Claire M. Phillips (Doiron), age 92, of Carver, died at her home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Born in Waltham, on October 26, 1933, she was the daughter of Arthur and Marguerite (LeBlanc) Doiron. Claire graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth Landing 1951 and later received her associate degree from Massasoit Community College in 1993. Claire’s strong work ethic was established early on. She worked as a telephone operator at the Rockland Exchange and later ...

Dorene Lynne (Cornell) Mathis, age 68, of Lakeville, formerly of Middleborough, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Milford Gardens Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Milford. Born in Middleborough, she was the daughter of the late Russell & Jessie (DeMoranville) Cornell.  Dorene grew up and attended public schools in Lakeville.  She was a homemaker, raised her family and later worked as an assembler with computer boards for Motorola-Codex Company, ...

Dawn Elizabeth Kinch, age 55, of Middleborough, died suddenly on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River. Born in Middleborough, she attended public schools.  Dawn moved to Oregon for a while and returned to Massachusetts, settling in Middleborough.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed the outdoors; going to the beaches in Falmouth and camping.  Dawn loved and doted on her faithful companion, Yukon.  She was loved and will be missed. Dawn was the ...

Brenda J. (Young) Conant, age 65, of Lakeville, formerly of Middleborough, died after a brief illness, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. Born in Middleborough, she was the daughter of the late Edward & Gloria B. (Hebert) Young.  Brenda grew up in Middleborough and attended public schools there.  For many years, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the healthcare industry.  In her free time, Brenda liked to bowl and was an avid ...

Barbara Shirley (Piper) Kemp, age 102, of Quincy, formerly of Middleborough, died on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Dr. Ruth McLain Hospice Home in Braintree. She was born in Quincy on August 31, 1923, the daughter of the late Ernest & Laura (Raymond) Piper.  Barbara was raised, educated and married in Quincy, living in Quincy for 102 years.  She graduated from Quincy High School, Class of 1941 and Hickock Secretarial School. Barbara's first job was at the Granite Trust Bank ...

Dr. Laurence C. Osborne, known as “Buzz”, “Larry” or “Dad”, of Middleborough, passed away on March 7, 2026. Son of the late Laurence and Lillian and kid brother to Curt, he graduated from Middleborough High School, received his bachelor's degree from UMASS Amherst, his master's from Columbia University, and doctorate in education from Boston University.  He loved the arts, raising tomatoes, and tending his garden in Middleborough, where he lived for ...

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Brown, age 75, of Middleborough, died on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. Born in Stoughton, she was the daughter of the late Stanley & Florence (Bennett) Brown.  Betty grew up in Easton and Middleborough, attended public schools and graduated from Middleborough High School, Class of 1968.  She continued her education, earning an Associate's Degree in bookkeeping from Bristol Community College.  ...

Thomas "LARRY" Tate, age 83, of Middleborough, formerly of Assonet, died unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Fall River. Born in Middleborough, he was the son of the late Thomas & Elizabeth (Drew) Tate.  Larry grew up and attended public schools in Middleborough.  He enjoyed a career spanning over 40 years as a boilermaker in all the power plants across the five New England states, working 10-12 hours per day.  Larry was a seasoned, dedicated employee ...

**UPDATED** Marjorie A. (Horn) Whittaker, age 100, of Grafton, New Hampshire, formerly of Middleborough, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home. Born in Middleborough, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Frank & Elizabeth (Griswold) Horn.  She grew up and attended public schools in Middleborough.  Marjorie got married, became a homemaker and started raising her family.  She enjoyed writing and knitting.  In later years, Marjorie authored four published ...

Derek Richard Ducasse, age 52, of Middleborough, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home. Derek was born in Wareham and lived in Middleborough.  He loved his family, cherished time spent with family and true friends and loved all things Irish.  Derek's greatest joy in his life was his two sons, Trevor and Tanner.  He was a devoted Dad; he was always busy with Trevor and Tanner  doing fun events including going to the beach, fishing, boating, playing ...