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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Kelly Lynne (Maloney) Piontek
Jan 20, 2026
Kelly Lynne (Maloney) Piontek, 56, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was the wife of Joe H. Piontek, Jr., with whom she shared 10 years of marriage.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Kelly was the daughter of Patricia Elizabeth (Watters) Maloney and the late Raymond Francis Maloney.
Kelly worked as a Nurse Practitioner. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Kelly was...
Maria D. (Costa) Pimental
Jan 19, 2026
Maria D. (Costa) Pimental, 60, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was the wife of Angelo Pimental, with whom she shared 37 years of marriage. Maria was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, whose life was marked by her unwavering love and commitment to her family.
Born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter...
M. Robert Andrade
Jan 18, 2026
M. Robert Andrade "Bob", 86, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was the husband of Sheila A. (Correa) Andrade with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel and Jennie (Mello) Andrade.
Bob was the Facility Manager at the Naval Underseas Warfare Center in Newport, RI....
Oscar H. Bissaro
Jan 16, 2026
Oscar Henry Bissaro, 90, of Swansea, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026. He was the husband of Phyllis V. (Atkinson) Bissaro, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Celina (Gamache) and Augusta Bissaro.
Oscar was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He also served full time for...
Victor R. Ferland
Jan 9, 2026
Victor R. Ferland, 100, of Tiverton, passed into eternal life on Friday, January 9, 2026.
He was affectionately known as "Pépère" and was respected and loved by many.
In the early 1950's, he lived in Miami, Florida, where he owned and operated a saw filing business. A member of Carpenter's Union, Local 1305, he helped build the Braga Bridge, worked at the...
Thu Van Bui
Jan 8, 2026
Thu Van Bui, 63, of Fall River, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Tho Le, with whom he shared 30 years of marriage.
Born in Da Nang, Vietnam, he was the son of the late Vuong Thi Bui and Khoa Van Bui.
He enjoyed going fishing, grilling for friends and family, singing karaoke, and had a passion...
Richard Cookson
Jan 7, 2026
Richard "Cookie" Cookson, 86, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born on August 17, 1939, in Fall River, he was known for his warm and kind personality, coupled with a great sense of humor that endeared him to family and friends.
He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” (Auclair) Cookson...
Romeo L. Potvin
Jan 5, 2026
Romeo L. Potvin, 91, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Sarah S. Brayton Nursing Center. He was born on June 29, 1934, in Fall River.
He was employed as a maintenance mechanic with Lightolier.
Romeo was known for his love of baseball, passionately supporting the Boston Red Sox. His enthusiasm for the game extended beyond fandom; he also dedicated...
David Ploude, Sr.
Jan 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of David Ploude Sr.
David Ploude, Sr., 63, of Somerset, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Alice Marjorie (Damas) Ploude and the late Napoleon Albert Ploude of Swansea.
For many years, David dedicated himself to his work at New England Piping and Welding, where he was known for his strong...
Jeremy M. Teixeira
Jan 4, 2026
Jeremy M. Teixeira, 37, of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 4, 2026. He was employed as an X-ray technician supervisor at Charlton Memorial Hospital, where he was respected for his expertise and commitment to patient care.
A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, he furthered his education at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Massachusetts, where...
Lucille Levesque
Dec 31, 2025
Lucille Levesque, 79, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Born in Fall River, Lucille was the daughter of the late Rose A. (Lemieux) and Jean B Levesque, Jr..
Lucille had a heart full of love and creativity. She found joy in crafting, scrapbooking, and making beautiful greeting cards that brought smiles to the faces of her family and...
Normand A. Dube
Dec 31, 2025
Normand A. Dube, 79, of Somerset, affectionately known as "Stormin Normand," passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
He was born on May 12, 1946, in Fall River, Massachusetts, and dedicated over 30 years of his life to his profession as a financial advisor at LPL Financial.
A kind and generous man, Normand was celebrated for his extraordinary...
Vivian S. Lyne
Dec 30, 2025
Vivian S. Lyne, 75, of Swansea, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William E. Lyne Jr., with whom she shared 44 years of marriage.Born in Fall River and raised in Swansea, Vivian was the daughter of the late Arthur Lambert and Yvette (Nadeau) Lambert. She was a lifelong Swansea resident.Vivian...
Brenda (Burrows) Lopes
Dec 30, 2025
Brenda (Burrows) Lopes, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother of five and dedicated educator, passed away surrounded by love. Brenda lived a life defined by service, perseverance, and deep devotion to her family.
A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Brenda went on to dedicate 34 years of her career as a Special Education teacher with the Fall River School...
Carolyn F. Price
Dec 28, 2025
Carolyn F. Price, 81, a lifelong resident of Fall River, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at St. Anne’s Hospital on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Born on June 30, 1944, Carolyn lived a life filled with love, dedication, and contributions to her community.
She was the wife of the late Edward Teixeira and daughter of the late Francis and Evelyn (DiCorpo) Price. Throughout...
Georgette Kanauss
Dec 25, 2025
Georgette D. (Charest) Kanauss, a beloved mother, 82, of Princeton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025. She was the wife of the late Richard Kanauss, with whom she shared over 30 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, Georgette was the daughter of the late Juliette (Pineault) Charest and George Charest.
For many years, she served as a lunch...
Maria "Gilda" Guilherme
Dec 24, 2025
Maria "Gilda" Guilherme, born on December 2, 1927, in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025 in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Gilda was a machine operator in the garment industry of Fall River, where she also a member of the International Garment Workers Union.
She is survived by her son, Louis M. Raposo and his wife Margaret; a...
Helen Banville
Dec 24, 2025
Helen (Hoard) Banville, 76, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was the wife of Robert P. Banville, with whom they shared 54 years of marriage.
Born in California, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Ida (Locke) and William Edward Hoard.
Helen dedicated much of her life to caring for others, first in her long career as a pharmacy...
Frances A. Miranda
Dec 23, 2025
Frances A. (Machado) Miranda, 80, a resident of Somerset, Massachusetts, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, after a brief illness. She will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her family, who affectionately called her Frannie.
She was the wife of the late Armando Miranda.
A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1963, Frances worked as a librarian...
Ann Marie Beben
Dec 22, 2025
Ann Marie (Angelone) Beben, 81, of Somerset, entered into eternal life to join her late husband and soulmate, Robert Richard Beben, on Monday, December 22, 2025. They shared 56 years of marriage.
Anne Marie was employed by City Financial. She was a member of St. John of God Parish in Somerset. She enjoyed adult coloring books and spending time with her...
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