Obituaries Listing

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...

Feb 2, 2020

Stephanie Y. Nickerson (Emond) 49, of Hyannis, passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2020 at the Cape Cod Hospital. She was the wife of Craig Nickerson.

Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Steven and Francine (Conrad) Emond.

She worked as a hostess at Olive Garden in Hyannis.

In addition to...

Jan 31, 2020

Edmund M. Perry, age 81 of Taunton, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Life Care Center of Raynham.

He was the beloved husband of the late Stasia (Menard) Perry.

Born in Taunton, MA he was a son of the late Manuel and Elvida (DeCosta) Perry.

Eddie was of strong faith &...

Jan 26, 2020

Theresa M. Medeiros (Gannon) 87, of Raynham, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Milton A. Medeiros.

Born in Tewksbury, MA, she was the daughter of August and Katherine Ventroia.

Theresa worked as a cashier at Shaw’s Supermarket for twenty years prior...

Jan 21, 2020

Marsha J. Nevens, 75, of Raynham, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on January 21st at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA.

Marsha was born on December 28th, 1944 to Wallace and Rita Bousquet of Raynham, MA. She was a bus driver for the Bridgewater-Raynham school district for 37 years. Marsha and her beloved...

Jan 21, 2020

Ana (Chaves Cabral) Freitas, age 93, of Taunton, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Longmeadow Nursing Home on January 21, 2020.

Born on March 10, 1926 on Santa Maria Island in the Azores, Ana was the daughter of the late Manuel Pereira and Emilia Chaves Cabral. She immigrated to the United States in...

Jan 15, 2020

Diamontina “Dorothy” (Gomes) Rose, age 96 of Taunton, passed away on January 15, 2020 at Daggett Crandall Newcomb Home in Norton.

Dorothy was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Mariano and Mary (Costa) Gomes.

Before retiring, Dorothy was a kitchen aid worker with the hospital at Paul A. Dever School for over 20...

Jan 15, 2020

Loretta Gracia, age 92, formerly of North Dighton, passed away on January 15, 2020 at Wedgemere Health Care of Taunton.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick W. Gracia.

Born in Taunton, MA she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Fannie (Julio) Crowninshield.

Educated in Taunton schools, she graduated...