Sep 5, 2025

Jeanne Marie (Hanna) Kirkwood 11/9/1950 of Taunton, Massachusetts, beloved wife of Ward G. Kirkwood and mother of Ian Andrew Kirkwood passed away peacefully at home with her husband, son, and cat after a prolonged illness on 9/5/25.

She was predeceased by her sister Karen Lee Hanna, her parents Francis (Flip) Hanna and Helen (Adlesich) Hanna. Jeanne is survived by her husband...

Sep 2, 2025

Michelle L. Melito (Hemmer) age 67 of East Taunton, passed away on September 2, 2025, at Boston Medical Center South in Brockton. She was the wife of the late James William Melito.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Neil Hemmer and Isabelle (Dickson) Mamaty.

She was a woman of faith who will be remembered for being fun, feisty,...

Aug 23, 2025

Aug 23, 2025

Scott Szczepkowski, 44, of East Freetown, MA, passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2025.

Scott, like the town where he was born - Assonet, Massachusetts - moved through many evolutions in life. His most recent, and perhaps most brilliant, was the role of a wise and devoted uncle. Though he never had children of his own, he had a...

Aug 15, 2025

Joanne M. Braga, age 57, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Saint Anne's Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of Patricia M. (Nolet) Braga of Middleboro and the late Dennis R. Braga Sr.

Joanne worked as a caretaker for many years and had a deep love for her family...

Jul 3, 2025

Mark E. Johnson, age 52, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2025, at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of Amy M. (Martin) Johnson.

Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of Charles Johnson and Karen Swanson, who were also both born in Brockton.

He worked as a supervisor for Absolute Restoration for the past ten years. Mark...

Jun 24, 2025

Maria Olga Colón (Johnson), a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and Nana, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2025, in Fall River, Massachusetts. Born on August 5, 1976, in Boston to Norman Colón and the late Maggi Colón, Maria was a vibrant spirit whose love for her family knew no bounds.

As an English major in college with a passion for literature...

Jun 13, 2025

William E. Sadlier "Bill" age 78, of East Taunton, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Carolyn (Butler) Sadlier.

Born in Weymouth, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Archibald) Sadlier.

Bill worked as an oil burner technician for W.H. Riley Oil Company for many years before retiring.

He was...

Jun 12, 2025

Lillian M. Starratt (Collins) age 79, a longtime resident of Brockton, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Charlton Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Paul D. Starratt.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Marion (MacDowell) Collins.

She worked as a finance manager for Self Help Fuel Assistance for many years...

May 30, 2025

Daniel Bannon, age 58, of Taunton, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Morton Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of Cynthia M. (Powers) Bannon.

Born and raised in Malden, he was the son of the late John and Claire (Spencer) Bannon.

Dan was the youngest of eight children and attended Malden Schools.

Daniel spent many...

May 27, 2025

John E. Whitters, Jr., age 81, of East Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Lifecare Center of Raynham. He was the husband of Ann Marie (Banas) Whitters.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John E. and Nora (Pelton) Whitters.

He worked as a supervisor at Bay State Gas Company for many years before...

May 22, 2025

Bridget M. Majkut, 101, of Fall River died peacefully Thursday morning May 22, 2025 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center in Fall River. Born on December 5, 1923 in Fall River she was a daughter of the late Michael and Zofia “Sophie” (Felag) Wawrow, both of whom emigrated from Poland. She was a proud lifelong resident of Fall River. Bridget...

May 11, 2025

Pamela Ann Graves, age 71, of Taunton, passed away on May 11, 2025 at Boston Medical Center-Brighton. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Graves, Jr.

Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late John McInnis and Theresa (Antinello) McInnis.

She earned a certificate in Nursing from Dean Junior College. Pam worked as a Nurses...

May 9, 2025

Susan E. (Bromberg) LeVine, age 66, of Norton, passed away at her home peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. For 45 years, she was the loving wife of Vincent LeVine.

Susan was born and raised in Sharon, MA, the daughter of the late Irving and Gloria (Sherman) Bromberg.

Susan was the youngest of three children, eleven years...

May 7, 2025

Dolores P. (Koss) Kearns, age 94, a lifelong resident of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Morton Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of John E. Kearns, Sr., who predeceased her in 2011 after 55 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Pauline (Piechota) Koss.

She...

May 6, 2025

Luis Felipe Martinez, age 74, of Nokomis, FL, passed away on May 6, 2025. He was the husband of Marianne (Welch) Martinez.

Born in Guantánamo, Cuba on February 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Felipe Martinez- Griñan and Bertha Martinez.

Luis was a proud graduate of Somerville High School and furthered his education at both Boston State College and...

Apr 21, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Darrell A. Medina, age 62, of East Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Morton Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in Brockton, he was the son of the late Joseph Medina and Sally (Ambrosini) Mann.

Darrell was known to be kindhearted and wore his heart on his sleeve. He would do anything for anyone no matter...

Apr 10, 2025

Stephen Wayne Tavares, Sr., age 63, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday April 10, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence, RI. He was the longtime partner of the late Madeline Frates.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Joseph R. Tavares and Phyllis R. (Rogan) (Johnson-Smith) Tavares.

Stephen previously worked as a carpenter for several years....

Mar 18, 2025

Leah Marie Bazzinotti-Fitzpatrick (Pike) age 69 of Taunton, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Fitzpatrick.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of George and Mary-Lou (O’Neil) Pike.

Prior to retirement, she worked for many years...