Obituaries
Elizabeth A. (Genovese) Lambert
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...
Walter E. McAuley Jr.
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...
Maria N. (Andrade) DaCosta
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...
Peter A. Proestakes
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...
David Stuart
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...
Daniel Louis Lebeaux
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...
Elaine M. (Grover) Kahler
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...
Mary Loretta (Cole) Richman
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....
Roberta A. "Cissy" (Estella) Walsh
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...
Virginia T. "Fudgy" Batte
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,...
Shirley A. (Nota) Conefrey
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...
Jean L. Cannata
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...
Joan K. (Leahy) Ferzoco
Jan 8, 2025
Joan K. (Leahy) Ferzoco, 73, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Daughter of Barbara A. (Farrell) Silva of Canton and the late John F. Leahy, she was born in Boston and raised in Canton. She was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1969 and Massasoit...
Charles M. Bittner
Jan 8, 2025
Charles M. “Chuck” Bittner, 91, died Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the LifeCare Center in Raynham, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving wife and three daughters. Born in West Newton, PA, son of the late Charles M. and Blanche (Miller) Bittner, he was raised and educated in West Newton, PA and a graduate of West Newton...
Madeline (Flynn) McDermott
Jan 2, 2025
Madeline (Flynn) McDermott, 65, a resident of Weymouth, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was the wife of Paul F. McDermott for 30 years. Daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (White) Flynn, she was born in Quincy and raised in the Hough’s Neck section of Quincy. Madeline was a graduate of Quincy High School and...
Crystal L. (Fisher) Ciulla
Dec 31, 2024
Crystal L. (Fisher) Ciulla, 73, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at her home in Raynham, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of 52 years of James J. Ciulla. Born in Stoughton, daughter of Clement Fisher and Verna (Mara) Fisher Stewart, she was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Randolph High School. She...
Kristine M. (Fraser) Kelliher
Dec 30, 2024
Kristine M. (Fraser) Kelliher, 79, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Morton Hospital in Taunton with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted and beloved wife of the late John J. Kelliher, Jr. for 41 loving years before his passing in 2008. They shared an incredible marriage, where they instilled...
Amelia R. (Silveira) Serpa
Dec 29, 2024
Amelia R. (Silveira) Serpa, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024. Amelia emigrated from Flores, Azores with her husband, Antonio, and their children in 1969 and they settled in Stoughton, MA. Although it was a difficult decision to leave their native country, they hoped to provide their family with a better future and more opportunities. Amelia and Antonio...
Elizabeth Ann (Ventresco) Merzi
Dec 28, 2024
Elizabeth Ann (Ventresco) Merzi, 61, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was the ex-wife of the late David G. Merzi. Daughter of Peter A. Ventresco of Stoughton and the late Elizabeth A. (Crean) Ventresco, she was born in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class...
Aureliano Francisco Gomes
Dec 26, 2024
Aureliano Francisco Gomes, 63, a resident of Attleboro, died unexpectedly at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Son of the late Antonio and Deolinda (Serpa) Gomes, he was born and raised in Lajedo on the island of Flores in the Azores, Portugal. He moved to Stoughton at age 21 and resided in Brockton as well before...