Category: Obituaries

Dr. James Richard “Dick” Kotwas, who was a dentist in Manomet for 40 years, died Feb. 21. He was 80. Born in Auburn, NY where he graduated in 1963 from Auburn East High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree at Syracuse University and went to dental school at University of Buffalo. He and his wife […]

Shirley Marie Thomas, who worked in the housekeeping department of Jordan Hospital for 30 years, died Sunday. She was 76. Born in Plymouth on Jan. 11, 1950,  the daughter of the late Edward Thomas and Hilda (Valente) Thomas- Pollard, she was raised and educated in Plymouth and graduate from  Plymouth–Carver High School. Her family and […]

Tareq Zawaideh, a longtime pharmacist in both Jordan and the U.S. died peacefully in his home Feb. 23 surrounded by his family. He was born on Jan. 26, 1944, to Jeries and Malakeh Al-Zawaideh in Madaba, Jordan and earned a degree in Chemistry and Pharmacy from the University of Belgrade. He was a pharmacist in […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Phillip Arnold Ferazzi, affectionately known as Flip, on Saturday, Feb. 2. He was 87. Phillip was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth. His journey began in Plymouth in 1938, and he graduated from Weymouth High School in […]

Karen Ann Shaw of Plymouth, remembered as the heart of her family, died Feb. 18 with her husband of 55 years, William, at her side. She was 76. Born on Sept 4, 1949 to the late Henry and Dorothy Hannon of Braintree, she is survived by her four siblings: sisters Jude (Hannon) Mahoney, Kelly Lee […]

Marian Constance Boudreau, an influential former president of the Boys and Girls Club of Plymouth and a longtime volunteer teacher of English as a second language at Plymouth libraries, died Feb. 15 surrounded by her family. She was 86. Born in Plymouth on Feb. 8, 1940, she was the daughter of Anne and Adelmo Benassi. […]

Barbra J. (Skulsky) Botelho, of Plymouth, died peacefully at home on Feb. 3. She was the beloved wife of David H. Botelho. She was 77 years old. Born on Feb. 28, 1948, in Plymouth, Barbra was the daughter of the late Harry and Molly (Kovner) Skulsky. A lifelong resident of Plymouth, she grew up with […]

Eugene “Gene” Rasori Jr., of Milton, GA, formerly of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Jan. 9. He will be laid to rest with his beloved wife of 63 years, Pauline Louise Rasori, who passed on Nov. 13, 2022. He was 88 years old. In 1954, Gene enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was deployed to […]

Tracy A. (Mello) Murphy, a lifelong Plymouth resident, died peacefully on Jan. 19 at BID hospital Plymouth. She was 65. Born May 6, 1960, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary L. (Juliani) Mello. Tracy was educated in the Plymouth Schools and was a graduate of Plymouth-Carver High School. She further pursued […]

Marcia (Sturtevant) Hathaway, 84, died peacefully on Jan. 15 at Keystone Place in Buzzards Bay. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul J. Hathaway for 59 years. She was born on July 20, 1941, and was a lifelong Plymouth resident. Marcia was the daughter of the late Alden and Eleanor (Wood) Sturtevant. She […]