Obituaries Listing
Ernest L. Lapointe, Sr
Aug 2, 2009
BERKLEY - Ernest L. LaPointe, Sr., husband of the late Sally Ann (Paiva) LaPointe, died on Aug. 2, 2009 at the age of 83. Born in Norton, he was the son of the late Romeo D. and Emma E. (Flanagan) LaPointe. Educated in Norton schools, he later served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. In 1957, he established...
Adele E. (Gomez) White
Aug 2, 2009
TAUNTON - Adele E. (Gomez) White, 88, died peacefully at Morton Hospital on Sunday morning, August 2, 2009, after a long illness. Wife of the late George F. White, she was born in Taunton to the late John R. and Mary I. (Vargas) Gomez. She was also predeceased by her 14 sisters and brothers. She was educated in Taunton...
Robert B. "Boopie" Texeira, Jr
Jul 31, 2009
TAUNTON - Robert B. "Boopie" Texeira, Jr., the son of Robert B. and Phyllis (Gomes) Texeira, died at Morton Hospital on July 31, 2009. He was 44. Born, raised, and educated in Taunton, he was a 1982 graduate of Taunton High School. A warehouse worker employed by Bernie & Phyl's Furniture for several years, Robert retired 2 years ago...
Margaret (Nunes) Motta
Jul 27, 2009
TAUNTON - Margaret (Nunes) Motta, wife of the late Francis "Frank" Motta, died on July 27, 2009 at the age of 83. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Cabral) Nunes. Educated in Taunton schools, she was a homemaker for most of her adult life. She leaves a son, Allan F. Motta, and...
Thomas H. Wetherall
Jul 25, 2009
RAYNHAM - Thomas H. Wetherall, 77, died at Tufts - New England Medical Center on July 25, 2009. He was the husband of Geraldine (Silvia) Wetherall, to whom he was married for 41 years. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Thomas and Phoebe (Cadwell) Weatherall. Mr. Wetherall was educated in Pawtucket schools, and later...
Merrill E. Fleck, Sr
Jul 22, 2009
TAUNTON - Merrill E. Fleck Sr., husband of Alice A. (Gasper) Fleck, died on July 22, 2009 at the Embassy House Nursing Center in Brockton. He was 78. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Bradford J. and Mildred (Ashley) Fleck. Educated in Taunton schools, he later served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict....
Cheryl Ann (Thomas) Costa
Jul 21, 2009
TAUNTON - Cheryl Ann (Thomas) Costa, 54, died at Morton Hospital on July 21, 2009. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Priscilla E. (Bradford) Thomas, Jr. Educated in Raynham schools, she was a 1972 graduate of Bridgewater - Raynham Regional High School. She enjoyed reading and the company of her friends. Survivors...
William J. Porell
Jul 19, 2009
William J. Porell, husband of Pamela J. (Pineo) Porell, died at his Center Ossipee, NH home on July 19, 2009. He was 81. Born in Middleboro, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph E. and Ellen M. (McDonald) Porell. Educated in Middleboro, MA schools, he later served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He worked as...
William G. Bessette
Jul 16, 2009
William G. Bessette, fiancé of Jane R. Santos, died at Tufts - New England Medical Center in Boston, on July 16, 2009. He was 73. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Alphonse J. and Dora (Rinalli) Bessette. Educated in Pawtucket schools, he graduated from Tolman High School in 1953, later serving in the US Army...
Madeline (Souza) Teixeira
Jul 13, 2009
Madeline (Souza) Teixeira, died at her home on July 13, 2009 after a brief illness. She was 89. Born in E. Providence, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Deolinda (Alves) Souza. Educated in E. Providence schools, she moved to this area in 1951. Mrs. Teixeira worked as a mental health associate for Taunton State Hospital for...
Anibal "Bo" Costa
Jul 7, 2009
Anibal "Bo" Costa, died at Taunton Nursing Home on July 7, 2009 at the age of 83. He was the husband of Claire C. (Sylvia) Costa, to whom he was married for over 58 years. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Marion and Mary (Furtado) Costa. Raised and educated in Taunton schools, he later served...
Alfraina (Gomes) Pestana
Jul 5, 2009
Alfraina (Gomes) Pestana, wife of the late Anthony Pestana, died at the Life Care Center of Raynham on July 5, 2009. She was 93. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Olivia (Mendes) Gomes. Educated in Taunton schools, she was a 1934 graduate of Taunton High School. Mrs. Pestana worked as a quality control...
Sergio A. Dasilva
Jun 28, 2009
TAUNTON - Sergio A. DaSilva, the husband of Jacqueline V. (Gagnon) DaSilva, died at Morton Hospital on June 28, 2009, after a short struggle with cancer. He was 56. Whether it was spending time fishing on his boat, working outside in the yard, or just enjoying watching the Patriots on TV, Sergio was a man full of life. Born...
Frances (Botelho) Lema
Jun 27, 2009
Frances (Botelho) Lema, the wife of the late Frank A. Lema, died at Morton Hospital on June 27, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was 89. Born in Dighton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Botelho. A homemaker for much of her adult life, Mrs. Lema was a communicant of Holy Family Church, and...
Laurinda S. (Souza) Silva
Jun 18, 2009
Laurinda S. (Souza) Silva, wife of the late Manuel Silva, died at the Golden Living Center - Wedgemere in Taunton on June 18, 2009. She was 92. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was he daughter of the late Francisco and Amelia Souza. Employed as a machine operator for the former Robertson Curtain Factory for over 44 years, she...
Hilda Anna (Rose) Demedeiros
Jun 18, 2009
Hilda A. (Rose) DeMedeiros, wife of the late Manuel P. Medeiros, Jr. died at the Tremont Nursing Home in Wareham, on June 18, 2009. She was 85. Born in Dighton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Georgianna (Mattos) Rose. Mrs. Medeiros was employed as a floor lady for the Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, RI...
Maria J. (Laranjo) Pereria
Jun 17, 2009
Maria J. (Laranjo) Pereira, the wife of Eduardo R. Pereira, died at Tufts - New Enland Medical Center in Boston on June 17, 2009. She was 66. Born on the island of Fayal, Azores, Mrs. Pereira was the daughter of the late Henrique D. and Ana G. (Santa) Laranjo. She was raised and educated in Portugal before moving the...
Arthur L. Viera
Jun 15, 2009
Arthur L. Viera, loving husband, father, and grandfather, died at the Marian Manor on June 15, 2009 at the age of 83. He was the husband of the late Elsie A. (Lawrence) Viera. Born in Norton, he was the son of the late Manuel and Augusta (Rodrigues) Viera. A resident of Raynham, he resided in Taunton for many years....
Manuel C. Lopes
Jun 15, 2009
Manuel C. Lopes, 91, husband of the late Angelina Lopes, died at Morton Hospital on June 15, 2009. Born in Indian Orchard, MA, he was the son of the late Manuel C. and Mary (Mello) Lopes. Educated in Taunton schools, he later served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Employed by Raytheon for many years, Mr. Lopes...
Ruth A. (Thomas) Silvia
Jun 15, 2009
Ruth A. (Thomas) Silvia, passed away on June 15, 2009 in Katy, TX with her son, John, and daughter, Kathryn by her side. She was 83. The wife of the late Raynham police officer, John M. Silvia, she resided at Wampanoag Rd. in Taunton. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Marie E....
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