Ralph E. Sanford, Jr., 90, a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett, MA, the beloved husband of 63 years to wife Patricia, and devoted father to Caroline, Neal, Mark, and Paul, died peacefully at home on August 15, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born in Westport, MA, on February 27,1933, to Ralph, […] Read more »
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Janet Theresa (Burdette) Risgin. She passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the age of 76. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late John E. (Jack) Risgin with whom she shared 48 years of […] Read more »
Peter Richard Pina Jr. 67, of Mattapoisett passed away Thursday August 3, 2023 peacefully at home. He was the son of the late Peter Richard Pina Sr. and Janice Pina (Frates) of Dartmouth. Peter formerly lived at the Paul Dever State School until 1997, he then moved and lived with a close group […] Read more »
Tucker Zenski (formerly Michael Osenkowski), 46 years old of Salem, MA died on August 10, 2023 in Seaside, Oregon. Tucker was born March 25, 1977 in Petersburg VA. He was a graduate of Mount St. Charles Academy, class of 1995 and University of Massachusetts Boston. Tucker’s quest for life began in the […] Read more »
Robert J. “Bob” Larsen, 80, of Mattapoisett died Tuesday, August 8, 2023 unexpectedly at home. He was the husband of Carol (Sephton) Larsen. Born in Penn Yan, NY, son of the late James and Martha (Fullagar) Larsen, he lived in New York until joining the United States Army after college. He later lived in […] Read more »
LuAnn M. (Celeberto) Stemper, age 61 of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John E. Stemper, to whom she had been married for 35 years. She was born in Providence, RI, the daughter of Joseph […] Read more »
Dr. R. Michael Scott, 82, passed away at his home in Mattapoisett, MA on August 4, 2023 with his beloved wife, Susan, at his side. Dr. Scott served for many years as Neurosurgeon-in-Chief at Boston Children’s Hospital and as Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School. He carried out pioneering work on […] Read more »
Scott Paradis Ashley, 68, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023 in the loving company of his wife and daughters. The youngest of four, Scott was born on December 31, 1954, and raised in East Freetown. Scott completed his BS in Biology from Murray State University where he also competed on the […] Read more »
Norrine Anne Burnett – beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend – passed away peacefully on July 9th, surrounded by family. She was born on June 12, 1939 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Albina and Robert Looney. Growing up the second of six children in the tight quarters of Winthrop Street, she was affectionately acknowledged as […] Read more »
Jennifer Ann Rusinoski, lovingly known as Jen, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023, at the age of 66. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and joy that touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Born in Atlanta, GA, Jen was the daughter of the late Helen […] Read more »