All Obituaries

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. and Elisabeth (DeMello) Lopes.   After graduating from Durfee High School in Fall River, he served his country proudly in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956 during the Korean War.   John...

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, coaches, friends, and their families. Dane settled on the Ross’ as his family of choice.  He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps....

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 cook at Norton Schools and retired in 1981 from the Norton High School cafeteria after over 20 years of service.   Mrs. Kullas was a...

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 brothers, Jon, Anthony, and Xavier. Taylor also leaves behind his maternal grandparents, Christine and Jack Carter of Florida and George Weir of...

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 from the nursing program at the Union Hospital in Fall River, MA. Elaine was also a graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy achieving a Bachelor of Science...

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 Taunton. Norma was very friendly and outgoing. She enjoyed making friends and could talk to anyone. Some of her other interests were reading...

Mary Miller Dreghorn, 87, died peacefully at home of cancer February 24, 2021 with her husband Richard at her side. Mary was born on June 7, 1933 in North Dighton, MA, the only daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn (MacDonald) Ramsden.  She grew up in Taunton, and she and Dick went to the same schools. Mary and Dick dated for a while in high school, but life took her on another path as she left to attend Boston University, where she studied music.  After college, Mary married...

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 carpenter for many years before retiring. Mr. Menard lived life on his terms, was a very hard worker. Paul was a simple man who kept to himself, enjoyed working on his cars and...

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 Bank of America) as a bookkeeper for many years prior to retirement. Ruth enjoyed assembling puzzles, going to Cape Cod, going to the beach, and...