All Obituaries

John Mathew Smith of Taunton, formerly of Attleboro died peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 80, he had been on Hospice care. John went to Coyle High School graduating in 1962. He was a letterman in 4 sports.  He then went on to Providence College earning a BS in Public Tax Accounting in which he worked for 40 years. John loved sports, politics, music and was a lifelong runner. He was a huge Beatles fan. He loved to be silly, tell jokes and make people laugh....

Mrs. Lorraine (Morin) Dietzler, age 92 of Taunton, passed on peacefully, with her loving family by her side, on Thursday May 18, 2023. Lorraine  was born on January 23, 1931 to the late Irene (Grise) and Louis Morin  She was raised and educated, bilingual in French and English, in the city of Taunton.  She pursued a career in the Navy as a photographer serving in the Korean War.  She met her late husband, George A. Dietzler,  during her...

Corey A. Aranjo passed unexpectedly on Tuesday May 16, 2023, at his home at the age of 35. Born in New Bedford to Steven Willette and the late Loreia (Aranjo) Rodrigues. Corey worked as a line cook at TGI Friday’s in North Dartmouth, MA, he inherited his love for cooking from his father Steven Willette. Corey was a great dad and loved spending time with his four children, Wyatt, Tristan, Riley and Makenna. He would take his three sons camping and loved playing video games with them....

Peter J. Halliley, 61, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in Taunton. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall

Stephanie M. Roberts, 44, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 in Fall River. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jack Andrew Avilla, 53, passed away on Friday May 12, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in Taunton on April 13, 1970, to Isabelle (Tavares) and Augustus A. Avilla Sr. Jack was a manager at Bamsi and enjoyed taking care of his patients. He really loved his job and all the staff he worked with. Jack loved his family, Tracy, fishing, his motorcycle and just loved life! He was a very special person and all around a great guy, he will be sadly missed by many family and friends. Jack leaves...

Kevin G. Lima II, 40, passed away peacefully at his home in Norton on Thursday May 11, 2023. Born in Taunton on August 7, 1982 to Kelly F. Lima and the late Kevin G. Lima. Kevin graduated Taunton High School Class of 2000. He owned and operated Lima’s Landscaping and Irrigation and enjoyed helping his parents with their yard work. Anyone who knew Kevin, knew he was a sneaker fanatic. Kevin liked to shop but he loved nothing more than spending time with his nieces and...

Wilfred B. Rapoza, 47, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Rhode Island. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall

Yvonne Henault, 92, passed away on May 9, 2023. Born on March 3, 1931 to the late Joseph and Anna (Nadeau) Henault. Yvonne was the mother of the late Anne Henault. She is survived by her granddaughter Tara (Henault) Martel and her husband Joseph, and her great grandson Dylan. Yvonne is also survived by her sister Annette and sister-in-laws Evelyn and Barbara Henault, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her daughter, Yvonne was predeceased by her brothers Gerald Henault,...

Sandra M. (Benoit) Beauvais passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Sturdy Memorial in Attleboro at the age of 76. She was the loving wife of Raymond Beauvais. Born on November 11, 1946 to the late Raymond and Irene (Langlois) Benoit. Sandra was a lifelong Taunton resident and was formerly employed at the Mansfield Chocolate Factory. She was a kind-hearted mother and grandmother. Since Sandra was little, she was always thinking of others needs first. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and loved...