Obituaries

Edward J. Gonsalves

Edward J. Gonsalves

Nov 21, 2020

Edward J. Gonsalves, 87, a longtime resident of Brockton, died peacefully at the Southeast Rehabilitation Center in Easton on Saturday, November 21, 2020. He was the husband of the late Lois M. (Thorner) Gonsalves. Son of the late John and Mary (Correia) Gonsalves, he was born and raised in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton Schools. He was a...

Mary E. DeGrande

Mary E. DeGrande

Nov 19, 2020

Mary Elizabeth (Clancy) DeGrande, 74, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was the wife of Joseph C. DeGrande for 49 years. Daughter of the late Arthur J. and Elizabeth M. (Golden) Clancy, she was born and raised in Lynn and graduated from Nazareth Academy in Wakefield...

Julia F. (Knox) Hines

Julia F. (Knox) Hines

Nov 18, 2020

Julia F. (Knox) Hines, 95, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John P. "Jack" Hines. Daughter of the late John P. and Julia F. (Ferris) Knox, she was born and raised in Roxbury and graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School....

Douglas W. Niles

Douglas W. Niles

Nov 18, 2020

Douglas W. Niles, 38, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, after suffering from a heart attack and years of a "bad heart". Born in Norwood, he was raised in Stoughton, attended Stoughton Schools and was a graduate of Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Class of 2000. In 2006, he married Bridget L. Kelly at St. James Church in...

Robert B. Brown

Robert B. Brown

Nov 18, 2020

Robert B. Brown, Jr., 28, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his home in California. He was the beloved son of Kim Ward of SC, formerly of Stoughton and Robert B. Brown of CA. Born in Boston, Bobby was raised in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School. He furthered his education at Massasoit Community College...

David K. Somers

David K. Somers

Nov 13, 2020

David K. Somers, 78, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Arlene F. (Chipman) Somers for 58 years. Son of the late Claxton and Marypaul (Lallier) Joiner, he was born in Waterford, VT and raised in Dorchester and Stoughton. David was a...

Brian E. Melket

Brian E. Melket

Nov 12, 2020

Brian E. Melket, 54, died Thursday, November 12, 2020, at the Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Born in Boston, son of the late Robert E. and Jane (O'Keefe) Melket, he was raised and educated in Roslindale and was a graduate of Boston Latin School. Brian furthered his education by attending and graduating from Boston College. He was a longtime employee...

Mark E. Day

Mark E. Day

Nov 11, 2020

Mark E. Day, 62, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He was the husband of Lisa M. (Kerwin) Day. Born in Boston, son of the late William and Dolores (McArdle) Day, he was raised and educated in Canton and was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1976. Mr. Day was a resident of East Bridgewater for over...

Lisa J. (Kirylo) Woll

Lisa J. (Kirylo) Woll

Nov 9, 2020

Lisa J. (Kirylo) Woll, 54, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was the longtime girlfriend and partner of Kenneth Statkus of Stoughton. Born, raised and educated in Attleboro, daughter of the late Andrew and Ruth (Wilkenson) Kirylo, she was a 1984 graduate of Attleboro High School. She was a resident...

Sarah A. (Page) Baker

Sarah A. (Page) Baker

Nov 9, 2020

Sarah A. (Page) Baker, 70, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2020 at her home in Stoughton. Born in Dorchester, she was raised and educated in Sharon and was a graduate of Sharon High School. Sarah was also a graduate of the New England Deaconess School of Nursing and continued her education by becoming a Certified Nurse Anesthetist in 1986....

Heather A. Ritz

Heather A. Ritz

Nov 7, 2020

Heather A. Ritz, 45, died Saturday, November 7, 2020, at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. She was the beloved daughter of the late Michael J. and Susan A. (Babb) Ritz. Born in South Boston, she was raised in Canton and has been a resident of Foxboro and Walpole for several years. Ms. Ritz was a student and member of...

Antonio Vieira Ramos

Antonio Vieira Ramos

Nov 3, 2020

Antonio Vieira Ramos, 80, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He was the husband of Maria I. (Sousa) Ramos for 56 years. Son of the late Jose and Filomena (Vieira) Ramos, he was born and raised in Lomba, Flores, Azores, Portugal. He moved to Stoughton in 1980....

Elizabeth Marie (O'Brien) Cataldo

Elizabeth Marie (O'Brien) Cataldo

Nov 2, 2020

Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Cataldo, 66, a longtime resident of Raynham, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 2, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Paul A. Cataldo. Daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Kerrigan) O'Brien, she was born in Boston and raised in Avon. She was a graduate of Avon High School. Betty lived...

Gerald F. McKenzie

Gerald F. McKenzie

Oct 31, 2020

Gerald F. McKenzie, 86, a longtime resident of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Brockton Hospital, bravely facing Covid-19 with a handful of loved ones by his side. Born in Boston, he was on of 9 children and the son of the late Alexander and Hilda (O'Dell) McKenzie. He was raised in Dorchester and was a graduate...

Susan E. Proctor

Susan E. Proctor

Oct 29, 2020

Susan E. Proctor, 78, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2020, after a lifetime of dedication to family, church and education. Born in Boston, she was raised in Stoughton and was a graduate of Fontbonne Academy. She began her career as a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Framingham and during that time, she graduated from Regis College...

A. William Buckley, Jr.

A. William Buckley, Jr.

Oct 27, 2020

A. William Buckley, Jr. DMD, 90, a longtime resident and retired respected dentist in Stoughton, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his beloved family. Born and raised in Stoughton, he was a graduate of St. Mary's School, Admiral Farrugut Academy in NJ, St. Anslem's College in NH and Tufts Dental School. On July 4, 1952 at...

Maria Dantas (Socorro) Rosa

Maria Dantas (Socorro) Rosa

Oct 25, 2020

Maria Dantas (Socorro) Rosa, 88, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Antonio Rosa. Daughter of the late Alberto and Ana (Dantas) Socorro, she was born and raised in Cape Verde before moving to Dorchester in 1966. She resided in Stoughton...

Cecilia (Serpa) Vieira

Cecilia (Serpa) Vieira

Oct 19, 2020

Cecilia (Serpa) Vieira, 87, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at her daughter's home in Lakeville on Monday, October 19, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Antonio F. Vieira for 71 years. Daughter of the late Jose Maria and Maria Alice (Serpa) Vieira, she was born and raised in Lajes, Flores, Azores, Portugal. She...

Barbara L. (Butler) James

Barbara L. (Butler) James

Oct 19, 2020

Barbara L. (Butler) James, 85, a longtime resident of Brockton, died peacefully at Baypointe Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton on Monday, October 19, 2020. Daughter of the late Ernest and Alice L. (Galloway) Butler, she was born and raised in Roxbury and graduated from Boston schools. She resided in Brockton since 1970. Barbara was a manager at New...

Louis C. Crivellaro

Louis C. Crivellaro

Oct 18, 2020

Louis C. Crivellaro, 55, a resident of Berlin, NH, formerly of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Son of Louis J. and Carole A. (Guadagno) Crivellaro of Stoughton, he was born in Boston and raised in Stoughton. Louis was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1983 and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a...