Sharon M. “Memere” (O’Brien) Boucher, age 65, of Bridgewater, formerly of East Bridgewater, died unexpectedly, Saturday March 29, 2014. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Boucher. Born in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (McFadden) O’Brien. Sharon was raised in Bridgewater and was a graduate of Bridgewater Raynham High School. For over 25 years she had been employed as an Administrative Assistant at the MCI Bridgewater State Hospital, and had also worked at the Law Office of Stephen P. Rahavy and the Brockton VA Medical Center. The matriarch of the family, Sharon enjoyed cooking and time spent with family, friends and neighbors. Sharon was the mother of Mary Spear and her husband Michael of Bridgewater, and the late Thomas Kupchun; grandmother of Jeremy and Margaret Spear; sister of Grace Archey of Arizona, Mary Washburn of Bridgewater, Kathleen Flynn of Florida, Ramona McDonald of Chatham, Patrick O’Brien of Brockton, Daniel O’Brien of East Bridgewater and the late William, Kevin, Dennis and Nancy O’Brien. She also leaves nieces and nephews Kaitlin O’Brien, James and Jonny Junkin, Kristen Holbrook and David Wordell, as well as many other nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 103 Center Street, Bridgewater, Friday, April 11, at 9am. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery at 11:15am. Memorial donations may be made in Sharon’s name to The Home for Little Wanderers, 271 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.

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Joseph James “Jim” Lorray of West Bridgewater, died at the age of 82 on April 11, 2014 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Jim was born in Brockton on March 28, 1932, eldest son of the late Joseph George Lorray and Agnes (Mather) Lorray. Jim attended Brockton schools and Northeastern University. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict; worked for several years at Avon Sole; was co-owner of the Brockton Cricket Club; worked in the food brokerage business and founded his own company, Lorray Food Brokers. Jim was an enthusiastic outdoorsman with hobbies as varied as dog breeding, fishing, hunting, and golf. He was a longtime member and past President of the Beaver Brook Beagle Club, raising several field champions. He also bred and ran Fox Hounds with his close friend Joe Carney. Jim was an avid fisherman who knew well the coastal waters and relished his years as a home owner in Wareham with a deep water mooring right at his door. Jim was a lifelong member and past President of the Lebanon National Club and enjoyed the annual deer hunting trip to Martha’s Vineyard. For several years Jim was an active member of the Brockton Country Club, enjoying league competition and the many friendships he developed there. Jim is survived by his wife Mariann (Cipolla), a daughter Lynne Ann Lorray and her companion Kevin Clancy, and a sister Helen Creney. He was predeceased by his sisters Teresa Montgomery and Mary Lorray and brothers George and Francis Lorray. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, on Tuesday from 4-7 pm. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home Wednesday, April 16, at 9:30am for a Service of the Divine Mysteries in St. Theresa Maronite Church at 10:30am. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery.

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Elizabeth M. (Baldner) Dew, age 100, of West Bridgewater, formerly of Brockton, died Sunday April 6, 2014 at Good Samaritan Medical Center following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Ernest A. Dew; daughter of the late John F. and Elizabeth V. (Driver) Baldner and was sister of the late John J. and Edward G. Baldner and Betty Frawley. She is survived by a daughter Barbara J. Ek and her husband Kenneth of Brockton; two grandsons Ron and his wife Ginny of Maine and Jim and his wife Rhonda of East Bridgewater; four great grandchildren Steven, Viktoria, Elizabeth and Ryan. Born in Boston, she was raised and educated in Randolph. For over 20 years she had been employed in the housekeeping industry for hotels, motels and hospitals, retiring at the age of 70 as Head of Housekeeping at Framingham Union Hospital. Known by most as “Dee Dee”, she was family oriented, independent and in her free time enjoyed reading, but most of all loved and enjoyed spending time with her family. She recently enjoyed a 100th Birthday celebration with family and friends in February. Visitation will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Friday, April 25 from 11am-12 noon with a funeral service at noon. Private family burial will follow in Melrose Cemetery.

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Whitman – Jon F. Ridder, 75 years old, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday April 15, 2014. Born in Brockton and raised on the family dairy farm in East Bridgewater, Jon was the husband of the late Judith (Ham) Ridder and father to three daughters: Jennifer Ridder, Jolene Sheehan and Janelle Rotondi. He was the youngest child of George A. and Dorothy B. Ridder, brother of Richard Ridder and Lynne Oakley. Beginning at an early age, Jon learned the value of hard work. “Work hard, play hard” Jon did both. He was a graduate of UMass Amherst with a degree in Animal Husbandry. Jon was a generous man supporting many community groups and law enforcement in particular. Jon’s business ventures were wide and varied. In the 1960s Jon and his family converted the dairy farm to an 18 hole public golf course, Ridder Farm Golf Course and Country Club. Jon held both an IFR airplane pilot license and helicopter license. In 1974 Ridder Air Enterprises was formed. It was not uncommon for golfers to see various aircraft flying into or out of the grass landing strip adjacent to the 11th fairway. R&R Racquetball Club, automotive supply stores on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, construction and gravel operations, towing and marine salvage in Cape Canaveral, FL, an Ocean Spray Cranberry grower, Jon was always busy. Now, may he rest in peace. Jon is survived by his three daughters and their husbands: Jennifer Ridder, Jolene and David Sheehan, Janelle and Anthony Rotondi all of East Bridgewater; four grandsons Ryan and Matthew Sheehan and Bradley and Connor Rotondi; siblings Richard Ridder, wife Nancy, and Lynne Oakley, husband Donald; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Calling hours will be held in “the old cow barn” Monday April 21 from 1:00-5:30 PM, ending with a memorial service in The Villa, located at the Ridder Country Club, 390 Oak Street (Rte. 14), East Bridgewater, MA 02333. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project, Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. www.woundedwarriorproject.org Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Inc. for online condolences please visit www.blanchardfc.com

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Patricia A. “Pat” Peter of Stoughton,passed away at home on Wednesday April 16, 2014. COMPLETE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW

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Patricia Ann (Walsh) Peter, a fifty year resident of Stoughton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday April 16, 2014. She was 82 years old and the beloved wife of the late Gerhard M. Peter Jr. Her survivors include her loving children, Kathleen Denneno and her husband Mark of Bridgewater, Michael Peter of Stoughton, Lawrence Peter and his wife Robie of Mansfield, her daughter in law Laurel Peter of North Attleboro, her cherished grandchildren, Stephanie Peter, Daniel Peter and his wife Bethany Peter, Matthew Peter, Alexander Denneno, Kevin Peter and Samantha Peter, her brothers, James Walsh and wife Julie Walsh of Falmouth, David Walsh of Roslindale, her sister Norrine Hardiman of Stoughton and her sister in law Roberta Walsh also of Stoughton. Patricia was also a mother to the late Edward Peter who passed away on September 16, 2013 and a sister to the late Margaret Walsh, Thomas Walsh, Joseph Walsh and John Walsh.

Born June 23, 1931 to the late John and Mary (Quirk) Walsh she attended Roxbury Public Schools and was a graduate of Roxbury High School. Mrs. Peter was employed for many years as a Medical Billing Administrator for several area doctors and insurance agencies. She attended the Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday April 21, 2014 from 4 – 8 P.M. in the Sheehan, Lowe & Powers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday April 22, 2014 at 9:30 A.M. from the Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial for the repose of her soul at 10:30 A.M. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton Street, Rt. 27, Stoughton. The Pastor Rev. Joseph P. McDermott, officiating. All are welcome to attend. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ed Peter Track Scholarship Fund, c/o North Attleboro High School Athletic Department, 1 Wilson Witty Way, North Attleboro, MA 02760 in Patricia’s memory would be appreciated.

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Donald A. Oakley, 78 of East Bridgewater, passed away on Saturday April 19th, after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Lynne (Ridder) Oakley. He was born in Brockton, son of the late Clement F. and Marion (McDermott) Oakley. Don has been a lifelong resident of East Bridgewater and a graduate of East Bridgewater High School class of 1953. Donald served his country in the United States Coast Guard from 1953-1957, after that he got his Master’s degree in teaching at the Bridgewater State College. He was employed as a history teacher at the East Bridgewater High School for over 20 years. Don also was the history department head. He enjoyed playing golf, gardening and trips to Myrtle Beach where he and his wife spent their winters for 20 years. In addition to his wife of 56 years, Lynne, he is survived by his children, Peter Oakley and his wife Kathryn, David Oakley all of East Bridgewater and Karen Oakley and her partner Mary Baggao of AZ; also many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Robert F.and Richard C. Oakley. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday April 22nd at 11:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St (Rte 58 at the rotary circle) Whitman. Burial will follow in the Northville Cemetery, East Bridgewater, MA. Donations may be made in his name to the Union Congregational Church, 105 Pleasant St. East Bridgewater, MA 02333. Visitation omitted by request.

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Retired US Air Force Major Milton J. “Milt” Walsh died Easter Sunday at Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, MA. Milt was born in Brockton, MA, grew up and was educated in Randolph and East Bridgewater, MA. He was a resident of Salem for the past 32 years. Milt retired from the United Sates Air Force, receiving the rank of Major. He also taught Air Force Junior ROTC at the North Quincy, MA High School for 16 years. He was a member of the DAV, the AMVETS, and the American Legion all of Salem, NH. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Salem, NH, and the 4th degree assembly. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, vegetable gardening, collecting coins and baseball cards, and has an extensive collection of sea shells. Most of all Milt loved all his “Girls”. Milt was predeceased by his sister Barbara Spencer. He is survived by his beloved wife Donna (Brida) Walsh of Salem 4 Daughters: Deborah and her husband Drake Uhlinger of Eagle River, AK Margaret and her husband David Francoeur of Berlin, NH Cynthia and her husband Robert Haidaichuk of Salem, NH Shannon and her husband Richard MacLatchy of Merrimack, NH Siblings: Harold Walsh of Middleboro, MA, Jack Walsh of Raynham, MA, Jane Lovell of Bridgewater, MA, Sue Cote of Middleboro, MA, and Betty Leate of Middleboro, MA 14 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Apr. 26th at 10:30 AM at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH. Calling hours will be Friday, Apr. 25th from 4-8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Queen of Peace Church, 200 Lawrence Road, Salem, NH 03079 or to the Air Force Jr. ROTC Program at Salem High School, Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH 03079 .

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Anna M. (Heelan) Klim a longtime resident of both Stoughton and Orleans passed away in Brockton on Monday April 21, 2014. She was 89 years old and the beloved wife of the late John L. Klim. She is survived by her 5 loving children, John Klim and his wife Cathy of Cummaquid, Mark E. Klim and his wife Marilyn of Bridgewater, Dianne M. Langeland and her husband Douglas of Cummaquid and Boston, Vanessa Stewart and her husband Leonard of Raynham and Roberta Harback and her husband Peter of Stoughton. Other survivors include her sister Dorothy “ Dottie” Klim of Rockland, her 11 grandchildren, her 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was also a sister to the late Loretta Tejeda, Mary Grande, Francis Heelan and William Heelan.

Born February 15, 1925 in Canton, Massachusetts Anna was a daughter to the late Francis P. and Clotilda F. (Hellman) Heelan. She attended Stoughton Public Schools and was a 1943 graduate of Stoughton High School.

Mrs. Klim was employed as an Office Assistant by the John J. Rogers Insurance Agency in Stoughton for over 25 years. She had also been employed by the former Dr. Buckley D.M.D. and the John Hancock Life Insurance Co. Her hobbies included traveling throughout New England and Cape Cod, bird watching, and quality time spent with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours which will be held on Thursday April 24, 2014 from 4 P.M. – 7 P.M. in the Sheehan, Lowe & Powers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. Her funeral will be held on Friday April 25, 2014 at 8 A.M. from the Sheehan Funeral Home, 115 Monk Street, Stoughton. Followed by a Catholic Mass of Christian Burial for the repose of her soul at 9 A.M. in the Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton Street, (Rt. 27) Stoughton. Burial will immediately follow at the MA Veteran’s National Cemetery in Bourne, MA at 11:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to THE NEPHCURE FOUNDATION, 15 Waterloo Ave. Berwynn, PA 19312 in Anna’s memory, would be appreciated.

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Sandra “Sandy” L. Mahoney, of East Bridgewater, died April 22, 2014 at Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was the loved friend and roommate of Norma Waugh of East Bridgewater, and daughter of the late James and Barbara (Contois) Mahoney. Sandy enjoyed crafts of all kinds which she shared with friends and family. She was devoted to her many animals, and will be sadly missed by her dogs Kringle and Scooter and cats Zoro and Pumpkin. Sandy worked as a manager at Marcello’s Sub Shop and later worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Kindred Blue Hills Alzheimer’s in Stoughton. She enjoyed working with the elderly until she retired due to her health. Sandy is survived by two children, Julie O’Donnell of Riverside, RI and Alan O’Donnell of Buzzards Bay; three grandchildren, Hailey, Shawn and Wyatt; many nieces and nephews; and was the sister of Thomas Mahoney of East Bridgewater, Mark Mahoney of Whitman, Paula Backlund of Whitman, Linda Mahoney of Marion, Donna Campbell of Weymouth, Pamela Pinkston of Buzzards Bay and the late James “Jimmy” Mahoney of Whitman. Visitation will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton, Tuesday 4-6pm followed by a prayer service at 6pm.

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Donald Crichton McNeil, Ph.D, a Clinical Psychologist with a life-long commitment to the mental health of children and adolescents, passed away on April 23rd, 2014. A therapist, a social activist for mental health, and a teacher, Dr. McNeil was a devout advocate for the mentally ill, a kind and careful listener to those whose voices are small or easily passed over. Born in Libertyville, IL on April 29th, 1936, Dr. McNeil moved, at the precarious age of one week, to Laramie, WY with his father The Rt. Reverend Dudley Barr McNeil and his mother Charlotte Miller. The three became westerners at heart, as his father Bishop McNeil took over the offices at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral in Laramie and helped establish many social services for Wyoming residents. Dr. McNeil obtained a B.S. in Biology at the University of Michigan in Anne Arbor, around the time he started to work at the Hawthorn Center. There, he immediately found his life’s direction, designing therapies for the Center’s many and varied patients. He would go on to complete his Ph.D in 1972 in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan. In 1976, he completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship as a Visiting Scholar at The University of California, Berkeley in Advanced Study in Psychotherapy and Alternative Models. Dr. McNeil moved to The University of Texas in Austin to become a Department Chair in the Graduate Studies Program for Behavioral Disorders and to become a teacher. He helped prepare doctoral students to work with autistic children and developed programs for the new learning laboratories in Austin’s Independent School District for special needs children. During this time, he worked with The United States Office for Special Litigation and Civil Rights, in the Justice Department, to ensure fair access to mental health services. He appeared at this time as an expert witness during the Morales v. Terman class-action lawsuit concerning the Federal District Court’s ruling to provide representation for incarcerated youth wrongly housed in adult prison conditions. As a young man, Dr. McNeil began his research and scholarly pursuit at The Ypsilanti Pre-School Project. As a recipient of many grants – The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, the US Office of Education, and North Carolina’s Governor’s Commission on Advocacy – he was able to educate many many graduate students throughout his tenure. As a Post-Doctoral fellow he worked extensively with The Youth Law Center in San Francisco, CA for juvenile defenders. He was an Associate Professor at both The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Lesley College. He began his own private practice in Massachusetts full-time in 1989, and concurrently he continued to lecture and write. He never stopped teaching and he was rarely ever seen without a pen in his hand or an open book. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Anne Scalzo-McNeil Ph.D, his brother John McNeil of Beaver Island Michigan, and his son Donald Justin McNeil of Boston. A memorial service will be held in June at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral in Laramie, WY.

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Ralph “Emmett” Tucker, Jr., 84, lived in Bridgewater, Whitman, Hanson and Bourne. He was the beloved husband of sixty three years to Joan (Higgins) Tucker. He was born in Bourne, son of the late Ralph E., Sr. and Ida (Anderson) Tucker. Emmett was a graduated of Whitman High School class of 1947. He served his country in the Korean War from 1952-1954.Emmett worked as an electrician for his father-in-law Byron M. Higgins and also for the Whitman School Department in his later years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Whitman for over 50 years. Emmett liked to hunt, fish and worked around the house. They had two daughters, Susan Tucker Cox, who predeceased him and Jane Tucker O’Connell of Bridgewater, also two grandchildren Karyn E. O’Connell Enos and Geoffrey E. O’Connell, both of Bridgewater, his great-grandchild Donovan Enos. He also leaves his sister, Joanne Tucker Laurin of Sagamore Beach, also a few aunts, uncles, several nieces, nephews and many cousins. His funeral service will be held on Friday May 2nd at 10:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St.(Rte 58 @ the rotary circle) Whitman. Burial will follow in the Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman. Visitation will be on Thursday May 1st from 4:00-8:00PM.

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Claire F. Ferguson, 76, of East Bridgewater formerly of Dorchester, passed away surround by her family on May 1st. She was born and raised in Dorchester, daughter of the late Walter and Edna (Driscoll) Ferguson. Claire lived in the family home in Dorchester until moving to East Bridgewater 15 years ago. She was employed by the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in the claims department for 50 years, both the Boston and Hingham offices. She loved to travel to her favorite spots being Hawaii and Arizona and enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews. She is survived by her brother John Ferguson and his wife Bobbie of NH, her nieces , nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews.; also her close friends Allen and Gail Sherman. She was also the sister of the late David Ferguson and Marilyn Wieher. Her Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday May 6th at 8:15AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth St. (Rt 58 @ the rotary circle) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 9:00AM in the Holy Ghost Church , Whitman, Interment will follow in the New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. Visitation will be on Monday May 5th from 4:00-8:00PM.Donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379

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TAUNTON –Antonio B. “Tony” Chaves of Taunton, husband of Pamela (Hebard) Chaves for the past thirty-years, died at the McCarthy Care Center of East Sandwich on May 2, 2014. He was 61. Born in Santa Maria, Azores, he was the son of Maria (Borges) Chaves of Taunton and the late Antonio Sousa Chaves (Almada). A resident of the area since 1968, Tony was employed for many years by Bridgewater State University, where he worked as a maintenance foreman. He retired several months ago. Filled with humor, wisdom and compassion, Tony had many friends from all walks of life and always had a comforting smile or a one liner to share. He enjoyed spending his days on his boat, fishing, drinking a Corona and soaking up the sun. With an understanding of peace, love and happiness, Tony lived a beautiful life. He will never be forgotten, though missed by many. Always and forever in our hearts, he will be catching those big fish in the sky. Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters, Jessica Chaves of New Bedford and Kirsten Chaves Rickis and her husband Adam of Hopedale; a brother, Joe Chaves of Charlton; two sisters, Gloria Chaves-Doherty of Attleboro and Agnes Spencer of Taunton; his dogs, Bella, Pierre, Bower and Hunter; and many nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Tuesday, May 6th at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Jude the Apostle Church, Taunton at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, May 5th from 5 to 8 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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Whitman – Constance B. “Connie” (Cheverie) Leonard 90, died Tuesday May 6 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late W. Douglas Leonard. Born and raised in Braintree, she was the daughter of the late Owen and Helen (Rice) Cheverie, and a graduate of Braintree High School. For over thirty years Connie was a comforting and familiar face working as an admission secretary at the Emergency Room of Brockton Hospital. She had been a resident of Whitman for over fifty years before her move to Bridgewater five years ago. As an active resident of the Whitman community she was a member of the Mother’s Club and had served many years as a den mother. She was a longtime communicant of the Holy Ghost Church where she participated in Perpetual Adoration and the church CCD Program. She was also an avid and talented ballroom dancer. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and had successfully raised her three sons alone after the loss of her husband in 1966. In later years her greatest joy came from the time spent helping to raise her cherished grandchildren. She is survived by her loving sons Mark Leonard and his wife Nancy Persson of Easton, Brian Leonard of Bridgewater and Timothy Leonard and his wife Christine of Hanson, her sister Brenda Chamberlain and her husband Warren of Holliston and her sister-in-law Carmela Cheverie of Abington. She is also survived by her grandchildren, whom she adored, Douglas, Jackson, Scout, and Cooper as well as her dear friends Ronni Marshak of Boston and Harry Morse of Quincy and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Donald, Robert and Paul Cheverie. Her funeral service will be held Friday May 9 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 9 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Thursday May 8 from 5-8 PM. Donations in her name may be made to the Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324.

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Florence (MacLeod) Ganley of Natick, joined her mother Barbara MacLeod and her father Kenneth MacLeod in eternal peace on May 31, 2014. Beloved mother of Kelly Ganley DeLiberato and her husband Daniel of Natick, Sally Ganley of San Diego, CA, and Joseph “Danny” Ganley and his wife Nilzadette of Framingham. Devoted sister of Constance “Connie” Malloy of Sharon, Barbara “Bonnie” Grady and her husband Marty of Natick, and Kenneth MacLeod and his wife MaryBeth of East Bridgewater. Loving Grandmother to Aiden DeLiberato. Loving Aunt to Marty Jr., Brendan, Diana, Julie, Scott, Tim, Terry and Amber. Dear friend to many neighbors in Cedar Garden where she lived for the past seven years. Visiting hours will be held in the John Everett & Son’s Funeral Home, 4 Park St. at Natick Common on Wednesday June 4th from 4:00-7:00PM. Funeral Service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 39 E. Central St., Natick, Thursday, June 5th at 10:00AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited. Burial in Rock Ridge Cemetery, Sharon, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Florence’s name to the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. For directions, or to send the family a condolence, please visit www.everettfuneral.com

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East Bridgewater – Kathleen F. (Sullivan) Serpa 82, died Monday June 2, in her East Bridgewater home, after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Serpa. Born in Brockton and raised in Whitman she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marguerite (Campbell) Sullivan and a graduate of Whitman High School, Class of 1948 where she attained the honor of “Class Valedictorian”. She then furthered her education graduating from Trinity College in Washington, DC. Prior to retiring as the Assistant Clerk of Courts for Barnstable Superior Court, she worked for many years at the law firm of Terzian & Terzian in Whitman and in the Clerk of Courts office of the Brockton Superior Court. She is survived by her loving children Kevin Serpa and his wife Marcia of CT, Michael Serpa and his wife Rebecca of NH, Erin Jacobson and her husband Peter of East Bridgewater, and Colin Serpa of NH, her sister Marie Butler of Mashpee. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Phyllis Pollock. Her funeral mass will be held Saturday June 7 at 9 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, School Street, Whitman. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Friday June 6 from 5-8 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following charities, suggested by her grandchildren; Mystic Aquarium Animal Rescue Program, 55 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, CT 06355 (https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/MysticAquarium/OnlineDonation.html) select Marine Animal Rescue; St. Vincent DePaul East Bridgewater Food Pantry C/O St. John Church, 210 Central Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333; Catholic Charities of Maine, Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104 (www.ccmaine.org); Hope For the Warriors, 5101C Backlick Road, Annandale, VA 22003 (www.hopeforthewarriors.org) or the Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 S. Bay Ave., Boston, MA 02118 (www.gbfb.org)

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EAST BRIDGEWATER – George D. “Dyke” Redgate, devoted husband of Martha L. (Hamm) Redgate, passed away on June 10, 2014 at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center after bravely battling an extended illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston on April 6, 1934 to Margaret (Dahl) and Leo Redgate, he was raised and educated in Brockton. He resided in East Bridgewater for the last 52 years where he was a Little League Coach for five years. George’s hobbies were numerous including constructing birdhouses and building and painting models of all kinds. He was an Air Force Veteran who served in Japan and Korea for 4 ½ years during the Korean War. After sustaining injuries in the line of duty, he received an Honorable Discharge. George was a lifetime member of the DAV, VFW, KWV. He received an accounting degree from Johnson and Wales Business College in 1958 and was employed by the Federal Government for 35 years beginning his career working for the IRS and later becoming Chief of Finance and Mortgage Credit for the Boston Regional Office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, retiring in 1989. In addition to his wife of 57 years, Martha, he is survived by his three children, Dianne Curtis and her husband Daniel of Lakeville, Mark Redgate of Florida, Glenn Redgate and his wife Gail of Norwood; two grandchildren, David Curtis of Taunton and DeAnna Munroe of Middleboro; a great granddaughter, Emmaleigh Munroe; his beloved beagle Missy; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Stephan and brothers Robert and Richard Redgate. Visiting hours will be held at Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton on Friday, June 13, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home on Saturday, June 14, at 10am. George’s life will be celebrated with a Funeral Mass at Saint John the Evangelist Church, 210 Central Street, East Bridgewater at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow with military honors at Pine Hill Cemetery, 438 North Main Street, West Bridgewater. In lieu of flowers donations in George’s name may be made to the Taunton Animal Shelter, 821 West Water Street, Taunton, MA 02780.

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Kingston – Judith L. (Skillings) Graham 69, formerly a longtime resident of East Bridgewater, died Tuesday June 17, in her Kingston, home after a brave battle with cancer. Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late V. Paul and Dorothy (Ward) Skillings and a graduate of Brocton High. Prior to her retirement she had worked as a bank officer for the Middleboro Trust Company. She was avid and extremely talented at cross stitching and gladly shared her works with family and friends. She also enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and the challenge of a good scrabble game. She is survived by her loving sons Paul Kane and his wife Valerie of Raynham and Daniel Graham and his wife Jaquelyn of Bridgewater, her brothers David Skillings and his companion Pamela McGuire of Abington and Mark Skillings and his wife Terie of Littleton and her grandchildren Julie, Ryan, Siobhan, Lauren, Victoria, Marcus and Robert. She is also survived by her stepchildren Kate O’Malley, Robert Graham, Jr and Shannon Ferraro as well as several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late V. Paul Skillings, Jr. Her funeral service will be held Saturday June 21 at 4 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Burial will be at a later date in the Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 1-4 PM. Donations in her name may be made to Make-A-Wish, 4742 North 24th Street / Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016 or to the Jimmy Fund C/O Dana Farber, Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168

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