George L. Hossfield, Jr, 97, of Mattapoisett MA died May 12, 2020 in his apartment in Carbondale IL. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, M. Jaqueline (Dwyer) Hoss-field in 2015. Born in Paterson, NJ to the late George L. Hossfield and Frieda E. (Marty) Hossfield, he lived in Paterson […] Read more »
Josephine Mary Pannell, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully in her home on May 21, 2020 in the company of her family at the age of 92. Jo was born in London, England on December 10, 1927, the daughter of Ann Margaret and John Lyons. Raised in Essex with her siblings Maureen, Michael and Patrick, she grew […] Read more »
Mary O. (Ornellas) Ferreira, 102 of New Bedford died May 20, 2020 peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital.She was the wife of the late Manuel B. Ferreira.Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Souza) Ornellas, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.Mrs. Ferreira was formerly employed as a stitcher […] Read more »
Joseph E. Doubrava, 92, of Mattapoisett, MA, died on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital following a brief period of declining health initiated by a fall and complicated by infection with COVID-19. Joe was born in Bayside, New York and as a young man enjoyed swimming, sailing and golfing. As a 17 year-old […] Read more »
Thomas H. Buffinton, age 99, of Plymouth, MA, formerly of Marion, died peacefully on Saturday, May 16. He was the husband of the late Sally (Waring) Buffinton for 69 years. Born November 8, 1920 in Williamstown, MA to the late Professor Arthur H. Buffinton and Mary (Edwards) Buffinton. As a young student at Williamstown High […] Read more »
Shirley J. (Parker) Hughes, 90, of Marion, died May 17, 2020 at home. She was the wife of the late John H. Hughes who died in 1985 and the daughter of the late Henry W. and Elizabeth E. (Davie) Parker. She was born in Arlington and graduated from Concord High School. After high school, Mrs. […] Read more »
Robert A. Gingras, 90, of Mattapoisett died peacefully, surrounded by family on May 19, 2020, at the home he was born in. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth M. (Beehan) Gingras, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born and raised in Mattapoisett, he was the son of the late Achille and […] Read more »
Ruth E. (Pacheco) Costa, 89 of Mattapoisett died May 14, 2020 peacefully at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late John F. Costa. Born in Fairhaven, daughter of the late Theane and Elsie (McMullen) Pacheco, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Mrs. Costa was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. […] Read more »
George A. Reade, 87, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Our Lady’s Haven after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Louanda J. (Mach) Reade. Born in Paterson, NJ, son of the late George and Agatha (Smith) Reade, he had lived in Mattapoisett for many years. George was a graduate […] Read more »
Adeline T. Sewall, 73, of West Wareham, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at home surrounded by her family after a period of declining health. Born in Acushnet, daughter of the late Peter Thomas and Elvena Viera, she grew up in Fairhaven and had lived in Wareham and Mattapoisett. Adeline had worked as a CNA […] Read more »