Judy Higgins Donohue reported the sad news that our classmate and executive committee member John 'Jack' Otis has passed away. His Obituary follows:

John ‘Jack’ R. Otis Jr, John "Jack" R. Otis Jr, age 72, of Hingham passed away on December 28, 2014. Jack was born in Brockton and was educated at Bridgewater State University. Jack began his career as a history professor and later became Dean of Students at Massasoit Community College. During the 1970s, Jack was the baseball coach at Massasoit Community College. Jack enjoyed all Boston sports, especially the Celtics-Lakers rivalry of the 1980s. Jack invested much time and effort in working with then Governor Mike Dukakis’ “Alliance Against Drugs.” Jack also organized and sponsored several support groups for those struggling with addiction. Jack was an avid lover of music and was a skilled piano player. He also loved the beach and ocean particularly. Jack loved to sail his Mini Fish in Marshfield during summers. Jack is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carole (Burke) Otis, daughters Kerrie and Colleen Otis. He was a brother to Joanne, and uncle, friend, mentor to many others. Jack was a true gentleman whose heart lied with his family. There will be a private service for Jack with his family and those he loved. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association.

It is with deep sadness that I (Kerry Harkins) enter the name of a friend from my youth, Roy G. Smith among our classmates that have passed on. Roy lived on Cambo Street in Brockton, the next street over from me during my teen years. He became my friend and and the friend of my family as well, spending many summer days and other times throughout the year. He was a quiet person then and, I assume, during his adult life as well. Roy was very smart as I remember and he was a good friend. We worked together at the BPM, which is now Shaws, on Belmont Street during our high school years. Our lives parted when I gave up Stonehill College for awhile and decided to join the U.S. Air Force. Life moves on and we lost touch. I will always remember Buzz as my friend who has now gone on to the eternal Cosmos. . . Roy's obituary follows:

Roy G. "Buzzy" Smith Jr., age 72, of Wareham, formerly of Raynham, died Monday, December 29, 2014, at the Forestview Nursing Home in Wareham, after a lengthy illness. He was born and raised in Brockton, a son of the late Roy G. and Nicolena (Ruccolo) Smith. A graduate of Brockton High School and Stonehill College, Roy had been an English professor at the Hotchkiss Preparatory School in Lakeville, Conn. He retired in 1995 after 30 years with the school where he was also a coach and trainer. In his retirement, Roy lived in Raynham for many years before moving to Wareham three years ago. Roy loved watching classic movies, Broadway shows and traveling. He also enjoyed coin and stamp collecting. He had been a tutor to disadvantaged children. Roy will be remembered as a kind and gentle man who was generous to a fault. Roy was the brother of Carole A. Smith and the late James M. Smith. He also leaves several cousins and many friends. Visitation will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte. 123), Brockton, Saturday 8:30-10 a.m. with a funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. For condolences and directions, please visit www.conleyfunerlhome.com.

Our dear friend and classmate Hugh Ellis died earlier this week. Hugh has played a huge role in keeping our class connected for many decades. He was an extraordinary man who always had a smile and a kind word. His Obituary Follows:

Hugh W. Ellis, age 72, of Plymouth, passed away on May 20, 2014 after a brief illness. He was known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed making people laugh. A graduate of Brockton High School and Maryland Casualty Insurance School, his career took him to vacuum sales working his way from door to door Salesman to Division Management with Electrolux for 40 years and ten years as VP of Commercial Sales with Oreck. With his hard work ethic he fulfilled his goal of 50 yrs in sales. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed reading, cooking playing pool and playing whist and cribbage. He boasted about the perfect cribbage hand 29 dealt to him. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves, served on the board for his 50th BHS class reunion, and several committees in his Pine Hills neighborhood.

We are greatly saddened by the passing of Marie (Cerci) Middleton, January 29, 1942 - May 03, 2014 (72) who passed away peacefully at her home in Brockton on Saturday May 3, 2014 following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her devoted family and friends. Born in 1942, Marie was the daughter of the late Annie (Williams) and Frank D. Cerci. Marie graduated from Brockton High School in 1960, and then attended Brockton Beauty Academy. Her love of children brought her to the Downey School, where she enriched youthful lives for many years as a teacher’s aide.

Our Classmate Jeanne Levering (Williamson) Horan, of Marshfield, passed peacefully on April 17, 2014, surrounded by her loving family, following a long and courageous battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She was 71. She graduated from Brockton High School in 1960 and from the Chandler School for Women in 1962. Over a period of 12 years, she pursued a degree in long-range planning from Boston Universityattending classes in the evenings, and working at the university during the day. She graduated from BU in 1974 with a degree in long-range planning. After moving to Marshfield in 1971, Jeanne became actively involved in community service. For many years, she served on the Town of Marshfields Planning Board, the Ventress Memorial Library Board of Trustees, Girl Scouts of America, the Winslow House, the Marshfield Friends of Music, and the Marshfield ADA Committee. For 25 years, she co-chaired the North River Arts Societys Festival of the Arts; she also volunteered for the Board of Directors and was President for eight years. In recognition of her efforts, the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce honored Jeanne as the 1989 Marshfield Citizen of the Year. She was the first woman to receive this award. The Ventress Library has planned to rename its art gallery space in her honor. Jeanne is known by her family, friends, colleagues, and the community as a woman who could be counted on to offer leadership and mentorship; ideas and wisdom; emotional support and friendship; and generosity of time, energy, and spirit. Jeanne leaves her husband Tim Horan of Marshfield; her children, Jennifer (Horan) McInerney and her husband, Kevin, of Marshfield; Tim Horan and his wife, Christine, of Northborough; Jessica (Horan) Fairbanks and her husband, Adam, of Marshfield; her granddaughters Jillian Mary McInerney and Ava Rose Horan; and her grandson TJ Horan. She was the daughter of the late John Jack Williamson and Mary (Levering) Williamson, of Brockton, and the sister of Ruth (Williamson) LaBonte and her husband, Bill, of Bridgewater, and Peter Williamson and his wife, Ellen, of Hudson. She was sister-in-law to Marilyn (Horan) Ulizio and her husband, Lou, of Wallingford, Conn. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and cousins, and her aunt Jessie (Williamson) Wallace, of Randolph. Visiting hours will be held in the MacDonald Funeral Home, 1755 Ocean St., Rte. 139 in Marshfield on Tuesday, April 22, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral from the funeral home on Wednesday, April 23, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral service in the North Community Church, 72 Old Main St., in Marshfield at 10 a.m. Interment will be held in Couch Cemetery. Donations can be made in Jeannes memory to any of her three favorite local organizations: North River Arts Society (www.northriverarts.org), Ventress Memorial Library (www.ventresslibrary.org), or the Winslow House (www.winslowhouse.org).