57 years.Gracelina was born and raised in Luz, Graciosa, Azores, Portugal, daughter of the late Manuel Correia Picanço and Maria...
James S. Burba
May 25, 2020
James S. Burba Sr., 78, a life long resident of Stoughton, passed away suddenly Monday, May 25, 2020 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, of Covid 19. He was the loving husband of 55 years of Joan M. (Hern) Burba. Born in Stoughton, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class...
Helen M. (Homer) Egerton
May 24, 2020
Helen M. (Homer) Egerton, 80, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 24, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Russell F. Egerton for 57 years. Born in Stoughton, she was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1958 and earned her Associate Degree from Massachusetts Memorial Hospital School of...
Charles Franklin Dreist
May 24, 2020
Charles Franklin Dreist, Jr., 56, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at home on Sunday, May 24, 2020 after a period of failing health. He leaves behind his longtime love and partner of 32 years, Elizabeth Pearl Parent, her children, Robert and Teresa and her grandchildren, Nilson, Elizabeth and Mia Rose. Son of Charles F. Dreist, Sr. of Stoughton and...
Thomas Graziano
May 23, 2020
Thomas Graziano, Jr., 73, of Stoughton, died peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 34 years, Linda A. Chester. Thom was born in Stoughton, MA, on May 27, 1946, a son of the late Thomas and Josephine (Patella) Graziano. He was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Thayer...
Stephen H. Olszewski
May 21, 2020
Stephen H. Olszewski, 79, known affectionately as "Ski" to friends and co-workers, died unexpectedly at his home in Stoughton on Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Elaine F. (Sacramona) Olszewski. Born in Boston, he was raised in Hyde Park and was a graduate of Hyde Park High School. Mr. Olszewski served in the United States Army...
Ruth C. (Fowler) Coffey
May 20, 2020
Ruth C. (Fowler) Coffey, 82, a longtime resident of Easton, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Coffey. Born in Brockton, she was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School. Mrs. Coffey was a longtime, beloved employee at the...
E. John Farley
May 20, 2020
Edward "John" Farley passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the age of 86. His beloved and devoted wife of 28 years, Christine Bosna Farley, was by his side. John lived his life to the fullest and continues to be loved by the many people whose lives were enriched by having known him.John was born on April 2,...



