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Leanna M. Perry

Leanna M. Perry

Sep 2, 2024

Leanna M. Perry, age 35, a loving and devoted mother, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro surrounded by her loving family. 

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Dennis Perry and Lisa Collins. 

She previously resided in Cranston, RI, Cumberland, RI, and most recently Attleboro, MA.

After graduating from Cranston West High School, she earned...

Vernon L. Gaugush

Vernon L. Gaugush

Sep 1, 2024

Vern's Journey: A Life Lived with Passion, Purpose, and Play

Vern was born on the South Side of Chicago, a city known for its gritty perseverance, a trait he embodied throughout his life. Despite his origins in White Sox territory, Vern grew up a diehard Cubs fan, enduring decades of heartache until 2016, when he finally witnessed their historic World Series...

Mary E. Koukol

Mary E. Koukol

Aug 28, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Koukol (Alexander) passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 28, 2024, at age 91. She was born July 23, 1933, and was welcomed to her Canton home by her parents Gardner Alexander and Nyrhe. Her family moved to Mansfield in 1939 and settled on Central Street where Mary attended Paine School with her childhood friends Helen Jean...

Juana Villegas Rosario

Juana Villegas Rosario

Aug 28, 2024

Juana Villegas Rosario, age 93, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Felix Colon.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Simon Villegas and Juana Rosario.

She is survived by her children Luis Del Valle, Alejandro Del Valle, and...

Helenia R. Bocook

Helenia R. Bocook

Aug 26, 2024

Helenia R. Bocook, age 51, of Taunton, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Morton Hospital.

 Born in Richmond, Virginia, she was the daughter of Carl W. Bocook, Jr. and Cynthia Bowker. 

Helenia dedicated herself to her role as a full-time mother and furthering her education in becoming a Psychiatrist. Her commitment to helping others was unparalleled.

She was an amazing woman of...

Ugo Queen Odenigbo

Ugo Queen Odenigbo

Aug 23, 2024

Ugo Queen Odenigbo (Ojede) age 56, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted and loving wife of Ogomezie Odenigbo.

Born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, she was the daughter of the late Michael Ojede Sr and Comfort (Chiezukwa) Ojede. Ugo touched the lives of all...

Jonathan Sanchez-Roman

Jonathan Sanchez-Roman

Aug 14, 2024

Jonathan Sanchez-Roman, age 39, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 024 at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River. He was the husband of Yaniza Villegas-Villega.

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Jose Sanchez and Maria M. Roman.

He previously worked at SmartPack as a packing clerk. 

Jonathan enjoyed riding motorcycles and riding horses in Puerto...

Elaine M. Drummond

Elaine M. Drummond

Aug 8, 2024

Elaine M. Drummond (Kohlhoff) age 84, of Rehoboth, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was the wife of the late David Henderson Drummond, Jr.

Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Casper J. and Alma L. (Reed) Kohlhoff.

She was a resident of Rehoboth for the past 57 years and was...

Marcy A. MacGregor

Marcy A. MacGregor

Aug 6, 2024

Marcy Alanna MacGregor, age 46, of Hyannis, passed away on August 6, 2024. Left to mourn her loss are her parents, George and Lorraine, her brothers, James and his wife Karen and Matthew and his wife Shannon. She is also survived by her nephews Nicholas, Michael, and Matthew, two nieces Jamie and Genevieve; and her uncle Hank. Her other aunts,...

Laurence P. Sullivan

Laurence P. Sullivan

Aug 1, 2024

Laurence P. “Larry” Sullivan, age 69, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was the soulmate and companion of Elizabeth J. Papineau for over twenty years.

Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Paul R. and Dorothy R. (Johnson) Sullivan.

A graduate of Doherty Memorial High...

Jennifer J. Quigley

Jennifer J. Quigley

Jul 30, 2024

Jennifer "Jen" Joan Quigley, age 58, of Randolph, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, at her home.

Born and raised in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Thomas G. Quigley, Sr. and Audrey L. (Lawrence) Quigley.

Jen graduated from Mount Alvernia Academy in Newton. She previously worked at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston for several years.

 Jennifer was a...

Walter E. Doyle

Walter E. Doyle

Jul 26, 2024

Walter E. Doyle, age 58, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024 at RegalCare of Taunton. He was the husband of Kimberly A. (Thompson) Doyle.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Walter A. Doyle and Patricia (Hastings) Doyle.

He was raised in Foxborough and resided in Taunton for the past 27 years.

Walter was a dedicated...

Mary Hibbard

Mary Hibbard

Jul 25, 2024

Mary T. Hibbard (Morrison) age 85, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at RegalCare of Taunton. She was the loving wife of Roy R. Hibbard for over sixty-six years. 

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Belot) Morrison.

She had resided in Cape Coral, Florida for many years...

Joan H. Stokes

Joan H. Stokes

Jul 4, 2024

Joan Hosendove Stokes, age 88, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. Born in Evansville, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Olivia Maxine (House) Hosendove.Joan graduated from Indiana State University, earning a Bachelor's Degree.Throughout her life, Joan worked as a researcher for the New York Public...

Margaret Hall

Margaret Hall

Jun 29, 2024

Margaret Hall, age 81, of Fall River, peacefully passed away at her residence on Saturday, June 29, 2024 with her daughter by her side. She was the wife of the late James Hall.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Lorenzo and Alice (Tansey) Morin.

Margaret devoted an impressive 55 years of her life to hairdressing. Over the years,...

Frank S. Brown

Frank S. Brown

Jun 27, 2024

Frank S. Brown, age 68, a lifelong resident of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of Sharon L. (DeCosta) Brown. They were married for the past forty seven years.

Born and raised in Taunton, he was the son of the late Richard H. and Barbara R. (Vieira) Brown.

He worked as a cab...

Jeffrey A. Loring

Jeffrey A. Loring

Jun 9, 2024

Jeffrey A. Loring, of Taunton, affectionately known as Jeff, passed away suddenly at his home on June 9, 2024, at the age of 52. 

Born on October 13, 1971, in Brockton, MA, he was the son of Donna (Robinson) St. Aubin of Taunton and the late Harold E. Loring, Jr.

Throughout his life, he worked for various companies such as Star Market...

Edith Velit Dietrich

Edith Velit Dietrich

Jun 2, 2024

Edith Velit Dietrich, age 84, of Bridgewater, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, accompanied by her daughters, Elsa and Edith Carolina, and granddaughter, Natalia by her side.

Born in Lima, Peru, she was the daughter of the late Elsa Dietrich.

Edith will always be remembered for her unwavering strength and resilience in the face of life's adversities. Despite losing her...

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