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Chester S. Shalginewicz, 53, of East Bridgewater, died peacefully Jan. 18, 2009. Native of Brockton, he was graduated from Brockton High School in 1973, earned a Bachelor of Science degree with highest honors from Northeastern University and then a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. For many years Chet was an operations manager for Christy’s Markets and for the past seven years was a field representative for Tedeschi Food Shops. Chet was a communicant and dedicated volunteer at St. John Church in East Bridgewater. A proud homeowner, he unselfishly enjoyed caring for his family and their needs, enjoyed cigar smoking and in between watched science fiction shows. Chet was the beloved son of Irene (Yezewski) Shalginewicz of Brockton and the late Chester, adoring husband of Jeannette (Chuckran) Shalginewicz since 1981, guiding father of Dwight Crosby and Dwayne Crosby (and his wife Gina) of East Bridgewater and Kevin Crosby (and his wife Erica) of Plymouth, devoted Grampy of Shanna, Alecia, D.J., Taryn, Alexis, Lil D., Brianna and Trevor, caring brother of Peter and John Shalginewicz of Brockton, Ann Raftery (and her husband Joseph) of Hyde Park and Paul “Beany” Shalginewicz (and his wife Eileen “Leenie”) of Bridgewater, dear uncle of Johnny, Michael, Thomas, Zach and Zeb, nephew of Walter Yezewski of West Springfield, kind son-in-law of Beverly Salamone of Whitman, close brother-in-law of Raymond, Sam, Russell and Charlie Chuckran, Brenda Johnston and Michelle Cordone, uncle of their children and best friend of Rod Nevirauskas of Pennsylvania and his brother-in-law Russell Chuckran and loving owner of Jordan. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 4-9 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Friday at 9 a.m., funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John Church, East Bridgewater, cremation and private burial. In lieu of flowers, Chet’s family prefers memorial gifts to St. John Church, 210 Central St. East Bridgewater MA 02333. To view Chet's memorial video, click here Memorial Video .
Grace Marie (Oriola) Lally, 97, of Brockton, died Jan. 16, 2009. Native of Italy, she was educated in Brockton. For most of her life she was proprietor of Grace Marie’s Beauty Salon at 638 North Main St. in Brockton. She enjoyed visiting her son and his family in North Andover and at the ocean in Ogunquit, Maine. Grace Marie was the loving wife of the late Anthony A. Lally, beloved mother of the late M. Anthony Lally, dear mother-in-law of Jeanne Lally of North Andover, devoted grandmother of Deborah Meyers and her husband Michael of New York, Michael J. Lally of Chelsea, Karen Samenuk and her husband David of North Andover, great-grandmother of Antonia and Benjamin Meyers and Thomas, Matthew and Ava Samenuk, sister of Michael Oriola of Brockton and the late Frank Oriola, Marie Rollins, Clara Raspa and Louis Oriola and aunt and cousin of many. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 9:30-11 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home at 11 a.m., funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Rose F. (Jean-Francois) Joseph, of Brockton, died Jan. 12, 2009. Native of Haiti, she was a pediatrician who loved children and watching good movies. Rose had a great sense of humor and was well-loved by everyone. Rose was the beloved daughter of Charite (Benoit) Jean-Francois of Brockton and the late Edmond, loving sister of Marie Perpetue Dorvil of Montreal, Marie-Antoinette Viard of Brockton, Jean-Francois Alcindor of Florida, Raymond Alcindor, Francoise Alcindor, Charlotte Alcindor, Odette Alcindor, and Myrthil Alcindor, all of Haiti, dear aunt of many including Ducis Robert Viard. All are welcome to calling hours Friday 6-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, , Gathering Saturday 10 a.m. at Waitt Funeral Home, burial at Melrose Cemetery. Memorial talk at 12 Noon at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 444 Plain St., Brockton. Reception to follow.
Mary A. (Rossetti) Fisher, 82, longtime of Brockton, died Jan. 11, 2009. She was an East Boston High School graduate, welder at Hingham Shipyard during World War II, longtime waitress in the Brockton area, in the 1970s started the first girl’s hockey team in Brockton. She retired to Florida and managed apartments there, returned to Brockton over 20 years ago and resided recently at Queset on the Pond in South Easton. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and traveling. Mary was the wife of the late Frank W. “Bud” Fisher Sr., beloved mother of Richard Fisher and his wife Mary of Raynham, the late Frank “Buddy” Fisher Jr. and Cynthia Fisher, mother-in-law of Mary Paula Fisher of Mansfield, loving grandmother of Daniel J. Fisher, Keith F. Fisher, Ryan A. Fisher, Alex P. Fisher, Nicholas Stewart and Timothy Stewart, dear sister of Claudia Goeres of Hanover, Joseph Turco of Milford, Joseph Rossetti Jr. of Chelmsford, John Rossetti of Melrose and the late Josephine Ascolillo and loving aunt 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 St. Mary Cemetery, Mansfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Citizens Scholarship Fund (CSF of Mansfield / Buddy Fisher Scholarship), P.O. Box 23, Mansfield MA 02048. To view Mary's memorial video, click here Memorial Video
Carol A. (Garrity) Burke, 65, of Brockton, died January 3, 2009. Native of Quincy, Carol was a homemaker who was devoted to her family. She enjoyed dancing and camping. She was the loving wife of John P. “Trigger” Burke Sr., beloved mother of James R. Burke and his wife Cindy of Plymouth, John P. Burke Jr. and his wife Laura of Brockton, Patricia M. Fralick- Rose and her husband John Rose of Brockton, Carol E. Woitunski and her husband Michael of Brockton, and Martin J. Burke and his companion Laura Luiz of Bridgewater, grandmother of ten, great-grandmother of two, sister of Hugh “Pete” Garrity and his wife Judy of Waltham and Robert Garrity and his wife Linda of Arlington. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, her funeral Friday at 11:30 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home and burial at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Brockton, 500 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301.
Robert E. Zaks, 67, of Brockton, died Jan. 3, 2009 after recent heart surgery. Native of Dorchester, he was a Boston College graduate and was retired after 35 years in the cashier’s department at the Boston Globe. Bob was active many years with Boy Scout Troop 5 at St. Edward Church and was a former assistant scoutmaster and current treasurer. He was recently a substitute teacher at Trinity Catholic Academy, a member of Randolph Elks and John P. McKeon Amvets Post in Dorchester, enjoyed gardening, golfing and reading and was a history buff. Robert was a dear son of Genevieve (Ziolkowski) Zaks of Dorchester and the late Edmund Zaks, beloved husband of Deborah A. (Peart) Zaks for 41 years, loving father of Christopher Zaks and Kimberly Zaks, both of Brockton and Jeffrey Zaks (and his longtime girlfriend Niina Wirgentius) of Weymouth, brother of Thomas Zaks and his wife Kathleen of Raynham, Anne Alcott of Braintree and the late Elaine Zaks, uncle of Thomas and Jessica Zaks and Daniel and Courtney Alcott. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 3-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Thursday at 8 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 9 a.m. at St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family prefers memorial gifts to Boy Scout Troop 5, Brockton, c/o 71 East Main St. Brockton MA 02301.
Douglas M. Allen, 45, of Brockton, died unexpectedly Jan. 2, 2009. Raised in Brockton, Doug graduated Brockton High School in 1981. He was co-owner of Easton Insurance Agency, Inc. on Route 138 in Easton with his mother and was a former adjustor with Aetna Insurance. Doug was a musician, playing guitar and bass locally, was a longtime friend, mentor and coach with Brockton Youth Hockey, enjoyed playing golf and was a member of Brockton Country Club, coached soccer, enjoyed fishing and going to the beach and was a member of the Board of Directors of Metro South Insurance Agents. Douglas was a dear son of Ronald and Dolores Allen of Brockton, beloved husband of Michelle, loving father of Ashley, Casey and Justin, brother of Bill Allen of Quincy, son-in-law of Mary and James Morrill of Florida and brother-in-law of James and Brian Morrill. All are welcome to calling hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. from Waitt Funeral Home, funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church and burial at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Brockton Youth Hockey Assoc. Inc. PO Box 2125, Brockton, MA 02305-2125 (www.brocktonyouthhockey.com), or American Heart Association, 20 Speen St. Framingham MA 01701 (www.americanheart.org) .
Henry J. Beltram, 97, of Boston, passed away at Good Samaritan Medical Center on February 25, 2010. Henry lived a long and happy life. A former employee of First National Stores in Somerville, he retired at 65 to pursue other interests. A well read man, he was an avid book collector with a great thirst for knowledge and a great curiosity for life. He was a true Boston Red Sox fan and attended many games at Fenway Park. Henry was the son of the late John and Catherine Beltrami, husband of the “love of his life” the late Mary (Nestico) Beltram, loving father of Catherine Nocella and Donna Peeters and her husband George, caring friend to his son-in-law Frank Nocella, brother of the late Helen Lydon and Linda Goggin, beloved grandfather of Nicole Lewis and her husband Shawn, Christopher Peeters, and the late Joseph W. Nocella, adoring great-grandfather of Ryan Lewis. Henry is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. All are welcome to a visitation Monday 9-10 a.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by a 10 a.m. prayer service in Belcher Chapel. Private family burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hearthstone Alzheimer’s Foundation, 23 Warren Ave. Suite 140, Woburn MA 01801.
Mary A. (Skistimas) Romans, 81, of Brockton, died February 11, 2010. A native of Cambridge, she was a 1946 graduate of Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School. A homemaker, she enjoyed needlework and reading. Mary was the beloved wife of Winfred E. “Lee” Romans; loving mother of Leonard Romans of Carlsbad, CA, Carol Romans of Arlington and Thomas Romans of Altoona, FL; dear grandmother of Nicholas Romans; sister of Helen Fleming of Cambridge, Bennie Sims of Carver, Walter Sims of Brockton and the late John and Stanley Skistimas; and aunt of several nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Wednesday 4-7 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral home Thursday at 8 a.m., funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish, and committal at 11:30 a.m. at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Julio Angelo “Jay” Salerno, 81, of Norwell and Marion, died February 5, 2010 surrounded by his family at Quincy Medical Center after a brief illness. A builder by trade and an innovative carpenter, he owned several businesses. A kind and gentle man, he was nicknamed “Smiley” and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Julio took pleasure in spending summers in Marion and motor home camping in FL. A loving and devoted family man, he was an animal lover and enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cribbage and whist, and New England sports teams. A son of the late Vito and Isabella Salerno, Julio was the husband of the late Carole E. (Cedergren) Salerno, loving father of Jon Vito Salerno and his fiancée Kim Gately of Norwell, Lee Henrickson and his wife Gale of Brockton, Sandra-Lynn (Henrickson) Knell and her husband Brian of Norfolk, grandfather of 6, brother of Carmela Cassidy of Weymouth and Lee Salerno of Quincy, and an uncle of several nieces and nephews. Following cremation, all are welcome to calling hours Saturday 1-3 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by a 3 p.m. memorial service in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., PO Box 1004, Meriden CT 06450 or ASPCA, Attn: Special Giving’s Linda Tiramani, 5201 8th Ave. 7th Floor, New York NY 10018. To view Julio's memorial video Memorial Video
Florence G. (Gurney) Wass, 91, of Bridgewater since 2002, formerly of Avon for many years, died Feb. 9, 2010 at home surrounded by family. She was a homemaker devoted to her family and she enjoyed RV camping, crafts and artistry. Florence was the wife of the late Leroy Clayton Wass, beloved mother of Richard C. Wass and his wife Lorraine of South Berwick, ME, Roger C. Wass and his wife Christine of Bridgewater and Ralph K. Wass and his wife Gail of Goffstown NH; loving grandmother of Candyce Wass, Kimberly Wass, Jennifer Tully, Amy Carey, Courtney Wass-Martineau and Sarah Wass-Cruz; stepgrandmother of Victoria, Paige and Curtis; dear great-grandmother of Kaitlyn, Meghan and Joseph Tully, Aidan, Erin and Lilly Carey, Matthew and Luke Martineau and Jacob Cruz; sister of Ralph Gurney of Brockton, Allen Gurney of NH, Geraldine Perkins of Bridgewater and the late Mildred Wass, Clara Peterson, Clinton Gurney, Viola Peterson, Laura Lyons and Harold Gurney; and an aunt of many nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Friday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton and her funeral service Saturday at 10 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home. Spring burial will be held at Avon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph MA 02368. To view Florence's memorial video Memorial Video
Anna B. Juzenas, 84, recently of East Bridgewater, died Feb. 6, 2010. Daughter of the late Victor and Sophie, Anna lived in Brockton most of her life, worked in shoe manufacturing and enjoyed crafts. She was the beloved sister of Josephine Patrick of Dorchester and Edward James of New Jersey, and a loving aunt of nieces & nephews. All are welcome to a calling hour Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, her funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Michael Church, Avon and burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Harold Stuart Smith Jr., 67, of Brockton, died February 6, 2010. A lifelong South Shore resident, he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. A long time wedding photographer, he was employed as a project manager for Abel-Womack of Lawrence for over 25 years. He enjoyed traveling, cruises, Cape Cod, cooking, photography, bowling and golfing. Stu was a dear son of Bernice R. Smith of Florida and the late Harold S. Smith, beloved husband of Mary Catherine (McCabe) Smith for 40 years, loving father of Erin and her husband Brian Gaynor of South Easton and Keri and her husband Christopher Pray of Brockton, brother of Janice Golden of Rockland, Steven Smith and his wife Laura of Cambridge, Daniel Smith and his wife Nancy of Maryland and the late Gary Smith, close brother-in-law of Susan Reardon of Brockton, and an uncle of many nieces and nephews. Stu was eagerly awaiting the arrival of his first two grandchildren in July. 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 American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701 or a charity of your choice in Stu’s memory.
Mary C. (Kelley) Sullivan, 87, of Brockton, died Feb. 5, 2010. A native of Jamaica Plain, she also resided in Arlington, Randolph for 20 years and in Brockton for the past 2 years at the Anne L. Ward House. Devoted to her family and Catholic faith, she attended night school at Harvard University for a few years, enjoyed playing “whist” and dining at area restaurants. For the past 5 years she was a dual citizen of Ireland and the United States. Mary was the wife of the late Eugene T. Sullivan, loving mother of Tristin Kardas of Naples, FL, Timothy J. Sullivan of Brockton and Shelley Kelley Sullivan of Hull, beloved grandmother of 9, great-grandmother of 10, sister of the late Edward, Peter, John, Anna and Joseph Kelley, Charles Kelly and Marguerite (Kelley) Long, and an aunt of many nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 4-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Tuesday at 8 a.m., funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in St. Edith Stein Parish and burial at Melrose Cemetery.
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
MCNELLEY, Edward F. Jr., 76, of Brockton for the past 6 years, native of Charlestown, died August 14, 2011. He enjoyed being with all of his grandchildren, watching sports, golf & fishing. Edward was the son of the late Edward F. & Beatrice V. (Adams) McNelley; beloved husband of Earlene C. (Love) McNelley; loving father of Cheryl Devane of FL, Robert Wright of Bellingham, David Wright of Medford, Cindy Oberto of Mississippi, Donald Wright of NH, Steven McNelley of Quincy, James McNelley of Maryland, Karen Naymie of Brockton & the late Lowell Wright; brother of Christine Cowan of Charlestown, William McNelley of Charlestown, John McNelley of Woburn, Gloria Horrigan of FL & the late Mary Coleman & Beatrice Byrnes & a grandfather & great-grandfather of many. Following cremation, all are welcome to a visitation Friday 7-8 p.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by an 8 p.m. memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Grace Ministries, 101 Main St., Saugus MA 01906. The family of Edward graciously asks for no flowers at his service.
Rodney A. Ellis, 81, of Brockton, native of Bridgewater, died August 14, 2011. A merchant marine for 10 years, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Rodney was a painter by trade for many years and also worked in landscaping. A member of Samoset Rod and Gun Club in West Bridgewater, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Rodney was the son of the late Eldon and Viola (Thompson) Ellis; step-father of Wanda Colp of Sevierville, TN and William Mills of Batesburg, SC; brother of Phyllis Perry of OK, Gloria Hathaway of Bridgewater and the late Eldon Ellis Jr. and Arnold Kheary; grandfather of Nicole Colp; long time love of Barbara Roy; dear friend of Eva Miller and an uncle of many nieces and nephews. All are welcome to calling hours Thursday 4-6 p.m. in Belcher Chapel at Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, followed by a 6 p.m. service. Committal Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
Monika (Janczurewicz) Mazonas, 77, of Brockton, died August 12, 2011. A native of Poland, she moved to Brockton and was employed as a seamstress at King-Size and retired from Sealy. A former communicant of St. Casimir Church and Our Lady of Ostrobrama Church, she enjoyed gardening and sewing. Monika was the wife of the late Anthony Mazonas; sister of the late Joseph, Jan and Zygmunt Janczurewicz. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins. All are welcome to calling hours Monday 6-8 p.m. in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton, funeral from Waitt Funeral Home Tuesday at 8 a.m., funeral Mass at 9 a.m. in Christ the King Parish and burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Earl E. Jacques, 64, of Brockton, died August 4, 2011. An avid motorcyclist, he loved country music and fishing and was a life member of Bass Master. Earl was the son of the late Fabina L. and Lillian M. (Strachan) Jacques; beloved husband of Janice M. (Audlee) Jacques; loving father of Catherine Jacques of ME and a dear step-father, grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Private family service.
