James E. “Jim” Taylor, Jr., 83, of Fairhaven, MA passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Tobey Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the former husband of Lorraine (Fernandes) Taylor. Born and raised in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late James. E. and Dora (Marchio) Taylor, Sr. Jim lived […] Read more »
Paula Hudson Chambers, of Rochester, passed away on March 14, 2026 at the age of 79. She was the beloved wife of Karl Dennis Chambers, with whom she shared 56 years of loving marriage and a lifetime of big blessings and little miracles. Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, to Mary Jean (nee Plouff) and Donald G. Hudson, Paula […] Read more »
Leona C. (Allen) Mansfield, 94, of Mattapoisett, passed away on March 9, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Donald L. Mansfield, married for 46 years. They were a special couple, inseparable, sharing their passions for gardening, traveling, cooking, their home and especially their family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, daughter […] Read more »
Roger E. Ouellette, 79, died February 3, 2026 in Mattapoisett. Roger was born in Wareham, MA on November 5, 1946. He was the son of the late Roger and Gladys (Briggs) Ouellette. Roger, known by his family and friends as “Rog”, was raised in Marion, MA. He was a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High […] Read more »
Margaret M. (Walsh) Bancroft, 86, formerly of Mattapoisett died peacefully March 6, 2026 at Sacred Heart Home after a period of declining health. Born September 9, 1939 in New Bedford, the daughter of James J. and Agnes (McGrath) Walsh, she married David A. Bancroft, her high school sweetheart. They started their married life near […] Read more »
In loving memory of Vickie Carr, whose life was a testament to the power of words, compassion, and unwavering love, we announce her peaceful passing at home in Mattapoisett on March 6, 2026, after a courageous battle with a long illness. Born on July 7, 1956, in Quantico, Virginia, Vickie’s journey was one marked by […] Read more »
Maryann E. DeMello, 59, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born and raised in New Bedford, she was the daughter of Norbert DeMello and his wife Cheryl DeMello of Mattapoisett and the late Madeline E. (Perreira) DeMello. Maryann raised […] Read more »
Jeanne (Sadeck) Bancroft, 92, of New Bedford, MA died peacefully at home on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her family after a long illness.She was the wife of the late William Bancroft, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.Born on February 2, 1934 in New Bedford, daughter of the late Marshall C. and Eva […] Read more »
Sung Bok Kim, of Mattapoisett, born September 1932 passed away on February 23. He retired to Mattapoisett in 2013 after a 40 year career at the State University of New York at Albany where he was a Distinguished Service Professor of History. During his years there he taught, was Department Chair and Dean of Undergraduate […] Read more »
Jennifer (Andresen) Cipriano, 76, of Marion passed away on February 26, 2026, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Patrick Cipriano with whom she spent 37 wonderful years. He was the love of her life. Born in Medford, MA, to the late Robert and Florence (Hartley) Andresen. She lived […] Read more »