OBITUARIES
Robert Knox, 77, journalist, novelist, poet, champion of all things cultural
Beloved husband, father, writer and gardener, Robert (Bob) Congreve Knox died Sunday, Sept. 1, surrounded by his family. Born in Queens, NY, on May 3, 1947, and raised in Hempstead, Long Island, Bob met his wife and soulmate Anne 50…
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Elizabeth A. Scanland, enjoyed cooking, knitting, sewing, vacations at Plymouth Beach
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,…
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Gary Garber, 71, loved his family, dogs, and muscle cars
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…
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Anthony L. Paluzzi, carpenter, decorated Vietnam veteran
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…
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John Richard Adams, 82, started his own framing firm, loved traveling
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…
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Barbara M. Portanova, 99, a woman of faith, humor, and style
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…
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Claudia May O’Brien, thoughtful, patient, and strong
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…
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Charles Richard Maccaferri, 81, real estate agent for more than 40 years
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…
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Valerie Ann Thomas, 74, taught art at Sacred Heart for 32 years
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…
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Carole A. Heath, 88, loved traveling, watching golf, and cooking
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…
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