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Thelma N. “Sis” ( Vandersnoek) Walsh, a longtime resident of Stoughton passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on Saturday July 21, 2012. She was 76 years old and the beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Walsh. Other survivors include her two daughters, Joanne M. Holmes and her husband Ronald Holmes Jr. of South Easton, Karen McKenna and her husband Dan McKenna of Bridgewater, her sister Rita Ladue of Jamaica Plain, her niece Janet Ladue and nephew Steven Ladue, grandchildren, Danielle and Patrick Kippenhan of South Easton, Kelley Walsh and Joseph McKenna of Bridgewater and her great-granddaughter Chloe Marie. Other survivors include her three step-grandchildren, Ronny, Heather and Ashley Holmes. She was also a twin to her late brother Simon Vandersnoek.

Mrs. Walsh was born on June 8, 1936 in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. She was a loving daughter to the late Margaret M. (Gallivan)and Maurice Vandersnoek. She attended Boston Public Schools.

Thelma was a dedicated homemaker/housewife and mother. Her hobbies included shopping and spending quality time with her family and friends. ”Sis” was also a communicant and attended the Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday July 24, 2012 from 4 – 8 P.M. in the Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton.Her funeral mass will be held on Wednesday July 25, 2012 at a time to be announced from the Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton Street, Stoughton. The Pastor Rev. Joseph P. McDermott, officiating. Burial will follow at the MA National Veterans Cemetery, Bourne. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Brain Cancer Research Foundation of one’s choice in Thelma’s memory, would be appreciated. To send on-line condolences, please visit: www.sheehanfuneralhome.com

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Rando, Philip F., 61 of Kingston died at the Cape Heritage Nursing and Rehab. Center in Sandwich July 29. Beloved husband of Pamela (Jesse) Rando of Kingston. Son of Constance (Repetto) Rando of Kingston and the late Louis Rando. He also leaves his brothers Paul E. Rando and his wife Antoinette of East Bridgewater and Carl A. Rando and his wife Jane of Lakeville and several nieces and nephews.
Philip was born in Brockton and summered in Kingston, he graduated from Archbishop Williams High School and took courses at Wentworth Institute. He worked, as a credit manager for the W.B. Mason Co. Philip was a member of the Plymouth Yacht Club and enjoyed power boating and snowmobiling.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 313 Court St., N. Plymouth on Friday August 3, at 10:00 AM. There are no visiting hours and in lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to SolAmor Hospice, 123 Waterhouse Road Suite 5, Bourne, MA 02532.

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Catherine L. (Tibets) McDermott, of Plymouth, a cherished Housewife and mother formerly of Stoughton and Boston passed away after a brief illness on Sunday August 5, 2012. She was 82 years old and the beloved wife of the late Garrett J. McDermott Sr. Loving mother of Catherine F. McDermott of Portland, Maine, Helen L. Quist and her husband Paul of Plymouth, Garrett J. McDermott Jr. and his wife Linda of Halifax and Bridget L. Simpson and her husband Russell of Upton. Other survivors include her brother Frederick P. Tibets of Bridgewater, 10 Grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and 2 step – great-grandchildren. She was also a sister to the late Helen O’Brien, James Tibets, Harold Tibets and Ronald Tibets.

Born September 7, 1929 in Boston, Massachusetts, Catherine was a daughter to the late Harold and Helen C. (O’Day ) Tibets. She attended Cathedral High School. Her family, grandchildren and pets of all kinds gave her great comfort and joy throughout her life here on earth.

Visitation will be held on Thursday August 9, 2012 from 9:30 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. in the Sheehan, Lowe & Powers Funeral Home, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. Followed by her funeral service at 11:00 A.M. also in the funeral home. The Deacon Patrick Guerrini, officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton. All are welcome to attend.

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Laurie A. Pigeon age 50 of Brockton, died suddenly on Wednesday August 22, 2012. She was born in Brockton and was the devoted daughter of Irene H. (Carlson) Pigeon of Brockton and the late Edgar J. Pigeon. A 1979 graduate of Brockton High School, Laurie had worked for the US Postal Service on Liberty Street since 1984 and had been very active in the APWU South Shore Area Local.

Laurie was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and loved to travel, especially trips to Florida. She also enjoyed time at the family cottage at Parkwood Beach in Wareham. Laurie will always be remembered as a generous and giving person who cherished her time with her family.

In addition to her mother she is survived by her sisters and brothers Nancy Cohen and her husband Eric of E. Bridgewater, Donna Pigeon of Brockton, Kenneth Pigeon and his wife Linda of Richford, VT, Steven Pigeon and his wife Sandra of Norton and Mark Pigeon and his wife Lorraine of Canton. She was the loving aunt “Tee” of Daniel and Jason Cohen, Brian, Michael, Mathew, Jacqueline, Meaghan and Dale Pigeon and Rachel Russin. She also leaves her longtime companion Richard “Stoney” Stone of W. Bridgewater, her devoted cat Fluff and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont St. (Rte 123) Brockton Monday 4-8 pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home on Tuesday at a time to be announced for a Funeral Mass in St. Ann Church, W. Bridgewater followed by burial in Pine Hill Cemetery. Donations in Laurie’s name may be made to the American Heart Association 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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Walter Goodwin Smith, 85, of Bridgewater, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday August 25th. He was the beloved husband of 61years to Anita V. (Ohman) Smith.

He was born in Flint, MI., son of the late Warren M. and Flora M. (Green) Smith. Walter was brought up in Whitman and was educated in Whitman Schools.

Walter served his country in the United States Navy as a Gunner’s Mate Third during WWIl from 1945-1949.

He was a self-employed Auto Reconditioner.

Before his illness Walter enjoyed, bicycling, fishing, boating and camping. Walter was a member of the Tri County Beagle Club.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Linda Erskine and her husband Steve of Georgia, David Smith and his wife Nancy of Maine, Christine Korske and her husband Lawrence of Maine and Edward Smith and his partner Dianne Loftus of Middleboro, as well as many step grandchildren and great grandchildren, his nephews Daniel Smith of Abington and Richard Smith of Rockland. He was also the brother of the late Robert G. Smith.

His services will be held on Wednesday August 29th at 11:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St. (RT58 at the Rotary Circle) Whitman. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his service from 10:00-11:00AM. Burial will be on Thursday August 30th in the MA VA National Cemetery, Bourne, MA at 11:15AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.

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Nicholas “Teddy” Cataldo, age 91 of Bridgewater, died Monday August 27, 2012 at the Morton Hospital after a period of failing health. He was the loving husband of Louise F. (Gabriele) Cataldo for 66 years. Mr. Cataldo was born and raised in Brockton a son of the late Carlos and Antonetta (Pagliarini) Cataldo and had lived in Bridgewater for almost 30 years.

During WWII Mr. Cataldo served in the US Army as an MP stationed in the Pacific Theatre. He retired as a superintendent with Gilbane Construction Company, a job he held for 35 years and which took him around the country and world. Mr. Cataldo enjoyed watching all sports, boating, working around his yard and trips to Foxwoods. He had been a member of the Sons of Italy and the Ward 2 Club. He will be remembered as a sociable and outgoing man who was devoted to his wife who was the light of his life.

Mr. Cartaldo is survived by many nieces and nephews and was the brother of the late Dominic, Orlando and Renaldo Cataldo.

Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont St. (Rte 123) Brockton Thursday 5-8 pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home on Friday at 8 am for a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 9 am. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery.

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Daniel P. Kulick, 82 years of age, of Bridgewater, passed away on September 1, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Dr. Kulick was born in New Bedford, MA, the son of Albert and Helen (Florek) Kulick. He attended New Bedford Public Schools and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Stonehill College in 1953. He earned both Master’s and Doctorate degrees from Boston College. Daniel began his professional career in education in 1954, as a teacher in the Brockton Public Schools. After thirty-seven years, he retired as Assistant Superintendent in 1991. He was responsible for obtaining the funding to establish the Head Start Program, the Neighborhood Youth Corp. and the Metro South School to Career Program.
After his retirement, Dr. Kulick continued to promote education as Interim Director of the Brockton Day Nursery. He also assisted with the Stonehill College/State Street Bank Partnership Program and with the Old Colony YMCA. During the last decade of his life, his most satisfying community commitment was being a volunteer at My Brother’s Keeper.
Dan had a lifelong love of sports. He played on the Stonehill College Southern New England Coastal Conference championship teams of 1950, 1952 and 1953 and remained a Stonehill Men’s Basketball team fan and supporter. He had a passion for the game of golf, which he enjoyed playing even when Parkinson’s rode with him in his cart. He was a member of the Brockton Country Club for 40 years.
Dan was the loving husband of Deborah (Burke) Kulick , the devoted father of Joanne McMillian and her husband Thomas of Montville, NJ, Louise Lavin and her husband Peter of Brockton, MA and Daniel J. Kulick of Brockton, MA. He was the proud grandfather of Brittany and Christopher Lavin. He is also survived by his sister, Dianne LaPier and her husband Charles, of Harwichport, MA, his nieces, Melissa Dailey and her husband Gilbert of Wellesley, MA and Amy Kodak and her husband Chadd of Naples, FL.
Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont St. (Rte 123) Brockton on Wednesday September 5, 2012 from 4-8 PM. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home on Thursday September 6, 2012 at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in The Chapel of Mary, Stonehill College, 320 Washington St. North Easton, MA. Burial will follow immediately at Calvary Cemetery.
Dan believed that helping others was the greatest gift you could give. Donations in his memory may be sent to My Brother’s Keeper, P.O. Box 338, Easton, MA 02356.

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Nancy Vernon Schantz, M.D., died September 9th after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Myles K. Vernon Sr. and Wilma Hogg Vernon. She was born November 10, 1953 in Long Beach, CA. She is survived by her husband, Stimson P. Schantz, M. D. of Pound Ridge, NY, a brother, Myles K. Vernon Jr. of Spring, TX, two sisters, Heidi Vernon Parent of Norton, MA and Holly Vernon, of Waltham, MA, and nephews Myles and Douglas Vernon of Spring, TX.
She attended grade school in East Bridgewater, MA, graduating from Thayer Academy, Braintree in 1971. She went on to Johns Hopkins University, graduating in 1975 in the first female class in the history of that college. She earned a Master’s Degree in the neural sciences from The University of Texas, Houston prior to attending medical school from 1978 to 1983.
She studied medicine both at Georgetown University Medical School and University of Texas, Houston where she obtained her M.D. degree in 1983. During her medical school education at Georgetown, she met and married Stimson P. Schantz, M.D., currently a head and neck surgeon in New York City. They married in 1983 in a small chapel in Kincraig, Scotland out of loving memory of her Scottish ancestry. Following medical school, Nancy completed a family practice residency at the University of Texas. She remained on staff as a full-time faculty member at the University of Texas, Houston until she and her husband relocated to Pound Ridge, NY in 1991. She practiced family medicine for over fifteen years in Stamford, CT.
Nancy was known as a kind, generous, and caring friend, physician, and family member. You could easily engage Nancy by asking about her family, whom she dearly loved. She enjoyed walks in the New England woods, gardening, the pleasure of preparing new recipes, and could as likely be found tinkering beneath the hood of the family car. Her keen mind was an instant source of valuable information for those who needed guidance for health and daily living.
She will be dearly missed by all who loved her.
Her funeral service will be held Thursday September 13 at 7 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 5-7 PM.

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East Bridgewater – William F. “Bill” Littlefield 79, died Wednesday September 26 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Eileen Patricia (Littlefield) Littlefield.

Born in Conway, NH he was the son of the late Albert and Frances (Hartley) Littlefield.

Bill had been raised in Albany, NH where he received his elementary education in a “one room school house”, later moving to Braintree, MA where he attended Braintree High School. He completed his education as a graduate of Monson Academy in Monson, MA.

He was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served from 1951-1954 as a combat medic, and receiving his “Combat Medic Badge” for his service during the Korean War.

For many years he had worked as a cost estimator for the Raytheon and GTE Companies and had retired in an administrative position for the Small Business Administration.

He was a former member of the Hanson Congregational Church where he had served as the superintendent of “Sunday School” for over twenty years.

He was a longtime and active member of the Abington VFW Post 5737, and the American Legion Post 226 of Hanson.

Bill had been a current member of the Central Congregational Church of Middleboro.

He truly loved nature and the outdoors, and had spent many enjoyable hours bicycling, canoeing, fishing and camping with his large family and friends, and enjoyed walking the beach.

In addition to his wife Patricia he is survived by his loving children Linda Landry of Bourne, Joan Littlefield of Marshfield, James Littlefield of Taunton, Karen Bednarchik of FL Sheila Heisler of FL, Kelly Bruning of MI, Debra Finnerty of Stoughton and Brenda Cali of FL, his brother Robert Bell of NH and his sister Doris Rondeau of FL. He is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Steven Littlefield.

His services will be held Tuesday October 2 at 10 AM in the Central Congregational Church, 2 Webster Street, Middleboro, MA 02346. Burial will follow in the Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson. Visiting hours will be held Monday October 1 from 4-8 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman.

Donations in his name may be made to the Central Congregational Church-Rebuilding Fund at the address above.

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East Bridgewater – Arthur W. Harlow, Sr. 73, died Saturday October 13 surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Graham) Harlow. Born and raised in Boston he was the son of the late George W. and Alice L. (Norgren) Harlow and a graduate of Randolph High. Arthur was a proud veteran of the US Army having served from 1957-1959 and then transferring to the reserves where he remained until 1963. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1822 of Plymouth. Before his retirement he had been a longtime member of the Floor Coverer’s Local Union # 2168 of Dorchester. Arthur had been an active member of several organizations including past Grand Chief of the Independent Order of Vikings and past Chief of the former Stenkil Lodge # 92 as well as past President of the South Shore Viking Club, both of Braintree. After his retirement Arthur, along with his wife Carol, moved to East Bridgewater where they have resided for the past eleven years. He loved to cook and share his talents with his family and many friends, but his greatest joy came from being “Papa” to his five grandchildren and the precious time he spent with them and following their many activities. In addition to his wife Carol he is survived by his loving children Michael T. Harlow and his wife Sara of Rockland, and Christine Goodick and her husband Ralph of Whitman. He is also survived by his grandchildren, whom he adored, Michael, Jr., Celia and Abigail Harlow, James and Christopher Goodick, Kaitlyn Small and Jessica Wheelden, and his great grandchildren Aaron and Allyson Small as well as his nephew Stephen LeBlanc and his wife Lisa of Pembroke and his niece Marie LeBlanc. His services will be held Thursday October 18 at 10:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by funeral mass at 11 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday October 17 from 4-8 PM. For eleven years Arthur had been an avid fundraiser and supporter of the Arthur C. Luf Burn Camp for Children, therefore donations in his name may be made to the Arthur C. Luf Burn Camp Fund, 601 Boston Post Road, Milford CT 06460. For online condolences and directions please visit www.blanchardfc.com

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Constance L. (Lagasse) Cormier, age 76, of West Bridgewater, died November 14, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife for 56 years of Robert A. Cormier. Born in Hooksett, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late James and Dora (Galeassi) Lagasse. Mrs. Cormier was raised and educated in E. Weymouth and was a graduate of Weymouth High School. She lived in E. Bridgewater for 32 years and had been a resident of West Bridgewater since 2008. For many years, Constance had been employed as a customer service representative in the retail industry. She attended Massasoit Community College where she took courses in writing and learning the Chinese language. Her concentration was on writing and she received an award from the Massachusetts State Senate which was presented at the 10th Annual Conference of Undergraduate Research at the University of Massachusetts, in recognition of her outstanding presentation of one of her papers. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed painting, tap dancing, roller skating and sewing. In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Katherine A. Cormier and Joan M. Cormier both of Wareham and Jennifer McMasters of Fall River; four grandchildren Benjamin, Timothy and Luke Cormier and Kyle Nowlin; two great grandchildren Devon Drew and Destiny Cormier; two sisters Anne Lagasse of Weymouth, Angelina “Nina” Linnehan of Norton and a brother Paul Lagasse of Wrentham. Visitation will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, Sunday 1-4pm. Cremation to follow. Donations in Constance’s name may be made to the MSPCA, 1300 West Elm Street Ext., Brockton, MA 02301, click here or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701, click here.

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Ralph M. Cribben, age 83, of Plymouth, formerly of Brockton, died November 21, 2012, following a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Ruth T. (Salpi) Cribben. Ralph was born, raised and educated in Brockton, a son of the late Michael and Julia (Hunt) Cribben. During the Korean War Ralph served in the US Air Force as a S-Sgt. Before his retirement, he was a truck driver for the Teamsters Union, Local 259 working for News Distributors in Wellesley. Previously he worked at Mullaire News in Brockton and Johns Motor Express in Pembroke. He enjoyed trips to Foxwoods, Atlantic City and other short trips. He also enjoyed puttering around his home and yard. He was the father of Edward Cribben of Bridgewater, Daniel Cribben and his wife Rhonda of Plymouth and the late Kenneth and Kevin Cribben; grandfather of Holly, Kyle, Caitlyn and Courtney Cribben; brother of Richard Cribben and his wife Ginger of Lakeville, Harold Cribben and his wife Rita, Mildred and Ellen Cribben all of Brockton, and the late James, John, William, Gerald and Lawrence Cribben. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Tuesday 4-7pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home Wednesday at 8am for a funeral mass in St. Ann’s Church West Bridgewater at 9am. Burial in the Massachusetts National Cemetery. Donations in Ralph’s name may be made to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA 02360.

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Fayette A. (Anderson) White, 96, of West Bridgewater formerly of Whitman, passed away November 22nd, surrounded by her family in the St Joseph Manor in Brockton. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur W. White, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Somerville on September 27, 1916, she graduated from Quincy High School at the age of 16.Fay was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Watson) Anderson. She lived in Whitman for many years, where she worked at the Forest Street/Conley school as a teacher’s aide. Fay and her late husband, Arthur, moved to West Bridgewater in 1974. Fay was a voracious reader and also enjoyed gardening and spending time at her cottage in Truro on Cape Cod. Her greatest joys were the time she spent with her husband, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. . She is survived by her son Donald White and his wife Winnifred Petkunas of Brockton and Brewster, her daughter Wendy Katz of Dennis, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son Robert A. White of Arizona. The family would like to thank St. Joseph Manor for the care and compassion Fay received over the past five years and also to the staff of Hospice Services of Massachusetts. Her services will be held on Tuesday November 27th at 11AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St.( Rte 58 at the Rotary circle) Whitman, MA. Burial will follow in the High St. Cemetery, Whitman. Visitation will be on Monday November 26th from 4:00-6:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fay’s name may be made to St. Joseph Manor, 215 Thatcher St. Brockton, MA 02302 or to the charity of your choice.

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Gail P. (Henninger) Freitas, 64, of Bridgewater passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. She was born in New Haven, CT and brought up in Branford. She was the daughter of the late George and Agnes Henninger. Gail graduated from Branford High School in 1966, before moving to Massachusetts. Gail worked as a financial business analyst for years at Cabot Corp. in Boston and most recently with JP Morgan Chase. She loved to read books and was a passionate fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. What she lived for most, however, was her family; especially, her six grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Bill Freitas and his wife Terri of Sidney, Ohio and Mark Freitas and his wife Wendy of East Bridgewater; her sister, Carol Stewart of Branford, CT; five grandchildren; and her nephew. Gail was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild, Christopher. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, November 28th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, with a service to follow immediately after at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St. (Rte. 58 at the rotary circle) Whitman, MA. Interment will be private. Donations may be made in her name to the Salvation Army, 281 North Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 or to NE Center for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108. For online condolences and directions please visit www.blanchardfc.com

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Bridgewater – Jennifer M. Lincoln 28 died Friday November 30 in Children’s Hospital, Boston after a lifelong illness. She was the beloved daughter of Michael and Gail (Nash) Lincoln of Bridgewater, formerly of Whitman. The Lincoln family would like to sincerely thank the caring doctors and 9 North nursing staff at Children’s Hospital for their care and support, and Nancy O’Neill and Kathryn Sepeck for the many years of continued gentle care given to Jennifer. A special thanks also for the nurses and staff of the Brockton Visiting Nurse Association. In addition to her loving parents Michael and Gail she is survived by her sister Tracey (Lincoln) Quinn and her husband Casey of Raynham, her grandparents Howard and Edith Lincoln of Bridgewater and Dr. Thomas and Patricia (Nash) Cochary of Middleboro, and her godparents Alphonse and Jana Nash of Whitman as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was the granddaughter of the late Robert Nash. Full service information to follow. Visiting hours will be held Monday December 3 from 4-8 PM. Donations in her name may be made to Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115.

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East Bridgewater – Alyce K. (Holmes) Cool 92, a lifelong resident of East Bridgewater, died Saturday December 1 after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late George Cool. Born and raised in East Bridgewater, in the same home where she remained, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Katherine (Fraser) Holmes and a graduate of East Bridgewater High. She was predeceased by her brother Leonard Holmes and her sister Eleanor Meserve. She had attended the Brockton School of Business and before her retirement had worked many years at the former Commonwealth Shoe of Whitman. She was an active communicant of the First Congregational Church of Whitman and a member of the church’s Everson Club. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Garden Club of Whitman. Alyce truly enjoyed her many dear friends at the First Congregational Church, and was a familiar and friendly face at “Millie’s Lunch” in Whitman her favorite spot to meet and socialize with her many friends. She is survived by her loving nieces and nephews Jeffrey Meserve and his wife Melissa of Marblehead, Deborah Stewart and her husband Ronald of East Bridgewater, Vanessa Ballantine and her husband Joseph of Madison, CT, as well as 10 great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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James Owen Dollard Jr. of Stoughton, formerly of Dorchester passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was 47 years old and the beloved husband of Susan M. ( Reynolds ) Dollard. Jim was also the cherished father to Nicholas J. and Kenneth J. Dollard of Stoughton and a loving son to James O. Dollard Sr. and Ruth (Stappen) Dollard also of Stoughton. Other survivors include his brother Danny Dollard and his wife Donna of Bridgewater, his two nieces Taylor and Amanda Dollard and his nephew Jacob Reynolds. He was also a brother in law to Richard Reynolds, Brian Reynolds and Christine Reynolds.

Mr. Dollard was born on November 6, 1965 in Boston,Massachusetts. He attended Boston Technical High School and graduated in 1984. He was employed for over 28 years as a Planner for the Joseph Pollak Auto Manufacturing Company in Canton.

Jim was an avid Boston Bruins hockey fan. He also enjoyed watching football on Sunday’s with his wife Susan and watching the Boston Red Sox. His other interests and hobbies included NASCAR and driver Tony Stewart, listening to various types of music, especially the Rock Band Pearl Jam and playing video games with his family. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday December 16, 2012 from 3 P.M. – 7 P.M. in the Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. His funeral service will be held at 10 A.M. on Monday December 17, 2012 in the funeral home. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Stoughton. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stoughton Food Pantry, 103 Pleasant Street, Stoughton,MA 02072. In Jim’s memory, would be appreciated.

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East Bridgewater – James J. A. Lucier 76, a longtime resident of East Bridgewater, died Friday December 14 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Eleanor (Lewis) Lucier. Born and raised in Brockton he was the son of the late Adelor and Blanche (Hayden) Lucier and a graduate of Brockton High School. As a resident of East Bridgewater for over 56 years James was a familiar face having been a self-employed and successful builder in the area. He also worked in the local area as a real estate broker, based in Holbrook. For many years he had been a proud member of the Army Reserves. James loved being outdoors enjoying nature and gardening, and will be remembered as an “all round handyman” to his family and friends. He was an avid Red Sox fan and along with his wife Eleanor he had loved to travel. James had truly enjoyed decorating at Christmas time, but most of all treasured the many times spent with his large family surrounding him. In addition to his beloved wife Eleanor, he is survived by his loving children Gary Lucier and his wife Debbie of Springfield, VA, Bonnie Romano and her husband Joe of East Bridgewater, Donna Mitchell and her husband Tom of East Bridgewater, James Lucier, Jr. and his wife Betty of Brockton, Glenn Lucier of Halifax, Randall Lucier and his wife Cheryl of East Bridgewater and Michele Rivero and her husband Enrique of Camarillo, CA, and his sister Joan Tinkham of Hudson, NH. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Russell Lucier and Evelyn Brophy. Family and friends are invited to attend his memorial service to be held Saturday December 22 at 6 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St. (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 5-6 PM. Donations in his name may be made to the Salvation Army, 281 North Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301. For online condolences and directions please visit www.blanchardfc.com

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Mr. Joseph L. Hayes, of Taunton, died Tuesday, December 12 in Portsmouth, R.I. as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the beloved fiancé of Sarah Clancy of Bridgewater. He was born 32 years ago in Houston, Texas, the son of Debra (Gracia)Hayes of Taunton. He was educated in Taunton and had been a city resident for most of his life. He was formerly employed as a carpenter for G. St.Martin Company of Taunton for 3 years. He was previously employed at Hendricks Pools for 2 years. Joseph enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, reading and playing basketball and football with his son. In addition to his mother and fiancé, he leaves: 1 son: Cameron Hayes of Barrington, R.I., Cameron’s mother, Erin Francis of Barrington, R.I.; 1 brother: Joshua Hayes of Taunton; his maternal grandmother: Beatrice Babbitt of No.Dighton; his paternal grandmother: Wannie Hayes of Indian Springs, Nev., and several uncles, great aunts, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Service will be held at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, Taunton, on Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 P.M. Visiting Hours will precede the Service, Thursday, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will be private in Mayflower Hill Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to his son, Cameron, c/o First Citizens Federal Credit Union, 289 Winthrop St., Taunton, Ma., 02780.

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Janice I. MacCorkle. 61 Dateline: Bridgewater, MA Janice I. MacCorkle, 61, of Bridgewater, formerly of Norton, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2012 at the Kindred Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in East Bridgewater. Funeral arrangements will be announced with a complete obituary to follow.

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