Rochester and Mattapoisett will be holding softball registrations on Wednesday, February 11. Mattapoisett will hold registration at Old Hammondtown School and Rochester at Rochester Memorial School from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
Marion Rochester Medical Reserve Corp
The Marion Rochester MRC will meet on Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 pm at the Rochester Council on Aging at 66 Dexter Lane in Rochester.
The purpose of this meeting is to move forward with the re-organization and the goal is to form the Steering Committee and plan the future direction of the MRC. The more input and guidance we receive from MRC volunteers, the better the outcome. All volunteers – medical and non-medical – are encouraged to attend and participate. New volunteers are always welcome!
Dorothy B. Howley (Mead)
Dorothy B. Howley (Mead) passed away peacefully on February 2nd at the Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion, MA at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Howley. Dorothy is survived by her loving sister Jeanne P. Hickey of Marion, MA and many nieces, nephews and their families. Dottie was the daughter of the late William and Mary Mead (Foley) and was predeceased by her sister Marie Golden and her brother Harold Mead.
Born in Boston, raised and educated in Dorchester, Dottie was a graduate of St. Gregory’s School and a devoted life long parishioner of St. Gregory Catholic Church.
Dottie will always be remembered for her thoughtful, giving and generous nature. Her warm-heartedness and compassion for others touched so many lives. She had an incredible sense of style and love of life and family, which will be greatly missed.
The family would like to thank the staff on Mayfair Unit at Sippican Healthcare Center for the wonderful and loving care they provided to our Dorothy.
Visitation at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Saturday, February 7th from 10:00 am -11:00 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am at St. Gregory Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dorothy’s memory can be made to St. Gregory Catholic Church, 2223 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124.
For information and directions, www.dolanfuneral.com
Plumb Library Trustee Vacancy
The Trustees for the Joseph Plumb Memorial Library are seeking to fill a vacant seat on the Board. The Trustees would like to invite members of the Rochester community who have an interest in libraries to contact Library Director Gail Roberts, either by dropping by the library, calling 508-763-8600, or emailing groberts@sailsinc.org. Anyone interested in becoming a Trustee is invited to attend the next meeting on Saturday, February 7 at 8:30 am.
Commitment to this Board is at least one to two hours per month, plus periodic visits to the library to sign vouchers and other documents. Meetings are usually held on the second Saturday of every month from 8:30 to 10:00 am throughout the year. Qualifications necessary to fill this post include a belief in the library and its role in the community and a willingness to advocate when necessary.
For more information on the vacancy and the requirements, please come to the meeting on the February 7 or contact Library Director Gail Roberts for more information.
Open Table
You are invited to join us for supper on Friday, February 13 at the Mattapoisett Congregational Church. Everyone is welcome. Open Table offers a delicious, nutritious meal prepared by volunteers on the second Friday of every month. There is no charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. Doors open at 4:30 pm and the meal will be served at 5:00 pm. Please come!
Fundraising Fun
The Marion Firefighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 at the Marion VFW. The money raised goes towards purchasing gear, supplies, and equipment outside the regular Fire Department budget. Hungry guests came for the spaghetti and stayed for the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
ORR Boys’ Lacrosse League
In the Crossroads Boys’ Lacrosse League, ORR beat Fairhaven 22-3 on Sunday, February 1 at the Jungleplex in Plymouth. There is a game every Sunday for the next six weeks, as the athletes keep in shape for the spring season. Photos by Colin Veitch
Bruce M. Reardon
Bruce M. Reardon, 72, of Mattapoisett died January 29, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness.
He was the husband of the late Jody (Boles) Reardon.
Born and raised in Brockton, the son of the late Stuart F. and Viola A. (Backstrom) Reardon, he lived in Arizona for many years before moving to Mattapoisett in 2002.
Mr. Reardon served in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed bowling and golfing.
Survivors include his companion, Dorothy Salgado of Mattapoisett; a brother, Robert Reardon and his wife Betty of Marion; his niece and nephews, Amy Doherty and her husband Brendan of Westwood, Daniel Reardon and his wife Mary of Berkley and James Reardon and his wife Marianne of Sudbury; and 6 great-nieces and nephews.
He was the uncle of the late Deborah Reardon.
Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, February 9th from 3-7 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Tuesday, February 10th at 10 AM to proceed to the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne for a Graveside Service at 11 AM. For directions and guestbook, please www.saundersdwyer.com.
Carol (Rack) Herndon
Carol (Rack) Herndon, age 81, of Mattapoisett, formerly of Wellesley Hills and Scituate, passed away at home Tuesday, February 3, 2015 with her daughters by her side, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Born and raised in New Jersey, the daughter of the late Alfred and Irma (Dalton) Rack, Carol was a graduate of Springfield Regional High School and Florida Southern University where she was an active member of Alpha Chi Omega. She married a fellow FSU co-ed and after devoting her time and efforts to her family, she returned to school, earning a Masters degree from the Boston University School of Social Work in 1978. She retired from Massachusetts State Department of Mental Health, having worked at facilities in Taunton, Plymouth and Westboro, MA.
Fueled by her eye for style, she was an accomplished seamstress, weaver and home decorator. Carol had a deep love of sewing, cooking, theatre, symphony, playing tennis and bridge as well as traveling. She is a lifetime member of the Mattapoisett Historical Society and was an active member of the Women’s Club.
She is survived by her children, Cheryl Holmes of New Bedford and Stahley Szebenyi and her husband, Steve, of Chester Springs, PA; her former husband, Kenneth Herndon; four grandchildren, Kristen (Holmes) McCormick and Kenneth Holmes, and Emma and Jack Szebenyi; two great grandchildren; several cousins, nephews and nieces, and many good and dear friends. She was predeceased by her beloved big brother, Wallace Rack.
Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial gathering on Sunday, February 8, 2015 from 2-5 PM, with a celebration of her life at 3:30 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society (P.O. Box 238812, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-8804) or to a charity important to you. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.
Movies to Move You
“Movies to Move You” is a free community event on Sunday, February 8 presented by The Center for Educational & Cultural Opportunities (CECO) at Buzzards Play Productions (BPP), located at 3065 Cranberry Highway in East Wareham, across from Benny’s. The movies being shown are all based on true stories – all are inspiring. The Jackie Robinson story, as told in ’42,’ will be shown at 12:30pm. The Pact, a truly inspiring story of three teens growing up in a crime- and drug- infested community of Newark, Jersey who overcome tremendous adversity to become doctors follows at 3:15 pm. And last, Men of Honor, the Carl Breshear story about an African American Navy SEAL and the adversity he had to overcome to succeed, will be shown at 5:15 pm (Rated R). Join us for one or all three movies.
The impetus for starting the Center was taking five Wareham youth to Boston to see Lion King. Trenton Jenkins and his wife helped chaperone the group and he said, “The play was life changing. I never knew the play had so much to offer. It was so exciting to see my first live theater event.”
Sonya Rose, who has three daughters – one at Howard University, another at Upper Cape, and the oldest in retail – said, “I think the Center is a great idea. It will expose kids and families to new things. The Center was started by Onset Foursquare Church, but is separate from the church, so anyone can participate.”
Suggestions for places to visit or activities to include are most welcome. For suggestions or information, please call 508-863-3691 or email bsullivan0147@gmail.com.