Gregory (Pappy) C. Hamblett, age 79, of Brockton died Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital
after a brief illness. He was a devoted husband of the late Joanne M. (Madden) Hamblett.
Gregory was born and raised in Brockton, a son of the late George W. and Dorothy (McKeever) Hamblett and remained a lifelong resident of the city. A 1963 graduate of Cardinal Spellman, Gregory joined the Army and was part of the Field Artillery and Operations unit. After the Army, he joined the Local 7 Ironworkers Union where he worked on many iconic buildings in Boston and surrounding towns for many years.
Gregory was a man who was larger than life. He enjoyed coaching sports, playing cards, helping others and
spending time with his family, especially attending their sporting events and FaceTiming with his lil pal, Joey.
Gregory was the father of Dr. Katie M. Hamblett and her husband Kevin Carbone of Cranston, R.I., Gregory M.
Hamblett of Brockton and Ryan G. Hamblett and his wife Allison of Raynham, MA. He leaves his cherished
grandchildren, Casey, Stephen, Kevin Carbone and Joseph Hamblett. He was the brother of the late Jack
Hamblett, the late Robert Hamblett and survived by his sister Jane (Hamblett) Caterina.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Visiting hours have been omitted.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Gregory “Pappy” Hamblett to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via dana-farber.org/gift.