Obituaries Listing

Sharon-Lee O'Connell

Sharon-Lee O'Connell

Oct 6, 2025

Sharon-Lee (Briggs) O’Connell, passed away on October 6, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford.

She was the wife of John O’Connell.

Born in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Briggs Sr and Mariel (Duford) Newton.

Sharon grew up in Whitman, Ma where she went to Whitman Hanson High School. After school she spent a short time...

Phillip T. Toti

Phillip T. Toti

Oct 21, 2025

Phillip T. Toti, Sr., age 86 of East Taunton, formerly Hyde Park, passed away on October 21, 2025 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of the late Anne (Memmo) Toti.

Born in Boston, Phillip was the son of the late Fillippo and Theresa (Caliento) Toti.

Before retiring, Mr. Toti was employed with McCourt Construction...

Pauline Ashley

Pauline Ashley

Oct 21, 2025

Pauline (Medeiros) Ashley, age 87 of Lakeville, passed away on October 21, 2025 at Morton Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Ashley.

Born in Fall River, Pauline was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Teixeira) Medeiros.

Before retiring, Mrs. Ashley was employed with the Town of Lakeville as a secretary.

She enjoyed knitting, watching Jerry Springer, she enjoyed...

Michael Nolan

Michael Nolan

Oct 15, 2025

Michael J. Nolan, age 78, of Taunton, MA, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Liberty Commons in Chatham, MA after a long illness. 

He was born on October 16, 1946 to the late George and Rose (Doyle) Nolan in Boston, MA.

Michael grew up in Randolph and liked to say that his second home was Brockton. He was married Nadine, the...

Debra Davidson

Debra Davidson

Oct 23, 2025

Debra Davidson, age 69 of East Taunton, passed on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Morton Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Stoughton she was the daughter of the late William and Joan ( McCarthy) Davidson.

Debra enjoyed hiking, going to the beach, glamping and spending time with family.

She is survived by her siblings; William Davidson of Lakeville, Lynne Ducharme of...

Holly Lee Conroy

Holly Lee Conroy

Oct 18, 2025

Holly Lee Conroy, age 50 of East Taunton, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of Timothy Miller.

Born on November 28th, 1974, in Fall River, Holly was the daughter of William Walkden and JoAnne (Conroy) Lipinsky. 

She moved to Martha’s Vineyard as a young girl where she...

Edward Valadao

Edward Valadao

Oct 11, 2025

Edward Valadao, age 67 of Taunton, passed away on October 11, 2025 at Morton Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Rebello) Valadao.

Ed was born in Taunton, the son of the late John M. and Margaret (Dupont) Valadao.

Edward was the President of the former Valadao Travel Agency.

Ed was a past president of the...

Cristina DaRocha

Cristina DaRocha

Oct 1, 2025

Cristina (Gomes) DaRocha, age 77 of East Taunton, passed away on October 1, 2025 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Domingos DaRocha

Born in Terceira, Azores the daughter of the late Jaime and Filomena (deBrito) Gomes.

Before retiring, Mrs. DaRocha was employed at Lakeville Hospital as a housekeeper.

She enjoyed traveling with husband and spending time with her family.

Cristina...

Yvonne F. Dreis

Yvonne F. Dreis

Oct 1, 2025

Yvonne F. (Rakocy) Dreis, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on October 1, 2025 at Life Care Center of Raynham.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Dreis, mother of the late Deirdre D. Dreis and sister of the late Maxine Lee.

Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Jean (Bartol) Rakocy.

Yvonne drove...

Michelle Ann Parker

Michelle Ann Parker

Sep 30, 2025

Michelle Ann (Lawler) Parker, age 54 of Middleboro, passed away on September 30, 2025.

Born in Weymouth, Michelle was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Lawler and Paula Sylvia.

Mrs. Parker was employed as a business manager with Saint Isidore Parish in Middleboro.

She was a devoted friend and will be remembered for her sense of humor and infectious laugh. She held...

Henry W. Foley

Henry W. Foley

Sep 23, 2025

Henry W. Foley, age 85 of Raynham, passed away on September 23, 2025 at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Henry was the beloved husband of Mary Joan (Costa) Foley.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Henry L. and Mary Jane (Silvia) Foley.

Before retiring, Mr. Foley was employed with Lucent Technologies as a Large Business Technician.

Mr. Foley proudly served his country...

Sandra Borrello

Sandra Borrello

Sep 16, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” (Andersen) Borrello, age 83, of Dighton, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. 

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Beatrice (Gagnon) Andersen.

Sandy was the beloved wife of Christopher (“Jerry”) Borrello for 64 years of love, partnership, and cherished memories. Together, they built a life that included not only raising a family but also...

Maria daPonte

Maria daPonte

Sep 14, 2025

Maria (deSouza) daPonte, age 81 of Taunton, passed away at her home on September 14, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jose daPonte.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Maria was the daughter of the late Manuel Souza and Serafina (daSilva) deSouza.

Before retiring, Mrs. daPonte was employed at the former Walkover Shoe Company...

Norma E. Duarte

Norma E. Duarte

Sep 13, 2025

Norma E. (Quindley) Duarte, 78, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of Joseph A. Duarte, who passed away in 1998.

Born in Middleboro, Norma was the daughter of the late Norman E. and Barbara M. (Williams) Quindley.

She went to secretarial school and worked for Rand McNally for many years. Norma...

Antonio Moreira

Antonio Moreira

Sep 12, 2025

Antonio Moreira, age 83 of Taunton, passed away on September 12, 2025 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Santa Maria, Azores, the son of the late Manuel and Ana (Sousa) Moreira.

Mr. Moreira was employed as a laborer for many companies. He enjoyed gardening, wine making with his own grapes that he grew, fishing and going on walks. He also cherished time spent...

Steven J. Ferreira

Steven J. Ferreira

Sep 10, 2025

Steven J. Ferreira, age 48 of Taunton, passed away on September 10, 2025 at Kimwell Nursing Home after a long illness.

He was the companion of Heather Galarza.

Steven was the beloved son of Isabel (Braga) Pereira and the late Arsenio Ferreira.

Steven loved music some of his favorite bands were the Beatles and Led Zeppelin. He was also a huge NE sports...

Arthur K. Smith

Arthur K. Smith

Sep 6, 2025

Arthur K. Smith, age 72 of Leominster, passed away on September 6, 2025 at his residence with his loving nephew by his side.

Born in Boston, Arthur was the son of the late James and Hattie (Viola) Smith.

Before retiring, Mr. Smith was employed with the US Postal Service for many years.

Arthur was a proud Vietnam Veteran having served with the Airforce.

Besides...

Kevin E. McKee

Kevin E. McKee

Sep 4, 2025

Kevin E. McKee, 65, of Taunton (formerly from Mansfield), passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on September 4, 2025, surrounded by family.

Kevin graduated from Mansfield High School in 1978. His passion for football and track prompted him to join the teams. Despite his small frame, he gave it his all and then some. He loved Chuck Mangione and Herb Alpert which...

Anna M. Correia

Anna M. Correia

Sep 3, 2025

Anna M. (Cordeiro) Correia, age 94 of Taunton, passed away on September 3, 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late John Correia who passed in 1997.

Anna was born in Taunton the daughter of the late Manuel and Sarah (Reis) Cordeiro.

A devout Catholic, Mrs. Correia was a member of the...

Eleanor R. Pinheiro

Eleanor R. Pinheiro

Aug 30, 2025

Eleanor (Chase) Pinheiro, age 94 of Taunton, passed away at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin Pinheiro.

Born in Taunton, MA, she was the daughter of the late David and Lillian (McGuire) Chase.

Before retiring, Mrs. Pinheiro was employed with Reed & Barton as an Executive Secretary for many years.

Eleanor was...