MaryAnn (Medeiros) Jacinto, 97, Passes Away

Longtime Taunton resident and nurse was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Church.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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MaryAnn (Medeiros) Jacinto, a 97-year-old resident of Taunton, Massachusetts, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion. She was the wife of the late Alfred 'Jesse' Jacinto and the daughter of the late Manuel E. and Anna L. (Dias) Medeiros. MaryAnn was a dedicated nurse for over 45 years, working at Morton Hospital in Taunton. She was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Church and enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to Atlantic City.

Why it matters

MaryAnn's passing marks the end of an era for Taunton, as she was a pillar of the community, known for her nursing career, church involvement, and holiday baking traditions. Her life story reflects the changing times in the city, from her childhood to her long nursing career.

The details

MaryAnn was born and raised in Taunton, graduating from Taunton High School in 1946. She married her 'boy next door' Alfred 'Jesse' Jacinto in 1949 and graduated from the Taunton Vocational L.P.N. Program in 1969, beginning her nursing career at Morton Hospital. MaryAnn was known for her dedication to her patients and fostering friendships with her coworkers over her 45-year career. Outside of work, she was an active member of St. Anthony's Church and enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to Atlantic City. MaryAnn was also well-known for baking pies during the holidays and sharing them with family and friends.

  • MaryAnn (Medeiros) Jacinto passed away on February 18, 2026.
  • MaryAnn graduated from Taunton High School in 1946.
  • MaryAnn married Alfred 'Jesse' Jacinto in 1949.
  • MaryAnn graduated from the Taunton Vocational L.P.N. Program in 1969.
  • MaryAnn worked as a nurse at Morton Hospital for over 45 years.

The players

MaryAnn (Medeiros) Jacinto

A 97-year-old resident of Taunton, Massachusetts, who passed away on February 18, 2026. She was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Church, a dedicated nurse for over 45 years at Morton Hospital, and known for her holiday baking traditions.

Alfred 'Jesse' Jacinto

MaryAnn's late husband, who was her 'boy next door'.

Manuel E. Medeiros

MaryAnn's late father.

Anna L. (Dias) Medeiros

MaryAnn's late mother.

Douglas Jacinto

MaryAnn's son, who lives in West Wareham.

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What’s next

MaryAnn's Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, at St. Anthony's Church in Taunton. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Taunton.

The takeaway

MaryAnn's life exemplified the values of community, family, and service that have long defined Taunton. Her passing marks the end of an era for the city, as it continues to evolve while honoring the legacies of dedicated residents like MaryAnn.