Obituaries

Marshall "Bam" Fernandes

Marshall "Bam" Fernandes was a beloved resident of Wareham. He passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home. Born May 17, 1966 in Wareham, he was the cherished son of Mary Pina and Marshall Fernandes Sr...

William Oldfield, Jr., 79

ONSET – William Oldfield, Jr., 79, of Onset died Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home. He was the wife of Deborah Ann (Trucchi) Oldfield. They were married for 55 years. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late William and Charlotte Lorraine (...
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Harry M. Clark, 76

ROCHESTER - Harry M. Clark, 76, of Rochester passed away peacefully, Friday, January 17, 2025 after many years of many medical conditions. Born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of the late Mary E. (Denton) and Walter F. Clark...

René Jean Joseph Lavoie, 77

WAREHAM – René Jean Joseph Lavoie, 77, of Wareham, passed away on January 14, 2025, at Sippican Healthcare Center, Marion. He was the husband of Doris C. (LoCicero) Lavoie and the son of the late Hervé G. and Andrée M. (Lahaut) Lavoie. He was born...

Douglas William Santos, Sr., 66

WAREHAM – Douglas William Santos, Sr., 66, of West Wareham passed away at home on January 13, 2025. He was the husband of Carolyn Jean (Westgate) and the son of the late John Peter and Mary Louise (Barros) Santos. He was born in Wareham and grew up...

Neil F. Collins, 81

Neil F. Collins, 81, of Onset, MA passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2025. Born in Worcester, MA to the late Cornelius and Louise (Klouse) Collins, he was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees...

Bernadine B. Gomes, “Betty”, 87

West Wareham-Bernadine B. Gomes, “Betty”, 87, of West Wareham passed away on Monday December 9, 2024 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Plymouth. She was the wife of the late Domingo A. Gomes, Sr. Daughter of the late B. Thomas and Benvina (Lopes)...

Albert J. “Al” Hill, II, 89

Pocasset-Albert J. “Al” Hill, II, 89, of Pocasset formerly of Needham, passed away on Thursday January 9, 2025 at home. He was the loving husband of 60 years to Gigliola M. Hill who passed away in 2016 to whom he missed very much. Born in Boston the...

Raymond Edward St. Jacques, 65

WAREHAM - Raymond Edward St. Jacques of Wareham passed away on January 4, 2025 at the age of 65. Ray was born to Robert Henry St. Jacques and Evelyn Bernice (Walker) St. Jacques in Wareham on January 24, 1959. In his youth, Raymond was active in...

Rosemary (Demar) Krystofolski, 82

WAREHAM – Rosemary (Demar) Krystofolski, 82, of West Wareham, passed away on January 9, 2025, at Royal Fairhaven Nursing Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” J. Krystofolski, Sr. They were married for 56 wonderful years. She was...

Gerald Dwayne "Marty" Monarch, 87

Gerald Dwayne "Marty" Monarch, 87, of Plymouth, MA passed away on January 7, 2025 in Plymouth. "Marty" was born in Battle Creek, MI to Leslie Franklin Monarch and Nellie O. Conley on August 9, 1937. He went to Battle Creek High School and graduated...

Raymond A. and Alice W. Rivers

The Rivers and Walsh families regret to announce the passing of Alice and Raymond Rivers of Punta Gorda, Florida and formerly of Onset, Massachusetts. A Mass to honor the lives of Raymond and Alice Rivers will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,...

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...

Patricia J. “Pat” Mullen, 85

Wareham-Patricia J. “Pat” Mullen, 85, wife of 64 years to the late John J. “Jack” Mullen of Swifts Beach passed away at home on Sunday January 5, 2025 after a short illness. Patricia was born in Boston, MA the daughter of the late Nicholas and...

Neil Cormack, 76

Neil Cormack, 76 dearly loved by family. Passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 at home in Bourne MA USA. Son of the late Eric & Norma Cormack of Tasmania Australia. He was born in Tasmania Australia, a world traveler a Vietnam veteran in...

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...

Carole Regina (Shooshan) Jensen, 88

Carole Regina (Shooshan) Jensen, 88 years old, formerly of Onset and Wareham, transitioned from this life on December 22, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Carole was born on November 3, 1936, in Boston, Massachusetts to Kazar “Ky” Shooshan and Elna (Quist)...

Mark Anthony Porreca, 52

Mark Anthony Porreca, 52, passed away on December 21, 2024, in Wareham, MA. Born on January 7, 1972, in Providence, RI, to Marilyn and Louis Porreca. Mark grew up in Seekonk, MA, graduating high school before earning a BS in Automotive Technology...

David Beatty Heard Jr.

David Beatty Heard Jr., beloved father, brilliant engineer, and world traveler, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 22, 2024. David will be remembered for his selflessness; his commitment to community service; his passion for...

Adolph Howard Veronesi, 88

WAREHAM – Adolph Howard Veronesi, 88, of West Wareham, died December 27, 2024, in Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. He was the husband of the late Lynne Marie (Giliard) Veronesi. They were married for 38 years. He was the son of the late...

Lori Anne Pohl, 56

Lori Anne Pohl, 56, daughter of the late George and Kathleen Pohl (Kelly), wife, mother, sister and dear friend to all, passed away peacefully at her home in Palm Bay, Florida after a 74 day battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, December 28,...

Lynn M. Bell, 75

Wareham-Lynn M. Bell, 75, wife of the late Thomas J. Bell, passed away at Tobey Hospital on Tuesday December 17, 2024. Daughter of the late Richard and Billie Sleightholm, Sr. Lynn worked for many years as a CNA at the former Forestview Nursing Home...

Benjamin Andrews, Jr., 82

Wareham-Benjamin Andrews, Jr. (82), passed away at home after a long illness. He was born in Falmouth the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Lillian (Pires) Andrews Sr. He attended Falmouth Public Schools and graduated from Lawrence High School in...

Barry Sumner, 77

ONSET - Barry Sumner, lovingly known as "Capt. Barry," a proud Marine, trailblazing EMT, devoted father, and fierce advocate for the handicapped, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by his family. Barry’...

Rev. Sanford "Sandy" Fasth, 91

WAREHAM – Rev. Sanford "Sandy" Fasth, 91, of Wareham, died Sunday, December 22, 204 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of Ginny W. (Wilson) Fasth and were married for 66 years. Rev. Fasth was born in Schenectady, NY and...

Jean C. Alves, 88

WAREHAM – Jean C. Alves, 88, of E. Wareham, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham after a long illness. Born in Wareham, she was the daughter of the late Mary Elsie (Mendes) Roderick and Frank Lopes Roderick. Jean graduated...

Theodore A. "Teddy" Baptiste, Jr., 76

WEST WAREHAM – Theodore A. "Teddy" Baptiste, Jr., 76, of West Wareham died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Suzanne (Davidson) Baptiste. Born and raised in Wareham, he was the son of the late...

Thomas “Tom” Edward Fitzpatrick, 78

WAREHAM - Thomas “Tom” Edward Fitzpatrick, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 17, 2024, at the age of 78, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born on...

Robert (Bob) Carter, 86

Robert (Bob) Carter, 86, of Onset passed peacefully on December 16th in Fredericksburg, VA, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Rosemary of Onset, and children Robert of Lebanon, NH; Christopher (Petra) of Berlin, Germany; Jonathan (...

George Mackertich, 89

George Mackertich of Onset, passed away on December 13, 2024 after a full and unique life of 89 years. He is survived by his wife Deborah (Harley), sons Philip of Weymouth, George Jr. & wife Sheila of Honolulu, daughters Laura of Brockton and...

Linda J. (Blake) Middleton, 83

WAREHAM – Linda J. (Blake) Middleton, 83, of Wareham, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2024, at Tobey Hospital while surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Russell and Evelyn (O’Neil) Blake. She was born in...

Nathaniel E. “Nat” Williams, 67

Nathaniel E. “Nat” Williams passed away peacefully surrounded by his family who loved him very much at Rhode Island Hospital on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Cheryl (Hesketh) Williams. He is survived by his sister...

Reinaldo A. Oliveira, Jr., 74

WAREHAM – Reinaldo A. Oliveira, Jr., 74, of Wareham, formerly of Carver died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Born in Wareham, he was the son of the late Jennie T. (Barboza) and Reinaldo A. Oliveira, Sr. After...

Gregory F. Rollins, 75

Gregory F. Rollins, 75, died November 9, 2024, at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Fall River. Born in Stoughton, he was raised and educated in Easton and was a 1967 graduate of Oliver Ames High School. Gregory was a resident of Wareham for the past 20...

Gertrude A. (Fearing) Alley, 95

HANOVER – Gertrude A. (Fearing) Alley, 95 of Hanover, passed away on December 8, 2024, at Brookwood Assisted Living, Hudson, FL. She was the wife of the late Herbert R. Alley and the daughter of the late John and Marjorie (Tripp) Fearing. She was...

Michael J. Gifford, 72

Michael J. Gifford, 72, of West Wareham, passed away on December 4, 2024, at the VA Hospice House in Brockton, after battling cancer. He was born in Wareham on May 26, 1952 to Paul L. Gifford and Fay E. (Ferren) Gifford. He attended Wareham Public...

Deborah Lee Goncalves, 69

DEBORAH LEE GONCALVES April 13, 1955 – November 17, 2024 Deborah Lee Goncalves, 69, passed away on November 17, 2024, in San Francisco, CA. Born in Wareham, MA, she was the loving daughter of the late Jennie (Barros) and Henrique J. Goncalves. Sr...

Barry L. Coggeshall, 78

Barry L. Coggeshall of Wareham, MA passed away after a long illness on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the age of 78. Born in Wareham, and a lifelong resident, he was the son of Carlton & Hazel (Pierce) Coggeshall. Barry worked as a welder and...

Paul A. Tetrault, 83

Wareham-Paul A. Tetrault, 83, “ Tate” passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Tobey Hospital he was the loving husband of Rebecca A. (Smith) Tetrault of Wareham. He was born in New Bedford the son of the late Louis and Yvonne Tetrault. “ The...

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...

Calvin B. Ratcliffe, Jr., 82

WAREHAM – Calvin B. Ratcliffe, Jr., 82, of Wareham, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of Nancy (Coleman) Ratcliffe. Born in Leominster, he was the son of the late Calvin B. Ratcliffe, Sr...

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...

Michele M. Semple, 77

Onset, Wareham Michele M. Semple,77, “Nana Mikki” of Onset passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in Marion, MA. She was the daughter of the late Charles N. And Gwendolyn D. (Bowles) Semple. Mikki attended and graduated from the...

M. Carolyn Tintle, 83

M. Carolyn Tintle, 83 years old, of West Wareham, MA passed away peacefully, following a brief illness on November 17, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Harry D. and Ruth Lockhart. Born on November 24th, 1940 in Boston, and...

Stephen George Rich, 71

Stephen George Rich of Wareham, a retired corrections officer, Vietnam-era veteran, and beloved family man, passed away November 16, 2024, at the age of 71. Born in Brockton and raised in Bridgewater, Steve was the son of the late Sabina (Piscitelli...

Kenneth Stanley Porter, 84

WAREHAM - Kenneth Stanley Porter, age 84, of Wareham, formerly of Brockton, died on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his home. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Stanley & Phyllis (Benoit) Porter. Ken grew up and attended public schools...

Elwyn W. Shurtleff, 72

West Wareham- Elwyn W. Shurtleff, 72, passed away Wednesday November 13, 2024 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. He was the husband of Judith A. (Wedge) Shurtleff. Born in Brockton the son of the late Richard W. and Elizabeth (Dean) Shurtleff...

Christine (Pearson) Watts

It is with very heavy hearts we inform you that Christine (Pearson) Watts, passed on Monday, November 4th, 2024, surrounded by family. She left behind too many to list individually. Her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchild, sister,...

Elizabeth M. Whitcomb, 82

WAREHAM – Elizabeth M. “Betsey” (Crawford) Whitcomb, 82, of Kingston, formerly of Wareham, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Plymouth. She was the wife of the late Carl R. Whitcomb. They were married for 58 years...

Robert “Bobby” Bernard Mahan, 33

WAREHAM – Robert “Bobby” Bernard Mahan, 33, of West Wareham, passed away on November 12, 2024, at Boston Medical Center, Boston. He was the son of Bernard “Bud” R. and Catherine “Cathy” A. (Cleary) Mahan. He was born in Wareham and lived there his...

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