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George Howard "Indian George" Smith Jr., 76

Indian George

George Howard "Indian George" Smith Jr. of Marion passed away on September 28, 2025 at age 76. George was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on January 28, 1949, the middle child of…

Pamela A. (Hoyt) Newell, 83

Pamela Newell

Pamela A. (Hoyt) Newell, 83, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Piatt Andrew Newell.…

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John Bellafatto, 89

John Bellafatto

John Bellafatto, a proud Navy veteran and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, Massachusetts at the age of 89. Born in Sea Cliff, New York, John was the son of John G. Bellafatto, who...

Sheila Anne Carvalho, 66

Sheila Anne Carvalho of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025 at the age of 66, surrounded by the love of family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford on December 5, 1958, Sheila was the only...

Robert K. Kirkland, 83

Robert K. Kirkland, 83, of Mattapoisett died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Alpine Nursing Home in Coventry, RI, after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Barbara M. (Harriman) Kirkland, with whom he shared 34 wonderful and...

Dale S. Barrows, 67

Dale S. Barrows, 67, of Rochester died September 11, 2025 peacefully at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Marjorie L. (Wilborn) Barrows with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, son of Betty A. (Linhares) Barrows of...

David E. Benton, Sr., 80

ROCHESTER – David E. Benton, Sr., 80, of Rochester, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Wareham after a long illness. Born in New Bedford, David was the son of the late Domingo and Rose (Phillips) Benton. He previously lived in Fairhaven...

Richard Allen Faust

Provincetown lost some of its sunshine with the passing of Richard Allen Faust on August 27, 2025. Richard was born on September 10, 1948, in Wareham, Massachusetts. He attended Tabor Academy in Marion, then went on to graduate from the University...

George S. Ferry, Jr., 80

WAREHAM – George S. Ferry, Jr., 80, of Wareham, passed away on Sept. 5, 2025, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. He was the husband of Margaret V. (Silvia) Ferry and the son of the late Geroge S. Ferry, Sr. and Clara (Henry) Ferry. He was born in Wareham...

Timothy Palmer Osborn, 67

The Osborn family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their beloved family member, Timothy Palmer Osborn, who passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2025. He was 67 years old. He was the loving and devoted partner of Annemarie Ventimiglia....

Richard J. Tobin, 83

Richard J. Tobin of Marion, MA passed away on August 31, 2025, just two months shy of his 84th birthday.Born on October 31, 1941, to Georgianna C. Lewis and John J. Tobin, and known to those close to him as Dick or Richie, Richard grew up in the...

Janice MacKenzie, 80

On August 28, 2025, after a lifetime of caring for others, Janice MacKenzie passed away peacefully with her two children by her side. A longtime resident of Wareham, MA, she was 80 years old, having just celebrated her birthday with family at...

Mary E. (Clarke) Kelleher, 70

Mary E. (Clarke) Kelleher, 70, of Mattapoisett died Friday, August 29, 2025 at home after a period of declining health.She was born and raised in New Bedford and graduated from Holy Name Grammar School and Holy Family High School. Mary graduated...

Dora Kate (Vollgraff) Doubrava, 96

Dora Kate (Vollgraff) Doubrava, 96 of Mattapoisett, MA, died peacefully at her home on August 25, 2025. Dora Kate was born in then-rural Lake Grove, New York. Depending on whether she or her twin brother was telling the story, she was the fourth or...

Vivian Dalee Jones, 11

Our hearts are broken as we share the passing of our beloved Vivian Dalee Jones on Friday, August 22, 2025, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Vivian's time with us was far too short but she filled our lives with joy, laughter, love and a little...

Eleanor Bradford (Luther) Johansen, 94

Eleanor Bradford (Luther) Johansen, 94, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025. Eleanor was born in New Bedford on December 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Bradford Wheeler Luther and Elva Woodworth (Fairbairn) Luther. Eleanor...

Richard Weston Straffin, 85

ROCHESTER – Richard Weston Straffin, 85, of Rochester passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. He had been married for 48 years to the late Lois Carol Phillips Straffin. He was the son of the late Weston and Irene (Reeves) Straffin. Born in...

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...

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 deli...

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...

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,...

David Holmes memorial

Friends of the late David Holmes are cordially invited to a Memorial Gathering, Friday, August 1, 4:00-8:00, 93C Piney Point Road, Marion. Questions? Lindy Williamson (508)733-2800.

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. (Pardee)...

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...

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...

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...

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Two Wareham High School graduates were recently awarded with the Mary V. Rose scholarships in support of their collegiate journeys. Each year, Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural Center, Inc. awards two $1,000 scholarships to Wareham High School...

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 Brockton and lived...

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. on...

Benjamin H. Tavares, 80

Benjamin H. TavaresNovember 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. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry B. Tavares...

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...

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 BernardDecember 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 of Charles and Mary Sylvester....

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...