Tom Chew Reported that our Classmate Mary Ellen Kenney has passed on. The following is Mary's obituary:

Mary Ellen (Kenney) Wilbur, age 73, of Brockton, passed away peacefully after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimers on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at Good Samaritan Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Arthur E. and Arlene (Record) Kenney. A lifelong resident of Brockton, she was a 1960 graduate of Brockton High School and earned her nursing degree at Massasoit Community College. She worked as a registered nurse in the labor and delivery departments at Goddard Hospital in Stoughton as well as Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton for many years. Mary will be remembered as a hard working woman who was very dedicated to her family and career. She enjoyed day trips, the beach, shopping, and especially cherished time spent with her family and friends. Mary was most proud of her children and grandchildren. Mary is survived by her three children, Juli A. Samsel of Brockton, Kimberly S. Barry and her husband Shawn of Bridgewater and Christopher C. Samsel and his wife Kalen of Taunton; six grandchildren, Camryn, Jack, Luke and Lacey Barry, and Alex and Evan Samsel; her siblings, Nancy E. Lipper and her husband William and Sylvia J. MacLeod and her husband Malcom, both of Brockton; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Sunday 3-6 p.m. The funeral procession will gather at the funeral home Monday at 8 a.m. for a 9 a.m. funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial will follow in Old North Cemetery in N. Weymouth. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Marys name to the Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.conleyfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at Conley Funeral & Cremation Service. Published in The Enterprise on Sept. 30, 2016

Tom Chew reported to us that our classmate William P. (Bill) Kupchun has passed. His obituary follows:

William P. Bill Kupchun, age 74, of Middleboro, formerly of Bridgewater and Brockton, died unexpectedly, May 9, 2016, at his home. Bill was a carpenter for many years in the Brockton area and was proud to have been a 50-year member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local 624. He was also a member of the Bridgewater Citizens Club and Mitchell Memorial Club. Bill will be remembered as an honest man who spoke his mind, and truly enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Rosemary Bell and her husband Doug, William Kupchun and his wife Gail; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a niece and many cousins. He was the brother of the late Thomas Kupchun. A celebration of Bills life will be held on Saturday, May 14, from 12 to 4:00 p.m. at Bridgewater Citizens Club, 60 Hale Street, Bridgewater. For condolences, visit www.conleyfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at Conley Funeral & Cremation Service.

Nick Camillone reported that Our classmate Paula Stevens has passed. Her obituary follows:

Paula W. (Stevens) Erickson, age 73, of Brockton, died April 15, 2016 at Signature Healthcare-Brockton Hospital. She was the devoted wife for 45 years of the late James A. Erickson. Paula was born in Pawtucket, R.I., daughter of the late Paul R. and Mary (Willard) Stevens. Raised in Hartford, Vt. and Brockton, Mass., she was a graduate of Brockton High School. Paula received her Bachelors Degree from Bridgewater State College and her Masters Degree in Psychology from Boston College. For many years she was a psychologist at North East Health Services in Brockton, retiring in 2015. She remained passionate about her work that touched so many lives through the years. She was an avid gardener who also enjoyed sewing and exercise. However, her happiest moments were spending time with her family. Paula was the loving mother of Peter Thorburn of Taunton, Douglas Thorburn and his wife Darcie of Hinesburg, Vt.; Mark Thorburn and his wife Julie of Snellville, Ga., Roland Thorburn of Stoughton and Jennifer Erickson and her husband Erik Arthur of Natick. She leaves 8 grandchildren Brittany, Trevor, Kylie, Connor, Cameron, Grace and Evan Thorburn, Keira Arthur and several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton on Wednesday 5 - 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m. and will be followed by burial in Melrose Cemetery. Donations in Paulas name may be made to the Patients Activity Fund at The Guardian Center, 888 North Main St., Brockton, MA 02301. For condolences and directions please visit www.conleyfuneralhome.com.