All Obituaries

On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Rene P (Pete) Boudreau, loving husband and father of three children and eight grandchildren, passed away at the age of 81. He was predeceased by his parents, Rene and Gertrude Boudreau, and by his brother Jon.  Pete was born and raised in Somerville, MA.  He married his sweetheart Brenda A (Smith) Boudreau and they had three sons: Kenneth (Pamela), James (Roberta) and Thomas (Kristin).  Pete was a graduate of Bentley College (B.S....

Robert A. Bessette, Jr. of Middleboro died suddenly on May 15, 2020 in his home.  He was 66.  He was born on April 18, 1954 in Acushnet, son of the late Robert A. and Marylou (Casey) Bessette and attended Middleboro schools.  Bob spoke tirelessly of his time spent in the United States Navy.  Up until the day he died, it continued to be one of his most treasured accomplishments.  He worked as a documentation specialist for a medical devices manufacturer prior to...

Marilyn Louise "Linda" Nesbett of Middleboro died peacefully on May 10, 2020.  She was 73.  Linda is survived by her guardian, Edward G. Baldner, Jr and his family, the SRS family and her many friends at the BAMSI Day Program in Lakeville.  She was pre-deceased by her co-guardian, Kenneth L. Ek.   Funeral services and interment private.  

Joan Patricia (Thayer) Horigan of Wareham died peacefully on May 3, 2020.  She was 78.  She was born on March 7, 1942 in Boston, daughter of the late Elmer R. and Ruth A. (Kelley) Thayer.  Prior to her retirement Joan worked as a housekeeper in private residences.   Beloved wife of the late Paul Joseph Horigan.  Devoted mother of the late Steven and John Horigan. Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Courtney and Jason Horigan, Shanell Terry, Jessie, James and Josiah...

Agnes Marie (O'Reilly) Berry-Merrill of Middleboro died peacefully on April 29, 2020.  She was 84.  She was born on July 4, 1935 in Pittsfield, Maine, daughter of the late Myles and Gertrude (Walker) O'Reilly and attended local schools.  She resided in Gardiner, Maine before moving to Middleboro. Agnes worked at the former Rich's Department Store from 1989 until 1996 as a retail clerk before retiring.   Beloved mother of Bradford Berry of Florida, John Berry...

Henry Anthony Hughes, Jr. of Middleboro died peacefully on April 28, 2020.  He was 76.  He was born on August 10, 1943 in Chelsea, son of the late Henry A. and Grace A. (Monahan) Hughes and was a graduate of Belmont High School, Class of 1963.  Henry was skilled at doing injection moulding and worked for an fire apparatus manufacturer prior to retirement.   Husband of the late Barbara Elaine (Pitts) Hughes.  Father of Henry A. Hughes, III, Tony Hughes and Christine...

George J. Costello of Norwell died on April 28, 2020. He was 61.  Private interment in Saint Mary Cemetery.

Rosemarie (Fowle) Colyn of East Taunton died peacefully on April 20, 2020. She was 88. She was born on September 5, 1931 in Newark, New Jersey, daughter of the late Ellsworth and Elizabeth (Peck) Fowle. Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Colyn worked at a Veterans Administration hospital performing laundry services. Wife of the late Peter Emil Colyn. Adored mother of Kim E. DaSilva and her husband, Michael of East Taunton. Cherished grandmother of Sara Babson and her husband, Ian of Duxbury...

Melvin L. Crest of Plymouth, formerly of Bridgewater, died peacefully on April 11, 2020 following a lengthy illness.  He was 79.  He was born on October 16, 1940 in Brockton, son of the late Daniel E. and Marjorie (Terry) Crest.  He was a graduate of Bridgewater High School, Class of 1958 and attended the former Bridgewater State College.  A veteran, Melvin served in the US Air Force and the US Army for 20 years prior to receiving his Honorable Discharge. He worked as...

Gilbert R. Bowker, 76 of Middleborough, beloved husband of Danielle (Homer), passed away on  April 10 after a lengthy illness.  Born in Boston to the late William C. and Helen E. (Greek)  Bowker, Gil was a graduate of Stoughton High School and Wentworth Institute of ...