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Eva C. Melo

Eva C. Melo

Dec 29, 2015

Eva C. Melo, 94, died peacefully at Country Gardens in Swansea on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Daughter of the late Antonio daCosta Melo and Maria Diamantina (Costa) Melo, she was born and raised in Faial, Azores, Portugal before moving to Stoughton in 1967. She was a resident of Fall River for 11 years after living in Stoughton for 32 years....

Philip O. Kalweit

Philip O. Kalweit

Dec 29, 2015

Philip O. Kalweit, 44, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. He was the husband of Rachel M. (Bates) Kalweit for 11 years. Son of Otto R. and Margaret E. (Limb) Kalweit of Stoughton, he was born in Norwood and educated in Stoughton schools. Philip worked for All Season...

Shirley E. (Bissonnette) Morrissette

Shirley E. (Bissonnette) Morrissette

Dec 29, 2015

Shirley E. (Bissonnette) Morrissette, 91, a resident of Stoughton, died at the Copley at Stoughton on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She was the wife of the late Joseph F. Morrissette. Born in Hartford, CT, she was a longtime resident of Norwich, CT, before moving to Stoughton over 10 years ago. Shirley was a graduate of Sacred Heart School and Norwich...

Lea M. (Collette) Charron

Lea M. (Collette) Charron

Dec 27, 2015

Lea M. (Collette) Charron, 50, died unexpectedly at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence on Sunday, December 27. Born in Attleboro, she was a longtime resident of Attleboro, and resided in North Attleboro for the past 8 years. She worked as a Care Provider for the Cranston arc for over 20 years. In her free time, she enjoyed hiking, arts...

Michael J. Mullins

Michael J. Mullins

Dec 26, 2015

Michael J. Mullins, 75, died unexpectedly, Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Boston Medical Center. He was the husband of 38 years of Mary Ann (Kmiotek) Mullins. Born in Natick, he was raised and educated in Dorchester and was a longtime resident of Dorchester. He moved to Quincy 18 years ago. Mr. Mullins worked as a Courier at the South...

Jose P. Gomes

Jose P. Gomes

Dec 25, 2015

Jose P. Gomes, 92, passed peacefully in the company of his family on December 25, 2015 at his home in Stoughton after a period of failing health. He was the husband of 65 years of Maria Francelina (Emilio) Gomes. Born in Cape Verde, he was raised and educated in Cape Verde. He worked in Cape Verde as a School Teacher...

Carolyn A. (Clark) McMakin

Carolyn A. (Clark) McMakin

Dec 24, 2015

Carolyn A. (Clark) McMakin, 78, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a period of failing health. Born and raised in Stoughton, she attended St. Mary's School. Mrs. McMakin was a resident of Easton for the past 22 years. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for Eaton Vance in Boston for over 15...

Susan A. (Kosinski) Tobin

Susan A. (Kosinski) Tobin

Dec 24, 2015

Susan A. (Kosinski) Tobin, 63, died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at the Plymouth Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Plymouth after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was the wife of the late John R. Tobin III. Born in Boston, to the late Walter and Elizabeth (Zarkowsky) Kosinski, she was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a...

Virginia Oliveira

Virginia Oliveira

Dec 23, 2015

Virginia Oliveira, 85, a longtime resident of East Taunton, died at Morton Hospital in Taunton on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. Daughter of the late Antonio and Louise Oliveira, she was born in Saugus and raised in Taunton. She was a graduate of Taunton High School. Virginia worked at Swank in Attleboro for 40 years before retiring several years ago. She...

Marie T. (Clancy) Doherty

Marie T. (Clancy) Doherty

Dec 23, 2015

Marie T. (Clancy) Doherty, 87, died peacefully at Sentera Hospice House in Virginia Beach, VA on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. She was the wife of the late Robert D. Doherty. Daughter of the late William and Mary Ellen Clancy, she was born and raised in Boston. She was a graduate of Mission High School and the New England Conservatory. Marie...

Marjorie "Elaine" (Larkin) Daly

Marjorie "Elaine" (Larkin) Daly

Dec 20, 2015

Marjorie "Elaine" (Larkin) Daly, 83, died Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton after a long illness. She was the wife of 45 years of Thomas Daly. Born and raised in Roxbury, she was a graduate of Boston Schools. Known as "Nana Daly", she was a resident of Brockton since 1971, previously living...

William Fedorowich

William Fedorowich

Dec 19, 2015

William Fedorowich, also known as William Fedora, 92, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at the Good Samaritan Medical Center on Saturday, December 19, 2015. He was the husband of the late Ruth E. (Rossier) Fedorowich. Son of the late John and Helen Fedorowich, he was born in Boston, raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class...

Maebelle L. Briscoe

Maebelle L. Briscoe

Dec 17, 2015

Maebelle L. Briscoe, 93, a longtime resident of Avon, died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 18, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Walter and Harriett (Linnell) Briscoe, she was born and raised in Randolph and graduated from Randolph High School. She was a resident of Avon for over 70 years. Maebelle was a stitcher at...

Henry Pires

Henry Pires

Dec 16, 2015

Henry Pires, 88, a resident of Braintree, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at his daughter's home in Braintree, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Josephine (Daneault) Pires. Born in Stoughton, son of the late Joseph and Caroline Pires, he was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton Schools. Mr. Pires...

Nazario Tarzan Lopes

Nazario Tarzan Lopes

Dec 16, 2015

Nazario Tarzan Lopes, 64, a resident of Easton, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Rosa (Sousa) Lopes. Son of Lidia (Sacadura) Morais of Portugal and the late Serafim Lopes, he was born and raised in Cape Verde. He was educated in Cape Verde and then graduated from...

Frank M. Foster

Frank M. Foster

Dec 15, 2015

Frank M. Foster, Jr., AKA "The Bear" a longtime resident of Brockton, died December 15, 2015, at his home. Born in Weymouth, he was raised and educated in Weymouth and was a graduate of Weymouth Schools. Mr. Foster worked as a Truck Driver for International Metal Corporation in Stoughton for over 50 years, retiring 2 years ago. In his free...

Helen L. (LaSalle) Pernock

Helen L. (LaSalle) Pernock

Dec 12, 2015

Helen L. (LaSalle) Pernock, 84, died peacefully Saturday, December 12, 2015 at the Copley at Stoughton. She was the wife of the late Christopher E. "Buzz" Pernock. Born in Fall River, she was a longtime resident of Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1948. Helen worked in the Treasurer's Office at Stoughton Town Hall for 21 years...

Mark C. Sault

Mark C. Sault

Dec 12, 2015

Mark C. "Salty" Sault, 55, a longtime resident of Franklin, died on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife, Diana M. "Gert" Sault. Born in Boston, the son of Robert and Elaine (Matson) Sault, he was raised and educated in Avon and a graduate of Avon High School....

Joseph E. Brady

Joseph E. Brady

Dec 11, 2015

Joseph E. Brady, Jr., 71, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died on Friday, December 11, 2015 from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car. He was the husband of Linda (Montgomery) Brady. Born in Brockton, he was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1962. Joe was the owner of House of Wheels in Brockton for 30...

Helen K. "Kay" (McMahon) Coughlin

Helen K. "Kay" (McMahon) Coughlin

Dec 11, 2015

Helen K. "Kay" (McMahon) Coughlin, 92, died peacefully at the Baypointe Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Brockton on Friday, December 11, 2015 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Edward T. Coughlin. Born in Braintree and raised in Dorchester, she was a long time resident of Stoughton. Kay enjoyed spending time with her family, and...

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