In Taunton, Bernadette Pontes, Age 72, passed away in Morton Hospital on March 23, 2022. Bernadette was born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Preston Smith & Eleanor (Dennewitz) Smith. She was a resident of Dighton and formerly of Brockton and Brooklyn, NY.
Bernadette was educated in NY and Brockton schools. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and woodworking and spending time with family and friends.
Bernadette is survived by her daughter Cheryl Stankauskas of Taunton and granddaughter Casey Shoemaker of Taunton. Bernadette also leaves her sister Judy Moreau of North Andover and her late sister Frances Drew. Funeral services are private at the request of the family.