Obituaries Listing

Mary "Koni" Abrego

Nov 19, 2018

Mary “Koni” Markey Abrego peacefully drifted away from this world on Monday November 19th, 2018 at the age of 74. Her story began in Spirit River Canada, on September 7th, 1944 where at the age of 11 months she was adopted by U.S. Army Brigadier General Lawrence Bernard Markey and his wife Mary (Shea) Markey, since deceased. Her father...

John B. Macdonald

Nov 16, 2018

John B. MacDonald Sr., 81, of Raynham and formerly of Middleboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 16, 2018.

He was the husband of Gwendolyn R. (Leathers) MacDonald, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Jamaica Plain, MA, he was a son of the late Peter and Irene (Gallant) MacDonald....

Robert David Martin, Jr.

Nov 14, 2018

Robert David Martin, Jr., age 62 of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Taunton, Robert was the son of Vivian ( Cardoza) Bassett  and the  late Robert David Martin, Sr., he was also the stepson of Donald Bassett.

Robert was a kind, loving man who enjoyed painting and...

Maria Marcelina (Frias) Amaral

Nov 10, 2018

Maria  Marcelina (Frias)  Amaral, age 78, of Taunton,  passed away on November 10, 2018 at Morton Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Maria was the wife of Antonio F. Amaral.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Angelo P. Amaral and Maria Frias.

She married the love of...

John Perry

Nov 10, 2018

John W. Perry, Jr.,  age 74 of Taunton, the beloved husband of Maureen (Reilly) Perry, passed away on November 10, 2018,  the birthday of his heart donor Darren Minors of Bermuda at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

Born in Fall River, John was a son of the late John and Alice (Bettencourt) Perry, Sr.

Before retiring, Mr....

John M. Britto

Nov 10, 2018

John M. Britto, age 92, of New Bedford and formerly of Whittenton Street in Taunton, passed away on November 10, 2018 at Bedford Village Nursing Center.

John served his country proudly with the United States Navy during World War II.

He is survived by a son, Michael Britto.

Interment with military honors will...

Lawrence R. Julio

Nov 9, 2018

Lawrence R. Julio, 43, of Fall River, passed away on November 9, 2018.

Born in Taunton, son of the late John and Sheila (Medeiros) Julio. Over the years, Lawrence worked in construction, Union Local #25, and also previously for Stop & Shop.

Survivors include his children, Amanda M. Julio of Taunton and Aleecia Julio of...

Michael J. Calapa

Nov 8, 2018

Michael J. Calapa, age 59 of Raynham, passed away at his residence on November 8, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Terryann (Wright) Calapa.

Michael was born in Boston, a son of the late Charles and Josephine (Badessa) Calapa.

Mr. Calapa was a talented chef....

Bonnie Azevedo

Nov 5, 2018

Bonnie (Mycock) Azevedo, age 68 of Berkley, passed away on November 5, 2018 at Wedgemere Health Care in Taunton, with her loving husband and immediate family by her side.  She fought a long battle so bravely and she now is at peace.

She was the beloved wife of Francis (Frank) Azevedo for 45 years.

Bonnie...

Alonso Miguel

Nov 5, 2018

Alonso Miguel, Sr., age 89, passed away on November 5, 2018 at the Life Care Center in Raynham with his family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Felipe) Miguel.

Alonso was born in Faial, Azores, a son of the late Joao and Margarida (Garcia) Miguel.

Before retiring,...

Joseph M. Vieira

Nov 4, 2018

Joseph M. Vieira , 96, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Marian Manor, in Taunton. He was the beloved husband of the late Julieta (Resendes) Vieira.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, he was the son of the late Joseph and Angelina (Mota) Vieira.

Mr. Vieira served proudly in...

Winifred Frances (Prado) Loretto

Nov 2, 2018

Winifred F. Loretto (Prado) 87, of Raynham, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. She was the wife of the late Antone L. Loretto, Jr.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joaquin and Emilia (Folcik) Prado.

She worked in the office at Ad-A-Day...

James Allen Harding

Nov 1, 2018

James A. Harding "Jimmy" 53, of East Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 1, 2018. He was the husband of Jennifer L. (Favreau) Harding for 23 years.

Born in Quincy, he was the son of Madeline T. (Steele) Harding and the late Stanley L. Harding, Jr.

He worked in sales at W.H. Reilly &...

Jane (Parker) Henault

Oct 31, 2018

Jane H. (Parker) Henault, age 92 of Taunton, passed away on October 31, 2018 at Marian Manor with her loving family by her side.

She was the wife of the late Louis R. Henault.

Jane was born in Taunton, a daughter of the late Milton and Louise (Morin) Parker.

Mrs. Henault loved caring...

Ricardo Melendez Class

Oct 23, 2018

Ricardo Class , 90, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening,  October 23, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Domingo Melendez and the late Edwarda Class.

Before retiring, Mr. Class was employed by The Silversmith Co. as a Buffer...

Mervyn Rollis Westgate

Oct 21, 2018

Mervyn R. Westgate , 81, of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, in Brighton. He was the husband of the late Gloria J. (Pacheco) Westgate.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Rollis and Alvena (Allen) Westgate.

Mervyn worked as a printer for many years...

Maria L. (Da Silveira) Avelar

Oct 20, 2018

Maria L. Avelar (da Silveira) 89, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Raynham, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Roque C. Avelar. They were married for 70 years.

Born in Flores, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Guilherme and Luisa...

Antone A. Arruda

Oct 16, 2018

Antone A. Arruda, 96, a lifelong resident of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Mary R. (Amaral) Arruda.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Paiva) Arruda.

He served his country proudly in the United States Army...

Raymond S. Badejo

Oct 16, 2018

Raymond S. Badejo, age 78 of Taunton, passed away on October 16, 2018 at Morton Hospital.

All funeral services and his burial will be held privately.

Blanca I. (Sanchez) Ortiz

Oct 15, 2018

Blanca I. (Sanchez) Ortiz, age 72 of Taunton, passed away on October 15, 2018 in her home.

She was the beloved wife of Jaime Ortiz, Sr. Blanca was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Fulgencio Sanchez and the late Luz Maria Melendez Class. Before retiring, Blanca was employed with Nabisco as a machine...