Obituaries Listing

Louis A. Sanson

Louis A. Sanson

Aug 8, 2016

DIGHTON - Louis A. Sanson, son of the late Antone and Mary (Rogers) Sanson, died at the Dighton Care & Rehabilitation Center on Aug. 8, 2016. He was 81. He was born, raised and educated in Dighton, and was a lifelong resident of the area. A self-employed farmer for most of his life, Mr. Sanson developed lasting friendships with...

Barbara A. (Deely) Hearrold

Barbara A. (Deely) Hearrold

Aug 7, 2016

TAUNTON - Barbara A. (Deely) Hearrold, loving companion of James O. Couto of East Taunton, died at Morton Hospital on August 7, 2016. She was 83. Born in Cambridge, she was the wife of the late Charles R. Hearrold and the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Conroy) Deely. Employed as a waitress for many years in area...

Louis Borges

Louis Borges

Aug 5, 2016

TAUNTON - Louis Borges, husband of the late Diane T. Borges, died at the VA Medical Center in West Roxbury on August 5, 2016. He was 84. Born, raised, and educated in Taunton, he was the son of the late Louis and Mary (Razendes) Borges. Louis served with the US Navy during the Korean War. He owned and operated...

Leonard Spinney

Leonard Spinney

Aug 3, 2016

Leonard Spinney was born in Quincy on September 20th, 1929. He was a graduate of Braintree schools. When in high school he was on the track team and was also a member of the Living Statues where they posed in different positions under colored lights. He enjoyed skiing and going to New Hampshire on the ski team. Later he...

Antonio Daveiga

Antonio Daveiga

Aug 3, 2016

In Loving Memory of Antonio DaVeiga Born on April 8, 1943 in Fogo, Cape Verde, he was the son of Jose DaVeiga and Maria Nunes. At 73 years of his amazing life, Antonio took his last breath on August 3, 2016. Antonio is survived by his wife of 49 years, Eugenia DaVeiga, his 6 children; Ashtin, Armando, Carlos, Monica,...

Lourenco Martines Fagundes

Lourenco Martines Fagundes

Aug 2, 2016

Lourenco Martines Fagundes, 85, of Taunton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday. He was the husband of Maria (Enacio) Fagundes. Born in Agualva, Terceira, Azores, son of the late Manuel Melo and Maria Isabel Fagundes. A Taunton resident since 1976, Lourenco worked for many years at Rocha's Cleaning Service. Besides his wife, Maria, survivors...

Mary Stevens

Mary Stevens

Jul 28, 2016

WAREHAM - Mary Stevens of Wareham died at the Tremont Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center on July 28, 2016. She was 85. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late James and Pauline (Turtulli) Stevens. A graduate of Taunton High School, she was also a graduate of the Stenotype Institute of Boston. She also had attended Bryant...

Daniel Rapoza

Daniel Rapoza

Jul 24, 2016

Daniel "Dan" James Rapoza, 91, passed away at Taunton Nursing Home on July 24th 2016. Husband of the late Constance "Cris" (Gouveia) Rapoza and son of the late John and Angelina (Pacheco) Raposa, he was born, raised, and educated in Raynham. A proud veteran, Dan served his country during World War II, in the United States Navy Armed Guard....

Louise (Rapoza) Staples

Louise (Rapoza) Staples

Jul 17, 2016

TAUNTON - Louise (Rapoza) Staples of Taunton, wife of the late Warren D. Staples, Jr. died at the Taunton Nursing Home on July 17, 2016. She was eighty-two years old. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Adeline (Cabral) Rapoza. Mrs. Staples was a homemaker for most of her adult life. She will be...

Michael A. Cobb

Michael A. Cobb

Jul 16, 2016

RAYNHAM - Michael A. Cobb of Raynham, son of the late Emil and Irene (LaFrance) Cobb, died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton on July 16, 2016. He was 60 years old. Born in Taunton and raised in Raynham, Michael was a graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School. He later received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from...

Henry W. Janez

Henry W. Janez

Jul 6, 2016

PEABODY - Henry W. Janez died peacefully on July 6, 2016 at the age of 105 years. Born in Beverly, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Annie (Grant) Jones. Mr. Janez lived most of his life in Stoughton and South Yarmouth, and spent winters at his home in Haines City, FL. He served as the...

Lionel "Leo" Rivera

Lionel "Leo" Rivera

Jul 4, 2016

TAUNTON - Lionel "Leo" Rivera, died unexpectedly at his home on July 4, 2016. He was 63. Born in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Delia Sanchez and Francisco Rivera. Educated in Puerto Rico, Leo moved to this area in 2004. He loved music and helped everyone. He was known as "Uncle Leo" by friends. Leo...

Jacqueline M. (Rose) Marshall

Jacqueline M. (Rose) Marshall

Jul 4, 2016

TAUNTON - Jacqueline M. (Rose) Marshall, wife of the late Joseph Marshall, died at Life Care Center of Raynham on July 4, 2016, following a long illness. She was 88. Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Matilda (Fernandes) Rose. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Taunton High School in 1945. A retired receptionist,...

Ann Marie (Parlow) Ventura

Ann Marie (Parlow) Ventura

Jun 28, 2016

RAYNHAM - Ann Marie (Parlow) Ventura of Raynham, died at age 81 on June 28, 2016. She passed peacefully, surrounded by loving family members, after a prolonged, valiant struggle with lung disease. Ann was the beloved mother of Dr. Lorri Ventura of Mansfield and Frank G. Ventura, Jr. of Lakeville, and the widow of the late Frank G. Ventura,...

Jose "Joe" D. Serpa

Jose "Joe" D. Serpa

Jun 27, 2016

TAUNTON - Jose "Joe" Duarte Serpa, husband of Maria (Freitas) Serpa, died unexpectedly at his Taunton home on June 27, 2016. He was 68. Born in Pico, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel V. and Serafina (Medeiros) Serpa. Joe moved to Taunton in 1995 from New Bedford where he resided for many years. He was employed...

Marcelino Demedeiros

Marcelino Demedeiros

Jun 26, 2016

TAUNTON - Marcelino DeMedeiros, husband of the late Pulqueria (DoCouto) Medeiros, died at South East Rehab in N. Easton on June 26, 2016. He was 83. Born in Povoacao, St. Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Joseph and Laura (Pimentel) DeMedeiros. Mr. DeMedeiros was a lifelong resident of Taunton and was employed as an order picker...

Michael J. Corrao

Michael J. Corrao

Jun 25, 2016

BOSTON - Michael John Corrao of East Taunton, husband of Shirley (Desrosiers) Corrao, died at Tufts Medical Center on June 25, 2016. He was 68. Born, raised, and educated in Dorchester, he was the son of Josephine (Micale) Corrao of Raynham and her late husband Michael Joseph Corrao. He owned and operated Whittenton Lighting for many years, retiring in...

Joyce Marie (Sousa) Masapollo

Joyce Marie (Sousa) Masapollo

Jun 25, 2016

TAUNTON - Joyce Marie (Sousa) Masapollo, wife of the late Gaetano C "Guy" Masapollo, died at her Taunton home on June 25, 2016. She was 77. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Anna (Butler) Sousa. She was raised and educated in Taunton and was a graduate of Taunton High School. A retired ER...

Mary P. (Mattos) Silvia

Mary P. (Mattos) Silvia

Jun 24, 2016

TAUNTON - Mary P. (Mattos) Silvia passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2016, after a brief period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Charles R. Silvia. Born in Taunton on April 2, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elvira Mattos and the sister of the late Joseph Mattos, Jr....

Laura C. (Constantine) Goulart

Laura C. (Constantine) Goulart

Jun 23, 2016

DIGHTON - Laura C. (Constantine) Goulart, age 87 of Dighton, wife of 67 years to the late George L. Goulart, Sr., died at the Life Care Center of Raynham on June 23, 2016. She passed within 26 days of her beloved husband George. Born, raised, and educated in Dighton, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary...