Obituaries Listing

Dawn R. (Christian) Paulo

Dawn R. (Christian) Paulo

Feb 19, 2016

NORTON - Dawn R. Paulo, wife of James Paulo, died unexpectedly at her Norton home on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. She was 46. Born in Middleboro, she was the daughter of the late Verne and Nancy (Daniels) Christian. Raised and educated in Middleboro, she was a homemaker for most of her adult life. In addition to her husband she...

David M. Raposa

David M. Raposa

Feb 18, 2016

TAUNTON - David M. Raposa, 93, of Raynham, husband of the late Shirley (DeMoura) Raposa, died at Morton Hospital after a short stay on February 18, 2016. A 1940 Graduate of Taunton High School, he was a WWII Veteran, having served from December 1942 through December 1945. Basic training at Camp Forrest, TN; also stationed at Camp Gordon, GA...

Michael D. Gonsalves

Michael D. Gonsalves

Feb 17, 2016

SPENCER - Michael D. Gonsalves, 52, of Spencer, died at UMass Medical Center in Worcester on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. He was 52. Born and raised in Taunton, he was the son of Carolyn (Costa) Gonsalves and the late William Gonsalves, Sr. He was educated in Taunton and was a 1981 graduate of Taunton High School. A transportation driver,...

Gabriel M. Camara

Gabriel M. Camara

Feb 17, 2016

ATTLEBORO - Gabriel M. Camara was born on Nov. 15, 1993, as a precious boy who entered life. As he grew, he placed footprints of love on every heart he touched. That precious soul was taken from us on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. He was born to Luis Camara of Attleboro and Deborah Carr of Lakeville and received as...

John W. Downey

John W. Downey

Feb 16, 2016

RAYNHAM - John W. Downey, husband of Maria (deJesus) Downey, died at his Raynham home on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016. He was 67. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Thomas C. and Louise (Santos) Downey. He holds a Bachelor Degree from Southeastern Mass University, Dartmouth and a Master's Degree from Assumption College in Worcester. John...

Michael Botelho

Michael Botelho

Feb 15, 2016

TAUNTON - Michael J. Botelho died at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. He was 42. Born in Taunton, he was the son of Dinis and Carol (Antunes) Botelho of Taunton. A graduate of Taunton High School class of 1992, Michael loved cooking, helping people and working on cars. He worked as a mechanic...

Charles Mendes

Charles Mendes

Feb 11, 2016

TAUNTON - Charles Mendes, son of the late Frank Mendes and Joaquina (Santos) Mendes passed away at Marian Manor on February 11, 2016 of complications from Alzheimer's, at the age of 88. He was the devoted husband of the late Theresa (Thuotte) Mendes. He is survived by two sons, Charles L. Mendes and his fiancé Diane Caroll of Lee,...

Jose F. Camara

Jose F. Camara

Feb 10, 2016

TAUNTON - Jose F. Camara, husband of Zenaida (Pereira) Camara of Taunton, died at Taunton Nursing Home on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016. He was 71. Born in Capela, Sao Miguel, Acores, he was the son of the late Jose and Jermana (Melo) Camara. Jose moved to this area in 1991 and worked at Jimmy's Restaurant in Taunton. He was...

Richard Almeida

Richard Almeida

Feb 1, 2016

TAUNTON - Richard Almeida, loving husband of Maureen (Corr) Almeida, died at Morton Hospital on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. He was 78. Born in Taunton, he was the son of Antone and Anna (Semas) Almeida. He was a 1956 graduate of Coyle High School, and also attended Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI. He served in the US...

Lorraine M. Mello

Lorraine M. Mello

Feb 1, 2016

TAUNTON - Lorraine M. (Travers) Mello, wife of the late James E. Mello, died at Morton Hospital on Feb. 1, 2016. She was 75. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late William and Georgianna (Carreiro) Travers. Raised and educated in Taunton, Lorraine was a 1958 graduate of the former St. Mary's High School. She worked for...

Philip A. Machado, Sr

Philip A. Machado, Sr

Jan 30, 2016

TAUNTON - Philip A. Machado, Sr., 41, died unexpectedly at his Taunton home on Jan. 30, 2016. Born in Taunton, he was the son of Robert Machado and the late Cynthia L. (Hilger) Machado and the stepson of Theodora Machado. Educated in Taunton schools, he owned and operated P.J.'s Pest Control. Philip loved fishing and motorcycles. Survivors include his...

William J. Smith

William J. Smith

Jan 29, 2016

RAYNHAM - William J. Smith, husband of the late Edith (Corey) Smith, died at the Life Care Center of Raynham on Jan. 29, 2016. He was 93. Born in Berkley, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alfrenda (DaRosa) Smith. Bill attended Taunton schools and later served in the US Army during WWII. Employed by Taunton's former...

Maria J. Defrias

Maria J. Defrias

Jan 28, 2016

TAUNTON - Maria J. (Moreira) DeFrias, wife of Jose DeFrias of Taunton, died at Life Care Center of Raynham on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. She was 82 years old. Born in St. Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Filomena (DeJesus) Moreira. Maria moved to this country in 1968 and worked as an assembler for...

Annamae Cunha

Annamae Cunha

Jan 23, 2016

ORLEANS - Annamae Cunha, formerly of Taunton, died at the Woodlands at Pleasant Bay in Brewster, on Saturday, Jan. 23rd. She was 91. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Araujo) Cunha. She was a longtime Taunton resident and a 1942 graduate of Taunton High School. A retired seamstress, she was employed by...

Anna F. (Mahoney) (Harrington) Newbury

Anna F. (Mahoney) (Harrington) Newbury

Jan 16, 2016

PLYMOUTH - Anna F. (Mahoney) (Harrington) Newbury, wife of the late Waldo L. Newbury, died at Life Care of Plymouth on Saturday, January 16, 2016. She was 91. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Annie L. (Warner) Mahoney. She was educated in Roxbury and a graduate of St. Patrick's High School, class...

Florinda Manuela (Da Silva) Faria

Florinda Manuela (Da Silva) Faria

Jan 15, 2016

TAUNTON - Florinda Manuela (da Silva) Faria, beloved wife of Francisco de Faria, died surrounded by her family at her Taunton home on Jan. 15, 2016. She was 71. Born in Faial, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel I. and Florinda (Pereira) da Silva. She was educated and married in the Azores and moved to Taunton...

Susan Mccullough

Susan Mccullough

Jan 11, 2016

MALDEN - Susan Jean McCullough, wife of Richard Gomes for the past forty-five years, died unexpectedly at her Malden home on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016. She was 67. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of late George and Mary (Mulligan) McCullough. Raised and educated in Wakefield, she was a graduate of Wakefield High School and UMass Amherst. She...

Mary Costa

Mary Costa

Jan 11, 2016

TAUNTON - Mary Costa died at Morton Hospital and Medical Center on January 11, 2016 following a lengthy illness. She was 87. Born in Norton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Edwarda (Tenreiro) Costa. She was a lifelong Taunton resident and a 1946 graduate of Taunton High School. She retired, after 29 years, as a clerk...

Pinheiro, Sr. Jose

Pinheiro, Sr. Jose

Jan 7, 2016

TAUNTON - Jose Pinheiro, Sr. husband of the late Maria T. (Moitoso) Pinheiro, died unexpectedly at his Taunton home on Jan. 7, 2016. He was 82. Born in Faial, Azores, Jose was the son of the late Jose and Maria Constance Pinheiro. Educated in the Azores, he served in the Portuguese Army before moving to this area many years...

Patricia A. Gannon

Patricia A. Gannon

Jan 6, 2016

WEST ROXBURY - Patricia A. Gannon of Taunton, daughter of the late Leo W. and Hilda (Greifeld) Gannon died at Brigham & Women's Hospital on Jan. 6, 2016. She was 65. Born and raised in Boston, Patricia was a 1969 graduate of St. Claire's Catholic High School in Roslindale. Employed as a Job Specialist with the Massachusetts Department of...