OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.

Carol A. Vidal

Carol A. Vidal

Jul 15, 2025

Carol A. (Gamache) Vidal, 75, of Westport, wife of the late Paul Vidal, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Born to Joseph Gamache and Bertha (Carroll) Gamache, Carol was a proud alumna of Apponequet High School and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Bridgewater State College. Her career culminated as the Registrar at the Southern New England School of Law...

Irene L. Brodeur

Irene L. Brodeur

Jul 23, 2025

Irene L. (Dupont) Brodeur, 94, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025. 

She was the wife of the late Armand A. Brodeur. They were married for 57 years. 

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Irene (Danis) Dupont. 

A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1950, Irene was a legal...

Rita M. St. Pierre

Rita M. St. Pierre

Jul 22, 2025

Rita M. St. Pierre, 85, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Bella B. (Emond) Boissonneau and Edgar O. "Pete" Boissonneau, and the former wife of the late Maurice St. Pierre.

Rita dedicated much of her life to caring for others, a calling she fulfilled both professionally and...

Paula J. Souza

Paula J. Souza

Jul 20, 2025

Paula J. Souza, 82, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, formerly of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025.

She was a devoted wife to Paul Souza, her partner and confidant, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and laughter. As a member of the Westport Yacht Club, Paula found joy on the beach and the ocean.

As an avid reader, she...

Rose Marie Blackburn

Rose Marie Blackburn

Jul 16, 2025

Rose Marie (Chaunt) Blackburn, 83, of Tiverton, RI, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

She was the wife of 63 years to the late James M. Blackburn, Sr. and the daughter of Aime and Jeannette (Tessier) Chaunt

Rose was employed by NHD Store and Ocean State Job Lot in Middletown, RI, but she took the greatest pride in being a devoted wife,...

Stanley A. Romanowicz

Stanley A. Romanowicz

Jul 16, 2025

Stanley A. Romanowicz, 73, passed away on July 16, 2025, at St. Anne's Hospital.  He was born on July 18,1951, in Fall River, Massachusetts, and lived a life marked by dedication to both his family and his profession.

Stanley was known for his work as the owner and operator of Stan's Plastering and Drywall.  In his spare time, he assisted his...

Cynthia Nickerson

Cynthia Nickerson

Jul 13, 2025

Cynthia Nickerson, 72, of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at St. Anne’s Hospital on July 13, 2025. She was the wife of the late John Robert Nickerson. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Wilda (Bazinet) Davis and Edward Davis. A graduate of St Joseph's Catholic High School in Fall River, she worked for...

John L. Gomes, Jr.

John L. Gomes, Jr.

Jul 13, 2025

John L. Gomes, Jr., 65, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. 

Born in Fall River, John was the son of the late Pauline (Cardoza) and Joao Gomes.

John dedicated his career to the fisheries in the New Bedford area, where he contributed significantly to the industry. His work not only spoke to his strong work ethic but also...

Christopher P. Manuel

Christopher P. Manuel

Jul 12, 2025

Christopher P. Manuel, 77, of Tiverton, and formerly of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at home.

A graduate of Portsmouth High School, class of 1967, Christopher's career spanned over three decades as a welder at Electric Boat in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, from 1977 to 2010.

Christopher was known for his unwavering support of his family, embodying the...

Fallon Teixeira

Fallon Teixeira

Jul 9, 2025

Fallon H. Teixeira, 15 day old infant of Fall River, passed away peacefully with her parents by her side on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Providence.

Born in Boston on June 24, 2025, she was the daughter of Jose Teixeira and Neasa Waterman, the sister of Jasper Waterman and Lawrence Teixeira, the granddaughter of William and Heather (Correia)...

Florence B. Fournier

Florence B. Fournier

Jul 7, 2025

Florence B. (Cantin) Fournier, 92, formerly of Westport, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. 

She was the wife of the late Aldor A. "Al" Fournier.

Born in Fall River, Florence was the daughter of Eva (Gagnon) and Laurent Cantin.

Florence was a seamtress for many years in the garment industry. Later on, she worked in the deli at "Stop & Shop" in...

Michael J. Berube

Michael J. Berube

Jul 6, 2025

Michael J. Berube, 70, of Westport, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at home.

He was the husband of Donna M. (Boutin) Berube, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. 

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Ilda (Silva) and Joseph Reginald Berube. He was the Father of the late Amy (Berube) Burgo.

Michael founded M....

Gina DePippo

Gina DePippo

Jul 5, 2025

Gina Anne DePippo, 55, of New Bedford, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Born on October 6, 1969 in Fall River, Gina was the daughter of Linda (Rasmussen) DePippo and the late John A. DePippo.

Gina grew up in Assonet, Ma and was a graduate of Apponequet High School, Class of 1987. She was Captain of the Majorettes Team. She...

Tammy J. DeForge

Tammy J. DeForge

Jul 2, 2025

Tammy J. DeForge, 57, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

Born and raised in Fall River, Tammy was the daughter of the late Paul O. and Janice L. (Gonsalves) DeForge. She was employed as a PCA for Tempus Unlimited, Inc, for many years. She loved to go for walks and enjoyed dining out with a nice glass...

Emile Robert St. Pierre

Emile Robert St. Pierre

Jul 2, 2025

Emile Robert "Bob" St. Pierre, a devoted father and husband, passed away on July 2, 2025, at the age of 87. Throughout his life, Bob found joy in life's simplest pleasures, like connecting with old friends, and spending time with his family and loving wife, Claire M. (Deschenes) St. Pierre.

His warm and playful spirit brought lightness and laughter to all...

Ronald G. Gardner

Ronald G. Gardner

Jun 30, 2025

Ronald Gardner, 78, of Tiverton, RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born Edward Ferreira on September 25th, 1946 to Juliette Irene (Chace) and Edward Ferreira, he was adopted by his stepfather Ernest Gardner. In 1965, after he graduated from Robert E. Fitch Senior High School, Groton CT, Ronald enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving...

Kenneth R. Duclos

Kenneth R. Duclos

Jun 29, 2025

Kenneth R. Duclos, 74, passed away on June 29, 2025, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Born in Fall River on February 4, 1951, he was employed as a home improvement contractor. Dedicated to his work, he made a lasting impact on the homes he transformed and the customers he served. 

Kenny was an avid sports and music fan who loved...

Henry A. "Buster" Lecomte

Henry A. "Buster" Lecomte

Jun 25, 2025

Henry A. "Buster" Lecomte, 80, of Fall River, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 11, 1944, in Fall River, Henry lived a life marked by dedication and commitment to those he held dear.

Henry pursued a career as a truck driver for both Shell Oil Company and Getty Oil Company.

A...

Maria S. Arruda

Maria S. Arruda

Jun 25, 2025

Maria S. (Mateus) Arruda, 84, of Fall River, a retired sewing machine operator, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Somerset Ridge Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph C. Arruda.

Born on October 31, 1940, in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, Maria brought warmth and joy to the lives of those she loved throughout her lifetime.

Maria was more than...

Bentley Jordan Souza

Bentley Jordan Souza

Jun 24, 2025

Bentley Jordan Souza, 15, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Tragically, he left this world far too soon in a dirt bike accident.

Soon to begin his sophomore year at Atlantis Charter School, Bentley was known for his infectious spirit and wonderful sense of humor that brought laughter to all who knew him.

Bentley's interests were as diverse...