Mike Toolin parted the consciousness of this life to be welcomed into God’s eternal embrace on February 23rd. He passed in the quiet comfort of his home with his wife Nancy and his three boys by his side. He was 73 years old. Above all he loved and treasured his family. His love for his wife Nancy remained as enduring as the day they married nearly 42 years ago. “If you have an hour, I’ll tell you about my boys” he would often say with an infectious smile as he...

Paul R. Parent, 68, a resident of Somerset for most of his life, passed away unexpectedly at Charlton Memorial Hospital on February 26, 2021. He was the husband of Mary R. (Chace) Parent. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Leonel Parent and the late Rita (L’Heureux) Parent, he was a graduate of Stonehill College, and was a postal worker for a number of years. During his retirement he worked as a driver for the Somerset Council on Aging.  Besides his wife, he is survived by...

Joyce M. (Rego) Sherman, 68, of Fairhaven passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at home Friday, February 26, 2021. Born and raised in Fairhaven, daughter of the late Joseph and Hermina (Medeiros) Rego, she was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Fairhaven. Joyce received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas and had worked in the Baton Rouge, LA school system after graduation. She...

Albert Laliberte, Sr., of Somerset, passed away early Friday morning, February 26, 2021 surrounded by family. Al died at the age of 89 years young. He was the husband for 68 years of Joyce L. (Markey) Laliberte who was the love of his life. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Joseph Laliberte and the late Eva (Martin) Laliberte, he served in the United States Air Force in the mid-50s, attaining the rank of Staff Sgt. He then worked as a foreman for the local carpenters union for 40 years,...

Joseph S. Amaral, 84, of Acushnet passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Saint Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of fifty-nine years to Rita (O’Grady) Amaral. Joseph was born in Dartmouth the son of the late Antone and Mary (Rego) Amaral. He was a graduate of Dartmouth High School and then went on to serve his country honorably with the Untied States Army during the Korean War with the 101st Airborne. Mr. Amaral worked for his family business Farmer’s Dairy and...

Roger H. Fortin, 73, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 25, 2021. He was the loving companion of 37 years to Kevin P. Slayton.   Roger was born in Fall River and was the son of the late Roger H. Fortin, Sr. and Georgette D. (Michaud) Fortin.   Roger was dedicated to teaching and helping others. He achieved his Master of Science from UMASS Dartmouth and his MBA from Bryant College. Roger was employed by St. Joseph’s Hospital for many years as a medical...

Wilson “Butch” James, 72, of New Bedford passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. Born and raised in New Bedford, son of the late Wilson and Mary (Gonsalves) Hillman, Butch was a lifelong resident of the city and communicant of Our Lady of the Assumption Church.  He had worked in dietary at St. Luke’s Hospital for 40 years until his retirement. Butch was an avid spots fan and loved to root for the Cleveland Browns football...

Dolores Anne (Boga) Amaral, age 59, passed away on Tuesday February 23, 2021 surrounded by family at home in New Bedford after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was the beloved wife and high school sweetheart of Dinis Amaral.   Dolores was born at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. She was the daughter of the late John and Dolores Boga. Dolores loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching her T.V. shows. Dolores was a graduate of Eastern Nazarene College and...

Jennifer D. Rocha, 52, of Taunton passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2021. She was the beloved wife of over thirty-two years to Dorvalino S. Rocha. Born in Taunton; Jennifer was the daughter of Ronald T. Forknall and the late Beverly M. (Thomas) Forknall. She was a graduate of Taunton High School class of 1986 and went on to become the office manager for the Joseph D. Areias dental office in Taunton. Mrs. Rocha was a communicant of St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Taunton. Jennifer...

On Monday, February 22, 2021 Lynn Marie Allienello, partner of Peter Alley, passed away at the age of 59. Lynn was born July 23, 1961 in Providence, RI to the late Victor and Mary (Brady) Allienello. She was predeceased by her brother Robert Allienello. Lynn worked as an RN in various positions over her 36 year nursing career until retirement due to illness. She was the sole owner of Electrology by Lynn.   Lynn is survived by her partner Peter Alley, his daughter Christina (Alley)...