Obituaries
Nancy A. (DeCosta) Estey
Jul 16, 2016
Nancy A. (DeCosta) Estey, 77, a resident of North Easton, died at Southeast Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Easton on Saturday, July 16, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of David A. Estey, Sr. Born and educated in Stoughton, she was a lifelong Stoughton resident until moving to Easton in 1997. Nancy was an executive administrator...
James L. Spicer
Jul 14, 2016
James L. Spicer, 85, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at Norwood Hospital on Thursday, July 14, 2016. He was the husband of the late Frances C. (Moynihan) Spicer. Born in Raytown, MO, he was raised and educated in Missouri and California. Mr. Spicer was a Boilerman Petty Officer 1st Class in the U.S. Navy and was a Veteran...
Mary M. Brady
Jul 14, 2016
Mary M. Brady, 89, a resident of Bridgewater, died peacefully at the Guardian Center in Brockton on July 14, 2016. Daughter of the late Bernard J. and Ann M. (McDonald) Brady, she was a lifelong resident of Stoughton before moving to Bridgewater 20 years ago. She was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1945. Although living in Bridgewater,...
Francis Donal McDonough
Jul 13, 2016
Francis Donal McDonough died peacefully on Wednesday , July 13th, 2016 in Stoughton, MA surrounded by loved ones. Frank was born April 23, 1929 to Peter and Katherine Gaffrey McDonough in Queens, NY. After meeting at a parish Valentine's Day dance ("the prettiest girl I'd ever seen"), he and Margaret Mary Donovan, also of Queens, were married in April 1958....
Dorothy E. (Hemphill) Clarke
Jul 13, 2016
Dorothy E. (Hemphill) Clarke, 75, a longtime resident of Quincy passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 after a recent illness. Dorothy was the daughter of the late James and Eugenia E. (Guilfoy) Hemphill. She was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. Dorothy was a graduate of Hyde Park High School. She raised...
Pamela A. Bishop
Jul 12, 2016
Pamela A. Bishop, 58, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Daughter of Bette A. (Jordan) Bishop of Stoughton and the late Paul S. "Boofy" Bishop, she was born in Newton. Pam graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1975 and cosmetology school. She was a hairdresser for...
Richard L. "Dick" Dubois
Jul 12, 2016
Richard L. "Dick" Dubois, the founder and owner of The Pool Place in Easton and Abington, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home in Easton after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of 59 years of Delores M. (Carey) Dubois. Born and raised in Taunton, he was a graduate of Taunton Schools. He was a Veteran...
Michael R. Grigas
Jul 7, 2016
Michael R. Grigas, 71, a former resident of Stoughton and West Bridgewater, died July 7, 2016 in FL. He was the husband of 45 years of Donna I. Grigas of N. Ft. Myers, FL. Raised and educated in Stoughton, he was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1962. He was a longtime resident of West Bridgewater before retiring...
Margaret Diane (McEachron) Baxter
Jun 30, 2016
Margaret Diane (McEachron) Baxter, 73, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Hellenic Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Canton on Thursday, June 30, 2016 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was the wife of Michael W. Baxter for 50 years. Born in Stoughton, she was a graduate of Stoughton High School. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in...
F. Louise (Bowman) Mallen
Jun 30, 2016
F. Louise (Bowman) Mallen, 69, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Daughter of the late Frances M. Smith and Robert E. Bowman, she was born in Boston, raised in Dorchester and graduated from Dorchester High School. Louise was a resident of Stoughton for the past 30 years....
Trudy A. (Wade) Marshall
Jun 29, 2016
Trudy A. (Wade) Marshall, 90, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the West Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton, after a period of failing health. Born and raised in Stoughton, she was a graduate of Stoughton Schools, Class of 1943. She was a longtime resident of Stoughton and Easton. Mrs. Marshall worked in the office at Southeastern Regional Technical...
Lynn Ann (Bertolino) Godfroy
Jun 29, 2016
Lynn Ann (Bertolino) Godfroy, 41, a resident of Brockton, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. She was the wife of Scott L. Godfroy. Daughter of Lorraine A. (Denneno) Bertolino of Stoughton and Carl J. Bertolino of North Reading, she was born in Norwood and was a lifelong resident of Stoughton before moving to Brockton 5 years ago....
Jeenie W. (Smith) Heeley
Jun 28, 2016
Leaving a legacy of love, Jeenie W. (Smith) Heeley died on June 28th, 2016 at West Acres Nursing Home in Brockton after a period of failing health. Cherished mother of Carolyn McKenna and her husband Frank of Easton and Paula O'Flanagan and her wife Kelli of Brockton. Adored grandmother of Jenna Pellerin and her husband Steven and Jason Caffelle and...
Peter J. Tsinzo
Jun 28, 2016
Peter J. Tsinzo, 56, died unexpectedly at home in Middleboro on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. He was the husband of Linda M. (White) Tsinzo. Born in Boston, he was a lifelong resident of Stoughton before moving to Middleboro 4 years ago. Peter attended Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in Easton. He was the founder of 138 Auto Body in...
Paul A. Spruill
Jun 24, 2016
Paul A. Spruill, 52, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, June 24, 2016. Son of the late Sydney W. and Theresa (McIntyre) Spruill, he was born in Stoughton. Paul was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1982 and ITT Technical Institute with a degree in Auto Mechanics in 1983. He was a truck...
Claire G. (Coughlin) Gaudet
Jun 24, 2016
Claire G. (Coughlin) Gaudet, 89, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at Brockton Hospital on Friday, June 24, 2016. She was the wife of the late Gerald V. Gaudet. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in South Boston. She resided in Stoughton for over 50 years. Claire was a homemaker. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, shopping, trips to...
Dolores P. (Wimberly) Denison
Jun 22, 2016
Dolores P. (Wimberly) Denison, 88, a resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was the wife of the late John W. Denison, Sr., Dominic Pupello and James J. Mellen. Born in Detroit, MI, she was educated in Iowa schools. Dolores was a resident of Stoughton for 22 years after living in Florida for over...
Healy A. "Skip" Nowe
Jun 21, 2016
Healy A. "Skip" Nowe, Jr., 83, died Tuesday, June 21, 2016, after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Geraldine A. (Snyder) Nowe. Born in Everett, Skip was raised and educated in the Everett and Malden area. He was a resident of Brockton for the past 15 years, previously living in Stoughton for many years. He was...
Maureen "Mo" (Murphy) DiStefano
Jun 19, 2016
Maureen "Mo" (Murphy) DiStefano, 59, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died Sunday, June 19, 2016 at the St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was the wife of 37 years of Anthony J. DiStefano. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a 1974 graduate of Stoughton...
Mary E. (Regan) Dixon
Jun 16, 2016
Mary E. (Regan) Dixon, 73, a resident of Leisurewoods in Rockland, died peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Milton on Thursday, June 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Donald D. Dixon for 54 years. Daughter of the late Cornelius and Helen (Lawson) Regan, she was born and raised in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High...