DEATH
Andrew J. Revell
Jun 19, 2025 |
Andrew J. Revell, 51, of Rochester, Massachusetts passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Susan M. (Brenneke) Hunter Revell.
Born in Independence, Missouri, to Roger and Kathy Revell, Andrew spent his early years in Missouri and Texas. His academic journey later took him across the country, culminating in a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University in 2004. Andrew moved to Massachusetts in 2007 to begin his academic career as a psychology professor at UMass Dartmouth, where he worked until his death.
Andrew had many passions and was never limited by his disability. An accomplished musician in his youth, he played timpani in orchestras during his undergraduate years. After settling in Massachusetts, he embraced adaptive sports, including skiing, golfing, sailing, and tennis. He especially loved riding his recumbent trike around town with his sons and later relished the freedom of an all-terrain mobility vehicle that allowed him to join family outings to the beach and hiking trails.
His love for the arts and community was also profound. Andrew sang bass with the Sippican Choral Society and was an avid photographer. He participated for several years in the Pan-Mass Challenge, raising funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and continued to serve the organization as a photographer and crew leader for volunteers at the Wellesley site. He was committed to local service, holding leadership roles such as President of the Board of Directors for Coastline Elderly Services in New Bedford, a board member of the Rochester Council on Aging, and Senior Warden at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion.
Andrew's adventurous spirit was matched by the unwavering support of his wife, Susan, and their sons, Galen and Toby. Together, they shared countless experiences that embodied his belief in living life fully. His resilience shaped his children, instilling a lifelong compassion and courage inspired by their father's example.
Andrew is survived by his beloved wife, Susan M. (Brenneke) Hunter Revell; his cherished sons, Galen and Toby Revell; his parents, Roger and Kathy Revell of Waukee, Iowa; his sister, Amy Elizabeth Revell Teas, and her husband Andy Teas of West Des Moines, Iowa; his nephew Max and niece Ellie; and a host of family and friends whose lives were touched by his kindness, strength, and passion for learning.
The family will receive visitors on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 4 to 7 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett. The funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11 am in St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 124 Front Street, Marion. A private inurnment will occur later.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pan-Mass Challenge or Adaptive Sports Partners in honor of Andrew's enduring commitment to community, resilience, and the power of inclusion. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
Born in Independence, Missouri, to Roger and Kathy Revell, Andrew spent his early years in Missouri and Texas. His academic journey later took him across the country, culminating in a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University in 2004. Andrew moved to Massachusetts in 2007 to begin his academic career as a psychology professor at UMass Dartmouth, where he worked until his death.
Andrew had many passions and was never limited by his disability. An accomplished musician in his youth, he played timpani in orchestras during his undergraduate years. After settling in Massachusetts, he embraced adaptive sports, including skiing, golfing, sailing, and tennis. He especially loved riding his recumbent trike around town with his sons and later relished the freedom of an all-terrain mobility vehicle that allowed him to join family outings to the beach and hiking trails.
His love for the arts and community was also profound. Andrew sang bass with the Sippican Choral Society and was an avid photographer. He participated for several years in the Pan-Mass Challenge, raising funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and continued to serve the organization as a photographer and crew leader for volunteers at the Wellesley site. He was committed to local service, holding leadership roles such as President of the Board of Directors for Coastline Elderly Services in New Bedford, a board member of the Rochester Council on Aging, and Senior Warden at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion.
Andrew's adventurous spirit was matched by the unwavering support of his wife, Susan, and their sons, Galen and Toby. Together, they shared countless experiences that embodied his belief in living life fully. His resilience shaped his children, instilling a lifelong compassion and courage inspired by their father's example.
Andrew is survived by his beloved wife, Susan M. (Brenneke) Hunter Revell; his cherished sons, Galen and Toby Revell; his parents, Roger and Kathy Revell of Waukee, Iowa; his sister, Amy Elizabeth Revell Teas, and her husband Andy Teas of West Des Moines, Iowa; his nephew Max and niece Ellie; and a host of family and friends whose lives were touched by his kindness, strength, and passion for learning.
The family will receive visitors on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 4 to 7 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett. The funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11 am in St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 124 Front Street, Marion. A private inurnment will occur later.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pan-Mass Challenge or Adaptive Sports Partners in honor of Andrew's enduring commitment to community, resilience, and the power of inclusion. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
DEATH
Ruth-Ann (Kirby) Flynn
Jun 17, 2025 |
Ruth-Ann (Kirby) Flynn, 83, of Wilton CT, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on June 17, 2025, at The Greens at Cannondale.
Born in New Bedford, MA, and raised in nearby Rochester, Ruth-Ann was the daughter of the late George Arthur Kirby II and Ruth Sylvia Hartley. She attended Rochester's Waterman School and New Bedford High School, and received a B.A. in Government from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.
After graduation, Ruth-Ann moved to Washington, D.C., where she was employed by the Republican National Committee. It was there that she met her husband-to-be, Charles P. Flynn (Charlie). The couple would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this August.
From Washington, Ruth-Ann moved to New York City, where she worked as a legal assistant at a Wall Street law firm until her 1965 wedding, at which time she moved to Wilton, CT. It has been her home ever since.
At the time the Flynns moved to Connecticut, the state was experiencing a teacher shortage and had implemented a program offering teaching permits to liberal arts graduates who completed a summer training course. Ruth-Ann jumped at the opportunity, marking the beginning of what would become a 48-year-long career in education. She later earned a Master's degree in Education from Fairfield University, further deepening her commitment to teaching and learning.
Known to generations of students as "Mrs. Flynn," Ruth-Ann taught both second grade and kindergarten at Ridgebury and Scotland Elementary Schools in Ridgefield. She was active in the Ridgebury and Connecticut Education Associations and participated in contract negotiations for the teachers' union. She was also a member of the Ridgefield Teachers Association, where she was involved at both the state and national levels. Her legacy continues through an annual college scholarship she established for Ridgefield High School students.
Ruth-Ann loved downhill skiing, whitewater and sea kayaking, and, more recently, pickleball. She was a member of the Wilton Garden Club and the Wilton Congregational Church, where she served as an usher and was active on the Mission and Service Committee.
A lifelong dog lover, Ruth-Ann and Charlie shared their home with a series of beloved bloodhounds, and in more recent years, with a basset hound named Maxi.
Though Connecticut was her home, Ruth-Ann maintained lasting ties to friends and family in Massachusetts. She and Charlie traveled north frequently for family gatherings, especially at Christmas and on Memorial Day, to cheer on relatives in Rochester's annual river boat race. She remained a proud promoter of the family business, the George Kirby Jr. Paint Company in New Bedford. Even in later years, she rarely missed her cherished summer visit to Snows Pond, where she swam, paddled, and sang around the campfire with her nieces and nephews.
Ruth-Ann will be remembered for her kindness, her quick wit, and her sweet spirit.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie; her sister, Meryden Kirby; nephews Mark Hartley, Matthew Hartley, George Kirby IV, and Adam Kirby; nieces Kathy Brady, Shawn Ann Schafler, Dana-Lyn Hartley, and Michelle Kirby; as well as many great-nieces and -nephews, and several great-greats. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, George A. Kirby III.
A graveside service will be held for Ruth-Ann on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Sherman Cemetery, Pine Street, Rochester, MA. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, 11 Constitution Way, Rochester. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Wilton Congregational Church on Saturday, July 26, at 2:00 pm at Pilgrim Hall.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.boutonfuneralhome.com.
Born in New Bedford, MA, and raised in nearby Rochester, Ruth-Ann was the daughter of the late George Arthur Kirby II and Ruth Sylvia Hartley. She attended Rochester's Waterman School and New Bedford High School, and received a B.A. in Government from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.
After graduation, Ruth-Ann moved to Washington, D.C., where she was employed by the Republican National Committee. It was there that she met her husband-to-be, Charles P. Flynn (Charlie). The couple would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this August.
From Washington, Ruth-Ann moved to New York City, where she worked as a legal assistant at a Wall Street law firm until her 1965 wedding, at which time she moved to Wilton, CT. It has been her home ever since.
At the time the Flynns moved to Connecticut, the state was experiencing a teacher shortage and had implemented a program offering teaching permits to liberal arts graduates who completed a summer training course. Ruth-Ann jumped at the opportunity, marking the beginning of what would become a 48-year-long career in education. She later earned a Master's degree in Education from Fairfield University, further deepening her commitment to teaching and learning.
Known to generations of students as "Mrs. Flynn," Ruth-Ann taught both second grade and kindergarten at Ridgebury and Scotland Elementary Schools in Ridgefield. She was active in the Ridgebury and Connecticut Education Associations and participated in contract negotiations for the teachers' union. She was also a member of the Ridgefield Teachers Association, where she was involved at both the state and national levels. Her legacy continues through an annual college scholarship she established for Ridgefield High School students.
Ruth-Ann loved downhill skiing, whitewater and sea kayaking, and, more recently, pickleball. She was a member of the Wilton Garden Club and the Wilton Congregational Church, where she served as an usher and was active on the Mission and Service Committee.
A lifelong dog lover, Ruth-Ann and Charlie shared their home with a series of beloved bloodhounds, and in more recent years, with a basset hound named Maxi.
Though Connecticut was her home, Ruth-Ann maintained lasting ties to friends and family in Massachusetts. She and Charlie traveled north frequently for family gatherings, especially at Christmas and on Memorial Day, to cheer on relatives in Rochester's annual river boat race. She remained a proud promoter of the family business, the George Kirby Jr. Paint Company in New Bedford. Even in later years, she rarely missed her cherished summer visit to Snows Pond, where she swam, paddled, and sang around the campfire with her nieces and nephews.
Ruth-Ann will be remembered for her kindness, her quick wit, and her sweet spirit.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie; her sister, Meryden Kirby; nephews Mark Hartley, Matthew Hartley, George Kirby IV, and Adam Kirby; nieces Kathy Brady, Shawn Ann Schafler, Dana-Lyn Hartley, and Michelle Kirby; as well as many great-nieces and -nephews, and several great-greats. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, George A. Kirby III.
A graveside service will be held for Ruth-Ann on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Sherman Cemetery, Pine Street, Rochester, MA. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church, 11 Constitution Way, Rochester. A Celebration of Life will take place at the Wilton Congregational Church on Saturday, July 26, at 2:00 pm at Pilgrim Hall.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.boutonfuneralhome.com.
DEATH
Daniel J. McCarthy
Jun 17, 2025 |
Daniel J. McCarthy, 53, of Marion, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham, after an unexpected cardiac event. He was the son of Gerald P. and the late Catherine T. (Carguilo) McCarthy. Dan loved his family, his fiancee Nicole, his dogs Loki, Mazy, and Scully, (Mozi, dec. 3/18/2020), and the life and world he built with so much care. He was born in Barnstable with his twin brother, Dennis, who often joked that Dan was blessed with the humor and Dennis with the looks, but the jury remains out.
He grew up in Dennis alongside a crew of brothers - Michael, Matthew, and James (Jimmy), and of course, Dennis - and at an early age, he was instilled with such qualities of appreciating the value of hard work, loyalty, and integrity. He attended Deerfield Academy, and then graduated from Syracuse University, where he met lifelong friends. He later lived in Barnstable (Cotuit), building his first house, before creating his sanctuary home in Marion in 2017. Nothing made him happier than sitting on the porch with his neighbors and friends to admire the dogs in the yard among the flowers and clover he had planted by design for wildlife and honeybees. Dan worked as a builder in the area for many years, but building was a passion that extended beyond his professional life. He loved gardening and creating many beautiful, intricate landscapes and spaces. He also learned beekeeping, canning, and boating, and he enjoyed hiking, kayaking, and walking the bogs with his dogs. He prized playing trivia, which he usually dominated with his Sandwich buddies, and listening to the Grateful Dead and Yacht Rock. Dan had a remarkable and surprising way of making people belly laugh with his quick wit and one-liners. Despite his humble but handsome, strong exterior, he often showed up to lend a hand without any invitation. He truly built a life that he treasured with loving people around him.
Survivors include his father, Gerald P. McCarthy and his wife, Catherine of Naples, FL; his fiancee, Nicole K. Ouellette of Marion (formerly of Sandwich); his brothers and sister and spouses, Michael of Dennis, Matthew (Carolyn) of Barnstable, Dennis (Jennifer) of Rochester, James (Carriann) of Rochester, and Kate (John) McGann of Plymouth; and many cherished nephews and nieces. He was very fond of his godmother and aunt, Joan, and her husband Walt Alvezi, of Sandwich, and loved his aunts, Maryellen Leonard, of Cotuit, and Maureen McCarthy of Springfield, and his uncles, Robert McCarthy of Springfield, Edward Rose of Quincy, and Nick (Jean) Carguilo of Florida.
Family and friends will celebrate his glorious life at a future date.
Dan deeply believed that rescuing dogs was his purpose in life, forever wishing all dogs left behind in shelters would someday have hope, happiness, and a home. Donations in his memory may be made to Great Dog Rescue of New England (https://gdrne.com), where he adopted Loki, his best friend, or to Sterling Animal Rescue (https://www.sterlingshelter.org/), who found Mazy (pictured), his baby.
He grew up in Dennis alongside a crew of brothers - Michael, Matthew, and James (Jimmy), and of course, Dennis - and at an early age, he was instilled with such qualities of appreciating the value of hard work, loyalty, and integrity. He attended Deerfield Academy, and then graduated from Syracuse University, where he met lifelong friends. He later lived in Barnstable (Cotuit), building his first house, before creating his sanctuary home in Marion in 2017. Nothing made him happier than sitting on the porch with his neighbors and friends to admire the dogs in the yard among the flowers and clover he had planted by design for wildlife and honeybees. Dan worked as a builder in the area for many years, but building was a passion that extended beyond his professional life. He loved gardening and creating many beautiful, intricate landscapes and spaces. He also learned beekeeping, canning, and boating, and he enjoyed hiking, kayaking, and walking the bogs with his dogs. He prized playing trivia, which he usually dominated with his Sandwich buddies, and listening to the Grateful Dead and Yacht Rock. Dan had a remarkable and surprising way of making people belly laugh with his quick wit and one-liners. Despite his humble but handsome, strong exterior, he often showed up to lend a hand without any invitation. He truly built a life that he treasured with loving people around him.
Survivors include his father, Gerald P. McCarthy and his wife, Catherine of Naples, FL; his fiancee, Nicole K. Ouellette of Marion (formerly of Sandwich); his brothers and sister and spouses, Michael of Dennis, Matthew (Carolyn) of Barnstable, Dennis (Jennifer) of Rochester, James (Carriann) of Rochester, and Kate (John) McGann of Plymouth; and many cherished nephews and nieces. He was very fond of his godmother and aunt, Joan, and her husband Walt Alvezi, of Sandwich, and loved his aunts, Maryellen Leonard, of Cotuit, and Maureen McCarthy of Springfield, and his uncles, Robert McCarthy of Springfield, Edward Rose of Quincy, and Nick (Jean) Carguilo of Florida.
Family and friends will celebrate his glorious life at a future date.
Dan deeply believed that rescuing dogs was his purpose in life, forever wishing all dogs left behind in shelters would someday have hope, happiness, and a home. Donations in his memory may be made to Great Dog Rescue of New England (https://gdrne.com), where he adopted Loki, his best friend, or to Sterling Animal Rescue (https://www.sterlingshelter.org/), who found Mazy (pictured), his baby.
DEATH
Margaret (Peg) Olney
Jun 15, 2025 |
After a long life of service to her community, church and family, Margaret (Peg) Olney of Mattapoisett passed away on June 15, 2025, following a brief cancer-related illness. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday. For 57 years, Peg was the beloved spouse of David Olney, who died in 2015.
Born in Bridgeport, CT, Peg was the oldest child of John M. Leask, Jr., and Margaret H. (Harris) Leask. She was raised in Fairfield, CT. After graduating from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1953, Peg attended Bates College in Lewiston, ME, receiving her B.S. degree in Biology in 1957. It was at Bates where she met Dave, when they were both working in the dining hall dish room. It was the match of a lifetime. Peg and Dave married in 1958, and first settled in New Rochelle, NY, where their three children were born. The family moved to Waltham, MA in 1973, in part to be closer to their Mattapoisett summer home that overlooks the scenic beauty of Buzzards Bay. Upon their retirement in 1995, Peg and Dave chose Mattapoisett as their year-round home.
Peg was a stay-at-home mom for many years but returned to the work force when the children reached college age. She worked in the financial services department at the Sodexo North America headquarters in Waltham.
In 2005, the New Bedford Standard-Times named Peg as Mattapoisett's Women of the Year. The headline states that "Her civic contributions seem never-ending". Indeed, that was always the case. When her children were young, Peg was a Cub Scout and Brownie troop leader, and was involved with the PTA. In retirement, Peg provided countless hours of her time in support of the Mattapoisett Women's Club, Friends of the Mattapoisett Library, the Mattapoisett Museum, and the Council on Aging.
Peg and Dave found their spiritual home at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Peg served as church treasurer and was involved in numerous church activities. Peg and Dave shared a love for music, and for years both sang in the church choir and the Sippican Choral Society.
At home, Peg loved gardening and through the Women's Club Garden Group, maintained plantings at sites all around Mattapoisett. She also was an accomplished cook. Every year her pies were best sellers at Harbor Days. Peg was an avid reader who participated in several book groups. She was a devoted watcher of Jeopardy!
Survivors include her three children, Douglas of Brooklyn, NY, Jonathan of Tiverton, RI and Katherine and her husband David Kleinschmidt of Acton, MA. Peg's four beloved grandchildren are Maggie Olney, Caroline Olney with fiance Christopher Steinley, T.J. Olney, and Nathan Kleinschmidt. Peg is survived by her sister, Mary Lou Carlson of Redding, CT. Her brother David Leask preceded her in death. Her extended family includes several cousins and twenty-one nephews and nieces along with their spouses and children. She will be missed by them all.
Gifts in Peg's memory may be made to the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, or to the Mattapoisett Women's Club Scholarship Fund.
Visiting hours will take place from 4 to 7 pm on Monday, June 23 at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals in Mattapoisett. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 26 at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Burial at Cushing Cemetery in Mattapoisett will be private. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Born in Bridgeport, CT, Peg was the oldest child of John M. Leask, Jr., and Margaret H. (Harris) Leask. She was raised in Fairfield, CT. After graduating from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1953, Peg attended Bates College in Lewiston, ME, receiving her B.S. degree in Biology in 1957. It was at Bates where she met Dave, when they were both working in the dining hall dish room. It was the match of a lifetime. Peg and Dave married in 1958, and first settled in New Rochelle, NY, where their three children were born. The family moved to Waltham, MA in 1973, in part to be closer to their Mattapoisett summer home that overlooks the scenic beauty of Buzzards Bay. Upon their retirement in 1995, Peg and Dave chose Mattapoisett as their year-round home.
Peg was a stay-at-home mom for many years but returned to the work force when the children reached college age. She worked in the financial services department at the Sodexo North America headquarters in Waltham.
In 2005, the New Bedford Standard-Times named Peg as Mattapoisett's Women of the Year. The headline states that "Her civic contributions seem never-ending". Indeed, that was always the case. When her children were young, Peg was a Cub Scout and Brownie troop leader, and was involved with the PTA. In retirement, Peg provided countless hours of her time in support of the Mattapoisett Women's Club, Friends of the Mattapoisett Library, the Mattapoisett Museum, and the Council on Aging.
Peg and Dave found their spiritual home at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Peg served as church treasurer and was involved in numerous church activities. Peg and Dave shared a love for music, and for years both sang in the church choir and the Sippican Choral Society.
At home, Peg loved gardening and through the Women's Club Garden Group, maintained plantings at sites all around Mattapoisett. She also was an accomplished cook. Every year her pies were best sellers at Harbor Days. Peg was an avid reader who participated in several book groups. She was a devoted watcher of Jeopardy!
Survivors include her three children, Douglas of Brooklyn, NY, Jonathan of Tiverton, RI and Katherine and her husband David Kleinschmidt of Acton, MA. Peg's four beloved grandchildren are Maggie Olney, Caroline Olney with fiance Christopher Steinley, T.J. Olney, and Nathan Kleinschmidt. Peg is survived by her sister, Mary Lou Carlson of Redding, CT. Her brother David Leask preceded her in death. Her extended family includes several cousins and twenty-one nephews and nieces along with their spouses and children. She will be missed by them all.
Gifts in Peg's memory may be made to the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, or to the Mattapoisett Women's Club Scholarship Fund.
Visiting hours will take place from 4 to 7 pm on Monday, June 23 at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals in Mattapoisett. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 26 at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Burial at Cushing Cemetery in Mattapoisett will be private. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
DEATH
Leslye (Shurtleff) Ribeiro
Jun 15, 2025 |
Leslye (Shurtleff) Ribeiro passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 56 years, Carl Ribeiro, along with their son Mark, his wife Catherine, and her loving and much-adored grandchildren, Crosby and Graham. Leslye was predeceased by her parents, Edward B. Shurtleff and Elinor (Terzian) Weaver, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Leslye was born on August 17, 1946, in Fairhaven, MA. A proud graduate of Fairhaven High School, Class of 1964, she went on to earn her bachelor's degree in education from Bridgewater State College. Leslye's passion for education led her to become a kindergarten teacher at Rogers School in Fairhaven, where she inspired young minds and developed lifelong friendships with her coworkers. After starting her family, she devoted herself full-time to being a loving mother. In later years, she returned to teaching at Fairhaven Preschool and The Loft School of Marion, where her kindness and dedication continued to touch the lives of many.
Leslye continued her interest in education by serving on VASE (Volunteers at Sippican Elementary) and on the Parent's Committee at Tabor Academy.
Leslye was a lifelong athlete. In her high school years, she participated in basketball, volleyball and softball, notably scoring 53 points in a FHS women's varsity basketball game. Her love of sports continued into adulthood. She cherished the game of tennis and the friendships it brought, playing twice a week year-round, staying active and engaged with a close-knit group of tennis friends.
She always had a love of music, beginning in her high school band and orchestra and continuing throughout her life. She especially enjoyed playing the ukulele for her grandchildren. She had a song for every moment-say any word, and she'd effortlessly sing a tune with something fitting.
Leslye loved traveling with Carl, both for business and for family adventures. She took great joy in her home and loved spending time outside in her yard. After retirement, she and Carl spent ten wonderful years visiting their home on Spring Island in Okatie, South Carolina, where she embraced her love of nature.
Leslye is survived by her loving sister, Donna DeBalsi, and brother-in-law, Bob DeBalsi, as well as her beloved nieces, Kristin Laquale (husband Anthony and daughter Sophia) and Bethany Kirk (husband Shane), along with many cherished cousins and dear friends.
Leslye and her family would like to express their gratitude for the loving care she received by so many at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, SouthCoast Health, SouthCoast Health Cancer Center, SouthCoast Health Hospice and two very special at-home caregivers.
Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10 am in the First Congregational Church of Marion, 144 Front St., Marion. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be Friday, June 27th from 4-7 pm in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Leslye's memory may be made to SouthCoast Health at Home, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719 or SouthCoast Community Foundation, 350 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Leslye was born on August 17, 1946, in Fairhaven, MA. A proud graduate of Fairhaven High School, Class of 1964, she went on to earn her bachelor's degree in education from Bridgewater State College. Leslye's passion for education led her to become a kindergarten teacher at Rogers School in Fairhaven, where she inspired young minds and developed lifelong friendships with her coworkers. After starting her family, she devoted herself full-time to being a loving mother. In later years, she returned to teaching at Fairhaven Preschool and The Loft School of Marion, where her kindness and dedication continued to touch the lives of many.
Leslye continued her interest in education by serving on VASE (Volunteers at Sippican Elementary) and on the Parent's Committee at Tabor Academy.
Leslye was a lifelong athlete. In her high school years, she participated in basketball, volleyball and softball, notably scoring 53 points in a FHS women's varsity basketball game. Her love of sports continued into adulthood. She cherished the game of tennis and the friendships it brought, playing twice a week year-round, staying active and engaged with a close-knit group of tennis friends.
She always had a love of music, beginning in her high school band and orchestra and continuing throughout her life. She especially enjoyed playing the ukulele for her grandchildren. She had a song for every moment-say any word, and she'd effortlessly sing a tune with something fitting.
Leslye loved traveling with Carl, both for business and for family adventures. She took great joy in her home and loved spending time outside in her yard. After retirement, she and Carl spent ten wonderful years visiting their home on Spring Island in Okatie, South Carolina, where she embraced her love of nature.
Leslye is survived by her loving sister, Donna DeBalsi, and brother-in-law, Bob DeBalsi, as well as her beloved nieces, Kristin Laquale (husband Anthony and daughter Sophia) and Bethany Kirk (husband Shane), along with many cherished cousins and dear friends.
Leslye and her family would like to express their gratitude for the loving care she received by so many at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women's Hospital, SouthCoast Health, SouthCoast Health Cancer Center, SouthCoast Health Hospice and two very special at-home caregivers.
Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10 am in the First Congregational Church of Marion, 144 Front St., Marion. Burial will be private. Visiting hours will be Friday, June 27th from 4-7 pm in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Leslye's memory may be made to SouthCoast Health at Home, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719 or SouthCoast Community Foundation, 350 Union St., New Bedford, MA 02740. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
DEATH
Peter "Taki" Konstantopoulos
Jun 06, 2025 |
Peter "Taki" Konstantopoulos, 85 of New Bedford and Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Pepe Xifaras Konstantopoulos, with whom he shared 55 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Athens, Greece, Peter was the son of the late Athanasios Konstantopoulos and the late Despina (Kritikou) Konstantopoulos. He proudly served in the Greek military and later established his own successful plumbing business in Athens. In 1966, during a boat cruise to Paris, he met the love of his life, Pepe. Together, they embarked on a new journey, immigrating to the United States to build their life as a married couple. They wed in Lowell, Massachusetts, and soon settled in New Bedford.
Peter initially worked in local mills before opening his own business, Peter's Variety Store, in downtown New Bedford. A few years later, he returned to his trade as a plumber and was employed by Chamberlain as a pipe fitter.
Peter split his time between New Bedford and Porto Rafti, Greece, enjoying the best of both homes. He found immense joy in spending time with his grandchildren, whom he adored deeply. He also enjoyed playing poker and traveling back to Greece whenever he could.
A devoted member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Dartmouth, Peter remained connected to his faith and heritage throughout his life.
He is survived by his devoted daughter, Debra Konstantopoulos-Psichopaidas and her husband, Nick G. Psichopaidas of Mattapoisett. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Maria Nicole Psichopaidas and George Nicholas Psichopaidas. He was the brother of the late Stelios Konstantopoulos and Theodora Bousdris and is survived by his sister Barbara Helioutou along with many nieces and nephews.
Peter will be remembered for his strong work ethic, generous heart, deep love for his family, and his unwavering ties to his Greek roots. The family of Peter would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the health care providers and staff at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Southcoast Hospital for their compassionate care and support.
His funeral will be held on Thursday morning, June 12, 2025 at 8:30 from Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home followed by a service at 10:00 in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Cross Rd., Dartmouth. Visiting hours Wednesday evening June 11, 2025 from 5:00-8:00. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Cross Road, Dartmouth, Mass. 02747.
Funeral arrangements committed to the care of Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home, 129 Allen St., New Bedford. Expanded lighted parking area with handicap accessible entrance to rear of funeral home.
For online condolences and directions, please visit www.aubertine-lopes.com.
Born in Athens, Greece, Peter was the son of the late Athanasios Konstantopoulos and the late Despina (Kritikou) Konstantopoulos. He proudly served in the Greek military and later established his own successful plumbing business in Athens. In 1966, during a boat cruise to Paris, he met the love of his life, Pepe. Together, they embarked on a new journey, immigrating to the United States to build their life as a married couple. They wed in Lowell, Massachusetts, and soon settled in New Bedford.
Peter initially worked in local mills before opening his own business, Peter's Variety Store, in downtown New Bedford. A few years later, he returned to his trade as a plumber and was employed by Chamberlain as a pipe fitter.
Peter split his time between New Bedford and Porto Rafti, Greece, enjoying the best of both homes. He found immense joy in spending time with his grandchildren, whom he adored deeply. He also enjoyed playing poker and traveling back to Greece whenever he could.
A devoted member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Dartmouth, Peter remained connected to his faith and heritage throughout his life.
He is survived by his devoted daughter, Debra Konstantopoulos-Psichopaidas and her husband, Nick G. Psichopaidas of Mattapoisett. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Maria Nicole Psichopaidas and George Nicholas Psichopaidas. He was the brother of the late Stelios Konstantopoulos and Theodora Bousdris and is survived by his sister Barbara Helioutou along with many nieces and nephews.
Peter will be remembered for his strong work ethic, generous heart, deep love for his family, and his unwavering ties to his Greek roots. The family of Peter would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all the health care providers and staff at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Southcoast Hospital for their compassionate care and support.
His funeral will be held on Thursday morning, June 12, 2025 at 8:30 from Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home followed by a service at 10:00 in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Cross Rd., Dartmouth. Visiting hours Wednesday evening June 11, 2025 from 5:00-8:00. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 186 Cross Road, Dartmouth, Mass. 02747.
Funeral arrangements committed to the care of Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home, 129 Allen St., New Bedford. Expanded lighted parking area with handicap accessible entrance to rear of funeral home.
For online condolences and directions, please visit www.aubertine-lopes.com.
DEATH
Daniel P. Vigeant
May 22, 2025 |
Daniel P. Vigeant, 50, of Marion, passed away surrounded by his family after an unexpected cardiac event on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Born in New Bedford, he was raised in Mattapoisett before moving to Marion.
Dan was a movie fan and loved watching Jaws and Back to the Future. He was the life of every party and was a friend to everyone. Dan loved his daughters Sophie and Mackenzie and his fiancee Lisa very much. Dan enjoyed going on his boat and was a big part of the local boating community.
Dan worked as the Technology Director for the Brockton Public School system for over 20 years.
Survivors include his daughters, Sophie and Mackenzie Vigeant of Rochester; his fiancee Lisa Ando; his mother Susan and her husband William Murray; his father Warren Sylvia; his siblings, Timothy Murray and his wife Sarah of Mattapoisett, Andrew Murray of Mattapoisett, Erica Sylvia and her partner Michael Price of California, Lindsey Sylvia of Florida, and Maxwell Sylvia of Fairhaven; his memere Estelle Vigeant; his nieces and nephews Jordan, Ava, Liam, and Ella; and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. He will be missed by many.
He is predeceased by his stepson Anthony Ando.
His Funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 9 am from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road Mattapoisett, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church at 10 am and burial in Riverside Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4-8 pm. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Camp Sunshine athttps://www.campsunshine.org/donate-today
Born in New Bedford, he was raised in Mattapoisett before moving to Marion.
Dan was a movie fan and loved watching Jaws and Back to the Future. He was the life of every party and was a friend to everyone. Dan loved his daughters Sophie and Mackenzie and his fiancee Lisa very much. Dan enjoyed going on his boat and was a big part of the local boating community.
Dan worked as the Technology Director for the Brockton Public School system for over 20 years.
Survivors include his daughters, Sophie and Mackenzie Vigeant of Rochester; his fiancee Lisa Ando; his mother Susan and her husband William Murray; his father Warren Sylvia; his siblings, Timothy Murray and his wife Sarah of Mattapoisett, Andrew Murray of Mattapoisett, Erica Sylvia and her partner Michael Price of California, Lindsey Sylvia of Florida, and Maxwell Sylvia of Fairhaven; his memere Estelle Vigeant; his nieces and nephews Jordan, Ava, Liam, and Ella; and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. He will be missed by many.
He is predeceased by his stepson Anthony Ando.
His Funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 9 am from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road Mattapoisett, followed by his Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church at 10 am and burial in Riverside Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4-8 pm. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Camp Sunshine athttps://www.campsunshine.org/donate-today
DEATH
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.
DEATH
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.
DEATH
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