All Obituaries

Arthur “Artie” DeLawrence, age 87 of Taunton, passed away at Country Garden Health and Rehabilitation in Swansea, MA on September 26, 2022 after a courageous fight with Parkinson’s Disease. He was the husband of Barbara (Matheson) DeLawrence. Born in Rehoboth, MA he was the son of the late Manuel and Mary (Perry) DeLawrence. Artie proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After the service he briefly worked with his...

Sylvia Marie Fernandes, age 59 of Taunton, passed away on September 24, 2022. She was the beloved daughter of the late John and Sylvina (Paulo) Fernandes, Sr. Miss. Fernandes was employed with General Dynamics for over 34 years. She enjoyed Cards, Casinos and her Godchildren; Kayla Murdock, Tyrell Marielle, Nathen Harris and Justin Walker Sylvia is survived by her loving brother and sister, Joseph Fernandes and Rhoda Walker and husband Deryll both of Taunton. She is also survived by...

June (Foote) Gray was the widow of her loving husband, Milton Gray, to whom she was married for 50 years. She was born in Saratoga Springs, NY and was a graduate of Skidmore College. She was the daughter of the late Mary K. Foote,  Mrs. Gray and her husband moved to Taunton in 1946. She devoted her life to public service. She was active in the community, having served as Past President of the Junior Women's Club, Vice-President of the Morton Hospital Women's Auxiliary, Chairman...

Hilda M. (Quintana) Fontanez- Marquez, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on Thursday September 22, 2022 at her home. Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Carmen (Quintana) Fontanez. She grew up surrounded by her large family, she had 11 siblings and lots of aunts and uncles. She was married to the late Marcial Marquez, Sr. in Puerto Rico. Hilda was influenced by her family to be a loving and caring woman, always giving her time to others, and she...

John Roger Silvia, age 77 of Taunton, passed away at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury, MA on September 20, 2022. John was born in Taunton, the beloved son of the late John N. and Beatrice (Alves) Silvia. He graduated from Taunton High School in 1963 before entering the military. Mr. Silvia proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during Vietnam from 1965-1968. He was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 611 in Taunton. Mr. Silvia was also a member of the...

Robert J. Gerraughty, age 84 of Taunton, passed away on September 19, 2022 at Morton Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of the late Claire L. (Goss) Gerraughty who passed away in 2001 after 35 years of marriage. Born in Dorchester, MA, he was the son of the late Frank and Annabella (Manning) Gerraughty. Sports were his passion.  He played four sports at Roxbury Memorial High School in Roxbury where he was known as “The Duke of Dorchester”.  He coached youth...

Mary E. “Isabel” (Quarta) Rebello, age 89 of Taunton, passed away on September 16, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Rebello. Isabel was born in Faial da Terra, Sao Miguel, Azores, the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Medeiros) Quarta. Mrs. Rebello had worked at Rennie Curtain for many years. She enjoyed reading, sewing and growing flowers and plants. Isabel is survived by a brother Francisco Quarta and his wife Luzia of Sao Miguel and several nieces ,...

Albert Botelho, age 45 of Taunton, passed away on September 14, 2022 at Morton Hospital. Albert was born in Taunton, the beloved son of Carol (Antunes) Botelho of Taunton, and the late Dinis Botelho. Before his illness, Mr. Botelho was employed with Exxon. Albert was a kind person who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Besides is loving mother Carol, Albert is survived by his sister Deborah Kotkowski . He was also the brother of the late Michael Botelho. Albert’s...

Dale (Cabral) Glynn, age 74 of Taunton, passed away on September 13, 2022 . Dale was the beloved wife of Gregory Glynn. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Roberta (Gilbert) Cabral. Before retiring, Dale was employed with Dale Medical Supply for many years. Dale enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Most of all Dale cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Besides her beloved husband Greg of over 52 years, Dale is survived by her loving...

Richard S. Baker, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on September 13, 2022, at Brockton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Debra (Silvia) Baker. Richard was born in Middleboro, the son of the late Richard and Mary (Szwartz) Baker. Before retiring, Richard was employed at Westgate Lanes in Brockton as a mechanic for many years.  He traveled to Las Vegas many times for bowling tournaments where people thought he was Roy Orbison or Gene Simmons, both of which he embraced....