Elizabeth “Betty” Theriault of Mattapoisett, MA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 3rd, surrounded by loved ones. She was the devoted wife of Albert “Bert” Theriault for 61 years, living in the house they had lovingly built over many happy summers at Harbor Beach before moving from Holden, MA to enjoy their retirement […] Read more »
Carol A. Norman, of Centerville, passed away peacefully at the McCarthy Care Hospice Center in Sandwich on Christmas Morning 2020. Carol was the daughter of Dorris and Walter Longmore and grew up in Mattapoisett where she made life-long friends. She attended the Fairhaven Unitarian Church and sang in the children’s choir that her mother […] Read more »
Travis W. Hannack, 46, of Rochester, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Melanie B. (Correia) Hannack. Born in Baldwin, WI, son of Jack and Bonnie (Sebion) Hannack, he lived in the New Bedford area since 2008. Travis had been employed for over 10 years as […] Read more »
Arthur Seifert, age 91 of Marion, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 2, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Rose (Mesquita) Seifert to whom he had been married for 61 years. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late John and Martha (Geier) Seifert, he was […] Read more »
David T. Gingras, 56, of Mattapoisett passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2020. A lifelong resident of Mattapoisett, he was the son of the late Robert A. and Elizabeth M. (Beehan) Gingras. He was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School. He enjoyed music, beekeeping, boating, aviation, and history. His quick wit and […] Read more »
To the Editor: Let’s move beyond scapegoating and solve Marion’s sewer issues. Marion’s sewer rates are ridiculously high. And, unfortunately, it’s not because the town treats its sewage to a better standard than anyone else. In fact, the opposite has been true. The last statewide survey of town sewer rates in 2017 found […] Read more »
Donald A. “Dinga” Walton, 87, of Fairhaven passed away Saturday December 19, 2020 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Frances P. (Rogers) Walton. Born in New York, NY, the son of the late Everett and Mary Loretta (Gallant) Walton, he lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven for most of […] Read more »
Joan C. (LaFreniere) Chandler, 85, of Attleboro died December 26, 2020 after a period of declining health at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Born in Boston, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Blaney) LaFreniere, she was raised in Jamaica Plain and later lived in St. Petersburg, FL and Orlando, FL before moving to Attleboro. She was […] Read more »
Linda Taylor, 74, of West Wareham, passed away on Thursday December 17, 2020 at Tobey Hospital. Linda was the loving partner and companion of 47 years to Judy Greenlaw also of West Wareham. She was born in Wareham the daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Angell) Taylor. She earned her Master’s Degree from Boston […] Read more »
Christopher E. Taft – (82) November 14, 1938-November 30, 2020 died peacefully at home in Beverly Hills, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine R. Taft, his children Laura Taft of Dartmouth, Chris Taft of Marion, Diana Taft of Mattapoisett, MA and his 5 grandchildren. We honor his passing with this Cherokee Prayer: O’ […] Read more »