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...

Nov 23, 2024

Davy Allen Jones, age 66, of Raynham, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the loving husband of Dawn (Blounts) Jones for the past thirty six years. 

Born in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Mary A. (McIntosh) Ramsey and Thomas Ramsey.

A proud veteran, he served his...

Nov 20, 2024

Gretchen Waters (Greeley) age 77, passed away on November 20, 2024 at St. Anne's Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Kenneth C. Waters.

Born on March 14, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Jean (Williams) Greeley and the sister of the late Julian 'Jules" F. Greeley II.

Gretchen’ previously...

Nov 17, 2024

Barry M. Burke, age 89, of Taunton, a beloved educator and devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Roberta G. (Waddington) Burke for the past sixty seven years.

Born and raised in Taunton, Massachusetts, Barry dedicated thirty-five years of his professional life to Taunton...

Nov 6, 2024

James E. Rice, age 55, of Raynham, affectionately known as Jim, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. 

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late William and Barbara (Bombardier) Rice. 

A graduate of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, Jim specialized in Auto Mechanics, a testament to his lifelong passion for cars, particularly old...

Oct 31, 2024

Frank C. St. Elmo, age 71, of Seekonk, formerly of Winchendon, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on Thursday morning, October 31, 2024, at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol, RI. He was the longtime companion of Lynn Neves of Seekonk.

Born in Chelsea, MA, and raised in Franklin, he was the son of the late Frank J. J. St. Elmo...

Oct 30, 2024

Braden Andrew Chittick, affectionately known as Drew, passed away on October 30, 2024, in Providence, Rhode Island. 

Born on June 26, 1999, in Champaign, Illinois, Drew’s vibrant spirit and caring nature touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Drew earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in Creative Writing from the University of Evansville, with a semester at...

Oct 24, 2024

John S. Pellegrini, Sr., 82, of Raynham, affectionately known as Jack, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River. He was the beloved husband of the late Geraldine (LaPointe) Pellegrini.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Ernest and Stephanie (Chrupcala) Pellegrini.

 He graduated from Taunton High School and went on to serve...

Oct 16, 2024

Mary Henrietta Silva, age 84 of Raynham, formerly of Berkley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Henry L. and Theresa A. (Chaisty) Silva.

Mary attended both Saint Mary's Elementary and High School, graduating in 1958. She went forward in her education at Sturdy...

Sep 30, 2024

Vicente Torres Rodriguez, age 63, of Fall River, passed away on September 30, 2024, at his daughter’s home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Maximina Villegas Trinidad.

Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Gumercindo Torres and Margarita Rodriguez.

He worked as a handyman for many years and was skilled...

Sep 24, 2024

Arthur J. Nigro Jr., age 87 of Plainville, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. 

Born in Syracuse, New York, he was the son of the late Arthur J. Nigro and Frances E. (Donnelly) Willey.

Arthur was dedicated to his country and served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957. After returning...

Sep 2, 2024

Leanna M. Perry, age 35, a loving and devoted mother, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro surrounded by her loving family. 

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Dennis Perry and Lisa Collins. 

She previously resided in Cranston, RI, Cumberland, RI, and most recently Attleboro, MA.

After graduating from Cranston West High School, she earned...

Sep 1, 2024

Vern's Journey: A Life Lived with Passion, Purpose, and Play

Vern was born on the South Side of Chicago, a city known for its gritty perseverance, a trait he embodied throughout his life. Despite his origins in White Sox territory, Vern grew up a diehard Cubs fan, enduring decades of heartache until 2016, when he finally witnessed their historic World Series...

Aug 28, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Koukol (Alexander) passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 28, 2024, at age 91. She was born July 23, 1933, and was welcomed to her Canton home by her parents Gardner Alexander and Nyrhe. Her family moved to Mansfield in 1939 and settled on Central Street where Mary attended Paine School with her childhood friends Helen Jean...