Stoughton Murder Victim, Anita Clark, Will be Laid to Rest Tuesday

Clark, 46, was found murdered in her Stoughton home May 4.

The funeral for Anita Clark, the woman authorities say was murdered by her ex-husband in her Stoughton home, will be held Tuesday.  Clark, 46, was the mother of two young children, Jakayla and Curtis Clark, and the mother of the deceased Thaddeus Clark, 18, who was fatally shot in Dorchester in March, the Boston Herald reports.  Clark most recently worked as a phlebotomist in Boston, according to the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office. She was found in her Glen Echo Road home Saturday evening, May 4, by Stoughton Police after police were called to perform a well-being check at the residence.   In addition to her children, she leaves behind her mother, sister, and a "host of relatives and friends to mourn her sudden loss," according …

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Stoughton Obituaries: Anthony Lee; Lucille (Schattel) Krawczyk

Anthony Lee, 79, a longtime resident of Stoughton, passed away May 5. Lucille (Schattel) Krawczyk, of Stoughton, passed away May 3 at the age of 85.

Anthony Lee, 79 The following is from the Farley Funeral Home website:  Anthony Lee, 79, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital on Sunday, May 5. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Samms) Lee. Born in Boston, he was raised in Mattapan and educated in Boston schools. He was a resident of Stoughton since 1962. Mr. Lee was a Private First Class in the U.S. Marine Corps and a Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a plumber for Local 51 in East Providence, formerly Local 276 in Brockton for 50 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 200 in Stoughton and the Elks in Randolph. An avid Boston sports fan, he also enjoyed lunch at Doyle's and playing Keno. Mr. Lee is survived by …

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Stoughton Obituaries: Alban C. Castro; Reta Jane (Lantz) Nickerson

Longtime Stoughton resident Alban C. Castro passed away at the age of 52. Reta Jane "Bunnie" (Lantz) Nickerson, another longtime resident, passed away at the age of 85.

Alban C. Castro The following is from the Farley Funeral Home website:  Alban C. Castro, 52, died unexpectedly April 20, 2013. He was born, raised and educated in Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School. His love of the sea moved him to become a Merchant Marine which allowed him to visit many city ports throughout the world. In later years, he went back to school and attained a certificate in culinary arts. He enjoyed music, cooking, gardening and sports. He was the loving father of Mandy L. (McCartney) Piotrowski and her husband Thomas of Quincy. He was close with his surviving brothers Joseph A. Castro and his wife Cindy of Hull, John M. Castro and his wife Giti of Newton and Charles E. Castroand his wife Karen of Taunton…

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Stoughton Mourns the Loss of Graig Kowalczyk, 37

Graig John Kowalczyk passed away May 1 at the age of 37 after a lifelong struggle with Muscular Dystrophy.

Stoughton is saddened at the death of 37-year-old Graig John Kowalczyk, who passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a lifelong struggle with Muscular Dystrophy.  He was the beloved son of former Stoughton Selectman John J. Kowalczyk and Mary R. (Power) Kowalczyk, a teacher at the West Elementary School in Stoughton. Born in Quincy, Graig was raised and educated in Stoughton and was a 1994 graduate of Stoughton High School. He also attended Massasoit Community College in Brockton, and worked as a dispatcher at the Stoughton Police Department.  Stoughton Deputy Police Chief Robert Devine said that  "Graig was a good and gentle soul that made all those who knew him smile. We offer our deepest …

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Stoughton Obituary: Judite Fatima (Paulino) Ramos, 68

Born in Azores, Portugal, Judite Fatima (Paulino) Ramos lived in Stoughton for almost 40 years. She passed away on April 27 at the age of 68.

The following is from the Farley Funeral Home website:  Judite Fatima (Paulino) Ramos, 68, a longtime resident of Stoughton, died Saturday, April 27 at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. She was the loving wife of Carmelino F. Ramos for over 50 years. She was born in Azores, Portugal and lived in Stoughton for almost 40 years. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Ramos is survived by her son Joe Ramos of Stoughton. She was predeceased by her son Michael Ramos. Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) in Stoughton on Thursday, May 2 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton at 10:30 a.m. Visiting Hours are Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Interment will take place at …

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Stoughton Obituary: Adelino Abreau, 66

Longtime Stoughton resident Adelino Abreu worked at the F.C. Philips Company in Stoughton. He passed away April 21 at the age of 66.

The following is from the Pushard Funeral Home: Adelino Abreu, a resident of Stoughton for over 40 years, died peacefully Sunday April 21, 2013 after a brief illness. He was 66 years old. Born in Madeira Island, Portugal in 1946, he moved to Stoughton in 1970. Adelino worked as a machinist for the F.C. Philips Company in Stoughton for many years and was an active parishioner Immaculate Conception Church in Stoughton. He was a member of the Portuguese Club, the Holy Ghost Society-Azores, and Our Lady of Fatima, all in Stoughton. Mr. Abreu was the husband of Bernadette A. Abreu (Aguiar), father of Nelson Abreu and his wife, Shelly of Marstons Mills, and Justin Abreu and his wife, Emily, of Mansfield, grandfather of Julia, Elise, David, and …

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Stoughton Obituary: David P. Bento, 65

Longtime Stoughton resident David P. Bento passed away April 3, 2013 at the Kindred Hospital in Stoughton after a period of declining health.

The following is from the Farley Funeral Home website:  David P. Bento, 65, of Stoughton, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Kindred Hospital in Stoughton after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Maria Fatima (Pimentel) Bento. Son of David Bento Rodrigues of Stoughton and the late Ines Espirito Santo (Ponte) Rodrigues, he was born, raised and educated in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal. He came to the United States in 1970 and settled in Stoughton. He worked as a welder for General Dynamics in Quincy for several years and then for Suburban Cleaners in Norwood. In his free time, he enjoyed working in his garage listening to the Portuguese Radio Stations, working in his yard, soccer and music. In addition to his wife, he is …

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Obituary: Paul J. Roach, Former Stoughton Fire Chief, Left Lasting Mark on the Department

Roach died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home in Stoughton, after a period of failing health. He was 88-years-old. Roach served as Stoughton Fire Chief from 1961-1988.

Remembered as a fair and capable leader and as a caring mentor, Paul J. Roach led the Stoughton Fire Department, serving as Chief for 27 years, until his retirement in 1988. Roach died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 23, at the Copley at Stoughton Nursing Home in Stoughton, after a period of failing health, according to his obituary. He was 88-years-old. Born and raised in Stoughton, Roach, a World War II veteran and Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps, joined the Stoughton Fire Department in 1953, becoming Chief in 1961. Roach was a member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, where he was Past President of the New England Division and the Massachusetts Association of Fire Chiefs. Although it has been a quarter-century since his…

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Funeral for Stoughton High Senior David Wade to be Held Friday

David Wade, a 17-year-old senior at SHS, died after being shot on Saturday, Sept. 29. His funeral will be Friday with visiting hours scheduled for Thursday. A scholarship fund in his name has been set up by the Stoughton Public Schools.

The following obituary is from the Farley Funeral Home website: David James Wade, 17, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died accidentally on Saturday, September 29 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. He was the son of Douglas W. and Karyn A. (Kemp) Wade of Stoughton. Born in Quincy, he was educated in Stoughton schools and was a senior at Stoughton High School. David was on his way to being a Triple Crown Recipient for playing three sports for all four years of high school. He was a member of the Stoughton High School football team, #56, as well as the track and field and cheerleading teams. He also volunteered for many school activities. He enjoyed camping, swimming and motorcycles. In addition to his parents, David is survived …

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About Town with Mark Snyder

ABOUT TOWN: RIP Johnny Pesky - How Stoughton Played a Part in '05 Tribute to Sox Legend

Welcome to "About Town with Mark Snyder," a column that will keep you up to the minute with what's what, who's who and what's going on around town. If you see or hear something we could use here, let us know by sending an e-mail to pmpco@aol.com.

REMEMBERING JOHNNY PESKY: Johnny Pesky who is synonymous with the Boston Red Sox, having spent more than 60 years as a player, manager, broadcaster, coach, executive and ambassador for the team, died Monday at the age of 92. Pesky, who was a .307 hitter and was the first Red Sox player to have his number retired that was not inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame, gave up three seasons of his prime to serve his country in World War II. Fenway Park's right field foul pole bears his name - Pesky's Pole. The Red Sox legend also has an association with the Town of Stoughton. On his 86th birthday on September 27, 2005, Stoughton artist Elaine Felos Ostrander presented Pesky with a portrait she was commissioned by the Red Sox to do of him. She …

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Liz Taurasi

1:30 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Mark thank you so much for the birthday wishes!!   more ›