Author Archives: Admin

Elizabeth “Liz” A. (Govoni) Scanland of Plymouth died peacefully, on Aug. 24.. She was the beloved wife of the late John “Mike” W. Scanland, and the loving mother of Jean M. Scanland and Sue B. Morrison and her husband Scott, all of Plymouth. She was the cherished grandmother of Jenna Morrison-Civitello and her husband David, […]

Gary Garber, 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and dog, Shelby, on Aug. 23. Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Dianne, and his devoted sons: Owen and his wife Jodi; Wesley and his fiancée Kristia; Jared; and Derek and his wife Rachel. He was a proud grandfather […]

Anthony L. Paluzzi, of Plymouth, died Aug. 15 in his home. He was the beloved husband of Wendy K. Cooke-Paluzzi. Born in Boston on May 29, 1951, son of the late Albert and Eleanor (Cellini) Paluzzi. He was educated in Quincy and a graduate of Quincy High School and Quincy College. Anthony proudly served his […]

John Richard Adams, 82, of Laurelwood in Plymouth, formerly of Plainville and Osterville, died on Saturday, Aug. 17, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was the beloved husband of Linda E Adams and loving father of John M (Therese) Adams of Sagamore Beach, Bruce R (Nanci) Adams of Narragansett, RI, and Michelle (Peter) […]

Barbara Merriel Murdoch (Chassey) Portanova, 99, entered into eternal rest on Aug. 17. Barbara was the beloved wife of John E. Portanova. She was a loving mother to her son Scott Murdoch and his wife Barbara of S. Yarmouth; her daughters Maureen Amati and her husband Rick of Kingston; Trish Murdoch and her husband Jeff […]

Claudia May (Rogers) O’Brien, of Plymouth, passed peacefully on Aug. 18, surrounded by her loving husband Richard and four children, following a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Born on Dec. 12, 1945, and raised in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Claude A. and Kathryn (Healy) Rogers. Claudia was a graduate of Matignon […]

Charles Richard Maccaferri, 81, of Plymouth, passed away after a short illness on Aug. 15. Born on June 1, 1943, in Plymouth, son of Charles Maccaferri and Elise (Rossi) Maccaferri, Charles was a graduate of Plymouth High School and furthered his education at the College of the Holy Cross. Charles served on the board of […]

Valerie Ann Thomas, 74, of Plymouth, passed away on Aug. 7, surrounded by her loving family. Valerie was born in Boston on March 14, 1950, to Joseph and Wanda Stefens. At the age of nine her family moved to Cape Cod, where she spent many days at Craigsville Beach and eventually discovered her love for […]

Carole A. Heath of Plymouth, passed away suddenly on Thursday Aug. 8. For 66 years, she was the beloved wife of Albert S. Heath, who passed in 2022. Born in Plymouth on February 13, 1936, the daughter of the late Rego H. and Lillian C. Petocchi. She was educated in Plymouth schools and graduated from […]

Timothy J. Ryan, of Plymouth, passed away on July 28 after a brief illness. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Mabel (Sullivan) Ryan and Ernest Ryan, both of Randolph and Plymouth. He was married to Elizabeth (Thorne) Ryan for 42 years and is survived by his brothers Michael and Dennis. Always […]