Obituaries Listing
Shirley A. Knell
Nov 1, 2025
Shirley A. (Gouveia) Knell, age 80, passed away on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was the wife of the late Thomas W. Knell.
Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Cambra) Gouveia.
Shirley Knell was an amazing woman. She was kind, loving but not afraid to tell you the real truth if necessary....
Wayne F. Dumenigo
Oct 26, 2025
Wayne F. Dumenigo, age 78 of Dighton, passed away on October 26, 2025 at Morton Hospital.
He was the longtime companion of Holly A. Hathaway.
Born in Middletown, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Ferreira) Dumenigo.
He was a devoted father, grandfather, partner, and friend whose generosity, warmth, and kindness will be remembered forever.
A proud veteran, Wayne honorably...
Mary A. O'Neil
Nov 6, 2025
Mary A. O’Neil, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away at Morton Hospital, on November 6, 2025, at the age of 100.
She was the wife of the late Joseph H. O’Neil.
Born in Newton, Ma, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Daly) Curtis.
Mary was a loving mom and enjoyed being with family and friends. She looked...
Thomas C. Aponte
Nov 3, 2025
Thomas C. Aponte, age 43 of Taunton, passed away on November 3, 2025 at Morton Hospital from complications of diabetes.
He was the fiance of Katherine Bevis.
Born Taunton, he was the son of Edward and Catherine Aponte.
Besides his loving parents and fiance Katherine, Thomas is survived by his children; Josiah Aponte, Ayden Aponte, Isabella Aponte, siblings; Edward Aponte, Herbert Aponte, Melanie...
Gayle E. Lydon
Oct 29, 2025
Gayle Elizabeth Lydon (O’Reilly), 65, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, on June 17, 1960, Gayle was the daughter of the late William F. O’Reilly and Gloria O’Reilly (Peachy).
She grew up in a home filled with love alongside her two brothers, Brian O’Reilly and the late Jeffrey O’Reilly. Gayle lived a...
David J. Woods
Oct 25, 2025
David J. Woods, Sr. age 77 of Dighton, passed away at his residence on October 25, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Born in Cumberland, RI, the son of the late John and Florence Alice (Meehan) Woods.
David was the owner of Woods Tax & Accounting Services, which successfully operated since 1978.
David was a man who truly knew how to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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