Alexis Dawn Zutaut otherwise known as Lexy Lulu, died peacefully on March 16, 2025, at 18 years of age in Boston Children's Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort from her family. Born in Plymouth, daughter of Jason A. and Nicole E. (Casciano) Zutaut, she lived in Rochester all of her life.

Lexy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends giving the biggest smile and love to anyone that shared a moment with her. She had a pure genuine heart and a big, beautiful smile. Lexy was an inspiration to others with her strength and courage shown throughout her life. Anyone that got the opportunity to spend a minute of their time with her would feel her power of her love. She enjoyed going on family vacations to Cape Cod on Wequaquet lake where she could sit outside and feel the warm breezes passing by her face. She enjoyed sitting by the pool, on the deck in her blow-up air mattress we would create the perfect princess bed for her to relax in. Her facial expressions could light up a room when especially when her big brother would read stories to her. She loved the feeling of being held closely and squeezed tightly by her family and loved ones. But most importantly one thing to know about Lexy is she enjoyed the simple things in life love, compassion and companionship. Being together as a family, cuddling on the couch watching family movies. She loved her family spa time with her mom and dad. Even though Lexy had never had the chance to speak she shared so many thoughts, expressions and emotions. Her facial expressions represented a million words, and that was our language with her.

Family includes her parents, Jason and Nicole; a brother, Zachary Zutaut of Rochester; a sister, Paige Zutaut of Rochester; her grandmothers, Nancy Casciano and Jeanne Cote; her aunts and uncles, Chris and Newie Casciano, Dawn and Erik Christensen, Tony and Stephanie Casciano, Jannine Haggerty, Bob and Stephanie Zutaut, Sherie and Phill Noblin. Along with many beloved cousins. She was the granddaughter of the late Carmine Casciano and Robert Zutaut.

Alexis's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 5th at 10 am in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett. Her family will receive guests from 9 am to 10 am at St. Anthony's Church prior to her Mass. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Danielle Lucille Laurent Francis passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 6, 1930, in Paris, France, she was the beloved daughter of Madame and Monsieur Laurent. During World War II, she immigrated to Canada with her mother and brother, later settling in Marion, Massachusetts, where she made a lasting impact on her community.

Danielle had a deep love for animals, especially dogs. She was known for her compassion, often offering dog houses to families who kept their pets tied up outside, ensuring every animal had a warm and safe place to rest.

A graduate of the Emma Willard School in Troy, NY, Danielle continued her education at the prestigious Sorbonne in Paris. She was a vibrant member of the Marion community, enjoying her time at the Sippican Tennis Club, the Beverly Yacht Club, the Marion Art Center and the Marion Mallot Club. An avid traveler, she spent time in Tahiti visiting her brother and exploring the world with a spirit of adventure.

Danielle was a gracious and generous host, best known for her lively New Year's Eve parties, where she brought friends and family together in joyful celebration. She also had a successful bed and breakfast for years in Marion, The Landing, where she hosted many interesting people.

She was predeceased by her beloved brother, Jean Jacques Laurent. She leaves behind her three nieces, Danielle Laurent, Yvette Clavier, and Marie Therese McClintic, who will cherish her memory and continue her legacy of kindness and love.

A celebration of Danielle's life will be held on Thursday, April 3rd at 11 AM at. St. Gabriel's Chapel 124 Front St. Marion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Gabriel's Church or a local animal shelter, reflecting her lifelong dedication to the well-being of animals.

May she rest in peace, remembered for her generosity, warmth, and adventurous spirit.

Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

June Worthington Mendell, 85, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her home on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

Born in New Milford, Connecticut along with her sister Diane and late brother Robert to the late Elmer and Mildred Worthington, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.

June was a psychotherapist who loved her profession and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as she always found the magic in the mundane.

Preceded in death by her son Stetson, June is survived by two of her three children, Rebecca Marchant and Stephen Mendell; her three grandchildren, Nathaniel Marchant and his fiance Britney, Stefan Mendell and his wife Rebecca, and Lydia Ferreira and her husband Daniel; and several great-grandchildren, Wrynner, Siddalee, Eloise, Elena, Lincoln, Isabelle, and Bailey.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 4-6 PM at Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Mattapoisett Land Trust, P.O. Box 31, Mattapoisett, MA 02739 or The Women's Center in New Bedford at https://www.thewomenscentersc.com/donate.

John F. Camacho, 89, of Mattapoisett, a devoted family man and devout Catholic, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Born on October 4, 1935 at his family home in New Bedford, he was the devoted husband of E. Sylvia (Correa) Camacho and the adored and loving father of five daughters.

He was a 1953 graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School where he earned a degree in Animal Husbandry. Upon graduation, Mr. Camacho's intention was to serve in the United States Marine Corps, but due to a medical condition, he was unable to do so. Therefore, he took a job as a ride mechanic with a traveling carnival. He then went on to work at Raytheon, Public Finance as a bill collector, and a branch manager at Bank of Boston, as well as Luzo Community Bank. He served as a police officer in Mattapoisett for 25 years where he also was an EMT and CPR instructor. Growing up, Mr. Camacho worked on his family's pig farm, proudly alongside his dad. Years later, he and his wife pursued his dream of opening a restaurant on the very same land; thus in 1992, The Farm restaurant was opened in the North End of New Bedford, and successfully operated for 10 plus years.

Mr. Camacho was a dedicated family man who enjoyed celebrating birthdays and holidays. He was an animal lover, an avid hunter, and loved nature and working in his yard. Although a quiet man, he was also humorous and loved to tell jokes.

Mr. Camacho is predeceased by his loving parents, Antonio F. and Virginia (Braga) Camacho, and his sister, Linda Vasconcellos.

Carrying on his legacy are his loving wife of 65 years, E. Sylvia Camacho, daughters Deborah Camacho, Marcia Gracia and husband James, Lynne Lapalme and husband David, Cheryl Disabella, Victoria Asiaf and husband Derek, 11 grandchildren; Heidi Perkins and husband Wayne, Ross Gracia and wife Ashley, Brady Gracia, Sienna and Zachary Lapalme, Tyler, Logan, Dylan, and Kylee Disabella, Jacob and Jared Asiaf, three great-grandchildren; Avery, Alexy, and Amyah Perkins, his furry companion "Butch", and his niece Diana L. Bourassa and nephew Edouard Bourassa, Jr.

We are very thankful for his caregivers who have provided exceptional care, devotion, and compassion to our dad and have become like family (Melissa, Sue, Trisha, Arsenia, Sandra, and Luci). We are also grateful for the dedicated staff at Fairhaven Community Nurse for providing their knowledge and assistance during this journey.

His Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 10am at St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond Street, Mattapoisett, with everyone invited to meet directly at Church. Interment will be private. Visiting hours will be held Monday, March 24, 2025 from 3pm - 6pm in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Camacho's memory may be made to Bristol County Agricultural High School, c/o Animal Science Association - In Memory of John F. Camacho, 135 Center Street, Dighton, MA 02715.

Edward W. Dexter, 71, of Mattapoisett died February 28, 2025 peacefully at home.

Born in Charleston, SC, son of the late Edward L. Dexter and Florence M. (Parusa) Drago, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life.

He was formerly employed as a landscaper and carpenter.

Mr. Dexter served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.

He enjoyed fishing, quahogging, tending to aquariums and gardening.

Survivors include his son, Eddie; his brother Bob and his wife Sylvia; and friends.

His funeral service will be private. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Wende L. Ouellette, 52, of West Wareham passed away Monday February 24, 2025 after a long illness.

She was the loving wife of James Ouellette, Jr. of West Wareham and daughter of Beverly J. Chappell and the late David F. Pontes.

A 1990 graduate of Taunton High School. Wende was the mother of James Ouellette, III, of W. Wareham. Daughter in-law of James and Linda Ouellette of W. Wareham and sister in-law of Regina & Christopher Hammond of Rochester. Aunt of Ryan Hammond of Rochester She was also survived by her fur babies Lilly & Shadow and many loving relatives and friends. She was the sister of the late Jason D. Pontes.

Services will be private at this time. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.warehamvillagefuneralhome.com

A Go Fund Me has been setup to assist Jim with her burial and medical expenses. https://gofund.me/c63a373b

Atty. Jan E. Dabrowski, 67, of Mattapoisett passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center following a long illness.

Jan graduated from Bishop Stang High School, Boston College, and Boston College School of Law. He was an attorney in private practice in New Bedford for over 40 years.

A proud member of the U.S. Merchant Marines, he served aboard the SS San Antonio, SS Mormacsun, SS Gulf Oil, and the collier SS Marine Electric (RIP Bill Mulberry). He also worked for The Steamship Authority.

Jan was a devoted fan of the Boston College Eagles and served as manager of the basketball team from 1975-1979. He was a member of the Board of Directors of St. Anne Credit Union and served as Chairman of the Board. He was also a member of the Reservation Golf & Beach Club. Jan was happiest at their home on Anna Maria Island, FL.

He was the son of the late Sheriff Edward K. and Helen Dabrowski. He is survived by his long-time partner and best friend Carol Mansfield; his sister Christine Amaral of Parkesburg, PA; his brother Ronald of Arlington, VA; his nephews Joshua Amaral and Zachary Dabrowski; his niece Amanda Dabrowski; and his long-time friend Leslie Power.

In accordance with Jan's wishes, there are no visiting hours. His family will receive guests on Saturday, March 1st from 12:30 - 1 pm in St. Anthony's Church, 26 Hammond St. Mattapoisett, followed by his Funeral Mass at 1 pm.

In Jan's memory, please make a donation to the Jimmy V Foundation, 106 Towerview CT, Cary NC 27513 (https://www.v.org/), where 100 percent of the donations are dedicated to cancer research.

Do three things every day - laugh, cry, and think. If you laugh, you think, you cry that's a full day. That's a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you're going to have something special. . . .

Don't give up. Don't ever give up. Jim Valvano, March 4, 1993

Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Blanca Graciela "Chela" Short of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Arthur William "Bill" Short, and mother to Natalie M. Short, Carol A. (Short) Lee and husband Robert, Jeffrey W. Short and his wife Kim, and Colleen N. Short and "Abuelita" to Tayler and Brady Lee and Ava and William Short.

Born on April 3, 1942, in Popayan, Colombia, Chela was the daughter of the late Nestor and Delia Cordoba. Chela grew up in Buenaventura, Colombia. She was employed at Banco Cafetero where she then met Bill in 1964 while he was serving in the Peace Corps. She often said that it was "love at first sight". Chela and Bill were married at the Catedral de San Buenaventura in Buenaventura on March 6, 1966. They left Colombia for the United States soon thereafter. She studied and became fluent in English while Bill finished his last year at college in 1967. They lived in Stoneham, MA, and started their family in 1968. She was a wonderful mother and adored her children. Later, they moved to Puerto Rico for a few years and subsequently returned to Stoneham, MA, in 1971. She returned to work in banking as a teller for several years. In 1981, the family moved to Mattapoisett, a small town on the waters of Buzzards Bay. Chela was thrilled to finally live near the ocean, as she had in her childhood days. Family always came first and helping the children with everything made her happy. She also convinced two of her sisters and her brother to live closer. They were busy times as all the connected families celebrated many occasions with dancing and music, especially Colombian music. Chela loved it except when Bill put the music too high!

Chela and Bill shared a love for travel and stayed active with swimming, running, tennis, and gardening. Chela was a beautiful swimmer and truly enjoyed being in the water. She cherished her time with her children and grandchildren. She loved taking Tayler and Brady Lee, who live nearby, to Mattapoisett beaches and the YMCA. Chela and Bill would frequently visit Ava and William Short in Grand Cayman and swim at a seven-mile beach. Nothing brought her more joy than seeing her family together- laughing, enjoying cookouts, eating dinners in the cabana, playing cards, and dancing. She was also a talented cook. Chela's unwavering spirit and deep love for her family were at the heart of who she was.

She was a loving sister to Almir Cordoba (deceased), Carmen Albarracin, Marina Taylor, Arturo Cordoba (deceased), Antonio Cordoba, Teresa Cordoba, Cristina Cordoba, and a dear aunt to Jennifer Leahy and Sandra Gold, Richie Cordoba, and many other nephews and nieces.

She was very close to her sister, Teresa, and enjoyed many happy times at her home in South Deerfield and with her brother, Antonio, in Boston. Chela and her youngest sister, Cristina, started a small business in Marion called, "Little Princess Boutique." They were very talented seamstresses as they sold their handmade children's clothes, First Communion dresses, and other special occasions.

Chela found joy in giving rather than receiving and could intuitively sense when others needed help. Her warmth, kindness, and unconditional love for her family will always be treasured, and her beautiful spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 8th at 10 am at St. Anthony Church in Mattapoisett. Her family will receive visitors at the Church beginning at 9:30 am. Burial will follow in Cushing Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the YMCA of New Bedford ( https://ymcasouthcoast.org/ways-to-give/) or to St, Anthony's Parish (www.anthonyandrita.com). For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Sylvia Ann (Jarratt) Knight, 86, beloved wife, mother and friend to many, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on February 17, 2025 after a long illness.

Sylvia was born on October 13, 1938 in Manchester, UK to George and Eveline Jarratt. She emigrated to the United States on April 11, 1959 along with her lifelong friend, Alwyn Dexter (nee Allinson). She met her husband, the late Wayne C. Knight in Marion, Massachusetts and they were married at St. Gabriel's Church in Marion on December 10, 1960. Their marriage lasted 54 years until Wayne's passing in 2015.

Sylvia worked in administrative and clerical positions for several local companies over the years, culminating with more than 30 years with Cranberry Growers Service of Wareham.

Sylvia was a devoted wife and mother, raising four children together with Wayne. She was a voracious reader, dedicated gardener and she enjoyed various creative hobbies including knitting, crocheting and needlepoint.

She is survived by her four children and their respective spouses: Andrew Knight and his wife Louise of Pepperell, MA, Sarah Kopka and her husband Michael of Manchester, NH, Kathryn Daener her husband Rob of Mattapoisett and Matthew Knight and his wife Paige of Houston, TX. Her grandchildren include Thomas Daener and wife Jennifer, Shannon Knight and husband Tim Barnett, Dylan Knight, Ian Knight and Katherine Knight. She also has two "honorary" children through Alwyn; Karen Dexter and husband Jeff White and Colin Dexter and wife Jo. Sylvia's extended family also includes that of her other dear, longtime friend, Dorothy Antonioli and husband Frank and her third son David Cattley, his wife Susan and family.

She is also survived by her siblings in the UK, Norman Jarratt and wife Kath, Rodney Jarratt and wife Margaret and Hilary Bromley and husband Per.

Sylvia will always be remembered for her "proper" British accent, impish sense of humor and infectious laugh. Also, for her profound loathing of peanut butter (and contrasting, inexplicable fondness for Marmite) and her refusal to handle cats, which she found to be "squishy."

A Celebration of Life will be scheduled and announced at a later date. Arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.

Barbara A. Thommen, 88, of Mattapoisett died February 11, 2025 unexpectedly at Tobey Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Hans J.U. Thommen.

Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, daughter of the late Harry and Mary (Newman) Sanderson, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life.

She was formerly employed as a teacher at Gidley Elementary School in Dartmouth for many years until her retirement.

Mrs. Thommen enjoyed quilting, gardening, reading, playing bridge and the company of her cat Katy.

She was a member of the Mattapoisett Woman's Club and Shining Tides Quilting Guild.

Survivors include her step-daughter, Julie Awwad and her husband Mohammad of North Scituate, RI, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

She was the step-mother of the late Jeanne Thommen.

Her private Funeral Service was held on Saturday, February 15th in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett followed by burial in Cushing Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Mattapoisett Free Public Library or to the Mattapoisett Womans Club. .For online guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.