Obituaries

Joseph A. White, 59

Joseph A. White, 59, of Middleboro, MA passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home in Middleboro on August 29, 2025. Joe was the beloved son of Robert and Karen (Olsen) White, brother of Marie (White) Noonan, and a father of six. He was an...

Gerald “Gerry” Willis Garbitt

Gerald “Gerry” Willis Garbitt, born on December 23, 1948, in Middleborough, MA, passed away on July 1, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the eldest son of the late Earnest J. Garbitt III and Mary P. Garbitt. Gerry graduated from Apponoquet...
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Ronald S. Garbitt, 75

Ronald S. Garbitt, 75, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at home in Middleboro, MA surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 8, 1950, he was the son of the late Ernest J. Garbitt, III and Mary (Perdigao) Garbitt. In addition to his...

Maureen M. (Remillard) Otto, 79

Maureen M. (Remillard) Otto passed away on August 17th, 2025 at the age of 79. She grew up in Middleborough but moved to Carver in 1968 with her husband, Francis, her son Daniel Otto and daughter Stacey Kelly (Otto). Maureen worked at Earth Shoe...

James Finch Sr., 79

James Finch Sr., 79, of Middleboro, MA passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025. Born in West Bridgewater, he was the son of the late James L. Finch and Elsie (Bates) Finch. He was one of four children- sisters Jacqueline Grandy of Easton, Lauren...

Richard Weston Straffin, 85

ROCHESTER – Richard Weston Straffin, 85, of Rochester passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. He had been married for 48 years to the late Lois Carol Phillips Straffin. He was the son of the late Weston and Irene (Reeves) Straffin. Born in...

Rolande Eva (Billard) Mirakian, 89

Rolande Eva (Billard) Mirakian passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Norton, Massachusetts, at the age of 89, following a period of cognitive decline. She was ready to be reunited with her beloved husband, Gaspard Mirakian, with whom she...

Nancy M. (Fiorito) Brown, 87

LAKEVILLE - Nancy M. (Fiorito) Brown, age 87, of Lakeville, formerly of Stoughton, died peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home. Born in Roslindale, she was the daughter of the late William & Mary (Connelly) Fiorito. Nancy grew up...

Donald Rullo, 88

Donald Rullo, 88, beloved father, husband and friend, died on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by Judith (Boettcher) Rullo, his wife of 61 years. He was the son of the late Samuel and Marjorie (DeMoranville)...

Richard P. Poirier, 69

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Richard P. Poirier, age 69, of Middleborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, with his family by his side. Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late Helen (Yesucevitz) & Armand Poirier and his late...

Michael James Duphily, 44

It is with profound sadness, yet steadfast hope in the promises of Jesus Christ, that we announce the passing of Michael James Duphily, age 44, who went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Monday, May 19, 2025. Born in Stoughton, Massachusetts...

Beverly Ann Ingraham, 83

Beverly Ann Ingraham, 83, of Lakeville, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born August 20, 1941, to Richard Caswell and Helen (Spurr) Caswell, she grew up on Bedford Street in Lakeville and graduated from Middleboro High School in 1959...

Theresa Anne (Farley) Washburn, 93

Theresa Anne (Farley) Washburn of Middleboro died peacefully on July 27, 2025 following a period of declining health. She was 93. She was born on September 3, 1931 in Middleboro, daughter of the late Edward Joseph and Elizabeth Gertrude (McCausland...

Michael Gerard Hegarty, 58

Michael Gerard Hegarty, formerly of Middleboro, died on June 27, 2025. He was 58. He was born on January 7, 1967 in Plymouth, son of the late Hugh J. and Winifred M. (O'Brien) Hegarty. Michael attended local schools and was a graduate of...

Jerome “Jerry” Applefield

Jerome “Jerry” Applefield (August 31, 1930 – August 22, 2025) Jerome Applefield, a passionate educator, gifted athlete, and independent thinker, passed away peacefully at 94. Born in Irvington, NJ, Jerry graduated from Rutgers University before...

Philip A. Macomber

Philip A. Macomber was born on July 13, 1954 and peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and faith. A talented guitarist, Philip found joy in music and used his gift to inspire and bring comfort to others. He had an...

Robert James Small, 89

Robert J. Small September 14, 1935–July 15, 2025 The family of Robert James Small sadly announces his passing on July 15, 2025. Born in Hanover, PA, Robert was the son of the late Francis W. Small and Lorena G. (Zartman) Small Sentz. After moving to...

Linda Louise Carlson, 80

Linda Louise Carlson, a beloved sister, aunt and friend, passed peacefully on June 27, 2025. She was 80. She was born on October 16, 1944 in Brockton, daughter of the late Lawrence C. and Carrie Louise (Leach) Carlson. Raised and educated in East...

Lenora Hallene McGuire, 92

Hampton – Lenora Hallene McGuire, 92, of Hampton, formerly of Wells, Maine and Lakeville, MA, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lexington, ME, on January 29, 1933, to the late Ruth (Dyer) Beane...

Shirley Ann (Nash) Broomhead, 83

Shirley Ann (Nash) Broomhead of Middleboro died in her daughter's home following a battle with cancer. A patriotic woman, Shirley died on July 4, 2025 (Independence Day). She was 83. She was born on January 12, 1942 in Boston, daughter of the late...

William N. Eskholme, 68

William N. Eskholme of Middleboro died peacefully on May 25, 2025. Bill was 68. He was born on May 18, 1957 in Medford, son of the late Ann Marie (Trullo) Eskholme. Prior to his retirement due to declining health, Bill worked as a mason contractor...

Elizabeth Ann (Haynes) Smullen, 81

Elizabeth Ann (Haynes) Smullen, lovingly referred to as “Betty”, 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at home. She was the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Naughton) Haynes and the late Richard Haynes and was a former resident of...

Paul Vincent Savard, 78

Paul Vincent Savard passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Paul was 78 years old. Paul was a member of the Middleboro Memorial High School, Class of 1965. After high school he attended Burdett College in Boston, and later...

Aaron C. Lucier, 38

Aaron C. Lucier, age 38, of Middleborough, MA, passed away peacefully at home on June 29th, 2025. Born on January 2nd, 1987 in Brockton, MA, Aaron was the beloved son of Cynthia Dann and the stepson of Jeff Dann. He was a loving brother to Kevin...

Norma R. Roby, 88

Norma R. Roby, 88, of Lakeville, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 3, 2025, surrounded by family and love. Born Norma Hamilton, she was predeceased by her first husband, Frank Alvilhiera, and later by her second husband, Waldo Roby. Norma...

Ann M. (Shores) Berio, 84

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Ann M. (Shores) Berio, age 84, of Middleborough, died on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth. Ann was the daughter of the late Kenneth & Rita (Hayes) Shores. She was born in Boston, grew up in...

Paul Gordon Reynolds, 56

Paul Gordon Reynolds passed away on June 25, 2025 following an auto-pedestrian accident in Bridgewater. He was 56. Paul was born on June 3, 1969 in Boston and spent the majority of his life in Brockton. He was an artist and loved to play electric...

Carolyn E. Gravelin, 87

Carolyn E. Gravelin (AKA "Dag" or "Sarg") passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025 following a brief stay in Oakhill Healthcare. She was 87. Carolyn was a graduate of the Sargent College at Boston University. She loved her time there and made...

Dennis B. Dellarocco, 75

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Dennis B. Dellarocco, age 75, of Middleborough, died on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home. Born in Dorchester, he was the son of the late Donald & Elaine (Tanguay) Dellarocco. Dennis grew up and attended schools in Lakeville,...

Dorothy (Archibald) Sanders, 88

DOROTHY (ARCHIBALD) SANDERS 3/21/1937 – 6/25/2025 Dorothy (Archibald) Sanders passed away on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old and residing in the Wingate Nursing Home in Kingston, MA. Dottie was the beloved...

Elwin L. Hanson Jr., 81

LAKEVILLE - Elwin L. Hanson Jr., age 81, of Lakeville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Boston Medical Center - South in Brockton, after a period of declining health. Elwin was predeceased by his loving wife of 39...

Betty-Lou Ann (Pattee) Buffington, 81

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Betty-Lou Ann (Pattee) Buffington, age 81, of Middleborough, died on Monday, June 23, 2025, at her home. Born in Freedom, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Millard & Bessie (Hunt) Pattee. Betty-Lou worked as a Team Member...

Steven D. Rosario, 67

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Steven D. Rosario, age 67, of Middleborough, passed away at home on Monday, June 23, 2025, following a long battle with Lyme disease and a short battle with lung cancer. Jacqueline, his wife of 39 years, was by his side. Born in Fall...

Terri Lee (Matthews) Morris

Terri Lee (Matthews) Morris, formerly of Hopkinton, died peacefully and gracefully on June 20, 2025 following a long illness. She was born on July 31, 1955 in Long Branch, New Jersey, daughter of the late William A. and Ida V. (Pudvah) Matthews. She...

Kathleen R. (Soderbom) Robinson Grace

Kathleen R. (Soderbom) Robinson Grace of Middleboro died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in her home. She was born on August 7, 1948 in Saint Luke's Hospital (Middleboro) the daughter of the late Robert A. and Marion E. (Travis) Soderbom...

Herminia C. (Cardoso) Coelho, 84

MIDDLEBOROUGH - Herminia C. (Cardoso) Coelho, age 84, of Middleborough, died on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. Born in Nabais, Gouveia, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Encarnacao (Cardoso) &...

Harold G. Bolster, Jr., 92

BROCKTON - Harold G. Bolster, Jr., of Brockton, formerly of Middleborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, just before his 93rd birthday. Harry met the love of his life, Sandra at a mixer when he was an enlisted service member in...

Paula Lee Clark, 75

Paula Lee Clark (née Poirier) June 13, 1949 – June 6, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share that Paula Lee Clark passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, just one week shy of her 76th birthday. She was surrounded by her devoted husband Bill and loving...

Stephen “Steve” James McKinnon, 77

Stephen “Steve” James McKinnon, age 77, son of the late George J. McKinnon and Stephanie J. (Dulka) McKinnon and resident of Middleborough, formerly Weymouth, Pembroke and Brockton,peacefully passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. Following his...

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...

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...

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