Shirley (Arruda) Ponsart, 81, formerly of Rochester, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2016, at the Royal of Fairhaven where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was the wife of 62 years, of Arthur Ponsart. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Andre) Arruda, […] Read more »
Elizabeth M. (Beehan) Gingras, 85, of Mattapoisett died August 31, 2016 peacefully at Alden Court Nursing Home. She was the wife of Robert A. Gingras. Born and raised in New Bedford, the daughter of the late William J. and Alice F. (Rourke) Beehan, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. Betty was an active […] Read more »
Robert A. Cattley, 80, of Mattapoisett died August 30, 2016 peacefully at Sippican Health Care Center surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Carol D. (Colwell) Cattley for more than 60 years. Born and raised in Melrose, the son of the late Henry R. and Elizabeth V. (King) Cattley, he lived in Mattapoisett […] Read more »
George A. Kirby, III, age 72, of Rochester, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 27th, at his home. He was the husband of 52 years to Janice A. Kirby. George was born in Rochester, the son of George A. Kirby II and Ruth S. (Hartley). He was a graduate of New Bedford […] Read more »
Attorney Paul R. Callan, of Mattapoisett, formerly of Middleborough, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on August 27, 2016. He was 83. Paul was the devoted husband of Mary K. (Rudolph) Callan, and the loving father of 4 children who survive him: Paul F. Callan of San Diego, CA; Susan E. […] Read more »
Darleen S. (Allemao) Hall, 66, of Rochester passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late John and Lillian (Lima) Allemao she grew up in New Bedford and lived most her life in Wareham before moving to Rochester 12 years […] Read more »
Ryan C. Adams 32, of Rochester passed away peacefully, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday August 6, 2016. Born in New Bedford, Ryan grew up in Rochester and attended Rochester Schools. He was the beloved and cherished son of the late Russell Adams and Crystal A. (Westgate) Adams. Ryan leaves behind […] Read more »
Thomas E. Bigham, 58, of Fairhaven, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, at home after a period of declining health. Born in Orange, NJ, son of Esther F. (Chiasson) Bigham and the late Harvey G. Bigham, he lived in Mattapoisett prior to settling in Fairhaven 26 years ago. He was a communicant of St. Joseph’s […] Read more »
Roy A. Kainu, 56, of Marion, died August 18, 2016. He was the son of Ellen (Peltola) Kainu and the late Urho Kainu. He was born in Weymouth and lived in South Middleboro before moving to Marion. Mr. Kainu worked as a Finish Carpenter. He had also worked for Cape Dory Yachts. He graduated from […] Read more »
Maurice A. Fuller, Jr., 91, of Rochester died August 19, 2016 at Tobey Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Arlene M. (DeMoranville) Fuller. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Maurice A. and Ruth (Barrows) Fuller, he lived in Rochester all of his life. Mr. Fuller was […] Read more »