Maryfrances Elliot, lovingly known as Mayfran, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023 at the age of 70 from metastatic breast cancer. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and joy that touched the lives of everyone that had the privilege of knowing her. Born in Plymouth, MA, Mayfran was the loving daughter of the late Margaret (Riva) and Arthur Warren Elliot. Raised in Manomet, MA, her love of the ocean lead her to study Oceanography at College of Virgin Islands. While earning...

Frank M. Benson, Jr., age 75 of Bridgewater, passed away on October 11, 2023, after a brief illness. Frank was born in Boston on March 1, 1948. He was raised in Boston and Randolph. He Graduated from Randolph High School in 1965 and joined the Navy. After the Navy, he attended and graduated from Bentley College. After College Frank joined GAO and later the Department of Defense where he eventually retired from a career of Government service. Frank was the loving husband of Janie A. (Noris)...

Lonnie K. Pickett Jr. a long-time resident of Brewster, MA. passed on October 1, 2023 after a short illness. Lonnie will be remembered for his love of flight and his self-taught artwork of everything aviation. Lonnie had a great presence at the Chatham Airport which he managed for many years and was often seen in the pilot seat. Lonnie was a great Air Force Photographer and photographed many famous individuals such as Elvis Presley and Arthur Godfrey to name a few.  Lonnie has...

     Wayne S. McLaughlin of E. Bridgewater passed away on April 30, 2023, at the age of 92. Wayne was born, raised and educated in Brockton graduating from Brockton High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and gained many qualifications with various vehicles and weapons. He stayed in the Army National Guard for many years and was on the competition shooting team winning many awards. He met his wife Sheila and the two wed on September 3, 1961. Wayne...

     Benjamin Daniel Dufour of Marshfield and Whitman passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2023. Ben was raised in Whitman, attended the Duval Elementary School and the Whitman Middle School, and was currently a Senior at the South Shore Technical High School specializing in the automotive trade. He joined Coastal Volkswagen in March of this year as a co-op student where he was building and honing his new skills.      Ben was...

     Robert Anthony MacDonald of Rockland passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 at the age of 85. Bob was raised and educated in Dorchester, and joined the United States Army and fought in the Korean conflict. After completing his military service Bob worked various jobs, finally ending his working career retiring with the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority.            Bob was a very crafty and hardworking man. He enjoyed being outdoors,...

     Robert Normandie Sr. (Bobby) 54 yrs of age of Lowell passed away on April 1, 2023 @ 15:47:07pm at Lowell General Hospital after a brief illness. He was born January 8, 1969 in Lowell, Ma. Robert was the son of the late Grace A. (Sapienza) Normandie and the son of the late Albert C. Normandie. Robert married his love and best friend Jessica (Rodriguez) Normandie on July 27,2004. Mr. Normandie worked for Marriott hotels as a Maintenance Engineer and worked his way up to...

     Paul William Smudin of Taunton passed away unexpectedly on March 30,2023. Paul was raised and educated in East Bridgewater and attended the East Bridgewater High School before going right to work. He worked in many capacities as a handyman, landscaping and scrap metal recycling. He was a hard-working man and took pride in every job he completed.      Paul was a talented man with many different hobbies. He enjoyed movies and spending time outside riding his...

Michael P. Breault of Abington passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2023, at the age of 50. Mike was raised and educated in Brockton, graduating from the Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School with the class of 1990. After graduating Mike started his career as a CNC Machinist and worked in that field until his passing. Mike was a talented and caring man. He enjoyed going to the beach, watching and playing football, fishing and absolutely loved to cook and watch movies...

William "Bill" Louis Dern, 74. Formerly of New Bedford, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 25, 2023. Bill was born in Boston to the late Edmund Dern and Evelyn " Jessie" (MacDonald) Kelly; stepson to the late Francis T. Kelly, Sr. In heaven, he joins his sister Jessie (Dern) and her husband John Webster, their sons John "Packey "Jr and Jason Webster, and brother Francis T. Kelly, Jr. He is survived by his brother George and wife Diana Dern of...