Obituaries Listing

May 28, 2020

Daniel A. Bettencourt, Jr., age 68 of Taunton, passed away on May 28, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Bella (daPonte) Bettencourt.

Daniel was born in Terceira, Azores, a son of the late Daniel Bettencourt Sr., and Georgina (Narcinento-Coelho) Bettencourt.

Before retiring,...

May 26, 2020

Carlota (Avelino) Baptista, age 60 of Taunton, passed away on May 26, 2020 after receiving medical care in Boston.

She was the wife of John M. Baptista.

Carlota was born in Brava, Cabo Verde and is the daughter of Maria (DaRosa) Avelino and the late Manuel Avelino.

Carlota was a loving and devoted...

May 25, 2020

Noemia Sousa (Costa) 72, of Middleboro, formerly of Taunton, passed away on May 25, 2020 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of Jose R. Sousa.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Ernesto and Olympia (Monis) Costa.

Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Joe Sousa; a grandson,...

May 20, 2020

Rosemary Hardy (Martin) 63 of Berkley MA, lost her battle to cancer on May 20, 2020. Rosemary was the daughter of the late Joseph Martin Sr and Kathleen (Silvia) Martin. Rosemary was also the sister of the late Kathleen Moss. She is survived by her two children Shane Hardy of Berkley, daughter Julie (Hardy) Cordeiro and her husband Eric...

May 18, 2020

Richard Morse, age 81 of Raynham, passed away on May 18, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Govaya) Morse. They have been together for over 18 years.

Richard was born in Avon, MA the son of the late Herbert and Jean (Egerton) Morse.

Mr. Morse...

May 14, 2020

Alma T. (Rudolphi) Cordeiro, age 95 of Raynham, passed away on May 14, 2020 at the Life Care Center of West Bridgewater.

She was the beloved wife of the late Antone Cordeiro.

Alma was born in Bridgewater, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Irma (Carlotti) Rudolphi.

After working 30 years for the ...

May 12, 2020

Audrey Lucille (Santos) Fontes, age 91 of Taunton, passed away on May 12, 2020 at Morton Hospital.

Audrey was born in Barnstable, MA, the daughter of the late Robert and Clementina (Gomes) Santos.

Before retiring in 2005, Mrs. Fontes was employed as a secretary with the Norton School Dept. for over 36 years. She enjoyed...

May 12, 2020

Francisco DaRosa, age 88 of Taunton, passed away on May 12, 2020 at Morton Hospital.

Francisco was born in Fayal, Azores, the son of the late Francisco and Filomena (Augusta) DaRosa.

Before retiring, Mr. DaRosa was employed with Nubrite Paint Company for many years. Francisco was an avid sports fan, he also enjoyed spending time...

May 10, 2020

Elisa M. Higgins (DaRosa), age 64 of New Bedford passed away on May 10, 2020 at the Miriam Hospital in Providence due to complications related to Covid-19. She was born in Faial, Acores. She was the daughter of the late Jose and Rosa (DaSilva) DaRosa. She moved with her family to Taunton at the age of eleven. She was...

May 10, 2020

Robert A. Moitoza,Sr.  age 94 of Taunton, passed away on May 10, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital.

He was the beloved husband of the late Irene (Goslin) Moitoza and the late Natalie Moitoza.

Robert was born in Taunton, the son of the late Antone and Margaret (Marie) Moitoza.

Before retiring, Robert was employed...

May 5, 2020

Maria (Tavares) Pereira, age 86, passed away on May 5, 2020 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Pereira.

Maria was born in  Feteiras Du Sul, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jacinto Carvalho Tavares and Maria Filomena Tavares....

May 4, 2020

Adele Marie (Torres) Rose, 93, of Dighton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Adele was born September 29, 1926 and spent her life in Dighton, Massachusetts, a town she loved and where she was deeply involved in the community. A graduate of Dighton High School, Adele also studied at Bridgewater State College. She was the...

May 3, 2020

Shari Sorel (Ducharme) 58, of East Taunton, passed away on May 3, 2020 at Charlwell House Health & Rehab Center in Norwood.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Beverly Ann (Martin) Ducharme. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for many years.

Shari loved to paint and put...

May 3, 2020

Maria Ines Bolieiro, age 78 of Taunton, passed away on May 3, 2020 at Wedgemere Health Care in Taunton.

She was the beloved wife of the late Gabriel Bolieiro.

Maria was born in Sao Miguel, the daughter of the late Jamie and Delfenia (Medeiros) Pacheco.

Before retiring, Mrs. Bolieiro was employed with Texas...

May 1, 2020

Celso C. Araujo, 86, of Taunton, passed away peacefully at his home on May 1, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Elisa C. (Bulhoes) Araujo.

Born in Lisbon, Portugal, he was the son of the late John M. and Auzenda (Araujo) Carvalho.

He served in the Merchant Marines and worked...

Apr 30, 2020

Robert Ferreira, Sr., age 83 of Taunton, passed away on April 30, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born in Taunton, the son of the late John and Mary (Seriva) Ferreira.

He was the loving father of Robert, William, Lynda and Glen.

Robert was an avid...

Apr 29, 2020

Mary L. Dutra (Silvia) 81, of Taunton, passed away on April 29, 2020 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Philip E. Dutra, Sr.

Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late Dennis and Mary (Grilho) Silvia.

She worked as a silk screener in the clothing manufacturing industry for many...

Apr 28, 2020

Raymond G. Coute, age 89, of Raynham, passed away on to his heavenly home on April 28, 2020 after a short battle with the Covid-19 virus.

Born in Taunton, he was the beloved son of Manuel and Eva (Benoit) Coute.

Ray was a lifelong communicant of Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church of Taunton. He was a  ...

Apr 25, 2020

Sandra D. Roderick, age 71 of Taunton, passed away on April 25, 2020 at Brockton City Hospital.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Antone and Dorothy (Westgate) Roderick.

Sandra worked with PRIDE as a assembler., She was always happy to spend time with her family, especially her extended family at PRIDE.

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Apr 25, 2020

Pearlie Mae (Ice) Greene, age 97, formerly of Taunton, passed away on April 25, 2020 at Hathaway Manor in New Bedford.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jefferson D. Greene, Sr.

Pearlie was born in Poplar Bluff, MO, a daughter of the late Andrew and Gertrude (Sims) Ice.

She volunteered at...