All Obituaries
Maria Cruz Fall River
Maria Eduarda (Domingues) Cruz, 83, of Fall River, wife of Manuel S. Cruz, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.
She was born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores. She was an employee of Trina for many years. Her greatest joy was cooking and feeding her beloved grandchildren. She was a great storyteller and loved making people laugh.
Besides her husband of 58 years, she...
Maria Eduarda (Domingues) Cruz, 83, of Fall River, wife of Manuel S. Cruz, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.
She was born in...
Normand Gingras Tiverton
Normand A. Gingras, 92, formerly of Devon Way, Tiverton, died Saturday, January 11, 2020.
An organist and graduate of Boston University School of Music, he studied under Jean Langlais at L’Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris and was a member of the American Guild of Organists. He was organist and choir director at St. Anne Church for 54 years, taught music and French at St. Anne School for 39 years, and operated the Normand A. Gingras Piano Studio for 25 years.
Normand was...
Normand A. Gingras, 92, formerly of Devon Way, Tiverton, died Saturday, January 11, 2020.
An organist and graduate of Boston University School of Music, he studied under Jean Langlais at...
Walter Sampson Westport
Walter J. Sampson, 79, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, husband of Louise (Lafleur) Sampson, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
A retired forklift operator for 38 years for Harodite Finishing in Taunton, he was a die hard Patriot's fan and loved computers, planes, aquariums, shopping and cleaning.
Besides his wife of 60 years, he leaves three...
Walter J. Sampson, 79, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, husband of Louise (Lafleur) Sampson, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
A retired...
William Jackson Fall River
William H. Jackson, 85, of Fall River, husband of Mildred (Langlais) Jackson, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.
William was a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and he owned and operated Bill's Carpet Installing. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, a volunteer at Niagara Senior Center, loved to play Bingo and take bus trips with his...
William H. Jackson, 85, of Fall River, husband of Mildred (Langlais) Jackson, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.
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Raymond Melia Fall River
Raymond F. Melia, 74, of Doolan Apts., Fall River, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020.
A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of VFW Post 5392, Tiverton and Vietnam Veterans, Chapter 207.
He had been employed by Raytheon, Portsmouth.
Ray is survived by three children, Raymond, Kelly and Steven Melia, five grandchildren, one great-grandson.
He was the son of the late Raymond F. and Lucille (Dupuis) Melia and the brother of the late Michael Melia.
Visitation will be...
Raymond F. Melia, 74, of Doolan Apts., Fall River, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020.
A Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of VFW Post 5392, Tiverton and Vietnam Veterans,...
Lauretta Levasseur Fall River
Lauretta D. (LaRue) Levasseur, 97, of Fall River, wife of the late Raymond A. Levasseur, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020.
She loved to knit and cook.
She is survived by her son, Richard Levasseur (wife Lisa) of Somerset; two granddaughters, Deirdre Sanders and Erin Levasseur, both of Fall River; two great-grandsons, Richard Sanders and Ryan Levasseur; two sisters, Claire Machado...
Lauretta D. (LaRue) Levasseur, 97, of Fall River, wife of the late Raymond A. Levasseur, passed away Monday, January 6, 2020.
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Clinton Pickett III Tiverton
Reverend Clinton A. Pickett III, US Navy (Ret.) Age 65 of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in the Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Clinton A. Pickett, III, son of Clinton A. Pickett, Jr. and Carolyn Elanor (Homan) Pickett was born April 7, 1954. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a...
Reverend Clinton A. Pickett III, US Navy (Ret.) Age 65 of Tiverton, Rhode Island, died on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in the...
Nancy Beauregard Swansea
Nancy L. (Chagnon) Beauregard, 64, of Swansea, wife of George L. Beauregard, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
She was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Besides her husband of 44 years, she leaves two daughters, Hope Beauregard-Barney (husband Brian) and Dawn Davis (husband Scott); a grandson, Xander Barney, two brothers, Paul Chagnon (wife Judith) and Scott Chagnon (wife Catherine); and nephews.
She was the daughter of the...
Nancy L. (Chagnon) Beauregard, 64, of Swansea, wife of George L. Beauregard, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
She was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital as a Certified Nursing...
Jacqueline Letourneau Fall River
Jacqueline T. Letourneau, 73, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Friday, January 3, 2020.
She was the daughter of the late Honore W. and Ernestine (Berube) Letourneau and the sister of the late Donald R. Letourneau and Gerard R. Letourneau.
Jackie was employed by the former Truesdale Hospital and the former Bedford House.
She was an avid Bingo player who enjoyed crocheting and adored cats.
She leaves behind 8 loving nieces and nephews.
A...
Jacqueline T. Letourneau, 73, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Friday, January 3, 2020.
She was the daughter of the late Honore W. and Ernestine (Berube) Letourneau and the sister of...
Joseph Arruda Fall River
Joseph Arruda, 58, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
He was an employee of the Fall River Herald News in the circulation department for many years and also worked as a maintenance technician for the Fall River Housing Authority. He was an avid New York Yankees and Minnesota Viking fan.
He leaves two sons, Joseph Robert Arruda and James...
Joseph Arruda, 58, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
He was an employee of the Fall River Herald News in the...
Alice Rancourt Tiverton
Alice C. (Mello) Rancourt, 88, of Tiverton, wife of the late Robert Rancourt, passed away December 29, 2019.
She loved to write poetry.
She is survived by her four children, Neal Rancourt and Lynn Aguiar both of Tiverton, Dawn Camara (husband Edward) of Little Compton and Jill Emond (husband Eugene) of Portsmouth; eight grandchildren, Kyle...
Alice C. (Mello) Rancourt, 88, of Tiverton, wife of the late Robert Rancourt, passed away December 29, 2019.
She loved...
Joseph Fingliss Somerset
Joseph P. Fingliss, 83, of Somerset, husband of Muriel I. (Byron) Fingliss, RN, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 after a long illness.
A graduate of Saints Peter & Paul School, Coyle-Cassidy High School and Providence College, he earned his Masters Degree from Bridgewater State College and taught Organic Chemistry at Somerset High School for 36 years. He was also an Army veteran.
An avid reader and a Golden...
Joseph P. Fingliss, 83, of Somerset, husband of Muriel I. (Byron) Fingliss, RN, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 after a long...
Michael Cateon Westport
Michael F. Cateon, 65, of Westport, husband of Donna M. (Valero) Cateon, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
He was employed by Westport Public School Dept. Prior to that, he was employed by Quaker Fabric for 31 years. His hobbies included fishing, antiquing with his wife and collecting antique trains.
Besides his wife of 49 years, he leaves
two children, Tara M. Green and Michael J. Cateon; two...
Michael F. Cateon, 65, of Westport, husband of Donna M. (Valero) Cateon, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
He was employed by Westport Public...
Claire Saraiva Fall River
Claire A. (Langlais) Saraiva, 85, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020.
She was the wife of the late Maximino “Mickey” Saraiva.
A member of the Knights of Columbus Columbiettes, she enjoyed playing cards and going to casinos.
She was the mother of Robert “Bobby” Saraiva (wife Barbara), Madeline LePage all of Fall River, Richard “Rick” Saraiva (wife Barbara) of Somerset and the late Michael Saraiva; the grandmother of Dylan J. Saraiva of...
Claire A. (Langlais) Saraiva, 85, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020.
She was the wife of the late Maximino “Mickey” Saraiva.
A member of the Knights of Columbus...
Ruth Travassos Fall River
Ruth (Martins) Travassos, 74, wife of the late Antonio J. Travassos, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Born in Ponta Delgada, Saint Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Lurdes Maria (Soares) Martins.
She was employed by Whaling Manufacturing Co. and Griffin Manufacturing Co.
Ruth enjoyed puzzles and...
Ruth (Martins) Travassos, 74, wife of the late Antonio J. Travassos, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Born in Ponta...
Joyce Joseph Fall River
Joyce A. (Leblanc) Joseph, 73, formerly of Jencks St., Fall River, wife of the late Norman J. Joseph, passed away at Southpointe Nursing Home, Monday, December 30, 2019.
She is survived by five children, Claudette Vieira, Sherry Duarte, Norman Joseph, Jr., (wife the late Lisa Cox), Jeanne Joseph and Kimberly Joseph; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a sister, Eileen Souza; many nieces and nephews and a...
Joyce A. (Leblanc) Joseph, 73, formerly of Jencks St., Fall River, wife of the late Norman J. Joseph, passed away at Southpointe Nursing Home, Monday, December 30,...
Noreen Dion Somerset
Noreen G. (Boler) Dion, 73, of Somerset Ridge Center, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020.
A graduate of Bristol Community College and Bridgewater State College, she was employed for the Fall River Public School system for over 30 years and worked in the Family Service Assn. Guardianship Program. She loved her grandchildren and helping...
Noreen G. (Boler) Dion, 73, of Somerset Ridge Center, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020.
A graduate of Bristol...
George Biltcliffe Portsmouth, RI
George H. Biltcliffe, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. George’s work history was lengthy. We will start with Durfee Trust Co, Columbus National and Columbus Credit Union, all as Vice President of Operations. Then he worked as an ATM service supervisor for Loomis Fargo and spent his semi-retired years working at Auclair Funeral...
George H. Biltcliffe, 84, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. George’s work history was...
Theresa "Terry" Richards Fall River
Theresa E. "Terry" (Medeiros) Richards, 68, of Fall River, wife of Patrick A. "Pat"
Richards, passed away in the arms of her loving husband, surrounded by her family on
Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
Employed by the City of Fall River City Clerk’s Office, she was a past President, Vice
President, and Secretary of AFSCME, Council 93 Local 1118, and volunteered at The
Fall River Community Development Re-Creation Agency. A member of the Fall River
Children’s...
Theresa E. "Terry" (Medeiros) Richards, 68, of Fall River, wife of Patrick A. "Pat"
Richards, passed away in the arms of her loving husband, surrounded by her family...
Rev. John Watterson Narragansett
Reverend John E. “Father Jack” Watterson, 82, died Sunday, December 22,
2019. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late Chief John E. Watterson, Newport FD and
Edith M. (Rafferty) Watterson, he attended St. Mary School and De La Salle
Academy, both in Newport. In preparation for the priesthood,
he studied at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, Warwick;
St. Mary Seminary, Baltimore, MD; and the American
College, Louvain, Belgium. He was ordained on July 1, 1962 in Louvain by
Bishop...
Reverend John E. “Father Jack” Watterson, 82, died Sunday, December 22,
2019. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late Chief John E. Watterson, Newport FD and
Edith M. (Rafferty)...
Raymond Verrette Fall River
Raymond R. Verrette, 64, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the husband of 45 years to Kathleen (Griffin) Verrette and the son of Ulric R.M. “Pete” Verrette of Fall River and the late Pauline J. (Quintin) Verrette.
An auto mechanic, he was employed by Sears for many years in the automobile department. He loved music and was an avid New England Sports fan.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Matthew...
Raymond R. Verrette, 64, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at St. Anne’s Hospital. He was the husband of 45 years to Kathleen (Griffin) Verrette ...
Denis "Denny" Cardinal Assonet
Denis L. "Denny" Cardinal, 83, of Assonet, husband of Wendy (Wheeler) Cardinal, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 after a very courageous battle with cancer.
He managed a family trucking business and then later became a system analyst for Unisys. He was a founding, longtime member and past president for Kiwanis of Somerset. A quiet and gentle man that loved life, his children and grandchildren and was...
Denis L. "Denny" Cardinal, 83, of Assonet, husband of Wendy (Wheeler) Cardinal, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 after a very courageous battle with...
Lorraine Urso Fall River
Lorraine (Camara) Urso, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She was the wife of the late John P. "Chick" Urso. She spent several years enjoying her time as a beloved employee of the Fall River Public Library.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra J. Bernier and her husband Paul,
two granddaughters: Alyson Beaulieu, her husband Derek and their daughter Cori; and granddaughter Casey Bernier. She also leaves a brother-in-law, Jim Nordberg as well as...
Lorraine (Camara) Urso, 93, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She was the wife of the late John P. "Chick" Urso. She spent several years enjoying her time...
Linda Amidon Somerset
Linda T. (Taraska) Amidon, 71, of Somerset, wife of the late James Amidon, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.
A former employee of Magic Mirror in Brattleboro, VT, she enjoyed bowling and gardening.
She leaves two children, Kristie Lee Vieira (husband Justin) of...
Linda T. (Taraska) Amidon, 71, of Somerset, wife of the late James Amidon, passed away Wednesday, December 25,...
John Cordeiro Fall River
John Michael Cordeiro left this world on December 16, 2019.
John’s interests were vast and varied: he loved the landscape and expanse of the Dakotas but remained in Fall River to be near family. He was passionate about wolves, a devotee of history, especially military, and the TV series The Big Bang Theory – the cancellation of which greatly annoyed him. (Actually, many things annoyed John but he was especially...
John Michael Cordeiro left this world on December 16, 2019.
John’s interests were vast and varied: he loved the landscape...
Doris Pacheco Somerset
Doris “Dot” (Gagnon) Pacheco, 76, wife of the late Lt. John Pacheco Jr.,FRFD, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019.She and her husband owned and operated Pacheco's Distribution. She was employed by Citizens Union Savings Bank, Elbe File and Binder, St.Anne's School and Citizens For Citizens. Doris was a Den Mother for Boy Scouts Pack 50, and a member of Red Chair Club, Fran's A1 Travel Club, Red Hat Society and the...
Doris “Dot” (Gagnon) Pacheco, 76, wife of the late Lt. John Pacheco Jr.,FRFD, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019.She and her husband owned...
Lorraine Souza Fall River
Lorraine (St. Laurent) Souza, 84, of Fall River, wife of the late Robert C. Souza, Sr., passed away Friday, December 20, 2019.
She was a talented seamstress who owned & managed The Yardstick Fabric Boutique for several years.
She leaves a child, Robert C. Souza, Jr. and his wife Tracy of Fall River; five grandchildren, Samantha and...
Lorraine (St. Laurent) Souza, 84, of Fall River, wife of the late Robert C. Souza, Sr., passed away Friday, December 20,...
Dawn Doucet Somerset
Dawn N. (Norway) Doucet, 43, of Somerset, wife of Gregory C. Doucet, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019.
A member of the Rolling Thunder MA Chapter 2, she enjoyed shopping, volunteering and her work as an esthetician.
Besides her husband of four years, she leaves a daughter, Allyssa Wright of Unadilla, NY; her parents, David and Betty...
Dawn N. (Norway) Doucet, 43, of Somerset, wife of Gregory C. Doucet, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019.
A member...
Annette Morrell Fall River
Annette (Madore) Morrell, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was the wife of the late Maurice J. Morrell.
She had been employed by Louis Hand and Anderson Little. Annette enjoyed Bingo, reading, puzzles, knitting and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Red Chair Club of St. Anne Parish.
She leaves a daughter, Ann Marie Pelletier and her husband Ronald of Dartmouth;
two sons, Kevin J. Morrell and his wife Kimberly of The...
Annette (Madore) Morrell, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. She was the wife of the late Maurice J. Morrell.
She had been employed by Louis Hand and Anderson...
Gabriel Cordeiro Fall River
Gabriel S. Cordeiro, 73, of Fall River, husband of the late Joana B. Cordeiro, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Born in Capelas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a fisherman in Portugal for many years. He worked for Tilston & Pearson in Fall River, Blue View Farm Landscaping and Pediatrics Assn. for 21 years as a custodian. He was a member of Santo Christo Parish and a soccer player for various local teams. He loved to...
Gabriel S. Cordeiro, 73, of Fall River, husband of the late Joana B. Cordeiro, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.
Born in...
Doris Souza Fall River
Doris (Parent) Souza, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019.
She was the wife of the late Donald Souza and the daughter of the late Oliver “Toots” and Antoinette (Charest) Parent.
She leaves two sons, Donald L. Souza and Glenn F. Souza (wife Barbara); five grandchildren, Darcy M. Souza, Denise R. Souza, Megan E. Souza, Glenn Z. Souza and Sophea Souza;
two great-grandchildren, Maxwell and Makenzie Cohen.
A funeral service will be held Friday, December 20 at...
Doris (Parent) Souza, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019.
She was the wife of the late Donald Souza and the daughter of the late Oliver “Toots” and Antoinette...
Denise Cloutier Fall River
Denise B. (Robidoux) Cloutier, 61, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Lucien Robidoux and Eleanor (Dastou) Bacon.
Denise enjoyed spending time with her family. Christmas was her favorite time of year, she spent many years sledding around Swansea, Somerset, and Fall River delivering gifts as Mrs. Clause. Her generosity was not just felt at Christmas time but all year long. She was always offering everyone she knew (or did not know)...
Denise B. (Robidoux) Cloutier, 61, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019.
She was the daughter of the late Lucien Robidoux and Eleanor (Dastou) Bacon.
Denise enjoyed spending...
Jeannette Foster Haskell Fall River
Jeannette M. (LeBlanc) Foster Haskell, 84, of Fall River, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 12, 2019, with her family by her side.
She was a devoted homemaker, loving mother of five girls and found enjoyment working at Stufco pocketbook factory in her hometown of Fall River.
Jeannette enjoyed going to Newport Jai alai, Foxwoods, Bingo, doing word searches and eating out. She loved the outdoors, gardening, cooking, camping, fishing, and the beach. Jeannette enjoyed her...
Jeannette M. (LeBlanc) Foster Haskell, 84, of Fall River, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 12, 2019, with her family by her side.
She was a devoted homemaker, loving mother of five...
Adelino Xavier Fall River
Adelino Xavier, 95, of Fall River, husband of the late Odete (Barbosa) Xavier, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
Born in Salga, São Miguel, Azores, he was a farmer when he lived there and served in the Portuguese Army. When he moved to the United States, he worked as a washer for a silverware company. He was an avid Benfica...
Adelino Xavier, 95, of Fall River, husband of the late Odete (Barbosa) Xavier, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019.
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Doris Cote Fall River
Doris E. Cote, 87, of Fall River, wife of the late Edward Cote, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019.
A lifelong Fall River resident, she worked at Lamport Co. for many years. She enjoyed cooking and hooking rugs.
She leaves five children, Richard Cote (wife Karen) of Tiverton, Denise Garant (husband Marc) of Fall River, Diane Flynn...
Doris E. Cote, 87, of Fall River, wife of the late Edward Cote, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019.
A lifelong Fall...
David Lacroix Fall River
David "Beaver" R. Lacroix, 47, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
David was a lifelong resident of Fall River and attended B.M.C. Durfee High School. Prior to his lengthy illness, he was employed by Republic Services where he obtained his CDL. David enjoyed spending time with his children, watching sports and wrestling, going to the casino and camping. David was a phenomenal pool player and...
David "Beaver" R. Lacroix, 47, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
David was a lifelong resident of Fall River and attended...
Barbara Correia Fall River
Barbara was the second child of the late John and Margaret Correia, the sister of Margaret Drewniak, Carol Correia, Deborah Correia, John Correia, wife Patricia and Scott Correia, wife Genie.and the late Nancy Correia.
After school, she worked at Lightolier/Phillips for 40 years and served as Shop Steward for IBEW Local 1499.
Upon retiring she enjoyed going to the Casino with Betty and going to the lake with Tom and friends. She also loved going to the ocean and watching...
Barbara was the second child of the late John and Margaret Correia, the sister of Margaret Drewniak, Carol Correia, Deborah Correia, John Correia, wife Patricia and Scott Correia, wife...
Charlotte McCoy Fall River
Charlotte Patricia "Pat" (Costa) McCoy, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Pat was the beloved wife of Albert J. McCoy for 53 years.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Hannibal F. Costa, Sr., and Adeline and Louis Ferreira.
A retiree of the Fall River School...
Charlotte Patricia "Pat" (Costa) McCoy, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Pat was the beloved wife of Albert J. McCoy for 53...
Eleanor Sprague Fall River
Eleanor S. Sprague, 54, also known as “Ellie”of Fall River, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Ellie was the first woman employee to work for the Department of Public Works picking up trash for the city of Fall River. She was a great baseball and softball player, she played on different teams for several years. She also was a part of bowling and pool leagues. She was an avid New England sports fan as well as NASCAR....
Eleanor S. Sprague, 54, also known as “Ellie”of Fall River, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Ellie was the first...
Jeffrey Martel Fall River
Jeffrey Martel, 59, of Fall River, passed away November 29, 2019.
He enjoyed spending time with family, loved to work out and to play softball in his younger years.
He leaves his mother, Valerie (Fernandes) Martel of Fall River; four siblings, Kevin Martel, Lisa Beaudry (Kenneth), Alan Martel (Kim) and Kerry O'Hara and many nieces and...
Jeffrey Martel, 59, of Fall River, passed away November 29, 2019.
He enjoyed spending time with family, loved to work...
Ruth McCormack Fall River
Ruth A. (Almeida) McCormack, 75, of Fall River, beloved wife of Paul J. McCormack, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.
She enjoyed going to Newport Grand Jai alai.
Besides her husband of 54 years, she leaves two daughters, Paula Michaud (husband David) and Lisa McCormack (husband Michael Mota),
all of Fall River; five grandchildren, Kayleigh, Jason (wife Nicole), Chaz, Morgan and Macy; three great-grandchildren, Chace, Sadie and Lillyana.
She was the...
Ruth A. (Almeida) McCormack, 75, of Fall River, beloved wife of Paul J. McCormack, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.
She enjoyed going to Newport Grand Jai...
Nancy Hakeem Tiverton
Nancy Hakeem, 82, of Tiverton, wife of Louis Hakeem,was born to eternal life surrounded by her family on November 26, 2019.
A woman of great faith, she attended St. Christopher’s Parish, Tiverton, all of her lifetime. Nancy served in many areas of Faith Formation for over 40 years, ministering to hundreds of youth. She also held leadership roles in parish finances.
She was an active associate of the Holy Union Sisters for many years. She was recognized by the Diocese as the...
Nancy Hakeem, 82, of Tiverton, wife of Louis Hakeem,was born to eternal life surrounded by her family on November 26, 2019.
A woman of great faith, she attended St. Christopher’s Parish,...
Claire Hanify Fall River
Claire (Faucher) Hanify, 97, of Fall River, wife of the late Attorney Joseph E. Hanify Jr., passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.
The daughter of the late Henry and Diana (Beauregard) Faucher, she resided in Fall River most of her life. From her early years in Manchester, New Hampshire, where she was born and educated, Claire Hanify’s life was one marked by kindness and caring for others. She met and married her late...
Claire (Faucher) Hanify, 97, of Fall River, wife of the late Attorney Joseph E. Hanify Jr., passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.
The...
Claudette Desilets Tiverton
Claudette Y. Desilets, 81, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019.
An English teacher for the Fall River public school system for 39 years, she loved to read, was an avid supporter of the arts and was especially fond of classical music composed by J.S. Bach. She was a 1960 Graduate of Bridgewater State College and earned her...
Claudette Y. Desilets, 81, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, November 22,...
Robert Harrington Swansea
Robert William Harrington, 90, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Virginia H. (Hanley) Harrington, passed away peacefully in Rhode Island Friday, November 22, 2019.
A graduate of Durfee High School, Robert served in the Army in Texas during the Korean War. He spent several years as data processing manager at St. Peters College in...
Robert William Harrington, 90, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Virginia H. (Hanley) Harrington, passed...
Susan Desrosiers Swansea
Susan E. (Tansey) Desrosiers, 62, of Swansea, wife of Richard L. Desrosiers, passed away on November 22, 2019. She was the daughter of Flora (Rose) Tansey and the late Francis Tansey.
A licenced social worker, and the director for the past 24 years of the Salvation Army’s Gentle Arms of Jesus program, Susan held a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She had previously been employed by the Dept. of Children and Families and Catholic Social Services at St....
Susan E. (Tansey) Desrosiers, 62, of Swansea, wife of Richard L. Desrosiers, passed away on November 22, 2019. She was the daughter of Flora (Rose) Tansey and the late Francis...
Beatrice Dufour Fall River
Beatrice J. (Leduc) Dufour, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late Gerard R. Dufour, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was employed as a sales clerk for the former Ker Mill for many years and also worked at several garment shops. Beatrice was also a homemaker who enjoyed knitting and word search puzzles. She was an avid Red Sox fan and a member of the St. Bernard Parish Women’s Guild.
She leaves four children, Paul J. Dufour and his...
Beatrice J. (Leduc) Dufour, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late Gerard R. Dufour, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was employed as a sales clerk for the...
Mary Jane Comeau Tiverton
Mary Jane (Newbury) Comeau, 68, of Tiverton, wife of Donald E. Comeau, was born to eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2019.
A woman of great faith, she attended Saint Theresa Parish, Tiverton, where she was a Eucharistic Minister and taught CCD for many years.
Mary Jane ministered to many people over the years, seeing them through serious illness. She herself suffered many years with Lupus and valiantly dealt with Cancer for the last three years.
A graduate of...
Mary Jane (Newbury) Comeau, 68, of Tiverton, wife of Donald E. Comeau, was born to eternal life on Monday, November 18, 2019.
A woman of great faith, she attended Saint Theresa Parish, Tiverton,...
Norbert Robidoux, Jr. Fall River
Norbert "Buddy" "Stu" Robidoux, Jr., 83, of Fall River, husband of Leona (Joseph) Robidoux, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019.
A US Army Veteran, he worked at United Merchants for 24 years and worked at the Water Dept. Reservation Resource for 20 years. He was a member of AMVETS Post 60 and a Quarter Master for 30 years. An avid championship pool player, he loved the Red Sox, Patriots, puzzles, animals and...
Norbert "Buddy" "Stu" Robidoux, Jr., 83, of Fall River, husband of Leona (Joseph) Robidoux, passed away Thursday, November 14,...
Rita Goulet Fall River
Rita D. (Rondeau) Goulet, 91, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019.
A longtime office clerk for the former Edgar's and more recently, Aetna Insurance, she enjoyed knitting, crossword puzzles and was an avid reader.
She leaves a son, Paul Goulet (husband Rick Smith) of Providence, RI; three siblings, Jeannette Bouchard...
Rita D. (Rondeau) Goulet, 91, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019.
A longtime office clerk for the...
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