Obituaries

Edward J. Moranville, 87

Edward J. Moranville of Lakeville died peacefully on June 11, 2025. As his health declined, Ed never complained, playing the cards he was dealt and always remaining positive. He was 87. He was born on August 6, 1937 in Lakeville, son of the late...

Lorraine Harland (Angers) Graffam, 92

Lorraine Harland (Angers) Graffam, 92, of Middleboro, MA passed away with family by her side on Saturday 6/7/2025 following a brief illness. Lorraine was born on March 2, 1933, and raised in Lakeville, MA. She married Ralph Eugene Graffam on August...

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Neil Barry Beshansky, 74

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Neil Barry Beshansky, age 74, of Middleborough, formerly of Dorchester, died on Friday, June 6, 2025, at his home. Born in Boston, Neil was the son of the late Arnold & Roberta (Goldstein) Beshansky. He grew up in Dorchester and...

Gordon Russell Fawcett Jr.

Gordon Russell Fawcett Jr. June 21, 1937 – June 4, 2025 Gordon Russell Fawcett Jr. was called home to be with his Lord on June 4, 2025, just weeks before celebrating his 65th wedding anniversary with his beloved...

Ronald “Ronnie” Matthews, 86

Ronald “Ronnie” Matthews, 86, of Middleboro, MA, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Wareham, he was a proud U.S. Marine and longtime member of the VFW, known to many as “The Marine that stands at Hannaford’s.”...

Ronald R. Piava, 87

Ronald R. Piava of Middleboro died peacefully on May 31, 2025 following a period of declining health. Ron was 87. He was born on December 31, 1937 in Middleboro, son of the late Manuel J. and Beatrice E. (Dionne) Piava. He attended local schools and...

Jeanette Gertrude (Millette) Eubank, 89

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeanette Gertrude (Millette) Eubank, who passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89 years old. Jeanette was born on December 15, 1935 in Middleborough,...

Barbara Valla Frappier, 77

Barbara Valla Frappier, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla, passed away on May 15, 2025 at the age of 77. She was born on January 25th 1948 in Greenwich CT. to John Plaice and Carol (Gongaware) Plaice. She had two younger brothers, David, and, Robert Plaice...

Lawrence "Luke" S. Willis, Jr., 82

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Lawrence "Luke" S. Willis, Jr., age 82, of Middleborough, formerly of Brockton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at his home. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Marie (Dupree) & Lawrence Willis. Luke grew...

Donna M. (Fitzsimmons) Belanger, 79

BOURNE - Donna M. (Fitzsimmons) Belanger, age 79, of Bourne, formerly of Middleborough, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth. Donna was born and grew up in Middleborough and attended public schools. While in high...

Laurie Anne (Dunn) Pauze, 63

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Laurie Anne (Dunn) Pauze, age 63, of Middleborough, died on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Boston Medical Center in Boston surrounded by her family. Laurie devoted her life to family and helping others. Her selfless acts impacted so...

Aubrey Lynn Bachant

Aubrey Lynn Bachant, born Garrett James Bachant on August 28, 1995, to William Bachant and Lynne Moody, passed away leaving a legacy of creativity, compassion, and conviction. She is survived by her three beloved siblings: Pete, Megan, and Tom. From...

Antonio Bernier, 74

Antonio Bernier, 74, of Middleboro, passed unexpectedly May 4th, 2025 surrounded by family. Known to most as “Tony”, he was born on April 17, 1951 in Augusta, Maine to his Mother, Marie Gloria Carr and father, Paul Emile Bernier. Tony was married to...

Anita G. (Ford) Hogan, 85

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Anita G. (Ford) Hogan, age 85, of Middleborough, formerly of California, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. Born in Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Iris & Bernice Ford...

Carol Jean (Kern) Wheeler, 88

DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA - Carol Jean (Kern) Wheeler, age 88, of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Middleborough, died under hospice care on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born on June 1, 1936 in Westfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late...

Thomas Arthur Hensley, 78

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Thomas Arthur Hensley, age 78, of Middleborough, died on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was born in Berea, Kentucky. In 1968 during the Vietnam War, Thomas enlisted in the U.S. Marines, serving his...

Brenda L Lake, 63

Brenda L Lake, 63 of Middleborough passed away peacefully on April 25th at Signature Healthcare of Brockton with her family by her side. Born in Middleborough MA. Lake was the daughter of the late Donald E. Lake Sr. and Alice A. Hathaway Lake...

Lenore Amelia Kinsley, 91

Lenore Amelia Kinsley, aged 91, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on April 25, 2025, following a brief illness, at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. She was a long-time...

Jean Claire Jones, 77

PLYMOUTH – Jean Claire Jones of Middleboro, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away after surgical complications on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Plymouth, at the age of 77. Born in Boston on...

George Warren Rogers, "The Talker", 82

MIDDLEBOROUGH - George Warren Rogers, "The Talker", age 82, of Middleborough, died on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home. Born in Middleborough, he was the son of the late Marjorie (Day) & George A.J. Rogers. George was a member of the...

Crystal Collette, 43

Crystal Collette of East Taunton, age 43, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Crystal was a devoted wife to Scott Collette for 22 years, with whom she shared a life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable...

Alan Joseph Viera, 72

Alan Joseph Viera of Middleboro died peacefully on April 20, 2025. Butch was 72. He was born on April 2, 1953 in Brockton, the son of Harold E. and Emily A. (Rosha) Viera and attended local schools. Butch had a variety of interests and passions,...

Claire Frances Belrose, 81

ROCHESTER - Claire Frances Belrose, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, of Rochester, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by family after a long illness. Born in Boston on January...

Kevin R. Vlaco 70

Kevin R. Vlaco 70 of Middleboro, Mass formerly of Connecticut, died peacefully on April 12, 2025. He was the husband of 45 years to Carol (Soper) Vlaco. Kevin was born in Bombay India, son of the late Raymond and Catherine (Brophy) Vlaco. Kevin was...

Janice M. (West) Wilson, 82

Janice M. (West) Wilson, a strong, intelligent, and deeply loved woman, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, at the age of 82 at BID Plymouth Hospital. Born to the late George and Phyllis West, Janice was the proud daughter of a World War II...

Rev. Bruce L Benshoff, 82

MIDDLEBOROUGH - “Two days beyond his 82nd birthday, The Rev. Bruce L Benshoff, Fr. Bruce to all who knew him, bid good-bye to this earthly life, surrounded by those who loved him, on Monday April 14, 2025. Fr. Bruce was born in Northeastern Ohio,...

Timothy J. Sullivan, 82

Timothy J. Sullivan, age 82, of Middleboro, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 in his home. He was born and raised in Canton by his loving parents, Leo and Lucinda Sullivan. He attended St. John the Evangelist School in Canton, attended and...

Gail Anne Kilpeck (Florence), 80

WAREHAM - Gail Anne Kilpeck (Florence), born in Fall River on April 4,1945, of Plymouth, MA formerly of Middleboro, MA went to her eternal home surrounded by family on April 12, 2025 at the age of 80, following a short illness. Gail...

Douglas Clark Atkins, 70

CARVER - Douglas Clark Atkins, age 70, of Carver, formerly of Middleborough, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home. Douglas was born and raised in Middleborough and was a graduate of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School in...

Patricia "Pat" Jean Sanson, 73

TAUNTON - Patricia "Pat" Jean Sanson, age 73, of Taunton, formerly of Middleborough, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Jean Johnson and Harold Westgate. For years,...

Kevin Stewart, 66

Kevin Stewart, age 66, of Middleborough, MA, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. Born in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of Gordon and the late Eunice (Rose) Stewart. Kevin graduated from Middleborough High School in...

Jo Ann A. Wolf, 73

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Jo Ann A. Wolf, age 73, of Middleborough, died on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born in Middleborough, she was the daughter of the late Melvin & Eileen (Remillard) Wolf. For many years...

Edwin Freeman Black, 79

Edwin Freeman Black, a lifelong resident of Middleborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family, on March 25, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on October 25, 1945, in Middleborough, Ed built a life filled with love,...

David F. Woodbury, 75

MIDDLEBOROUGH - David F. Woodbury, age 75, of Middleborough, died peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late John & Charlotte (Little) Woodbury. David grew up in Lynn as well as California and...

Carolyn Joan (MacMasters) Cady, 92

Carolyn “Joan” (MacMasters) Cady, 92, of Middleboro passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025 with her family by her side. Joan was born on September 28 th , 1932 in Boston, MA, the daughter of Rose (Sceles) and Charles MacMasters. Joan graduated...

Marilyn A. (Cornell) Hunt

LAKEVILLE - Marilyn A. (Cornell) Hunt, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family onThursday, March 20, 2025. Marilyn was born on January 22, 1931, in Rockville Centre, New York. She lived in Bayport and Patchogue, New...

Dianne S. ( Zion) Griswold, 81

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Dianne S. ( Zion) Griswold, age 81, of Middleborough, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. Born in Brockton, she grew up in East Bridgewater and graduated with the class of 1961 from East...

Linda Cathleen (Frye) Koch, 70

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda Cathleen (Frye) Koch of Middleboro, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, who left this world on March 9, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 16, 1955, in Adams, Massachusetts,...

Catherine A. (Reed) Hartley, 84

WAREHAM – Catherine A. (Reed) Hartley, 84, of West Wareham, passed away on March 20, 2025, at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of Robert G. Hartley and the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Howland) Reed. She was born in Rochester and lived in...

Jeffery Charles Cummings, 65

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Jeffery Charles Cummings, age 65, of Middleborough, died peacefully at his home surrounded with love by his family on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Barbara (Burrell) Neas & Ralph Cummings...

John P. Silvia, 51

John P. Silvia of Lecanto, Florida, died suddenly on March 15, 2025 in his home. John was 51. He was born on May 9, 1973 in Middleboro and attended local schools. John was an entrepreneur and an extremely hard worker, with interests in painting,...

Lorraine M. Reilly, 88

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Lorraine M. Reilly of Middleborough, age 88, passed peacefully with her family by her side, after a brief illness on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Lorraine was born and raised in Westwood, to Amelio and Lorraine Magaletta. After graduation...

Arthur Gifford Shaw, Jr., 97

PLYMOUTH - Arthur Gifford Shaw, Jr., age 97, of Plymouth, formerly of Middleborough, died peacefully at the Hannah B.G. Shaw Home for the Aged in Middleborough, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Arthur (Artie to his friends) was born in Carver on...

Charles A. Wager, 78

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Charles A. Wager, age 78, of Middleborough, died peacefully at his home on Friday, March 14, 2025. Born in Middleborough, he was the son of the late Harold & Madeline (Norris) Wager. Charles grew up and attended schools in...

Ruth E. (Waible) Plunkett, 89

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Ruth E. (Waible) Plunkett, age 89, of Middleborough, died on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Signature Healthcare-Brockton Hospital in Brockton. She was born March 6,1936, in Boston to Joseph A. Waible & Mary C. (Norton), both...

Jean Andrews (Gammons), 91

My mother Jean Andrews (Gammons) passed away Wednesday (March 5, 2025) at 91.5 years old. She died with immediate family present, and it truly was peaceful. Jean made the completely lucid decision to “pull her own plug” after a 4 day stay in the...

Robert T. Ramsay, Jr., 70

Robert T. Ramsay, Jr, of Middleboro passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on March 16, 2025, at the age of 70. Born in Attleboro, the son of Robert T. Ramsay, Sr and Audrey E. (Booth) Ramsay. Bob grew up in Taunton. As a...

John William Fleming, 69

John William Fleming, 69, of Middleboro, was called home to Heaven on March 5th, 2025, passing peacefully in his sleep. Born to William and Regina Fleming on December 30, 1955 in Braintree, MA, John lived a remarkable life, leaving an everlasting...

John E. Madej, 83

John E. Madej, age 83, of Middleborough, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late John & Veronica (Shumsky) Madej. He worked many jobs; started as a tool and die maker, established a bartending business with...

Craig Neil Jameson, 75

Craig Neil Jameson, age 75, of Middleborough, MA, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 11, 1949, Craig lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and love for the things that brought him joy...

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