Obituaries

Apr 21, 2024

Rev. John R. Baillie, 95, a longtime resident of Brockton, died peacefully at Life Care Center of West Bridgewater on Sunday, April 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Bethia “Thea” (Watson) Baillie. Son of the late George and Hannah Baillie, he was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland where he graduated from...

Apr 14, 2024

Ida M. (Vanhorn) Giannone, age 67 passed away unexpectedly at her home in Stoughton on Sunday April 14, 2024. She was the dear wife to Charles E. Giannone for 40 loving years. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of Mary (Asimakopoulos) Vanhorn and the late Donald Vanhorn. She was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a longtime resident...

Apr 12, 2024

Andrzej Korzekwa, 52, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, after a long period of declining health.  He was the husband of Elizabeth “Ela” (Kruczynski) Korzekwa of Stoughton and the father to his twin children Klaudia and Sebastian Korzekwa of Stoughton. Son of the late Mieczyslaw and Marianna...

Apr 12, 2024

Elaine Rose (Schmidt) Bova, 79, a resident of Easton, died peacefully at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Friday, April 12, 2024.  She was the wife of the late David Paul Bova.  Daughter of the late Joseph F. and Irma (Kranyecz) Schmidt, she was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA. Elaine was a Class of 1963 graduate of Liberty...

Apr 9, 2024

Apr 8, 2024

James M. Grant, 78, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Morton Hospital in Taunton, after a long period of declining health.  Born in Moline, IA, he was raised in Rock Island, IL until his family moved to Worcester while he was in his teens.  He was a graduate of Classical High School in Worcester. Jim earned the designation of...

Apr 8, 2024

Maria Cecelia (DeAscensao) Medeiros, 60, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, after a long courageous period of declining health.  Born on the island of Madeira in Portugal, daughter of Maria Conceicao (Teixeira) DeAscensao of Stoughton and the late Jose DeAscensao, she came to the United States as a child and settled in Stoughton....

Apr 8, 2024

Mary Ann (Kmiotek) Mullins, 76, a longtime resident of Quincy, died peacefully at Harbor House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hingham on Monday, April 8, 2024. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Mullins. Daughter of the late Stanley F. and Frances (Jacewicz) Kmiotek, she was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. Mary Ann graduated from Jeremiah...

Apr 7, 2024

John Philip Ravesi, 79, a longtime resident of Canton, died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Ruth A. (O’Connor) Ravesi for 54 years. Son of the late Francis and Sarah Ravesi, he was born and raised in Waltham before moving to Canton at age 18. He was a...

Apr 7, 2024

Paul Joseph Whittaker, 74, a resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at Heights Crossing in Brockton on Sunday, April 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Arthur G. and Norma (Piccone) Whittaker. He was born in Norwood and raised in Stoughton. Paul graduated from Stoughton High School, Class of 1967.  He resided in Ft....

Apr 6, 2024

Robert Anthony Gaston, 77, a proud veteran of the United States Navy, died comfortably on April 6, 2024 at the Alliance Healthcare Center in Braintree after a long period of declining health. Robert, known as Bob, Bobby or BBB, leaves behind a loving family and many friends. 

Robert grew up in various locations around Dorchester’s Meeting House Hill and in Roslindale....

Apr 5, 2024

Attilio F. "Sonny" Proia, 84, died Friday, April 5, 2024, at his home in Mattapoisett with his loving wife by his side, after a long illness. He was the husband of Alice B. (Porcaro) Bachant Proia and the late Jean (Pietroski) Proia. Born and raised in Newton, he was a graduate of Our Lady Help of Christians High School and...

Apr 4, 2024

Jean R. (Moran) McGrath, 93, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Thursday, April 4, 2024.  Daughter of the late Frederick and Catherine (McCauley) McGrath, she was born in Cambridge, raised and educated in Hyde Park and was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Boston. In 1954 she married John...

Mar 31, 2024

Lynne A. Nestor, 60, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died peacefully at PAM Specialty Hospital in Stoughton on Sunday, March 31, 2024.  She was the daughter of Marjorie E. (Johnson) Nestor of Stoughton and the late George A. Nestor.  She was born and raised in Quincy and graduated from North Quincy High School, Class of 1981.  She was a resident...

Mar 29, 2024

Constance A. “Connie” (Smith) Martin, age 84, passed away on March 29, 2024, at Baypointe Rehab Center in Brockton. Born, raised and educated in Stoughton, she was the daughter to the late Roger and Anna C. (Galasso) Smith, and was a lifelong resident. She attended Massasoit and received an associate degree in psychology. She worked as a home health aide...

Mar 29, 2024

Joao Junior “John” DePina, 48, died Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Boston Medical Center in Boston, after a short illness. Born and raised in Dorchester, he was educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton Schools.  John worked as a chef in the Food Service industry for many years, notably at Michael’s Harborside in Newburyport, Proctor & Gamble...

Mar 29, 2024

Renee M. LeBlanc-Hartney, 56, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at the AccentCare Hospice in Milton after a long valiant battle with cancer. Renee was true warrior and, as always, took on her diagnosis and treatment with the spirit and fight of a champion. She was born in Boston, daughter of Eugene V. and Madelon A. (LaPierre) LeBlanc, was raised and...

Mar 25, 2024

Alice J. (Samowski) Mann, 84, a resident of Easton, died peacefully at Foremost at Sharon on Monday, March 25, 2024. She was the wife of the late Royal E. Mann. Daughter of the late Joseph M. and Judith (Laskowska) Samowski, she was born in Boston and raised in Holbrook. She was a graduate of Holbrook High School, Class of 1958....

Mar 22, 2024

Charles L. Kolesinski, 73, died Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Abington, after a period of declining health. Born in Boston, son of the late Joseph and Mary (George) Kolesinski, he was a lifelong resident of Stoughton and a graduate of Stoughton High School. Charles was a Veteran of the US Coast Guard....

Mar 22, 2024

Gail E. (Moore) Kelly, 78, of Norton, formerly of Randolph, Brockton and Milton gained her angel wings on March 22, 2024, at Milton Hospital after a courageous 8½ year battle with breast cancer and many other illnesses.  She was surrounded by her loving family in her final hours, holding the hands of her daughters as she left this earth peacefully...