Obituaries Listing

Sep 16, 2023

TAUNTON- Antonio J. “Tony” Travassos, age 79, a longtime resident of Taunton, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Saturday, September 16, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.  Tony was surrounded by his loving family including his wife, Maria (Calouro) Travassos.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Tony was one of four children born to...

Sep 15, 2023

John “Jay” “J-Dawg” Savoy passed away unexpectedly on September 15, 2023 from cardiac arrest at the age of 62. For most of his life, Jay was part of what made Taunton, and especially the Weir neighborhood, a place with a heart of its own.

He was a member of the Taunton High School football team, class of...

Sep 13, 2023

BILLERICA- Mary M. (Ponte) White, age 95, of Billerica, former longtime resident of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Sunny Acres Legacy Care in Chelmsford. She was the wife of the late Edward E. White, Sr., for 57 years.

Born in Taunton, Mary was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Alves) De...

Sep 9, 2023

Kenneth W. Rose, age 82, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023.  Born in Taunton, Kenneth was the beloved son of the late Albert and Alveda (Diaz) Rose.

Before retiring, Kenneth worked as a forklift operator for most of his life, employed with J. Baker/Casual Male, Jordan’s Furniture, Chadwicks, and Morse Shoe.

Ken was a...

Sep 9, 2023

Pedro M. Martins, Jr, age 43 of Taunton, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on September 9, 2023 at Morton Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Pedro was the beloved son of the late Pedro and Margarida (Cordeiro) Martins, Sr.

Pedro enjoyed sitting by his big brother's pool,...

Sep 4, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our beloved baby, and funeral home therapy dog  Nissa “Tank” Quintal. She passed away in our arms on Monday, September 4, 2023.

Nissa was loved by all who met her. She leaves her dad Larry and Mom Chrissy Quintal and her sister Adeline. Nissa also leaves her...

Sep 3, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Bullock of Pocassett,MA passed away on September 3, 2023 after a long illness. She was 73 years old.Mary was the beloved wife for 48 wonderful years to Harry Bullock.

Mary was born on May 18,1950 to Evelyn (Machado) and Jauo Teixeira in Ponta Delgada, Portugal. She graduated from Taunton High School in 1968. She worked...

Sep 2, 2023

George Edward Simmons, 90, husband of the late Janet (Barry) Simmons, died at home in Dighton on September 2, 2023. Born and educated in Dighton, he was the son of the late George Edward Simmons, Sr., and Elizabeth (Ault) Simmons Somerville.

George worked for the Foxboro Company before retiring in the 1980s.

George leaves behind...

Aug 27, 2023

TAUNTON- Mateus Soares Lopes-Da Costa, age 20, of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his dear family.

Born in Praia, Cape Verde, Mateus was the son of Ulysses Da Costa and Daniela (Mendes) Goncalves. He spent his younger years living in...

Aug 27, 2023

Helen L. Midwood, age 81 of Dighton, Massachusetts died peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Mary E. (Sweeney) Midwood.

Raised in the Ocean Grove neighborhood of Swansea, she spent many days roller-skating at “The Bluffs” with her friends. She was...

Aug 26, 2023

Agnes (Arruda) Souza, age 89, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Morton Hospital.

She was the wife of the late John Souza and the long-time companion of the late Ronald Souza.

Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Antone and Maria (Lima) Arruda.

Mrs. Souza was...

Aug 26, 2023

Maria Teresa (Burgo) DaRosa, age 84 of Taunton, passed away on August 26, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Viriato M. DaRosa. Born in Brava, Cape Verde, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Teresa (Barbosa) DeBurgo. Before retiring, Mrs. DaRosa was employed with the former LeachGarner and Renies Curtain Factory as a machine operator. She...

Aug 22, 2023

Derek Christopher Pearl passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2023 at the age of 39. He grew up a true child of the 80s, having adventures with Ninja Turtle and G.I. Joe figurines, and was often found running around in the woods wearing proton packs with his best friend. As he hit the teenage years, he was always up...

Aug 22, 2023

Lawrence Daniel “Danny” Burgo, 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, MA following a brief illness with his loving family by his side.

He leaves his wife of 43 years, Charlotte “Chicki” Burgo (Johnson-Smith), his stepson Frank “Buster” Henriques and his wife Heather and his stepdaughter, Angel Henriques, along with...

Aug 21, 2023

Duarte M. Raposo, age 88 of Taunton, passed away on August 21, 2023 at Marian Manor.

He was the beloved husband of Cisaltina (Macedo) Raposo.

Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, Duarte was the son of the late Antonio and Gilda (Ponte) Raposo.

Before retiring, Mr. Raposo was employed with Reed & Barton as...

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.

...

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...