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Mary D. (DeCoffe) Jones
Oct 29, 2026 |
Mary D. (DeCoffe) Jones, 79, of Marion died peacefully October 29, 2026 after a period of declining health surrounded by her family at St. Luke's Hospital.
She was the wife of William A. Jones.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Murray H. and Lenora A. (Pimental) DeCoffe, she lived in Mattapoisett and Marion most of her life.
After graduating from Old Rochester Regional High School and attaining an associates degree from Becker Junior College, she began her career as a medical secretary working for Radcliffe, Bullard, and Gardner in New Bedford and then in the office of Dr. John Gardner. She then was employed by Sippican Ocean Systems for 3 years before working at St Luke's Hospital where she was the medical staff coordinator until her retirement. She then continued to work in the medical staff office of Cape Cod Hospital for another 10 years.
Mary was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett where she served as a song leader and choir member.
She was also a long-time member of the Sippican Choral Society. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends here and in Florida in her "tin-can". She found her greatest joy surrounded by good food and the people she loved.
Survivors include her husband William; a daughter, Karen DeVoe and her husband Don of Marion; a step-son, William C. Jones and his wife Sam of Hahira, GA; a brother, Murray DeCoffe and his wife Jean of Mattapoisett; a sister, Marsha Muraco of Mattapoisett; 5 grandchildren, Jacob DeVoe, Caleb DeVoe, Luke DeVoe, Samantha Jones and Caitlin (Jones) Vessella; a great-grandson, Cian; and many nieces and nephews and cousins.
She was the step-mother of the late Kyle Jones and the sister-in-law of the late John Muraco.
Her Funeral will be held on Friday, November 6th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett., followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett at 10 AM. Burial will follow in the St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, November 5th from 3-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett, MA 02739 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org . For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
She was the wife of William A. Jones.
Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Murray H. and Lenora A. (Pimental) DeCoffe, she lived in Mattapoisett and Marion most of her life.
After graduating from Old Rochester Regional High School and attaining an associates degree from Becker Junior College, she began her career as a medical secretary working for Radcliffe, Bullard, and Gardner in New Bedford and then in the office of Dr. John Gardner. She then was employed by Sippican Ocean Systems for 3 years before working at St Luke's Hospital where she was the medical staff coordinator until her retirement. She then continued to work in the medical staff office of Cape Cod Hospital for another 10 years.
Mary was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett where she served as a song leader and choir member.
She was also a long-time member of the Sippican Choral Society. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends here and in Florida in her "tin-can". She found her greatest joy surrounded by good food and the people she loved.
Survivors include her husband William; a daughter, Karen DeVoe and her husband Don of Marion; a step-son, William C. Jones and his wife Sam of Hahira, GA; a brother, Murray DeCoffe and his wife Jean of Mattapoisett; a sister, Marsha Muraco of Mattapoisett; 5 grandchildren, Jacob DeVoe, Caleb DeVoe, Luke DeVoe, Samantha Jones and Caitlin (Jones) Vessella; a great-grandson, Cian; and many nieces and nephews and cousins.
She was the step-mother of the late Kyle Jones and the sister-in-law of the late John Muraco.
Her Funeral will be held on Friday, November 6th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett., followed by her Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett at 10 AM. Burial will follow in the St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, November 5th from 3-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett, MA 02739 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org . For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Jack W. McGraw Sr.
Oct 25, 2026 |
Jack W. McGraw Sr, 90, of Mattapoisett died October 25, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of the late Jacqeuline A. (Donlon) McGraw for 69 years.
Born in Hornell, NY in 1936, he was the son of the late Rex T. and Marie A. (Berg) McGraw, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.
Jack was a graduate of Arkport High School in Arkport, NY and received his bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in 1959. He began his law enforcement career in 1959 as a patrolman with the Cayuga Heights Police Department where he advanced in rank to eventually chief of the department. In 1972, he became an FBI agent where he continued his dedication to protect and serve until his retirement from the agency in 1993.
Upon his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends as well as many historical sites across the country. Jack enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, especially his favorite child and one true heir, daughter Marie-Elizabeth. He spent most Saturday nights sitting around the kitchen table playing penny poker with life long friends. Jack was always known for his laugh and quick wit. He also enjoyed putzing around the yard.
The family would like to thank all the neighbors and friends who checked on Jack and Jacquie, especially Sharon Nunes.
Survivors include his 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; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie, Christopher, Patrick, Michael, Andrew, Kate, Luke, Roy, Jack and Claire; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was the brother of the late Rex Tracy McGraw, Jr.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 9th at 10 am in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Born in Hornell, NY in 1936, he was the son of the late Rex T. and Marie A. (Berg) McGraw, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.
Jack was a graduate of Arkport High School in Arkport, NY and received his bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University in 1959. He began his law enforcement career in 1959 as a patrolman with the Cayuga Heights Police Department where he advanced in rank to eventually chief of the department. In 1972, he became an FBI agent where he continued his dedication to protect and serve until his retirement from the agency in 1993.
Upon his retirement, he and his wife enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends as well as many historical sites across the country. Jack enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, especially his favorite child and one true heir, daughter Marie-Elizabeth. He spent most Saturday nights sitting around the kitchen table playing penny poker with life long friends. Jack was always known for his laugh and quick wit. He also enjoyed putzing around the yard.
The family would like to thank all the neighbors and friends who checked on Jack and Jacquie, especially Sharon Nunes.
Survivors include his 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; 10 grandchildren, Stephanie, Christopher, Patrick, Michael, Andrew, Kate, Luke, Roy, Jack and Claire; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was the brother of the late Rex Tracy McGraw, Jr.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, November 9th at 10 am in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. 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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Marjorie "Marge" Horvitz Tayer
Oct 25, 2026 |
Marjorie "Marge" Horvitz Tayer passed away on October 25, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1937, the first-born child of Betty (Shindler) and Louis Horvitz, Marge grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts, alongside her brother, Paul, and sister, Jane (Bramberg). In a comfortable family environment filled with friends, early romances, and youthful shenanigans, Marge developed an independent spirit and a healthy disregard for pretension. Those qualities would find a welcome footing during her high school years at the Cambridge School of Weston, where Marge formed lifelong friendships and began exploring her artistic talents. She continued to cultivate her creativity at Chatham College in Pittsburgh and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
Doubts about the institution of marriage for this free-spirited young woman were swept aside when she found her soulmate in Barton Tayer (deceased), beginning a loving partnership that spanned 64 years. She was Bart's trusted confidant as he built a successful orthodontic practice, and she brought her distinctive artistic sensibility to the homes they created in Brookline and Mattapoisett. The greatest joy they shared was raising their three children, Amy, John and Suzie. Marge and Bart were dogged in their commitment to education as the essential foundation for their children, while exposing them to many cultural experiences.
Marge was seemingly most comfortable in jeans and a sweatshirt as she tinkered in the basement on the affairs of her antiques business or immersed in one of her many art projects. Yet, Marge also instilled in her children the necessity of dressing for the occasion, whether for a trip to the theater or a family gathering. She also was an avid traveler, logging frequent trips abroad and across the country with Bart and the family, or simply traversing New England in search of the next piece of artwork or craft to adorn her carefully curated homes. In later years, Marge enjoyed tending to her beloved gardens in Mattapoisett and delighting in the wildlife that threatened her horticulture. And then there were Marge's political and social interests, whether expressed through her volunteer service in support of fair housing policies or her tireless critique of current events.
Mostly, Marge was a person who loved deeply. She delighted in welcoming her children's partners--Howard Goldman, John Montgomery and Molly Tayer--and immersing herself in the lives of her six grandchildren, their spouses/fiancees and great grandchild): Nathaniel, Zachary (and fiancee Gabrielle), and Lucas (and wife Sebby) Goldman, and Max (and wife Abbey and daughter Murphy), Morgen, and Sam Montgomery. Yet, whether in her family or among her friends, every relationship she built was punctuated by her genuine interest and concern for the individual. You always felt seen in her presence, while she offered valued guidance and meaningful support. That special character is the indelible legacy of a remarkable wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.
The family is deeply appreciative of the care Marge received from her cancer team at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston, headed by Dr. Deepa Rangachari, along with the companionship and friendship of her aide, Maureen Rounseville. There will be a private memorial service in celebration of Marge at her Mattapoisett home in November. If you wish to honor Marge's memory, please consider a donation in her name to the American Repertory Theater (Marge was a devoted subscriber who found such joy in attending A.R.T.'s productions and sharing those experiences with family and friends, even as her health declined), americanrepertorytheater.org. You may also honor her memory with a donation to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in her name, in support of cancer research and patient care at dana-farber.org/gift.
Doubts about the institution of marriage for this free-spirited young woman were swept aside when she found her soulmate in Barton Tayer (deceased), beginning a loving partnership that spanned 64 years. She was Bart's trusted confidant as he built a successful orthodontic practice, and she brought her distinctive artistic sensibility to the homes they created in Brookline and Mattapoisett. The greatest joy they shared was raising their three children, Amy, John and Suzie. Marge and Bart were dogged in their commitment to education as the essential foundation for their children, while exposing them to many cultural experiences.
Marge was seemingly most comfortable in jeans and a sweatshirt as she tinkered in the basement on the affairs of her antiques business or immersed in one of her many art projects. Yet, Marge also instilled in her children the necessity of dressing for the occasion, whether for a trip to the theater or a family gathering. She also was an avid traveler, logging frequent trips abroad and across the country with Bart and the family, or simply traversing New England in search of the next piece of artwork or craft to adorn her carefully curated homes. In later years, Marge enjoyed tending to her beloved gardens in Mattapoisett and delighting in the wildlife that threatened her horticulture. And then there were Marge's political and social interests, whether expressed through her volunteer service in support of fair housing policies or her tireless critique of current events.
Mostly, Marge was a person who loved deeply. She delighted in welcoming her children's partners--Howard Goldman, John Montgomery and Molly Tayer--and immersing herself in the lives of her six grandchildren, their spouses/fiancees and great grandchild): Nathaniel, Zachary (and fiancee Gabrielle), and Lucas (and wife Sebby) Goldman, and Max (and wife Abbey and daughter Murphy), Morgen, and Sam Montgomery. Yet, whether in her family or among her friends, every relationship she built was punctuated by her genuine interest and concern for the individual. You always felt seen in her presence, while she offered valued guidance and meaningful support. That special character is the indelible legacy of a remarkable wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.
The family is deeply appreciative of the care Marge received from her cancer team at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston, headed by Dr. Deepa Rangachari, along with the companionship and friendship of her aide, Maureen Rounseville. There will be a private memorial service in celebration of Marge at her Mattapoisett home in November. If you wish to honor Marge's memory, please consider a donation in her name to the American Repertory Theater (Marge was a devoted subscriber who found such joy in attending A.R.T.'s productions and sharing those experiences with family and friends, even as her health declined), americanrepertorytheater.org. You may also honor her memory with a donation to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in her name, in support of cancer research and patient care at dana-farber.org/gift.
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Pamela Carrier
Oct 23, 2026 |
Pamela Carrier, 67, of Mattapoisett died October 23, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Robert Carrier and Barbara (Corriea) Carrier, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life.
Pamela loved good food and the restaurant industry, especially fine dining. She worked for many years in her family's restaurant, The Harbor Beach Club in Mattapoisett. After the Harbor Beach was sold she worked at L'auberge of Marion, Joseph's and Tokyo's of Mattapoisett and lastly Vel's in Wareham.
Pam loved the ocean. As a teenager she zipped around Aucoot Cove in her Boston Whaler. Later she worked in the galley aboard the TS Patriot State of Mass. Maritime Academy visiting many interesting ports of call in Europe and Barbados. Pam's happy place was the beach; she spent many sunny days with her good friends at Swifts beach in Wareham.
Pam was an avid reader. She never missed the Mattapoisett or Wareham library book sale. She also enjoyed playing bingo, especially on Tuesday nights at Ying Dynasty.
Pam was predeceased by her parents Robert and Barbara Carrier and her brothers-in-law, Robert Bowers and Charles Gross.
She is survived by her sisters, Cathy Bowers of Mattapoisett and Jennifer Carrier of New Bedford as well as her nephew, Jayme Wood and partner Melonie Lefter of Mattapoisett and niece, Amanda Gross and partner Brandon Siegal and their children Brandon Junior, Kole and Koda.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 7th at 11 am in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Pamela loved good food and the restaurant industry, especially fine dining. She worked for many years in her family's restaurant, The Harbor Beach Club in Mattapoisett. After the Harbor Beach was sold she worked at L'auberge of Marion, Joseph's and Tokyo's of Mattapoisett and lastly Vel's in Wareham.
Pam loved the ocean. As a teenager she zipped around Aucoot Cove in her Boston Whaler. Later she worked in the galley aboard the TS Patriot State of Mass. Maritime Academy visiting many interesting ports of call in Europe and Barbados. Pam's happy place was the beach; she spent many sunny days with her good friends at Swifts beach in Wareham.
Pam was an avid reader. She never missed the Mattapoisett or Wareham library book sale. She also enjoyed playing bingo, especially on Tuesday nights at Ying Dynasty.
Pam was predeceased by her parents Robert and Barbara Carrier and her brothers-in-law, Robert Bowers and Charles Gross.
She is survived by her sisters, Cathy Bowers of Mattapoisett and Jennifer Carrier of New Bedford as well as her nephew, Jayme Wood and partner Melonie Lefter of Mattapoisett and niece, Amanda Gross and partner Brandon Siegal and their children Brandon Junior, Kole and Koda.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 7th at 11 am in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. 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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Linda Jane (Krull) Klappholz
Oct 22, 2026 |
Linda Jane (Krull) Klappholz of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2026 at the age of 87. She was the devoted, loving wife of Bruce Klappholz sharing 56 years of wonderful memories.
Born March 19, 1939 in Oceanside NY to the late Charles M. and Rosemary (Jackson) Krull, she grew up in East Rockaway NY. At East Rockaway High School she excelled as a three sport athlete accomplishing Honor student standing and was the President of the Student council. She went on to carry the same qualities forward to Green Mountain College earning her Associates degree in 1959.
She began working in the Insurance industry on Long Island. Later, having raised their family in Meriden, CT, they relocated to Mattapoisett in 1983 where Linda eventually worked for many years at a local popular gift store.
Her kitchen talents came naturally and enthusiastically. Devoted to the people closest to her she hosted many family Thanksgiving feasts at her Meriden, Connecticut home.
She cherished past friends from grade school, high school, college, and those from Meriden, CT, Venice, FL, Mattapoisett and many others having met throughout life's journey. If one were to describe Linda throughout her life they would find warmth, welcoming, selfless, and an effortless knack of your feeling important in her presence. Many came to know her default expression, a smile. A close friend once called her "Lovely" and the nickname lasted.
She and Bruce always shared in the same interests whether it be travel, reading, gardening, boating, music, golf and baseball. As a member of the Mattapoisett Women's Club her contributions included participation in the cookbook "Doorways to Dining".
During her final months and, despite her multiple illnesses, she bravely continued to inspire through her unwavering disciplines and never-failing sense of humor.
Linda was predeceased by her daughter Joann (Klappholz) Totten.
Special remembrances for: William Klappholz, Daniel Uhl and Janet Justice.
Survivors include her husband Bruce; her son, Douglas Klappholz and his wife Catherine; her brother, Charles Krull and his wife Sharon; her son-in-law, Glenn Totten and his wife Francesca; her grandchildren, Jakub Klappholz, Chloe Klappholz, Mei Totten, Lia Totten, Harper Totten; her sisters-in-law, Ellen Uhl and Mary Dike-Klappholz; her niece, Kimberly Krull; her nephews, Ryan Krull, Michael Uhl, David Klappholz and Eric Klappholz; and many beloved cousins.
Her visiting hours will be held on Thursday, October 29th from 4-6 pm with a prayer service at 5 pm in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd, Mattapoisett.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the Leukemia Society online https://leukemiarf.org/donate/. A mailing address can be found online. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Born March 19, 1939 in Oceanside NY to the late Charles M. and Rosemary (Jackson) Krull, she grew up in East Rockaway NY. At East Rockaway High School she excelled as a three sport athlete accomplishing Honor student standing and was the President of the Student council. She went on to carry the same qualities forward to Green Mountain College earning her Associates degree in 1959.
She began working in the Insurance industry on Long Island. Later, having raised their family in Meriden, CT, they relocated to Mattapoisett in 1983 where Linda eventually worked for many years at a local popular gift store.
Her kitchen talents came naturally and enthusiastically. Devoted to the people closest to her she hosted many family Thanksgiving feasts at her Meriden, Connecticut home.
She cherished past friends from grade school, high school, college, and those from Meriden, CT, Venice, FL, Mattapoisett and many others having met throughout life's journey. If one were to describe Linda throughout her life they would find warmth, welcoming, selfless, and an effortless knack of your feeling important in her presence. Many came to know her default expression, a smile. A close friend once called her "Lovely" and the nickname lasted.
She and Bruce always shared in the same interests whether it be travel, reading, gardening, boating, music, golf and baseball. As a member of the Mattapoisett Women's Club her contributions included participation in the cookbook "Doorways to Dining".
During her final months and, despite her multiple illnesses, she bravely continued to inspire through her unwavering disciplines and never-failing sense of humor.
Linda was predeceased by her daughter Joann (Klappholz) Totten.
Special remembrances for: William Klappholz, Daniel Uhl and Janet Justice.
Survivors include her husband Bruce; her son, Douglas Klappholz and his wife Catherine; her brother, Charles Krull and his wife Sharon; her son-in-law, Glenn Totten and his wife Francesca; her grandchildren, Jakub Klappholz, Chloe Klappholz, Mei Totten, Lia Totten, Harper Totten; her sisters-in-law, Ellen Uhl and Mary Dike-Klappholz; her niece, Kimberly Krull; her nephews, Ryan Krull, Michael Uhl, David Klappholz and Eric Klappholz; and many beloved cousins.
Her visiting hours will be held on Thursday, October 29th from 4-6 pm with a prayer service at 5 pm in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd, Mattapoisett.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to the Leukemia Society online https://leukemiarf.org/donate/. A mailing address can be found online. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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John Redferne "Jack" Cannell
Oct 16, 2026 |
John Redferne "Jack" Cannell, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away peacefully after a brief illness and a day of family goodbyes late on October 16th.
Jack was born on April 3, 1937 to John and Thyra Cannell. He grew up in Wellesley, MA, spending summers in North Falmouth, where he developed a lifelong love of sailing and Buzzards Bay.
He attended the Fessenden School and Milton Academy (class of 1954, cum laude), before matriculating to Princeton University (class of 1958). At Princeton, he was a member of the Tiger Inn and 21 Club and Business Manager of the Princeton Tiger Magazine. He was a proud and active Princeton alum, attending all the reunions and serving as Alumni Class President and Class Secretary.
His senior year, he was selling subscriptions to the Princeton Tiger on the Vassar campus where he met the love of his life, Betty Ann May. Jack and Betty Ann were married for 66 years.
Following Princeton, Jack attended Columbia Law School (class of 1961), where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. He practiced corporate finance law at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, becoming a partner in 1970, and retiring as a member of the firm in 1995.
Jack and Betty Ann settled in Montclair, NJ, where they were active in the community and raised their three sons, John Jr., Jim, and William. They threw fantastic parties, including their annual Christmas caroling party, where their guests went door to door singing to their neighbors.
They loved to travel and saw the world together as a family and with their close friends. Jack also enjoyed scuba diving, tennis, squash, and golf.
In 1981, Jack and Betty Ann moved to Singapore, where Jack headed the Simpson Thacher & Bartlett office. Jack looked back on their four years in Singapore as among the happiest of his life, enjoying adventures around Asia and a thriving expat community.
Jack and Betty Ann began spending their summers in Mattapoisett, MA in 1989, before eventually moving to Mattapoisett full-time.
Jack served on a number of non-profit boards, including the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (Chair), Henry H. Kessler Foundation (Chair), and New Alternatives for Children. He was a member of the Montclair Golf Club, the University Club of New York, the Singapore Cricket Club, the Mattapoisett Casino, and the Bay Club in Mattapoisett.
Later in life, Jack enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.
Jack is predeceased by his son, John Jr. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann, sons: Jim (Joanella) and Will (Kathy), grandchildren: Josephine Barrington (Sam), Alex, John, Rix, and Margo Goldberg (Sinjon), and great-granddaughter Elizabeth.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22 at 11 am in St. Gabriel's Church, 124 Front Street, Marion, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Alternatives for Children, 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, nackidscan.org.
For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
Jack was born on April 3, 1937 to John and Thyra Cannell. He grew up in Wellesley, MA, spending summers in North Falmouth, where he developed a lifelong love of sailing and Buzzards Bay.
He attended the Fessenden School and Milton Academy (class of 1954, cum laude), before matriculating to Princeton University (class of 1958). At Princeton, he was a member of the Tiger Inn and 21 Club and Business Manager of the Princeton Tiger Magazine. He was a proud and active Princeton alum, attending all the reunions and serving as Alumni Class President and Class Secretary.
His senior year, he was selling subscriptions to the Princeton Tiger on the Vassar campus where he met the love of his life, Betty Ann May. Jack and Betty Ann were married for 66 years.
Following Princeton, Jack attended Columbia Law School (class of 1961), where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. He practiced corporate finance law at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, becoming a partner in 1970, and retiring as a member of the firm in 1995.
Jack and Betty Ann settled in Montclair, NJ, where they were active in the community and raised their three sons, John Jr., Jim, and William. They threw fantastic parties, including their annual Christmas caroling party, where their guests went door to door singing to their neighbors.
They loved to travel and saw the world together as a family and with their close friends. Jack also enjoyed scuba diving, tennis, squash, and golf.
In 1981, Jack and Betty Ann moved to Singapore, where Jack headed the Simpson Thacher & Bartlett office. Jack looked back on their four years in Singapore as among the happiest of his life, enjoying adventures around Asia and a thriving expat community.
Jack and Betty Ann began spending their summers in Mattapoisett, MA in 1989, before eventually moving to Mattapoisett full-time.
Jack served on a number of non-profit boards, including the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (Chair), Henry H. Kessler Foundation (Chair), and New Alternatives for Children. He was a member of the Montclair Golf Club, the University Club of New York, the Singapore Cricket Club, the Mattapoisett Casino, and the Bay Club in Mattapoisett.
Later in life, Jack enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.
Jack is predeceased by his son, John Jr. He is survived by his wife, Betty Ann, sons: Jim (Joanella) and Will (Kathy), grandchildren: Josephine Barrington (Sam), Alex, John, Rix, and Margo Goldberg (Sinjon), and great-granddaughter Elizabeth.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 22 at 11 am in St. Gabriel's Church, 124 Front Street, Marion, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Alternatives for Children, 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019, nackidscan.org.
For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
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Bernard Philip Greenwood
Oct 10, 2026 |
Bernard Philip Greenwood, 81, passed peacefully at home on October 10, 2026, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Donna Howes Greenwood; his son Brett Greenwood (Adrienne Hull) and his daughter Bridget Greenwood; his grandson, Cole Robert Greenwood; and his brother, Richard Greenwood (Donna) of New Jersey. He was a brother-in-law to Robin Zora (David Besse) and Timothy Zora (Jackie), and an uncle to Leslie Ann Cappadona (Michael) of New Jersey, Tristan Besse (Sarah) of Marion, and Kiernan Besse (Gianna) of New Jersey. He was also an AFS host parent to Amina Beyer-Kutzner (Lars Kutzner) of Germany, continuing his role as a father over the years, and was a grandfather to Rahel, Lilith, and Gideon.
Born in New Bedford to the late Jeannette (Galipeau) and Richard Greenwood, Bernie graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School. He was a Master Electrician and taught Massachusetts Electrical Code and OSHA classes.
As a dedicated member of the Massachusetts Electrical Contractors Association, he served as both secretary and treasurer. He was also a Master Mason of 43 years with the Pythagorean Lodge in Marion, where he served as secretary, and belonged to the Masonic group "Brothers of the White Ash."
Bernie loved traveling with his wife and family, especially enjoying their many Disney trips over the years. He was also a model train enthusiast with an extensive collection of various scaled trains.
He was a kind man, a loving husband and father, and a loyal friend to many.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham, 2599 Cranberry Hwy. (Rt. 28), Wareham from 2 to 4 pm. Due to allergies, please omit flowers.
For directions or to leave a message of condolence, visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com
Born in New Bedford to the late Jeannette (Galipeau) and Richard Greenwood, Bernie graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School. He was a Master Electrician and taught Massachusetts Electrical Code and OSHA classes.
As a dedicated member of the Massachusetts Electrical Contractors Association, he served as both secretary and treasurer. He was also a Master Mason of 43 years with the Pythagorean Lodge in Marion, where he served as secretary, and belonged to the Masonic group "Brothers of the White Ash."
Bernie loved traveling with his wife and family, especially enjoying their many Disney trips over the years. He was also a model train enthusiast with an extensive collection of various scaled trains.
He was a kind man, a loving husband and father, and a loyal friend to many.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham, 2599 Cranberry Hwy. (Rt. 28), Wareham from 2 to 4 pm. Due to allergies, please omit flowers.
For directions or to leave a message of condolence, visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com
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Leda Decorie Kim
Oct 07, 2026 |
Leda Decorie Kim passed away on October 7, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on December 29, 1945, to Earl and Steffie Decorie, she was raised in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Her life was distinguished by professional accomplishment, a lifelong love of learning, and personal interests.
Leda attended The MacDuffie School, a college preparatory school, before earning her degree from the College of Saint Rose. An avid reader, she maintained a lifelong enthusiasm for books and learning. She was exceptionally articulate and well-spoken, with a gift for expressing herself thoughtfully and an appreciation for the written word.
Leda built an accomplished career in banking, beginning as a teller at Schenectady Trust Company in New York, which later became TrustCo Bank. Through years of dedication and professional growth, she advanced to Senior Executive Vice President at TrustCo. She later transitioned to SEFCU, where she also served as Senior Executive Vice President. Her career spanned decades, from the teller window to senior executive leadership.
Outside of work, Leda enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, orchids, quilting, antiques, and collectibles. She amassed an extensive collection of cookbooks and created memorable dishes for her family over the years.
Gardening and orchids held a special place in Leda's life. At the family's former home in Guilderland, her husband, Sung Bok Kim, built a greenhouse addition at the front of their house, where she spent countless hours tending to her orchids. She was a longtime member of the American Orchid Society. The greenhouse remains a fond childhood memory for her family and a pursuit she cherished.
Animals were another constant source of companionship and joy throughout Leda's life. During the family's years in Guilderland, pugs were a familiar presence at her feet and on her lap. Later, during her retirement in Mattapoisett, she became especially devoted to her beloved Bouviers des Flandres. Her affection for animals extended beyond her own pets. For many years, Leda was involved with Peppertree Rescue, an all-breed animal rescue organization, helping animals find loving homes. When a home was needed, she was often willing to make her own home the answer. Her love for animals was expressed both through her own dogs and through her efforts to give other animals a second chance.
Leda valued being involved in her community. During her years in Mattapoisett, she volunteered in support of local polling stations and library sales. She also served as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of the Mattapoisett Housing Authority.
Leda and her husband, Sung Bok, shared more than 50 years of marriage and family life. Together, they raised their three children and later enjoyed retirement in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, where they spent the final 15 years of their lives in the home of their dreams. Sung Bok predeceased Leda in February 2026.
Leda is survived by her daughter, Briana Kim-Owens; her twin sons, Blakeley Kim and Cortland Kim; daughter-in-law Tia Kim; grandchildren Nicholas, Lucas, and Luna; niece Kimberlee Morrissey; and nephew Tommy Morrissey. She was predeceased by her husband, Sung Bok; her sister, Mondra Decorie Morrissey; and her brother-in-law, Walter Morrissey.
Leda's life encompassed a successful career, a lifelong commitment to learning, devotion to animals and gardening, and service to her community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will live on through her family, the experiences they shared, the community she served, and the many animals she helped find loving homes.
Leda's wish was to be cremated. Information regarding any memorial service or celebration of life will be shared when arrangements have been finalized. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Leda attended The MacDuffie School, a college preparatory school, before earning her degree from the College of Saint Rose. An avid reader, she maintained a lifelong enthusiasm for books and learning. She was exceptionally articulate and well-spoken, with a gift for expressing herself thoughtfully and an appreciation for the written word.
Leda built an accomplished career in banking, beginning as a teller at Schenectady Trust Company in New York, which later became TrustCo Bank. Through years of dedication and professional growth, she advanced to Senior Executive Vice President at TrustCo. She later transitioned to SEFCU, where she also served as Senior Executive Vice President. Her career spanned decades, from the teller window to senior executive leadership.
Outside of work, Leda enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, orchids, quilting, antiques, and collectibles. She amassed an extensive collection of cookbooks and created memorable dishes for her family over the years.
Gardening and orchids held a special place in Leda's life. At the family's former home in Guilderland, her husband, Sung Bok Kim, built a greenhouse addition at the front of their house, where she spent countless hours tending to her orchids. She was a longtime member of the American Orchid Society. The greenhouse remains a fond childhood memory for her family and a pursuit she cherished.
Animals were another constant source of companionship and joy throughout Leda's life. During the family's years in Guilderland, pugs were a familiar presence at her feet and on her lap. Later, during her retirement in Mattapoisett, she became especially devoted to her beloved Bouviers des Flandres. Her affection for animals extended beyond her own pets. For many years, Leda was involved with Peppertree Rescue, an all-breed animal rescue organization, helping animals find loving homes. When a home was needed, she was often willing to make her own home the answer. Her love for animals was expressed both through her own dogs and through her efforts to give other animals a second chance.
Leda valued being involved in her community. During her years in Mattapoisett, she volunteered in support of local polling stations and library sales. She also served as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners of the Mattapoisett Housing Authority.
Leda and her husband, Sung Bok, shared more than 50 years of marriage and family life. Together, they raised their three children and later enjoyed retirement in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, where they spent the final 15 years of their lives in the home of their dreams. Sung Bok predeceased Leda in February 2026.
Leda is survived by her daughter, Briana Kim-Owens; her twin sons, Blakeley Kim and Cortland Kim; daughter-in-law Tia Kim; grandchildren Nicholas, Lucas, and Luna; niece Kimberlee Morrissey; and nephew Tommy Morrissey. She was predeceased by her husband, Sung Bok; her sister, Mondra Decorie Morrissey; and her brother-in-law, Walter Morrissey.
Leda's life encompassed a successful career, a lifelong commitment to learning, devotion to animals and gardening, and service to her community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will live on through her family, the experiences they shared, the community she served, and the many animals she helped find loving homes.
Leda's wish was to be cremated. Information regarding any memorial service or celebration of life will be shared when arrangements have been finalized. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
DEATH
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James F. Moran
Oct 05, 2026 |
James F. Moran, a cherished member of the Mattapoisett community, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, with his devoted son and daughter at his side. Born on April 15, 1936, in New Bedford, MA, James lived a life marked by dedication to his family, community and country.
James was the beloved son of the late James Moran and Natalie (Fontaine) Moran. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Annette R. (Paquin) Moran to whom he was married for 59 years, his son Stephen H. Moran and his brother Donald Moran. He leaves behind a legacy of love and strength shared by his son, retired Massachusetts Environmental Police LTC Patrick J. Moran and his wife Heather H. Moran of Buzzards Bay; his daughter Christine (Moran) Richards of Mattapoisett and her fiance Eugene Jones of Acushnet; and his granddaughter Molly K. Richards of Mattapoisett.
In 1953 at age 17 James answered the call of duty and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and the occupation of Germany. He received an honorable discharge in 1956, having been awarded the Good Conduct Ribbon and the Occupation of Germany Ribbon. James eventually went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University in Criminal Justice.
James' commitment to public service continued when he joined the Mattapoisett Police Department in 1963 as a reserve officer. He rose through the ranks and became Police Chief in 1981, a position he held until his retirement in 2001. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the construction of a new police station in 1989 and during his 20 years as Police Chief he served as President of the Plymouth County Police Chiefs. He was also a lifetime member of the MA Chiefs of Police Association and Southeastern MA Police Chiefs Association. James was also a plasterer by trade and was a proud member of the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America.
His dedication to community extended beyond his professional career. James was an active member of the Mattapoisett Lions Club, the Machacam Club of Mattapoisett, and served faithfully as an usher at St. Anthony's Church for many years. His love for the sea was evident in his passion for boating, fishing and shell fishing in the waters of Mattapoisett- a beloved family tradition.
James was a devoted fan of the New England Patriots, holding season tickets for over 30 years and attending two Super Bowls. He had a special place in his heart for the family's many cats and dogs throughout the years. Above all, James was a mentor and friend, taking great joy in watching his younger police officers grow and rise through the ranks.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at All American Assisted Living in Wareham and the compassionate team at Sunset Hospice for their unwavering support and care during James' final days.
A Mass to celebrate James' life will be celebrated on Thursday October 15, 2026, at 10:00 am at St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett. Burial with military honors will follow in Cushing Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in James' memory to CARE Southcoast, Inc. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
James was the beloved son of the late James Moran and Natalie (Fontaine) Moran. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Annette R. (Paquin) Moran to whom he was married for 59 years, his son Stephen H. Moran and his brother Donald Moran. He leaves behind a legacy of love and strength shared by his son, retired Massachusetts Environmental Police LTC Patrick J. Moran and his wife Heather H. Moran of Buzzards Bay; his daughter Christine (Moran) Richards of Mattapoisett and her fiance Eugene Jones of Acushnet; and his granddaughter Molly K. Richards of Mattapoisett.
In 1953 at age 17 James answered the call of duty and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and the occupation of Germany. He received an honorable discharge in 1956, having been awarded the Good Conduct Ribbon and the Occupation of Germany Ribbon. James eventually went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University in Criminal Justice.
James' commitment to public service continued when he joined the Mattapoisett Police Department in 1963 as a reserve officer. He rose through the ranks and became Police Chief in 1981, a position he held until his retirement in 2001. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the construction of a new police station in 1989 and during his 20 years as Police Chief he served as President of the Plymouth County Police Chiefs. He was also a lifetime member of the MA Chiefs of Police Association and Southeastern MA Police Chiefs Association. James was also a plasterer by trade and was a proud member of the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America.
His dedication to community extended beyond his professional career. James was an active member of the Mattapoisett Lions Club, the Machacam Club of Mattapoisett, and served faithfully as an usher at St. Anthony's Church for many years. His love for the sea was evident in his passion for boating, fishing and shell fishing in the waters of Mattapoisett- a beloved family tradition.
James was a devoted fan of the New England Patriots, holding season tickets for over 30 years and attending two Super Bowls. He had a special place in his heart for the family's many cats and dogs throughout the years. Above all, James was a mentor and friend, taking great joy in watching his younger police officers grow and rise through the ranks.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at All American Assisted Living in Wareham and the compassionate team at Sunset Hospice for their unwavering support and care during James' final days.
A Mass to celebrate James' life will be celebrated on Thursday October 15, 2026, at 10:00 am at St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett. Burial with military honors will follow in Cushing Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in James' memory to CARE Southcoast, Inc. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
DEATH
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Christina Bartlett Hutton
Oct 05, 2026 |
Christina Bartlett Hutton was born on November 27, 1950 and passed away peacefully on October 5th following complications from treatment for plasmablastic lymphoma.
Chris grew up in Southington, Connecticut, as the third of seven children of her loving parents, Richard and Virginia Hutton. She graduated from Skidmore College, earned an MFA in Visual Arts at Indiana University, and taught at a number of colleges, including UMass Boston. Her work, which incorporated printmaking, mixed media, and photography, is included in the permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and has been shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
In her fifties Chris began a second career in landscape design after studying at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She created Bartlett Gardens and over the next two decades designed countless beautiful gardens all over Massachusetts and beyond.
She and her husband of 53 years, Frederick (Rick) Schnure, raised their three daughters in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and recently renovated a home on Barters Island in Maine, realizing a long-time dream of Chris's. They also moved to a condominium in Hingham, MA to be closer to Emily and their grandchildren. She was closely bonded and devoted to her four grandchildren, who call her Kiki. She loved to sail, travel, bake with her grandkids, and to feel the wind blowing off the Sheepscot River in Maine.
Chris's incredible visual sense, honed by years of studying and making art, gave her the ability to make everything around her more beautiful; her home, food, and gardens all carried this brilliance. She was safety, love, and warmth embodied--someone who laughed easily and whose wit and care brought joy to all those who knew her. She was a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who is sorely missed.
Her love lives on in her husband, Rick; her three daughters, Virginia Simon, Emily Schnure, and Martha Schnure; her sons-in-law, Alex Lanstein and Jack McCallum; her four grandchildren, Alice, Eleanor, and Timothy Lanstein, and Lucy McCallum; her siblings, Sally Telzrow, Douglas Hutton, John Hutton, Martha Hutton, and Nancy Farrell (she was predeceased by her brother, David Hutton); her dear friends; and all the many beautiful gardens she designed.
A private service will be held for family and close friends in early 2027. For those who would like to honor Chris with a gift, her family suggests donations be made in her memory to either the Maine Coastal Botanical Gardens (please select "in memory of"), or Planned Parenthood. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Chris grew up in Southington, Connecticut, as the third of seven children of her loving parents, Richard and Virginia Hutton. She graduated from Skidmore College, earned an MFA in Visual Arts at Indiana University, and taught at a number of colleges, including UMass Boston. Her work, which incorporated printmaking, mixed media, and photography, is included in the permanent collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and has been shown at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
In her fifties Chris began a second career in landscape design after studying at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. She created Bartlett Gardens and over the next two decades designed countless beautiful gardens all over Massachusetts and beyond.
She and her husband of 53 years, Frederick (Rick) Schnure, raised their three daughters in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and recently renovated a home on Barters Island in Maine, realizing a long-time dream of Chris's. They also moved to a condominium in Hingham, MA to be closer to Emily and their grandchildren. She was closely bonded and devoted to her four grandchildren, who call her Kiki. She loved to sail, travel, bake with her grandkids, and to feel the wind blowing off the Sheepscot River in Maine.
Chris's incredible visual sense, honed by years of studying and making art, gave her the ability to make everything around her more beautiful; her home, food, and gardens all carried this brilliance. She was safety, love, and warmth embodied--someone who laughed easily and whose wit and care brought joy to all those who knew her. She was a treasured wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who is sorely missed.
Her love lives on in her husband, Rick; her three daughters, Virginia Simon, Emily Schnure, and Martha Schnure; her sons-in-law, Alex Lanstein and Jack McCallum; her four grandchildren, Alice, Eleanor, and Timothy Lanstein, and Lucy McCallum; her siblings, Sally Telzrow, Douglas Hutton, John Hutton, Martha Hutton, and Nancy Farrell (she was predeceased by her brother, David Hutton); her dear friends; and all the many beautiful gardens she designed.
A private service will be held for family and close friends in early 2027. For those who would like to honor Chris with a gift, her family suggests donations be made in her memory to either the Maine Coastal Botanical Gardens (please select "in memory of"), or Planned Parenthood. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.