Obituaries
Jose A. Rodrigues
Jun 27, 2019
Jose A. Rodrigues, 83, a resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Wednesday, June 27, 2019. Son of the late Arcenio and Maria Angelina (Fontes) Rodrigues, he was born and raised in Ribeirinho, Faial, Azores, Portugal. Jose was a resident of Stoughton for the past 2 years after living in Tracy, CA for 59...
John A. Castaldo
Jun 25, 2019
John A. Castaldo, 91, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Elaine T. (Capolupo) Castaldo. Born and raised in East Boston, he was a graduate of Brighton High School. Mr. Castaldo was a Veteran of the US Army, serving from June...
Mary E. "Beth" (Kearns) Ryan
Jun 23, 2019
Mary E. "Beth" (Kearns) Ryan, 93, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Copley at Stoughton on Sunday, June 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Charles E. Ryan for 68 years. Daughter of the late William and Mary (Gaffney) Kearns, she was born and raised in Taunton and educated in Taunton...
Joao V. Resendes
Jun 23, 2019
Joao V. Resendes, 76, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Sunday, June 23, 2019, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of over 52 years of Maria deFatima (Pimentel) Resendes. Born, raised and educated in Fajazinha, on the island of Flores, in Portugal, he was a Veteran of the Portuguese Army. In July...
Florence R. Schwartz
Jun 21, 2019
Florence R. Schwartz, at the age of 80, a longtime resident of Stoughton, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was the wife of Richard C. Schwartz for 59 ½ years. Born in Boston, she was a graduate of Somerville High School. Florence was a claims approver for John Hancock for approximately 20 years before her retirement. She loved...
Ryan K. Van Buskirk
Jun 18, 2019
Ryan K. Van Buskirk, 49, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Son of the late Frank R. and Mary E. (Corbett) VanBuskirk, he was born in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School. Ryan earned his Bachelor's Degree from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. He was a computer technician.Ryan was the brother...
Joseph H. DoVale
Jun 11, 2019
Joseph H. DoVale, 71, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Correia) DoVale. Born and raised on the island of Madeira in Portugal, he came to the US in 1961, at age 14, and settled in Stoughton. He attended Stoughton...
Jose R. Valadao
Jun 11, 2019
Jose R. Valadao, 78, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton after a period of failing health. He was the husband of 49 years of Maria A. (Alves) Valadao. Born and raised on the island of Flores in the Azores, he came to the United States in 1970 and settled in Stoughton. He worked...
Linda M. (Bettencourt) Lima
Jun 9, 2019
Linda M. (Bettencourt) Lima, 70, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston on Sunday, June 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Manuel A. Lima for 51 years. Daughter of the late Guilherme and Eugenia (Reis) Bettencourt, she was born in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores, Portugal...
Laura Colaninno
May 30, 2019
Laura Colaninno, 49, a resident of Franklin, formerly of Stoughton, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at Faulkner Hospital in Boston. She was loving partner to Robert Quinn of Franklin. Daughter of Nicola & Justine (Lewis) Colaninno of Stoughton, she was born in Boston and raised in Stoughton. Laura was a graduate of Stoughton High School in 1987. She...
Donald J. Black
May 30, 2019
Donald J. Black, 70, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home. He was the husband of Denise M. (DeGregorio) Black for 17 years. Son of the late John L. and Cornelia (Walraven) Black, he was born in Boston and raised in Stoughton. Don was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of...
Karl D. Lounge
May 27, 2019
Karl D. Lounge, Sr. of Raynham, formerly of Brockton passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019, at the age of 77. He fought cancer for two years with humor, strength and courage.He was the son of the late John Sr. & Jennie (Crawford) Lounge and is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Svedine; his son, Karl Lounge, Jr. & his...
Antonieta T. (Teixeira) Jardim
May 27, 2019
Antonieta T. (Teixeira) Jardim, 94, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 27, 2019. She was the wife of the late Alfredo F. "Abel" Jardim. Daughter of the late Francisco and Maria Madalena (Coelho) Teixeira, she was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and raised in Madeira, Portugal. Antonieta was a resident of Stoughton since...
Richard C. Rand
May 26, 2019
Richard C. Rand, 82, a resident of Stoughton, died Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. Son of the late Charles & Ethel (Weir) Rand. He was the husband of Dorothy M. (Morrow) Rand of 61 years. Born, raised and educated in Boston, he worked as a machinist in the automotive industry for many years. Mr....
Antonio V. Serpa
May 25, 2019
Antonio V. Serpa, 84, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home. He was son to the late Antonio F. & Virginia (Valadao) Serpa and the husband of the late Georgina C. (Silveira) Serpa. Born, raised and educated in Ponta da Faja Grande, Flores, Mr. Serpa was a proud active member...
Francis "Frank" Pasquine
May 24, 2019
Frank Pasquine, Jr. 74, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Friday, May 24, 2019, at the Oak Hills Hospital in Spring Hill, FL. He was the husband of the late Evelyn A. (Whitehouse) Pasquine. Born in Boston, he was raised and educated in Hyde Park and was a graduate of Boston Trade School. He worked as a Plumber for Local...
John I. McGrath
May 24, 2019
John I. McGrath, 90, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. He was the husband of Jean R. (Moran) McGrath of 65 years. Born, raised and educated in Boston, Mr. McGrath worked as an industrial engineer at Boston Gas Co. for many years, retiring in 1991. Mr. McGrath is survived...
Gregory P. Barron
May 23, 2019
Gregory P. Barron, 67, originally from Hyde Park currently of Stoughton, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 23, at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. Gregory served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1974. His duties were as Military Police/Correction Officer. He attended Northeastern University and received his degree in Early Childhood Development from Wheelock College. With that,...
Robert V. Trotta
May 23, 2019
Robert V. Trotta, 96, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died Thursday, May 23, at the Morton Hospital in Taunton, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Bessie (Pappas) Trotta. Born, raised and educated in Stoughton, he was a graduate of Stoughton High School. Mr. Trotta was a Proud WWII Veteran of the US Navy,...
Dennis M. Hill
May 23, 2019
Dennis M. Hill, 37, died Thursday, May 23, 2019, at the MainSpring House in Brockton. Born in Brockton, he was raised and educated in Sharon and was a graduate of Norfolk Agricultural High School in Walpole. He was a resident of Brockton for many years. Mr. Hill worked as a handyman. In his free time, he enjoyed a good cup...