Funeral Homes in Taunton, MA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Adam Bagni (sports commentator), Stephanie Cutter (lawyer), Robert N. Chatigny (judge), Scott Hemond (baseball player), Scott Thompson (businessperson), Eric Rollins (actor), and Tim Landers (record producer).

Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Boston, 18 miles (29 km) east of Providence, 10 miles (16 km) north of Fall River, 20 miles (32 km) north of New Bedford, and 25 miles (40 km) west of Plymouth. It is the seat of Bristol County. Taunton is situated on the Taunton River which winds its way through the city on its way to Mount Hope Bay, 10 miles (16 km) to the south. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 55,874. The current mayor is Thomas Hoye, Jr.Founded in 1637 by members of the Plymouth Colony, Taunton is one of the oldest towns in the United States. The native Americans called the region Cohannet, Tetiquet and Titicut before the arrival of the Europeans. Taunton is also known as the "Silver City", as it was an historic center of the silver industry beginning in the 19th century when companies such as Reed & Barton, F. B. Rogers, Poole Silver, and others produced fine-quality silver goods in the city.Since December 1914, the city of Taunton has provided a large annual light display each December on Taunton Green, giving it the additional nickname of "Christmas City".The original boundaries of Taunton included the land now occupied by many surrounding towns, including Norton, Easton, Mansfield, Dighton, Raynham, and Berkley. Possession of the latter is still noted by the naming of Taunton Hill in Assonet.

Taunton Obituaries

It was reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on September 17th, 2021 that Edward Foster passed away in Englewood, Florida.  Foster was 82 years old and was born in Taunton, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Edward's life.

It was disclosed by San Diego Union-Tribune on May 2nd, 2021 that Joseph G Silva passed away in San Diego, California.  Silva was 96 years old and was born in Taunton, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joseph G's life.

It was written by Providence Journal on April 25th, 2021 that Rose Pires (Santos) passed on in Rhode Island.  Ms. Pires was 95 years old and was born in Taunton, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Rose's life.

It was noted by New Haven Register on March 21st, 2021 that Marjorie Ellen miss Ambrose perished in Connecticut.  Ambrose was 86 years old and was born in Taunton, MA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marjorie Ellen miss's life.

It was noted by Washington Post (DC) on August 11th, 2020 that William Francis Jr "Bill" Farrell passed on in Arlington, Virginia.  Farrell was 95 years old and was born in Taunton, MA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William Francis Jr "Bill"'s life.

It was reported by Providence Journal on April 23rd, 2020 that Theresa M miss Silvia died in Taunton, Massachusetts.  Silvia was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Theresa M miss's life.

It was noted by New Haven Register on January 29th, 2020 that Robert Malcolm "Bob" Sayles died in Connecticut.  Sayles was 89 years old and was born in Taunton, MA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert Malcolm "Bob"'s life.

It was noted by Ann Arbor News on January 12th, 2020 that Druzilla Bradford "Dru" Schoch (Williams) died in Chelsea, Michigan.  Ms. Schoch was 94 years old and was born in Taunton, MA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Druzilla Bradford "Dru"'s life.

It was reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on December 13th, 2019 that Everett Richard "Dick" Manchester passed away in Bradenton, Florida.  Manchester was 88 years old and was born in Taunton, MA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Everett Richard "Dick"'s life.

It was noted by Providence Journal on September 21st, 2019 that Rita C Kosten (Ross) perished in Taunton, Massachusetts.  Ms. Kosten was 92 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rita C's life.

History

The England founders of Taunton took possession of the land from the native Wampanoags. and owning it a great mercy of God to bring us to this place, and settling of us, on lands of our own bought with our money in peace, in the midst of the heathen, for a possession for ourselves and for our posterity after us.' Prior to 1640, the Taunton area was called Cohannet. At the time of Taunton's incorporation, they explained their choice of name as being, 'in honor and love to our dear native country.. Most of the town's settlers were originally from Taunton, Somerset, England, which led early settlers to name the settlement after that town. Taunton was re-incorporated as a city on May 11 1864.

The official website for the city of Taunton is https://www.taunton-ma.gov/.