Obituaries Listing
Mary Copeland
Jul 16, 2026
Mary (Baptiste) Copeland, age 93 of Taunton, passed away on July 16, 2026, at Boston Medical Center South.
She was the beloved wife of the late James A. Copeland, Jr who passed in 2014.
Born, raised and educated in Taunton, Mary was the daughter of the late Manuel and Edna (Silva) Baptiste.
Before retiring, Mrs. Copeland was employed as a bookkeeper at Bay...
Julie (Boyle) Stafford
Jul 11, 2026
“In Loving Memory” Julie (Boyle) Stafford, age 62 of North Dighton, passed away July 11, 2026.
She was the beloved wife of the late Aidan Stafford.
Julie was born in Glen Falls, NY the daughter of the late Michael and Ellen (Martin) Boyle.
Julie loved taking care of people, she always put people before herself. She cherished spending time with family, enjoyed watching...
Helena Sousa
Jul 20, 2026
Helena (Sousa) Sousa, age 85 of Taunton, passed away on July 20, 2026 at Morton Hospital with her loving family by her side.
She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Sousa who passed in 2020.
Helena was born in Santa Maria, Azores, the daughter of the late Joao Furtado and Maria (Pereira) Sousa.
Before retiring, Mrs. Sousa was employed with S.R.P.E.D.D....
Carole Carlson
Jul 11, 2026
Carole (Giuggio) Carlson, age 75 of Raynham, passed away on July 11, 2026 at Accent Care Hospice Center in Milton.
Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Grace (Dwyer) Giuggio. Carole graduated from St. Clare’s High School in Roslindale and went on to graduate from Westfield State University serving as class President. She received her...
Ashley M. Whittemore
Jul 17, 2026
Ashley M. Whittemore, age 39, passed away on July 17, 2026.
Born in Stoughton, Ashley is the daughter of William “Bill” and Lisa (Barrett) Whittemore of Taunton.
Ashley found joy in cheerleading, singing, and above all spending time with her son, Cameron. She will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and those who knew her.
In addition to her...
Luella Faust
Jul 20, 2026
Luella Faust, age 13, passed away in the comfort of her home on the afternoon of July 20, 2026 with all of her family by her side.
Luella was born on May 31, 2013.
She was the daughter of Peter and Sharon Faust, sister of Kaylee and Tanzi.
Luella gave us many years of happiness and love, though we are sad and our...
Jason "Jay" Desrosiers
Jul 16, 2026
Jason “Jay” Desrosiers, age 49 of Taunton, passed away the morning of Thursday July 16, 2026 at home with his loving family by his side.
Jay was the adored husband of Lianne (Mendonca) Desrosiers and proud dad of Hannah and Ava Desrosiers and Collin.
Born in Taunton the son of Joan (Cumiskey) King and Dennis Desrosiers. Jay was most recently employed at...
Sophia Martins
Jul 10, 2026
Sophia (Bartelomeu) Martins, age 85 of Taunton, passed away on July 10, 2026 at Morton Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of Manuel Martins.
Sophia was born in Madeira, Portugal.
For many years, Mrs. Martins was employed as a hard working factory worker. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and spending quality time with her family.
Besides her beloved husband Manuel of over 56 years, she...
Zelia Chaves
Jul 7, 2026
Zelia(Andrade) Chaves, age 63 of Taunton, passed away at her residence on July 7, 2026 with her loving family by her side.
She was the beloved wife of Breno Chaves.
Born in Sao Miguel, Azores the daughter of the late Hermano and Maria (Resendes) Andrade.
Before her illness, Mrs. Chaves was the treasurer of M&R Excavating a company she and her husband owned...
Roberto R. Oliveira
Jul 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the peaceful passing of Roberto Oliveira, aged 92, on July 7, 2026. Born on July 14, 1934, in vibrant São Paulo, Brazil, and raised in Povoacao, Sao Miguel, Azores. He was the beloved son of the late Augustino Raposo Oliveira and Irene Amaral Oliveira.
Roberto's life was a rich tapestry...
Mary (Teixeira) Mello
Jul 7, 2026
Maria “Mary” (Teixeira) Mello, age 92 of Taunton, passed away on July 7, 2026 at her residence with her loving family by her side.
She was the beloved wife of the late David Medeiros Mello who passed in 2021.
Mary was born in Acqua di alt, Sao Miguel, Azores the daughter of the late Vasco and Maria (DaRosario Amaral) Teixeira
As her only...
Germano Cardoso
Jul 5, 2026
Germano Cardoso, age 77 of Taunton, passed away on July 5, 2026 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was the beloved husband of Luisa (Moniz)Cardoso.
Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, the son of the late Aurelio and Maria(Vieira) Cardoso.
Before retiring, Mr. Cardoso was employed as a baker with Dunkin Donuts.
Germano served in the Portuguese Army. He enjoyed...
Geraldina M. Tavares
Jul 3, 2026
Geraldina M. (Pereira) Tavares, 94, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at Regal Care of Taunton, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Constantino J. Tavares, who preceded her in death in 2017.
Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Geraldina was the daughter of the late Joao Medeiros Pereira and Amelia Martins Felipe Pereira.
A...
Virginio Carlos Sardinha
Jun 26, 2026
Virginio Carlos Sardinha, devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, successful businessman, and beloved patriarch, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, at the age of 80.
Born on November 4, 1945, in Ponta Garça, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal, Virginio was the eldest of thirteen children born to João and Teresa Sardinha. Growing up on his family's dairy farm, he learned the...
John B. Sousa
Jun 24, 2026
John B. Sousa “Johnny Hardware”, age 79 of Dighton, passed away on June 24, 2026 at Boston Medical Center in Brighton with his loving family by his side.
He was the husband of the late Lynn (Rider) Sousa.
Born in Somerset, John was the son of the late John and Esther (Roderick) Sousa.
John grew up on the farm of Indian Spring Dairy....
Mary Jo Botelho
Jun 21, 2026
Mary Jo (Moitoso) Botelho, age 72 of Taunton, passed away on June 21, 2026, at Morton Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of John L. Botelho, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in Faial, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria (Felipe) Moitoso.
Mary Jo devoted her life to her family and found her greatest joy...
Linda C. Dupuis
Jun 18, 2026
Linda C. (Balls) Dupuis, age 75 of Taunton, passed away on June 18, 2026, at Life Care of Raynham.
She was the beloved wife of Reginald "Reggie" Dupuis, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.
Born in Saxon Street, England, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Matthews) Balls.
Linda was the heart and rock of her family, serving...
Dolores Raposa
Jun 17, 2026
Dolores Raposa, age 92 of Taunton, passed away peacefully at Regal Care of Taunton.
Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Albuquerque and Rose (Machado) Albuquerque Lima.
She was a 1952 Graduate of Taunton High School.
Dolores retired from Paul A. Dever in July 1996. Prior to that she operated her own hairdressing business and also taught driving lessons.
She...
Diane L. Carnes
Jun 16, 2026
Diane (Neto) Carnes, 78, of Taunton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026.
Born and raised in Taunton, Massachusetts, Diane was the loving daughter to her late parents Arthur and Alice (Correia) Neto.
Diane lived a life defined by kindness, compassion, and unwavering love for her family. She touched countless lives through her warm heart, gentle spirit, and genuine care for...
Maria (Lima) Melo
Jun 11, 2026
Maria T. (Lima) Melo, age 76 of Taunton, passed away on June 11, 2026 at Rhode Island Hospital.
She was the beloved wife of the late Jaime Mallo and the late Humberto Machado.
Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late Joao and Balbina (Bento) Lima.
Maria enjoyed reading, watching the Portuguese channel on TV, shopping, traveling to the...
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