Obituaries
Local Bristol County Obituaries
Mark E. Johnson
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...
Maria Johnson
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...
William E. Sadlier
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...
Lillian M. Starratt
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...
Daniel Bannon
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...
John E Whitters Jr
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...
Bridget M. Majkut
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...
Pamela A. Graves
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...
Susan E. Levine
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...
Dolores P. Kearns
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...
Luis F. Martinez
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...
Darrell A. Medina
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...
Stephen W. Tavares Sr.
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....
Leah M. Bazzinotti
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...
Ronald Thomas Pinheiro
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...
Jennifer Berrios
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,...
Richard A. Ernest II
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...
Dina Winslow
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....
Stephen Caruso
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...
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