Obituaries

Douglas R. Wheeler

Douglas R. Wheeler

May 3, 2026

Douglas R. Wheeler, of Harwich MA, lived a life rooted in care—for people, for family, and for the small, everyday moments that shape a good life.

Doug was born and raised in West Hartford, CT, before heading off to Maine to attend Bates College. Doug later went on to earn his doctorate from Andover Newton Theological School, dedicating the majority of...

Edward T Driscoll

Edward T Driscoll

May 2, 2026

Edward Thomas Driscoll, Jr., 76, of Plymouth, MA, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born May 20, 1949 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Edward and Irene Driscoll, and big brother to Susan Dority, Ellen Ziegler, and Stephen Driscoll.

In 1976, he married Mary Elizabeth Harrison of Dorchester and started...

Maria Battles

Maria Battles

May 1, 2026

Maria Milagros (Trudy) Battles passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, MA on May 1st, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born to Adelaida and Pablo in Puerto Rico on February 13, 1960. She grew up in North Plymouth and attended Plymouth schools.

Trudy loved nature, going for walks and capturing stunning images of...

Alice Jones

Alice Jones

Apr 21, 2026

On April 21, 2026, Alice L. Jones of Plymouth passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Born in Plymouth, Massachusetts on December 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Garrard and Alice C. Garrard and a lifelong resident of the town she proudly called home. 

Alice lived a full and meaningful life centered around family, love, and the...

Richard Moriarty

Richard Moriarty

Apr 20, 2026

Richard J. Moriarty( Rick ) was a devoted husband to his wife of over 60 years, Karen, their bond shaped by humor, independence and a deep caring for one another. He said every meal was the best he had ever had - a reflection of his appreciation for food and his love for her.

A proud graduate of New York...

Ann Frances Gallagher

Ann Frances Gallagher

Apr 19, 2026

A Celebration of Ann "Sis" Gallagher

Ann Gallagher, known affectionately to many as “Sis,” was born in Boston in August,1932. She passed away peacefully in Harwich, MA on April 19, 2026, at the age of 93.

Ann was a devoted, lifelong educator who spent 45 years teaching high school, first for the City of Boston and later at Falmouth High School after...

Helen Marie White

Helen Marie White

Apr 15, 2026

Helen Marie White of Sandwich, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at her home on April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and her cherished little dog, Chloe. She was 88 years old.

Born on September 28, 1937, in Greenwich, Connecticut, Helen was the beloved daughter of Frederick and Elsie Walters. She was one of twelve children-eight brothers and four sisters-and...

Claire Ames

Claire Ames

Apr 8, 2026

Claire Ames, 95, died on April 8, 2026 after a courageous battle with advanced dementia.

Claire was born in Falmouth, MA and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1950. She had an accomplished career as a telephone operator for New England Telephone and received many awards for her outstanding service.

Claire lived in Hyannis with her husband, Ralph, and daughter, Heidi, for...

Donald Fantoni

Donald Fantoni

Apr 5, 2026

Donald “Donnie” Fantoni, 91, of North Plymouth passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, surrounded by loved ones leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories.

Born on March 26, 1935, Don grew up in the Peck Avenue and Castle Street neighborhoods. He attended Hedge & Plymouth Schools and went on to serve his country in the US Army...

Katharine M. Taylor

Katharine M. Taylor

Apr 3, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Katharine M. Taylor announce her passing at the age of 92.Katharine was a Boston native, daughter of John and Gladys Kane. She graduated from Mt. Saint Joseph High School in Brighton, MA and received her BA from Regis College continuing on to earn a Masters in Education and CAGS from Boston...

Samuel Garrison Chapin

Samuel Garrison Chapin

Apr 1, 2026

Samuel Garrison Chapin of Plymouth, MA died April 1, 2026 at the age of 75, after being diagnosed with cancer in 2025.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Caroline (Davis) Chapin and daughters Megan (Meg) and Anna, as well as brothers Henry, Theodore (Ted), and Miles, many in-laws, nieces, and nephews, and numerous friends and extended family members with whom was...

William F Wallace

William F Wallace

Apr 1, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that the family of William F. Wallace, age 83, of Hingham, announces his passing on April 1, 2026. Bill was born on May 25, 1942, in Boston, the son of the late Walter and Marguerite Wallace of Hull.

Bill grew up in Hull and attended Archbishop Williams High School, Stonehill College, and Boston University Law School....

Ronald Sirch

Ronald Sirch

Mar 29, 2026

Ronald Henry Sirch June 20, 1933 - March 29, 2026

Ronald Henry Sirch passed away peacefully at his home on Cape Cod, overlooking Long Pond, with his devoted wife Judie and loving daughters by his side.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Charles and Emelia Forste Sirch, Ron was raised in Wantagh, Long Island. After high school he proudly served in the...

Louise Mahanna

Louise Mahanna

Mar 26, 2026

With profound sadness we acknowledge the passing of Louise Richardson Mahanna. In her seventy-eight years among us she was the loving and truly most dedicated wife of George J. Mahanna Jr. until his death in 2018, the cherished mother of their two sons, George J. Mahanna III of Carver and Christopher R. Mahanna and his wife Christine, of Norwalk, Connecticut...

Sandra Ferreira

Sandra Ferreira

Mar 26, 2026

Sandra L. Ferreira of Duxbury passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on January 12, 1940 to Muriel (Ripley) and James A. McLellan in Hanson.She leaves behind her beloved husband John T. Ferreira and the two of them were lucky enough to celebrate their 55 th anniversary this past Valentine's Day.Sandra held...

Clifford Harold Donath

Clifford Harold Donath

Mar 23, 2026

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Clifford Donath ("Cliff") of Eastham at the age of 77 after a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by love and passed away at McCarthy Care Center on March 23, 2026.He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Sydney and sister Sheila Donath.He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy, their...

Christie Zenopoulos

Christie Zenopoulos

Mar 23, 2026

Christie Zenopoulos, 93, died peacefully on March 23, 2026, at Maplewood at Mill Hill Assisted Living Center in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1932, Christie served proudly in the Coast Guard before beginning a long and fulfilling career as an engineer at Tilton Electric Inc. Christie was happily married to Martha Doyle Zenopoulos for 41 years and...

Richard A. Ranton

Richard A. Ranton

Mar 19, 2026

Richard A. "Rich" Ranton, 67 of Kingston, originally from Dorchester, passed away peacefully March 19, 2026, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Robert and Joan (Duffy) Ranton. He was the devoted husband of Ellen (Driscoll). He was a loving father to Ashley and her husband Thomas Olinger of Manchester, NH, Molly...

Janet Drew

Janet Drew

Mar 18, 2026

Janet M. (Murphy) Drew, 75, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Born on January 4, 1951, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Janet was the cherished daughter of the late Patrick and Lillian (Thibault) Murphy. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Kenneth Drew, Sr., as well as her sister...

Karen Morrissey

Karen Morrissey

Mar 14, 2026

Karen Morrissey, 82, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

Born on June 2, 1943, in Plymouth, Karen was the beloved daughter of Elizabeth and Thomas Longhi. She attended Plymouth High School and later studied at the University of Massachusetts.

Karen worked as a physical education teacher at Hingham High School, where she taught and coached...