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Linda Gendron, 68

Linda Gendron

A much loved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, Linda Gendron, 68 of Marion, passed peacefully on March 1, 2026, at Tobey Hospital. Born on May 14, 1957, in Wareham, Linda was…

Michael LeRoy Collins, 71

Michael Collins

Celebration of Life WAREHAM – Michael LeRoy Collins, 71, of Wareham, passed away after a long battle with cancer surrounded by family on December 12, 2025 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Boston…

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Mary L. Barkas, 77

Mary L. Barkas, 77

Mary L. Barkas, 77, of East Wareham formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away March 1, 2026 at home in East Wareham. She was the wife of the late Theodore A. Barkas, Sr. and daughter of the late George H. and Mary E. (Collings) Hamblin. She was born...

Elaine B. Thompson, 90

Elaine B. Thompson, 90, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts and went to Carver public schools. She was a resident of Marion, Massachusetts...

Maria J. Andrade, 64

Maria Andrade

Maria J. Andrade, 64, of East Wareham, died on February 24, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of David Acevedo. Born in Riobamba, Ecuador, she was the daughter of Anna Zuñiga Bales of Jersey City, NJ, and the late...

Donald Lake, Jr. "Donnie", 56

Donald Lake Jr., "Donnie" 56, died unexpectedly on February 24, 2026 after a long illness alone in his car during the blizzard. Husband of Kimberly A. (Young) Lake of Wareham. Donald lived a life in service to his beloved town of Wareham and held...

Judith (Judi) Ann (Chepren) Wills

Judith (Judi) Ann (Chepren) Wills

Judith (Judi) Ann (Chepren) Wills of North New Portland, Maine, formerly of Onset, MA, passed away on February 27, 2026, after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Lewis (Lewi) Wills for the past 55 years. She was a member of the 1968...

Jennifer (Andresen) Cipriano, 76

Jennifer Cipriano

MARION - Jennifer (Andresen) Cipriano, 76, of Marion passed away on February 26, 2026, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Patrick Cipriano with whom she spent 37 wonderful years. He was the love of her life. Born in...

Peter Alexander Borsari, 82

Borsari

MARION – Peter Alexander Borsari, 82, of Marion, passed away February 24, 2026, at home. He was the husband of Marjorie (Parker) Borsari and the son of the late Leopoldo “Paul” and Mary (Gubellini) Borsari. He was born and grew up in Wareham before...

John L. Sannicandro, 88

John L. Sannicandro

John L. Sannicandro of Wareham, MA (formerly of Milford, MA), died peacefully on February 20, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was 88 years old. Born and raised in Milford, MA John attended Milford Public Schools. He was proudly enrolled...

Dr. Clifford Wayne Sylvia

Cliff Sylvia

Dr. Clifford Wayne SylviaApril 8, 1944 – February 24, 2026 Cliff, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, educator, and man of deep faith, passed away unexpectedly, leaving a legacy that spans generations. Born on April 8, 1944, he was the...

Sandra May Cabral, 74

Sandra May Cabral

ROCHESTER – Sandra May Cabral, 74, of Rochester died Friday, February 20, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of Richard L. Cabral. Born in Wareham, she was the daughter of the late Charles Antone and Clara...

Carole Ann Lombardo, 83

Carole Lombardo

Carole Ann (Cassidy) Lombardo, 83 of Onset MA., passed away peacefully at home on February 14th 2026, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the recently widowed wife of the late Anthony P. Lombardo, to whom she...

MaryAnn (Medeiros) Jacinto, 97

Mary Jacinto

TAUNTON – MaryAnn (Medeiros) Jacinto, 97, of Taunton, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Sippican Healthcare Center, Marion. She was the wife of the late Alfred “Jesse” Jacinto and the daughter of the late Manuel E. and Anna L. (Dias)...

Ronsel D. Hathaway, Jr., 70

Ronsel Williams

Wilton – Ronsel D. Hathaway, Jr., 70, of Wilton, passed away January 14th at his home due to a medical event. He was born September 13, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Ronsel D. Hathaway, Sr. and Joan (Bryant) Hathaway. Ron attended...

Pamela Jean Moore, 69

Pamela Moore

Pamela Jean (Quinn) (Hanscome) Moore, 69, passed away on January 22, 2026 at Charleton Memorial Hospital in Fall River surrounded by family and loved ones after a long illness related to COPD and emphysema. She fought a valiant battle, and met the...

Lee A. Kelly, 77

WAREHAM – Lee A. Kelly, 77, of Wareham, passed away on February 15, 2026, at home. He was the husband of Carol A. Hanley-Kelly. They were married for 40 years. He was the son of the late Frederick Kelly and June (Goston) Morris. He was born in...

Maryann Sands, 81

Mary Ann Sands

Maryann Sands died peacefully on February 14th in Tobey Hospital, Wareham MA at the age of 81. Maryann is survived by her husband Philip Sands of Marion MA, and her son Scott Zuffanti and his wife Julie of Grafton MA; as well as two sisters;...

Margaret Ida (Peggy) Brink McDermott Vogel

Vogel

In Loving Memory: Margaret Ida (Peggy) Brink McDermott Vogel of Wareham, MA passed away January 6, 2026, at Bourne Manor, Bourne MA. Peggy was born in Raymond, SD to George and Vera (Norton) Brink on July 14, 1933. The Brink family moved to the...

Carol Ann Kemp, 72

Carol Ann Kemp, 72

WAREHAM – Carol Ann Kemp, 72, of Wareham, died Friday, February 6, 2026 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth E. (Graves) and Arthur E. Kemp. A homemaker, Carol has been a resident of Wareham...

John Clayton Waseleski, 82

John Clayton Waseleski, 82

MARION- John Clayton Waseleski, 82, of Marion, died Friday February 6th, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was the husband of the late Elaine Jean Waseleski, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born on May 6th, 1943 in Norwood...

Russell R Hodgkinson, 70

Russell R Hodgkinson,70

Russell R Hodgkinson,70 of Wareham, passed away Saturday November 29th 2025 at home in Wareham. He was the husband of the late Janice L (Russell) Hodgkinson. He was born in Boston Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Robert Hodgkinson and...

Janice L (Russell) Hodgkinson,55

Janice L (Russell) Hodgkinson,55

Janice L (Russell) Hodgkinson,55 of Wareham, passed away Wednesday February 12th 2025 @Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of Russell R Hodgkinson. She was born and raised in Wareham Massachusetts. She also attended Wareham...

Janet (Rawding) Jones, 79

Janet (Rawding) Jones

WAREHAM – Janet (Rawding) Jones, 79, of Wareham, passed away on Feb. 9, 2026, at Wingate at Silverlake, Kingston. She was the wife of the late John “Jack” Jones and the daughter of the late Burton R. and Nancy (Schneider) Rawding. She was born in...

John Sherburne Reidy, 87

John Reidy

REIDY, John Sherburne Influential Wall Street Media Analyst. Dies at 87.A Harvard-educated pioneer in broadcasting and telecommunications research, he helped shape modern media investing.Remembered as a mentor, philanthropist, world traveler, and...

Mary Ellen (Keep) Sheeley (“Elly”), 79

Mary Ellen (Keep) Sheeley (“Elly”), 79

Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Ellen (Keep) Sheeley (“Elly”), 79, of Wareham died peacefully on February 5, 2026, after a long illness. Proud daughter of Wesley Ephraim and Mary Evalyn Keep and sister of the late Wesley Robert Keep, Elly is...

Johanna Gibbs

Johanna Gibbs

Johanna GibbsJune 3, 1949 - December 11, 2025 Johanna Gibbs passed away on December 11, 2025. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Pricher (Mike) and granddaughter Olivia, of Ohio, nephew David Gibbs (Laurie) of Rochester, MA, aunt Kathryn...

Mary Ann Wynne, 57

Mary Ann Wynne, 57

Wareham-Mary Ann Wynne, 57, of Wareham, passed away Sunday February 1, 2026. Daughter of the late George and Sylvia J. (Lopes) Wynne. Mary Ann graduated from ORRHS and Bristol Community College with and Associates degree in Sociology. She worked...

Manuel Amado, Jr., 68

Manuel Amado, Jr., 68

ONSET – Manuel Amado, Jr., 68 of Onset, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. He lived in Onset most of his life, and has resided in New Bedford for the past few years. Manny attended Wareham High School....

Norma Brown, 98

Norma Brown

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Norma Brown of Wareham, formerly of Randolph and Middleboro, passed away at the age of 98. Norma was the daughter of the late Alton and Beatrice McGee of Anson, Maine. She was the wife of the late Robert (Bob) Brown,...

George W. Gifford II, 91

George Gifford

George W Gifford II, age 91, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away peacefully, Monday January 26, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Dartmouth, MA and grew up in Rochester, MA. He attended Wareham schools and graduated in 1952....

Anthony Lombardo Sr., 85

Anthony Lombardo

WAREHAM - Anthony Peter Lombardo Sr. (“Tony” or “Lom”), 85, of Onset, MA passed away on January 22, 2026 at Tobey Hospital . He was the husband of Carole A (Cassidy) Lombardo to whom he was married for more than 62 years, and the son of the late...

Richard “Smitty” J. Smith, 82

Richard “Smitty” J. Smith, 82

Richard “Smitty” J. Smith, 82, of Wareham, MA passed away on January 31, 2026. He leaves behind his wife Regina (Gabrey) Smith of 53 years of Wareham and his daughter Courtney Smith of Kingston, MA. Born on July 20, 1943 in Boston, to the late...

Claire H. Gordon, 97

Claire H. Gordon

On January 23rd, 2026, Claire H. Gordon of Wareham, passed away at the age of 97. She was the wife of the late Colin Gordon, and is survived by her children; Bruce Gordon and his wife Kim Kee of Canton, Patricia Capachione of Wareham, Peter...

William “Bill” F. Roy, Jr., 65

William “Bill” F. Roy, Jr., 65

Rochester-William “Bill” F. Roy, Jr., 65 of Rochester, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday January 28th, 2026, after a long illness. He is survived by his significant other Laurie Augustson also of Rochester. He is the son of Nancy...

Jean R. Amaral, 86

Jean R. Amaral, 86

West Wareham-Jean R. Amaral, 86, of West Wareham formerly of New Bedford, passed away Sunday January 25, 2026, at home after a brief illness. She was the wife of Edwin Amaral and the daughter of the late Armand M. and Lucille (Rock) Belanger....

William Hugh Browne, 81

William Hugh Browne

Chief Boatswain's Mate William Hugh Browne, of Wareham, passed away on January 24, 2026 at the age of 81. He was the son of the late Muriel (Layton) and Hugh W. Browne. Bill was born on March 14, 1944 and grew up in Walpole. He attended Austin Cate...

Patricia A. (Houle) Brescia, 83

Patricia A. (Houle) Brescia, 83

WAREHAM – Patricia A. (Houle) Brescia, 83, of Wareham, passed away on January 24, 2026, at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of the late Steve Brescia who passed away in 1991 and the daughter of the late David H. and Isabelle D. (Maranda) Houle....

Daniel Mark Donnell

Donnell

Daniel Mark Donnell, born December 18, 1987 to Mark & Laurie Donnell at Jordan Hosipital gained his wings on January 6, 2026 after battling a long time illness. Sadly, he leaves behind his two children, Riley & Mariah Donnell, his parents and...

Charles B. “Chuck” Small, Sr., 63

Charles B. “Chuck” Small, Sr.

WAREHAM - Charles B. “Chuck” Small, Sr. of East Hartford CT, formerly of Wareham, MA passed away on January 15, 2026, after a brief battle with Leukemia at the age of 63. Loving father of Charles B. Small Jr. and his wife Meghan of Attleboro and...

Charles B. Small, Sr., 63

Charles Small

WAREHAM - Charles B. “Chuck” Small, Sr. of East Hartford CT, formerly of Wareham, MA passed away on January 15, 2026, after a brief battle with Leukemia at the age of 63. Loving father of Charles B. Small Jr. and his wife Meghan of Attleboro and...

Kevin Porazzo, 70

Kevin Porazzo

Kevin Porazzo, of Wareham, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026 at the age of 70. He was the son of the late Nancy (Carver) and Silverio Porazzo. Kevin grew up in Dedham where he made many lifelong friends. He graduated from Dedham High...

Terence P. Saunders, 73

Terence P. Saunders

Terence P. Saunders, of Wareham, passed away on January 17, 2026 at the age of 73. He was the son of the late Margaret E. (O’Rourke) and Daniel J. Saunders. Terry was born in Frankfurt, Germany while his Father was stationed on the Rhein Main AF...

Donald Scott Lovell, 67

Donald Scott Lovell, 67

CARVER – Donald Scott Lovell, 67, of Carver formerly of Wareham, died Saturday, January 10, 2026 at his home. He was previously married to Rosario (Amador) Lovell for 46 years. Born in Wareham, he was the son of the late Copley S. & Betty J....

Ronsel D. Hathaway, Jr., 70

Ronsel

Wilton – Ronsel D. Hathaway, Jr., 70, of Wilton, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 14th at his home due to a medical event. He was born September 13, 1955, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Ronsel D. Hathaway, Sr. and Joan (Bryant)...

Frederick R. Fuller, 82

Frederick R. Fuller

Frederick R. Fuller, of Wareham, passed away on January 14, 2026 at the age of 82. He was the son of Lucille (Meader) and Russell Fuller. Fred was born on May 5, 1943 and raised in Weymouth. He was a graduate of Weymouth North High School. Fred...

Arthur W. Telles, Jr., 85

Arthur W. Telles, Jr., 85

WAREHAM – Arthur W. Telles, Jr., 85, of Wareham, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. He was the devoted husband of Joan M. (Covell) Telles and the son of the late Arthur W. Telles, Sr....

Joseph A. Sprunk - Celebration of Life

Joseph A. Sprunk

There will be a celebration of life for Joseph A. Sprunk at The Caz at 10 Barros Drive, in Marion, on Sunday, January 25, 2026. It will begin at 2 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. Joe's family would like to invite anyone who knew or cared for Joe and would...

Nancy Anne Bjorkman

Nancy Anne Bjorkman

Nancy Anne BjorkmanJanuary 16, 1953 – January 10, 2026 Nancy Anne Bjorkman passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2026, surrounded by the family and friends she fiercely loved and who loved her right back. Born on January 16, 1953, Nancy...

Joanna L. (Caruso) Nason, 73

Joanna L. (Caruso) Nason

WAREHAM – Joanna L. (Caruso) Nason, 73, of Wareham, passed away on January 6, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital, New Bedford. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Caruso and Alice (Levia) Altman. She was born in Boston and grew up in Hyde Park. She...

Barbara E. (Phinney) Bailey, 87

Barbara E. (Phinney) Bailey

Barbara E. (Phinney) Bailey, lifelong resident of West Wareham, passed away with her husband by her side, on December 29, 2025 at the age of 87. She was the daughter of the late Elmira D. (Beaton) and Gilbert C. Phinney. Barbara was raised in West...

Deborah "Debbie" Jean (Westgate) Donati, 69

Deborah "Debbie" Jean (Westgate) Donati, 69

ALEXANDRIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE - Deborah "Debbie" Jean (Westgate) Donati, age 69, of Alexandria, New Hampshire, formerly of Middleborough, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the Concord Hospital in Concord, New Hampshire. Born in...