Local Obituaries: May 28 - June 4

Louis R. Lachance

Louis Lachance, 61, of Swansea died May 29, 2013. Louis was a fisherman for over 35 years and was the co-owner and president of Ark Bait in Swansea. He was a member of the East Bay Anglers. He was formerly an iron worker. For the full obituary click here.

Nora E. (Monahan) Larkin

Nora Larkin, of Attleboro, formerly of Westwood, died June 4, 2013. She was wife of the late Edward J. Larkin, mother of Kathleen Connell and her husband James of Upton, James Larkin and his wife Ellen of Brockton, Dermott Larkin and his wife Patricia of Attleboro and the late Emmett Larkin and his wife Susan of Attleboro. Nora was predeceased by many brothers and sisters. She was also survived by 13 grandchildren, two great-granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. For the complete obituary click here.

Melanie Jane (Lyons) Deware

Melanie Deware, 48, of Easton, died May 31, 2013. Melanie was elected to the Easton Historical Commission and soon became its chairwoman. She also became the chair of the Easton Cemetery Commission. The Easton Lion's Club recently awarded her with their 2013 "Outstanding Service Award". In addition Melanie was recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives for her service to her community. Melanie was also a member of the Easton Grange, the former Wollaston Chapter of the Eastern Star, the Braintree Chapter of the Eastern Star and member of the St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church in Quincy. For the complete obituary click here.

Dorothy G. (Bolton) Lavarone

Dorothy Lavarone, 85, of Foxborough, died May 28, 2013. She has been a resident of Foxborough for over 57 years. Dorothy enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint and baking for her family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. For the full obituary click here.

Joseph “Raymond” Rios

Joseph Rios, of Norfolk and formerly of Walpole, 85, died June 4, 2013. Raymond attended Walpole Grammar Schools and Wrentham State School until 1954. Since that time, he worked in various positions including Blanchard Lumber until 1973. Ray was also employed by Stop and Shop in Norwood since their opening in 1998, retiring in 2008. He closely followed all sports, including Walpole High School. In his younger years, he would always be on the Walpole High bus going to the Boston Arena to cheer them on. The last few years he spent time in the Maples in Wrentham and Mirimichi Group in Plainville. For the full obituary click here.