All Obituaries

Lois E. Dillingham (Horton) 95, of North Dighton, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was the wife of the late John Q. Dillingham, Jr. Born in Dighton, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Bernice (Davis) Horton. She worked many years in Providence for Color Worsted Mills before marrying and then went on to work for Princess House as a china inspector. Lois greatly enjoyed cooking, dancing, traveling, entertaining &...

Stephen L. Salazar, 32 of Boston, formerly of Bulverde, TX, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Boston. Born in Silver Spring, MD, he was the beloved son of Luis and Nancy (Prieto) Salazar. Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals was entrusted with local arrangements and assisting his family with sending him home to Texas for services. All funeral services and interment will be conducted at a time to be determined at the Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1281 Bandera Road,...

Sophie A. Caldeira, 65, of Brockton, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020 at the Dr. Ruth McLain Hospice Home in Braintree.  Born in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Celeste and Sophie (Waluk) Caldeira. Sophie worked as an assembler for several years.  She leaves behind her sister, Stella Jaskola, and her husband, Henry and their family; a brother, Michael “Mickey” Korobko, and his family.  Her family would like to extend their sincere...

Gail A. Gordon, 64, of Franklin, passed away on January 28, 2020 at Milford Hospital. Services were private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals & Cremation Services, 69 West Britannia Street, Taunton, MA

Angel Luis Ramos Melendez, 67, of Fall River passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River.  Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Rafael Ramos Ortiz and Luz Maria Melendez. He leaves his five children and a host of relatives and friends. According to the family's wishes, all funeral services will be held at Funeraria Emanuel, Carr. 140, Barrio San Luis KL 542, Florida, Puerto Rico (Telephone # 787-822-0338) on Tuesday, December 17,...

Rosemary Dykas (Reardon) 89, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Longmeadow of Taunton. She was the wife of the late Theordore P. "Ted" Dykas (Ret. Patrolman, Taunton Police Dept.) and former wife of the late John C. Shaw. She worked as a secretary for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at Paul A. Dever State School for several years before retirement. Rosemary enjoyed crafts, woodworking, stamping, painting, and joining her late husband at the...

  Frank F. Gwozdz, 84, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Marian Manor, in Taunton. He was the loving husband of Joan (Gefis) Gwozdz. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Antoni and Victoria (Pieta) Gwozdz. A lifelong city resident, he worked for many years as a textile mechanic/designer for Webbs, Inc. in Fall River and ViaMed in Easton. Frank played baseball for CYO while in high school and later played softball for the Mitchell Club in...

Judith A. Christine (Bistrek), 70, of Raynham passed away on Wed, 9/11/19 at her home with her husband and daughter bedside.  She was married to Robert Christine for 49 years.  Born in Montague, MA, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Lois (Bouker) Bistrek. A graduate of Bridgewater State College, Judith earned a bachelor’s degree and prior to retirement worked long-term as the Conservation Commission Agent for the Town of Raynham.  Prior to being a...

Doris Gentry, of Warren, RI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2019 at the Crestwood Nursing Home in Warren, RI.  A complete obituary will be published as it becomes available. 

Dianne E. Falco (Hamel), 43, of Taunton, MA, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2019. Born in Attleboro, MA, she was the daughter of Suzanne A. Hamel, of Pawtucket, RI, and the late David E. Hamel. Besides her mother, she leaves her two children, Aaron L. Ferreira, and Ava E. Falco, both of Taunton, MA; her sister, Amy D. Hamel and niece Mila M. Hamel-Song, both of Attleboro, MA. She was the sister of the late Scott D. Hamel. Dianne was a loving and devoted mother of two wonderful...