All Obituaries

In Fall River, Wilfred Pelletier, age 81, passed away at St. Ann’s Hospital following a brief illness on April 1, 2026. Wilfred was the husband of Dorothea (Gendron) Pelletier. He was born in Taunton, the son of the late Wilfred Pelletier and Mary (Dwyer) Medeiros and his step father Manuel Medeiros. Wilfred was educated in Taunton schools and was a graduate of Taunton Vocational High School. He served his country honorably while in The U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. A lifetime ...

In Taunton, Stevy Crowther, age 73, passed away peacefully at Morton Hospital while surrounded by his loving family on March 20, 2026. Stevy was the husband of the late Karen (Sylvia) Crowther. He was born in Taunton, the son of the late Roy Crowther and Elizabeth (Vieira) Crowther. Stevy had been a resident of North Attleboro the past 8 years and was formerly of Taunton. He was educated in Taunton schools and a graduate of Taunton High School. Stevy was employed at Taunton State Hospital ...

In Boston, Robert J.F. Carpenter, 72, of Norton, MA, passed away on Thursday, March 12th 2026 after a long battle with cancer and other medical issues. Born in Newton, MA, the son of the late Peter Carpenter and Sarah (Foster) Carpenter. He was the husband of the late Christine (Swaim) Carpenter. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved New England sports. He was an avid fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins and loved attending games when he was able to. ...

Donna Viera, 70, of East Taunton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on 3/12/2026 after a long illness. Donna was born on December 3rd, 1955, to Beatrice and John Viera in Taunton, Massachusetts. She attended St. Anthony’s for grammar school, Bishop Cassidy for high school and studied medical transcription and culinary arts at Johnson & Wales College. A brilliant mind who could define medical terminology better than most doctors, Donna brought her talent and skills to a variety of ...

Jean Ruth Emsley of Taunton, MA, age 86, passed peacefully on March 3, 2026 at home, surrounded by those she loved. She was born January 27, 1940 to James and Muriel Dolan. Beloved wife of Edward Emsley (deceased) and loving mother of Kelley Gracia married to Paul Sr. and Scott Emsley married to Brenda. Jean was one of nine children: James, Rosemary (deceased), Suzanne, John, Kathleen (deceased), Stephen, Michael, and Sheila. Jean was a 1959 graduate of Taunton High School. Her love and ...

In Taunton, Anthony “Tony” Machado, age 75, passed away at home following a brief illness on February 26, 2026. Tony was the husband of loving wife Dianne (Correia) Machado of Taunton for forty years. He was born in Sao Miguel, Portugal, the son of the late Amilcar Machado and Mary (Medeiros) Machado. Anthony had resided all his life in Taunton, he was educated in Taunton schools and received his associate’s degree from UMASS Amherst in landscaping. He was employed at Lopes ...

Alice Boivin (1934-2026) Alice F. (Donnelly) Boivin, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on February 22, 2026, after a long illness. She was the loving wife of the late J. Francis Boivin. She was born in Taunton to the late P. Edward and Edith (Connaty) Donnelly. A 1952 graduate of Taunton High School, she earned a B. S. & M. Ed. degree from the former Bridgewater Teachers’ College and taught in the Norton Public Schools. Alice was the recipient of the Marian Medal from the ...

In Marlborough, Angelina F. Jones, age 71, passed away at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Marlborough on February 25, 2026 following a brief illness. Angelina was born in Brockton, the daughter of the late Paytton Jones and Mary (Pizzi) Jones. Angelina enjoyed watching baseball with her father. She was always a happy person who enjoyed life and especially those times with her nieces and nephews. She loved her other family at the group home as they lived off each other with happiness and joyful ...

In Mashpee, William J. Wade, age 75, passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness on February 24, 2026. William is survived by his loving wife Doreen Dawson Wade of Popponesset, Mashpee. He was born in Taunton, the son of the late Joseph F. Wade and Murial (Hackett) Wade. William was educated in Taunton, graduating from Monsignor Coyle High School and also from Bridgewater State University. He was employed as a teacher and school ...

Brian Melvin Lewis, age 78, passed away on February 23rd after a short illness. Mr. Lewis was born in 1947 in Worcester, Massachusetts and later moved with his family to Taunton where he graduated from Taunton High with the Class of 1967. Brian retired from Wrentham State School as a stationary fireman and spent his free time collecting movie and music memorabilia. His love of movies, soundtracks, motorcycles, hot rods, UFO’s and anything James Dean was an enormous part of his life as ...