Obituaries Listing

Nov 9, 2023

Maria ( Sousa) Chaves, age 86, passed away on November 9, 2023 at Jewish Convalescent Home, New Bedford Mass. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio A. Chaves. Born in Santa Maria, Azores. The daughter of the late Jose and Umbelina (Braga) Sousa. Maria is survived by her loving children, Jose Chaves and wife Sherry, Angelo Chaves...

Nov 8, 2023

TAUNTON- Vitalina C. Pacheco, age 84, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at RegalCare at Taunton. She was the beloved wife to the late Manuel G. Pacheco, who passed away in June of 2020.

Born in Portugal, Vitalina was one of three children born to the late  Jose Lourenco de Azevedo and Adelaide...

Nov 8, 2023

Mary (Vincent) Rebello, age 104 of Taunton, passed away on November 8, 2023 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Fred E. Rebello.

Mary was born in Dighton, a daughter of the late Armindo and Mary (Lopes) Vincent.

Mrs. Rebello was a 1937 graduate of Dighton High School. She...

Nov 8, 2023

James R. “Jim” Dutra, age 93 of Dighton, passed away on November 8, 2023 at Morton Hospital after a brief illness.

He was the son of the late Frank and Mary (Rose) Dutra.

While at Dighton High School, Jim excelled at sports, including football, track, basketball and baseball. Later in life, he also golfed and...

Nov 7, 2023

Robert P. Valle, age 90 of Taunton, passed away on November 7, 2023 at

Regal Care of Taunton. He was the husband of Dorothy (Pacheco) Valle.

Robert was born in Brockton, the son of the late Victor and Margaret

(Condon) Valle. Before retiring, Mr. Valle was employed with Amtrak as a

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Nov 5, 2023

Julio E. Galindez, age 73 of Taunton, passed away on November 5, 2023 at his home peacefully surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Carmen (Sanchez) Galindez.

Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Emiliano and Luz (Sanchez) Burgos.

Before retiring, Mr. Galindez was employed with Silver City...

Nov 3, 2023

Jose T. Melo, age 67, of East Taunton, passed away on November 3, 2023 at Marion Manor

Nursing Home peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Zurita (Calheta) Melo, born in Faial da Terra, Sao Miguel

Azores. He was the son of the late Jose and Maria Conceicao...

Oct 31, 2023

In Loving Memory of Autilio "Arthur" DaRosa

Autilio “Arthur” DaRosa, age 81 of Taunton, passed away on October 31, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Autilio was a beloved family man who moved to the United States as a young man and built a successful life as a dedicated business owner and...

Oct 25, 2023

Fernando Cornier, Jr., age 55 of Taunton, passed away on October 25, 2023 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of Angelina (Velez) Cornier and the late Fernando Cornier, Sr.

Fernando enjoyed cooking, spending as much time with family as he could, freshwater fishing, and loved dancing and listening...

Oct 25, 2023

TAUNTON- Ronald J. Costa, Sr., age 72, of Taunton, former longtime resident Middleboro, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the loving longtime companion to Sheila Carlsen of Taunton and former husband to Joan Costa of Taunton.

Born in Taunton, Ron was the only child born to the late Joseph...

Oct 24, 2023

Jean P. (Seabrook) Costa, Age 84 of Taunton, passed away on October 24, 2023 peacefully surrounded by her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Costa.

Born in Southhall England she was the daughter of the late George and Doris (Forbes) Seabrook.

Before retiring, she was a nurse at Morton...

Oct 23, 2023

TAUNTON-  José S. Henriques, age 72, of Taunton, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Morton Hospital, with his loving wife of 48 years by his side. He was the dear husband to Maria (Brum) Henriques.

Born in Feteira, Faial, Azores, José was one of two children and the only son born to the late  José...

Oct 21, 2023

Roger Jeffrey Cunha, age 61 of Taunton, passed away on October 21,2023 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Roger and Patricia (Johnson) Cunha.

Jeff was employed at Bridgewater State University as a Steam Fireman for the past 36 years. He previously was employed at the former Ruping East...

Oct 20, 2023

Louise (Jacques) Drake, age 92 of Taunton, passed away on October 20, 2023 at her home with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert L. Drake.

Born in Taunton, Louise was the daughter of the late Joseph and Celeste (Marrotte) Jacques.

Louise was a communicant...

Oct 18, 2023

RAYNHAM- Maria L. “Leonor” Goncalves, age 77, of Raynham, formerly of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Leonor was one of a set of twin girls born to the late Antonio and Julia (de Conceicao) Reis. She was raised in the Azores and...

Oct 17, 2023

Fatima Moitoza of Taunton, passed away on October 17, 2023 at

Morton Hospital. Her sudden loss leaves her family and friends in a

state of disbelief and deep, painful sorrow. She was 67.

Born in Faial, Azores, she was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel

and Etelvina (Silva) Moitoso and...

Oct 15, 2023

Frederick J. Nolette, Sr., age 68, passed away on October 15, 2023, at Nemasket Health Care with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Karen (McManus) Nolette.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Frederick and Florence (Beals) Nolette.

Before his retirement, Mr. Nolette was...

Oct 12, 2023

TAUNTON- Jose O. “Oscar” Quental, age 74, of Taunton, passed away peacefully in the late evening hours of Thursday, October 12, 2023, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his adoring  family. He was the loving husband to Maria A. (Salema) Vieira.

Born on the island of Madeira, Oscar was one of two sons born to...

Oct 4, 2023

Euterpe “Terpe” Petty, 99, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023.

She was the widow of the late Lewis Petty. Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late Peter and Sophia (Zokopoulos) Halekas.

Euterpe was named after one of the nine muses from Greek Mythology, the Goddess of Music. She...

Oct 3, 2023

Delores A. “Sis” Kramer, age 72, of East Freetown, passed away on October 3, 2023 at her home.

Born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Sis was the daughter of the late Leon and Ethel (Keller) Kramer.

Sis enjoyed every minute of her work as a direct care staff for the developmentally disabled and caring for her...