Tucker Zenski (formerly Michael Osenkowski), 46 years old of Salem, MA died on August 10, 2023 in Seaside, Oregon.             Tucker was born March 25, 1977 in Petersburg VA.             He was a graduate of Mount St. Charles Academy, class of 1995 and University of Massachusetts Boston.             Tucker’s quest for life began in the […] Read more »

Robert J. “Bob” Larsen, 80, of Mattapoisett died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Carol (Sephton) Larsen.             Born in Penn Yan, NY, son of the late James and Martha (Fullagar) Larsen, he lived in New York until joining the United States Army after college. He later lived in […] Read more »

LuAnn M. (Celeberto) Stemper, age 61 of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John E. Stemper, to whom she had been married for 35 years.             She was born in Providence, RI, the daughter of Joseph […] Read more »

            Dr. R. Michael Scott, 82, passed away at his home in Mattapoisett, MA on August 4, 2023 with his beloved wife, Susan, at his side.             Dr. Scott served for many years as Neurosurgeon-in-Chief at Boston Children’s Hospital and as Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School.             He carried out pioneering work on […] Read more »

Scott Paradis Ashley, 68, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023 in the loving company of his wife and daughters. The youngest of four, Scott was born on December 31, 1954, and raised in East Freetown.             Scott completed his BS in Biology from Murray State University where he also competed on the […] Read more »

Norrine Anne Burnett – beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend – passed away peacefully on July 9th, surrounded by family.             She was born on June 12, 1939 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Albina and Robert Looney. Growing up the second of six children in the tight quarters of Winthrop Street, she was affectionately acknowledged as […] Read more »

Jennifer Ann Rusinoski, lovingly known as Jen, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023, at the age of 66. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and joy that touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.             Born in Atlanta, GA, Jen was the daughter of the late Helen […] Read more »

Jeffrey R. Austin, 63, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2023.             He was born August 2, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert L. Austin, Jule A. (Williams) Austin and sister Lesley.             He lived in California and New York before moving to Mattapoisett midway into his junior year of high school in […] Read more »

Elizabeth A. “Betsy” (Callaghan) Barclay, 74, of Mattapoisett died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late David W. Barclay.             Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Joseph and Sheila (McKoan) Callaghan, she was raised in New Bedford and lived in Fairhaven for […] Read more »

C. Denison Makepeace II, age 89, passed away peacefully at home In Marion, MA on June 28, 2023. He was surrounded by family and the gentle care of Hospice of Community Nurse Home Care of Fairhaven. He was known as “Denny” to his family and friends.             Denny is survived by his wife of 67 […] Read more »