Dorothea “Dot” (Scott) Tripp, 102, of Chiefland, Florida died September 26, 2022 peacefully in her son’s home.


She was the loving wife of the late Clifford “Bud” Irving Tripp.


Born in Westerly, RI on April 30, 1920, devoted daughter of the late James Henry Scott and Mary Elizabeth Latham. Dot lived in Mattapoisett from 1920 to 1980 and in Ruskin, FL from 1980 to 2022. Dot lived in Tehran, Iran for one year.


Dot loved the atmosphere of a small town community and was very active in it’s everyday life. Dot did the census in the center of town for years and was instrumental in the revival of the Historical Society in the late 1950’s until the time they moved to FL. She was also the Board of Registrars for years.


Dot leaves behind her two sons, Clifford D. Tripp and his wife Kathleen of FL, Dana J. Tripp and his wife Pamela of Marion; four grandchildren, Sarah Piehler, Cary A. LeBlanc, Jennifer Tripp and Dennis J. Tripp, Jason Ervoes and Lorri-Ann Mello; six great grandchildren, Brendon and Shannon Piehler, Haleigh Veldhuis, Dana S. Tripp, Kara and Zach LeBlanc; and three great-great grandchildren, Aliah, Arianna and Azalea Piehler.


There will be a family gathering at Cushing Cemetery at a later date.

Carolyn S. Titcomb (Mattapoisett, MA). The United States of America lost one of its oldest and most loved citizens this past Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the age of 106 years, 46 days.  In addition, Red Sox Nation and Patriot’s Nation also lost one of their biggest fans. From April to October she could usually be found in front of her TV starting at 7:00pm cheering for her favorite Red Sox over the years: Pedro, Manny, Pedroia, Varitek, and of course Big Papi. In the fall, Carolyn could be found every Sunday cheering for her favorite players Gronkowski, Edelman, Welker, Vinatieri, and of course Tom Brady.

            Carolyn passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home with her beautiful granddaughter Julie at her side. She was born and raised in Bridgewater, MA. Right from the start of her life, she was a strong woman having survived a case of the Spanish Flu in 1918 at 18 months old. She graduated from Bridgewater High School in 1934, and was a proud member of the Girl’s Basketball Team. At the time, girls were only allowed to play on half of the court, because in the 1930s it was against the rules for the girls to run up and down the full length of the basketball court! She married her husband (because he had a motorcycle) and proudly raised her 2 boys during World War II when there were no men around because they were all off fighting in the war. During her lifetime, she lived in several places including Keene, NH, Brockton, MA, Assonet, MA, and Mattapoisett, MA. Carolyn was a proud member of the Republican Party dating back to 1933. The 90 year grudge against Democrats began because her father was the Postmaster of Bridgewater, MA, and at the time this position was affiliated with the political party of the President. When President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (a Democrat) was sworn into office in March of that year, her father lost his job in the height of the Great Depression. She never let that one go.

            Carolyn was predeceased by her husband Millard Titcomb, her sister Jane (Carroll) Welch and her husband Donald, and her nephews David and Kenny Welch. She is survived by her sons Peter Titcomb (Supply, NC) and William Titcomb (Marion, MA), her daughter-in-law Sharon Titcomb, her grandsons Peter Jr. (wife Tracey), Timothy (wife Nancy), Julie Whittemore (husband Richard), and Joshua (wife Cathey), and her 7 great-grandchildren: Peter Titcomb III, Anna, Lillian, Jack, Rory, Axel, and Ellis. She is also remembered by her nephew David’s partner Margo Melnicove of Wayland, MA.

            A special Thank you goes out to her much loved Helper of many years, Ann Rodriguez, and her Nurse, Emily Field, who were also a part of her chosen family. Carolyn was loved by so many friends and extended family at the Mattapoisett Housing Authority’s Village Court on 1 Acushnet Road. In her final days, she made the decision to generously donate her body to Harvard Medical School (HMS), to see if they can unlock some of the secrets in her body that lead to such a long and fulfilling life. If they don’t find anything on the inside, here are just a few secrets she displayed throughout her life on the outside. When you tell someone you love them, say “love you to pieces,” when you thank someone you know, say “thanks a million,” when it comes to cell phones and social media, she would say “it isn’t the real world” so put it away, give lots of hugs, think happy thoughts, count your blessings, make your bed every morning, don’t be afraid to hold a nice long grudge, have a bowl of Cheerios with a banana every morning for breakfast, and eat lots of Little Debbie Snack Cakes!

            In honor of Carolyn’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Nurse Home Care/ Hospice of Fairhaven, MA.

Kimberly I. Meyer-Pelletier, 68 of Fairhaven, MA died peacefully on Friday, June 2, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Richard C. Pelletier for 39 years.

            Born in Hinesville, GA daughter of the late Arthur H. and Dorothy G. (Lavallee) Meyer, she grew up in a close-knit family in Wrentham, MA and spent her summer months in Mattapoisett enjoying all the beauty that Buzzards Bay had to offer. Once married she moved to Coventry, CT where she started a family and grew her own private practice as a Physical Therapist. Eventually she planted roots in Fairhaven, MA where she continued her life’s work as a PT, healing those who were burdened with grief, trauma, and physical and emotional pain through mind, body, and soul connection.

            Kim, had a zest for life and a taste for adventure. She spent many winters skiing in snowy Vermont. She traveled the world whenever the opportunity beckoned. More recently, she took up pickleball which complimented her competitive and fun-loving nature. She was a warm, caring, and compassionate person who was always eager to help others in their time of need.

            In addition to the obituary, here are some heartfelt memories of Kimberly Meyer-Pelletier:

-Kim was Miss Wrentham 1973 during the tricentennial celebrations.

-Kim had a green thumb and nurturing her garden brought her great joy.

-Kim cherished the holidays. She loved spending time with her family, cooking delicious meals, and giving thanks for all the blessings in her life.

-There was nothing quite like being on her boat in Lake Tashmoo watching the sunset with her best friends and her family. She would quite often remark “How lucky are we”

            Survivors include her husband Richard; her children Alexander Pelletier and his wife Celia Bellaloui, and Rachel Pelletier and her husband Alec Desmond; her siblings Dwight D. Meyer, and Jennifer Meyer-Feeney and her husband James; her sister-in-law Carole Meyer; and her nieces and nephews Jay, Megan, William, Michael, and Lauren.

            She is predeceased by her brother, A. Gregory Meyer.

            On Saturday June 17th a celebration of Kim’s life will take place at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett, MA. Family welcomes visitors from 1 to 5 pm. We invite you to wear colorful clothing to celebrate Kim’s joy of life. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Kim can be made to the Buzzards Bay Coalition.