All Obituaries
Matthew Stallman Swansea
Matthew D. Stallman, 48, of Swansea, passed into eternal rest on Friday, November 20, 2020.
A graduate of Joseph Case High School Class of 1989, he then attended Bristol Community College and earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.
A veteran of the US Army, Matthew served during the Desert Storm War.
He was employed as a Security Officer at St. Anne’s Hospital, Dunbar, Swansea Mall and Stop & Shop warehouse. Matthew loved visiting Disney World and going to the...
Matthew D. Stallman, 48, of Swansea, passed into eternal rest on Friday, November 20, 2020.
A graduate of Joseph Case High School Class of 1989, he then attended Bristol Community College and...
Paul Menard Fall River
Paul J. Menard, 54, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
He was the son of the late Morel J. and Anita (Croteau) Menard.
A jack of all trades, he was also employed as an industrial laborer. Paul was an avid model muscle car and Hot Wheels collector. He enjoyed playing the drums.
He leaves his companion of 7 years, Tara Coderre of Fall River; brother of Susan Parker (husband Henry) of Swansea, the late Carleen Roderick (husband Ken of...
Paul J. Menard, 54, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
He was the son of the late Morel J. and Anita (Croteau) Menard.
A jack of all trades, he was also...
Robert Binette Fall River
Robert R. Binette, born June 17, 1940, of Fall River, MA died November 24, 2020.
He was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and attended Carnegie Institute of Medical Technology, Southeastern Massachusetts University and Northeastern University. His studies included American Society of Medical Technologies, College Chemistry and Dynamic Use of the Light Microscope.
Robert worked at St. Anne's...
Robert R. Binette, born June 17, 1940, of Fall River, MA died November 24, 2020.
He was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and attended Carnegie Institute of Medical Technology,...
Paul McCormack Fall River
Paul J. McCormack, 73, of Fall River, husband of the late Ruth A. (Almeida) McCormack, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020.
A US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was the Supervisor at the Main Post Office in Providence for over 20 years. He loved going to the casinos.
He leaves two daughters, Paula Michaud (husband David) and Lisa McCormack (husband Michael...
Paul J. McCormack, 73, of Fall River, husband of the late Ruth A. (Almeida) McCormack, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020.
A US...
Bruce Cinquini Fall River
Bruce P. Cinquini, 68, of Fall River, companion of Diane Chadwick, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020.
A kind and gentle man, he was greatly loved and will be forever missed.
He leaves two daughters, Karen Fischetti and Lisa Rezendes; five grandchildren, Kaelyn Barabas, Alisyn Duggan, Alexis and Christopher Fischetti and Austin Rezendes...
Bruce P. Cinquini, 68, of Fall River, companion of Diane Chadwick, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020.
A kind and...
Manuel "Sonny" Enos Tiverton
Manuel (Sonny) Enos, 87, of Tiverton, RI died peacefully in his home on Saturday, November 21, 2020.
Sonny began working at the family business, Enos Gulf Service Station, as a young boy and eventually managed the business like a well-oiled machine. Many years later, he then took his many talents to the Tiverton School Department, working his way from janitor to the Director of Maintenance. Sonny’s deep passion for the town of Tiverton led him to become a member of the Tiverton School...
Manuel (Sonny) Enos, 87, of Tiverton, RI died peacefully in his home on Saturday, November 21, 2020.
Sonny began working at the family business, Enos Gulf Service Station, as a young boy and...
Rebecca LaFleur Fall River
Rebecca (Stanley) LaFleur, 80, of Fall River, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020.
She was a housekeeper at St. Anne's Hospital for 26 years, where she retired from. She was the best mother in the world to her two daughters and two grandsons.
She was the mother of Louise LaFleur and her twin sister, the late Elsie Matteson; grandmother of Steven and Branden (wife Chelsey); sister of Louise...
Rebecca (Stanley) LaFleur, 80, of Fall River, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020.
She was a housekeeper at St. Anne's Hospital for 26...
Maurice Maltais, FRFD, (Ret.) Fall River, Clearwater FL
Maurice R. "Moe" Maltais, FRFD, Retired, 78, of Fall River and Clearwater, FL, husband of the late Beverly (Cabral) Maltais, and the companion of Myrna (Sachs) Whitehead passed away Thursday November 19, 2020.
A National Guard Veteran , he was a Firefighter for the City of Fall River for 31 years and the driver of Ladder 2. He retired in 2003. He also was employed by Munro Distributing as maintenance for 20 years, a milkman for many years and in his youth he also...
Maurice R. "Moe" Maltais, FRFD, Retired, 78, of Fall River and Clearwater, FL, husband of the late Beverly (Cabral) Maltais, and the companion of Myrna (Sachs) Whitehead passed...
Doris Robidoux Fall River
Doris A. (Valcourt) Robidoux, 88, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.
A jewelry assembler for Karen Creations in Providence, she enjoyed crafting, reading, coloring and word searches.
She is survived by her daughter, Jeannine Bento (husband Mario) of Fall River; six grandchildren, William J. Deluca, Nicole Deluca,...
Doris A. (Valcourt) Robidoux, 88, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020.
A jewelry assembler for Karen...
Kathleen Campos Fall River
Kathleen D. (Couture) Campos, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Arnaldo J. Campos, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020.
She was the owner and operator of Campos Market with her late husband. She was the Head of Women's Auxillary at the VFW - Tiverton. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and traveling. She will always be remembered by her beautiful smile, her wonderful stories and her kindness and generosity. She...
Kathleen D. (Couture) Campos, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Arnaldo J. Campos, passed away Tuesday, November 17,...
Louis Nunes Tiverton
Louis M. Nunes, 55, of Tiverton, beloved companion of Belinda J. Carreiro, passed away November 17, 2020.
Louis was born in St Miguel Azores. A graduate of Diman Regional Technical High School, he was a machinist at Taco for the last 37 years. He enjoyed listening to music, walks on the beach and road trips, but most importantly, spending time with his family and friends. He lived his life to the fullest and...
Louis M. Nunes, 55, of Tiverton, beloved companion of Belinda J. Carreiro, passed away November 17, 2020.
Louis was born...
Dorothy Chaves Somerset
Dorothy "Dot" (Perry) Chaves, 90, of Somerset, wife of the late Ernest Chaves, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020.
A hairdresser at Hairwaves by Tina, she loved to go to the casino, word searches and spending time with family.
She is survived by her sisters, Hazel Lynn and Patricia Steever, many nieces and nephews; six godchildren, Doreen, Chelsea and Timothy daSilva, Cheryl...
Dorothy "Dot" (Perry) Chaves, 90, of Somerset, wife of the late Ernest Chaves, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020.
A hairdresser at...
Charleen Martini Fall River
Charleen E. (Cabral) Martini, 58, of Fall River, passed away early morning Sunday, November 15, 2020, due to health complications.
As a lifetime resident of Fall River, Charleen graduated from BMC Durfee High School in 1980. A former hairdresser and insurance representative for Aetna, she enjoyed her last several years at home, helping to raise her grandchildren. Charleen enjoyed a large variety of music, dancing,...
Charleen E. (Cabral) Martini, 58, of Fall River, passed away early morning Sunday, November 15, 2020, due to health...
Rita Littlefield Fall River
Rita L. (Gagnon) Littlefield, 72, of Fall River, wife of Richard C. Littlefield, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 with her family by her side.
Rita was a loving wife, mother, and daughter. She was supporting and devoted to her family, caring for her mother for many years. She had fulfilling career as a hairstylist.
Besides her husband Richard Littlefield of 48 years, she leaves a son, Brian Littlefield and his wife Sarina. She was the daughter of the late Alfred M....
Rita L. (Gagnon) Littlefield, 72, of Fall River, wife of Richard C. Littlefield, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 with her family by her side.
Rita was a loving wife,...
Theodore Richard Faryniarz died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was born September 18, 1929. He was 91 years old.
Theodore was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of Walter and Sewerya (Ziobrowska) Faryniarz. He graduated B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1949. He also graduated from Boston University School of Management in 1953, and attended George Washington University Law School, Washington D.C. He was first employed by the Washington Post in their Accounting Department. He...
Theodore Richard Faryniarz died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. He was born September 18, 1929. He was 91 years old.
Theodore was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of Walter and Sewerya...
Fernando Mauricio Fall River
Fernando Ponte Mauricio, 85, of Fall River, husband of Bernadette (Lopes) Mauricio, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Born in Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Acores, he served in the Portuguese Army. He was a cabinet maker for Avery Proval and he played soccer in Portugal for Aguiar in Ribeira Grande. In his spare time he also enjoyed traveling.
Besides...
Fernando Ponte Mauricio, 85, of Fall River, husband of Bernadette (Lopes) Mauricio, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020.
Born...
Mary Ann Stanley Fall River
Mary Ann (Stanley) Stanley, 78, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Monday, November 9, 2020.
She was employed in the garment industry and was a self employed housekeeper for many years.
She leaves a son, Samuel R. Stanley II and his wife Caroline;
six grandchildren, Levi, Sabrina, Mary, Samuel III, James and Thomas;
six great-grandchildren, Josh, Samantha, Bill, Daisy, Isabelle and Sam IV;
two sisters, Louise Stanley and Becky LaFleur; nieces and nephews.
She was the daughter...
Mary Ann (Stanley) Stanley, 78, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Monday, November 9, 2020.
She was employed in the garment industry and was a self employed housekeeper for many...
Thomas Costa Dighton
Thomas Kirby Costa, 70, of Dighton, husband of Doreen (Motta) Costa, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 after a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Tom was born on December 17, 1949, in Fall River, MA to the late Manuel and Hazel (Oliver) Costa. He was the loving grandson of Joseph and Mabel (Curt) Oliver.
Tom grew up in Fall River where as a youth he excelled in various sports, especially in basketball and baseball. He was known throughout the city as a great pitcher who had...
Thomas Kirby Costa, 70, of Dighton, husband of Doreen (Motta) Costa, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 after a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Tom was born on December 17, 1949,...
Joao Teixeira Fall River
Joao M. Teixeira, 73, of Fall River, husband of Maria L. (Tavares) Teixeira, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Porto Formoso, São Miguel, Açores, he was a food preparer at Chaves Market and he retired after working there for 30+ years. He enjoyed fishing, scratch tickets, watching Portuguese soccer, but most importantly, spending time with his family,...
Joao M. Teixeira, 73, of Fall River, husband of Maria L. (Tavares) Teixeira, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 surrounded by his loving...
Mary Manchester Tiverton
Mary E. Manchester, 90, of Tiverton, wife of the late Norman F. Manchester, Jr., passed into the loving arms of our heavenly Lord, surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
She was the mother of Susan D. Ruggiero (late husband Lorenzo) of Narragansett, RI, Christine M. Goodwin (husband Anthony) of Mansfield, MA, and the late Patricia Beth Jensen (husband Keith of Seekonk, MA); the grandmother of Matthew...
Mary E. Manchester, 90, of Tiverton, wife of the late Norman F. Manchester, Jr., passed into the loving arms of our heavenly...
Manuel Flor Fall River
Manuel A. Flor, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Ermelinda (DeRego) Flor, passed away on
Thursday, November 5th, 2020.
He was born in Arrifes, Ponta Delgada, Azores. An employee of South Hampton Princess Hotel,
Bermuda. He loved cars, cruises, tinkering and electronics.
He leaves two daughters, Constance Flor Azadnia of Westport and Rosa M. Carreiro (husband
Joe) of East Freetown; six Grandchildren, Lorie- Lyn Fernandes (husband Jeff), Jeremy and Kelsey Carreiro,
and Emily,...
Manuel A. Flor, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Ermelinda (DeRego) Flor, passed away on
Thursday, November 5th, 2020.
He was born in Arrifes, Ponta Delgada, Azores. An employee of South...
Linda Costello New Bedford
Linda J. (Noviello) Costello, 63, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.
A cafeteria worker at William J. Wiley Elementary, she enjoyed planting and spending time with her grandchildren.
She leaves her parents, Evelyn and Jim Stone; three children, Crystal Rego and Angel Ramos, both of New Bedford, and Carl Davis (husband...
Linda J. (Noviello) Costello, 63, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020.
A cafeteria worker at William...
Jessica Ziccardi Fall River
Jessica Lynn Ziccardi, 38, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
She attended Boston Baptist College for 5 years, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Church Ministry and Elementary Education. She taught children for several years, serving the youth ministry in Texas, and the church building missions group in New York. She devoted her life to Jesus Christ and lived her life for Him. She was an active parishioner at Master...
Jessica Lynn Ziccardi, 38, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
She attended Boston Baptist College for 5 years, receiving her...
Christopher Pineault Fall River
Christopher E. Pineault, 51, of Fall River, husband of Tiffany (Meagher) Pineault, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020.
Chris was born in Wichita Falls, TX and raised in Swansea, MA. A graduate of Joseph Case High School and of UMass Dartmouth, he was the assistant director of the adult foster care program at People Inc. Previously, he worked for St. Vincent's. He will be remembered for his big heart and for...
Christopher E. Pineault, 51, of Fall River, husband of Tiffany (Meagher) Pineault, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020.
...
Elsie Matteson Fall River
Elsie (LaFleur) Matteson, 54, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2020. She leaves her husband, James Matteson and his children, Daisy and Robert;
her mother, Rebecca LaFleur;
her son, Steven Bouchard; her sister, Louise LaFleur, her dog, “Doodles”; a nephew and his wife;
aunts, cousins, friends and other family.
Elsie had a heart of gold and would give anyone the shirt of her back. Her son was her everything.
Private arrangements...
Elsie (LaFleur) Matteson, 54, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2020. She leaves her husband, James Matteson and his children, Daisy and Robert;
her mother,...
Danielle Pietruszka Fall River
Danielle H. Pietruszka, 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020. A member of People, Inc., Community Connections, she was a communicant at the former Saints Peter and Paul Parish at Holy Cross Church.
She leaves a brother, John F. Pietruszka, and his wife Julie (Cardoza) Pietruszka of Fall River; a nephew, Rev. John A. Pietruszka of St. Michael Parish in Livermore, CA; and a niece, Rebecca Richer, of Mendon, MA. Danielle was the daughter of the...
Danielle H. Pietruszka, 80, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2020. A member of People, Inc., Community Connections, she was a communicant at the former Saints...
Adrienne Boisselle Somerset
Adrienne (Ledoux) Boisselle, 98, of Somerset, wife of the late Eugene L. Boisselle, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Carvalho Grove Nursing Center, Fall River.
She was employed by Davis Screen.
An air raid warden during WWII, she enjoyed writing letters, spending time with family, and playing various games. She was a dedicated grandmother who loved her grandchildren.
She and her husband played cards for over fifty years with Helen and Arthur Oldrid....
Adrienne (Ledoux) Boisselle, 98, of Somerset, wife of the late Eugene L. Boisselle, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Carvalho Grove Nursing Center, Fall...
Gail Gray Fall River
Gail M. (Casson) Gray, 71, of Fall River, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020.
A CNA for Fall River Nursing Home for 17 years, she enjoyed sewing, crafts, coloring, family outings and spending time with her grandchildren.
She leaves two children, Bettyann Servant (husband Richard) of Fall River and Karen Couto (husband Roland) of Swansea;...
Gail M. (Casson) Gray, 71, of Fall River, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020.
A CNA for Fall River Nursing Home for 17...
Lorraine St. Amand Warren, Tiverton
Lorraine E. (Vidal) St. Amand, 76, of Warren, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late David St. Amand, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 after being sick for several years.
A graduate of BCC and RIC, she worked at St. Anne's Hospital, Charlton Memorial Hospital and O'Brien & Vergnani Eye Assoc. simultaneously. She also worked for Truesdale Hospital. She enjoyed crocheting, arts & crafts, and was an...
Lorraine E. (Vidal) St. Amand, 76, of Warren, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late David St. Amand, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 after being sick for several...
Josephine Durfee Tiverton
Josephine (Silvia) Durfee, 93, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020.
She was a member of the ILGWU and DAVA.
She leaves three children, Edmund H. Durfee III of Fall River, Jo-Ann Lanosa of Tiverton and Beverly Durfee of Tiverton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the...
Josephine (Silvia) Durfee, 93, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020.
She was a member of the ILGWU and...
Florence Brodeur Tiverton
Florence (Rioux) Brodeur, 89, of Tiverton,passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was the wife of the late Adelard J. “Joe” Brodeur.
A graduate of Jesus Mary Academy, she was employed by Edgars Dept. Store. She cherished spending time with her family and enjoyed dancing, arts and crafts. A volunteer at Taunton State Hospital, she was a member of Our Lady of Grace Woman’s Guild and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She traveled the world and wintered in Spain...
Florence (Rioux) Brodeur, 89, of Tiverton,passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was the wife of the late Adelard J. “Joe” Brodeur.
A graduate of Jesus Mary...
William Griffiths Tiverton
William Crawford Griffiths died Saturday October 18th 2020, in the comfort of his Tiverton home of 49 years, in the loving care of his wife Linda and son Colin, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s. The son of George and Sarah Crawford Griffiths, Bill was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on November 1939. He is predeceased by his sister Florence Jones.
Bill earned a full scholarship to Providence College, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a BS in Chemistry. A devout,...
William Crawford Griffiths died Saturday October 18th 2020, in the comfort of his Tiverton home of 49 years, in the loving care of his wife Linda and son Colin, after a prolonged battle with...
Kenneth Smith, Jr. New Bedford
Kenneth J. Smith, Jr., 51, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.
He was the son of the late Kenneth J. Smith, Sr. and the late Patrica (O’Brien) Smith.
Ken worked with his dad as an alarm technician in the family business, Smith Security Systems. He liked fishing and spending time with family.
He leaves a stepmother, Denise (LeClair) Smith of Westport; two sisters, Robin Morin (husband Dennis) of Westport and Kim Berube (husband David) of Somerset;...
Kenneth J. Smith, Jr., 51, of New Bedford, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020.
He was the son of the late Kenneth J. Smith, Sr. and the late Patrica (O’Brien) Smith.
Ken worked with...
Michael Marchessault, Jr. Fall River
Michael P. Marchessault, Jr., 50, passed into eternal rest at home on Sunday, October 18, 2020, following a lengthy illness.
Previously employed by Tillotson Rubber and American Dryer, Michael also worked in the landscaping industry.
He was the son of the late Michael P. Marchessault, Sr. and Elaine M. Lecuyer Fall River; step-son of Robert Lecuyer, Sr., of Fall River;
father of Joseph Perreira of New Hampshire; brother of Robert Lecuyer, Jr. of Fall River and the late Tina Louise...
Michael P. Marchessault, Jr., 50, passed into eternal rest at home on Sunday, October 18, 2020, following a lengthy illness.
Previously employed by Tillotson Rubber and American Dryer, Michael...
Dorothy Cunha Westport
Dorothy “Dot” (Souza) Cunha, 93, of 666 State Rd., Westport, passed peacefully Thursday October 15, 2020.
She was born in Fall River and a lifelong Westport resident.
Dot loved her daily Dunkin coffee, knitting, puzzles, cooking, and dogs; especially Stewie & Oscar.
She worked at Cornell Dubilier as a soldering technician, Lincoln Park, and the Stop & Shop Bakery prior to her retirement in 2002.
Dot was the sister of the late Alice Cardoza (husband Joe),...
Dorothy “Dot” (Souza) Cunha, 93, of 666 State Rd., Westport, passed peacefully Thursday October 15, 2020.
She was born in Fall River and a lifelong Westport resident.
Dot...
Archie Los Tiverton, RI
Archie T. Los, 92, of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
He was the husband of Kazuko Los. Archie met his wife during his time serving overseas. They were married in 1957 in Tokyo at the US Embassy. He was a Navy veteran of WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement from the Navy, he was stationed in Newport, Rhode Island. After his retirement from the Navy, he was employed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and was a...
Archie T. Los, 92, of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
He was the husband of Kazuko Los. Archie met his wife during his time serving overseas. They were married in...
Alice Freeman Fall River
Alice M. (Duarte) Freeman, 89, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, passed into eternal life on Monday, October 12, 2020.
She was employed by Firestone Rubber Company.
She was the mother of James Alan Freeman, Betty Lomax and the late Christopher Alan Freeman; the grandmother of Angela Galli and Heather Lomax; the great-grandmother of Ashton James Galli; the sister of Alfred, James and Joseph Duarte and the late Maria Duarte; the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Amaral)...
Alice M. (Duarte) Freeman, 89, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, passed into eternal life on Monday, October 12, 2020.
She was employed by Firestone Rubber Company.
She was the mother of James...
William Tansey III Fall River
William Edward Tansey III passed away on Oct. 10, 2020 in Fall River, Mass, at the age of 66.
He was born Feb. 25, 1954 as the eldest child to William and Barbara.
Bill was a strong personality with a presence that everyone felt when he entered the room. He enjoyed working with his hands, time spent at the campgrounds among friends, and making people smile. What he lacked in accolades and distinct honors he more than made up for with his genuine love and compassion for people, his...
William Edward Tansey III passed away on Oct. 10, 2020 in Fall River, Mass, at the age of 66.
He was born Feb. 25, 1954 as the eldest child to William and Barbara.
Bill was a strong...
River Jay Monteiro, infant son of Carla Rollocks and Terell Monteiro, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was born October 10th, 2020 at 8:40 AM.
Although his life here on earth was short, he was loved and cherished by many. He will continued to be loved and remembered for the rest of eternity.
Besides his loving parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents Gloria Candelario and Eugenio Rodríguez, paternal grandparents...
River Jay Monteiro, infant son of Carla Rollocks and Terell Monteiro, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was born October 10th, 2020 at 8:40...
Karen Costa Somerset
Karen Marie (O’Neil) Costa, 61, of Somerset, MA passed away on October 8, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on August 8, 1959, in Fall River, and attended Sts. Peter and Paul School and Bishop Gerard High School. She married her high school sweetheart David B. Costa in 1979 and together they raised two daughters, Valerie and Katie. Karen worked at Swan Finishing for a few years and then spent her career, through her retirement...
Karen Marie (O’Neil) Costa, 61, of Somerset, MA passed away on October 8, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Karen was born on August 8, 1959, in Fall...
Doreen Jean Tiverton
Doreen L. (Swain) Jean, 73, of Tiverton, wife of Raymond L. Jean, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020.
She was a former administrative assistant for Globe Assembly and Fall River Family Services, who loved people and spending time with her grandchildren.
Besides her husband of 51 years, she is survived by her sons, Dr. Raymond D. Jean (wife Alison) of PA and Matthew R. Jean of Tiverton; five grandchildren, Nathaniel, Eliana, Evelyn, Emma and Evonne Jean; sister of David...
Doreen L. (Swain) Jean, 73, of Tiverton, wife of Raymond L. Jean, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020.
She was a former administrative assistant for Globe Assembly and Fall River Family...
Leo Hamel Fall River
Leo R. Hamel, 85, of Fall River, husband of 56 years of Muriel (Pelletier) Hamel, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
He was employed by the former Slater Paper Box, Home Depot and Schwartz Ace Hardware.
Leo was a graduate of La Salette Seminary and La Salette College. He was a Forth Degree member of Knights of Columbus. A past treasurer of Old Colony and Fall River Railroad Museum, he was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Anne Parish and it’s choir, past...
Leo R. Hamel, 85, of Fall River, husband of 56 years of Muriel (Pelletier) Hamel, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
He was employed by the former Slater Paper Box, Home Depot and...
Annette Gagliardi Fall River
Annette L. Gagliardi, 85 passed away Tuesday September 29th at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Augustino Gagliardi, Jr. for 63 wonderful years. Annette was born in Fall River along with her brother Pierre and was the daughter of the late Raoul G. and Lorretta (Lefebvre) Lussier, also of Fall River.
Annette graduated Rivier College in 1956 with degrees in English and Education....
Annette L. Gagliardi, 85 passed away Tuesday September 29th at Charlton Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Augustino Gagliardi, Jr. for 63 wonderful years....
Lucien Blanchette Westport
Lucien R. Blanchette, 79, of Westport, husband of Simone (Binette) Blanchette, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
He served as a US Veteran for 27 years in the Marines, Army and National Guard. He was also an LPN for several hospitals including Paul Dever, Corrigan and Union Hospital and a few other nursing homes. He loved to read, tinker around, a good game of chess and playing the harmonica, concertina and the...
Lucien R. Blanchette, 79, of Westport, husband of Simone (Binette) Blanchette, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
He served as...
Armand Gagne Middletown, RI
Armand “Chuck” Gagne, 102, of Middletown, formerly of Tiverton, husband of the late Jeannette “Jean” (Gauthier) Gagne, entered into rest, Sep. 22, 2020.
Staff Sargent Gagne, was a proud Army combat veteran of WW II. He and a partner founded and managed DunRite Cleaners in Fall River. Later he was furniture merchandiser for the former Mason’s Furniture Co. and the former Cabot House Furniture Co. He was a member of the Tiverton Knights of Columbus.
He was an...
Armand “Chuck” Gagne, 102, of Middletown, formerly of Tiverton, husband of the late Jeannette “Jean” (Gauthier) Gagne, entered into rest, Sep. 22, 2020.
Staff Sargent...
David Hamel Fall River
David R. Hamel, 60, of Fall River, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020.
A graduate of Bristol Agricultural High School, he worked for Jenning's Autobody and other automotive companies in MA. He enjoyed working on cars doing autobody and was an excellent mechanic.
He leaves a son, Lucas Hamel; his mother, Constance (Botelho) Hamel; a sister, Paula Shaker; and a nephew, Josef Shaker and his best...
David R. Hamel, 60, of Fall River, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020.
A graduate of Bristol Agricultural High School, he worked for Jenning's...
Pauline Copeland Fall River
Pauline Copeland, 79, of Fall River, wife of Dennis J. McGee, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Pauline was born in Fall River on February 24, 1941. She worked many years for Aetna Insurance and as a counselor for Stepping Stone Inc. First and foremost, Pauline was a dedicated wife and mother. She treasured her grandchildren and embraced every moment with...
Pauline Copeland, 79, of Fall River, wife of Dennis J. McGee, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020.
Pauline was born...
Walter Kraska Swansea
Walter Kraska, 89, of Swansea, husband of Alice P. (St. Amour) Kraska, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 25, 2020.
Walter was born on March 22, 1931, to the late Martin and Tekla (Gnyp) Kraska, and raised in Fall River. After graduating from B.M.C. Durfee High School in 1949, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1951 to 1955, first as a mechanics instructor in Cheyenne, WY, and then as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean War. For over 35 years, he...
Walter Kraska, 89, of Swansea, husband of Alice P. (St. Amour) Kraska, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 25, 2020.
Walter was born on March 22, 1931, to the late...
Mary Bissaro Fall River
Mary E. Bissaro, 82, of Fall River, passed away September 24, 2020.
Born in Fall River on December 30, 1937, daughter of Mary (Regan) Fallows and Harry Fallows also of Fall River. Wife of 63 years to Dino A. Bissaro of Fall River.
She raised 3 children, Diane Bissaro of Watertown MA, Andrew Bissaro of Brighton MA, and David C. Bissaro of...
Mary E. Bissaro, 82, of Fall River, passed away September 24, 2020.
Born in Fall River on December 30, 1937, daughter of...
Paul Couto II Fall River, Tiverton
Paul M. "Couto" Couto II, 50, of Tiverton, passed away in Fall River on September 23, 2020.
A US Veteran of the Army Air Force, he was also a real estate agent for Century 21. He loved to build things such as radio speakers, fish and especially spending time with his family.
He is survived by his two daughters, Samantha and Mya...
Paul M. "Couto" Couto II, 50, of Tiverton, passed away in Fall River on September 23, 2020.
A US Veteran of...
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