Sarah Ann Osborne Russell, 74, of Brockton and West Harwich, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Life Care Center of West Bridgewater after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of David Francis Russell for 48 years.

Born Friday, January 3, 1941 in Brookline, she was the daughter of the late William Francis Osborne and Sarah Alice (Higgins) Osborne. Raised and educated in Brockton, she was a graduate of Brockton High School, class of 1958. She then earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Boston College School of Nursing in 1962. She then worked as a Staff Nurse at Boston City Hospital and Boston VA Hospital. She then received her Master of Science Degree from Boston College in 1967.

Prior to her marriage to David F. Russell in 1966 she taught Nursing at the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing and Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

In 1984 after raising her family, Sally returned to the nursing profession as a Certified Diabetes Educator at Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates in Brockton for 17 years, retiring in 2001. Sally was also an active participant in the “Nurse’s Health Study” sponsored by Harvard Medical School.

The three most cherished parts of Sally’s life were her Catholic faith, her loving family and her many loyal friends. Her faith was both an inspiration and a source of comfort. Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Brockton was instrumental in her spiritual life. It was there that she received the sacraments of baptism, first communion, penance, confirmation and matrimony.

During her adult life she was an active member and communicant of St. Patrick Church in Brockton where she was a CCD Teacher and Eucharistic Minister. In more recent years, she enjoyed time spent at her home in West Harwich where she was a communicant of Holy Trinity Parish. For several months she spent winters in Naples, Florida where she was a communicant of St. John Parish.

Sally was happiest when she was able to share leisure time with those she loved. Traveling and taking cruises and hosting parties for family and friends were some of the things she enjoyed the most. Trips to Bermuda were most special to her, it was there that she and David celebrated their honeymoon.

In addition to her husband David, she was the loving mother of David Francis Russell, Jr. and his wife Anne Marie, Suzanne Frances Russell Backoff and her husband Brian and Maura Ann Russell; she was the proud, loving, joy filled “Gramma” of Daniel Francis Russell; aunt of Michele Osborne Driscoll and Amanda Osborne; she is also survived by several other nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Richard J. Osborne.

David Francis Russell, 76, of Brockton and West Harwich, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at the Life Care Center of West Bridgewater. He was the devoted loving husband of the late  Sarah A. “Sally” (Osborne) Russell to whom he was married for 48 years who passed away February 26, 2015.

Born Tuesday, August 16, 1938 in Brockton, he was the son of the late Francis J. Russell and Mary C. (Higgins) Russell. Raised in Brockton, he graduated from Brockton High School 1956.  He then received his Funeral Director and Embalmer License from the New England Institute of Funeral Service in Boston in 1960.

David was the owner of his family business, The Russell & Pica Funeral Home where he proudly served the Brockton community for 55 years with compassion and dignity.

In earlier years he spent summers at New Silver Beach where he learned how to sail.  It was there that he developed cherished friendships that have lasted a lifetime. He was proud and honored to have such loyal and devoted friends. He also shared values and dedication to funeral service with a select group of professional colleagues whom he also considered close friends.

While living in Brockton, he was a communicant of St. Patrick Church and served on the Parish Council and as a Eucharistic Minister.

In more recent years, he enjoyed time spent at his home in West Harwich where he was a communicant of Holy Trinity Parish, former member of Allen Harbor Yacht Club and member of the Hyannis Yacht Club. For several years he spent winters in Naples, Florida where he was a communicant of St. John Parish. The three most cherished parts of David’s life were his Catholic Faith, his loving family, and his many loyal friends.  His faith was both an inspiration and a source of comfort.

David was happiest when he was able to share leisure time with those he loved.  Traveling, taking cruises, golfing and parties with family and friends were some of the things he and Sally enjoyed the most. Annual trips to Bermuda were most special to him, it was there that he and Sally celebrated their honeymoon in 1966.

David was the loving father and friend of David Francis Russell, Jr. and his wife Anne Marie, Suzanne Frances Russell Backoff and her husband Brian and Maura Ann Russell; he was the proud and loving Grampy of Daniel Francis Russell; the devoted brother of R. Terence Russell and his wife Anne Marie, Richard E. Russell and his wife Valerie, Jeanne Gawle and the late Francis J. Russell; he is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Daniel Robert Fraatz, 54, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. 

Born January 11, 1963 in Attleboro he was the son of the late Karl D. Fraatz and Joan L. (Maigret) Fraatz of Norton.

Dan is survived by his daughter, Danielle B. (Fraatz) Prew and her husband Charles of Foxboro; his mother, Joan L. Fraatz of Norton; his brothers, Jon G. Fraatz and his wife Lynne of Norton, Jerald T. Fraatz and his wife Tracy of Attleboro; close friend, Roy Lamphere. As well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Donald A. Gomes, Sr.  (Born February 11, 1935) of East Bridgewater MA on August 19, 2017 went to be with the Lord.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Mrs. Donald (Catherine) Gomes and 3 Children, Donald Jr., Kenneth, Anita Wirth and five sisters, Beverely, Dorothy, Mary, Donna and Kathleen

Linda “Lee” Andersen, 68, of Bridgewater, formerly of Easton passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 at the Season’s Hospice Center in Milton.

Born March 30, 1949 in Boston she was the daughter of Harold Dale & Leona (Dziadowicz) Strode. She is survived by her childen, Peter Kelloway, Jr. and Vicki Stonefield; a sister, Lorraine D. Strode; four grandchildren, Brian MacDonald, James Michael Stonefield, III, Samantha and Hannah Stonefield and a great grandson, Mason MacDonald. She was also the mother of the late, Anthony W. Guest and sister of the late, Dennis Strode. 

Patricia A. "Patty" Goss, 82, of Bridgewater, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Braemoor Health Center in Brockton after a long illness.

Born September 9, 1935 in Bridgewater, she was the daughter of the late Romald and Sophia Sawicki. She was raised in Bridgewater, she attended Bridgewater High School. She raised her family in Springfield, VA before returning to her home town of Bridgewater, MA.

Patricia was a retired administrative assistant for the Town of Bridgewater's Selectman's Office where she worked for many years.

Patricia enjoyed her retirement years by going on cruises with her daughter, day trips to Foxwoods Casino with her friends and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Tanner of Dalzell,SC, her son, Steven Tanner of Bridgewater, her son Timothy Tanner and his wife Vicky Tanner of Bristow, VA; her granddaughters, Nicole Tanner and Alexandra Tanner of Bridgewater, Kayla Tanner of Charlotte, NC and grandson Matthew Tanner of Bristow, VA, along with many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.

Wayne D. Arms, age 76, of Raynham, Massachusetts passed away on October 29, 2017 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Roberta (Martin) Arms and father of Craig M. Arms.

Wayne was born and raised in Brockton, the son of the late Harry F. Arms and Barbara L. (Bain) Arms. He attended school there and graduated from Brockton High in 1959. He also attended the University of Massachusetts.

Wayne belonged to the Bricklayers Union Local 5 and in 1964 he founded W.D. Arms Construction Corporation. He was well known in the Brockton area and throughout the state for his numerous commercial construction projects. Wayne was also a member of the Baalis Sanford Lodge AF & AM for more than 50 years.

As a young boy, Wayne spent his summers with family in Nova Scotia where he learned to love dairy farming. As a result, he owned and operated Wayroc Farms in Jordanville, New York for a number of years. At one time, he also owned a home in Warner, New Hampshire

In addition to his wife and son, he is survived by his sister Carol L. Allen of Plymouth, his sister Joan M. Nelson and her husband Robert W. Nelson of Bridgewater, along with many nieces, nephews and loving friends. His son Craig continues to own and operate W.D. Arms and Son Construction, Inc.

Maria Vaz Amado, 84, of Brockton passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. She was the wife of Francisco Barbosa Amado.

Born January 10, 1933 in Ribeira ilheu, Fogo, Cape Verde, she was a daughter of the late Niculao Vaz DePina and Ernestina Vaz Pires.

Maria was an extraordinary woman with a kind, loving and gentle soul. She loved to care and tend to all those around her. She was passionate about making others happy through stories and laughter. She will be deeply missed by all those that were fortunate to create everlasting memories with her. 

She is survived by her husband Francisco Barbosa Amado; her sons, Manuel Barbosa Amado, Alfredo Barbosa Amado and Virgilio Barbosa Amado, and loving daughter Adelaide Amado. She is also survived by many adored siblings, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
 

Maura A. Russell, 43, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 19, 2017 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Brighton, with her family, friends and Fr. Salamone surrounding her and comforting her with prayer.

Born Friday, February 15, 1974 in Brockton, she was the loving daughter of the late David F. Russell and Sarah A. "Sally" (Osborne) Russell.  Raised in Brockton, she graduated from Brockton High School in 1992 and then graduated from Syracuse University in 1996 where she was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.  During her education at Syracuse, she studied abroad at the University of Wales in Australia.

Maura worked in various roles in Human Resources. While living in California she worked for E. News Entertainment and then when returning to Massachusetts, worked for Putnam, ADP Payroll, Massachusetts Financial Services, Stonehill College and Residence Inn by Marriott.

Maura enjoyed spending time in West Harwich and exploring Cape Cod, traveling with her family and friends to various destinations by plane or cruise ship.  Maura loved spending time with family and friends on the holidays and birthdays. A few of her greatest joys in life was playing with her only nephew, Daniel; being a Godmother to Abigail and taking care of her “puppies”, Maarten, Foley and Flanagan.

During Maura’s challenges in her life, she was always the first to help others before helping herself and always the first to volunteer to help at local charities and organizations.

Maura was a loving friend with a beautiful smile that touched everyone she met, she will be missed.

Maura is survived by her brother, David F. Russell, Jr. and his wife Anne Marie; her sister, Suzanne F. Backoff and her husband Brian; her adored nephew, Daniel F. Russell; she is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and loyal friends.

Joseph F. Jebali, 85 of Gainesville VA passed away unexpectedly on Nov 19, 2017 at Brockton Hospital. 

The son of the late Joseph L. Jebali Sr. and the late Hilda Blanche Arnold. Joseph was born and raised in Cambridge, MA and raised his family in Brockton, Massachusetts.

A veteran of the USMC, he served with honor in Korea. He married Elaine (DuMont) Jebali, they had three daughters, Robin, Lisa and Renee.

Joseph was a thirty-year telephone company employee, his last position being in Special Services before retiring in 1990. Joseph was an avid sports fan and a devoted follower of the Miami Hurricanes football team. He played ice hockey and enjoyed sailing on Cape Cod in his spare time before retiring. In his retirement years, he moved to Arizona where he heartily enjoyed playing softball and tennis for many years in the sunshine.

In addition to his friend and companion of 28 years, Joy Veradt, he is survived by two of his daughters, Lisa Jebali of Lynn, MA and Renee Jebali of Bridgewater, MA and the late Robin (Jebali) Jacobs. Granddaughters, Gina and Alexis Jacobs; great grandchildren, Ashlyn Jacobs, Brody Helfrich, Jackson Barton..

Joy's children and grandchildren became his family as well and he was loved by all of them and will be greatly missed.

John J. Munroe, Sr., 59, of Brockton, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the husband of Donna L. (Thayer) Munroe.

Born February 24, 1958 in Brockton, MA he was a son of the late William R. Munroe and Olive F. (Scott) Munroe. John was raised and educated in Brockton. He worked for many years in the construction business.

In his free time John enjoyed camping in New Hampshire and hunting trips in the Berkshires. He also enjoyed fishing and riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle as well as taking trips to the casino. John was a longtime member of the Enterprise Club in Brockton. He was devoted to his family. He loved spending time with his grandchildren every week. He will be missed by his family and friends.
 

John is survived by his wife, Donna L. (Thayer) Munroe; his children, John J. Munroe, Jr. and his wife Bonnie, Jason L. Munroe and his wife Jenn and Jillian L. Munroe and her fiancé Keith Gonsalves; his grandchildren, Jason Jr., Jailyn, John III, Jarrod, Joeseph, Angel and Jessie; his great-grandchild Dakota; his siblings, George Munroe, Stephen Munroe and his wife Heather, Doreen Grover and her husband Kenny, Mildred Ashley and her husband Steven, Olive Burr, Gail Arnold and her husband Steve, Cynthia Williams and her husband Barry, Dorothy Tosetti and her husband Ed. He is also survived by his several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William Munroe, Paul Munroe, Frank Munroe, Edward Munroe and Walter L. Munroe.

Ana M. Fortes, 83, of Brockton, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital.

Born September 1, 1934 in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde, she was a daughter of the late Jose M. Fortes and Maria J. (Silva) Fortes. Ana was a grade school teacher in Cape Verde. She came to the United States to Brockton in 1976 where she has called her home since that time. She taught at the Davis Middle School in Brockton for many years.

She is survived by her children, Eunice Osorio and her husband Jose, Noemia Pina and her husband John, Gamaliel Fortes, Daniel Fortes and his fiancé Carla DaRosa,Carlos Santos and Cacai Lopes, Raquel Fortes-Kelly and her husband Dennis, Vera Morris and her husband Michael, Elisa Fortes, Ivone Smith and her husband Kevin and Nancy Fortes and her fiancé Jeff Fanfan; her grandchildren, Mark Santos, Ana-Allycia Fortes, Amanda Fortes, the late Daniel Fortes “Junior” and Joshua Fortes, Jonathan Pina, Gabrielle Fortes, Sarah Pina, Samantha Fortes-Burgo, Natasha Fortes, Jahmal Fortes, Elijah Fortes, Mikera Morris, Michael Morris, Jordan Fortes, Nathan Fortes-Gardner, Elianna Fortes, Emarli Massicote, Kailey Kelly, Makai Fanfan, Valter Barro and Flavio Osorio; her sister, Julia M. Fortes. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Valerio Fortes, Antonio Fortes, Joao Fortes, Francisco Fortes, Maria Fortes, Paula Fortes and Adelaide Fortes Santos.

Sandra C. Monteiro Tillman, 61, of Brockton passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the VA Boston Healthcare System-Brockton. She was the wife of Richard D. Tillman, Jr.

Born September 3, 1956 in Boston, MA she was the daughter of Harry M. Gomes and Marie L. (Jackson) Gomes. Sandra was a graduate of Hyde Park High School and Massasoit Community College. She served in the U.S. Army from which she was honorbly discharged. 

In addition to her husband Richard, she is survived by her children, Mellika Monteiro, Antonio Monteiro and Michael Monteiro, and nine grandchilden. 

Maria E. Delact, 60, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. 

Milagros “Cana” Ramos, 59, of New Bedford, longtime resident of Brockton, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at St. Lukes Hospital in New Bedford.

Born December 20, 1958 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico. She was the daughter of Eneida Cartagena and the late Luis Alberto Casiano. She came to Brockton with her family in 1973. Right away she became a familiar person in Brockton and made friends very quickly. All who knew her loved her very dearly. Although she had many struggles throughout her years, she was a person who would make you laugh with all her crazy antics. She was a loving women who would help anyone in need. There was not a room in her house that was not filled with teddy bears and baby dolls. Her greatest joy was her family especially her children and grandchildren. She loved music, puzzles, bingo, arts and crafts.

She is survived by her three children, Millie Ramos, Daniel Ramos and Samuel Ramos.
Her grandchildren, James Thomas, Julieanna Ramos, Samuel Ramos JR, Jaiden Ramos, Julliana Ramos, Julian Ramos and Brayden Ramos.

She was the sister of the late Luis “Papo” Casiano. She is survived by her sisters Carmen Ortiz, Zaida Cartagena, Rosa Cartagena, Yolanda Cartagena, Maribel Cartagena and Luz Nunez. Her brothers Jose Cartagena, Manuel Cartagena and David Cartagena. She had many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews who loved her and will always hold a special place in their hearts for their titi Cana.

Kenneth M. “Kenny” Ford, 71, of Brockton, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital.  He was the husband of Donna R. (Gragg) Ford.

Born February 4, 1946 in Norton, he was the son of the late Joseph F. Ford and Helen A. (O’Donnell) Ford.   Raised in Marshfield, he graduated from Scituate High School before serving in the United States Marine Corps and is Vietnam Combat Veteran.

Kenny was a machinist and had worked over 40 years for Masoneilan Valve Company in Avon.

Kenny was a motorcycle enthusiast enjoying his Harley Davidson.  He was a member of the Outlaw’s Motorcycle Club, Bridgewater 49ers Club, Citizens Club, Commercial Club, Lincoln Club, Bertocci Memorial Club and the Brockton VFW.

He is survived by his wife, Donna R. (Gragg) Ford; his children, Christine K. Ford and Jason J. Ford; his step-son, John M. Hill; his grandchildren, Jordan Hill and Jack Hill; his siblings, Barbara Hagg and Pamela O’Donnell.  He was the step-father of the late Susan R. Hill-Brower.

Donna Marie Johnson, 56, of Brockton, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

Born December 9, 1960 in St. James, Montego Bay, Jamaica she was a daughter of the late Clevland Johnson and Everitte Williams. Raised and educated in Jamaica, Donna worked as a personal care assistant for many years in Jamaica. She came to the United States to Boston in 2001and later moved to Brockton. Some of Donna's hobbies were watching movies, she enjoyed reggae music. She also loved to cook and travel.

She is survived by her daughter, Camela A. Taylor; her siblings, Steve Johnson, Elaine Nelson, Delroy Duman, Delrose Campbell, Dwight Blagrove, Sharlene Blagrove and Oval Blagrove. She is also survived by her several nieces and nephews.

Lillian “Terry” (Davis) Pierson, 69, of Brockton, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth after a brief illness.

Born August 28, 1948 in Weymouth, she was the daughter of Laurie Burke.

Terry was a Homemaker and cared for her 4 children. Some of her favorite things to do were to listen to music, family vacations, watch movies, Nascar and her love for animals, especially horses.

She is survived by her children, Laurie McLaughlin, Jennifer Hartman, Christopher Mueller and Eric Mueller and their spouses; her grandchildren, Priscilla, Destiny, Evan, Brooklyn, Nathaniel and Quinn; her great grandchild, Kaden; her brothers, Billy and Gary; her former companion of 25 years, Michael Mueller.  She was the sister of the late Jimmy, Paul and Warren.

Steve “Stavros” Georgeakakis, 80, of Abington, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of the late Stella (Vintzileos) Georgeakakis.

Born August 16, 1937 in Athens, Greece, he was a son of the late Haralampos Georgeakakis and Antonia (Makri) Gannis. Raised and educated in Greece, Stavros was a military police officer for the Greek Airforce.

He came to the United States in 1961. He married the love of his life Stella in 1963. He owned and operated Brookville House of Pizza in Holbrook for 25 years until his retirement. Steve was also the owner of Stavros Pizza in Weymouth in the mid 90's. At this time in his life Steve dedicated all of his time to care for his wife at home during her illness until her passing in 2009.

Some of his hobbies were playing a game of backgammon and rooting for his favorite Boston sports teams. He loved “dancing with the ladies”. He was involved with the youth soccer in Holbrook for many years.

He is survived by his children, Lia Jenner and her husband Gregg, Tina Georgeakakis, and Harry “Bobby” Georgeakakis and his wife Joanne; his grandchildren, Stephen and Alexx Jenner and Kyra and Steven Georgeakakis. He was the brother of the late Yanni, Sarantis and Panagiotis Georgeakakis.

Paul H. Bertarelli, 83, of Brockton, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 under the care of his family and hospice. He was the husband of the late Jean F. (Parker) Bertarelli.

Born April 14, 1934 in Brockton, MA he was a son of the late Michael Bertarelli and Anna (Coala) Bertarelli. Paul was raised and educated in Brockton. He owned and operated Bertarelli Brothers Construction Company in Brockton with his family for many years.

Paul was a hard worker. He enjoyed farming and his construction work. He loved his dogs. Most of all Paul enjoyed good times with his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Michael W. Bertarelli and his wife Lisa and Paula J. Lucini and her husband Todd; his grandchildren, Corrina, Christopher, Ana, Julia and Andrew; and his sister Mary Good. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William Bertarelli and John Bertarelli.