All Obituaries

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...

Joan L. Emberley, 85, of Middleboro, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2019 with her daughter by her side. She was the wife of the late Arthur F. Emberley. Born in Nashua, New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Oswald and Josephine (Rodgers) Larocque. Joan worked as a switchboard operator for Winthrop-Atkins Company in Middleboro for many years, prior to retirement. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa J. Budrow, of Norton; and a grandson, Sean Kearney, of Middleboro....

Sylvester A. Gasper “Sly” 64, of Taunton, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Longmeadow of Taunton. He was the beloved husband of Mary R. (Leonard) Gasper. They were married for thirty years. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Manuel and Laura (Silvia) Gasper. Sly worked as a grocery clerk at Trucchi’s Supermarket.  He loved wood carving, the Beatles, and his two cats, Prince and Princess. Besides his wife Mary, he leaves behind his friends,...

Eugene “Gene” C. Alger, 74, of Taunton, died on April 5, 2019 in Morton Hospital after being stricken ill at home. Gene was the husband of Virginia “Ginger” (McAloon) Alger for 50 years. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late William and Gertrude (Nadeau) Alger. He was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Grammar School and was a 1962 graduate of Monsignor Coyle High School.  For over 24 years, Gene was employed at the former Paul A. Dever State School...

Margot Strojny, 92,of Taunton, passed away December 16, 2018 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jan Strojny. ARRANGEMENTS AND FULL OBITUARY ARE PENDING. DETAILS WILL BE PUBLISHED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.

Annie (Szteligo) Zaczkiewicz passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the age of 100. She was married for 35 years to her loving husband, Boleslaw Zaczkiewicz, until his death in 1974.   Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late John Szteligo and Katherine (Jajuga) Szteligo. Annie was a life-long resident of Taunton and attended Taunton schools.  She worked as an enameler at Chartley Enameling Co. and at Wells Jewelry...

  Elsie E. Tomawski (Heino) 97, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Morton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Tomawski. Born in Worcester, MA, she was a daughter of the late Emil and Elma (Noponen) Heino. She graduated from Oliver Ames High School, Easton, MA, in 1939. Prior to retirement Mrs. Tomawski worked at Taunton State Hospital and Reed & Barton in Taunton.  She then worked as a key punch operator for IBM in Harrisburg,...

Logan Mary Lynn Baresel, 31, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2018 at Morton Hospital. Born in Plymouth, MA, she was the beloved daughter of Melissa Baresel and the late William Hiltz; and the step daughter of George E. Haskell, Jr. She was a loving mother, a loyal sister and devoted daughter. She loved everything about cars, especially working on them. She was a talented artist as well and had special love for all animals.  In addition to her mother and...