Obituaries

Local Bristol County Obituaries

Elaine K. (Gay)  Lopes

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

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.

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

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

Raymond C. Krisuinas

Aug 3, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Raymond C. Krisuinas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Scott Craig Randolph

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

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

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

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

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...

Lee Ann Gueran

Lee Ann Gueran

May 25, 2021

Lee Ann Gueran, 71, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021 at Morton Hospital.

Born in Middleboro, she was the daughter of the late Leslie F. and Avis G. Travers.

She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections in Bridgewater and for Saint Luke’s Hospital for thirty...

Elizabeth Thomson Shaw

Elizabeth Thomson Shaw

May 23, 2021

Elizabeth (Beth) Shaw (95) of Westport, MA and formerly from Barrington and Bristol, RI, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She celebrated her 95th birthday on May 1. Beth was born in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada to William Noble Thomson and Sarah Sinclair Thomson. She was the only daughter...

Martin H. Enos, Sr.

Martin H. Enos, Sr.

May 9, 2021

Martin H. Enos, Sr ., of Wareham, passed away on May 9, 2021 at Tobey Hospital, in Wareham. He was the longtime companion of the late Rebecca Ann Franklin.

Born in Wareham, he was the son of the late Joel and Gertrude (Murdock) Enos.

He previously worked as a fisherman, at JJ Bartley,...

Anita A. (Gorczyca)  Laffan

Anita A. (Gorczyca) Laffan

May 7, 2021

Anita A. Laffan (Gorczyca), 93 of Taunton passed away peacefully on Friday, May 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late John F. Laffan who died in 1977 and devoted mother of Patricia A. (Patty) Laffan who provided exceptional care for her mom throughout the years.

Born in...

Todd A. Horton

Todd A. Horton

Mar 31, 2021

Todd A Horton , 50, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Morton Hospital. He was the former husband of Tara L. Skwarto-Horton.

Born in Taunton, he was the son of Janet M. (Tageson) Horton Taylor and the late Albert P. Horton, Jr.

Todd previously worked for the Coca-Cola...

Mindi R. (Krisuinas)  Nichols

Mindi R. (Krisuinas) Nichols

Mar 23, 2021

Mindi R. (Krisuinas) Nichols, 48, of Taunton, passed away on March 23, 2021 at her home.

Born in Flemington, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Raymond C. and Donna L. (Lowmaster) Krisuinas, of Taunton. She previously worked as a group home manager for Growthways Inc. In Brockton.

Mindi was the sister of the late...

Steven J. Wengal

Steven J. Wengal

Mar 5, 2021

Steven J. Wengal , 57, of Littleton, MA, died suddenly at New England Sinai Hospital on March 5th, 2021 after courageously fighting a long battle against a myriad of physical afflictions. Steven was born and raised in Taunton, MA, graduating from Taunton High School in 1981 where he played hockey and ran track. He graduated from the...

Michael Thomas Zweigart

Michael Thomas Zweigart

Mar 4, 2021

Michael T. Zweigart, 61, of Taunton, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Brighton. He was the husband of Janet M. (Plonka) Zweigart.

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Gregory A. Ward

Gregory A. Ward

Mar 1, 2021

Gregory A. Ward , 47, of East Providence, RI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of Marie Plourde Ward and the late Alan Ward.

Greg worked as a Furniture Delivery Specialist for several local reputable furniture stores throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, most...

Jean Marie (Teresiak)  Enos

Jean Marie (Teresiak) Enos

Feb 10, 2021

Jean M. (Teresiak) Enos , 58, of Taunton passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.

Born on February 16, 1962 in Passaic, NJ she was the loving daughter of the late Frank Teresiak and Anielia J. (Szyndler) Teresiak.

Jean grew up in Lyndhurst, NJ where...