Lillian M. Starratt

Lillian M. Starratt obituary, Taunton, MA

Lillian M. Starratt

Lillian Starratt Obituary

Visit the Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals & Cremation Services website to view the full obituary.

Lillian M. Starratt (Collins) age 79, a longtime resident of Brockton, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Charlton Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Paul D. Starratt.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Marion (MacDowell) Collins.

She worked as a finance manager for Self Help Fuel Assistance for many years before retiring.

Lillian was caring and full of character. She had a great sense of humor.

Mrs. Starratt enjoyed camping, playing slot machines, bingo, most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She leaves her son Joseph J. Starratt of Plymouth; a brother Frederick Collins; four grandchildren, Teresa Caricchio, Blake Starratt, Sophia Starratt, and Ava Starratt; three great grandchildren, Ashleigh, Stephen and Hunter Feist; and a special niece, Cheryl Willette. Lillian was the mother of the late Eric Starratt and sister of the late Roy Collins and Judy Groves.

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to visit with Lillian’ s family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, at Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals & Cremation Services, 69 West Britannia Street, Taunton. Her committal service and interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, N Cary Street, Brockton.

For directions and online condolences, please visit www.sowieckifh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals & Cremation Services

69 W Britannia St, Taunton, MA 02780

How to support Lillian's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Lillian Starratt's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more