Richard Weston Straffin, 85, of Rochester passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. He had been married for 48 years to the late Lois Carol Phillips Straffin. He was the son of the late Weston and Irene (Reeves) Straffin. Born in Brockton, he raised a family of 8 in Middleboro, where he was a […] Read more »
Michael “Mike” Vining passed away on July 21, 2025, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was 58 years old. Mike will be remembered for his unwavering positive attitude, his warm heart, and his deep love for family, friends, and the simple joys of life. He was […] Read more »
Paul Martin McCabe, age 82, of Mattapoisett passed away on August 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Gail McCabe for 59 years. Paul was a loving father to his three children and seven grandchildren; Sean McCabe and his wife Judith, their children, Jack, Colin and Bridget of Dartmouth; Ericka and her son, Alexander […] Read more »
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John A. Hopkins, age 96, on July 26, 2025. He was surrounded by his four loving children at his home in Rochester, MA. John was born and raised in Westwood, MA. It was there he met Sally, his wife of 70 years. John […] Read more »
Mary Worden of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully on July 21 in Pinehurst, NC. Hers was a joyful life-filled with art, music, and theater-dedicated to educating and serving others and being with her family. Born in Nantucket in 1927, Mary was the daughter of immigrants Kathleen Cronin Moriarty and Alan Moriarty. After a childhood in […] Read more »
Diane R. (Lemieux) Kinney, 68, of Mattapoisett passed away Friday August 1, 2025. She was the wife of Samuel W. Kinney, Jr. Born in Acushnet, the daughter of the late Raymond A. Lemieux, Sr. and Claire (Fleurent) Lemieux, she lived in Marion and Mattapoisett for most of her life. Diane was formerly employed […] Read more »
Lois E. (Bourdon) Alves, 74, of Mattapoisett died July 29, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Raymond L. and Alice T. (Bienacka) Bourdon, she lived in Mattapoisett most of her life. She was formerly employed as deli manager at Falmouth Stop & Shop for many years […] Read more »
William Salvatore Bruno passed away on July 30, 2025 at the age of 91 at his home in Mattapoisett, MA, surrounded by his loving wife of sixty-two years, Ann (McMorrow) Bruno, and their five children, Julie (Bruno) Vasil, Beth (Bruno) Oberlander, Paul Bruno, David Bruno, and Maria Bruno. William is survived by his wife and […] Read more »
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jordan Anthony Hansen, age 25, who tragically lost his life in a motor vehicle accident on July 25, 2025. Born in New Bedford, son of Timothy and Sarah (Hansen) Murray, he lived in Mattapoisett all his life. Jordan graduated from Old Rochester Regional High […] Read more »
Patrick William Cooney December 8, 1991 – July 21, 2025 Patrick William Cooney passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. He was 33 years old. Born on December 8, 1991, in Newton, MA, Patrick grew up in a close-knit community where his love for the […] Read more »