Obituaries Listing

Mar 12, 2021

Brenda M. Lema (Frates) 81, of East Taunton, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Cecile A. (Gaouette) Frates.

She worked as a school receptionist at Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School for over...

Mar 11, 2021

Matthew Mello, age 37, passed away on Thursday March 11, 2021 at his home in Holyoke. He was born July 22, 1983 in Taunton, the son of the late Ronald Mello and Susan Ann Carreiro.

As young boys, Matt & Jeff loved summer time because that meant Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp. This is where Matt...

Mar 11, 2021

Dinis M. Botelho, age 76 of Taunton, passed away on March 11, 2021 at Saint Anne’s Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Carol (Antunes) Botelho.

Mr. Botelho was born in Sao Miguel Azores, the son of the late Manuel and Bertha (Moreira) Botelho.

Before retiring,...

Mar 9, 2021

Kenneth A. Botelho, 79, of Raynham, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of Laura M. (Rodrigues) Botelho.

Born in Dartmouth, he was the son of the late Fernando and Irene (Fialho) Botelho.

He worked as a machinist for several metal manufacturing companies over the years and most...

Mar 6, 2021

John E. Monteiro, age 83 of Taunton, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at  home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (Burgo) Monteiro.

Mr. Monteiro was born in Wareham, the son of the late Lillian (Lopes) Chantre.

He is survived by his son...

Mar 6, 2021

John M. Cucinotta, age 64, of Raynham, the beloved husband of Danna (Gomez) Cucinotta, passed away on March 6, 2021 at Morton hospital.

John was born in Cambridge, MA the son of the late Michael and Mary (Giorgianni) Cucinotta.

Before retiring, John was employed with the Town of Raynham as a foreman with the parks...

Mar 5, 2021

Josh G. Jackvony, age 33 of Lincoln, RI, the beloved son of George and Kelli (McLear) Jackvony, Jr, passed away on March 5, 2021.

Josh was born in Providence, he is survived by his loving daughter Kenzlie Chin , his grandmother Brenda (Hills) Jackvony as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Josh was also the brother...

Mar 4, 2021

Theresa (Aponte) Maltorell, age 65 the beloved wife of William Maltorell passed away on March 4, 2021 at Morton Hospital.

Theresa was born in Guayama , Puerto Rico the daughter of the late Apolinario “Polo” and Felicita “Fela’ (Rodriquez) Aponte.

Before retiring, Mrs. Maltorell was employed with Paul A. Dever School as a kitchen service...

Mar 1, 2021

Florence R. LaCombe, 89, of Raynham, formerly of Taunton, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Rayham. She was the wife of the late Robert LaCombe, Sr.

Born in East Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Armond and Georgiana (Sterns) DeMerse.

She worked as an assembly worker...

Feb 27, 2021

David Medeiros Mello, age 84, of Taunton, passed away on February 27, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Mary  (Teixeira) Mello.

David was born in Lomba da Maia, Sao Miguel, Azores the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Medeiros) Mello.

In...

Feb 24, 2021

John V. Paioni, Jr., age 79 of Norton, and of Zephyrhills, FL, passed away on February 24, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Donna (Wood) Paioni.

John was born in Attleboro, the son of the late John V. and Marguerite (Garland) Paioni, Sr.

Before retiring...

Feb 22, 2021

John G. Gouveia, 91, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. He was the loving and devoted husband of Arlene P. (Rose) Gouveia. They were married for 61 years.

Born on May 10, 1929 in Taunton, he was the son of the late Manuel Gouveia Gonsalves and...

Feb 21, 2021

Avelin (Martins) Faria, age 98 of Bourne and formerly of Taunton and Berkley, passed away on February 21, 2021 at Bourne Manor.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Faria, Sr.

Mrs. Faria was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Medeiros) Martins.

Mrs. Faria was a...

Feb 17, 2021

Ana Christina (Braz) Santos, age 47 of Taunton, passed away on February 17, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of Peter Santos.

Ana was born in Koln, Germany the daughter of the late Manuel Augusto Braz and Otilia da Natividade Braz.

Mrs....

Feb 14, 2021

Leonor (Cordeiro) DaRocha, age 70 of Middleboro, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth.

Leonor was born in Feteiras, Sao Miguel, Azores. She migrated to the United States of America on Aug. 1970. The daughter of the late Jose and Maria Gloria (Machado) Cordeiro

Leonor was a woman...

Feb 11, 2021

Bernard L. Hamilton, Jr., 99, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Lillian R. (Silviera) Hamilton.

Born in Pepperell, MA, he was the son of the late Bernard L. Hamilton Sr., and Mabel (Young) Hamilton.

Bern was a...

Feb 11, 2021

Maria F. Borges, 100, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 11, 2021 at Longmeadow of Taunton. She was the wife of the late John Borges.

Born in Santa Maria, Azores, she was the daughter of Jose and Berdina (Soares Moura) Fontes.

She worked as a factory worker at Corcoran Shoe for many...

Feb 10, 2021

Jorge Bergantim, age 60 of Taunton, passed away on February 10, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Lucia (DeSousa) Bergantim.

Jorge was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Raposo) Bergantim.

Jorge was employed with PA Landers as a Supervisor.

...

Feb 10, 2021

Maria C. (Vieira) Medeiros, age 88 of Taunton, passed away on February 10, 2021 at Somerset Ridge.

She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Medeiros, Jr.

Maria was born in Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late Jacinto and Angelina (Melo) Vieira.

Before retiring, Mrs. Medeiros was employed with the...

Feb 10, 2021

Francisco P. Felix, age 85 of Taunton, passed away on February 10, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of 65 years to Maria Sousa (deMelo) Felix.

Francisco was born in Santa Maria, Azores, the son of the late José de Chaves Felix and Maria...