South Dennis, MA Obituaries

Thelma G. (Coop) Swaye of New Bedford, died Monday, June 1, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness at the age of 93. She was the wife of the late Arthur V. Swaye. A lifelong area resident,...

Paul J. Fairbanks, age 83, of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away on May 30, 2026 at home, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on March 25, 1943, in Cambridge, Massachuse...

Natalie D. Mahar (84,) of Yarmouth Port. She was born and raised in Holbrook, MA. She and her husband made South Dennis their permanent home in 2001 after living in Easton for most of their earlier m...

After a brief but incredibly brave battle with cancer, Monica A. McCauley (Davis), 62, of Harwich, MA passed away at McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich, MA on May 22, 2026. A loving wife, mother, Nana, ...

Diane E. (Valentine) Charest, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of John R. Charest for nearly fifty-two years. Born in Spr...

Dr. Nicholas “Dr. Nick” Dagenais, DVM, 63, beloved longtime veterinarian, passed away Tuesday after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Nick was the devoted husband of Robb DeSimo...

Gail Ellen (Hamlet) Quail passed on May 18, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on July 16, 1947, Gail lived in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Visitation will be held at Waring-Sullivan Home at Dartmouth, 230 ...

Richard M. Strozyk, 69, a resident of Berkley, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2026. Born August 3, 1956, in Buffalo, New York, Richard built a life marked by steady devotion to fa...

Angela P. (Gardella) Tripp, 95, formerly of Dartmouth passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 in The Oaks of New Bedford. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Tripp whom she shared 68 years of marriage. B...

Eleanor (Ferrara) Deehan, of Yarmouth Port, formerly of Needham, passed away in her home, surrounded with love, on May 6, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Dominic and Julia (Cefalo) Ferrara, ...

Priscilla S. Freitas, 97, of Dartmouth, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Our Lady's Haven in Fairhaven. Born on December 30, 1928, Priscilla was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth, and her steady...

Jeffrey Dieter, age 56, of Winnetka, Illinois, passed away on April 30, 2026. He was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, on May 6, 1969. Jeffrey graduated from New Trier High School and received his bac...

A long, loving life, at age 99 Helen passed away peacefully with her children by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, William Joseph Daley in 2010. They were married for 62 wonderful...

Joan Knowles Bullard, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Peter Bullard. Joan is survived by her childre...

Joyce D. Rouleau passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on December 6, 1931, in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, Joyce lived in Dennis, Massachusetts.

James Alvin Rosato passed on April 19, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on June 5, 1942, James lived in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.

Barbara Ann Pace (Improta), age 85 of Dennis, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at Cape Cod Hospital on April 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her death occurred just two days after cele...

The family of Lin Mary Clancy, 25 is so very sad to announce her unexpected passing at her home on April 12th. Born on October 16, 2000 in Jiangxi Province China, Linny came home to her parents Mark a...

Devar R. Scott, age 37, passed away on April 2, 2026. Born on December 26, 1988, in St. Ann, Jamaica, Devar grew up grounded in the values that would come to define a life marked by devotion, steady h...

John “Jack” Michael Hayes of Dennis MA, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026 at Saint Francis Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester MA. He was 95 years old. Born on September 14,193...

Naomi Ann (Duncan) Ward, of South Dennis, passed away on April 4, 2026 at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of 24 years to the late Paul H. Ward until is passing in 1998. Born in Cambridge, th...

Mary Margaret Galvin passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on January 2, 1954, in Boston, Massachusetts, Mary Margaret lived in East Dennis, Massachusetts. Visitation will be held a...

Jean Ann (Braley) Nickerson was born on April 4, 1938, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Alfred R. M. Braley and M. Cecile G. (Fourner) Braley. The eldest of four siblings, she was raised in Acushnet,...

Bridgette C. West, of Dennis, MA, passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 60. I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one. I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I’d like ...

Michael John Patkoske, 88, of Yarmouthport, MA died peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026 surrounded by family. Born on July 28, 1937 in Meriden, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Michael Walter ...

Carl Dominic Mazzilli, of Dennis Port, passed away at home on March 20, 2026, with his wife and daughter by his side, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Fitchburg, MA, he was the son of the lat...

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Danniella Lynne Silva, who left this world on March 7, 2026, at the age of 40, in Dennis, Massachusetts, after a courageous and hard-fought ...

Jesus "Jay" Duran Born in Cuba, Jay arrived in the United States when he was 21 years of age. He was so proud to come here that when he received his papers at the U.S. Embassy in Havana he rode the b...

Dorothy (Norris) Hodsdon, lovingly known as Donna, of Dennis, passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2026, just 6 weeks after her beloved husband David Sears Hodsdon, Sr. She was 92 years old. B...

Paula Mary Domonkos of Brewster, MA passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at the age of 88. Paula was born to Joseph and Mary (Horton) Harwood on July 30, 1937 in the Bronx, NY. Paula is survived by...

Samuel P. Ingram, 79, of Dennis, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Sam was born in Winchester, MA, and raised in Falmouth to the late Samuel Sr. and Ruth C. Ingram. H...

Virginia E. (Klisiewicz) Manganelli, of Brewster, MA, formerly of Whitinsville and East Douglas, MA, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Her husband of 20 years, Dr. Charles V. Manganelli die...

Ellen (Eckberg) O’Connell died on February 26, 2026, at Bethany Home of Rhode Island at the age of 96. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 55 years, Robert F. O’Connell. Born in Boston, MA, i...

Chauncey B. Geer Jr., 90, of Dartmouth, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026. Born on October 27, 1935, in Norwich, Connecticut, Chauncey was the son of the late Chauncey B. Geer Sr. and Rose C...

Elizabeth Jane (Tyson) Magiera, lovingly known as “Liz,” passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Florida. Born in New Bedford, Elizabeth was the cherished daughter of the late John an...

Julie O’Neil, 86, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at Liberty Commons, surrounded by love. Born on May 21, 1939, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Julie was the youngest of three children of H...

Marjorie N. Souza, 89, of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, surrounded by her adoring family. Born on December 27, 1936 to the late Anthony and Rose Nunes, ...

Alfred Ayotte Jr., a resident of New Bedford, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on April 13, 1936, in Worcester, he was the son of the late Alfred Ayotte Sr. and Evelyn (Boudrea...

William C. Prescott Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts. A lifelong educator and respected leader in independent schools, he leaves behind an endurin...

Richard Patrick Sloan 11/07/1946 - 02/03/2026 Richard “Pat” Sloan passed away peacefully after a short illness on February 3, 2026. Born in Berlin, NH to the late Richard Sloan and Virginia (Smith) ...

Yuk Min Leung, age 71, of Dartmouth, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. He was the devoted husband of Sara Liu Leung, with whom he shared 46...

Alexander O’Neil Amaral, 51, of Somerset, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was born in New Bedford and was the beloved son of John J. Amaral and ...

Rosemary Crompton, 81, of Dartmouth, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Catholic Memorial Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of Robert Crompton, with whom she shared 58 years ...

Nina Perednia, known to many as Krisstyana, was born on September 4, 1964, in Attleboro Massachusetts. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones on January 28, 2026. She was 61...

Lee Lutz, born on August 30, 1946, in Brockton, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 79. Lee was a resident of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Lee graduated from Brockton High School, class...

Raymond Joseph DiPietro of Yarmouth Port, MA passed away on January 24, 2026, leaving behind wonderful memories of his dedication, faith, and love for his family and friends. He was married to his be...

Edward P. Culhane Jr. of Dennis Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 26th, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service to others. Bo...

Frank W. Lima passed peacefully after a nearly ten-year battle with cancer, surrounded by family and fri...

David Sears Hodsdon, lovingly known as Dave, a lifelong resident of Dennis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on January 23, 2026, at 98 years old. Born in Hyannis, son of the ...

Luke A. Dillon III, of Dorchester Lower Mills and Brewster, Massachusetts passed away on January 22, 2026. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his wife Karen Barhoff Dillon and his son Christopher ...