Eleanor May Martin, 90, passed away on March 19, 2025 at Vantage of New Bedford. She was the daughter of Harry and Constance (Buchan) Martin of New Bedford and Mattapoisett.. A lover of animals (especially cats), flowers and all natural beauty, classical music and reading, Eleanor was raised in New Bedford and graduated from […] Read more »
Thomas C. McCormack, MD, 81, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. His death occurred on April 12, 2025 after a brief illness. Tom was born in San Angelo, TX on March 17, 1944 to Thomas C. and Helen (Connelly) McCormack. On July 1, 1967 Tom married Trudy (Crowley) McCormack with […] Read more »
George Beale Emmons August 18, 1927-April 21, 2025 What an amazing life this man had! Part of an amazing generation, as a child of the Great Depression and serving in the Navy in World War II and the Korean War. Born to Alice Wetherill Emmons and George Beale Emmons, he was raised on the […] Read more »
Claire Frances Belrose, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by family after a long illness. Born in Boston on January 16, 1944, Claire was the cherished daughter of the late James E. Thom and […] Read more »
Jami ( Nunes ) Midence 48, of Johnston RI, formerly of Mattapoisett, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 13, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sharon Nunes. She was the wife of Herman Midence for 25 years. Jami was kind and caring. She loved taking care of anyone in […] Read more »
Robert “Bob” Stuart Reardon, 86, of Marion, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Bob was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, to the late Stuart Reardon and Viola (Backstrom) Reardon, where he lived and worked for over 40 years. Bob’s love of the ocean inspired him to […] Read more »
Sean J. Brice, born on July 4th, 1969, passed away unexpectedly on April 7th, 2025. Sean grew up in Marion, MA, attending Old Rochester Regional High School, where he played four years of varsity hockey. Sean graduated in the Class of 1987, as a member of the National Honors Society. After high school, he […] Read more »
Robert “Bob” Bowers, of Mattapoisett, husband to Cathy Bowers, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2025, at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with ALS. Bob was born in Roxbury, MA on June 18, 1947, to Edward and Catherine (McGuire) Bowers. He was raised in Dorchester, MA where he […] Read more »
Patricia “Pat” McPartland, age 74, passed away on March 17, 2025 peacefully at home. She was born in Passaic, New Jersey. Pat lived a remarkable life defined by intellectual curiosity, professional achievement, and a profound commitment to personal and spiritual growth. A lifelong learner, Pat was committed to education and public health. She earned […] Read more »
Danielle Lucille Laurent Francis passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on September 6, 1930, in Paris, France, she was the beloved daughter of Madame and Monsieur Laurent. During World War II, she immigrated to Canada with her mother and brother, later settling in Marion, Massachusetts, where she made […] Read more »