Obituaries

Local Bristol County Obituaries

Manuel P. DaRosa

Manuel P. DaRosa

Dec 9, 2023

Manuel P. DaRosa , 86, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Wedgemere Healthcare in Taunton, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Valentina (Burgo) DaRosa.

Born in Brava, Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Antonio and Domingas (Lopez) DaRosa.

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Thai Thi Vo

Thai Thi Vo

Nov 27, 2023

Thai Thi Vo , age 81, of Taunton, passed away on November 27, 2023, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Milton. She was the wife of the late Duy Thanh Dao.

Born in Ben Tre, Vietnam, she was the daughter of the late Dung Ngoc Vo and Tham Thi Le.

She served in the...

Manuel D. Laranjo

Manuel D. Laranjo

Nov 19, 2023

Manuel D. Laranjo , age 78, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Barbara M. (Pereira) Laranjo. They had been married for fifty-two years.

Born in Cedros, Faial, Azores, he was the son of the late Henrique D. and...

David F. Leoncello

David F. Leoncello

Nov 12, 2023

David F. Leoncello “Dave”, age 45, of Brockton, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

Born in Medford, MA, he was the son of David Leoncello, Sr., and the late Ellen M. (James) Leoncello.

Dave worked as a chef at Larry’s Locos Tacos Food Truck in Carver,...

Lee C. Smith

Lee C. Smith

Nov 9, 2023

Lee C. Smith , age 63, of West Dennis, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Morton Hospital in Taunton.

Born in Hyannis and raised in Brewster, he was the son of the late Samuel C. and Patricia F. (Daniels) Smith.

He attended Nauset Regional High School. Lee worked as a driver...

Rafael A. Rodriguez

Rafael A. Rodriguez

Oct 21, 2023

Rafael A. Rodriguez , age 88, of Taunton, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Ana Maria (Lima) Rodriguez.

Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Francisco and Hilda (Echevarria) Rodriguez.

He was retired for many years and was...

Frank A. Gay, Jr.

Frank A. Gay, Jr.

Oct 9, 2023

Frank A. Gay, Jr ., age 75, of Middleboro, formerly of Taunton, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Oakhill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Middleboro.

Born and raised in Taunton, he was the son of the late Frank A. and Katherine (Kmiec) Gay.

He served his country proudly in the United...

Barbara J. Emery

Barbara J. Emery

Sep 26, 2023

Barbara Jane Emery , age 94, of Taunton, passed away on September 26, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born in South Lebanon, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna L. (South) Emery.

She worked at Pioneer Dry Cleaners in Florida for over twenty years.

An...

Sara Camacho

Sara Camacho

Aug 26, 2023

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Bartholomew C. LoVerde

Bartholomew C. LoVerde

Aug 14, 2023

Bartholomew C. LoVerde , age 81, of Swansea, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2023, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was the husband of Laura Harris.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Hope (Euart) LoVerde.

He worked as an information technology support specialist...

Robert L. Turnblom

Robert L. Turnblom

Jul 28, 2023

Robert Louis Turnblom , age 93, of Bristol, RI, formerly of Rehoboth, MA passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol, RI. He was the husband of the late Anita M. (LeFave) Turnblom.

Born in Manchester, NH. Raised in Warwick, RI. He...

LindaLee T. (Seekell)  Ellis

LindaLee T. (Seekell) Ellis

Jul 5, 2023

LindaLee T. (Seekell) Ellis, age 73, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Linda was the oldest child of the late Benjamin A. Seekell, Jr., and Alice L. (Bianchi) Seekell. She was born in New Bedford, and raised in Taunton. She graduated from Bishop Cassidy High School...

Frank Allen Gilson, Jr

Frank Allen Gilson, Jr

Jun 19, 2023

Francis A. Gilson, Jr . “Frank” age 70, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, unexpectedly at his home.

Born in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Francis A. and Alice (Carr) Gilson.

He worked in the maintenance department at Butler Hospital for 32 years before retiring....

Pastor Robert R. McLaughlin

Pastor Robert R. McLaughlin

Jun 16, 2023

Pastor Robert R. McLaughlin, Sr ., age 69, of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2023, at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Stella (Demonte) McLaughlin.

Pastor Robert R. McLaughlin was ordained in 1990 by the late Col....

Menta Irene (Nickerson)  West

Menta Irene (Nickerson) West

Jun 10, 2023

Menta Irene West (Nickerson) age 63, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Morton Hospital.

Born and raised in Norton, she was the daughter of the late Maxwell and Mary (Jacobs) Nickerson.

Menta graduated from Norton High School and previously lived in Taunton, Raynham, and Middleboro before making her...

Herline Seide

Herline Seide

May 28, 2023

Herline Seide , age 35, passed away on May 28, 2023 in Taunton.

Born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, she was the daughter of Paul Augustine and Marie Seide.

Miss Seide was raised in Haiti and lived in France.

She worked previously as a CAN. Herline was a loyal companion to both friends...

Christine A. Hicks

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

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.

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

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...