Justin Kelleher, 81, of Mattapoisett died peacefully at home on Friday, September 8, 2023.             The son of Joseph and Mary (Curran) Kelleher, Justin was born on October 13, 1941, and was the eldest of six children growing up in New Bedford; a city whose history and his family’s connection to it was a favorite […] Read more »

Louise (Boo) Hudson Thatcher, 64, of Mattapoisett passed away Saturday, September 9th, 2023, after being diagnosed with metastatic cancer in August 2023.             Louise was born in Concord, MA to the late William and Patricia Cutter. She was one of the youngest of five children who grew up in Carlisle, MA. She went to high […] Read more »

Paul F. Bodeau, 77, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was the husband of Jill Bodeau for 54 years.             Born in Acushnet, son of the late Francis and Beatrice (Bachand) Bodeau, he lived in Rochester most of his life.             Paul enjoyed fishing from his boat and his kayak […] Read more »

Teresa Rose Nunes Pawelczyk Dall, of Mattapoisett, passed away on September 4, 2023, at age 77. She is survived by her husband Mark; her children Andrew, Amy, and Peter; her step-children Christine and Kennet; her brother Charles; and her grandchild, step-grandchildren, and great-grandchild. As a teacher at Old Rochester Regional High School for over 25 […] Read more »

Joyce F. Grace, 81, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was the wife of the late Donald E. Grace.             Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Abel and Mary (Silveria) Rapoza, she was raised in New Bedford before moving to Mattapoisett.             Joyce loved birdwatching, seeing lighthouses, solving […] Read more »

Joseph A. Souza, 89, of Acushnet died August 23, 2023 at Brandon Woods of Dartmouth.             Born in New Bedford, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Rebello) Souza.             He was a retired mechanic and repair technician.             Mr. Souza served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.             He enjoyed playing guitar […] Read more »

Travis Cosaboom, 83, of Oldwick, NJ passed away peacefully on August 26th in Lawrence Township, NJ after a long struggle with dementia. He was born in Medford, NJ on October 1, 1939, and attended RVRHS in Mt. Holly where he was a standout player on the football team. He went on to the University of […] Read more »

Scott D. Gauvin, 55, of Rochester passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30th 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Janet M. (Plaud) Gauvin.             Born in New Bedford, the son of Bernard and Nancy (Hawes) Gauvin, Scott grew up in Mattapoisett having graduated from Old Rochester Regional High School in 1986. Scott […] Read more »

Elizabeth Croll Atkinson, of Mattapoisett, passed away peacefully early Friday, August 25, 2023 at the age of 93. Born in Sayre, PA, she was the youngest daughter of LaRue and Charlotte Croll of Waverly, NY.             Mrs. Atkinson was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert, and her sister Roberta Paden. She is […] Read more »