All Obituaries

Peter Vieira of New Bedford died peacefully and in his home on February 23, 2021. He was 46.  He was born on August 24, 1974 in Boston, the son of Jean M. Vieira and Frederick Covel, attending local schools.  Peter worked as a plasterer, taking great pride in his work. He considered his trade to be an art and could easily recall the numerous homes and businesses where he had worked throughout the years.   His positive attitude overshadowed any hardships he...

Israel A. Sangel of Middleboro died peacefully in his home with his loyal wife by his side on Februrary 23, 2021.  Izzy was 53.   He was born, raised and educated in Guatemala.  Izzy worked as a forklift operator at Talbots.  He loved his job and his co-workers.   Beloved husband of Kimberly A. (Hebert) Sangel.  Loving father of Vivi.  Devoted son of Geraldo and Tina (Chun) Sangel.  Brother of Jorge, Victor and Floridalma.  Also...

Harloe C. "Mitch" Mitchem of Lakeville died peacefully on February 19, 2021.  He was 91.   Mitch was born on August 13, 1929 in Richmond, Virginia, the son of the late Parris E. and Mildred (Cooper) Mitchem, attending local schools.  A veteran, he served in the United States Air Force and was Honorably Discharged.  Prior to his retirement, Mitch worked at the former Lakeville Hospital as a Radiology Technician.   Beloved husband of Sheila R....

Marjorie Souza-Miller of Taunton died on February 17, 2021 following a period of declining health.  She was 69.   MARGIE was born on January 26, 1952 in Middleboro. She attended Middleboro and Taunton schools. Prior to her retirement, MARGIE worked as a Bartender.  MARGIE loved her work and customers became her friends and some lifelong friends.  MARGIE was “BORN TO SHOP” and loved the beach a “SUN GODDESS“! MARGIE also was an avid...

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Russell William Tetreault devoted husband, father and grandfather  passed away at the age of 76 surrounded by loved ones at his home in Middleborough, Massachusetts.  Russell was born on March 31, 1944 in Plymouth, Massachusetts to the late Elizabeth Tavares Tetreault  and Albert William Tetreault. He was a graduate of Plymouth High School class of 1962. He was married  to Marylou Oliveira Tetreault on July 24, 1965 and together they raised...

Joseph Edward Quelle passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.  He was born  July 15, 1937, to Arthur and Madeline Quelle of Middleboro, MA where he spent his formative years  attending Middleboro Public School, before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17.  Joe was  proud to have served his country as a member of the 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa, Japan and played  on the Division football team.  After his discharge he was a...

Rita Marie Tardiff (Paquette) Pawlowski of Middleboro died peacefully on February 10, 2021.  She was 98.   She was born on December 15, 1922 in Sanford, Maine, daughter of the late John and Rose (Armstrong) Paquette.   Rita Tardiff Pawlowski is survived by a son Richard Tardif and wife Linda of Moses Lake WA, three daughters, Lorraine Carr of Middleboro, MA, Diane Hebert of Middleboro, MA, and Susan Tardiff of North Dartmouth, MA; 7 grandchildren; 9 great...

Ellen Harrison of Newton, MA passed away on February 7, 2021 at the age of 71. She is survived by her loving family, including her husband, John Guinan, Jr., their three daughters, Sarah Harrison, Liza Ashbrook, and Molly Harrison, four grandchildren, Charlie Van Heuvelen, 7, Ella Harrison, 4, Evie Ashbrook, 6, and Rowan Ashbrook, 3, as well as her brother Fred Harrison, her sister Amy Michael, her mother, Gloria Friedman, and her dog, Gus. Ellen passed suddenly three weeks after contracting...

Carolyn Joyce Mott of Middleboro died peacefully on February 7, 2021.  She was 76.   Funeral arrangements are private.  

                  Elizabeth J (MacNeil) Manning, October 23, 1934 – February 3, 2021    Elizabeth (Bette) Jane Manning, formerly of Brockton, MA and of late living in Middleboro, MA passed  away peacefully on February 3rd, 2021 after a period of failing health.  Born and raised in Brighton, MA,  Bette graduated from Our Lady of the Presentation High School in 1952, followed by training at Hickox  Secretarial...