Obituaries Listing

Nov 14, 2021

Mario Paiva, age 78 of Taunton, passed away on November 14, 2021 at Brockton Hospital after battling cancer.

He was the beloved husband of Fernanda (Medeiros) Paiva of 57 years.

Mr. Paiva was born in Faial da Terra, S. Miguel, Açores the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Pereira) Paiva.

Before retiring,...

Nov 10, 2021

Mayor Joseph L. Amaral 88, was born in Taunton and was the son of Joseph R. and Loretta (Benoit) Amaral and was survived by his wife Virginia (Soares) Amaral, his son Barry J. Amaral and his wife Toni Amaral, his daughter Donna M. Amaral, grandsons Garrett J. Amaral, James Pimenta and his wife Christina Pimenta, and granddaughter Amy Slavin...

Nov 9, 2021

William H. “Big Bill” Silvia, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late John and Irene (Andrade) Silvia.

Bill was a CDL driver and known for his automotive skills. He loved camping, fishing...

Nov 6, 2021

Curtis Perry, age 55, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island on November 6, 2021.

Born in Taunton, he is the beloved grandson of the late Caroline Perry and the son of Loretta Perry of Taunton.

Besides his mother, Curtis is survived by his loving daughter, Catreena Perry...

Nov 5, 2021

Lucia (De Bairos) Leandres, age 71, of Taunton, passed away peacefully at her home on November 5, 2021. She was the beloved wife of 45 years to Jose Leandres.

Lucia was born in Santo Espirito Santa Maria Azores.

She was formerly employed as a maintainer with Bridgewater State University. She enjoyed time spent with her...

Nov 4, 2021

Michael “Doc” Dixon, age 63, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Morton Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Isaiah and Margery (McCone) Dixon.

Michael worked as a landscaper before retiring to New Hampshire. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching movies,...

Nov 4, 2021

Lola Marie (Townsend) Bump, age 88 formerly of Taunton and born in North Dighton, passed away on November 4, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of the late George Bump.

A grave-side service will be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 1 pm in Saint Joseph Cemetery 475 East Britannia Street Taunton MA 02780....

Oct 27, 2021

Rosa (Leal) Valadao, age 84 of East Taunton, passed away on October 27, 2021 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Jose M. Valadao.

Rosa was born in Terceira, Azores the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Avila) Leal

She enjoyed traveling with her husband to their home in the...

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...