Obituaries Listing

Apr 23, 2025

Shirley L. (Wilbur) Padelford, age 85 of Wrentham, passed away on April 23, 2025 at the Nemasket Healthcare Center in Middleboro.

She was the beloved wife of the late William E. Padelford.

Born in Middleboro, Shirley was the daughter of the late Herman and Thelma (Lawry) Wilbur.

Before retiring, Mrs. Padelford was employed...

Apr 21, 2025

Jeffrey S. Rickman, age 66 of Taunton MA passed away peacefully at his home on April 21, 2025.

Jeffrey was born on February 26, 1959 in Hartford CT.  He was the beloved son of the late Rose L. (Tishenback) Rickman, his brother the late William E. Rickman of Hudson FL.

He is survived by his...

Apr 19, 2025

Lydia “Lídia” (Cabral) Bowen age, 81 of Taunton, passed away on April 19, 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores , Lydia was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Cambra) Cabral.

Lydia was employed with Reed and Barton for over 25 years and retired at 62....

Apr 16, 2025

Robert Kubicek, age 77 of South Easton, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2025 at his residence.

Robert was born in Taunton, the son of the late Anthony and Louise (Rosa) Kubicek.

Before retiring, Mr. Kubicek was employed with Modern Continental as an equipment operator from 1970-2003.

Robert was a proud Vietnam Veteran...

Apr 16, 2025

Claudette M. (Bourque) Halliley, age 62 of Taunton, passed away at her residence on April 16, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Halliley.

Claudette was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Alyre and Theresa (Martin) Bourque.

She was the loving mother of Sasha Halliley and Nicholas Halliley....

Apr 15, 2025

Theresa M. (Soares) Padula, age 87 of Taunton, passed away on April 15, 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late John P. Padula, Jr., who passed in July of 2023.

Born in Taunton, Theresa was the daughter of the late Domingos and Palmira...

Apr 14, 2025

John Paquette, age 72 of Taunton, passed away suddenly on April 14, 2025 at Morton Hospital.

He was the husband of Rose (Vieira) Paquette.

Born in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late John and Theresa (McEnaney) Paquette.

John was a thoughtful and adoring husband, an exceptional father, a playful and...

Apr 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paula Alegi on April 5, 2025, after a sudden decline in health. She was 77 years old. Paula was born in her beloved city of Taunton, MA. to the late Americo “Slick” and Rose (Mastromarino) Alegi. Paula also was the sister of David Alegi.

Raised in...

Apr 3, 2025

Clare A. James, 86, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, following a long journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

She was lovingly cared for by her daughter, Teresa M. Purtell and Teresa's partner of 16 years, George Magee, whom Clare proudly referred to as her son, and Autumn, her dog, always by her side....

Mar 31, 2025

Barbara (Fitzgerald) Almeda, age 85 of Raynham, passed away March 31, 2025 at her home with family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Richard “Dick” Almeda.

Born 1939 in Norton ma, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Elsie (Brenner) Fitzgerald.

Barbara graduated from Norton...

Mar 28, 2025

Florinda (Pina) Watson, age 102 of Taunton, passed away on March 28, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Watson.

Florinda was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Teixeira) Pina.

Mrs. Watson enjoyed dancing, singing and enjoyed time spent with family and friends. She was...

Mar 27, 2025

Louis A. LaFreniere, 71, of Taunton, passed away on March 27, 2025.

Born and raised in Taunton, Louis was the beloved son of the late Albert and Louise (Silvia) LaFreniere, Sr.

Louis had a zest for life and found joy in the simple pleasures. He loved playing pool at the Atlantic Café, chopping wood, sitting...

Mar 25, 2025

Marie Louisane Taverne, age 84 of Taunton, passed away on March 25, 2025 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a short illness with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Taverne.

Born on November 4, 1940 in the town of Arniquet, Southern Haiti, she was the...

Mar 23, 2025

Antonio (da poça) Bairos Paiva, age 89 of Taunton peacefully passed away on the 23rd of March 2025 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of the late Conceiçao Moreira and Rosa Paiva.

Antonio was born in 1935 in Santa Maria, Açores. He was the son of...

Mar 21, 2025

Judith (Beal) Bell, age 80 of Taunton, passed away on March 21, 2025 at Regal Care at Taunton.

She was the beloved wife of the late James Bell.

Born in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late Frank Beal.

Before her retirement Judy worked for 30 years at Bradless, Caldors and...

Mar 20, 2025

Maria M. (Tavares) Carreiro, age 74 of Taunton, passed away on March 20, 2025, at Morton Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Mario Carreiro.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel E. and Maria Dos Angos Tavares.

Before retiring, Mrs. Carreiro was employed with Dunkin Donuts as a...

Mar 18, 2025

Vivian H. (Hetu) Polak, age 89 of Fall River, MA, passed away on Cape Cod on Tuesday Morning, March 18, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Polak, Sr., who passed in 2019.

Vivian was born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Armand and Clara (Deslauriers) Hetu.

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Mar 17, 2025

Joseph L. Fernandes, Sr, age 96 of Raynham, passed away on March 17, 2025 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Edna M. (Paige) Fernandes.

Born in Raynham, Joseph was the son of the late Casimiro and Mary (Correia) Fernandes.

Before retiring, Joseph was...

Mar 16, 2025

Maria J. (Sousa) Luz, age 78 of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly March 16, 2025  at Morton Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Armindo Luz.

Born in Santa Maria, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helena (Batista) Sousa.

She loved to do puzzles, watch Portuguese soap operas with...

Mar 14, 2025

Joseph A. “Jay” Bettencourt, Jr., age 60 of Taunton, passed away on Friday evening, March 14, 2025 at Miriam Hospital with his loving wife and his precious children by his side.

Jay was the beloved husband of Kelly (Capelo) Bettencourt.

Born in Taunton, Jay was the son of Joseph A. Bettencourt, Sr. of Raynham and...