Obituaries

Sep 13, 2013

Bernice L. (Nason) Backman, 71 of Plymouth, formerly of Falmouth, died Sept 13, 2013. Bernice had been battling Alzheimer's and end-stage dementia for the past few years but maintained her spirit and independence. Born Feb 06, 1942 in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late John Francis Nason. She attended Quincy Schools and moved to Falmouth after getting married...

Sep 12, 2013

Arthur F Newhook, 74 of Taunton, formerly of Fall River, Berkley and Brockton passed away on September 12 after a lengthy illness. He was born in East Boston to the late Robert J Newhook and Mary (McLaughlin). He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Norma M (Knight). Arthur's love of life and sense of humor will be...

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Aug 23, 2013

Dennis C. (Red) Nickerson, 65, of Liberty, ME and Plymouth. Born Oct. 15, 1947, died in Plymouth, Ma. Friday, August 23, 2013 of cancer. Dennis was raised in Chiltonville he attended Plymouth Schools. He was the son of the late Margaret Nickerson, nephew of the late Charles A Nickerson and John R Nickerson. He was the grandson of the late...

Aug 19, 2013

Alan J Novak, 66 of Plymouth, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 19, 2013. He was born and raised in Holbrook, the son of Lorraine (Riley) and the late Joseph R. Novak. He graduated from Holbrook High in 1965 and Blue Hills Regional Technical School in 1967. Alan worked for and retired from the MBTA. He also worked many...

Aug 18, 2013

A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter's Church on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Vine Hills Cemetery in Plymouth.

Aug 14, 2013

Aug 14, 2013

Nellie Youngman Barboza, age 91, of Kingston, formerly of Plymouth and Duxbury, passed away on August 14, 2013 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Mary (Vaz) and Daniel Souza Youngman. Nellie was educated in the Plymouth schools and graduated in 1940 from Plymouth High School. She was married to the late Armando Barboza...

Aug 11, 2013

Sylvia Lewis, wife of Frank Lewis (a decorated WWII breaker of Japanese shipping codes and Nation magazine crossword puzzle maker) died aged 97 on Sunday August 11, in her home at Stafford Hill Assisted Living center in Plymouth, MA. For half a century, Sylvia tested and solved all of Frank's cryptic puzzles prior to publication. They were both lifelong members...

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Jul 20, 2013

Paul Matthew D'Angelo, a Civil Engineer for the U.S Coast Guard in Juneau, Alaska, passed away unexpectedly on July 20th, 2013. His position involved designing and supervising construction projects for the U. S. Department of Homeland Security. Paul served in a similar capacity at the U. S Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod for two years as a Design Engineer....

Jul 12, 2013

Carlisle, Philip, 60, of Plymouth, MA, died July 12, 2013. Philip was born February 20, 1953 to Robert and Lillian (Shaw) Carlisle. Philip was a lifetime Plymouth resident. He was always there to lend a helping hand. Known to many as a very kind and thoughtful man, Philip's clever quirkiness and sense of humor brought a smile to many. Philip...

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DeStefano, Grace, 90, of Plymouth, MA, formerly of Belmont, passed away peacefully at home, with her daughters by her side on Saturday, July 6, 2013. She was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Rosario "Ziggy" and Mary Zagami. Grace's favorite pass time was "working in the garden" which she kept up until 3 years ago. She could spend...