Obituary notices, week of June 15, 2026 through June 21, 2026
This column carries notices for four Falmouth-resident obituaries published this week, with names drawn from records posted by Chapman Family Funeral Homes and Casper Funeral & Cremation Services.
Michael Packard, 72, of Falmouth, died on June 15, 2026. He is survived by his daughters, Hannah Plouffe (Brian) and Haley Packard; his grandson Warren; his former wife, Debbie Packard; and his sisters, Susan Orszulak (Tom) and Joyce Rescia. A memorial service is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Grace Memorial Chapel, 451 Central Ave., East Falmouth. Memorial donations may be made to the Falmouth Service Center (falmouthservicecenter.org) per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/falmouth/michael-packard-21704823
Peter J. Doherty, of Falmouth, died on June 16, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Joan Doherty (Doyle), and his daughters, Lisa Sheehan (Dan) and Linda Gedgaudas (Mark). Military honors are scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne via Pay.gov, per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/falmouth/peter-doherty-21698419
Jillian Branagan, 48, of Falmouth, died on June 18, 2026. She is survived by her parents, Paul Branagan and Cathy Branagan. No service details were listed. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/falmouth/jillian-branagan-21709178
Francis A. Van Allen, 89, of Falmouth, died on June 18, 2026. He is survived by his children, Sandra L. West (Dwain), F. Daniel Van Allen, and Deborah A. Appleyard, all of Falmouth, along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Chapman Funerals & Cremations – West Falmouth, 584 W Falmouth Hwy, West Falmouth. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church, 511 Main St., Falmouth. Memorial donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Joseph Guardian of the Holy Family Conference, 511 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540, per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/falmouth/francis-van-allen-21709177
Notices compiled from Echovita (echovita.com), Legacy.com, and Falmouth Patch (patch.com/massachusetts/falmouth/obituaries).