Obituaries Listing

Aug 20, 2023

Woualid S.F. Wahnon, age 45 of Taunton, passed away on August 20, 2023 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Born in Cape Verde, he was the son of Filomena Fialho Wahnon and the late Rolando Wahnon.

He loved sports, and he played basketball.  He was a huge fan of LA Lakers, and SL Benfica.

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Aug 16, 2023

TAUNTON- Linda L. Rider, age 68, of Taunton, passed away surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her dear family, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her home. She was the beloved and devoted wife to Horace C. Rider, Jr., whom she recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of their nuptial ceremony.

Born in Boston, Linda was...

Aug 13, 2023

Eugenio Paiva, age 92, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Life Care Center of Raynham. He was the loving and devoted husband to Isabel (Rego) Paiva.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Eugenio was one of five children born to the late Manuel and Maria A. (Pereira) Paiva. He was...

Aug 11, 2023

Charles Bento Correia of Burlington, MA, passed away on August 11, 2023 at the age of 95. Charles was born to his parents John and Mary “Irene” Bento Correia in Bailey’s Bay, Bermuda where he was raised. When Charles was 16, his mom encouraged him to go to the U.S. to live with his Great Aunt for more education...

Aug 10, 2023

Robert A. Gambrazzio, 37, of Stoughton, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 in Taunton.

Born in Stoughton, MA, Rob was the youngest of three children born to Robert K. and Andrea (Doyle) Gambrazzio.  He was a graduate from Canton High School with the Class of 2005.

A hardworking man, Rob liked to work and...

Aug 7, 2023

Alfred G. Souza, age 93 of Taunton, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Morton Hospital just one day before his birthday.

Born in Taunton, MA  August 8th, 1929, the son of the late Francis Pontes deSouza and Manuel Gonsalves deSouza.

Educated in the Taunton School System. Alfred graduated from Walker Grammar School in 1943,...

Aug 6, 2023

Pamela L. Costa, 55, of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was the beloved wife for over 15 years to Richard M. Costa.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Dolores (Rogers) Julio. She was raised and grew up in Taunton.

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Aug 6, 2023

Daniel V. Costa, age 65 of Taunton, passed away on August 6, 2023 at Morton Hospital with the ones he loved by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband for 28 years, to the love of his life, Maria (Ferreira) Costa.

Born in Taunton, Daniel was one of five sons born...

Aug 1, 2023

Jose M. Melo, age 73 of Fall River, passed away on August 1, 2023 in the comfort of his home with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Helena (Sousa) Melo.

Born in Furnas, Sao Miguel Acores, Jose was the son of the late Jose and Louisa (Ferreira) Melo.

Jul 29, 2023

Stanley J. Wojtkonski, age 90 of Taunton, passed away on July 29, 2023 at the Brockton VA.

He was the husband of Simonne (Cote) Wojtkonski.

Born in New Bedford, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Krakus) Wojtkonski.

Stanley served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951 through...

Jul 25, 2023

Regina (Meack) Pereira, age 55, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2025 at her home.

She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Pereira.

Born in Middleboro, MA she was the daughter of the late Reginald Meack and Laverne Allen-Reynolds.

Regina worked as a PCA for many years because taking care of...

Jul 22, 2023

Esther (Kutasz) St. Cyr, age 72 of fall River, passed away on July 22, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Kevin F. St. Cyr.

Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Olivia (Johnson) Kutasz.

She...

Jul 21, 2023

Maria Carmina Leal, age 89 of Taunton, passed away on July 21, 2023 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

Maria was born in Lajes Terceira, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Leal.

Maria enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, and baking. Although she would describe her sewing as a hobby she was a talented...

Jul 17, 2023

Paul Gagnon, age 21 of Taunton and Lakeville, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2023.

Paul was the only child of Michael Gagnon, Taunton Police Department, Ret., and Jessica (Berthelot) McDonnell, Corrections Officer, of Lakeville. Paul was born in Boston, MA and grew up in Lakeville with his mom, stepdad Thomas and sister Ashlynn.  He loved vacationing...

Jul 16, 2023

Francis Anthony Silva, age 80 of Cape Cod, passed away at his residence of July 16, 2023.

Frank was born in Taunton, the son of the late Francis and Alice (Gray) Silva.

For over 20 years, Frank was a silversmith foreman employed with the former Sheridan Silver Company in Taunton.

From a young...

Jul 16, 2023

TAUNTON- John P. Padula, Jr., 90, of Taunton, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, July 16, 2023,at Morton Hospital,  surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his dear family. He was the devoted and loving husband for 65 wonderful years to the love of  his life, Theresa M. (Soares) Padula of Taunton, who he wed on April 27, 1957....

Jul 13, 2023

Joanne (White) Arruda, age 78, passed away on July 13, 2023 at New England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton.

She was the beloved wife of the late Adrian “Rudy” Arruda for over 60 years.

Born in Taunton she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Thomas) White. Mrs. Arruda was raised and educated in...

Jul 10, 2023

Lucia G. DaRosa, age 90, of Taunton, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, July 10, 2023, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her family at West Acres Nursing Home in Brockton. She was the dear and loving wife of the late Sebastiao DaRosa, who passed away in 1986.

Born on the...

Jul 7, 2023

Donna (Perry) Guay, 75, a Taunton resident for over 39 years, passed away at Brigham & Woman’s Hospital in Boston on July 7, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer.  She was the loving wife of 53 years to Robert J. Guay Jr.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late...

Jul 7, 2023

TAUNTON- Maria Nelia Gonsalves (Azevedo) Murbach, 91 years old, died peacefully at home with her loving family at her side.  “Nelia” was born in Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal, daughter of the late Luis Gonsalves Azevedo and Maria de Jesus (Alves) Azevedo.  She was the wife of the late, Rubens Murbach, for 40 years, whom she missed dearly since his...