All Obituaries

William J. McGrann, Jr., age 88 of Taunton, passed away on December 3, 2023 at Morton Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Thelma (Perry) McGrann. Born in Boston, MA, William was a son of the late William and Mae (McHugh) McGrann. Before retiring, Mr. McGrann was employed with Catering and Car Sales. William loved Volunteering his time to help others in need. It brought and taught him peace and love by giving of his time. It was a passion and a demonstration and example of his Faith and...

RAYNHAM- Jessica M. (Sartre) Faria, 39, of Raynham, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved wife to David W. Faria, whom she married October 14, 2016.   She was born on July 2, 1984, in Boston. Jess grew up in Raynham, where she was raised by her Nana, Helen. She graduated from Bristol-Plymouth High School as a member of the Class of 2002.   For many years Jess was...

Nancy A. (Souza) Read, age 90 of Taunton, passed away on December 2, 2023 at Regal Care of Taunton. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Thomas) Souza. Before retiring, she was a Manager with Robertson Curtain Factory for many years. Nancy enjoyed the ocean, travelling, going to the beach and spending time with her loving family. She is survived by her sons; Brian Read, Paul Read, Alan Read and their father Gerald Read, brother; Ronald Souza, grandson; Kevin...

Nancy (Stuart) Souza, age 80 of Raynham, passed away on December 1, 2023 at Morton Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Souza. Nancy was born Taunton, a daughter of the late Eldridge and Elizabeth (Carreaux) Stuart. Before retiring, Mrs. Souza was employed by the Raynham School Dept as a teacher. She enjoyed boating, holidays, spending time with her grandchildren and her dog Mack Besides her beloved husband Ronald of 50 years, Nancy is survived by her Loving children; Daniel...

Veronica (Almeida) Babbitt, age 72 of Taunton, passed away on November 25, 2023 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Babbitt, Sr. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Salvador) Almeida. Before retiring, Mrs. Babbitt was an owner of Joe’s Diner on Broadway in Taunton along with her husband Ken. Veronica cherished time spent with her family and traveling. Besides her beloved husband Kenneth of over 55...

Kris Rodriguez-Frates, age 46 of Taunton, passed away on November 24, 2023 at Morton Hospital. Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of Robin Frates and Ivan Rodriguez.  Kris was an intelligent, thoughtful woman with a big heart and amazing sense of humor. She was always considered the life of the party and well-versed and passionate about hip-hop music and celebrity gossip. Kris loved animals, especially her cat, Fatlip. She will be remembered for her caring personality...

Pamela J. (Martin) Souza, age 64 of Florida and formerly of Taunton passed away on November 23, 2023 at Halifax Health Hospice Care in Port Orange, FL with her loving daughters and sister by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Alvin “Al” G. Souza, Jr who passed in 2014. Pam was born in Virginia, the daughter of the late Rosemarie (Correia) Martin. Before retiring, Pam was employed with the City of Taunton, as the assistant city treasurer. She enjoyed crocheting,...

Manuel “Manny” P. daSilveira, age 87 of Taunton, passed away on November 23, 2023 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Maria Fatima (Goulart) daSilveira. Born in Faial, Azores, the son of the late Serafim and Maria (Rosa) Silveira. Before retiring, Manuel was employed with the former St. Joseph Church now Saint Andrew the Apostle, as a Maintenance Technician. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling to Portugal yearly,...

TAUNTON- Shantel F. Gomes, age 1 month, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Taunton.  Born in Boston, she was one of two baby twin girls born to Junio and Betsy Gomes. She is survived by her siblings: Shanel Furtado, Jomari Gomes, and twin sister Sheyenne Gomes; her maternal grandparents: Domingas Gomes, Alberto Gomes, and Jose Alves; her paternal grandparents: Maria Andrade and Marcolino Gomes; and also numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family...

BRIDGEWATER- Gerry Morin, age 64, of Bridgewater, former longtime resident of Taunton, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband for 38 wonderful years to Shirley (Kelley) Morin. Born in Taunton, Gerry was one of four children and the only son born to the late Hector and Bertha (Stephanitis) Morin. He was raised and grew up in Taunton, graduating from Taunton High School. Upon his completion of his high school diploma, Gerry...