Obituaries

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...
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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)...

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...

John Emile Theriault, 71

John Emile Theriault,71 May 18, 1953- November 9, 2024 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of John Theriault. A devoted husband, father, "Pop,” brother and friend. He left us peacefully at home surrounded by love. John's presence touched...

Ronald M. Gonsalves, 76

SOUTH YARMOUTH – Ronald M. Gonsalves, 76, of South Yarmouth, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 at his home. He was born April 24, 1948 to Manuel and Mamie Gonsalves in Wareham. He was married to Elizabeth "Liz" Farrell who...

George Boyd

George Boyd of Salem Township, Maine passed away after a short illness on October 16, 2024. He was predeceased by father George H. Boyd, Sr. & mother & stepfather Reno & Lorraine Chepren. He grew up in Onset participating in Boy Scouts...

Jo Ann (Mays) Moss, 77

WAREHAM – Jo Ann (Mays) Moss, 77, of Onset, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family on October 23, 2024. She was born in Morgantown, WV, to the late Nathaniel McClure Mays and Mattie Belle (Johnson) Parker, and lived in New...

Robert T. "Bob" Lynch, 81

WAREHAM – Robert T. "Bob" Lynch (Ret. Boston FD), 81, of E. Wareham, died Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Nereida (Montanez) Lynch. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late George and Sophie (...

David Wendell Margolis, 72

David Wendell Margolis, 72, of Falmouth and Onset Massachusetts passed away at the Bourne Manor on October 22, 2024. He was born to the late Ronald and Elizabeth (Brigham) Margolis in Boston, Massachusetts on December 5, 1951. David graduated from a...

Joanne E. (McCassie) Doucette, 82

WAREHAM – Joanne E. (McCassie) Doucette, 82, of Onset, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at Nemasket Healthcare Center in Middleboro. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward C. Doucette Jr. and the daughter of the late James and Jeanne...

Wayne LaGue, 77

Wayne LaGue, 77, of Wareham, MA passed away in his home on November 1, 2024 with loved ones by his side. He was born March 17, 1947 in Acushnet, MA to Alexander and Marie (Giel) LaGue. He spent his early years and attended school in New Bedford, MA...

Eleanor M. (Willis) Dors, 88

Eleanor M. (Willis) Dors, age 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday October 19, 2024, at her home in Onset, MA following a short illness. Eleanor was the loving daughter of the late Russell and Mildred (Swift) Willis of Middleborough...

Joyce M. (Hagelin) Holbrook, 77

WAREHAM – Joyce M. (Hagelin) Holbrook, 77, of Wareham passed away October 30, 2024, at home. She was the wife of the late Clyde W. Holbrook. They were married for 53 years. She was the daughter of the late Rune C. Hagelin and Arline A. (Frechette)...

Fred J. Mendes, Jr. 92

Wareham-Fred J. Mendes, Jr. 92, of Wareham, passed away on October 23, 2024, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. Son of the late Alfred and Mary (Cardoza) Mendes. He was the former husband of Jeannette (Santos) Mendes. He was born in Wareham and lived there...

Laura (Thomas) Ames, 101

West Wareham-Laura (Thomas) Ames, 101, wife of the late Elmer F. Ames passed away at home with her family at her side on Friday October 25, 2024. She was born in Middleborough the daughter of the late Bradford S. and Louise M. (Kelley) Thomas. A...

Lauretta Pelletier

It is with profound sadness and deep sorrow that the family of Lauretta Pelletier (nee Bourne) announce her sudden passing on October 21, 2024. Lauretta will be lovingly and eternally remembered by her partner and the love of her life for 15+ years...

Susan Williams Gifford, 64

WAREHAM - State Representative Susan Williams Gifford, from the 2nd Plymouth District of Carver, Middleboro, and Wareham, and House Minority Whip, passed peacefully at her home in Wareham on October 22, 2024 at the age of 64 surrounded by loved ones...

Douglas L. Baker, 75

Douglas L. Baker, 75 of Bourne, MA, formerly of Wareham, passed away on October 23, 2024, at Royal Cape Cod in Bourne, MA after a short illness. Doug was born on April 1, 1949, in Taunton, MA. He was son to the late Lester S. Baker and Virginia M...

David Paul Lombard, 70

David Paul Lombard, 70, passed away at home in Wareham, Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was the loving son of the late Jack Barboza and Ruth Gomes. He was the dearest best friend of 55 years to Gayle Harris. He is survived by his sisters; Gail Fiore...

Deborah May (Bedard) Silvia, 67

Deborah May (Bedard) Silvia, 67, of Wareham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Deb was born in Taunton, Ma, on April 30, 1957, and was the daughter of Lois and the late Albert J. Bedard. She...

Michael J. Lyons, Sr., 58

WAREHAM – Michael J. Lyons, Sr., 58, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Born in Boston, he was the son of Francis B. Lyons, Jr. of W. Wareham and the late Patricia M. (Welch) Lyons. Raised in...

Lucia N. Button, 80

BRADFORD, VERMONT—Lucia N. Button, a loving and generous wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and a nurse and resident of Bradford, VT and formerly Wareham, MA, died on Oct. 11th of complications from Alzheimer’s disease. She was 80. She is...

Grace M. (Groleau) Sullivan, 90

Grace M. (Groleau) Sullivan, 90, of Middleboro passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Shaw Home in Middleboro. Wife of the late Paul Morgan Sullivan. Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Jules J. and Grace A. Groleau. Grace worked for Ocean...

Casey Smith, 36

WAREHAM - Casey Smith of Carver, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2024 at the age of 36. Our family was not expecting for Casey’s life to be cut so short so soon. We are all devastated by this huge loss, and he will be forever missed...

Rose Marie Hewlett (Daniels), 87

Longtime Pocasset resident Rose Marie Hewlett (Daniels), age 87, passed away on October 8, 2024, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA. She was born May 17, 1937 in Bronx, New York, the daughter of the late Max and Lucilla Daniels. She attended and...

Paul R. Rooney, 66

WAREHAM – Paul R. Rooney, 66, of Wareham, passed away suddenly on October 6, 2024, at Tobey Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Paula T. (Tuttle) Rooney and the son of the late Robert R. and Jean (McHeffey) Rooney. He was born in Natick and grew...

Josephine (Texiera) Lopes, 102

WAREHAM – Josephine (Texiera) Lopes, 102, passed away at home while surrounded by her loving daughter and grandson on October 7, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John and Angelina (Randall) Texiera. She was born in Wareham and lived there her...

William R. (Bob) C. White, 85

Join us for a Celebration of Life for Bob White 02.22.39-08.20.24 October 26, 2024 2-4pm McFadden Hall at the Onset Bay Center 186 Onset Ave., Onset, MA 02558 Ice Cream Sundae Bar and Light Bites Bring your best stories about Bob as we gather to...

George W. Donahue, 89

WAREHAM - George W. Donahue, age 89, of Wareham, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. Born in Brockton, MA on April 3, 1935 to the late Lawrence Donahue and Anne (Paulin) Donahue , George was the beloved husband of Dorothy for 69 years...

Mary L. Bou, 92

Mary L. Bou, 92, of Wareham, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born in New York City, New York, on March 17, 1932 and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. She returned to New York City as a young woman and later...

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