All Obituaries

Wareham-Phyllis T. Benson, 93, of Little Harbor formerly of Seekonk, died on Saturday November 10, 2018 at the Wareham Healthcare Center.  She was the wife of the late Fred A. Benson Sr.  She was born in Providence, RI the daughter of the late Hermon W. and Marjorie (Stone) Tingley. Phyllis was a graduate of the Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Pawtucket, RI.  She worked for many years as a R.N. at the Butler Hospital in Providence, RI.  She was a member of the...

Wareham-Michael “Mycul Wayne Paris” Gonsalves, 53, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, after a long illness. Mycul was the son of the late Alfred L. and Antonia (Pina) Gonsalves Sr. Mycul attended and graduated from Wareham Public Schools and worked for many years as a Comcast Customer Service Representative. His true passion was singing. Mycul was a solo, vocal artist singing at and for many local events. His most memorable...

Wareham-Sheila Miranda, 68, of Wareham, MA, wife of 46 years to Richard Miranda, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, October 30, 2018 with her family present.  She was the daughter of the late Bernard F. and Almira I. Churchill. A much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, She had bravely confronted and fought cancer. She was born September 30,1950 in Stoughton, Massachusetts, and resided in Wareham, Massachusetts for the past 6 years, after having moved from...

Wareham-Patricia A. Smead, "Pat", 81, of Wareham, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Alden Court Nursing Facility in Fairhaven, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was the wife of 58 years to the late Kenneth R. "Bob" Smead. Mrs. Smead was born on Feb. 24, 1937 the daughter of the late Stephen and Ellen (Hardcastle) Mullen. Pat graduated from the Immaculate Conception High School in Revere. She enjoyed her family, baking and spending time with friends. She was...

Wareham Robert G. Beattie, Jr., "Bobby", 77, of Wareham formerly of Boston, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 at Wareham Healthcare. Robert was the son of the late Robert G. Sr. and Catherine (Gilmore) Beattie. He grew up in the Mission Hill area of Boston and worked for many years as a maintenance man in the healthcare industry. Robert also worked for the Boston Police Department Stable as a Hostler. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He enjoyed walking along the Cape Cod...

Taunton-Mustapha Msiah, 55, of Taunton, passed away Friday September 21, 2018 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was the husband of Theresa Fitzgerald of Taunton and son of Mohamed Msiaf and Fatima Biliou of Morocco. He was survived by his stepson Robert Morse of Wareham and a granddaughter Rylynne Morse. He was also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Ceremonies: He was also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Memorial visiting hours will be...

Marion-John W. Jepson, Ph.D., 86, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018 with his family at his side at the Sippican Healthcare Center. He was the husband of Joan (Lavalley) Jepson of Marion. John was born in Queens Village in New York on November 7, 1931 the son of the late Milton and Flora (Bennett) Jepson. John graduated from Jamaica High School in New York in 1949 and earned his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1954 from North Eastern University. John...

Cameron E. Gifford left us Sept 18, 2018, was born Sept 23, 1931, in St Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. The original settler family of Giffords landed in Sandwich, MA, in the late 1600's, Quakers escaping the discrimination of those times. The family eventually settled in the Westport and North Dartmouth area of Massachusetts and farmed the land there. His father Ralph worked the family farm and his Grammy Gifford was the weighty friend of the Allen's Neck Meeting. He then attended the...

Kim H. Knight, Ph.D., 59, of Plymouth, passed away at home on Friday September 14, 2018. She was the wife of the late Morton H. Elfenbein, Ph.D. She was born in Wareham the daughter of the late George G. and Helen F. (Look) Knight. She is survived by her brother Kevin Knight of PA. Ceremonies: Services will be private.

Wareham-Charles L. Cruz, 69, of New Bedford, formerly of Wareham and California passed away on Wednesday September 12, 2018 at Tobey Hospital. Mr. Cruz was the husband of the late Maureen R. (Correia) Cruz. He was born in Wareham the son of the late Maurice C. and Clementine M. (Sequeira) Cruz Sr. He attended Wareham public schools and was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. Mr. Cruz worked for many years as a para-professional in the Boston public schools and as the central supply supervisor...

Wareham-Mark J. Robbins Jr., 32, of Wareham passed away Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at Tobey Hospital. Mark was born in Wareham, MA the son of Nancy (Taylor) Bailey of Wareham and the late Mark J. Robbins Sr. He attended Wareham Public Schools. Mark recently worked for Papa Gino's and had worked for many years as a tow truck driver and with his father at Marks Auto Body. He was an avid baseball fan. He is also survived by his brothers Joshua "Josh" Robbins of E. Wareham and Richard Bailey of...

New Bedford, MA- Donald Savino, 81, of Swifts Beach, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 in New Bedford. Donald was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Eva (Shaer) and Oreste A. Savino. He attended New Bedford Public Schools and was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed bird watching, kayaking, and cross-country skiing. He was a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Local 3 Bricklayers Union, and the Evangelical Zion Church in West Wareham. He is survived by his wife, Virginia...

Wareham-Renae Ann Pereira, 43, of Wareham, passed away Thursday August 28, at Tobey Hospital. Ms. Pereira was the daughter of Gregg Haworth of Bourne and Joan Field of Sandwich. She was the mother of Joshua Heath of Wareham, Brianna Heath & Marissa Heath of Plymouth. She was the sister of Michelle Haworth-Kauranen of New Bedford and Patricia Ambs of Bourne. Ceremonies: Visiting hours will be held on Saturday Sept. 6, from 5-7pm only in the Wareham Village Funeral Home 5 Center...

Joanne H. Churchill, 73, of Swifts Beach formerly of West Bridgewater, passed away Monday, August 27, at home with her family at her side. Joanne was the wife of Brian C. Churchill of Swifts Beach. She was born in Brockton the daughter of the late Wesley A. and Barbara L. (Iveson) Howard. She attended West Bridgewater Public Schools and was a late member of the West Bridgewater Community Church. She was all about family and others first, helping all those in need. She also enjoyed gardening...

Wareham-Janet P. McDonald, 75, of Wareham passed away Wednesday August 27, at Brandon Woods of New Bedford. Ms. McDonald was born in Portland, Oregon the daughter of the late Stanley and Helene (Lilingstone) McDonald. She attended public schools in Chicago and Wisconsin. Ms. McDonald attended North Western Nursing School. Ms. McDonald for many years was a pediatric nurse and later a pediatric medical foster mother. She is survived by her children; Cheryl McDonald of NH, Andrew...

Wareham-Mary F. (Flanagan) Callinan, 82, of Wareham formerly of Randolph, passed away Monday August 26, at home. Mary was born in Boston the daughter of the late John and Mary E. (Fennessey) Flanagan. She attended Saint Marks Parochial Elementary, Junior and High Schools in Dorchester and worked for many years as a house keeping supervisor in the hotel industry. Mary enjoyed her children, grand and great grandchildren, music, reading, animals and most of all playing the piano. She is...

Uxbridge-Charles L. Bianchi, 89, of Uxbridge passed away peacefully Monday August 25, at the Life Care Center of Auburn after a brief illness. Mr. Bianchi was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 1/2 years, Arline M. (Cartier) who passed away in 2011. Mr. Bianchi was born in Milford the son of the late Joseph C. and Giselda (Frascotti) Bianchi. Mr. Bianchi attended Milford Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1943. He was the president of his class throughout high school and...

Wareham-Lucille R. Desmarais, 82, of Wareham formerly of Woonsocket, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Wareham Healthcare Center. Lucille was the wife of the late Robert R. Desmarais. Funeral services and burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery will be private. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit warehamvillagefuneralhome.com Ceremonies: Funeral services and burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery will be private.

Wareham-Celestino Pimental Jr. 82, "Sully" of West Wareham, passed away Monday, August 17, at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Ellen (Amaral) Pimental of West Wareham. Mr. Pimental was the son of the late Celestino and Beatrice (Rego) Pimental Sr. He was born in New Bedford and attended New Bedford Public Schools. Mr. Pimental was an U.S. Air Force, Korean War Veteran and he enjoyed NASCAR. In addition to his wife he is survived by his children; Debra Peres of CA, Gary Pimental of...

Wareham-Almon W. Westgate III, 78, of Wareham passed away Monday August 17, at Tobey Hospital. Almon was the husband of Muriel T. (Emond) Westgate of Wareham. He was born in Wareham, the son of the late Almon W. and Dorothy E. (Flood) Westgate Jr. Mr. Westgate attended Wareham Public Schools and retired from Commonwealth Electric's Buildings and Grounds Department in 1998. Previously he worked in the cranberry industry for many years for multiple local cranberry growers, in addition to...

Onset-Elizabeth Helen (Cook) Tripp "Beth", 81, of Onset formerly of Sagamore, passed away Monday August 16, at Cape Heritage Nursing Facility in Sandwich. Beth was born in Sagamore and lived in Onset for more than 60 years. She was the daughter of the late Elton Levi Henry and Ruth Alice (Kenny) Cook. She is the sister of the late US Army Master Sgt. Walter and his wife Barbara Cook. Her passion in life was her family; she deeply loved all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren...

New Bedford-Rudolph H. "Rudy" Coles, 94, of New Bedford, formerly of Fairhaven, passed away Wednesday, August 16th at Sacred Heart Home following a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Elijah H. and Thelma (Jourdan) Coles. Rudy was born and spent his early life in the Houston, Texas area. A WWII Army Air Corps veteran, Rudy served as an Airplane and Engine Mechanic from 1941 to 1945, having received numerous service awards and medals for his service in the North African and Italian...

Boston- Lee Anne Pires, 62, of Onset passed away on Sunday August 16th at Boston Medical Center after a long illness. She was born in Providence, RI the daughter of Lydia (Monteiro) Pires of West Wareham and the late Sidney Pires. She is survived by her children; Theodore Lopes, Tara Pires and Paris Pires all of Wareham. She was the grandmother of Taysia Lopes and the late Adrian Martin. She was the sister of Lynn Lopes, Brian Pires, Barry Pires, Lydia Lightford, Roberta Pires, Sidney...

Fall River-Barbara (Kerr) Short, 72, of Middleborough and Wareham passed away Friday August 14, at Southpointe Physical Rehabilitation Center in Fall River. Barbara was the wife of Henry F. Short of Middleborough. She was born in Wareham the daughter of the late Harold E. and Esther (Buck) Kerr. Barbara was also survived by her children; Valerie J. Bushell and her husband David of Swansea and Steven Short and his wife Eileen of Middleborough. She was the grandmother of Griffin and Julia...

Wareham-John L. Cote, 67, of Wareham passed away Monday August 13, at Tobey Hospital. He was the husband of Linda J. (Collins) Cote also of Wareham. John was born in Lewiston, Maine the son of Loretta (Veilleaux) Cote of Tourville, Quebec, Canada and the late Leo J. Cote. He attended Lewiston public schools and was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. A carpenter by trade, John belonged to Local Union 67. He enjoyed motorcycles and all types of shell fishing. He is also survived by his step...

Rochester-Michael Allen Sylvia, 53, of Rochester, MA passed away Thursday, August 13 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He was the son of Carl L. and Mary-Alice (Chase) Sylvia of Marion. He was the grandson of the late Clifton and Alice Chase of Rochester. Michael was a graduate of Tabor Academy in Marion and attended Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI with a major in historic preservation. He had a life-long love of history, genealogy and antiques with a specialty in antique...

John Curran, 77, of Buzzards Bay, passed away Wednesday August 13, at home with his family at his side. Born in Boston John was the son of the late John A. and Clara (Ross) Curran. He was the father of; Haley Gabourel of Buzzards Bay, Brian Curran of Buzzards Bay, Kevin Curran of Hanson and the late John R. Curran. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. John was a peace time veteran of the USMC. Ceremonies: Funeral services will be private.

All Services will be held in Norton, MA. Norton-Michael F. Zwicker "Zwick",45, of Norton, passed away Sunday August 11, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Michael was the husband of Lisa M. (Lanzetta) Zwicker of Norton. Michael was born in Boston the son of Carol E. (O'Leary) Zwicker of Norton and the late Carl W. Zwicker. Michael was a member of Norton's first Kindergarten class and a member of the Norton High School Class of 1986. He was also a member of Norton's 1st...

Bourne-Dorothy C. Lazarus, 94, of Bourne formerly of Fairhaven, passed away Saturday August 8, at the Royal Cape Cod Nursing Home in Bourne. Mrs. Lazarus was the wife of the late Harold Lazarus. She was born in New York New York the daughter of the late Herman and Rose (Frank) Sheckman. Mrs. Lazarus attended New York Public Schools, graduated from Hunter College in New York with an Art Degree and is the former owner of Over Jordan Studio. Mrs. Lazarus enjoyed custom needle point, design...

Wareham-Rudolph A. Santos Sr., "Rudy", 79, of Wareham, passed away Friday August 4, at home after a long illness. Rudolph was the husband of Marion R. (Best) Santos also of Wareham. Rudolph was born in New Bedford the son of the late Antonio and Cecelia (Andrade) Santos. He is survived by his children; Rudolph A. Santos Jr. of Raynham and Tracy Santos of Pawtucket, RI. He was the stepfather of Paul Randon of Wareham, Bruce Randon Plymouth, Martin Randon of Wareham and Sandy Randon of E....

Hendersonville, TN- Grace (Mellor) Messier, 94, of Hendersonville formerly of CA and Rochester, passed away Sunday August 4th, at home at Crossfield Place in Hendersonville, TN. Grace was the wife of the late Roger P. Messier. Grace was born in Rochester, MA the daughter of the late Arthur and Maggie (Heys) Mellor. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper in the auto industry. She is survived by her Step son Robert Messier of Enfield, CT and many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and...

Robert "Bob" Baker, 53, of Wareham formerly of Dennis and Brockton, passed away Friday Aug. 2, at home with his family at his side after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Bob was the husband of Eva (Caron) Baker of Wareham. Bob was born in Boston, the son of Dolores "Dolly" (Couble) Baker of Dennis and the late Donald I. Baker. He grew up in Brockton and attended Saint Edwards Parochial School, North Jr. H. S., and Brockton High School. He worked for many years in the construction...

Wareham- Sandra A. Ward, 65, of West Wareham, passed away Saturday July 30 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham after a long illness. She was the cherished wife since 2007 of Thomas R. Kennett of W. Wareham. Sandra was born October 6, 1950 in Plymouth, NH, the daughter of the late James and Marie Annette Ward. She graduated from Plymouth High School in Plymouth NH with the Class of 1968 and from New Hampshire Technical College, Concord NH in 1970 with an Associate's Degree in Data Processing. ...

Wareham-James B. Casey, 78, of Wareham passed away Friday July 29, in Wareham. Mr. Casey was born in Boston, MA the son of the late John J. and Martha G. (Bryan) Casey. He attended Boston Public Schools and graduated from Brighton High School in 1955. He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Casey is a Vietnam War veteran and a career Navy man. Mr. Casey attained the rank of E-6, Electricians Mate 1. He specialized in Marine Electronics and after retiring from the Navy he continued to work...

Wareham-Nicole Page, 32, of Wareham formerly of Hull, passed away Thursday, July 27, at Tobey Hospital. Nicole was the daughter of Alisa J. Finch of Wareham and Timothy M. Page of Massachusetts. She was born in Boston and attended public schools in Hull prior to moving to Wareham in 1998. She worked for several years as a general residential contractor. She was an avid artist, writer, Astronomer and a junior movie critic. She treasured her dogs Roxy and Galaxy. In addition to her parents...

West Wareham - Ruth B. Hathaway, 89, of West Wareham passed away Friday July 26th, at her home in West Wareham. Ruth was the wife of the late Herbert C. Hathaway. Ruth was born on May 4, 1924 the daughter of the late Arthur and Nellie Benson Bassett. She attended Wareham Public Schools and graduated from Wareham High School. She worked in Boston for many years as a secretary for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Ruth was very involved and volunteered in her church the Church of...

Wareham Donna (Conroy) Pratt.73, of Wareham, passed away Thursday July 23, at Forestview Nursing Home. Ms. Pratt was born in Boston the daughter of the late Francis and Audrey (Van Iderstine) Conroy. Ceremonies: Funeral services and burial will be private.

Wareham - Dorothy R. Gill Holden, 94, of Centerville, passed away July 23, at the Kindred Forestview Nursing Home. Dorothy was the wife of the late Earl L. Holden. Dorothy was born at home at 21 Concord Street in New Bedford, MA, the daughter of the late William Gill and Alice Harwood Gill. "Dot" graduated from New Bedford High School in 1936 and went on to complete nurses training at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston. She Married Earl Layland Holden at the Wesley Methodist Church...

East Providence, RI -David Michael Testa, 68, of Wareham, MA formerly of Richmond, RI, passed away Tuesday July 21, at the Orchard View Manor Nursing Home in East Providence, RI after a long illness. David was born Sept 5, 1946 the son of the late Michael A. and Pauline V. (Perreault) Testa. He spent his early years in Richmond, RI where he attended Richmond Grammar School and Chariho Regional High School where he was a student athlete and class officer. He achieved the rank...

Wareham-Lanelle M. Kraft, 21, of East Wareham formerly of Falmouth and Rhode Island, passed away Sunday July 21, at Tobey Hospital. Lanelle was born in Falmouth and is the daughter of Valarie Baron of E. Wareham. A 2010 graduate of Bourne High School, Lanelle enjoyed music, basketball and facebooking with her friends. Lanelle was a very sweet, beautiful and happy spirited girl. She is the sister of Christopher Pina of Falmouth and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A...

Wareham-Joseph D. Hamel, 80, passed away on Wednesday July 18, at Tobey Hospital. He was the loving companion of Catherine "Penny" Ellis also of Wareham. Joseph was born in New Bedford, MA the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Henriques) Hamel. He has lived in Wareham for the past 22 years and had worked for the Johnson and Johnson Co. as an assembler. He was well known for his nautical artistry beginning with scrimshaw then painting and drawing. He enjoyed crossword and word jumble games....

Wareham-Mary Frances (O’Hare) Durham, 85, of Wareham formerly of South Boston, passed away Saturday July 18, at Tobey Hospital. Mrs. Durham was the wife of the late John R. Durham. She was born in Boston on June 30, 1930 the daughter of the late Thomas & Emma (Hammond) O’Hare. Mrs. Durham attended Boston Public Schools and was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her children; Paula Stark and her husband Douglas, Cheryl Melanson and...

New Bedford - Kevin C. King, 46, of Fairhaven formerly of Wareham and Rochester passed away Thursday July 18, at Saint Luke's Hospital in New Bedford. Kevin was born in Passaic, NJ and he is survived by his mother Barbara (Savino) King and her husband Rev. John King of Rochester. A graduate of Wareham High School, Kevin also had a B.S. from the University of Maryland. Kevin retired as a TSgt. From the U.S.A.F and he is a veteran of the Gulf War. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Wareham-Martin H. Enos, Jr., "Marty", 36, of Wareham passed away on Saturday July 18, at Tobey Hospital. Marty was the father of Destiny M. Enos of Wareham. He was born in Wareham and he was the son of Rebecca A. Franklin and Martin H. Enos Sr. of Wareham. He attended Wareham public schools and owned and operated Enos Landscaping. He also worked for Browne's Package Store and enjoyed fishing and NASCAR. In addition to his daughter and parents, Marty is survived by his siblings; Valerie...

Plymouth-Barbara P. (Perry) Claussen, 95, of Plymouth formerly of Wareham passed away Tuesday July 16, at her home in Plymouth Crossings. Barbara was the wife of the late Howard Gifford Claussen. She was born in Kennebunkport, Maine the daughter of the late Samuel T. and Bertha C. (Munroe) Perry. She attended Medford Public Schools and graduated from Medford High School in 1936. She continued her studies at Malden Commercial School for Business Administration. Barbara worked for many...

Marion-Everett E. Richardson Jr., 67, of Marion passed away Friday July 11, at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich. Mr. Richardson was the husband of Barbara L. (LaChance) Richardson of Marion. He was born in Providence, RI the son of the late Everett and Inez (Ramos) Richardson. He attended Providence public schools and enjoyed fishing, camping and boating. Mr. Richardson recently retired from the Ocean Spray Co. as a cook and supervisor. In addition to his wife he is survived by his...

Bourne-Robert W. Eldridge, 88, of Bourne formerly of Needham, passed away on Tuesday July 10, at home after a long illness. Mr. Eldridge was the husband of Anne E. (Noyes) Eldridge also of Bourne. He was born in Boston the son of the late David and Ellen F. Peterson Eldridge. Mr. Eldridge attended Needham Public Schools and he was an Army National Guardsman and a veteran police officer for the town of Needham, MA. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed a good game of cards. He adored his family...

Mandrakos-George, 79, of Sharon, passed away Thursday July 10, at Norwood Hospital. He was the husband of the late Linda (Pagones). Mr. Mandrakos was born in Boston the son of the late Christopher and Doula (Seretis) Mandrakos. He attended Boston Public Schools and was self-employed as a Financial Consultant. He was also an U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Mr. Mandrakos is survived by his sister Mary Decas of Wareham. He was the brother of the late Leo Mandrakos and he was also survived...

Bourne-Neva E. (Thurston) Ellis, 94, of Bourne formerly of Wareham passed away Thursday July 10, at the Royal Cape Cod Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Bourne. Mrs. Ellis was the wife of the late William E. Ellis Jr. She was born in Roxbury, VT the daughter of the late Wilbert and Florence (Dickenson) Thurston. Mrs. Ellis was an active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church of Wareham as well as a Charter Member of the Emblem Club # 99 of Wareham. She worked for many years...

Centerville-Paul D. Hamel, Sr., 81, of Centerville formerly of Wareham and Barnstable, passed away Saturday July 9, at the Cape Regency Skilled Nursing Facility in Centerville. Mr. Hamel was born in Springfield, MA the son of the late Leo A. and Florence (Quinlivan) Hamel. Mr. Hamel was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War as a Military Policeman. He was an Honors Graduate of the American International College in Springfield, MA. He spent the majority of his career in...