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West Harwich, Massachusetts Barbara J. Byrne 1925 — 2024 Barbara Judith Byrne, nee Smith, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 26, just nine days shy of her 99th birthday. The second youngest of five children, she was predeceased by her parents Raymond and Alice (Killion) Smith, brothers William (Edith), Raymond and sister Elizabeth Kelly (Joseph). She leaves behind her devoted daughter, Paula Bigelow Howard, loving son-in-law, Robert, beloved grandson Neal (Kathryn), cherished great-granddaughter Claire Howard and numerous nieces and nephews. Barbara had a great sense of humor, loved to garden, travel and enjoyed spending time with her family. At the age of 87, she toured the United Kingdom and waited faithfully outside Westminster...

Yarmouthport, Massachusetts Patricia A Sherman 1939 — 2024 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia A. Sherman (Hurley), who left this world on July 25, 2024. Born on October 1, 1939, in West Roxbury, MA, Patricia lived a life filled with love, joy, and an indomitable spirit. Her presence graced this Earth for 84 beautiful years, enriching the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Patricia was the cherished daughter of Margaret Hurley (McCarthy) and Charles Hurley. She was a bright and dedicated student, graduating from St. Aidan's High School in 1957 and Cardinal Cushing College in 1961. Her education laid the foundation for a life marked by curiosity, compassion, and community involvement. From 1962 to...

Mashpee, Massachusetts Joseph Hassett 1942 — 2024 Joseph Hassett, loving husband, beloved father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on July 24th at the age of 82. Joseph was a devoted husband to his high school sweetheart Susan sharing 59 years of marriage filled with love, family, and wonderful memories. Together, they raised 3 children, who along with his grandchildren were his pride and joy. Born and raised on Cape Cod, Joseph lived a life rich in accomplishments. He graduated from Barnstable High School in 1960 and was a proud member of the Barnstable Red Raider Football Team where he was a 3-year varsity letterman as well a member of the track team breaking school records, some of which he...

Harwich Port, Massachusetts Mary C. Carroll 1939 — 2024 On Sunday July 21, 2024 Mary Cornelia Ryan Carroll passed away unexpectedly of pulmonary complications. She was surrounded by her husband and family. "Connie" was born in Providence, RI on January 1, 1939. She received a traditional Catholic education at Elmhurst Academy and graduated in 1957. After Elmhurst, she continued her studies at Bryant College. After a fortuitous meeting, Connie and Dan fell in love and married in 1958. The family grew steadily over the next decade and they brought five children into the world. Economic opportunities led the young family to settle in Barrington, Illinois. During their life in Illinois, Connie was an active volunteer in the community and at St....

Falmouth, Massachusetts Paul Rogers 1946 — 2024 Paul Edward Rogers, of Falmouth, Massachusetts, died peacefully in the loving company of his four children on July 21, 2024, as a result of Alzheimer's Disease. Paul was born on August 17, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Ellis and Ruth (Donovan) Rogers. The second in a family of six tight-knit siblings, Paul was an extraordinary brother, and his siblings were his best friends and closest confidantes. Of all the places the Rogers family lived up and down the East Coast, Paul's true home was Readville, Massachusetts, where as a young child he made an exceptional group of lifelong friends. The Readville group expanded over the years to include new friends, coworkers, and neighbors who...

South Hadley, Massachusetts Thomas A. Desrochers 1964 — 2024 South Hadley - With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas A. Desrochers, aged 59, on July 17, 2024. A beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend gone far too soon. The youngest son of the late Richard and Edna (Stadler) Desrochers was born on November 13, 1964 in Holyoke, MA. Shortly after, the family moved to West Harwich where Tom grew up, graduated high school, and built memories he would carry with him. After high school, Tom returned to South Hadley where he eventually met his wife. Tom met Lisa A. Gauthier when she was sixteen and immediately fell in love with her. During their 34 year marriage, they lived every moment side-by-side whether walking...

Dennis, Massachusetts Michael DeFilippo Jr. 1954 — 2024 Michael J. DeFilippo Jr, 70, of Dennis, formerly of Newton passed away, on July 15, 2024. Michael was an electrician by trade, but his true passion was fishing. You could always find Michael at Skippy's Marina, the last 42 years, on his beloved boat the Mako II (his child). Michael would like nothing better than to be out on Nantucket Sound with his good friends fishing at Monamoy, but his favorite fishing was off shore, for the mighty tuna. Michael leaves too many friends to mention. Michael was a private person, but if he was your friend, he would do anything for you. Michael's ashes will be spread, in his beloved Nantucket sound, by close friends and family. A celebration of life...

Cotuit, Massachusetts James L. Pontifex, Jr. 1948 — 2024 James L. Pontifex, Jr., 75, of Cotuit, died unexpectedly on July 15, 2024, doing what he loved: swimming at Loop Beach. He was the beloved husband of Ann M. (Shrewsbury) Pontifex, to whom he was married for 38 years. James was born to James and Muriel (Mack) Pontifex and grew up in Medford. After graduating from Salem State, he worked for the IRS before moving on to work in private business as a CPA. Eventually, he returned to the IRS. He resided in Franklin for 20 years before moving to Cotuit, where he spent the last 19 years of his life. James was an avid football fan and a New England Patriots season ticket holder. He also enjoyed swimming at the beach and candlepin bowling. Above all,...

Mashpee, Massachusetts Eileen Tye 1943 — 2024 Philanthropist Eileen Tye of Cambridge and Cape Cod has died. She was 81. Eileen spent the last 15 years of her life fighting various types of cancer, yet never dwelled on the burdens she faced - she was focused on the present - inspiring others with her positive energy, humor, and strength. A former educator and businesswoman she also earned a PhD in Nutrition and a Doctoral Degree in Naturopathic Medicine. Eileen and her late husband, A. Raymond Tye, supported nearly every charitable organization in the Boston area and beyond. In 2000, she founded the Ray Tye Medical Aid Foundation in honor of her husband, and together they helped save the lives of thousands of people from around...

Mashpee, Massachusetts Christine Williams 1941 — 2024 Christine (Netishen) Williams, 83, of Mashpee and formerly of Martha's Vineyard, died peacefully at the Pavilion Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, in Barnstable, on July 12, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Richard C. Williams with whom she shared 48 wonderful years of marriage. Christine was born January 3, 1941 to the late Joseph A. Netishen and the late Sophie (Payashnick) Silverman in Springfield, MA and was the older sister to Phillip, who died as a baby. After her parents separated, she and Sophie lived with her maternal grandparents who taught her how to speak Russian, their native language. Christine attended Rockland High School and later Hingham High School where she graduated...

Mashpee, Massachusetts William Edward Whalley 1933 — 2024 William E. Whalley, age 90, of Mashpee, MA and formerly of East Sandwich, MA died peacefully on July 12, 2024 at McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Blessington) Whalley with whom he shared 62 wonderful years of marriage before her death in 2021. Bill was born August 28, 1933 in Chicago, IL to parents Robert E. and Genevieve A. (Kordalski) Whalley. While he was born in Chicago, he later moved and grew up in Salem, MA. While at Salem High School, Bill had his first experience as a journalist, covering school sports for the Salem Evening News. After graduating, Bill enrolled at Boston University where he was a campus correspondent for the Boston...

Dennis Port, Massachusetts Mary A. Genovese 1934 — 2024 Mary A. Genovese, 89, of Dennis Port, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1934, to the late Casimiro Ciano and Alta (Cicerano) Ciano. Mary was a 1952 graduate of Somerville High School. Three years later, she met the love of her life, Peter Genovese, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. Mary and Peter spent 40 years living and raising their family in North Reading, MA, and 20 years in Florida, before moving back to Massachusetts to continue their extraordinary life together. She was a loving wife, mother, and a hard worker throughout the course of her life. Mary was a dedicated office manager at Atlantic Market in Reading, MA for over 25...

West Falmouth, Massachusetts Martha Anne Vaccaro 1930 — 2024 Martha Anne Vaccaro (nee Walsh) died peacefully on Tuesday, July 9 at age 93 in her West Falmouth, Mass., home following a brief illness. Her life of service, love, faith, and achievement was capped with two weeks of visits from the sprawling family that will forever adore, respect, and admire her. A mathematician, an educator, a tireless volunteer, a voracious reader, and a devout Catholic, Martha was a pillar of the Falmouth community where she lived for seven decades and raised six children with her beloved husband Ralph. The site of countless cookouts, reunions, Christmas celebrations, bocce matches, and other gatherings, her home remained a nexus for her children and their families, as...

Brewster, Massachusetts Charles J. Yakimchuk 2024 Charles J. Yakimchuk of Brewster passed away at Mass General Hospital on July 7,2024. He is the husband of the late Rita L. and father of Kimberly Gaughran of Brewster. For complete services information and obituary go to www.chapmanfuneral.com

Mashpee, Louisiana Arnold E. Low 1935 — 2024 Arnold Edward Low, 88, of Mashpee, formerly of Cotuit and San Mateo, California, passed away peacefully surrounded with the love of his family on July 5, 2024. Ed, the son of Ariel and Anita Low was born in San Francisco, California and raised in Hillsborough, CA. Beginning at Pacific Bell's "Little Bell Labs", Ed served as a draftsman and finished his 30 + year career as a senior design engineer. Early in his career, Ed took time to serve his country and enlisted in the Navy and was very proud of his service on the USS Ponchatoula, being honorably discharged in 1961. After retiring from Pacific Bell, Ed played "Mr. Mom", managed a restaurant and, with Kathy, owned a very successful...

Yarmouth, Massachusetts Anne P Manning 1933 — 2024 Anne Patricia (Murphy) Manning, affectionately known as "Doody" of South Yarmouth, MA passed away on July 4th at Cape Cod Hospital at the age of 91. Doody leaves behind her daughters Rosemary Maguire of Long Beach, NY; Kristin Roper and her husband Michael of West Roxbury, MA; Karen Shea and her husband Danny of South Yarmouth, MA; Elizabeth Lynch and her husband Mike of West Yarmouth, MA; her grandchildren Philip Maguire, Devon Maguire, JP Maguire, Jacqueline Roper, Christopher Roper and Grace Lynch; and her legacy continues through her seven cherished great-grandchildren and her beloved nieces and nephews in the Murphy/Manning family. Doody also leaves behind her best friend of 77 years...

Mashpee, Massachusetts Joseph Gora 1939 — 2024 Joseph C. Gora, Jr., 85, passed unexpectedly on July 2, 2024 at Falmouth Hospital. Born on May 28, 1939, in Boston, MA, Joe was a respected business owner who successfully managed and owned trucking and building companies, contributing significantly to his community growth and employees lives. Joe shared a deep bond with his wife, Rita Gora (Smyth), over their love for dogs. Together, they were regular participants in dog shows, celebrating their passion for canine companionship. This shared hobby was more than just a pastime; it was a meaningful part of their lives together. Joe is survived by his sister, Jeanne Logan, brother-in-law Michael Logan, and numerous nieces, nephews,...

Harwich, Massachusetts Lois E. Eaton 1931 — 2024 Lois Elizabeth Eaton (92) of Harwich Port, MA died on July 2, 2024. Lois was predeceased by her parents Kenneth Frank and Dora (Kuehdorf) Eaton and first cousin Judith Beeler. Lois was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church I South Hadley Falls where she grew up. She went on to attend three colleges; Green Mountain College (Associates of Arts), Plymouth Teacher's College (BA in Education), and Bridgewater State(MA in Education). Lois taught elementary school for 33 years, 25 of them in Westerly, RI. After retirement, Lois moved to Harwich Port, MA where she made her full-time residence since 1987, though she had been spending summers there since 1963 when she became a member of...

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