Local obituaries for Blanchard Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service

Dec 6, 2025

Martha Leary (ne: Satchell) of Holbrook died peacefully at home on Saturday, Dec. 6th, 2025.

Survived by her sons Paul and Edward, her nephews John, Kevin, Will, PJ, niece Betsy, and her granddaughter Kate.

Martie was born March 26, 1925 in Dorchester to begin a 100-year journey of life and adventure. Her first job as an adult was to work on the...

Dec 4, 2025

Dorothea L. (Fowler) Riley, 93, of Carver, formerly of Brockton, passed away on Thursday December 4, 2025.

Dorothea was born December 31, 1931 in Boston. She is the daughter of the late John and Sadie (Hogan) Fowler.

Dorothea and her husband Edward Riley raised their family in Brockton and had many happy years there. Dorothea enjoyed cooking Sunday dinners for family and friends,...

Dec 1, 2025

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Earlene Ellen (Murphy) Pickard, 94, of Whitman, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at West Acres in Brockton. Born on January 26, 1931, in Schenectady, New York, Earlene was the daughter of the late James and Grayce (Ellenwood) Murphy. She was raised in Saratoga Springs, NY, where she attended high school. In 1954, Earlene married the love...

Nov 30, 2025

Robert L. Harmon of Bridgewater Massachusetts, beloved husband of Leona E. (Martin), died on November 30, 2025. He “Celebrated the 55th Anniversary of his 39th” birthday this past June.

Robert was born in Brockton Massachusetts on June 6, 1931. The son of Maurice G. Harmon and Mary Ann Rita (Hebert) Harmon. Brother to the late M Virginia (Harmon) Dwyer, the late...

Nov 29, 2025

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Anthony C. "Tony" Affannato Jr., 67, of Whitman, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29th, 2025, surrounded by the unwavering love of his family. Born November 27th, 1958, in Cambridge, Tony was a man who epitomized devotion and joy. He lived a life rich with laughter, strong principles, and an enduring commitment to his loved ones. For...

Nov 28, 2025

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Robert (Bob) J. Wisnaskas, 76, of Whitman, Massachusetts, died of natural causes at his home on November 28, 2025. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1949 and fourth child of John Wisnaskas and Edith (Card) Wisnaskas, he graduated from South Boston Highschool in 1967 and spent three years as an aviation technician in the United States Navy before embarking...

Nov 27, 2025

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Geralde Sweeney Buckley born Geralde Frances Sweeney Geralde/Gerry/Mom/Grandma/Armee/GeeGee were all part of the amazing persona of our mom. Born 1934 in West Roxbury, MA to Lawrence and Gertrude Sweeney with her brother, Jack and Aunt Mil Millett making up their family. Gerry graduated from Framingham Teacher's College with a degree in Home Economics. Not too many options for...

Nov 27, 2025

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Madeline Mildred (Fairbanks) Ledin, 99, of Rockland passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Madeline was born in Framingham on January 27, 1926. The daughter of the late Alfred and Madeline (Martin) Fairbanks. She was raised in Canton and attended Canton Schools. Madeline was a direct descendent of the Fairbanks House, it is located in Dedham, MA....

Nov 23, 2025

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Jeffrey J. Cordeiro Sr. Of Whitman died on November 23, 2025, at home surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren after a long illness. He was 74 years old. Born in Weymouth. He was the son of the late John and Virginia Cordeiro and stepson of the late Stella Cordeiro. He was a 1970 graduate from Norfolk County...

Nov 21, 2025

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Thomas Edward "Eddie" MacPhail, of Whitman, MA, passed away suddenly in the early morning of November 21, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in Boston on October 29, 1943, Eddie was the beloved son of Mary (MacRae) MacPhail and Malcolm Neil MacPhail. He was raised in Abington, MA and was the oldest brother-and last surviving sibling-of Douglas...

Nov 13, 2025

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Marion (Slinger) Tisdale, 95, of Abington passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Born in Rockland on May 16, 1930 and raised there as well, Marion was the daughter to the late Clarence and Annie (Soule) Slinger. She was a graduate of Rockland High School. Marion raised her four children with her husband, LeForrest Tisdale, in Abington. She...

Nov 13, 2025

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Francis George "Frank" Angelo, 69, of East Bridgewater passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. Born on July 1, 1956, in Somerville, Massachusetts to Francis Angelo Sr and Ruth Angelo. Frank lived a life marked by deep devotion to his family, a passion for technology and craftsmanship, and a legacy of kindness and leadership. Frank was the beloved...

Nov 2, 2025

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Alfred C. "Chuck" Kantos, 68, of Hanson, passed away at home on November 2, 2025. Chuck was born in Boston on October 1, 1957. The son of the late Charles and Edna (Jabbour) Kantos. He grew up in Roslindale and attended Hyde Park high school, he owned his own landscaping company and he had run the Hanson transfer...

Nov 1, 2025

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Claire Theresa (Murphy) Dauwer, 97, of Brockton, passed away peacefully at Brockton Hospital on November 1, 2025. Claire was born in Cambridge on October 27, 1928, the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Dunn) Murphy. She grew up in Cambridge and attended an all-girls school, St. Mary's, for 12 years. Claire went on to work at Brockton...

Oct 30, 2025

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Christopher Leigh Field, 63, of Whitman, MA. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 30, 2025 while at home. Chris was born on January 18, 1962 in Weymouth, son of Chester and Melinda Field, older brother of Jeffrey and sister Melinda Fulton, brother in law of Dan Fulton and uncle to Jordan Fulton. Chris attended Hingham...

Oct 28, 2025

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Nellie Adams, age 93, of Whitman, Mass., passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Boston Medical Center. She was born on January 20, 1932, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, the youngest—and the last surviving—of twelve brothers and sisters. She was a daughter of Aneilo and Concetta Russo, who emigrated from Italy and made their home in Weymouth. Nellie spent...

Oct 25, 2025

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Rita (Barbosa) Dantas of Rockland, MA, passed away on October 25, 2025 following a period of declining health. She was born in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde on November 16, 1933, to Ida and Jorge Barbosa. Rita spent her early years in Cape Verde before marrying Frank and moving to the United States. Rita and Frank were active in...

Oct 21, 2025

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Marilyn "Chris" Pratt, 91, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, passed away on October 21, 2025. Chris was born in Ipswich, MA, in 1933, and graduated from East Bridgewater High School. She was dedicated to her career as an executive assistant. She was called out of retirement to apply her innate eye for design by overseeing the interior décor of...

Oct 20, 2025

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Stephen E. Ford passed away on October 20th, with his loving family by his side. Born on June 25, 1949 in Plymouth. He lived in Pembroke where he graduated at Silver Lake High School and was an on-call Fireman. He met his wife while he attended Bentley College where he graduated from in 1971. In 1971 they bought...

Oct 20, 2025

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Gerald M. Blakeman III, 71, of Whitman, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. Jerry was born on April 22, 1954, the son of the late Phyllis (Wright) and Gerald Blakeman Jr. He was the loving husband of Holly (Pickard) Blakeman and is survived by his children: Gerald Blakeman IV, Stephanie Blakeman,...