Obituaries

Michael Coulter

Michael Coulter

Aug 19, 2026

Michael Newcomb Coulter

August 5, 1941 - August 19, 2026



Michael Newcomb Coulter, 85, died on August 19 at his home in Marstons Mills, MA.



He was born in Moscow, Idaho, and grew up in Newton, MA. He spent time in Oxford England, an experience that remained an important part of his life. He graduated from Newton High School and earned a graduate...

Richard Paul Kaiser

Richard Paul Kaiser

Aug 6, 2026

Richard Kaiser (August 1, 1943 – August 6, 2026)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Kaiser who passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on August 6, at the age of 83.

Richard was a lifelong Plymouth resident. He was a longtime mason, who in his retirement years was a seasonal assistant harbor...

Mary Elizabeth Balboni

Mary Elizabeth Balboni

Aug 2, 2026

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Balboni, 91, passed away on August 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Plymouth, Betty was born in Kingston to the late Ernest Krueger and Doris (Pinto) Powers and predeceased by her sister, Sally Morse.

A proud graduate of Plymouth High School’s Class of 1952, Betty spent most of her life at Clyde’s and...

David Joseph Rodriguez

David Joseph Rodriguez

Jul 30, 2026

David J, "Capt. Loo" Rodriguez, 79 of Dennis, MA answered his final call after a life defined by service, generosity, laughter, and love. He struck his last alarm on July 30, 2026 after a brave battle with occupational cancer. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

During his career as a Fire Captain with the Dennis Fire Department, and after...

Thomas L. McNally

Thomas L. McNally

Jul 19, 2026

Thomas L. McNally, 70, of Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Quincy on February 9, 1956, and raised in Hingham, Tom was a resident of Plymouth most of his life. He worked for many years as an auto mechanic and recently retired from the Town of Plymouth. Tom was an avid fisherman...

Susan Martha Gallitano

Susan Martha Gallitano

Jul 18, 2026

On July 18, 2026, the world lost a compassionate and loving soul. Susan Martha Kraus Gallitano, 78, passed away peacefully in Kingston, Massachusetts. Susan was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gallitano, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage and a life together in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Key West, Florida, and Sagamore Beach on Cape Cod. She was the devoted...

Barbara Lee King

Barbara Lee King

Jul 18, 2026

Barbara King would hate this obituary. She wanted no notice, no tribute, nothing to mark her passing. She would laugh and ask, “What are you gonna write? I loved my family and walked my dogs? Who cares?” The answer, of course, is we do.

Born on Cape Cod in 1945, Barbara grew up on Nantucket, where she met her husband, Nate,...

James Stasinos

James Stasinos

Jul 17, 2026

James C. Stasinos "Jim", a lifelong resident of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at his home onJuly 17, 2026, at the age of 71, surrounded by his loving family.

The beloved husband of Patricia (Connolly) Stasinos, Jim is also survived by his sister, Carol Stasinos of Port Charlotte, Florida; and by his children: Charles "C.J." Stasinos and his wife,Kendall, of Northbridge, and their...

Dace Skulte

Dace Skulte

Jul 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dace Skulte

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the peaceful passing of Dace Skulte, born January 9, 1944, who passed away on July 15, 2026, at the Lily House in Wellfleet, Massachusetts.

Dace left this world surrounded by peace and comfort, embraced by the gentle strains of music, the soft glow of candlelight, the loving presence of her...

William Paul Hallisey

William Paul Hallisey

Jul 15, 2026

William P. Hallisey

June 22, 1939 - July 15, 2026

William P. Hallisey, 87, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Estero, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, on June 22, 1939, Bill learned the value of hard work at an early age. As a young boy, he delivered newspapers, groceries, trapped muskrats, and took...

Frances Ann Hartley

Frances Ann Hartley

Jul 15, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Frances Ann Hartley, who died on July 15, 2026, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, at the age of 82, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 21, 1944, in South Boston and raised in Dorchester, Fran was proud of her roots and carried the strength, resilience,...

Karl Elsar Jurentkuff Jr.

Karl Elsar Jurentkuff Jr.

Jul 14, 2026

Falmouth, Massachusetts - Karl Elsar Jurentkuff Jr., 94, of Falmouth, Massachusetts, formerly of Rowe, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at Bourne Manor.

Karl was born in Clinton, Massachusetts, to Karl E. Jurentkuff Sr. and Ethel M. Jurentkuff (née Johnson) and was raised in Upton, Massachusetts. He graduated from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, where he studied poultry farming before joining the...

Christopher M Bennett

Christopher M Bennett

Jul 9, 2026

Christopher Bennett, 45, of Halifax, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2026.

Born on August 4 in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Christopher was the beloved son of Michael and Diane Bennett of Halifax.

Christopher found happiness in life's simple pleasures. He loved spending time fishing, camping, working on cars, and cooking. More than anything, he treasured the time he spent with his beloved...

Betty Mae Lewis

Betty Mae Lewis

Jul 7, 2026

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Mae (Barnett) Lewis, who passed away on July 7, 2026, at the age of 80.

Betty was born on November 10, 1945, in Weymouth, MA, to Charles R. and Lillian M. (Wilson) Barnett. From an early age, Betty's warmth, kindness, and generous spirit touched the lives...

Linda Marie (Spinella) Coulter

Linda Marie (Spinella) Coulter

Jul 4, 2026

Linda Marie (Spinella) Coulter

Linda Marie (Spinella) Coulter, 77, of New Port Richey, Florida, and formerly of Plymouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026.

Born on June 15, 1949, in Quincy, Massachusetts, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph F. and Nerina I. (Antonelli) Spinella. She graduated from Braintree High School with the Class of 1968 and later...

Kimberly Rose Hayden

Kimberly Rose Hayden

Jul 1, 2026

Kimberly "Kim" Hayden, age 57, of Wareham, Massachusetts passed away on July 1, 2026 after a brief illness. Born May 12, 1969. She lived as a devoted wife, mother, and most of all a proud Mimi. She found joy in drinking coffee and going on cruises with her husband, Skip, her brother-in-law Darrell, and his wife Debbie. She loved watching...

Lee Dunbar

Lee Dunbar

Jun 30, 2026

Cotuit- Lee Gainey Edwards Dunbar, 77, died peacefully while surrounded by family on June 30th after a courageous battle against cancer.

Lee was the first of nine children of William Gainey and Anne Rice Gainey of Orleans. She was the oldest of what came to be known as the “Crew 9,” the name given the group of siblings and what adorned the...

Joseph J Hogan

Joseph J Hogan

Jun 24, 2026

Joseph (Joe) Hogan of Duxbury died peacefully on June 24, 2026. He was 85.

Born to Joseph C. and Anna Hogan on September 13, 1940, Joe grew up in the Dorchester and South Boston neighborhoods of Boston. He graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1957, where he studied to be a machinist.

On February 15, 1969, Joe married Anne Hutchinson of Dorchester....

Lyon Carter II

Lyon Carter II

Jun 15, 2026

Lyon Carter II, 77, passed away on June 15th , in Plymouth, MA, after a lengthy battlewith dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. He was a loving family man and amazing friend to so many. 

Lyon was born on May 19, 1949, in Boston, MA, to Shirley and Sherb Carter. He attended Derby Academy, Phillips Exeter Academy and graduated from Duxbury High School...

Victor Higgins

Victor Higgins

Jun 14, 2026

Victor Marc Higgins, 74, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and retired Lieutenant of the Plymouth Police Department, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Plymouth on November 28, 1951, Victor was the son of the late Kenwood Prescott Higgins and Malvina Mary Johanna (Furtado) Higgins. He took great pride in his...