Mary E. Roberts, of Rochester, passed away May 1, 2022 at the age of 69, after a long illness.             Mary grew up in Bridgewater and graduated from Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, Class of 1970. She was an active alumna and helped plan many of her class reunions. After high school, Mary became a Hair […] Read more »

Robert D. Sylvia, Jr., age 52, of Mattapoisett, MA died of COVID on December 4, 2021 in Tucson, AZ. He attended Mattapoisett schools and graduated from Old Rochester Regional in 1987. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Xavier University in 1991. Bob worked as Director of Operations at Papa John’s for the […] Read more »

Linda May Jackson Sweeney, 71 years of age, unexpectedly passed away on January 27, 2022 at Beth Israel Hospital. Linda was born June 16, 1950 to the late Frank and Margaret (Bumpus) Jackson. She was the oldest of three children. Linda is survived by her husband Edward Sweeney; her two sons David R. Keirstead of […] Read more »

Shirley (Zavalcofsky) Brustin, 89, of Marion, formerly of Brockton died peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Sippican Healthcare in Marion with her loving family by her side.             Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late David and Esther (Bilsky) Zavalcofsky. Shirley was born on May 24, 1932 and would have turned […] Read more »

Judith Benedict: July 8, 1938 – March 31, 2022. Judy Benedict was a loving sister, great friend, and the most fun aunt there ever was. She was a successful and dedicated teacher until her retirement. Judy was an outdoor enthusiast who loved biking, swimming, cross country skiing, walking, and collecting shells on the beach. Judy […] Read more »

Shirley M. (Plummer) Cowell, 97 of Marion died April 17, 2022 peacefully at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion. She was the wife of the late Arthur Cowell.             She was born in South Portland, Maine, the daughter of the late Alfred and Sarah (Adams) Plummer. Shirley was a graduate of South Portland High School.             […] Read more »

Helen (Rapoza) Couto, formerly of Mattapoisett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died at home April 20, 2022, at the age of 91, surrounded by her loved ones.             She was the wife of the late Abell Couto. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Mariano and Francesca (Borges) Rapoza. […] Read more »

Claire (Saucier) Gaumont, 97, of Rochester, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at home. She was the wife of the late Roland Gaumont.             Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Rosario J. and Eva (Lajoie) Saucier, she had resided in Rochester for the past 67 years.             Mrs. Gaumont was a loving […] Read more »

Louanda J. (Mach) Reade of Mattapoisett died peacefully on Tuesday March 22, 2022 after a brief illness. She was 84 years of age at her passing. She was wife of the late George A. Reade with whom she enjoyed many happy years of marriage.             Born and educated in New Bedford, she was the daughter […] Read more »