All Obituaries
Claire St. Amour Dartmouth, MA formerly of Fall River
Claire M. (Doucet) St. Amour, 96, of Fall River, passed away on May 28, 2023. She was the wife of Albert L. “Gus” St. Amour. The daughter of the late Armand and Albina (Gauthier) Doucet, she was born in New Bedford, and moved to Fall River after her marriage.
Claire attended Holy Family High School in New Bedford, MA and worked in several office positions before her marriage. She worked for White’s of Westport for over 30 years as a waitress and banquet worker. She was a...
Claire M. (Doucet) St. Amour, 96, of Fall River, passed away on May 28, 2023. She was the wife of Albert L. “Gus” St. Amour. The daughter of the late Armand and Albina (Gauthier)...
Joseph Medeiros Fall River
Joseph S. Medeiros, III, 90, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.
He was the husband of the late Alice (Costa) Medeiros. Born in Little Compton, Joe was the son of the late Joseph S. Medeiros, Jr. and Pauline (Rocha) Medeiros.
Joseph was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
He was employed by the City of Fall River School Dept. and worked at Talbot Middle School for over 26 years.
He loved camping, dancing, traveling to Lancaster, Pennsylvania...
Joseph S. Medeiros, III, 90, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.
He was the husband of the late Alice (Costa) Medeiros. Born in Little Compton, Joe...
JoAnn Bernier Berkley
JoAnn (Santos) Bernier, 77, of Berkley, wife of the late Edmond P. "Ed" Bernier, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.
A child care provider for many years, JoAnn’s great joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She enjoyed baking, painting and crafting. All of which became a part of how she spent time with her grandchildren. There were many afternoons with ingredients for making cookies spread across the table or if it...
JoAnn (Santos) Bernier, 77, of Berkley, wife of the late Edmond P. "Ed" Bernier, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.
A child care provider for many years,...
Louise Gauthier Assonet
Louise A. Gauthier, 75, of Assonet MA, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 after a valiant eighteen year battle against Multiple Myeloma.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Reginald A. Gauthier and the late Pauline R. (Normandeau) Gauthier.
Louise spent 36 years in the Fall River public school system as a first grade teacher, special education teacher, special needs diagnostician, and school psychologist.
Louise held degrees from Bridgewater State College (BS 1969)...
Louise A. Gauthier, 75, of Assonet MA, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 after a valiant eighteen year battle against Multiple Myeloma.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late...
Jose Dias Fall River
Jose Cabral Dias, 79, of Fall River, husband of Maria Adelaide (Melim) Dias passed away May 20, 2023 at Brandon Woods in New Bedford, with his family by his side.
Jose was born in Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal. He was the son of the late Jose and Georgina (Oliveira) Dias. He served in the Portuguese Army and worked as a mason for many years in construction. Jose was a huge Benfica fan. Every Fourth of July, Jose would go to Fort Adams, Newport with his family and pick...
Jose Cabral Dias, 79, of Fall River, husband of Maria Adelaide (Melim) Dias passed away May 20, 2023 at Brandon Woods in New Bedford, with his family by his side.
Jose was born in Porto...
Ana Vultao Dighton
Ana M. Vultao, 58, of Dighton, wife of Eduardo F. Vultao, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michaels, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Natalia Oliveira.
She was employed by A.J. Wright.
Besides her husband of 32 years, she leaves two children, Bobby and Michael Vultao; a sister, Manuela and also had five brothers. Ana is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Her visitation will be held Wednesday, May 24, from...
Ana M. Vultao, 58, of Dighton, wife of Eduardo F. Vultao, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michaels, Azores, she was the daughter of the...
Daryl Cramphin Dartmouth, MA
Daryl Hills Cramphin, 96, husband of the late Carolyn Cobb Cramphin, passed away quietly on May 20, 2023 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Daryl was born in New Hartford, New York to the late Harry C. and Irene (Hills) Cramphin.
He graduated from New Hartford High School, New Hartford, New York and entered the U.S. Army serving with the 1350 th Engineers in Leyte, Philippine Islands during World War Two, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. After returning from the army, he graduated from the...
Daryl Hills Cramphin, 96, husband of the late Carolyn Cobb Cramphin, passed away quietly on May 20, 2023 in Fall River, Massachusetts. Daryl was born in New Hartford, New York to the late Harry C....
Lauretta Dion Fall River
Lauretta M. (Bousquet) Dion, R.N., 93, formerly
of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, May
17, 2023 in Melville, NY. She was the wife of
the late Raymond R. Dion.
Born in Fall River and a resident for 89 years,
she was the daughter of the late Ephraim and
Lillian (Bourque) Bousquet. During the last four
years, she was living near her daughter on
Long Island.
A dedicated registered nurse with St. Anne’s
Hospital for 42 years, she was educated at
Académie Jesus-Marie and St....
Lauretta M. (Bousquet) Dion, R.N., 93, formerly
of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, May
17, 2023 in Melville, NY. She was the wife of
the late Raymond R. Dion.
Born in Fall River and a resident...
Edward F. "Eddie" Camuso Fall River
Edward F. Camuso, son of Frank and Evelyn (DiRenzo) Camuso, died peacefully on May 13, 2023. With him when he passed was his beloved niece, Ann Proulx Morin and her husband, John. Eddie was a man of great faith and enjoyed going to mass daily while at Catholic Memorial Home, so it was fitting for him to listen to the Chaplet of Mercy as he went to be with is sister, Ann B. (Camuso) Proulx who he missed dearly. Eddie was a well-known in Fall River as he was the proprietor of Troy City...
Edward F. Camuso, son of Frank and Evelyn (DiRenzo) Camuso, died peacefully on May 13, 2023. With him when he passed was his beloved niece, Ann Proulx Morin and her husband, John. Eddie was a man...
Walter Bucko Fall River
Walter E. Bucko, 90, of Fall River, passed into eternal life Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Our Lady’s Haven, Fairhaven.
A graduate of Bryant College, he served as Class President and was a recipient of the Wall Street Academic Award.
An avid traveler, Walter became a travel agent for Paragon Travel, New Bedford and later founded Global Tours and Travel in Fall River. Walter also worked as an accountant for the City of Fall River and also at the Social Security...
Walter E. Bucko, 90, of Fall River, passed into eternal life Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Our Lady’s Haven, Fairhaven.
A graduate of Bryant College, he served as Class President and was...
Jose Franco Fall River
Jose F. Franco, 78, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 8, 2023.
He was the husband of Rosa (Botelho) Franco, the love of his life and whom he did everything for.
Born in Lomba do Loução Povoação, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Manuel and Angelina (Frias) Franco. Jose was a Portuguese Air Force veteran of the Portuguese Colonial War also known as the Mozambican War of Independence. Jose was...
Jose F. Franco, 78, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 8, 2023.
He was the husband of Rosa (Botelho) Franco, the love of his life and whom he...
Marlene Souza Westport
Marlene A. (Holland) Souza, 64, of Westport, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023.
She was the wife of Bruce M. Souza. They enjoyed 48 years of marriage together.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John L. Holland and Lorraine (Vaz) Holland.
Marlene dedicated her career to caring for others. She was a CNA at Prosper at Fall River (formerly Landmark) on Columbia Street for nearly 22 years. Her kindness and empathy touched the lives of many, and she was beloved...
Marlene A. (Holland) Souza, 64, of Westport, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023.
She was the wife of Bruce M. Souza. They enjoyed 48 years of marriage together.
Born in Fall River, she was...
Brenda Doyle Fall River
Brenda H. Doyle, 81, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at home.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Helen R. (Taylor) Doyle.
She attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and graduated from Sacred Hearts Academy in 1959.
An office manager for Prudential Ins. Co., Brenda retired in 2001.
She leaves a sister, Barbara A. Freitas and was sister of the late Richard Doyle; niece Susan H. Stephens (husband Steve) and was aunt of the late...
Brenda H. Doyle, 81, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at home.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Helen R. (Taylor) Doyle.
She attended Sacred...
Richard Roy Fall River
Richard Henry Roy, 80 of Fall River passed away peacefully, at home, on May 6 after a brief illness with his loving wife of 59 years Judith, by his side.
Richard was retired after teaching at BMC Durfee High School for 34 years. He was also the golf coach, as well as an avid golfer. He both worked and played at the Fall River Country Club for years winning all the major board tournaments.
He earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Dartmouth and a master’s...
Richard Henry Roy, 80 of Fall River passed away peacefully, at home, on May 6 after a brief illness with his loving wife of 59 years Judith, by his side.
Richard was retired after teaching at BMC...
Lucille Cartright Fall River
Lucille Cartright, 81, of Fall River, passed away at Fall River HealthCare Friday, May 5, 2023.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 24, at 12:00 P.M., at Oak Grove Cemetery, 765 Prospect Street, Fall River, MA, Lot 8081 on Cedar Path.
Lucille Cartright, 81, of Fall River, passed away at Fall River HealthCare Friday, May 5, 2023.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, May 24, at 12:00 P.M., at Oak Grove Cemetery,...
Richard Ostroski Fall River
Richard R. Ostroski, 68, of Fall River, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.
He was a graduate of Diman Regional Vocational High School. A welder, he was formerly employed at Brayton Point Power Station. Richard enjoyed Bowling, shooting and fishing. He was a member of the St.John’s Athletic Club.
He leaves his parents, Adam R. and Rita E. (Levesque) Ostroski; siblings, Peter P. Ostroski ( wife Deborah L.) of Fayetteville, NC, James A. Ostroski (wife Deborah A.) of Somerset,...
Richard R. Ostroski, 68, of Fall River, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023.
He was a graduate of Diman Regional Vocational High School. A welder, he was formerly employed at Brayton Point...
Paul Canuel Fall River
Paul R. Canuel, 93 of Fall River, husband of Rosalie “Bobbi”(Thibault) Canuel, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. A longtime employee of Stillwater Associates, he also worked for the School Dept of the City of Fall River. He was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.
Besides his wife of 73 years, he leaves a son Michael R. Canuel and was father of the late Mark P. Canuel (wife Donna); grandfather of Riley P. Canuel and Matthew S. Canuel; brother of Lucille Fontaine and was...
Paul R. Canuel, 93 of Fall River, husband of Rosalie “Bobbi”(Thibault) Canuel, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. A longtime employee of Stillwater Associates, he also worked for...
George Souza, Jr. Fall River
George H. Souza, Jr., 57, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
A member of People, Inc. George enjoyed spending time with family and friends, bowling, music and dancing. George was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and was a member of the Band.
He was an avid New England sports fan. George was an inspiration and example within his family and beyond to those who were privileged to be touched by his life. He brought friendship and joy...
George H. Souza, Jr., 57, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
A member of People, Inc. George enjoyed spending time with family and friends, bowling,...
Jose Casado Fall River
Jose C. Casado, 84, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.
He was the husband of Maria dos Anjos (Moniz-Costa) Casado. They shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of the late Jose and Maria (Sousa) Casado.
Jose was employed by TPI, Warren, RI. He was a member of the former Acoriana Band Club. He was an avid Benfica fan, and served in the Portuguese Army.
Besides his wife, he leaves six children, Fatima Casado...
Jose C. Casado, 84, of Fall River, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.
He was the husband of Maria dos Anjos (Moniz-Costa) Casado. They shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Furnas, Sao Miguel,...
Arthur Bienvenue, Jr. Westport
Arthur E. Bienvenue, Jr., 94, of Westport, passed away at Catholic Memorial Home, Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Arthur was the husband of the late Grace A. (Doucette) Bienvenue. They shared 31 years of marriage.
An employee of Merit Dress Delivery Co. of Fall River, Arthur started as a truck driver, dispatcher and retired as a manager.
He attended Assumption Prep. High School, Assumption College and also attended Chester Dental to learn Dental Tech.
He enjoyed watching all...
Arthur E. Bienvenue, Jr., 94, of Westport, passed away at Catholic Memorial Home, Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Arthur was the husband of the late Grace A. (Doucette) Bienvenue. They shared 31 years...
Christine Belchior Berkley
Christine Belchior, of Berkley, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes surrounded by her loving friends and family on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston. Christine was born on February 12th, 1980 and left this world at the young age of 43, full of life and happiness. She truly was one of a kind and her family and friends are deeply saddened by her sudden passing.
Christine leaves her parents, Carlos and Celina (Botelho) Belchior; her partner, Jennifer...
Christine Belchior, of Berkley, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes surrounded by her loving friends and family on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boston....
Oliverio Couto Fall River
Oliverio M. Couto, 72, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was the husband of Maria Natalia (Torres) Couto. He worked for American Dryer for many years and retired from Thurston Manufacturing. A member of Espirito Santo Parish, he sang in the choir for over 40 years. He was a member of SCA and was a Benfica soccer fan. A family man, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He took great pride in his yard...
Oliverio M. Couto, 72, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was the husband of Maria Natalia (Torres) Couto. He worked for American Dryer for many years and retired from...
John Souza Formerly of Westport
John B. Souza, 97, formerly of Westport, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. John was the husband of Mary A. (Gaspar) Souza. John grew up in Dartmouth on his family owned business, Dutch Belt Dairy Farms. He also owned and operated the John B. Souza and Son Milk Delivery of Westport. Most recently, he owned and operated Souza’s Garage in Westport, where he sold used cars. He was the son of the late Manuel B. and Maria (Almeida Mathias) Souza.
Besides his wife of 75...
John B. Souza, 97, formerly of Westport, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. John was the husband of Mary A. (Gaspar) Souza. John grew up in Dartmouth on his family owned business, Dutch...
Nichole Silveira, RN Fall River
Nichole Lee (Sousa) Silveira, RN, 36, passed away April 18, 2023.
Born in Fall River, MA, Nichole was a graduate of Westport High School and UMASS Dartmouth. She worked as a Registered Nurse at the Southcoast Hospitals Group, in the Attwood 5 Unit at Charlton. A people person with a beautiful soul, she enjoyed traveling, dressing up, makeup and dining out.
Nichole was the daughter of Jose E. and Armanda C. (Vieira) Sousa; mother of Gaven Gomes; sister of Nathan Sousa; and the former...
Nichole Lee (Sousa) Silveira, RN, 36, passed away April 18, 2023.
Born in Fall River, MA, Nichole was a graduate of Westport High School and UMASS Dartmouth. She worked as a Registered...
Steven Desilveira Fall River
Steven Michael Desilveira, 64, of Fall River, passed away at Saint Anne’s Hospital.
He was the son of the late John and Rita (Coppinger) Desilveira.
He was a former employee of DPI Logistics. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson Motorcycle.
He leaves his fiancée, Helen Leaver; Her three children, Nicholas Leaver (Rachel), Catherine Leaver (Ryan) and Patrick Leaver (Emily); His siblings, Teresa Paradise, John Desilveira III (spouse Grace Batista)...
Steven Michael Desilveira, 64, of Fall River, passed away at Saint Anne’s Hospital.
He was the son of the late John and Rita (Coppinger) Desilveira.
He was a former employee of DPI...
Stanley Podesky, FRFD, Ret. Fall River
Stanley Walter Podesky
World War II Navy veteran, Fall River Fire Fighter
Stanley Podesky, 98, a proud veteran and fire fighter for 34 years passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Stanley was born in Fall River on April 19, 1924, the son of the late Walter and Bertha (Drewniak) Podesky. He went to Durfee High School and graduated in the class of 1941. A year later he was drafted into the Navy and was stationed in Norfolk, VA and later in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He continued...
Stanley Walter Podesky
World War II Navy veteran, Fall River Fire Fighter
Stanley Podesky, 98, a proud veteran and fire fighter for 34 years passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9,...
Grace Bienvenue Westport
Grace A. (Doucette) Bienvenue, 92, of Westport, passed away at Catholic Memorial Home Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Grace was the wife of Arthur E. Bienvenue, Jr. They shared 31 years of marriage.
A Somerset High School Graduate, she was employed by Netell (now Verizon) and retired as a manager after 36 years.
She enjoyed swimming.
Besides her husband, Grace leaves a stepson Gary Bienvenue of Westport and several nieces & nephews.
She was the sister of the late Charles...
Grace A. (Doucette) Bienvenue, 92, of Westport, passed away at Catholic Memorial Home Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Grace was the wife of Arthur E. Bienvenue, Jr. They shared 31 years of...
Paul Lord East Freetown
Paul “Gator” Lord, 65 of East Freetown, Massachusetts, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was the husband of Beverly (Pittsley) Lord. They shared 42 years of marriage.
He was employed as a Supervisor at AAA Recycling. Previously, Paul was a bridge operator at the New Bedford / Fairhaven Bridge. Paul loved family time, the outdoors, cornhole, horseshoes and motorcycles.
Paul was an Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War era, earning the rank of...
Paul “Gator” Lord, 65 of East Freetown, Massachusetts, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was the husband of Beverly (Pittsley) Lord. They shared 42 years of...
Antone Oliveira, III Fall River
Antone Oliveira, III, 65, of Milliken Blvd, Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at home.
He was the husband of the late Joan (Schiefen) Oliveira. Antone was the general manager at US Oil, North East Products.
Antone was a member of Tiverton Pigeon Club and flew homing pigeons.
He enjoyed singing, playing the guitar, hunting, fishing, horses, rides to the beach and spending time with his daughter and grandchildren.
Antone leaves his...
Antone Oliveira, III, 65, of Milliken Blvd, Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at home.
He was the husband of the late Joan (Schiefen) Oliveira. Antone...
John Boday Fall River
John L. Boday, 64, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 6, 2023.
He was the husband of Carol A. (Costa) Boday. They shared 28 years of marriage.
Born in the Azores, John moved here to Fall River with his parents, Jose and Olivia Soares, when he was 7 years old.
John was an employee of Duro Textiles. He lived to fish and was most happy when he was fishing on the water or from the shorline with his two nephews and his bestfriends, Michael and Tyler. When...
John L. Boday, 64, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 6, 2023.
He was the husband of Carol A. (Costa) Boday. They shared 28 years of marriage.
Born in the Azores, John moved...
Jennifer Lavallee Westport
LAVALLEE, Jennifer Ann (Coelho), age 37 passed away peacefully on Thursday April 6, 2023 surrounded by family. Jenni was a witty, vibrant, fun-loving spirit that filled every room she entered with humor and positivity. A lover of movies and video games, especially Star Trek Voyager, Fallout, the Legend of Zelda, Harry Potter, and geek culture in general, Jenni was always unapologetically herself. She never minced words when it came to what she liked or didn’t like, and was often the...
LAVALLEE, Jennifer Ann (Coelho), age 37 passed away peacefully on Thursday April 6, 2023 surrounded by family. Jenni was a witty, vibrant, fun-loving spirit that filled every room she entered with...
Marilyn Lafond Fall River
Marilyn (Velozo) Lafond, 94, of Fall River, wife of the late Marcel R. Lafond, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School Class of 1946 and the Fall River Business Institute, Marilyn worked as a secretary at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, retiring in 1993. Marilyn and her late husband operated the former Ruggles Park Variety Store. She was a Marian Medal Recipient, a member of the Sacred Heart Senior Citizen Club, a Sacred Heart Soup...
Marilyn (Velozo) Lafond, 94, of Fall River, wife of the late Marcel R. Lafond, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School Class of 1946 and the Fall River...
Doris Morin Tiverton
Doris B.(Charest) Morin, 95, of Tiverton, wife of the late Roland L. Morin, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
She operated her own beauty salon. Active in her church and community, she was a lector and Eucharistic Minister at St. Christopher Parish, and past President of its Womans Guild. Doris was past President of St. Paul’s Priory Auxiliary, which aids the Sisters of Jesus Crucified in Newport, RI. Doris cherished summers at "the cottage" with her...
Doris B.(Charest) Morin, 95, of Tiverton, wife of the late Roland L. Morin, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
She operated her own beauty salon. Active in her church and community, she was...
Cecile Chicca Somerset
Cecile B. (Levesque) Chicca, 88, of Somerset, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.
Cecile was educated at Dominican Academy and Bristol Community College where she studied accounting.
A bookkeeper and tax professional for her entire career she was employed by various businesses in the Fall River area. In retirement she worked part time for H&R Block.
As a parishioner of St. Thomas More Church, Somerset, she was a Eucharistic Minister and volunteered her time at Charlton Memorial...
Cecile B. (Levesque) Chicca, 88, of Somerset, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.
Cecile was educated at Dominican Academy and Bristol Community College where she studied accounting.
A bookkeeper...
Louise Lussier Fall River
Louise Claire Lussier, 70,of Borden Street Apartments, Fall River, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023.
She was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of Massachusetts and most recently a Special Investigator with the Dept. of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division.
She was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Florence (Rousseau) Lussier and the former wife of the late Jan Thomas Kosinski.
She leaves four brothers, Denis Lussier and his wife Paulette,...
Louise Claire Lussier, 70,of Borden Street Apartments, Fall River, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023.
She was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of Massachusetts and...
Patricia Viveiros Fall River
Patricia A. (Fitzgerald) Viveiros, 60, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Friday, March 31, 2023. She was the loving wife of John Viveiros, Jr. They shared 40 years of marriage and proudly raised two sons together whom she adored.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Patricia A. (McCarthy) Fitzgerald and the late Ronald Fitzgerald.
A former employee of Fall River Municipal Credit Union, she had previously been employed by Bradlees Department Store for over 20 years. She...
Patricia A. (Fitzgerald) Viveiros, 60, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Friday, March 31, 2023. She was the loving wife of John Viveiros, Jr. They shared 40 years of marriage and...
Theodore Kaegael, FRPD, Retired Fall River
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deputy Chief of Police Theodore J. Kaegael (Retired). He passed away peacefully at the age of 96, in the evening on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Clifton Nursing Home in Somerset MA, where he has been a resident for the last three years. He was born on July 21, 1926 to the late Theodore and Pauline (Driscoll) Kaegael. He was the husband of the late Lucy (Sabik) Kaegael and the late Doris (Canuel) Gamache Kaegael. He is also...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Deputy Chief of Police Theodore J. Kaegael (Retired). He passed away peacefully at the age of 96, in the evening on Thursday, March...
Leona Jean Tiverton
Leona E. (Holewiak) Jean, 92, of Tiverton, formerly of Westport, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Catholic Memorial Home.
She was the wife of the late John E. Jean and the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Ronka) Holewiak.
She was a creative lady who liked to sew, knit and make afghans. She also liked to play the piano.
She leaves a daughter, Sharon Reynolds (late husband Jeffrey) and a son, Kevin Jean; and a granddaughter, Aimee Reynolds. She was the sister...
Leona E. (Holewiak) Jean, 92, of Tiverton, formerly of Westport, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Catholic Memorial Home.
She was the wife of the late John E. Jean and the daughter of the...
Robert Caron Tiverton
Robert Roland Caron, of Tiverton passed away on March 29, 2023, on his 95th birthday. He was born to the late Roland J. Caron and Wellena (Charest) Caron in Fall River, MA, and raised in Island Park, Portsmouth. He moved to Tiverton in 1960 to raise his three sons. He was the brother of the late Bertrand Caron and Juliette (Caron) Sieman. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy (Pypniowski) Caron.
Bob served in the United States Navy for two years, 1946-1947. After his service,...
Robert Roland Caron, of Tiverton passed away on March 29, 2023, on his 95th birthday. He was born to the late Roland J. Caron and Wellena (Charest) Caron in Fall River, MA, and raised in Island...
Albert Church, Jr. Fall River
Albert L. Church, Jr., 90, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was the husband of the late Bernice (Marchand) Church. He was employed by Bristol Tape Co. A locksmith, Albert operated Al’s Locksmith.
Albert was born in Middletown, Connecticut and was the son of the late Albert L. Church, Sr. and Ellen (Scranton) Church. He was the brother of the late June, Russell and Robert Church.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 5,...
Albert L. Church, Jr., 90, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was the husband of the late Bernice (Marchand) Church. He was employed by Bristol Tape...
Roland Malenfant Fall River
Roland “Pépère” Malenfant, 93, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at home, with his family by his side.
He was the husband of the late Adelina “Ida” (Oliveira) Malenfant.
Roland was employed by the former Cliff Heights Nursing Home, Fall River, retiring in 1994. A seasonal camper at Westport Campgrounds, Roland enjoyed going for walks, the Casino, yard sales, clamboils, chow mein, ice cream cake and strawberry shortcake.
He...
Roland “Pépère” Malenfant, 93, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at home, with his family by his side.
He was the husband of the late Adelina...
Andre Bernier Somerset, formerly of Fall River
Andre O. Bernier, 89, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, MA. passed away with his family by his side March 24, 2023.
Andre was the son of the late Omer O. Bernier and Germaine H. (Rivard) Bernier.
He was the husband of Pierrette (Boisvert) Bernier with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Andre was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force from 1954 - 1958, starting in Tacoma, Washington and transferring to Anchorage, Alaska where he served as a communication specialist with top...
Andre O. Bernier, 89, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, MA. passed away with his family by his side March 24, 2023.
Andre was the son of the late Omer O. Bernier and Germaine H. (Rivard)...
Alice Pereira Fall River
Alice E. (Bouchard) Pereira, 85, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023.
She was the wife of the late Edmond Pereira and the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Jane (McElroy) Bouchard.
Alice was a retired employee of Lightolier, Fall River.
She leaves a son, Edmond Pereira, and his wife Maureen Sullivan.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 27 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River. Her burial will be private.
In lieu...
Alice E. (Bouchard) Pereira, 85, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023.
She was the wife of the late Edmond Pereira and the daughter of the late Joseph G. and Jane (McElroy)...
Mary Weber Fall River
Mary A. (Ozimek) Weber, 95, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was the wife of the late Stanley E. Weber and the daughter of the late Joseph and Rozalia (Skrzypek) Ozimek.
Mary was a longtime parishioner of Saint Stanislaus Parish. A member of I.L.G.W.U., Mary was a garment worker for many years.
She leaves her daughter Julia A. Dzialo (late husband Stephen P. Dzialo),two grandchildren: Jeffrey and Stephanie Dzialo; nieces and nephews.
She...
Mary A. (Ozimek) Weber, 95, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was the wife of the late Stanley E. Weber and the daughter of the late Joseph and Rozalia...
Emile J. Pinault, Jr. Fall River
Emile J. “Pete” Pinault, Jr. 94, of Fall River, husband of Jorgina (Viveiros) Pinault, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023.
A lifelong career in plumbing, he was employed by Henry Ouellette Plumbing and also owned Pleasant Plumbing and Heating. He then became the Plumbing Foreman at UMass, Dartmouth.
He was a Scout Leader of Troop 18, Immaculate Conception Parish and a member of ROMEO Club at White’s Restaurant.
Besides his wife of 72 years, he leaves two sons, Paul...
Emile J. “Pete” Pinault, Jr. 94, of Fall River, husband of Jorgina (Viveiros) Pinault, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023.
A lifelong career in plumbing, he was employed by Henry...
Donald Rioux Westport
Donald J. Rioux, 67, of Westport, passed into eternal life surrounded by family on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
In 1989, he became an employee of Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport. Donald traveled the world with the Torpedo Recovery Team before his retirement in 2019. A knowledgeable sports fan, Donald also played baseball and softball.
He enjoyed going to the gym. Some of his favorite places he traveled to were The Bahamas, and Guam.
Donald leaves two children, Amanda Rioux and...
Donald J. Rioux, 67, of Westport, passed into eternal life surrounded by family on Thursday, March 16, 2023.
In 1989, he became an employee of Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport. Donald...
William Alexander Somerset
William Joseph Alexander, 78, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edmund C. Alexander, Jr. and Georgianna (Rapoza-Mello) Alexander; He was employed in the logistics industry and had served in the Marine Corps. Bill was a graduate of Somerset High School, Class of 1963. He enjoyed watching professional wrestling and was a fan of the Pittsburg Steelers and the Boston RedSox. In his earlier years, Bill was...
William Joseph Alexander, 78, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Edmund C. Alexander, Jr. and Georgianna (Rapoza-Mello)...
Yvette Lima Somerset
Yvette J. (Lambert) Lima, 90, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
She was the wife of the late George Lima, the daughter of the late Emile and Bernadette (Perrault) Lambert, and the sister of the late Loretta B. Cabral.
Yvette was employed by Anderson-Little. She leaves a nephew, Alan Cabral.
Arrangements are private.
Yvette J. (Lambert) Lima, 90, of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
She was the wife of the late George Lima, the daughter of the late Emile and Bernadette (Perrault) Lambert, and the...
Louis Roger Charest Fall River
Louis Roger Charest, 94, a proud veteran of World War II, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Known to family as Roger but to his many friends and coworkers as Louis, he was born on May 7th, 1928 in Fall River, to the late Aurel J. and Ida (Michaud) Charest. In his youth, Louis was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing. In his two years as a Seaman, Second Class in the U.S. Navy, he served on the U.S.S. Portsmouth and on the U.S.S. Fargo. He crossed the equator...
Louis Roger Charest, 94, a proud veteran of World War II, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Known to family as Roger but to his many friends and coworkers as Louis, he was born...
Rayna Cipollini Westport
Rayna A. (Maltais) Cipollini, age 80, of Westport Harbor, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring family on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Arthur Maltais and Lucille Maltais-DiSanto and wife of the late John Francis Cipollini.
Rayna was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1961.
Rayna's life was centered around her love for family, friends, her pets, and nature. She had a special...
Rayna A. (Maltais) Cipollini, age 80, of Westport Harbor, formerly of Fall River, passed away peacefully surrounded by her adoring family on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was the...
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