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...

Mar 16, 2025

Ronald T. Pinheiro, age 69, a lifelong resident of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton after a period of declining health.

Born and raised in Taunton, he was the son of the late Thomas and Natalie (Wojcik) Pinheiro.

Ron worked as a clerk at Morton Hospital for 45 years, retiring in 2020.

He passionate...

Feb 24, 2025

Jennifer Berrios (Hyo Jin Kim) age 42, of Taunton, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Morton Hospital.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, she was the daughter of Hak Yong Kim of Baltimore, MD and Myungsung Lee of South Korea.

She had been a resident of Massachusetts for the past twenty years, previously residing in Maryland.

Jennifer graduated from Massasoit Community College,...

Feb 24, 2025

Richard A. Ernest, II, age 67, of Pascoag, RI, passed away on February 24, 2025, at Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag, RI. He was the husband of the late Pamela E. (Parrell) Ernest.

Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Richard A. and Sybil F. (LeForge) Ernest.

He served his country proudly in the United States...

Feb 9, 2025

Dina Winslow, age 70, of Taunton, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Morton Hospital.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Clarence W. Winslow, Sr. and Anna (Pina) Winslow.

Dina was a woman of faith and was very religious. An outgoing and giving person, she often put the needs of others before herself. She also enjoyed cooking....

Feb 6, 2025

Stephen Caruso, age 63, of Sandwich, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a period of declining health.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Emilio D. and Catherine T. (Cronin) Caruso.

He enjoyed spending time at community connections during the day, being outside on the hammock enjoying the day, and...

Jan 25, 2025

Wendy R. Blounts, age 74, of Taunton, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Brighton. She was the loving wife of Wayne J. Blounts. 

She will also be lovingly remembered by her two children, Jeffrey Blounts of Norton and Michael Blounts of Stow; her siblings, Stephen Jenner and Candice Jenner; her three adored grandchildren, Tabitha,...

Jan 22, 2025

Todd Camire, 51, of Cape Cod, passed away on January 22nd.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Todd was a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where he majored in English and Anthropology. A lover of both the written word and the world around him, Todd enjoyed a diverse range of interests throughout his life. He worked as a distribution supervisor for...

Jan 21, 2025

Laura A. Hutchins, age 38, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Morton Hospital.

Born in Orange, CA, she was the daughter of Theodore Ted Hutchins and his late wife Beverly J. Hutchins. 

Laura was kind, generous, and had a positive outlook. She loved spending time with her young cousin. Some of her interests include making jewelry, drawing, painting,...

Jan 18, 2025

Michael J. DeMello, age 59, of Taunton, passed away from a brief, and unexpected battle to cancer on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the life partner of Lisa (Taylor) Luz. 

Born and raised in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sofie (Policarpo) DeMello.

Mike dedicated much of his...

Jan 17, 2025

Scott E. Rugg, age 64, of Taunton, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Morton Hospital in Taunton.

Born, raised, and educated in Taunton, he was the son of Patricia A. (Fratus) Nickerson of Taunton and the late Wallace E. Rugg.

He previously worked for the Taunton Gazette delivering newspapers. Scott served his country proudly in the United States Army National...

Jan 11, 2025

Glen T. Davis, age 65, of Taunton, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the husband of Robyn G. (Rugg) Davis. They were married for thirty-eight years.

Born, raised, and educated in Taunton, he was the son of the late Sheldon W. Davis. Sr. and Margaret (Bolster) Davis.

Glen was a hard worker, he was...

Jan 2, 2025

George R. Gonsalves, age 85, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Oak Hill Health Care in Middleboro. 

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Carmelo Gonsalves and Amelia (Correia) Gonsalves. 

He worked as a truck driver transporting auto parts for Alden Auto Parts before retiring. 

An avid car collector, he loved driving around. George had also sold...

Jan 1, 2025

Dec 26, 2024

Joseph P. Gomes Sr, age 69, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late John P. Gomes, Sr. and Frances (Pina) Gomes.

He worked as a school bus driver for thirty years, transporting children with special needs.

Joe was a devoted father and grandfather and spending time with...

Dec 25, 2024

Stanley F. Czepiel, Jr., age 65, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of Betty Anne (McLaughlin) Czepiel.

Born and raised in Taunton, he was the son of the late Stanley F. and Shirley (Silver) Czepiel.

Stan was a 1977 graduate of Taunton High School. He devoted his...

Dec 24, 2024

Mary R. Gasper (Leonard), age 67, of Middleboro, most recently of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Middleboro. She was the wife of the late Sylester Gasper, who passed away in 2019.

Born in Urbana, Illinois, she was the daughter of Beverly E. DeForde and the late James C. Leonard, III.

She...