Obituaries Listing

Baby Boy David W. Cyr

Oct 6, 2021

Baby Boy David W. Cyr, " SMILES" born on June 22, 2021 the beloved son of David R. Cyr and Ashley Whittemore both of Raynham, passed away at his residence with his loving family by his side.

David was the grandson of Lisa and William Whittemore and Marybeth Cyr. He was the brother of Cameron Whittemore and...

Patricia Marshall

Oct 3, 2021

Patricia Marshall, age 66 of Taunton, passed away on October 3, 2021 at Saint Elizabeth Hospital. Patricia was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Manuel and Barbara (Lee) Marshall. She enjoyed Bingo and being around her family and friends. Ms. Marshall is survived by her loving children; Kimberly Martinez and her husband Joseph, Keith Marshall and his...

Teddie J. Sanders, Jr.

Oct 1, 2021

Teddie Joe Sanders, Jr., age 63, passed away suddenly on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 at his residence in Taunton.

Born in Arkansas, Teddie was raised in New York where he graduated from Duanesburg Central High School.  He then spent several years living in Tennessee, Rhode Island, and eventually settling in Massachusetts.

Teddie enjoyed fishing, hunting,...

Sara Burke Laughlin

Oct 1, 2021

Sara Burke Laughlin, 69, passed away peacefully at home in Providence, RI, on October 1st, 2021, surrounded by family.

Sara was the daughter of sculptor Ruth F. Laughlin and noted anthropologist William S. Laughlin. Born in Spokane, WA, Sara was raised in Madison, WI, spending much of her time in exotic locales from an isolated camp in...

Catherine Bettencourt

Sep 30, 2021

Catherine Mary (Ross) Bettencourt, 82, of Raynham, MA and Jamestown, RI, passed away peacefully at home after a long and graceful struggle with illness on Thursday, September 30.

She was born in Providence, RI on August 12, 1939, the first child of Dorothea (McEntee) and Thomas Ross.  The Ross family later welcomed Anne (Catherine’s sister) and Thomas,...

Lucia Torres-Calderon

Sep 28, 2021

Prayer warrior, wife, and mother — Lucy Torres-Calderon went to sleep in the Lord surrounded by her loving husband, daughter, son-in-law, and brother, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

She had a zest for life, a zeal for the Lord, and lit up the room wherever she went. She lived her days on fire for the Lord and...

Maria (Rosa) Narciso

Sep 25, 2021

Maria Lurdes (Rosa) Narciso, age 70 of Taunton, passed away on September 25, 2021 at Boston Medical Center surrounded by her son and daughter.

She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Narciso.

Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Furtado) Rosa.

Before retiring,...

Richard H. Mueda,Sr.

Sep 24, 2021

Richard H. Mueda Sr., age 76 of New Bedford, passed away on September 24, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Whittaker) Mueda.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Louis Sr. and Mary (Silva) Mueda.

Richard enjoyed spending time with his family most, but...

Dorothy (Silva) King

Sep 20, 2021

Dorothy Silva King, 97, of Taunton, passed away on Monday, September 20th, 2021 at The Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care in The Villages, Florida, surrounded by her children. She was the widow of the late Leo F. King, (d.1996) also of Taunton, to whom she was married for 49 and a half years.

Born in Fall River,...

Roger Cunha

Sep 19, 2021

Roger Cunha, age 87 of Middleboro, passed away on September 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Johnson) Cunha.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late John and Olive (Dias) Cunha.

He is survived by his children; John Cunha...

Debra Ann Baker

Sep 18, 2021

Debra Ann (Silvia) Baker, age 66, passed away on September 18, 2021, at Morton Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of 33 years to Richard S. Baker.

Debbie was born in Taunton MA, and is the daughter of Eileen A (LaCombe) Silvia and the late Antone Silvia Jr.

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Alfred L'Heureux

Sep 14, 2021

Alfred L'Heureux,Sr., age 81 of Taunton, passed away on September 14, 2021 at Morton Hospital. Alfred was born in New Bedford, but spent all his life in Taunton. The son of the late Joseph and Dora (Dubois) L'Heureux.

Mr. L'Heureux was an agricultural man, farming, fishing and cooking among his careers. Alfred loved to be outside, socializing...

Adelaide (Figueiredo) Resendes

Sep 10, 2021

Adelaide (Figueiredo) Resendes, age 92 of Taunton, passed away on September 10, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joao Resendes.

Adelaide was born in Santa Maria, Azores, the daughter of the late Jose and Antonia (Cabral) Figueiredo.

Before retiring, Mrs. Resendes was employed with the former Frank Noone Shoe company...

Edward R. Gallego

Sep 6, 2021

Edward R. Gallego, age 95 of Taunton, passed away on September 6, 2021 at Morton Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Cardoza) Gallego.

Edward was born in Taunton, the son of the late Manuel and Elmena (Cambra) Gallego.

Before retiring, Mr. Gallego...

Amanda Downey

Sep 5, 2021

Amanda Downey, age 43 of Taunton passed away on September 5, 2021 at her home.

Born in Fall River she was the daughter of Maria ( deJesus ) and the late John W. Downey.

Besides her mother Maria she is survived by her loving children; John Downey, II, Trinity Burnett, Jeziah Rose-Downey, her longtime partner:...

Jose Donato Valle-Valentin

Sep 3, 2021

Jose Donato Valle-Valentin, age 58 of Taunton, passed away at his residence on September 3, 2021.

All funeral services will be held privately.

for expressions of sympathy, to sign an online guestbook or to light a memorial candle, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com

Natalie (Tavares) Dacosta

Aug 31, 2021

Natalie (Tavares) DaCosta, age 81 of Berkley, passed away on August 31, 2021 at home with her loving family by her side.

She was the wife of the late Manuel DaCosta.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marianne (Silva) Tavares.

Mrs. DaCosta is survived by her son; Joseph Costa and...

Dominga "Minnie" Barros

Aug 30, 2021

Dominga “Minnie” (Fernandes) Barros, age 95 of Taunton, passed away on August 30, 2021 at Longmeadow Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Ricardo Barros.

Born in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Fernandes) Fernandes.

She was a...

Dianne (Jasnocha) Velon Silveira

Aug 29, 2021

Dianne (Jasnocha) Velon Silveira, age 71 of Taunton, died on August 29, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of the late Bruce Velon.

Dianne was born in Ware, MA, the daughter of the late Alfred and Genevieve (Saletnik) Jasnocha, Sr.

She was the loving mother of Angela Tollis (husband John), Amy Anderson (husband...

Shioban Erin Parish

Aug 29, 2021

Shioban Erin Parish, age 39 of Taunton, passed away on August 29, 2021 at Morton Hospital.

Shioban was born in Taunton, the beloved daughter of Donald and Elaine (Madden) Parish.

Miss. Parish was disabled for most of her life, but did not stop her for being happy, enjoying rides to the cape and listening to...