All Obituaries

Henry S. Milko, age 93, of Berkley, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023 at Marion Manor Nursing Home. He was the husband of Carolyn (Silver) Milko for 67 years.  He was born in Berkley, Massachusetts and was a lifetime farmer, running Berkley Nursery and Tree farm, up until recently. He was the son of the late Samuel and Julia (Dombek) Milko.  Henry was an Army Veteran, where he served during the Korean Conflict. He was proud of his military dedication, often marching in...

Richard Gingras, Sr.  age 51 of Fall River, passed away on January 22, 2023 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Carol (Odiah) Gingras. Richard was born in Florida and raised in Bridgewater, the beloved son of Judith (Earl) Gingras and the late Richard Gingras. Richard was employed with Checker Cab Company as a dispatcher. He cherished spending time with his children, he also enjoyed watching his shows and also going out to eat with his family. he will be...

Charles A. Callahan, Sr., age 89 of Raynham, passed away on January 22, 2023 at Morton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Barlow) Callahan. Charles was born in Brockton, the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Kelly) Callahan. Before retiring, Mr. Callahan was employed with Liberty Mutual, Oce Industries and AM International as an award-winning salesman. He started his own business as The Real Estate Company. Mr. Callahan served his country with the Air Force during...

God has welcomed home Lillian (Corayer) Andrade of Middleboro Avenue, East Taunton  on January 22, 2023 at Nemasket Healthcare, surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was the beloved wife of the late Manuel J. Andrade. Lillian was an avid knitter who made beautiful afghans for all her children and grandchildren. She loved camping and traveling to Florida with her late husband Manuel. Lillian also was the queen of bingo. She will be greatly missed by her children and...

Maria F. (Sousa) Jorge, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on January 21, 2023 at Marian Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel E. Jorge for over 50 years before his passing in 2014. Maria was born in Faial Azores. Before retiring, Mrs. Jorge was employed with Texas Instruments as an assembly worker. She enjoyed her family, church, the Hallmark Channel, sewing, and crocheting. Maria is survived by her loving children; Edward Jorge and wife Lynne of Taunton, Michael Jorge and...

Robert Thomas Cappiello, age 62, of Pawtucket, passed away on January 18, 2023 at his home. Born in Brockton Ma, he was the son of the late Louis and Theresa ( Beauregard) Cappiello. He was a 1978 graduate of Brockton High School and played football during his high school years. Robert was employed with Cricket Lane for many years before working for W.B. Mason. He then spent many years at his family owned business Pub 76 as a bartender. He was an avid New England sports fan, especially...

Joaquim Cabral Sousa, 91 of Cherry Avenue, Taunton passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Morton Hospital. He was the Husband of the late Maria Conceicao (DeSa) Sousa. Born  in Chas De Tavares, Portugal he was the son of the late Antonio and Rosalina (Cabral) Sousa Lemos. Mr. Sousa worked as a Machine Operator for thirty years with Reed & Barton. He Loved Soccer Gardening and Traveling. He leaves two daughters, Carminda F. Pereira (Jose) of Cumming, Georgia, Maria C. Andrade of...

Veronica  V. “Lonnie” (Majcher) McCown, age 92, passed away on January 13, 2023 at Morton Hospital. Veronica was born in Taunton, the beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Tekla (Koval) Majcher. She moved to South Gate California several years ago where she worked at Safeway in the meat packing department until she retired. She moved back to Berkley, Massachusetts many years ago and currently resided in Raynham, Mass for the past several years. During her retirement...

Daniel W. Backstrom, age 77, of Rehoboth, passed away Tuesday January 10, 2023, at Madonna Manor Nursing Home. Born in Milaca, Minnesota he was the son of the late Philip and Esther (Mack) Backstrom. Mr. Backstrom worked as a Machinist for New England Packaging for fifteen years also had worked for the Massachusetts State Hospital System for many years. He was an Avid Hunter and had worked as a Groundskeeper on an Estate. He earned an Associate Degree in Arboriculture. He leaves two...

Maria Elisa(Feliciano) Soares, age 89 of Taunton, passed away on January 8, 2023, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved and devoted wife of Jose Martins Soares for 71 years. Born and raised in Terceira, Acores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Feliciano and Maria do Carmo Feliciano. Before retiring, she was employed by Texas Instruments. Sister of the late Jose Feliciano, Antonio Feliciano, Manuel Feliciano, Lionel Feliciano, Guilhermina Barbara,...