Obituaries Listing

Jan 4, 2024

Natalie (Rapose) Vincent, age 92 of Taunton, passed away on January 4, 2024 at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.

Born in Somerville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Furtado) Rapose.

Before retirement, Natalie was a Speech Therapist in the Taunton Public School Department for many years.

Natalie...

Jan 3, 2024

TURLOCK, CA- Joao M. Mendonca, age 78, a longtime resident of Turlock, California, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, CA.

Born in Fontinhas, Terceira, Azores, Joao was the eldest of nine children born to the late Joao D. and Maria (Andrade) Mendonca. He was raised and educated in the Azores....

Jan 1, 2024

Alan Pelletier, age 76 of Taunton, passed away on January 1, 2024 at Morton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Perry) Pelletier. Alan was born and raised in Taunton, a son of the late Manuel Medeiros and Mary Louise (Dwyer) Pelletier Medeiros, Alan was employed as a driver for the United Parcel Service for 25 years. His...

Dec 31, 2023

TAUNTON- M. Natalia Pinarreta, age 80, of Taunton, passed away on the evening of Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Morton Hospital in Taunton, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Luis M. Pinarreta, who passed away in 2006.

Born in Povoação, Sao Miguel, Azores, Natalia was...

Dec 31, 2023

Jaime G. Cunha, age 86 of Taunton, passed away on December 31, 2023 at Marian Manor with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Manuela (Moitoso) Cunha.

Jaime was born in Faial, Açores the son of the late Jose and Maria Garcia (Dutra) Cunha.

Before...

Dec 30, 2023

Robert J. Bowen, III, age 78, of Taunton, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023 after battling a long illness. He was at home surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on October 27, 1945 in Houston, Texas. After graduating from Liberty High School in 1964. Robert J. Bowen went on to serve in the...

Dec 23, 2023

Michelle Louise (Thornber) Carmo, born to the late James and Holly (Hardy) Thornber, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2023, at her home in Taunton, Massachusetts, at the age of 54.

Born on May 23, 1969, in New Bedford, MA, Shelly was a kind and gentle soul that cherished her family. Shelly and her husband Luis Carmo...

Dec 21, 2023

George E. Nuttall, age 79 of Taunton, passed away at Morton Hospital on December 21, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Jennifer (Glass) Nuttall, and steadfast father to her son, Joshua Nuttall, which he adopted soon after her passing. George was born in Dighton, the son of the late Albert and Alice (Carter) Nuttall, Sr. Mr....

Dec 20, 2023

Albertina “Babe” Duarte passed December 20, 2023 at the age of 85. Babe lived in Taunton’s Weir neighborhood most of her life, moving to live with family in Dighton for the last 8 years. She had a wry wit, a talent for making strangers into fast friends, and she will be missed.

Babe grew up on Hood...

Dec 15, 2023

TAUNTON- Cimodoceia C. Melo, age 97, of Taunton, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at CareOne at  New Bedford. She was the devoted wife to the late Manuel S. Melo.

Born in Velas, Sao Jorge, Azores, she was one of four daughters born to the late Jose B. and Maria S. (Brito) Borges. She grew up...

Dec 14, 2023

**At the request of Claudia's family, those who attend services are encouraged to wear bright colors, not dark or black attire**

TAUNTON-Claudia A. Andrade, age 75, of Taunton, passed away surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her dear family on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was the...

Dec 14, 2023

Alan L. Avellar, age 76 of Taunton, passed away on December 14, 2023 at Morton Hospital.

He was the beloved companion of Judith (Mitton) Gallego.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late August and Mary (Lima) Avellar and step son of the late Antonio Graca.

Before retiring, Mr. Avellar was...

Dec 14, 2023

Irene Badejo, age 95 of Taunton, passed away on December 14, 2023 at Wedgemere Health Care in Taunton.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Furtado) Badejo.

A private grave-side service was held in Saint Joseph Cemetery.

For expressions of sympathy, to sign an online guestbook or to light...

Dec 13, 2023

TAUNTON- Lorraine S. Costa, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was the dear wife to the late Edmund Costa, who passed away in 1996.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Wilhemina (Alcorn) Dutra. She grew up in Taunton and was educated in...

Dec 13, 2023

Louis A. Melo, Jr., age 34 of Taunton, passed away on December 13, 2023.

Born in Stoughton, Louis was the beloved son of Louis Melo, Sr and Debra M. (Whalley) Melo as well as his step- mother Samira (Pacheco) Melo.

Louis enjoyed bulding bikes, fashion and sneakers.

Besides his parents, he is survived...

Dec 12, 2023

TAUNTON- Jeanne M. Linhares, 84, of Taunton, MA. passed away on December 12, 2023, at Life Care of Raynham after a long battle with respiratory disease.

Jeanne was born January 16,1939 to Jesse M. and Mary (Correia) Linhares in Taunton.

After graduating from St. Mary High School in 1957, Jeanne entered the novitiate of the...

Dec 11, 2023

Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend John’s Celebration of Life at La Familia Restaurant, 431 Winthrop St., Taunton, on Friday , August 9, 2024, between the hours of 11:30am-3:00pm.

The event will take place on the second floor of the restaurant, which is handicap accessible if required. Private Burial will be held in Mayflower Hill...

Dec 10, 2023

Jayne E. (Taylor) Dyer, age 68 of Taunton, passed away on December 10, 2023 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marjorie (Lounsbury) Taylor.

Before retiring, she worked many places and was always a hard worker. She worked with her sisters and friends for Medeiros Catering for...

Dec 9, 2023

Barbara  A. (Glennon) Blinn, passed away on December 9, 2023 at her residence in Taunton with her youngest daughter Deborah by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edward “Chic” Blinn.

Born in Boston, Barbara was the daughter of the late John and Edith (Bradford) Glennon.

Before her retirement, Mrs....

Dec 7, 2023

RAYNHAM- Steven Ryan Belmont (Sad Dad), age 40, of Raynham MA, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Boston Medical Center in Boston. He was the dear and devoted husband to Michelle Belmont-Archambault. Born in Randolph, he was one of three children born to Robert Belmont and the late Michele (Murray) Belmont. When Steve was young he learned...