(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

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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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(Sunday's Obituary): JOHN S. PAINE, 79, DIES AT WHEEL OF AUTO ON STREET

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Friday, July 16, 1943

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JOHN S. PAINE, 79, DIES AT WHEEL OF AUTO ON STREET

Former USMC Man Stricken Suddenly

Collapsing at the wheel of his car as he was driving along Belmont street about 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, John S. Paine, 80, of 31 Bassett road, died almost instantly after pulling up the emergency brake to bring the machine to a stop a few feet from the curbing. 

The proprietor of a bakery at 261 Belmont street, attracted by the sudden stopping of the car, noted the driver slumped over the wheel and at once put in an emergency call to the police, with Officers Cleary, Wilber and Baribeault responding with the ambulance. When they arrived Mr. Paine was beyond any medical aid and a call was placed for Associate Medical Examiner A. F. Budreski, who pronounced death due to a heart attack. 

Riding with the victim at the time of his death was his small pet dog, who, despite the coaxings of the officers, refused to leave his master until after the medical examiner had viewed the body and ordered it removed to a local undertaking parlor. 

Mr. Paine attended the meeting of the Rotary Club Thursday and appeared to be in the best of health at that time. Friends who chatted pleasantly with him at that gathering were shocked to learn of his sudden passing. He left the club about 1:30. 

Mr. Paine for 34 years was connected with the London office of the United Shoe Machinery Corp. He and Mrs. Paine returned to make their home in this city in 1938. They both have many friends here. Mr. Pain was a member of the Commercial Club, keeping up his membership all through the years he was away from the city. The Paines made their home while in England in Leicester. While making their home in England they made frequent visits to this city and traveled extensively. Mr. Paine had been around the world several times and crossed the ocean many times.  

He was always popular with his associates, courteous with all with whom he came in contact and was highly esteemed throughout the trade. 

He started out on the road for the former Eppler Machine Co., later becoming associated with the Goodyear Co., and with the United Shoe Machinery Corp. after various companies combined. 

Mr. Paine was active in the American Red Cross during World War I, while he was in England. He was affiliated with St. George Lodge, AF&AM, Brockton Council R&SM, Satucket Royal Arch Chapter, Bay State Commandery, Consistory Bodies of Boston, Rotary Club of Brockton and also of Leicester, England, Brockton Country, Club, Commercial Club and Executives Club. 

He was born in Wellfleet, April 18, 1863, a son of the late Capt. Isaac and Sarah (Atwood) Paine. 

He is survived by his widow, Abbie (Davenport) Paine and a sister, Mrs. Frank A. Wellman of Boston. 

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3 at the funeral home, 309 Main street and will be conducted by Rev. Edwin H. Gibson. Interment will be in Melrose cemetery.

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(Sunday's Obituary): WIlliam C. Tuttle, 59, State Engineer, Dies at Home Here

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Tuesday, July 5, 1955

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William C. Tuttle, 59, State Engineer, Dies at Home Here

William C. Tuttle, 59, husband of Elsa (Farley) Tuttle, 15 Bassett road, died suddenly Monday at his home after being in failing health since April. 

Born in Mansfield, he was a son of the late James and Jennie (Campbell) Tuttle. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School and Northeastern University and was a registered land surveyor and engineer. He was a chief engineer of construction for the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and was on leave of absence to the Massachusetts Toll Authority of which he was chief engineer of construction and executive assistant. He was also acting commissioner of the department of public works.

Mr. Tuttle was first stricken ill in April at Logan Airport where he was awaiting the arrival of William F. Callahan who heads the Turnpike Authority. He was considered one of the top engineers and supervised the following projects; Route 128, Route 138, Fall River; Route 1, Danvers to the New Hampshire line and Sullivan square to the East Boston viaduct. He started as highway commissioner for the town of Mansfield when the town manager play of government began in 1921. Those close to him who knew of his heavy responsibilities said that he was under a severe strain. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes church. 

His only survivor is his wife, Elsa (Farley) Tuttle.

The funeral will be held from the late residence, Thursday, at 9:15 A. M. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes church at 10 A. M. Interment in Calvary cemetery. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): James P. Flynn

Brockton Daily Enterprise
Saturday, March 4, 1950
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James P. Flynn

STOUGHTON, March 4. — James P. Flynn, 63, of 16 Sanhican drive, Trenton, N. J., died suddenly Friday. He was a native of Stoughton, the son of Timothy and Ellen (Mears) Flynn. He served many years as superintendent of a rubber factory. He leaves six brothers: John F. of Brockton, Timothy A., Jerome A., and Edward of Stoughton, William A. of Millis and Charles P. Flynn of Los Angeles, Cal. 

The funeral will be from the home of his brother, Timothy A. Flynn, 211 School street, Stoughton, Monday morning at 8 o'clock, followed by a solemn high mass of requiem in the Immaculate Conception church at 9. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre cemetery, Stoughton.

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(Sunday's Obituary): Mrs. Annie M. Young

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, March 4, 1950

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Mrs. Annie M. Young

Mrs. Annie M. (Morse) Young, widow of Charles Young, 9 Torres avenue, died Friday at a local rest home after being in failing health for two years. 

She was a native of Salem, the daughter of John and Hannah (O'Neil) Morse. For many years she was a resident of Campello.

She leaves two brothers, William Morse of Brockton and George Morse of Avon; a sister, Miss Gertrude A. Morse of Brockton; and several nieces. 

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8:15 at the funeral home, 403 Main street, followed by a requiem high mass in Our Lady of Lourdes church at 9 and interment in Avon.

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(Sunday's Obituary): Mrs. Gerena A. Feener

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Tuesday, July 5, 1955

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Mrs. Gerena A. Feener

Mrs. Gerena Aldene (Adams) Feener, 29 Grant avenue, widow of Henry F. Feener, died Saturday while visiting relatives in California.

She was born in Brunswick, Me., a daughter of the late Hiram and Mary (Snow) Adams. She was employed for several years as a clerk in Fraser's. 

Surviving is a son, Foreman Feener, with whom she made her home, and a grandson, Paul D. Feener.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 P. M. from the funeral home, 309 Main street. Interment in Melrose cemetery. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Mrs. Katherine Ryan

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Tuesday, July 5, 1955

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Mrs. Katherine Ryan

WHITMAN.—Mrs. Katherine A. Ryan, a resident of 47 Maple avenue, Whitman, for the past 12 years, died Sunday at a local nursing home after a long illness. She was in her 70th year. 

Mrs. Ryan, a native of Brockton, was the daughter of John and Mary (McDonald) Sharkey of that city, and resided there for many years before moving to Fitchburg. After the death of her husband, George E. Ryan, she returned to this area and took employment at the Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Co. until health forced her retirement. She had been kept to bed for the past two years. 

Mrs. Ryan is survived by a niece, Mrs. Evelyn Emery of Pembroke and three cousins, Misses Alice and Bertha Sharkey of Brockton and William Sharkey of Rheem, Pa. 

The funeral service will be held from the funeral home, 609 Washington street, on Wednesday, at 8:15 A. M., followed by a mass of requiem at 9 in the Church of the Holy Ghost, where Mrs. Ryan was a communicant. Interment will follow in Melrose cemetery, Brockton. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Orville K. Griffith

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, October 10, 1953

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Orville K. Griffith

SOUTH CARVER. — Orville K. Griffith, 80, of Lakeview street, a native and lifelong resident, died at Jordan Hospital, Plymouth, Friday. He was born in the Andrew Griffith homestead on Meadow street, a son of Andrew and Martha (Shaw) Griffith. In his youth he had been employed as a moulder at the Ellis Foundry, and later in life he became a cranberry grower. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Wareham. 

He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nancy Shaw of this town, and several nephews and nieces. 

The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at the South Carver Methodist church. Interment will be in Union cemetery. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Miss Mary A. Alden

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Monday, July 19, 1943

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Miss Mary A. Alden. 

MIDDLEBORO, July 19.—Miss Mary A. Alden, 74, a Middleboro native and retired schoolteacher, died Friday at a Taunton hospital. She had been a resident here for some time before that. Her parents were Charles and Susan (Weston) Alden. She has no near relatives. Services will be held this afternoon at a funeral home at 61 Pearl street and interment will be at Purchade cemetery. 

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(Funeral Card Friday): Mrs. Edith Baglole

Brockton Daily Enterprise 

Monday, July 19, 1943 

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Mrs. Edith Baglole.

ROCKLAND, July 19.—Funeral services for Mrs. Edith M. Baglole, who died when fire swept the interior of a cottage home on Liberty lane, Friday morning, were held at a Webster street funeral home Sunday afternoon. Rev. Elton Brown officiated. Interment was in Centre Hanover cemetery. Burial was made pending further investigation. An autopsy was held Saturday morning by Norbert Lough, medical examiner, and a doctor from the State department of pubic safety. The results of the examination have not been completed. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): George O. Crawford

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, October 10, 1953

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George O. Crawford

WEYMOUTH. — George Otis Crawford, 74, of 59 Columbian street, South Weymouth, died in the Goddard Hospital in Brockton, Friday where he had been trasferred from the Baker Memorial Hospital, Boston, following surgery.

He was a well known businessman in Weymouth, and owner of the Crawford Machine Works with facilities on Pleasant street. He was the son of the late Alfred O. and Mary (Wade) Crawford and the husband of Mary (Chubbuck) Crawford. Fraternally he was affiliated with the Wessagusset Lodge, AF & AM, of South Weymouth, and he was a member of the Weymouth Rotary Club. 

Funeral services will be held from the Old South Union Congregational church Monday afternoon, and the Rev. S. Burman Long, DD, pastor of the church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Mount Hope cemetery in South Weymouth. Besides his widow, there are two sons surviving, C. Niles Crawford and Robert D. Crawford, both of South Weymouth, and a brother, Dr. Frank Crawford, of Holbrook. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Mrs. Thomas F. Quinn

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Tuesday, July 5, 1955

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Mrs. Thomas F. Quinn

Mrs. Alice Quinn, wife of Thomas F. Quinn, 11 Tripp avenue, died today at her home after a short illness. She was employed 42 years by the Acme Heel Co. 

Besides her husband she leaves a half brother, James McMahon and several nieces and nephews. 

The funeral will be held Thursday at 8:15 from the funeral home, 403 Main street. A solemn high mass of requiem will be celebrated in St. Edward's church at 9 A. M. Interment in Calvary cemetery. 

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(Funeral Card Friday): Miss Alice Brady

Brockton Daily Enterprise 

Monday, July 19, 1943 

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Miss Alice Brady.

RANDOLPH, July 19.—The funeral of Miss Alice Brady of 121 North street, who died Wednesday after a long illness, was held from her late home Saturday morning at 8:15 followed by a requiem high mass at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock. The mass was sung by Rev. Joseph Murphy. Rev. Victor Donovan of the Passionist Order, a lifelong friend of the family, was seated within the sanctuary. Mrs. Frank Downes was the organist, and the soloist was Stephen E. Hart. The bearers were Richard Leonard of West Roxbury, Bernard Donahue of Brockton, John O'Donahue and Bernard O'Donahue of Rockland, William Mahoney and William Tierney of Randolph. Burial was in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery. Rev. Fr. Murphy read the commital prayers at the grave. There were many floral tributes and spiritual bouquets. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Mrs. James W. Gillock

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, March 4, 1950

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Mrs. James W. Gillock

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence W. Anderson, 16 Temple street, were called to Lexington, Va., Friday by the death of Mrs. Anderson's mother, Mrs. James W. Gillock, 205 South Jefferson street, Lexington, who died Friday morning of a heart attack. 

Mrs. Gillock leaves three sons and three daughters. Mrs. Anderson is the former Emmaline Gillock.

Funeral arrangements are not known. 

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(Funeral Card Friday): Pythian Sisters' Rites

Brockton Daily Enterprise 

Friday, July 16, 1943 

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Pythian Sisters' Rites.

Members of Dione Temple, PS, held rites Thursday evening at the funeral home, 43 White avenue, for Mrs. Flora Pierce whose funeral service was to-day. Attending the rites were Edith Thompson, PC; Albina Burnley, MEC; Rangehild Hallquist, ES; Daisy Lewis, EJ; Edna Glenn, Mgr; Louise Gowell, MF, and Lillian Armitage, Pro. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Miss Ethel F. Lucas

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, March 4, 1950

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Miss Ethel F. Lucas

STOUGHTON, March 4. — Miss Ethel F. Lucas, 71, of 21 Mallon road, Dorchester, died Friday after a short illness. She was born in Hyde Park, the daughter of Amasa and Fannie (Capen) Lucas. She spent her younger years in Stoughton, where she attended schools of the town. She is survived by a nephew, Howard A. Lucas of Dedham, and a niece, Mrs. Thelma C. Bishop of Weymouth. 

Services will be held from the funeral home at 115 Mont street, Stoughton, Monday, March 6, at 2 P. M., followed by interment in Evergreen cemetery, Stoughton.

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(Funeral Card Friday): Mrs. Hannah A. McBride

Brockton Daily Enterprise 

Monday, July 19, 1943 

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Mrs. Hannah A. McBride.

The funeral for Mrs. Hannah A. McBride, widow of James F. McBride of 8 Hamilton street, was held this morning from the funeral home, 9 Chester avenue. A high mass of requiem was sung at St. Patrick's church. Rev. Lawrence P. Morrisroe was celebrant. A special car was required for flowers. Many attended. Bearers were Jerome Flynn, Francis Millette, Joseph Nagel and Edward Flynn. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Ralph C. Kent

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, October 10, 1953

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Ralph C. Kent

WHITMAN. — Ralph C. Kent, 62, former resident of this town, died suddenly at Brunswick, Me., on Thursday. He had been in the real estate business before his retirement several years ago. Mr. Kent was a graduate of Whitman High school. 

Survivors include: One sister, Mrs. Elmer Taber, Brockton; one brother, Harrison Kent of Abington; several nephews and nieces. 

Funeral services will take place Sunday in Maine and a committal service will take place Tuesday morning at Colebrook cemetery, this town. 

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(Funeral Card Friday): Liborio Sciore

Brockton Daily Enterprise 

Friday, July 16, 1943 

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Liborio Sciore

An extra car was needed this morning for floral tributes at the funeral for Liborio Sciore of 50 Howard square, held from the funeral home, 043 Main street. A high mass of requiem was sung at St. Patrick's church. Rev. Jeremiah J. Minihan was celebrant. The choir was in charge of the organist, Miss Grace M. Reardon. The mass was well attended. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Adeline Prosser

Brockton Daily Enterprise 

Friday, July 16, 1943 

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Adeline Prosser

MILFORD, July 16.—The funeral of Mrs. Adeline G. (Nailor) Prosser, sister of Mrs. Edna Brook of Brockton, who died suddenly Wednesday at her home here, will be held Saturday morning with a high mass of requiem at 9 o'clock in St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's cemetery, Whitinsville. 

She was born in Whitinsville, the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Kennedy) Nailor. She also leaves one son, Francis J. Prosser of Milford; two brothers, John Nailor and Patrick Nailor, both of Milford, and two other sisters, Mrs. Margaret Moriarty and Mrs. Enrico Catusi, both of Milford. 

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(Sunday's Obituary): Margaret E. Connolly

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, March 4, 1950

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Margaret E. Connolly

Mrs. Margaret E. Connolly, widow of Bernard R. Connolly, died early to-day. 

A native of West Bridgewater, she had lived in this city for many years. Her late husband was a well known realtor. During her younger years, she was interested in her home and the activities of her church. 

She was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Ellen Bowe. She leaves a son, Fred J. Connolly, a clerk in the local post office; a sister, Mary A. Bowe of Brockton, a grandson and a nephew. 
Funeral services will be conducted from the funeral home, 165 Belmont street, Tuesday at 9:15 A. M. followed by a high mass of requiem in St. Edward's church at 10 A. M.  Interment is to be in St. Thomas Aquinas cemetery, Bridgewater. 

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(Funeral Card Friday): Mrs. John C. Fuller

Brockton Daily Enterprise 

Monday, July 19, 1943 

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Mrs. John C. Fuller.

Services for Mrs. Lucile B. Fuller, wife of John C. Fuller of 102 Green street, were held Saturday afternoon at the funeral home, 81 Green street, and were conducted by Rev. Edwin H. Gibson. There was a wealth of flowers, expressing the esteem of relatives and friends, requiring a special conveyance to take them to the grave in Melrose cemetery.

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(Sunday's Obituary): Herbert Riley

Brockton Daily Enterprise 

Monday, July 19, 1943 

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Herbert Riley

Herbert Riley, 51, former resident of this city, died at the Clinton Hospital, Saturday afternoon, following a brief illness. For many years, Mr. Riley was employed at a grocery store at Pleasant and Ash streets. 

Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Annie Walker, New Bedford, Mrs. Lily Barnes, Fairhaven, Mrs. Elizabeth Fothergill, Brattleboro, Vt., one brother, John William Riley of Clinton; one son, Herbert R. Riley of Abington. 

Funeral services will take place at the funeral home, 465 County street, New Bedford on Tuesday afternoon. 

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(Funeral Card Friday): Mrs. Hattie L. Young

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, October 10, 1953

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Mrs. Hattie L. Young

WHITMAN.—Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie L. Young, Franklin street, were held from the funeral home, 670 Washington street, with Rev. Donald Mauck of the Methodist church conducting. Many relatives and friends were in attendance and an extra car was necessary to convey the many flowers to Colebrook cemetery where interment took place, with Rev. Mr. Mauck conducting the committal service. The bearers were Newell Peryer and Percy Wood of Vermont, Vernon Marshall and Donald Hannigan of Whitman. On Wednesday evening members of Lady Winthrop Lodge of Rebekahs No. 188 of Abington held their service at the funeral home. 

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(Tombstone Tuesday): Brawders (Calvary Cemetery, Brockton)

 BRAWDERS

1867    JOHN P.     1943

HIS WIFE

1872    MARY C.     1955

1894    ANASTASIA E.    1917

1920    WINIFRED    1921

Photo taken January 13, 2014 in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

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(Sunday's Obituary): Mrs. Rilla Dourghety

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, March 4, 1950

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Mrs. Rilla Dourghety

WHITMAN, March 4.—Mrs. Rilla (Cochran) Dourghety, 72, of 634 Temple street, this town, widow of John Dourghety, died at her home here to-day. She had been in failing health the past two years. She was employed for many years at Storey & Co., store in Brockton and was well liked by many friends. 

She was born in Milltown, New Brunswick, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Mary Jane (MacRae) Cochran. She lived in the same house in Whitman for 11 years. 

Mrs. Dougherty was a member of the Methodist church in Augusta, Me. She possessed a sterling Christian character and lived a kindly and useful life. 

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ellsworth, with whom she made her home in this town, two sons, William E. Dourghety of Haverhill and Charles R. of Dorchester; a sister, Mrs. Howard MacCleave of Hanson; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 

Services will be held Tuesday at 2 P. M. at the funeral home, 43 White avenue, Brockton, with interment in Calais cemetery, Calais, Me. Rev. Leonard C. Harris will officiate. 

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(Funeral Card Friday): Joseph Young

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, October 10, 1953

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Joseph Young

STOUGHTON. — The funeral of Joseph Young, one of those who lost their lives by drowning off Scituate and whose home was at 12 Pinewood avenue, was held from the funeral home, 115 Monk street, Friday morning, followed by a solemn high mass of requiem in the Immaculate Conception church. Rev. William W. Gunn was celebrant, Rev. John P. Cosgrove, deacon, Rev. Mykolas Vembre, sub-deacon, Fr. Gunn offered prayers at the grave in Holy Sepulchre cemetery. The bearers were all members of the 5-1 Club of Stoughton of which he was a member and included Peter Leif, Gordon Bishop, Ivory Matthews, Harold W. Littlefield, Conrad Peterson, William Taylor. 

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(Tombstone Tuesday): Wright (Calvary Cemetery, Brockton)

 ERNEST

1881 — 1962

HIS WIFE

MARY

1878 — 1971

JOHN M. 

AUG 15, 1918

SEPT. 25, 1918

THOMAS J. 

1933 — 1940

WRIGHT

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(Sunday's Obituary): Ermin M. Gowell

Brockton Daily Enterprise 

Monday, July 19, 1943 

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Ermin M. Gowell

NORTH ABINGTON, July 19.—The many friends of Ermin M. Gowell of 197 Plymouth street were shocked to learn of his sudden death while visiting friends at Lake Nippenickett in Bridgewater on Saturday. Mr. Gowell, who was a local contractor, stone mason and cement worker, conducted his own business and he had been subject to heart attacks recently. He was 54 years of age and was a native of this town and always resided here. He was the son of Lorenzo W. and Helen (Russell) Gowell and was a member of Winthrop Lodge, I. O. O. F., and of the Howard Club of Brockton. 

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Katherine (Walker) Gowell; by two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Curtin of East Weymouth and Mrs. Irene Wilmarth of Quincy; by a grandson, and by a sister, Mrs. Bertha Hines of this town. 

Funeral services will be held at his late residence on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will be in Mount Vernon cemetery. 

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(Funeral Card Friday): Hiram I. Johnson

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, October 10, 1953

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Hiram I. Johnson

The funeral service for Hiram Irving Johnson of 160 Mulberry street, was held Friday in the funeral home, 309 Main street. Rev. Lester G. Myers of the Porter Congregational church officiated. Interment was in Coweeset cemetery. Many friends attended and there were lovely floral tributes. Miss Avis Wixon was at the organ. Bearers were Everett Kelley, Gene Willis, Gerard Duval, John Johnson, Jr., Howard Doane and Everett Doane, Jr. 

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(Tombstone Tuesday): Frankel - Perrier (Calvary Cemetery, Brockton)

 MYRTIE M. PERRIER

BORN OCT. 10, 1889 - DIED SEPT. 23, 1918

WIFE OF

DAVID I. FRANKEL

ARTHUR PERRIER

BORN JAN. 31, 1880 - DIED MAY 19, 1948

HIS WIFE

1879    HARRIET A.     1951

1886    CATHERINE E. PERRIER    1966

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(Sunday's Obituary): Howard C. Leonard

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Tuesday, July 5, 1955

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Howard C. Leonard

Howard C. Leonard, 78, husband of Ethel (Whiting) Leonard, 60 Manners avenue, died Monday at his home. 

He was employed as a wood worker by the E. Norris Brown Co. in East Bridgewater, until his retirement seven years ago because of ill health. He had lived in Brockton most of his life and was a former active member of Damocles Lodge, K of P. and served as its master at arms for many years. 

His only survivor is his wife, Ethel M. (Whiting) Leonard. 

Services will be held Wednesday at 2 P. M. from the late residence with Rev. Berman Long officiating. Interment in Coweeset cemetery. 

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(Funeral Card Friday): George J. Carom

Brockton Daily Enterprise 

Friday, July 16, 1943 

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George J. Carom

The funeral for George J. Carom of Lynn was held Thursday morning from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Khoury, of 13 River street. A high mass of requiem was sung at St. Theresa's church by Msgr. Mareb. Interment was in St. Jean Baptiste cemetery, Lynn. Bearers were Joseph Antoine, Thomas and James Khoury, Thomas and Stephen Webby and Chickery Mansour. 

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(Tombstone Tuesday): Buckley (Calvary Cemetery, Brockton)

 BUCKLEY

1859    JEREMIAH    1928

HIS WIFE

1872    MARY    1918

1911    FRANCIS A.    1921

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(Sunday's Obituary): Walter J. MacDonald, Brockton lawyer, 88

The Enterprise

Sept. 1, 1987

Page 15

Walter J. MacDonald, Brockton lawyer, 88

BROCKTON ― Attorney Walter J. MacDonald Sr., 88, a practicing lawyer in Brockton from 1924 to 1984, died Sunday evening at a local nursing home after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Emma M. (Gies) MacDonald.

Born in Brockton, he was a 1917 graduate of Brockton High School and a graduate of Suffolk Law School.
He practiced with the firm of MacDonald and MacDonald until his retirement in 1984. He was also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

He was a member of the Plymouth County Bar Association and its grievance committee, and an honorary deputy sheriff in Plymouth County.

Mr. MacDonald was past president of Division 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was a fourth degree member of Cardinal O'Conneil Knights of Columbus and its chancellor for many years.

He had been a CCD teacher at St. Edward's Church for more than 25 years. He was a member, former director and treasurer of the Point Independence Yacht Club in Onset, and a member of the Irish Historical Society of Boston and Ireland's Own of Brockton.

Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald observed their 57th wedding anniversary in June.

In addition to his wife, Mr. MacDonald leaves a son, attorney Walter J. MacDonald Jr. of Stoughton, a lieutenant in the Plymouth County Sheriff's office; a dsughter, Mrs. William (Joan M.) Davis of West Friendship, Md.; four grandchildren, William G. Davis Jr., Brian J. and Christopher M. Davis, all of Maryland, and Laurie Cope of California, a great-granddaughter and nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Frederick and George MacDonald and Clara Brown.

The funeral will be at 8:15 a.m. Friday from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St., Stoughton, followed by a funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edward's Church, Brockton. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

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(Funeral Card Friday): Charles R. Rockwood

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Saturday, October 10, 1953

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Charles R. Rockwood

Funeral services for Charles R. Rockwood, of 114 Newbury street, were conducted Friday afternoon in the funeral home, 188 Belmont street, by Rev. Charles D. Broadbent of the First Parish Congregational church. Interment was in Mt. Auburn cemetery, Hopkinton, where committal rites were conducted by members of John Warren Lodge, AF&AM in which Mr. Rockwood held a 50-year membership medal. They were conducted under direction of David E. Taylor, worshipful master and Lester E. Emerson, chaplain. Bearers from the lodge were Malcolm Wright and Kenneth Watson. A group of members from the lodge made the trip from Hopkinton to visit the funeral home. Members of other groups, with which Mr. Rockwood was affiliated, also visited the funeral home and attended the funeral services. Among them were members from Massasoit Lodge, AF&AM and from Maj. James A. Frye Camp, USWV. 

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(Tombstone Tuesday): Richard (Calvary Cemetery, Brockton)

 RICHARD

1861    LIBOIRE M.    1945

1868    HIS WIFE LEA    1948

1891    LEO L.     1944

1890    LYDIA M.     1897

1896    ALFRED B.     1919

BERTHA DEROSIER

1894 — 1985

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(Funeral Card Friday): Funeral of Mrs. Hayward

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Monday, January 19, 1909

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Funeral of Mrs. Hayward.

   The funeral of Mrs. Susanna Hayward was held this afternoon in the social parlor at the Central Methodist church, Rev. C. Harley Smith, pastor of the South Street Methodist church, officiating. The body was taken to Coweeset cemetery for burial.

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(Tombstone Tuesday): Buckley (Calvary Cemetery, Brockton)

 IN MEMORY OF 

GEORGE A BUCKLEY 1886 — 1958

MARY E. HIS WIFE 1885 — 1965

GEORGE A. JR. 1917 — 1924

MARY 1918 — 1919

DAVID A. 1930 — 1996

Photo taken January 13, 2014 in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

Photo taken January 13, 2014 in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA

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(Funeral Card Friday): MRS. JULIA HURNEY

The Brockton Times

Monday, August 9, 1915

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MRS. JULIA HURNEY

The funeral of Mrs. Julia, wife of Patrick Hurney, was held Sunday from the home of the young woman who become a mother only a week before her death. The body was taken from her home, 4 Northfield street at 1 o'clock, and services at 1.30 at St. Margaret's church were conducted by Rev. Michael J. Sullivan. Prayers at the grave were offered by Rev. William J. O'Brien and this morning at 9 a requiem mass was celebrated at St. Margaret's by Fr. O'Brien. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pall bearers were Michael Cahill, Patrick Corcoran, Dennis Dorgan, Patrick Feeney, Michael Boyle and A. M. Kane. The floral tributes comprised a pillow, husband; standing cros, Sister Margaret; standing cross, I. B. of B. & H.; a panel of gladiolli, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Doughty and family; panel asters, Nellie Costigan; spray gladiolli, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Boyle and Mrs. E. F. Roach; spray asters, Mr. and Mrs. John O'Connell; panel asters, Mr. and Mrs. George Gould; panel pinks, Mr. and Mrs. Cahill and family; bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Corcoran; wreath, Margaret Corcoran; wreath, Patrick Hurney; panel, Mr. and Mrs. Kane; spray, May Dorey. 

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