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
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 »
Marion’s Sewer Problem
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
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
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
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
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 »
Jeannine M. (LaVault) Duchaine
Jeannine M. (LaVault) Duchaine, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at home in Mattapoisett, MA surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Paul A. Duchaine with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Hector and Blanche (Gaudette) LaVault she […] Read more »
Robert J. Lopes
Robert J. Lopes 77, of New Bedford passed away at his home on Monday, December 14, 2020. He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Barbara Ann (Avila) Lopes. Born in Acushnet, MA he was the son of the late Louis M. Lopes and the late Alice M. (Morgado) Lopes. Robert […] Read more »
James Ambrose Dawson
James Ambrose Dawson, 83, of Mattapoisett died peacefully at home surrounded by his five children on Friday, December 11, 2020. He was the husband of Elizabeth “Beth” Murphy Dawson who predeceased him in 2018. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late James J. Dawson and Mary Margaret (Gatherall) Dawson, he was a […] Read more »