(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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