Funeral Homes in Plymouth, MA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: David Maraghy (sports agent), Amanda Donaghey (actor), Keith Sanderson (athlete), Dave Farrell (musician and record producer), Jack Pierson (photographer and artist), Philip Forman (actor), and Josh Thomas (american football player).

Plymouth /ˈplɪməθ/ (historically known as Plimouth and Plimoth) is a town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States. Plymouth holds a place of great prominence in American history, folklore and culture, and is known as "America's Hometown." Plymouth was the site of the colony founded in 1620 by the Pilgrims, passengers of the famous ship the Mayflower. Plymouth is where New England was first established. It is the oldest municipality in New England and one of the oldest in the United States. The town has served as the location of several prominent events, the most notable being the First Thanksgiving feast. Plymouth served as the capital of Plymouth Colony from its founding in 1620 until the colony's merger with the Massachusetts Bay colony in 1691. Plymouth is named after Plymouth, South West England, United Kingdom.Plymouth is the largest municipality in Massachusetts by area. The population is 56,468 according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Plymouth is one of two county seats of Plymouth County, the other being Brockton.Plymouth is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Boston in a region of Massachusetts known as the South Shore. Throughout the 19th century, the town thrived as a center of ropemaking, fishing, and shipping, and once held the world's largest ropemaking company, the Plymouth Cordage Company. While it continues to be an active port, today the major industry of Plymouth is tourism. Plymouth is served by Plymouth Municipal Airport, and contains Pilgrim Hall Museum, the oldest continually operating museum in the United States.As one of the country's first settlements, Plymouth is well known in the United States for its historical value. The events surrounding the history of Plymouth have become part of the mythology of the United States, particularly those relating to Plymouth Rock, the Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving. The town itself is a popular tourist spot during the Thanksgiving holiday. Plymouth is home to the Old Colony Club, one of the oldest Gentlemen's clubs in the world.

Plymouth Obituaries

It was reported by Washington Post (DC) on February 25th, 2021 that Peter Michelsen Schaefer passed away in Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Schaefer was 79 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Peter Michelsen's life.

It was revealed by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on November 24th, 2020 that Robert D "Bob" Lenari died in Sarasota, Florida.  Lenari was 84 years old and was born in Plymouth, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert D "Bob"'s life.

It was disclosed by Orlando Sentinel on September 17th, 2020 that Herbert B Jr Wright passed away in Winter Park, Florida.  Wright was 94 years old and was born in Plymouth, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Herbert B Jr's life.

It was noted by Sacramento Bee on August 30th, 2020 that William W Jr "Bill" Harlow died in Placerville, California.  Harlow was 77 years old and was born in Plymouth, MA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William W Jr "Bill"'s life.

It was reported on March 29th, 2020 that Ruth Betty Shippee (Hutchinson) passed on in Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Ms. Shippee was 96 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ruth Betty's life.

It was noted on February 19th, 2020 that Francis P Devlin passed away in Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Devlin was 83 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Francis P's life.

It was disclosed by New Haven Register on February 12th, 2020 that Thomas Alan "Tommy" Nelson passed away in New Haven, Connecticut.  Nelson was 72 years old and was born in Plymouth, MA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Thomas Alan "Tommy"'s life.

It was reported by Providence Journal on December 22nd, 2019 that Helen Dickinson (Duca) passed away in Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Ms. Dickinson was 103 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Helen's life.

It was noted by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on November 19th, 2019 that Richard H Barufaldi passed on in Englewood, Florida.  Barufaldi was 85 years old and was born in Plymouth, MA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Richard H's life.

It was written on September 1st, 2019 that Patricia Herbst (Patterson) died in Plymouth, Massachusetts.  Ms. Herbst was 92 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Patricia's life.

History

The population was 51,701 at the United States Census, 2000 census, with an estimated 2008 population of 58,681. Throughout the 19th century, the town thrived as a center of ropemaking, fishing, and shipping, and once held the world's largest ropemaking company, the Plymouth Cordage Company. Plymouth served as the capital of Plymouth Colony from its founding in 1620 until the colony's dissolution in 1691.

Plymouth is located approximately south of Boston, Massachusetts in a region of Massachusetts known as the South Shore (Massachusetts) Shore. The town has served as the location of several prominent events, the most notable being the Thanksgiving (United States)#Pilgrims Thanksgiving feast. It is the largest municipality in Massachusetts by area.

The official website for the city of Plymouth is https://www.plymouth-ma.gov/.