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Donald E. Morrell John A. Medeiros

Donald E. Morrell

Donald E. Morrell, 89, of Rehoboth, died peacefully on April 24, 2022 at Miriam Hospital. He was the loving husband of Marjorie A. (McLean) for 65 years. Born in Barrington, RI, he was a son of the late Clarence S. Morrell and Nancy M. (McConnell) Morrell. He was the brother of Norman Morrell of Riverside and Ruth Meadows of Barrington.

Don was employed with Local 17 as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for many years until his retirement. A craftsman by trade and tinkerer by nature, Don could fix anything, usually with John A. Medeiros

John A. Medeiros, 91, of Rehoboth, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022. He was the husband of the late Gloria E. (Enos) Medeiros.

John was born in Rehoboth, Ma., the son of the late Frank and Mary (Perry) Medeiros.

He had worked in Sales for Hendricks Pools for many years, before retiring at age 85.

John was a Veteran of the US Army, serving in the Korean War.

A lifelong Rehoboth resident, he was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, and he was a member

duct tape and ingenuity. He loved working in his gardens, feeding the birds, and maintaining his love/hate relationship with the squirrels in his yard. He built purple martin houses and kept bee hives, always intrigued by the science and power of nature.

Don was an active hunter and fisherman in his early years, and spent countless happy hours on Narragansett Bay with his cousins, Charlie, Lloyd and Al Patterson. He was the first president of the Riverside Sportsman’s Association.

Blessed with an abundance of family and friends, the Morrells hosted legendary cookouts most weekends of the summer, with Don at the grill “cookin’ to order.” The parties would always wind down on the screen porch with laughter and story telling late into the night.

Don took up golf later in life, and he was a member of the Rehoboth Men’s Golf League at Rehoboth Country Club. His love of golf and sunshine led he and Marj to 25 years of snow birding to their second home in Margate, Florida, where they made many treasured friendships over the years.

In addition to his wife, Don leaves his loving children: Bill Morrell and his wife Liz of Rehoboth, Glenn Morrell and his wife Robin of Weare, NH, Deb Woodard and her husband John, and Peter Morrell and his wife Marie, also of Rehoboth. He was enormously proud of his eight grandchildren: Jason (Andrea), Greg, Abbie (Dave), Dana (Connor), Kyle (Meghan), Kella (Hazem), Taylor (Shane), and Ian, and perpetually delighted by his great-granddaughters, Jocelyn, Eliza, Natalie and Elsie. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews and their families.

Don was truly grateful for every single day he was given, and told everyone he met that he was “the luckiest guy in the Competent Concern When the Need Arises world.” His family and friends know that we were the lucky ones to have him. Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services regardless of financial circumstance

His Memorial Service will be held Satur- Pre-Planning Specialists day, May 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Rehoboth Congregational Church, 139 Bay State Proudly serving Rehoboth & Seekonk families since 1898 Road. Burial will be private. Calling hours Andrew J. Correia, MBIE; President/Funeral Director & Embalmer are respectfully omitted.

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of the Rehoboth Holy Ghost Society.

Mr. Medeiros enjoyed camping and using his backhoe and tractors. He liked animals especially his goats, chickens, and alpacas.

He is survived by his sons David Medeiros and his wife Karen of Rehoboth and Donald Medeiros and his wife Jeanne of Rehoboth.

He was the brother of Olive Soares of Dartmouth.

Mr. Medeiros was the grandfather of Nicholas, Melanie, Amanda, Ryan, Matthew, and Laura. He was also the great grandfather of Zachary, Alex, Brianna, Theo and Nora.

John was the brother of the late Gloria Veader, Bella Veader, Evelyn Perry, Angie Cruz, Irene Matias, Florence Montefusco, Rose Perry, Neva Perry, Frank Medeiros, and Louis Medeiros.

His funeral will be held Saturday May 7, 2022, at 8:30am from the REBELLO FUNERAL HOME, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, Ma.

Burial with Military Honors will follow in Rehoboth Village Cemetery, 190 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, Ma.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Friday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. www.rebellofuneralhome.com.

Beverlee (Riccardi) Shallcross

Beverlee (Riccardi) Shallcross

Beverlee (Riccardi) Shallcross passed away peacefully on April 13th, 2022. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family. Born on March 15, 1943 in Newington, CT, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Riccardi. She was a graduate of Newington High School, class of 1961, and worked in the dietary department at Rhode Island Hospital for almost 30 years before retiring. Beverlee was the devoted mother to Lynn (Shallcross) Nero and husband, Chris, of Encinitas, CA, and Peter and Keith Shallcross both of Seekonk, MA. She is survived by her brother, Richard Riccardi and his wife, Joan (Spencer) Riccardi of Port Charlotte, FL and sister, Sharon Riccardi, of East Hartford, CT. She was the adored Nana of Cameron, Britt and Cole Nero.

Beverlee’s highest priority was her family. Her crowning achievement was raising her three children to the best of her ability. Mom, we are proud of you and we can’t thank you enough. We will miss your vivacious laughter, your thoughtfulness and your enthusiasm for family gatherings.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on June 6, 2022 at 11:30 am at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 626 Willard Ave, Newington, CT. A private burial will follow at West Meadow Cemetery, where Beverlee will rest with her parents. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to HopeHealth Hospice Center, 1085 North Main St, Providence, RI. For online condolences visit, www.PERRYMCSTAY.com

Lt. Stephen R. Clary

Lt. Stephen R. Clary

Seekonk – Lt. Stephen R. Clary, Pawtucket Fire Department (Ret.), 63, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Laura D. (Hyatt) Clary. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Marilyn S. (Robertson) Clary of Pawtucket, and the late Roy A. Clary. Steve graduated in 1977 from Tolman High School, Pawtucket, and resided in Rehoboth and Seekonk for most of his life. He worked as a firefighter for the Pawtucket Fire Department for many years prior to retiring as a Lieutenant in 2012. Steve worked as a truck driver for Lowe’s and Douglas Lumber after retiring. An avid Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, Steve loved cooking on his grill before Sunday football games, spending time by the pool with his family and tending to his beloved truck.

Besides his mother, he is survived by a loving daughter, Sarah D. Clary of New Jersey; two brothers, Roy S. Clary and his wife, Gayle, of Seekonk and Douglas W. Clary and his wife, Wanda, also of Seekonk, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services and interment with his late wife in Seekonk Cemetery were private. Visitation was respectfully omitted. Funeral arrangements were entrusted with WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, Pawtucket. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

William Henry Dias

William Henry Dias, 75 of Sun City Center Florida passed away peacefully March 22, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Christine (Stoddart) Dias... Born in Fall River, Mass. he was the

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son of the late John and Louise (Pike) Dias. Raised in Rehoboth, he was a graduate of Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School. Bill worked in the maintenance department of the Rehoboth School system until his retirement. He loved classic cars and was an avid shuffleboard player. Besides his wife he leaves 3 sons William and his wife Susan from North Attleboro, Larry and his wife Sara from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Mark and his wife Karen from Arvada, Colorado, one daughter, Tammy Martinez and her husband Thomas from Riverview, Fla. 9 grandchildren Joshua, Isabelle, Eva, Allison, Pedro, Jayden, Justyce, Madison and Hazel. One brother Earle Dias from Rehoboth, 2 sisters Carol Miller from Hartwell, Ga and Kathy Varney from Mansfield, Ma. and many nieces and nephews.He was the brother of the late Agnes DelSignore, Marion Rose, Jane Gray, John Dias, Nancy Windle and Clifford Dias. A memorial service will be held Friday May 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the J.H. Williams Funeral Home, 210 Taunton Ave. East Providence, R.I. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery, Taunton, Mass.

Jonathan “Jon” L. Dubuc

Jonathan “Jon” L. Dubuc

South Attleboro – Jonathan “Jon” L. Dubuc, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Born in Pawtucket, he was the beloved son of Richard J. and Denise P. (Cournoyer) Dubuc. Jonathan graduated from Attleboro High School in 1999 and was a lifelong resident of South Attleboro. A motivated and gifted young man, Jon started his business while attending high school and had since owned and operated Cutters Lawn Care for nearly twenty-five years. To describe Jon as selfless would be an understatement to anyone who knew him. He would freely give anyone the shirt off his back without hesitation. In his free time, Jon enjoyed everything outdoors and anything on four wheels. He was also an avid machirologist with a vast collection of unique knives. Jon will be most remembered as a father who cherished quality time with his son Hunter, a loving son, brother, uncle and dear friend.

Besides his loving parents, he is survived by a son, Hunter Dubuc of Seekonk; two brothers, his twin, Jeffrey L. Dubuc and his wife, Elizabeth, of Attleboro, and Evan L. Dubuc and his wife, Kendra, of South Attleboro; his maternal grandmother, Lucille (Grandpre) Cournoyer, of Cumberland; two nieces and a nephew, Breyer, Benjamin and Emma; co-parent and forever friend, Chrissy Leroux, and companion, Darlene Gaulin. He was the brother of the late Eric L. Dubuc, maternal grandson of the late Robert Cournoyer and paternal grandson of the late Philippe and Gloria (LeBlanc) Dubuc.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Theresa Church, 18 Baltic Ave., South Attleboro. Interment with his late brother followed at Newell Burying Ground, South Attleboro. Visitation was held on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to American Parkinson’s Association, RI Chapter, P.O. Box 41659, Providence, RI 02940 would be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com  Custom Fabrications • Kitchen Countertops 55 Winthrop St. (Rt. 44) Rehoboth STAR MARBLE & GRANITE • Vanity Tops We Will... • Island Kitchens Match Your • Fireplaces & more Local Showroom with in stock material Lowest Price Satisfaction Guaranteed!

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• Marla H. Sohegan, 66, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with illness. • Seth A. Braga of Rehoboth, passed away unexpectedly at home after a long battle with depression on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 43 years of age.

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• Donald W. Brunelle, 57, passed away unexpectedly after catching an awardwinning bass at a recent fishing tournament in Taunton, on Sunday, April 10, 2022. • John “Shawn” B. O’Donnell, Jr, 49 of

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