Obituaries

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...
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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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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