Bryan Noel “Dola” Dawson, 76, of Foxboro, died Dec. 4, 2022. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, he was the son of the late Noel and R. Joan (Gall) Dawson. He was the father of the late Annie Dawson. Bryan was a commercial fisherman on boats in Alaska and New Bedford. Always a seafarer, he visited […] Read more »
Gerald E. Johnson (Jerry) passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2022. He was 75. Jerry was an exceptional father. His devotion to his girls brought him to every dance and musical performance, sports game, track meet and graduation. But beyond that, he bestowed upon them and his grandchildren unconditional love always and […] Read more »
We are sad to announce the passing of Harry J. Manolopoulos of Ellicott City, MD, and Mattapoisett, MA. He died at age 74 on December 12, 2022. He was born in Richland, Washington, on April 7, 1948, to John and Elizabeth Manolopoulos. He was the eldest son of seven siblings and grew up in Richland. […] Read more »
Ann M. (Perkins) Briggs, 92, of Mattapoisett died December 16, 2022 peacefully in her daughter’s home. She was the loving wife of the late Peter P Briggs. Born in New Bedford, devoted daughter of the late Edwin L Perkins and Clara L (Tinkham), Ann lived most of her life in Mattapoisett. Ann’s […] Read more »
John Anthony Tarvis, of the Litchfield Country Club, passed away on December 15, 2022 at the age of 82. John was born January 17, 1940 in Mattapoisett, MA, the son of Sylvester L. Tarvis and Angelina DeCosta Tarvis and brother of Thelma M. Zychowicz and June A. Connors, both deceased. In school, John […] Read more »
Frances P. Florindo, 90, of West Wareham, died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Tremont Rehabilitation Center in Wareham. She was the wife of the late Edmund P. Florindo, Sr. Born in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Ellen L. (Corse) and Walter Allen Pierce. Mrs. Florindo was instrumental in the opening of Ocean […] Read more »
Jonathan H. Mort, a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett and graduate of Old Rochester, died peacefully, on December 7. 2022, at the age of 62. Jonathan was born on July 2, 1960 and his birthday being so close to July 4th embedded in him a strong sense of patriotism. It was only fitting that his last […] Read more »
Grayson Brottmiller, 101 of Sterling, died on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was born on April 6, 1921, the son of Frank and Frieda (Siegfried) Brottmiller. He married Lois Ward on April 1, 1950, in Eureka, Illinois. Grayson earned his Bachelor’s degree from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois, his Master of Science […] Read more »
John T. (Jack) Murphy of Brick, New Jersey passed away on November 22, 2022, at the age of 91. He will eternally join his father, Thomas, his mother, Dorothy (nee Ryan), and sister, Alice as well as other family members and friends. He takes with him his quick wit, gift of gab and gentle […] Read more »
Michael Rocco “Chopper” D’Acci, 79, of Rochester, passed away on Dec. 1, 2022, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. He was the husband of Carol A. (Kenney) D’Acci and the son of the late Joseph and Bernice (O’Hare) D’Acci. He was born in Milton and lived in South Weymouth before moving to Rochester 51 years ago. […] Read more »