Obituaries

Edward W. Dexter, 71

Edward W. Dexter, 71, of Mattapoisett died February 28, 2025 peacefully at home. Born in Charleston, SC, son of the late Edward L. Dexter and Florence M. (Parusa) Drago, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. He was formerly employed as a...

Gary R. MacNeill, 76

Gary R. MacNeill, 76, passed quietly away at his home in Rochester MA on February 6, 2025. The son of Jeanne Dustin MacNeill and Harvey MacNeill, he was predeceased by his brother Herbert. He worked at Wareham High School for 25 years. He leaves...
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John F. Camacho, 89

John F. Camacho, 89, of Mattapoisett, a devoted family man and devout Catholic, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Born on October 4, 1935 at his family home in New Bedford, he was the devoted husband...

Wende L. Ouellette, 52

West Wareham – Wende L. Ouellette, 52, of West Wareham passed away Monday February 24, 2025 after a long illness. She was the loving wife of James Ouellette, Jr. of West Wareham and daughter of Beverly J. Chappell and the late David F. Pontes. A...

Margaret Cleary, 92

Margaret Cleary, 92, of Wareham, formerly of Rochester, NY passed away peacefully at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was the wife of the late Fred Cleary. Born in Columbus OH and raised in Albany, NY she was the...

Atty. Jan E. Dabrowski, 67

Atty. Jan E. Dabrowski, 67, of Mattapoisett passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center following a long illness. Jan graduated from Bishop Stang High School, Boston College, and Boston College School of Law. He was an...

Blanca Graciela “Chela” Short

Blanca Graciela “Chela” Short of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Arthur William “Bill” Short, and mother to Natalie M. Short, Carol A. (Short) Lee and husband...

Christopher M. Collins 42

Christopher M. Collins 42, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday January 29, 2025 in Washington DC. Chris grew up in North Dighton, Massachusetts graduating from Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School where he excelled in academics and athletics...

Sylvia Ann (Jarratt) Knight, 86

Sylvia Ann (Jarratt) Knight, 86, beloved wife, mother and friend to many, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on February 17, 2025 after a long illness. Sylvia was born on October 13, 1938 in Manchester, UK to George and Eveline...

Barbara A. Thommen, 88

Barbara A. Thommen, 88, of Mattapoisett died February 11, 2025 unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of the late Hans J.U. Thommen. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Newman) Sanderson, she lived in...

Matthew J. Higgins, 56

Matthew J. Higgins, 56, died unexpectedly on January 24, 2025 at his home in Pacifica California. He was predeceased by his parents, Helen R. Higgins and Leonard C. Higgins. Survivors include his brother James Higgins, his wife Kristen and their...

Doris Eleanor (Taber) Grant, 93

Doris Eleanor (Taber) Grant, 93, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025 at her home in Marion, MA, surrounded by all three of her children. Doris was born in New Bedford to Lloyd and Helen (Hathaway) Taber on April 8, 1931. She and her husband...

Lisa Regan Durr, 62

Lisa Regan Durr, 62, of Marion, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 2nd, 2025. Lisa was born November 24th, 1962 in Newton, MA, where she spent her childhood and graduated from Newton South High School. Lisa leaves behind...

Nelson C. Pierce, 98

WAREHAM – Nelson C. Pierce, 98, of Wareham, passed away at home on February 8, 2025. He was the husband of the late Priscilla (Meier) Pierce and the son of the late Alton H. and Ella F. (Dexter) Pierce. He was born in Rochester and lived in Wareham...

Anthony Joseph Almeida Jr.

Anthony Joseph Almeida Jr., "Tony", of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully Monday, February 3rd, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband to Karen Almeida (Bailey), and father to Gillian Almeida and her wife April Almeida, Gayle...

Dr. Daniel M. Lomba, Jr., 63

WAREHAM - Dr. Daniel M. Lomba, Jr., of Marion, MA, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Dan was a man of passion—devoted to his family, his music, and his pursuit of knowledge...

James E. Barrett, 80

James E. Barrett, 80, of Mattapoisett died Monday, February 10, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Nancy E. (Breton) Barrett, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of...

Mary Kate Judith Oien, 34

FAIRHAVEN – Mary Kate Judith Oien, 34, of Fairhaven, formerly of Marion died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston unexpectedly. Mary Kate was born in Fagares, Romania, and was the daughter of Marianne (Staniunas)...

Jack M. Pearsull

ROCHESTER- Jack M. Pearsull of Rochester, MA died on January 25, 2025. Born in New York City, (Harlem), NY in 1935 to Marcellus and Jeannette Pearsull. His family and friends knew him as Billy. He attended and graduated from Samuel Gompers High...

Rose (Pina) Moniz, 96

ROCHESTER - Rose (Pina) Moniz, 96, of Rochester passed away on January 24, 2025, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. She was the wife of the late Edmund Moniz, Jr. and the daughter of the late Manuel Pina and Rose (Silvia) Pina. Mrs. Moniz was born in...

Nicholas David Nobrega, 37

Nicholas David Nobrega, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025 after a long battle with chronic illness. Nick was a beloved son, friend, brother, and teammate to many. Born in New Bedford, MA, Nick grew up in Mattapoisett and...

Ronald F. MacDonald, 94

MacDonald, Ronald F., 94, Marion, MA, died peacefully on January 17, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Newton, MA, the son of Ronald A. and Helen F. MacDonald. Long time resident of Marion. He was a graduate of Newton North High School, Bryant...

George Edward Mandeville Jr. “Mandy”, 94

George Edward Mandeville Jr. “Mandy”, 94 of Marion, MA passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2024, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, surrounded by his wife and stepdaughter after a period of ill health. George was born in Putnam Connecticut to George Edward...

Noah Curtis Greany, 26

Noah Curtis Greany, 26, of Mattapoisett, MA and Boston, MA died January 12, 2025 in Boston from injuries sustained in a traffic accident. Born in New Bedford, son of Scott M Greany and Marie E. (Lambalot) Greany, he was raised in Mattapoisett before...

Gerald (Jerry) Emmett Bruen, Jr., 77

Gerald (Jerry) Emmett Bruen, Jr., 77, of Marion died January 7, 2025 peacefully at home. He was the husband of Jeanne Helen (Pietrasiak) Bruen for 44 years. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, son of the late Gerald Emmett Bruen, Sr. and Jean Frances (...

Everett D. “Evie” Wrightington, Jr., 81

ROCHESTER – Everett D. “Evie” Wrightington, Jr., 81, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2025. He was the husband of Jane H. (Bishop) Wrightington and the son of the late Everett D. Wrightington, Sr. and Esther (Phillips...

Dr. John A. Mills M.D.

Dr. John A. Mills M.D. passed away on December, 24, 2024, in his beloved home in Marion, MA, and surrounded by family. John Mills was born June 5, 1929 in Montreal, Canada, the son of Dr. Edward Sadler Mills and Marion Baile Mills, and raised in the...

William H. Goetz, 94

William H. Goetz, 94, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Evanston, Illinois on May 31, 1930, 'Bill' graduated from Chicago's Lakeview High School in 1947 and enlisted in...

Robert J. Freitas, 78

Robert J. Freitas, 78, of Rochester died January 6, 2025 unexpectedly at home. He was the former husband of the late Debbie (Morrison) Freitas. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Irene C. (Vieira) Freitas, he was raised in Fairhaven and...

John P. Lopes, 75

Marion- John P. Lopes, 75, husband of Elizabeth (Andrade) Lopes of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at home after a short illness. He was the son of the late Jesse and Alice (Fidalgo) Lopes. John graduated from Old Rochester...

Douglas R. Beaton, 82

EAST SANDWICH – Douglas R. Beaton, 82, of E. Sandwich, died Friday, January 3, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of Dianne L. (Winberg) Beaton. Born in Middleboro, he was the son of the late Marjorie L. (Matthews) and Kenneth D. Beaton. Mr...

M. Raye (Smith) Sawyer, 90

M. Raye (Smith) Sawyer, 90, formerly of Mattapoisett and Rochester, passed away Saturday December 28, 2024 at The Cottages of Dartmouth Villages. She was the wife of the late Walter Judd Sawyer. Born in Middleborough, she was the daughter of the...

Nancy Baybutt, 94

Nancy Baybutt, age 94, passed away at home in Mattapoisett in the early morning hours of November 27th, 2024. A vibrant, happy woman, part of the greatest generation, there were many chapters in her long adventurous life. Born at home in Newton, MA...

Roger Omer Pothier, 88

Roger Omer Pothier died peacefully on December 28, 2024, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN at the age of 88. Roger was born on August 4, 1936, in New Bedford, MA to Omer Pothier and Irene (Renaud) Pothier. Roger was the oldest of four...

John Timothy Andrewski, 42

John Timothy Andrewski, born October 20, 1982, was called home to Heaven on December 5, 2024 at the age of 42 in Marion, Massachusetts. He was a devoted and passionate individual, well known for his strong work ethic and his loyalty to his loved...

Steven Bowman

Steven Bowman of Old Pine Island Road, Mattapoisett MA passed away December 18, 2024 at St Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Steven was predeceased by his parents: Alexander and Sandra (Braley) Bowman. Steve leaves his sibling: Alex Bowman III &...

Leonard C. Higgins, 88

Leonard C. Higgins, 88, died peacefully on December 14,2024 surrounded by family at The Oaks Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Helen R. Higgins. Born in Boston, the son of the late Leonard M. and Victoria (Mikolyski) Higgins. He lived in...

Julie Ann (Marshall) Hillier

Julie Ann (Marshall) Hillier of Mattapoisett passed away after a brief illness on December 13th, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Howard Marshall and Florence Lame Marshall of Acushnet. Julie enjoyed a 46-year partnership with her...

Richard "Dick" M. Cotter, 87

November 11, 1937 - December 5, 2024 Richard "Dick" M. Cotter passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was a loving and devoted husband to Joan M. (Leclair) Cotter for 61 years...

Barbara A. (Souza) Littlewood, 93

Barbara A. (Souza) Littlewood, 93, of New Bedford died December 8, 2024 at Royal of Fairhaven. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Littlewood. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Manuel and Elsie A. (Davis) Souza, she lived in New Bedford...

Helen-Louise Sanchez Paquin, 83

Helen-Louise ‘Lynn’ Sanchez Paquin, age 83, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on December 6, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Acushnet, Massachusetts, on March 13, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Capt. Edward Oliver...

Barbara Whitehead Silva, 93

Barbara Whitehead Silva, 93, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts died peacefully at home on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Charles "Carlie" Whitehead and Blanche Whitehead of Dartmouth, MA, and mother of Lisa A. Grace, and...

James William Hall, 77

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James William Hall on November 28, 2024, in Naples, FL. Born on August 27, 1947, in Boston, MA, Jim lived a full and vibrant life, marked by his love for family, friends, and his New England...

Jill (Crippin) Vancour, 57

Jill (Crippin) Vancour, 57, Of Mattapoisett died November 28, 2024 unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in Wareham, daughter of Harriet L. (Kremp) Crippin of Mattapoisett and the late Warren D. Crippin, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life...

Frank L. Fletcher, 83

Frank L. Fletcher, 83, of Mattapoisett, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 after a brief illness. Born on January 3, 1941, in Stamford, CT, he was the son of the late Thomas and Stephanie (Greska) Fletcher. Frank was a longtime resident of...

Steven A. Briggs, 68

MARION – Steven A. Briggs, 68, of Marion passed away unexpectedly at home on December 1, 2024. He was the husband of Rita L. St. Germaine and the son of the late Sherman and Joanne (Mead) Briggs. He was born in Wareham and lived in Marion his whole...

Christopher John Wallace, 63

Christopher John Wallace, 63, of Dartmouth died at St. Luke's Hospital on November 23, 2024 after a massive heart attack. Christopher was raised in Marion and graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School. He studied architectural engineering at...

Roger D. Boucher, 94

January 19, 1930 - November 21, 2024 Roger D. Boucher, 94, of Rochester, MA, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Roger was the...

John T. “Jack” Quinn, 92

John T. “Jack” Quinn, 92, of Marion died November 18, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by his family who love him very much. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie A. (Borges) Quinn. Jack was born in Cambridge MA on July 23, 1932 to the late...

Patricia A. (Fay) McCarthy, 87

Patricia A. (Fay) McCarthy, 87 of Mattapoisett passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 13th. She was the wife of the late Walter F. McCarthy, Jr. for 57 years. Born in the Bronx, NY, daughter of the late James R. and Julia T. (...

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