Mr. William B. Bostock, Jr., of Boston and formerly of Taunton, died unexpectedly Tuesday, July 7. He was born 55 years ago in Taunton, the son of Marjorie T. (Garceau) Bostock and the late William B. Bostock, Sr. He was educated in Taunton and had been a Boston resident for the past 5 years. He was formerly employed as a cook for several Boston area restaurants. Bill enjoyed listening to reggae music and watching sports. In addition to his mother, of Portsmouth, R.I., he leaves: 3 brothers: Jeffrey Bostock and Barry Bostock, both of Tiverton, R.I., and Randy Bostock of Fall River; 1 sister: Dawn Walton of Portsmouth, R.I., and several nieces and nephews. Bill was also the brother of the late Laurie Jean Bostock. Visiting Hours will be held at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, Taunton, on Thursday July 16 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A Funeral Service will follow at 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

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In Taunton, July 11, 2015, Donna Mae. Andrews-Correia, Age 58, passed away at Morton Hospital suddenly, following a brief illness. Donna is survived by her husband William Correia of Taunton. She was born in Fairfield, CA., the daughter of Betty (Dwyer) Pike and her late father Richard Leach Sr.. Donna has resided in Taunton since 1988 and was formerly of Middleboro. She enjoyed golfing, especially her golf trips to Florida and Arizona. She also loved her dogs, above all she cherished her time with family and friends. In addition to her husband and mother Donna leaves her siblings Jackie Rose and her husband Richie of Taunton, Sue Anderson and her husband John of Woodbridge, N.J., Helen Cox and her husband Craig of Rehoboth, Lynn Curtin of Taunton, Kimberly McManus and husband Bill of New Bedford, Girard Pike Jr. of Taunton, Rick Leach Jr.and his wife Terri of Lando-Lakes, Florida, Michael Pike of Abington and Alan Leach of North Dighton and David Leach of Easton. Donna also leaves several nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral home visiting hours will be held on Saturday, July 18th from 12-3 pm at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 with a funeral home service at 3 pm. Burial is private at the request of the family.

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In Taunton, July 14, 2015 Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Butler) Jacobs, Age 73, passed away following a brief illness while surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Edmund & Alice (Galligan) Butler. She was employed at the former Copercraft Guild as an accountant. Elizabeth was a member of Bristol Elders, and enjoyed playing bingo, the lottery and dining out and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her loving children Deborah Valle of Taunton and Rhonda Rezendes of Taunton and Cheryl Jacobs of Plymouth. Her siblings M.Patricia O’Connell of Taunton, Ted Butler of Norton and the late Carol Sadlier. She also leaves her granddaughter Rachel Andrea Adams. Elizabeth also leaves several Aunts and nieces and nephews. A funeral home service will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, Ma 02780 on Sunday, July 19th at 7 pm. Visiting hours will be prior to the service from 5 – 7 pm. Burial is private at the family’s request.

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Maria Braga Melo 95, native of Santa Maria Azores, died July 13, 2015 in Taunton, Ma. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home from 9-10:30 AM A Mass will be held Friday July 17 at 11 am at St Anthony’s Church and St Josephs Cemetary. She was the daughter of Antonio and Maria Dejesus Braga, and the lifelong wife of the late Jose De Sousa Melo. She was mother to the late Maria Braga Melo Barros and the late Denis Braga Melo. Maria “Pedra” is survived by 3 children Jose B. Melo, Antonio B. Melo, and Almerinda Melo. She leaves 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 1 great great granddaughter. Maria Melo immigrated to Taunton Ma in 1977 with her husband. She was a loving nurturer to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She gave wholeheartedly to her family and friends, and she had a great sense of humor. She was well known for her ability to cook and bake of which she did regularly for her family. She was often seen with knitting needles in hand and made beautiful things for her family. She was a skilled farmer and green thumb and a wise woman. To her very last days she was recognized as a sweet and dear woman by all who met her. Maria Melo was deeply loved by many family and friends and will remain in the hearts of those whose lives she made better with her presence and inspiration.

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Mr. Stephen R. Brown, of Worcester and formerly of Taunton, died Friday, July 3 at his residence.d He was born 40 years ago in Taunton, the son of Robert E. Brown and Betty Lou (Bouchard) Brown. He was educated in Taunton and had been a Worcester resident for the past 5 years. Stephen was employed as an Assistant Manager for Honey Farms in Worcester for the past 3 years. He enjoyed cooking, watching movies, computer technology and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, of Taunton, he leaves: 2 sisters: Janice Fredette and her husband, Brian of Taunton, and Alison Brown-Bedard and her husband, Daniel of Taunton; 1 niece: Kiana Fredette; 2 nephews: Ethan and Evan Bedard, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Visiting Hours are respectfully omitted. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home of Taunton.

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Stephen Ferris of Taunton passed away on July 19, 2015 in Providence, Rhode Island. Mr. Ferris was 52 years old. He is survived by his wife Sandra Ferris of Taunton and many dear family members and friends. Cremation will take place at Woodlawn-North Purchase Crematory in Attleboro, Massachusetts. A memorial gathering will take place at Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo Street (off Tremont St./Route 140) on a date that will be announced shortly.

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TAUNTON – Christine A. “Bubba” (Collins) Barboza, wife of the late Anthony Barboza and life partner of Marie G. “Scotty” Scott, died at her Taunton home on July 18, 2015. She was 70 years old. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late William Q.P. and Emily C. (Barros) Collins. Educated in Taunton schools, she later worked as a stitcher for the former Rennie Curtain Factory. She retired from B & J Manufacturing in 2007. A communicant of St. Anthony Church, Bubba enjoyed Cape Cod, dining out, and spending time with her grandchildren. She camped at Knight & Look Campground in Rochester for the past 28 years. In addition to her partner of thirty-eight years, she leaves a daughter, Ann Marie Nelson of New Bedford; two grandchildren, Miranda and Myles Nelson of New Bedford; a sister, Mary Jane McNulty of Pawtucket; a brother, Kenneth Collins of Swansea; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late William, Charles, Walter and Paul Collins, and the late Marion Costa. Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, July 24th 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 Thursday, July 23rd from 5 to 8 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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Mr. Robert J. Marrotte, of Taunton, died Wednesday, August 19 in Morton Hospital following a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of the late Elaine A. (Lefaivre)Marrotte. He was born 86 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late Alfred J. and Cora (Cote) Marrotte. He was educated in Taunton and had been a city resident for most of his life. Prior to his retirement, Bob had been employed as a machinist for his family’s business, AJM Electric Motor Repair, in Taunton for many years. Following his retirement, Bob assisted on many funeral services at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home for a number of years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War era. In his younger years, Bob enjoyed playing baseball, hockey, and fast-pitch softball. He was a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Taunton. He leaves: 2 sons: Robert G. Marrotte of Nashua, N.H., and Raymond P. Marrotte and his wife, Dawn of Nashua, N.H.; 2 daughters: Paulette E. Marrotte of Taunton and Jeanne M. Costa of Taunton; 2 brothers: Rodolphe Marrotte of Westbrook, Me., and Joseph Richard Marrotte of Taunton, 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Bob was also the brother of the late Alfred, Gerald, Edmond, Hector, Clement and Armand Marrotte. Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 12:00 Noon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held prior to the funeral, Saturday, from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, Ma., 02241-7005.

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TAUNTON – Manuel S. Fontinha of Taunton died at the Guardian Center in Brockton on August 20, 2015. He was 93. A lifelong resident of Taunton, he was the son of the late Alvino S. and Leopoldina (Silva) Fontinha. He was a 1940 graduate of Taunton High School, and graduated from Bentley College with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting. Manuel was employed as a store manager for Fernandes Supermarkets, and eventually became their District Manager. A communicant of St. Anthony Church, he enjoyed gardening and horse racing. Survivors include his sister, Rose Wedge of MI and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Domingo Fontinha, Clementina Johnson, and Mary Benson. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony Church, Taunton on Tuesday, August 25th at 10 a.m. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic Charities, c/o St. Anthony Church, 126 School St. Taunton, MA 02780 or St. Vincent’s Home, 2425 Highland Avenue, Fall River, MA 02720, or The Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, 3012 Elm Street, Dighton, MA 02715. Arrangements are under the direction of the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, at St. Mary’s Square in Taunton. www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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TAUNTON – Sherri A. (Smith) Charette of Taunton, wife of Andrew J. Charette, died at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton on August 24, 2015. She was 35 years old. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Cynthia (Reposa) Smith. Educated at Taunton schools, she was a dedicated homemaker. Survivors include her son, Richard A. Charette of Fall River; 3 brothers, Scott Smith and his wife Toni of Taunton, Stephen Smith and his wife Shannon of N. Dighton, and Nicholas Smith and his wife Jessica of Taunton; many nieces and nephews; and several aunts and uncles. Memorial Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Friday, Aug. 28th at 7:30 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. The family will be receiving visitors from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. prior to the services. www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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Ms. Kelly Ouellette, of Taunton, died unexpectedly Thursday, August 27 at her residence. She was born 49 years ago in Taunton, the daughter of Roland and Dorothy (Charbonneau) Ouellette. She was educated in Taunton, having graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar School and Taunton High School, Class of 1984. Kelly was a lifelong city resident. She was employed as a supervisor at the Wrentham Developmental Center for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, loved animals, especially her cockatiel, Pookie, and gardening. In addition to her parents, of Taunton, she leaves: 1 sister: Pamela Barboza and her husband, Tony of Taunton; 2 brothers: Rene Ouellette of Panama City, Fla., and Gary Ouellette of Taunton, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Kelly was also the sister of the late Cheryl Lepore of Brockton. A Funeral Service will be held at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Monday, August 31 at 11:00 A.M. Visiting Hours will be held prior to the Service, Monday, from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Mr. Gerhard K. Weipert, of Taunton, died Sunday, August 30 in Morton Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean I. (Riendeau) Weipert. He was born 82 years ago in Germany and had been a Taunton area resident for the past 40 years. Prior to his retirement, Gerhard had been employed as an auto body technician for several area auto companies. He enjoyed playing pool, beanball and bingo at the Pinehill Estates in Raynham. He leaves: a stepdaughter: Jeanie Monahan and her husband, Ray, of Taunton, and 4 grandchildren. 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 – Joyce C. (Chambers) Benevides, wife of the late Edward S. Benevides, died at Taunton’s Marian Manor on Monday, Aug. 31, 2015. She was 86. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Manton and Florence (Avila) Chambers. Mrs. Benevides was raised and educated in Taunton and was a graduate of Taunton High School. A retired waitress, she was employed by the Raynham Dog Track for many years. She retired many years ago and enjoyed dancing and sewing. Survivors include 2 sons, Rick A. Benevides and his wife Lynda and Steven Benevides and his wife Deborah, all of East Taunton; 4 daughters, Sandra Benevides of Taunton, Gayla Frazier and her husband Michael, and Lynn Waterman and her husband Billy, all of Florida, and Lisa Rose of Taunton; a brother, Bruce Chambers; a sister, Marinda Amaral and her husband Albert of East Taunton; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Alan Chambers and Cecilia Smith. Calling Hours will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Thursday, Sept. 3rd from 5 to 8 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will be private at the Mass. National VA Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marian Manor Residents Activity Fund, 33 Summer St. Taunton, MA 02780. Funeral home website: www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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Robin Starr-Mitchell of Taunton passed away on September 4, 2015 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Service information will be posted once arrangements are made. Taunton Funeral Home 8 Crapo St. (off Tremont St/Route 140) Taunton is honored to assist Robin’s family as they celebrate her life.

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TAUNTON – Elaine J. (Lima) Kullas, wife of Walter J. Kullas of Taunton, died at Mass. General Hospital on Sept. 3, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was 67 years old. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rena (Nadeau) Lima. Elaine was raised and educated in the Taunton area and was a 1966 graduate of Taunton High School. A retired elderly housing manager, she was employed by the Taunton Housing Authority for 20 years. She retired in 2006. A lifelong resident of the Taunton area, she was a communicant of East Taunton’s Holy Family Church. Elaine loved spending time with her family. She cherished time spent with her 5 grandchildren and retired early to care for them. She also enjoyed knitting, politics, Sunday afternoon football games, and time spent on the beach. In addition to her husband, Elaine leaves two daughters, Kristin Lopes and her husband Brandon and Kerri Crowley and her husband Scott, all of East Taunton; three brothers, Ronald Lima and his wife Maureen of Dennis, Edward Lima and his wife Marian, and Steven Lima, all of Washington; two sisters, Susan Paulauskas and her husband Peter of Berkley, and Nancy Bumbaugh of Taunton; five grandchildren, Abbie, Kaylee, Ryan, Madison and Sophia; an aunt, Yvonne Quinlan of Raynham; an uncle Edward Nadeau of Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Wednesday, Sept. 9th 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. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, Sept. 8th from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Elaine’s name to the Dr. Marcela del Carmen Research Fund at Massachusetts General Hospital, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, c/o Caryn Wilson, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114. Funeral home website: www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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In Taunton, September 5, 2015 Manuel M. Martinez, Age 58, passed away unexpectedly in his home. Manuel was the son of Manuel Martinez and Frances (Pina) Dougherty of Plaistow, N.H. He leaves his five children Tiffany Phillinger, Megan Martinez, Matthew Linatopi, Kimberly Hrubes and Michael Martinez. He also leaves his four surviving siblings. Many Aunts, Uncles, nieces and nephews and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Saturday, September 12th from 2-4 pm. at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, Ma 02780. Followed by a funeral home service at 4 pm. Burial is private at the request of the family.

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Mr. William Waldron, of Taunton, died Tuesday, September 8 in Morton Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Claire M. (Morin) Waldron. He was born 81 years ago in Taunton, the son of the late Joseph F. and Mildred H. (Leary) Waldron. He was educated in Taunton and had been a lifelong city resident. Prior to his retirement, Bill had been employed as a foreman for Reed and Barton Silversmiths for over 50 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the early Vietnam Era. He was a Life Member of the Taunton Lodge of Elks, and was a member of the Reed and Barton Quarter Century Club. Bill enjoyed bowling and spending time with his family. He was a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Parish in Taunton. He leaves: 2 sons: William J. Waldron and his wife, Beverly of Brandon, Fl., and Stephen G. Waldron of Taunton; 5 grandchildren: Meredith Waldron, Trevor Waldron, David DaRosa, Denise DaRosa and Derek DaRosa, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Bill was also the father of the late Cynthia DaRosa of Taunton. Funeral services will be held from The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Monday, September 14 at 9:00 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M

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Mr. Larry C. Garnham, of Taunton, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 12 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of Christine L. (Cowen) Garnham. He was born 52 years ago in Alexandria, Va., the son of Joyce (Laughery) Garnham and the late Niles Garnham. He was educated in Scottsville, N.Y., and had been a Taunton resident for over 20 years. Larry was formerly a self-employed repairman. He enjoyed watching the New York Jets play football, fishing and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his wife, of Taunton, and mother, of New York, he leaves: 2 sons: Jyi Garnham and Nicholas Garnham, both of Taunton; 1 daughter: Tiffany Garnham of Taunton; 3 sisters: Sherry Hanna, Wendy Tabone, and Shannon Quinlan, all of New York; a grandson: Xavier Doyle of Taunton; his best friend, who was like a brother, Felix Gonzales of Taunton, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Larry was also the father of the late Larry Garnham, Jr. and Jared Garnham, and the brother of the late Gerald Garnham. A Visitation will be held at The Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, 467 Bay Street, on Friday, September 18, from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

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TAUNTON – Maria (Cipriano) Rodrigues of Taunton died on Sept. 28, 2015. She was 96. Her funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Saturday, Oct. 3rd at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 2nd from 5 to 8 p.m. www.silvafuneralhome.com.

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In Boston,Sept. 30, 2015, Jean R. (Laffan) Mozzone, at 88 passed away peacefully in Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Daughter of the late John M. Laffan and Alice F. (McIsaac) Laffan. Widow of the late Bruno Mozzone. Mrs. Mozzone is survived by her son, Peter G. Mozzone and his wife Alicia M. Kullas and daughter Mary Ann Mozzone and her life partner Robert Tatrufo, her grandchildren Emily J. (Mozzone) Farrer and her husband Andrew Farrer, and Matthew P. Mozzone, in addition to her Great Granddaughters Cecelia, Ruby & Zelda Jean Farrer. Mrs. Mozzone was also survived by her sister Margaret “Peggy” Shuemaker of Monson, MA, and several nieces and nephews as well as her lifelong friend Mrs. Carol (Flynn) Doherty who she met on their first day together at St. Mary’s School Kindergarten. She was predeceased by her infant son Paul Mozzone. Mrs. Mozzone was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, class of 1945 and a communicant of St. Mary’s Church to which she enjoyed a life-long love and commitment. She was employed by a jewelry manufacturing firm in Attleboro for a short time before her marriage to her late husband, Bruno and then turned all of her focus and energy to her magnificent career as a devoted and loving wife, mother and home maker. A wonderful cook, several of Mrs. Mozzone’s favorite recipes will be included in a cookbook being publishing to benefit St. Mary’s Church, which will be available around Thanksgiving. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St, Taunton, MA 02780 on Monday, Oct. 5th at 8:30am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church in Taunton at 9:30am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Sunday from 4-7pm. Burial will be in the family lot in St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers. Gifts may be offered in Mrs. Mozzone’s memory to St. Mary’s Church, 14 St. Mary’s Square, Taunton, MA 02780.

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