Taunton Daily Gazette

Lawrence M. "Larry" Laughlin of Concord, NH, beloved husband, father, grandfather and highly respected former Associated Press journalist, passed away September 30 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75. A native of Taunton, MA, Larry is survived by Cheryl Laughlin (also of Taunton) his wife of 51 years, a pianist, music educator, an downer/director of The Music Workshop of Concord; sons Jason of Arlington, Matthew of Washington, IA, Travis of Concord, NH and Jonathan of Rhode Island; and Matthew's wife, Wilhelmina Grow, and their two sons Lars (Lawrence L. Laughlin) and Auggie (Augustus), Larry and Cheryl's grandsons. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Louise and...

David R. Hutchinson, of Mashpee, MA and formerly of Raynham, MA, passed away on August 20, 2024, after a short illness and a courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), a rare neurodegenerative disorder. He is the beloved husband of Kathleen "Kathy" Mary (O'Keefe) Hutchinson with whom he shared nearly 58 wonderful years of marriage. David was born in Dighton, MA, on September 8, 1940, to the late Edward W. Hutchinson and Mary Constance "Connie" (O'Keefe) Hutchinson. He was raised on his family's duck farm in Raynham, where he attended local schools and graduated from Monsignor Coyle High School in Taunton in 1958. David graduated from Newton Junior College in 1960 and began a...

Reverend Monsignor Ronald A. Tosti, of Cotuit, MA, died April 6, 2024 following a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital, in Fall River, MA. He was 87 years old. Rev. Msgr. Tosti was born November 2, 1936 in Taunton, MA, the only child of the late Antonio M. Tosti and the late Norma (Ginesi) Tosti. He was educated at the Taunton Public Schools, graduating in 1954. At the same time, he studied piano at Boston University College of Music until he entered St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, CT. In 1956, he received his Associate Degree, and then went on to St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, MD where in 1958 he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Continuing at that same...

Mary Carolyn Crosby, 96, of Conway, NH passed away peacefully on January 23rd. Born in Taunton, MA February 7, 1927, daughter of the late Edward and Mary Josephine Cronan. Carolyn attended Taunton High School graduating in 1945. Later, in her 50s she went on to earn a degree in business at Fisher Junior College. Carolyn enjoyed many years working in the Public Relations Department at Morton Hospital in Taunton MA, where she made numerous lifelong friends. Following her high school years she met Arthur upon following a recommendation from her father to seek car repair services from Crosby's Garage. Outgoing, vivacious, and chatty, Carolyn was the balance to Arthurs level headed, hard...

Jane (Lowenthal) Garr Garr, Jane L., 88, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was the beloved wife of 64 years of the late Daniel M. Garr. Born in Rochester, NY, daughter of the late Esther and Eugene Lowenthal, Jr., she lived in Rochester, NY, until 1995 and then moved to Vero Beach, FL. Jane was a Wheaton College graduate and then graduated with her nursing degree from Monroe Community College. Jane continued on to become a Professor of Nursing at Monroe Community College for many years also creating and maintaining a nursing scholarship there for deserving students. Loving mother of David Garr of Lakeworth, FL, Jeffrey Garr and his wife, Tania, of Naples, FL, Susan Giancola...

Norway - Elizabeth Smith Brownstein, 93, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Meadows in Norway, Michigan, on December 1, 2023, with her loving family close by. Elizabeth was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, in 1930 to Judge Frank E. Smith and Grace (Hanrahan) Smith. Elizabeth graduated Valedictorian of Taunton High School Class of 1948. She received her degree in Political Science and History from Wellesley College and a Master of Science in Economics and International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her interest in travel led her to become Director of the New York office of The Experiment in International Living. Her career, spent largely in the...

Phyllis Dreghorn Gooch, 94, of Thornton, NH died in Concord, NH on November 11, 2022, after a period of declining health. Born in Taunton, Massachusetts on April 12, 1928, she was the daughter of William James and Edith (MacDonald) Dreghorn. Phyllis attended Taunton Schools and after graduation she attended cosmetology school in Boston. She resided in Berkley, MA until retirement, then a resident of Thornton, NH for 42 years. Phyllis worked for Head Start in Taunton, retiring after many years. After her retirement she went to work for Six flags Deli in Campton, while working for the Deli she started baking and cooking for many people in the area. Phyllis catered for many weddings and other...

Silvino 'Serry' Soares Sousa passed at Harbor Cove Memory Care on Hilton Head Island, SC on July 17th, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Silvino was born on September 12th, 1936 on the island of Santa Maria, Azores. He was the son of the late Manuel and Maria de Sousa. Silvino moved to the United States at the age of 20 where he met and married the love of his life Dorothy Louise (Cunha) Sousa in 1960 and was blessed with 61 years of marriage. They lived in Taunton, Massachusetts where they raised their five children. Silvino retired from Texas Instruments where he worked as a machine operator. While retired Silvino loved to garden, cook, travel and spend time with his wife,...

A Funeral Service for Beverly Ann (Chase) Farrow, who died May 5, 2022 will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Taunton, MA. Online condolences to Mrs. Farrow's family are appreciated at www.knightfuneralhomes.com

Beverly Ann (Chace) Farrow, 95, a native of Taunton, MA, died on Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Lebanon, NH. She was the former wife of Howard M. Farrow of NH and the former wife of John H. Linscott of ME. She was born in Taunton and graduated from Taunton High School in 1944. She lived in Abington, Needham, Walpole, Foxboro, and returned to Taunton after her retirement in 1992. Mrs. Farrow worked for the New England Telephone Co. as a service representative from 1944 to 1951, and later was a teller at the Shawmut National Bank in Needham, Canton, and Norwood. In 1981, she became a licensed insurance broker and worked at the Herb Lewis Agency for eleven years. She was an active member of St....

Dorothy E. Devlin, 84, of Mount Pleasant Road, formerly of East Taunton, died Monday, April 11, 2022 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard F. Devlin, Jr. Born in Medfield, a daughter of the late William and Anna (Morgan) Brickley, she had lived most of her life in East Taunton, also residing in Cumberland, before moving to Harrisville, RI three years ago. Mrs. Devlin was a graduate of Medfield High School and worked as a teller for the Mansfield Co-Operative Bank. Mrs. Devlin enjoyed watching soap operas, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Following her husband's death, she learned to fly....

Barry R. Gauthier, 66, a resident of Pucker Hill Road in Bennington, VT died Sunday March 20, 2022 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington following a brief illness. Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Saturday April 2, from 11:00 a.m. until noon. A memorial service will be offered at the funeral home on Saturday at noon time. A reception and celebration of his life will follow at the Woodford Town Hall. To read the entire obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Laura M (Rogers) Barber, 75 of 5 Cedar Ct Franklin N.H passed away at her home on February 3, 2022 surrounded by her friends. She was the Wife of the late John Barber, Jr. who passed away April 4 2004. Laura was Born January 5,1947 at Sturdy Hospital in Attleboro MA. She was the daughter of the Late William Edward Rogers Jr and the Late Ethel M (Coffin) Rogers. Laura was the sister of the late William E Rogers III. Laura leaves a brother, Paul D Rogers and his wife Janet (Lois) Rogers of Norton Mass as well as 5 Daughters: Paula (Barber) McDonough and her Husband Patrick McDonough of Hill N.H, Cynthia (McVeigh) Pardo and her Husband Chris Pardo of Norton, MA, Elizabeth...

Linda Marie Goldsmith, 81, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at NHC of Garden City. She was born February 2, 1941 in Taunton, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Wilfred Menoche and Florence Dion Menoche. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Goldsmith. She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Rademaeker and her husband, Robert of Sellersville, PA; two sons, Craig Trefny and his wife, Amy of Hemingway, SC; Scott Trefny and his wife, Valerie of Newtown, CT and sisters, Adrienne Hilt of Newport News, VA and Judy Ingerson and her husband, Robert of Hamden, MA; grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexander Ioanna, Morgan, Gregory,...

Bristol, NH formerly of Raynham-Marjorie L. O'Brien, 91, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Morton Hospital in Taunton. Born in Taunton on March 7, 1930 the daughter of Walter "Duke" and Ethel M. (Hathaway) Wilbur. She married "Bill" O'Brien of Raynham in 1948. She worked at the Paul A Dever State School as an attendant for 10 years and 9 years as an LPN. She and Bill moved to Alexandria, NH from Raynham in 1985. On July 4, 2004 they moved to Bristol, NH and on May 18, 2005 her husband died due to a hip infection. She belonged to the Baker Pemi Senior Club in Plymouth, NH for 29 years and the Newfound Senior Center in Bristol which she enjoyed very much. She leaves three children:...

Roger Leon Breault passed away suddenly on December 25, 2021.He was born on January 24, 1944, to Leonide and Lillian Breault of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and married Carol Ann Menard on August 24, 1968, and were married for 53 years. He attended Franklin Institute and worked at Cumberland Engineering and Silko before owning and operating Breault's Auto Sales for 38 years. He served in the Army National Guard for six years. He also worked as a technical inspector for the Seekonk Speedway and was a founding member of the Rehoboth Business Association. He was a member of the Freemason's and served over 30 years on Rehoboth's Zoning Board of Appeals. He was also a Cub Scout of Rehoboth's...

Robert Joseph "Papa Bob" Bazinet, Sr., age 88, of Anderson, SC, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his home. Born May 14, 1933, in Taunton, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph Rene Bazinet and Stella Sophie Arcikowski Bazinet. He was married for 59 years to Patricia Ann Bazinet until her death in June 2015. Robert was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 31 years. Robert was a member and past Branch President of Postal Union 439 and a charter member of the Mauldin Lions Club. He was a faithful member of Dickson United Methodist Church where he was served in the Men's Club and the...

Joan Marie (Piechota) Grubbs, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Texas on August 13, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Antone and Rose(Trond) Piechota. Joan graduated from Taunton High School in 1963 and lived most of her life in her home town of Taunton, MA. She was an integral part of FBInsure for over 30 years, starting with Phil Farrell at Farrell Insurance, migrating to Farrell Backlund and finally to FBInsure. She formed lifelong friendships and was sorely missed when she retired. Over the years she enjoyed many sports, most recently, golf. She loved the beach and got close to the ocean every opportunity she had. ...

David Alan Pilling, 85, of New Hampton, died suddenly April 21, 2021 at Concord Hospital, Concord, NH. surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in N. Dighton, Massachusetts on January 30, 1936, he was the son of John and Sarah (Chesworth) Pilling.David was born in North Dighton, MA and graduated from Dighton High School in 1954. He was an avid basketball player and sang in the Acapella choir. After graduation, he was a volunteer firefighter for the Dighton Fire Department. He was drafted into the Army in 1958 and served 2 years while stationed at the Nike Site in Rehoboth, MA. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he moved to Attleboro and became a firefighter on the...

Mary Miller Dreghorn, 87, died peacefully at home of cancer February 24, 2021 with her husband Richard at her side. Mary was born on June 7, 1933 in North Dighton, MA, the only daughter of the late Earl and Evelyn (MacDonald) Ramsden. She grew up in Taunton, and she and Dick went to the same schools. Mary and Dick dated for a while in high school, but life took her on another path as she left to attend Boston University, where she studied music. After college, Mary married Gordon Dean, a fellow musician at BU, and then focused on raising her family of four children, first in Ohio and then in Amherst, MA. Mary was the music teacher at Wildwood Elementary School in the 1970's. She eventually...

Laconia---Walter J. Powers, of Laconia, NH, and formerly of Nashua, NH, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Walt was born on September 20, 1933, in Taunton, MA, the son of Walter G. and Alice D. (Gormley) Powers. Walt was educated in Taunton public schools and graduated from Monsignor James Coyle High School in 1951. He received his BA in Economics from Holy Cross College, Class of 1955 and from the Graduate School of Business at Boston College in 1958. After service in the US Army, he returned to Holy Cross and served 3 years as an instructor in the Department of Economics. He maintained close ties to the college over the years serving as Holy Cross...