All Obituaries
Eleuterio Faria Fall River
Eleuterio "Teddy" Faria, 83, of Fall River, husband of the late Dorothy (Costa) Faria, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 after a brief illness.
Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Alzira (Ferreira) Faria.
He and his wife owned and operated Maplewood Superette, Stafford Rd., Fall River, for 32 years. Teddy was a member of Hut Pigeon Club and bred and raised racing pigeons. He loved to garden,prune his fruit trees and spend...
Eleuterio "Teddy" Faria, 83, of Fall River, husband of the late Dorothy (Costa) Faria, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 after a brief illness.
Born in Rabo de Peixe, St. Michael,...
Mary Nascimento Fall River
Mary (Vieira) Nascimento, 85, of Francis J Barresi Heights, Pleasant St. Fall River, passed away after an illness at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton.
She was the wife of the late Humberto S. Nascimento.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Angelina (Pavao) Vieira.
Mary was employed as a housekeeper many years ago. She enjoyed going out to eat and visiting the casino.
She was the mother of Julianna Domingos (husband Steven) of Fall River; the...
Mary (Vieira) Nascimento, 85, of Francis J Barresi Heights, Pleasant St. Fall River, passed away after an illness at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton.
She was the wife of the late...
Kimberly Ann Emerson East Taunton
Kimberly Ann (Duarte) Emerson, 52, of East Taunton, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.
She was the wife of Jeffrey Nills Emerson with whom she shared 32 years of marriage.
Born in Middleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sheila (Burnham) Duarte. After raising her children, Kimberly worked as a Home Health Aide. She enjoyed walks, watching car racing on NASCAR and at Seekonk Speedway and in New Hampshire...
Kimberly Ann (Duarte) Emerson, 52, of East Taunton, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.
She was the wife of Jeffrey Nills Emerson with whom she...
John Raftery Tiverton, RI
John “Jack” Raftery, 74, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Jack was born in Fall River MA to Daniel F. Raftery and Dorothy J. Raftery (Cass) and grew up in Tiverton, RI. He is the beloved husband to Catherine Raftery of 21 years, together for 30.
Jack attended De La Salle Academy in Newport, Rhode Island and was a proud graduate of Providence College. Jack was employed by the University of Rhode Island for 17 years and retired from...
John “Jack” Raftery, 74, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Jack was born in Fall River MA to Daniel F. Raftery and Dorothy J. Raftery (Cass) and grew up...
Olga Cabral Fall River
Olga (Pimentel) Cabral, 89, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
She was the devoted wife of the late William “Billy” Cabral, supporting him during all his political campaigns.
Born in Ribeira Seca de Ribeira Grande, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late José and Ḉezaltina (Soares) Pimentel. A seamstress, she was employed by Cheryl Dress, Anderson Little and Sinester Dress.
She loved gardening and...
Olga (Pimentel) Cabral, 89, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
She was the devoted wife of the late William “Billy” Cabral, supporting him during all his...
Florinda Viveiros Fall River
Day & Time for change for services due to impending snow storm: Visitation Friday, January 28, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM with a funeral service at 7:30 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River, MA.
For the safety of those attending, wearing a mask is strongly encouraged.
Florinda G. “Flo” Viveiros, 74, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter...
Day & Time for change for services due to impending snow storm: Visitation Friday, January 28, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM with a funeral service at 7:30 PM at the...
Henry Teixeira Dighton
Henry J. “Tex” Teixeira, 75, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.
He was the husband of Margaret A. (Hamel) Teixeira whom he shared 49 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Sousa Teixeira and Imelda (Lizotte) Teixeira.
Employed by Tillotson Rubber for 25 years, he was head electrician and Foreman.
Hobbies included gardening, fishing, reading and using his Dremel drill. He enjoyed a Jack Daniels or a beer with friends...
Henry J. “Tex” Teixeira, 75, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.
He was the husband of Margaret A. (Hamel) Teixeira whom he shared 49 years of marriage.
Born in...
Linda Borges Fall River
Linda C. (Carreiro) Borges,44 wife of the late Steven Borges, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest after an illness at home on January 15, 2022.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Genoveva (Lourenco) Carreiro (Companion Carlos Silva) of Swansea and the late Domingos Carreiro, Sr.
She leaves two sons, Steven J. Borges and Brennan D. Borges (Fiancée Emily Donaldson) and their daughter Iyanna Borges all of Fall River; a brother, Domingos Carreiro, Jr of Fall...
Linda C. (Carreiro) Borges,44 wife of the late Steven Borges, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest after an illness at home on January 15, 2022.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter...
Lorraine Rioux Westport
Lorraine Rioux, 85, of 13 Gadoury St. Westport, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria (Tanguay) Rioux.
She had been employed in the garment industry.
She leaves a brother, Joseph Rioux; a sister, Annette Mello;
many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews . She was the sister of the late Ronald Rioux and Doris Frederick. A visitation will be held Wednesday, January...
Lorraine Rioux, 85, of 13 Gadoury St. Westport, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria...
Eileen Desmarais Fall River
Eileen (Alexander) Desmarais, 81, of Fall River, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Desmarais, Sr.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel F. and Eva (Rapoza) Alexander.
She was the mother of Michael J. Desmarais and the late Donna L. Pavao and Donald J. Desmarais, Jr; the grandmother of Kimberly, Danielle, Desiree, Holly and Steven; great-grandmother of Kennedy and Rose; Sister of Colette Souza,...
Eileen (Alexander) Desmarais, 81, of Fall River, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Desmarais, Sr.
Born in Fall River, she...
Thomas Duclos Fall River
Thomas H. Duclos, 79, of Fall River, a quiet,kind, selfless gentleman, who put his family first and never said no, passed away at home Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was the husband of Diane (Carvalho) Duclos with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Tom loved his family and supported his grandchildren growing up, in all their endeavors.
Employed by the Fall River Housing Authority, he retired as Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance, and afterward enjoyed 13 years of...
Thomas H. Duclos, 79, of Fall River, a quiet,kind, selfless gentleman, who put his family first and never said no, passed away at home Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was the husband of...
Gaetane Levesque Fall River
Gaetane (Lessard) Levesque, 85, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Gaston R. Levesque. They shared 63 years of marriage.
Born in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada, Gaetane was the daughter of the late Robert and Annette (Turcotte) Lessard. She was an active member of the former Notre Dame and St. Bernadette Parishes, volunteering with Bingo. After raising her children, she was employed as a home health...
Gaetane (Lessard) Levesque, 85, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Gaston R. Levesque. They shared 63 years of marriage.
Born...
Marie Jeanne Bernier Fall River
Marie Jeanne (St.Laurent) Bernier, 101, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Aquilas and Eulalie (Cote) St.Laurent.
She was employed by Royal Garment for many years and did alterations for family and friends at home.
An avid cook, she loved to play cards and to read.
Marie Jeanne is survived by her daughter, Sandra Brenner of Fall River; and a grandson, Michael Brenner of Fall...
Marie Jeanne (St.Laurent) Bernier, 101, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Born in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Aquilas and...
Paul G. Deslauriers died peacefully on January 11, 2022, at the RI Veterans Home in Bristol, RI. Paul was born on January 20, 1949, in Fall River, MA. Paul served in the United States Air Force; after his discharge, he worked for many years as a security guard in various area facilities, including American Tourister and American Greeting Cards.
Paul was the oldest child of the late Gerard Deslauriers and the late Laurette (Houde) Deslauriers. He is survived by his siblings, sisters Lorraine...
Paul G. Deslauriers died peacefully on January 11, 2022, at the RI Veterans Home in Bristol, RI. Paul was born on January 20, 1949, in Fall River, MA. Paul served in the United States Air Force;...
Rebecca O'Connor Fall River
Rebecca Mae (Roberts) O’Connor, 66, of Fall River passed away Monday, January 10, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Charles O’Connor.
Born in Chappell, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Beverly (Sherman) Valois and William Roberts and the stepdaughter of the late Vincent Valois.
She served in the Air Force and was a member of the Fall River V.F.W. Rebecca enjoyed Bingo, gambling and was a collector of Beanie Babies.
She leaves siblings, David Chandler (wife...
Rebecca Mae (Roberts) O’Connor, 66, of Fall River passed away Monday, January 10, 2022.
She was the wife of the late Charles O’Connor.
Born in Chappell, Nebraska, she was the...
Mark Cardoza, 78, of Somerset, formerly of Coventry, Warwick and Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022.
He was the husband of the late Patricia (O’Keefe) Cardoza and the long-time companion of the late Margaret “Peggy” Bianco.
Now retired, Mark was employed by Globe MFG. for 37 years. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR, dining on Fall River-area foods, listening to his police scanner, visiting the beach, and being with his family and friends.
He was the...
Mark Cardoza, 78, of Somerset, formerly of Coventry, Warwick and Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022.
He was the husband of the late Patricia (O’Keefe) Cardoza and the long-time...
Claudette Hall Tiverton
Claudette L. (Gagnon) Hall, 76, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Thibeault and Benjamin Hall. She was employed by Aetna Insurance,Fall River, Visiting Nurses Assn.of RI as a CNA and Brooks Pharmacy, Portsmouth. Previously, she also worked at Kerr Mill and Wolfe Lamp. Her hobbies included Bingo and crocheting.
She leaves four children, Edward Thibeault (wife...
Claudette L. (Gagnon) Hall, 76, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Thibeault and Benjamin Hall. She...
Carol MacKenzie Fall River
Carol A. (Murphy) MacKenzie, 78, lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022. She was the wife of the late William A. MacKenzie and the daughter of the late George F. Murphy, Sr. and Evelyn I. (Gagnon) Murphy.
She volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club and later in life enjoyed gambling and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She leaves four sons, Jeffrey K. Cormier, James K. Cormier (wife Mary Jo), Todd M....
Carol A. (Murphy) MacKenzie, 78, lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022. She was the wife of the late William A. MacKenzie and the daughter of the late George...
Eunice Rancourt Cape Coral, FL
Eunice F. (Blanchette) Rancourt,91 wife of the late Albert Rancourt for over 60 years, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 6,2022. She was employed by Aetna Insurance, Fall River and enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, sewing, crafts and coin collecting.
She leaves 5 children, Denise Stanton (late husband Thomas), of Cape Coral, FL, Michael Rancourt (wife Janet) of Webster, MA, Karen Sylvia (husband Robert) of Dartmouth,David Rancourt of Tampa, FL and...
Eunice F. (Blanchette) Rancourt,91 wife of the late Albert Rancourt for over 60 years, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 6,2022. She was employed by...
Steven Couto Tiverton
Steven D. Couto, 49, of Tiverton, passed away after a sudden illness Thursday, January 6, 2022.
An electrician, he was employed by SunRun Solar Panels. He was known as a hard worker who loved to go to work. Steven loved the Dallas Cowboys.
He was the husband of Monique (Desrosiers) Couto. They shared 27 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Mary (Rego) Couto and the late Joao V. Couto.
Besides his wife and mother, he leaves two daughters, Hailey House (husband...
Steven D. Couto, 49, of Tiverton, passed away after a sudden illness Thursday, January 6, 2022.
An electrician, he was employed by SunRun Solar Panels. He was known as a hard worker who...
Maria DeJesus Fall River
Maria DeJesus, 57, of Pleasant St. Fall River, formerly of Carolina, Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital after an illness. She was the daughter of the late Eulogio and Ana Celia Ayala.
Maria leaves three children, Ana Forty, Benjamin Forty (wife Jennifer), Chayanne Forty (Yeileen);six grandchildren, Yacira, Yocelyne, Avery, Jayda, Alyson and Alya.
There are no services planned at this time.
Maria DeJesus, 57, of Pleasant St. Fall River, formerly of Carolina, Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital after an illness. She was the daughter...
Glenn Gray Somerset
Glenn Gray, 69, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. An antique dealer, he enjoyed antiquing, woodworking and building furniture.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Harold R. Gray, Sr. and Doris M. (LeBlanc) Gray.
He leaves a son, Glenn T. Gray, two grandchildren, Kiersten and Jordan; siblings, Alan Gray (wife Linda), Bruce Gray (wife Kerri), Colleen Cordeiro, Gary Gray (husband Michael Laporte), Kevin Gray (late wife Gail Gray) and Karen...
Glenn Gray, 69, of Somerset, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022. An antique dealer, he enjoyed antiquing, woodworking and building furniture.
Born in Fall River, he was the...
Louis Carreiro, Jr. Tiverton
Louis Carreiro, Jr., 74, of Tiverton, passed away January 5, 2022.
He was the husband of Jo-Ann (Pouliot) Carreiro with whom he shared almost 50 years of marriage. He was the son of the late Louis Carreiro Sr. and Mary (Carvalho) Carreiro.
Louis was employed by International Specialty Products (ISP), Polaroid and Raytheon.
His hobbies included camping, target shooting, auto mechanics, race cars and motorcycles.
Since 2006, Louis and his wife have taken trips yearly to South...
Louis Carreiro, Jr., 74, of Tiverton, passed away January 5, 2022.
He was the husband of Jo-Ann (Pouliot) Carreiro with whom he shared almost 50 years of marriage. He was the son of the...
Michael Santos Swansea
Michael Santos, 49, a longtime Swansea resident, passed away at home Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
A World War II history buff, Michael enjoyed watching movies about the war. His pastimes included cruising the town on his moped and listening to music. A favorite word he was known for always using was “chicky”. Michael cherished time spent socializing with friends.
He is survived by his siblings: Robert Santos, Rita Proc (husband Bruce), Donna Lounsbury (husband...
Michael Santos, 49, a longtime Swansea resident, passed away at home Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
A World War II history buff, Michael enjoyed watching movies about the war. His pastimes included...
Luis Rodrigues Fall River
Luis C. Rodrigues, 76, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
He was the husband of Maria F. (Oliveira) Rodrigues. The shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Nordeste, St.Michael, Azores, he was the son of Manuel and Maria Angelina (Correiro) Rodrigues.
Luis was employed by Plymouth Rubber Company. He enjoyed word searches, scratch tickets, good Portuguese food and fine wines.
Besides his wife he leaves three children, Tammy Carvalho (husband Tony), Nelson...
Luis C. Rodrigues, 76, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
He was the husband of Maria F. (Oliveira) Rodrigues. The shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Nordeste,...
Joan Couturier Fall River
Joan V. (Langlais) Couturier, 80, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022.
She was the wife of Ronald A. Couturier. They shared 60 years of marriage.
Joan was retired from Raytheon, Portsmouth, RI. She enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Center on Tucker St., going to casinos, playing bingo and camping. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Columbiettes, East End Sportsman’s Club and the Happy Wanderers Camping Club. Joan was a graduate of Jesus Mary...
Joan V. (Langlais) Couturier, 80, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022.
She was the wife of Ronald A. Couturier. They shared 60 years of marriage.
Joan was retired from...
Helena Stycharz Fall River
Helena Mendelowska Chudzinska Stycharz, 85, of Fall River, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was the widow of Eugene Stycharz and Franciszek Chudzinski. Born in Strzyzow, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Wladyslaw and Bronislawa (Bozek) Mendelowski.
Helena was fluent in four languages: Polish, Russian, Latin and English. She was a math and science teacher for 25 years. In 1976, she was awarded a gold medal by the President of Poland...
Helena Mendelowska Chudzinska Stycharz, 85, of Fall River, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, January 1, 2022. She was the widow of Eugene Stycharz and Franciszek...
Donald Daveau Fall River
Donald Daveau, 64, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. He was the son of the late Eugene J. Daveau, Sr. and Helena (Mahoney) Daveau.
Known for his beautiful smile, Donald loved going for rides in the car, Dunkin Donuts coffee and listening to music and his buddy Jimmy singing songs.
He was the brother of Eugene J. Daveau, Jr., Sheila McMillan, Gail Costa, Wayne Daveau and the late Rita Aguiar and Russell Daveau.
He also leaves his foster parents and caretakers,...
Donald Daveau, 64, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. He was the son of the late Eugene J. Daveau, Sr. and Helena (Mahoney) Daveau.
Known for his beautiful smile, Donald...
Robert Viner Fall River
Robert J. Viner, 84 of Fall River, MA passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital from Guillain-Barre Syndrome. He was the husband of Susan M. (Hayden) Viner. They shared 22 years of marriage.
Born in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Doucette) Viner. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and Bentley University. He was a tax accountant in Taunton, MA for over 50 years. He was a Master Mason and former member of the Rising Star...
Robert J. Viner, 84 of Fall River, MA passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital from Guillain-Barre Syndrome. He was the husband of Susan M. (Hayden) Viner. They shared...
Ryan Costa Fall River
Ryan Costa, 27, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Jose and Grace (Lima) Costa.
A nurse practitioner, he was employed by Charlton Memorial Hospital and previously at St. Anne’s Hospital.
Ryan graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School in 2013, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in 2017 with his Bachelor’s Degree in Science of Nursing, and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2021 earning a...
Ryan Costa, 27, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of Jose and Grace (Lima) Costa.
A nurse practitioner, he was employed by Charlton...
Norman Dextradeur Fall River
Norman Dextradeur, 91, of Fall River, passed away December 31, 2021. He was the husband of the late Mary C. (Malicia) Dextradeur. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Eva (Boule) Dextradeur.
Norman was employed by the former Arkright/Sarama Lighting. His hobbies included walking, dining out and traveling with family and friends. He was also an avid bowler. He also enjoyed spending time with family celebrating many events over the years.
He was the...
Norman Dextradeur, 91, of Fall River, passed away December 31, 2021. He was the husband of the late Mary C. (Malicia) Dextradeur. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph...
Judith Medeiros Seekonk
Judith E. Medeiros passed away on Friday, December 31st at 11:58 pm. She was the daughter of the late William and Alice Sweet of Warren, RI. Judith is survived by her loving husband Raymond J. Medeiros Sr. of Seekonk, MA. She was married to Raymond for 63 wonderful years. Judith is also survived by three children; her daughter, Deborah A. Gillet and her husband James R. Gillet of Somerset, MA; her daughter, Sandra Gemma and her longtime companion Ronald Fraser of...
Judith E. Medeiros passed away on Friday, December 31st at 11:58 pm. She was the daughter of the late William and Alice Sweet of Warren, RI. Judith is survived by her loving husband...
Joan Pacheco Bristol
Joan Maureen Pacheco (Fernandez) passed away at Heatherwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Newport, RI on December 31, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Louise Davoll( Benoit) and the late Frank Fernandez , both of New Bedford, MA.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Pacheco of Bristol. RI , her children Maureen Frates of Florence, MA, Marjorie Helger of Tiverton, RI , Mark Picanso of New Bedford,MA and her step son Michael Pacheco, JR...
Joan Maureen Pacheco (Fernandez) passed away at Heatherwood Nursing and Rehab Center in Newport, RI on December 31, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Louise Davoll(...
Marc Napert Fall River
Marc A. Napert,Sr. 60, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Thursday, December 30, 2021. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late William N. and Lorraine (Berard) Napert.
A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, he was employed by Heat Transfer Products, East Freetown, as a machinist. Marc loved car shows, kayaking, traveling and trucks. Elton John was his favorite composer.
Marc leaves the love of his life,Cheryl Gagnon; four...
Marc A. Napert,Sr. 60, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Thursday, December 30, 2021. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late William N. and Lorraine (Berard)...
Donald Phenix Swansea
Donald P. Phenix, 89, husband of the late May (Dymoke) Phenix departed this world Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts on November 26, 1932 son of the late Paul and Cecile (Normandin) Phenix. After the death of his parents, he was raised by his aunt and uncle the late Henry and Jeanne (Phenix) Laverdure. He was a resident of Swansea for the past 44 years.
After graduating from the MA College of Pharmacy, he entered the Army...
Donald P. Phenix, 89, husband of the late May (Dymoke) Phenix departed this world Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts on November 26, 1932...
Richard Atkinson, Jr. Fall River
Richard Atkinson, Jr., 83, of Fall River, husband of the late Theresa A. "Terry" (Trudeau) Atkinson and former husband of Barbara (Misek) Souza of Lakeland, Florida, entered into rest Monday, December 27, 2021.
He was employed by the City of Fall River as a police officer and also worked for the City of Fall River Parks Department. Richard was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was an active member of the VFW Post 314. His hobbies included fishing, hanging with his best friend,...
Richard Atkinson, Jr., 83, of Fall River, husband of the late Theresa A. "Terry" (Trudeau) Atkinson and former husband of Barbara (Misek) Souza of Lakeland, Florida, entered into rest...
Claire Masciarelli Tiverton
Claire (Sousa) Masciarelli, 86, of Main Rd. Tiverton, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was the wife of Alfred J. “Fred” Masciarelli. They shared 62 years of marriage.
A school teacher, she taught for 31 years in Portsmouth, RI schools. Working alongside her husband at Poirier’s Auto School, she served as Vice President, Treasurer and instructor for over 20 years. She enjoyed traveling, especially to Europe, reading, cooking and...
Claire (Sousa) Masciarelli, 86, of Main Rd. Tiverton, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021. She was the wife of Alfred J. “Fred” Masciarelli. They shared 62 years of...
Patricia Fiola Fall River
Patricia A. (Ward) Fiola, 67, of Oliver St. Fall River, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2021, at home.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Murphy) Ward.
Patricia was employed by Louis Hand. A kind and generous person, Patricia always had a positive outlook on life. She will be remembered by friends and family as a tenacious person who was never a quitter.
She leaves two sisters, Adriana Geggatt (husband Tim) and Rosemary Schoville; a...
Patricia A. (Ward) Fiola, 67, of Oliver St. Fall River, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2021, at home.
Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Murphy)...
Maria Borges Somerset
Maria Fernanda Borges, 85, of Somerset, passed away Sunday, December 26,2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Terceira, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Cardoso Borges and Margarida Alzira Borges.
She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Daughter and Sister. She was the kind of person that devoted her life to taking care of other people. She liked to spend her time watching her Portuguese Soap operas and her daily Mass and spending time with her...
Maria Fernanda Borges, 85, of Somerset, passed away Sunday, December 26,2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Terceira, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel Cardoso Borges and...
Humbert Barboza Fall River
Humbert M. Barboza, 96, of Fall River,passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was the husband of the late Pauline J. (Desruisseaux) Alves-Barboza and the late Lauretta Barboza.
Humbert was an employee of the City of Fall River at the WasteWater Treatment Facility. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
He leaves stepchildren, Robert Alves and his wife Lois of N. Dartmouth, Charlene Gammiero and her husband Gary of New Bedford, Sandra Langlois and her husband Michael of...
Humbert M. Barboza, 96, of Fall River,passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was the husband of the late Pauline J. (Desruisseaux) Alves-Barboza and the late Lauretta Barboza.
Humbert...
Joseph Raposo Fall River
Joseph Raposo, 63, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston. He was the beloved husband of Licia (Mello) Raposo. They shared 43 years of marriage.
Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Joseph and Maria (Pacheco) Raposo.
For over 30 years, he owned and operated Rapster Manufacturing in Fall River. He enjoyed passing time caring for his...
Joseph Raposo, 63, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston. He was the beloved husband of Licia (Mello) Raposo. They...
Janet Cote Warren, RI
Janet Louise (Cherveny) Cote, 50 of Warren, RI, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Ryan C. Cote. They shared 26 years of marriage.
Born in Mount Kisco, NY, she was the daughter of Lydia C. (Dancy) Hill, step-daughter of Paul Hill of Florida, and the daughter of late Robert A. Cherveny. Janet enjoyed walking, road trips, tackling everyday challenges, and...
Janet Louise (Cherveny) Cote, 50 of Warren, RI, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of Ryan C. Cote. They...
Joyce Sylvia Fall River
Joyce A. (Phelan) Sylvia, 89, of Fall River, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at St.Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ronald Sylvia. A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, she was a teacher's aide in the Grandparent Program at the Aldrich School.
Previously, she was employed by Durfee High School, Aetna Insurance Co. and Bank of America.
She loved Jesus and the Patriots and volunteered in a Women’s ministry at church.
She was the daughter of the late...
Joyce A. (Phelan) Sylvia, 89, of Fall River, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at St.Anne's Hospital. She was the wife of the late Ronald Sylvia. A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High...
Dalia Teixeira Fall River
Dalia M. (Furtado) Teixeira, 61,of Fall River,formerly of San Mateo, California, passed away after a long illness Monday, December 20, 2021.
She was the wife of Jose M. Teixeira with whom she shared 37 years of marriage.
Born in Porto Formoso, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Irene (Lopes) Furtado.
Dalia was employed by Neto Insurance Company, retiring due to illness. She enjoyed reading and word searches.
She was the devoted mother of Jeremy Teixeira of...
Dalia M. (Furtado) Teixeira, 61,of Fall River,formerly of San Mateo, California, passed away after a long illness Monday, December 20, 2021.
She was the wife of Jose M. Teixeira with whom she...
Mary Arruda Fall River
Mary "May" Arruda, 90, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Capalas, St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel D. and Anna T. (Oliveira) Arruda.
She was employed as a sewing machine operator in the garment industry.
May, as she was called by her family, enjoyed knitting, talking politics, watching classic movies and comedy shows, having a small glass of "vino" with her evening...
Mary "May" Arruda, 90, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Capalas, St.Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of...
Kashaka Williams New York, NY
Kashaka Williams, 42, of Warren, RI, formerly of Fall River, MA & New York, NY, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital, after a short battle with Covid-19.
A dedicated Youth Counselor, Kashaka was employed by Resiliency Preparatory Academy, St. Vincent's Home, Meadow Ridge, Greater Fall River Recreation and the Boys and Girls Club.
He was a 1998 graduate of B.M.C....
Kashaka Williams, 42, of Warren, RI, formerly of Fall River, MA & New York, NY, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital, after a short battle with...
Henry Demers Providence
Henry A. “Hank” Demers, 71, of Providence, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021.
Former owner of Hank’s Southeastern Propane, Westport, he also owned an operated car wash and a restaurant in Cape Coral, FL.
Henry was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was the son of Rita (Beaulieu) Demers of Westport and the late Henry Demers;
former husband of Marion (Dickinson) Demers of Cape Coral, FL; father of Jennifer Lessard
(husband David) of Westport, Michael Demers...
Henry A. “Hank” Demers, 71, of Providence, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021.
Former owner of Hank’s Southeastern Propane, Westport, he also owned an operated car wash and a...
Valdemira Craveiro Fall River
Valdemira (Moniz) Craveiro, 73, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Jose S. Craveiro. Born in Feteiras do Sul, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Jose and Gilda (Lourenco) Moniz.
Valdemira was employed by Bristol Knitting Mills. A devoted Catholic, she was a member of Santo Christo Parish. She enjoyed baking, crocheting and spending time with family.
She leaves two children, Larry Craveiro...
Valdemira (Moniz) Craveiro, 73, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Jose S. Craveiro. Born in Feteiras do Sul,...
Natalia Bonanca Fall River
Natalia (Farias) Bonanca, 84, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021. She was the wife of the late Januario E. Bonanca.
Born in St.Pedro, St.Michael, Azores she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Jose Farias.
She loved to attend church at Christ the Rock Assembly of God and attend prayer meetings.
She leaves 4 children, Manuel A. Bonanca (wife Maria D.) of Fall River, Delfino Bonanca (wife Polanski) of Taunton, Maria Moniz (husband Joseph), and Isabel...
Natalia (Farias) Bonanca, 84, of Fall River, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021. She was the wife of the late Januario E. Bonanca.
Born in St.Pedro, St.Michael, Azores she was the daughter of...
Diane Costello Fall River
Diane M. Costello was a wonderful caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Diane was a selfless human being, who devoted her life to Christ. She worked as a paralegal for over 35 years within the legal community in New York, Boston, Providence and locally. Diane truly had a heart of gold, she was an avid animal lover, and she always put others before herself. But Diane was not just my mother, she was my very best friend, and I was extremely...
Diane M. Costello was a wonderful caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Diane was a selfless human being, who devoted her life to Christ. She...
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