People of Brockton: Mrs. Sarah Young (Sunday's Obituary)

The Brockton Times
Tuesday, March 16, 1920
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IN 60TH YEAR

Mrs. Sarah Young Was Resident of City 25 Years

Mrs. Sarah Young, widow of James Young, died early this morning at the home, 22 Market street, in her 60th year. She was a resident of Brockton for 26 years and had many friends in the South End of the city. 

She leaves four daughters, Lucy Young, Mrs. Mabel Horton, Mrs. George Chase and Mrs. Gertrude Noseworthy; six sons, John, Ralph, James, Charles, Arthur and Chester Young, and a sister, Mrs. Matilda Boyle of Philadelphia. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 at the home. Interment will be in Pine Hill cemetery, West Bridgewater. 

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Brockton Daily Enterprise

Tuesday, March 16, 1920

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Leaves Ten Children

Mrs. Sarah Young, widow of James Young, died this morning at the home, 22 Market street, aged 59 years. She had lived here 25 years. She leaves four daughters, Lucy Young, Mrs. Mabel Norton, Mrs. George Chase and Mrs. Gertrude Nosworthy, and six sons, John, Ralph, James, Charles, Arthur and Chester Young, all of this city, and a sister, Mrs. Matilda Boyle of Philadelphia.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon and interment will be in Pine Hill cemetery, West Bridgewater. 

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(Funeral Friday): Joseph T. Brazil

Brockton Daily Enterprise
Friday, September 8, 1961
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Joseph T. Brazil

The funeral of Joseph T. Brazil, 25 Hemlock street, was held this morning from the funeral home, 419 Main street, followed by a high mass of requiem in St. Margaret's church by Rev. Edward M. Godfrey who also said prayers at the graveside in Pine Hill cemetery, West Bridgewater. Mrs. William F. McGowan had charge of music. Mrs. Edward Hallinan was soloist. Many friends and relatives attended including a delegation from the city highway department where he was formerly employed. An extra car was required for the floral tributes. Thursday night Rev. Msgr. Joseph Dunn led members of the Holy Name Society of St. Margaret's church in prayers at the funeral home. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): MRS. DORA SHANKS, 101, ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS OF CITY, DIES

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Friday, January 16, 1970

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MRS. DORA SHANKS, 101, ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS OF CITY, DIES

Mrs. Dora E. Shanks, 101, of 77A Rochelle St., a resident of this city for 90 years, died Thursday night at a local nursing home following a long illness. 

The wife of the late John P. Shanks, she was born in Norwell and came to this city in 1880. She was a member of Lincoln Congregational Church and a member of the Rainbow Circle Group. 

She is survived by a daughter, Miss Velma M. Shanks, and a son, John R. Shanks, both of this city; 10 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. 

Rev. G. Wesley Raney, III, of Lincoln Congregational Church, will officiate at the funueral service Monday at 2 P. M. in the Greene Funeral Home, 103 Green St. Interment will be in Melrose Cemetery. 

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, January 17, 1970

SHANKS — In this city, Jan. 15 Dora E. Shanks, aged 101, of 77A Rochelle St.

Funeral service at the Greene Funeral Home, 103 Green St., Monday, Jan. 19, at 2 P. M. Relatives and friends cordially invited to attend. Calling hours Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Francisco Pires

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Tuesday, July 5, 1955

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Francisco Pires

PLYMOUTH. — Francisco Pires, a resident of this town for 45 years, died Sunday in a Brockton hospital. He was born in the Cape Verde Islands and came here at an early age. He was employed at the Plymouth Rubber Co. Mr. Pires is survived by a brother, Peter Perry of the Cape Verde Islands and many nieces and nephews. 

The funeral will be Thursday morning from the funeral home, 143 Court street, followed by a high mass of requiem at St. Peter's church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Mrs. C. Annie Leathers

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Tuesday, July 5, 1955

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Mrs. C. Annie Leathers

STOUGHTON. — Mrs. C. Annie Leathers, 38 Forest avenue, died in her 81st year, after a long illness. She had been a resident of Stoughton for 61 years. 

She is survived by a son, Elwyn E. Leathers of Stoughton; two daughters, Edith R. Stetson of Stoughton and Dorothy M. Spring of Mattapan,  a sister, Mrs. Celia Fitzgerald of Brighton, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be from the funeral home, 115 Monk street, Wednesday at 1:30 P. M. Services will be conducted by Rev. William P. Farnsworth of the Universalist church, Canton. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Stoughton. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Ralph J. Cavicchi

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Tuesday, July 5, 1955

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Ralph J. Cavicchi

BRIDGEWATER. — Ralph J. Cavicchi, a resident of this town more than 35 years, died Sunday evening at his home, 30 High street, following a prolonged illness. He was a retired shoe worker, formerly employed by the Brockton Cut Sole Co., until ill health forced his retirement. Mr. Cavicchi was devoted to his home and family and had many friends due to his congenial smile and pleasing personality. He was a veteran of World War I and was an active member of the 49ers Athletic Association of Bridgewater. 

Mr. Cavicchi is survived by his wife, Pearl (Malaguti) Cavicchi; a son, Robert; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Lankalis and five grandchildren, all of Bridgewater; a brother, George Cavicchi of Brockton and a sister, Mrs. Adele Narelli of Milford, Mass. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:15 A. M. from the funeral home, 76 South street, with a requiem high mass at St. Thomas Aquinas' church at 9.  

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(Sunday's Obituary): Miss Velma Shanks

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Sept. 24, 1974

Page 23

Miss Velma Shanks

After Long Illness

Miss Velma M. Shanks, 77, formerly of 77A Rochelle St., died Monday at a local nursing home after a lingering illness.

A native of Brockton, she was a daughter of the late John T. and Dora (Beech) Shanks. She attended the Lincoln Congregational Church.

Survivors are a brother, John T. Shanks of Brockton, 11 nieces and nephews and 35 great-nieces and nephews. 

Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Melrose Cemetery with Rev. Ernest Davis of Lincoln Congregational Church officiating. Arrangements by the Greene Funeral Home, 103 Green St. 

SHANKS — In Brockton, Velma M. Shanks, formerly of 77A Rochelle St. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Melrose Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Greene Funeral Home, 103 Green St. this evening 7-9 p.m. 

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