Obituaries

Joe Welch

Joe Welch

May 23, 2017

Joe Welch, of Harwich, MA, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on May 23, 2017. He was born in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 1918, to Joseph Nye and Judith Lyndon Welch and lived most of his life on Plimpton Pond in Walpole before moving to the family's Harwich home in 1984. A distinguished USAAF pilot, Joe flew...

R Murphy

R Murphy

May 13, 2017

R. Elizabeth (Bette) Murphy, 82, passed away peacefully in her home on May 13. Born in Mamaroneck, NY, she was pre-deceased by her husband, Paul David (Dave) Murphy. Survivors include her children, Kate Murphy Patrolia of West Wareham, James Murphy and his wife Simone of Rockport, Karen Murphy and spouse Debra Tranberg and grandchildren, Elizabeth, Alia & Carlos. Funeral arrangements...

William Checchio

William Checchio

May 8, 2017

William A. Checchio, 70, June 5, 1946 - May 8, 2017 Bill Checchio passed away peacefully on Monday at his home in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Born in Pittsburgh, Bill lived in Ocean City, New Jersey for over 30 years. The son of William B. and Eileen Checchio, Bill is survived by his wife, Maureen Privitera, his son Nicholas, his daughter Regan,...

Linda Ann Thomas

Linda Ann Thomas

May 8, 2017

Thomas, Linda Ann, of Plymouth, 64, passed away on May 8, 2017. She was born in Norwood, MA, the daughter of the late Anthony and Louise Thomas. Linda was a graduate of Sharon High School. She was a longtime Plymouth resident. She worked at CVS Pharmacy for 15 years as a pharmacy technician. Before doing that, she was a teacher's...

Jane Rust

Jane Rust

May 2, 2017

Jane Mayhew Rust Jane Mayhew Rust, 98, of Hingham, MA died on May 2, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Rust was born on January 4, 1919 in Canton, China, the daughter of the late John Wesley Mayhew and Helen Lee Mayhew. Mrs. Rust was a world traveler starting at a young age. She spent time in Canton, Hai Phong (in...

Janet Lorraine Ford

Janet Lorraine Ford

Apr 30, 2017

Janet L. (Racicot) Ford, a long time Pembroke resident, passed away peacefully at home on April 30th after a lengthy illness. She was 84. Janet was the daughter of Armand and Dolores (Tassinari) Racicot of Whitman. She was married for 56 years to her beloved husband Marcus (retired Capt. Pembroke FD), who pre-deceased her in 2011. She worked for 20...

Deborah Davis

Deborah Davis

Apr 29, 2017

Deborah F. Davis, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth on April 29, 2017 at the age of 54. She was surrounded by loved ones. Deborah F. Davis is survived by her Loving parents, Norman and Gudrun Davis, Her brother Gary(Susan) Davis and her three children, Trever(Bonnie) Smith, Amber Anderson and Destiny Anderson, and her Beloved Grand...

Walter Friend

Walter Friend

Apr 29, 2017

Walter Alonzo Friend passed away in his home at the Village at Duxbury on April 29, 2017. Walter was born on July 30, 1026, the only son of Walter and Viola Friend. He was raised in Melrose, Massachusetts where his grandfather and great uncle founded and established their successful company, Friend's Baked Beans. Walter would soon become Vice President of...