The Dead Were Once Someone Too

Thursday, 22 December 2016

Thriller Thursday: Roxbury Negress Stabbed to Death

Brockton Daily Enterprise
Tuesday, January 23, 1945
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Roxbury Negress Stabbed to Death

BOSTON, Jan. 23.―(UP)―A 22-year-old Roxbury negress was stabbed to death with a kitchen knife in her apartment early to-day, and police later seized another negress who allegedly admitted the slaying.

The victim, Mrs. Effie Barber, and her assailant allegedly were talking with two sailors in the apartment when the stabbing occurred. The suspect, a 23-year-old Roxbury woman, is being held as a suspicious person. Police are also questioning the two sailors.

Friday, 2 December 2016

Funeral Card Friday: Luigi Accorsi Dies in Wellesley

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Thursday, August 13, 1936

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Luigi Accorsi Dies in Wellesley

KINGSTON, Aug. 13.—The funeral of Luigi Accorsi of 19 Smith lane, who died in Wellesley on Monday, took place this morning from his late residence in this town at 8.

It was followed at 9 by a high mass of St. Mary's church in North Plymouth. It was attended by many friends and relatives. Mr. Accorsi is survived by his wife, Anna (nee) Pedersoli, of this town.

Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Tombstone Tuesday: Kelly, Calvary Cemetery (Brockton, MA)

1871 John C. Kelly 1951

1877 Elizabeth A. 1964

1863 Mary A. 1925

1845 John H. Donovan 1926

1868 Teresa B. Kelly 1927

1875 Margaret V. 1933

1850 Annie T. Donovan 1934

1869 Annie C. Kelly 1951

1914 Grace M. Kelly 1982

1888 James C. Donovan 1973

1875 Mary E. Sliney 1959

Monday, 21 November 2016

Mystery Monday | Madness Monday: THINKS WIFE FERRY SUICIDE

The Brockton Times

Saturday, February 13, 1926
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THINKS WIFE FERRY SUICIDE

BOSTON. Feb. 13. (A. P.)―Alfred M. Stacy of Newton, after questioning three Winthrop men who saw a woman jump to her death from a ferryboat in Boston harbor last night, told police today he believed the victim was his wife, Irene. Mrs. Stacey had been in ill health for three weeks and disappeared from home early yesterday. The body has not been recovered.

Military Monday: WORLD WAR VET IS FOUND DEAD

Brockton Daily Enterprise
Thursday, August 13, 1936
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WORLD WAR VET IS FOUND DEAD

Henry E. DeLorey, 40, World war veteran and Legionnaire with a colorful overseas record, was found dead in bed at his home, 15 Kensington place, Wednesday afternoon, victim of a heart ailment developing during wartime service. Unfortunately, Mr. DeLorey was alone when the end came, his wife and youthful son being in Haverhill for a week's visit with relatives.

He had been in seemingly good spirits and appeared to be feeling better than usual when the family decided on the visit to Haverhill for a few days, Mrs. DeLorey and her son returned home Wednesday evening to receive the sad news.
According to Medical Examiner Budreski, who viewed the body, DeLorey had been dead for more than 24 hours when discovered.
An egg dealer, who called at the home Kensington place each week, went there Wednesday afternoon and found a Tuesday's Enterprise lying in the back hallway. The kitchen door was open and he walked in when no response came to his knocks. He placed the eggs and the paper on a table and then glanced into a bedroom off the kitchen. He noticed Mr. DeLorey in bed.
He went immediately to the home of Charles T. Smith, 3 Winona street, Mr. DeLorey's brother-in-law, and advised Mr. Smith of circumstances at the DeLorey home. Together they returned to the Kensington place home and made the tragic discovery.
Mr. DeLorey was with the 71st Heavy Artillery division which saw considerable service while overseas.
Besides his wife and son, David, he leaves his father, Michael F. DeLorey; a brother, Russell DeLorey, and two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Joseph and Miss Emily L. DeLorey, all of this city.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home, 9 Chester avenue, Friday at 8:15 A. M., followed by high mass of requiem at St. Patrick's church at 9. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.

Friday, 18 November 2016

Funeral Card Friday: Miss Annie Gillespie

The Brockton Times

Monday, October 2, 1916
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MISS ANNIE GILLESPIE

The funeral of Miss Annie Gillespie, 60, who died suddenly Saturday morning at the home of Mrs. J. C. Kizarian, 11 Spring street, was held this afternoon at 1.30 from the E. T. & N. W. Sampson chapel, North Main street. Rector David B. Matthews of St. Paul's church officiated. Burial was in Vine cemetery, Plymouth.

Friday's Faces From the Past: CPL. JOSEPH E. LYNCH

Brockton Daily Enterprise

Thursday, January 18, 1945

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Is Missing

CPL. JOSEPH E. LYNCH

BRIDGEWATER, Jan. 18—Cpl. Joseph E. Lynch, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Lynch of 58 Stetson street, has been reported missing in action in Germany since Dec. 16, only having been overseas several months. He was a sophomore at Boston University and gave up his studies to enter the army. He was well known in this town. On entering the service he was 18 years old.