Weronika (Sznigier) Polanska, 85, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Marion Manor in Taunton. Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Anna Sznigier. She resided in Raynham from 1966 to 1968 then she moved to Taunton. Weronika worked as a technician at the Foxboro Company for 40 years, retiring when she was 80 years old. Mrs. Polanska was a former communicant of the Holy Rosary Church, enjoyed reading, working, and listening to classical music. She...

Patricia R. Arcikowski (Rafter) 87, of East Taunton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Life Care Center of Raynham. She was the wife of the late Edward A. Arcikowski. Born in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Nora (Ptak) Rafter. Patricia had resided in Brockton where she raised her family and then moved back to East Taunton after 40 plus years. She received her teaching degree from Bridgewater State University and also earned her...

Judith A. Medas (White) age 75, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of the late George Medas and was also the former spouse of Rafael Rodriguez. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late John F. and Alma M. (Joyal) White. She was a loving and caring person who was devoted to her family. Her interests include baking with her grandchildren, dancing, and taking care of others. Judith is survived by her children, Nancy Amin,...

Mary A. Iwanicki (Czerwonka) age 97, of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 9, 2022, at her home. She was the wife of the late William C. Iwanicki and was also preceded in death by her first husband, the late Boleswa “Lefty” Gay. Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Dykas) Czerwonka. She worked as an assembler at Bristol Jewelry for many years. Mary enjoyed reading, and cooking, especially Polish food. She often...

Geraldine Elsie Gonsalves (Gomes) 82, of Raynham, formerly of Middleboro, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022, at Life Care Center of Raynham. Born in Middleboro, she was the daughter of Manuel Gomes and Emma Gomes. She worked in many capacities for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts before retiring. Geraldine was very fond of her family and enjoyed crafting, gardening, taking care of her flowers, and a nice trip to the casino’s. She also had a special bond with her...

Lillian V. Bury (Randolph) 96 of Taunton, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of the late Hilary J. Bury, Sr. Born in Cambridge and raised in Mansfield, she was the daughter of the late Walter M. and Veronica H. (Bruzgulis) Randolph.  Mrs. Bury worked at Reed & Barton as an executive secretary for several years before retiring. She was former parishioner of Holy Rosary Church in Taunton. Lillian enjoyed travelling, family holiday...

Luis Angel Matos Berrios, age 40, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in Worcester. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Alberto Calletano Matos Castillo and Manuela Del Carmen Berrios. He previously worked in the maintenance and laundry department in the Hospital industry. Luis is survived by his siblings, Carmen Colon Berrios, Lourdes Matos Berrios, Alberto L. Matos Berrios, Marisol Colon Berrios, Maribel Matos, Carmen Matos, and Vivian Matos. To honor his...

Helen I. Karol (Kulpa) 96, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Marian Manor in Taunton. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Karol. Born and raised in Taunton, she was the daughter of the late Alojzy and Mary (Gula) Kulpa. Helen worked as a nurse’s aide at Paul Dever State School and then worked at Reed & Barton for fifteen years before retiring. She was very devoted to her catholic faith and was a communicant of Holy Rosary Church in Taunton for many...

Elaine D. Hadsell (Andrews) 82, of Lakeville, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, September 19, 2022 at her home.  Born in Middleboro, she was the daughter of the late Roger and Doris (Griffith) Andrews.  She worked as an assembler for Bay State Specialty and prior to that worked for Foot-Joy. Ms. Hadsell enjoyed gardening, painting , watching birds, and especially loved Elvis Presley. Elaine is survived by her four daughters, Cindy Pittsley, of Middleboro, Juanita...