All Obituaries

Ernest R. Wilbur of Brockton passed away on Sunday September 30, 2018 at the age of 97. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor M. (Davis) Wilbur. Loving father of Meredith Wilbur Teague of CA, Janet Wilbur of VA, and the late Steven Wilbur of VA. Brother of Audrey living in MA. Grandfather to Katherine and her husband Matthew of VA and Alyssa and her husband Max of Montreal, Canada. Great grandfather of Meghan age 9 , Victoria age 3, and William age 2. Ernest was a W.W. ll Veteran...

Melissa Passos passed away on September 19, 2018 at the age of 53 years. Melissa was a happy, loving person who would help anyone who was in need and her sparkling, caring personality defined her life and friendships. She will be especially missed by her husband Gerry, her parents Gordon and Judy Sutherland, sisters Wendie and Suzanne and beautiful granddaughter Elena. Melissa was preceded in death by her only son Joshua, who died 2 years ago and was the father of Elena. Gerry and Melissa...

Nora Frances (Young) Allen of Taunton passed away at Wedgemere Health Care in Taunton August 30, 2018 at the age of 98.  Wife of the late Wendell Allen. Mother of Richard L. Allen of Taunton. Services Private. Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, Hanson. 

Emily Marguerite Donlon, of Hanover, died September 30, 2018 at the age of 84. Born July 29, 1934 to Errol and Helen Cook, she was raised in Marlborough. Married first to Hedley Pentheny, and after his passing, to Jack Donlon, she raised her children in Sudbury before retiring in Charlottesville, VA for nearly 20 years. In 2010, she returned to the area, settling in Hanover. Emily worked for years part-time as an accountant but found her real passion through entrepreneurship. She was an...

John T. Balser of Brockton passed away at Brockton Hospital on Tuesday August 21, 2018 at the age of 72.  Brother of Philip R. Balser of Parrish, FL. Services private. Arrangements by Sampson-Hickey-Grenier Funeral Home, Brockton.

Diana Jean Fahey-Rice of Hanson passed in peace Friday, September 7, 2018 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston, at the age of 70.  Preceded in death by her beloved parents Louise and William Fahey and her loving brothers Kevin, William and Robert Fahey. Survived by her devoted husband Richard Rice and their children, Kelly Kempton, Brian Smith, Shane Colson, Erin Colson, Gary Rice, Elizabeth Rice and the late Derek Rice, along with their spouses Michelle Smith, Corinne Rice and...

Terry Jean Fillion of Halifax passed away on Sunday September 16, 2018 at the age of 58.  Daughter of the late Edward L. and Marilyn (Hinchey) Fillion. Mother of Joseph L. Fillion of FL. Sister of Linda Parker of Plympton, Jane Martinson, and Susan Coates both of FL. Service's are private. Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home, Hanson. Please feel free to write an online condolence.  

Ernest T. Stalker Sr. of Monponsett passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the age of 76. The beloved husband of Jessie A. (Johnson)  Stalker. Son of the late Ernest L .and  Kathleen (Sullivan) Stalker. Loving Father of Michael Stalker of Hanson, Jeffery Stalker of FL, Anthony Johnson of Bridgewater, Melissa M. Fairbanks of Charlton, Ernest T. Stalker Jr. and Andrew L. Stalker both of Halifax, Nicole E. Stalker and Kelci M. Stalker both of Monposett. Brother...

Muriel E. (Reed) (White) Maier of Hanson passed away on Saturday September 15, 2018 at the age of 93. The beloved Wife of Michael Maier and the late Leroy A. White. Loving Mother of Carol A. Keesecker of TN, Linda Marie Harris of East Bridgewater, Thomas Allen White of Hanson, Diane Leslie Mederios of Brockton and the late Marsha Jean Nowick and David Michael White. Sister of Edward "John" Reed of Bridgewater, the late Francis Reed, Gerald Reed, and Patricia Walker. Also survived...

John J.R. Brenton, Sr., age 74 of Halifax, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018.  He is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Ibbitson) Brenton of Halifax. Devoted father of John Brenton Jr. and his wife Erin of Kingston, Michael Brenton and his wife Rebekah of Hingham, and Katie Brenton of Weymouth. Loving brother of Roy Brenton of Weymouth, Geraldine Atherton of Florida, Derek Brenton of Bridgewater, Albert Brenton of Medfield and the late Gordon, Bert, Frank, Max, Kenneth,...