Marilyn J. (Parker) Urquhart, 81, of Wareham, formerly of Marion, passed away on May 3, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital, New Bedford. She was the wife of Alexander G. Urquhart and the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gladys (Westgate) Parker.

She was born in New Bedford and lived in Marion for most of her life before moving to Wareham 8 years ago. She graduated from Wareham High School and Bridgewater State University.

Mrs. Urquhart worked as an Elementary School Teacher at Rochester Memorial School and later at the Hammond School in Wareham.

She enjoyed photography, reading, cooking and "secret trips" to the casino. She loved gardening and growing hydrangeas. She was especially proud of her sons, Chip and Greg.

Survivors include her husband, Alexander G. Urquhart; 2 sons, Alexander G. "Chip" Urquhart, Jr. and his wife, Kerri of Marion and Gregory D. Urquhart and his wife Anne of Marion; her twin sister, Marjorie Borsari of Marion; 5 grandchildren, Mathew, Brian, Alexandra, Colin, and Mason Urquhart; 2 great grandchildren, Bryce and Ashton Davis.

Visiting hours are from 4 to 7 pm on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Old Landing Cemetery, Rte. 6 & Ryder's Ln., Marion.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

For directions or to share a memory, visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com

Frank J. Marston, 88, of Marion died May 1, 2025 at home.

He was the husband of the late Mary Patricia (Kane) Marston.

Born in Boston, son of the late Francis and Helen (Dickenson) Marston, he was raised in Dorchester, and raised his family in Westwood before retiring to Marion.

He was formerly employed as an electrical engineer with Raytheon for many years and served 2 tours with Raytheon in the Kwajalien Atoll.

Mr. Marston was a graduate of Tufts University and served in the U.S. Navy.

He was an avid bridge player and won many state awards. He also enjoyed reading and walking.

Survivors include his children, Francis J. Marston and his wife Jeanne of Rochester, and Ellen P. Keats and her husband James of Bolton; two sisters, Mary O'Keefe and Barbara O'Hara; seven grandchildren, Owen, Kyle, Danielle, Sadie, Jake, Jonathan and Jason; 2 great-grandsons, Tristan and Dalton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Jacqueline Marston and Michael Marston.

His Funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 7th at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 AM in St. Rose of Lima Church, 282 Vaughan Hill Rd., Rochester. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Marion. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday, May 6th from 4-7 PM. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

George Beale Emmons

August 18, 1927-April 21, 2025

What an amazing life this man had! Part of an amazing generation, as a child of the Great Depression and serving in the Navy in World War II and the Korean War. Born to Alice Wetherill Emmons and George Beale Emmons, he was raised on the banks of the Potowomut River in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. He spent his childhood exploring the great outdoors, which became his lifelong passion. George attended the Moses Brown School, Middlesex School and Harvard University. He was a tremendous athlete: a pitcher famous for his blooper ball, varsity football player, golf club champion, prodigious hunter and fisherman; he excelled at it all. For 30 years he worked for textile giant Cannon Mills in New York City, specializing in military sales. He was very involved with his church and many cultural and charitable institutions, especially the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery and the Bidwell House Museum in Monterey, MA. At his home in Fairhaven on the beautiful marsh he spent his time drawing and writing articles for this newspaper, watching the Ospreys and scoring free coffee at the Dunkin drive-through. He loved it here!

George is predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Janice Pinkham Emmons. He is survived by his daughters Alice Emmons Maciejowski of Hamilton, MA and Liz Emmons Mulroy of Fairhaven, their husbands Timothy Maciejowski and Michael Mulroy. And by his highly prized grandsons: Ames Colt, John and Robin Connery and Alex Colt.

The family is deeply grateful for the wonderful care he received at Our Lady's Haven in Fairhaven.

Services will be private.

Catherine "Kate" O'Toole Brown passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by her family. Her passing followed complications from open-heart surgery, the result of her lifelong struggle with type 1 diabetes.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kate was the beloved wife of Timothy "Tim" J. Brown for 54 years and the devoted mother of Elizabeth "Liz" Brown Tapper. She is survived by Tim, Liz, her son-in-law Jim Tapper, and her siblings: brother Chuck, and sisters Beth, Mary-Pat, and Maggie--and their families.

Kate graduated with honors from Seton Hill College (BA), earned her master's degree at Bridgewater State University (MA), and later received her Master of Library Science from the University of Illinois (MLS). A lifelong lover of children and books, she brought these passions together in a career as a librarian and educator, nurturing the curiosity and growth of thousands of young people.

Kate was a gentle soul and a steady friend to many. Her leadership as President of the Mattapoisett Women's Club brought her both challenge and joy, reflecting her enduring commitment to service, friendship, and community.

In keeping with Kate's wishes, family and friends will gather to celebrate her life with a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church in Mattapoisett, MA on Saturday, May 17, at 10 am. Interment will be private.

To honor Kate's memory, donations may be made to Breakthrough T1D (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: JDRF), or to Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. As a heartfelt alternative, pick up your favorite book and read a story to whatever circle of children surrounds you--just as Kate would have loved.

Robert "Bob" Stuart Reardon, 86, of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Bob was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, to the late Stuart Reardon and Viola (Backstrom) Reardon, where he lived and worked for over 40 years. Bob's love of the ocean inspired him to design and build his dream home in Marion, where he and his family moved in 1981.

Bob was a kind-hearted man who never spoke ill of anyone. He was unassuming and ever-present, a steady hand that guided his children and grandchildren without meddling or judging. At the end of each weekend, like clockwork, "The Sunday Night Caller" would telephone his children and grandchildren to see how everybody was doing - a tradition so appreciated, that it will no-doubt carry forward for generations. Bob loved the Boston sports teams. He could often be found lying on his bed listening to Red Sox games on the radio or wearing his classic Celtics jacket around town. He instilled the love of the ocean in his children and would take his boat, the Lil' Jay, out for hours fishing for tautog and bluefish. He also enjoyed clam-digging and even had special quahog sneakers. In his earlier years, he cherished hunting in Maine with his father, family, and friends, building connections and memories. Bob loved his pickup trucks, golfing on Tuesdays with his Little Harbor golf league, playing cards, and taking walks with his dog and grandchildren. Bob gave freely of his time and supported numerous charities. He was involved in Boy Scouts of America, Little League Baseball and Dollars for Scholars. Bob enjoyed spending his time watching and cheering at his grandchildren's games, time with the grandkids that they will remember and cherish.

Bob graduated from Brockton High School, served on active duty and in the reserves in the US Coast Guard, and graduated from Northeastern University with an associate's degree in Engineering. He worked for over 40 years at Bay State Gas Company as a mechanical engineer.

In addition to his parents and brother, Bruce Marshall Reardon, Bob was also predeceased by his loving wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Reardon, his daughter, Deborah Lynn Reardon, and stepson, Daniel DiPierro. His beloved children will miss him: Daniel Robert Reardon (wife Mary Kate) of Berkley, Massachusetts, Amy Reardon Doherty (husband Brendan) of Westwood, and James Stuart Reardon (wife Marianne) of Sudbury, as will their mother, Dianne (Maynard) Reardon of Tiverton, RI. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Logan Reardon; Owen, Eamon, and Meredith Doherty; and August and Leif Reardon. When Bob remarried, he gained and was survived by loving stepchildren and step grandchildren that he considered to be his own: Lisa and Myles Cambridge, Clifford and Christina Parrott, Antonette and Peter O'Rourke, Carolyn DiPierro, and Lauren, Chris, Ethan, Connor, Finn, and Stella.

Friends and family are welcome to pay their respects on Thursday, May 8th, from 4 to 7 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. A private burial will take place on Buzzards Bay this summer. Memorial donations in Bob's name may be made to the Buzzards Bay Coalition, 114 Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, www.savebuzzardsbay.org. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Thomas C. McCormack, MD, 81, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. His death occurred on April 12, 2025 after a brief illness.

Tom was born in San Angelo, TX on March 17, 1944 to Thomas C. and Helen (Connelly) McCormack. On July 1, 1967 Tom married Trudy (Crowley) McCormack with whom he enjoyed 57 years of marriage.

Tom was an alumnus of Salesianum High School in Wilmington, DE, Providence College and Georgetown University School of Medicine.

During the Vietnam War he served in the U.S. Navy. Tom spent two years at the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in Washington, DC. In 1976 he joined Healthcare for Women on Brigham St. in New Bedford. After 30 years of practice in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tom retired to enjoy family life in Mattapoisett, Jupiter, FL and Eyeries, West Cork, Ireland.

An avid golfer, Tom was a 20 year member of The Kittansett Club in Marion. Tom was a devoted fan of Providence College basketball.

Survivors include his wife Trudy; his 3 children, Maureen Chamberlain of Mattapoisett, Patrick McCormack and his wife Lynn of Brunswick, ME and Brendan McCormack of Foxboro; his sister, Lynn Bogush and her husband Greg; his grandchildren, Jack Chamberlain, Aidan Chamberlain, Thomas McCormack and Quinn McCormack; and 2 nieces.

His Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 21st at 10 am in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. Visiting hours are omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Southcoast Health at Home 200 Mill Rd. Fairhaven, MA 02719. A special thank you to his patients, associates, family and Southcoast Visiting Nurses Association.

Sean J. Brice, born on July 4th, 1969, passed away unexpectedly on April 7th, 2025. Sean grew up in Marion, MA, attending Old Rochester Regional High School, where he played four years of varsity hockey. Sean graduated in the Class of 1987, as a member of the National Honors Society.

After high school, he attended the University of Lowell, now known as UMass Lowell. He always made a point to clarify that he graduated the last year before the University's name change in 1991. There he obtained his undergraduate degree in Engineering.

After working in the engineering industry for twelve years, he returned to Marion to follow in his step-father's footsteps by purchasing Thompson Consultants Inc. at the age of thirty-five. This was only possible because of his exceptional engineering skills and his remarkable drive to succeed. He often spoke of the immense responsibility to his fifty employees and their families, as well as the countless clients that put their trust in him and his firm. He spent the next twenty years reshaping and growing the company by focusing on the engineering product, and the personal relationships forged with so many clients.

In his free time, Sean was an avid skier and boating enthusiast. He felt most comfortable on the open water or conquering uncharted ski terrain.

Sean is survived and missed by his wife Sarah M. (Snyder) Brice; and his two children, Caitlin, and Abigail. Born in Quincy, he was the son of Ellen M (Collins) Johnston of Marion, MA and Michael V. Brice of CA, and the step-son of the late William D. Johnston. His extended family includes several cousins: W. James Mahoney, Joseph Mahoney, Kathleen Capron, Michelle LaFrance, Daniel LaFrance, and Jacqueline LaFrance; four step-siblings, Laurence Johnston, Charles Johnston, Heath Johnston, and Susan Johnston.

His Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett, MA. Visitation begins at 10:00 am at church. Following the service, family, friends and colleagues are invited to celebrate Sean's life at the Rosebrook Event Center, located at 50 Rosebrook Place, Wareham, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sean J. Brice Memorial Young Engineer's Scholarship Fund. You may also mail a check to the scholarship c/o Thompson Consultants, Inc. 525 Mill St., Marion, MA 02738. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Robert "Bob" Bowers, of Mattapoisett, husband to Cathy Bowers, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2025, at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with ALS.

Bob was born in Roxbury, MA on June 18, 1947, to Edward and Catherine (McGuire) Bowers. He was raised in Dorchester, MA where he attended BC High. In 1969 Bob completed his undergraduate degree at Boston College where he worked at the radio station and developed his lifelong love of radio. He went on to get his master's degree at the University of Maine and then taught high school English in Boston.

In 1979 he started as a professor of English, speech, and radio broadcasting at Massasoit Community College in Brockton, MA. Bob started Radio Massasoit and developed a thriving Media Arts program with Professor Tim Trask. Bob brought together a diverse student population with people from the region to create new and innovative programming to serve the greater Brockton community. Partnering with WATD in Marshfield, WKKL on Cape Cod, and many other radio stations in the region, Bob gave opportunities for Massasoit students to learn and grow in radio, podcasting, and audio production. Bob served as the department chair of Communicative Arts at Massasoit for many years. As chair, he was credited with revitalizing the Media Arts program, expanding the course offerings, and advocating tirelessly for Massasoit students. He was honored by Massasoit with the Marguerite Donovan award for his dedication and commitment to students.

Bob was an avid fan of old-time radio, western movies, and TV programs. He was a long-time member of the Radio Collectors of America and attended annual radio conventions for many years. At one of these conventions Bob and his long-time friend Alan Chapman had the idea to re-create live radio shows locally with original stars. After producing shows in the Massasoit TV studio, the program was moved to the theater and Radio Classics Live was born.

Radio Classics was a unique stage show with a live audience that was broadcast on the radio, aired on Massasoit's regional cable channel and recorded to be streamed on-demand. The show was performed for over 20 years with two shows per year and featured stars like Peg Lynch, Will Hutchins, Betsy Palmer, Arnold Stang, Dick Van Patten, Alan Young, John Astin, Rosemary Rice, and many more. Bob was the driving force behind every one of the 41 shows which brought together original stars of radio, television, film, and local on-air personalities to produce old-time radio shows from the '30s '40s and '50s. In the 20 years of Radio Classics Live, Bob raised over one million dollars in scholarship funds for Massasoit students. He received a lifetime achievement award from students for his work on Radio Classics Live.

Bob had a passion for his role as an educator. His primary concern was always for the students. Bob's kindness and compassion extended to all animals especially the beagles Lucy and Daisy who shared the Bowers' Mattapoisett home. He was always a friend to any animal in need.

Bob enjoyed vacationing with his wife Cathy in Stowe, Vermont and Siesta Key, Florida where the couple made some great friends. He was an ardent sports fan and had season tickets to the Red Sox and Celtics for many years.

Bob had a sarcastic wit and often quoted humorous sayings. His favorite quote was from George Burns who, when asked, "What are you going to do if you die?" responded, "I can't die, I'm booked!"

Bob's family would like to thank the ALS Clinic of Massachusetts General Hospital, Compassionate Care ALS of Falmouth, MA and Southcoast Hospice. Their caring and compassion made this difficult journey a little more bearable.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Cathy Bowers of Mattapoisett, her son Jayme Wood and his partner Melonie Lefter of Mattapoisett, Bob's sisters-in-law Pamela Carrier of Mattapoisett, and Jennifer Carrier and her family of New Bedford.

His visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 11th from 5-8 pm in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett, His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 12th at 10 am in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond Street, Mattapoisett, MA 02739.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Bob's memory to Compassionate Care ALS, P.O. Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574 or at ccals.org. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Gregory Q. Burke, 57, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2025, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. He was the husband of Kathleen R. (Brown) Burke and the son of Joseph J. Burke, Jr. and the late Geraldine A. (Boland) Burke.

He was born in Wareham and lived in Marion all his life. He attended Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School.

Mr. Burke worked as an electrician along-side his brother and son in the family business, Oceanside Electric. He was proud of his son following in his footsteps and excel as a Master Electrician.

He enjoyed listening to music, campfires, admiring his wife's gardens, traveling and getaways, trips to the casino and grilling in the summertime. He loved his family and he and Kathleen were inseparable.

Survivors include his wife, Kathleen R. (Brown) Burke of Marion; a son, Jeremy Burke of Marion; his father, Joseph J. Burke, Jr. of Marion; 2 sisters, Kathleen Burke-Edmonds of Rochester and Maureen Couto of Middleboro; 2 brothers, Kevin Burke of Marion and Joseph J. Burke, III of Plymouth; several nephews and nieces.

Visiting hours are from 4 to 7 pm on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.

For more information or to leave a message of condolence, visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com.

Eleanor May Martin, 90, passed away on March 19, 2025 at Vantage of New Bedford. She was the daughter of Harry and Constance (Buchan) Martin of New Bedford and Mattapoisett..

A lover of animals (especially cats), flowers and all natural beauty, classical music and reading, Eleanor was raised in New Bedford and graduated from New Bedford High School. Her greatest love was of all things Mattapoisett, where her grandfather built a summer cottage for the family. In her younger days, Eleanor wrote articles about Mattapoisett and other subjects of interest to her. She also did illustrated travel lectures about the western states with her sister Betty.

Eleanor ran a small business in Fairhaven (The Dancing Cat) for many years making and selling handbags and totes. Predeceased by her sister Constance (Betty) Davin of Illinois, Eleanor was a warm, independent, always curious friend to those who knew her.

Thanks go out to the second floor staff at Vantage, the Hospice team from Fairhaven Community Nursing, the staff from Coastline Services and last but not least, the staff at the Mattapoisett Council on Aging, especially Elizabeth Leatham. A celebration of life will be held at a later date this Spring.