All Obituaries

Florence R. LaCombe, 89, of Raynham, formerly of Taunton, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Rayham. She was the wife of the late Robert LaCombe, Sr. Born in East Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Armond and Georgiana (Sterns) DeMerse. She worked as an assembly worker at Swank for several years before raising her loving family. Florence loved Elvis and the New England Patriots. She leaves her seven children, Susan DeMello, Annette Sylvia, Robert...

David Medeiros Mello, age 84, of Taunton, passed away on February 27, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Mary  (Teixeira) Mello. David was born in Lomba da Maia, Sao Miguel, Azores the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Medeiros) Mello. In his mid 20’s he moved to Bermuda, where he worked at a large resort hotel.  He met Maria there and they became engaged within 3 days.  They lived in Taunton where they raised their...

John G. Gouveia, 91, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. He was the loving and devoted husband of Arlene P. (Rose) Gouveia. They were married for 61 years. Born on May 10, 1929 in Taunton, he was the son of the late Manuel Gouveia Gonsalves and Mary Costa Galego. He attended Hopewell School and Taunton High School. He served proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War with the rank of Corporal. John was stationed...

Avelin (Martins) Faria, age 98 of Bourne and formerly of Taunton and Berkley, passed away on February 21, 2021 at Bourne Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Faria, Sr. Mrs. Faria was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Medeiros) Martins. Mrs. Faria was a 1940 graduate of Dighton High School. She and her husband Joseph owned and operated a farm in Taunton on Baker Road for many years. The couple worked many long hours and were proud to produce...

Ana Christina (Braz) Santos, age 47 of Taunton, passed away on February 17, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Peter Santos. Ana was born in Koln, Germany the daughter of the late Manuel Augusto Braz and Otilia da Natividade Braz.   Mrs. Santos was employed with Wheaton College. She enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, watching cooking shows, animals and listening to Andrea Bocelli music.   Besides her...

Leonor (Cordeiro) DaRocha, age 70 of Middleboro, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. Leonor was born in Feteiras, Sao Miguel, Azores. She migrated to the United States of America on Aug. 1970. The daughter of the late Jose and Maria Gloria (Machado) Cordeiro Leonor was a woman of great Faith who cared deeply for everyone that entered her life. She had a heart of gold and would go without to help others. She found great joy in gathering at...

Maria F. Borges, 100, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 11, 2021 at Longmeadow of Taunton. She was the wife of the late John Borges. Born in Santa Maria, Azores, she was the daughter of Jose and Berdina (Soares Moura) Fontes. She worked as a factory worker at Corcoran Shoe for many years before retirement. Maria enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and taking care of her grandchildren. Mrs. Borges leaves her daughter, Emily S. Batista, and her husband, Libuino, of...

Bernard L. Hamilton, Jr., 99, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Lillian R. (Silviera) Hamilton. Born in Pepperell, MA, he was the son of the late Bernard L. Hamilton Sr., and Mabel (Young) Hamilton. Bern was a graduate of the University of Maine, Class of 1948, with a BS degree in chemical engineering.  He worked as a paper consultant at the former Mount Hope Machinery Co. in Taunton for many...

Jorge Bergantim, age 60 of Taunton, passed away on February 10, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lucia (DeSousa) Bergantim. Jorge was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Raposo) Bergantim. Jorge was employed with PA Landers as a Supervisor. He enjoyed Laughter and making others happy.   Besides his beloved wife Lucia of over 17 years, he is survived by his children; Jason, Michael and Gary Bergantim all of Taunton, a...

Francisco P. Felix, age 85 of Taunton, passed away on February 10, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Maria Sousa (deMelo) Felix. Francisco was born in Santa Maria, Azores, the son of the late José de Chaves Felix and Maria de Sousa Pereira. Francisco was a veteran of the Portuguese Army. He immigrated to the United States in 1968 with his wife and children. Before retiring, Francisco was employed with George...