All Obituaries

SOMERSET—Joseph “Joe” Jason, 88, formerly of Acushnet, passed away on September 28, 2022. He was the loving husband of Beth L. (Codega) Jason. Joe was born in New Bedford and was the son of the late Antone Jason and Mary (Faria) Jason. Joe was employed for over 30 years as a truck driver with the Teamsters Local 59 in New Bedford and after his retirement he went on to work for the Massachusetts Lottery Commission for several years. Joe served as the Park Commissioner...

Norma J. “Cookie” Correia, 71, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday September 28, 2022 at Morton Hospital. She was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Alfred Correia and Wava Gregg. Ms. Correia worked for several years as a CNA at Taunton Nursing Home. She was devoted to God and served as a Deacon for the Church of the Crossroad in Taunton and His Mercy Church in New Bedford. Cookie loved children cherished the time she spent with her family and friends, and...

Theresa Gagne, 93, of Swansea passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 26, 2022 in St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River.  She was the devoted wife of the late Maurice R. Gagne. Born in Fall River, MA Theresa was the daughter to John Rebello and Celina (Dupre) Rebello.  After high school, Theresa went to work in the garment industry, she worked as a garment folder among other positions.  She left her job when she and Maurice were married and she then devoted her life...

 Eleanor L. Goff, 93, formerly of Rehoboth, passed away on September 25, 2022. Eleanor was born in Providence, RI and was the daughter of the late Roy Lenney and Beatrice (Lamontagne) Lenney. Eleanor was a graduate of Hope High School in Providence. She was a woman who enjoyed sewing, watching old western movies and was a die hard, Red Sox and Boston Bruins fan. She always enjoyed her daily dose of Judge Judy and spending time with her beloved cat Red. Family always came first, and...

Sr. Antoinette Gamache RJM, age 84, of Somerset, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Rene L. and Antoinette (Boufford) Gamache. Sr. Antoinette entered the congregation of the Religious of Jesus and Mary on August 20, 1958 and was a teacher and health care provider for most of her life. She taught in several schools in New England, Mississippi and New York. In 1997 Sr. Antoinette studied to...

Phyllis R. (Pettine) Mauretti, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Ruth (Robinson) Pettine and beloved wife of Arthur Maurettti of 63 years. Phyllis was a cafeteria worker for the Somerset Schools for 41 years. She was a current member of: the Somerset Historical Society, Sons and Daughters of Italy, Red Hat Society, Girls Night Out, former member of: The Rosary Woman’s Club, Bocce League and...

Wayne Noel Andrews, 71, of N. Dighton, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 unexpectedly at home. He was the beloved husband of Susanne (Gericke) Andrews of 48 years. Mr. Andrews was born in Taunton, MA. The son of the late William Norman Andrews of Warwick, RI  and Vera Inez (Shuffield) Andrews of Arkansas. Wayne grew up in Dighton, MA and graduated from Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School; class of 1969. He attended and graduated from...

Geraldine Congdon (Dargenio) died peacefully in her home on September 20, 2022. Born to Antoinette Dargenio (DiCesaro) and Louis Dargenio in 1943, Gerry grew up in Swansea and graduated from Joseph Case High School. She met many of her friends there and maintained those relationships throughout her life. Gerry was a licensed practical nurse and worked for several years at Stanley Street Treatment and Resource Center. She loved yard sales, time at the...

John T.  (Jack) Conway Jr., 72, of Assonet, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Julia Conway for 51 years and the proud father of his adored son, Nathan.  He loved his family beyond any measure; he took pride in their achievements and tried to protect them from any difficulties. Besides his wife and son, Jack is survived by his three adored granddaughters, Ella Conway, Aria Conway and Harper Conway, and...

Logan A. Devlin, 15, of New Bedford passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Boston Children’s Hospital of complications from diabetes. Born in Lewiston, Maine, Logan is the son of Jessica M. Allen of New Bedford and the late James J. Devlin.  He grew up in Bourne and moved to New Bedford a year ago and was a freshman at New Bedford High School. Logan enjoyed playing video games, watching YouTube videos, trains, airplanes, traveling, mapping out his travels, trips to...