Obituaries Listing

Dec 7, 2022

Richard Finnegan, age 53 of Swansea, passed away on December 7, 2022 in Ft. Myers Florida.

He was the husband of the late Dana (Keller) Finnegan.

Richard was born in Pawtucket, RI, the son of the late Francis Finnegan and the late Phyllis Klang.

Richard was employed as a carpenter traveling to Florida...

Dec 6, 2022

Linda S. Hardy, age 53 of Taunton, Passed away on December 6, 2022 at

Saint Elizabeth Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

She was Companion of the late Darryl Franklin.

She was also the companion of Jason Simmons of Taunton.

Linda was born in Boston, the beloved daughter...

Dec 4, 2022

Marla J. Isaac, age 64, of Taunton, passed away on December 4, 2022 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Edna (Crisp) Isaac.

Marla was a graduate of Taunton High School Class of 1975 and later attended Swain School of Design in New Bedford.

Marla...

Dec 2, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Yvonne Thomas 73, of Plymouth, MA announce her passing. She was called home to be with the lord on Friday December 2, 2022, after a heroic battle with cancer. Yvonne was the daughter of the late Duniza “Dolly” Gomes and John Spinola. Yvonne adored her family and cherished spending time...

Dec 2, 2022

Barbara A. (DeCosta) Rusconi, age 86 of Bethlehem, PA and formerly of Taunton, passed away on December 2, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late George E. Rusconi. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Wilhemina (Vieira) DeCosta. Before retiring in 2000, Mrs. Rusconi was employed by the Taunton School System as a Para-Professional...

Nov 30, 2022

Pamela M. (Spillane) Podgurski, age 52, of East Taunton passed away on November 30, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

She was the wife of David Podgurski.

Born in Brocton, MA, she was the daughter of Edward and Ann (Dolan) Spillane.

Pamela was a 1988 graduate of Brockton High School and a 1993...

Nov 27, 2022

Charles “Charlie” S. Bettencourt, age 78, of Raynham passed away with his loving wife by his side on November 27, 2022 at Morton Hospital.

He was the husband of Kathleen (MacDonald) Bettencourt.

Charlie was a 1962 graduate of Middleboro High School and a gifted athlete, especially in football as a Scholastic All-Star tight end. He...

Nov 27, 2022

George Batista, age 82 of Rocky Mount, VA, passed away on November 27, 2022.  George was born in Taunton, the son of the late John J. and Mary (Texeira) Batista.  He was the beloved husband of Dianne (Bearce) Batista for over 37 years.

Mr. Batista was a self-employed, successful business owner for 60 years.  He enjoyed classic...

Nov 27, 2022

Theresa M. (Torres) Rivet, age 92 of North Dighton, passed away at her residence on November 27, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Rivet.

Theresa was born in North Dighton, the daughter of the late Joaquim and Maria (Pacheco) Torres.

Before retiring,...

Nov 24, 2022

Ann (Darrow) Connor, age 87 of East Taunton, passed away on November 24, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Malcolm H. Connor.

Born in Quincy, Ann was the daughter of the late Harold and Caroline (Cushman) Darrow.

Before retiring, Mrs. Connor was employed...

Nov 23, 2022

Dorothy M. (Horgan) Cross, age 77 of Taunton, passed away at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Patrick F. Cross.

Born in Boston, Dorothy was the daughter of the late John and Doris (Kennedy) Horgan.

Before retiring, Mrs. Cross was employed with...

Nov 22, 2022

Alice Maureen Soares, former owner of Maureen’s Klip & Kurl in Taunton Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on the 22nd of November 2022 at the age of 91. Known as Maureen, she was born on June 21, 1931 in Fall River Massachusetts and was the wife of the late Joseph Soares and the daughter of Antone Lopez and Alice Coute...

Nov 21, 2022

Maria Fatima S. Joao (Rodrigues) DeSousa, age 83 of Taunton, passed away on November 21, 2022 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Alberto C. Sousa

Maria was born in Cape Verde the daughter of the late Domingo and Maria (Cardozo) Rodrigues.

She enjoyed cooking and traveling, but most...

Nov 21, 2022

Antonio F. Amaral, age 87 of Taunton, passed away on November 21, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Marcelina (Frias) Amaral.

Born in Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Duarte) Amaral.

Before retiring, Mr. Amaral...

Nov 18, 2022

Silas Lucas, age 49, of East Taunton, passed away on November 18, 2022 at Brockton Hospital.

He was the long-time companion of Rosemary Raposo.

Born in New York Cit, he was the son of Lessie Lucas and the late Silas Cooper.

Silas was employed with Market Basket as a Deli clerk.

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Nov 14, 2022

Brandon D. Ortiz-Carney, age 26, of Raynham, passed away on November 14, 2022.

Born in Wilmington, Delaware he was the son of Shannon (Carney) Chuckran and Jose Ortiz. Step-son of Nicholas Chuckran.

Brandon, also known as “BOC” graduated from Bridgewater-Raynham High School in 2015, followed by Universal Technical Institute, 2016. He enjoyed working with his...

Nov 12, 2022

Marion L. (Souza) Parchesco, age 95 of Dighton, MA, passed away on November 12, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in Tiverton, RI, in 1927, She was the daughter of the late John  and Mabel (Carvalho) Souza. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard A. Parchesco of Dighton, for 61 years....

Nov 11, 2022

Anne Marie “Nancy” (McKenney) (Poissant) Ashcroft, age 66  of North Dighton, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Jeffrey Ashcroft of N. Dighton for 23 years. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late William C. and Barbara J. (Megan) McKenney. She attended Taunton schools...

Nov 7, 2022

Alice P. (Pacheco) Elizardo, age 95 of Dighton, passed away on November 7, 2022 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Elizardo.

Alice was born inSomerset, the daughter of the late Manuel and Evangelina (Cabral) Pacheco.

Before retiring, Mrs. Elizardo and her husband were self employed as...

Nov 4, 2022

Walter R. DeLawrence, Sr., age 92, of Taunton, passed away on November 4, 202 at his residence with his loving son by his side..

He was the beloved husband of the late Diana L. (Bousquin) DeLawrence.

Walter was born in Dighton, the son of the late Manuel and Mary (Perry) DeLawrence.

Before retiring...