Nov 27, 2025

George A. Mills, age 78, of Norton, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at home. He was the beyond-loving husband of Marion M. (Mitchell) Mills. They spent fifty-three years married. They have been together for more than half their lives.

Born and raised in Dorchester, he grew up on Ellington St. He was the son of the late John I....

Nov 26, 2025

Nov 19, 2025

Daniel Edward Moran, Sr., of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away at his home on November 19, 2025. He was born to Francis T. Moran, Sr. and Elizabeth (Donovan) Case and was one of four siblings.

Dan served in the United States Army during two separate enlistments and received an honorable discharge following each period of service. His military record remains a...

Nov 11, 2025

Irene E. Mello (Plante) age 92, affectionately known as "Me Me," passed away peacefully at her home in Warren, RI, on November 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Born in Warren, RI, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Eva D. (Forrest) Plante. Irene lived a life marked by devotion to her family.

Irene dedicated fifteen years of her...

Oct 24, 2025

Robert P. Delaney, age 66, of Norton, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Charles and Louise (Lariscy) Delaney. Bob was preceded in death by his beloved son Robert “Bobby” Delaney Jr and also his brother Michael Delaney. He is survived by his daughter...

Sep 30, 2025

Donte Ortiz, age 35, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Born in Stoughton, he was the son of Dimariz Ortiz and Eric Alston.

An avid “foodie”, he loved to cook anything food related and was passionate about finding new recipes to try out. He liked sports, especially watching his son play basketball....

Sep 26, 2025

Mary Lou Magoon (Shaw) age 87, of Taunton, passed away on September 26, 2025, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was the wife of the late Ernest Gilbert Magoon.

Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Elenora L. (Steliga) Shaw.

Mary Lou worked as a telephone operator for the City of Taunton and Morton Hospital...

Sep 25, 2025

Sep 12, 2025

Edward J. O’Keefe, Jr., age 76, of Taunton, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 12, 2025. He was the husband of Michelle (Scanlon) O’Keefe. They were married for 35 years.

Ed was born in Cambridge, MA in 1949 to the late Edward J. O’Keefe, Sr. and Therese (Foley) O’Keefe. Raised in Braintree, he attended Boston College High School...

Sep 5, 2025

Jeanne Marie (Hanna) Kirkwood 11/9/1950 of Taunton, Massachusetts, beloved wife of Ward G. Kirkwood and mother of Ian Andrew Kirkwood passed away peacefully at home with her husband, son, and cat after a prolonged illness on 9/5/25.

She was predeceased by her sister Karen Lee Hanna, her parents Francis (Flip) Hanna and Helen (Adlesich) Hanna. Jeanne is survived by her husband...

Sep 2, 2025

Michelle L. Melito (Hemmer) age 67 of East Taunton, passed away on September 2, 2025, at Boston Medical Center South in Brockton. She was the wife of the late James William Melito.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Neil Hemmer and Isabelle (Dickson) Mamaty.

She was a woman of faith who will be remembered for being fun, feisty,...

Aug 23, 2025

Aug 23, 2025

Scott Szczepkowski, 44, of East Freetown, MA, passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2025.

Scott, like the town where he was born - Assonet, Massachusetts - moved through many evolutions in life. His most recent, and perhaps most brilliant, was the role of a wise and devoted uncle. Though he never had children of his own, he had a...

Aug 15, 2025

Joanne M. Braga, age 57, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Saint Anne's Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of Patricia M. (Nolet) Braga of Middleboro and the late Dennis R. Braga Sr.

Joanne worked as a caretaker for many years and had a deep love for her family...

Jul 3, 2025

Mark E. Johnson, age 52, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2025, at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of Amy M. (Martin) Johnson.

Born and raised in Brockton, he was the son of Charles Johnson and Karen Swanson, who were also both born in Brockton.

He worked as a supervisor for Absolute Restoration for the past ten years. Mark...

Jun 24, 2025

Maria Olga Colón (Johnson), a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and Nana, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2025, in Fall River, Massachusetts. Born on August 5, 1976, in Boston to Norman Colón and the late Maggi Colón, Maria was a vibrant spirit whose love for her family knew no bounds.

As an English major in college with a passion for literature...

Jun 13, 2025

William E. Sadlier "Bill" age 78, of East Taunton, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Morton Hospital. He was the husband of the late Carolyn (Butler) Sadlier.

Born in Weymouth, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen (Archibald) Sadlier.

Bill worked as an oil burner technician for W.H. Riley Oil Company for many years before retiring.

He was...

Jun 12, 2025

Lillian M. Starratt (Collins) age 79, a longtime resident of Brockton, passed away on June 12, 2025, at Charlton Hospital in Fall River. She was the wife of the late Paul D. Starratt.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Marion (MacDowell) Collins.

She worked as a finance manager for Self Help Fuel Assistance for many years...

May 30, 2025

Daniel Bannon, age 58, of Taunton, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Morton Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of Cynthia M. (Powers) Bannon.

Born and raised in Malden, he was the son of the late John and Claire (Spencer) Bannon.

Dan was the youngest of eight children and attended Malden Schools.

Daniel spent many...

May 27, 2025

John E. Whitters, Jr., age 81, of East Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Lifecare Center of Raynham. He was the husband of Ann Marie (Banas) Whitters.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late John E. and Nora (Pelton) Whitters.

He worked as a supervisor at Bay State Gas Company for many years before...