Obituaries Listing

Jul 3, 2023

Minnetta (Holmes) Nystrom, age 103 of Taunton, passed away on July

3, 2023 at Life Care Center in Raynham with her loving family by her

side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph C. Nystrom for 52 years.

Born in Easton, Minnetta was the daughter of the late John...

Jul 3, 2023

Silvana da Gloria (Pereira) Raposo, age 98 of Taunton, passed away on July 3, 2023 at Morton Hospital with her loving daughter Delsira by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late João Raposo, who passed away in 2000.

Silvana was born on São Miguel, Azores, a daughter of the late Antonio Furtado...

Jul 1, 2023

John Perry, age 77, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at his home.

He was the beloved husband of the late Elsie Mary (Bethoney).

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Alice Perry.

He loved spending time with his family. He was an avid sports...

Jun 26, 2023

Joseph Leal, age 64 of Taunton, passed away from his courageous battle with cancer on June 26, 2023 at Saint Elizabeth Hospital peacefully with so much love surrounded by his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Ann Marie (Leite) Leal.

Born in Pico, Azores he immigrated to Taunton at the...

Jun 25, 2023

Barbara Ruth Brown, age 91, of Taunton, passed away peacefully, on the morning of Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Morton Hospital. She was the devoted wife for 48 years to the late Richard H. Brown.

Born in Taunton, Barbara was one of eight children born to the late John Vieira and Ruth (Walters) Bennett. She was raised...

Jun 24, 2023

TAUNTON- Alfred Machado, Jr., age 59, of Taunton, former longtime resident of Raynham, passed away in the early morning of Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

Born in Taunton, MA, Alfred was the eldest of three children born to the late Alfred Machado, Sr. and Gloria (Coute) Machado. He grew up...

Jun 23, 2023

James L. Aiguier, Jr., age 27, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at his home in Fall River.

Born in Boston, MA, James was the son of James L. Aiguier, Sr. and his wife Theresa (Woodward)  Aiguier and Lori (Douglas) Walker and her husband Thomas Walker.

James was a Class of...

Jun 21, 2023

TAUNTON- Alvaro M. Freitas, 89, a longtime resident of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the devoted husband to the late Elci (Dias) Freitas, who passed away six years to the day prior, on June 21, 2017.

Born in Terceira, Azores, Alvaro was one of four children and...

Jun 19, 2023

EAST TAUNTON- Frederick “Fred” H. Mellin, Sr., 76, of East Taunton, former longtime resident of Jamaica Plain, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, June 19, 2023, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his family. He was the devoted husband for 54 years to Mary Lou (Manley) Mellin of East Taunton.

Born in...

Jun 18, 2023

Joan F. (Langley) Lema, age 86 of Taunton Ma, passed away on June 18, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 50 years to the late Frank S. Lema who passed in November 2010. Born in Taunton, Joan was the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys (Macomber) Langley. Joan...

Jun 17, 2023

Paul A. Nadeau, Jr., age 69 of Mattapoisett, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 17, 2023 at Brigham & Woman’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Janet (Thomas) Nadeau.

Paul was born in Middleboro, MA, the son of the late Paul and Beatrice...

Jun 12, 2023

TAUNTON- Robert C. Blaney, Jr., age 46, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2023, after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer at Seasons Hospice in Milton. He was the devoted husband for 13 years to the love of his life, Elisabeta (Gega) Blaney.

Born in Boston, Rob the first child born to Susan (Johnson)...

Jun 12, 2023

On June 12, 2023, Ruth Naomi (Pritchard) Eichman, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, completed her wonderful life on this earth at the age of 102, surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born on October 9, 1920, in Ottawa, Kansas. She now rests eternally with her husband William Charles; daughters Patricia Martin and Connie Kemp; her parents; and her siblings:...

Jun 11, 2023

Nancy A. (Westcoat) Ryan, age 68 of Taunton, passed away on June 11, 2023 at her home.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of Barbara (Nolet) Westcoat and the late Chief David Westcoat.

Nancy worked for many years at numerous restaurant services.

She enjoyed sewing, making floral arrangements and riding her motorcycle....

Jun 10, 2023

Joseph W. Yodsnukis, age70 of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2023 at his residence. Joe was born in Taunton, the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Vieira) Yodsnukis. Before retiring, Joe was employed with the Department of Developmental Services. Joe truly cherished his time as a caregiver for over 32 years where he affected many people’s...

Jun 8, 2023

RAYNHAM- Rose (Soares) Bernardo, age 93, quietly passed away at her home after a short illness on Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was the wife of the late Anibal “Nebbs” Bernardo. She was the daughter of the late Domingo and Palmira (Vaz) Soares. She is survived by her daughter and caregiver: Donna M. (Bernardo) Leal and her husband Francisco...

Jun 8, 2023

Joseph C. Roster, 89, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, June 8th, 2023.

Born in Taunton, he was a son of the late Joseph C. and Isabelle (Bohen) Roster.

A Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he worked as a custodian for Canton Public Schools. An avid reader of military history, Joseph was...

Jun 7, 2023

Lorraine (Medas) Almeida, 93, of Taunton, MA passed away at her home on June 7, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank "Coach" Almeida to whom she was married for 67 years. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Irene (Bombardier) Medas. She was the sister of Eddie Medas and the...

Jun 7, 2023

Ernesto F. Dinis, age 91 of North Dighton, passed away on June 7, 2023 at Sachem Nursing Home.

He was the beloved husband of Maria (Reis) Dinis.

Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Ernesto and Ines (Ferreira) Dinis.

Mr. Dinis came to the United States in August...

Jun 4, 2023

Francis H. Rose, age 99 of North Dighton, a proud Navy Veteran of WWII, passed away on June 4, 2023 at Marian Manor.

He was the beloved husband of the late Helen E. (Coelho) Rose.

Francis was born in Taunton, the son of the late Manuel and Mary (Rose) Rose.

Francis served his...