Obituaries

Birgit Enlund Myers

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Birgit Enlund Myers passed away peacefully Friday August 25, 2023 at Maplewood Senior Living in Darien, Connecticut following a prolonged illness. She was a resident of New Canaan for over 50 years. Birgit (Inga-Birgit) was born in December 1932 to Birger (1885-1971) and Anna Maria (1903-1973) Enlund in Falun, Sweden, where she grew up with her two sisters Inga-Marianne (1922-1975) and Inga-Britta (1926-1980) and...

Willard Gordon Smith Jr

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Willard Gordon Smith Jr. passed away on September 5th, 2023 at the age of 92. Born on September 3rd, 1931 to Willard Sr. and Marion (Nickerson) Smith, Bill was a proud 10th-generation Cape Codder and a lifelong resident of East Harwich. As a young man, Bill served his country admirably, first in the Coast Guard and then in the United States Army. He loved to fly and worked on military aircraft during the Korean W...

Mary Ann Gray

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Mary Ann Gray, 89, of Chatham, Massachusetts, a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, friend, mentor and inspiration to many, passed away on Thursday, September 14th, with her family by her side.  Mary Ann was born to the late James and Helen Woodward, on March 8, 1934, in New Britain, Connecticut. She graduated from New Britain High School in 1952 and received a BS in Nursing Science in 195...

Janet Ruth Hynes

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Janet Ruth Hynes (Waller), 96, of South Yarmouth, MA, passed away on September 11, 2023 peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Janet was born in Newark, NJ on August 3, 1927 to Ashley and Marguerite Waller. Janet grew up in Bloomfield, NJ and then went on to graduate from Chestnut Hill College in PA in 1949. After graduating college Janet went to work at the Schering Corporation in the Pharmaceutical library, and i...

Phyllis DiPietro

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Phyllis DiPietro, 84, of Yarmouth Port died peacefully at home on September 13, 2023, in the embrace of her devoted husband, Raymond. Her three daughters were by her side as she courageously fought a whirlwind battle with pancreatic cancer and showed us what it means to be simultaneously calm and brave. She was endlessly supportive and the most thoughtful mother her girls could ever have. She will never be forgot...

Margot Karbel

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Margot Karbel, 78, of Chatham and formerly of Wellesley, passed away on Tuesday, September 12th. Loving mother to Brian Karbel and Joanna Karbel, grandmother to Aiden and Nora Karbel, sister to John Michel, cousin to Christy Lauridsen and dear friend to countless members of Chatham, Wellesley and well beyond.   Margot was born in Silver Spring, Maryland to the late Nicholas and Margaret Michel. She graduated from...

Mary Ann Gray

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Mary Ann Gray, 89, of Chatham, Massachusetts, a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, friend, mentor and inspiration to many, passed away on Thursday, September 14th, with her family by her side.    Mary Ann was born to the late James and Helen Woodward, on March 8, 1934, in New Britain, Connecticut. She graduated from New Britain High School in 1952 and received a BS in Nursing Scienc...

Richard G. Gundersen

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With heavy hearts we announce the death of Richard G. Gundersen, 77, of Harwich Port, MA, who passed away on September 5, 2023 after a long illness. Richard grew up in Milton, Massachusetts and attended Milton High School. He graduated from Northeastern University in 1969 with a BA in Engineering and later from Suffolk University Law School, in 1976 with a JD. Richard stayed in Milton for many years to raise his ...

Dorothy Ann Raymond

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Dorothy Ann Raymond, of Chatham, passed away on August 8, 2023, ending a long and fascinating life, marked by the Great Depression, naval service in World War II, world travel, books, endless curiosity, and family. Dorothy was born on October 30, 1922, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the first of three children of Frank and Charlotte (Robertson) Raymond.  Her mother died when she was eight, leaving her father, with ...

David R. Hagstrom

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Memorial Gathering for David R. Hagstrom September 25, 2023 at Skaket Beach in Orleans.  5:00 PM Call all friends. Circumstances have not allowed  traditional funeral services, but Dave was not traditional. All who knew Dave are welcome.

Walter ‘Bud’ Rowles

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Walter “Bud” Rowles, 89, passed away on May 26, 2023. Burial will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023  at 11AM at Pine Grove Cemetery, Brewster. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023  at 12:30PM at First Congregational Church, Yarmouthport.