Obituaries Listing

Eleanor L. DeMello

Eleanor L. DeMello

Mar 17, 2026

Eleanor Lucy (Genovese) DeMello, age 96, of Raynham, MA passed away peacefully at home with her loving daughters by her side on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

She was the wife of the late Manual S. DeMello.

Ellie was born on February 21, 1930 in Taunton, Massachusetts, the daughter of Vincent P. and Raffaela (Ruggiero) Genovese.

As a resident of Raynham since 1961, Ellie...

Julie A. Bauer

Julie A. Bauer

Mar 16, 2026

Julie A. (Wirka) Bauer, age 89 of Rehoboth, passed away on March 16, 2026 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

Julie was the loving companion of Terry Crockett.

Born in Madison, WI, the daughter of the late  Dr. Herman and Mildred (Engler) Wirka.

Before retiring, Julie was employed with the US Government with the census bureau for many years.

Julie...

Martha Perry

Martha Perry

Mar 12, 2026

Martha Perry, age 66, of Taunton, passed away on March 12, 2026 at Hopehealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence, from pancreatic cancer.

Born in Taunton, Martha went to Taunton High School. Martha was the daughter of the late John and Caroline (Dias) Perry.

Before her illness, Martha was employed with Home Depot and loved working in her garden department.

Martha enjoyed going to...

Angel O. Melendez

Angel O. Melendez

Mar 9, 2026

Angel O. Melendez, age 76 of Taunton, passed away on March 9, 2026 at Morton Hospital.

Angel was born in Manati, Puerto Rico the son of the late Alfredo Maldonado and Ricarda Melendez

Mr. Melendez enjoyed the simple things in life such as taking walks, enjoying nature, and spending time in God's Word. He would also lend a hand to any person...

Carlos Leite

Carlos Leite

Mar 8, 2026

Carlos Manuel Sousa Leite, age 70, of Taunton, passed away on March 8, 2026 surrounded by his loving family in Boston, Massachusetts.

He was the beloved husband of Dinesia (DeMelo) Leite.

Born in São Miguel, Açores, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Mello) Leite. Carlos came to the United States from Portugal at a young age and built...

Anna Medeiros

Anna Medeiros

Mar 6, 2026

Anna E. (Goulart) Medeiros, age 89 of Taunton, passed away on March 6, 2026 at the Life Care center in Raynham.

Anna was born in Dighton, the daughter of the late Matthew and Annie (DeCosta) Goulart.

Ms. Medeiros retired from the City of Taunton having worked in the cafeteria at Taunton High retiring in 2004.

She was a Taunton High graduate of the...

Manuel G. White

Manuel G. White

Mar 5, 2026

Manuel G. White, age 83, of Taunton, MA, passed away peacefully on March 5th, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

He was born on March 14, 1942, in East Providence, Rhode Island, to Ida and Manuel White.

Throughout his life, Manny was known for his warm and loving heart, his sense of humor, and the deep love he had...

Laurie Teixeira

Laurie Teixeira

Mar 1, 2026

Laurie (Arruda) Teixeira, age 61 of East Taunton, passed away on March 1, 2026 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Taunton, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Nancy (Aranjo) Arruda, Sr.

Laurie enjoyed spending time with her family, going to the beach and listening to music.

Laurie is survived by her loving son Ryan Teixeira and his wife Ali of...

Mary Jo Diogo

Mary Jo Diogo

Feb 28, 2026

Mary Jo (Duarte) Diogo, age 81, of Taunton, MA, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton, MA.

She was the beloved wife of the late Mario Diogo who passed in 2010.

Born in Povoacao, Sao Miguel, Azores, and the daughter of the late Carlos and Filomena (Franco) Duarte.

Mary Jo enjoyed cooking abundant...

Dr. Clifford W. Sylvia

Dr. Clifford W. Sylvia

Feb 24, 2026

Cliff, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, educator, and man of deep faith, passed away unexpectedly, leaving a legacy that spans generations.

Born on April 8, 1944, he was the son of George and Rose (Marshall) Sylvia. He was born and raised in the city of Taunton, MA. From those roots, he built a life grounded in integrity, commitment, and service to...

Thomas J. Davis

Thomas J. Davis

Feb 23, 2026

Thomas J. Davis, age 62 of Taunton, passed away on February 23, 2026 at Rhode Island Hospital.

He was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Pacheco) Davis.

Our brother Tom peacefully passed away after a brief illness. Tom had been employed by the State of MA, retiring several years ago. Tom was always quiet and kind which earned him the...

James Tichelaar

James Tichelaar

Feb 19, 2026

James Tichelaar, age 86 of Taunton, passed away on February 19, 2026 at Morton Hospital.

He was the son of the late Frans and Grietje (Medemer) Tichelaar.

James (Pop) was a lovable curmudgeon who enjoyed hunting, fishing and taking drives in his van. He was a talented carpenter who admired people that lived off the land. He never met a stranger and...

Maryellen Barrett

Maryellen Barrett

Feb 17, 2026

Maryellen Barrett, 60, of Norton Massachusetts, passed away due to a long battle with health complications on February 17, 2026. Mel, as she is known by loved ones, was born on May 21, 1965. She lived a life marked by conviction and a deep love for her family and beliefs.

Born in Norwood, she was the daughter of Timothy and Ellen...

Donna Marie Silveira

Donna Marie Silveira

Feb 14, 2026

Donna M. Silveira, 78, of Raynham, died in peace, with God's wishes and love on Saturday, February 14th, 2026. Her memory will live on!

Donna attended Catholic Schools and graduated from St. Anne's Nursing School in 1968. She valued her nursing career and patients for 45 years.

She had many friends who enjoyed her honesty and sense of humor. She loved travel,...

Zelia Pedro

Zelia Pedro

Feb 12, 2026

Zelia (Oliveira) Pedro, age 68 of Taunton, passed away on February12, 2026 at Marian Manor.

Zelia was born in Sao Miguel, Azores the daughter of the late Manuel and Liduina (Correia) Oliveira.

Before her illness, Zelia was employed with the former Rennie Curtain Factory as a talented sewer.

She enjoyed cooking, dancing, singing, spending time at the beach, most of all Zelia cherished...

George Faria Jr.

George Faria Jr.

Feb 12, 2026

George Faria, Jr., age 70 of Berkley, passed away at his residence on February 12, 2026.

He was the beloved husband of Arlene (McCully) Faria.

George was born in Taunton, the son of the late George and Rosalena (Rogers) Faria, Sr.

In his early years, George served in the Army as a heavy machine operator for nine years. After his service, he worked...

Catherine Andrade

Catherine Andrade

Feb 9, 2026

Cathrine Andrade, age 87, of Taunton, MA, passed away peacefully on February 9th at Brockton Post Acute Care surrounded by love. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband John Andrade, parents Manuel and Josephine Rose and step mother,

Margaret Rose, sisters Margaret Bourget and Emily Silva and brother Manual Rose Jr.

Catherine was born on February 10th, 1938 in Raynham, MA...

Janice E. Nolette

Janice E. Nolette

Feb 6, 2026

Janice E. (Victurine) Nolette, age 73 of Taunton, passed away on February 6, 2026 at Morton Hospital.

She was the longtime companion of Jimmy Pittsley.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Silva) Victurine.

Janice enjoyed watching Western movies and tv shows, playing cards, puzzles and roller skating. She also enjoyed her many trips to Disney World...

Mary K. Brown

Mary K. Brown

Feb 6, 2026

Mary Kathleen (Jordan) Brown, age 77, of Berkley, passed away on February 6, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of Dr. Robert Brown, with whom she shared over 30-years of love, laughter, and partnership.

Mary was born on Christmas Day 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Whitehead) Jordan.

Mary was a woman of incredible warmth....

Steven C. Greene

Steven C. Greene

Feb 5, 2026

Steven C. Greene, age 63 of Middleboro, passed away on February 5, 2026, at The Boston Medical Center South in Brockton.

He was the beloved husband of Mary (Jussaume) Greene.

Steven was born in Taunton, the son of the late Charles and Patricia (Thielker) Greene.

Before his illness, Mr. Greene was employed with Olson’s Greenhouses Inc., as a grower for 40+ years.

He enjoyed...