All Obituaries

Alice (Tavers) Knapinski, age 88 of Dighton, passed away at her residence with her beloved husband Edward holding her hand. A private graveside service will be held in the West Dighton Christian Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Silva Funeral Home of Taunton. 

Betty A. (Finch) Soares, age 74 the beloved wife of the late Manuel Soares, passed away on March 28, 2020. ****ARRANGEMENTS ARE INCOMPLETE AT THIS TIME, A COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED.

Maria E. (Patricio) Almeida, age 88 of Taunton, passed away on March 27, 2020 at Marian Manor. *****ARRANGEMENTS ARE INCOMPLETE AT THIS TIME, A COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL BE POSTED.

A COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL BE PUBLISHED AS IT BECOMES AVAILABLE Carlos Guillermo Wharton Caballero, 71, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Life Care Center of Raynham. He was the beloved husband of Ines H. Aviles-Wharton, of Taunton.   To honor Carlos’ wishes, all funeral services and interment will be private. A memorial mass at Saint Mary’s Church in Taunton and interment will be held at a later date. For expressions of sympathy, to sign an...

Tom D. Moitoso, age 44 of Taunton, passed away on March 26, 2020. Tom was born in Taunton a son of Joseph and Balbina (Peixoto) Moitoso both of Taunton. Mr. Moitoso was employed with Raytheon Co. for many years as a technician. Tom was a loving and caring person, always ready to give a helping hand to anyone he knew. He enjoyed fishing with his family. The beach was a place he would go and relax. He loved hanging out with his nephew Ryan. He always enjoyed having the whole Moitoso...

  Alfred G. Sylvia, Jr., age 87 of Raynham, passed away at his residence on March 25, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Lorna (Ferrie) Sylvia. Alfred was born in Dighton, the son of the late Alfred and Josephine (Stefanik) Sylvia, Sr.  He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Before retiring, Mr. Sylvia was employed with Prentice Hall Publishing.  Always the entertainer, Alfred loved music.  Throughout his life, he was a...

Eleanor L. Lagace (Amadio) 92, of Wrentham, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Maples Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Wrentham. She was the wife of the late Philip F. Lagace. Born in Attleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Atilla (Dugas) Amadio. She worked as a solderer at Texas Instruments for many years. Eleanor was an active member of her local parish, St. Joseph's Church in North Dighton and LaSalette Shrine in Attleboro. She was also a member...

Joao Aguiar Almeida, 79, of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Morton Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria L. (Silva) Almeida, for fifty six years. Born in Ginetes, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Fernando L. and Maria (Aguiar) Almeida. He worked as a machine operator foreman for Bab’s Foundry for forty years. Mr. Almeida was a communicant of Annunciation of the Lord Church in Taunton Joao enjoyed working outside, keeping busy in his garage,...

Alexandre C. Araujo, 82, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his home. He was the husband of Mary C. (Costa) Araujo. Born in Sao Vincente, Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Joao Mendes Carvalho and Auzenda (Araujo) Carvalho. He worked as a machine adjuster in the envelope manufacturing industry for over forty years. Mr. Araujo loved motorcycles, especially his Harley Davidson Fat Boy, and rode for many years. In addition to his wife Mary, he leaves...

Seth A.  Chaves , age 31 of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly March 20,2020. Born on December 24, 1988 he is predeceased by his father, Kevin Chaves and survived by his mother Kristen Lagerstadt and his brother Adam Chaves, his best friends turned brothers Jon Newhall, Tim Santiano and Jay Campbell, Tanya and their dogs Elvis, June and Cash. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, being with his dogs and throwing football parties, even if it wasn't the Superbowl.  He was a die hard...