Neil Barry Roiter, 64, of Mattapoisett, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Sunday, May 5, in the mid-afternoon. He is predeceased by his father, Gordon. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Gwendolyn (Friss), daughter, Tess, and son, Andrew. He is also survived by his mother, Shirley, his sister Mindy, brother, Robby, and sister, Debby, mother-in-law, Faith Friss, as well as many nieces and nephews. The cousins he grew up with held a special place in his heart. Neil treasured his family, and was always there to share in holiday celebrations and lend a hand to anyone who needed him. Neil is loved deeply by his friends and family, who will keep his memory alive each day. A stalwart defender of truth, Neil lived in New York, and in Massachusetts. He was a career journalist for several publications, The Standard Times of New Bedford for seventeen years, where he was known for accurate reporting, pithy writing, and impeccable ethics. His experience in the information security field, most recently working for Corero Network Security in Hudson, MA, made him one of the most well-respected technology journalists in the nation. He and his wife, also a career journalist, inspired their son to enter a life as a reporter; he now works as an arts journalist in Southern Vermont. Neil loved music and made it part of his daily life, whether Wagner, Beethoven or Joplin, his relationship to music never waned and was something he passed onto his children. Nighttime renditions of “Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral,” inspired his daughter’s own love affair with singing. Listening to her belt out a show tune or chill a room with a haunting rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” was one of Neil’s favorite pastimes. Tess is entering her sophomore year at the Hart School of Music for a degree in performing arts management. Neil was an avid baseball fan from the age of 9. His hometown Brooklyn Dodgers leaving for LA as he began his life-long love of the sport left him rooting for the New York Yankees. A passionate fan, Neil watched as many games as possible and memorized statistics during times both good and bad. Neil and Gwendolyn were best friends, who respected each other, encouraged each other’s work and took great pleasure in simply being together. At their wedding, on June 29, 1986, they vowed to be together forever, saying “This is my beloved and this is my friend.” He also loved cats, providing a home for several over the decades, most recently Espion and Abigail, and offering Gwendolyn a kitten the day they met. His Funeral Service was held on Wednesday in Temple Beth El 385, High Street, Fall River, MA. Relatives and friends were invited to attend, burial followed in Temple Beth El Cemetery in Fall River, MA. Memorial Observance will be held on Thursday from 4-7pm and Friday from 1-4pm at the family home: 7 Barlow Lane, Mattapoisett, MA. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to benefit his children’s future education expenses, in c/o Gwendolyn J. Roiter, 7 Barlow Lane, Mattapoisett, MA 02739.

Helene A. (Saltzmann) Craver, 71, of Marion died May 2, 2013 at Tobey Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Lee Craver. Born in Irvington, NJ, the daughter of the late John A. and Helen L. (Skrovanak) Saltzmann, she lived in Marion most of her life. Mrs. Craver was a member of St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion. She was formerly employed as a legal secretary at Corbin, Hoyt & Watson in Morristown, NJ and later was the secretary to the Marion Board of Selectmen at Marion Town Hall, a career she enjoyed for 23 years before retiring in 2010. Colleagues at Town Hall remembered Mrs. Craver fondly at her retirement party, recalling her quiet grace, her kindness and her ready supply of candy for those in need of a sugar fix. Mrs. Craver was an avid gardener, cook, baker, often sharing her delicious meals and goodies with family and friends. Other interests include travel, art, backyard bird watching, sewing, watching the Boston Celtics and the company of her dog Magnus. Survivors include her husband, her 4 beloved children, Timothy Craver of New Bedford, Matthew Craver and his wife Cathy of Bloomfield, CT, Sally Kurtz and her husband Ned of Denver, CO, and Jason Craver and his wife Jennifer of Baltimore, MD; a sister, Marylis Saltzmann of Highland Lakes, NJ. Her Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 11th at 3 PM in St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 124 Front St. Marion. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Tobey Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, 43 High St. Wareham, MA 02571. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. For on-line guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com

Sally Webster (Wilde) Hayward, 89, passed away on May 2, 2013 at Alden Court in her beloved hometown of Fairhaven. Born in New Bedford, she was the wife of the late Calvin Hayward, and the eldest child of the late Webster and Jenny (Holmstrom) Wilde. In her early years, Sally developed a passion for sports at Fairhaven High School, class of 1941, where she was the captain of the field hockey and basketball teams. After graduating from Kinyon Campbell Business School in New Bedford, she worked at the Fairhaven Institution for Savings Bank until she married her high school sweetheart, Cal. Throughout her life, she remained an avid sports enthusiast and always enjoyed attending basketball games at Fairhaven High school, following the Red Sox, and watching her husband, Cal, win many local golf tournaments. Sally always kept up with her grandchildren playing tennis, swimming, and spending long summer days with her family at Crescent Beach in Mattapoisett. Sally was a member of the Unitarian Memorial Church in Fairhaven and served as collector for many years. Additionally, she was a member of the Fairhaven Colonial Club and Fairhaven Mother's Club. Above all, Sally was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who brought smiles to many faces with her vivacious personality. She is survived by two daughters; Nancy W. Brooks and her husband, Terrance, of Rochester MA; Leslie H. Hill and her husband, Calvin, of Rye NH; four grandchildren: C. Austin Hill, III of Columbus OH, Andrew A. Thake of Fairhaven, Sarah H. Hill of Hoboken NJ, and Alison W. Brooks of Mattapoisett. She is also survived by her brother, Webster Wilde Jr. and his wife, Rosemarie, of So. Swansea; her sister, Frances Boynton, and her husband Rev. Nehemiah Boynton of Marshfield and many nieces and nephews. Sally was the sister of the late Betty Smith Georgas. Donations can be sent in Sally's memory to the Unitarian Memorial Church Preservation Fund, 102 Green Street, Fairhaven MA 02719. A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Saturday, May 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Memorial Church in Fairhaven. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Fairhaven on Friday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m.

Richard Vangel, 69, of Dartmouth died April 29, 2013 at St. Anne's Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Jo-Ann M. (Bender) Vangel. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Evangelo and Maria F. (Nunes) Vangel, he lived in Mattapoisett before moving to Dartmouth. Richard was the owner and operator of Vangel's Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Welding. Survivors include his wife; 5 sons, Anthony Vangel, Richard Vangel, David Vangel and Jason Vangel, all of New Bedford and David Vangel, II of Dartmouth; a daughter, Judith DeMelo of Dartmouth; a brother, Matthew Vangel of Dartmouth; a sister, Janice Wagner of Mattapoisett and Florida; 5 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. His visiting hours will be held on Friday from 4-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. His burial service will be private. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Marjorie Marie (Alexander) Smith, 93, died on April 27, 2013, her 93rd birthday. She was formerly of Rochester, MA and St. Cloud, FL, and had resided in New Bedford, MA with her daughter Eleanor Galligan. She was preceded in death by her husband Alexander J. Smith, brother Fred Alexander, sister-in-law Beatrice Foster, son Joseph A. Smith and granddaughter Laura Ann Lebeau. She is survived by her daughters: Cecelia (Rick) Hall of Rochester, MA, Eleanor Galligan of New Bedford, MA , Marjorie Higginbotham of Acushnet, MA and Laura Lebeau of Fall River, MA; sister-in-law Eileen (Frank) Perini of Athol, MA; seventeen grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren and forty three great great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held at Acushnet Cemetery at a later date.

Eleanor (Sylvia) Roche, 80, of Mattapoisett died April 22, 2013 after a brief illness at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. She was the beloved wife of Paul Roche for over 55 years. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph Sylvia and Margaret (Hawley) Sylvia. During her life Eleanor lived in Mattapoisett, Boston, Madison CT, Sudbury, Bourne, finally returning home to Mattapoisett in 1994. Since then, she greatly enjoyed her time spent with her lifelong friends, aka “The Golden Girls”. She was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church in Mattapoisett, and was married there in 1957. She was a graduate of Fairhaven High School, class of 1951 and Fisher College in Boston, class of 1953. She leaves her husband, Paul Roche; their four sons, Brian Roche and wife Alison and David and wife Patricia all of Southborough, MA, Stephen Roche and wife Donna of Hollis NH, and Christopher and wife Kathleen of Westford, MA; her brother Earle and his wife Mary Jane of Mattapoisett. She also leaves 11 grandchildren whose visits she so loved, and several nieces and nephews. Her family received visitors at Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett on Friday April 26th followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Church. Burial followed at St. Anthony’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.

Joanne Chittenden Furtado, 77, of Mattapoisett, died April 17, 2013. She was the wife of Bob Furtado of Mattapoisett, and former wife of the late David Chittenden. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Janice Haggan, her husband Wallace and their son Patrick, of Pembroke; and her son, Alan Chittenden of Plymouth. Joanne passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford after suffering with cancer for many years. She was treated at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston under the direction of Dr. Steven McAfee and all of the wonderful nurses, practitioners and staff in the Cancer Infusion Unit. At periods of time when she was at home, she was being treated by the wonderful staff of Community Nurse and Hospice Care of Fairhaven. Her family would also like to express their many thanks to the Mattapoisett Police, Ambulance and EMT's. Private Funeral Services were held on April 24, 2013 at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. Burial followed in the family plot at St. Anthony's Cemetery, Mattapoisett.

Shirley M. (Bennett) Perry, 82, of West Wareham died April 15, 2013 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Amos Perry. Born in Marion, the daughter of the late William H. and Estella M. (Kenny) Bennett, she lived in Marion and West Wareham. She enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and playing bingo. Survivors include her son, Amos Perry, Jr. of West Wareham; 4 daughters, Beverly Fernandes of Marion, Cheryl Thompson of Mashpee, Donna Bussiere of East Wareham and Josie Trahan of West Wareham; 3 sisters, Evelyn Mitchell, Arlene Johnson and Mary Coe; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Margaret Linhares, Jefferson Bennett, Gordon Bennett, Robert Bennett, Samuel Bennett and Arnold Bennett. Her private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. For on-line guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Patricia A. (Dexter) Tapper, 60, of Mattapoisett passed away Sunday April 14, 2013 at Brigham and Women's Hospital surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was the wife of Robert F. Tapper, Jr., with whom she shared 31 years of marriage. Born in Wareham, the daughter of the late Chester and Beatrice B. (Vossahlik) Dexter, she lived in Mattapoisett all of her life. Mrs. Tapper worked as a self-employed bookkeeper for many years. She enjoyed spending time on the water in Mattapoisett. She also enjoyed gardening, camping, and fishing. Her fondest memories were times spent with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband; three children, Michael Cadieux and his wife Kendra of Fairhaven, James Tapper and Kathryn Mee and her husband David, all of Mattapoisett; her siblings, John Dexter of Marstons Mills, Janet Raymond and Florence Vossahlik, both of Marion, Janice Southworth and Diane Baron, both of Fairhaven, and Alwyn Dexter of Yarmouthport; two grandchildren, Emma and Matthew Cadieux; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Calvin Dexter, Shirley Houck, Daniel Dexter, Susan Fink, and Chester Dexter, Jr. Her Memorial Mass was celebrated on Monday April 22, 2013 at St. Anthony's Church, Mattapoisett. Visiting hours were held on Sunday April 21, 2013 at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mattapoisett Land Trust, P.O. Box 31, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. For guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Capt. David W. Paquin, age 71, passed away at home, on Friday, April 12, 2013, with his family at his side. Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the husband of the late Jane (Isaksen) Paquin and the son of the late Atty. Zephyr D. Paquin and Olive (Weaver) Paquin-Brown. He was a resident of Fairhaven, MA and Lake Park, GA. He served in the US Coast Guard, retired as a Marine Traffic Controller with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Cape Cod Canal and as a New Bedford Harbor Pilot. Capt. Paquin was also the operations manager for Sanchez Tugboat Service for many years and worked part time for the Town of Marion as a Police Officer during the 70’s. He attended Victory Baptist Church and South Coast Community Church in Fairhaven and the Calvary Baptist Church in Lake Park, GA. Among his many interests, he enjoyed playing and singing Gospel and Blue Grass music and was a member of several local groups. He was a co-founder of the TLC Play & Learn Campus in Fairhaven and received an award for his service in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Survivors include three daughters, Erica (Paquin) Meyers and her husband Peter of West Chester, PA, Jennifer (Cass) Brown and her husband Robert of Acushnet and Haylie (Cass) Mattos and her husband Antonio of Fairhaven; a son, Nathan Cass and his wife Shannon of Baltimore, MD; a sister, Lisa (Paquin) Dunaway and her husband Kenneth of New Bedford, and a brother, Pierre Paquin and his wife Leslie of Dennis and 13 grandchildren. He also leaves his mother in law, Malene Isaksen of Fairhaven, his aunt and Godmother, Jeanne Swiszcz of New Bedford and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Visitation is on Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., with a Memorial Service to follow, at the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main St., Fairhaven, MA. Memorials may be sent to The Trinity Lutheran Church Play and Learn Campus, 16 Temple Place, Fairhaven, MA 02719 or The Tomorrow Fund, Rhode Island Hospital Campus, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903 in memory of Amy Johannessen.