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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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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.
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Carl A. Correia
Jun 24, 2026 |
Carl A. Correia, 70, of Marion, died Wednesday June 24, 2026 at Boston Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Karen J. Correia for 48 years.
Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of the late Rosalie Ouellette and Arnold Correia, he lived in the greater New Bedford area until moving to Marion in 1981.
Mr. Correia was a dedicated special education teacher for New Bedford Public Schools for 39 years, and spent most of his career at Thomas R. Rodman School until his retirement in 2016. He also enjoyed working in the Food & Nutrition Department at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, delivering dinner trays to patients until he fully retired in 2025.
He was a hard worker, and a great man, husband, and father. He was patient, kind, and concerned about everyone he knew, and was always willing to help anyone who needed it.
Family was very important to him, and he loved spending time with his family and his dog Olly. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, traveling, and doing projects around the house.
He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Marion. He was also a member of the Massachusetts Retired State, County & Municipal Employees Association.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mikki L. Correia, and her spouse MJ Boomer, of Fortuna, CA, a son, Finnick C. Morrison, and his wife Ashley of Forestdale, MA, a sister, Bonnie L. Bowers and her spouse Darlene Robertson of Thorndike, ME, a nephew, Ryan W. Bowers of Jackson, ME, and other family members in Ohio. He was predeceased by his father, his sister, Roxanne "Rocky" D. Chartier, and his mother.
His memorial service will be on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 3 pm in the First Congregational Church of Marion, 28 Main Street, Marion, MA. A private burial service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Southcoast Health Cancer Center online at https://www.southcoast.org/giving/tribute-giving or the First Congregational Church of Marion, P.O. Box 326, Marion, MA 02738. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of the late Rosalie Ouellette and Arnold Correia, he lived in the greater New Bedford area until moving to Marion in 1981.
Mr. Correia was a dedicated special education teacher for New Bedford Public Schools for 39 years, and spent most of his career at Thomas R. Rodman School until his retirement in 2016. He also enjoyed working in the Food & Nutrition Department at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, delivering dinner trays to patients until he fully retired in 2025.
He was a hard worker, and a great man, husband, and father. He was patient, kind, and concerned about everyone he knew, and was always willing to help anyone who needed it.
Family was very important to him, and he loved spending time with his family and his dog Olly. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, traveling, and doing projects around the house.
He was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Marion. He was also a member of the Massachusetts Retired State, County & Municipal Employees Association.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mikki L. Correia, and her spouse MJ Boomer, of Fortuna, CA, a son, Finnick C. Morrison, and his wife Ashley of Forestdale, MA, a sister, Bonnie L. Bowers and her spouse Darlene Robertson of Thorndike, ME, a nephew, Ryan W. Bowers of Jackson, ME, and other family members in Ohio. He was predeceased by his father, his sister, Roxanne "Rocky" D. Chartier, and his mother.
His memorial service will be on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 3 pm in the First Congregational Church of Marion, 28 Main Street, Marion, MA. A private burial service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Southcoast Health Cancer Center online at https://www.southcoast.org/giving/tribute-giving or the First Congregational Church of Marion, P.O. Box 326, Marion, MA 02738. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Rene E. Harbeck
Jun 11, 2026 |
Rene E. Harbeck, 84, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at St. Luke's Hospital following a brief illness.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia J. (Grandfield) Harbeck, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage, a bond built on love, devotion, and a lifetime of shared memories. Born in Fairhaven, Mr. Harbeck relocated to New Bedford in 1965, later residing in Dartmouth for 30 years before making his home in Rochester for the past 26 years. He was the son of the late Rene Y. and Alida (Ricard) Harbeck.
Mr. Harbeck was a U.S. Army Vietnam era veteran and attained the rank of Private, First Class.
He was the proprietor of American Energy Savers in New Bedford, where he sold and repaired wood stoves. He took great pride in his work and deeply loved his shop, which reflected his craftsmanship and dedication to serving his customers.
Aside from his work, he enjoyed spending time at Snipatuit Pond in Rochester, a place he found peaceful and meaningful in his leisure time.
Rene will be remembered for his steady presence, strong work ethic, and quiet devotion to family. His long marriage and the life he built across the South Coast stand as a reflection of a man who valued commitment, hard work, and the people closest to him.
In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by his two sons, Douglas P. Harbeck and his companion, Ellie Almeida of Fall River, and Craig A. Harbeck and his wife, Maria, of Lewes, Delaware; four grandchildren, Rachel Harbeck, Dylan Harbeck, Patrick Harbeck, and Alina Harbeck; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his two sisters, Jeanine Greaves and Denise Fitzpatrick.
Rene will be remembered for his steady presence, strong work ethic, and quiet devotion to family. His long marriage and the life he built across the South Coast stand as a reflection of a man who valued commitment, hard work, and the people closest to him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mr. Harbeck's memory to a charity of your choice.
Private funeral arrangements committed to the care of Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home, 129 Allen St., New Bedford
He was the beloved husband of Patricia J. (Grandfield) Harbeck, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage, a bond built on love, devotion, and a lifetime of shared memories. Born in Fairhaven, Mr. Harbeck relocated to New Bedford in 1965, later residing in Dartmouth for 30 years before making his home in Rochester for the past 26 years. He was the son of the late Rene Y. and Alida (Ricard) Harbeck.
Mr. Harbeck was a U.S. Army Vietnam era veteran and attained the rank of Private, First Class.
He was the proprietor of American Energy Savers in New Bedford, where he sold and repaired wood stoves. He took great pride in his work and deeply loved his shop, which reflected his craftsmanship and dedication to serving his customers.
Aside from his work, he enjoyed spending time at Snipatuit Pond in Rochester, a place he found peaceful and meaningful in his leisure time.
Rene will be remembered for his steady presence, strong work ethic, and quiet devotion to family. His long marriage and the life he built across the South Coast stand as a reflection of a man who valued commitment, hard work, and the people closest to him.
In addition to his wife, Patricia, he is survived by his two sons, Douglas P. Harbeck and his companion, Ellie Almeida of Fall River, and Craig A. Harbeck and his wife, Maria, of Lewes, Delaware; four grandchildren, Rachel Harbeck, Dylan Harbeck, Patrick Harbeck, and Alina Harbeck; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his two sisters, Jeanine Greaves and Denise Fitzpatrick.
Rene will be remembered for his steady presence, strong work ethic, and quiet devotion to family. His long marriage and the life he built across the South Coast stand as a reflection of a man who valued commitment, hard work, and the people closest to him.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mr. Harbeck's memory to a charity of your choice.
Private funeral arrangements committed to the care of Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home, 129 Allen St., New Bedford
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Anne V. Garvey
Jun 08, 2026 |
Anne V. Garvey, 89, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Leo and Evelyn (Morin) Garvey, she lived in Woburn and Winchester most of her life.
Anne enjoyed art, golfing, socializing with her friends and traveling. She was a teacher in Woburn Public Schools for many years.
Survivors include her siblings, Mary McLaughlin of Andover, and Richard Garvey and his wife Patricia of Rochester; as well as sister in law Joan Garvey of Winchester, Mass. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and untold number of friends. Most important members are Ryan and Liz Garvey along with great nephew Brayden and great niece Kendall of Rochester, Mass. They included her in a lot of social activities including pool time, boating, cookouts and of course Captain Bonney's for ice cream.
She is predeceased by her parents; and her siblings Jean, Leo, Jack, and Patricia.
A private family burial will be held in Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester in the future. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
Born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Leo and Evelyn (Morin) Garvey, she lived in Woburn and Winchester most of her life.
Anne enjoyed art, golfing, socializing with her friends and traveling. She was a teacher in Woburn Public Schools for many years.
Survivors include her siblings, Mary McLaughlin of Andover, and Richard Garvey and his wife Patricia of Rochester; as well as sister in law Joan Garvey of Winchester, Mass. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and untold number of friends. Most important members are Ryan and Liz Garvey along with great nephew Brayden and great niece Kendall of Rochester, Mass. They included her in a lot of social activities including pool time, boating, cookouts and of course Captain Bonney's for ice cream.
She is predeceased by her parents; and her siblings Jean, Leo, Jack, and Patricia.
A private family burial will be held in Wildwood Cemetery, Winchester in the future. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
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Mark Denis LaBrie,
May 30, 2026 |
It is with deep sadness and love that the family of Mark Denis LaBrie, of Westport, Massachusetts, announces his passing on May 30, 2026, at the age of 73. Mark was born on April 18, 1953, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, to Omer Denis LaBrie and Marion Balthazar LaBrie. He lived a life defined by generosity, hard work, faith, family, and quiet strength.
Mark married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen "Kathy" Sullivan LaBrie, and together they built a life centered around family, loyalty, and care. Mark had a playful spirit, a magnetic personality, and an easy likability that drew people to him. One of the greatest gifts Mark gave to those around him was the way he made people feel truly loved. The words he said most often were simple but powerful: "I love you." Whether in person or at the end of a phone call -- even if it was the third call of the day -- those words were always there.
Mark gave without expecting anything in return. He loved without judgment, forgave easily, and found genuine joy in seeing others succeed. He was a dream maker, a cheerleader, a confidant, and a source of endless hugs that felt like a blanket of warmth. He put others before himself and lived with a selflessness that will long be remembered by all who knew him.
Mark lived as a steward -- of his family, his work, his friendships, and the people entrusted to him. He believed that what you build in life is not only for yourself, but for those who come after you. He took responsibility seriously, cared deeply for the people around him, and tried to leave things better than he found them.
Professionally, Mark spent more than 45 years in the international moving and relocation industry, beginning as a helper and rising through hard work, determination, and care to become a respected executive, entrepreneur, and business owner. He served as Managing Director with Paramount Transportation Systems, one of the world's leading international household goods relocation firms, and later started and owned Patriot Relocation Services, a company that became one of his great pride and joys. He cared deeply for his employees and believed in doing things the right way.
Outside of work, Mark was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time with family and close friends deer hunting and fishing. He especially cherished his time on Anticosti Island, where he shared countless memories with many friends and family members over the years. He also loved taking his grandchildren fishing and was proud of his golden trout catches, memories that reflected both his love of the outdoors and the joy he found in sharing it with the people he loved.
Mark also took great pride in building and creating with his hands. He appreciated the craftsmanship of a project done well and was especially proud of the family's first home on Marion Road in Middleboro, which he built himself. It was more than a house; it reflected his work ethic, determination, and pride in building a life for his family.
No matter how hard things became, even when Mark did not see a clear path forward himself, he always had a way of giving others the confidence they needed to carry on and stand tall. He lived that example himself and, in doing so, became an example for others.
Mark leaves behind a legacy of leading with love -- a legacy that will be remembered, carried forward, and passed down by his family for generations.
Mark was predeceased by his parents, Omer and Marion LaBrie.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen "Kathy" Sullivan LaBrie; his daughter, Kara LaBrie Fitch, and her husband, Brian, of Middleboro, Massachusetts, and their children, Riley, Brodie, Logan, and Nora; his son, Colin LaBrie, and his wife, Michaela, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and their children, Cormac, Reed, and Laina; his brother, Wayne LaBrie, and his wife, Naomi; his sister, Sandy LaBrie Jane, and her husband, Rod; his brother, Kevin LaBrie, and his wife, Kristen; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, employees, and all those whose lives he touched.
Mark will be remembered most for the love he gave so freely, the pride he took in his family, the people he helped, the hugs he gave, the confidence he instilled, and the simple words that defined him best:
"I love you."
A funeral Mass will be held June 6, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist, Westport, Massachusetts, an open celebration of life will be held immediately following from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the home of Colin and Michaela LaBrie in Mattapoisett. Family and friends may contact the family for details.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark's memory to the Friends of Jack Foundation, which supports children and families across the SouthCoast through programs focused on pediatric health, comfort, and well-being, at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/3znbDA?vid=1kbgxn.
Donations may also be made to Wankinquoah Junior Associates, 112 Pine Street, Middleboro, MA 02346, for the Tihonet Annual Fishing Derby, in memory of Mark LaBrie.
Mark married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen "Kathy" Sullivan LaBrie, and together they built a life centered around family, loyalty, and care. Mark had a playful spirit, a magnetic personality, and an easy likability that drew people to him. One of the greatest gifts Mark gave to those around him was the way he made people feel truly loved. The words he said most often were simple but powerful: "I love you." Whether in person or at the end of a phone call -- even if it was the third call of the day -- those words were always there.
Mark gave without expecting anything in return. He loved without judgment, forgave easily, and found genuine joy in seeing others succeed. He was a dream maker, a cheerleader, a confidant, and a source of endless hugs that felt like a blanket of warmth. He put others before himself and lived with a selflessness that will long be remembered by all who knew him.
Mark lived as a steward -- of his family, his work, his friendships, and the people entrusted to him. He believed that what you build in life is not only for yourself, but for those who come after you. He took responsibility seriously, cared deeply for the people around him, and tried to leave things better than he found them.
Professionally, Mark spent more than 45 years in the international moving and relocation industry, beginning as a helper and rising through hard work, determination, and care to become a respected executive, entrepreneur, and business owner. He served as Managing Director with Paramount Transportation Systems, one of the world's leading international household goods relocation firms, and later started and owned Patriot Relocation Services, a company that became one of his great pride and joys. He cared deeply for his employees and believed in doing things the right way.
Outside of work, Mark was an avid outdoorsman who loved spending time with family and close friends deer hunting and fishing. He especially cherished his time on Anticosti Island, where he shared countless memories with many friends and family members over the years. He also loved taking his grandchildren fishing and was proud of his golden trout catches, memories that reflected both his love of the outdoors and the joy he found in sharing it with the people he loved.
Mark also took great pride in building and creating with his hands. He appreciated the craftsmanship of a project done well and was especially proud of the family's first home on Marion Road in Middleboro, which he built himself. It was more than a house; it reflected his work ethic, determination, and pride in building a life for his family.
No matter how hard things became, even when Mark did not see a clear path forward himself, he always had a way of giving others the confidence they needed to carry on and stand tall. He lived that example himself and, in doing so, became an example for others.
Mark leaves behind a legacy of leading with love -- a legacy that will be remembered, carried forward, and passed down by his family for generations.
Mark was predeceased by his parents, Omer and Marion LaBrie.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen "Kathy" Sullivan LaBrie; his daughter, Kara LaBrie Fitch, and her husband, Brian, of Middleboro, Massachusetts, and their children, Riley, Brodie, Logan, and Nora; his son, Colin LaBrie, and his wife, Michaela, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and their children, Cormac, Reed, and Laina; his brother, Wayne LaBrie, and his wife, Naomi; his sister, Sandy LaBrie Jane, and her husband, Rod; his brother, Kevin LaBrie, and his wife, Kristen; along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, employees, and all those whose lives he touched.
Mark will be remembered most for the love he gave so freely, the pride he took in his family, the people he helped, the hugs he gave, the confidence he instilled, and the simple words that defined him best:
"I love you."
A funeral Mass will be held June 6, 2026, at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist, Westport, Massachusetts, an open celebration of life will be held immediately following from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the home of Colin and Michaela LaBrie in Mattapoisett. Family and friends may contact the family for details.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark's memory to the Friends of Jack Foundation, which supports children and families across the SouthCoast through programs focused on pediatric health, comfort, and well-being, at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/3znbDA?vid=1kbgxn.
Donations may also be made to Wankinquoah Junior Associates, 112 Pine Street, Middleboro, MA 02346, for the Tihonet Annual Fishing Derby, in memory of Mark LaBrie.
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Nancy E. Norton
May 29, 2026 |
Nancy E. Norton, 84, of Naples, Florida, and Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born in Boston, Nancy was the daughter of Mary V. (Nestor) Auclair and Oscar Auclair. She grew up in Jamaica Plain, where she gained warmth, resilience, and devotion to family-qualities that defined her life.
In 1960, Nancy married Robert L. Norton. Together they shared over sixty years of marriage, building a life around family, friendship, travel, and community. They raised their family in Norfolk, Massachusetts, later retiring in Naples, Florida, and spending summers in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Robert predeceased Nancy on June 22, 2024.
Nancy was a devoted mother to Robert L. Norton Jr. and his wife, Pamela, of Wellesley. She was also the mother of Mary K. Norton and her husband, Michael Feinberg, of Medfield, and of Thomas Norton and his wife, Cheri Alix, of Norfolk.
She was a proud and loving grandmother to Sarah Neiterman and her husband, Daniel, of Boston, Massachusetts; Joshua Norton of Wellesley, Massachusetts; Kayla V. Feinberg and her husband, Garrett Ledbetter, of Norfolk, Massachusetts; Nicholas Feinberg and his fiancee, Sucha Chantaprasopsuk, of Chicago, Illinois; and Thomas Alix Norton of Upton, Massachusetts. Nancy was also blessed with the joy of becoming a great-grandmother to Oliver Ledbetter. His arrival brought her tremendous happiness.
Nancy is survived by her sister, Joan Lake of Norwood, Massachusetts; her cherished nieces Karen Hays and Kathleen Marino both of Naples, Florida, and Janet Chagnon of Greenfield, Massachusetts; and many other beloved nieces and nephews related to the Lake, Burns and Norton families. She will be remembered for the birthday and anniversary cards she sent for decades. No milestone went unnoticed; no loved one was forgotten.
Nancy possessed remarkable artistic talents. She was an accomplished oil painter, inspired by the South Coast of Massachusetts. She skillfully captured its landscapes with affection. She was also an expert seamstress, creating clothing, furnishings, and handmade items with care. Her passion for sewing led to many years at the Franklin Mill Store, where she shared her expertise. She was a gifted knitter. Her sweaters, scarves, and handmade gifts kept loved ones warm through New England winters.
A longtime resident of Naples and Mattapoisett, Nancy embraced both communities, joining book clubs, gatherings, and events, and forming lifelong friendships. In the Point Connett community of Mattapoisett, Nancy was cherished for her kindness and thoughtfulness. She had a gift for bringing people together, organizing gatherings, contributing decorations and artwork, and always offering a helping hand. Nancy enriched lives, fostered cherished traditions, and created lasting memories.
Nancy and Bob shared a love of travel and adventure. They explored historic cities, exotic destinations, and scenic coastlines. They enjoyed tranquil cruise ports. Their travels created treasured memories and stories. These reflected their shared curiosity and deep enjoyment of the world.
After being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, Nancy faced her illness with grace and courage. Her family is grateful for the compassionate care from her physicians, nurses, and caregiver, including teams at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Southcoast Health.
In accordance with Nancy's wishes, no public services are planned. Her family will gather privately in Mattapoisett later this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor Nancy's memory to donate to Blood Cancer United at www.bloodcancerunited.org.
The family invites loved ones to honor Nancy by spending time together, creating something beautiful, or connecting with others-simple acts that reflect her life. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
Born in Boston, Nancy was the daughter of Mary V. (Nestor) Auclair and Oscar Auclair. She grew up in Jamaica Plain, where she gained warmth, resilience, and devotion to family-qualities that defined her life.
In 1960, Nancy married Robert L. Norton. Together they shared over sixty years of marriage, building a life around family, friendship, travel, and community. They raised their family in Norfolk, Massachusetts, later retiring in Naples, Florida, and spending summers in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. Robert predeceased Nancy on June 22, 2024.
Nancy was a devoted mother to Robert L. Norton Jr. and his wife, Pamela, of Wellesley. She was also the mother of Mary K. Norton and her husband, Michael Feinberg, of Medfield, and of Thomas Norton and his wife, Cheri Alix, of Norfolk.
She was a proud and loving grandmother to Sarah Neiterman and her husband, Daniel, of Boston, Massachusetts; Joshua Norton of Wellesley, Massachusetts; Kayla V. Feinberg and her husband, Garrett Ledbetter, of Norfolk, Massachusetts; Nicholas Feinberg and his fiancee, Sucha Chantaprasopsuk, of Chicago, Illinois; and Thomas Alix Norton of Upton, Massachusetts. Nancy was also blessed with the joy of becoming a great-grandmother to Oliver Ledbetter. His arrival brought her tremendous happiness.
Nancy is survived by her sister, Joan Lake of Norwood, Massachusetts; her cherished nieces Karen Hays and Kathleen Marino both of Naples, Florida, and Janet Chagnon of Greenfield, Massachusetts; and many other beloved nieces and nephews related to the Lake, Burns and Norton families. She will be remembered for the birthday and anniversary cards she sent for decades. No milestone went unnoticed; no loved one was forgotten.
Nancy possessed remarkable artistic talents. She was an accomplished oil painter, inspired by the South Coast of Massachusetts. She skillfully captured its landscapes with affection. She was also an expert seamstress, creating clothing, furnishings, and handmade items with care. Her passion for sewing led to many years at the Franklin Mill Store, where she shared her expertise. She was a gifted knitter. Her sweaters, scarves, and handmade gifts kept loved ones warm through New England winters.
A longtime resident of Naples and Mattapoisett, Nancy embraced both communities, joining book clubs, gatherings, and events, and forming lifelong friendships. In the Point Connett community of Mattapoisett, Nancy was cherished for her kindness and thoughtfulness. She had a gift for bringing people together, organizing gatherings, contributing decorations and artwork, and always offering a helping hand. Nancy enriched lives, fostered cherished traditions, and created lasting memories.
Nancy and Bob shared a love of travel and adventure. They explored historic cities, exotic destinations, and scenic coastlines. They enjoyed tranquil cruise ports. Their travels created treasured memories and stories. These reflected their shared curiosity and deep enjoyment of the world.
After being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, Nancy faced her illness with grace and courage. Her family is grateful for the compassionate care from her physicians, nurses, and caregiver, including teams at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Southcoast Health.
In accordance with Nancy's wishes, no public services are planned. Her family will gather privately in Mattapoisett later this summer. In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who wish to honor Nancy's memory to donate to Blood Cancer United at www.bloodcancerunited.org.
The family invites loved ones to honor Nancy by spending time together, creating something beautiful, or connecting with others-simple acts that reflect her life. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com