Obituaries

Marcia (Hathaway) Jakaitis of S. Easton, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 81. Born and educated in New Bedford, Marcia grew up with her sister Roberta and her many cousins from her mother’s side. She graduated from Cardinal Cushing Central High School in Boston, moved to Abington and worked in the […]

Dr. M.G. Richard (Richard Mathuranayagam), MVSc.Ph.D, aged 88, of Holliston, MA, originally from Madras, India, transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 15th, at 3:24 pm at Boston Medical Center.  He was born in southern India to the Late Rev M.G. Samuel and his wife Late Thana Packiam Samuel of South India. He was […]

Ann B. (Joyce) Powers, 94, of Holbrook, formerly of Rosmuc, Co. Galway, Ireland, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.  Beloved wife of the late William W. Powers.  Loving mother of Joyce Powers of Avon, Ann Zoller and her husband Tom of Lancaster, Patrick Powers of Holbrook, Maureen […]

Samuel “Joseph” Scott III, of Mattapoisett, passed away suddenly on June 18, 2025 at home. “Joe” is the son of the late Samuel J. Scott, Jr. and Joan McGaughey Scott of Braintree.  He is survived by three sisters, Kathryn (Richard) Jones of South Carolina, Debra (late David) Rogers of Georgia, and Susan (Michael) Spellman of […]

Raymond John Smith, 27, of Avon, MA, passed away on June 14, 2025, after a long and courageous journey following a traumatic brain injury. Born on December 22, 1997, in Boston, Ray was a spark in the world—vibrant, soulful, and unforgettable. Ray lived for the thrill of the moment and believed deeply in the mantra, […]

Nancy Marie Maloof, a cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 13, 2025 at Bridges by Epoch in Pembroke at the age of 93. Nancy was born on February 19, 1932 and was raised in Quincy. Nancy and her late husband Donald S. Bush lived in […]

John P. Rowan, 85, of Holbrook, MA, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2025. He is predeceased by his wife, Susan Rowan, of 58 years, parents, William and Mary Rowan, and siblings, Willam Rowan, Robert Rowan, and Trisha Greeley. John was well known for his kindhearted spirit.  He was always the first one […]