Gracious & Dignified
Obituaries

Mary Jean (Callaghan) Admirand, 79, of Brockton, died July 29, 2010. A U.S. Post Office supervisor, she retired in 1992 and enjoyed bingo and traveling. Mary was the daughter of the late Martin A. and Helen (McGary) Callaghan, beloved wife of William J. Admirand, loving mother of Jeanne Flanagan (and Charles Kennedy) of Plymouth, Maryann Gabryszewski (and Edmund) of Brockton, Linda Wagner (and Raymond) of Taunton, William J. Admirand Jr. (and Susan) of Plymouth, Helen Kelley (and Tom) of Brockton, Suann Killackey (and Jay) of Brockton and the late Nancy Reynolds; a dear grandmother and great-grandmother; sister of Thomas Callaghan of Canton, Paul Callaghan of Canton, William Callaghan of Wareham and the late Helen Yarosz and Edmund Callaghan. All are welcome to calling hours Sunday 3-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Monday at 8 a.m., Funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorial gifts may be made to Brockton VNA, 500 Belmont St. Brockton MA 02301.See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

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Richard A. Cannon, 74, of Kingston, formerly of Norwell, died suddenly at South Shore Hospital on July 17. Richard was the beloved husband of Marianne (Holmgren) Cannon, and a loving stepfather of Lisa Carriuolo of Manhattan, Adam Carriuolo and his wife Karen of Rehoboth, and Kaira Weddleton of East Bridgewater. He was a deeply involved and loving grandfather of Derek and Justin Duquette of East Bridgewater, and Avery and Griffin Carriuolo of Rehoboth. Richard is also survived by his brother William and his wife Nancy of Brewster, and several nieces and nephews. He was a good friend to Richard Duquette of East Bridgewater. The long-time owner of Avon Greenhouse and Flower Shop, Richard's talent, kindness, and generosity was admired and appreciated by friends and customers alike. Funeral services will be private. Donations in Richard's memory may be made to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, Ma 02130, or to the charity of your choice. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

John R. “Jack” O’Reilly, 62, of Brockton, died July 22, 2010. John was the loving husband of Marilyn (Farrow) O’Reilly, beloved father of Marc R. O’Reilly and his wife Cherylane of Brockton, Jennifer Hughes and her husband Jamie of Taunton, John R. O’Reilly Jr. of Brockton and Danielle O’Reilly of Natick, grandfather of 8 and a great-grandfather of 1. Services will be private. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Kerri-Anne Exell, 36, of Brockton, passed away gently in her sleep on July 14, 2010. A graduate of Randolph High School, she attended Massasoit Community College and was a community outreach volunteer with LHI and COPE Center of Brockton. Kerri-Anne was the beloved daughter of Maryann (Horner) Selman of Avon, loving mother of Jessica Exell and Jayce Exell Paiva, sister of Lauren Maia Paiva, Stacey Kean and Jodie Selman-Longton and an aunt and cousin of many. Following cremation, all are welcome to her Memorial Mass, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Parish, 701 Pleasant St., Brockton, followed by a Celebration of her Life at Avon VFW Post 8892, Memorial Drive in Avon. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Father Bill’s & MainSpring, 422 Washington Street Quincy, MA 02169. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Rose Pearl (Harrison) Pettiford, 85, of Brockton, died July 21, 2010. Rose Harrison entered this life on December 18, 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia to Carl & Vera Smith- Harrison. At the age of 3 the family moved North and settled in Newark, New Jersey. Rose attended the Monmouth Street Elementary School in Newark, N.J. Rose was an active member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church, Newark, N.J. where she sang in the choir. She also graduated from Southside High School. Rose was a lover of dance and she performed with the Hawaiian dance ensemble. In the mid 1940’s she met and married Edward Ralph Galloway of Newark, N.J. To this union one son was born Darryl Bruce Galloway. Rose was also a member of the Star Dusters Women’s auxiliary club. After her divorce to Edward Galloway she met and married Lucius Pettiford in the mid 1950’s. Unto this union one daughter was born Vera Michelle Pettiford better known as “Mikey”. In the early civil rights movement of the 1960’s she was actively involved in voter registration for Blacks in Newark, N.J. and also worked the voting poll stations. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s her loving friends Gretha Wheeler and Christine Sawyer introduced Rose to the Adventist message. Rose and her daughter accepted the Adventist message. They were baptized by Pastor John E. Collins and attended the Trinity Temple Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Newark, N.J. She was an active member in the Choir, Prison Ministry, Treasury Dept and Senior Club. Rose was a teacher’s aide in the Newark Public School system and the Trinity Temple SDA Academy, Newark, N.J. She worked as a medical assistant secretary. Rose also was an assistant child care provider with the New Community Day Center in Newark, N.J. She had a love for writing and liked to read and often read to the children at the New Community Day Center. Rose was known for making chocolate cakes, peach cobblers and sweet potato puddings. In the summer of 2005 Rose moved to Brockton, Ma to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She also transferred her membership to the Berea SDA Church of Dorchester, Ma. Rose enjoyed attending the Saint Joseph Manor/ Mater Dei Adult Day Care Center in Brockton, Ma. After a brief stay at Saint Joseph’s Nursing home, Rose departed this life on July 21, 2010. Rose was preceded in death by her husband Lucius Pettiford and her late brother Ronald Harrison better known as “Sonny”. She leaves to cherish in the memories, her son, Darryl Galloway of Newark, N.J.; daughter, Vera Weeks of Brockton, Ma; daughter-in law Ida Galloway of Newark, N.J.; son-in law Ronald Weeks, Brockton, Ma; granddaughter Kisha Galloway-Small & her husband Thomas Small of Ladson, SC; grandson Darryl Galloway Jr. of Newark, N.J. granddaughter Venetta Weeks of Brockton, Ma. In addition she leaves a host of nieces, nephews and family friends. All are welcome to a gathering and viewing Sunday 1-2 p.m., followed by a 2 p.m. prayer service. Final services and internment will be held in New Jersey. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK



Donald R. Thompson, 78, of South Easton, died July 13, 2010. A native of Brockton, he lived in the city before moving to South Easton in 1981. A 1949 graduate of Brockton High School, he was a salesman in shoe manufacturing for Whittaker Corp. of CA and Barbour Corp. of Brockton until retirement. Donald enjoyed spending time in Chatham, where he resided at River Bay and was formerly a member of Central United Methodist Church there. A member of Brockton Historical Society and a former member of Kiwanis & Lions, he enjoyed travelling and wintering in Naples, FL and loved music and spending time with his extended family. Donald was the son of the late William A. and Myrtie M. (Thomas) Thompson, beloved husband of Marjorie L. (Pratt) Thompson for 57 years, loving brother of Wilma Pollard of FL and the late William A. Thompson Jr., Carol A. Stankiewicz, Lester Thompson, Walter Thompson, Dorothy Stevens and Myrtie Murphy, brother-in-law of Connie Thompson of North Easton, Diane Lombardi and her husband Frank of NH, Daniel W. Pratt Jr. of East Bridgewater and the late Doris Scudder and the devoted “Uncle Donald” of many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. All are welcome to calling hours Sunday 5-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Monday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to your favorite charity. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Franklin R. “Frank” Wilkins, 75, of Brockton, died July 11, 2010. A son of the late Grover C. and Lucy J. (Waller) Wilkins, he was born in Boissevain, VA. A member of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, he was a bus driver for MBTA for 25 years and belonged to American Legion Post 16 Dorchester. Frank enjoyed family gatherings and loved to give advice to those who looked to him for it. An avid Patriot and Celtics fan, he enjoyed fishing, traveling and barbecuing. He loved gardening and took pride in caring for his yard. Frank was the beloved husband of Mary E. (Matthews) Wilkins, loving father of Shari Lynn Matthews (and Angelo Lee) of Randolph, Terrence (and Lauren) of Brockton, Pamela of Brockton, Linda Wilkins and Franklin Wilkins Jr., grandfather of 8, great grandfather of 2, brother of Henry Wilkins and his wife Rene of OH, Moneta Wilkins of OH, Hazel Wilkins of NJ and Bertha Wilkins of GA, a close brother-in-law of Isadore Matthews and his wife Willa Mae of Hyde Park and an uncle of a host of nieces and nephews. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Friday 12 noon – 2 p.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Dorothy L. (Jezard) Howland, 81, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died July 12, 2010. A 1947 graduate of Brockton High School, she was a homemaker until she became an EKG technician at Brockton Hospital. She loved bingo, reading, bowling, line dancing and trips to Martha’s Vineyard. Dorothy was the wife of the late Robert F. Howland, beloved mother of Robert F. Howland Jr. (and “Char”) of Halifax, Thomas G. Howland (and Irene) of CA and Laurie Valentgas of Brockton, loving grandmother of George R. and Gregory D. Valentgas, sister of Mary Crosier of Scituate, Jack Jezard (and Phyllis) of E. Bridgewater, James “Frank” Jezard of Easton, Gordon Jezard (and Joan “Kinna”) of Brockton and Ann Bennett (and Carleton) of Bridgewater and an aunt of several generations of nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Friday at 10 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home and burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Randolph. Memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368 or American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. Guest Book

Donald E. Brissenden, 66, of Weymouth, died July 11, 2010. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was a retired truck driver. A committal service and military honors will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 9 a.m. at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton in the Veterans of All Wars Lot.

Charles Wilson Johnson, 69, of Brockton, died July 8, 2010. Better known as Chuck, he was the second born to Wilson & Etha Belle Johnson on December 13, 1940, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1959 he joined the U.S. Navy and left with honorable discharge in 1963. In the year of 1969, he met Pamela A Howard in Cambridge, MA and on July 3, 1971 the two were joined in marriage. He graduated from Cambridge College in 1987 with his MEd with concentration in Business Management. Charles worked for Robert F. Kennedy Actions Corp, Fay A. Rotenberg School from 1982 until 1999 starting as a child care worker and leaving as the Program Director. He then worked other facilities with troubled youth and the mentally and physically challenged. Charles’ works focused on children and young adults. He felt with education and the proper guidance a child could become whatever they wanted. He was a giving person and he never left anyone in need. He volunteered in his community; Chairperson of the North Cambridge Teen Center, Manager of the North Cambridge Little League Baseball Team, North Cambridge Health and Social Service, Rodman Ride for Kids and was awarded many times including the Grassroots Activism Award for the Coalition for Social Justice & Coalition Against Poverty 2010. Family was the most important thing in Charles’ life. He would put everyone’s needs before his own. He liked to do things to bring joy to his family, like taking a group of children to a wrestling match, taking a group of elderly women to Province Town, waking early to make waffles for slumber parties and staying up all night so the toys brought by Santa would be ready. Charles taught his children that with education you could achieve anything. He often said “Work smarter not harder”. Charles leaves to mourn his dear wife, Pamela Ann Johnson, three sons: Earl (Tanya) Howard of Medford MA; Charlie Michael Singleton of Boston, MA; Allan Otis (Clare) Howard of Medford MA; Daughter: Lizzetta Irene Johnson of Brockton MA; Sister: Sherrill Reeve of Nashville, TN; two Brothers: Don Raymond (Nancy) Johnson of Fetus, MO; John Anthony (Denise) Johnson of Salinas, CA. Charles is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandson, 7 Nephews, 4 Nieces, and a host of great nieces and nephews; great great nieces and nephews and many cousins throughout the country including one very special nephews Dennis (Loretta) Johnson of Oklahoma City. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 4-7 p.m. with 7 p.m. service in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Gathering Wednesday at 10:30 to process to National Cemetery, Bourne for 12:30 p.m. honors and committal. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to your favorite children’s charity. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Joseph G. Grant, 89, of Taunton, died July 8, 2010. A native of Brockton, he served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He owned Buckley & Grant in Brockton for many years, and then retired to Centerville, where he owned Vegas East for 10 years. A resident of Taunton for the past few years, he was a devout Catholic wherever he resided. A member of Elks, VFW, Knights of Columbus and American Legion in Hyannis, he enjoyed boating and was a member of Lake Wequaquet Yacht Club. Joseph was the husband of the late Audrey (Walter) Grant, beloved father of Denise Sarris (and John) of Bridgewater, Michael Grant (and Barbara Linder) of Avon, Ronald Grant (and Donna) of Brockton and Debra Cote of Brockton; loving grandfather of Kim Smith, John Sarris, Joseph Grant, Christine Kent, Nicholas Grant and Kendra Grant; great-grandfather of 13; brother of Helen M. Grant of North Easton and the late Frank Grant; and an uncle. All are welcome to calling hours Sunday 1-5 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Monday at 8 a.m., funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Homes for Our Troops, 6 Main St., Taunton MA 02780 (www.homesforourtroops.org) . See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Lucner Montauban, 68, of Brockton, died unexpectedly on July 4, 2010. He was born in Fond-des-Negres, Haiti; son of the late Julia and Herold Montauban. He was the beloved husband of Marie-Carmelle Montauban and the loving father of Yvenet Montauban and his wife Eldine, Nerlande Bernadel and her husband Henry-Claude, Mirlande Pierre- Francois and her husband Monel, Marie Michelle Louis and her husband Roudy, Margie Montauban and Violette Montauban. Loving grandfather of Nyla, Alyssa, Nahimah, Nathan and Drihana. Brother of Mrs. Fritz Elisma and Mrs Vilor Charlot of Fond-des-Negres, Haiti. Cherished uncle of Mylitza Elisma, Caridonne Elisma, Nadine Elisma, JesuLa Chalot, Jean-Paul Chalot, Judith Chalot, Rose-Laure Chalot, Hughes Montoban, Jean-Pierre Montoban, James Montoban, Edmonde Montauban, Fernande Montauban, Edmane Montauban, Edgard Montauban and Verel Montauban. Devoted member to the Medaus Family, Jeudy family, Manifold Family, Joseph Family and the Pierre Family of Connecticut. He enjoyed reading and learning new things every day. He obtained his GED and attended classes at Massasoit Community College late in his life. Funeral Mass for the repose of his soul will take place Saturday, July 10 at 9:00 a.m. at Christ the King Parish, 42 Wendell Ave., Brockton. Interment will follow in Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, Friday, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Please visit www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Patrick Langley, 35, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died July 2, 2010. A 1992 graduate of South Eastern Vocational High School, he was a plumber by trade and enjoyed playing pool and camping. Patrick was the son of Charles Neudorfer and the late Dian M. (Wentzell) Neudorfer, husband of Alana (Baughman) Langley of Brockton, loving father of Michael and Joshua Langley, brother of Elizabeth Langley of Brockton, uncle of Joseph LaForest, and a nephew of Laurel Lemon of Orleans. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Thursday 4-7 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by a 7 p.m. prayer service. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Catherine T. “Kay” (Ely) (Roduta) Rose, 90, of Brockton, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died July 4, 2010. In those years, she survived the Great Depression and worked as a machinist in the Charlestown Navy Yard during WWII. She worked putting keys on musical instruments, binding music books and making surgical instruments. A retired hairdresser and owner of Color N Curl Beauty Salon in Jamaica Plain, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, making candy, crocheting, shopping and surfing the internet. She was a member of online fan clubs and chat rooms since the young age of 82. Her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brought much enjoyment into her life. Catherine was the daughter of the late Julia Holland Ely and Horace Ely, wife of the late Peter C. Roduta and Walter F. Rose, devoted mother of Peter G. Roduta and his wife Karen of Townsend, MA, Elaine Sally Hanson and her fiancé Leonard Cruickshank of Brockton, loving grandmother of Christine Duncan and her husband Adam, Wendy Roduta, Merissa Roduta and Peter J. Roduta, great-grandmother of Kayla Blackwell, Lauren Duval, Alex Duncan and Justin and Kyle Cruickshank, loving aunt of Henry A. Ely and his wife Constance, sister of the late Henry S. Ely, sister-in-law of the late Rose M. Ely, and an aunt of many grandnieces and nephews, all of whom she loved very much. Catherine will be especially missed by her faithful feline companion Molly. Special thanks to Hospice of Greater Brockton and the McCarthy Care Center, Sandwich, MA for their compassionate care throughout her illness. Funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Thursday at 7:45 a.m., funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Michael Church, Avon and burial at St. Michael Cemetery, Mattapan. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in her name to the McCarthy Care Center, 73 Service Rd., E. Sandwich, MA or Hospice of Greater Brockton, 500 Belmont St. Suite 215, Brockton MA 02301. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Laura A. Yellen, 60, of Brockton, died June 29, 2010. A native of Sharon, she began her teaching career in 1970 and in 1974 started teaching at Massasoit Community College. She enjoyed doing volunteer work in her community. Laura was the daughter of the late Miriam and David Yellen of Sharon, MA and Coconut Creek, FL and the beloved sister of Robert Yellen. Cremation and private committal. Donations in Laura’s memory may be made to your favorite charity. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

Louis H. Puopolo, 83, of Brockton, died April 30, 2010. A native of Avon, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. A crossing guard at Montello until 2005, he also worked at Avon Sole Company and was a custodian at Brockton High School until his retirement in 1986. He enjoyed bowling, playing baseball and going to Foxwoods. Louis was the beloved husband of 62 years of Doris M. (Kavel) Puopolo, loving father of Brenda Snarsky of Wareham, Steven Puopolo of Brockton and James Puopolo of Brockton, brother of Lorraine, Mary, Gloria, Marion, Eleanor and the late Richard Puopolo, grandfather of 10, and a great-grandfather of 10. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 4-8 p.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, with a 7 p.m. prayer service. Cremation and private burial. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Doreen A. (Augelli) Quaglia, 51, of Brockton, died December 29, 2009. A native of Roslindale and Hyde Park, she resided in Brockton for the past 20 years. She graduated from Quincy College, Phi Beta Theta with honors, with an A.B. in Paralegal Studies, in 1988. Doreen was employed as a health inspector for 15 years for the Brockton Board of Health and was named “Brockton’s Woman of The Year” in 2001. An advocate for autistic children, she was also engaged in charitable activities such as Secret Santa. Doreen was the daughter of Marilyn Augelli of Hyde Park and the late Douglas Augelli, beloved wife of Atty. William Quaglia, loving mother of Lauren Lyons (and James) of Brockton and Brian Doyle of Brockton, devoted grandmother of Korey, Damiean and Maynard Lyons, sister of Glenn Augelli of Saugus, Lisa Jarjoura (and Stephen) of Hyde Park, Douglas Augelli of New Portland, ME, Cheryl Dern of CA and the late Mark Taylor, and a great friend to many, including Mary Jane Butler. All are welcome to calling hours Saturday 2-6 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by a 6 p.m. prayer service in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, private cremation, memorial service Saturday, Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. in Christ Congregational Church, U.C.C., 1350 Pleasant St. Brockton and private spring burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Autism Speaks, New England Chapter, 85 School St. Suite 100, Watertown MA 02472 (www.autismspeaks.org). See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.GUEST BOOK

Lottie T. (Dumaroski) Doyle, 87, a lifelong resident of Brockton, died December 29, 2009 at home after a short illness. A graduate of Brockton High School, she was a lifetime homemaker and loving mother. Lottie was the beloved mother of Andrea Little, Joanne Maclean, Suzanne O’Keefe, James Doyle, Kenneth Doyle, Michael Doyle and Thomas Doyle, dear grandmother of Tiffany Manning, Ryan O’Keefe, Stephen Maclean, Joshua Doyle and Sophie Doyle, great grandmother of Grace and Tommy Manning, sister of Henry Dumaroski and Wanda Biernat, and the former wife of John Doyle. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, prayer service Thursday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Greater Brockton, 500 Belmont St., Brockton MA 02301. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.GUEST BOOK

Liza E. (Heffernan) Martens, 50, of Brockton, died Dec. 3, 2009 after a courageous seven-year battle with breast cancer. Raised in Avon, daughter of the late Herbert and Anne (Sandsbury) Heffernan, she graduated from Brockton High School in 1977 and was employed in customer service for Graphic Productions in Rockland and at I-Pac in Quincy. Liza’s courage was an inspiration to many. Liza was the beloved wife of Patrick Martens; loving mother of Kerry Martens and her fiancé Glenn LaBlue Jr.; devoted grandmother of Elisabeth and Kyle LaBlue; dear sister of Herbert S. Heffernan Jr. of Braintree and the late Warren Heffernan and Elizabeth Cummings; special aunt of Anne Geisler, Jackie Cummings, Eric, David, Russell, Herbie, Dawn, Katy, Brian, Susan, Billy and Bobby Heffernan, Jenny Cannon, Liam, Matt, Mike Jr., Rosanne, Peter and Joey Martens, Katja and Camden Geisler and Aria Cummings; daughter-in-law of Richard and the late Rosemary Martens, sister-in-law of Kathy, Michael and Richard Martens and Patrick Cummings; cousin of many. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Mass Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 North Main St. Randolph and Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Memorial gifts may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 www.komen.org See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Alfred “Al” Duquette, 69, lifelong of Brockton, died Aug. 30, 2009. A housepainter by trade, Al was a boxer in his youth, member of Protectors Club and enjoyed karaoke. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Ekstrand); loving father of Alfred and Richard of East Bridgewater, Victoria Foley of Halifax, Charlene DosSantos of Whitman and the late Anthony; devoted grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather of many; brother of Anna Ferrini of Brockton, Theresa Fortin and Edson Duquette of West Bridgewater, Francis Duquette of New York; uncle of many. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Thursday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, and burial at Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Anthony “Tony” DeVeiga, 70, lifelong of Brockton, died Aug. 7, 2009. Son of the late Anthony and Martha (Mayers), he served in the U.S. Air Force. He was retired from Plymouth Rubber Company and served as union president. Active in the Knights of Columbus, Tony was a 4th Degree Cardinal O’Connell Assembly member, a Seville Council # 93 member, past Grand Knight and past District Deputy, a St. Edith Stein Parish Council member, and a friend of Bill W. A senior advocate, Tony served on the Board of Directors of Brockton Housing Authority. He is survived by an aunt, cousins and many friends. All are welcome to his funeral Mass on Friday at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish. Burial at Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call (508) 583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Vincent “Vinny” F. Froio, 66, of Brockton, native of Chelsea and a Vietnam era Army veteran, died Feb. 15, 2009 peacefully surrounded by family. He was a BAT bus driver for many years, a supervisor in security at Chatham West and Pine Estates and also a retired Whitman Auxiliary police officer. As an avid sports fan, he especially enjoyed following the New England Patriots. He was the loving husband of Nancy, devoted father of Carl and his wife Tracey, Robert and his fiancée Kendra, Anthony and his wife Irma, April Froio, all of Brockton, Christine and Kathleen of Arizona, and Susan, loving “Papa” of 21, brother of Deanna DeVlaminck and her husband Dick of New Hampshire, beloved uncle, nephew, and cousin of many. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Friday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368 or American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK



Chester S. Shalginewicz, 53, of East Bridgewater, native of Brockton, died peacefully, Jan. 18, 2009. GUEST BOOK

Michele J. “Mickey” Hadges , 49, of Sandwich, formerly of Brockton, died Oct. 26, 2008 after a brief illness. A 1977 graduate of Brockton High School, Mickey worked locally in the food and beverage industry for over 25 years. Mickey loved to shop, garden, birdwatch, spend time with her dog Loco, explore Cape Cod natural history and go to the beach. She was the loving daughter of Winifred Hadges of Brockton and the late James Hadges, beloved sister of Christina Hadges of Raynham, Lauren Doyle and Dena Hadges-Duarte, loving aunt of Sophie Doyle and Alexander and Nicholas Duarte, all of Brockton, sister-in-law of Thomas Doyle and the late Richard Duarte. Mickey also leaves several aunts, uncles and cousins as well as her close friend Paul Vinci. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, prayer service Friday at 10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Autism Speaks, New England Chapter, 85 School St. Suite 100, Watertown MA 02472 (www.autismspeaks.org). See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK Richard J. Duarte, 40, lifelong of Brockton, died unexpectedly August 12, 2008. He was a member of Sheetmetal Workers Union Local 17. Rick was a black belt in karate and was an instructor locally. He loved sports, fishing and playing golf. Rick was the beloved husband of Dena (Hadges) Duarte, loving father of Alexander and Nicholas, son of Ronald and Janet (Avery) Duarte of Taunton, brother of Ronald Duarte, Elizabeth Duarte and Rhonda Gauthier, all of New Hampshire, Robert Duarte and Robin Jones, both of Taunton and uncle of many. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Sunday 1-5 p.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton with prayer service at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to: Autism Speaks, New England Chapter Office, 85 School Street, Suite 100, Watertown, MA 02472 (www.autismspeaks.org) or to Dena for Alex and Nick. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Bradford J. Zaparesky, 57, of Brockton for the past 20 years, died August 9, 2008. Native of Connecticut, Brad worked as a claims manager for Lexington Insurance in Boston for the past 26 years. Brad enjoyed motorcycle riding, playing golf and shooting at Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club. Brad was the beloved husband of Annmarie (Malloy) Zaparesky, loving father of Neil Johnson of Taunton, Danielle Santiago-Zaparesky and Erin Zaparesky, both of Brockton, grandfather of Marcus, Anthony, Carmine and Makayla Johnson and brother of Terri (and Scott) Silverman of New York. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Melrose Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to Dr. Satinder Dillon, 1073 Pleasant St. Brockton MA 02301 for continuing cancer care. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

Denise Juliano Maynard, 40, of Wareham for several years, died April 29, 2008 at home on hospice. Born, raised and educated in Brockton, she was an animal lover who enjoyed caring for her pets, flower gardening and drawing. Denise was the daughter of Louis and Patricia (O’Leary) Juliano and mother of Tina Marie Maynard, all of Marshfield, sister of Michael Marelli of CT, John Marelli of Taunton, Patrice Conroy of Brockton, Rosemary Hatzinikolau of West Bridgewater, Sandra Costa of Bridgewater and the late Vincent Juliano, longtime companion of John Langton of Wareham and aunt of many. All are welcome to calling hour Monday 10-11 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, prayer service at 11 a.m. and burial at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Amaryllis Foundation, PO Box 269 Marshfield MA 02050. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272. GUEST BOOK

TRACEY, Christopher W., of Brockton, age 41, Sep. 1, 2007, beloved husband of Michele Dincecco-Tracey, loving father of Marc Dincecco and Meagan Tracey, son of William and Constance Connor, grandson of the late Alice Weston, all of Brockton, brother of Chanda Connor of Avon, William Connor of Brockton, Paul Connor of Wisconsin and the late Mark Tracey, uncle of many and “Best Buddy” of his nephew Billy Connor. GUEST BOOK

Our Mothers, we will always remember...
Maria L. (Nelson) Belcher, 66, of Kingston, formerly of Brockton, died on April 17, 2008. Native of Dorchester, she was a caring daughter to her late parents, Russell and Katherine (Cronin) Nelson of Braintree. She resided in Brockton for over 30 years where she was a true homemaker, raising her three sons and enjoying her home, gardening and great cooking, especially Sunday dinners. Despite lifelong health issues, Maria was a hard-working and generous person who put others first and she was an animal lover. Maria was the devoted wife for 51 years of John J. “Bubba” Belcher, a retired Braintree police officer, the loving and beloved mother of John J. Belcher Jr. and James R. Belcher, both of Lakeland, Florida and Gregory N. Belcher of Waitt Funeral Home in Brockton, dear sister of Christine Ayoubi of Malden and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother. All are welcome to her funeral Mass today (Sat. April 19) at 12 noon in St. Casimir Church, corner Ames St. and Sawtell Ave. Brockton with cremation and private burial, as was Maria’s wish. Memorial gifts may be made to M.S.P.C.A., 1300 West Elm St. Ext. Brockton MA 02301 and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Belcher Family, c/o Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton MA 02301. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call 508-583-7272.

Katherine A. “Kay” (Danksewicz) Waitt, 85, of Brockton, was born on March 4, 1923 and died July 5, 2008. Native of Abington, she was a 1940 graduate of Abington High School where she was captain of the girls’ basketball team. Married to Edward J. Waitt since July 12, 1942, she assisted him at Waitt Funeral Home for many years. Kay was active in women’s clubs and St. Casimir School and Church activities, took community school courses and enjoyed many crafts until becoming blind. Kay was the loving mother of Ed Waitt Jr. M.D. (and Cathy) of New Orleans, Ken Waitt (and Jean) of Hanover, Jan (and Steve Schlerf) of New Hampshire and Lisa (and Greg Belcher) of West Bridgewater and the late Christine Rose; and beloved grandmother of Ted Waitt, John and Mike Schlerf and Ryan and Julie Belcher. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 2-6 p.m. with prayers at 6 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Private burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368. See www.waittfuneralhome.com or call (508)583-7272.