Obituaries Listing

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...

Nov 4, 2022

Dolores (Plasse) Silvia, age 84 of Taunton, MA, passed away on November 4, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Lawrence Silvia.

Born in 1938, Dolores was the daughter of the late Ernest and Adrienne Plasse.

Before retiring, Mrs. Silvia was employed with the City of Taunton as a...

Nov 3, 2022

Laura (Soares) Camara, 90, of Taunton passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Joaquim “Jack” Camara Sr., they were married for 67 years.

Laura was born in Taunton, MA, to the late Eugene and Laura (Cunha) Soares.

Laura worked and retired from Paul A. Dever State...

Nov 2, 2022

David A. Rezendes, age 68 of Taunton, passed away at Morton Hospital on November 2, 2022.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Antone and Lena (Thideu) Rezendes.

David was a graduate of Coyle and Cassidy High School. After graduation he attended Franklin Technology where he received a certificate as an Automotive...

Oct 28, 2022

William J. Heath, age 78 of Raynham, passed away on October 28, 2022.

He was the loving husband of Nancy (Cole) Heath.

Born in Ayer MA, William was the son of the late Ivan and Ethel (L’Heroux) Heath.

Before his illness, Mr. Heath was employed with Rene Curtain Factory as a manager for...

Oct 28, 2022

Daniel Albert Pottier, age 50 of Assonet, passed away on October 28, 2022 at South Shore Hospital with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was the beloved husband of Jeanette (DeSousa) Pottier.

Daniel was born in Taunton, the son of the late Dr. David W. and Joan C....

Oct 26, 2022

Scott Mitchell, age 56, passed away on October 26, 2022 at his residence with his loving children by his side.

Scott was born in Taunton, the son of the late Morine (Latimore) Mitchell.

Before his illness, Scott was employed with Taunton State Hospital.

He enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, making new friends, and...

Oct 22, 2022

Manuel L. Pacheco, age 85 of Pawtucket, passed away on October 22, 2022 at Miriam Hospital in Providence.

He was the beloved husband of the late Angelina (Oliveira) Pacheco who passed last December.

Manuel was born in Sao Miguel, Acores the son of the late Jose Luis and Maria Julio (Mauricio) Pacheco.

Before...

Oct 21, 2022

John “Ed” Hickey, III, age 53 of Taunton, passed away at his residence on October 21, 2022.

John was born in Taunton, the beloved son of the late John E. and Marion (Brown) Hickey, Jr.

Before his illness, John was employed with ATALIAN and worked at Rentschler as a Facilities Maintenance Technician.

He...

Oct 15, 2022

Joaquim F. Moura, age 89 of Taunton, passed away on October 15, 2022 at Morton Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of the late Rosa (Fontes) Moura.

Joaquim was born in Santa Maria, Azores, the son of the late Jose R. and Maria (Fontes) Moura.

Before retiring, Mr. Moura was employed with Leach...

Oct 10, 2022

Sandra L. (Bettencourt) LaPointe, age 75 of Taunton, passed away at her home on October 10, 2022.

Born in Acushnet, MA, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Nichols) Bettencourt.

Sandra’s faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior guided her throughout her life. Sandra worked as a Registered Nurse caring...

Oct 4, 2022

Denise (Peterson) Jones, age 67 of North Dartmouth, the beloved wife of Wayne Jones, passed away on October 4, 2022 at Saint Luke Hospital.

Denise was born in Brockton, the daughter of the late Wallace and Pauline (Corbis) Peterson.

Before her illness, Mrs. Jones was employed as an answering service dispatcher.

Denice was...

Oct 4, 2022

James Dutra, age 58 of Dighton, passed away at Oak Hill Healthcare on October 4, 2022.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of Maureen Dutra and the late George Dutra.

Jim was a devoted son, faithful brother and doting uncle who loved spending time with his family. “Uncle Jimmy’s” love for Don McLean’s song...

Oct 3, 2022

Janet (Rogers) Gorrochotegui, age 64 of Berkley, passed away at her home on October 3, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Gustavo Gorrochotegui.

Janet was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen (Soares) Rogers.

Before retiring Janet was the...

Oct 2, 2022

Mary A. (Barbosa) DeFreitas, age 87 of Raynham, passed away on October 2, 2022 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Joaquim DeFreitas.

Born in Flores, Azores, Mary was the daughter of the late Jose and Filomena (Teixeira) Barbosa.

Before retiring,...

Oct 2, 2022

Paul S. Silva, Jr, age 82 of Berkley, passed away at his residence on October 2, 2022 with his beloved family by his side.

Paul was born in Revere, MA the beloved son of the late Paul and Antonette (Salerno) Silva, Sr.

Before retiring, Mr. Silva was employed as a truck driver with the former...