Obituaries Listing

Mar 22, 2020

Joao Aguiar Almeida, 79, of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Morton Hospital. He was the loving husband of Maria L. (Silva) Almeida, for fifty six years.

Born in Ginetes, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Fernando L. and Maria (Aguiar) Almeida.

He worked as a machine operator foreman...

Mar 20, 2020

Seth A.  Chaves , age 31 of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly March 20,2020. Born on December 24, 1988 he is predeceased by his father, Kevin Chaves and survived by his mother Kristen Lagerstadt and his brother Adam Chaves, his best friends turned brothers Jon Newhall, Tim Santiano and Jay Campbell, Tanya and their dogs Elvis, June and Cash. His...

Mar 13, 2020

On Friday, March 13 2020, Kristine E. Ekholm, age 64, of Taunton, lost her battle with choloangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer. She fought hard for 5+ years against tough offs however remained vigilant like the warrior she was. During her passing she was surrounded by her loving family & friends at holding her hands!

Kris was...

Mar 5, 2020

Manuel C. DeBrito , age 71 of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Morton Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of Emily (Rocha) DeBrito.

Manuel was born in Terceira, Azores, a son of the late Francisco and Maria (Corvelo) DaSilva.

Before retiring, Mr. DeBrito was employed as a cast iron...

Mar 2, 2020

Suzanne M. Areias, age 58, of East Taunton and formerly of West Falmouth, passed away peacefully March 2, 2020 at Brigham & Woman’s Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Suzanne was born July 10, 1961 in Taunton and was the daughter of the late Ivo and Mary (Alves) Areias.

Suzanne was a Licensed Practical...

Mar 2, 2020

Louise M. (Barber) Pimental, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on March 2, 2020 at Marian Manor after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Louise was born in Taunton to the late August and Julia (Thomas) Barber.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband David Pimental, Sr.

Louise was an ardent...

Mar 2, 2020

Arthur Pacheco Ferreira, age 79 of Berkley, formerly of Raynham, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Maria H. (Camara) Ferreira.

Arthur was born on July 8, 1940 in Sao Miguel, Azores.  He was the son of the late Eduino and Angelina...

Feb 27, 2020

Caroline Perry, 67, passed away on February 27, 2020, at Saint Elizabeth’s Medical Center. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late John Perry, Jr. and Caroline (Dias) Perry.

Caroline loved going to the beach, especially Horseneck Beach in Westport. She also enjoyed watching horror movies and spending time with her grandchildren, and her dog,...

Feb 27, 2020

Maria F. (Casimiro) Carreiro , age 78 of ,Taunton, passed away on February 27, 2020 at Bourne Manor.

She was the beloved wife of the late John B. Medeiros and the late Manuel F. Carreiro.

Maria was born Sao Miguel, a daughter of the late Joao and Rosalina (Costa) Casemiro.

Before retiring in...

Feb 26, 2020

Isabel H. Nazario-Santoni, 94, of New Bedford, passed away on February 26, 2020 at her daughter's home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Manuel Aviles.

Born in Rincon, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Jose Nazario and Juana Santoni.

She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening and spending...

Feb 24, 2020

Eva F. (Pavao) Dupont, age 94, formerly of Plain St., Taunton, passed away on February 24, 2020 at Longmeadow of Taunton. She was the beloved wife of the late Daniel R. Dupont, to whom she was happily married for over 52 years. Eva was born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Manuel and Izabel (Ferreira) Pavao. Before...

Feb 23, 2020

Karen M. Gallagher (Andrade) 71, of Whitman, passed away on Sunday February 23, 2020 at the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. She was the loving and devoted wife of David J. Gallagher since 1970.

Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late Antone R. Andrade, Sr. and Javina B. “Elsie” (Barber) Andrade.

She worked...

Feb 22, 2020

Ada M. Violette (Alegi) 96, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Wedgemere Health Care in Taunton. She was the wife of the late Winfred H. Violette. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Amedo and Fortunata (Palazzi) Alegi.

She earned an associate degree in art at New England College...

Feb 19, 2020

Barbara Bettinson (Searle) 91, of Easley, SC, and formerly of Taunton, passed away on February 19, 2020 at Brookdale Easley, in Easley, SC. She was the wife of the late Frederick C. Bettinson.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Wilford and Marjorie (Saint Martin) Searle.

She leaves her two daughters, Norma...

Feb 16, 2020

Helene (Roche) Blair, age 80 of Nantucket, passed away on February 16, 2020 at Southeast Health Care in North Easton, MA.

She was the beloved wife of the late William Blair.

Helene was born in Nantucket, a daughter of the late Patrick and Ethel (Pike) Roche.

Before retirement, Mrs. Blair was a high...

Feb 14, 2020

Cheryl A. Dumont (Mazziliano) of East Taunton, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Morton Hospital. She was the wife of Rene Dumont, of East Taunton.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Michael Vincent and Priscilla Carmen (Marshall) Mazziliano.

Cheryl worked as an assembler for Swank Inc., for several years....

Feb 13, 2020

Elva R. (Tirado) DeJesus, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on February 13, 2020 at Longmeadow of Taunton.

She was the wife of the late Victor DeJesus who passed in 2016.

Elva was born in Puerto Rico, a daughter of the late Alfredo and Benincia (Sanchez) Tirado.

Before retiring, Mrs. DeJesus was employed...

Feb 6, 2020

Beryl (Meetis) Costa , age 81, of Mattapoisett and formerly of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Costa who passed in 1992.

Beryl was born in Taunton, a daughter of the late Able and Veronica (LaRoche) Meetis.

Before retiring,...

Feb 5, 2020

George Earl Simcock, age 91 a resident of Swansea, passed away on February 5, 2020 in the comfort of his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (Morriss) Simcock.

George was born in Swansea, a son of the late Earl and Edith (Armitage) Simcock. Mr. Simcock worked on his...

Feb 4, 2020

José Henriques, age 42 of New Jersey and formerly of Taunton, passed away peacefully at his home in Jersey City, NJ on February 4, 2020.

Jose was born on April 17, 1977 in Taunton, he was the husband of Bryce Eric Morrison, of Jersey City, NJ and the beloved son of José and Maria (Jesus) Henriques both...