Obituaries

It is with great sadness that the family of Jeanne Smith announce her passing on September 20th, 2026, at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late Anne (Clark) and George Smith. She was a graduate of Holbrook High School’s class of 1968 and a resident of Bridgewater for the last 25 […]

Denise A. Daley, 70, of Randolph, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026 after battling the fatal disease ALS. Born and raised in Arlington, Mass; after high school, Denise briefly served in the U.S. Coast Guard. She then earned a BS at UMass Boston, later a Master’s in Public Health from Boston University and a […]

Mary (Boyd) O’Brien, a longtime resident of Holbrook, passed away September 22, 2026, at the age of 93.  Born in Boston, she was one of 11 children of James and Barbara Boyd.  She loved socializing with her friends, going to the casino, and scratch tickets.  Her favorite holiday was St. Patrick’s Day.  Mary was known […]

David A. Mulkerrin, of Roslindale, formerly of Holbrook, passed away unexpectedly September 11, 2026 at the age of 54.  David worked as a plumber and gasfitter.  He was a member of the Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club, loved to fish and was an amazing handyman who could fix anything.  He grew up playing hockey and baseball and […]

Roy E. Martin, of Holbrook, originally from Braintree, passed away September 11, 2026 at the age of 68.  Roy worked for Building #19 for 24 years doing salvage runs.  After Building #19 closed, he began working for his best friend, Jim O’Donnell, at The Office Guys until he retired.  He loved fishing and camping, but […]

James R. Utley, of Avon, passed away September 7, 2026 at the age of 84.  James moved from Watertown to Randolph in 1981 and started at Braintree hospital that year where he remained until he retired at 65.  Fondly known as Mr. Ut, he loved Creedence Clearwater Revival, Neil Young, and Clint Eastwood.  He enjoyed […]

Oscar R. Foster, affectionately known as “Ozzie,” departed this life on August 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Born on April 14, 1952, in Boston, Massachusetts, Oscar was the beloved son of the deceased Oscar and Lillian Foster. He grew up surrounded by family, a cornerstone of his life, […]

James William McPadden, 73 years old, of Brockton, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 31, 2026.  Born on August 31, 1953 in Bridgeport, CT, he was the child of Helen Agnes Briggs and James Joseph McPadden.  James grew up in Brockton, MA and graduated from Brockton High School. After school he entered the […]

Joseph Damiano, of W. Bridgewater, passed away August 22, 2026 at the age of 89.  Joseph was a heavy equipment operator and retired from the Local 4.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and Denise’s Friday Night Golf League. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife, Linda (Doty) Damiano, and his sons, Justin and Michael.  He was […]

Joan F. (Fleming) Farin, affectionately known as Joanie, Mom, Nana, Grammie and Gigi, passed away peacefully at her home in Plainville, MA, on August 24, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by the loved ones who meant so much to her. Joan was born on December 5, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts, to John and […]