ORLEANS - Margaret L. (Burford) Matthews, 70, formerly of Uxbridge passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the Atlantic Coast Rehab. and Healthcare Center in Lakewood, NJ. She was the wife of the late Gerard J. Matthews, Jr., who died in 1993.Margaret was born May 23, 1947 in Milford, the daughter of the late James H. and Anne M. (Talbot) Burford. She was a graduate of Milford High School, in 1965 and Becker Jr. College in Worcester.Mrs. Matthews was the secretary and a [...]
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Sheldon Reid Gardner Jr., 71
CUMMAQUID - "Buzz" Sheldon Reid Gardner Jr., age 71, died at his home in Cummaquid on August 15, 2017. Buzz was born in Fall River, MA and was married to Janice (Holtzclaw) for 27 wonderful years.He enjoyed fishing, clamming, gardening, cooking and hanging out with this dearest lab Buck. Buzz proudly served in the U.S. Navy, was a member of the Howard Lodge of Masons and, after 30+ years of faithful service, retired from Verizon.Beside his wife Janice, Buzz is survived by his [...]
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Arthur J. Palleschi, 74
HARWICH - Atty. Arthur J. Palleschi, age 74, of Harwich, died Wednesday at his home after a long illness. He was the husband of Judith A. (Hinch) Palleschi, with whom he shared 20 years of marriage. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Sposito) Palleschi. He was raised in Swampscott and was a graduate of Swampscott High School, class of 1960. In High School he played football under the legendary Coach Stan Bondelevitch He was also a 1964 graduate of Nichols College [...]
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FUNERAL NOTICE - HARDY
HARDY, Charles E. Hardy, 80, of South Dennis died on August 13, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 2:15 pm on Thursday, August 24th at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. For online guestbook and directions please visit www.johnlawrencefuneralhome.com.
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Frances Lovella Tillman
YARMOUTHPORT - Frances Lovella Tillman died at 4:30 p.m. on August 17, 2017 at the Cape Cod Hospital.She was a faithful Christian of Jehovah's Witness with a lot of Christian friends.She was the faithful wife of John Daniel Tillman Jr. who passed a few years ago.She is survived by John Daniel Tillman III, Gregory T. Tillman and his wife Michelle, and Jacqueline A. De Chalus and her husband Oscar; 12 grandchildren, Nina, Raina, John IV, Tiffany and husband Ben, Tiana and [...]
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Jeffrey P. Mans
S. YARMOUTH - Mans, Jeffrey P. 47 of South Yarmouth died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday August 16, 2017.Born in Barnstable, Jeff was the son of Peter Mans and the late Mary Ann (Johnson) Mans. He was a graduate of Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High school.Jeff was employed as a guest services agent for Marriott in Hyannis. He was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan.He is survived by an uncle, Timothy C. Johnson of Rockville, MD 20850.Funeral services will be held at [...]
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Patricia Jean Harty
OSTERVILLE - Patricia Jean Harty, with her two surviving daughters by her side, Trisha Riley of Barnstable and Barbara Harty of Bourne passed peacefully on the early dawn of May 20th.Pat was born July 11th, 1930 to Alice and Charles Sweeney. Although she had planned on becoming a nurse, after graduating high school Pat took her role as a mouther of four and an officer's wife as if it were her calling. She received the "Service Scroll" from the Headquarters of the United States [...]
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Maureen M. (Torpey) Tompkins
MASHPEE - Maureen M. (Torpey) Tompkins, 66, of Mashpee, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Daughter of the late James and Mary (McGrath) Torpey.Born in Boston, Maureen grew up in Charlestown, MA. She graduated from Charlestown High School. She moved to Mashpee in 1974.Maureen worked in Real Estate for over 20 years. Maureen had many loves but her true love was her family. She was fiercely protective of her children. Maureen could always [...]
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Alberta Ann (Buck) Beggs
S. YARMOUTH - Alberta Ann (Buck) Beggs, 84 passed away at home on August 17, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Beggs.Born and raised in Worcester, Alberta was a graduate of Commerce High School and worked in the Worcester City Clerk/Treasures office as well as for State Mutual Life for many years. Upon moving to Yarmouth, she worked in the Yarmouth Town Clerk’s office and for Robinson’s 5 and 10 in South Yarmouth. [...]
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Joseph M. "Joe" Lazzara
DENNISPORT - Lazzara, Joseph M. "Joe" 73, of Dennisport, and formerly of Tewksbury and Norwood, Thursday August 17. Son of the late Etori "Edward" and Josephine (Giannone) Lazzara. Devoted father of Suzanne Ceruti and her husband Dennis of Upton, Rachele Lazzara and her husband Massimo Curtotti of Medicina Italy, Karen Lazzara and her Fiance Richard Morning of Lowell, and Denise Lazzara of Fitchburg. Cherished grandfather of Josephine, Allison, Maria, and Antonia Ceruti, Chiara and Alessia [...]
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Jean Ann (Robbins) McLaughlin
HARWICH - Jean Ann (Robbins) McLaughlin, 66 of Harwich passed away on August 13, 2017. She is survived by her husband of almost 38 years, Mark McLaughlin, her daughter Erin (McLaughlin) Eldredge, her granddaughters Lillian and Iris Eldredge, her son- in- law Troy Eldredge, a niece Kira (Robbins) Richardson, two nephews Bo Robbins and Blake Robbins, as well as several cousins. She was pre-deceased by her parents George and Ann Robbins and her brother Russell Robbins.Visitation will be [...]
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Susan DiFazio
BARNSTABLE - Susan DiFazio of Barnstable passed peacefully on Tuesday August 15 2017, after a 10 year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Perth Amboy, NJ and raised by parents John and Louise Csirke. She lived in Hyannis Port before moving to Cummaquid in 2013.Susan was the loving wife of 27 years to Joey DiFazio. She loved gardening, horses, cooking and especially dog rescuing. Along with her husband, Susan rescued a total of 12 Rottweiler's since 1990. Rotti#12 (Sonny) [...]
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Joanne Estelle (Gruschow) Grade
S. DENNIS - Joanne Estelle (Gruschow) Grade, 78, of Destin, FL formerly of South Dennis, MA, died peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2017 with her husband at her side. Joanne was born and raised in Chicago, IL by her late parents Joseph and Lorraine (Lowes) Gruschow. She moved to The Cape settling in South Dennis 11 years ago before moving to Destin, FL less than 2 years ago.Before her retirement, Joanne was a comptroller for an engineering firm in Chicago, IL. She was an active member [...]
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Mary Galloway
DAVIDSON, NC - Mary Galloway, a resident of The Pines at Davidson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 15, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband George M. Galloway, Jr. in 2009 after 71 years of marriage. Her eldest son, John, also preceded her in death. Mary leaves to grieve her passing: son Peter S. Galloway and his wife Arlis of Cornelius, N.C., and their children Kristin Kelly Blinson and her husband Mark of Charlotte, N.C., Kary [...]
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Christine A. (Alagero) Skomro
FALMOUTH - Christine A. (Alagero) Skomro, 80, of Falmouth, passed peacefully on August 12. She was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Skomro for 33 years.She leaves her children, Iska Skomro, Philip (Skip) Lawday and his wife Gloria, Laura Bancroft; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was sister to Lauretta Torraca of Maine and the late Anthony Alagero of Winthrop. She was also the wife of the late Lewis M. Lawday.Burial services will be private. [...]
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Lee Christine (Travers) Brodley
PLYMOUTH - Lee Christine (Travers) Brodley, 83, formerly of Acton, Littleton, New Ipswich, NH and Plymouth, died on Thursday, August 17, 2017 in the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley. She was the wife of the late New Ipswich, New Hampshire Chief of Police, Raymond D. BrodleyShe was born on April 2, 1934 in Lexington and was the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Hogan) Travers. Lee graduated from Acton High School and Mt Ida College.Lee loved art, reading, writing, [...]
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Gaile Marie Dingle McShane
OSTERVILLE - Gaile Marie Dingle McShane of Osterville passed away peacefully at Cape Cod Hospital on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Gaile was born on September 24, 1946 while her father was serving in the U.S. Navy. Gaile graduated from Wakefield High School with honors and was voted most popular by her classmates. She graduated from Merrimack College in 1968.In 1968, Gaile worked for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War in Okinawa, Japan as a Human Resource Specialist. In June of 1968 she [...]
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Lawa Rinpoche
KIHEI, MAUI, HI - On the clear, quiet morning of July 31, 2017, Lawa Rinpoche passed away peacefully at home in Kihei, Maui, Hawaii. He was 81. Rinpoche was a resident of Cape Cod, Massachusetts and Maui, Hawaii since moving to the United States in 1997.Better known on the Cape as Lawa, his full title was Lawa Rinpoche, a recognized incarnate Tibetan Lama (having previous lifetimes as a Tibetan Buddhist teacher) who was born and raised in Tibet. Lawa received his training and studied [...]
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Sally Dixon Hartin
CENTERVILLE - Sally Dixon Hartin, 81 of Centerville, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by her five children on August 17, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Sally was born and raised in Centerville. She graduated from Barnstable High School in 1953 and Colby College in Waterville, ME in 1957. After Colby, Sally worked for Liberty Mutual in Boston where she met her loving husband Edward of 54 years. They moved to Wilbraham, MA where they lived for over 25 [...]
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Christopher James
E. FALMOUTH - Christopher James, 62, of East Falmouth, passed away at home on August 14, 2017 after a long illness resulting from Alzheimer’s.Chris was a longtime resident of Falmouth where he was, over the years, in the excellent care of many loving caregivers from Community Systems, Inc., The Habilitation Assistance Corporation’s Pocasset dayhab program, and the Department of Developmental Disabilities. Chris received excellent medical care from Drs. James Alban and [...]
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