Obituaries

Lucille B. (Marchessault) Sobral, 95

Lucille B. (Marchessault) Sobral, 95 of Acushnet died May 24 at Sacred Heart Home. She was the wife of the late Fernando Sobral. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Aldei and Rosilda (Dumaine) Marchessault, she lived in New Bedford before...

Christopher John LaRochelle, 53

Christopher John LaRochelle, 53, passed away on May 15 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a sudden, brief illness. Chris was the beloved son of Ronald and Cecile (Guimond) LaRochelle of Marion. Born on April 1, 1967 in New Bedford...
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Joseph E. Doubrava, 92

Joseph E. Doubrava, 92, of Mattapoisett, died on Saturday, May 16, at Saint Luke’s Hospital following a brief period of declining health initiated by a fall and complicated by infection with Covid-19. Joe was born in Bayside, New York and as a young...

Roger A. Perry Jr, 95

Roger A. Perry Jr of Needham, formerly of Wellesley and Marion died on May 16. He was 95. He was the husband of the late Nancy E. Perry to whom he was married for 66 years. A loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, he will be...

Joyce A. McWilliams, 86

Joyce A. McWilliams, 86, of W. Wareham, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Plymouth Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Plymouth. She was the wife of Gardner S. “Gabby” McWilliams. Born in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Walter Pierce and...

Mary O. (Ornellas) Ferreira, 102

Mary O. (Ornellas) Ferreira, 102 of New Bedford died May 20 peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel B. Ferreira. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Souza) Ornellas, she lived in New Bedford...

David Allen Pina, 53

David Allen Pina, 53, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham unexpectedly. Born in Wareham, he was the son of Tryna D. Pina of E. Wareham and the late Robert Allen Lopes. David graduated from Wareham High School, Class of 1984. He...

Shirley J. (Parker) Hughes, 90

Shirley J. (Parker) Hughes, 90, of Marion, died May 17 at home. She was the wife of the late John H. Hughes who died in 1985 and the daughter of the late Henry W. and Elizabeth E. (Davie) Parker. She was born in Arlington and graduated from Concord...

Robert A. Gingras, 90

Robert A. Gingras, 90, of Mattapoisett died peacefully, surrounded by family on May 19, at the home he was born in. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth M. (Beehan) Gingras, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born and raised in...

Thomas H. Buffinton, 99

Thomas H. Buffinton, age 99, of Plymouth, formerly of Marion, died peacefully on Saturday, May 16. He was the husband of the late Sally (Waring) Buffinton for 69 years. Born Nov. 8, 1920 in Williamstown, to the late Professor Arthur H. Buffinton and...

Ruth E. (Pacheco) Costa, 89

Ruth E. (Pacheco) Costa, 89 of Mattapoisett died May 14, 2020 peacefully at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late John F. Costa. Born in Fairhaven, daughter of the late Theane and Elsie (McMullen) Pacheco, she lived in...

George A. Reade, 87

George A. Reade, 87, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, May 13 at Our Lady's Haven after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Louanda J. (Mach) Reade. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, son of the late George and Agatha (Smith) Reade, he had...

Theresa (Viera) Dufresne, 78

Theresa (Viera) Dufresne, 78 of New Bedford passed away peacefully May 12 at Tremont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Ernest and Justina (Santos) Viera, she lived in New Bedford all of her life. She...

William Edward Schuler, 42

William Edward Schuler, 42 of Fairhaven passed away peacefully Thursday May 7 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. Born in New Bedford, Bill grew up in South Dartmouth with his mother, Mary Lou (Brown) Schuler and his sister, Carolyn. Bill graduated...

Alton Truman Terrell III, 91

Alton Truman Terrell, III, 91, of Marion passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday April 28. He was the husband of Mary MacArthur Terrell. Born in Orange, Connecticut, the son of the late Alton Truman Terrell, Jr. and Elizabeth Clark Woodruff...

Marcia Robbins, age 76

Marcia Robbins, age 76, of Canton, GA, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Marcia was born in Bridgewater to parents William and Caroline Fraser, where she raised her children. She lived most of her adult life in Wareham. After retiring...

Pamela Tuttle Humphrey, 88

Pamela Tuttle Humphrey, 88, of Mattapoisett, died Sunday, May 3, at her home. She was the wife of Robert H. Humphrey. Born in Chatham, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Harriet (Baker) Tuttle. A resident of Mattapoisett since 1965, Mrs...

Althea Isabel (Morse) Lawrence, 91

Althea Isabel (Morse) Lawrence of Rochester passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, peacefully in her home. She was born on July 3, 1928, in Acushnet, the daughter of Herman Morse and Clara (Ellis) Morse. Althea is the mother of Wayne B. Lawrence of...

David C. Dionne, Jr., 59

David C. Dionne, Jr., age 59 of Rochester, passed away on April 26 at St. Luke’s Hospital after waging a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Medford to Emily and David C. Dionne, Sr. David grew up on the water in Mattapoisett, where he...

Gale P. (Duxbury) Costa, 81

Gale P. (Duxbury) Costa
Gale P. (Duxbury) Costa, 81, of Mattapoisett, graciously said goodbye to the world, on Thursday, April 2, listening to her wind chimes, surrounded by her loving family. Gale was the wife of the late Michael B. (“Mike”) Costa, and daughter of the...

Eric L. Radin

September 14, 1934 to April 26, 2020 Eric Radin had a full, vigorous, and inspired life. He was a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and medical academic of the highest order, a loving friend, a passionate sailor, a proud father and grandfather, and...

Benvinda A. (Alves) Lobo, 89

Benvinda A. (Alves) Lobo, 89, of Mattapoisett, died April 23, in the German Centre for Extended Care in West Roxbury. She was the daughter of the late Antone and Mary (Lopes) Alves. She was born in Wareham and lived in Mattapoisett for many years...

Roger Francis Blanchette, 84

Roger Francis Blanchette, age 84, died at his home in North Port, Florida from complications of a stroke on March 29. Born in Brockton, he was the son of Louis Napoleon and Noelie Indianola Blanchette, who were both originally from Quebec, Canada...

Arego A. “Rick” Grassi, 88

Arego A. “Rick” Grassi, 88, of Marion passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday April 15, 2020. Born and raised in Wareham, the son of the late Arego and Eva (Braley) Grassi, he lived in Marion for most of his life. Mr. Grassi was noted for his...

Nicole C. Rickard, 47

Nicole C. Rickard, D.V.M., age 47, of Marion died April 10, unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of David B. Lempert. Born in Stoughton, daughter of Peter H. Rickard of Rochester and the late Mary Ellen (Joyce) Rickard, she lived in North...

Joan Marie (Gendron) Harding, 82

Joan Marie (Gendron) Harding of Mashpee, formerly of Mattapoisett, died April 14 at a Sandwich long-term care facility after a long illness. She was 82 years old. Born to Florence and Charles Gendron of New Bedford, she was raised with her 11...

Joanne E. (Evans) Mee

Joanne E. (Evans) Mee of Fairhaven died April 14 at St. Luke's Hospital after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late William F. Mee. Born in Fairhaven, daughter of actors, the late James W. and Kathryn L. (Fraser) Evans, she...

Patricia Mary (Jones) Hunt, 87

Patricia Mary (Jones) Hunt died peacefully at home among her family on April 10 in Rochester at the age of 87. Patricia is survived by her daughters, Susan Duncan of Marion, Robin Sommo of Rochester, Joanne Hickey of New Bedford, and Sarah Aanensen...

Eleanor Kathleen Coté, 78

Eleanor Kathleen Coté, 78, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday April 2 at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Roland J. Coté. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late John W. and Dorothy (Calnen) Nunes, she lived in Mattapoisett for most...

Charles W. White, 83

Charles W. White, a beloved English professor for over five decades, passed away peacefully at his Marion home, on Saturday, April 4 after a long illness. He was 83. Born in Boston, the son of the late Charles W. and Anna (Haley) White, he grew up...

Nelson M. Adams, III

Nelson M. Adams, III, of Marion, died peacefully at home with his family on March 19, after a long battle with cancer. He fought his disease with grace, determination and the kind of stoic strength that defined his character. He was born on June 1,...

Harlyn D. “Butch” Froh, 64

Harlyn D. “Butch” Froh, 64, of Rochester passed away Monday, March 9, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Kimberly (White) Froh. They had been married over 40 years. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Harlyn H. Froh...

Annie M. (Pugliese) Bucchere, 62

Annie M. (Pugliese) Bucchere, 62 of Rochester died March 11, suddenly, after living a life fulfilled with joy and loving family. She was the wife of Victor S. Bucchere, her loving husband of 41 years. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was daughter of...

Margaret “Peggs” Edwards Francis, 92

Margaret “Peggs” Edwards Francis, 92, of Marion, passed away peacefully in her own home, surrounded by family, on March 6. She was born on July 29, 1927 in Douglaston, New York to Charles Edwards Jr. and Margaret (Mills) Edwards. She attended...

Katharine “Kitty” Hill Stanton, 91

Katharine “Kitty” Hill Stanton, 91, died of natural causes on Feb. 11. Born June 22, 1928 to Lucius and Helen Hill, she grew up in Brookline. Kitty thrived in her youth as a scholar/athlete at the Windsor School, Miss Porters School, and Vassar...

Roy Edward Rider, 77

Roy Edward Rider, 77, of Lynn, passed away on Feb. 28 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, after a long illness. Born in Boston and growing up in Braintree and Marion, Roy fell in love with the ocean. While his life took him to many...

George B. Bassett Jr, 55

George B. Bassett Jr, 55 of Marion passed after a brief illness on Feb. 17, surrounded by loved ones at Morton hospital in Taunton. He was born May 16, 1964. He was the son of Janice L. (Valle) Bassett and the late George B. Bassett Sr. He was the...

Edna M. (Coates) LeBlanc

Edna M. (Coates) LeBlanc, 80 of Mattapoisett died March 3 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Carlton and Mary Jane (Hilton) Coates, she grew up in New Bedford and moved to Mattapoisett in 1972. She was a graduate of...

Patricia A. Harriman, 70

Patricia A. Harriman, 70, of Marion, died Sunday, March 1 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Nelson Franklin Harriman, III. Born in Wareham, Mrs. Harriman graduated from Old Rochester Regional High...