Obituaries
Local Bristol County Obituaries
Christine A. Hicks
May 27, 2023
Christine A. Hicks , 56, of Brockton, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.
Born and raised in Brockton, she was the daughter of Carl Hicks Jr., and the late Erica (Dividian) Hicks.
She had various jobs throughout her life.
Besides her father, she...
Audrey L. (Lawrence) Quigley
May 13, 2023
Audrey L. Quigley (Lawrence) age 89, of Canton, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was the wife of the late Thomas G. Quigley, Sr.Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lawrence, Sr. and Jennie (Newcomb) Doane.Audrey was a NIC Unit nurse for many years at Beth Israel...
William Henry Bourque, Jr.
May 5, 2023
William H. Bourque, Jr. , 92 years old passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2023, with his 4 children by his side. Bill was raised in Taunton and lived most of his life off the 8th fairway of the John F. Parker G.C. He graduated from Monsignor James Coyle HS in 1948 and honorably served...
James C. Cavanaugh
May 4, 2023
James C. Cavanaugh , “Jim”, age 52, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was the loving husband of Renata J. (Slezak) Cavanaugh. They had been married for twenty-three years.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late James Cavanaugh and Marie (Steeves) Mandra. He was raised by his...
Michael A. Jannini
Mar 31, 2023
Michael A. Jannini “Mike”, 35, of Marshfield, tragically passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Born on March 12, 1988, in Norwood, Massachusetts, he was the son of Chris and Sandra D. (Knight) Jannini of Linden, Tennessee.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved son, Ronan Jannini, his little...
Susan D. (O'Brien) Tattersall
Mar 29, 2023
Susan D. Tattersall (O'Brien) 62 of Pawtucket, R.I. and formally of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence after a long and courageous battle with Cancer.
Born on October 4th, 1960, in Taunton, MA, she was the beloved daughter of William and Joan (Zeiba) O'Brien...
Norberto Sanchez, Jr
Feb 16, 2023
Norberto Sanchez, Jr., age 53, of Taunton, passed away on February 16, 2023.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of Gloria (Rivera) Sanchez and the late Norberto Sanchez, Sr.
He worked as an automotive mechanic for many years. Even though being a mechanic was his job, he would often work on friends and family...
Luis Angel Rios-Sanchez
Feb 15, 2023
Luis A. Rios-Sanchez, 68, of Taunton, passed away on February 15, 2023 at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Born in Manati, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Victor Manuel Rios-Castro and Carmen Sanchez-Maisone.
He was a self-employed electrician in Puerto Rico for many years.
A loving father, grandfather, and companion with a...

Manuel Gouveia
Feb 2, 2023
An obituary is not available at this time for Manuel Gouveia. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Weronika Polanska
Jan 31, 2023
Weronika (Sznigier) Polanska , 85, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Marion Manor in Taunton.
Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Anna Sznigier.
She resided in Raynham from 1966 to 1968 then she moved to Taunton.
Weronika worked as a technician...
Patricia R. (Rafter) Arcikowski
Jan 4, 2023
Patricia R. Arcikowski (Rafter) 87, of East Taunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Arcikowski.
Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Nora (Ptak) Rafter.
Patricia had resided in Brockton where...
Judith A. (White) Medas
Dec 21, 2022
Judith A. Medas (White) age 75, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of the late George Medas and was also the former spouse of Rafael Rodriguez.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Alma M. (Joyal) White.
...

Barbara Ann (Bednarz) Folcik
Dec 13, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Ann (Bednarz) Folcik. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mary A. (Czerwonka) Iwanicki
Dec 9, 2022
Mary A. Iwanicki (Czerwonka) age 97, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022, at her home. She was the wife of the late William C. Iwanicki and was also preceded in death by her first husband, the late Boleswa “Lefty” Gay.
Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the...
Geraldine Elsie (Gomes) Gonsalves
Nov 28, 2022
Geraldine Elsie Gonsalves (Gomes) 82, of Raynham, formerly of Middleboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Life Care Center of Raynham.
Born in Middleboro, she was the daughter of Manuel Gomes and Emma Gomes.
She worked in many capacities for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before retiring.
Geraldine was...
Lillian Veronica (Randolph) Bury
Oct 14, 2022
Lillian V. Bury (Randolph) 96 of Taunton, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Hilary J. Bury, Sr.
Born in Cambridge and raised in Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Walter M. and Veronica H. (Bruzgulis) Randolph.
Mrs. Bury worked at Reed &...
Luis Angel Matos Berrios
Oct 9, 2022
Luis Angel Matos Berrios, age 40, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Worcester.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Alberto Calletano Matos Castillo and Manuela Del Carmen Berrios.
He previously worked in the maintenance and laundry department in the Hospital industry.
Luis is survived by...
Helen Irene (Kulpa) Karol
Sep 21, 2022
Helen I. Karol (Kulpa) 96, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Marian Manor in Taunton. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Karol.
Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Alojzy and Mary (Gula) Kulpa.
Helen worked as a nurse’s aide at...
Elaine Doris (Andrews) Hadsell
Sep 19, 2022
Elaine D. Hadsell (Andrews) 82, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, September 19, 2022 at her home.
Born in Middleboro, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Doris (Griffith) Andrews.
She worked as an assembler for Bay State Specialty and prior to that worked for Foot-Joy.
Ms....
Patricia A. Brandao
Sep 17, 2022
Patricia A. (Piechota) Brandao , 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at her home. She was born in Fall River to the late Edward P. and Eliza C. (Gajda) Piechota. Pat was educated in the former Leonard School, Taunton High School, and Chandler School for Women in Boston, Massachusetts where she earned a two-year...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals & Cremation Services is a collection of obituaries for Taunton, MA & Bristol County. With services throughout Massachusetts that are updated regularly. Find local Taunton, Massachusetts obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.