Obituaries

Richard E. “Dick” Lucas, 95

Richard E. “Dick” Lucas, 95, of Marion passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2023. He was the husband of Anne Guldin Lucas. Dick had four sons—Richard, Christopher (who predeceased him), Jeffrey, and Peter, a stepson, John T. Ligget IV (...

Herbert R. Alley, 93

Herbert R. Alley, 93, of Hanover, formerly of Rochester and Wareham, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2023 at Brookwood Assisted Living in Hudson, FL. He was the husband of Gertrude (Fearing) Alley. Born in Rochester, he was the son of the late Herbert and...
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Elizabeth "Bette" Z. Sobieraj

Elizabeth "Bette" Z. Sobieraj fell into her final rest at 11:05 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023. Her loving daughters, Cheryl and Karen were at her side. Born in Utica NY, Bette was the daughter of the late Stanley and Eugenia Ziemba and a...

Donna M. (Perry) Bussiere, 72

WAREHAM – Donna M. (Perry) Bussiere, 72, of Wareham, passed away on September 8, 2023 at home while surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Amos and Shirley (Bennett) Perry. She was born in Marion and lived there for many...

William D. Johnston (Bill)

William D. Johnston (Bill) of Marion, MA passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the husband of Ellen M. (Collins) Johnston. Born in Boston, the son of Horace and Dorothea (Flynn) Johnston, Bill moved to Marion in...

Christian G. Rezendes, Sr., 90

MARION – Christian G. Rezendes, Sr., 90, of Marion passed away on August 28, 2023, at home. He was the son of the late Peter and Marie (DePina) Rezendes. He was born in Marion and lived there all his life. He graduated from Wareham High School. He...

John (“Jack”) Watson Braitmayer

MARION - John (“Jack”) Watson Braitmayer, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, July 14, 2023. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held at 1pm on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at Wickenden Chapel at Tabor...

Dieter Lange, 89

Buzzards Bay - Dieter Lange, son of Carl and Maria (Gruber)Lange was born in 1934 in Werdau, Germany and passed after a short illness August 20, 2023 at the age of 89. At age 18 he fled East Germany and settled in Stuttgart. There he attended...

Suzanne Crancer Byron, 79

Suzanne, Suzie, Sue B, Momma B, Queen Bee...she answered lovingly and unfailingly to all these names, but she was born Grace Suzanne Crancer on February 17, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri, the youngest of five children. "Your mother has more grace...

Laura (Mott) Zompa, 91

Laura (Mott) Zompa, 91, of Mattapoisett, MA sadly passed away on August 9, 2023, at Tobey Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of the late Ralph C. Zompa and daughter of the late Frank J. and Mary B. (Silva) Mott. She was born in...

Charles Condit Peirce, 95

Canandaigua, NY- Charles Condit Peirce, 95, passed away peacefully August 6, 2023 at his home. Con was born March 27, 1928 in Brockton, MA to Marian (Nevius) and Charles Clifford Peirce. He grew up in Rochester center and graduated from Wareham High...

Robert J. "Bob" Larsen, 80

Robert J. "Bob" Larsen, 80, of Mattapoisett died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Carol (Sephton) Larsen. Born in Penn Yan, NY, son of the late James and Martha (Fullagar) Larsen, he lived in New York until joining...

Dr. R. Michael Scott, 82

Dr. R. Michael Scott, 82, passed away at his home in Mattapoisett, MA on 8-4-23 with his beloved wife, Susan, at his side. Dr. Scott served for many years as Neurosurgeon-in-Chief at Boston Children’s Hospital and as Professor of Neurosurgery at...

Peter V. Mello, Jr., 82

NEW BEDFORD – Peter V. Mello, Jr., 82, of New Bedford passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. Born and raised in Marion, he was the son of the late Louise (Corey) and Peter V...

Elizabeth A. "Betsy" (Callaghan) Barclay, 74

Elizabeth A. "Betsy" (Callaghan) Barclay, 74, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late David W. Barclay. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Sheila (...

Charles Denison Makepeace, 89

MARION - C. Denison Makepeace II, age 89, passed away peacefully at home In Marion, MA on June 28, 2023. He was surrounded by family and the gentle care of Hospice of Community Nurse Home Care of Fairhaven. He was known as “Denny” to his...

Joan C. Wing, 93

MARION - Joan C. Wing, 93, of Marion died Thursday July 13, 2023 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham unexpectedly. She was the wife of the late Robert I. Wing and a generous matriarch of the Wing family. Born in Marion, Massachusetts, she was the daughter...

John ‘Jack’ Watson Braitmayer, 93

John ("Jack") Watson Braitmayer, of Marion, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, July 14, 2023. Jack was born in Ridgewood, NJ to Otto E. Braitmayer and Marian Schoeffel Braitmayer on February 2, 1930 and grew up in Marion...

Theresa M. Gomes, 86

WAREHAM – Theresa M. Gomes, 86, formerly of Rochester and Wareham, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Frank L. Gomes. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of...

Phyllis M. (Bryant) DuPont, 92

Phyllis M. (Bryant) DuPont, 92, of Mattapoisett died Thursday, July 6, 2023 peacefully at home. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. "Jerry" DuPont. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Alfred and Rose (Ventor) Bryant, she lived in New...

John Theodore Cederholm, 80

MARION - Cederholm, John Theodore, 80 – Adventurer, Investment Officer, Life-long Giver and Runner John’s long and adventuresome journey ended on July 3, 2023 at his home in Marion, MA surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by fellow...

Marguerite M. (Connor) Truex, 88

WAREHAM – Marguerite M. (Connor) Truex, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family members at Tobey Hospital in Wareham on July 3, 2023 at the age of 88. She was born in Marlborough, MA on November 30, 1934, daughter of the late Paul and...

Warren Michael ‘Mike’ Ailes, 76

Warren Michael “Mike” Ailes of Mattapoisett died peacefully on July 2, 2023 at home. He was born in Pittsburg on April 20, 1947 to Jean Straub Ailes and Warren Ailes. He graduated from Brown University and got his MBA from Boston University. Mike...

Carol G. (Wildes) Atkinson, 97

Carol G. (Wildes) Atkinson, 97, of Mattapoisett passed over on Friday, June 23, 2023 at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the wife of the late Norman J. Atkinson. Born in Leominster, daughter of the late Kenneth and Mildred (Aldrich...

Bonnie G. Stinson, 76

WAREHAM – Bonnie G. Stinson, 76, of Hanson, passed away on June 22, 2023, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hopsital, Plymouth. She was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Jennie A. (Gayoski) Stinson. She was born in Wareham and lived in...

Nadir Chiclana, 76

Nadir Chiclana, a kind, graceful and humorous soul, passed away peacefully with his wife and son at his side, on June 21, 2023 of natural causes in his home in Cambridge, MA. Born 76 years ago in New York City to the late FrutoChiclana and Katherine...

Oliver T. Campbell, Jr.

Oliver T. Campbell, Jr. “OT” passed away June 19, 2023. He was a former Marion resident for many years with his wife Nina (Bogh-Henrikssen). He was a home builder and avid sailor and a high school coach of ice hockey, wrestling, football and...

Marcia Jean O’Neill, 72

ROCHESTER - Marcia Jean O’Neill, 72, of Rochester, formerly of West Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023 surrounded by the love and care of her devoted family after a courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Born in Quincy...

Mary R Ross, 95

MARION — Mary R Ross, 95, of Marion MA, passed away after a brief illness on May 13, 2023. Born in Brighton, MA on July 18, 1927, daughter of the late Charlotte and John Doherty, she is survived by her daughter Valerie Ross of Medford, MA, and her...

John Sousa, 66

Rochester - John Sousa, 66, beloved husband of Pamela Sousa, and adoring father of two, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Ribeira Brava, Madeira Portugal to the late Manuel and Conceicao (...

Vera Converse Gibbons, 89

Vera Converse Gibbons passed away peacefully on June 11, 2023, just 4 months shy of her 90th birthday. She was surrounded by her five children at her home in Mattapoisett, MA. The daughter of Rose Bullock Converse and Roger Wolcott Converse, Vera...

Edward Eugene Richardson lll, 83

Edward Eugene Richardson lll, 83 years old On June 11, 2023, Edward Eugene Richardson III, with Meredith, his wife of 54 years, at his side, passed peacefully following a brief illness. Born in Worcester, he spent most of his life in Westborough and...

Torrie E. Wrightington, 50

ROCHESTER – Torrie E. Wrightington, 50, of Rochester, died Monday, June 5, 2023 unexpectedly at his home in Rochester. Born in New Bedford, Torrie was a resident of Rochester and graduated from Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School,...

Gerald S. Clancy, Sr., 90

Gerald S. Clancy, Sr., 90, of Marion, MA, died June 1, 2023 at home after a period of declining health. Born in Brockton, MA, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Anzakowski) Clancy, he graduated from Whitman-Hanson public schools and was an...

June Rose (Delaney) Clancy, 89

June Rose (Delaney) Clancy, 89, of Marion, MA, died unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital on June 1, 2023. Born in Brockton, MA, daughter of the late William and Rosanna Delaney, she graduated from Brockton public schools. She also earned a certificate in...

Carolyn S. Titcomb, 106

MATTAPOISETT — The United States of America lost one of its oldest and most loved citizens this past Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the age of 106 years, 46 days. In addition, Red Sox Nation and Patriot’s Nation also lost one of their biggest fans...

William Kevin Turner, 75

William Kevin Turner passed away on January 30, 2023 in DeLand, FL at the age of 75 where he and his wife spend 6 months a year following retirement. Their primary address is in Middleborough, MA. Bill was born March 14, 1947 in Pittsfield, MA to...

Patricia 'Patti' Demeo, 83

Patricia 'Patti' Demeo passed away unexpectedly on Mother's Day, May 14th of 2023. Patti was born in Brighton, MA on July 8, 1939 and was the eldest daughter of Doris (Siedlewicz) and Francis Gannon. She deeply cherished her family and friends and...

Peter "P.J." Oleson Jr., 35

Peter "P.J." Oleson Jr., 35, of Mattapoisett, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Born in Boston, son of Peter and Beth (Dunn) Oleson, he was raised in Sudbury and lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Growing up in Sudbury is where P.J.'s...

Thomas J. Medeiros, 83

ROCHESTER – Thomas J. Medeiros, 83, of Rochester, passed away May 8, 2023, at home. He was the husband of Barbara G. (Robbins) Medeiros and the son of the late Joseph and Elsie (Corey) Medeiros. He was born in Dartmouth and lived in Rochester for...

George B. Dornblaser, Jr., 83

ROCHESTER – George B. Dornblaser, Jr. 83, of Rochester, formerly of Marion, passed away on April 19, 2023, in Hathaway Manor, New Bedford. He was the husband of the late Mimi (Hellier) Dornblaser and the son of the late George B. and Grace (...

Marie Louise Quinn, 70

WAREHAM - Marie Louise Quinn, 70, passed away on April 20, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, surrounded by her beloved family. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucille (Robert) Goulet. Marie was better known to her...

John B. Hayes, Jr., 74

MATTAPOISETT - After fighting a long battle with many illnesses, this mild-mannered, loving man, John B. Hayes, Jr, at age 74, succumbed to Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on April 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. while surrounded by his loving...

John Potito, 81

WAREHAM – John Anthony Potito, 81, of Wareham passed away at home on April 19, 2023. He was the husband of Rosary Ann (Wilbur) Potito and the son of the late John A. Potito, Sr. and Shirley (Blanchard) Laflamme. He was born in Springfield...

Reverend David Allen Pierce, 90

WAREHAM – Rev. David Allen Pierce, 90, of Wareham, went to be with his Lord on April 18, 2023. He was the husband of Gloria M. (Tuomala) Pierce. They were married for 69 years. He was the son of the late Welden D. and Annie (Rider) Pierce. He was...

SERVICE REMINDER - Elizabeth S. “Betsy” Dunn

MARION – Services for Elizabeth S. “Betsy” Dunn, of Marion, who died in February will be held on Saturday, April 29th at the First Congregational Church, Front St., Marion at 11 AM with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Edmund P. “Ed” Florindo, Jr., 72

WEST WAREHAM – Edmund P. “Ed” Florindo, Jr., 72, of W. Wareham, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Cheryl E. (Woodbury) Florindo. Born in Wareham, he was the son of the late Frances (Pierce) and...

Barbara S. Besse, 92

Barbara S. Besse, 92, of Rochester passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023 at Sacred Heart Home in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Richard H. Besse and daughter of Raymond and Alberta King. Barbara worked at McLellan’s 5 & 10 in...

Robert Ellis Mower, 90

Robert Ellis Mower born in Burlington, Vermont on May 12 1932, son of Edna Rush Mower and E. Curtiss Mower and grandson of his beloved Papa Rush, all of Braintree, Massachusetts. Grew up and lived in Braintree Massachusetts. He died in...

Charles C. Davis, 55

MARION — Charles C. Davis, 55, of Marion passed away unexpectedly at home on March 23, 2023. He was the son of the late Charles R. and Lucia C. (Jenkins) Davis. He was born in Wareham and lived in Marion all of his life. He graduated from Upper Cape...

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