All Obituaries

Adelia “Adele” (Balzi) Sestito, age 92, passed away at Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb Home in Norton on Thursday, October 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Sestito, Jr. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Josephine (Petrucci) Balzi. Adele is survived by her children; Joseph Sestito, Cherylann Corr, and Jane Hall. She was the sister of Anna Gangemi and Louis Balzi, Jr., grandmother of eight,...

Dorothy Ann (Rose) Quagan, age 81, passed away at John Scott House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Quagan. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Francis Sr. and Mary (Cabral) Rose. Dottie loved spending time with her family. She was a kind, sweet soul with a big heart and a contagious laugh! She loved helping people, enjoyed traveling and reading novels. She was known as an...

Baby Boy David W. Cyr, " SMILES" born on June 22, 2021 the beloved son of David R. Cyr and Ashley Whittemore both of Raynham, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side. David was the grandson of Lisa and William Whittemore and Marybeth Cyr. He was the brother of Cameron Whittemore and the grandson of the late Leo D. Cyr. Nephew of Tom Whittemore. James "Jimbo" Whittemore, James Cyr and Amy Donahoe. As well as his great Nana Mary...

Patricia Marshall, age 66 of Taunton, passed away on October 3, 2021 at Saint Elizabeth Hospital. Patricia was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Manuel and Barbara (Lee) Marshall. She enjoyed Bingo and being around her family and friends. Ms. Marshall is survived by her loving children; Kimberly Martinez and her husband Joseph, Keith Marshall and his wife Candice, Paul Marshall and his significant other Crystal Ferris all of Taunton, and the late Lisa Marie Marshall and Eric...

Sara Burke Laughlin, 69, passed away peacefully at home in Providence, RI, on October 1st, 2021, surrounded by family.  Sara was the daughter of sculptor Ruth F. Laughlin and noted anthropologist William S. Laughlin. Born in Spokane, WA, Sara was raised in Madison, WI, spending much of her time in exotic locales from an isolated camp in Idaho to islands in Alaska and even Copenhagen, Denmark. She eventually settled on Quaddick Lake in Thompson, CT, where she worked tirelessly to...

Teddie Joe Sanders, Jr., age 63, passed away suddenly on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 at his residence in Taunton.  Born in Arkansas, Teddie was raised in New York where he graduated from Duanesburg Central High School.  He then spent several years living in Tennessee, Rhode Island, and eventually settling in Massachusetts. Teddie enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting model cars and watching NASCAR. He found pleasure in gardening, being outdoors and he liked to joke and make people...

Catherine Mary (Ross) Bettencourt, 82, of Raynham, MA and Jamestown, RI, passed away peacefully at home after a long and graceful struggle with illness on Thursday, September 30.  She was born in Providence, RI on August 12, 1939, the first child of Dorothea (McEntee) and Thomas Ross.  The Ross family later welcomed Anne (Catherine’s sister) and Thomas, Jr. (her brother).  Catherine’s life, animated by faith, joy and love, was full from her very first days by what...

Prayer warrior, wife, and mother — Lucy Torres-Calderon went to sleep in the Lord surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, son-in-law, and brother, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  She had a zest for life, a zeal for the Lord, and lit up the room wherever she went. She lived her days on fire for the Lord and spent her last days listening to songs of praise, the Psalms and other verses, and talking about the importance of the fervency of prayer that comes from the heart. ...

Maria Lurdes (Rosa) Narciso, age 70 of Taunton, passed away on September 25, 2021 at Boston Medical Center surrounded by her son and daughter. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Narciso. Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Furtado) Rosa. Before retiring, Mrs. Narciso was employed with the Swank Company. She enjoyed going to mass, attending prayer groups, crocheting and crossword puzzles. Most of all Maria cherished time spent with...

Richard H. Mueda Sr., age 76 of New Bedford, passed away on September 24, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Whittaker) Mueda. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Louis Sr. and Mary (Silva) Mueda. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family most, but he also enjoyed refinishing furniture, gardening, online gaming and being outside. Besides his loving wife Kathleen of 56 years, he is survived by his children; Richard Mueda Jr., and wife...