Obituaries Listing

Mar 29, 2023

Brenda Enos, age 66 of Orlando, FL and formerly of Taunton, passed away on March 29, 2023.

Born in Taunton, Brenda was the beloved daughter of the late Manuel and Annie (Lima) Enos. Before retiring, Miss Enos was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and taking care of people....

Mar 29, 2023

TAUNTON- Dianne L. (Thielker) Mason, 77, of Taunton, passed away surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her dear family in the evening hours of Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Brighton. She was the devoted wife for 54 years to the love of her life, Richard R. Mason, of Taunton.

Born in...

Mar 27, 2023

Nancy M. Burchell, 75, of Raynham, passed away in the evening hours of Monday, March 27, 2023, at Morton Hospital in Taunton.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Mary (Semas) Burchell.

A woman with a great work ethic, Nancy, like much of her family, worked for many years...

Mar 25, 2023

Kathleen (McLaughlin) Wilding, age 73 of Raynham, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Morton Hospital. She was the beloved wife for 33 wonderful years to Gilbert “Butch” Wilding, Jr. of Raynham. Born in Watertown, NY, Kathleen was one of eight children born to the late Edward McLaughlin, Sr., and Lila (Bushaw) McLaughlin. For over 30 years, Kathleen...

Mar 24, 2023

Irene F. (Francis) Coyne, age 93 of Taunton, passed away on March 24, 2023 at Regal Care of Taunton.

Born in Dighton, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Rogers) Francis.

A graduate of Dighton High School Class of 1947, Irene worked in various office positions until her retirement in 2007 -...

Mar 24, 2023

On March 24th, Jeffrey (Jeff) Gouvia, beloved father, brother and friend, passed away at the age of 53 years young.

Born in Taunton, Jeff is the son of Brenda (Mello) Gouvia and the late Robert Gouvia of East Taunton.

Mr Gouvia was recently employed with Boston’s Best Coffee Roasters as a coffee machine repairman.

Mar 21, 2023

Marie Annette (Arsenault) Chagnon, age 84 of Taunton, Massachusetts, formerly of Farmington and Avon, Connecticut, passed away on March 21, 2023 at Morton Hospital after spending her last days surrounded by her loving family.

For 52 years she was the beloved wife of the late Paul Chagnon.

Born in Hartford, CT she was the daughter...

Mar 15, 2023

Maria (Travassos) Carroca, age 77 of Taunton, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of Jose Carroca.

Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, Maria was the daughter of the late Joao and Gloria

(Amaral) Travassos.

Before her...

Mar 11, 2023

Judith Ann (Hill) Fowler, age 80 of Taunton, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of the late Frederick O. Fowler III.

Born in Wareham MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth (Bumpus) Hill.

“Mom”, “Gram”, “G-Gram”, “Sis”,...

Mar 8, 2023

Arthur Silvia, 93, of Norwood and formerly of East Taunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023.

Born in Taunton, he was a son of the late Dennis and Mary (Grilho) Silvia.

Arthur was a peacetime veteran, having served with the U.S. Army. He worked for Newbright Painting Company for many years and was...

Mar 7, 2023

Manuel Travassos, age 80 of Taunton, passed away on March 7, 2023 at Morton Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Maria ( Correia) Travassos.

Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, Manuel was the son of the late Mariano and Crescencia (Funxinho) Travassos

Before retiring, Manuel was...

Mar 2, 2023

TAUNTON- Raymond Leanues, age 85, a lifelong resident of Taunton, passed away peacefully at home, on Thursday, March 2, 2023. He was the devoted husband for 61 years to the love of his life: Judith (Perry) Leanues.

Born in Taunton, Ray was one of nine children born to the late Manuel and Louise (Medeiros) Leanues.

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Mar 1, 2023

Isaura (Maria) Calheta, age 85 of Taunton, passed away on March 1, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of Antonio Calheta.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Isaura was the daughter of the late Joao and Estrella (Chibante) Banana.

Before retiring, Mrs. Calheta was...

Feb 26, 2023

Payao (Puangparn) Lopes, age 84 of Raynham, passed away on February 26, 2023, at Hellenic Nursing Home and Rehabilitation.

Born in Thailand, she was the daughter of the late Kularb and Kod Puangparn of Thailand.

She was the wife of Ronald Lopes. Payao immigrated from Thailand in 1975 after meeting her husband Ronald Lopes who...

Feb 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of Dighton resident, Edmund Braga, age 85. He passed away on February 25, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness.

He is survived by his wife Elaine ( Pine) Braga.

Born in Fall River MA, he was the son of...

Feb 25, 2023

Jose M. Valadao, age 90 of East Taunton, passed away on February 25, 2023.

He was the beloved husband of Rosa (Leal) Valadao who passed away in 2021.

Jose was born in Terceira, Azores the son of the late Jose and Emilia (Borges) Valadao

Jose  enjoyed traveling with his wife to their home...

Feb 23, 2023

Bruce J. Lynch, age 48 of Taunton, passed away on February 23, 2022 at Morton Hospital after a long illness. Born in Taunton, he was the beloved son of Kenneth Lynch and the late Alice (Xavier) Lynch who passed in 2020. Bruce loved power lifting and was a 3-time National Power Lifting Champion. Bruce had a lifelong love and...

Feb 22, 2023

Marilyn J. (Spaulding) Martin, age 66 of Taunton and formerly of Brockton, passed away on February 22, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of Fred Martin.

Born in Tacoma, Washington the daughter of Kenneth Spaulding and the late Thelma (Boucher) Spaulding.

Before her...

Feb 22, 2023

Joao C. Medeiros, age 71 of Taunton, passed away February 22, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of the late Berta M. (Botelho) Medeiros, who passed away in 2017. Joao  was born in Sao Miguel, Acores  the son of the late Antonio and Virginia (Martins) deMedeiros Before retirement Mr. Medeiros...

Feb 22, 2023

Jose G. Goncalo, age 74, of Taunton, passed away on February 22, 2023 at Morton Hospital.

He was the husband of Maria ( Pimental ) Goncalo.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose and Etelvira (Borges Macedo) Goncalo.

Jose was incredibly hard working. He was employed as...