All Obituaries

Robert J. Ventura, Bob as he was known to so many, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022 in the Hannah B.G. Shaw Home. He was husband of 60 years to his loving wife Ann M. Ventura (Freidenfeld).  Born November 3, 1940 in Brockton, MA. He was the son of the late John J. and Helen P. Ventura of Lakeville, MA, brother of the late David A. Ventura of Lakeville, MA and sister Linda (Ventura) Plunket of Oscola Mills, PA. After serving in the U.S. Navy (1959-1965) he...

Joseph Patrick Dmitruk of West Bridgewater passed away peacefully in Good Samaritan Medical Center on May 11, 2022.  Joey was 34.   He was born on March 13, 1988 in Brockton. He attended area schools and participated in the job corps program, earning multiple welding certifications.   Joey was the son of Robert Owen Farrell and the late Dawn Marie Dmitruk.  In addition to his father, he is survived by Danielle and their son, Alexander D. Dmitruk, age 9. ...

Victoria Rose DeMoranville of Taunton died peacefully and surrounded by her family on May 9, 2022 following a sudden illness.  Vicky was 34.   She was born on April 8, 1988 in Brockton and attended Middleboro Public Schools.  A homemaker, Vicky loved her family and that love was returned.  Her dynamic personality and beautiful eyes lit up every room she entered.  She will be missed terribly and never forgotten.   Beloved daughter of Karlyn M....

Bruce W. Lima Senior, 61, of Middleboro, MA passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 9th, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River with his wife by his side. After fighting a courageous battle against cancer for the last year.  Bruce was born on March 15, 1961 in New Bedford MA to the late Fred and Barbara (Harding) Lima. Prior to retirement, Bruce was an outstanding captain on many scallop vessels out of New Bedford, MA and New London, CT for over 35 years. Although...

David N. Simones of Middleboro died peacefully on May 7, 2022 following a period of declining health.  He was 78.  He was born on July 22, 1943 in Lewiston, Maine, son of the late Charles Simones and Ruth E. (Clark) Simones-Gibson, attending local schools.  Prior to his retirement, David worked in the Housekeeping Department at the former Lakeville Hospital for 22 years.  An avid bowler, David also enjoyed music and worked as a disc jockey throughout the area for many...

"So, how did you meet Cheryl?" I was at a party with my fiance, Cheryl Number One.  Needless to say, I was not happily engaged!  After mingling with the crowd at the Christmas Party (with Dissaray blasting in the background) I found myself in the kitchen.  I opened my wine and grabbed a glass (a Tweety Glass) from the cupboard.  Then, I turned to my friend Dave and said: "Who is that sitting with Sue?"  He looked at me, smiled and said, "I...

David Allen Ventura 78 of Lakeville MA passed away on May 1st 2022 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer and a short battle with Covid Pneumonia.  David was born on October 4th 1943 in Brockton MA. His parents were the late John J Ventura and Helen P (Zion) of Lakeville MA. He is predeceased by his wife of 53 years Donna Louise (Rhodes) Ventura of Lakeville MA married on December 23rd 1964. He is survived by his siblings Robert Ventura and his wife Ann of Middleboro MA,...

                                                                 Thomas J. Ribaga   Oscar Wilde once wrote, “There are times when sorrow seems to me to be the only truth”.  Sorrow is the only truth for the people who loved Thomas “Jay” Ribaga, 73, who left this world too soon on April 28,...

Kathleen C. (Turner) LeTourneau of Lakeville died peacefully on April 27, 2022.  She was 84.  Daughter of the late Clyde H. and Edna P. Turner.  Wife of the late LeRoy Arthur LeTourneau. Beloved mother of LeRoy A. LeTourneau, Jr. of Lakeville, Vicki L. LeTourneau of Taunton, Peter H. LeTourneau of Lakeville and Michael A. LeTourneau of East Freetown.  Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.   Relatives and...

Mary K. (Wirrell) Rullo, age 78, of Middleborough, died on Monday, April 25, 2022 in the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth.  Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Robert Charles Wirrell and Marguerite Helen (Maser) Wirrell. Prior to her retirement, Mary worked as a food service worker for many years at the Brockton VA Medical Center. In her spare time she enjoyed playing her computer games, watching soap operas and game shows. By her side...