Tom Chew reported that our Classmate, James Ferrara has passed on... His Obituary follows:

James Ferrara of Hanson, devoted and beloved husband of Kathy Ferrara, and the son of the late Gladys and Vincent Ferrara, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on November 13, 2021, after a courageous nine year battle with cancer. Jim graduated from Brockton High School in 1960. He briefly attended Stonehill College before enlisting in the U.S. Army, eventually serving as a Sergeant M.P. in a Top Security position at Sandia Base, New Mexico. He managed a Babe Ruth team in Bryantville in the 70s, and, over the years, he was contacted by many of his former players as adults, who thanked him for his positive influence on them.

In 1969 he established J.D. Ferrara Plumbing and Heating. He, with his friend Bill Bezanson and many loyal employees, quickly gained an excellent reputation for high standards and quality work, and the company remained in business for 47 years. He, with his good friend Jim Millar, established a commercial plumbing and heating business, F & M Mechanical, in the 90s, and managed it successfully for fourteen years when they dissolved the company. Jim enjoyed dining out with friends, hiking in the White Mountains, and he played classical piano for many years. He was a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox. His greatest enjoyment though, was being at home, and the quiet time spent with his wife, Kathy. He was a truly good and kind person, a gentle man and a gentleman, and had respect for everyone he met. He had a wry sense of humor and was admired by all who had the pleasure of knowing this special man. Jim is survived by his brother, Jack Ferrara and his wife Beverly of Plattsburgh, New York.

There will be a celebration of life for Jim at Lakeside Villa (formerly B.R.s Monponsett), on Rt. 58 in Halifax beginning at 12 pm on Sunday, November 28. Burial will be private. Donations to the Shriners Hospital for Children, the Salvation Army, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by Russell & Pica Funeral Home, West Bridgewater. For online guest book, visit www.Russellpicafuneralhome.com.

Judy Higgins Donohue reported that our classmate, Patricia (Yukna) Ftizpatrick has passed on...

Patricia A. (Yukna) Fitzpatrick, age 79, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of William F. Fitzpatrick with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.

Tom Chew reported to us that our Classmate, Joan Sowerby Foster has passed. The following is Her obiturary:
Joan (Sowerby) Foster wife of the late Kenneth F. Foster of Whitman passed away on Tuesday September 21st at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth with her loving son Scott Foster & his girlfriend Ally by her side.

Judy Higgins Donohue just reported that our class mate Robert Bamford has passed. The following is his Obituarty:

Robert (Bob) William Bamford, Age 79, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his home in Brockton surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 29th, 1942, in Brockton, MA, to Elin and William Bamford. Bob was a lifelong Brockton resident, graduated from Brockton High in 1960. After high school, he married Dianne Bolster of Brockton and worked at Wanamakers Bakery in Brockton as a baker. He worked his way through the industry and became the regional manager for the Fernandes Supermarket Bakery’s and later the ingredient technologist for The Ogan Company which was renamed Bake-N-Joy. He retired at the age of sixty (60) and worked part time for Bak-N-Joy and his friends who owned various company’s throughout the world.

He traveled the globe teaching, problem solving and designing baking formulas and was renowned in the baking industry for the guy to call when a baking formula wasn’t working. He loved to fish, split wood, cook and bake and be with his family.

He recently celebrated his 61st wedding anniversary with his wife, his one and only love, Dianne. Bob, attended Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Brockton and was a former President and member of the Vega Club and a member of the Masonic Temple of Masons in Brockton MA. He volunteered and donated to many organizations whenever needed.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elin (Johnson) Bamford; and his grandparents, Bernard and Ada Johnson and Ernest and Francis Bamford. Bob is survived by his wife Dianne; his brother Paul (deceased) and sister-in-law Arlene Bamford; his sister Patricia and her husband Kevin Alles of Brockton; his sons Paul of Brockton, Mark (deceased) and his wife Noreen of Brockton, Scott and his wife Robyn of Easton, Donald of Brockton and Brian of Randolph. He is also survived by; grandchildren and great grandchildren; Shawn, Joshua, Michelle, Brendan, Alicia, Cassidy, Erin, Alex, Samantha, Max, Kelsie, Alyssa, Eric, Julian, Nathan, Evan and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St., (Rt123) Brockton on Saturday at 11:30AM. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Calling hours will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home on Friday from 4:00-8:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Wounded Warriors Foundation, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org

The Family is having a gathering of friends and family to Bob’s house at 19 Rosemary Street, Brockton, MA, to eat, drink and celebrate his life after the burial services.

Judy Higgins Donohue reported that she found out that our classmate, Alton Lyman has passed. Below is his Obituary:
Alton C. “Al” Lyman, age 78 of Brockton, died peacefully at his home, August 20, 2021, after a period of failing health. Al was lovingly cared for by his wife and daughter Jamie who is a nurse. He was the devoted husband of Rita (McMahon) Lyman for 53 years. Born in Brockton, he was a son of the late Anders and Florence (Johnson) Lyman and lived in the city for most of his life.

A 1960 graduate of Brockton High School, Al attended Wentworth Institute. In the early 1960’s he served in the US Army and then the Mass National Guard. Al was employed with Sears Roebuck for over thirty years retiring as district manager. He then worked as a supervisor at East Coast Transit (BAT Bus) for ten years.

In addition to fishing and hunting, Al enjoyed traveling to Maine with his son and family. He was a member of the NRA, Braintree Rod & Gun Club, and a 49 year member of the Swedish Vega Club in Brockton. Al was also a Red Sox and Patriots fan and a lover of Fox News. Most of all, he enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren. Stoic and intelligent, Al will be remembered as a hardworking man who never complained.

Al was the father of Paul C. Lyman and his wife Susan of Dedham and their children Rhianna and Patrick, and Jaimerita Solari and her husband Michael of Brockton and their children Ella and Jackson with whom he lived. He was the brother of Kenneth Lyman and his wife Janice of Yarmouth Port; brother-in-law of Patricia McMahon-Currie and her fiancé Ron Poliseno and uncle of Christine Caputo and Thomas Lyman and their families. A celebration of Al’s life will be held at a later date.

Tom Chew reported to us that our Classmate, Theodore S. Colocousis has passed. Ted's Obituary follows:

Theodore Simeone Colocousis, 79, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home in West Bridgewater. He was the beloved husband of Diane (Moloney) Colocousis. Born February 4, 1942 in Brockton, MA he was the son of the late Christ and Helen (Panagotopoulos) Colocousis.

Ted was raised and educated in Brockton, Class of 1960 and graduated from business school in 1966 while studying computers. He was a retired Superior Court Officer in Brockton and he was also a Special Police officer in Avon.

Ted was a storyteller to his family and friends who enjoyed his great sense of humor and his happy smile. He most enjoyed annual family vacations in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard which began in the 1970’s and continued throughout the years. He had a passion for driving corvettes, playing golf and was a member of the Brockton Country Club for many years.

In addition to his loving wife Diane, he is survived by his daughter, Cheryl, her husband Steven and their children Julie and John; son Marc, his wife Melissa and their children Maxwell and Mitchell; brothers, John Colocousis, Fotis Colocousis and Nicholas Fountas and their families; as well as many cousins and close friends.

Following Cremation, A Memorial Gathering will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 441 South Main St., (Rt28) West Bridgewater on Friday, August 27th from 3:00PM-7:00PM. Interment will be private. The family would like to invite relatives and friends to Brockton Country Club, 265 Samuel Ave., Brockton on Saturday, August 28th at 2:00PM to celebrate Ted’s Life. Donations in his honor may be made to Community Autism Resources 33 James Reynolds Road, Swansea, MA 02777 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute 101 Columbian St. South Weymouth, MA 02190.

Judy Higgins Donohue recently notified us that she found out that our Classmate, Richard E. Johnson (Dick) passed away on December 22, 2018... Dick's notice will be moved to the 2018 passings page in a few weeks. The following iis Richard's Obituary:

Richard E. Johnson of Sumter, South Carolina and Plymouth died on December 22 at B.I.D. Medical Center in Boston. Beloved husband of Sandra A. (Hayward) Johnson. Born in Brockton November 22, 1942 son of the late William B. and Marie A. (Hannan) Johnson. He was educated in Brockton and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy from 1961-1966. Dick worked in the Packaging Industry building and installing packaging machines for most of his working career. He was an instructor for the NRA and competed in many shooting competitions. He was a member of the American Legion Post #40 Plymouth, V.F.W. Post #1822 Plymouth, Unity Club, Old Colony Sportsman Club, and he also enjoyed camping.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his son Richard Johnson Jr and his wife Cheranne of Plymouth, his daughters Robin Cabral and her husband Alan of Kingston, Tracy Manion and her partner Paul Boyle of Plymouth, and Jamie Blake and her husband Russ of Plymouth. Brother of David M Johnson of South Carolina, Joseph Johnson of Brockton and Janice Villeneuve of South Carolina, as well as the late William and James Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Adriana, Penelope, Aaron, Hope, Aidan, Grace, Hunter, Emma, Kallie, and Makenna. Great-grandfather of Collin, Aryana, Caden and Aella.

Visiting hours in the Davis Funeral Home 373 Court St. North Plymouth on Sunday December 30th from 4-7 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday December 31st at 10:30 am in St. Peter’s Church Plymouth. Burial in the MA. National Cemetery in Bourne.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105, or Bethesda House P.O. Box 227, N. Pembroke, MA 02358.

Judy Donohue just learned that our Classmate, George Riordan has passed. The following is his Obituary:

George Riordan, age 78, of Brockton, died on May 9, 2021 at the Ruth McLain Hospice Home in Braintree, after a period of failing health. He was surrounded by his loving children when he died. George was the devoted husband of the late Phyllis (Gardner) Riordan for 45 years. He was the son of the late George and Katherine (Sullivan) Riordan. George was born in Brockton and remained a lifelong resident. He was immensely proud of his Brockton roots. He attended Saint Patricks School and Brockton High School, class of 1960, and was an avid Brockton sports fan throughout his life.

After earning an associate's degree from Northeastern University, he began working in the Brockton shoe industry. He started his career at Stetson Shoe and then spent over 30 years working as a procurement manager at FootJoy Shoe in Brockton. George was a passionate sports fan, especially loyal to the Red Sox. He was an avid runner for most of his life, and was proud of finishing the Newport Marathon in 1981. A longtime member of the Brockton YMCA, George was known for his many years coaching Brockton youth sports.

George was a proud and loving husband and father. Dining out with his wife, and watching his childrens music and sporting events brought him great joy. Another favorite pastime was spending summers in North Falmouth with his wife and children. He particularly loved going to Old Silver Beach and the Chart Room. George will be remembered for his quick Irish wit and his carefree attitude. His sense of humor and easy going nature made him the life of any party. Everyone who met George loved him.

George is survived by his children, Jennifer (Riordan) Hill and her husband, David, of Mansfield, Kevin Riordan and his wife, Moria, of Milton, and Katie Riordan Abramoske and her husband, Bryan, of North Easton; his eight grandchildren, John Flynn Riordan (11), Laurence Gardner Hill (10), Padraig Ames Riordan (10), Catherine Josephine Hill (8), William George Abramoske (7), Margaret Phyllis Riordan (7), Andrew Philip Abramoske (6), and Ava Phyllis Abramoske (2 weeks); and devoted family friend, Kathy Sirois, of Brockton.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday May 17 from 4-7 pm at the Conley Funeral Home 138 Belmont St. (rte. 123) Brockton. The procession will gather at the funeral home on Tuesday May 18 at 9:30 am for a funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes at 10:30 am. Burial at Coweeset Cemetery. Masks must be worn and social distancing observed in the funeral home and church.

Donations may be made in Georges memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701. For online condolences and directions please visit conleyfuneralhome.com or Facebook at Conley Funeral & Cremation Service.

Nick Camillone reported to us the passing of our Classmate Peter Conner... As his Obituary has not been released as yet, this is what we currently have from the Russell-Pica Funeral Home. More to follow:

Peter J. Conner, 80, passed peacefully in a serene setting in Naples, Fla., on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. His wife of 57 years, Joanne Conner was by his side along with his children and grandchildren.

Peter's memory will carry on through his children, son, Ralph Conner and wife Michelle of Kent Island, Md., son, Peter Conner and wife Sue of Milton, daughter, Kate Ferrara and husband John of Boston and son, Michael Conner and his partner Chela Richheimer of Berkeley, Calif. Peter leaves 9 grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is survived by sister, Maureen DeMarco and husband Robert of West Dennis and sister, Patricia King and late husband Thomas King of West Dennis, and Patricia Conner, wife of the late beloved brother Thomas Conner of Braintree.

Peter was born in Brockton, to the late Ralph and Helen Conner in 1941. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1960. After helping to start the LoJack Corporation, Peter served as the Executive Vice President for over 25 years. During that time, he worked with law enforcement organizations and police departments across the country and around the world. Whether on the golf course, walking along the beach or watching the Red Sox, Peter loved to be around people and always enjoyed a cigar while telling stories that made everyone laugh.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul on Friday, May 7, at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 439 West St., Brockton. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 165 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, on Thursday from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice.

For guest book, visit www.Russellpicafuneralhome.com.Peter J. Conner, 80, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Brockton and Cape Cod, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Frances Georgeson Hospice House at Avow in Naples, Floirida. He was the husband of Joanne (Seney) Conner.