Geraldine Berk, of Carver, passed away on February 2, 2013. She was 69 years old. Loving mother of Belinda Bassette and her husband Richard of Carver, Steven Berk, and the late Kevin Berk. Cherished grandmother of Richard Bessette Jr, and Lauren Bessette. Sister of Bettygene Harju of Middleboro, and Joan Ouellette of Plymouth. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 8th from 4-7:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: American Heart Assoc, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220-3049 or at www.heart.org.

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Karen (Wightman) Frenette, 62, of Carver, formerly of Hyde Park, died Feb.1 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late James (Bud) and Frances Wightman. Devoted wife of Ron Frenette and loving mother Tilly and Danny. She is also survived by one sister, two brothers, four grandchildren, one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours from the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St. (Rt.58) Carver, on Thurs. Feb. 7 from 4-8PM. A Memorial Service will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home on Fri. Feb. 8 at 11:00AM, followed by a gathering at the American Legion, Plymouth, MA.

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Mark R. Demers, 65, of Carver, died Feb.7.Son of the late Raymond and Lucille (Martel) Demers. Beloved husband of Christine (Young) Demers. Loving father of Paul Demers and his wife Betty of New Bedford, Erin Coelho of New Bedford, and Greg Demers and his wife Sarah of Dartmouth. Cherished grandfather of Kerina Demers, Jillian and Benjamin Coelho, and Alexandra and Samuel Demers. Brother of Danielle Heath of New Bedford, Michelle Reed and her husband Tweed of Acushnet, Alan Demers of Biddeford, ME and the late Neil Demers and Lynne Demers. Visiting hours from the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Rt. 58, Carver, on Tues. Feb.12 from 6:00-8:00PM. A funeral service will be held at the United Parish, Main St.,Rt. 58, Carver, on Wed. Feb. 13 at 10:00AM. Interment in Central Cemetery, Carver.Memorial donations may be made to Dana Faber Cancer Institute Contribution Services 10 Brookline Place West 6th Floor Brookline MA 02445.

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Leona J. (Hulse) Harding, 73, of Carver, died Feb. 6. Beloved wife of John M. Harding. Loving mother of Karen Ventura and her husband Scott of Pembroke, Debra Grover and her husband Edward of Carver; cherished grandmother of Samantha Lee, Emily Jeane, Ryan Scott, and Catherine Grace. She was also the sister of Eugene Alexander of Bridgewater, Robert Hulse of El Paso, TX, and the late Frances Newton, Muriel Ernst, and Franklin Hulse. Visiting hours from the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Rt. 58, Carver on Mon. Feb. 11 from 4:00-7:00, followed by a service at 7:00PM.Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Services of MA, 577 Main St., Wareham, MA 02571.

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Diane P. Newton, age 64, of Carver, died Friday, February 8, 2013, at her home. Born in Aberdeene, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Phyllis A. (Pithan) & Lt. Col. (Retired) Carlos E. Newton. Diane enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, playing games, coloring, cooking and caring for others. She loved her cat “Midnight”, had a great sense of humor and was an inspiration to those who knew her. “Elvis” was a favorite of Diane’s. She enjoyed his music and watching old Elvis movies. This past September, she enjoyed a BBQ with a special appearance by Elvis, and had the time of her life dancing and singing along. She will be missed by all. Diane is survived by brothers; James D. Newton & his wife Tammy of Port Angeles, Washington and Robert Newton of Washington. She was the sister of the late Larry E. Newton and niece of the late Louise Newton. A visitation period will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Thursday, February 14, 2013, starting at 1:00 PM, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Interment services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Diane’s memory may be made to the Massachusetts Humane Society, Inc., P.O. Box 890127, East Weymouth, MA 02189.

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Roy A. MacKay, of Carver, formerly of Plymouth and Sandwich, died on February 19th at Jordan Hospital at the age of 80. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Shirley (Manson) of Carver and his sons Scott MacKay of Duxbury and Kevin MacKay of Greenfield. He also leaves his cherished grandchildren Justin, Ian, and Allie. He was the father of the late Gary MacKay. Roy was born in Brockton, son of the late Neil and Mary (MacKenzie) MacKay. He was a contractor and builder of many houses in the Plymouth area. He enjoyed model airplanes and was one of the founders of the South Shore Radio Control Club in Bridgewater. Visiting hours will be held on Monday February 25th at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 373 Court St (Rt 3A), N. Plymouth from 6 to 8 PM. All services and burial will be private.

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Raymond I. Dunham, 63, of Wareham, formerly of Carver, passed peacefully at Tobey Hospital on Thursday February 21st after a long illness. He was the son of the late Frances M. Dunham and the late Jennie M. (Snow) Dunham. He was the brother of the late Lorraine Dooley and the late Francis Maier. He was raised in Carver and graduated from Plymouth-Carver High School. He was also involved in the local cranberry growing for many years. Raymond is survived by his daughter, Joan Dunham-Young and her spouse Pamela Young of Wareham, two brothers, Norman Dunham of Novato, California, Wayne Dunham and his wife Ann of Carver as well as several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, at 11:00 AM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) in Carver with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Raymond’s memory to The American Heart Association at www.heart.org.

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Johnnie Eve Cash, 53, of Wareham, formerly of Carver, died Feb. 27. Beloved mother of Bernadette Dann and her husband Corey of Plymouth. Loving daughter of Kathryn and Jerry Whitaker of Maine. Cherished grandmother of Austin Dann. She is also survived by her siblings; Guy Baima of Taunton, Shannon Whitaker of CA, and Jaimie Brunell of NY. Visiting hours from the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Rt. 58, Carver, on Friday March 8 from 4-7PM, followed by a funeral service at 7:00PM. Memorial donations may be made to Cranberry Area Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.

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Ruth T. Moriarty, 91, of Carver, died March 3 at the Cape Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center in Sandwich. Daughter of the late James and Bridget Moriarty. Predeceased by all of her siblings, Ruth is survived by her niece Deborah J. Welker,of Dennisport, who lovingly cared for her, and several other nieces and nephews. Ruth was employed as an operator with NE Telephone, retiring in 1981.She loved the MA State Lottery, and traveling to Foxwoods. She was a coin collector, loved to crochet, and was an avid Red Sox fan. Visiting hours from the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Rt. 58, Carver, on Friday March 8 from 9-10:00AM, followed by a funeral Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Main St., Carver at 10:30AM. Interment in Central Cemetery, Carver.

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Robert D. Shedd, age 80, of Carver passed away March 6, 2013 under the compassionate care of Nemasket Healthcare Center in Middleboro. . He was born August 2, 1932 in Cambridge MA to Robert Lemuel and Marguerite Danforth Shedd. He was a graduate of The Mount Hermon School and attended Tufts University. His first job was with the family business, Craig & Shedd Sunoco station in Mattapan Square. Life next took him to the world of airline catering where he worked for Northeast Airlines and the Marriott Corporation. Over the years his hobbies included raising and showing dogs especially Boxers and Golden Retrievers but he never met a dog he didn’t love. He was an avid sailor out of Buzzards Bay, and he loved participating in the “Figawi” sailing race every year. He was an active participant in Habitat for Humanity for many years. He was married for 59 years to Ann P. Shedd who predeceased him in 2012. He is survived by his children Sarah (Sally) Howland and her husband Richard of Carver, Robert Danforth Shedd, Jr. (Danny) and his wife Susan of Ashburnham, MA, Rebecca (Becky) Foley and her husband Tom Of Carver, Martha Gordon and her husband Tom of N. Dighton, MA, and Nancy Hubbard and her husband Stephen of Carver, 21 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Cynthia Lanphear. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, March 16th from 9:00 – 10:45 AM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, MArch 16th at 11:00 AM at the United Parish Church, 115 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Whittier Health Network Charitable Foundation @ Nemasket Healthcare Center, 314 Marion Rd, Middleboro, MA 02346.

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Mary M. (Sarno) Best, age 89, of Carver, formerly of Weymouth, died on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent “Sonny” G. Best, Sr.; devoted mother of Vincent “Buddy” G. Best, Jr. & his wife Patricia of Plymouth, Sharyn Hurley & her husband Michael of East Bridgewater, Cheryl Ladd & her husband Richard of Barnard, ME, Russell Best & his wife Marylou of Carver and the late Deborah Sullivan; loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 13; dear sister of Tom Faiella & his wife Sheila of Marshfield and the late Claire, Tootsie, Dottie and Kenneth. Mary is also survived by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Memorial visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Friday, March 15, 2013, from 3:00-6:15PM, followed by a memorial service at 6:30 PM. Interment services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Margaret Cedarstrom age 97, died peacefully, Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the Sunrise Assisted Living Facility in Cohasset. Beloved wife of the late George W. Cedarstrom of Carver. Margaret is survived by son Kenneth and wife Louise of Hanover, daughter Pauline Cooney of Enfield, CT. and son Norman and wife Teri of Norwell as well as her sister Mary Kirkland of Plymouth. Peg as she was known to all her friends is survived by grandchildren George Cedar-strom and wife Ann in Carver, John Cedarstrom and wife Trina in Weymouth, Edward Cooney and wife Lauren in Jericho VT, Thomas Cooney and friend Regina in Corvallis OR, Mark Cooney and wife Sarah in Enfield, CT and Paul Cooney and wife Jennifer in Agawam, MA and James Cedarstrom in Los Angles CA. She is also survived by 8 great-grandchildren. Borne Margaret Baxter Provan in Bearsden, Scotland, she spent most of her life in Quincy. She graduated from Quincy High School in 1933. After raising her family in Quincy, She and George moved to Weymouth. After George retired from the Quincy Shipyard, they moved to Carver. She was a devoted member of the Salem Lutheran church in Quincy and The United Parish Church in Carver. Visiting hours were Tuesday, March 12, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Shepherd funeral home 116 Main Street (Rte.58), Carver MA 02330. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. at the United Protestant Parish of Carver. Internment at Union Cemetery in South Carver. She will be interred next to George in the Union Cemetery in Carver. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Margarets name to the Norwell VNA and Hospice, 120 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061.

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Violet (Lopes) Netto, age 102, of Plymouth, formerly of South Carver and Pawtucket, RI, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late John Netto; devoted mother of Joseph Fontes & his wife Rita of Sharon, Maria Fontes of Plymouth, Patricia Chor of New Bedford, Joan Fontes of Plymouth, Henry Fontes & his wife Rita of Edinburg, TX, Manuel Fontes of Plymouth, Richard Fontes & his wife Elaine of Natick and Frank Fontes & his wife Judith of Carver; loving grandmother of 24, great-grandmother of 38, great great-grandmother of 4 and great great great-grandmother of 4; dear sister of the late Virginia Perry and dear aunt of Barbara Curtis of California. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street, (Route 106), Kingston, on Sunday, March 24, 2013, from 2:00-5:00 PM. Funeral services at the Shepherd Funeral Home, Kingston, on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 9:00 AM, followed by her funeral Mass at Saint Peter’s Church, 86 Court Street, Plymouth at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Union Cemetery, Route 58, Carver. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Violet’s memory may be made to the Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.

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Terri Nicole Thibodeau (TNT), age 32, formerly of Carver, MA, passed away at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, on March 20, 2013. Ms. Thibodeau was born in Weymouth, MA, on December 28, 1980. She was a 1999 graduate of Bristol County Agricultural High School where she majored in large animal sciences. Terri went on to work with the Plymouth County 4H Club and was a long-time member and volunteer of the Rocking Rabbits youth club. She worked from 1999 to 2010 at O’Neil’s Dairy Farm in Duxbury, MA where she faithfully milked 40 cows, rain or shine, snow or sleet. In 2010, Terri ventured into the world of java and became a barista at Starbucks in Reading, MA. Terri gave her whole heart to everything she ever did and everyone she ever met. She is survived by her mother, Lisa L. Thibodeau and father Robert E. Thibodeau of Durham, NC; maternal grandmother, Greta Glass of Addison, ME; paternal grandparents, Phyllis (Paulding) and Robert E. Thibodeau Sr. of Mansfield, MA; brother, Robert E. Thibodeau III of Durham, NC; sister, Bonnie E. Petroff of Cohasset, MA; Godfather, Steven Levesque of Hanson, MA; Godmother, Tammie Glass of Hanson, MA; honorary brother, Jamie Blauss of Duxbury, MA and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, Starbucks customers and two Dutch bunnies. She is predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Richard D. Glass and her beloved cockatiel, Meep-Meep. Memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rocking Rabbits Youth Club, P.O. Box 115, S. Carver, MA 02366.

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Kerri Alicia Lapham, 25 years old of Carver, passed away on March 23 2013. Treasured daughter of Karen M. and Arthur J. Lapham. Cherished mother of Serina Marie Verville. Loving sister to Nichole Lapham. Granddaughter of James F. and the late Patricia A. Dwyer of Rockland, as well as Donald and Claudette Baker of Hanson, and the late Ruth Lapham. Great granddaughter of Ruth T. Nichols. Caring girlfriend of Stetson J. Paquin. With great sadness she also leave behind long time friend and father of Serina, Robert H. Verville III of Carver, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. “Parents, please take a moment and give your children an extra hug today.” “Kerri was a 2006 graduate of Old Colony VoTech HS. She started her career in cosmetology, somewhere down the road took a wrong turn. She was vibrant, happy and outgoing till the path of destruction took hold of her life. Rest in Piece my baby, love Daddy.” Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 29th from 4-8:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. A private graveside ceremony will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to an account set up at Rockland Trust, 124 Main St, Carver, MA 02330 on behalf of Kerri A. Lapham to benefit daughter, Serina M. Verville.

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John J. Rinella, age 65, of Carver, formerly of North Weymouth, died on Sunday, March 31, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. For many years, John enjoyed serving the Town of Carver on the Community Preservation Committee and the Recreation Committee. He was also the Chairman of the Weymouth High School Class Reunion, class of 1966. John was the beloved husband of Linda (Fijol) Rinella; devoted father of Lori Rinella Pearson & her husband Gene of Plymouth and Lisa Mazzilli & her husband Russell of Carver; loving Papa of Isabella Mae, Ryan John and Christopher John; dear brother of Edward Rinella of Hingham, Mary Burns of Milford, Denise Girard of North Weymouth, Robert DiBona of Herman, ME and the late Shirley Dame. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visiting hours at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, (Route 58), Carver, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, from 4:00-8:00 PM. Funeral services at the Church of the Vine, 5 Wareham Street, South Carver, on Thursday, April 4, 2013, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Central Cemetery, Route 58, Carver. In lieu of flowers, contributions in John’s memory may be made to the Carver Cranberry League Baseball, Attention: Tony Macrina, P.O. Box 837, Carver, MA 02330 or to the Carver Cowboys Football, Attention: Mike Grimes, P.O. Box 345, Carver, MA 02330.

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Beverly B. (Butterfield) Searle, 91, of Carver, formerly of Whitman, passed away on April 1st, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard L. Searle, Jr. She was born in Baldwin Wisconsin, daughter of the late Manley and Norma (Reinhart) Butterfield. Beverly was brought up in Hanson and was a graduate of Whitman High. She lived in Whitman, Hanover, Norwell, before moving to Carver 30 years ago. Beverly helped in her family’s restaurant business in Pembroke, Bryantville and baking pies in her sister’s restaurant Butterfield’s in Rockland. She loved to work in her garden and enjoyed feeding and watching the birds, was an avid reader and in her younger years, she bowled in many leagues in Rockland. She is survived her son Richard L. Searle,III and his fiancé Betsy Longo of NH, her brother Thomas Butterfield and his wife Shirley of Carver, her sister Barbara Danner and her husband Wilbur of Hanson; also 2 grandchildren Richie and Jenn and 6 great grandchildren, Kaden, Gavin, Mack, Josie, George and Grace. She was also predeceased by 6 siblings. Her services will be held on Friday April 5th at 11:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St. (Rte 58 at the rotary circle) Whitman. Burial will follow in the Fern Hill Cemetery. Her visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00-8:00PM.

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O. Sally Merritt, of Carver, passed away on April 9, 2013. She was 98 years old. Wife of the late Francis A. Merritt, and there baby boy. Mother for 64 years to Gertrude M. Forbes of WA, Robert H. Merritt of Carver, Nancy F. Winslow of WA, and Francis A. Merritt Jr of ME. Sister of the late Terho A. Kaski, Helen Harju, Vieno Harju, and Florence Sand. Sally also leaves her dear friend Beverly Johnson of Carver, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sally was a former Trustee for many years of the Carver Public. She was a member of the Carver Garden Club, and a longtime member of the Church of the Vines in W. Wareham, and United Parrish in Carver. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at 11:00 Am at United Parrish, 115 Main St (Rt. 58) Carver. Family and friends are welcome to an hour of visitation prior to the service from 10-11:00 AM at the United Parrish. Interment will be at the Union cemetery in Carver. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Carver Boys & Girls Club of Plymouth, noting “Carver Unit” on the memo line of the check. Send donations to the attention of Lisa Blair, Farm Family Insurance Agency, 145 South Main St., Carver, MA 02330

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Richard A. Shappert, of Carver, passed away on April 10, 2013. He was 79 years old. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Shappert. Loving father of Lee Feeney of FL, and Lynn McKinnon of Abington. Brother of Paul Shappert of Kingston. Cherished grandfather of 3. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 25th at 1:15 PM at the MA National Cemetery, Bourne. Please gather at the cemetery at 1:00 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001 or at www.alzfdn.org.

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Annette Whitney, of Carver, passed away on April 14, 2013. She was 68 years old. Beloved wife of Donald Whitney. Step mother to Heather Jones of Halifax. Loving sister of Rose Marie Mesheau of Norwell, Mary Francis Zienko of FL, Marlene Cobb of Rockland, her twin sister Jeanette Pettinato of Brockton, and the late Florence Monroe, and Irwin Cobb. Annette is also survived by her step grandchildren Matthew Jones, and Meghan Jones, as well as several nephews and nieces. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 18th from 3-7:00 PM at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 116 Main St, (Rt. 58) Carver. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Friends of Carver Council on Aging C.O.A, P. O. Box 618, Lakeview & Tremont St., South Carver, MA 02366.

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