Obituaries Listing

Oct 25, 2021

Frank R. Almeida, of Taunton, MA, passed away at the age of 89 on October 25, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Frank was the beloved husband of Lorraine (Medas) Almeida, to whom he was married for 67 years.

Born in Dighton, he was the son of the late Antone and Anna (Simas) Almeida.

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Oct 22, 2021

Edwin Montijo, age 71 of Villa Rica, Georgia passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 in Emory Hospital.

Mr. Montijo was born December 19, 1949 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Ramon and Providencia (Rivera) Montijo .

He was retired from Techen Inc. where he worked in Research and Development for a number...

Oct 21, 2021

Janice M. (Pedro) Benson, age 85 of Brewster and formerly of Taunton, passed away on October 21, 2021.

She was the former wife of the late William Benson.

Janice was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Arthur and Rose (Arruda) Pedro.

Janice was the owner of the family business, Domestic Fuel...

Oct 17, 2021

Adelaide (Mendoza) Conti, age 90 of Taunton, passed away on October 17, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of the late Bisio “Ben" Conti.

Adelaide was born in Raynham, the daughter of the late Francis and Christine (Mattos) Mendoza.

Before her retirement, Mrs. Conti was employed as the assistant office manager with the...

Oct 14, 2021

Adelia “Adele” (Balzi) Sestito, age 92, passed away at Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb Home in Norton on Thursday, October 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Sestito, Jr.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Josephine (Petrucci) Balzi.

Adele is survived...

Oct 12, 2021

Dorothy Ann (Rose) Quagan, age 81, passed away at John Scott House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of the late Richard J. Quagan.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Francis Sr. and Mary (Cabral) Rose.

Dottie...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...