All Obituaries

  Francis Oblachinsky, 78 of Middleborough passed away peacefully with family members into the arms of God on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Francis was born in Boston, MA and moved to Florida at the age of 14.  He returned to Massachusetts and resided in Dorchester, MA relocating later with his family to Middleboro.   He was devoted to his Faith at Sacred Heart Church, and well known to Father JT and Deacon George, both who gave great comfort to him.  Francis is...

James John McCarthy of Middleboro died peacefully and in the presence of his loving family on January 7, 2023.  He was 87. He was born on September 17, 1935 in Haverhill, the son of the late Timothy G. and Ruth E. (West) McCarthy.  He was raised on a farm was a graduate of Norwood High School.  He served in the United States Army (Korean War) and was Honorably Discharged. James furthered his education at Bentley College, where he received a degree in accounting.  In...

John Hugh Grace of Franklin died unexpectedly in his home on January 5, 2023.  He was 61.   He was born on September 8, 1961 in Norwood, son of the late Ronald L. and Beverly L. (Zahner) Grace.  Beloved husband of Robyn M. (Svansson) Grace.  Father of Kelly and her husband, Badreddine and Matthew. Brother of Ronald Grace, Deborah Umbrello, Linda Suarez and the late Arthur Grace.  Also survived by his granddaughter, Hanaa. Former husband of Sandra...

Alayne Thomason, age 82 years of Middleboro died Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Life Care Center of Raynham after a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of 37 years to the late Stanley Jurgelewicz .  Alayne was born in Weymouth MA., to the late Mary A. (Collins) Bennett and  late Ernest E. Bennett both of Braintree MA. She was raised in Middleboro, and was a graduate of Middleboro High School. She was a factory worker as well as a housekeeper at a...

David Edwin Morris, 83, of Warwick, RI, formerly of Middleboro, MA died January 1, 2023. David was born to the late Curtis W. Morris and Goldie (Kincaid) Morris in Montgomery Township, Illinois. He attended school in Crawford County, Illinois and also attended Hampden DuBose Academy in Florida. After graduation he served in the United States Air Force. He worked at Anco/Boston, had a recordstore, Recordworks, with his wife Eleanor and worked for the United States Post Office for many...

Diane D. Phipps of Kingston passed away December 31, 2022 following a period of declining health. She was born on November 20, 1931 in Brockton, the daughter of the late Evelyn (Cary) Phipps and Russell Eldon Phipps.  Diane attended Brockton schools and graduated from Bridgewater State College. She was a past member of the Silver Lake Unitarian Fellowship. She worked as an operator for the telephone company for many years before taking an early retirement.  Diane loved her time...

Robert Lawrence Bourne of Middleboro died on December 29, 2022. He was surrounded by his children, family and loved ones. Robert was 54 years old and passed away following a brief illness.  He was born on November 19, 1968 in Taunton, attending schools in Carver and Middleboro, where he resided for the majority of his short life.  Robert had numerous talents and interests.  He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, cooking, camping, listening to music and appreciated...

Alexis Jane Conrad of Bridgewater died on December 28, 2022.  She was 74.  A memorial service will be held on January 8, 2023 at 1 PM in the Faith Chapel, 340 Pleasant Street (Route 104) Bridgewater.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.  

Diane Mae Carter, 80, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Diane was born and raised in Middleborough Massachusetts and was a graduate of Middleborough High School in 1961. Diane was pre-deceased by her husband of 49 years, Robert Carter and survived by family and many friends including two siblings, Charlotte Howe and James Diburgo. Although Diane did not have children of her own, many claimed her as a mother, aunt, and grandmother. This came from...

Mary D. (Welby) Vieira of Middleboro died peacefully in her home on December 23, 2022.  She was 95.  Funeral arrangements are private.