In Boston, January 8, 2015 Maria J. DeJesus, Age 60, passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, following a lengthy illness while surrounded by her loving family. Maria is survived by her husband Jose F. De Jesus of Taunton. Maria was born in Madeira, Portugal, the daughter of the late Jose & Celestina (Nunes) De Andrade. Maria has resided in Taunton for the past 34 years. She was employed at the former Leach & Garner Co. in North Attleboro. Maria enjoyed cooking, baking, going to the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford annually and above all loved being with her family. In addition to her husband, Maria leaves her children Christina Da Costa and her husband Jose of Taunton, Joe G. De Jesus and his wife Lina of New Bedford and Rita Oller and her husband Russell of Taunton. Maria also leaves her grandchildren Nicholas De Jesus, Kayla Beauvias, Bianca Ferreira, Jacob Fisher, Lia De Jesus and Ava De Jesus. Maria also leaves her three siblings from Madeira, Portugal and many nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. Taunton, Ma 02780 on Tuesday, January 13th at 10 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony’s Church at 11 am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Monday from 5-7 pm. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton.

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TAUNTON – Euclides DaVeiga of Taunton died at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on January 5, 2015. He was 73. Born in Cape Verde, he was the son of the late Leao and Angela (Amelia) DaVeiga. A retired maintenance man, he was employed by Providence College for many years. In his spare time, Mr. DaVeiga enjoyed fishing, cooking, playing cards and spending time with his family. Survivors include four sons, Tony L. DaVeiga, Jorge L. DaVeiga, Felisberto DaVeiga and Jose DaVeiga; a daughter, Graciete DaVeiga; four brothers, Joao, Alcides, Aquiles and Manuel O. DaVeiga; two sisters, Ana Maria Barbosa and Maria F. DaVeiga; many grandchildren, Darryl Furtado, Mathew Silva, Anthony Galvao, Cody Finnerty, Tyrese Miranda, Anthony Babilla, Kayline and Sandy Lopes, Zoey and Asiah DaVeiga, Felisberto DaVeiga, Jr., Devon DaVeiga, Monique A. and Dominique DaVeiga, Shina, Jorge, Andre and Joshua DaVeiga and Erik DePina Sheylla DaVeiga, Narrisa Babilla and Starlyne DaVeiga; five great grandchildren, Jaelynn F. Pereira, Jonas M. Guerrero, Jr., Layla I. Guerrero, Sophia S. and Nysi Rai Silva; and many nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway on Tuesday, January 13th at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony Church, Taunton at 9 a.m. Burial will be at Mayflower Hill Cemetery in Taunton. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, Jan. 12th from 5 to 8 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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In Taunton, January 10, 2015 Mildred A. Noonan, Age 86, passed away at home following a period of failing health. Mildred was the wife of the late Thomas F. Noonan. She was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Albert and Elsie (Newton) Schefer. Mildred was educated in Taunton and was a graduate of Taunton High School. After graduation she worked at the Naples hotel in Naples FL and the Poland Springs resort in ME, followed by working for New England Telephone and Taunton Savings Bank. Besides her love of her family, Mildred enjoyed playing classical music on the piano and listening to Frank Sinatra and attending many of his shows over the years. She also very much enjoyed her visits to the island of Bermuda. She also enjoyed spending time and going to lunch with her very close friends. She was a life long member of St Thomas Episcopal Church in Taunton. Mildred is survived by her children Timothy P. Noonan and his wife Anne Marie of Taunton and Elisabeth A. (Noonan) Blouin and her husband David of Weare NH. She also leaves her grandchildren, Ian Noonan of Westfield MA, Meaghan (Noonan) Valley of Taunton, Caitlin Blouin of Goffstown NH, Matthew Blouin of Weare NH and Annalise Blouin of Weare NH. She also leaves a number of nephews, a niece and many cousins. A funeral mass will be held at St Thomas Episcopal Church Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11:00 am followed by burial at the family lot in Mayflower Cemetery in Taunton. Donations in Mildred’s memory may be made to St Thomas Episcopal Church, 111 High St, Taunton MA 02780

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TAUNTON – Manuel B. Inacio, husband of Josefa F. (Da Rocha) Inacio, died at Morton Hospital on Jan. 11, 2015. He was 75. Born in Terceira, Azores, he was the son of the late Joao and Adelina (Cabral) Inacio. Raised and educated in the Azores, and a veteran of the Portuguese Army, Mr. Inacio moved to the Taunton area in 1968. He was employed by Taunton State Hospital in the housekeeping department for many years before retiring several years. In his spare time, Mr. Inacio enjoyed gardening, masonry work and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he leaves two sons, Emanuel Inacio and his wife Maria and Aaron Inacio and his wife Diane, all of Taunton; three daughters, Maria Gomes and her husband Francisco of Taunton, Ana Correia and her husband David of North Dighton and Lucia Gadsby and her husband Scott of MacClenny, FL; two brothers, Francisco and Joao Inacio, both of Terceira, Azores; three sisters, Maria Adelina Fagundes and Laurette Gonzaga both of Taunton and Evangelina Ferreira of Terceira, Azores; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Luis and Jose Inacio. His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday Jan. 15th at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Holy Family Church, East Taunton at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday Jan. 14th from 5 to 8 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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In Taunton, January 8, 2014 Anthony Pacheco Jr., Age 75, passed away in his home unexpectedly. Anthony was born in Taunton, the son of the late Anthony B. Pacheco Sr. & Anna (Cabral) Pacheco. He resided in Taunton his entire life. Anthony was employed for Advanced Dye Technologies in Taunton where he was a supervisor and Leer Metalizing Co. in Franklin. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, dancing and was an avid cribbage player winning many competitions. Anthony is survived by his son Anthony Pacheco III of Holden, Ma and his late son Steven Pacheco. He also leaves his siblings Joseph Pacheco of Taunton, John Pacheco of Bridgewater, Dianne Menzies of Taunton and the late Edward Pacheco. A funeral home service will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, Ma 02780 on Wednesday, January 14th at 7 pm. Visitation will be prior to the service from 5-7 pm. Burial is private at the request of the family.

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Amanda Cabral passed away on January 13, 2015 at Morton Hospital in Taunton. Arrangements are incomplete at this time and a full obituary will be posted once services are confirmed. Taunton Funeral Home is honored to assist Amanda’s family as they celebrate her life.

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In Taunton, January 12, 2015 Forrest T. Paige husband of the late Evelyn (Alvernaz) Paige died at Taunton Nursing Home at the age of 88. Born and educated in Taunton, Forrest was the son of the late Forrest and Beatrice (Francis) Paige. Forrest was veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII. He was a retired custodian for Coyle & Cassidy High School in Taunton. He enjoyed gardening, his home and especially his family. Forrest was the father of Christine Jonah and her husband Horace of Dedham, Russell Paige and his wife Donna of Dighton, Forrest Paige of CA and Lorna Paige and her spouse Richard of Taunton. Grandfather of eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Brother of the late Francis Paige, Lawrence Paige and Elizabeth Lindwal. A service will be held from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Friday, January 16th at 9:30 AM. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4-7 PM. Interment St Francis Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations in Forrest’s memory may be made to Taunton DAV Chapter 57, 5-7 Taunton Green, Taunton, MA, 02780 or Taunton Nursing Home, 350 Norton Ave, Taunton, MA, 02780.

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TAUNTON – Richard F. Amaral, husband of the late Irene M. (Nevius) Amaral, died peacefully at Morton Hospital on Jan. 11, 2015 at the age of 86. Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Silva) Amaral. A lifelong resident of Taunton, Mr. Amaral attended Taunton schools and later served in the US Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He also served in the Army National Guard. A union carpenter with Local Union 860 for twenty years, he was subsequently employed by Boston Insulated Wire. Richard faithfully and lovingly cared for his late wife for the fifty years they were married. He was an avid sportsman enjoying fishing, boating and other outdoor recreational activities. Survivors include two daughters, Ann-Marie Howlett and her husband Roger, Jr. of Lakeville and Christine Guiliano and her husband Christopher of Wareham; two brothers, David Amaral and his wife Gail of Taunton and Frank Amaral and his wife Julie of VT; a granddaughter, Ashley Rubini and her husband Giuliano of Lakeville; and several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Joseph Amaral and Barbara Silveira. His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Tuesday, Jan. 20th at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary Church, Taunton at 9:45 a.m. Burial will be at the MA National VA Cemetery in Bourne. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday Jan. 19th from 4 to 7 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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Miss Cheryl A. Johnson, of Taunton, died Wednesday, January 14 in Morton Hospital following a brief illness. She was born 65 years ago in Taunton, the daughter of the late Leonard H. and Thelma L. (Peterson) Johnson. She was educated in Taunton and had been a lifelong city resident. Prior to her retirement, Cheryl had been employed as an assembler for Texas Instruments of Attleboro for several years. She enjoyed computers, listening to music and her dog, Rocky. She formerly attended the North Taunton Baptist Church. She leaves her dear friends, James and Rhonda Clark of Taunton, and several cousins. A Funeral Service will be conducted at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Tuesday, January 20 at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in the Field Street Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Visiting Hour will be held prior to the Funeral Service, Tuesday, from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.

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Stephen Harris passed away on the afternoon of January 16, 2015 at Morton Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Taunton Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the Harris family as they celebrate Stephen’s life.

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Miss Jeanne B. Benoit, of Taunton, died Saturday, January 17 in Morton Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born 68 years ago in Taunton, the daughter of the late Arthur and Bertha (Lehouillier) Benoit. She was educated in Taunton and had been a lifelong city resident. Prior to her retirement, Jeanne was employed by the Foxboro Company for many years. She enjoyed making jigsaw puzzles, visiting the beach in Duxbury and her computer. She leaves: 1 brother: Eugene Benoit of R.I.; 2 sisters: Janet Millette of W. Wareham, and Roseann Benoit of Taunton; her sister-in-law: Elaine Benoit of Taunton, and several nieces and nephews. Jeanne was also the sister of the late Theresa Hicks, Doris Smith, Richard Benoit, Sr., Gerald, Daniel, Lawrence and Edward Benoit. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements are under the direction of The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home of Taunton.

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TAUNTON – Elizabeth “Elsie” (Cambra) Griffith, 92, passed away at Taunton’s Marian Manor on Jan. 18, 2015 following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Tilmon J. Griffith, with whom she shared over sixty years of marriage and many a long car trip from Maine to Kentucky. Born in Dighton, Elsie was the daughter of the late Francisco and Mary (Perry Suite) Cambra. She attended Dighton schools and lived most of her life in Taunton. Elsie was never happier than when she had her family together at the table for dinner. An avid farmer, she always had a large garden whose produce was canned for later use. Skilled in needlework, Elsie was a communicant of Holy Family Church where she was very active with the parish’s Holy Ghost Society in her earlier years. Survivors include two sons, Dr. James T. Griffith and his wife Dr. Susan J. Leclair of Dartmouth and Richard Griffith and his wife Carol Ann of Taunton; two granddaughters, Kimberly A. Griffith and her husband Benjamin Jones of New Bedford and Richalie Demaine and her husband Robert of Edgewood, WA; three great grandchildren, Abigale, Jonathan and Dylan Griffith, all of New Bedford; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Frank, Anthony and John Cambra, Mary Cunha, Elmina Gallego, Rose Tavers, Wilma and Florence Moitoza, Gladys Benevides, Clara Gouveia, and Dorothy and Louise Catabia. The family wishes to thank the staff of Marian Manor and Compassionate Care Hospice of Taunton for Elsie’s thoughtful and loving care. Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, Jan. 22nd at 8:45 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Holy Family Church, East Taunton at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will be private at the Mass National VA Cemetery in Bourne. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Jan. 21st from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral home website: www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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Laura A. Aldrich of Taunton passed away on the evening of January 17, 2015 at Morton Hospital in Taunton. Ms. Aldrich was 54 years old. Cremation will take place at Woodlawn-North Purchase Crematory in Attleboro, MA. A Memorial Service will be held in the Spring time. Arrangements are under the care of Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. Taunton, MA 02780. Online Condolences may be made at www.tauntonfuneral.com

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Mrs. Rita F. (Roy) Beaulieu, of Taunton, died Wednesday, January 21 in the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton, following a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John D. “Red” Beaulieu. She was born 89 years ago in Lewiston, Me., the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Messervier) Roy. She was educated in Maine and had been a Taunton resident for the past 67 years. Rita was a Life Member of the Chester A. Bearse Post #405 American Legion Womens Auxiliary in Raynham, and was a past member of the Bristol Salon of the “40 and 8’s.” She enjoyed donating her time and efforts in assisting veterans, and helping the homeless. She leaves: 2 sons: Robert H. “Bob” Beaulieu of Rockford, Ill., and Gary R. Beaulieu of Mashpee, Ma.; 1 daughter: Linda J. Lehouillier and her husband, George of Taunton; 1 sister: Mabel Poulin of Lewiston, Me., 14 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Rita was also the mother of the late John D. Beaulieu, Jr. and Paul H. Beaulieu, and was the sister of the late Roland, Leo, Franklin, Henry and Rose Roy. A Funeral Service will be held at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Monday, January 26 at 12:30 P.M. Interment will follow in the V.A. National Cemetery, Bourne, at 2:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M.

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Karen L. Casano (Barrow), passed away at Morton Hospital at the age of 61 on January 22, 2015. Karen is survived by her husband, Stephen Casano of Wareham, loving sons Jason Casano and son in law, Dennis LePorte of Bridgewater; Justin Casano of Brockton; Joshua Casano of Taunton; Sister Sandra [Barrow] and Guy Kingsbury of Norton; Brother Douglas Barrow of HI., Nephews Chad Kingsbury of Attleboro; Matthew Kingsbury of Norton; Daniel Kingsbury Attleboro and P.J. Kingsbury of Norton. She is the daughter of the late Colin C. Barrow & Nancy J. (Edwards) Barrow. Karen was born in Weymouth, with her father in the air force she lived in Japan, Florida, and many communities around MA, primarily in Brockton raising her three sons which she always stated as her greatest and proudest achievement. Beyond her sons Karen enjoyed spending time with extended family, friends, and her cat Baby Girl. She had a deep connection to the ocean and her art. Her family and friends will greatly miss her unconditional love and devotion. A Funeral Service will be held at the C. C. Shepherd Funeral Home, 134 Pleasant St. (Columbian Sq.) S. Weymouth on Tuesday, January 27 at 11 AM. Visiting hours will be Monday from 4to8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Karen’s memory to www.copdfoundation.org. If you would like to leave a message for the family please click on the candle.

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TAUNTON – Benildo “Benny” Falcao, husband of the late Zelia (Couto) Falcao, died at Golden Living Oakhill Nursing Home in Middleboro on Jan. 21, 2015. He was 74. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Gilda (Raposa) Falcao. Benny moved to this area in 1968. A retired machine operator, he worked for Texas Instruments for over thirty-five years. He enjoyed soccer and was an avid fan of Benfica of Lisbon, and also enjoyed playing cards and dominoes. Benny was a communicant of St. Anthony Church. Survivors include two sons, Paul Falcao of Dighton and Louis Falcao and his wife Maria J. of Taunton; a brother, Liberal Falcao of Lisbon, Portugal; two sisters, Zenida Lopes and Bertha Raposa, both of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; four grandchildren, Tyler, Arielle, Kyle and Trinity; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Olga Cordeiro. His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Tuesday, Jan. 27th at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony Church at 9 a.m. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January 26th from 5 to 8 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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In Taunton, January 22, 2015 Kevin K. Foley son of the late William L. and Catherine Ann (Madonna) Foley Sr. died at Morton Hospital at the age of 58. Kevin was born in Bellingham, MA and was a Taunton resident most of his life. He was a member of the Cooperative Productions in Taunton. He was the brother of Pamela Turner of England, William Foley Jr. of Philadelphia and his twin brother of Paul William Foley of Taunton. A service will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Wednesday, January 28th at 2 PM. Calling hours will be held one hour prior the service. Interment will be held at the Bourne National Cemetery in Bourne, MA at a later date.

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TAUNTON – Jose Correia, 91, passed away at Morton Hospital on Jan. 28, 2015, leaving his devoted wife of fifty-three years, Maria (Santo) Correia of Taunton. Born in Fayal, Azores, he was the son of the late Joao and Maria Correia. He was a veteran of the Portuguese Army. A resident of Taunton since 1964, Jose was employed by Reed & Barton Silversmiths for many years before retiring in 1988. He was a communicant of St. Anthony Church. In his spare time, Jose enjoyed gardening, which he did until the age of 90. He enjoyed daily walks and trips to the beach; and enjoyed and had a keen interest in animals of all kinds. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his wife, Jose leaves three sons, Luis Correia and his wife Karen of Pembroke, Joseph Correia and his wife Justine and David Correia, all of Taunton; three daughters, Eulalia “Lee” Rodrigues and her husband Michael of Taunton, Lucia DeMello and her husband Robert of Rehoboth, and Diane Correia of Taunton; a brother, Antonio Correia Rosa and his wife Madeline of Florida and five grandchildren, Tyler, Kayla, Kelsey, Amelia and Christian. He was also the brother of the late Francisco, Maria, Rosalina and Ana Correia Rosa. His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Monday, Feb. 2nd at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Anthony Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, Feb. 1st from 2 to 5 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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In East Taunton, January 27, 2015 Robert Aranjo husband of Patricia (Rocha) Aranjo for over fifty six years died at his home with his family by his side at the age of 74. Born and educated in Taunton, Robert was the son of the late Joseph Correia and Mary Brouillette. Robert joined the US Army serving during the Korean War. He worked as a constable and security guard in his younger years, he then worked for Paul A. Dever State School for thirty years. Robert loved fixing and re-building computers. Robert was the father of Robert Aranjo, Christina Lavigne and her husband Mike, James Aranjo, Donna Giroux and her husband Mike, Laurie Fortin, Sandy Aranjo, Joshua Aranjo, Mark Aranjo, Jennifer Aranjo, Nyaisha Almeida and the late Norma-Jean Santos and Patricia Lara. Grandfather of twenty grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Brother of William Aranjo, Richard Westgate, Sheila Burgess and the late James and Joseph Aranjo. We want to thank family and friends for all their help and support. Special thank you to his granddaughters Donna Haystons and Bobbi-Jo Centrella for taking such good care of their PaPa. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 31st from 12-3:30 PM with a service to follow at 3:30 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations on Robert’s memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 182 North Main St, Fall River, MA, 02720.

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Alex Gomes Nobrega 22 of Taunton passed away following a short illness at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. A full obituary with details of services will be posted once completed. Taunton Funeral Home is honored to care for Alex’s family as they celebrate his life.

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