Obituaries Listing

Joseph Dias

Jan 14, 2017

Joseph Dias, age 94 of Taunton, passed away on January 14, 2017 at his home. Born in Taunton, he was a son of the late Ramiro and Rosa (Silveira) Dias, Sr., and brother of the late Ramiro Dias, Jr. Mr. Dias was the brother of Rosa Dias of Taunton. A private graveside service with military honors was held in...

Barbara Semas

Jan 12, 2017

Barbara Semas, 69, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12th. She was the widow of Manuel Semas, Jr. Born in Taunton, daughter of the late Louis and Alice (Almeida) Silvia. For over 37 years, Barbara worked for the former Haskon Industries (formerly Burke Industries). She cherished her time spent with her beloved grandson, Logan. Her survivors include...

Beatrice Medeiros

Jan 9, 2017

Beatrice (Dupont) Medeiros, age 93 of East Taunton, passed away on January 9, 2017 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel A. Medeiros. Beatrice was born in Taunton, a daughter of the late Mary (Camara) Dupont. Mrs. Medeiros was a loving and caring person who enjoyed sunsets,...

Janet Goulart

Jan 9, 2017

Janet (Souza) Goulart, age 73, of Taunton, passed away on January 9, 2017 at Morton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Antonio L. Goulart. Born in East Providence a daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice (Terleski) Souza. Before retiring in 2005, Janet was employed with the Taunton School Dept. for over 27 years. She was an avid...

Ellsworth Stephenson

Jan 8, 2017

Ellsworth (Steve) N. Stephenson, age 85 of Plymouth, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth J. (Merrill) Stephenson who passed away in 2015. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Waldo and Georgia (Kinney) Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson was raised...

Lucille Mcloughlin

Jan 4, 2017

Lucille Fay (Burtchell) McLoughlin, age 83 of Raynham, passed away on January 4, 2017 at Life Care Center of Raynham. Mrs. McLoughlin was born in Fort Field, ME; one of three daughters (the late Beverly Burtchell and the late Joyce Millington) of the late Reuben and Myrtle (Berry) Burtchell. In the early 1950's, Lucille moved to Brockton, MA and...

Andrew Marshall

Jan 1, 2017

Andrew Marshall, III, age 68 of Taunton, passed away on January 1, 2017 at Morton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" (Yodsnukis) Marshall. Andrew was born in Taunton, a son of the late Andrew and Lydwina (Sousa) Marshall, Jr. Mr. Marshall was a lifelong Taunton resident who owned A. Marshall & Sons Construction Co and Marshall...

Jason Logan

Dec 31, 2016

Jason David Logan, age 36 of Taunton, passed away on December 31, 2016 at Boston Medical Center. Jason was the son of Linda (Sargent) Logan of North Dighton and son of the late David W. Logan. Funeral services were privately held with The Silva Funeral Home of Taunton

Carolyn Hickey

Dec 29, 2016

Carolyn Ann Hickey, age 61 of Taunton, passed away at home on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Carolyn is survived by many friends and extended family from Mass Mentor and Cooperative Productions, Inc of Taunton as well as Maria Hinderscheid of Taunton and Ellen Magner of South Easton. She was also the friend of the late Linda Swain. Carolyn's funeral...

Manuel Vieira

Dec 24, 2016

Manuel Melo Vieira (Cardadeira) 82, died peacefully on December 24, 2016 surrounded by his family at Longmeadow Nursing home in Raynham, MA. Manuel was born on February 24, 1934 in Povoaé

David Bettencourt

Dec 23, 2016

David A. Bettencourt, Sr., age 67, of Swansea, passed away on December 23, 2016 at Kimwell Nursing Home in Fall River. He was the beloved husband of Sharon (English) Bettencourt. David was born in Fall River a son of the late Eugene and Lucy (Desmarais) Bettencourt. Before retiring in 2001, David was employed with Dave's Boiler Works and R.J....

Julia Pina

Dec 23, 2016

Julia (Perry) Pina, age 94 , a lifelong Taunton Resident, passed away on December 23, 2016 at Marian Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late George Pina, Sr. Julia was born in Dighton, a daughter of the late Perira and Paulina (Neves) Perry. Before retiring in 1985, Mrs. Pina was employed with Shields, Inc for over 28...

George Silvia

Dec 20, 2016

George E. Silvia, Sr., 91, of Taunton, passed away on December 20, 2016 at Life Care Center in Raynham. He was the beloved husband of the late Bertha E. Silvia. George was born in Taunton, a son of the late Augustus and Catherine (Mahoney) Silvia. Before retirement in 1987, Mr. Silvia was employed with the city of Taunton with...

Gertrude Cornell

Dec 20, 2016

Gertrude May Cornell, 75, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday at Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Irving Delmar Cornell. Born in Westport, daughter of the late John and Rachel (Lake) Wilson. Survivors include her sons, James E. Cornell, David M. Vieira, David A. Cornell, Bruce W. Vieira, Richard E. Cornell, Michael I....

Russell Macomber

Dec 19, 2016

Russell E. Macomber, age 77 of East Taunton, passed away on Monday, December 19th at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (Sylvia) Macomber. Russ was born in Taunton, a son of the late Elwood and Elsa (Foster) Macomber. Russ attended schools in Taunton and served his country with the Army during the Korean...

Gayle Landry

Dec 17, 2016

Gayle Robin (Pinstein) Landry, age 60, of Taunton, passed away on December 17, 2016 at Saint Luke Hospital. She was the beloved wife of David Landry. Gayle was born in Revere, Ma, the daughter of Howard Pinstein and the late Faith (Kramer) Jackson. Mrs. Landry enjoyed reading her books and spending time with her family, especially her grandson. Besides...

Robert Silva

Dec 13, 2016

Robert C. Silva, 85 years old, of Falmouth and formerly of Taunton, departed this life on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Carolyn Ruth (Vickers) Silva, of Taunton, MA. Mr. Silva was the son of the late John and Dora (Faille) Silva of East Taunton. Prior...

Manuel S. Moreira

Dec 9, 2016

TAUNTON - Manuel S. Moreira, husband of Maria (Morais) Moreira, died peacefully at Morton Hospital surrounded by his family on Dec. 9, 2016. He was 70. Born in Santa Maria, Acores, he was the son of the late Manuel S. and Ana (Fontes) Moreira. Manuel moved to this area in 1971 and worked as a silversmith for Reed &...

Fernanda M. (Faria) Marzilli

Dec 5, 2016

Fernanda M. (Faria) Marzilli, of Taunton, passed away on Monday, December 5th, 2016. Wife of Paul Marzilli, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Faial, Azores, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Louis) Faria. She worked at Morton Hospital for many years as a Dietary Assistant. Besides her husband Paul, Fernanda is survived by her...

Anna Lynch

Dec 2, 2016

Anna Beatrice (McCarthy) Lynch passed away peacefully on December 2, 2016 at Marian Manor. She was 92. An avid storyteller, those that loved her will always remember her colorful stories of her childhood in Taunton and of her time as a telephone operator at the Myles Standish army camp during World War II, where she assisted many a nervous...