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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.
DR. CATHERINE A. (YOUNG) ELLISON
Visiting Hours: Thursday, May 12, 5-8 PM
Funeral Service: Friday, May 13, 11 AM, First United Methodist Church, 109 Pleasant St., Stoughton.
Sorority Service: Friday, May 13, 10 AM, First United Methodist Church, 109 Pleasant St., Stoughton.
Dr. Catherine A. (Young) Ellison, 76, died at home in Stoughton on Sunday, May 8 after a period of failing health. She was the wife of Clarence G. Ellison. Born in Big Four, WV, Mrs. Ellison graduated from West Virginia State College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, New York University with a Master's Degree and Harvard University with a Doctorate in Education in 1975. She was a resident of Stoughton for 40 years. Mrs. Ellison was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where she was past President of the Norfolk County Chapter. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Stoughton. She was a School Administrator for Boston Public Schools for over 30 years before retiring in 1998.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Ellison is survived by her daughters, Wendy J. Ellison of VA and Pamela L. Lester of Brockton, as well as her grandchildren, Yalanda, Latoya, Vanessa, Phylicia and Vaughn. She is also survived by her siblings, Samuel J. Young of MI, Richard E. Young and Virginia Pinkard both of NY. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kim A. Sedi, her brothers, Cecil Howard and Kenneth Young and her sister, Mildred Wallace. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The Omega Omega Service will be held by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at the First United Methodist Church, 109 Pleasant St., Stoughton on Friday at 10 AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11 AM. Visiting Hours will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Thursday from 5-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Catherine's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, 01701. Interment will be private.
KITTY D. (DODSON) WINTON
Visiting Hours: Saturday, May 14, 10-11 AM
Funeral Service: Saturday, May 14, 11 AM, Farley Funeral Home.
Kitty D. (Dodson) Winton, 90, died at home in Stoughton on Sunday, May 8. Born in Alabama, Mrs. Winton was educated in Tennessee schools. She was a resident of Stoughton for 12 years. Mrs. Winton was a gift wrapper at Miller Bros. in Chattanooga, TN for many years before retiring several years ago. She was also active in church clubs, community service and volunteer work in Tennessee.
Mrs. Winton is survived by her niece, Barbara Tisdale of Stoughton. She is the great-aunt of Cynthia Tisdale-Bright, Jay Tisdale, Princiotti Tisdale, Laurenda Tisdale-Ross, Thomas Bright, Adrian Ross, Kyron Tisdale, Olivia Tisdale and Vivian Tisdale. She is also survived by her cousins, Alice Smith and Patricia Earl of TN.
Funeral Service will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Saturday at 11 AM. Visiting Hour prior from 10-11 AM. Donations in Kitty's name may be made to the New England Sinai Alzheimer's Adult Day Care, PO Box 837, Stoughton, 02072. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery
in Stoughton.
ALICE C. (JOSSELYN) HOGAN
Visiting Hours: Monday, May 9, 5-8 PM
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, May 10, 9 AM, Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton St., Stoughton
Alice C. (Josselyn) Hogan, 56, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Saturday, May 7 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a long illness. She was the wife of Henry J Hogan, Sr. Born in Boston, she was raised in Jamaica Plain before moving to Stoughton at age 11. She was a graduate of Stoughton Schools. Mrs. Hogan worked for the Stoughton Schools at the North School as a teachers aide in the kindergarten and special needs class for 10 years. She retired from the Hart Associates in Norwood 5 years ago after working for them for 5 years. In her free time, she enjoyed crafts, boating and spending time with her family and her granddaughter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Kimberly A. Hogan and Henry J. "Jim" Hogan Jr. both of Stoughton. She was the sister of Patricia Josselyn of Stoughton. She was predeceased by her parents Walter Josselyn and Eleanor (Davis) Josselyn. She is also survived by her granddaughter Hailey Hogan.
Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Tuesday at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church at 9 AM. Visiting Hours Monday 5-8 PM. Donations in Alice's name may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 North Halsted Street Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60622
