Obituaries

Local Bristol County Obituaries

Wendy R. Blounts

Wendy R. Blounts

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,...

Todd J. Camire

Todd J. Camire

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...

Laura A. Hutchins

Laura A. Hutchins

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,...

Michael J. DeMello

Michael J. DeMello

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...

Scott E. Rugg

Scott E. Rugg

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...

Glen T. Davis

Glen T. Davis

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...

George Gonsalves

George Gonsalves

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...

Joseph P. Gomes Sr.

Joseph P. Gomes Sr.

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...

Stanley F. Czepiel, Jr.

Stanley F. Czepiel, Jr.

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...

Mary R. Gasper

Mary R. Gasper

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...

Davy Allen Jones

Davy Allen Jones

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...

Gretchen Waters

Gretchen Waters

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...

Barry M. Burke

Barry M. Burke

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...

James E. Rice

James E. Rice

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...

Frank St. Elmo

Frank St. Elmo

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...

Braden Andrew Chittick

Braden Andrew Chittick

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...

John S. Pellegrini Sr.

John S. Pellegrini Sr.

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...

Mary H. Silva

Mary H. Silva

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...

Vicente Torres Rodriguez

Vicente Torres Rodriguez

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...