All Obituaries

David A. Conklin, 68 of Taunton, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston. He was the husband of the late Dale (Yudkin) Conklin. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was a son of the late John F. and Vivian (O’Dell) Conklin. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971 during the Vietnam War. David worked as a truckdriver for Coyne Rug Company in New Bedford for several years, prior to...

Cecilia M. Raposa (Curley) 97, of East Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Longmeadow of Taunton. She was the wife of the late Joseph D. Raposa. Born in Boston, MA, she was a daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary (Hever) Curley. She was educated in the Bridgewater School System and later attended the Taunton Vocational School of Nursing. Cecilia worked as an LPN at Morton Hospital, Cardinal Cushing Hospital, in Brockton, Boston Children’s Hospital and the...

Kenny Gary Cherenfant, was born in Boston, MA on October 1, 1987 to Gaston and Margarida Cherenfant. Kenny died suddenly and walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 25, 2018 at the age of 30.  Kenny's soul was a light that shined on us all. With a great smile and charismatic laugh he charmed everyone he knew. Amongst ourselves we have so many stories of his beautiful spirit. His love of music, story telling, basketball and ATVs were a few...

Matthew S. Dykas, Sr. (Retired T.F.D.) 96, a lifelong resident of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 9, 2018 at the Taunton Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Victoria F. (Bednarz) Dykas and was predeceased by his companion, Eva Kulpa. Born in Taunton, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Miga) Dykas. Mr. Dykas was a 1939 graduate of Taunton High School.  He served his country proudly with the United States Navy during World War II. Matthew served...

  Anna I. Bednarz (Jacques) 99, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Morton Hospital, just one month shy of her 100th birthday. She was the wife of the late Victor S. Bednarz. Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late Kostan and Mary (Palus) Jacques, who lived to be 100 years old. She graduated from Taunton High School and attended art school in Boston, MA and Providence, RI. Anna lived a good catholic life, she was a communicant of the Holy Rosary Church...

Helen R. Pieknik, formerly of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI.  Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late Zygmunt and Mary (Ciurczak) Pieknik. She worked as a home caretaker most of her life. Helen was the sister of the late Amelia M. Kusiak, Ted Pieknik, and Henry Pieknik. According to Helen's wishes, all funeral services were private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Sowiecki Funeral Home, Taunton, MA....

Keith Douglas Alan Pigney, 80, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Kirsti A. (Kytosaho) Pigney. They were married for 54 wonderful years.  Born in Wimbledon, England, United Kingdom. He was the son of the late James Potter and Edna Margaret (Hardy) Pigney. Prior to making his home in Taunton, Keith served in the Royal Air Force in England, followed by achieving his engineering...

Paul V. Bednarz, 77, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2017 at the Taunton Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Joan C. Bednarz. Born in Taunton, he was a son of Anna I. (Jacques) Bednarz and the late Victor S. Bednarz. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy.  Paul worked as a plumber, pipe fitter, and welder for many years. He enjoyed traveling, refinishing furniture, and cars. He leaves his children, Steven P Bednarz, of Tauntonm, Amy...

Emily J.  Goldonowicz (Holik) 98 years old, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, August 11, 2017 at the Marian Manor in Taunton. She was the beloved wife of the late John M. Goldonowicz. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Stanislaw and Katarzyna (Paruch) Holik. She was educated in Fall River Schools and was a graduate of the LPN Program at Taunton State Hospital. Emily was employed as a LPN at Taunton state Hospital and the Brockton VA...

Deborah S. Wrigley-Dooley, 65, of Taunton, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Morton Hospital after a long struggle with cancer.  The daughter of the late Edmund and Ruby (MacDonald) Wrigley, she lived all of her life in the area.  Deborah worked for many years as a Teacher’s Assistant in the Taunton School System. She was known by friends, neighbors, and colleagues for her creativity and artistic skill; as well as an appreciation for nature which she...