All Obituaries

Thomas Edward Gamache of Middleboro died peacefully and surrounded by his family on August 20, 2019.  He was 62.  Tom was born on May 9, 1957 in Middleboro, son of the late James D. and Patricia L. (Gazzolo) Gamache, attending local schools.  He was a man of many hats.  Tom spent many years truck driving, worked as a landscaper and was a business owner.  He loved his motorcycle, fishing and his family, especially his grandchildren.  He always enjoyed working on...

Annabelle May ( Pittsley) Rogers 93, of Taunton, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, peacefully at her home. She was the wife of the late Edwin Rogers. Born and raised in Middleboro, daughter of the late George and Annie ( Horne) Pittsley. She is survived by her twin sons , Robert J Rogers, Richard G Rogers and his wife Patricia Rogers of Englewood, Fl. Her beloved grandchildren Marianne( Rogers)Moore and her husband Murray Moore and Kerry Rogers of Taunton. She was the Great Grandmother to...

Michael J. Poirier of Middleboro died peacefully and surrounded by his family on August 13, 2019 following a brief period of declining health.  He was 42. He was born on October 22, 1976 in Taunton, son of the late Kenneth M. and Madeline E. (Kenneally) Poirier.  Mike attended local schools and was a passionate sports fan, supporting all the Boston teams.  Loving brother of Kenneth M. Poirier, III and his wife Liz of Middleboro and Sharon Poirier of Taunton. ...

James Joseph Curran, Jr. of East Taunton died peacefully on July 29, 2019 following a period of declining health.  He was 79.  He was born on February 13, 1940 in Providence, Rhode Island, son of the late James J. and Mildred (Morrissey) Curran and was a graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School.  Mr. Curran worked as a landscaper and later devoted 33 years to the Massachusetts Department of Correction, serving as a Corrections Officer in Walpole.  In addition,...

Thomas Edward O'Neill of Boston died peacefully on July 28, 2019 following a brief period of declining health.  He was 60. In accordance with his wishes, funeral arrangements are private.  

David Michael Gamble of Middleboro died peacefully on July 28, 2019 in his home.  He was 80.   He was born on August 12, 1938 in Boston, son of the late Charles W. and Grace E. (Barry) Gamble.  David spent his early years raising and showing cows across New England.  David worked as a grinder for General Dynamics at the Quincy Shipyard until it closed.  Later, he worked as a machinist until his retirement. He enjoyed his backyard farm, from showing doves, geese and...

Paula M. "Penny" (Goodnow) Ricker of Middleboro died on July 12, 2019 following a courageous battle with cancer.  She was 66. She was born on August 15, 1952 in Middleboro, daughter of the late Henry E. and Mary E. (Vaughan) Goodnow and attended local schools. Penny was a graduate of Middleboro High School, where she was the Majorette in the Drum and Bugle Corps.  Prior to her retirement, she devoted over 25 years to bookkeeping in the sand and gravel...

Ruth A. Berghman of Lakeville died unexpectedly on June 21, 2019 following a brief illness.  She was 57.   She was born on February 8, 1962 in Taunton, daughter of the late Nels E. and Ruth M. (Davis) Berghman.  Beloved sister of Earl and the late Edward Berghman.  Ruthie was well loved and will be missed by her longtime roommates and caregivers at SRS and BAMSI in Lakeville.   Funeral services on Thursday (June 27, 2019) at 11 AM  in the O'Neill...

Beverly A. (McKay) Brum of Lakeville passed away on June 8, 2019 in Morton Hospital, Taunton.  She was 71.  She was the beloved wife of Joseph Brum. She was born on November 16, 1947 in Acushnet, daughter of the late Ernest and Theresa McKay.   In addition to her husband, Beverly is survived by her children; Kevin J. Brum of Fall River, Tracy L. Brum of Middleboro and Jodi Anne Brum of Taunton. Beverly was pre-deceaed by her son, the late Stephen J. Brum, who passed in...

Evelyn Virginia (Keedwell) Iampietro of Middleboro died peacefully on June 6, 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was 86.   Virginia was born on November 22, 1932 in Middleboro, daughter of the late Eugene and Marion (Jacques) Keedwell, attended local schools and was a graduate of Massasoit Community College.  A veteran, she proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged.  Prior to retirement, Virginia worked for the...