Obituaries Listing

Maria Angela Leite

Maria Angela Leite

Oct 15, 2026

Maria Angela Leite, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on October 15, 2026 at home with her loving family by her side.

She was the wife of the late Gabriel B. Leite.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Maria Frias Amaral.

She was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church. Her greatest joy was spending time...

Eduarda M. Soares

Eduarda M. Soares

Oct 12, 2026

Eduarda M. Soares, age 77, of Taunton, passed away on October 12th, 2026, at Morton Hospital.

She was the former wife of the late Manuel M. Leite, Jr who passed in 2011.

She was born in São Miguel, Azores; she was the daughter of the late Jamie and Maria (Pereira) Soares.

Before retiring, Eduarda was employed by Rennie’s Curtain Factory as a seamstress.

She...

Marie "Mary" Booth

Marie "Mary" Booth

Oct 9, 2026

Marie Booth, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, October 9, 2026. She was just 14 days shy of her 101st birthday, which would have been celebrated on October 23.

Marie’s greatest joy was her family, to whom she gave her unwavering devotion. She possessed a spirited personality—strong-willed, determined, and...

Ashley L. Simms

Ashley L. Simms

Oct 2, 2026

Ashley L. Simms, age 42, of Allston, Massachusetts, passed away at her residence on October 2, 2026.

Beautiful inside and out, Ashley left an enduring mark on the hearts of all who knew and loved her. While her outward beauty was unmistakable, it was her kind heart, her capacity for love and the connections she shared with those closest to her...

Martha Grout

Martha Grout

Oct 11, 2026

Martha Grout, 80, of Taunton transitioned peacefully early Sunday morning, October 11, 2026 following a long illness. 

Born February 22, 1946 in Bowen, Mendoza, Argentina, she is survived by her husband, Ken; three children: Gerald Gutierrez of New Hampshire; Marcus Gutierrez of Vermont; and Natalie (Kevin) Bows of Taunton; three grandchildren: Sofia Gutierrez of New Hampshire, Lio Gutierrez of Vermont, and...

Karen Larkin

Karen Larkin

Oct 15, 2026

Karen Larkin passed away on October 15, 2026 at her home.

She was the wife of John Larkin.

*Full obituary is incomplete at this time*

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Cecelia Mattos

Cecelia Mattos

Oct 11, 2026

Cecelia Mattos of Taunton passed away on October 11, 2026 at Morton Hospital. She was 92 years old.

Cecelia was born November 22, 1933 to Manuel G. and Mary (Cardoza) Mattos. She was educated in Taunton schools. She worked first at Bellevance Jewelry in Attleboro and later at Reed and Barton in Taunton. Following her retirement in 1996, she enjoyed traveling...

Pamela (Smale) Bourget

Pamela (Smale) Bourget

Oct 9, 2026

Pamela “Pam” Jean (Smale) Bourget, age 60 of Raynham, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on October 9, 2026, with her family.

Pamela was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt whose warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit brought immeasurable joy to those around her. Her family was the center of her world, and her memory will live...

Richard B. Ferrill

Richard B. Ferrill

Oct 6, 2026

Richard Blake Ferrill, age 72 of West Wareham, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Amy (Williams) Ferrill of Wareham, with whom he spent 45 years of marriage.

Born in New Bedford, MA Richard was the son of the late Maxwell and Dorothy (Blake) Ferrill.

Richard worked as an equipment engineer for 35...

Thomas Norman O'Grady

Thomas Norman O'Grady

Oct 4, 2026

Thomas O’Grady, age 79, of Salem, NH formerly of Taunton passed away on Oct 4th, 2026.

He was the beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Amaral) O’Grady who passed in 2022.

Thomas was born in New York City, NY the son of the late Philip and Elvera (Raider) O’Grady Jr.

Growing up in Lower East Side of NYC, Tom was immersed in culture,...

Jessica Lee Lougee

Jessica Lee Lougee

Oct 4, 2026

Jessica Lee Lougee, age 29 of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, October4, 2026 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston with her loving family by her side.

Jessica was born in Attleboro, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital and was raised in Taunton all her life. She is the beloved daughter of Francis and Lynne (Santos-Gauthier) Lougee.

Jessica enjoyed elephants, long car rides with...

Pamela Ann King

Pamela Ann King

Oct 2, 2026

Pamela Ann (Marcure) King, age 69 of Attleboro, passed away on October 2, 2026 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Attleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Jane (Mulaney) Marcure.

Pam enjoyed gardening, crocheting and reading.

She is survived by her sons; Jason Marcure and his wife Shira, Robert King, brother; James Marcure and wife Hikaru, sisters; JoAnne Garnett and...

Albert D. Laranjo

Albert D. Laranjo

Sep 25, 2026

Albert “Al” D Laranjo, 87, of East Taunton, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Morton Hospital. 

He was the beloved husband of Lucille (Viveiros) of sixty-three years. 

Albert was born in Taunton, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Lima) Laranjo. 

He served his country with the United States Air Force. Al worked as a supervisor at Northrop Grumman in...

Edith M. (Adams) Lawrence

Edith M. (Adams) Lawrence

Sep 25, 2026

Edith M. (Adams) Lawrence of Dighton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026 at Marion Manor surrounded by her loving family. She was 77 years of age.

Edith was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Lawrence who passed in 2014.

Born in Dighton, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Priscilla (Grout) Adams.

Edith loved her family deeply and...

David "Speedy" Aleixo

David "Speedy" Aleixo

Sep 24, 2026

David “Speedy” Aleixo, age 65 of Taunton, passed away on September 24, 2026 at his residence.

He was the son of the late Gerald Aleixo and Marion (Rose) Brown.

Speedy was born and raised in the Weir section of Taunton and the Weir held a special place in his heart. Even after he moved from the Weir, he would return several days...

Maria Salome "Sandy" Faria

Maria Salome "Sandy" Faria

Sep 21, 2026

Maria Salome Faria passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Born in Faial, Açores, Portugal, to the late Jose G. Moitoso and Angelina Matos, Maria was raised in the picturesque village of Norte Pequeno, Capelo, on the island of Faial in the Açores, where she developed the strong family values, deep faith, and work ethic that would guide her...

Daniel M. Ferrucci-Herzberg

Daniel M. Ferrucci-Herzberg

Sep 19, 2026

Daniel Ferrucci-Herzberg of Somerset MA passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 19, 2026, at the age of 38.

Daniel will be remembered above all for the extraordinary love and devotion he had for his family, especially his wife of seven years, Kayla Ferrucci-Herzberg, and their four-year-old son, Luca Thomas Ferrucci-Herzberg. Being Kayla’s husband and Luca’s dad was the most important...

Maria Fatima (da Rosa) Pereira

Maria Fatima (da Rosa) Pereira

Sep 16, 2026

Born on January 3, 1936, in Cedros on the island of Faial in the Azores, Portugal, Maria was the daughter of the late Maria Amelia Pinheiro and Manuel Correia da Rosa. She was the beloved wife of the late José R. Pereira, who passed away on May 23, 1998.

Maria immigrated to the United States from Cedros, Faial, Azores, in 1973...

Mae Fortes

Mae Fortes

Sep 14, 2026

Mae (Barboza) Fortes, age 88 of Taunton, passed away on September 14, 2026 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of 43 years of the late Alvarino (Levi) Fortes who passed in 2000.

Mae was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Louis and Emily (Santos) Barboza.

Before retiring, Mrs. Fortes was employed as...

Ana M. (Melo) Aguiar

Ana M. (Melo) Aguiar

Sep 14, 2026

Ana M. (Melo) Aguiar, age 68 of Fall River, passed away on September 14, 2026 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

Ana was the wife of Antonio Aguiar.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Luisa (Ferreira) Melo.

Ana enjoyed flowers, cooking, baking and listening to Portuguese music. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her...