Jacqueline Ann Whitney, 93 of Rochester, Massachusetts and Barefoot Bay, Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 24, 2025.

Born on November 4, 1931, in Beaumont, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Mary Hart Jones and Oscar Colquitt Reece.

Jackie married the love of her life, the late C. Mansfield Whitney, who she met while attending high school in Japan. Together they built a beautiful life centered around faith, family and love.

Jackie along with her husband, Mansfield owned and operated W.H. Dimali Transportation School Bus Company for 20 years, serving Middleboro and Lakeville. She later retired from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Though she experienced the loss of many dear friends over the years, her heart never closed. She had a rare soul that she continued to make new friends wherever she went. There was always a seat at her table for anyone who needed one, a place filled with warmth, laughter, and love. She cared deeply for others and made it her mission to nurture every relationship she held dear.

She loved the simple joys of life: playing cards and bridge with friends, baking cookies, and tending to her garden. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family.

She is survived by her three daughters, Colleen McDonough and her late husband Mark McDonough, Marie Whitney and her husband Allen Demers, Laurie Whitney-Lawrence and her husband Glenn Lawrence. Along with her five beloved grandchildren, Bonnie McDonough and her partner Tim Ouellette, Kelly McDonough and her partner Mitch Buckley, Mark and Chelsey Lawrence, Gary and Samantha Lawrence, and Sara and Tim Desrosiers. Also, along with her eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, who all brought her endless joy. She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Charlene O'Toole of Florida.

She also leaves behind an exchange student who lived with them for a short time, Saichay (Bibi) and her husband Boontai Chantavy. Many dear friends and extended family members who loved her deeply and will cherish her memory forever.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 am on Sunday, November 16, at Arch at the Meadow in Rochester, Massachusetts, followed by a luncheon where family and friends are invited to share memories, laughter, and love in her honor.

Her love, kindness, and gentle spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham. To leave a message of condolence visit: www.chapmanfuneral.comrsdwyer.com

Christopher R. Parker, 59, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

Born in New Bedford, son of Janet (Pacheco) Rego and the late Robert L. Parker, he lived in Mattaposiett most of his life.

Chris was a graduate of Fitchburg State University and was an Industrial Arts teacher in the New Bedford Public School system for 35 years. He taught at New Bedford High School and Trinity Day Academy where he and his students excelled in robotics. They traveled throughout the United States competing against other schools in underwater competitions and won many.

Brought up on the water at a young age he enjoyed captaining or working deckhand on many lobster boats, even his own. He especially loved bay scalloping. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid Cowboys and Red Sox fan. Game days were a must as well as his daily 4:00 visits to the Drake family.

In 2015 Chris received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Mattaposiett Board of Selectmen for his sole effort in saving a person who fell from their boat into Mattapoisett Harbor.

Survivors include his children, Hunter and Alexis Parker; his mother, Janet Rego (and the late Joseph Rego, Jr.); his brother, Daniel and his wife Karin and niece Marisa; his partner Gina Bourassa; Michelle and Jeff Munroe, Michael and Louisa Rego and many long-time friends.

His memorial visitation will be held Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 4-7 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 AM in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. Please meet directly at Church. Burial will be held privately at a later date. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com

Dr. Adel Yousif Shamoon, 85, of Marion, MA died October 19, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital.

He was the husband of Samira Jamil (Shaman) Shamoon.

Born in Bagdad, Iraq, son of the late Yousif Shamoon and Regina Habba. He was raised in Baghdad and Kut, Iraq. He lived in Scotland, England, California and Long Island before moving to Marion in 2001.

Adel attended the Medical College of Baghdad in Baghdad, Iraq. He worked as an Orthopedic and General Surgeon in Kut, Baghdad, and Busra, Iraq before leaving the country. He studied and worked in Edinburgh, Scotland and Coventry, England before immigrating to the United States with his wife and three young daughters. He obtained a Masters in Public Health from San Diego State University in 1985. He then moved to Long Island and worked at Coney Island Hospital as well as Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY until his retirement in 2005.

Adel enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren. He also enjoyed having a Chippi Lite coffee daily and testing his luck on scratch tickets and lottery.

He is survived by his wife Samira; 2 daughters, Dr. Saba Shamoon-Michaud and her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Michaud of Mattapoisett, and Dr. Suhair Shamoon of Marion; 3 grandchildren, Mira Cristina Michaud, Joel Shamoon Michaud and Ava Regina Shamoon; 3 brothers, Montaz, Mofaq, and Nasret; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was the father of the late Rasha Shamoon and the brother of the late Badre, Akobe, Evelyn, Mary, Suad, Saadie, Nazhad, and Hannah.

His visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, November 5th from 6-8 pm in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. His Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 6th at 9 am in St. Anthony's Church 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to "Plant Trees In Remembrance" below in his memory.

For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Lissa "Lisa" A. (Sylvia) LaBelle, aged 76 passed away on October 13, 2025 at the Royal Skilled Nursing Facility in Fairhaven, MA from Alzheimer's. She was the daughter of the late Grace Hammond and Ernest Sylvia. Predeceased by her sister Donna Sylvia of Palm Harbor FL. She is survived by her sister Patricia "Patty" Dearth and her husband Lee of Palm Harbor FL. She leaves behind three children Billy "Shawn" LaBelle of Rochester MA, Daniel "Danny" LaBelle and his wife Maria of Mattapoisett MA, daughter Deborah "Debbie" Charette of Wareham MA. She was aunt to Samanth "Sam" Freeland of Oldsmar FL and Andrea "Andy" Davison of Tampa FL. Grandmother to Amber LaBelle, Christoper "Chris" LaBelle, and Ava Hardy.

Lisa's early years were spent in Clearwater, FL, where she graduated from Dunedin High School and attended beauty school. She later moved to Southeastern Massachusetts and worked in retail. Lisa enjoyed dancing, swimming, Disney movies, trips to the zoo, and family holidays. She was happiest when playing on the floor with her grandchildren during their younger years.

Lisa was a gentle soul who always held a deep longing to return to her childhood hometown. At a future date, private services will be held, and her ashes will be returned to her hometown to be spread in the gulf.

Her children extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Nemasket Healthcare, The Royal Healthcare of Fairhaven and Trinity Hospice Services for their dedication, compassion, and support throughout her final years.

Her services will be private. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Wilfred F. Demarais Jr, 79, of Mattapoisett, MA passed away at Tobey Hospital on October 13, 2025 surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Will was born in Greenfield, MA on April 15, 1946 to Roseanna (Chagnon) and Wilfred Demarais, Sr. He was brought up in Colrain, MA and graduated from Arms Academy in 1969.

He joined the U.S. Air Force and his love of traveling began while being stationed in several states and Thailand. In 1971 he married Nancy (Webb) who he met in 1962 at a Grange square dance in Williamsburg, MA. They were married in Silver Spring, MD and later moved back to Northampton and Easthampton, MA.

Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter Tanya Rottler and her husband, James, granddaughters Abigail and Hannah and great grandson Jason. He also leaves two sisters, Cecile Carr (Joel) and Marie Jardine, and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents and his grandson, Daniel Rottler.

Will retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Leeds, MA in 2008. In 2010 he was given a new life with a kidney transplant, donated by Nancy, and was able to start traveling again. He loved visiting new places, especially in Arizona and Florida and any cruise port. His favorite cruises were to Alaska and the Panama Canal. He also enjoyed crafts, fishing, reading and playing with Jason.

His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd at 11:30 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett, followed by burial at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the organization of your choice.

William "Doc" J. Doherty passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was 84 years old. Doc was born in Brockton, MA, on August 21, 1941, and was the cherished son of the late William J. and Claire (Burke) Doherty. He was a graduate of both Portsmouth (Priory) Abbey in Portsmouth, RI, and Georgetown University Business School, Class of 1964. Doc began his career as a commercial real estate broker with Charles Noyes & Co. in New York City. After the family relocated to Marion, MA, he spent several years with Codman & Co. in Boston before opening his own commercial real estate business. Doc enjoyed golf, was an avid reader, and was well known for some memorable one-liners. He especially got a kick out of his grandchildren, always telling them to "shake the envelope" before opening their birthday cards. Doc was predeceased by his devoted wife of 55 years, Mary Weldon Doherty, and his sister, Paula Lehan, of Brockton, MA. He is survived by his sons, William J. Doherty, Jr. of Fairhaven, MA, and Joseph Burke Doherty (Jaime) of Dedham, MA, and his grandchildren Will, Jake, and Madison Doherty. He also leaves behind his nieces, nephews, and many loving cousins. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, October 18th, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals at 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett, MA. A private burial will immediately follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Marion, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Manomet Conservation or Gnome School of Surf. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

With profound sadness and abiding love, we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" E. Keegan, 82, of Mattapoisett, who entered eternal rest on October 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM, the Hour of Mercy.

Bob's life was a testament to faith, family, and quiet strength. Raised in Roxbury, Massachusetts, by his devoted mother, Bob was an only child who never knew his father, but he grew into a man of deep conviction, guided by the light of the Church and the love he cultivated in his own home.

From a young age, Bob's spiritual foundation was strong. He served faithfully as an altar boy at St. Patrick's Church in Roxbury and St. Philip's Church in Roxbury and was an active member of the Legion of Mary, embracing a life of service, humility, and devotion. His Catholic faith was not just a belief, it was the compass by which he lived, and the comfort that sustained him through life's trials and triumphs.

Bob married his beloved Joyce in a sacred ceremony officiated by Fr. William J. Connolly. Their union, blessed by God, endured for 60 beautiful years. Together, they built a life rooted in love, laughter, and unwavering commitment. Joyce was his partner, his confidante, and his greatest joy. Their marriage was a shining example of grace, patience, and enduring devotion.

Professionally, Bob was a skilled foreman with Local 17, specializing in HVAC systems for hospitals and prisons throughout Massachusetts. His work was meticulous, his leadership respected, and his dedication unmatched. He believed in doing things the right way with integrity and precision. Bob's hands built comfort for others, and his heart built a legacy of care.

A member of the Knights of Columbus, Bob continued his lifelong commitment to faith and fellowship. He was a man of quiet generosity, always ready to help a neighbor, mentor a friend, or offer a prayer. His friendships were deep and lasting, marked by loyalty and mutual respect.

Bob's life was not defined by titles or accolades, but by the love he gave and the family he devoted his life to. A faithful husband to Joyce for 60 years and a loving father, he found his greatest joy in the home they built together. He is predeceased by their first daughter: Mary. He is survived by his children: Pamela Chan, and her husband John; Robert Keegan, and his wife Ramune; Catheryn Keegan; Joseph Keegan, and his wife Maureen; Matthew Keegan, and his wife Kaitlin; and Therese Keegan. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Gabriella, Katrina, Kierra, Bridget and Peter; his adopted family: Jessy and Binu and their children, Rion and Roma; and a community of friends who were blessed to know him. Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing Bob has returned home to the Lord he served so faithfully.

His Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 11 am at St. Anthony's Church, 1359 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery, Mattapoisett. Visiting hours will be Monday, October 13th from 4-7 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Bob's memory, honoring his lifelong commitment to service and compassion. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdywer.com.

Rest in Peace, Bob. Your faith was your foundation, your family your joy, and your life a quiet triumph of love.

Henry Stopka, 95, of Rochester, passed away on October 3, 2025, at Alden Court Nursing Home in Fairhaven. He was the husband of the late Nancy A. (Lake) Stopka. They were married for 60 years. He was the son of the late John and Alexandria (Ostrawski) Stopka.

He was born in Wareham and lived in Rochester since 1957.

He began his military service in the U.S. Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran. He then joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served for 30 years, retiring as a Senior Chief Firefighter. He also served in the Massachusetts National Guard.

Mr. Stopka worked in civil service at Otis Air Force Base as a firefighter for 26 years. He also worked for Decas Cranberry Company for many years. He and his wife were commercial quahog fisherman, a job which he and his wife enjoyed very much.

He was a member of the Tri Town Veteran's Association, and he enjoyed gardening. Most of all he loved his family and attending various family events and being surround by his loving family and friends.

Survivors include his children, Stephen Stopka of Middleboro, Deborah Veary and her husband, Kenneth of Rochester, Gary Stopka and his wife Anne Marie of Rochester, and Jennifer Thomas and her companion Dennis Lynch of Fairhaven; 5 grandchildren, Justin Thomas, Ryan, Trevor, Caitlin, and Jethro Stopka; a step granddaughter, Heather McIvor and her husband, Thomas; a great granddaughter, McKenna Thomas; many nephews and nieces. He was the father of the late Jeffrey Stopka.

Visiting hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Chapman Funerals & Cremations - WAREHAM, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256 or online at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org

David Roy Anderson, known and admired for his intellect, eloquence, and the rare ability to welcome all points of view with kindness and grace, died peacefully at home with his loving wife Phoebe Girard at his side, on October 3, 2025. He was 92.

Born March 16th,1933 in Westbrook, Maine at the beginning of the New Deal, raised by loving and able civic-minded parents and grandparents, David grew up in small-town Maine -- Caribou, Dover-Foxcroft, Gorham -- before attending Bowdoin College and Harvard Law School. He would go on to shape and be shaped by the distinctive places he called home: Washington, DC; Arlington, Virginia; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and his maternal family's homeplace since1857, "Silvercroft," in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts.

Being "free and able to advance my political beliefs" was a value that David lived by. This took on many forms including participating in local and state political groups, joining the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King's March on Washington, advocating for those on the margins, or those often overlooked. As an attorney in Washington, DC, David was most inspired by several of his pro-bono assignments like representing the indigenous people of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands for reparations from nuclear testing in the 1950's.

Beyond being a devoted father of three, his joys included a life-long love of literature, book collecting, family history, writing letters to the editor, a good hand of cribbage, the Boston Red Sox, visits with his grown children and their families, and any and all time with his marvelous wife. David always took the greatest delight in spending time with the people who kept it interesting such as his childhood chums, college classmates, personal connections, church communities, non-profit boards, and a Thursday-morning gathering of friends known affectionately as "the Rant."

David was predeceased by his first wife Maryse Haan Anderson, his sister Joan Farnsworth and so many dear friends that he cherished deeply. He is survived by his wife Phoebe Girard, three children: Marc Anderson and partner Mary; Chuck Anderson, and wife Jennifer; and Kate Anderson; his five grandchildren -Rachel, Parker, Samuel, Marcel and Muriel- and in his own words; "so very many amazing people who are so good to me."

His funeral services will be held at Mattapoisett Congregational Church, 27 Church St., in Mattapoisett on Tuesday October 28th, at 11:00am. An act of kindness is the greatest gift. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library Trust Purrington Lecture Series, P.O. Box 475, Mattapoisett, MA 02739, and/or the Mattapoissett Congregational Church Capital Campaign Fund are welcome and appreciated.

Elizabeth (Bette) Willis Scholter passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025 at the home Bette and Ed built. She was 88. Bette was born on February 17, 1937, daughter of Elton and Doris (Adams) Willis. She grew up in Needham and graduated with the Class of 1955. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Lesley University in 1959. On January 2, 1960, Bette married Edward A. Scholter, whom she met in Mattapoisett, where she spent her summers. Ed and Bette lived and raised two children, Ellen and Eric, in Mattapoisett. They enjoyed traveling around the world and experiencing many cultures.

Bette volunteered as a member of the New Bedford Rescue League board, Wampanoag Kennel Club, and served as a docent at the New Bedford Whaling Museum for 20 years.

Bette is survived by her daughter Ellen, and children Justin Gracia, Ethan Gracia, Anya Walker; and her son Eric and his wife Kim and their son Evan, son-in-laws Michael Gracia and Scott Walker, cousin Laura McLeod and her beloved cat, Randall.

Arrangements are private, In lieu of flowers please make a donation to an animal rescue of your choice.