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Cotuit, Massachusetts James L. Pontifex, Jr. 1948 — 2024 James L. Pontifex, Jr., 75, of Cotuit, died unexpectedly on July 15, 2024, doing what he loved: swimming at Loop Beach. He was the beloved husband of Ann M. (Shrewsbury) Pontifex, to whom he was married for 38 years. James was born to James and Muriel (Mack) Pontifex and grew up in Medford. After graduating from Salem State, he worked for the IRS before moving on to work in private business as a CPA. Eventually, he returned to the IRS. He resided in Franklin for 20 years before moving to Cotuit, where he spent the last 19 years of his life. James was an avid football fan and a New England Patriots season ticket holder. He also enjoyed swimming at the beach and candlepin bowling. Above all,...

Mashpee, Massachusetts Eileen Tye 1943 — 2024 Eileen Tye of Cambridge and Cape Cod has died. She was 81. Eileen spent the last 15 years of her life fighting various types of cancer, yet never dwelled on the burdens she faced - she was focused on the present - inspiring others with her positive energy, humor, and strength. A former educator and businesswoman she also earned a PhD in Nutrition and a Doctoral Degree in Naturopathic Medicine. Eileen and her late husband, A. Raymond Tye, supported nearly every charitable organization in the Boston area and beyond. In 2000, she founded the Ray Tye Medical Aid Foundation in honor of her husband, and together they helped save the lives of thousands of people from around the world by funding...

Dennis Port, Massachusetts Mary A. Genovese 1934 — 2024 Mary A. Genovese, 89, of Dennis Port, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024. She was born on December 29, 1934, to the late Casimiro Ciano and Alta (Cicerano) Ciano. Mary was a 1952 graduate of Somerville High School. Three years later, she met the love of her life, Peter Genovese, with whom she shared 67 wonderful years of marriage. Mary and Peter spent 40 years living and raising their family in North Reading, MA, and 20 years in Florida, before moving back to Massachusetts to continue their extraordinary life together. She was a loving wife, mother, and a hard worker throughout the course of her life. Mary was a dedicated office manager at Atlantic Market in Reading, MA for over 25...

Chatham, Massachusetts Mark M. Belkin 1943 — 2024 With profound sorrow, the family of Dr. Mark Belkin informs the world of his passing on July 8th, 2024, after a strong and courageous fight with sarcoma. He was a beautiful soul, known always to find a kind, profound and well chosen word. He served humanity as a radiologist with his trained eye that could scan a study and sort through the image to discover any anomalies. He was gifted. He consumed every subject that he encountered and craved to know the whole of it. He was a master woodworker and craftsman, a photographer with laser sharp vision and a musical devotee with each of these being only a tiny portion of this complex and dear man. Oh, how he will be missed by his colleagues, his...

Farmington, New Hampshire Orlando LaMarco, Sr. 1934 — 2024 Farmington NH- On Tuesday, July 2, 20204 Orlando LaMarco, Sr. passed away at home with family by his side. Born in Boston, MA, on September 27, 1934, he was the son of Orlando and Ieda (Dambrosio) LaMarco. Orlando proudly served his country as a chef in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. He was a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. Orlando worked hard for over 25 years at First Realty of Boston as a Maintenance Supervisor. He enjoyed his work and was constantly doing things his way to keep everything running. Between catching Red Sox games, and traveling in his RV, Orlando enjoyed playing the lottery, and always hoped for a big win! Orlando's...

East Bridgewater, Massachusetts Anthony Baio 1941 — 2024 Anthony (Tony, Sonny) Baio, age 83, of East Bridgewater and formerly of South Boston and Holbrook, died peacefully on June 28, 2024. Tony was born and raised in South Boston and was the loving son of the late Anthony and Anna (Landry) Baio. Tony was a graduate of South Boston High School, Class of 1958. Beloved husband of Agnes (Trayers) Baio. Devoted father of Anthony Baio and his fianc?e, Laurie Bosworth, of Mashpee, Joseph Baio and his wife Deborah, of Holbrook, Michael Baio and his wife Kristin of East Longmeadow, Patrick Baio and his wife Brenda of East Bridgewater and Sharon Hayes and her husband Michael, of Quincy. Proud "Papa" of Michael, Anthony, Phillip, Alex, Christopher,...

Merrimack, New Hampshire Patricia Anne Hathaway 1940 — 2024 After a long and courageous battle with both cancer and Parkinson's Disease, Patricia Anne Hathaway of Merrimack, NH passed away on June 28, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1940, the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (Lightfoot) Foley, and was raised in Marblehead, MA. Pat moved to Nashua, NH 50 years ago when she married her beloved husband, Jack. A lifelong educator, Pat first taught at the Bell School in Marblehead after graduating from Salem State College. She went on to teach 5th grade at Birch Hill Elementary School until she retired in 2000. Pat was a long-time member and supporter of the Alpha Delta Kappa honorary teacher's sorority, finding great joy in supporting fellow teachers...

WESTFORD, Massachusetts Ronald P. White 1936 — 2024 Ronald P. White, 88, former longtime resident of Amherst, NH, and later Plymouth, MA died on June 21, 2024, at the Bridges by Epoch, Westford, MA, after a period of declining health. He was born on April 19, 1936, in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Howard and Genevieve (Lavigne) White. Ronald was raised and educated in Westport, MA, graduating from Westport High School. He was president of his class and was proud to play a championship basketball game for his high school at the old Boston Garden while there. He then received his bachelor's in science and master's in science in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University where he was a member of the Eta Kappa Nu Honor Society. ...

Merrimack, New Hampshire Mary Irene Lehnert 1951 — 2024 Mary Irene Lehnert, 72, of Merrimack, NH, passed away on June 17, 2024 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua. She was born in Malden, MA on August 15, 1951, daughter of the late Robert and Anna Lehnert. Mary was a graduate of Malden High School and Franklin Pierce College. She worked for the New Hampshire Retirement System and Sisters of Holy Cross in Manchester, NH. She loved all animals and enjoyed gardening and making puzzles. Mary is survived by her life partner, Lydia Stavrinos. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Mary's memory to the ASPCA https://www.aspca.org Assisting with arrangements is...

North Andover, Massachusetts Diane L Caplan 1932 — 2024 Diane L Caplan (Cohen) of Natick, MA formerly of Manchester NH. In Natick, she taught in the schools for over 25 years including up to 3 generations of some families. Beloved Wife for over 65 years of Gerald Caplan. Father of Scott and his wife Pat from Dundee, FL and Clark and wife Laura of Tewksbury, MA. Loving grandfather of Ariana, Samantha, Michelle, Dillan and Evan. Great grandfather of Grandsons Logan, Lucian, Gwaine and Levi; along with great granddaughters Leila, Laurel and Lucette. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane's memory may be made to the Wildcat Winner's Circle, c/o Department of Women's Athletics, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH or to a charity of one's...

Lee, New Hampshire Russell J. McCurdy, Jr. 1939 — 2024 Russell J. McCurdy, Jr.,84, a pioneer and innovator in the sport of women's collegiate ice hockey, died on June 7 at his home in Lee, New Hampshire, following a period of failing health. Born on August 18, 1939 in Pawtucket, R. I, McCurdy was an all-state hockey player at LaSalle Academy in Providence, graduated from Boston University in 1962 where he was a Terriier defenseman and went on to play for the US National Team from 1962-63. Before enjoying an outstanding coaching career, McCurdy was in the U.S Army Intelligence Corps in Germany, an investigator the U. S. Civil Service Commission and a Foreign Service Reserve Officer with the U.S Department of State. He began his collegiate...

Elkhart, Indiana Dr. Peter M. Carney 1936 — 2024 Dr. Peter Carney, 88, of Elkhart, passed away Wednesday, June 5, at Greenleaf Senior Living. Peter was born March 14, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Richard and Dorothy (Mallison) Carney. On April 11, 1970, Peter married Gloria Smith Carney, and were together for 54 years. Dr. Carney served as a neurosurgeon for over 50 years, most recently operating a private practice in pain management in Elkhart for the last 18 years. A memorial service will be held at Southside Fellowship on Saturday, July 13, beginning at 1 PM and officiated by Rev. David Moser. There will be a time for visitation from 2 to 5 PM and 6 to 8 PM on Friday, July 12, at Southside Fellowship, and again from 12 to 1...

The Villages, Florida Marilyn Jean Stark-Vercammen 1943 — 2024 Marilyn Jean Stark-Vercammen of the Villages, passed away at 81 years old on June 3, 2024. Marilyn was born in Newton Massachusetts to Edmund and Dorothy Muise. Marilyn was an operator then a supervisor at New England telephone Company for 35 years in Massachusetts. Her Love was her husband Bill Vercammen with whom she was married to for 24 years and a lifelong companion for 42 years. She moved to the villages with her husband in 1999 from Newton Mass. While she lived in the villages Marilyn was an active member of her Village neighborhood Social Club, loved to play golf and enjoyed attending Jazz festivals with Friends. Marilyn's husband (Bill) predeceased her; Marilyn is survived by...

Falmouth, Massachusetts Helen T. Stahl 1932 — 2024 of Falmouth, formerly of Brighton, Waltham and Dennis Port, MA, passed away June 2, 2024. Born June 7, 1932, daughter of Catherine (Mackewicz) & Joseph Kondrat. Beloved wife of the late Clay H. Stahl (deceased 2018). Survived by children Kathleen Lamson (Wayne) of Falmouth, MA, and John Stahl (Edith) of East Norwich NY; grandchildren Andrew Lamson (Danielle) of Holly Springs, NC, Mark Lamson (Erin Edwards) of East Falmouth, MA, Thomas Lamson (Eleni) of Lake Forest, IL, Amanda Lamson of Lebanon, PA, Julie Duffany (Daniel) of Falmouth, MA, Jason Stahl of East Norwich, NY and Brandon Stahl of Orlando, FL; great grandchildren Ashley, Brecklyn, Penelope, Katherine and Alexander Lamson, James...

Epping, New Hampshire Douglas W. Dow 1949 — 2024 In the early morning hours of June 2, 2024 Douglas "Doug" "Dougal" Dow (aged 74) passed away at Lahey Hospital in Burlington MA after a long illness. He was surrounded by love near and far. Doug is preceded in death by his parents Marion L Dow And William R Dow, brother Kenneth Dow, sister Janice Brown, and brother Arnold (Bob) Dow. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Dorothy, his beloved daughters Camilla Fraize and her husband Gregory, Michelle Bedy and her husband Michael and his son Steven Dow and his wife Amy, his siblings and their spouses Andrea Rogers, Dennis and Karen Dow, William and Susan Dow and Denise and Carl Spaulding. He is also survived by his adored...

Nashua, New Hampshire Jean Marie Cleary 1932 — 2024 CLEARY, Jean Marie (Fallon), of Nashua, NH, formerly of Needham and Roxbury, MA, died June 1, 2024, after a long-coexistence with dementia. Jean was born June 10, 1932, in Boston to parents Michael and Elizabeth Fallon. She grew up in the Mission Hill Housing Project with her siblings Patricia (Petrosh) and Robert Fallon. Her sister Doris McMullen was raised in Canada. While in high school, Jean began working at Boston Public Library, where she met the love of her life, Francis C. Cleary, Jr. (Frank). Jean went to State Teachers College and taught 1st grade in Cambridge and Stoughton until she and Frank were married in 1957. Jean and Frank moved to Needham in 1962, where they raised 4...

Lilburn, Georgia Emily Elizabeth Anton 1973 — 2024 Emily Elizabeth (Virca) Anton, age 51 of Lilburn, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, after a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Emily was born on March 7, 1973, in Dayton, Ohio. She was the daughter of Nicholas Virca of Tampa, FL and Patricia Fuchs of Natick, MA. She was also stepdaughter to Catherine Virca and Herb Fuchs. Emily was married to Marc Anton for fifteen years and they made their home in Lilburn, GA. Emily had a successful career in marketing and sales, spanning over twenty years in commercial business development, where she experienced ever-increasing levels of responsibility. Her career began at Liberty Mutual and later moved on to Auto Trader, where she...

Nashua, New Hampshire Jean Marie Cleary 1932 — 2024 Jean M. (Fallon) Cleary, of Nashua, NH, formerly of Needham and Mission Hill, MA, died June 1, 2024, after a long-coexistence with dementia. Funeral details will be provided at a later date.

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