Obituaries Listing

Oct 11, 2025

Edward Valadao, age 67 of Taunton, passed away on October 11, 2025 at Morton Hospital with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Rebello) Valadao.

Ed was born in Taunton, the son of the late John M. and Margaret (Dupont) Valadao.

Edward was the President of the former Valadao Travel Agency.

Ed was a past president of the...

Oct 6, 2025

Sharon-Lee (Briggs) O’Connell, passed away on October 6, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford.

She was the wife of John O’Connell.

Born in Brockton, MA, she was the daughter of the late James Edward Briggs Sr and Mariel (Duford) Newton.

Sharon grew up in Whitman, Ma where she went to Whitman Hanson High School. After school she spent a short time...

Oct 1, 2025

Cristina (Gomes) DaRocha, age 77 of East Taunton, passed away on October 1, 2025 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Domingos DaRocha

Born in Terceira, Azores the daughter of the late Jaime and Filomena (deBrito) Gomes.

Before retiring, Mrs. DaRocha was employed at Lakeville Hospital as a housekeeper.

She enjoyed traveling with husband and spending time with her family.

Cristina...

Oct 1, 2025

Yvonne F. (Rakocy) Dreis, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on October 1, 2025 at Life Care Center of Raynham.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Dreis, mother of the late Deirdre D. Dreis and sister of the late Maxine Lee.

Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Jean (Bartol) Rakocy.

Yvonne drove...

Sep 30, 2025

Michelle Ann (Lawler) Parker, age 54 of Middleboro, passed away on September 30, 2025.

Born in Weymouth, Michelle was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Lawler and Paula Sylvia.

Mrs. Parker was employed as a business manager with Saint Isidore Parish in Middleboro.

She was a devoted friend and will be remembered for her sense of humor and infectious laugh. She held...

Sep 23, 2025

Henry W. Foley, age 85 of Raynham, passed away on September 23, 2025 at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Henry was the beloved husband of Mary Joan (Costa) Foley.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Henry L. and Mary Jane (Silvia) Foley.

Before retiring, Mr. Foley was employed with Lucent Technologies as a Large Business Technician.

Mr. Foley proudly served his country...

Sep 16, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” (Andersen) Borrello, age 83, of Dighton, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. 

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Beatrice (Gagnon) Andersen.

Sandy was the beloved wife of Christopher (“Jerry”) Borrello for 64 years of love, partnership, and cherished memories. Together, they built a life that included not only raising a family but also...

Sep 14, 2025

Maria (deSouza) daPonte, age 81 of Taunton, passed away at her home on September 14, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jose daPonte.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Maria was the daughter of the late Manuel Souza and Serafina (daSilva) deSouza.

Before retiring, Mrs. daPonte was employed at the former Walkover Shoe Company...

Sep 13, 2025

Norma E. (Quindley) Duarte, 78, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was the widow of Joseph A. Duarte, who passed away in 1998.

Born in Middleboro, Norma was the daughter of the late Norman E. and Barbara M. (Williams) Quindley.

She went to secretarial school and worked for Rand McNally for many years. Norma...

Sep 12, 2025

Antonio Moreira, age 83 of Taunton, passed away on September 12, 2025 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Santa Maria, Azores, the son of the late Manuel and Ana (Sousa) Moreira.

Mr. Moreira was employed as a laborer for many companies. He enjoyed gardening, wine making with his own grapes that he grew, fishing and going on walks. He also cherished time spent...

Sep 10, 2025

Steven J. Ferreira, age 48 of Taunton, passed away on September 10, 2025 at Kimwell Nursing Home after a long illness.

He was the companion of Heather Galarza.

Steven was the beloved son of Isabel (Braga) Pereira and the late Arsenio Ferreira.

Steven loved music some of his favorite bands were the Beatles and Led Zeppelin. He was also a huge NE sports...

Sep 6, 2025

Arthur K. Smith, age 72 of Leominster, passed away on September 6, 2025 at his residence with his loving nephew by his side.

Born in Boston, Arthur was the son of the late James and Hattie (Viola) Smith.

Before retiring, Mr. Smith was employed with the US Postal Service for many years.

Arthur was a proud Vietnam Veteran having served with the Airforce.

Besides...

Sep 4, 2025

Kevin E. McKee, 65, of Taunton (formerly from Mansfield), passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, on September 4, 2025, surrounded by family.

Kevin graduated from Mansfield High School in 1978. His passion for football and track prompted him to join the teams. Despite his small frame, he gave it his all and then some. He loved Chuck Mangione and Herb Alpert which...

Sep 3, 2025

Anna M. (Cordeiro) Correia, age 94 of Taunton, passed away on September 3, 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late John Correia who passed in 1997.

Anna was born in Taunton the daughter of the late Manuel and Sarah (Reis) Cordeiro.

A devout Catholic, Mrs. Correia was a member of the...

Aug 30, 2025

Eleanor (Chase) Pinheiro, age 94 of Taunton, passed away at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin Pinheiro.

Born in Taunton, MA, she was the daughter of the late David and Lillian (McGuire) Chase.

Before retiring, Mrs. Pinheiro was employed with Reed & Barton as an Executive Secretary for many years.

Eleanor was...

Aug 30, 2025

Linda M. (Higginbotham) Miller, age 71 formerly of Glebe St, Taunton, passed away on August 30, 2025 with her loving children by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late James Miller who passed in 1999.

Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Donald and Virginia (Smith) Higginbotham.

Before retiring, Mrs. Miller was employed by the Taunton School System as...

Aug 22, 2025

Donald R. Precourt, age 68 of Raynham, passed away on August 22, 2025. 

He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Massa) Precourt. 

Born in Attleboro, Donald was the son of the late Norman and Pauline (Ouellette) Precourt. 

Donald was a self-employed master carpenter. Donald proudly served his country with the Navy. He enjoyed fishing, singing and hanging out with family and friends. 

Besides his...

Aug 22, 2025

Aug 21, 2025

Gail “Mimi” (Monti) O’Sullivan, age 69, of Fairhaven and formerly of Randolph passed away on August 21, 2025 at Saint Luke Hospital.

She was the Companion of Bill Gray, III.

Born in Boston, Gail was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Lindstedt) Monti.

Before retiring, Gail was employed as a Nurse for many years. Most of her career she worked for...

Aug 17, 2025

Nicole J. G. Botelho-DeMenezes, 46, of Cranston, RI passed away unexpectedly on August 17th, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of Jason DeMenezes.

Born in Johnston, RI, she was a daughter of Kenneth Botelho of Johnston, RI and the late Patricia (Ladd) Fuller, and she was the step-daughter of Pam Cushing Botelho and also step-daughter of the late Roberts E. Fuller, II.

Nicole...