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Robert James "Bob" St. Pierre
May 15, 2025 |
Robert James "Bob" St. Pierre, 97, of Mattapoisett passed away on May 15, 2025, rejoining his beloved family in eternal rest.
He was born on December 1, 1927, in Salem, Massachusetts, to Elise and Jean "John" St. Pierre. During his youth, Bob lived in several North Shore towns including Beverly, Peabody, and Nahant before settling with his family in Salem. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Salem and went on to attend Salem State College, where he graduated as class salutatorian.
After his first year at Salem State, Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946 as a clerk, helping to discharge hundreds of service members returning to civilian life. He later married Elizabeth Fossa of Danvers, Massachusetts, the valedictorian of his graduating class. The couple moved to New Bedford as Bob searched for a full-time teaching position. He first worked as a department manager at Cornell-Dubilier before beginning his teaching career in Westport. Amid work and family responsibilities, he earned a Master's degree in Education from Bridgewater State College.
Bob dedicated his life to family and education. He mentored countless students and colleagues while teaching science and mathematics at Westport High School and later at Westport Middle School. Bob devoted many hours to Scouting, serving as a troop leader as well as a Commissioner and as a Program Director at Camp Cachalot in Plymouth for many summers. After retirement, he and Elizabeth rarely ate lunch at home, choosing instead to enjoy the freedom they had earned. Lifelong Red Sox fans, they regularly attended games and spent several springs in Winter Haven, Florida, to watch the team's training. During these trips, Bob had the memorable opportunity to play golf with Ted Williams and Jim Rice.
Bob and Elizabeth were passionate supporters of the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He served for years on the team's board and managed concession operations, earning an outstanding service award. He was also the official timekeeper for both the girls' and boys' basketball home games in Westport, a role that he filled for an astonishing 58 years. In recognition of his dedication, he was inducted into the Westport Hall of Fame in 1997 and received an appreciation award from the Hall of Fame Committee in 2024. A lifelong golfer, Bob enjoyed many rounds at the Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett, where he was granted a lifetime membership.
Bob is survived by his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Deschamps of Salem; two sons, Robert James of East Bridgewater and his wife Susan, and James Edward of Mattapoisett and his wife Kim; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth, in 2020; his daughter, Sally Goldrick, in March 2025; and his siblings Richard St. Pierre and Constance Cercone.
To many, Bob was the kindest man they ever knew. His legacy of quiet strength and generous spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
His Memorial Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 3-7 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
He was born on December 1, 1927, in Salem, Massachusetts, to Elise and Jean "John" St. Pierre. During his youth, Bob lived in several North Shore towns including Beverly, Peabody, and Nahant before settling with his family in Salem. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Salem and went on to attend Salem State College, where he graduated as class salutatorian.
After his first year at Salem State, Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946 as a clerk, helping to discharge hundreds of service members returning to civilian life. He later married Elizabeth Fossa of Danvers, Massachusetts, the valedictorian of his graduating class. The couple moved to New Bedford as Bob searched for a full-time teaching position. He first worked as a department manager at Cornell-Dubilier before beginning his teaching career in Westport. Amid work and family responsibilities, he earned a Master's degree in Education from Bridgewater State College.
Bob dedicated his life to family and education. He mentored countless students and colleagues while teaching science and mathematics at Westport High School and later at Westport Middle School. Bob devoted many hours to Scouting, serving as a troop leader as well as a Commissioner and as a Program Director at Camp Cachalot in Plymouth for many summers. After retirement, he and Elizabeth rarely ate lunch at home, choosing instead to enjoy the freedom they had earned. Lifelong Red Sox fans, they regularly attended games and spent several springs in Winter Haven, Florida, to watch the team's training. During these trips, Bob had the memorable opportunity to play golf with Ted Williams and Jim Rice.
Bob and Elizabeth were passionate supporters of the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He served for years on the team's board and managed concession operations, earning an outstanding service award. He was also the official timekeeper for both the girls' and boys' basketball home games in Westport, a role that he filled for an astonishing 58 years. In recognition of his dedication, he was inducted into the Westport Hall of Fame in 1997 and received an appreciation award from the Hall of Fame Committee in 2024. A lifelong golfer, Bob enjoyed many rounds at the Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett, where he was granted a lifetime membership.
Bob is survived by his sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Deschamps of Salem; two sons, Robert James of East Bridgewater and his wife Susan, and James Edward of Mattapoisett and his wife Kim; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth, in 2020; his daughter, Sally Goldrick, in March 2025; and his siblings Richard St. Pierre and Constance Cercone.
To many, Bob was the kindest man they ever knew. His legacy of quiet strength and generous spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
His Memorial Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025 from 3-7 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Mary Patricia Bernard
May 10, 2025 |
Mary Patricia Bernard - December 28, 1934 - May 10, 2025
Mary Patricia, "Pat" or "Patsy" Bernard was born in Boston in 1934 to Mary (Cunningham) and Edward Dervan. She grew up in West Roxbury, was a parishioner at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, and graduated in 1952 from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. She worked as a professional secretary and married her sweetheart Philip A. Bernard in 1957. Their happy marriage lasted until his death in 2005.
They lived for many wonderful years in Roslindale, Raynham, Mattapoisett, Fairhaven and Georgetown, SC, and treasured each community and the lifelong friends they made along the way.
Besides her husband Phil, she was predeceased by her parents, and her sister Anne Doherty. She is survived by three dear siblings Jane Dever, Rita Meunier and Eddie Dervan. She leaves her loving children PJ (Becky) Bernard, Janine (Fred) Peccini, Stephen (Angela) Bernard, and Regina (Jim) Sisk, and the six joys of her life who knew her as "Mamie"- her grandchildren Jonathan, Kevin, Annie, Lindsay, Colleen and Molly. She is also survived by throngs of adoring nieces and nephews, many of whom were her special Godchildren.
While Pat didn't receive a formal education after high school - she was self taught, well read and devoured books focusing on art, culture and history. She worked many years for the Old Rochester Regional School District and loved the kids who swung by her desk - particularly the "rascals". She was an exceptional gardener, and knew exactly where to throw her egg shells, banana peels and coffee grinds.
Pat loved cheering on the Celtics, the New England Patriots, and had an ultimate devotion to the Boston Red Sox, where she stayed up very late during the summer to watch extra innings when everyone else had long gone to bed. She will be remembered for her laugh, entertaining her friends and family, and playing the piano for gregarious sing-a-longs.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Parish in Mattapoisett on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat's memory to the Charleston Preservation Society at https://donate.preservationsociety.org/ or simply make a small gesture of kindness, even just by sharing a warm smile.
Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Mary Patricia, "Pat" or "Patsy" Bernard was born in Boston in 1934 to Mary (Cunningham) and Edward Dervan. She grew up in West Roxbury, was a parishioner at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, and graduated in 1952 from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. She worked as a professional secretary and married her sweetheart Philip A. Bernard in 1957. Their happy marriage lasted until his death in 2005.
They lived for many wonderful years in Roslindale, Raynham, Mattapoisett, Fairhaven and Georgetown, SC, and treasured each community and the lifelong friends they made along the way.
Besides her husband Phil, she was predeceased by her parents, and her sister Anne Doherty. She is survived by three dear siblings Jane Dever, Rita Meunier and Eddie Dervan. She leaves her loving children PJ (Becky) Bernard, Janine (Fred) Peccini, Stephen (Angela) Bernard, and Regina (Jim) Sisk, and the six joys of her life who knew her as "Mamie"- her grandchildren Jonathan, Kevin, Annie, Lindsay, Colleen and Molly. She is also survived by throngs of adoring nieces and nephews, many of whom were her special Godchildren.
While Pat didn't receive a formal education after high school - she was self taught, well read and devoured books focusing on art, culture and history. She worked many years for the Old Rochester Regional School District and loved the kids who swung by her desk - particularly the "rascals". She was an exceptional gardener, and knew exactly where to throw her egg shells, banana peels and coffee grinds.
Pat loved cheering on the Celtics, the New England Patriots, and had an ultimate devotion to the Boston Red Sox, where she stayed up very late during the summer to watch extra innings when everyone else had long gone to bed. She will be remembered for her laugh, entertaining her friends and family, and playing the piano for gregarious sing-a-longs.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony's Parish in Mattapoisett on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Pat's memory to the Charleston Preservation Society at https://donate.preservationsociety.org/ or simply make a small gesture of kindness, even just by sharing a warm smile.
Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Gary James Ramos
May 09, 2025 |
Gary James Ramos, 66, of Wareham, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was the husband of Deborah (Lopes) Ramos for many years.
Born in Milford, CT, son of Irene (Fortes) Ramos and the late James Ramos, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.
Gary was a jazz drummer, avid music lover and enjoyed going to the Newport Jazz Festival. He was the percussionist for his family tradition of Canta Reis. Gary loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor and was the life of every get together. Gary worked on the water for most of his life, first as a longshoreman and then as a first mate on the Portuguese Princess. He most recently worked at Turk's Seafood in Mattapoisett and Cast Seaside Bites & Bar in Marion.
Survivors include his wife; his mother Irene Ramos; his daughter, Rosemary Williams and her husband Whynton of Mattapoisett; his siblings, David Ramos (Jill), Jeffrey Ramos (Jen), Marie Elena Almeida (Jay), Stephanie Ramos, and Mikela Riley; his precious grandchildren, Kymani, Kaimari, and Kamila Williams; several aunts, uncles and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members that he loved very much.
His Funeral will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church at 10 AM. Burial will take place privately at a later date. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4-8 PM in the Funeral Home. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
Born in Milford, CT, son of Irene (Fortes) Ramos and the late James Ramos, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.
Gary was a jazz drummer, avid music lover and enjoyed going to the Newport Jazz Festival. He was the percussionist for his family tradition of Canta Reis. Gary loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor and was the life of every get together. Gary worked on the water for most of his life, first as a longshoreman and then as a first mate on the Portuguese Princess. He most recently worked at Turk's Seafood in Mattapoisett and Cast Seaside Bites & Bar in Marion.
Survivors include his wife; his mother Irene Ramos; his daughter, Rosemary Williams and her husband Whynton of Mattapoisett; his siblings, David Ramos (Jill), Jeffrey Ramos (Jen), Marie Elena Almeida (Jay), Stephanie Ramos, and Mikela Riley; his precious grandchildren, Kymani, Kaimari, and Kamila Williams; several aunts, uncles and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members that he loved very much.
His Funeral will be held Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9 AM from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church at 10 AM. Burial will take place privately at a later date. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4-8 PM in the Funeral Home. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
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Steven J. Krol
May 09, 2025 |
Steven J. Krol, 36, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 peacefully at home after a courageous 3 year battle with brain cancer. He was the beloved husband of Sara B. (Schwanke) Krol of Marion, MA. Born in Attleboro, MA, he was a son of Jozef and Bogumila "Nila" (Fura) Krol of Smithfield, RI.
Steven was the owner of Krol Installs and was proud of establishing his own company within the last year. He grew up in Smithfield, RI and has lived in Marion, MA for over 4 years. Steven received his Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Design from New England Institute of Technology. He was an avid lover of brewing his own beer under the label of Krolski Brewing. He enjoyed the outdoors hiking, running, and biking. Steven was someone who could fix anything and loved his blue truck.
Steven had the most contagious smile and was a devoted father, husband, son, brother and friend. He loved his family and children deeply. He relied on his faith in God to sustain him at all times.
In addition to his wife Sara and his parents he is survived by his children Noelle (4), Penelope (2), and Quintin (5 months). He was the brother of Julie DeCosta and Michelle Martins. He was the son-in-law of Bryan and Sharon Schwanke of Duxbury, MA. He was the brother-in-law to Janelle and Corey Morris, Kayla and Daniel Abunaw, Noah Schwanke, Ariana Schwanke, Damien Schwanke, Arthur DeCosta and Matthew Martins. He was the beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 from 4-7 pm in the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel of Patrick Quinn Funerals & Cremations, 643 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10 am in St. Michael Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute The Adult Brain Tumor Fund c/o Dr. Patrick Wen 450 Brookline Ave, Boston MA 02215.
Kindly visit PatrickQuinnFuneralsandCremations.com for online condolences.
Steven was the owner of Krol Installs and was proud of establishing his own company within the last year. He grew up in Smithfield, RI and has lived in Marion, MA for over 4 years. Steven received his Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Design from New England Institute of Technology. He was an avid lover of brewing his own beer under the label of Krolski Brewing. He enjoyed the outdoors hiking, running, and biking. Steven was someone who could fix anything and loved his blue truck.
Steven had the most contagious smile and was a devoted father, husband, son, brother and friend. He loved his family and children deeply. He relied on his faith in God to sustain him at all times.
In addition to his wife Sara and his parents he is survived by his children Noelle (4), Penelope (2), and Quintin (5 months). He was the brother of Julie DeCosta and Michelle Martins. He was the son-in-law of Bryan and Sharon Schwanke of Duxbury, MA. He was the brother-in-law to Janelle and Corey Morris, Kayla and Daniel Abunaw, Noah Schwanke, Ariana Schwanke, Damien Schwanke, Arthur DeCosta and Matthew Martins. He was the beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 from 4-7 pm in the Tucker-Quinn Funeral Chapel of Patrick Quinn Funerals & Cremations, 643 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10 am in St. Michael Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute The Adult Brain Tumor Fund c/o Dr. Patrick Wen 450 Brookline Ave, Boston MA 02215.
Kindly visit PatrickQuinnFuneralsandCremations.com for online condolences.
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Joseph Patrick Keogh III
May 08, 2025 |
Joseph Patrick Keogh III, age 82, passed away on May 8, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, Mass., after a brief illness.
Joe was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1942 to Joseph Patrick Keogh (Sr.) and Mary Louise Bierkamp. In 1962, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and there began his love affair with the sea. After service, he settled in Woods Hole, where he met and married Ellen Christian. Together they had two sons, Sean and Timothy, whom they raised in Marion. Until his retirement from Edy & Duff boat yard, Joe helped build many of the boats dotting Buzzards Bay. Joe was an active member of the town and served on multiple committees, including the Marion Open Space Committee, the Marine Resource Committee, and the Circulation Committee all of which were responsible for giving residents easier access to natural resources.
Joe was a man of many passions: sailing, Tai Chi, genealogy and scale collecting, to name just a few. Joe loved nature and spent his retirement organizing and leading local kayaking and hiking expeditions and keeping tabs on the ospreys of Marion.
He was known for the indomitable spirit that lay behind his laconic demeanor. When he was forbidden from cycling for health reasons, he took up a recumbent bike without a second thought. When his knees made it hard to skipper a regular sailboat, he built himself a trimaran he could sail seated.
He is survived by his sons, Sean and his wife Nicole and Tim and his wife Teah; his grandchildren, Olive, Martin and Cecelia; his sister, Kathy; and his good friend and partner, Deb Giokas.
Services will be held on Thursday, May 15th at 4PM at St. Gabriel's Church, 124 Front St., Marion. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Sippican Lands Trust, an organization working to protect the Ospreys that Joe loved so dearly.
Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Joe was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1942 to Joseph Patrick Keogh (Sr.) and Mary Louise Bierkamp. In 1962, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and there began his love affair with the sea. After service, he settled in Woods Hole, where he met and married Ellen Christian. Together they had two sons, Sean and Timothy, whom they raised in Marion. Until his retirement from Edy & Duff boat yard, Joe helped build many of the boats dotting Buzzards Bay. Joe was an active member of the town and served on multiple committees, including the Marion Open Space Committee, the Marine Resource Committee, and the Circulation Committee all of which were responsible for giving residents easier access to natural resources.
Joe was a man of many passions: sailing, Tai Chi, genealogy and scale collecting, to name just a few. Joe loved nature and spent his retirement organizing and leading local kayaking and hiking expeditions and keeping tabs on the ospreys of Marion.
He was known for the indomitable spirit that lay behind his laconic demeanor. When he was forbidden from cycling for health reasons, he took up a recumbent bike without a second thought. When his knees made it hard to skipper a regular sailboat, he built himself a trimaran he could sail seated.
He is survived by his sons, Sean and his wife Nicole and Tim and his wife Teah; his grandchildren, Olive, Martin and Cecelia; his sister, Kathy; and his good friend and partner, Deb Giokas.
Services will be held on Thursday, May 15th at 4PM at St. Gabriel's Church, 124 Front St., Marion. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Sippican Lands Trust, an organization working to protect the Ospreys that Joe loved so dearly.
Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
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Richard J. McNeil
May 07, 2025 |
Richard J. McNeil, 76, of Rochester, passed away on May 7, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. He was the much-loved husband of Ingrid A. (Hill) McNeil and the son of the late Richard J. and Leocadia (Sypek) McNeil.
He was born in Boston and had lived in Rochester since 1981. He graduated from B.C. High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University as well as a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Babson College. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy Reserves for over 20 years retiring as a Commander. He was also a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
During his years at Tufts, he was an active participant in the Newman Center where he formed many dear friendships and met the love of his life, Ingrid. They married in 1972 and began a life together that saw them journey from Beverly to South Dartmouth and finally to Rochester where they settled down in 1981. While always dedicated to his work as an IT Specialist working in Hospital Systems, most recently at Southcoast Hospital Group, his joy and strength came from his love and service to his faith and family. When he wasn't taking a well-deserved nap or enjoying a slice of sausage and mushroom pizza, he was an excellent teacher and doer, spending much of his free time tinkering, repairing and finding the most effective and efficient way to get things done, ensuring his children had what they needed to grow and thrive. He relished time he got to spend with his grandchildren and they, in turn, always appreciated the drawer full of snacks he kept stocked for their visits. Rich loved and served the parish family of St. Rose of Lima Church. He sang in the choir, cut watermelons for the annual cookout, (when he wasn't single-handedly providing the mobile kissing booth), kept the kids in line during catechism and served faithfully on the parish council. But most of all he loved his family.
Survivors include his wife, Ingrid A. (Hill) McNeil; two sons, Richard J. McNeil and his wife, Tracy and Thomas F. McNeil; and a daughter, Heidi McNeany and her husband Brian, all of Rochester; his brothers and sisters: Robert McNeil of Stoughton, Christopher McNeil of Norwell, Gregory McNeil of Foxboro, Mary Perry of Westboro, and Nancy Hamel of Mansfield; three grandchildren: Geoffrey McNeil and Cora and Owen McNeany; as well as fifteen nephews and nieces.
We are deeply grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff at Tobey Hospital for their care and support.
His funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 282 Vaughn Hill Rd., Rochester. Burial will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Isidore Parish, 340 Center St., Middleboro, MA 02346 or at: https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/saintisidore
He was born in Boston and had lived in Rochester since 1981. He graduated from B.C. High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University as well as a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Babson College. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy Reserves for over 20 years retiring as a Commander. He was also a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
During his years at Tufts, he was an active participant in the Newman Center where he formed many dear friendships and met the love of his life, Ingrid. They married in 1972 and began a life together that saw them journey from Beverly to South Dartmouth and finally to Rochester where they settled down in 1981. While always dedicated to his work as an IT Specialist working in Hospital Systems, most recently at Southcoast Hospital Group, his joy and strength came from his love and service to his faith and family. When he wasn't taking a well-deserved nap or enjoying a slice of sausage and mushroom pizza, he was an excellent teacher and doer, spending much of his free time tinkering, repairing and finding the most effective and efficient way to get things done, ensuring his children had what they needed to grow and thrive. He relished time he got to spend with his grandchildren and they, in turn, always appreciated the drawer full of snacks he kept stocked for their visits. Rich loved and served the parish family of St. Rose of Lima Church. He sang in the choir, cut watermelons for the annual cookout, (when he wasn't single-handedly providing the mobile kissing booth), kept the kids in line during catechism and served faithfully on the parish council. But most of all he loved his family.
Survivors include his wife, Ingrid A. (Hill) McNeil; two sons, Richard J. McNeil and his wife, Tracy and Thomas F. McNeil; and a daughter, Heidi McNeany and her husband Brian, all of Rochester; his brothers and sisters: Robert McNeil of Stoughton, Christopher McNeil of Norwell, Gregory McNeil of Foxboro, Mary Perry of Westboro, and Nancy Hamel of Mansfield; three grandchildren: Geoffrey McNeil and Cora and Owen McNeany; as well as fifteen nephews and nieces.
We are deeply grateful to the doctors, nurses and staff at Tobey Hospital for their care and support.
His funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 282 Vaughn Hill Rd., Rochester. Burial will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Isidore Parish, 340 Center St., Middleboro, MA 02346 or at: https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/saintisidore
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Marilyn J. (Parker) Urquhart
May 03, 2025 |
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
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
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Frank J. Marston
May 01, 2025 |
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.
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.
DEATH
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George Beale Emmons
Apr 21, 2025 |
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.
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.
DEATH
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Catherine "Kate" O'Toole Brown
Apr 16, 2025 |
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.
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.