Obituaries

Anne Louise Tiernan

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Anne Louise Tiernan On August 19th, 2022, Anne Louise Tiernan, 82, of Harwich, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family.  She will be remembered as a dedicated mother of six, a second mother to many, the second oldest of seven siblings, an animal lover and rescuer, a community organizer and advocate for all, a great dancer, and most of all for her generous heart.    Beloved mother of six -- David ...

Diana M Vallie

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CHATHAM - Diana M Vallie, 58, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Cape Cod Hospital. Diana was born on December 24,1963 to the late Fred and Barbara Smith of Topsham, Vt., and is survived by her husband Charles A Vallie, son Jeremiah J Vallie, fiancé Ann LeBlanc and grandson Jaxon B Vallie, brother Daryl Smith (Catherine), sister Doreen Redman (Greg) and she was predeceased by her brother Douglas Smith and ...

Susan Carpenter Curcio

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Susan Carpenter Curcio Susan Carpenter Curcio of Chatham passed away at home on August 21, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was 78 years old. A memorial service will be celebrated at Nickerson Funeral Home in Chatham on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 10 a.m., immediately followed by interment at Union Cemetery, Chatham. Susan was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles H. Carpenter, Jr.,...

Kathleen Doherty

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Kathleen Marie (Palma) Doherty of Chatham transitioned from this life on August 11, 2022 in the peaceful sanctuary of her home with her family. Kathy was born in Newark, N.J. on March 5, 1944 to Joseph Palma and Catherine (O’Donnell) Palma, a cherished daughter to her loving parents. She was pre-deceased by her husband, the love of her life, James Doherty.    Kathy meant many things to many people: devoted and su...

Mary B. Paglari

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Mary B. Paglari, 90, passed away on August 21, 2022, at the Pleasant Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brewster, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Norwood on March 3, 1932, she was the only daughter to Darby and Bridget (Flaherty) Greaney. She was raised in Norwood, where she graduated from Norwood High School with the Class of 1950.  Mary continued her education at Burdett School of Business in Boston...

Jay J. Mahoney

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Jay J. Mahoney, a longtime resident of Harwich Port passed away peacefully at The Reservoir Skilled Health Center of Marlborough on August 17, 2022; he was 85 years old. Jay was born in Boston and raised in Cambridge, one of three children to the late William and Ruth (Denehey) Mahoney. He was a graduate of the Cambridge Rindge High School. It was here that Jay served as class valedictorian and as a result of his...

Sara Ann (Sally) McAllister

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McAllister, Sara Ann (Sally) Collins of East Harwich passed away on August 12, 2022. She was born on January 29, 1938. Beloved wife of the late Paul E. McAllister. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Louise Collins of Hyde Park.    She was predeceased by sisters Mary L. Fitzpatrick and Paula S. Collins.    Sally was the beloved mother to daughter Susan McAllister Cahill and husband Paul of Cheshire, Conn. a...

Francis James Guiliano

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Francis James Guiliano, of Orleans, passed away on Monday 15 August 2022 at age 90. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Beth Eberly and his beloved family including daughters, Barbara Jean DeSalles, Janet Arnheiter (Ed) and sons, Jim (Beth) Guiliano, John (Carrie) Guiliano, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.    Fran was born in Boston to Connie and James Guiliano on 1 February 1932. He grew ...

Dorothy Fougere

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Dorothy Fougere passed away July 31, 2022, at the age of 90.  She was born October 9, 1931, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to Gertrude and Herbert Hacking. On July 1, 1950 she married her college sweetheart, Leonard Fougere. They were married for 58 years.  Together they lived in Chatham and raised five children.  During those years she also taught nursery school and worked as a bookkeeper of Fougere Nurseries, ...

Jacqueline Wiant Page

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On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, Jacqueline Wiant Page, loving wife, treasured sister, beloved aunt and devoted friend, passed away at the age of 55 after a 3-1/2 year battle with ovarian cancer.   Jackie was born On November 5, 1966 in Rochester, New York to John and Ruth Wiant.  She received an associate’s degree from Monroe Community College, a bachelor’s degree in education from SUNY Oswego, and a master’s degre...

William Stephen Twomey

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William Stephen Twomey, the son of a son of a sailor, born September 23, 1929 in Boston to Maurice Twomey and Mildred (Corcoran) Twomey, passed away July 29, 2022 surrounded by his family.   Bill grew up in West Bridgewater and Rockland, after graduating from West Bridgewater High. He joined the Navy and continued a sailing tradition that dates back four generations in his family and he was a proud submariner. Bi...

Elizabeth ‘Lib’ Clary

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Elizabeth “Lib” Clary, 90, of Harwich, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on July 31, 2022. Elizabeth and her twin sister Carolyn were born in Braintree to the late Walter and Anne (Cummings) Hansen. She is predeceased by her siblings Walter, Harry, Eleanor and Doris.   Lib shared a beautiful 52 year marriage with her husband William R. Clary. They were married in 1970 in Chatham and settl...