William H. Goetz, 94, of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts died Sunday, January 5, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Evanston, Illinois on May 31, 1930, ‘Bill’ graduated from Chicago’s Lakeview High School in 1947 and enlisted in the US Coast Guard. He rose through the enlisted ranks, completed officer candidate school […] Read more »
Robert J. Freitas, 78, of Rochester died January 6, 2025 unexpectedly at home. He was the former husband of the late Debbie (Morrison) Freitas. Born in New Bedford, son of the late John and Irene C. (Vieira) Freitas, he was raised in Fairhaven and lived in Rochester most of his life. He was […] Read more »
Joan T. Heald, a cherished member of our family and community, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion. Born in Pawtucket, RI, she was the beloved daughter of Clifford A. Trescott and Helen (Pray) Trescott. A proud member of the Class of 1951, […] Read more »
Elizabeth Morse Read, 73, of Fairhaven died peacefully on Friday December 13, 2024. She was born in New Bedford and lived in New York before settling in Fairhaven. She is survived by her sisters and children. A memorial will be held in private at her residence. Arrangements were by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals. Read more »
M. Raye (Smith) Sawyer, 90, formerly of Mattapoisett and Rochester, passed away Saturday December 28, 2024 at The Cottages of Dartmouth Villages. She was the wife of the late Walter Judd Sawyer. Born in Middleborough, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Katherine (Ferguson) Smith. A graduate of the Katharine Gibbs School, […] Read more »
Nancy Baybutt, 94, passed away at home in Mattapoisett in the early morning hours of November 27th, 2024. A vibrant, happy woman, part of the greatest generation, there were many chapters in her long adventurous life. Born at home in Newton, MA on Valentine’s Day in 1930, she was the third of four children born […] Read more »
Donald Francis Tucker, 92, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was predeceased in 2022 by his loving wife of 69 years, Lois Howard Tucker. He was born in Fairhaven on September 4, 1932, to Claude S. and Catherine (Sullivan) Tucker. Donald lived his entire life in Fairhaven […] Read more »
Steven Bowman of Old Pine Island Road, Mattapoisett MA passed away December 18, 2024 at St Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. Steven was predeceased by his parents: Alexander and Sandra (Braley) Bowman. Steve leaves his sibling: Alex Bowman III & significant other Tracy Burns, Donna Martin & significant other Derrick Rodrigues, Lori Serpa & significant […] Read more »
Leonard C. Higgins, 88, died peacefully on December 14,2024 surrounded by family at The Oaks Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Helen R. Higgins. Born in Boston, the son of the late Leonard M. and Victoria (Mikolyski) Higgins. He lived in Mattapoisett most of his life and was a communicant […] Read more »
Julie Ann (Marshall) Hillier of Mattapoisett passed away after a brief illness on December 13th, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Howard Marshall and Florence Lame Marshall of Acushnet. Julie enjoyed a 46-year partnership with her husband Jack Hillier. Julie was born in New Bedford, MA. She was a 1969 graduate […] Read more »