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Irene E. Pillsbury went Home to meet her Savior on April 15, 2019.  She was 95.  She was born on September 11, 1923 in Cambridge, daughter of the late Robert F. and Bertha F. (Hamilton) Pillsbury.  Irene was a graduate of Providence-Barrington Bible College and earned her teaching certificate from the former Bridgewater State College.  She dedicated more than 40 years to the education of children.  Irene operated a private kindergarten in Holbrook for 10 years,...

Rose Anne (Heneault) Houlihan of Taunton died peacefully on April 5, 2019.  She was 76.  She was born on October 2, 1942 in Taunton, daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Matteson) Heneault, attending Raynham schools.  A homemaker, Mrs. Houlihan was devoted to her family.  She will be remembered as a good and kind woman, non-judgmental and will remain in our hearts forever.  Loving mother of John Mosher of Fall River, Colleen Staples of Taunton and Michael B....

Ellen “Joyce” Cullen, 78, of Middleborough, MA, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Joyce’s family are friends are devastated by her unexpected passing.  Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Gerard “Brother” Cullen; her children Helena “Nina” Cullen-Hamzeh and her husband Ziad Hamzeh, Denise Miller and her husband Kenneth Mayo, Gerard Cullen, Jr. and his wife Jennifer, Andrew Cullen and his wife...

Carol A. (Brennan) Wilbur of Middleboro passed away peacefully on March 31, 2019 in the Philip Hulitar Hospice Home, Providence, Rhode Island following a lengthy illness.  She was 76. She was born on September 8, 1942 in Taunton, daughter of the late Joseph and Teresina "Tessie" (Posca) Brennan.  Carol attended Taunton Public Schools and was a graduate of Taunton High School, Class of 1960.  Following her graduation, Carol attended the American University in...

Dorothy Jean Loveday of Carver, MA when home to our Lord on 30 March 2019 at the Plymouth Rehabilitation Center, Plymouth, MA.   She was a dearly beloved sister, aunt and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. Born in Brockton, MA 16 August 1943, daughter of the late Anne Teresa (Stack) and Edward Michael Loveday. She graduated from Brockton High School, Massasoit Community College, UMass, Amherst and was a Fellow at the University of...

Thomas Victor Powers, “Tom”, 79 of East Taunton, MA, passed away on Friday, March 29th at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the loving husband of wife, Bonnie, to whom he was married for 56 years, and is survived by daughters, Kerri E. Powers and son-in-law John Interlandi, Kristi J. Powers (and her beloved labradoodle, Ted), and grandson, Nolan Thomas Cardwell. Thomas was born in 1939 in Methuen, MA to his father, Joseph F. Powers of Peabody, MA, and...

Jane D. (Nightlinger) Faria of Middleboro died peacefully on March 28, 2019.  She was 76.  Beloved wife of Robert F. Faria.  Devoted mother of Stephanie A. Gosson and her husband, Edward J. of Middleboro and Jody Downing of Wareham.  Cherished grandmother of Michael, Katie, Matthew, Nicole and Joseph.  Loving sister of Barbara, Jim, Larry, Steven and Bryan.  Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Visiting hours Tuesday (April 2,...

Mrs. Eleanor (Ventura) Moniz, age 92, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 27, 2019 of natural causes at Sacred Heart Nursing Home. She was born July 24,1926, daughter of the late Joseph and Albertina Souza Ventura. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband Eric Moniz, and loving daughter Pamela Lowe. She is survived by her son-in-law Harry Lowe Jr., granddaughters Meghan Kelley, Elizabeth (Gregory) Cincotta, Katherine Lowe, and two great-grandsons Gavin...

Suzanne F. (Murray) Gundberg of Middleboro died peacefully on March 26, 2019 following a brief illness.  She was 72. She was born on July 18, 1946 in Brockton, daughter of the late Raymond G. and Mary G. (Roberts) Murray.  Suzanne was a graduate of Cardinal Spellman High School and attended Northeastern University.  Beloved wife of the late Richard A. Gundberg, Sr.  Devoted mother of Kim, Kris, Robyn, Rick and the late Kelli.  Cherished grandmother of Jackie,...