Obituaries

Howard L. Ladd, Jr., 90

Howard L. Ladd, Jr. 90, of Carver, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Born in New Bedford on August 18, 1931, he was the son of the late Howard L. Ladd and Josephine Ladd Hudson. He was raised in East Wareham. Howard...

Richard N. Childs, 98

MARION - Richard N. Childs, age 98, a resident of Marion for 64 years, formerly of Foxborough, died on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Born in Norwood, he was the son of the late Walter E. Childs & Rena G. (Shepardson...
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Raymond Francis Morris, 86

ROCHESTER – Raymond Francis Morris, 86, of Rochester, died Sept. 6, 2021 at home. He was the son of the late Antone F. and Irene S. (Rivard) Morris and stepson of the late Jean Plaud Morris. He was born in New Bedford and lived in Rochester for over...

Thomas Francis Clarke, 60

Thomas Francis Clarke, 60, of Cambridge and Marion MA, died peacefully on September 3, 2021 in his Cambridge home. Son of Thomas M. and Lorain Meola Clarke of NJ, Tom is survived by his wife, Alison Hodges, his mother Lorain, and his brothers Dennis...

Alix Kyle Solomon, 65

Alix Kyle Solomon, 65, of Talent Oregon, died suddenly on September 9, 2020. Alix grew up in Marion and attended Sippican School and Old Rochester Regional Schools, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. After living in Virginia for...

Matthew “Matty” S. Weckesser, 25

ROCHESTER — Matthew “Matty” S. Weckesser, 25, of Rochester, died August 26, 2021 at the Boston Medical Center. He was born in Mobile, Alabama and lived in Rochester for most of his life. Matty attended Old Rochester Regional High School and...

Daniel L. McQuillan, Jr., 69

Daniel L. McQuillan, Jr., 69, of Mattapoisett died peacefully at home on Monday, August 23, 2021 after a long journey with Atypical Dementia. He was the husband of Maureen (Sullivan) McQuillan. Dan was born on January 30, 1952 to the late Daniel L...

Jean Ann Champigny

A gentle, kind, loving, strong and graceful friend, mother, grandmother, woman...Jean Champigny was all of those things and so much more to everyone she ever met. Jean passed away on August 9, 2021 at the ageof 86. Jean was the daughter of Lauretta...

Mark Lawrence Barry, 66

Mark Lawrence Barry, 66, of Marion passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. Mark was born in Chelsea, MA and lived most of his life in his beloved town of Marion. As a young child, he was always drawn to the sea and anything that had to do with boats or...

Cameron Powell Fordyce

Cam Fordyce “You fill up my senses Like a night in a forest Like the mountains in springtime Like a walk in the rain Like a storm in the desert Like a sleepy blue ocean You fill up my senses Come fill me again.” John Denver – Annie’s Song Cameron...

Sherri Ann (Kauranen) Ashley, 54

Sherri Ann (Kauranen) Ashley, 54, of E. Freetown, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Edward P. Ashley. Born in Falmouth, she was the daughter of Patricia A. (Stowe...

Constance Hartley (Chick) Shepard

Constance Hartley (Chick) Shepard passed away on 30 July 2021 peacefully in her home in Marion, Massachusetts. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts on 26 July 1926 spending her early years first in Winchester and later in Arlington, MA. Before...

Judy Jenkins Kilroy, 82

Judy Jenkins Kilroy, 82, of Marion formerly of Holliston passed away suddenly Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. She was the wife of Richard E. “Dick” Kilroy. They were married for 58 years. Born in Buffalo, NY, she was the...

Dorothea A. Harris, 93

Marion — Dorothea A. Harris, 93, of Marion passed away at home on August 3, 2021. Mrs. Harris was the wife of the late Robert E. Harris and daughter of the late Edward E. and Marjorie E. (Rose) Reed, Jr. Dorothea was born at home in Whitman, MA and...

Warren C. Berto, 85

MARION – Warren C. Berto, 85, of Marion, died July 31, 2021 in Sippican Healthcare Center. He was the husband of Joy A. (Lapierre) Berto. They were married for 58 years. He was the son of the late John M. and Ruth (Caswell) Berto. He was born in New...

Susan "Susie" Warner

Susan "Susie" Warner passed away peacefully in her home on July 27 surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, Lawrence Warner of Marion, her two loving children and four adoring grandchildren. Per Susie's request,...

Lawrence Otto “Larry” Bidstrup, Jr.

Lawrence Otto “Larry” Bidstrup, Jr., age 86 of Marion, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Wendy (Todd) Bidstrup with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in...

Rene Arthur Depot, 78

Rene Arthur Depot, 78, of Rochester, died Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham unexpectedly. He was the long-time partner of Sandra L. Hardy. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Eudore H. & Cecile A. (Lavallee) Depot...

Celebration of life: Gertrude Trumbull Burr

Gertrude Trumbull Burr, 1923-2021 A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 11 a.m. at the First Unitarian Church of New Bedford. It will be followed by a reception under a tent at the Wamsutta Club. Parking available at...

Laura M. (LaBree) Badger, 79

Laura M. (LaBree) Badger, 79, of Marion, died peacefully Monday, June 28, 2021 at her home. She was the wife of Floyd H. Badger. Born in Old Town, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Doris M. (Michaud) and Leon L. LaBree. She was a previous...

Candida V. (Pina) Tavares

Candida V. (Pina) Tavares entered eternal peace on June 16, 2021, at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of the late Peter “Vasco” Tavares and the daughter of the late Samuel F. and Virginia (Faria) Pina. She was born in Marion and lived in Wareham...

Joseph E. Beauregard

Joe Beauregard of Marion passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2021, after a long illness. Joe was born in Boston and raised in Foxboro. He was the son of the late Joseph Beauregard and Edna (Carey). Joe was a long-time, valued employee of...

Armand W. Bergeron Jr., 55

Armand W. Bergeron Jr., 55, of North Dartmouth, passed away on May 21, 2021 after a brief illness. A memorial service will be held on June 26, 2021 at 1pm at East Freetown Congregational Church where Armand was a long time congregant. Armand had a...

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...

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...