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Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw
Jul 23, 2026 |
Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw, 90, of Mattapoisett died July 23, 2026 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the wife of Jack W. McGraw, Sr., with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Hornell, NY, daughter of the late Harry J. And Elizabeth (Conklin) Donlon, she lived Mattapoisett most of her life.
She was formerly employed at Old Hammondtown School. She graduated Hornell High School and attended the Hornell School of Business. Jacquie was an active parishioner of St. Anthony's Church where she volunteered as a CCD teacher, member of the Women's Guild and Bingo just to name a few. She enjoyed praying the rosary, playing Mah Jong, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and all the wonderful friends she made throughout her life. She also enjoyed taking art classes and painting beautiful watercolor pictures that her family will always treasure.
Survivors include her husband Jack; 3 sons, Will McGraw and his wife Katie of Ft. Mill, SC, Mark McGraw and his wife Paula of Mattapoisett and Matt McGraw and his wife Sharon of Fairhaven; a daughter, Marie-Elizabeth McGraw of Paradise, CA; a brother, Michael Donlon of Hornell, NY; 2 sisters, Beverly Donlon of Horsehead, NY and Elizabeth Ann Donlon of Rochester, NY; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie, Christopher, Patrick, Michael, Andrew and his companion Hannah, Kate, Luke, Roy, Jack and Claire; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was the sister of the late Bonnie Cheresnowsky, Elaine Ceci and H. Joseph Donlon, Jr.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 28th at 10 AM at St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Born and raised in Hornell, NY, daughter of the late Harry J. And Elizabeth (Conklin) Donlon, she lived Mattapoisett most of her life.
She was formerly employed at Old Hammondtown School. She graduated Hornell High School and attended the Hornell School of Business. Jacquie was an active parishioner of St. Anthony's Church where she volunteered as a CCD teacher, member of the Women's Guild and Bingo just to name a few. She enjoyed praying the rosary, playing Mah Jong, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and all the wonderful friends she made throughout her life. She also enjoyed taking art classes and painting beautiful watercolor pictures that her family will always treasure.
Survivors include her husband Jack; 3 sons, Will McGraw and his wife Katie of Ft. Mill, SC, Mark McGraw and his wife Paula of Mattapoisett and Matt McGraw and his wife Sharon of Fairhaven; a daughter, Marie-Elizabeth McGraw of Paradise, CA; a brother, Michael Donlon of Hornell, NY; 2 sisters, Beverly Donlon of Horsehead, NY and Elizabeth Ann Donlon of Rochester, NY; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie, Christopher, Patrick, Michael, Andrew and his companion Hannah, Kate, Luke, Roy, Jack and Claire; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was the sister of the late Bonnie Cheresnowsky, Elaine Ceci and H. Joseph Donlon, Jr.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 28th at 10 AM at St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Jane Coleman
Jul 19, 2026 |
Jane Coleman, of Mattapoisett, MA and Boston's Back Bay, died early Sunday morning, July 19, 2026 in the same way she lived - with grace, strength, quiet faith, and a singular devotion to the well-being and continued happiness of her family and friends, particularly, her greatest love, Cornelius (Connie) Coleman.
Jane was born in Everett, MA. She was raised principally by her mother (who worked outside the home as a professional wedding dress seamstress after her husband died) and her proud Norwegian grandmother, amidst her many boisterous aunts, uncles, and cousins. From her mother and grandmother, Jane inherited a strong will and can-do approach to everything she did. Jane graduated from Melrose High School in 1958, remaining close throughout her life to her high school friends.
In 1960, at UMass Amherst, Jane met and fell in love with Connie. Their first date was on his birthday. They married in November 1961 and together built a life full of joy starting in Springfield MA and winding through Longmeadow MA, Wellesley MA, Arlington VA, Omaha NE, Mercer Island WA, Belvedere CA, Pittsburg PA, and Summit NJ, with four children arriving along the way. They lived in Summit for over 23 years, establishing many lifelong friendships. In 2000, they returned to Boston to be closer to their grandchildren.
In 1981, with her oldest headed to college and youngest headed to kindergarten, Jane decided to put years of buying, remodeling, and selling homes to good use. She built her new real estate career in Summit, NJ with the same energy and genuine love of people that had made her family's journey all around the country seamless. Jane sold real estate in Summit and environs for over 20 years, as a broker first for Schlott Realtors and then for Coldwell Banker Real Estate. She was frequently her company's number one real estate agent in NJ. She was known for her tenacity and excellent business sense, graciousness, and integrity. Through personal example, Jane taught her children the importance of cheerful hard work, organization, and an enthusiasm for building relationships with the wide range of people they'd be privileged to meet.
One constant of Jane and Connie's geographically adventurous path has been Mattapoisett. Jane first came to Mattapoisett in 1959 with her UMass freshman year roommate, Jean Alden. In 1967, Connie and Jane rented a tiny cottage at the end of Pease's Point. Except when out west, they returned to Mattapoisett each summer, ultimately building a home. Mattapoisett has been a special gathering spot for the family for decades, first for Jane and Connie's growing family and soon too for Jane's parents, Connie's parents, siblings, cousins and their families, and ultimately for many members of their extended family. Jane and Connie spent increasing amounts of time in Mattapoisett from 2000 and were so appreciative of their wonderful neighbors and friends, including at the Bay Club, where they were charter members. This August, the family will again descend on Mattapoisett.
Jane is survived by her beloved husband of almost 65 years, Cornelius J. Coleman (Mattapoisett and Boston, MA), her four children -- Debb Coleman Diggins (Tim Diggins) (Boston, MA), Elizabeth Coleman (Mattapoisett, MA), Jennifer Coleman Murphy (Matt Murphy) (Hingham, MA), and John Coleman (Katherine Shafer Coleman) (Chevy Chase, MD), her seven grandchildren - Caroline and Luke Diggins, Christopher and Catherine Murphy, and Georgiana, Margaret, and Johnny Coleman, her cousins, and many treasured in-laws and friends.
A Mass celebrating Jane's life will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11 am at St. Gabriel's Church, Marion, MA.
Jane was born in Everett, MA. She was raised principally by her mother (who worked outside the home as a professional wedding dress seamstress after her husband died) and her proud Norwegian grandmother, amidst her many boisterous aunts, uncles, and cousins. From her mother and grandmother, Jane inherited a strong will and can-do approach to everything she did. Jane graduated from Melrose High School in 1958, remaining close throughout her life to her high school friends.
In 1960, at UMass Amherst, Jane met and fell in love with Connie. Their first date was on his birthday. They married in November 1961 and together built a life full of joy starting in Springfield MA and winding through Longmeadow MA, Wellesley MA, Arlington VA, Omaha NE, Mercer Island WA, Belvedere CA, Pittsburg PA, and Summit NJ, with four children arriving along the way. They lived in Summit for over 23 years, establishing many lifelong friendships. In 2000, they returned to Boston to be closer to their grandchildren.
In 1981, with her oldest headed to college and youngest headed to kindergarten, Jane decided to put years of buying, remodeling, and selling homes to good use. She built her new real estate career in Summit, NJ with the same energy and genuine love of people that had made her family's journey all around the country seamless. Jane sold real estate in Summit and environs for over 20 years, as a broker first for Schlott Realtors and then for Coldwell Banker Real Estate. She was frequently her company's number one real estate agent in NJ. She was known for her tenacity and excellent business sense, graciousness, and integrity. Through personal example, Jane taught her children the importance of cheerful hard work, organization, and an enthusiasm for building relationships with the wide range of people they'd be privileged to meet.
One constant of Jane and Connie's geographically adventurous path has been Mattapoisett. Jane first came to Mattapoisett in 1959 with her UMass freshman year roommate, Jean Alden. In 1967, Connie and Jane rented a tiny cottage at the end of Pease's Point. Except when out west, they returned to Mattapoisett each summer, ultimately building a home. Mattapoisett has been a special gathering spot for the family for decades, first for Jane and Connie's growing family and soon too for Jane's parents, Connie's parents, siblings, cousins and their families, and ultimately for many members of their extended family. Jane and Connie spent increasing amounts of time in Mattapoisett from 2000 and were so appreciative of their wonderful neighbors and friends, including at the Bay Club, where they were charter members. This August, the family will again descend on Mattapoisett.
Jane is survived by her beloved husband of almost 65 years, Cornelius J. Coleman (Mattapoisett and Boston, MA), her four children -- Debb Coleman Diggins (Tim Diggins) (Boston, MA), Elizabeth Coleman (Mattapoisett, MA), Jennifer Coleman Murphy (Matt Murphy) (Hingham, MA), and John Coleman (Katherine Shafer Coleman) (Chevy Chase, MD), her seven grandchildren - Caroline and Luke Diggins, Christopher and Catherine Murphy, and Georgiana, Margaret, and Johnny Coleman, her cousins, and many treasured in-laws and friends.
A Mass celebrating Jane's life will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 11 am at St. Gabriel's Church, Marion, MA.
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John "Piques" Matos
Jul 17, 2026 |
John "Piques" Matos passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife Adriana L Matos and their son John L Matos.
Mr. Matos was born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores. He was the son of the late Antonio Matos and Maria Matos (Piques). He and his family has lived in Mattapoisett for over 40 years.
He was an extremely hard worker & had worked several jobs throughout the years. As a machine operator at New England Rope & Lambeth Rope, painting many homes & businesses in Cape Cod, worked as a deckhand on a couple of local lobster boats "Thank you Sam & Dave for the many laughs & stories with him fishing throughout the years". Then finally worked as a presser at Joseph Abboud Manufacturing in New Bedford until his retirement.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the love he had training his hunting dogs throughtout the years. At anytime you would see him spending time outside taken care of his landscaping, gardening, or his love to cook that he shared with family and friends.
He is also survived by his siblings, Fernanda Sousa, Margarida Sousa, Germina Raposo, and Louis Matos, all of New Bedford. As well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Arturo M. Matos and Antonio J. Matos.
His visiting hours will be held Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 9-10:30 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett, followed by his Memorial Mass at 11AM in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Humane Society & Shelter - SouthCoast
He is survived by his wife Adriana L Matos and their son John L Matos.
Mr. Matos was born in Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores. He was the son of the late Antonio Matos and Maria Matos (Piques). He and his family has lived in Mattapoisett for over 40 years.
He was an extremely hard worker & had worked several jobs throughout the years. As a machine operator at New England Rope & Lambeth Rope, painting many homes & businesses in Cape Cod, worked as a deckhand on a couple of local lobster boats "Thank you Sam & Dave for the many laughs & stories with him fishing throughout the years". Then finally worked as a presser at Joseph Abboud Manufacturing in New Bedford until his retirement.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the love he had training his hunting dogs throughtout the years. At anytime you would see him spending time outside taken care of his landscaping, gardening, or his love to cook that he shared with family and friends.
He is also survived by his siblings, Fernanda Sousa, Margarida Sousa, Germina Raposo, and Louis Matos, all of New Bedford. As well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Arturo M. Matos and Antonio J. Matos.
His visiting hours will be held Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 9-10:30 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett, followed by his Memorial Mass at 11AM in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to The Humane Society & Shelter - SouthCoast
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Marian Hazel Treichler
Jul 02, 2026 |
Marian Hazel Treichler, of Marion, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2026 at the age of 96. She was the daughter of the late Hazel (Berry) Raymond and "Jack" Alphonse Raymond of Rochester.
She was born and raised in Fairhaven before moving to Rochester. Upon graduating high school she attended Columbia University in New York where she earned a degree in Psychology. While in New York she met her future husband Nino Treichler of Waedenswil, Switzerland. They moved to Switzerland for 15 years while raising a family of three children before ultimately moving back to Massachusetts where she received her Master's degree in teaching from Bridgewater State College.
She worked as a Special Needs teacher for over 25 years at Rogers Elementary and Fairhaven High School. Her ability to recognize what others often missed in children's learning, behavioral and health issues was invaluable, and often resulted in significant developmental improvements for her students. Through her thoughtful and kind approach, she was able to gain the trust needed to help kids open up and get to whatever the core issue was at hand. Her mantra was always "Teach the children with love." After retirement from teaching she continued to work part time as a tour guide at the Samuel Whitehorn House in Newport, Rhode Island.
She was an avid reader who enjoyed researching and managing her own investments and even earned a real estate brokers license to dabble in that field. She also really enjoyed cooking, having learned numerous Swiss recipes during her time spent abroad, as well as classic American recipes learned from her mother Hazel. She had a special affection for her Dachshund, Lieber and was known to always be well supplied with lemons for her tea. She loved vacationing with her children in the Lakes region of Maine in summers and ski areas in Vermont and New Hampshire in winters as well as numerous trips up and down the east coast. She lived her life always encouraging the pursuit of creative arts, the love of animals and the appreciation of nature.
She is survived by her three children, Nicole Treichler, Pascale Treichler and Marc Treichler and her four beloved grandchildren, Danjasha, Emelia, Chelsea and Landis.
A private burial and celebration will be held on Friday July 10th. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local MSPCA shelter.
She was born and raised in Fairhaven before moving to Rochester. Upon graduating high school she attended Columbia University in New York where she earned a degree in Psychology. While in New York she met her future husband Nino Treichler of Waedenswil, Switzerland. They moved to Switzerland for 15 years while raising a family of three children before ultimately moving back to Massachusetts where she received her Master's degree in teaching from Bridgewater State College.
She worked as a Special Needs teacher for over 25 years at Rogers Elementary and Fairhaven High School. Her ability to recognize what others often missed in children's learning, behavioral and health issues was invaluable, and often resulted in significant developmental improvements for her students. Through her thoughtful and kind approach, she was able to gain the trust needed to help kids open up and get to whatever the core issue was at hand. Her mantra was always "Teach the children with love." After retirement from teaching she continued to work part time as a tour guide at the Samuel Whitehorn House in Newport, Rhode Island.
She was an avid reader who enjoyed researching and managing her own investments and even earned a real estate brokers license to dabble in that field. She also really enjoyed cooking, having learned numerous Swiss recipes during her time spent abroad, as well as classic American recipes learned from her mother Hazel. She had a special affection for her Dachshund, Lieber and was known to always be well supplied with lemons for her tea. She loved vacationing with her children in the Lakes region of Maine in summers and ski areas in Vermont and New Hampshire in winters as well as numerous trips up and down the east coast. She lived her life always encouraging the pursuit of creative arts, the love of animals and the appreciation of nature.
She is survived by her three children, Nicole Treichler, Pascale Treichler and Marc Treichler and her four beloved grandchildren, Danjasha, Emelia, Chelsea and Landis.
A private burial and celebration will be held on Friday July 10th. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local MSPCA shelter.
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Catherine R. "Pippen" Cook
Jul 01, 2026 |
Catherine R. "Pippen" Cook
October 8, 1942 - July 1, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine R. "Pippen" Cook, who died peacefully on July 1, 2026, at the age of 83. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Pippen lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and service to others.
Born on October 8, 1942, at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Pippen was the daughter of Catherine Niland McDonough and Dr. Francis Edward McDonough. She was raised in West Newton, MA, and spent her summers at The Divide Sheep Camp,"Niland's Cabin's" in Wyoming, where she developed a lifelong love of the outdoors and family traditions.
Pippen graduated from Newton High School in 1960 and earned a BS degree in Zoology, with minors in Chemistry and Anthropology, from the University of Wisconsin in 1964. She then served in the Peace Corps in Malawi from 1965 to 1966, teaching science and English before beginning her career in Boston.
In 1972, she married Leonard "Lenny" Cook, and together they made their home in Dover, MA, where they raised their children, Chris and Carolyn ("CC"). Pippen devoted countless hours to the Dover community, serving on the Dover School Committee and Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee, volunteering as an EMT with the Dover Fire Department for about 20 years, and contributing for more than 25 years to The Dover Foundation. In 2005, she and Lenny were honored with The Dover Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award for their exceptional volunteer service.
Pippen found great joy sailing with lifelong friends in Marion, Massachusetts, where she and Lenny moved in 2006. She treasured time with family, friends, and the ocean.
Pippen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lenny. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn ("CC") Cook Tellier and her husband, James Tellier, of Natick, Massachusetts; her son, Chris Cook and his wife, Mitzi Cook; her cherished grandson, Tucker Cook, of Point Richmond, California; her brother, Bill McDonough of Sunapee, New Hampshire; her sister, Michelle DeVincent of Naples, Florida; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Pippen will be remembered for her warmth, quick smile, generosity, and lifelong commitment to helping others. Her legacy lives on in the family she loved and the community she served.
A celebration of Pippen's life will be held Mid-August. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to The Dover Foundation in support of the scholarships and community programs that meant so much to her. Visit TheDoverFoundation.org
October 8, 1942 - July 1, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine R. "Pippen" Cook, who died peacefully on July 1, 2026, at the age of 83. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Pippen lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and service to others.
Born on October 8, 1942, at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Pippen was the daughter of Catherine Niland McDonough and Dr. Francis Edward McDonough. She was raised in West Newton, MA, and spent her summers at The Divide Sheep Camp,"Niland's Cabin's" in Wyoming, where she developed a lifelong love of the outdoors and family traditions.
Pippen graduated from Newton High School in 1960 and earned a BS degree in Zoology, with minors in Chemistry and Anthropology, from the University of Wisconsin in 1964. She then served in the Peace Corps in Malawi from 1965 to 1966, teaching science and English before beginning her career in Boston.
In 1972, she married Leonard "Lenny" Cook, and together they made their home in Dover, MA, where they raised their children, Chris and Carolyn ("CC"). Pippen devoted countless hours to the Dover community, serving on the Dover School Committee and Dover-Sherborn Regional School Committee, volunteering as an EMT with the Dover Fire Department for about 20 years, and contributing for more than 25 years to The Dover Foundation. In 2005, she and Lenny were honored with The Dover Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award for their exceptional volunteer service.
Pippen found great joy sailing with lifelong friends in Marion, Massachusetts, where she and Lenny moved in 2006. She treasured time with family, friends, and the ocean.
Pippen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lenny. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn ("CC") Cook Tellier and her husband, James Tellier, of Natick, Massachusetts; her son, Chris Cook and his wife, Mitzi Cook; her cherished grandson, Tucker Cook, of Point Richmond, California; her brother, Bill McDonough of Sunapee, New Hampshire; her sister, Michelle DeVincent of Naples, Florida; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
Pippen will be remembered for her warmth, quick smile, generosity, and lifelong commitment to helping others. Her legacy lives on in the family she loved and the community she served.
A celebration of Pippen's life will be held Mid-August. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to The Dover Foundation in support of the scholarships and community programs that meant so much to her. Visit TheDoverFoundation.org
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John Hafferty
Jun 30, 2026 |
John Hafferty passed away suddenly at home on June 30, 2026.
He grew up in Leicester MA, the youngest son of George and Helen. After completing high school, he volunteered for the United States Marine Corps and saw heavy combat, eventually completing one infantry tour in Vietnam before being injured during his second.
In 1971, John met Jean Marie Morris and the two married. Using the GI Bill, he attended college and went on to earn a master's degree in applied mathematics from Worcester State. He later taught computer programming at Nichols College for several years before beginning a career as a systems analyst at State Mutual (later known as Allmerica Financial), in Worcester, where he worked for more than 20 years.
For the majority of his adult life he and Jean resided in Rutland, MA, where they raised their daughter Evelyn and son Owen. They took in his aging parents and also opened their home to the children of an ill friend for a period of time, thus also gaining a foster son, Chet.
John loved being outdoors, gardening, hiking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, biking, and spending time in nature whenever he could. As a runner, in his 30's, he ran the Boston Marathon twice. He was also a member of the Newington Ski Club, and enjoyed skiing all over the United States.
While in Cub Scouts, his son Owen volunteered John to be a Den Leader. They spent many weekends camping throughout New England. John later became a Scout Leader and then Scout Master of Troop 141.
After the kids were grown, John and Jean took trips to the west coast of the US, Hawaii, Canada, and eventually as far as Australia and New Zealand. When Jean was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2004, John took care of her at home for as long as he could.
His favorite role was as "Old Pa" to his grandsons. For many years, he took them on various outings and even brought them to Wachusett Mountain on weekends to learn to ski. He loved spending time with them on an almost daily basis.
While raising funds for the East Coast Greenway John biked from Maine to the Florida Keys over a 10 year period. He also enjoyed hiking and biking trips abroad, including visits to Scotland, Ireland, France, Italy, Greece, and the Czech Republic. With his grandkids and extended family, he traveled to France, Washington State, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Austria.
Even after Jean's illness progressed to the point that she could no longer live at home, John remained completely devoted to her, visiting her nearly every day. When Jean passed away in 2020 after 49 years of marriage, John relocated along with his daughter and her family to Marion MA. He spent his final years befriending many of his new neighbors, playing cribbage, enjoying meals out with friends, giving generously to various charitable causes, and watching his grandchildren continue to grow.
He will be dearly missed by his daughter Evelyn (her family: Josh, Sam, Eames), his son Owen (his wife Erin), foster son Chester Osborne (his family: Becca, Emma, Ella), his older brother Joe, his younger sister Mary, and his many friends and neighbors from over the years.
A celebration of John's life will take place at a later date, please check his page on the Hathaway Funerals website.
He grew up in Leicester MA, the youngest son of George and Helen. After completing high school, he volunteered for the United States Marine Corps and saw heavy combat, eventually completing one infantry tour in Vietnam before being injured during his second.
In 1971, John met Jean Marie Morris and the two married. Using the GI Bill, he attended college and went on to earn a master's degree in applied mathematics from Worcester State. He later taught computer programming at Nichols College for several years before beginning a career as a systems analyst at State Mutual (later known as Allmerica Financial), in Worcester, where he worked for more than 20 years.
For the majority of his adult life he and Jean resided in Rutland, MA, where they raised their daughter Evelyn and son Owen. They took in his aging parents and also opened their home to the children of an ill friend for a period of time, thus also gaining a foster son, Chet.
John loved being outdoors, gardening, hiking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, biking, and spending time in nature whenever he could. As a runner, in his 30's, he ran the Boston Marathon twice. He was also a member of the Newington Ski Club, and enjoyed skiing all over the United States.
While in Cub Scouts, his son Owen volunteered John to be a Den Leader. They spent many weekends camping throughout New England. John later became a Scout Leader and then Scout Master of Troop 141.
After the kids were grown, John and Jean took trips to the west coast of the US, Hawaii, Canada, and eventually as far as Australia and New Zealand. When Jean was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2004, John took care of her at home for as long as he could.
His favorite role was as "Old Pa" to his grandsons. For many years, he took them on various outings and even brought them to Wachusett Mountain on weekends to learn to ski. He loved spending time with them on an almost daily basis.
While raising funds for the East Coast Greenway John biked from Maine to the Florida Keys over a 10 year period. He also enjoyed hiking and biking trips abroad, including visits to Scotland, Ireland, France, Italy, Greece, and the Czech Republic. With his grandkids and extended family, he traveled to France, Washington State, Canada, Spain, Germany, and Austria.
Even after Jean's illness progressed to the point that she could no longer live at home, John remained completely devoted to her, visiting her nearly every day. When Jean passed away in 2020 after 49 years of marriage, John relocated along with his daughter and her family to Marion MA. He spent his final years befriending many of his new neighbors, playing cribbage, enjoying meals out with friends, giving generously to various charitable causes, and watching his grandchildren continue to grow.
He will be dearly missed by his daughter Evelyn (her family: Josh, Sam, Eames), his son Owen (his wife Erin), foster son Chester Osborne (his family: Becca, Emma, Ella), his older brother Joe, his younger sister Mary, and his many friends and neighbors from over the years.
A celebration of John's life will take place at a later date, please check his page on the Hathaway Funerals website.
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David M. Albert
Jun 29, 2026 |
Fried Clams in Heaven!
David M. Albert of Marion MA, passed away peacefully on June 29th with loved ones at his side. He was 84 years old. He lived an extraordinary life interspersed with laughter, family love, and many close friends who appreciated his humor, kindness and wit.
Meg, his wife of 34 years, enjoyed traveling the world with him, sharing his light spirit, benefiting from his kindness, and parenting their 5 children.
One of his happiest places was on the tennis court, and if he wasn't playing with his father, brothers, son or friends, he was watching a tournament on TV.
David was a distribution manager for the Boston Globe for 10 years, during which he endured a 2am delivery schedule with a smile on his face. He also worked for Marion landscapers for many years, keeping a close eye on his younger co-workers and making close friends with every customer - always a people person!
David spent much of his life in retail, opening 12 different women's clothing stores over the course of 50 plus years. His generosity and love of people made him the perfect shop keeper. His last store was in Onset, MA, which he ran for 20 years.
Meg and David owned and ran The Cranberry Gardens Inn, in Wareham MA, for 21 years. His personality and work ethic was the perfect combination to entertain and service guests from all over the world.
His best friends were his four brothers, Jim, Dick, Bernie and Alan, who passed before him. Their camaraderie and love were the most important part of their lives growing up. His parents Sam and Phyllis Albert instilled a strong appreciation of family and adventure.
His three children Janet Albert, Jill Celik and Michael Albert were the love of his life. Their spouses, Jonas, Feyzi and Cindy added to the special aura of the Albert close-knit clan. Mark Seely and Erin Seely Duggan, and their spouses, Heidi Seely and JK Duggan were a special addition to the Albert household when Meg and David wed in 1993 on Quonnochontaug Beach in Rhode Island. The love from his children had no bounds.
He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Ayla, Isabel, Benji, Julia, Harry, Alex, Ellie, Siena and Maggie, all of whom he entertained with endless antics and loving advice.
David only wanted to go to heaven if he was guaranteed there would be fried clams to eat! There will never be another individual so caring, humble and delightfully funny as David Albert.
A celebration of his life will be held later this summer.
David M. Albert of Marion MA, passed away peacefully on June 29th with loved ones at his side. He was 84 years old. He lived an extraordinary life interspersed with laughter, family love, and many close friends who appreciated his humor, kindness and wit.
Meg, his wife of 34 years, enjoyed traveling the world with him, sharing his light spirit, benefiting from his kindness, and parenting their 5 children.
One of his happiest places was on the tennis court, and if he wasn't playing with his father, brothers, son or friends, he was watching a tournament on TV.
David was a distribution manager for the Boston Globe for 10 years, during which he endured a 2am delivery schedule with a smile on his face. He also worked for Marion landscapers for many years, keeping a close eye on his younger co-workers and making close friends with every customer - always a people person!
David spent much of his life in retail, opening 12 different women's clothing stores over the course of 50 plus years. His generosity and love of people made him the perfect shop keeper. His last store was in Onset, MA, which he ran for 20 years.
Meg and David owned and ran The Cranberry Gardens Inn, in Wareham MA, for 21 years. His personality and work ethic was the perfect combination to entertain and service guests from all over the world.
His best friends were his four brothers, Jim, Dick, Bernie and Alan, who passed before him. Their camaraderie and love were the most important part of their lives growing up. His parents Sam and Phyllis Albert instilled a strong appreciation of family and adventure.
His three children Janet Albert, Jill Celik and Michael Albert were the love of his life. Their spouses, Jonas, Feyzi and Cindy added to the special aura of the Albert close-knit clan. Mark Seely and Erin Seely Duggan, and their spouses, Heidi Seely and JK Duggan were a special addition to the Albert household when Meg and David wed in 1993 on Quonnochontaug Beach in Rhode Island. The love from his children had no bounds.
He also leaves behind nine grandchildren, Ayla, Isabel, Benji, Julia, Harry, Alex, Ellie, Siena and Maggie, all of whom he entertained with endless antics and loving advice.
David only wanted to go to heaven if he was guaranteed there would be fried clams to eat! There will never be another individual so caring, humble and delightfully funny as David Albert.
A celebration of his life will be held later this summer.
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Judith C. (Akins) Arne
Jun 28, 2026 |
br>Judith C. (Akins) Arne age 84 died peacefully at home in Marion on June 28, 2026. Judy was born in Wareham; the daughter of the late Clyde and Edith (Morse) Akins. Judy spent most of her life living in Marion where she raised her three children. She loved spending summers at Silvershell Beach getting a tan while watching her grandchildren play. She was a great cook, an avid tennis player, loved bird watching and had a very green thumb.
Throughout her life, she was an active member of the Marion Tennis Club as well as the Marion Mothers Club. She had a successful career as a CNA, working for many years at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion and Forestview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wareham.
Judy was smart, strong-willed, and determined. She was a woman of dignity and strength of character with a side of sarcasm and wit. She was also kind, caring, and loved deeply; especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She made a good home often filled with family, had a knack for coordinating the perfect outfit and never left the house without her lipstick. If you knew her, you will miss her.
She passed surrounded with love and is survived by her children, Carla (Arne) Edwards of Mattapoisett, Cheryl Arne of Marion, James Arne and wife Felicity (Ashworth) Arne of Marion. Her grandchildren, Alyssa Arne and partner Francois Ralet of Boston; Catherine (Duncan)VanGilder and husband, Micah VanGilder, of Marion; Holly (Duncan) Langlois and her husband Andrew Langlois of Mattapoisett; Sarah Edwards of Torrance, California; Elijah Arne and wife, Lauren (Eldridge) Arne of Marion; James Arne of Marion; and Stephen Arne of Marion. Her great grandchildren Payson Langlois, Jeffrey Arne, and Aurelia Ralet.
The family will celebrate her life privately. Please honor your memories of her by doing something you love, or take a page from her book and go to the beach, play some tennis or go out for a lobster roll and ice cream.
Throughout her life, she was an active member of the Marion Tennis Club as well as the Marion Mothers Club. She had a successful career as a CNA, working for many years at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion and Forestview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wareham.
Judy was smart, strong-willed, and determined. She was a woman of dignity and strength of character with a side of sarcasm and wit. She was also kind, caring, and loved deeply; especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She made a good home often filled with family, had a knack for coordinating the perfect outfit and never left the house without her lipstick. If you knew her, you will miss her.
She passed surrounded with love and is survived by her children, Carla (Arne) Edwards of Mattapoisett, Cheryl Arne of Marion, James Arne and wife Felicity (Ashworth) Arne of Marion. Her grandchildren, Alyssa Arne and partner Francois Ralet of Boston; Catherine (Duncan)VanGilder and husband, Micah VanGilder, of Marion; Holly (Duncan) Langlois and her husband Andrew Langlois of Mattapoisett; Sarah Edwards of Torrance, California; Elijah Arne and wife, Lauren (Eldridge) Arne of Marion; James Arne of Marion; and Stephen Arne of Marion. Her great grandchildren Payson Langlois, Jeffrey Arne, and Aurelia Ralet.
The family will celebrate her life privately. Please honor your memories of her by doing something you love, or take a page from her book and go to the beach, play some tennis or go out for a lobster roll and ice cream.
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Donald J. Gregory
Jun 28, 2026 |
Donald J. Gregory, 94, of Mattapoisett passed away Sunday June 28, 2026 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Beatrice M. (Antoune) Gregory; they had been married for 67 years.
Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Manuel J. and Mary H. (Morgado) Gregory, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life.
Donald was formerly employed as a firefighter at Otis Air Force Base until his retirement.
During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Navy. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Damien Council, the American Legion Post 166 in Fairhaven, and the Antique Truck Club of America. He and his late wife had been active in Worldwide Marriage Encounter. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived by his sisters, Joann Rocha and Rose Marie Gonsalves; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was the brother of the late Patricia Gregory and Nancy Gregory.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday July 9th at 10 am at St. Anthony's Church, Mattapoisett. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday July 8th from 4-6 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett.
Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Manuel J. and Mary H. (Morgado) Gregory, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life.
Donald was formerly employed as a firefighter at Otis Air Force Base until his retirement.
During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Navy. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Damien Council, the American Legion Post 166 in Fairhaven, and the Antique Truck Club of America. He and his late wife had been active in Worldwide Marriage Encounter. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived by his sisters, Joann Rocha and Rose Marie Gonsalves; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was the brother of the late Patricia Gregory and Nancy Gregory.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday July 9th at 10 am at St. Anthony's Church, Mattapoisett. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday July 8th from 4-6 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett.
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LaVerne (Vern) Frederick Wallace
Jun 24, 2026 |
LaVerne (Vern) Frederick Wallace, age 89, died at home on June 24, 2026 after a month at Tobey Hospital following a stroke.
Vern was raised in central New York State and graduated from Weedsport Central School in 1954, where he was the class president and voted "Most Likely to Succeed." The son of a tenant farmer and the youngest of seven, he grew up in a home with no indoor plumbing or central heat and became the first in his family to attend college. Encouraged by his high school guidance counselor and his future father-in-law, Vern earned an Associates' degree from Auburn Community College in 1956, then a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1958. To get through college, he worked full-time and served in the Army National Guard while attending classes and held two full-time jobs each summer. He married his high school sweetheart Janet while both were juniors in college. Vern had been looking forward to celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary in December, 2026.
Vern had a long and successful professional career as an engineer focused on ensuring that the equipment critical to modern life--relating to power generation, transportation, and medical devices--was safe and performed as needed. After working for Link Aviation in Binghamton, NY, which designed airplane flight simulators, Vern entered the field of experimental stress analysis, which would become the focus of his career. He worked for Baldwin Lima-Hamilton Corporation (Waltham, MA), Brewer Engineering Labs (Marion, MA)--where he rose to become Vice President of the Company and, after purchase by Teledyne Engineering, Manager and Senior Principal Engineer. In 1990, Vern and his business partner, Ricardo Bermudez, founded Sensing Systems Corporation in New Bedford, MA, which continued the work of system and structural design, analysis and testing. He retired from Sensing Systems in 2013 at age 76.
Vern's career in experimental stress analysis enabled him to protect the safety and well-being of others. He enjoyed the technical challenge, focus, and precision of analyzing the integrity of structures large and small, and of finding creative design solutions for system and mechanical failures, such as subway car derailments in Boston, falling luminaires on the Tri-Borough Bridge, and engine vibration problems on container ships. He was known for his incredible motivation, discipline, and energy, and he brought a strong sense of ethical integrity to each project, examining potential problems from every angle.
Much of Vern's work was done in the field, which took him all over the world, from Pakistan's Indus River and the largest earthen dam ever built, to the North Sea to install safety instrumentation on a salvage barge, and across North America. In his twenties, while working for BLH, he earned two patents for a weight and center of gravity system for Kodak space equipment. Over the span of his career, Vern conducted structural integrity tests on 45 nuclear power plants in the United States and served on the federal committee that wrote the structural standards for nuclear power plants. He also created fingertip sensors for wounded veterans that enable a robotic hand to have human feeling and capability, which were featured on the cover of National Geographic.
Despite the travel demands and long hours of his job, Vern found time for his family and for community and church life. He engaged with each of his five children on their interests and supported them in their individual talents. Moreover, many who grew up in Marion remember Vern as a guiding figure in their youth, teaching them practical and ethical life skills. His involvement with Boy Scouts was an extension of this, and he loved leading camping and canoeing trips.
When his wife Janet became an ordained United Methodist minister in the 1980s, Vern embraced his new role as clergy spouse at the churches they served together in Long Plain, Southbridge, Westport Point, and Bridgewater, MA. He was active on church boards at the local, district and conference levels on the United Methodist Church. He was also involved in Habitat for Humanity, in charge of site acquisition for the Fall River affiliate. After his retirement, Vern spent summers at Chautauqua Institution in New York State, where he and Janet operate an apartment house and where he enjoyed daily lectures, concerts and visits by family.
Though Vern grew up in a home with no books, when his sister gifted him his first book--Short Cuts in Figures--at age 12, it catapulted his proficiency in math, which eventually sparked his engineering career. In his retirement, Vern read about a book per week, often about the human spirit and the ways people overcome challenges. He was driven by an unwavering sense of justice and equality, and supported efforts to create a more just world.
Vern is survived by his wife Janet (Fults) Wallace, three sons Gregory Wallace and his husband Craig Sheppard, Timothy Wallace and his wife Deirdre Donovan Wallace, Andrew Wallace and his wife Dawn Wallace, and daughter Ann Wallace and her fiance Konstantin Vail, and twelve grandchildren, Allison, Tyler, Connor, Sean, Kyle, Brendan, Rebecca, Alexander, Sophie, Katerina, Molly, and Connie. He is predeceased by all of his siblings and by his oldest son Christopher J. Wallace, who died in 2024.
The family held a private green burial service for Vern at Rock Ridge Cemetery in Sharon, MA. A public memorial service will be held in the pavilion at The Marion Council on Aging, 465 Mill Street (Route 6), Marion, MA at 11am on Saturday, July 25, followed by a reception at the Wallace home at 17 Pleasant Street, Marion. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Buzzards Bay affiliate of Habitat for Humanity at buzzardsbayhabitat.org. (https://buzzardsbayhabitat.org/donate/). Funeral arrangements handled by Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home of Mattapoisett.
Vern was raised in central New York State and graduated from Weedsport Central School in 1954, where he was the class president and voted "Most Likely to Succeed." The son of a tenant farmer and the youngest of seven, he grew up in a home with no indoor plumbing or central heat and became the first in his family to attend college. Encouraged by his high school guidance counselor and his future father-in-law, Vern earned an Associates' degree from Auburn Community College in 1956, then a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1958. To get through college, he worked full-time and served in the Army National Guard while attending classes and held two full-time jobs each summer. He married his high school sweetheart Janet while both were juniors in college. Vern had been looking forward to celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary in December, 2026.
Vern had a long and successful professional career as an engineer focused on ensuring that the equipment critical to modern life--relating to power generation, transportation, and medical devices--was safe and performed as needed. After working for Link Aviation in Binghamton, NY, which designed airplane flight simulators, Vern entered the field of experimental stress analysis, which would become the focus of his career. He worked for Baldwin Lima-Hamilton Corporation (Waltham, MA), Brewer Engineering Labs (Marion, MA)--where he rose to become Vice President of the Company and, after purchase by Teledyne Engineering, Manager and Senior Principal Engineer. In 1990, Vern and his business partner, Ricardo Bermudez, founded Sensing Systems Corporation in New Bedford, MA, which continued the work of system and structural design, analysis and testing. He retired from Sensing Systems in 2013 at age 76.
Vern's career in experimental stress analysis enabled him to protect the safety and well-being of others. He enjoyed the technical challenge, focus, and precision of analyzing the integrity of structures large and small, and of finding creative design solutions for system and mechanical failures, such as subway car derailments in Boston, falling luminaires on the Tri-Borough Bridge, and engine vibration problems on container ships. He was known for his incredible motivation, discipline, and energy, and he brought a strong sense of ethical integrity to each project, examining potential problems from every angle.
Much of Vern's work was done in the field, which took him all over the world, from Pakistan's Indus River and the largest earthen dam ever built, to the North Sea to install safety instrumentation on a salvage barge, and across North America. In his twenties, while working for BLH, he earned two patents for a weight and center of gravity system for Kodak space equipment. Over the span of his career, Vern conducted structural integrity tests on 45 nuclear power plants in the United States and served on the federal committee that wrote the structural standards for nuclear power plants. He also created fingertip sensors for wounded veterans that enable a robotic hand to have human feeling and capability, which were featured on the cover of National Geographic.
Despite the travel demands and long hours of his job, Vern found time for his family and for community and church life. He engaged with each of his five children on their interests and supported them in their individual talents. Moreover, many who grew up in Marion remember Vern as a guiding figure in their youth, teaching them practical and ethical life skills. His involvement with Boy Scouts was an extension of this, and he loved leading camping and canoeing trips.
When his wife Janet became an ordained United Methodist minister in the 1980s, Vern embraced his new role as clergy spouse at the churches they served together in Long Plain, Southbridge, Westport Point, and Bridgewater, MA. He was active on church boards at the local, district and conference levels on the United Methodist Church. He was also involved in Habitat for Humanity, in charge of site acquisition for the Fall River affiliate. After his retirement, Vern spent summers at Chautauqua Institution in New York State, where he and Janet operate an apartment house and where he enjoyed daily lectures, concerts and visits by family.
Though Vern grew up in a home with no books, when his sister gifted him his first book--Short Cuts in Figures--at age 12, it catapulted his proficiency in math, which eventually sparked his engineering career. In his retirement, Vern read about a book per week, often about the human spirit and the ways people overcome challenges. He was driven by an unwavering sense of justice and equality, and supported efforts to create a more just world.
Vern is survived by his wife Janet (Fults) Wallace, three sons Gregory Wallace and his husband Craig Sheppard, Timothy Wallace and his wife Deirdre Donovan Wallace, Andrew Wallace and his wife Dawn Wallace, and daughter Ann Wallace and her fiance Konstantin Vail, and twelve grandchildren, Allison, Tyler, Connor, Sean, Kyle, Brendan, Rebecca, Alexander, Sophie, Katerina, Molly, and Connie. He is predeceased by all of his siblings and by his oldest son Christopher J. Wallace, who died in 2024.
The family held a private green burial service for Vern at Rock Ridge Cemetery in Sharon, MA. A public memorial service will be held in the pavilion at The Marion Council on Aging, 465 Mill Street (Route 6), Marion, MA at 11am on Saturday, July 25, followed by a reception at the Wallace home at 17 Pleasant Street, Marion. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Buzzards Bay affiliate of Habitat for Humanity at buzzardsbayhabitat.org. (https://buzzardsbayhabitat.org/donate/). Funeral arrangements handled by Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home of Mattapoisett.