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JOHN E. GAMBALE
Visiting Hours: Thursday, January 13, 4-8 PM.
Funeral Service: Friday, January 14, 10 AM, First Congregational Church, 785 S. Main Street, Raynham.
John E. Gambale, 59, died Thursday, January 12 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Peggy Ann (North). Born in Everett, he was educated in Everett and a graduate of Everett Vocational School. He was a resident of Raynham for over 28 years. Mr. Gambale was a Tractor Trailer Driver for many years for Ris Paper in Mansfield and also for Unisource. Previously, he worked at Concord Steel in Everett for over 16 years. He was a member of Teamsters Local 251 in Providence. John also worked for various funeral homes in the area. In his free time, he enjoyed traveling in his motor home and above all, spending time with his granddaughters.
In addition to his wife Peggy, he is survived by his children, Margaret Gambale Chassey and her husband Mark E. of E. Taunton and Lisa M. of Rehoboth. He was the Beloved Grandfather of Elizabeth Mary Chassey and Emma Rose Chassey. He is predeceased by his sisters; Helen Folsom, Ruth DiBlasi and Patricia Gambale Mull. He is also survived by 2 brothers in law.
Funeral services will be held in the First Congregational Church of Raynham, 785 S. Main St., Raynham on Friday at 10 AM. Visiting Hours will be held in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment will take place at Mayflower Cemetery
in Taunton. Donations in John's name may be made to the Hospice of Greater Taunton, 244 N. Main St., Raynham, 02767 or to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, 01701.
EUGENE H. LaCROIX
Visiting Hours: Wednesday, January 12, 2-4 & 7-9 PM - Foley-Cook-Hathaway Funeral Home, 126 South Main St., Attleboro.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, January 13, 10 AM, Holy Ghost Church, 71 Linden Street, Attleboro.
Eugene H. LaCroix, 87, died at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro on Saturday, January 8 after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Eileen T. (Flanagan) LaCroix. A lifelong resident of Attleboro, he was educated in Attleboro schools. Mr. LaCroix was an auto mechanic at the former Nerney Motor Sales in Attleboro before working as a supervisor in the Personnel Department at New England Telephone & Telegraph and then Bell Atlantic in Providence, RI for 35 years before retiring in 1981. He conducted Driver Safety Programs for the company and guest lectured on driver safety at several local fire departments. He was a lifelong communicant and usher at Holy Ghost Parish in Attleboro and a former member of St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Mr. LaCroix is survived by his children, Eugene E. LaCroix of E. Bridgewater, Joan E. Cahill of Colchester, CT and Robert P. LaCroix of Boston. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife Eileen, he was preceded in death by his parents, Philias and Angelina (Cote) LaCroix and his brother, George H. LaCroix. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral will be held from the "FOLEY CHAPEL" OF FOLEY-COOK-HATHAWAY FUNERAL HOMES, 126 South Main St., Attleboro on Thursday at 9 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Ghost Church, 71 Linden St., Attleboro at 10 AM. Visiting Hours Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Interment will take place at St. John's Cemetery
in Attleboro.
PATRICIA A. (MULLEN) MacDONALD
Visiting Hours: Omitted.
Graveside Service: Wednesday, January 12, 11 AM, Evergreen Cemetery, Washington Street, Stoughton.
Patricia A. (Mullen) MacDonald, 57, died at Brockton Hospital after a period of failing health. She was born and educated in Newton and resided there until moving to Brockton 8 years ago. She was a housewife at home with her family.
Ms. MacDonald is survived by her daughter, Kimberley A. Weinstein of Stoughton, her grandchildren, Jonathan and Casandra Weinstein and Matthew Snyder and her sister, Jody Podzka of Brockton. She is also survived by her longtime companion Donald Podzka of Brockton, her niece, Tracy Mullen and several nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Mullen.
Graveside Service will be offered at Evergreen Cemetery, Washington St., Stoughton on Wednesday at 11 AM. Visiting Hours omitted. Arrangements by Farley Funeral Home, Stoughton.
MARIE J. (CAREW) GIANNI
Visiting Hours: Friday, January 7, 4-8 PM.
Funeral Mass: Saturday, January 8, 9 AM, Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton Street, Stoughton.
Marie J. (Carew) Gianni, 74, died Wednesday, January 5 at home after a long illness. She was the wife of Angelo J. "Joe" Gianni. Born in Cohasset, she was raised in Hingham and attended Hingham Schools. As a young girl, she moved to Hillsboro, NH and graduated from Hillsboro Schools. Mrs. Gianni worked as an Administrative Assistant for Johnson & Johnson in Westwood for 5 years and then the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton until her retirement in 1995. She was a member of Mass. Audubon Society, Appalachian Mountain Club and was the founder of the Brook Meadow Women's Golf League. She was an accomplished organist and pianist and formerly was the organist at the New England Sinai Hospital and Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton. An avid outdoorswoman, she enjoyed gardening, skiing, golf and vacationing with her family in Pine Point Beach in Maine. She also enjoyed going to the symphony.
In addition to her husband Angelo J. "Joe" Gianni, she is survived by her sons Robert J. and his wife Patricia of Redding, CT and Edward J. and his wife Erin of E. Bridgewater. She was the sister of Joseph Carew of Sterling, Paul Carew, Richard Carew, James Carew, Catherine Sullivan, and Anne Carew all of NH and the late John Carew, Thomas Carew and Robert Carew. She was the cherished Grandmother of Matthew W., Lauren E., Catherine R., William J. and Olivia M. Gianni. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Saturday at 8: 15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Friday 4-8 PM. Donations in Marie's name may be made to the Old Colony Hospice, 14 Page Terr, Stoughton, 02072 . Burial will be at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.
DIANNE M. (HILL) FLEENOR
Visiting Hours: Wednesday, January 5, 4-8 PM.
Funeral Mass: Thursday, January 6, 9 AM, Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton Street, Stoughton.
Dianne M. (Hill) Fleenor, 48, died Sunday at her sister's home surrounded by her family after a short illness. Born in Boston, she was a graduate of Brockton Schools. Mrs. Fleenor was a resident of Bridgewater for over six years. Previously, she was a resident of Stoughton, Brockton and Weymouth. Mrs. Fleenor worked as a Manager for New England Farms and Mobil Mart in Middleboro and Raynham for over 10 years. Previously, she worked for Abington Savings Bank and at numerous area nursing homes. She had completed her Certified Nurses Aide Certificate. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.
She leaves her 2 sons, Thomas J. Jr. of Weymouth and Glenn M. of Bridgewater. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth A. Hill and Margaret (Mahoney). She was the devoted sister of Robert W. Hill and his wife Maryann of Easton, Kenneth A. Hill and his wife June of Bridgewater, John A. Hill and his wife Dixie of NC, Virginia R. (Hill) Liss and her husband Robert of Middleboro, Richard D. Hill of Boston and Debra V. (Hill) Meireles and her husband John of Raynham. She was the former wife of Thomas J. Fleenor. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Thursday at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Wednesday 4-8 PM. Donations in Dianne's name may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, 02115. Burial will be at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton
ROSALIA "LENA" (GIAMBANCO) BALSAMO
Visiting Hours: Sunday, January 2, 4-8 PM.
Funeral Mass: Monday, January 3, 11 AM, St. Gerard Majella Church, 1860 Washington St., Canton.
Rosalia "Lena" (Giambanco) Balsamo, 98, died at home in Canton on Thursday, December 30. She was the wife of the late Antonio Balsamo. Born and educated in Italy, Mrs. Balsamo was a resident of Canton for over 20 years after living in Dorchester for many years. She was a housewife at home with her family.
Mrs. Balsamo is survived by her children, Salvatore Balsamo and his wife Yvonne of Dover and Rosalie Monahan and her husband Joseph of Canton. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Robert Campagna and her daughter-in-law, Bertha Balsamo, as well as 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Antonio, she was preceded in death by her children, Mary Dearborn, Catherine "Tina" Campagna and Charles Balsamo and her brother, Peter Giambanco.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Monday at 10 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church, Canton at 11 AM. Visiting Hours Sunday 4-8 PM. Interment will take place at Canton Corner Cemetery
in Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lena's memory may be made to the Caritas Norwood Hospital Endoscopy Unit, Caritas Norwood Hospital, Development Office, 800 Washington St., Norwood, 02062.
SHARON W. (WEATHERBEE) JOHNSON
Visiting Hours: Sunday, January 2, 2-5 PM.
Funeral Service: Monday, January 3, 11 AM, Farley Funeral Home.
Sharon W. (Weatherbee) Johnson, 71, died at Braemoor Rehabilitation Center in Brockton on Thursday, December 30. She was the wife of the late Cedric S. Johnson. A lifelong resident of Brockton, Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of Brockton High School, Class of 1950. She was a switchboard operator at Brockton Businessmen's Exchange for 20 years before retiring over 20 years ago. She was an avid Bingo player.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her children, Karen S. Johnson of Easton, Paula J. Johnson of Brockton and Brenda L. Herlihy and her husband Michael of Fairhaven, as well as her sister, Carolyn DiCroce of E. Taunton and her brother, Gerald Weatherbee of Brockton. In addition to her husband Cedric, she was preceded in death by her brother, Howard F.S. Weatherbee. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held from the Farley Funeral Home 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Monday at 11 AM. Visiting Hours Sunday 2-5 PM. Interment will take place at Melrose Cemetery
in Brockton. Donations in Sharon's name may be made to the American Heart Assn., 20 Speen St., Framingham, 01701.
ROLAND G. "BABE" TREMBLAY
Visiting Hours: Thursday, December 30, 5-8 PM
Funeral Mass: Friday, December 31, 9 AM, Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 1262 Park St., Stoughton.
Roland G. "Babe" Tremblay, 84, died at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton on Monday, December 27 after a period of failing health. He was the husband of the late Rosalie C. (Shea) Tremblay and Josephine (Lavish) Donahue Tremblay. Born in Berlin, NH, June 20, 1920, he was educated in Berlin schools and attended UNH. He has resided in Stoughton since 1946. Mr. Tremblay was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army in World War II, serving in the ETO with the 30th infantry division. He worked as a manufacturing engineer for Allis Chalmer in Hyde Park for 27 years before working for the Foxboro Company for 10 years. He retired in 1985. Mr. Tremblay was a life member of the American Legion Post 89 and the VFW Post 1645 in Stoughton. He was also a life member of New England PVA(Paralyzed Veterans Assn.) and the DAV(Disabled American Veterans) in Brockton. He was a member of the State Board for the Multiple Sclerosis Assn. Mr. Tremblay was on the Disability Commission for the Town of Stoughton for 8 years.
Mr. Tremblay is survived by his step-daughter, Nancy Ann (Donahue) Clark of New Ipswich, NH and his brother, Raymond E. Tremblay of Vernon, CT. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 2 nephews and 1 cousin.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Friday at 8: 15 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Stoughton at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Thursday 5-8 PM. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
in Stoughton. Donations in Babe's name may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Assn., Central New England Chapter, 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, 02451-1115.
ELAINE K. CHRISTOPHER
Visiting Hours: Omitted
Funeral Mass: Thursday, December 30, 9 AM, St. James Church, 560 Page St., Stoughton.
Elaine K. Christopher, 45, died unexpectedly at home in Stoughton on Thursday, December 23. She was the daughter of Arthur M. Christopher of Moultonborough, NH and the late M. Edna (Sweeney) Christopher. Born in Boston, she was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1977 and Brockton Hairdresser Academy. She was a Stoughton resident for most of her life. Ms. Christopher was a caterer and waitress at Queen Anne Sub Parlour in Canton for 15 years. She loved arts and crafts and going to the beach, especially in Marshfield. She also loved working at Queen Anne's and cherished her children.
In addition to her father, Elaine is survived by her children, Alysia Bannister and Christopher Bannister both of Canton. She was the twin Sister of Edna Guyette of Rehoboth and the sister of Marie Barbano of NY, Michael Christopher of Malden, Marguerite Hill of Brockton, Chet and Amy Christopher both of Stoughton and the late Mary Christopher. She was the former wife of Richard Bannister and is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held from St. James Church, 560 Page St., Stoughton on Thursday at 9 AM. Visiting Hours omitted. Donations in Elaine's name may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society, 122 Canton St., Stoughton, 02072. Interment will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
in Stoughton.
ALMA (RANDALL) BERRY
Visiting Hours: Tuesday, December 28, 4-7 PM.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, December 29, 10 AM, Farley Funeral Home.
Alma F. (Randall) Berry, 81, died Sunday at the North End Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in the North End of Boston after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Donald G. Berry. Born in Boston, Mrs. Berry was a resident of Walpole for the past 20 years. Mrs. Berry was a home maker at home with her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children, Alvin Berry and Warren Berry both of S. Boston, Diana S. Pedranti of Brockton, Donald G. Berry Jr. of Arlington and Charles R. Berry of PA. She was the mother of the late Donna Calway and Lawrence Berry. She was the sister of Caroline Cobb of Walpole, Warren Randall of Billerica and the late Violet Hancock, Irving Randall and Ann Randall. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in the Farley Funeral Home 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Wednesday at 10 AM. Visiting Hours Tuesday 4-7 PM. Donations in Alma's name may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., PO Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038. Burial will be private.
IDA A. (RACANA) MEROLA
Visiting Hours: Omitted
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, December 28, 10: 15 AM, Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton St., Stoughton.
Ida A. (Racana) Merola, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Saturday, December 25 at the Tower Hill Center For Health and Rehabilitation in Canton after a long period of failing health. She was the wife of the late William A. Merola. Born in East Boston, she was a graduate of East Boston Schools. Mrs. Merola worked as a stitcher in various area shops. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara A. Deming of Stoughton. She was the grandmother of Brian P. Fulton, Karen A. Gianni and Lisa M. Leverone. She was the great grandmother of Steven Leverone and Nicholas Leverone. Mrs. Merola is also survived by her sister Lola Provanzano of FL.
A Funeral Mass will be held in the Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton St., Stoughton on Tuesday at 10: 15 AM. Visiting Hours omitted. Burial will be at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.
