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Robert Lawrence Fierra

Robert Lawrence Fierra

Nov 9, 2021

Robert L. Fierra, 78, of Taunton passed away on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. He was the husband of Helen M. Fierra (Zaczkiewicz).

Born in Dighton, MA, he was the son of the late Antone and Eileen (Bradshaw) Fierra.

After graduating from Taunton High School, he furthered his education at...

Emelia Skwarto

Emelia Skwarto

Nov 2, 2021

Emelia Skwarto, age 96, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday; November 2, 2021. She was the youngest child of Frank and Agnes Gula Skwarto. Beloved sister of Stella Skwarto Williamson of California, Aunt of  Matthew J. Skwarto Jr. and wife Annette Skwarto of Taunton, John F. Skwarto and wife Stephanie Skwarto of East Bridgewater, Lucille Skwarto Lebedew and husband...

Edilberto Rodi Coy Chocoj

Edilberto Rodi Coy Chocoj

Oct 24, 2021

Edilberto Rodi Coy Chocoj, 35, of Attleboro,  passed away on October 24, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence, RI.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in the Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals, 69 West Britannia Street, Taunton. Interment will be in Cementerio Municipal Sayaxche in Peten, Guatemala. For...

John S. Lopes

John S. Lopes

Oct 9, 2021

John S. Lopes , 86, of Raynham, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Brockton. He was the husband of the late Elaine K. (Gay) Lopes, who passed away on September 16, 2021.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Francisco P....

Dane Boom-Boom Jones

Dane Boom-Boom Jones

Oct 8, 2021

Dane Boom-Boom Jones , 27, of Warren, formerly of Canby, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was the loving husband of Jennifer (Stills) Black, of Warren.

Born in Milwaukie, Oregon, he was the son of Steven Black and Dana (Germany) Jones. However, Dane was raised by a village. From school counselors,...

Mary C. (Krzywonos)  Kullas

Mary C. (Krzywonos) Kullas

Sep 26, 2021

Mary Catherine (Krzywonos) Kullas, wife of the late Frank M. Kullas, was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, March 1, 1921, over 100 years ago. She is the daughter of the late Wojciech and Katarzyna (Kulik) Krzywonos. Mrs. Kullas attended schools in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and has lived in Norton, Massachusetts for the past 75 years.  She worked as a...

Taylor C. Weir

Taylor C. Weir

Sep 20, 2021

Taylor C Weir  “Smokey” , 31, of Barnstable, tragically passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with COVID-19. Born and raised in Barnstable, Massachusetts, he was the son of Adrienne R Weir, also of Barnstable.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved children; Jaxson and Shayla. His...

Elaine K. (Gay)  Lopes

Elaine K. (Gay) Lopes

Sep 16, 2021

Elaine K. Lopes (Gay) age 83, of Raynham, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Signature Healthcare-Brockton Hospital. She was the wife of John S. Lopes.

Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late Frank A. and Katherine (Kmiec) Gay.

She was a graduate of Taunton High School and attained her RN...

Norma (Vallas)  Courtemanche

Norma (Vallas) Courtemanche

Sep 8, 2021

Norma Courtemanche (Vallas) 54, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at HopeHealth Hospice Center, in Providence, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Robert L. Courtemanche. They were married for twenty nine years.

Born in Charlottesville, VA, she was the daughter of Peter M. and Anastasia (Barbakis) Vallas, of...

Paul D. Menard, Jr.

Paul D. Menard, Jr.

Aug 14, 2021

Paul D. Menard, Jr ., 62, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, August 14, 2021 at Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton.

Born and raised in Taunton, he was the son of the late Paul “Dinty” Menard, Sr. and Adele (Kizella) Menard.

He worked as a handyman and...

Ruth M. (McGovern)  Burke

Ruth M. (McGovern) Burke

Aug 11, 2021

Ruth M. Burke (McGovern) 93, of Norton formerly of Raynham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb-Home, in Norton. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Burke.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Madeline (Madden) McGovern.

She worked for Bay Bank (now known as...

Raymond C. Krisuinas

Raymond C. Krisuinas

Aug 3, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Raymond C. Krisuinas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Scott Craig Randolph

Scott Craig Randolph

Jul 24, 2021

Scott C. Randolph , 41, of Taunton, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.

Born in Boston, he was the son of Walter A. Randolph and Sandra M. (Calloway) Hilliard.

He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force.

Scott worked...

Mary Ann O'Connell

Mary Ann O'Connell

Jul 20, 2021

July 1, 1943 - July 20, 2021 Brockton, Massachusetts - Mary Ann Yorkoski O’Connell, born on July 1, 1943, daughter of the late Joseph P. and Irene (Gorczyca) Yorkoski. After a long illness, Mary Ann was taken to be with our Lord in heaven, at 8:30 am on July 20, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Fortier...

Martina Santos

Martina Santos

Jul 13, 2021

Martina Santos , 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Pedro Hernandez.

Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Santos and Felicita Cancel.

Prior to moving...

Kimberly Sue (Burt)  Rannacher

Kimberly Sue (Burt) Rannacher

Jun 15, 2021

Kimberly S. Rannacher , 49, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at her home.

Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of Susan (Ferris) Burt and the late Michael R. Burt.

She loved crafting, thrifting, visiting yard sales, and loved nature. Kim’s love of nature...

Carolyn A. (Nuttall)  Aguiar

Carolyn A. (Nuttall) Aguiar

May 28, 2021

Carolyn A. Aguiar (Nuttall) 91, of Taunton, passed away on Friday evening, May 28,2021 at Morton Hospital, in Taunton. She was the wife of the late George Aguiar who passed away in 2017.

Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Lilla (Suprenant) Nuttall.

Carolyn was a...

Lee Ann Gueran

Lee Ann Gueran

May 25, 2021

Lee Ann Gueran, 71, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Middleboro, she was the daughter of the late Leslie F. and Avis G. Travers.

She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections in Bridgewater and for Saint Luke’s Hospital for thirty...

Elizabeth Thomson Shaw

Elizabeth Thomson Shaw

May 23, 2021

Elizabeth (Beth) Shaw (95) of Westport, MA and formerly from Barrington and Bristol, RI, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She celebrated her 95th birthday on May 1. Beth was born in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada to William Noble Thomson and Sarah Sinclair Thomson. She was the only daughter...

Martin H. Enos, Sr.

Martin H. Enos, Sr.

May 9, 2021

Martin H. Enos, Sr ., of Wareham, passed away on May 9, 2021 at Tobey Hospital, in Wareham. He was the longtime companion of the late Rebecca Ann Franklin.

Born in Wareham, he was the son of the late Joel and Gertrude (Murdock) Enos.

He previously worked as a fisherman, at JJ Bartley,...

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