All Obituaries

Sally A. (Demares) Bettencourt of Middleboro died on July 16, 2021.  She was 76. She was born on February 8, 1945 in Framingham, the daughter of Georgia Demares and attended local schools. Devoted mother of Mary L. White and her husband, George T. White of East Bridgewater, Kenneth J. Bettencourt  and his wife, Karen Gonda Bettencourt of Port Saint Lucie, Florida and the late Karen J. Bettencourt. Loving grandmother of Tiffany Coe of Whitman, Nicole Simanski, Krystal Bettencourt,...

John E. Bergeron of West Wareham died on July 12, 2021.  He was 81.    He was born on August 22, 1939 in Providence, Rhode Island and was a graduate of Warwick Veterans High School.  Prior to his retirement, John worked as a log truck driver in Maine.  He later owned and operated Bergeron's Limo Van Service, later driving chartered buses.  A veteran, he served in the United States Navy, serving overseas.  Following his Honorable Discharge, John married...

            Eleanor “Ellie” C. (Viera) DeAngelis, 77, of Middleboro, passed away July 12, 2021 peacefully at home with family by her side. Ellie was born to the late Alfred Viera and Eleanor (Walker) Viera, in Boston and raised in Wilmington Massachusetts. She attended Wilmington High School and went on to work for New England Medical and Quincy Mutual. Ellie and her husband Dominick had multiple business ventures together including Superskate...

Eleanor M. (Clifford) Condon, 83, of Middleboro, died July 12, 2021 after a period of failing health. Eleanor was born in Brockton to Francis and Rita Clifford on June 4, 1938 and was a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School. She resided in Brockton for 61 years before moving to Oak Point in Middleboro. Ellie worked in the Brockton School system as a librarian and served as the President of the Massachusetts Teacher Association. She enjoyed ceramics, water aerobics, her knitting...

Shawn Patrick Steele of Middleboro, formerly of South Boston, died suddenly on July 3, 2021.  He was 37.   He was born on October 22, 1983 in Boston, the son of Edward J. Barry and Marion C. Steele, attending Boston Public Schools.  Shawn was a cook at a variety of restaurants.  He loved his family and friends and that loved was returned.  A natural comedian, Shawn loved people, especially his nieces and nephews.   Adored son of Marion C. Steele...

Justin Paul Fernald January 30, 1978 - July 2, 2021   Justin Paul Fernald passed away on Friday afternoon, July 2, 2021, at the age of 43. He was born on January 30, 1978 and is survived by his parents, Joan C. (Broadbent) Carter of Lakeville and Paul S. Fernald and his wife Barbara Fernald, of Summertown, TN, along with a sister, Kasie Coelho of Acushnet, and his niece and nephews, who he loved dearly, Gianna (9), Jude (7), and Jesse (4). He was a fun and loving son, brother, and...

  Monday, June 28th, the soul of David John O’Neill shuffled off his mortal coil to join the souls of loved ones, family, and friends who have predeceased him and oh, what a hooley it must have been when he arrived! Originally from the borough of Manhattan, David grew up in the shadow of the Polo Grounds and across the river from hallowed Yankee Stadium.  A life-long Yankee fan, David moved to Brooklyn in the early 1940s along with his family.  There, surrounded by...

Daniel Ashley Dernier, Jr. of Taunton died  suddenly on June 27, 2021.  He was 48.   He was born on May 4, 1973 in Brockton, the son of Daniel Ashley Dernier, Sr. and the late Esther Ruth (Miller).  He was raised in Middleboro, graduating from Middleboro High School, where he played soccer.  Dan was a graduate of Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy where he earned a Degree in Business Administration.   Dan had a diverse career that included working...

Mom’s story   Dorothy Louise (Horsman) (Williams) Hesketh, age 100 years, 6 months, passed away peacefully  on Saturday, June 26, at Nemasket Health Care Center, Middleboro, MA.  The family wishes to  express appreciation to the staff at Nemasket Health Care who provided care for Dorothy during  a challenging time in our lives.   Dorothy was the daughter of the late Paul R. and Martha Horsman and the wife of Harold H.  “Buzzie”...

Helen Elizabeth Washburn July 28, 1928 – June 24, 2021  Helen E. Washburn, known by many as Bette, of Middleborough passed away peacefully on Thursday,  June 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 92. She was the wife of the late  John A. Washburn of 39 years, and mother of the late Nancy Lee Washburn. She was a life-long resident  of Middleborough, and she and John enjoyed many years at their summer residence in Onset, and...