Obituaries

Paul Martin McCabe, 82

Paul Martin McCabe, age 82, of Mattapoisett passed away on August 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Gail McCabe for 59 years. Paul was a loving father to his three children and seven grandchildren; Sean McCabe and his wife Judith, their...

Glenda Y. (Gomes) Roderick, 76

WAREHAM – Glenda Y. (Gomes) Roderick, 76, of East Wareham, passed away on August 7, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. She was the wife of Gilbert Roderick and the daughter of the late Edward and Beryl A. (Salisbury) Gomes. She was...

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John A. Hopkins, 96

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John A. Hopkins, age 96, on July 26, 2025. He was surrounded by his four loving children at his home in Rochester, MA. John was born and raised in Westwood, MA. It was there he met Sally, his...

Gregg Alan Franklin, 57

With deep sadness and abiding love, we announce the passing of Gregg Alan Franklin, formerly of Wareham, who departed this life on July 22, 2025, at the age of 57. Gregg was a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend...

Diane R. (Lemieux) Kinney, 68

Diane R. (Lemieux) Kinney, 68, of Mattapoisett passed away Friday August 1, 2025. She was the wife of Samuel W. Kinney, Jr. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Raymond A. Lemieux, Sr. and Claire (Fleurent) Lemieux, she lived in Marion and...

Lois E. (Bourdon) Alves, 74

Lois E. (Bourdon) Alves, 74, of Mattapoisett died July 29, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Raymond L. and Alice T. (Bienacka) Bourdon, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was formerly employed as...

Thomas M. Bibeau

Thomas M. Bibeau, loving husband of Nancy DeCosta Bibeau of Marion passed away Saturday July 26, 2025 at home from a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He also leaves behind his fur babies, Lola and Luna. He was the son of the late Robert W...

Edward J. Sylvia, 84

Edward J. Sylvia, 84, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, July 21, 2025, surrounded by the members of his family who loved him - Susan, his wife of 56 years, his caring daughter Marjorie Lee and loving grandson EJ...

Ruth J. (Dvorak) Souza, 99

Ruth J. (Dvorak) Souza, 99 , of Mattapoisett died July 16, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Winfield F. Jenney and Frank E. Souza. Born in New Bedford on October 13, 1925, daughter of the late Rudolph and Olive M. (...

Arlene J. Barrett, 89

WAREHAM – Arlene J. Barrett, 89, of Wareham, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert J. Barrett. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie B. (Zaniboni) and...

Edward Antone Lopes

Edward Antone Lopes, born January 14, 1944, passed on to the Lord on June 11, 2025, at the family home on Point Road in Marion, Massachusetts, surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of the late Benjamin (Jimmy) Lopes and Hazel (Garcia) Lopes. Ed...

Heidi Lee (Medeiros) Correia, 54

Heidi Lee (Medeiros) Correia, 54, of Mattapoisett passed from this world on July 11, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of William "Billy...

Karen Ann Taylor

Karen Ann Taylor of Marion, MA, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 12 at Tobey Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Captain Michael Taylor of Marion, and her son, Jonathan "JT" Taylor of Washington, D.C. Originally from New Britain,...

Ralph Walston Eustis Jr., 92

Ralph Walston Eustis Jr., 92, passed into the hands of our Lord on July 6, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends. His long life's voyage has reached a peaceful harbor. He was born in Dalton, MA on January 2, 1933, the first of three children...

Ronald Noel Normand, 87

Ronald Noel Normand, 87, of Marion and Plymouth, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025. He was married to Patricia (Connors) Normand for 64 years. He is predeceased by his parents Everett Normand and Germaine (Jobin) Normand also of Marion. Ron was...

Linda Joy (Miller) Pierce, 71

WAREHAM – Linda Joy (Miller) Pierce, 71, formerly of Wareham, passed away on June 30, 2025, at Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility, Bourne. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Gretel M. (Swanberg) Miller. She was born in...

Suzanne McCarter Tifft, 93

Suzanne McCarter Tifft, known to family and friends as Sue or "Nanny," died peacefully at home in Marion, Massachusetts, on June 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving sons and daughter-in-law. She was 93. Born in New York City on January 18, 1932, Sue...

Joy Brownell Dawson, 68

Joy Brownell Dawson passed away at her home in Rochester, Massachusetts on the morning of June 15th. She was 68 years old. Joy was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 7, 1957 to Norma and Herbert Silver and raised in Winthrop, MA. She is...

Daniel J. McCarthy, 53

MARION – Daniel J. McCarthy, 53, of Marion, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham, after an unexpected cardiac event. He was the son of Gerald P. and the late Catherine T. (Carguilo) McCarthy. Dan loved his family, his fiancée...

Ruth-Ann (Kirby) Flynn, 83

Ruth-Ann (Kirby) Flynn, 83, of Wilton CT ,passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on June 17, 2025, at The Greens at Cannondale. Born in New Bedford, MA, and raised in nearby Rochester, Ruth-Ann was the daughter of the late George...

Margaret (Peg) Olney, 90

After a long life of service to her community, church and family, Margaret (Peg) Olney of Mattapoisett passed away on June 15, 2025, following a brief cancer-related illness. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday. For 57 years, Peg was the...

Leslye (Shurtleff) Ribeiro

Leslye (Shurtleff) Ribeiro passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 56 years, Carl Ribeiro, along with their son Mark, his wife Catherine, and her loving and much-adored...

John and Lucy Fearing

MATTAPOISETT - John and Lucy Fearing, of Mattapoisett passed away July 31, 2024 and August 1, 2024 respectively. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Redmen Hall, 745 Main St, West...

Catherine A. (Reed) Hartley, 84

WAREHAM – Catherine A. (Reed) Hartley, 84, of West Wareham formerly of Rochester passed away on March 20, 2025. Wife of Robert G. Hartley and the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Howland) Reed. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m...

June Worthington Mendell, 85

June Worthington Mendell, 85, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Born in New Milford, Connecticut along with her sister Diane and late brother Robert to the late Elmer and Mildred...

Benjamin H. Tavares, 80

Benjamin H. Tavares November 30, 1944 - May 28, 2025 NEW BEDFORD - Benjamin H. Tavares, 80, of New Bedford, entered eternal peace on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford...

John R. Guerzoni, 45

NEW BEDFORD - John R. Guerzoni, 45, of New Bedford, formerly of Marion, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River after a brief illness. Born in Wareham, John was the beloved son of Leslie F. (Hinchcliffe)...

Mary Patricia Bernard

Mary Patricia Bernard December 28, 1934 - May 10, 2025 Mary Patricia, “Pat” or “Patsy” Bernard was born in Boston in 1934 to Mary (Cunningham) and Edward Dervan. She grew up in West Roxbury, was a parishioner at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church...

Robert James "Bob" St. Pierre, 97

Robert James "Bob" St. Pierre, 97, of Mattapoisett passed away on May 15, 2025, rejoining his beloved family in eternal rest. He was born on December 1, 1927, in Salem, Massachusetts, to Elise and Jean "John" St. Pierre. During his youth, Bob lived...

Charles L. Sylvester

Charles L. Sylvester September 8, 1945 – May 11, 2025 Charles L. Sylvester, of Rochester, Massachusetts, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Scituate, MA, he was the son...

Joseph Patrick Keogh III, 82

Joseph Patrick Keogh III, age 82, passed away on May 8, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass., after a brief illness. Joe was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1942 to Joseph Patrick Keogh (Sr.) and Mary Louise Bierkamp. In 1962, he enlisted...

Gary James Ramos, 66

Gary James Ramos, 66, of Wareham, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was the husband of Deborah (Lopes) Ramos for many years. Born in Milford, CT, son of Irene (Fortes) Ramos and the late James Ramos, he lived in Mattapoisett most of...

Richard J. McNeil, 76

ROCHESTER – Richard J. McNeil, 76, of Rochester, passed away on May 7, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the much-loved husband of Ingrid A. (Hill) McNeil and the son of the late Richard J. and Leocadia (Sypek) McNeil. He was born in Boston...

Marilyn J. (Parker) Urquhart, 81

WAREHAM – Marilyn J. (Parker) Urquhart, 81, of Wareham, formerly of Marion, passed away on May 3, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford. She was the wife of Alexander G. Urquhart and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gladys (Westgate) Parker...

Frank J. Marston, 88

Frank J. Marston, 88, of Marion died May 1, 2025 at home. He was the husband of the late Mary Patricia (Kane) Marston. Born in Boston, son of the late Francis and Helen (Dickenson) Marston, he was raised in Dorchester, and raised his family in...

Thomas C. McCormack, MD, 81

Thomas C. McCormack, MD, 81, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. His death occurred on April 12, 2025 after a brief illness. Tom was born in San Angelo, TX on March 17, 1944 to Thomas C. and Helen (Connelly)...

Claire Frances Belrose, 81

ROCHESTER - Claire Frances Belrose, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by family after a long illness. Born in Boston on January...

Robert “Bob” Stuart Reardon, 86

Robert “Bob” Stuart Reardon, 86, of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bob was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, to the late Stuart Reardon and Viola (Backstrom) Reardon,...

Diana Theresa Ohtersen

Diana Theresa Ohtersen September 1, 1957 - To the arms of Jesus on March 25, 2025 Preceded in sleep by Theresa E (George) Ohtersen and Alfred R Ohtersen - her beloved Mother and Father. Dennis R Crouse, former husband and Richard L Shearer, her...

Sean J. Brice

Sean J. Brice, born on July 4th, 1969, passed away unexpectedly on April 7th, 2025. Sean grew up in Marion, MA, attending Old Rochester Regional High School, where he played four years of varsity hockey. Sean graduated in the Class of 1987, as a...

Robert "Bob" Bowers, 77

Robert "Bob" Bowers, of Mattapoisett, husband to Cathy Bowers, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2025, at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with ALS. Bob was born in Roxbury, MA on June 18, 1947, to Edward and Catherine (McGuire)...

Lisa A. Grace, 68

Lisa A. Grace, 68, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 23, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Barbara Whitehead Silva, and mother of Matthew R. Grace. Lisa grew up in Mattapoisett and Clark's Cove in Dartmouth,...

Sandra Jeanine Hammond, 83

WAREHAM - Sandra Jeanine Hammond, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 3,2025,at the age of 83 at Sippican Health Care Center in Marion, Massachusetts. Sandra was born on August 31, 1941, in...

Patricia "Pat" McPartland, 74

Patricia "Pat" McPartland, age 74, passed away on March 17, 2025 peacefully at home. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey. Pat lived a remarkable life defined by intellectual curiosity, professional achievement, and a profound commitment to personal...

Danielle Lucille Laurent Francis, 94

Danielle Lucille Laurent Francis passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 6, 1930, in Paris, France, she was the beloved daughter of Madame and Monsieur Laurent. During World War II, she immigrated to Canada with...

Gregory Q. Burke, 57

MARION – Gregory Q. Burke, 57, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2025, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. He was the husband of Kathleen R. (Brown) Burke and the son of Joseph J. Burke, Jr. and the late Geraldine A. (Boland) Burke. He was...

Alexis Dawn Zutaut, 18

Alexis Dawn Zutaut otherwise known as Lexy Lulu, died peacefully on March 16, 2025, at 18 years of age in Boston Children's Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort from her family. Born in Plymouth, daughter of Jason A. and Nicole E. (Casciano)...

David Besse Holmes

David Besse Holmes of East Falmouth passed away suddenly March 16, 2025. He was born in Boston August 1, 1955; he grew up in Wellesley and spent summers in Marion. He was predeceased by his parents, Evelyn C. Waters and Edwin B. Holmes, II and his...

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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