All Obituaries

Elaine Marie (Johnson) O’Connell died peacefully on April 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She lived over 100 full years and created quite a legend during that century. Elaine grew up in Taunton, MA, the daughter of Edward and Alice (Carter) Johnson along with her six other siblings; William, Phyllis, Marguerite, Edward Jr., Ann, and Robert, all now deceased. She enjoyed spending summers on the shores of Somerset on their family property, which lasted well through her adult...

Edmund “Ed” Clement Gagne Jr. passed away on April 21, 2024, surrounded by his family at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. Ed was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on May 10, 1941. He was 82 years young. He leaves behind his loving wife of 62 years, Priscilla May (Browning) Gagne. They were married on a beautiful, 70-degree day, on November 4, 1961, at Holy Family Church in East Taunton. Ed was the son of the late Edmund C. Gagne Sr. and Francis...

Marion R. Miller passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of 97 after a brief illness. She was born Marion Ruth Hamill in Rahway, New Jersey and graduated from Rahway High School in 1944. Her marriage to Claude Ray Miller of Jasper, Indiana endured for 54 years until his passing in 2000. For more than 35 years she worked as a medical assistant for Drs. Stuart and Foster Orton, and Dr. Benjamin Colalillo on Elm Avenue in Rahway. At the same time, she steered her family through a series of...

In Boston, April 14 2024 Richard “Dick” Simmons Jr. husband of Bonnie (Zeller) Simmons died at Mass General Hospital after a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 63. Born in Taunton, Dick was the son of Barbara (McElroy) Simmons of Dighton and the late Richard Simmons Sr. He was a graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School class of 1979. Dick was the owner and operator of Excell Concrete and R.F.S. Contracting in Rehoboth. He enjoyed going to Maine, snowmobiling, sunsets and...

Stephen R. Dennen, lifelong Tauntonian lost his long ongoing battle with cancer on April 13, 2024 at the age of 68. Stephen to family, Steve to friends and Stevie to his father in law, was known for his boundless energy and was always at the ready to lend a helping hand to someone in need whether it be family, friends or a stranger with a flat tire. Dedicated employee of Sysco Food Services he gave them his all everyday for 40 years! He was the very definition of steadfast, dependable,...

In Taunton, April 11, 2024 Raymond A. Reagan son of the late Raymond and Elinor (Carpenter) Reagan died suddenly in his home at the age of 71. Born in Taunton, Raymond was a graduate of Taunton High Scholl class of 1971. He was a former maintenance worker for Poquoy Brook Golf Course in Lakeville and delivery person for the Taunton Daily Gazette. Raymond was an avid New England sports fan; he enjoyed shopping and was a loving uncle to his nieces and nephews. He was the brother of Teresa...

In Taunton, Florinda Silva Medina, age 88, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her loving family on April 9, 2024. Florinda was the wife of the late Jose R. Medina. She was born in Flores, Azores, the daughter of the late Urbano Pedro DaSilva and Julia (Costa) DaSilva. Florinda immigrated from Flores in the Azores in 1977, resided in Stoughton for some time and had been a resident of Taunton since 1991. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, had a strong faith in...

In Taunton, Richard J. Slavick, age 69, passed away suddenly at Morton Hospital on April 8, 2024. Richard is survived by his wife Kathleen (Leonard) Slavick of Taunton. He was born in Taunton, the son of the late Stephen Slavick and Jeannette (Cote) Slavick. Loving and devoted father of Kimberly (Slavick) Campbell and her husband Scott of Upton. Richard had resided in Taunton his entire life. He attended Taunton schools, a graduate of Coyle & Cassidy High School and received his Masters...

Clifford, Joan Marie (Sullivan) Of Taunton, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2024, after a brief illness. She was 93 years old. Beloved wife of the late William Clifford, Sr. Loving mother of Kathy Briggs and her partner, Robert Branagan of St. Pete Beach, FL, William Clifford, Jr. and his wife, Robin of Poquoson, VA, and Karen Kelly and her husband Stephen of Stoneham, MA. Devoted grandmother to Jason Briggs, Michael Briggs, Jennifer Briggs, William Clifford, III, Katherine Miller, Casey...

In Taunton, Joan Tingsley, age 81, passed away peacefully at home April 3, 2024. Joan had resided in Taunton since 2009. Joan loved vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard; listening to music, especially Lawrence Welk, Perry Como, and Johnny Cash; shopping for new suits, but above all, she cherished time with her family and friends. She was loved by all who knew her. Her blue eyes and sweet (yet sometimes mischievous) smile could melt your heart, and her hugs could heal the deepest of hurt...