All Obituaries

ATTLEBORO-Thomas Lee Owens, Sr., 65, passed away on November 19, 2022, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Tom was born in Wichita, KS, and was the son of the late Andrew Joseph Owens, Sr., and Bonnie Lee (Kinnan) Owens. Tom attended Attleboro High School and was employed as a truck driver for Key Container for many years. Tom was a hard working man who enjoyed riding his motorcycle and cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. In his younger years, Tom had a passion for cars and...

Somerset— Beatrice T. (Motta) Simons, 86, of Somerset, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at her home. She was the wife of the late Donald A. Simons. Beatrice was born in Somerset, the daughter of the late Augustine and Isabel (Raymond) Motta. Bea began working as a secretary for the former Truesdale Hospital and then as a judicial secretary for the Bristol County Juvenile Court for twenty-five years, retiring in 1998. While working for the Court Mrs Simons  and her husband...

  Fannie Sturdivant, 85, of Taunton, MA passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Born in Laurinburg, Scotland County, North Carolina on June 18, 1937, she was a daughter to the late Clem and Delia (Butler)Sturdivant.  She served in the US Navy from 1954 to 1958 and earned a Business Degree from Johnson & Wales University.  Fannie was employed by Sears and Roebuck, Raytheon and also the Norton Sheet Metal Company followed by Environmental Systems...

Remember this day, 11/17/22, the day we lost the best of us Donald Claude Myers, "Uncle Don", Vietnam veteran, retired mechanic, master diagnostician, relentless reader, mentor of multitude of youth over his lifetime courageous leader, faithful friend, brother, father, son, proud American, has gone to his eternal rest. Donald was one of the first imports parts retailer in Bristol county, and the proud owner of "Imports Only" (parts and repair shop). He was also the...

REHOBOTH- Beverly Costa, 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on November 16, 2022. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Costa. Beverly was born in Taunton and was the daughter of the late Manuel Frazer and Mildred (Cotter) Frazer. Beverly was employed as an elementary school teacher in the Seventh-day Adventist Community for 42 years until her retirement. 37 of those years were spent at the Cedar Brook School in Rehoboth in addition to her time spent teaching...

Lena J. Rezendes, age 82, of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Silvia) Perry and beloved wife of Lawrence Rezendes of 62 years. Lena was very crafty who enjoyed gardening, sewing, and spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons: Michael J, Rezendes (wife Susan), of Berkley, Ronald Rezendes (wife Jennifer), of...

Dawn (Horton) DeCosta, age 53, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on from heart failure on Sunday November 13, 2022. Born on September 18, 1969, she was the daughter of Bette Rivard and the late George Horton, and the wife of the late George DeCosta Sr. Dawn was loved by all who met her, had a heart of gold and would help anyone in any way she could. She loved her family and friends with all she had and will be missed by many. In addition to her mom, she is survived by her son: Justin...

  NEW BEDFORD-Gerald J. Viera, 72, of New Bedford passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford after a long illness.  He was the loving husband of 52 years to Ethel “Diane” (Medeiros) Viera. Born in Acushnet, son of the late Raymond and Jeannette (Dlouhy) Viera, he lived most of his life in Fairhaven prior to moving too New Bedford in 2012.  He was a graduate of Fairhaven High School and then served in the U.S. Marine Corp....

  Denise (Gagner) Wilkie, 64, passed away on November 11th, at Salem Hospital in Salem, MA, after a long illness. Denise was the fourth child of Peter F. Gagner and Lillian M. (Ritchie) Gagner.   She had many happy memories from her childhood growing up on Knight Ave. in Attleboro, MA: growing up with her siblings on the little farm; running around the neighborhood with her brother Peter and their friends; family vacations with her aunt, Agnes Beckwith, in Maine; holiday...

David Snigier of Raynham, MA passed away peacefully on November 11th 2022 at home surrounded by family. He was sixty-four. He was a talented auto technician and proprietor of Happy Bear Auto. His friends and family often joked that he had motor oil in his blood. While his Pontiac Trans Am was a close second, his true pride and joy was his family.  He was active for many years as a scout leader. He also enjoyed cars, helping his wife garden, and spending time with his family. He is...