Joseph E."Joe" Brotherton, 82, of Hanson, died Thursday January 6th in the Good Samaritan Medical Center after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Catherine (Smith) Brotherton.
Joe was born in Norwalk, CT., son of the late Joseph and Wilhelmina (Naumann) Brotherton.
He was a Hanson resident for many years. Joe was retired from the Tilcon Company of Brockton, as a low bed driver.
Joe was a veteran of the United States Navy during WWII, he served from 1945-1947 as a Seaman 2nd Class. He was a member of the V.F.W and American Legion of Whitman, also the Hanson AA in Hanson.
Joe enjoyed his TV.
In addition to his wife Catherine, he is survived by his daughter , Lynn Clements of Plymouth, brother of Walt Brotherton of Texas, grandfather of Bart Clements of Hanson, Joey Clements and his wife Lisa of Plymouth, great-grandfather of Daviann Solomon of Brockton; also many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Bob and Ed Sturges, Bev Gamble and Ruth Sturges.
His services will be held on Tuesday January 11th at 9:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be on Monday January 10th from 4:00-7:00PM. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 311 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472.