Obituaries in Taunton, MA

FAIRHAVENJean M. Hamer Sylvia 70 of Fairhaven passed away at home FridayJanuary 9 2026. She was the loving wife of John P. Jay Sylvia. Jean graduated from Cape Cod College with a degree in nursing and went on to workas a registered nurse for more than 40 years at Southcoast Health Child and FamilySe...

Sharon Ann Squillacioti Bowley 76 of Berkley passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 7 2026. She was the loving companion of Dwight Butch Fournier with whom she shared over 30 wonderful years together before his passing in 2023. She was born in Boston daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Egan ...

FALL RIVERDolores L. Rebello 70 passed away on January 5 2026 she was the loving wife of Paul F. Rebello. Dolores was born in Fall River and was the daughter of the late Frank D. Harrop and Dolores L. Beland Harrop. Dolores was a lifelong resident of Fall River. She was a diehard Red Sox fan and esp...

After a period of declining health Ralph Deane passed away on January 7 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his wife Holly by his side. Born in Taunton he was the third son of Ralph M. Deane Sr. and Elsie Savoy Deane. He was predeceased by his brothers Charles and Joseph Deane. A member of Taunt...

Clifford E. Pierce 101 of Raynham passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 7 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Lois Minty Pierce with whom he shared nearly 60 wonderful years of marriage. He was born on February 25 1924 in New Haven CT son of the late Be...

SOMERSETNorma M. Lima 85 passed away at home on January 8 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Lima Jr. Norma was born in Providence RI and was the daughter of the late Joseph A. Laurie Loretta Papineau Laurie and Irene Orsini Mehaffey. Norma was employed for several years at Hasbro befo...

TAUNTONEdna L. Michaels 99 passed away peacefully on January 11 2026. She was the loving wife of the late James C. Michaels. Edna is survived by her children Russell Michaels and his wife Louise James Michaels and his wife Stephanie and Linda Perry and her husband Skip grandchildren Donnie Robin Jen...

TAUNTON Lawrence Silvia Sr. 74 passed away suddenly on January 9 2026. He was the husband of the late Brenda M. Rapoza Silvia. Lawrence was born in Fall River and was the son of the late William Silvia and Caroline DaCosta Silvia Larry as he was known best was employed for many years in the automoti...

Jos Medeiros Mendona age 76 of Taunton Massachusetts passed away on January 10 2026. Jos was born on February 12 1949 in Nordeste So Miguel Portugal. Son of Maria and Manuel Mendona deceased. He lived most of his life in Povoao So Miguel where he was married raised his children and built a career in...

Michael J. Leary 79 of Swansea Massachusetts and Plymouth New Hampshire passed away on Friday January 2 2026 at his daughters home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of fiftyseven years to Atty.Vivian Fiola Leary. Michael was born in Fall River the son of the late Leo and Catherine OLaughl...

Deodato Ted Rebello 84 of Swansea passed away on Wednesday January 7 2026 at his home. He was the longtime companion to Joyce Cottam of Swansea and husband of the late Beverly Moniz Rebello. Deodato was born in Sao Miguel Azores the son of the late Francisco and Maria J. Pinto Rebello. He worked at ...

FAIRHAVENVirginia R. Livesley 81 of Fairhaven passed away peacefully at home Wednesday January 7 2026 after a period of declining health. Born in New Bedford she was the daughter of the late Howard and Dorothy Schofield Livesley. Ginny was lifelong Fairhaven resident and a graduate of Fairhaven High...