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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
George L. Sherman, Jr.
May 13, 2026
George L. Sherman, Jr, 90, of Somerset, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Fall River, George was the son of the late George and Helen (Harrington) Sherman. He spent 64 happy years with his beloved wife Charlotte, who passed away in the summer of 2024.
He is survived by his...
Johanna Assad
May 27, 2026
Johanna Assad passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, after a brief illness, at the age of 101. Widow of Aseeb S. “Charlie” Assad, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage until his death in 2007, Johanna was the eldest child of the late William and Najeebie (Sahady) Assad. She was born in Fall River on March 18, 1925,...
Antonetta "Etta" (Antonelli) Boucher
May 26, 2026
Antonetta "Etta", "Toots" (Antonelli) Boucher, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Etta was the loving wife of the late Raymond Boucher.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Domenic Antonelli and Assunta (Petrucci) Beccaria.
Her professional journey was one of commitment and service. For 25 years, she worked as a telephone operator. Before this, Etta...
Margaret Feijo
May 26, 2026
Margaret (Mendonca) Feijo, age 54, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Peter Feijo, with whom she shared over 29 years of marriage.
Born in Furnas, Azores, she was the daughter of Maria Ana Mendonca and the late Jose Mendonca.
Margaret loved to travel, especially going on...
Sheila I. Vanasse
May 25, 2026
Sheila I. (Daley) Vanasse, 88, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born on March 22, 1938, in Fall River, Massachusetts, Sheila was the wife of the late George A. Vanasse, and the late Raymond Cartier, and the daughter of the late William J. Daley Jr and Mary Ellen (Foley) Daley.
Her education began at Sts. Peter...
Dinora Rodrigues
May 23, 2026
Dinora (dos Reis) Rodrigues, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026. She was the wife of John Melo and the late João Louis Rodrigues.
Dinora enjoyed going to church, where she loved to sing. She loved planting flowers in her garden, sewing, and going to the beach. She especially enjoyed going to Ocean Drive in Newport.
Besides her...
Michelle “Shelly” Arruda
May 22, 2026
Michelle "Shelly" Arruda, 62, of Fall River, passed away on Friday May 22, 2026.
Born in Fall River she was the daughter of the late John and Claire (Costa) Arruda.
Michelle cherished the moments spent with loved ones, especially during family cookouts. She found enjoyment in getting haircuts. She loved helping her sister, Paula, and taking the best care of her. Michelle...
Diane M. Cote
May 22, 2026
Diane M. Cote, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026.
For 35 years, Diane worked at the Navy War College as a data processor. She loved having fun with her family, which meant everything to her. She enjoyed playing her violin, baking, and working in her garden. She also loved her late dog, Dutchess.
Diane is survived by...
Maria Lourdes (Pimentel) Carreiro
May 22, 2026
Maria Lourdes (Pimentel) Carreiro, 88, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born on September 14, 1937, in the town of Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel, Azores, Maria's life was one marked by dedication, creativity, and love.
Maria spent many years working at South Bay Coat in Fall River. She was a talented...
Maurice P. Cote
May 21, 2026
Maurice “Moe” P. Cote, 79, of Swansea, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 21, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Moe was the son of the late Edouard F. Cote and Germaine R. Cote. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather whose life was marked by dedication to family, a passion for sports, a love...
John H. Howarth
May 20, 2026
John H. Howarth, 73, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in his hometown of Fall River. Born on June 10, 1952, Mr. Howarth lived a life marked by commitment both to his family and his profession. A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, John served as an Airman Apprentice.
John devoted 17 years of his career to...
Nedia de Sousa
May 16, 2026
Nedia (Cordeiro) de Sousa, 68, of Tiverton, formerly of East Providence, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and closest friends, after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer.
Nedia was the beloved wife of the late Manuel de Sousa, with whom she shared nearly 50 years of marriage before...
Brandon Lee Furtado
May 15, 2026
Brandon Lee Furtado, 32, of Brooklyn, New York , departed on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was a loving partner, devoted friend, and beloved son who will be deeply missed by all who knew him and were touched by his presence.
Brandon was born on July 7, 1993, in Fall River, Massachusetts. From the very beginning, Brandon’s creative spark was undeniable....
Michael R. LePage
May 15, 2026
LT. Michael R. LePage, F.R.F.D, 65, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Orient J. and Ann Marie (Gauthier) LePage.
Michael graduated from BMC Durfee High School, received an associate’s degree in mechanical design and drafting from New England Technology, and then graduated from the Fire Academy,...
Jeanette M. Souza
May 13, 2026
Jeanette M. Souza died Wednesday morning at Catholic memorial Home in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was 96. She was the daughter of Alice (Ouellette) Souza and John Souza, formerly of Fall River, Massachusetts.
Jeanette was born in Brooklyn, New York where she lived most of her life. She was employed as an Executive Secretary for Wasau Insurance in New York City.
She...
Angela Maria DaCosta
May 12, 2026
Angela Maria (André) DaCosta, 93, of William Street, Fall River, born on September 22, 1932, in Lomba de São Pedro, Ribeira Grande, São Miguel, Acores, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, in Fall River, Massachusetts.
She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who found joy and comfort in cooking for her family, nurturing countless cherished moments that will...
Karen R. (Kerr) DeLeon
May 10, 2026
Karen R. (Kerr) DeLeon, 58, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with kidney disease. She was the wife of Ernest P. DeLeon, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage.
Born in Lakeview, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Carolyn R. (Hudson) Thompson.
Karen devoted her career to...
Richard H. Beaudry
May 10, 2026
Richard H. Beaudry, 79, of Fall River and formerly of Westport, a cherished figure known for his warm presence and dedication behind the bar, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was born in Fall River on May 21, 1946.
Richard worked at the local favorites—a bar manager at Fall River Bowling Green Club, then...
Robert A. Auclair, Esq.
May 9, 2026
Robert A. Auclair, Esq., 72, of Media, husband of the late Francine Hoft Auclair, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Albert G. and Alice (Rioux) Auclair.
A wonderful jokester, witty, warm, and expansive, Bob approached life with an inviolable joy and thoughtfulness, earning the respect and admiration of...
Paul F. McCormack
May 5, 2026
Paul F. McCormack, of Swansea, Massachusetts, born November 8, 1951, passed away on May 5, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by family and loved ones in his final days. He leaves behind a legacy of quiet devotion, loyalty, and dedication to his family, his work, and his community. A beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Paul lived simply and...
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