All Obituaries

Thomas A. Mello, age 79 of Raynham, passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 15, surrounded by his loving family after a long courageous battle with ESRD.  Tom was born on September 23, 1943, the son of the late Manuel and Eleanor (Marshall) Mello. He was the longtime husband of Annette L. (Deschamps) Mello.  In addition to his beloved wife Annette, he is survived by his children; Norma Silva and husband Richard of Dighton, Nancy Galuski and husband James of South...

Keri L. (Correia) Machado, age 38 of Taunton, passed away on May 29, 2023 at Morton Hospital. Born in Attleboro, she was the daughter of Joseph P. Machado and Dawn (O’Connell) Currie. She was the wife of David Correia. Besides her husband David and parents Joseph and Dawn, she is survived by her loving son Greyson, brothers; Ryan Machado and his wife Melissa, Michael Machado and his wife Amanda, maternal grandfather; Frank Warchal, niece; Kendyll Machado, Nephew; Pierce Machado as...

Ramon (Nocho) Rodriguez Sr. age 93 of Taunton, peacefully passed away on May 29, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Manatí, Puerto Rico. Ramon was the son of the late Emilio and Georgina (Torres) Rodriguez. Ramon was the true meaning of a “Jibaro”, working in the fields of his homeland of Puerto Rico. He was employed with the National Binding Book Company in Chicago, IL and retired from The Chocolate Factory in Mansfield, MA. He enjoyed...

TAUNTON- Keith F. Medas, Sr., 63, of Taunton, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home in Taunton, surrounded by loving family. He was the adoring husband for 36 years to the love of his life, Maria Calise-Medas. Born in Taunton, Keith was one of two twin boys in a family of four children born to Jacqueline (Henshaw) Medas and the late David Medas. He grew up in Taunton and attended Taunton Public Schools, graduating from Taunton High School with the Class of 1978. A...

Robert Baptista, age 69, passed away on May 20, 2023 at Morton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Mendoza) Baptista Born in Taunton, Robert was the son of the late Alfred and Edith (Pine) Baptista, Sr. Before retiring, Mr. Baptista was employed with ICF as a Child Welfare Specialist for 14 years.  Prior to that, he was employed with the Department of Children & Families for 31 years.  He dedicated 45 years of his life to Child Welfare. He enjoyed spending time...

George Earl Simcock, age 91, passed away on February 5, 2020 and his beloved wife Theresa (Morriss) Simcock age 93, passed away on May 19, 2023 both in the comfort of their home with loving family members by their side. They were married for over 66 years at the time of George’s passing. George was born in Swansea, a son of the late Earl and Edith (Armitage) Simcock. Mr. Simcock worked on his families farm, Simcock Bros. Dairy Farm and later became a maintenance supervisor for over 10...

Isabel (Macedo) Lakin, age 88 of Taunton, passed away on May 18, 2023 at Marian Manor. She was the beloved wife of the late James R. Lakin, Jr. Isabel was born in East Providence, RI, the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy (Bannon) Macedo. She is survived by her two step sons: Paul Lakin of Texas and Brian Lakin of Florida. She was the beloved aunt to Denise Thomas and her husband Jeffrey of Taunton; Lisa Mellor of Hanover; Lauren Reyes and her husband Wade of Taunton; and several...

Samuel L. Council, age 78 of taunton, passed away at the Boston Medical Center on may 19, 2023. He was the beloved companion of Charleen Horta. Born in Durham, NC the son of the late William and Lottie (Weldon) Council. Mr. Council served with the Airforce during Vietnam as a Sgt. Besides his beloved Companion Charleen, Samuel is survived by a son Darius Council of NC. A grave-side service with military honors will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 1pm in Mayflower Hill Cemetery, 235...

Born in Cayey Puerto Rico, Raul was one of ten children and was born to late father Moises Rodriguez and late mother Marcola (Colon) Rodriguez. Raul moved from Cayey to Taunton, Massachusetts in his late teens where he remained for the rest of his journey. Raul was the brother of late Fijeno Rodriguez- Colon, Miguel Rodriguez- Colon, Benjamin Rodriguez- Colon and the father of three late daughters Nicola Marshall, Lydia Spearin andShirley Mello. He is survived by brothers Samuel...

Carlos M. Carmona, Sr, age 50 of Fall River, passed away at his residence on May 15, 2023. Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico the son of Ulises and Nilsa (Quinones) Saldana. Carlos enjoyed movies, music, cars, food (specifically Chinese) and most importantly, quality time with family and friends.  Besides his beloved parents, Ulises and Nilsa, Carlos is survived by his loving children; Yanitza Carmona of Fall River and Carlos M. Carmona, Jr. of Middleboro. He was also the brother of...