Bill Elfers died peacefully at home on November 28, 2020, after a long struggle with ALS. Bill lived an incredibly full and productive life and left the world a better place for having lived in it. His thoughtful approach to life’s challenges, his incredible loyalty to family and friends, his ability to rally those around […] Read more »
Paul Francis Shea, 80, of Mattapoisett passed away at home Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Alanna “Ally” (Medeiros) Carreiro. Born in Boston, son of the late John T. and Dorothy J. (O’Rourke) Shea, he was originally from O’Callaghan Way in South Boston at the Old Harbor Village and had […] Read more »
Cecilia (Almeida) Leshyk, 97, of Mattapoisett passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the cherished wife and partner of the late Nicholas Leshyk. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Charles and Delphina (Fernandes Costa) Almeida, she lived in Fairhaven before moving to […] Read more »
Thelma “Cissy” Vanstone, 80, has died, November 2, 2020, in Boca Raton, FL from complications of Covid 19 which she contracted while in rehabilitation following surgery to repair a broken left hip. She was born and raised in Marion, MA, and graduated from Fisher Junior College in Boston, MA where she spent several years, followed […] Read more »
Mary S. (Machnicki) Scott, 93, of Mattapoisett passed away Sunday November 15, 2020 at Sippican Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Earle W. Scott for 54 years. Born in Dartmouth, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Katherine (Grzyb) Machnicki. She was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church in Mattapoisett. […] Read more »
Setsuko (Nishihara) Mendes, age 79, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, in Marion. She was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas “Nick” Mendes and her parents, Toshimasa and Uto Nishihara. She is survived by sister in law Rose Mendes of Marion; brother in law Andrew Mendes of Marion; sister in law Natalie […] Read more »
Dorothy W. Lawrence, 92, of Fairhaven, formerly of Rochester died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Russell P. Lawrence. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Edith Whitman and graduated from Middleboro High School. Mrs. Lawrence […] Read more »
Pamela Marie Hoffer, 78, of Marion, died peacefully at home on November 11, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Pamela grew up in Beaver, PA, the younger daughter of William Howard and Mae Lois Stuck. After graduating from Wilson College, she came to Boston, where she met Edward and they lived in Eastern […] Read more »
Judith A. Smith, 82, of Marion, died November 5, 2020 at Wareham Healthcare after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Dorothy D. Smith of Marion. She lived in Marion for most of her life. For many years she was employed by Aerovox in New Bedford. […] Read more »
Betty Ann (Weigel) Thomson of Rochester, MA died on Friday, October 23, 2020 after a long illness. She was 87. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Alexander J. Thomson, her six children and their partners, Kurt and his wife, Jennifer, of New Brighton, PA, Holly and her partner Armand of N Dartmouth, […] Read more »