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Kim graduated in 1985 from New Bedford High School and attended the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences. She is a licensed funeral director in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Kim is dedicated to her community and profession. Among her many contributions to the community: She recently served as chairwoman of the Massachusetts Board of Embalming and Funeral Directing and is a member of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association. She sits on the board of directors of the New Bedford Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Distribution Committee, library associate for UMass Dartmouth, treasurer of St. Martin's Church of New Bedford Board of Trustees and member of the Finance and Executive Committee for the Home for Aged People in Fall River.

A lifelong resident of New Bedford, Kim is married with a daughter.

James E. Barton is a lifelong resident of the Greater New Bedford Area. He began his career at the former Brooklawn Funeral Home in New Bedford on St. Patrick’s Day 1964, and graduated from Boston’s New England Institute, Kenmore Square in 1966.

In 1968, Jim transitioned to become a sales representative with Royal Bond Chemical Company in St. Louis, Missouri, serving western Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island for the next few years before returning to Brooklawn.

On July 2, 1975, Jim purchased Donaghy Funeral Home in New Bedford, established by the late Samuel N. and Edith (Nelson) Donaghy in 1924. Although he sold the funeral home in 1999, Jim has remained involved in funeral service as well as with the community through religious and civic activities and organizations.

Most recently, Jim has served as a funeral director and consultant with the Waring-Sullivan and Rock Funeral Homes and is enthused with the opportunity to continue serving the families of southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Jeffrey M. Davis graduated in 1990 from B.M.C. Durfee High School, attended Massasoit Community College in Brockton and graduated from the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service in Houston, Texas, earning an associate's degree in funeral service with honor and distinction. As he helps each family pay tribute to a loved one in a dignified and respectful manner, Jeff feels that "there is nothing more gratifying than to warrant the trust and confidence of a family."

Jeff is a communicant of St. Thomas More Church in Somerset, member of the Durfee Hilltopper Athletic Foundation and secretary of the Fall River Funeral Directors Association. He volunteered for several years at Somerset Berkley High School as a baseball coach and was assistant head baseball coach at B.M.C. Durfee High School. At Massasoit Community College Jeff holds the record for most wins in the school's history and received all-conference and all-American honors while winning the 1993 NJCAA Division II National Championship. Jeff is a member of both Durfee and Massasoit's Athletic Halls of Fame and in 1993 was drafted by the Texas Rangers. In 1995 he was named Texas Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the Year and in 1996 became a part of the 40-man major league roster. He retired in 1998 due to shoulder injuries.

Born in Fall River, Jeff and his wife live in Somerset with their three daughters.

Bette has been serving the South Coast area as part of the Dignity Memorial® team for over a decade. A graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 1985, Bette received a Bachelor of Science in 1990 from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and graduated from New England Institute at Mount Ida in Newton with an associate degree in funeral service in 1998. In 1999 Bette began her apprenticeship and became a licensed funeral director in 2001.

Being a member of the Fairhaven Rotary Club, Bette carries the motto of "service above self" in serving the needs of families who have placed their confidence in her during one of the most difficult times of their lives.

Born and raised in New Bedford, Bette resides in Mattapoisett with her husband.

Aime has been working for the Dignity Memorial® team since 2006. Aime grew up in Pennsylvania where she graduated from Juniata Valley High School and Penn College. After the death of her grandfather, Aime changed her career path and graduated from Mount Ida College.

Aime is a communicant of St. Mary’s Church-New Bedford where she enjoys volunteering at various events.

In 2001 Aime married the son of her mother’s best friend. They have 1 son and live in New Bedford’s north end. In her spare time she enjoys cooking and spending time with family. As a proponent for animal adoption, Aime has 4 adopted cats and Thor, the guard dog.

Pam began her career in funeral service in 2011 as an intern with Waring-Sullivan and Rock funeral homes. Working full-time while raising her children, she attended the New England Institute at Mount Ida College and earned an associate’s degree in funeral service. Today she is a caring funeral director with a natural calming presence who brings great comfort to families during one of the most difficult times of their lives. She loves helping her friends and neighbors honor their loved ones. "We all have a story, and it should be celebrated," she says.

A lifelong New Bedford resident, Pam is married to her best friend, and they have two sons. She graduated from New Bedford High School and was a certified nursing assistant for 25 years before changing professions.

John is a retired Westport police officer. He has been part of the Dignity Memorial® team since 2014. John’s caring and compassionate spirit assists in the healing and well-being of the families he serves. John lives in Westport and is an avid motorcyclist who enjoys traveling. He is married to his high-school sweetheart and they have a son and 2 wonderful grandchildren.

Leonard A. Rock, the founder of Rock Funeral Home, graduated from New Bedford High School in 1960 and from New England Institute of Sanitary Science and Embalming, known today as Mt. Ida College, with the highest honors. Mr. Rock completed his apprenticeship at a local funeral home and obtained his funeral director’s license. From the 1966 establishment of Rock Funeral Home, Mr. Rock worked diligently with his compassionate staff to build a business respected by the community. A dedicated caregiver, he remains an active director today, available to assist families in their time of need.

Mr. Rock served with the Massachusetts Army National Guard and is a U.S. Army veteran. He serves as a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church in Westport and is a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus.

Megan began her career in funeral service in 2012. She is an alumni of Mount Ida College and a licensed funeral director and embalmer who understands that each family is unique. She believes that the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others, and she strives to exceed the expectations of the families she serves, prioritizing their personal requests and traditions.

In her spare time, Megan enjoys iced coffee, sunshine, traveling, nature, road trips and being a dog mom. She tries to live by the words of author Doe Zantamata: "In a world full of fear, be courageous. In a world full of lies, be honest. In a world where few care, be compassionate. In a world full of phonies, be yourself. Because the world sees you. The world hopes for you. The world is inspired by you. The world can be better because of you."

Passionate and dedicated to her community and profession, Kara is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, as well as an advanced planning specialist. She serves every family as if they were her own.

A 2002 graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Kara attended Bridgewater State College and then Fine Mortuary College, where she graduated with honors and earned a degree in mortuary science. While in school, she worked full time for 99 Restaurants.