Obituaries

Elizabeth R. Field

Elizabeth R. Field of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, William D. Field. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, July 2, 2021 at 10 a...

Nancy Kelley, 87

Nancy Kelley, formerly of Randolph, MA, died on June 11, 2021, at 87. She was married to the late James F. Kelley. She is survived by Mark Kelley of Lenoir, NC; Steven Kelley of Sharon, MA; Cynthia Kelley of Milford, MA; and Mary Helmuth of Buzzards...
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Anne M. (Campbell) Carnazza Lynch, 92

MARION – Anne M. (Campbell) Carnazza Lynch, 92, formerly of Spencer and Worcester, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Sippican Health Care Center, Marion. Her husband of 21 years, William J. Lynch, died in 2014. She leaves two surviving sons, Stephen...

Ernest J. DeVincent

Ernest J. DeVincent of Rochester passed away on May 23, 2021 with his wife and family by his side. Born in Waltham, MA in 1933 to parents John J. DeVincent and Sophie (D’Angelo) DeVincent. Brother to Elaine Millerick, the late John J. Jr. (Jack)...

Charles Evans Bascom, 79

Charles Evans Bascom died peacefully in Tucson on March 29 th , 2021 at the age of 79 as the gorgeous full moon was setting. His last days were spent at home surrounded by loving caregivers, friends and family. Charlie was fascinated with all things...

Mary Harris Clark

Mary Harris Clark died in Sarasota Florida after a long and eventful life. She led her life on her own terms and touched many people. For many, meeting Mary Clark changed their lives for the better. She was born in Providence and attended the...

Frederick E. Tomkiewicz, 88

Frederick E. Tomkiewicz, 88, of Carver, left the Earth and God has called him home to rest on May 6, 2021. Fred was a hard worker, loved life and took pride in working on his home and yards. He was married for forty years to his wife, Patricia (...

Gerald D. Ciarcia, 95

Gerald D. Ciarcia, 95, passed away on April 23, 2021. He was born in Warerbury, CT on May 13th, 1925. He earned his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Hartford Seminary and served Congregational Churches in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut...

Michael J. Reed, Sr., “Iron Mike,” 72

Michael J. Reed, Sr., “Iron Mike,” 72, of Marion, passed away on Thursday April 29. He was the husband of the late Marjorie I. (Schroth) Reed. He was the son of the late Ralph E. and Mary H. (Kelly) Reed. A 1968 graduate of Wareham High School he...

John N. DeCosta, Jr., 58

John N. DeCosta, Jr., 58, of Mattapoisett died April 28 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Marianne (McGrath) DeCosta. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John N. "Jackie" and Geraldine "Gerry" (Francis) DeCosta, he lived in...

Linda S. Kenney, 75

It is with the deepest regret her family announces the passing of Linda S. Kenney on April 22, 2021 at the age of 75 after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family when she peacefully passed. Linda was born in Tacoma Park, MD and...

George E. Peck, 86

George E. Peck, 86, of Carver, died April 8, 2021 at home. He was the husband of the late Lois Ann (Brown) Peck and the son of the late Ralph and Elizabeth (Snow) Peck. He was born in New Bedford and lived in Wareham and Rochester for many years...

Manny Del Lima, Jr., 78

Manny Del Lima, Jr., 78, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 1st, 2021. Born in New Bedford, son of the late Manuel and Irene (Goulart) Del Lima, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life before retiring to Rochester...

Donald J. DuBois, 86

Donald J. DuBois, 86, of Rochester, formerly of Newton, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 peacefully at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was the husband of Frances B. (Bucelwicz) DuBois. Born in Watertown, he was the son of the late Eugene...

Lorna E. (Lizotte) Boulanger, 72

Lorna E. (Lizotte) Boulanger, 72, of Rochester, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Vibra Hospital of Southeastern MA following a long illness. She was the wife of Donald R. Boulanger. Mrs. Boulanger was born in Wareham, daughter of the late Leo...

Thomas L. Bartholomew, 44

Thomas L. Bartholomew, 44, of Marion died Monday, February 22, 2021 accidentally. He is survived by his wife, Sharon of Marion; his children, Ella and Ben Bartholomew both of Marion; his parents, Mary and George Bartholomew both of Tucson, AZ; his...

Gail E. (Muren) Stetson, 60

Gail E. (Muren) Stetson, 60, of Fairhaven, passed away on February 27, 2021 due to the neurodegenerative effects of Frontotemporal Dementia. She was born August 8, 1960, to the late Albert and Irene Muren, in New Martinsville, WV. She is survived by...

Emilie S. Piper, 90

Emilie S. Piper passed away on Monday, Feb. 15, after a period of declining health. A longtime resident of Pittsfield, MA, she spent her last months in comfort at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Geoff and Leslie Piper in Rochester, MA. Her...

Gertrude Trumbull Burr, 97

Gertrude Trumbull Burr died peacefully at home in her sleep, on Friday, Feb. 12, age 97, after a life well-lived. No matter how busy, her home was always open, and she found time for all. She and her husband Carleton Burr (dec. 2003) lived their...

Roger Normand Bolduc

Roger Normand Bolduc made his last wildly inappropriate and probably sarcastic comment on February 18th, 2021. Roger was born in New Bedford, MA, and immediately dubbed “our favorite child” by Azaire “Jerry” and Germaine (Maranda) Bolduc in August...

Jacqueline Marie (Parker) Beckford, 75

Jacqueline Marie (Parker) Beckford, 75, of Marion, passed away at home with her children by her side on Feb. 6, 2021, four days after her 75 th birthday. Jacqueline was born on Feb. 2, 1946 in Darby, PA to Alice (Carpenter) & LCDR Francis Parker...

Norman J. Shachoy

Norman J. Shachoy of Mattapoisett died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Feb. 7, 2021. His life was filled with his great loves — his wife and family, his work, and the sea. Norm and Maryellen (Sullivan) met as teenagers in Mattapoisett...

Leola N. Medina, 86

On Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, Leola N. Medina, loving wife, and mother of four children and grandmother to five grandchildren, passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Leola was born in Baker Brook, New Brunswick, Canada to Adelard and Emma (Baker)...

William Albert Sobieraj, 80

Cherished husband and loving father, grandfather an great-grandfather William Albert Sobieraj (Bill), 80, of Marion quietly returned to his creator on January 19, 2021. Born in Buffalo, NY on April 6, 1940, son of the late Jacob M. and Frances (...

Theodore E. Kirchner, 88

Theodore (Ted) E. Kirchner, 88, set sail for brighter horizons on Jan. 12, 2021 after a period of declining health. Ted was born to immigrant parents: Henry W. Kirchner and Margaret (Hollborn) Kirchner, in New York City. Raised in Queens speaking...

Franklin A. Caswell, Jr., 92

Franklin A. Caswell, Jr., 92, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2020. He was the husband of the late Loretta M. (Uppstrom) Caswell. Born in Mattapoisett on Mahoney's Lane and son of the late...

Cherrell V. Hughes

Cherrell V. Hughes died on Dec. 8, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Howard Cahoon and Ruth (Butler) Cahoon. She was born in Hyannis on Sept. 4, 1936. She grew up in Harwich and was a graduate of Harwich High School. She received a degree from...

Elizabeth “Betty” Theriault

Elizabeth “Betty” Theriault of Mattapoisett, MA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Jan. 3, surrounded by loved ones. She was the devoted wife of Albert “Bert” Theriault for 61 years, living in the house they had lovingly built over many happy...

David T. Gingras, 56

David T. Gingras, 56, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 30, 2020. A lifelong resident of Mattapoisett, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Elizabeth M. (Beehan) Gingras. He was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School. He...

Donald A. “Dinga” Walton, 87

Donald A. “Dinga” Walton, 87, of Fairhaven passed away Saturday Dec. 19, 2020 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Frances P. (Rogers) Walton. Born in New York, NY, the son of the late Everett and Mary Loretta (Gallant) Walton, he...

Joan C. (LaFreniere) Chandler, 85

Joan C. (LaFreniere) Chandler, 85, of Attleboro died on Dec. 26, 2020 after a period of declining health at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Born in Boston, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Blaney) LaFreniere, she was raised in Jamaica Plain and...

Ann L. Musto, 84

Ann L. (Coy) Musto, age 84, a resident of Marion and Florida, formerly of Mansfield, passed away peacefully, in the presence of her loved ones on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Lincoln Musto, to whom she was wed on September 5...

Jeannine M. (LaVault) Duchaine, 89

Jeannine M. (LaVault) Duchaine, 89, passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2020 at home in Mattapoisett surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Paul A. Duchaine with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the...

Daniel V. "Salty" Solimini, 65

Daniel V. "Salty" Solimini, 65, of New Bedford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday Dec. 17, 2020. Born in Quincy, he was the son of the late Vito and Annette (Lange) Solimini. Daniel was a proud Italian family man who loved building Harley-...