All Obituaries

Nancy S. Robinson of Middleboro died peacefully on August 10, 2018 in the Hannah B. G. Shaw Home.  She was 80. She was born on October 14, 1937 in Brockton, daughter of the late Emil D. and Florence A. (Dunham) Robinson.  Nancy was a graduate of Middleboro High School, Class of 1955.  Prior to retirement, Nancy devoted many years to the Middleboro Public Schools as a Teacher's Aide.  She is survived by extended family and friends. Following cremation, interment...

Jayne Ann (Norris) Stairs of Fall River, formerly of Middleboro, died peacefully on July 20, 2018.  She was 90. She was born on July 20, 1928 in Boston, daughter of the late Edward J. and Anne (Gardner) Norris.  Prior to her retirement, Jayne worked as a manager of a gift shop.  A Native American, "Flying Hawke Woman"  was a descendant of the Wampanoag and Seneca Nations.  She was a member of the American Indian Federation and a lifetime member...

Donna Marie (Sargent) Roche of East Taunton died peacefully on June 10, 2018.  She was 64. She was born on May 30, 1954 in Chelsea, daughter of the late Elmer R. and Alice J. (DeCoste) Sargent and was a graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School.  Donna expresses gratitude to her family, church family and friends for being a real presence of angels on Earth.  Devoted mother of Amanda A. and her husband, Sal, Dawn-Marie and her husband, Nick.  Cherished...

Paul Edward Westcoat of Fall River died unexpectedly on June 7, 2018 in his home.  He was 55. He was born on August 18, 1962 in Middleboro, the son of Dorothy Frances (Falconieri) Westcoat of Middleboro and the late Paul E. Westcoat, Sr. Paul was a big man with an even bigger heart.  He loved his family and that love was returned.  He treasured the time spent with them and trying his luck at the casinos.  Beloved son of Dorothy F. (Falconieri) Westcoat.  Loving...

Marilyn J. (Pittsley) LaPointe of East Freetown died peacefully and surrounded by many loved ones on May 29, 2018 following a period of declining health.  She was 73. She was born on January 6, 1945 in Middleboro, daughter of the late Eugene H. and Ruth E. (Eccleston) Pittsley DesRosiers, attending local schools.  Prior to her retirement, Marilyn devoted more than 40 years as a school bus driver.  An avid camper, she secured her passport and enjoyed...

Grace E. (Gates) Gates died peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on May 18, 2018 following a period of declining health.  She was 83.  She was born on January 5, 1935 in Boston, daughter of the late Walter H. and Alice M. (Corbett) Gates and attended Boston area schools.  Prior to her retirement, Grace worked as a seamstress in the garment industry.  In addition, she offered loving services as a caretaker for family members and friends.  Family defined...

Antonio "Toots" Graca, Jr. of Taunton died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on May 16, 2018 following a brief illness.  He was 94. He was born on December 3, 1923 in New Bedford, son of the late Antonio and Louisa (Correia) Graca and was raised in Falmouth, where he attended local schools.  Prior to his retirement, Mr. Graca was a Supervising Foreman at Capaldi Brothers in Rhode Island.  In addition, he worked for many years at Manheim American Auto...

David Francis Doyle of Middleboro, formerly of North Reading, died peacefully in his home on March 12, 2018.  He was 74. He was born on March 1, 1944 in Boston, son of the late Richard T. and Noreen (Walsh) Doyle.  He was a graduate of Milton High School and Northeastern University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and his MBA.  David devoted many years as a consulting engineer with Metcalf & Eddy and Camp, Dresser & McKee.  He...

Cornelius William (Billy) O'Brien, Jr. of Middleboro, formerly of Brighton, died unexpectedly in his home on March 7, 2018.  He was 59.   Billy was born on January 7, 1959 in Boston and attended local schools.  He worked in the Shipping & Receiving Department of the Boston Public Library for many years.   Devoted son of Cornelius William (Bill) and the late Eleanor C. (Bowen) O'Brien.  Cherished brother of Cathy, Patty, Donna, Jo, Debby,...