Shirley A. Knell Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 1, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Shirley A. Knell (Taunton, Massachusetts). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Thomas W. Knell; her parents, Joseph Gouveia and Clara Gouveia (Cambra); her siblings, Norman Gouveia and Ruth Frizado; and her sister-in-law Blanche Gouveia.
She is survived by: her children, William Hodgson (Anielia) and Victoria Warner (Wade); her grandchildren, Barrett Hodgson, Torrin Hodgson, Matthew McKearney (Kalla Robb), Joshua McKearney (Kayla), Sarah Laflin (James), Samuel Warner and Emily Warner; her great grandchildren, Noah McKearney, Ever Laflin and Dak Laflin; and her brothers, Robert Gouveia and Joseph Gouveia.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Silva Funeral Home (80 Broadway, Taunton, MA 02780). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Holy Family Church (372 Middleboro Ave, East Taunton, MA 02718).
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts made to the charity of your choice in Shirley's memory, would be deeply appreciated.
