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Phyllis (Rogers)  Dixon

Phyllis (Rogers) Dixon

Jun 9, 2022

Phyllis Dixon (Rogers) 77, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harold E. Dixon, who passed away in 1988.

Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Georgianna (Demoura) Rogers.

She worked as a home...

John R. Gay

John R. Gay

May 10, 2022

John R. Gay (82) passed away May 10th after a brief illness.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Jessie (Holloway) Gay and Stanley Joseph Gay.  He served four years in the U.S. Navy after which he was employed at Texas Instruments in Attleboro for over 30 years as a manufacturing manager.  John was an avid reader and card...

Shaun Keith Andrade

Shaun Keith Andrade

May 9, 2022

Shaun K. Andrade, 31, of Taunton, formerly of Middleboro, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2022.

Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late Darnelle D. Andrade.

Shaun attended Middleboro Public Schools. In his younger years he served as an altar boy, took pilot lessons, played archery, enjoyed golfing, playing baseball,...

Manuel N. Batista

Manuel N. Batista

May 3, 2022

Manuel N. Batista , 77, of Taunton, MA passed away on May 3, 2022 after a brief and unexpected illness. Manuel (Manny) was born August 30, 1944 in Carapinha, Tabua, Portugal to Mario Nunes Batista and Maria Dos Anjos.

On May 9, 1971 he married Assunção A. (Carvalho) Batista, whom he is survived...

Sherrilyn Foster

Sherrilyn Foster

Mar 23, 2022

Sherrilyn Foster , age 50, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Junior Frazier and Elaine Foster.

She was loving, kind and had a great sense of humor. She often found it fun pranking people and making people laugh. Singing...

Juana Basarte Rivera

Juana Basarte Rivera

Mar 22, 2022

Juana Basarte Rivera , 69, of Pawtucket, R.I. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.

Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of the late Heraclio Rivera and Matilda Ortiz Rivera.

Juana moved to Massachusetts in the late 70’s after the birth of her beloved son’s. Before moving to...

Jeffrey Brian Gill

Jeffrey Brian Gill

Mar 21, 2022

In loving memory of Jeffrey B. Gill of Brockton MA and Key West FL, having left this world at the age of 61. The son of the late Kenneth L. and Margaret A. (Berkeley) Gill, he enjoyed hiking, fishing, and four wheeling from DW Fields Park to Miles Standish State Forest. A stubborn, dependable, and resilient man, Jeff loved...

Daniel de Pina da Rosa

Daniel de Pina da Rosa

Feb 26, 2022

Daniel de Pina da Rosa , age 84, of Taunton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.

Son of late Francisco da Rosa and Idalina de Pina Cardoso (Nhá nhá), Daniel de Pina da Rosa, was born on 03.12.1937, in Sao Filipe, Fogo...

Luis Ivan Ortiz Maldonado

Luis Ivan Ortiz Maldonado

Feb 20, 2022

Luis Ivan Ortiz Maldonado , age 55, of Raynham, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Morton Hospital after battling ALS for the past six years.

Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Julio Ortiz and Maria Maldonado.

He worked as a machine operator with Preferred Freezers in...

Heather Marie (Duquette)  Richmond

Heather Marie (Duquette) Richmond

Feb 17, 2022

Heather M. Richmond (Duquette) age 42, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of David Richmond.

Born in Stoughton, she was the daughter of Roxanna “Rocky” (LaPlante) Duquette, of Middleboro and the late Anthony J. Duquette; and step daughter of John Holyoke.

A loving...

William F. Drouin

William F. Drouin

Feb 11, 2022

William Francis Drouin, affectionately known as “Bill” or “Billy”, age 74, of Taunton, passed away on February 11, 2022,at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of LuAnn (Bridges) Drouin.

Born in Marlboro, he was the son of the late Leon W. Drouin and Virginia P. (Morse) Drouin.

He worked as a master carpenter for many...

Anne S. Kula

Anne S. Kula

Jan 24, 2022

Anne S. Kula (Strojny) age 102, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Marian Manor in Taunton. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Kula.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Curowona) Strojny.

She was a graduate of Taunton High...

Frank S. Tabak

Frank S. Tabak

Jan 13, 2022

Frank S. Tabak , 81, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was the husband of the late Joan A. (Berube) Tabak.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Frank M. and Mary A. (Sivicla) Tabak.

He graduated from...

Denise Frances Bazinet

Denise Frances Bazinet

Dec 30, 2021

Denise F. Bazinet, 70, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Brockton.

Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Rene J. and Stella Sophie (Arcikowski) Bazinet.

She worked as a professional driver for adults and children with special needs for many years....

James C. Lucey

James C. Lucey

Dec 24, 2021

James C. Lucey “Jamie” 53, of Raynham, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Morton Hospital.

Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late James and Mary L. (Dexter) Lucey.

Jamie worked as a carpet installer for many years.

He leaves his siblings, Michael J. Lucey,...

Manuel Medeiros

Manuel Medeiros

Dec 22, 2021

Manuel "Manny" Medeiros , 78, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Morton Hospital. He was the loving husband of Kathleen A. (Moriscano) Medeiros and celebrated over 32 years of marriage together.

Born in Fall River and raised in Westport, MA on the family farm. He was a son of the late...

Lorraine P. (Dupont)  Raposa

Lorraine P. (Dupont) Raposa

Dec 22, 2021

Lorraine P. Raposa (Dupont) 77, of East Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Morton Hospital. She was the loving wife of 58 years to Daniel J. Raposa.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Rose (Fontes) Dupont.

Lorraine was a 1962 graduate of the first graduating...

Paul R. Silva

Paul R. Silva

Dec 6, 2021

Paul R. Silva , 79, of Raynham passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born in Taunton, MA he was the son of the late Joaquin Silva and Grace (Hannant) Silva.  He was widowed after 54 years by his wife Barbara J....

Ann Marie (Boyle)  Richardson

Ann Marie (Boyle) Richardson

Dec 5, 2021

Ann Marie (Boyle) Richardson , 50, of Quincy, passed away after a long illness on December 5th, 2021 at South Shore Hospital, in Weymouth, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Walter L. Richardson, Jr.

Born and raised in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Mary...

David W. Cosenza

David W. Cosenza

Nov 27, 2021

David W. Cosenza, age 35, of Boston MA. Died on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Born in Worcester, MA, David is survived by his parents, Gregory J. Cosenza and Debra  J, (Flynn) Cosenza, of Florida; a brother, Daniel G. Cosenza; a sister, Ashley J. Cosenza, both of Florida; his nephew "Little Buddy" Draven A Cosenza, of Florida; his...

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