Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Cooney, 84, died at home in Marion, MA surrounded by the love of family and friends on July 9, 2018. She was born to the late John and Wilhelmena Donlan on June 13, 1934. Betty’s generosity of spirit was powerfully felt by the people and communities she touched. She had a genius […] Read more »

Peter A. Cusick, 68, of Dartmouth, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 at his home unexpectedly. He was the husband of the late Sandra (Freienbergs) Cusick. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Gerard F. and Jacqueline (Saunders) Cusick. A graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School in 1969, he previously lived in […] Read more »

George B. Bassett, Sr., 73, of Marion, died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham unexpectedly.  He was the husband of Janice L. (Valle) Bassett.  They were married for 54 years. Born in Acushnet, he was the son of the late Arthur E. and Florence H. (Bumpus) Bassett.  George worked as a driver […] Read more »

Alice G. (Markey) Callaghan, 74, of Middleboro died June 29, 2018 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John “Pat” Callaghan. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Stephen A. and Elizabeth M. (Allen) Markey, she lived in Mattapoisett and Lakeville before moving […] Read more »

Florence R. (Dexter) Vossahlik, 78, of Mattapoisett died June 28, 2018 peacefully at Forestview Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Mattapoisett, the daughter of the late Chester and Beatrice (Vossahlik) Dexter, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was formerly employed as a hairdresser. Ms. Vossahlik was a graduate of Fairhaven […] Read more »

Rodman E. Taylor Sr., 87, of Marion, MA. died peacefully on June 24, 2018. “Rod” was the husband of the late Marguerite Theresa Taylor. Born in New Bedford on April 17, 1931, he was the son of the late Clayton and Florence Taylor. Rod served in the U.S. Army as a Master Sargent after graduating […] Read more »

Loide E. (Franco) Souza, 86, of Rochester died June 27, 2018 peacefully at Brookdale Dartmouth Village. She was the wife of the late George Souza. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Cecilia (Tavares) Franco, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Rochester. Mrs. Souza was formerly employed as a […] Read more »

Peter F. Rose, 78, of Marion, died June 25, 2018 at home. He was the husband of Judith “Judy” (Barros) Rose. He was born in Wareham and lived in Marion for the rest of his life. He was the son of the late Frank and Matilda (Pires) Rose. He attended the Sippican School. Mr. Rose […] Read more »

Timothy “Tim” Donohue, 64, died peacefully at his home in Sagamore Beach on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Tim was born on July 4, 1953 in New Bedford to the late George Donohue and Catherine (Lowney) Donohue. He attended Holy Family High School in New Bedford and graduated from Bridgewater State University. Empowering others, young and […] Read more »

William J. Johnson, 68, of Mattapoisett died June 10, 2018 unexpectedly at home. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Owen L. and Lillian (Normandin) Johnson, he grew up in Fairhaven, but lived in Mattapoisett most of his life. Although he spent time as a photographer in Detroit, the majority of his life […] Read more »