Obituaries | Wareham

header_bg

Visit our partners:

Obituaries

Michael E. Smith, 72

Wareham-Michael E. Smith, 72, of East Wareham, laid to rest on Monday, July 28, 2025, surrounded by family at BIDMC in Plymouth, after battling an illness. Born in Washington, DC, to the late Edward A. and Marion L. (Corkum) Smith, he lived in Oxon...

Hillary Andrea Gargiulo, 67

In Loving Memory of Hillary Andrea GargiuloJuly 8, 1958 - July 26, 2025 Hillary Andrea Gargiulo of East Wareham, MA passed away peacefully in her home on July 26, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in Milford, MA, Hillary was a 1976 graduate Franklin High...

Loretta M. Tribou, 82

Wareham-Loretta M. Tribou, 82 passed away on Thursday July 10, 2025 at Saint Lukes Hospital. Daughter of the late Joseph & Della (Franklin) Alger.Family, friends and a good day at Little Harbor Beach.Mother of David A. Tribou of E. Wareham, Pamela...

Beverly A. Lopes, 87

WAREHAM – Beverly A. Lopes, 87, of Wareham, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Faustino "Fausty" A. Lopes, Jr. The couple had recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on July 1st....

Rose I. Nunes, 97

WAREHAM – Rose I. Nunes, 97, of Wareham, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Born in Mashpee, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Vincenzia (Texeira) Nunes. Rose was a longtime resident of Wareham...

Eleanor T. Willett, 86

FALL RIVER – Eleanor T. Willett, 86, of Fall River, formerly of Wareham, died Sunday, July 13, 2025 unexpectedly as she was a victim of the Gabriel House fire in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Ronald L. Willett. Born in Boston, she was the...

Joseph M. Repetti, 76

On July 19, 2025, the final chapter of an amazing adventure story was completed as Joseph M. Repetti lost his courageous fight to finish his story on his own terms, with his devoted wife by his side and surrounded by his children. Joseph was born...

Cynthia "Cindi" Jean Akins

Cynthia "Cindi" Jean AkinsWest Wareham, MA. Cindi was born June 8, 1957, in Wareham, MA and passed away July 15, 2025. She was a longtime resident of West Wareham, with South Wareham roots, except for when she lived in her Penobscot Homeland on...

Robert “Bob” Oscar Loring, 76

Robert “Bob” Oscar Loring, 76, of North Falmouth, MA passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Born in Wareham, son of the late Thurley F. (Demoranville) and Robert E. Loring. He grew up in Wareham, MA and graduated from Wareham High School Class of...

Arlene J. Barrett, 89

WAREHAM – Arlene J. Barrett, 89, of Wareham, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert J. Barrett. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie B. (Zaniboni) and...

Robert A. Santos, 48

BROCKTON- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Robert A. Santos, affectionately known as Bobby, who left this world peacefully in his sleep due to a medical condition on July 3, 2025, in Brockton,...

Edward Antone Lopes

Edward Antone Lopes, born January 14, 1944, passed on to the Lord on June 11, 2025, at the family home on Point Road in Marion, Massachusetts, surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of the late Benjamin (Jimmy) Lopes and Hazel (Garcia) Lopes. Ed...

Michael C. Sanborn, 68

ONSET – Michael C. Sanborn, 68, of Onset, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington after a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Cathy Sanborn. Known for his strong work ethic and...

Frederick “Fred” Bates, 82

WAREHAM- Frederick “Fred” Bates, 82, of West Wareham, a proud U.S. Navy veteran and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, after a long illness.Fred was born in Weymouth on August 6, 1942, son of the late...

Gayle M. (Kakshtis) Ruggiero, 75

WAREHAM – Gayle M. (Kakshtis) Ruggiero, 75, of Wareham, passed way on July 9, 2025, at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of Robert F. Ruggiero and the daughter of the late Lou and Nora (Hilchey) Kakshtis. She was born in Brockton and lived in...

Joseph M. Santos, 88

WAREHAM – Joseph M. Santos, 88, of Wareham, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Tobey Hospital. He was the son of the late Antone and Alice (Pacheco) Santos. He was born in Wareham and lived there his whole life. He graduated from Wareham High...

Thomas A. Berriault

Thomas A. Berriault, former resident of West Wareham, MA passed away December 18, 2024 after years long battle with Alzheimers Disease. Inurnment Service will be held Wednesday July 16. 2025 12:45 PM at Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne....

Deborah A. (Cabral) Gibson, 64

PLYMOUTH – Deborah A. (Cabral) Gibson, 64, of Plymouth, passed away on July 6, 2025 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. She was the wife of Peter A. Gibson. She was born in Falmouth and lived there for many years. She then lived in Sagamore,...

Carol A. (Studley) Alden, 86

WAREHAM – Carol A. (Studley) Alden, 86, of Wareham and Bradenton, FL, died Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. She was the wife of John Alden. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Edwin & Elizabeth (Kirdulis) Studley. A...

Marilyn A. (Bulloch) Burton, 87

Marilyn A. (Bulloch) Burton, 87, of Plymouth, died June 24, 2025 at the Hannah B.G. Shaw Home in Middleboro, MA. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Gordon “Skip” Burton. Daughter of the late George H. and Lillian (Glidden) Bulloch, she...

Linda Joy (Miller) Pierce, 71

WAREHAM – Linda Joy (Miller) Pierce, 71, formerly of Wareham, passed away on June 30, 2025, at Bourne Manor Extended Care Facility, Bourne. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Gretel M. (Swanberg) Miller. She was born in Brockton and lived...

Leslie W. "Bill" Pimental, 78

NORTH CAROLINA – Leslie W. "Bill" Pimental, 78, of Jacksonville, NC and Wareham, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Sharon L. (Hodgkinson) Pimental, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in...

Christopher F. Lyons, 55

NEW BEDFORD – Christopher F. Lyons, 55, of New Bedford, passed away on June 26, 2025, at home. He was the son of Francis B. Lyons, Jr. and the late Patricia M. (Welch) Lyons. He was born in Brockton and lived in New Bedford for many years. He...

George R. Potter

Brunswick- George R. Potter of Brunswick, Maine passed away on June 25, 2025 at Mere Point Nursing Home after a long illness.He was born April 29th, 1936, in Concord, New Hampshire to Robert Potter and Olive Weatherbee Potter. In 1948, George’s...

Leigh J. Noble, 56

WAREHAM - Leigh J. Noble, 56, passed peacefully on June 23, 2025, at home surrounded by the love of her human and fur family. She was born in Quincy to the late Judith (Stevens) Noble and Herbert J. Noble and raised in Wareham. In her early 20s she...

Robert Scott, 89

WAREHAM - Robert Scott, a devoted husband, father, and creative artist passed away at age 89 in Wareham, Massachusetts on June 2, 2025. Robert was the middle of three children born to Hilda and Dr. Daniel Scott on June 27, 1935 in Freeport, Texas....

Richard Edward “Eddie” Flagg

BUZZARDS BAY - Richard Edward “Eddie” Flagg of Buzzards Bay, MA, went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2025. He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Eddie lived a remarkable life — one filled with adventure, purpose, and...

Stephanie Lynn Dean, 66

EAST WAREHAM – Stephanie Lynn Dean, 66, of East Wareham, formerly of Baltimore, MD, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Born in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Myrna (Lee) Dean. Stephanie...

Donna Smith

WAREHAM- Donna Smith, who loved to be called “Mimi” by her grandkids, departed her loving family on June 24th, 2025. Donna was born in Brockton, Massachusetts on March 1st, 1962, to Lula and Daniel Spillane. Donna was a beloved mother to Chuck and...

Thomas I. Morse, 77

WAREHAM – Thomas I. Morse, 77, of Wareham, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at his home. He was the husband of Barbara J. (Conroy) Morse. Born in Wareham, he was the son of the late George E. and Constance M. (DuWors) Morse. Mr. Morse was a...

Anthony Joseph “Cushy” Spinola, 93

ONSET – Anthony Joseph “Cushy” Spinola, 93, of Onset, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Royal Cape Cod Nursing and Rehabilitation, Buzzards Bay. He was the husband of the late Maryann (Gomes) Spinola and the son of the late Vincent and Alice (Rogers)...

Linda J. Larsen, 73

WAREHAM – Linda J. Larsen, 73, of Wareham, passed away on June 13, 2025, at Tobey Hospital, Wareham. She was the daughter of the late Henry G. and Ann T. (Berry) Larsen. She was born in Nyack, NY and lived in Nanuet, NY before moving to...

Kimberly M. Owen, 52

EAST WAREHAM – Kimberly M. Owen, 52, of East Wareham, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of Barbara M. Owen of E. Wareham and the late Carlos J. Owen. A former resident of...

John F. Derby, 77

Carver- John F. Derby, 77, died peacefully after a brief illness at the Royal Nursing Home in Fairhaven on June 3, 2025. Born December 5, 1947 in Kingston, NY, he loved camping and all of nature's critters. Following graduation, he served 10 years...

John and Lucy Fearing

MATTAPOISETT - John and Lucy Fearing, of Mattapoisett passed away July 31, 2024 and August 1, 2024 respectively. Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Redmen Hall, 745 Main St, West...

Jon Johnson

Jon Johnson of Wareham passed on May 29, 2025, at home after years of declining health. A devoted father, his greatest joy came from being a dad. He took pride in watching his children grow, teaching through patience, humor, and unconditional...

Danielle L. (Lupien) Diogenes, 53

WAREHAM – On June 3, 2025, Danielle L. (Lupien) Diogenes passed away at home after fiercely battling cancer for 5 years. She was 53. She died surrounded by her loving family. Danielle was born in Stoughton, raised in Plymouth, and lived in Carver...

Catherine A. (Reed) Hartley, 84

WAREHAM – Catherine A. (Reed) Hartley, 84, of West Wareham formerly of Rochester passed away on March 20, 2025. Wife of Robert G. Hartley and the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Howland) Reed.A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on...

Donald L. Monteiro, 75

WAREHAM – Donald L. Monteiro, 75, of Wareham, passed away at home on May 30, 2025. He was the husband of Alisa D. (Greenberg) Monteiro and the son of the late Egidio S. and Fannie F. (Santos) Monteiro. He was born in Wareham and lived there all his...

Benjamin H. Tavares, 80

Benjamin H. TavaresNovember 30, 1944 - May 28, 2025 NEW BEDFORD - Benjamin H. Tavares, 80, of New Bedford, entered eternal peace on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry B. Tavares...

Laura Geraldine Camello, 104

ONSET – Laura Geraldine Camello of Onset, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. She was 104 years old. In November of 2024, Laura was awarded the "Boston Post Cane" by the Select Board of Wareham, an honor given to the town's most senior resident....

Charlene Ann Beane, 74

Charlene Ann Beane, 74, of E. Wareham passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2025 at Falmouth, Hospital. Daughter of the late Russell and Cecelia (Cattaneo) Wade, Sr. Charlene enjoyed country line dancing, traveling, bingo, cards and the occasional...

Darren Benevides, 33

Darren Benevides, 33, of Wareham, MA passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2025. He was born in Hyannis, MA and was a son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend. Darren loved animals and was a paintball enthusiast in his teen years. In the past few...

Robert Irvin Packer, 55

Robert Irvin Packer passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at the age of 55. He was born on April 22nd, 1970 in Attleboro, MA to the late Janet (Hopkins) and Walter Packer of Wareham MA.Bob is survived by his children Allison Wallace of Collingswood,...

Rita (Kinsherf, Birk) Finch

Rita (Kinsherf, Birk) Finch passed away on May 17th, 2025 after her battle with lung cancer. Rita was a force of nature and was loved by all her family and friends. Survived by her daughter Tammy and her husband Ed Wise of Wareham, son Wayne Birk...

Clifford A. “Cliff” Webb, 67

Wareham-Clifford A. “Cliff” Webb, 67 of East Wareham passed away Monday May 19th at Tobey Hospital as a result of declining health surrounded by close family and friends who gathered to be with him during his final moments. He was the husband of...

Cheryl A. Rose, 69

Cheryl A. Rose, 69, affectionately known as “Aunty” to many, passed on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 in her home surrounded by the love of her family who were by her side! Cheryl was born on March 25th, 1956 in Quincy, Massachusetts to Ralph and Barbara...

Rosemarie Dias, 68

WAREHAM – Rosemarie Dias, 68, of Wareham, passed away on May 15, 2025 after sustaining injuries in an car accident in Middleboro, along with her longtime partner, Cecil “Tex” Johnson. She was the daughter of the late Antone Dias, Sr. and Rosemarie...

Terry Ann (Ellis) Roberge, 77

WAREHAM – Terry Ann (Ellis) Roberge, 77, of Wareham, passed away on May 21, 2025, at Mary Ann Morse Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Natick. She was the wife of the late Wilfred Roberge and the daughter of the late Robert Milton and Ann Faye...

Michael Capachione, Sr., 70

Michael J. Capachione, Sr. On May 8th, 2025, Michael Capachione, Sr. of Wareham, Massachusetts passed away at the age of 70. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Patricia; children: Michael and his wife Christina, Jonathan and his wife...