Oct
10
9:00 a.m.
Mayflower Hill Cemetery
235 Broadway Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA 02780
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Yvonne F. (Rakocy) Dreis, age 82 of Taunton, passed away on October 1, 2025 at Life Care Center of Raynham.
She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Dreis, mother of the late Deirdre D. Dreis and sister of the late Maxine Lee.
Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Jean (Bartol) Rakocy.
Yvonne drove a school bus until retirement. Enjoyed going out to breakfast and watching afternoon Soap Operas, she also was an avid Elvis fan. She loved Boston Terrier dogs, especially her beloved “Pepper”
She is survived by the son she never had Gary Bradshaw and his wife Diane grandson; David Aguiar and husband Steven, granddaughters; Breanne and Kirstie, greatgrandchildren; Vivienne, Branson, Evelyn, and niece Carrie Lee. She also leaves longtime friends Robert Fay and wife Phyllis and their family, as well as many caring neighbors.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 9:00 am in Mayflower Cemetery, Taunton. Relatives and friends may gather at the entrance of Mayflower Cemetery at 8:45 am.
For expressions of sympathy, to sign an online guestbook, to plant a tree in her memory or to light a memorial candle, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com.
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9:00 a.m.
Mayflower Hill Cemetery
235 Broadway Taunton, MA 02780, Taunton, MA 02780
Send FlowersServices provided by
Silva Funeral Home - TauntonOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.