James R. Porter, age 86, of Fall River, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Marguerite (Parrish) "Margo" Porter to whom he has been married for the past 32 years.

Born in Lynn, a son of the late Albert M. P. and Annie M. (Goldrick) Porter, he spent his youth in New Bedford, lived in Mattapoisett for many years before moving to Fall River 35 years ago.

A graduate of New Bedford High School, James went on to graduate from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor's degree in education. He built a career as a science teacher with the Fairhaven School Department for many years.

James was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla in Marion for over 30 years. He was an avid reader, focusing on boats, trains, and airplanes. Above all else, he cherished time spent with his family.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his children: Kevin Porter of Mattapoisett, Andrea Porter-Lopez and her husband Antonio of Portland, OR, Karen Gheesling and her husband Dominick of Milwaukie, OR, Marc Bertoncini of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Michael Bertoncini of Freetown, MA, his grandchildren, Diego Lopez, Xavier Bertoncini, Lily May Bertoncini, Eli Bertoncini, Jaxon Bertoncini, Tristin DiCambra and Samantha DiCambra, his brother, John Porter and his wife Linda of Florida, and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Albert Porter.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 390 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840 followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in James' honor can be made to St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, 390 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840.

Janet F. Jenney, 95, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Edmund and Catherine Ferry, and beloved wife of the late David S. Jenney of Mattapoisett.

Janet, known by her friends and family as Jan, was raised in West Roxbury Massachusetts and spent every summer in a cottage at Crescent Beach in Mattapoisett. Her favorite childhood memories were of sledding in the street near her house in Boston and sailing the sweet breezes of Mattapoisett. She graduated from Wheelock College and taught grammar school children in the City of Boston School System.

Jan met the love of her life, David, while racing Herreshoff-12 sailboats on Buzzards Bay in Mattapoisett. Their lifelong love for the water and sailing brought them together first as racing opponents while crewing for her father, then racing partners, and finally as husband and wife in 1953. Throughout their 65 years of marriage, their love for each other was deep, pure, and incredibly inspiring to their family and friends. David and Jan raised three children in Stratford, CT where David worked at Sikorsky Aircraft, and spent every summer in their favorite beachside town of Mattapoisett. The summers were filled with sailing, swimming, and enjoying family time sharing stories and lunches around the picnic table.

Jan was selfless and always thought of others before herself. She was an amazing mother who juggled three children, two cats, and a beagle while making it all look easy. An exceptional cook, every Sunday after church included family dinner enjoying the fruits of her labor. Jan and David were very active in their Congregational Churches in both towns where they lived. They shared a love of music and were loyal members of the church choirs as well as being active in many church groups and committees. Jan and David sponsored many children across the world as part of Plan International USA. They were also part of the "Big Brothers/Big Sisters" program mentoring a child for many years. Jan enjoyed gardening and being involved with the Garden Club and Women's Club in both Stratford and Mattapoisett. In Stratford, she volunteered at the hospital delivering flowers to patients.

Jan loved to spend time with her four grandchildren and great-grandson while playing at the beach, traveling to local adventures, creating fun snacks, teaching them how to weed the garden and sharing her joy life and importance of family. Jan lived each day to the fullest, loved with all of her heart and believed each day was a gift....

She is survived by three children, Laurel Carlson of North Attleboro, MA, Faith Ball of Mattapoisett, MA, and John Jenney and his wife Diana of Southbury, CT, her four grandchildren, Catherine Ball of Mattapoisett, MA, Samantha Ball of Charleston, SC, Spencer Jenney of Southbury, CT, Ashley Ghent and great-grandchild Jonathan Nunez of Stratford, CT.

Her visiting hours will be held on Friday April 24th from 4-7 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday April 25th at 11 am at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church at 27 Church St. Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her name to Plan International USA, PO Box 9747, Providence, RI 02940-9420 https://www.planusa.org

Geoffrey W. Grainger, of Marion, passed away on March 25, 2026 at the age of 70. He was the son of the late Rachel (Stover) and Douglas Grainger.

Geoffrey was born in Boston. His family lived in W. Newton before moving to Sherborn where he spent some of his high school years. He moved to Marion at age 15 and it has been his home ever since. He graduated from Old Rochester High School. Geoffrey was a talented potter starting his career making lamps. He eventually opened his own pottery studio, Grainger Pottery, where he combined his two favorite things, fishing and pottery, and he would made plaster molds from a real fish and then hand-press clay into the molds to make beautiful life-like ceramic fish. His fish were very well known and bought from people all over the country. Some traveling to far off places, like Japan, England, Sweden and Bermuda. Geoffrey married Karilon Babbitt on December 11, 1996 and the two settled in Marion.

Geoffrey loved spending time in nature whether it was gardening, bird-watching, fishing, or skiing. He had a great personality and was funny and had a good sense of humor. He was a warm, generous and a loving person. He was an especially good photographer. He learned to fly in light planes and was taught by his brother Douglas, a Marine Corps helicopter pilot.

Geoffrey was the loving husband of Karilon Babbitt-Grainger. Brother of Douglas Grainger, Jr. and his wife Ann Marie, Jacob Grainger and his wife Jody, and Gary Grainger. He was the loving uncle to seven nieces and one nephew and great-uncle of three nieces and two nephews. Geoffrey had a large group of friends who cherished his friendship, and will be greatly missed by all.

Geoffrey's family wishes to thank the dedicated hospice nurses for their wonderful care.

Relatives and friends may visit on Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham, 2599 Cranberry Hwy. (Rt. 28), Wareham. A celebration of life will be held in the summer to honor him.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Community Nurses Fairhaven, 62 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719 or on-line at: www.communitynurse.com/support/donate/. For directions or to leave a message of condolence visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com

James Crook, 81, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was the loving husband of Karole (Koczera) Crook for 60 years.

Born in the South End of New Bedford, son of the late Clarence and Bernadette "Boots" Crook, he moved to Ohio to obtain his Masters and Ph.D, then raised his daughters and started his career in California, before he and Karole moved to Florida for a short time, eventually moving "back home" to Massachusetts, starting off in Norwell and ending up in Mattapoisett.

Jim was an environmental engineering consultant with more than 40 years of experience in state government and consulting engineering, serving public and private sectors in the United States and abroad. He authored more than 100 publications, was an internationally recognized expert in the area of water reuse and reclamation, and was involved in numerous projects and research activities involving public health, regulatory and permitting issues, risk assessment, and water treatment technology. He remained active as a consultant into his late 70's.

In his younger days, Jim enjoyed sailing, usually starting off at Buzzards Bay. Later in life, he found pleasure in tinkering around the house and yard and kept in shape by working out at home, which he did well into his 70's. He loved listening to and dancing to classic 50's rock and roll, he'd never turn down an opportunity to cheer on New England sports teams, especially the Boston Bruins, and he was always up for going out to a meal of little neck clams, quahogs, or English batter fish & chips, often washing them down with an ice cold beer.

Survivors include his wife Karole; his children, Cathryn A. Green of Bremerton, Washington, and Paula M. Benone of Richmond, California; his grandchildren, Brianne Jones, Marissa Jones, and Rachel Green; his great-grandchildren, Delilah Ann Frasquillo and Charlotte Renee Frasquillo; and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his siblings, Judith Laliberte, Thomas Crook, and George Crook; and by his grandson, Ryan James Green.

Jim's funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 10 am in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Route 6, Mattapoisett. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in New Bedford. His visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 1st from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to donate to an animal rescue organization of your choice.

Chief Ronald E. Scott, 80, of Mattapoisett died March 22, 2026 at Tuft's Medical Center after a period of declining health surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Janet T. (Sears) Scott.

Born in New Bedford, son of the late Earl A. And Carrie (Helliwell) Scott, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.

Ronald "Ronnie" was a 1964 graduate of ORR High School. He entered the military following graduation where he served with the US Navy Seabees, PHIBCB2, during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge from active service in 1968, he chose to continue serving his community in the fire service. Ronnie rose through the ranks finishing a 41 year career as Mattapoisett Fire Chief (1993-2009), retiring in 2009. At the start of his fire career, he enrolled into college to study business at Bristol Community College and Fisher College earning an Associate's degree.

Throughout his life, Ronnie built an incredible resume for himself. His work was never just a job to him, it was a passion. A dedicated and hard working man, Ronnie worked for everything he had and worked even harder to provide for his family. In earlier years, he owned and operated Scott's Welding and Scott Brothers Towing. He was a certified welder, and also worked as a tin knocker for Milhinch and Norris Tripp. Ronnie's true passion has always been cars since he was a teenager, whether it was building them, fixing them, or racing them. He spent almost every summer weekend since the late 60's at New England Dragway, which later grew to be a family tradition. In his spare time he enjoyed his beautiful garden, and built his own flower and vegetable stand "Tinkhamtown Tomatoes & Flowers".

Ronnie was a man with an unlimited amount of stories to tell. From his time in the Navy, to working on the skyscrapers in Boston, building cars from scratch, fabricating the copperwork on the ceiling of the Providence Performing Arts Center. You could sit with him for a month straight, and you would only scratch the surface of his life experiences.

Everything he did was for his family. Out of every title he has ever held, a few stand higher than the rest. Brother, Husband, Father, and Upa. Nothing was more important to him than family. While he may never really know or believe it, Ronnie has shaped his family and friends into who they are today and has left a lasting impact on their hearts and souls forever.

Ronnie is survived by his wife Janet; a son, David M. Scott and his wife Jennifer J. Scott of Mattapoisett; a daughter, Jennifer C. Scott and her boyfriend Brian Hiller of Mattapoisett; 3 brothers, Earl "Skip" Scott, Jr. of Mattapoisett and Cape Coral, FL, Peter Scott of Mattapoisett and Barry Scott of Fairhaven; 2 grandchildren, Erin Scott and Andrew Scott; and many nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Bethann Oliver.

His visiting hours will be held on Sunday, March 29th from 1-5 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Lawrence "Larry" Joseph Oliveira, 80, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his family.

Born on March 25, 1945 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to John Oliveira and Celina Amarello Oliveira, Larry grew up in the south end of New Bedford with a strong faith, loyalty to his family, and a sense of purpose that would define every chapter of his life. He graduated Holy Family High School in 1962 and earned his undergraduate degree from Stonehill College in 1966. He continued on to Georgetown University, where he received his DDS in 1970, and in 1972 completed his orthodontic studies at Boston University. Larry later returned to BU as a teacher in their orthodontic clinic - a testament to both his expertise and his commitment to giving back to his profession. Larry went on to establish a thriving practice in New Bedford and Mattapoisett that brought beautiful, healthy smiles to countless families across the region.

Larry built something truly remarkable in Mattapoisett - not just a home, but a life full of meaning, laughter, and generosity. He was devoted to his wife of over 50 years, Charlotte (Green) Oliveira of New Bedford, and together they created a family legacy that will echo through generations. He was a lovingfather to three sons. They and their spouses are Dr. Neil and Elizabeth Oliveira of Mattapoisett, Drs. Kevin and Tristi Oliveira of Marion, and Mr. Steven and Hon. Caroline Oliveira of Mendham, NJ. His greatest joy may well have been his ten grandchildren Ryan, Luke, Joshua, Leah, Grady, Charlotte, Henry, George, Alexandra, and Thomas, each of whom knew firsthand what it meant to be unconditionally loved and supported. He is survived by his siblings Mrs. Terry Gaffney and her husband Jim and Msgr. John Oliveira. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Celina Oliveira, and his sisters Celina and Gloria.

A devout Catholic and proud parishioner of St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett, Larry's faith was a quiet but constant presence in his life. He gave generously of his time and talent to his community, serving on the board of Nativity Preparatory School in New Bedford and on the boards of several community banks. He was active in many organizations within Mattapoisett, and those who worked alongside him knew they could always count on his steady hand, honest counsel, and thoughtful leadership.

Those who had the privilege of calling Larry a friend would describe him, without hesitation, as a man of high standards who never needed to announce them because he lived them. Larry would do anything for anyone, at any time, without a second thought. He treated every person he met with genuine respect. Larry always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially on the golf course. He loved the game and cherished both the competition and the memories made...as long as he kept the score and all bets were settled before anyone left the course!

Though he never skied a slope or took to the water himself, he took enormous pride in making sure everyone around him could. He owned a ski house in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire and kept multiple boats - not for himself, but for the sheer joy of watching his family make memories. That was Larry: always giving, always providing, always quietly making the lives of others a little fuller.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at The Golf House Restaurant at The Bay Club in Mattapoisett on Thursday, March 26th from 4-7pm. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 27th at 10 AM in St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett, please meet directly at church.

In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to Nativity Preparatory School in New Bedford, MA - Donate - Nativity Preparatory School New Bedford

Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Mary Leona "Lee" (Harrington) Talty, 87, of Mattapoisett, passed away. on March 21, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard F. Talty.

Born in Malden, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Patrick L. and Mary (Martin) Harrington. She grew up in Medford and Malden before moving to Mattapoisett in 1966, the town she would call home for the next six decades.

Before becoming a nurse - and before meeting Bernie - Lee first felt called to serve through the Catholic Church. At eighteen, she spent several months in Baltimore discerning a vocation with the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Though she ultimately realized she was not called to religious life, that quiet season of prayer and reflection shaped her deeply. A life of service would always be her calling.

Lee graduated from Malden Hospital School of Nursing in 1961 and began her career as one of the first nurses to work in one of the earliest intensive care units built outside of Boston. She was immensely proud of her work as a nurse. After settling in Mattapoisett, she later worked as a private duty nurse, often arranging her shifts opposite Bernie's at Rodney Metals in New Bedford so that one parent was always home with their six children.

As her children grew older, Lee served for many years as a floor nurse at Sacred Heart Nursing Home in New Bedford - tenderly caring for others at the same time her own mother resided there. She later worked close to home at the Mattapoisett Nursing Home, and eventually became the nurse at Tabor Academy in Marion, where she remained until her retirement.

Lee's steady example of compassion and competence inspired two generations of healthcare providers. Her daughter Kerrin became a palliative care and end-of-life nurse after many years as a teacher. Her granddaughter Hallie is a registered nurse pursuing her Nurse Practitioner degree, and her granddaughter Kaylee is a Physician's Assistant. Nothing made Lee prouder.

She was a longtime parishioner of St. Anthony's Church and attended daily Mass faithfully until 2020. Lee was also an avid tennis player, playing for years with friends in Mattapoisett and Marion, and later in Florida, where she and Bernie spent time in The Villages.

Lee was predeceased by her sister, Roberta McNamara.

She is survived by her children: Bernard Talty and his wife Julie Court Talty of Mattapoisett; David Talty and his wife Marla Brierley Talty of Wareham; Leanne Taillon and her husband Donald of Greenville, South Carolina; Kevin Talty and his wife Colleen Mahoney Talty of York, Maine; Kerrin Pratt and her husband Tim of Warner, New Hampshire; and Brendan Talty and his partner Jolie Kouta, also of Mattapoisett.

Lee leaves cherished grandchildren: Nicholas and Nolan Taillon; Kaylee Mattiello and her husband Anthony; Andrew Talty; Hallie Windhurst and her husband Nick; Catherine, Matthew, and Maggie Talty; U.S. Army Capt. Devin Pratt; Samuel Pratt; and Benjamin Pratt; as well as Jayce and Rylee Kouta. She also leaves two great-grandchildren, Magnolia Joy Taillon and Isabella Ann Mattiello.

Lee's life was defined by quiet faith, steady devotion to family, a fierce work ethic, and a nurse's heart that never stopped caring. Her legacy lives on in the family she raised, the patients she comforted, and the generations she inspired.

Her Funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 1st 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 at 10 AM. Burial will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, March 31st from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Southcoast Health at Home Hospice who provided amazing and compassionate care to Lee, and who were a wonderful support system for her family. Donations are used for patients/families that have financial difficulties. Southcoast Health at Home Hospice 200 Mill Road Fairhaven, MA 02719. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Donna A. (Baker) Green, 79, of Mattapoisett, peacefully passed away on March 17, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of Donald A. Green for 58 wonderful years.

Born in New Bedford, Donna was the daughter of the late Richard W. Baker of Newton and Mary T. (Taylor) Baker of Dartmouth. A proud 1965 graduate of Dartmouth High School, Donna was known for her spirited cheerleading and even won the Best Dressed Award during her school years. As a child, she cherished summers spent at Wilbur Point in Fairhaven and winters in Dartmouth.

Remembered as a devoted mother, an amazing grandmother to her pride and joy Olivia, and a dear friend to many. Donna was the heart and soul of her family. She worked diligently in medical offices in Mattapoisett and contributed her talents through contract work at Seconds Count Consignment store.

Donna's passions included gardening in her yard and enjoying the sunshine at Ned's Point in Mattapoisett-her happy place. She loved spending quality time with family and friends and treasured road trips to Jackson, New Hampshire.

Donna will always be remembered for her deep love for family, honesty, generosity, integrity, humility, and tireless dedication.

She is survived by her husband Donald; her children, Christopher T. Green and his spouse Arthur of Lansing, MI, and Beth A. Green of Winthrop, MA; and her granddaughter, Olivia Rose Alliette Green.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Anita Regan and the wonderful staff at Regan Care Partners Home and Healthcare for their care and compassion shown to Donna during her stay.

In Lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Leptomeningeal Cancer Foundation, https://lmcancer.org/

Her visiting hours will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 2-4 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com

Kaitlyn Donna Leary Griffin "Katie", 44, of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was born in Taunton, the daughter of Ret. TPD. Francis "Ted" and Patricia (Leary) Griffin of Mattapoisett. Kaitlyn overcame her disabilities and challenges with a profound triumph. Kaitlyn had a luminous aura of love that everyone around could see and actually feel. Kaitlyn's love was genuine, sincere, and authentic.

Kaitlyn had a distinctive one-of-a-kind generosity that no one will ever be able to duplicate. Kaitlyn was brave and strong right up until her last breath. Kaitlyn believed in Jesus Christ. Kaityln was an angel on Earth. Kaitlyn was devoted to her family. Having been blessed with a niece Kassidy (Syd), and then two nephews Declan and Collin.

Kaitlyn began a new life of being able to share her big heart and a very deep love with each of them. Kaitlyn shared her big heart and generosity with all her cousins (almost too many to count) and their children too. Kaitlyn remembered all of their names. Kaitlyn never forgot a birthday, a special event, a face, or anyone's name.

Kaitlyn was the best daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and person ever. Kaitlyn was a special Olympian who earned hundreds of medals, gold, silver or bronze, it did not matter. Kaitlyn was able to compete with her lifelong friends and then celebrated their achievements together, skiing, bowling, softball, whatever sport, it was the gathering of friends after the competitions, that mattered most.

Kaitlyn dedicated her life to children. For 20 years Kaitlyn volunteered at the YMCA in Taunton in the childcare program. There, Kaitlyn made many lifelong friends, Ms. Renee, Ms. Lisa, and Ms. Brittany are only a few. During her high school years, she assisted in a childcare program for young mothers who were able to continue their education at Taunton High School. Kaitlyn would help to care for their infants, to this day some of those mothers still remember her for longer than 20 years until Covid hit. She not only loved all of the children, she also acquired some of the best friends of her life! We now call them family. Kaitlyn's family would like to thank cousin Dr. James Hoye for his exceptional care, love, and his unique empathy. Thank you to the ICU staff at Morton Hospital for their expert care and compassion, to our friends and family who took us through this journey with grace and compassion, Thank you. Additionally, in no particular order, Karon Terry and Jessica Sprout, we could not have gotten through these past two weeks without you, we love you, we thank you. Kaitlyn taught us how to love. Kaitlyn showed us that the little things matter. A random hello, good morning, rainbow, or smiley face text, always make your day a better day. Kaitlyn was a gift from God.

Survivors besides her parents are her brother: Michael Griffin and his wife Nitaya; a niece: Kassidy; two nephews: Declan and Collin.

Services were held for Kaitlyn in Taunton, Mass on March 18, 19.

Leona C. (Allen) Mansfield, 94, of Mattapoisett, passed away on March 9, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Mansfield, married for 46 years. They were a special couple, inseparable, sharing their passions for gardening, traveling, cooking, their home and especially their family.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter of the late Leo and Josephine (Davis) Allen, Leona grew up in New Bedford. After marrying, Leona and Don moved to the Northshore, eventually settling in Hamilton, MA. In Hamilton, Leona taught kindergarten and 1st grade. Summering in Mattapoisett, they moved full-time to Mattapoisett after retiring.

Leona had a real creative flare. In her younger years she worked with ceramics and gold leaf painting. She stenciled the walls in their home and stenciled fabrics for quilting. She was an avid reader who also enjoyed watching the birds, gardening, knitting and doing crosswords.

Leona was a member of the Mattapoisett Women's Club and Friends of the Mattapoisett COA, where she organized and oversaw the making of craft projects that were given to residents in the local nursing homes.

She was a strong, generous, warm and loving woman whose faith was very important. She was a devoted communicant of St. Anthony's church.

Survivors include her daughters, Melinda Reed and her husband Peter, Lori Briggs, and Jane Zychowicz, all of Mattapoisett; her best friend since grade school and sister-in-law Patricia Allen; her grandchildren, Amalia Thomson and her husband Liam, and Paul Zychowicz and his wife Karen; and her great grandchildren, Quinn, Tripp, Alex, and Nathan. She is survived by several nieces and a nephew with special appreciation for her niece, Susan Dawson, who faithfully made time to visit and brighten her days.

She is predeceased by her siblings Kevin Allen, Bernadette St. Denis, and Florence MacFarland; and her son-in-law Daniel Briggs.

Private services were held at St. Anthony's, Mattapoisett, MA. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Harborside Hospice, LLC, PO Box 930, Haverhill, MA 01831; St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101; or the charity of your choice. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com