Jacques P. van de Kerckhof, 79, of Mattapoisett died September 24, 2016 peacefully at Brookdale Assisted Living in Dartmouth, MA. He was the husband of Christiane E. (Beyens) van de Kerckhof. Jacques’ life had been an inspiration for all of us. His leadership, vision, compassion and values have helped shape who we are as a […] Read more »
Richard P. Regan, 95, of Mattapoisett died Monday September 19, 2016 at Our Lady’s Haven after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Ruth L. (Waite) Regan. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Richard P. and Emilienne (Melanson) Regan, he lived in Mattapoisett for many years. Mr. Regan was […] Read more »
Claire Constance (Dubois) Desroches, 94, of New Bedford died September 19, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Normand R. Desroches. The daughter of the late Joseph and Rosealba (Jolly) Dubois, she was born in New Bedford and lived there […] Read more »
Thomas Sacchetti, 90, died Monday, September 19, 2016 at his home in West Wareham. He was the husband of Bernadine A. Sacchetti and the widower of the late Dominga (Rocha) Sacchetti. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Antonio and Annunziata (D’Agostino) Sacchetti. A previous resident of Rochester for 30 years, […] Read more »
Maribeth Dahill, 97, passed away quietly at her home in Mattapoisett on September 17, 2016. Maribeth was born on July 9, 1919 in New Bedford, MA. She was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Margaret (Shortell) Dahill. Raised and educated in Taunton, MA, after her schooling Maribeth was employed in the Probate Division […] Read more »
Diane (Belliveau) Rego, 75, of New Bedford passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in St. Luke’s Hospital. She was the wife of Manuel B. Rego, Jr. Born in Acushnet, a daughter of the late Joseph Raymond and Irene (Ferreira) Belliveau she was a lifelong area resident and a communicant of the former St. Kilian […] Read more »
Andree Madeleine Lavoie, 91 of Marion, formerly of Somerset, passed away, Monday, September 12, 2016. She was the wife of the late Herve. G. Lavoie. Andree was born in Frameries, Belgium, a coal miner’s daughter. She was a daughter of the late Theophile and Hermance (DeWitte) Lahaut. Andree was a War Bride of World War […] Read more »
Beverley Grace (Howes) Moore, 91, died Monday, August 29,2016 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. Beverley was born February 28, 1925 to Harold and Aleatha (Oeuderkirk) Howes, one of 7 children. She graduated from Stoughton High School. Beverley met the love of her life, the late Robert Moore and was married in Brockton, MA […] Read more »
Shirley (Arruda) Ponsart, 81, formerly of Rochester, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the Royal of Fairhaven where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was the wife of 62 years, of Arthur Ponsart. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Andre) Arruda, […] Read more »
Elizabeth M. (Beehan) Gingras, 85, of Mattapoisett died August 31, 2016 peacefully at Alden Court Nursing Home. She was the wife of Robert A. Gingras. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William J. and Alice F. (Rourke) Beehan, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Betty was an active […] Read more »
