Obituaries Listing

Feb 1, 2023

Ricardina de Jesus Pereira Nunes Fagundes, age 89, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.

Ricardina was born in Agualva, Terceira, Azores on September 30, 1933 to Francisco Nunes Vieira and Maria do Carmo Pereira. She grew up in the countryside with her five siblings: Francisco, Jose,...

Jan 27, 2023

Henry S. Milko, age 93, of Berkley, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Marion Manor Nursing Home. He was the husband of Carolyn (Silver) Milko for 67 years. He was born in Berkley, Massachusetts and was a lifetime farmer, running Berkley Nursery and Tree farm, up until recently. He was the son of the late Samuel and...

Jan 24, 2023

On Tuesday evening, January 24 2023, Florence B. (Baptiste) Furtado, aged 85, completed the cycle of her life passing away peacefully at Morton Hospital, the same hospital at which she was born, December 11th, 1937. Her parents, both deceased, were John P. Baptiste (also born in Taunton) and Florence (Munise) Baptiste (born in Cambridge, MA).  As her own mother...

Jan 22, 2023

Richard Gingras, Sr.  age 51 of Fall River, passed away on January 22, 2023 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Carol (Odiah) Gingras.

Richard was born in Florida and raised in Bridgewater, the beloved son of Judith (Earl) Gingras and the late Richard Gingras.

Richard was employed with Checker...

Jan 22, 2023

Charles A. Callahan, Sr., age 89 of Raynham, passed away on January 22, 2023 at Morton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Barlow) Callahan. Charles was born in Brockton, the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Kelly) Callahan. Before retiring, Mr. Callahan was employed with Liberty Mutual, Oce Industries and AM International as an...

Jan 22, 2023

God has welcomed home Lillian (Corayer) Andrade of Middleboro Avenue, East Taunton  on January 22, 2023 at Nemasket Healthcare, surrounded by her loving family.

Lillian was the beloved wife of the late Manuel J. Andrade.

Lillian was an avid knitter who made beautiful afghans for all her children and grandchildren. She loved camping and traveling...

Jan 21, 2023

Maria F. (Sousa) Jorge, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on January 21, 2023 at Marian Manor.

She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel E. Jorge for over 50 years before his passing in 2014.

Maria was born in Faial Azores.

Before retiring, Mrs. Jorge was employed with Texas Instruments as...

Jan 18, 2023

Robert Thomas Cappiello, age 62, of Pawtucket, passed away on January 18, 2023 at his home.

Born in Brockton Ma, he was the son of the late Louis and Theresa ( Beauregard) Cappiello.

He was a 1978 graduate of Brockton High School and played football during his high school years.

Robert was employed...

Jan 15, 2023

Joaquim Cabral Sousa, 91 of Cherry Avenue, Taunton passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Morton Hospital. He was the Husband of the late Maria Conceicao (DeSa) Sousa.

Born  in Chas De Tavares, Portugal he was the son of the late Antonio and Rosalina (Cabral) Sousa Lemos.

Mr. Sousa worked as a Machine Operator for...

Jan 13, 2023

Veronica  V. “Lonnie” (Majcher) McCown, age 92, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Morton Hospital.

Veronica was born in Taunton, the beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Tekla (Koval) Majcher.

She moved to South Gate California several years ago where she worked at Safeway in the meat packing department until she retired. She...

Jan 10, 2023

Daniel W. Backstrom, age 77, of Rehoboth, passed away Tuesday January 10, 2023, at Madonna Manor Nursing Home.

Born in Milaca, Minnesota he was the son of the late Philip and Esther (Mack) Backstrom.

Mr. Backstrom worked as a Machinist for New England Packaging for fifteen years also had worked for the Massachusetts State Hospital...

Jan 8, 2023

Maria Elisa(Feliciano) Soares, age 89 of Taunton, passed away on January 8, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved and devoted wife of Jose Martins Soares for 71 years.

Born and raised in Terceira, Acores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Feliciano and Maria do...

Jan 6, 2023

On Friday, January 6th, 2023, Theresa (Ducharme) Hebert, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 65. Theresa was born on September 19th, 1957 in Taunton, MA, the daughter of the late Raymond J. Ducharme and Elsie (Vaz) Ducharme. She worked in the Taunton Public School System as a paraprofessional for almost 10 years...

Jan 3, 2023

Ana M. (Dias) Vieira, age 70 of Taunton, passed away on January 3, 2023 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late  Jose M. Vieira.

Ana was born in Sao Miguel, Azores the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Cabral ) Dias

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

Jan 2, 2023

Jean Silvia, age 71 of Plymouth and formerly of Taunton, passed away on January 2, 2023 at Sachem Nursing Home in Bridgewater.

Jean was born in Taunton, the beloved daughter of the late George and Bertha (Silvia) Silvia, Sr.

Before retiring, Miss Silvia was employed with Texas Instruments. She loved playing bingo and going to...

Jan 2, 2023

Antonio J. Carreiro, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on January 2, 2023 at Regal Care of Taunton.

He was the beloved husband of the late Dora (Lopes) Carreiro who passed away in 2018.

They shared 57 years of marriage together.

Antonio was born in Sao Miguel Azores, the son of the late...

Dec 21, 2022

Patricia A. (Nyzio) Cardoso, age 84 of Raynham, passed away on December 21, 2022 at Life Care of Raynham with her loving husband by her side.

She was the beloved wife of Joseph Cardoso.

Patricia was born in Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Francis and Stasia (Kowal) Nyzio.

Besides her beloved...

Dec 19, 2022

Richard J. “Dick” Almeda, age 90 of Raynham, passed away December 19, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital.

He was the husband of Barbara (Fitzgerald) Almeda.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Hawkins) Almeda.

Richard graduated from Bristol County Agricultural High School and then enlisted to proudly...

Dec 18, 2022

Pasquale “Hawk” Palmisano, age 72 of Taunton, passed away on December 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

He was the husband of Danielle (Meack) Palmisano.

Besides his loving wife Danielle of 10 years, he is survived by his children; Robert Palmisano and wife Kristin, Scott Palmisano and wife Rosie, Daniel Keyes and fiancé...

Dec 18, 2022

Fernanda (Jardim) Ventura, age 87 of Taunton, passed away on December 18, 2022 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. The widow of the late Kenneth P. Ventura. Fernanda was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal. The daughter of the late Manuel S. Jardim and Leocardia Gomes Jardim. Before retiring, Mrs. Ventura was employed at Marion Manor and Morton Hospital....