Gladys A. (Taylor) Howard, age 96 of Somerset and previously of Swansea, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Sep. 10, 2025 with her loving family by her side. Gladys was predeceased by her beloved husband Farron E. Howard, her parents Samuel & Katherine (Griffin) Taylor, and her siblings Katherine Holleran and Samuel Taylor.

Gladys had worked for the Fall River Public School Dept. as a Paralegal at Morton Middle School for 15 years. She loved to travel with her friends at the St. Mary's / Sacred Heart Women's Club. Most of all, Gladys loved to spend time with her family and friends, but especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Gladys is survived by her children Judith Bougie (late husband Roger) of Somerset, Joyce Healey (husband Paul) of Somerset, Jeffrey Howard (late wife Susan) of Fall River, and Jameson Howard (wife Beth) of Fall River; a brother Donald Taylor of New Hampshire; nine grandchildren Paul Healey, Jennifer Jacob, Sean Healey, Stephanie Addison, Elizabeth Ledoux, Emily, Jason, Allison, and Catherine Howard; many great grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.

Following cremation, a wake for Gladys will take place at the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Saturday, Oct. 4th from 12:00-2:00 PM with a memorial service to immediately follow by her grandson Paul Healey. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please click the Guest Book below. Please consider a donation to be made in Gladys' name to Hanover Hospice at 10 N Main St. 1st Floor, Fall River, MA 02720.