Olive M. (Anderson) Stickney, 101, of Mattapoisett, died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Stickney for 65 years until he passed in 2022.  Born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Elmer and Esther (Carlson) Anderson, she lived in Orleans for many years […] Read more »

Michael Garvice Thompson, 69, of Mattapoisett passed away September 21, 2024 following a period of declining health.             Michael was the son of the late Lillian “Tuddie” Morse and the late Arthur C. Thompson. He was the husband of the late Stephanie L. (Grassi) Thompson, his soul mate. Michael is survived by his sister, Donna […] Read more »

Madelyn Mary (Doherty) Collins, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, of Marion, MA, passed away September 20, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. A cherished daughter to Ruth and Edward Doherty of Flushing, NY. Born in 1933, Madelyn was the 3rd born of 4 children.             In 1951 Madelyn married the love […] Read more »

Paul B. Whitehead, 75, of Rochester passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a period of declining health. He was surrounded by his loving family. Paul was a devoted husband to his wife of 47 years Suzanne M. (Zajac) Whitehead. Paul was born and raised in New Bedford, and was […] Read more »

Samuel Thomas Ogle of Cambridge, and Mattapoisett died on September 9, 2024, at the age of 76 after a long illness. Born in Philadelphia, he graduated from Franklin College and Northeastern University School of Business. Sam’s long career in information technology spanned society’s shift to the digital age. He adapted to these changes with his […] Read more »

Preston C. Urquhart, 64, of Mattapoisett entered into eternal rest on Saturday September 7, 2024, following a period of declining health. Preston was the son of the late Karen Ellis and brother of the late Jennifer Lynn Hurd.             Preston is survived by his two beloved daughters, Alexandra Cardeiro of Fall River and Molly Urquhart […] Read more »

Sean Patrick Young, 62, of Acushnet, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital, the day after his birthday, on September 6, 2024 after a tragic accident.  He was surrounded by his loving family and heroic hospital staff as he drew his last breath.               A humble, kind, self-reliant, devout, and eccentric man, Sean truly stepped to […] Read more »

Annelise Susanne Dexter, 66, of Rochester, MA, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2024. Born in Denmark, she was the daughter of Fritse and Tove Jorgensen.             From her upbringing on a farm in a small Danish village to the coast of Massachusetts, her love of animals and nature was something she held dear to […] Read more »

Nelson P. Costa, 78, of Marion passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024. He was the husband of Ronalie E. Wood.             Born in Fenais da Luz, Portugal, he was the son of the late Deodato Costa Lopes and Maria Couto.             Nelson enjoyed magic tricks and traveling, especially visiting the Azores where he […] Read more »

Mary (Ryan) Franklin, 90, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Winchester, Mattapoisett, and Marion, MA died peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Lewis C. Franklin, Jr.             Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Dr. James and Helen (Toomey) Ryan, Mary lived in Winchester […] Read more »