Obituaries Listing

Elaine Bushee

Elaine Bushee

May 4, 2017

Elaine Rose Bushee, 84, of Attleboro, passed away on May 4th, 2017. She was the former wife of the late Herbert H. Bushee. Born and raised in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late John & Mary Lillian (Carlos) Henault. Elaine worked as an engraver at Suburban Engraving in Attleboro and retired from Blackinton in North Attleboro. She...

Judita Desousa

Judita Desousa

May 1, 2017

Judita L. (DeSousa) DeSousa, age 85, of Taunton, passed away on May 1, 2017 at Life Care Center of Raynham. Judita was born in Ponta Ruiva das Flores, Azores, a daughter of the late Antonio L. and Maria Freitas DeSousa. She was the beloved wife of the late Diniz A. DeSousa. She is survived by her five children, Edite...

Carlos Jassy

Carlos Jassy

Apr 28, 2017

Carlos was born in Guinea Bissau in West Africa the son of Maria Luisa (De Veiga) Madeira of Portugal and the late Manuel Da Silva Jassy. Mr. Jassy's work accomplishments include working as a computer programmer for the Federal Reserve. He held two Bachelor's Degrees, Business Administration from Eastern Nazarene College and Computer Science from Northeastern University. Mr. Jassy...

Eileen Perry

Eileen Perry

Apr 28, 2017

Eileen L. (Crowninshield) Perry, 86, of Taunton, passed away April 28, 2017 at Morton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred "Butch" Perry. Eileen was born in Taunton a daughter of the late Joseph B. and Fannie J. (Julio) Crowninshield. Mrs. Perry was a Saint Mary's High School graduate, class of 1949. She was employed as...

James Mastro

James Mastro

Apr 25, 2017

James N. Mastro, 51, of Kailua, Hawaii, formerly of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 25th in Hawaii. He was the son of Domenic Mastro of Norwood and the late Jeanne (Cadorette) Showstead. A veteran of the U.S. Army, James was a "Jack of All Trades", having worked in various fields and learned many trades. An award winning...

Maria Rocha

Maria Rocha

Apr 23, 2017

Maria M. (Borges) Rocha, age 81 , of Taunton, passed away on April 23, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio Rocha. Maria was born in Terceira, Azores, a daughter of the late Jose and Guilhermina (DeJesus) Borges. Before retirement Mrs. Rocha was employed with the former Dye Craftsman as a press...

Shirley Buron

Shirley Buron

Apr 22, 2017

Shirley M. (Mendoza) Buron, age 85 of Taunton, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2017 at Taunton Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward F. Buron, Sr. Shirley was born in Taunton, a daughter of the late John and Lena (Meetis) Mendonca. She was a Taunton High School graduate, class of 1949, and continued on...

John Abreau, Jr

John Abreau, Jr

Apr 22, 2017

John Abreau, Jr., age 63 of Taunton, passed away on April 22, 2017 after a short illness. John was born in Taunton, the son of Hazel (Orfao) Abreau of Taunton and the late John Abreau, Sr. Mr. Abreau was one of the retired owners of his families company, Abreau Oil Service, Inc. He was a former member of the...

Louis Campanirio

Louis Campanirio

Apr 19, 2017

Louis S. Campanirio, age 49 of Taunton, passed away on April 19, 2017 at Morton Hospital. Louis was born in Taunton, beloved son of Diana M. (Silva) Langevin of Wareham and the late Aurelio Campanirio. Before his illness, Louis was employed as a foreman with Hinckley Home Centers in Hyannis, and previously with his uncle's company Silva Marine Boatyard...

Ann A. Simas

Ann A. Simas

Apr 9, 2017

Ann (Almeida) Simas, age 84 of Taunton, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2017 at Plymouth Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Dennis F. Simas. Ann was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Georgianna (DeCouta) Almeida. She was a Taunton High School graduate, class of 1950, and continued on...

Mark Wojtkonski

Mark Wojtkonski

Apr 7, 2017

Mark S. Wojtkonski, 51, of Taunton, passed away on Friday, April 7th. Born in Taunton, son of Stanley and Simonne (Cote) Wojtkonski. Mark graduated from the Massachusetts Hospital School in Canton. Besides his parents, survivors include his brothers, Alan Wojtkonski and his wife Margie of Lakeville and Stanley Wojtkonski of New Market, MD; his niece, Nikki Tripp of Sheffield,...

John Mullen

John Mullen

Apr 4, 2017

John L. Mullen, Jr., age 86 of East Taunton, Passed away on April 4, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Carr) Mullen John was born in Winthrop, MA, a son of the late John and Rose (Tyler) Mullen, Sr. Before retirement, John was employed with the Boston Globe and Boston Herald with a total of 45 years...

Luis Vieira

Luis Vieira

Apr 4, 2017

Luis Viera age 74 of Taunton, Passed away on April 4, 2017 at Morton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria (Gomes) Vieira. Luis was born in Portugal, a son of the late Luis and Leonora (Faria) Silveira. Before retirement, Luis was employed with the former Denham Concrete & Pipe for many years. He was a...

Arthur Souza

Arthur Souza

Apr 4, 2017

Arthur G Souza, age 94, of Taunton, and of Raynham passed away at home on April 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lucy (Medeiros) Souza. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Manuel and Francisca ( Ponte ) Souza. Before retirement, Mr. Souza was employed by The Foxboro Co...

Lawrence Perry

Lawrence Perry

Apr 3, 2017

Lawrence V. Perry, age 94, of Taunton, passed away on April 3, 2017 at Morton Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Annie (Soares) Perry. Lawrence was born in Taunton, a son of the late Joseph V. and Maria (Alves) Perry. Before retirement, Mr. Perry was employed as a General Foreman...

Jacqueline Bedford

Jacqueline Bedford

Apr 3, 2017

Jacqueline (Brochu) Bedford, age 93 of Raynham, passed away on April 3, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank A. Bedford. Jacqueline grew up in Attleboro having moved to Raynham in 1960. Jacqueline was born in Attleboro a daughter of the late Joseph and Angeline (Gagnon)...

Rita Dice

Rita Dice

Apr 1, 2017

Rita (Ryan) Dice, age 87 of Taunton, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2017 at Longmeadow Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert V. Dice. Rita was born in Taunton, she was the daughter to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Purtell) Ryan. She was educated in Taunton schools and then...

Cheryl Cunniff

Cheryl Cunniff

Mar 30, 2017

Cheryl J. (Rodgers) Cunniff, age 70 of Raynham, passed away on March 30, 2017 at Morton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Cunniff. Cheryl was born in Taunton, a daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Mason) Rodgers. Loving mother of Kathlene Marsh and Colin Cunniff. Grandmother of Kendal Hooper-Marsh, Grant Hooper-Marsh, Hunter Marsh,...

David Pimental, Sr

David Pimental, Sr

Mar 28, 2017

David A. Pimental, Sr., age 81 of Taunton, passed away on March 28, 2017 at Morton Hospital after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Louise M. (Barber) Pimental. David was born in Taunton, a son of the late Anthony and Florentine (Castro) Pimental. Before retirement, Mr. Pimental was employed for over 38 years by the Commonwealth...

Doris Roderick

Doris Roderick

Mar 27, 2017

Doris Ann (McDermott) Roderick, 88, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27th. She was the wife of the late Joseph Roderick, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Guillemette) McDermott and sister of the late Evelyn Ghenes. Doris worked at Glenwood Range Company and Reed and Barton of Taunton. She lived in the Weir Village section of...