Obituaries

Mary S. (Machnicki) Scott, 93

Mary S. (Machnicki) Scott, 93, of Mattapoisett passed away on Nov. 15, 2020 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Earle W. Scott for 54 years. Born in Dartmouth, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Katherine (Grzyb)...

Thelma ‘Cissy’ Vanstone, 80

Thelma “Cissy” Vanstone, 80, has died on Nov. 2, 2020, in Boca Raton, FL from complications of Covid 19 which she contracted while in rehabilitation following surgery to repair a broken left hip. She was born and raised in Marion and graduated from...
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Setsuko (Nishihara) Mendes

Setsuko (Nishihara) Mendes, age 79, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Marion. She was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas “Nick” Mendes and her parents, Toshimasa and Uto Nishihara. She is survived by sister-in-law Rose...

Pamela Marie Hoffer, 78

Pamela Marie Hoffer, 78, of Marion, died peacefully at home on Nov. 11, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Pamela grew up in Beaver, PA, the younger daughter of William Howard and Mae Lois Stuck. After graduating from Wilson College, she...

Elizabeth (Fossa) St. Pierre, 93

Elizabeth (Fossa) St. Pierre, 93, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was the wife of Robert J. St. Pierre. Born in Beverly, daughter of the late Ernest and Bertha (Johanson) Fossa, she was raised in Danvers and moved to...

Will Huggins, 49

Most everyone who knew Willy would tell you that doing the right thing was second nature to him and that decency was his compass. They’d also mention that signature grin of his, the one that spread so often across his face, wide and easy. To be...

Judith A. Smith, 82

MARION — Judith A. Smith, 82, of Marion, died Nov. 5, 2020 at Wareham Healthcare after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Dorothy D. Smith of Marion. She lived in Marion for most of her life. For many years...

Eric A. Johansen, 60

Eric A. Johansen, 60, of Rochester, passed away peacefully Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was a loving husband to Jacqueline M. (Comeau) Johansen for over 33 years. Eric was born...

Travis Roy, 45

Travis Roy, 45, of North Yarmouth Academy, Tabor Academy, Boston University, the greater Hockey community, champion of survivors of spinal cord injuries, and greater New England, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 29 in Vermont. After Travis...

Michele E. (Leger) Taylor, 69

Michele E. (Leger) Taylor, 69, of Fairhaven died Oct. 29, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Barry E. Scott. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Raymond J. and Germaine C. (Bussiere) Leger, she was raised in New Bedford before...

Alisa Susan (Haimowitz) Pate, 58

Alisa Susan (Haimowitz) Pate, 58, of Rochester, daughter of the late Harold B. Haimowitz and Eileen Panitz Haimowitz, passed away on Oct. 8, 2020. Alisa was born in Miami Beach, FL on June 23, 1962. She was raised in Jacksonville, FL where she...

Barbara L. (Lawn) Mansfield, 75

Barbara L. (Lawn) Mansfield, 75, of Mattapoisett passed away suddenly Oct. 19, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of William E. “Bill” Mansfield, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage. Barbara grew up in...

Ethelyn (Smith) Molander, 94

Ethelyn Dorothy Beatrice (Smith) Molander, 94, passed away on Oct. 11, 2020 at The Village at Augsburg in Baltimore, MD. Her husband of 67 years, Donald Nelson Molander, predeceased her on December 18, 2017. Born on August 31, 1926 in Norwell,...

Elizabeth R. Field

Elizabeth R. Field of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2020 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William D. Field. Born on February 16, 1942, she was raised in Fairhaven, the...

Beverly Morey Farwell, 95

Beverly Morey Farwell, 95, of Buzzards Bay, formerly of Mattapoisett, passed away on Oct. 14 at Tobey Hospital, following a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Donald P. Farwell with whom she shared 71 years of marriage. Born in...

Robert A. “Bob” Potter, Jr.

Robert A. “Bob” Potter, Jr. of Rochester died unexpectedly on Oct. 7, 2020. He was born on Sept. 29, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio to Patricia Herbert Potter and the late Robert A. Potter, Sr. Bob was known for his charisma, optimism and ability to speak and...

Robert A. Simmons, 84

Robert A. Simmons, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away on Monday, Oct. 5, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Marlene A. (Newberg) Simmons, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late...

Michael Jon Eldridge, 36

Michael Jon Eldridge, 36, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 8, 2020. Michael will be missed dearly by his beloved family and friends. Michael had such a great sense of humor that touched so many lives. He had a huge heart, and would...

Timothy J. Watterson, 63

Timothy J. Watterson, 63, of Mattapoisett died Sept. 22, 2020 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Cathleen J. Dupont. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late Frederick J. and Mary C. (Dudley) Watterson, he lived in Newport until 1987 and then...

Donald Packard Farwell, 97

Donald Packard Farwell, 97, of Buzzards Bay, formerly of Mattapoisett, died suddenly Sunday, Sept. 13, at Tobey Hospital following a period of declining health. He was the husband of Beverly (Morey) Farwell, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage...

Joseph Dansereau, 95

Joseph Henry Edgar Dansereau was born in New Bedford on Aug. 4, 1925 and passed away on Aug. 26, 2020 in Uxbridge. He was a former resident of Acushnet and Marion. “Eddie” was a World War ll veteran. He enlisted in the Navy at age 17 and was in...

Lynnea Beth (Johnson) Walker, 65

Lynnea Beth (Johnson) Walker, 65, of Rochester gained access to the secrets of the universe upon her passing unexpectedly on Sept. 10. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Sandra Johnson of Bethany. She is survived by and was the loving "...

David Lawrence Bramley, 72

David Lawrence Bramley, 72, of Marion formerly of Woburn, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2 , 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Margaret-Mary (Dailey) Bramley. They were married and deeply in love for 39 years. Born in Boston, he...

Lois Margaret Fountain, 86

Lois Margaret Fountain, of Mattapoisett and Wareham, departed this world on August 31, after 86 full and active years with us. Lois was the third of four children born to Reid and Edith Sisson on the family farm in Goodland, MI, on June 13, 1934...

Lorraine Carter, 73

Lorraine B. Carter, of Marion was born on March 18, 1947 in Norway, Maine and she passed away on Aug. 28, 2020, with her two daughters by her side. During her 73 years, Lorraine was truly the most loving, kind and patient Mom, Nan, Aunt and friend...

Mary Hogan Collins

Mary Hogan Collins, formerly of Wellesley Hills and Marion, MA, Thomasville, GA, and St. Louis, MO, passed peacefully on Aug. 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John J. Collins, Jr., loving mother of Anne Collins (Frank) Goodyear, Maureen Collins (...

Robert Bruce Middleton, 64

Robert Bruce Middleton, 64, of Marion passed away Saturday Aug. 29 at home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband and best friend of Elizabeth Reis Middleton; they had been married for 29 years. Robert is survived by his wife, Elizabeth...

Anne E. (Curry) Porter, 78

Anne E. (Curry) Porter, 78, of Marion, formerly of New Bedford and Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at home on Monday Aug. 31, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Porter, Jr. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of...

Brenda (Worden) Lynch, 73

Brenda Joan (Worden) Lynch, 73, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Tobey Hospital, after enduring a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born and raised in Edgartown, she was the daughter of the late Frederick...

William J. “Bill” McMorrow, 77

William J. “Bill” McMorrow, 77, of Mattapoisett, and Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully at his summer home, on Tuesday, Aug. 18. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Doucette) McMorrow for 54 years. Bill was born in Boston, the son of the...

Albert C. "Al" Muren, 86

Albert C. "Al" Muren, of Marion and Port St. Lucie, Florida, died peacefully of natural causes at age 86, on Aug. 18. Albert is survived by his wife, Frances Sajewicz; three children by his wife of 47 years, the late Irene (Rosselot) Muren — Andrea...

Nolan Fergus Gibbons, 15

Nolan Fergus Gibbons, 15, of Marion, passed away in his sleep early Tuesday morning, August 18. He attended Sippican Elementary School and Old Rochester Junior High and High School. Born on July 12, 2005 in Boston, Nolan came into the world making...

Barbara E. (Berndt) Urquhart, 76

Barbara E. (Berndt) Urquhart, 76, of Mattapoisett passed away Saturday August 15, at home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife and best friend of Edward M. Urquhart; they had been married for 56 years. Born in Rhode Island, the daughter...

Joan F. (Sylvia) Eyrich, 86

Joan F. (Sylvia) Eyrich, 86, of Marion passed away Wednesday Aug. 12 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Eyrich. Born and raised in Mattapoisett, the daughter of the late Alfred F. and Belmira (Linhares)...

Donn Thomas Stangohr

Donn Thomas Stangohr, of Rochester, bright blue-eyed, gregarious, and wildly loved, passed away on Aug. 11, at the age of 69. He is survived by his best friend (passionate spouse, business partner, and partner in all things) Sandra Lee Stangohr (...

Mark Bohan

Mark Bohan of Mattapoisett died peacefully at his home on August 5, with his family by his side. He was born August 14, 1947 in Norwood, son of Michael R. J. Bohan and Mary E. Bohan. He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School and received his...

Samuel Evan Ellis, 20

Samuel Evan Ellis, 20, of New Bedford, formerly of Mattapoisett died Aug. 10 at Rhode Island Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Wareham, son of David A. and Cheryl A. (Ponte) Ellis, he lived in Mattapoisett most of...

Dagmar (Scheve) Unhoch

Dagmar (Scheve) Unhoch died peacefully in her Marion home of 55 years on Thursday, July 30. She was the loving wife of George L. Unhoch, Jr., devoted mother of Christina Unhoch Mason and the late Bettina Unhoch Pike; and adoring grandmother (Oma) to...

Eva (Monteiro) DeBarros, 88

Eva (Monteiro) DeBarros, 88, of New Bedford, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, Aug. 6 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Russell DeBarros, Sr. She was the daughter of the late John and Aurora (Neves) Monteiro...

Dorothy Maybour (Averill) Couet, 94

Dorothy Maybour (Averill) Couet, age 94, of Mattapoisett, passed away quietly in her sleep Friday, July 31 at Sippican Health Care in Marion, supported by her loving family. She was the widow of the late Donat R. Couet. They married in 1949 and...

Joseph Lincoln “Linc” Medeiros

Joseph Lincoln “Linc” Medeiros of Naples, Florida died peacefully in Mattapoisett on Wednesday, July 29 with his family by his side, after a valiant struggle to beat esophageal cancer. He was born in Middleboro, son of Manuel J. and Barbara (...

Elisabeth Anne "Betty" Pennington, 78

Elisabeth Anne "Betty" Pennington, Ed.D, R.N., 78, of Mattapoisett died July 26 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was born February 3, 1942 in Cambridge, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Galera) Pennington and sister of the late Frank...

Stephanie Rolfe, 93

Stephanie Rolfe died July 21 after leading a long and productive life, most recently as an admired artist in watercolor and oil in the Lincoln area, where she lived for over 50 years, and at the Carleton-Willard Village in nearby Bedford. She was 93...

David N. Rivenburg

David N. Rivenburg of Mattapoisett, formerly of Acton, passed away peacefully on July 21. Dave was born on May 19, 1941 in Talcottville, Connecticut to the late William Alfred “Al” Rivenburg and the late Edna May Rivenburg (Monaghan). He is survived...

Linda J. (Robert) Canty, 72

Linda J. (Robert) Canty, age 72, of Wareham passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, after a long illness at All American Assisted Living. She was the daughter of the late Anita and Leo Robert of Fairhaven and New Bedford and the widow of the late...

Dr. Edgar H. Batcheller, Jr.

Dr. Edgar H. Batcheller, Jr., known to family and friends as Terry, passed away Wednesday, July 8 at his family summer home in Mattapoisett. He was born in Boston on March 9, 1937 to RAdm Edgar Hadley Batcheller and Anne Gordon (King) Batcheller...

Philip T. Moy, Jr., 94

Philip T. Moy, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on July 1 at Alden Court Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Center in Fairhaven. Days earlier, Philip celebrated his birthday in the company of his nieces and beloved wife, May (Wong) Moy. Philip was born...

Jeanne Burgess (Dustin) MacNeill, 98

Jeanne Burgess (Dustin) MacNeill, 98, of Wareham and previously Rochester, MA, died peacefully on July 5 th , 2020, with her immediate family by her side. Jeanne was born in Fall River, MA. She was the daughter of Ethel (Burgess) Dustin and Herbert...

Robert Edward Ellis

Captain Robert Edward Ellis, USN, Retired, of Stonington, passed away peacefully on July 7, at Westerly Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Judith (Gritman). Born in Providence, Rhode Island on May 10, 1937, he was the son of the late Claude B...

Todd Joseph Shockro, 42

Todd Joseph Shockro passed away in Delaware on April 1, at the age of 42. He was raised in Mattapoisett, the beloved son of John and Cathy Shockro, and had moved to Delaware over 20 years ago when he joined his brother as a lifeguard on the Rehoboth...

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