Florence R. (Theriault) Wilkinson

Florence R. (Theriault) Wilkinson, 92, died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the West Acres Nursing Home in Brockton after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Howard D. Wilkinson. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School. She was a resident of Stoughton for many years and also spent many years in Brockton. Mrs. Wilkinson was a dedicated homemaker who later worked at Churchill Linen in Brockton for over 15 years, retiring at age 59. She was a lover of children and in her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo and listening to country music.

She was the loving mother of Diane M. Empey of Brockton and the late John C. Wilkinson and Robert H. Wilkinson. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was the beloved "Aunt Sis" to many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at the 4PM Parish Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton St. (Rt. 27), Stoughton. Donations in Florence's memory may be made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472. Obituary at www.farleyfh.com.