Jul 24, 2026

Matthew S. Dykas, Jr., age 77, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Born and raised in Taunton, he was the son of the late Matthew S. Dykas, Sr. and Victoria F. (Bednarz) Dykas. He graduated from Monsignor Coyle High School, Class of 1967, and attended Southern Massachusetts University (now UMass Dartmouth). Matt successfully owned and operated his...

Jul 14, 2026

Robert A. Newhall, age 71, of East Taunton, passed away on July 14, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Plymouth. He was the husband of Teresa (Grayden) Chaves-Newhall.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Harold C. and Marion T. (Brady) Newhall.

He served in the United States Army.

Bobby worked as a truck driver, delivering mail for R...

Jul 6, 2026

Jul 3, 2026

Jul 3, 2026

Joseph Edward Plentus, age 70, of Berkley, passed away on July 3, 2026, at AccentCare Inpatient Center in Milton. He was the husband of Virginia “Ginny” (LaFrance) Plentus.

Born and raised in Taunton, he was the son of the late George and Jennie (Cwiek) Plentus.

He was a graduate of Taunton High School.

Joe worked as a truck driver for his company, JE...

Jul 2, 2026

Barbara C. Lesieur, age 92, of Taunton, formerly of Warwick, passed away at her home on July 2, 2026. She was the wife of the late Louis Lesieur.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Sylvia (Bans) Andoscia.

Barbara worked as a leasing consultant at Carpionato Properties for many years before retiring.

Barbara was outgoing, fun-loving,...

Jun 30, 2026

May 24, 2026

Alexander Arketook, age 72, of Carver, formerly of Taunton, passed away on May 24, 2026 at Beth Israel Hospital in Plymouth.

Born in Boston on April 11, 1954, he was the son of the late Marina Arketook.

Alexander's graveside service and interment will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 11:00 am, at Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton. Visiting hours are...

May 23, 2026

May 22, 2026

Philomene St. Louis, age 65, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at Brandon Woods of New Bedford.

Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Philonia Etienne and Joachin Guy St Louis. She grew up in Haiti and attended Franck Etienne School. She was blessed with her first daughter, Kimberly, before migrating to...

May 16, 2026

May 13, 2026

Kathleen M. Kinsman, age 66, of Halifax, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 13, 2026.

Born in Norwood, she was the daughter of the elate Robert J. and Marie (Casey) Kinsman.

Kathleen graduated from Foxborough High School. She was a resident of Halifax for the past 14 years, previously coming from Marshfield.

An avid animal lover, she loved to sit at...

Mar 31, 2026

Sanderson Nunes Bessa, age 30, of Milford, passed away on March 31, 2026.

Born in Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil, he was the son of Santos de Bessa e Silva of Brazil and the late Maria Aparecida Nunes Pereira.

He worked in Masonry Construction for several years. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, at Sowiecki-Snyder...

Mar 29, 2026

Muriel Ashley (Paquette) age 83, of Berkley, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Boston Medical Center in Boston. She was the wife of the late Harold G. Ashley, former Chief of Police in the Town of Berkley.

Born and raised in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Germaine D. (LePage) Paquette.

She worked as a...

Mar 24, 2026

Feb 27, 2026

Leon D. LaFountain, Sr., age 87, affectionately known as "Danny" of East Freetown, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 at his daughter's home in Lakeville, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Mary E. (Reynolds) LaFountain. They were married for sixty three years.

Born in New Bedford, he was the son of Leon and Emelie "Bertha" (Protin)...

Feb 20, 2026

Robert Lawrence White, of Taunton, MA, age 95, passed away at Morton Hospital on February 20, 2026. Born in Stoughton MA on December 3, 1930. He was the husband of the late Jean Elizabeth White (Eagles). Robert was raised in Stoughton and was employed at Draper Brothers Co. textile mill in Canton for forty years as a mechanic and foreman. Robert...

Feb 7, 2026

Michael Radevicz Jr. 84, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, with his loving children by his side. He was born in Attleboro, MA to the late Michael and Stephanie (Pencek) Radevicz. He was husband to the late Patricia Radevicz and brother to the late Patricia Altieri of Florida. He worked as a silversmith at Reed and Barton...

Jan 22, 2026

Jane E. Losowski, 87, of Taunton, a lifelong resident of Taunton, passed away on January 22, 2026 at Morton Hospital.

Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late John and Emily (Bury) Losowski.

She worked as an accounting clerk for Texas Instruments for many years. 

Jane is survived by her brother John F. Losowski and his wife Margaret; her...

Dec 27, 2025

Albert L. Willard, age 89, of Lakeville Massachusetts, formerly of Manchester Connecticut, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the husband of Margaret A. (Duzick) Willard. They were married for forty-two years.

Born in Hartford, CT., he was the son of the late Lester J. and Mildred (Nazlian) Willard.

Albert was extremely patriotic and served...