Pearl L. Strangis

Brockton Pearl L. Strangis, 72 years, of Brockton, died Friday, August 1, 2008, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born, raised and educated in Brockton, a daughter of the late Armand and Rose L. (Coit) Strangis, Sr. She had been employed for many years by various shoe manufacturing companies in Brockton. Pearl enjoyed spending time with family and friends, bingo, playing cards and trips to Foxwoods. She was also an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and Elvis Presley. She is survived by a sister, Mary R. (Sargo) Canty and her husband Joseph Sr. of S. Easton; her twin brother, Armand Sonny Strangis Jr. and his wife Geraldine of Whitman; a brother, John J. Strangis Sr. of Brockton; a former sister-in-law, Eleanor M. Ellie Strangis of Brockton; her devoted best friend, Geraldine Clark of Taunton; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Ivy L. Bell and Beatrice M. (Bell) Fisher. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Tuesday, at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass at Holy Ghost Church, Whitman, at 10 a.m. Burial in St. James Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday. 4-8 p.m. For condolences and directions, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.