The Obituary Section

Ana Dos Reis

, Massachusetts

Ana Dos Reis a devoted mother beloved family member and cherished friend passed away peacefully on March 27 2026 in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Ana was born on July 16 1954 in Brava Cabo Verde to the late Clarimundo Dos Reis and Idelia Depina. Raised with strong values of love resilience and dedication she carried these qualities with her throughout her life and shared them generously with all who knew her. Ana was a homemaker a role she embraced with pride and unwavering commitment. Her home was a place of warmth comfort and togetherness. She found joy in caring for her family creating lasting memories through her kindness strength and quiet sacrifices. Her nurturing spirit and gentle presence will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched. Anas legacy is one of love compassion and devotion. She will be remembered for her warm heart her enduring faith and the deep…

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Thomas "Larry" Tate

, Massachusetts

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 1012 hours per day. Larry was a seasoned dedicated employee and a very knowledgeable individual. He also worked at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth. When issues occurred with the "stack" at the Power Station Larry was instrumental in fixing and resolving the matter. Larry loved sports cars and proudly drove a Corvette. He was kind had a "good heart" and enjoyed the company of ladies. Larry was the father of Carol Ann Tate of Florida Carl Tate of New Bedford and Brian…

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Dr. Laurence Osborne

, Massachusetts

March 6, 2026

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 bachelors degree from UMASS Amherst his masters 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 nearly 93 years give or take time in school overseas in the Army and on vacations around the world. Beloved by those who knew him including Eleanor wife of 60 years sons Andrew and Jonathan colleagues at Central Middle School in Quincy a.k.a. "The History Boys" many friends and the students he mentored over the course of a 45year teaching career.

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Brenda Conant

, Massachusetts

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 reader especiallyof horror and mystery novels. Brenda was the beloved wife of the late James Conant loving mother of Lynn Thomason her husband Robert of Lakeville Joseph Thayer of Lakeville Sara Vieira of Middleborough and Brendan Thayer his wife Coralie of Greenville New Hampshire cherished grandmother of Kenneth Rapoza Natty Rapoza Larissa Vieira Adrianna Thayer Penelope Thayer Cameron Thayer Sergio Cook Elizabeth Cook and Oliver Cook greatgrandmother of Chloe Orts Kennedy Rapoza…

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Barbara Kemp

, Massachusetts

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. Barbaras first job was at the Granite Trust Bank as a stenographer. She then raised her family and returned to work at the same bank renamed South Shore National Bank she worked as the Executive Secretary to the Chairman of the bank W.J. Martin. Barb was active at the Houghs Neck Congregational Church in Quincy where she and her husband Roy raised their family. She led many Stonecroft womens neighborhood Bible studies through the years. Barbara led her last…

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Elizabeth "Betty" Brown

, Massachusetts

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 Associates Degree in bookkeeping from Bristol Community College. Betty held various jobs working at the former Lakeville Hospital several engineering companies and finally finding her "favourite" job at the Gilmore Cranberry Company in Carver where she worked for many years. Betty enjoyed reading crocheting travelling dining out and shopping especially for any bargains Family was important too Betty loved family gatherings and looked forward to the annual Big Christmas Party. Some of her family members lovingly referred to her as "BettyBoop." Betty was a caring and kind soul she…

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Marjorie Whittaker

, Massachusetts

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 historical novels. This past October she celebrated her 100th birthday a Centenarian Milestone Marjorie was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth Whittaker and former wife of the late Merton B. Gurney loving mother of M. Bradford Gurney Jr. his wife Linda of Rochester and Gail Herschel of Grafton New Hampshire her late husband Gary Herschel cherished grandmother of Nathan Lynch and Matthew Lynch his wife Melissa greatgrandmother of Cooper Lynch and Anna Lynch dear sister of William Horn his wife Barbara…

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