Obituaries Listing

Edward Torres, Jr

Feb 3, 2017

Edward H. Torres Jr., age 65 of Taunton, passed away on February 3, 2017 at his home. Ed was born in Taunton, son of the late Edward and Mary (Victurine) Torres, Sr. Ed received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He was employed with Gordons Food Service for the past 27 years....

James Amaral

Feb 2, 2017

James C. Amaral, age 91 of Taunton, passed away on February 2, 2017 at Marian Manor. He was the beloved husband of the late Emelia "Emma" (Machado) Amaral. James was born in Taunton, a son of the late Joseph and Edmina (Arruda) Amaral. Before retirement, James was employed 1943 to 1960 with the former Eureka Manufacturing, from 1960 to...

Adeline Machado

Feb 2, 2017

Adeline Machado, 88, of Raynham, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2016 at Nemasket Healthcare Center after a long illness. She was the widow of Antone Machado. Born in Foxboro, she was a daughter of the late John de Souza Pedro & Victoria (Botelho) Pedro. Adeline lived in Taunton before moving to Raynham. She was employed in the jewelry...

Rosa Dias

Jan 30, 2017

Miss. Rosa S. Dias, age 90 of Taunton, Passed away on January 30, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Ramiro and Rosa (Silveira) Dias, and sister of the late Ramiro Dias, Jr. and the late Joseph Dias who passed on January 14th. She is survived by a niece Michelle Dias and many friends and neighbors who loved...

Francis Souza, Jr

Jan 23, 2017

Francis Souza, Jr., age 84 of North Dighton, passed away on January 23, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Dorothea (Rose) Souza. Frank was born in North Dighton a son of the late Frank and Rose (Roderick) Souza, Sr. Before retirement in 2001, Mr. Souza was employed with...

Berta Medeiros

Jan 23, 2017

Berta M. (Botelho) Medeiros, age 65 of Taunton, passed away on January 23, 2017 at Morton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Joao Medeiros Berta was born in St Miguel, Azores, a daughter of the late Joao and Maria do Carmo (Botelho) Raposo. Before retirement Mrs. Medeiros was employed with Reed & Barton for over 27 years. Berta...

Manuel Morgado

Jan 21, 2017

Manuel " Ventura" Morgado, age 85 of Taunton, passed away on January 21, 2017 at Marian Manor. Born in Faial da Terra, Azores a son of the late Manuel and Maria (Clemente) Morgado. Manuel moved to Taunton in 1973, he enjoyed gardening and was devoted to his family. He will be missed by many. Before retirement Mr. Morgado was...

Francis Terra

Jan 19, 2017

Francis E. Terra, age 92 formerly of Taunton, passed away on January 19, 2017 at The life Care Center of South Shore. He was the beloved husband of Veronica ( Cabral) Terra. Born in Taunton a son of the late Francis and Rose (Rose) Terra. Mr. Terra was employed with the City of Taunton as a firefighter having retired...

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...