All Obituaries

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 and son-in-law, Travis Fortier of Taunton, Massachusetts, her brother Joseph P. Yorkoski, Jr. of Homestead, Florida, her grandson, Ian O’Connell of Taunton,...

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 to the United States, she worked as a caregiver for the elderly in Puerto Rico. Martina is survived by her four daughters, Lourdes Hernandez, of Fall River, Zaida Hernandez, of Fall River, Marisol...

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 often inspired her artistic side. She also loved animals, never denying one in need. People who knew her remember her bright smile, her loving and generous nature, and her...

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 graduate of Saint Mary’s High School. She worked as a kitchen supervisor for Coyle & Cassidy High School for over twenty years, prior to retirement. Mrs. Aguiar was a past season...

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 years before retiring. Lee was an avid gardener and could often be seen tending to her flower beds. She enjoyed birds, squirrels, and chipmunks and always made...

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 amongst five brothers. Two brothers, Walter and Donald, preceded her in death. Her husband, William (Bill) Harold Shaw, passed away in 2006. A...

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, and more recently, for Enos & Son Landscaping with his late son Martin Jr. Mr. Enos was an avid fan of NASCAR racing. He loved going to the Seekonk Speedway, driving to the beach, listening to the radio,...

Anita A. Laffan (Gorczyca), 93 of Taunton passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John F. Laffan who died in 1977 and devoted mother of Patricia A. (Patty) Laffan who provided exceptional care for her mom throughout the years.  Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Walenty W. and Mary A. (Mucha) Gorczyca.  She worked as the clerk for Western Union and Aetna and as a...

Todd A Horton, 50, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Morton Hospital. He was the former husband of Tara L. Skwarto-Horton. Born in Taunton, he was the son of Janet M. (Tageson) Horton Taylor and the late Albert P. Horton, Jr. Todd previously worked for the Coca-Cola Company as a fountain installer for 23 years. He was very artistic and was extremely talented at freehand drawing. Todd used these skills at designing t-shirts for the local law enforcement....

Mindi R. (Krisuinas) Nichols, 48, of Taunton, passed away on March 23, 2021 at her home.  Born in Flemington, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Raymond C. and Donna L. (Lowmaster) Krisuinas, of Taunton.  She previously worked as a group home manager for Growthways Inc. In Brockton. Mindi was the sister of the late Kenneth Krisuinas. Her funeral services and interment will be under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. For...