All Obituaries
Richard Lambert Fall River
Richard “Caffeine” Lambert, 59, of Fall River, passed away at home with his family by his side Monday, January 30, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Souza) Lambert.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Pearl (Souza) Ruest and the late Richard Lambert.
Richard was employed by the City of Fall River for many years. He was a motorcycle enthusiast.
Besides his wife of 25 years and his mother, Richard leaves 8 children, Nicole Lambert, Chad...
Richard “Caffeine” Lambert, 59, of Fall River, passed away at home with his family by his side Monday, January 30, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Souza)...
Patricia Mendonca Berkley, formerly of Fall River
Patricia A. (Cabral) Mendonca, 80, of Berkley, formerly of Fall River, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
She was the loving wife of the late John M. Mendonca, FRPD, Retired.
Born and raised in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Irene (Camara) Cabral.
She attended Dominican Academy.
Pat was employed by the former Citizens Savings Bank, now Baycoast as Assistant Treasurer and Secretary to the President.
Pat loved gardening,...
Patricia A. (Cabral) Mendonca, 80, of Berkley, formerly of Fall River, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
She was the loving wife of the late John M....
Richard Deschenes Tiverton
Richard P. Deschenes, 61, also known as D.J. Ricky D, of Tiverton, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence.
He was the husband of Renee (Pineault) Deschenes.
Rick found a love for DJing at Canoe River Campground and carried that into a 20+ year career as the owner and operator of Shake Rattle ‘n Roll Disc Jockey Service. Rick served as the long term house DJ at Lil Bear Lounge in Tiverton RI and David’s...
Richard P. Deschenes, 61, also known as D.J. Ricky D, of Tiverton, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence.
He was the husband of Renee...
Theresa Gauthier North Attleboro
Theresa A. (Farias) Gauthier, 80, of North Attleboro, formerly of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.
She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Gauthier. She was a devout Catholic.
Theresa enjoyed bingo, sewing, listening to the oldies, 70's and 80's music and current hits on the radio.
She also enjoyed dancing and exercising in her chair, scratch tickets, watermelon gum, and participating in recreational activities. She was a competitive...
Theresa A. (Farias) Gauthier, 80, of North Attleboro, formerly of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.
She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Gauthier. She was a devout...
Kinuyo Landry Fall River
Kinuyo S. (Sunagawa) Landry, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was the wife of Leonard J. Lachance.
Born in Okinawa, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Shigetaro and Turso (Onahito) Sunagawa.
Besides her husband of 9 years, she leaves two sons, John Landry (wife Mary Jo) of Glendale, Arizona and Gerard Landry (wife Veronica) of Somerset, and a daughter Kayko of Japan; Grandchildren, Jairine Almeida, Tairine Almeida, Carla Pires, Carlos...
Kinuyo S. (Sunagawa) Landry, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was the wife of Leonard J. Lachance.
Born in Okinawa, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Shigetaro...
Lilianne Richard Fall River
Lilianne (Dubreuil) Richard, 96, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.
She was the wife of the late Normand E. Richard. They were married for 58 years. She loved raising her children and caring for her grandchildren. She belonged to the school committee, was active in community safety, dedicated to her church, a member of the L'Association Francophone De Fall River, a member of the Royal Travelers Club, enjoyed dancing, loved selling Avon, playing bingo at the...
Lilianne (Dubreuil) Richard, 96, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.
She was the wife of the late Normand E. Richard. They were married for 58 years. She loved raising...
Cecile Garant Somerset
Cecile L. (Thibault) Garant, 88, of Somerset, wife of Philip A. Garant, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.
A former local restaurant worker, Cecile enjoyed sewing, knitting, walking, bowling, gardening and was an avid reader.
Besides her husband of 64 years, she leaves 5 children: Richard Garant (wife Doris and her children, Michael, Diane and Sean), Roger Garant (wife Elizabeth), Roland Garant (wife Monique), Jacqueline Pereira, Denise Weinkle (husband Robert), and...
Cecile L. (Thibault) Garant, 88, of Somerset, wife of Philip A. Garant, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.
A former local restaurant worker, Cecile enjoyed sewing, knitting, walking, bowling,...
Russell Ainsworth Westport
Russell F. Ainsworth, 84, of Westport, husband of the late Beverly Ann (Mersey) Ainsworth, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed in the construction industry.
Russell enjoyed gardening, reading, woodworking, Jack Daniels and watching John Wayne movies.
He leaves three daughters, JoAnn Hetzler, Jeannette Niles and Jennifer Conway; eight grandchildren, Joshua Hetzler, Bethany Hetzler, Megan Hetzler, Daniel Hetzler,...
Russell F. Ainsworth, 84, of Westport, husband of the late Beverly Ann (Mersey) Ainsworth, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed...
Lauretta Lynn Fall River
Lauretta M. (Dubois) Lynn, of Fall River, entered fully into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ Friday, January 20, 2023. She was 97. She was the wife of the late Thomas Lynn.
Lauretta spent her life raising her children and caring for grandchildren. She lived as a Christian and God was first and foremost in her life. She shared her saving knowledge of Jesus Christ with her family, friends and acquaintances. Her favorite pastimes were studying the Bible, writing...
Lauretta M. (Dubois) Lynn, of Fall River, entered fully into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ Friday, January 20, 2023. She was 97. She was the wife of the late Thomas...
Alan Kane Fall River
Alan M. Kane, 75, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was the husband of Theresa Attiogbe.
He was the son of the late Jacob and Selma (Feldman) Kane.
Alan earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Bridgewater State University.
Besides his wife, he leaves a brother, Leonard R.Kane, a niece, Laura B. Kane, a nephew, Brian H. Kane, and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service held on Sunday,...
Alan M. Kane, 75, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was the husband of Theresa Attiogbe.
He was the son of the late Jacob and Selma (Feldman) Kane.
Alan...
Thomas Carreiro Fall River
Thomas J. Carreiro 91, of Bradford Avenue, Fall River, beloved husband of over 66 years to the late Patricia A. Carreiro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2023. He was the son of the late Mary Thomas (Thomas) and the late Manuel Carreiro. Tom is survived by his children Kathleen M. Fowler and husband David of Cocoa Beach, Florida, Steven T. Carreiro and fiancée Jennifer Bryant of Plympton, Christopher J. Carreiro of Dartmouth (partner...
Thomas J. Carreiro 91, of Bradford Avenue, Fall River, beloved husband of over 66 years to the late Patricia A. Carreiro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January...
Maria DeAguiar Fall River
Maria Liliana “Lily” (Oliveira) DeAguiar, 79, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was the wife of Manuel DeAguiar.
Born in Ponta Delgada, St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Maria Eliza (Oliveira) Oliveira.
Maria was employed by American Tourister and Laura Curtain, retiring at age 62. She enjoyed cooking, baking and spending time with her family.
Besides her husband of 61 years, she...
Maria Liliana “Lily” (Oliveira) DeAguiar, 79, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was the wife of Manuel DeAguiar.
Born in Ponta Delgada,...
Rosalie Martel Fall River
Rosalie (Canuel) Martel, 100, of Fall River, wife of the late Oscar R. "Red" Martel,
passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was employed by Tioga Sportswear.
She was the mother of Richard A. Martel ( wife Linda), Doris J. Copley, and the late Robert E. Martel (wife Margaret);
Grandmother of Christopher Copley, Scott Copley (wife Daphne), Wendy Rapoza, Lisa Hackett and Richard P. Martel (wife Jen); Great-grandmother of Kelsey and Madison Rapoza, Eric, Nathan...
Rosalie (Canuel) Martel, 100, of Fall River, wife of the late Oscar R. "Red" Martel,
passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. She was employed by Tioga Sportswear.
She was the...
Florence Pregana Swansea
Florence B. Pregana, 86, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023. She was the wife of the late Arthur C. Pregana for 59 years. Florence was born in Fall River to Arthur and Regina Bartlett. She was the youngest of 8 children and attended St. Mathieu Parish School. She was a member of Our Lady’s Sodality and sang in the church choir. Her family was active in St. Mathieu’s and it was there that she married Arthur on May 10, 1958.
Following their marriage, they...
Florence B. Pregana, 86, of New Bedford, died peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023. She was the wife of the late Arthur C. Pregana for 59 years. Florence was born in Fall River to Arthur and...
Elaine Holland Fall River
Elaine F. (O'Neil) Holland, 94, of Fall River, wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Holland, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, she was a member of the Class of 1946.
Active in her former parish, Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Elaine served as a Eucharistic Minister, church archives conservator and treasurer of the Women’s Club. She was active in the Saints Peter and Paul Parish Golden Oldies and active with Boy Scouts and Cub...
Elaine F. (O'Neil) Holland, 94, of Fall River, wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Holland, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, she was a...
Esther Lavigne Fall River
Esther J. (Robitaille) Lavigne, 90, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.
She was the wife of Rene Lavigne. Esther was raised in Tiverton by her foster mom, Yvonne (Massey) Kearns.
Employed in the garment industry, she was a member of ILGWU. She loved Bingo and playing cards.
Besides her husband of 66 years, she leaves a daughter, Deborah St.Laurent (husband Roger);
She was the daughter of the late Edmond and Mildred (Hanson) Robitaille.
Visitation will...
Esther J. (Robitaille) Lavigne, 90, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.
She was the wife of Rene Lavigne. Esther was raised in Tiverton by her foster mom, Yvonne (Massey)...
Alexander Cacchione III Fall River
Alexander F. “Sonny” Cacchione, 48, of Fall River, passed away at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Lynn, MA. He was currently working as a dealer at Twin River Casino in Tiverton, RI.
Besides his loving wife Sharon (Hague) Cacchione of 24 years, he is also survived by his twin boys Kyle and Ryan both of Fall River.
He also leaves behind his parents, Alexander and Sharon Cacchione of Bridgewater, MA and his siblings Gina Couto of Raynham, MA, Joseph and Paul...
Alexander F. “Sonny” Cacchione, 48, of Fall River, passed away at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Lynn, MA. He was currently working as a dealer at Twin River Casino in...
Donald Cabral Fall River
Donald S. Cabral, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Maureen F. (Wilson) Cabral, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was employed by Plymouth Rubber and Value Land. Donald enjoyed long walks and short strolls to dine at Highland Luncheonette and Highland Pizza. He loved his family and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was the father of the late Kevin Cabral and leaves three children, Scott Cabral, Todd Cabral and Patricia Cabral (husband Kurt Matthews);...
Donald S. Cabral, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Maureen F. (Wilson) Cabral, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was employed by Plymouth Rubber and Value Land. Donald enjoyed...
Antonio Beirão Fall River
Antonio “Tarz” Beirão, 57, of Fall River, passed away at his home after an illness, with his family by his side on Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born in Setubal, Portugal.
A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School with a focus in autobody, Tarz worked alongside his father, Jose at their family business, Beirão’s Auto Body Repair and Sales, Globe St. Fall River. He was also employed as a...
Antonio “Tarz” Beirão, 57, of Fall River, passed away at his home after an illness, with his family by his side on Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born in Setubal,...
Duarte Sousa Fall River
Duarte M. Sousa, 73, of Fall River, a retired 34 year employee of Gold Medal Bakery, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022. He was the husband of Maria J. (Gomes) Sousa. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Mariano C. and Maria C. (Furtado) Sousa.
He loved being around his family. He adored his grandchildren, they were his life. He also enjoyed his yard, growing vegetables, making pickled onions, and giving them to people. Overall, his...
Duarte M. Sousa, 73, of Fall River, a retired 34 year employee of Gold Medal Bakery, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022. He was the husband of Maria J. (Gomes) Sousa. Born in...
Sonja Herman Fall River
Sonja Ann Herman, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna (Klimka) Krauzyk, and her son, David P. Herman.
Sonja is survived by her sister, Maureen Cox, her daughter, MaryAnn Herman, her daughter-in-law, Connie Herman, four grandchildren (Christina, Eric, Bianca and Louie), one great grandchild (Kaycie) and a niece (Kathleen).
Sonja Herman was born May 14, 1937 in Fall River, MA. Sonja lived her entire...
Sonja Ann Herman, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna (Klimka) Krauzyk, and her son, David P. Herman....
Sarah Vachon Dartmouth
Sarah Yvonne (Perez) Vachon, 57, of Dartmouth, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of Marc A. Vachon.
Sarah loved the beach, cooking and spending time with her friends, family, and loyal dogs; Romeo & Juliet.
Besides her husband of 15 years, she leaves her three daughters, Nalani Betancourt, Amber Betancourt and Nayeli Vachon;
Her parents, Jesus Perez and Carmen Acevedo; three siblings, Richard Perez (wife Christina),...
Sarah Yvonne (Perez) Vachon, 57, of Dartmouth, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of Marc A. Vachon.
Sarah loved the beach, cooking...
Ann Marie Binette Fall River
Ann Marie (Gagnon) Binette, age 82, of Fall River passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Robert R. Binette, the love of her life to whom she had been married to for 59 years.
Born in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Irene (LaHaie) Gagnon and grew up in Fall River. She was a 1958 graduate of Dominican Academy and then completed the St. Anne’s Hospital Laboratory Technician program. She worked at both St....
Ann Marie (Gagnon) Binette, age 82, of Fall River passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Robert R. Binette, the love of her life to whom she...
Annette Daignault Westport
Annette (Bienvenue) Daignault, longtime resident of Westport and later, Orlando, Florida, died in Henderson, Nevada on December 22, 2022, after a short illness complicated by Alzheimer’s. She was 87.
She leaves behind two daughters, Georgette Rocheleau of Henderson, Nevada and Annmarie Hunter of Orlando, Florida, two sisters, Lucille Dumont and Claire Banville, both of Fall River, six grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was married to her late husband, George...
Annette (Bienvenue) Daignault, longtime resident of Westport and later, Orlando, Florida, died in Henderson, Nevada on December 22, 2022, after a short illness complicated by Alzheimer’s....
Joseph Alves, Jr. Fall River
Joseph Alves, Jr., 84, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
He was the husband of Alice A. (Ksen) Alves. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph Alves, Sr. and Belmira (Lima) Alves.
Joseph had been employed many years ago for Sarama Lighting, Fall River, until its closing. He then was employed by Quaker Fabric, Fall River.
Besides his wife of 63 years, he leaves a son, Michael Alves and he was the father of the late...
Joseph Alves, Jr., 84, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
He was the husband of Alice A. (Ksen) Alves. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late...
Alice Masson Fall River
Alice (Pouliot) Masson,95, of Fall River, wife of 69 years to the late Roland J. Masson, entered into rest Monday, December 19, 2022
An inspector in the textile mills, Alice was a member of the ILGWU. She enjoyed traveling and wintered with her husband in Florida for many years. She also enjoyed going to casinos.
Alice leaves a son, Dennis Masson and his wife Linda of Somerset; grandsons, Jeffrey Masson of Fall River and Gregory Masson...
Alice (Pouliot) Masson,95, of Fall River, wife of 69 years to the late Roland J. Masson, entered into rest Monday, December 19, 2022
An inspector in...
Michael Gillette Fall River
Michael J. Gillette, 67, of Fall River, passed away at home Friday, December 16, 2022.
He was the son of the late James and Elaine (Thomas) Gillette.
Michael was employed in the textile industry. His hobbies included repairing electronics.
Survivors include three siblings, Beverly Gillette and her companion Joseph Riley, Deborah Gillette and her partner Lori Borges, all of Fall River and Mary T. Gauvin and her husband Mark of Tiverton; a niece, Kelsey Gauvin (husband Joshua); a nephew,...
Michael J. Gillette, 67, of Fall River, passed away at home Friday, December 16, 2022.
He was the son of the late James and Elaine (Thomas) Gillette.
Michael was employed in the textile...
Richard Blanchette Swansea
Richard Albert Blanchette, 61, of Swansea, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He worked in the construction industry and was a member of the VFW, Swansea.
He was the son of Therese Y.(Carrier) Blanchette and the late Normand R. Blanchette; brother of Diane S. St.Pierre, Denise S. Fitta (husband Robert) and Jeanne M. Margeson (husband Robert Jr.); He also leaves 8 nephews, 5 nieces, 1 great-grandniece and cousins. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses in the...
Richard Albert Blanchette, 61, of Swansea, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He worked in the construction industry and was a member of the VFW, Swansea.
He was the son of Therese...
Ronald Furtado Fall River
Ronald M. Furtado, 71, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton and Taunton, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, December 10, 2022, after a courageous 15 month battle with glioblastoma.
Ron was born and raised in Fall River and was the son of the late Alfred M. and Lucy D. (Tavares) Furtado. He was the loving husband of Janice F. (Trenholme) Furtado for 49 years.
Ronald was employed at Naval Station Newport for the last 36...
Ronald M. Furtado, 71, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton and Taunton, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, December 10, 2022, after a courageous 15 month...
Betty Perron Fall River
Betty N. (Pate) Perron, 93, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, December 10, 2022. She was the wife of the late Hubert Perron.
Born in Columbus, Georgia, Betty was the daughter of the late Charlie Pate and Willene (McDowell) Pate.
Employed by Litton Industries, Betty was a data processor. She also worked for Roy Tron Products.
Betty loved summering in Island Park, Portsmouth, RI, where she enjoyed the beach.
She leaves three sons, Robert Perron, Charles...
Betty N. (Pate) Perron, 93, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, December 10, 2022. She was the wife of the late Hubert Perron.
Born in Columbus, Georgia, Betty was the...
Eugene McElroy Westport
Eugene McElroy, 80, of Westport, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. He was the loving husband of 59 years to Madeline M. (Rosa) McElroy.
Eugene was employed by New England Electric and was a member of the North Tiverton Sportsmans Club where he enjoyed spending time with his friends. He was proud to be a United States Army Veteran. He was an avid sports fan. A man of few words but a personality that lit up the room. His famous words of "be good to yourself" will be the way...
Eugene McElroy, 80, of Westport, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. He was the loving husband of 59 years to Madeline M. (Rosa) McElroy.
Eugene was employed by New England Electric and was a...
Carolyn Lessa Fall River
Carolyn (Duperre) Lessa, 80, formerly of Westport, retired owner and operator of Cora’s Beauty Salon, Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Roger Lessa and the daughter of the late Howard and Ann (Smith) Duperre.
She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School Class of 1960 and worked part time at Clifton Nursing Home as a hairdresser.
Carolyn leaves a daughter, Katherine Lessa; a sister-in-law Patricia Duperre; nieces and...
Carolyn (Duperre) Lessa, 80, formerly of Westport, retired owner and operator of Cora’s Beauty Salon, Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Roger...
Shirley George Fall River
Shirley Frances (Bell) George, 95, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Michael Joseph George and the daughter of the late Henry and Mabel (Tessier) Bell.
Shirley leaves two sons, Michael George (wife Mary Ellen) and Lance George;
and two grandchildren, Kelly Baker and Brian George.
Arrangements were private.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Shirley Frances (Bell) George, 95, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Michael Joseph George and the daughter of the late Henry and Mabel...
Anthony Medeiros, Jr. Fall River
Anthony Medeiros, Jr., 62, of Fall River, passed away December 3, 2022.
He was the son of the late Anthony “Whitey” Medeiros, Sr. and the late Gilda (Medeiros) Medeiros and the brother of the late Steven Medeiros.
He leaves 2 nieces, Sherri Sologaistoa (husband Scott) and Kelly Carvalho (husband Joao); a sister-in-law, Lisa Medeiros, great nieces and many cousins.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 20, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a funeral service in the Auclair...
Anthony Medeiros, Jr., 62, of Fall River, passed away December 3, 2022.
He was the son of the late Anthony “Whitey” Medeiros, Sr. and the late Gilda (Medeiros) Medeiros and the...
Edward Luciano, Sr. Fall River
Edward A. Luciano, Sr., of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022.
He was the son of the late August A. and Rose (Mello) Luciano.
Ed was employed by Quaker Fabric and Joan Fabric.
He leaves two sons, Edward A. Luciano, Jr. and Robert C. Luciano (wife Pamela);
a daughter, Charlene Luciano; four grandchildren, Robert Luciano, Jared Luciano, L’Shaytyse Luciano and Brittany Luciano; six great-grandchildren, Aiden, Ethan, Landon, Braiya, Juliana and Levi;
Ed was the brother...
Edward A. Luciano, Sr., of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022.
He was the son of the late August A. and Rose (Mello) Luciano.
Ed was employed by Quaker Fabric and Joan...
Rosalina Cashman Fall River
Rosalina (Silvia) Cashman, 80, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was employed by St. Anne’s Hospital as a CNA for over 26 years.
An outgoing person, Rosalina had many friends and enjoyed socializing and exercising at the senior center where she also attended many events. She also enjoyed painting and drawing.
Rosalina enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was the former wife of the late Roy Cashman; the mother of Debra Lee Furtado,...
Rosalina (Silvia) Cashman, 80, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was employed by St. Anne’s Hospital as a CNA for over 26 years.
An outgoing...
Adelino Flores, Jr. FRPD, Retired Fall River
Adelino “Al” Flores, Jr. FRPD, Ret., 93, of Fall River, husband of Claire L. (Guerette) Flores, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.
A member of the Fall River Police Department for 25 years, Sergeant Flores was twice commended and was also a mutuel clerk at various race tracks for 47 years, retiring at the age of 79. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a 3rd. Division Infantryman and Bronze Star Medal recipient.
A member of the B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of...
Adelino “Al” Flores, Jr. FRPD, Ret., 93, of Fall River, husband of Claire L. (Guerette) Flores, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.
A member of the Fall River Police Department...
Anibal Silva Fall River
Anibal F. Silva, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Alda (Viveiros) Silva, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Born in Fenais da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late José F. and Mariana Rego Alberto Silva.
A construction worker, Anibal was a member of the Laborers International Union of North America Local 610.
Anibal enjoyed breeding canaries and parakeets. He was a Boston Bruins fan, loved the casino’s and...
Anibal F. Silva, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Alda (Viveiros) Silva, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Born in Fenais da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of...
Richard Bailey Fall River
Richard Andrew Bailey, 76, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was the adopted son of the late Andrew and Catherine (O’Connell) Bailey and was the birthson of the late Caroline (Cotton) Graves of Peabody. Richard lived in Boston most of his life until moving to Fall River in 2002.
He leaves his longtime companion and wife Marie (Morais) Kirkman Bailey; a son,Richard Bailey Jr. (wife Regina) of Maine;
a daughter, Cindy Bailey Roy (husband...
Richard Andrew Bailey, 76, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was the adopted son of the late Andrew and Catherine (O’Connell) Bailey and was the...
Mary Aubin Westport
Mary Antoinette “Toni” (Poitras) Aubin, 89, of Westport,
MA, wife of the late Roland Aubin, passed away Tuesday,
November 29, 2022.
A communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport, she was a member of the former St. Anne and Immaculate Conception Parishes, Fall River.
She was seamstress and member of International Ladies Garment Workers Union, now UNITE, a graduate stylist of the Fall River Beauty Academy and a teacher’s aide at St. Mary’s Home for...
Mary Antoinette “Toni” (Poitras) Aubin, 89, of Westport,
MA, wife of the late Roland Aubin, passed away Tuesday,
November 29, 2022.
A communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church,...
Gilbert Stansfield Swansea
Gilbert Fred Stansfield, 87, of Swansea, husband of the late Sheila Jean (Murphy) Stansfield, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022.
He was employed as an electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 233.
Gil was a graduate of Somerset High School.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Thomas and Gladys (Wilkinson) Stansfield.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He leaves three children, David Stansfield of Fall River, Elizabeth Cardin (husband Marc) and their sons...
Gilbert Fred Stansfield, 87, of Swansea, husband of the late Sheila Jean (Murphy) Stansfield, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022.
He was employed as an electrician and was a member of IBEW...
Ryan Arruda Fall River
Ryan J. Arruda, 37, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Employed by Stop & Shop at the warehouse, Ryan was a member of the Teamsters Union.
He enjoyed spending time with his family. Ryan was a talented cook, often referring to himself as “Chef Boy R. Ryan”.
Full of life, he loved everyone. All that mattered to him was family, especially his beautiful daughters and beautiful wife.
He was the husband of Ana (Palherio) Arruda; father of Rihanna L....
Ryan J. Arruda, 37, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Employed by Stop & Shop at the warehouse, Ryan was a member of the Teamsters Union.
He enjoyed spending time with his...
Norman Casey Fall River
Norman E. “Norm” Casey, 91, of Fall River, husband of the late Beatrice (Correia) Casey, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. A machinist and tool and die maker, he taught at Diman
Regional Vocational High School and operated Bayside Machine, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed ballroom dancing and was a motorcycle enthusiast and New England Sports Fan.
He leaves two children, Norman P. Casey (wife Deborah) and Susan Ratier (husband William); a grandson, Paul N. Cabral (wife...
Norman E. “Norm” Casey, 91, of Fall River, husband of the late Beatrice (Correia) Casey, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. A machinist and tool and die maker, he taught at...
Raymond Daigle Fall River
Raymond P. Daigle, 86, retired MCI-Walpole Correctional Officer,of Fall River, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Cusick) Daigle.
He retired as a Captain, after serving over 30 years in the Massachusetts Department of Correction.
Extremely active, Ray enjoyed golf, handball, racquetball and playing with his dog, Rusty.
He leaves 3 daughters, Debra Nebelkopf and her husband Cary, Shelly Tavares and her husband William and Lori...
Raymond P. Daigle, 86, retired MCI-Walpole Correctional Officer,of Fall River, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was the husband of the late Mary Jane (Cusick) Daigle.
He retired...
Ryan Dunn Fall River
Ryan Joseph Dunn, 33, long time resident of Berkley, currently residing in Fall River, passed away
unexpectedly Thursday, November 24 th, 2022.
He was the beloved son of Robert Dunn and Elizabeth (Faria) Dunn. Besides his parents, Ryan leaves his
two children, Jameson and Marina, companion Dana Hopwood, and her daughter Kaylee. Also surviving Ryan are sister, Shauna (Dunn) Baker and her husband Keith of Somerset; brother Joshua Treeful of Attleboro; niece Sierra Baker and nephew Jack Baker....
Ryan Joseph Dunn, 33, long time resident of Berkley, currently residing in Fall River, passed away
unexpectedly Thursday, November 24 th, 2022.
He was the beloved son of Robert Dunn and Elizabeth...
Ursula Wilkinson Westport
Ursula Karoline (Fischer) Wilkinson, 73, of Westport, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022.
She was the loving wife of Daniel T. Wilkinson for the past 56 years.
Born in Germany, the daughter of the late Margarete Eva Heinrich Fischer and Mathias Kanisauskas, she came to the United States in 1967.
She was employed by Sacred Heart Nursing Home, New Bedford, first as a cook and later as a laundry worker.
A very cultured person, she was proud of her ethnic homeland, collecting...
Ursula Karoline (Fischer) Wilkinson, 73, of Westport, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022.
She was the loving wife of Daniel T. Wilkinson for the past 56 years.
Born in Germany, the daughter...
Evelyn Morrissette Westport
Evelyn “Del” (Bianchi) Morrissette, 83, of Westport, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was the wife of the late Arthur R. Morrissette, Sr. and the daughter of the late Pasquale Bianchi and Mary (Beattie) Bianchi Pacheco.
She was employed by Stop and Shop Supermarket for 47 years. She was a past member of St. Theresa’s Parish Women’s Guild and St. Anne’s Parish Fellowship and volunteered with Hospice Outreach.
She leaves a son, Arthur R....
Evelyn “Del” (Bianchi) Morrissette, 83, of Westport, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was the wife of the late Arthur R. Morrissette, Sr. and the daughter of the late...
Marion Jean Fall River
Marion T. (Kenney) Jean, 93, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph E. Jean, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
A graduate of the former Sacred Hearts School and Sacred Hearts Academy, she was employed by the former Anderson Little Co. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality and past-president of the Women’s Guild of Notre Dame Parish
and was a “lunch lady” at Notre Dame School. She enjoyed volunteering as a poll worker for 20 years.
She was the...
Marion T. (Kenney) Jean, 93, of Fall River, wife of the late Joseph E. Jean, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
A graduate of the former Sacred Hearts School and Sacred Hearts Academy, she...
Konstantinos Koutsogiannis Somerset
Konstantinos “Mr. K” Koutsogiannis, 90, of Somerset, Massachusetts passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Mr. K was born in Naoussa, Greece on Greek Independence Day, March 25, 1932. He served in the Greek army.
Mr. K was the son of the late Anthony and Maria (Hasiotis) Koutsogiannis. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Paraskevi (Litos) Koutsogiannis; three children, Mary Kyriakakis (husband Stephen), Zoe Kiklis (husband Michael), and Anthony Koutsogiannis (wife Karen); eight...
Konstantinos “Mr. K” Koutsogiannis, 90, of Somerset, Massachusetts passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Mr. K was born in Naoussa, Greece on Greek Independence Day, March 25, 1932....
Heather O'Neil Fall River
Heather (Doige) O’Neil, 48, of Westport, MA passed away 11/21/2022. Born in Fall River, a graduate of Durfee High School, and a recipient of a Master’s from Simmons College. Heather worked for the Fall River Public School Department and spent her spare time at the beach in the summer and cutting it up on the slopes in the winter months.
Heather was the life of the party. Always being the one to make sure all her friends made it a point to re-connect. She was always there...
Heather (Doige) O’Neil, 48, of Westport, MA passed away 11/21/2022. Born in Fall River, a graduate of Durfee High School, and a recipient of a Master’s from Simmons College. Heather...
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