Obituaries
Local Bristol County Obituaries
Paul R. Silva
Dec 6, 2021
Paul R. Silva , 79, of Raynham passed away peacefully on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Born in Taunton, MA he was the son of the late Joaquin Silva and Grace (Hannant) Silva. He was widowed after 54 years by his wife Barbara J....
Ann Marie (Boyle) Richardson
Dec 5, 2021
Ann Marie (Boyle) Richardson , 50, of Quincy, passed away after a long illness on December 5th, 2021 at South Shore Hospital, in Weymouth, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Walter L. Richardson, Jr.
Born and raised in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Mary...
David W. Cosenza
Nov 27, 2021
David W. Cosenza, age 35, of Boston MA. Died on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
Born in Worcester, MA, David is survived by his parents, Gregory J. Cosenza and Debra J, (Flynn) Cosenza, of Florida; a brother, Daniel G. Cosenza; a sister, Ashley J. Cosenza, both of Florida; his nephew "Little Buddy" Draven A Cosenza, of Florida; his...
Robert Lawrence Fierra
Nov 9, 2021
Robert L. Fierra, 78, of Taunton passed away on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. He was the husband of Helen M. Fierra (Zaczkiewicz).
Born in Dighton, MA, he was the son of the late Antone and Eileen (Bradshaw) Fierra.
After graduating from Taunton High School, he furthered his education at...
Emelia Skwarto
Nov 2, 2021
Emelia Skwarto, age 96, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday; November 2, 2021. She was the youngest child of Frank and Agnes Gula Skwarto. Beloved sister of Stella Skwarto Williamson of California, Aunt of Matthew J. Skwarto Jr. and wife Annette Skwarto of Taunton, John F. Skwarto and wife Stephanie Skwarto of East Bridgewater, Lucille Skwarto Lebedew and husband...
Edilberto Rodi Coy Chocoj
Oct 24, 2021
Edilberto Rodi Coy Chocoj, 35, of Attleboro, passed away on October 24, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital, in Providence, RI.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in the Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals, 69 West Britannia Street, Taunton. Interment will be in Cementerio Municipal Sayaxche in Peten, Guatemala. For...
John S. Lopes
Oct 9, 2021
John S. Lopes , 86, of Raynham, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Brockton. He was the husband of the late Elaine K. (Gay) Lopes, who passed away on September 16, 2021.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Francisco P....
Dane Boom-Boom Jones
Oct 8, 2021
Dane Boom-Boom Jones , 27, of Warren, formerly of Canby, Oregon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was the loving husband of Jennifer (Stills) Black, of Warren.
Born in Milwaukie, Oregon, he was the son of Steven Black and Dana (Germany) Jones. However, Dane was raised by a village. From school counselors,...
Mary C. (Krzywonos) Kullas
Sep 26, 2021
Mary Catherine (Krzywonos) Kullas, wife of the late Frank M. Kullas, was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, March 1, 1921, over 100 years ago. She is the daughter of the late Wojciech and Katarzyna (Kulik) Krzywonos. Mrs. Kullas attended schools in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and has lived in Norton, Massachusetts for the past 75 years. She worked as a...
Taylor C. Weir
Sep 20, 2021
Taylor C Weir “Smokey” , 31, of Barnstable, tragically passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with COVID-19. Born and raised in Barnstable, Massachusetts, he was the son of Adrienne R Weir, also of Barnstable.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved children; Jaxson and Shayla. His...
Elaine K. (Gay) Lopes
Sep 16, 2021
Elaine K. Lopes (Gay) age 83, of Raynham, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Signature Healthcare-Brockton Hospital. She was the wife of John S. Lopes.
Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late Frank A. and Katherine (Kmiec) Gay.
She was a graduate of Taunton High School and attained her RN...
Norma (Vallas) Courtemanche
Sep 8, 2021
Norma Courtemanche (Vallas) 54, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at HopeHealth Hospice Center, in Providence, surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Robert L. Courtemanche. They were married for twenty nine years.
Born in Charlottesville, VA, she was the daughter of Peter M. and Anastasia (Barbakis) Vallas, of...
Paul D. Menard, Jr.
Aug 14, 2021
Paul D. Menard, Jr ., 62, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, August 14, 2021 at Southeast Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in North Easton.
Born and raised in Taunton, he was the son of the late Paul “Dinty” Menard, Sr. and Adele (Kizella) Menard.
He worked as a handyman and...

Ruth M. (McGovern) Burke
Aug 11, 2021
Ruth M. Burke (McGovern) 93, of Norton formerly of Raynham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb-Home, in Norton. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Burke.
Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Madeline (Madden) McGovern.
She worked for Bay Bank (now known as...
Raymond C. Krisuinas
Aug 3, 2021
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Scott Craig Randolph
Jul 24, 2021
Scott C. Randolph , 41, of Taunton, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.
Born in Boston, he was the son of Walter A. Randolph and Sandra M. (Calloway) Hilliard.
He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force.
Scott worked...
Mary Ann O'Connell
Jul 20, 2021
July 1, 1943 - July 20, 2021 Brockton, Massachusetts - Mary Ann Yorkoski O’Connell, born on July 1, 1943, daughter of the late Joseph P. and Irene (Gorczyca) Yorkoski. After a long illness, Mary Ann was taken to be with our Lord in heaven, at 8:30 am on July 20, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Fortier...
Martina Santos
Jul 13, 2021
Martina Santos , 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Pedro Hernandez.
Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Abraham Santos and Felicita Cancel.
Prior to moving...
Kimberly Sue (Burt) Rannacher
Jun 15, 2021
Kimberly S. Rannacher , 49, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at her home.
Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of Susan (Ferris) Burt and the late Michael R. Burt.
She loved crafting, thrifting, visiting yard sales, and loved nature. Kim’s love of nature...
Carolyn A. (Nuttall) Aguiar
May 28, 2021
Carolyn A. Aguiar (Nuttall) 91, of Taunton, passed away on Friday evening, May 28,2021 at Morton Hospital, in Taunton. She was the wife of the late George Aguiar who passed away in 2017.
Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Lilla (Suprenant) Nuttall.
Carolyn was a...
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