Lincoln A. DeMoura, at 78, of Taunton, educator

Lincoln A. DeMoura of Taunton died Monday at his home. He was 78.

He was born and educated in Taunton.

He was a graduate of Dean College, Bridgewater State College and earned a doctorate in education from the University of Massachusetts.

Mr. DeMoura was superintendent of Norton Public Schools until retirement.

Prior he worked as superintendent of Mashpee public schools and assistant superintendent of Taunton public schools.

Mr. DeMoura worked as principal of the Walker School in Taunton and assistant principal of the Martin School in East Taunton earlier in his career.

He was a communicant of Holy Family Church in East Taunton, was a member of the Taunton Lodge of Elks, Sons of the American Revolution, Prince Henry Society and served as principal of Our Lady of Lourdes School in Taunton after his retirement.

He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Judith A. (Blevins); four sons, Lincoln H. and Kurt, both of Taunton, Douglas W. of North Dighton and Eric M. of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; three brothers, Brian of Pennsylvania and David and Jeffrey, both of Massachusetts; a sister, Robin Hicks of New Hampshire; 11 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Holy Family Church, East Taunton.

Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Taunton. Arrangements by Riendeau-Mulvey Funeral Home, Taunton.