All Obituaries
Manuel Silveira Swansea
Manuel H. Silveira, 86, of Swansea devoted husband of Lorraine A. (Martin) Silveira, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.
A dedicated parishioner of the former St. Michael’s Parish in Ocean Grove, he served as Choir Director for many years and was a proud recipient of the Marion Medal. He was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, both at St. Michaels and at St. Francis of Assisi Church.
He was a baker at Continent Bakery, Swansea and was later...
Manuel H. Silveira, 86, of Swansea devoted husband of Lorraine A. (Martin) Silveira, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020.
A dedicated parishioner of the former St....
Louise Lebreux Tiverton
Louise (Vidal) Lebreux, 83, of Tiverton, wife of Roland A. Lebreux, passed away peacefully at home
surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2020. She enjoyed many years of traveling and camping
with her husband. She was passionate about spending quality time with her family and friends and she
especially looked forward to family gatherings on Sunday afternoon. Louise was a talented seamstress
and she enjoyed playing bingo, slot machines and bowling. Louise was a member of St....
Louise (Vidal) Lebreux, 83, of Tiverton, wife of Roland A. Lebreux, passed away peacefully at home
surrounded by her loving family on February 13, 2020. She enjoyed many years of traveling and...
Viriato Batista Fairhaven
Viriato M. Batista, 63, of Fairhaven, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.
Born in Santa Maria, St. Michael, Azores, he was a plumber for many years.
He leaves two children, Chrissy Batista of Arizona and Aaron Batista of Ohio; a grandson Aaron "A.J." Abrams; three siblings, Jose Batista (wife Marsha) of South Carolina, Fernando...
Viriato M. Batista, 63, of Fairhaven, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.
Born in Santa Maria, St. Michael, Azores,...
Ralph Sheldon Fall River
Ralph Milton Sheldon, US Army (Ret.) 90 of Fall River, MA passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 after a brief illness.
“Pete” was born June 1929 in Corry, PA. He was the son of the late Grey Boin and Mable (Courtright) Sheldon. He entered the US Army 1947 and retired as a SSGT E-6 in 1968 after 21 years of service. He received the Army Commendation Medal OLC, Army Occupation Medal Germany/Japan, National Defense Medal OLC, Vietnam Service Medal with 60 Device, Vietnam...
Ralph Milton Sheldon, US Army (Ret.) 90 of Fall River, MA passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 after a brief illness.
“Pete” was born June 1929 in Corry, PA. He was the son of the...
Cecile Fontaine Westport
Cecile B. (Bernier) Fontaine, 92, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, wife of Joseph A. Fontaine, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.
The daughter of the late Wilfred and Malvina (Samson) Bernier, Cecile was a curtain machine operator for many years, enjoyed traveling to Florida, walking and shopping. She was predeceased by her children, Donald A. Fontaine and Diane Melanson (husband the late...
Cecile B. (Bernier) Fontaine, 92, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, wife of Joseph A. Fontaine, passed away Sunday, February 9,...
Manuel Mello Fall River
Manuel Luis Mello, 64, of Fall River, husband of Janice (St. Germain) Mello, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
A former pressman for Quad Graphics in Taunton, recently employed by Securitas as a security guard at UMass Dartmouth. He was an US Army Veteran and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, working in his yard, going on adventures with his family and especially...
Manuel Luis Mello, 64, of Fall River, husband of Janice (St. Germain) Mello, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, February 11,...
Caleb Woodhouse Little Compton
Caleb R. Woodhouse died peacefully on January 28, 2020 in Providence at the age of 87. Caleb was born in Flushing, New York and moved to Little Compton, RI as a teenager, where he spent much of his life. He attended Phillips Academy Andover, Brown University, and earned his PhD in Medieval History from The University of California, Berkeley. He had a distinguished career teaching history at college levels and high school for over 30 years. While at Worcester Academy for 20 years, Caleb...
Caleb R. Woodhouse died peacefully on January 28, 2020 in Providence at the age of 87. Caleb was born in Flushing, New York and moved to Little Compton, RI as a teenager, where he spent much of...
Nino Dante Fall River
January 25, 2020: A well known Italian Tenor went to Heaven.
Born in Brooklyn, in the family home, Nino Dante, 86 years old, passed in his sleep, holding his husband's hand, Dr. Donald A. Kadlec. Together for 57 years, they led an exciting and eventful life together. A sorrow so deep it hurts to the soul at his loss.
Nino was well known for his charity work with the churches in Brooklyn, acting in the Passion Plays; and NYC he sang at most popular 'street...
January 25, 2020: A well known Italian Tenor went to Heaven.
Born in Brooklyn, in the family home, Nino Dante, 86 years old, passed in his sleep, holding his husband's hand, Dr....
Aimea Mercier Fall River
Aimea "Mae" (Baraby) Mercier, 103, of Fall River, wife of the late Ernest Mercier, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
A former sewing machine operator for Seal Sac and Bowmark, she was a member of the former St. Jean Baptiste Parish, past president of it's Woman's Guild and a recipient of the Marion Medal. She enjoyed knitting and word searches, but her greatest love...
Aimea "Mae" (Baraby) Mercier, 103, of Fall River, wife of the late Ernest Mercier, passed away Tuesday, February 4,...
Rickie Barreira Fall River
Rickie A. Barreira, 61, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed into eternal life on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
He was the son of Julia Ann (Dinger) Barreira and the late James S. Barreira; the brother of Timothy L. Barreira and Sharon Barreira all of Westport; He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
He was a New England Sports fan who especially loved watching wrestling.
Private services are entrusted to Auclair Funeral Home.
Rickie A. Barreira, 61, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, passed into eternal life on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
He was the son of Julia Ann (Dinger) Barreira and the late James S. Barreira;...
Rita Lanoue Fall River
Rita Lanoue, 90, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.
She worked as a hostess at the Taunton Dog Track for many years and also worked as an inspector for a manufacturing company.
She leaves several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Normand...
Rita Lanoue, 90, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, February 9,...
Steven Pimental Westport
Steven N. Pimental, 55, of Westport, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Steven had worked as a Correctional Officer in Bridgewater Massachusetts before moving to Fort Pierce, Florida in 1991. He always enjoyed projects where he could be working with his hands, restoring antiques, collecting coins, fast cars, motorcycles and he had a caring passion for animals.
He was the son of Nancy L. (DeMello) Medeiros (husband Richard Medeiros) and the late Richard...
Steven N. Pimental, 55, of Westport, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Steven had worked as a Correctional Officer in Bridgewater Massachusetts before moving to Fort Pierce,...
Steven Sherman Omaha, Nebraska
Steven D. Sherman, 63 of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020.
Steven loved his children and his grandchildren even more. He was a loving good man that would give the shirt off his back if he could.
He is survived by his children Shawn D. Sherman, Shane D. Sherman and Steven D. Sherman Jr.; grandchildren, Brantley, Colton and Andrew; siblings, Rebecca O'Connor, Dennis Sherman, Benjamin Valois, Raymond Sherman,...
Steven D. Sherman, 63 of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020.
Steven loved his children and his grandchildren even more. He was a loving...
Eugene Beaulieu Fall River
Eugene A. Beaulieu, 75 of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
An Army Veteran of the Vietnam war, he worked for the former Union Hospital and the former Edgar's Ambulance Service. He enjoyed playing Bingo and living life his way.
He leaves a daughter, Michelle Miller of Fall River; two grandchildren, Kyle Andrade (wife Kristen) and Keri-Ann Andrade (fiancé Kristopher Vaillancourt); three great-grandchildren, Skyla Pimentel, Owen Andrade, and Evan Andrade; three...
Eugene A. Beaulieu, 75 of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.
An Army Veteran of the Vietnam war, he worked for the former Union Hospital and the former Edgar's Ambulance...
Muriel Melanson Westport
Muriel A. (Joyce) Melanson, 90, of Westport, wife of the late Maurice J. “Moe” Melanson, passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
An Assistant Treasurer with Citizens-Union Savings Bank, she was a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish Senior Citizens Club.
She was the mother of Denise L. Martins (husband late Edward) of Westport, Susan A. Beck of Acushnet (husband Michael) and the late Gregory...
Muriel A. (Joyce) Melanson, 90, of Westport, wife of the late Maurice J. “Moe” Melanson, passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
An...
Matthew Levesque Formerly of Westport
Matthew R. Levesque, 32, of Rochester, New York, formerly of Westport,
Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. A Marine Corps
veteran who served in Afghanistan; he was a member of the 24th Marine
Expeditionary Unit and a graduate of 1st Recruit Training Battalion Charlie
Company, Parris Island.
He enjoyed Hockey and Weightlifting and was a Boston Bruins and New England
Patriots Fan.
Matthew leaves his mother, Peggy (Sullivan) DeMoranville (husband Lenny)...
Matthew R. Levesque, 32, of Rochester, New York, formerly of Westport,
Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. A Marine Corps
veteran who served in Afghanistan; he was a...
Denise Dion Taunton
Denise C. Dion, 65, of Taunton, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.
A instructor at Coop Productions in Dighton, she loved to bowl.
She leaves two siblings, Pauline Bourgeois and her husband Leonard of Swansea and Rene Dion of Attleboro and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Paul Dion and the daughter of the late Lucien L. and Yvonne (Belanger) Dion.
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Denise C. Dion, 65, of Taunton, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.
A instructor at Coop Productions in Dighton, she loved to bowl.
...
Maria Ouellette FALL RIVER
Maria C. (Carvalho) Ouellette, 70, of Fall River, wife of Raymond C. Ouellette, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
A member of the Local 1099, she loved her animals and cared for everyone.
Besides her husband of 52 years, she leaves three children, Dawn Burroughs, Raymond R. Ouellette and AnnMarie Ouellette, all of Fall River;
four grandchildren,...
Maria C. (Carvalho) Ouellette, 70, of Fall River, wife of Raymond C. Ouellette, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
A...
Paul Larrivee Fall River
Paul Larrivee, 54, of Fall River, passed away January 21, 2020.
An auto body technician, he was known for his hard work ethic.
He leaves his mother and father, George and Gloria (Robidioux) Larrivee of Titusville, FL; two sons, Paul J. Creapeau and Johnathan Crepeau both of...
Paul Larrivee, 54, of Fall River, passed away January 21,...
Antonio DaPonte Fall River
Antonio DaPonte, 78, of Fall River, husband of Elizabeth (Downey) DaPonte, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Born in Santa Barbara, St. Michael, Azores, he was a machinist for Boston Envelope and Harodite Finishing. He loved the ocean, was an avid fisherman and played for a soccer team in his younger years. A big animal lover, he spent a lot of his time with his dog and best friend, E.T., who has now...
Antonio DaPonte, 78, of Fall River, husband of Elizabeth (Downey) DaPonte, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020.
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Mary Lavoie Tiverton
Mary A. (Andrade) Lavoie, 81, of Tiverton, wife of Normand H. Lavoie, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 after a long, courageous journey with ovarian cancer.
She was an administrative medical secretary for Charlton and retired after 57 years. After retiring, she volunteered at Oncology at Charlton. She loved singing with her choir family for many years, and especially adored her grandchildren and...
Mary A. (Andrade) Lavoie, 81, of Tiverton, wife of Normand H. Lavoie, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 after a long, courageous journey with ovarian...
Roger Ouellette Fall River
Roger J. Ouellette, 79, passed away peacefully on January 15th in Fall River, MA. He was born in Tiverton, RI. Son of the late Albert and Emma Ouellette. He resided in Tiverton, RI, Westport, MA and Margate, FL. Roger graduated high school with Cum Laude honors from De La Salle Academy, Newport RI, earned his Bachelor of Arts from Catholic University, Washington DC, earned his Master of Arts in Elementary Education at Rhode Island College and was a 6 year professed, vowed De...
Roger J. Ouellette, 79, passed away peacefully on January 15th in Fall River, MA. He was born in Tiverton, RI. Son of the late Albert and Emma Ouellette. He resided in Tiverton, RI,...
John Viveiros Fall River
John Viveiros, 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Rita (Varieur) Viveiros, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
He was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving on the USS Fogg Destroyer.
He was employed by Elbe File and Binder Co. and Rex-Cut Abrasives. His hobbies included golfing and woodworking.
He was the father of Nancy Harrison (husband Raymond) of Fall River and the late Richard J. Viveiros;
brother of Jorgina Pinault of Fall River and the late Manuel...
John Viveiros, 93, of Fall River, husband of the late Rita (Varieur) Viveiros, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
He was a Navy veteran of WWII, serving on the USS Fogg...
Blanche Beaudry Fall River
Blanche R. (Lindsay) Beaudry, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Gerard B. Beaudry, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was employed as a certified nursing assistant and home health aide. Blanche was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary of Ashland MA.
She was the mother of Richard Montgomery, Ann Preston, Patricia Amancio, Kelly Montgomery, Robert Montgomery and the late Charles Montgomery; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was the daughter of the late Delmar and...
Blanche R. (Lindsay) Beaudry, 88, of Fall River, wife of the late Gerard B. Beaudry, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. She was employed as a certified nursing assistant and home health...
Odelia Pavao Somerset
Odelia P. (Miranda) Pavao, 84, of Somerset, wife of the late Manuel F. Pavao, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020.
Born in Bretanha, St. Michael, Azores, she was a member and longtime worker of the ILGWU. She loved to cook, garden and spend time with her family.
She leaves two daughters, Odelia Guimar (husband Gary) of Fall River and Judith...
Odelia P. (Miranda) Pavao, 84, of Somerset, wife of the late Manuel F. Pavao, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020.
Born...
Norma Rizy Dighton
Norma Rizy, 93, formerly of Dighton, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Born and raised in
Connecticut, she leaves a sister, Margaret "Sally" Middleton and nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Boston University, Norma had been employed by Joseph Case Junior High School as a physical education teacher and at Joseph Case High School as a guidance counselor. A renowned coach from 1952 to 1972 for volleyball, girls’ basketball, softball, track and field,...
Norma Rizy, 93, formerly of Dighton, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Born and raised in
Connecticut, she leaves a sister, Margaret "Sally" Middleton and nieces and...
Manuel Melo Fall River
Manuel S. Melo, 75, of Fall River, husband of the late Mary (Amaral) Melo, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
He was employed as a machinist for Hasbro Toy and Harmel Corp. Manuel was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
An avid New England sports fan, he enjoyed fishing and was a coin and stamp collector.
Survivors include four children,
Michael Melo, Daniel Melo (wife Maria),
Ashley Beauchemin and Jason Beauchemin;
siblings, Joseph Mello, Mary Ferreira and...
Manuel S. Melo, 75, of Fall River, husband of the late Mary (Amaral) Melo, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020.
He was employed as a machinist for Hasbro Toy and Harmel Corp. Manuel...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Brandyn Daniel Fiola, 18, of Fall River, died Thursday, January 9, 2014. An Apponequet Regional High School Senior and basketball team member, he had transferred in his senior year from Durfee High School where he played both basketball and volleyball. He was a member of the Massasoit Warriors Basketball Club and the Holy Name CYO Basketball League and a Durfee Basketball Camp and Special Olympics Volunteer. He leaves his mother Linda Marie (Marques) Fiola and stepfather Lloyd Pacheco of...
Brandyn Daniel Fiola, 18, of Fall River, died Thursday, January 9, 2014. An Apponequet Regional High School Senior and basketball team member, he had transferred in his senior year from Durfee...
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...
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...
Raymond H. Audette, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Noella P. (Bileau) Audette.
Born in Fall River, MA he was the son of the late Henry F. and Marie Alice (St. Amand) Audette.
Mr. Audette worked in the manufacturing industry for the majority of his working years....
Raymond H. Audette, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at St. Anne’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Noella P. (Bileau)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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