Obituaries
Local Bristol County Obituaries
Sherrilyn Foster
Mar 23, 2022
Sherrilyn Foster , age 50, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Junior Frazier and Elaine Foster.
She was loving, kind and had a great sense of humor. She often found it fun pranking people and making people laugh. Singing...
Juana Basarte Rivera
Mar 22, 2022
Juana Basarte Rivera , 69, of Pawtucket, R.I. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 22, 2022.
Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of the late Heraclio Rivera and Matilda Ortiz Rivera.
Juana moved to Massachusetts in the late 70’s after the birth of her beloved son’s. Before moving to...
Jeffrey Brian Gill
Mar 21, 2022
In loving memory of Jeffrey B. Gill of Brockton MA and Key West FL, having left this world at the age of 61. The son of the late Kenneth L. and Margaret A. (Berkeley) Gill, he enjoyed hiking, fishing, and four wheeling from DW Fields Park to Miles Standish State Forest. A stubborn, dependable, and resilient man, Jeff loved...
Daniel de Pina da Rosa
Feb 26, 2022
Daniel de Pina da Rosa , age 84, of Taunton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.
Son of late Francisco da Rosa and Idalina de Pina Cardoso (Nhá nhá), Daniel de Pina da Rosa, was born on 03.12.1937, in Sao Filipe, Fogo...
Luis Ivan Ortiz Maldonado
Feb 20, 2022
Luis Ivan Ortiz Maldonado , age 55, of Raynham, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Morton Hospital after battling ALS for the past six years.
Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Julio Ortiz and Maria Maldonado.
He worked as a machine operator with Preferred Freezers in...
Heather Marie (Duquette) Richmond
Feb 17, 2022
Heather M. Richmond (Duquette) age 42, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of David Richmond.
Born in Stoughton, she was the daughter of Roxanna “Rocky” (LaPlante) Duquette, of Middleboro and the late Anthony J. Duquette; and step daughter of John Holyoke.
A loving...
William F. Drouin
Feb 11, 2022
William Francis Drouin, affectionately known as “Bill” or “Billy”, age 74, of Taunton, passed away on February 11, 2022,at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of LuAnn (Bridges) Drouin.
Born in Marlboro, he was the son of the late Leon W. Drouin and Virginia P. (Morse) Drouin.
He worked as a master carpenter for many...
Anne S. Kula
Jan 24, 2022
Anne S. Kula (Strojny) age 102, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Marian Manor in Taunton. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Kula.
Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Curowona) Strojny.
She was a graduate of Taunton High...
Frank S. Tabak
Jan 13, 2022
Frank S. Tabak , 81, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was the husband of the late Joan A. (Berube) Tabak.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Frank M. and Mary A. (Sivicla) Tabak.
He graduated from...
Denise Frances Bazinet
Dec 30, 2021
Denise F. Bazinet, 70, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Good Samaritan Medical Center, in Brockton.
Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Rene J. and Stella Sophie (Arcikowski) Bazinet.
She worked as a professional driver for adults and children with special needs for many years....
James C. Lucey
Dec 24, 2021
James C. Lucey “Jamie” 53, of Raynham, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Morton Hospital.
Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of the late James and Mary L. (Dexter) Lucey.
Jamie worked as a carpet installer for many years.
He leaves his siblings, Michael J. Lucey,...
Manuel Medeiros
Dec 22, 2021
Manuel "Manny" Medeiros , 78, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Morton Hospital. He was the loving husband of Kathleen A. (Moriscano) Medeiros and celebrated over 32 years of marriage together.
Born in Fall River and raised in Westport, MA on the family farm. He was a son of the late...
Lorraine P. (Dupont) Raposa
Dec 22, 2021
Lorraine P. Raposa (Dupont) 77, of East Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Morton Hospital. She was the loving wife of 58 years to Daniel J. Raposa.
Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Rose (Fontes) Dupont.
Lorraine was a 1962 graduate of the first graduating...
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....
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