Charles Terrence Smith of Mattapoisett, MA passed away on December 23, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. He was 82 years old. Born on May 25,1943 in Buffalo, NY, Charlie was the child of Charles and Anne Smith. He grew up as the second of five brothers and with a flock of neighbors in […] Read more »

Christina Szwaja (née Curry), age 99, of Acushnet, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on December 30th, 2025 at her daughter’s house in Mattapoisett, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she touched the lives of all who knew her with her generosity, warmth, and strength. Her unwavering love for family and friends […] Read more »

Daune E. (Nichols) Smith of Fairhaven, died peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025. She was the wife of the late William G. Smith. Born and educated in New Bedford she spent the last 24 years living in Fairhaven surrounded by many good friends in her McGann Terrace neighborhood. Survivors include her two sons, David A. Smith and his wife Dawn […] Read more »

Bernard R. Loranger, aged 82, of Fairhaven, MA, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at his son’s home in Marion,surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Christine Lodge, and the son of the late T. Theodore and M. Constance (Letendre) Loranger of New Bedford. In addition to his wife, Bernard […] Read more »

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jean “Jeanie” Rose, who left us peacefully on December 23 at the age of 75. She was a beloved mother, family member, friend, community activist and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.             Jean was born on March 9, 1950 in […] Read more »

            Suzanne M. (Zajac) Whitehead, 79 of Rochester passed away peacefully, December 21 at Saint Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Suzanne was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Paul B. Whitehead.             Born in New Bedford and raised in Acushnet, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Thaddeus J.H and Doris […] Read more »

David L. Pendergast, 75, who divided his time between Boston and Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Mary (Bevelock) Pendergast.             Born in Boston, David was the son of the late William and Betty (McCarthy) Pendergast. He […] Read more »

Barbara (Cochrane) Nicholson, 99 years old, passed away peacefully, at Alden Court in Fairhaven, MA after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late William T. Nicholson, Sr. Born and raised in Fitchburg, MA daughter of the late Harold and Eleanor (Everett) Cochrane, even as a child, Barbara was adventurous, curious, […] Read more »

George E. Foster, 82, of Westport, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 13, 2025 surrounded by loved ones after a long period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Susan J. (Drinkwater) Foster.             Mr. Foster was born in Taunton, son of the late G. Edward and Helen (Randall White) Foster, […] Read more »