OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Edna A. Beaulieu
Dec 2, 2025
Edna A. Beaulieu, 95, of Somerset, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was the wife of the late Eugene G. Beaulieu with whom she shared 39 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Mathias and Melida (Desjardins) Chretien.
Edna dedicated many years of her career to the New England Telephone Company, where she...
George L. Giroux
Dec 2, 2025
George L. Giroux, 96, of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was the husband of the late Rolande (Pelletier) Giroux, with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Aldei and Alice (Potvin) Giroux.
For many years, George was a familiar face as a postman on his mail route...
Seraphim G Nobrega Jr.
Dec 2, 2025
Seraphim G. Nobrega Jr., 85, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side.
He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and talent that resonated through his life.
He was the loving husband of 65 years to Fernanda M. (Cabral) Nobrega.
Seraphim had a 46-year career as a textile finisher at Duro...
Madeline D. Greenwood
Nov 26, 2025
Madeline Donna (Carreiro) Greenwood, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
She was the wife of Lawrence J. Greenwood and was married for 42 years. Madeline was born in Fall River, and was the daughter of the late Manuel and Lena Carreiro. She was the sister of Manuel Carreiro, Jr.
Madeline graduated from Case High School in Swansea, Massachusetts, class of 1964....
Elizabeth Cookson
Nov 24, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” (Auclair) Cookson, 80, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Richard Cookson, with whom she shared 40 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Albert G. and Alice (Rioux) Auclair.
A graduate of Dominican Academy, Class of 1964, Betty devoted her life to caring...
William Brian Emerson
Nov 19, 2025
William Brian Emerson, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
William served in the United States Army. After his service, he worked for various companies, including Teixeira Beef and Provisions, Bechtel Corp., The Ukrainian Home, and The Fall River Line Pier. He was also a member of the Italian Progressive Club and The Liberal Club of Fall...
Kim A. Platt
Nov 18, 2025
Kim A. Platt, 66, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River passed into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
She was the daughter of Barbara A. (Arruda) Platt of Fall River and the late Kenneth M. Platt.
Kim was very active with Community Connections. She loved the beach, her set of keys, doing yard work with her late father, and she adored...
Daniel Priester
Nov 16, 2025
Daniel Priester, 81, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was the husband of Linda (Rita) Priester.
Daniel owned and operated TV Doctor for over 30 years.
Besides his wife, Daniel is survived by his children, Nicholas Priester (fiancée Leandra Mello) and Melissa Verhaegen (husband Shane); his grandchildren, Taylor Jade and Amber Rose Verhaegen; his great-grandson, Nolan James...
Lorraine (Audit) Garell
Nov 16, 2025
Lorraine (Audit) Garell, 97, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was the wife of the late Sidney J. "Red" Garell.
Born in Tiverton, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Jeannette (Bousquet) Audit. Lorraine loved to sew and crochet.
Lorraine is survived by her children, Stephen Garell (wife Jacqueline) of Assonet, and Wesley J. Garell (wife Jeanne),...
Norbina Sineiro
Nov 16, 2025
Norbina "Norby" Sineiro, 69, of Swansea, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was the wife of Daniel A. Sineiro, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.
Born in Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Carreiro) Ponte.
Norbina dedicated her life to caring for others, serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant...
Joseph R. Santos
Nov 14, 2025
Joseph R. "Butch" Santos, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. He was the husband of Judith A. (Oliveira) Santos, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in Fall River, Joseph was the son of the late Manuel and Bernadette (Paul) Santos, and the brother of the late Barbara Robichaud.
Throughout his life, Joseph was known...
Gilberto Raposo
Nov 13, 2025
Gilberto Raposo, 91, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was the husband of the late Dolores (Leite) Raposo.
He was the son of the late Manuel S. and Rosa Duarte Raposo, and the brother of the late Anibal S. Raposo (wife, the late Isilda), Maria Fernandes and Ilda Afonso.
Gilberto dedicated his early years to farming before...
Gail Lopes
Nov 13, 2025
Gail Lopes, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, following an automobile accident. Born in Fall River, Gail dedicated her life to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in home health, where she touched the lives of many with her compassionate spirit.
Gail was passionate about the beauty of nature, often finding serenity in long walks through...
Rose Marie Swenson
Nov 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rose Marie Swenson
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Godmother, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Neighbor.
Rose Marie Swenson, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and dear friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was 73 years old. Her gentle spirit, generous heart and unwavering kindness touched all who were blessed to know...
Ann Davis
Nov 2, 2025
Ann Davis, 64, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Born on March 25, 1961, Ann was the daughter of the late Frank J. Jordan, Jr. and Geraldine (Goodrum) Jordan.
A self taught artist, Ann expressed her love for art through drawing captivating portraits that reflected her unique perspective on the world. Her creative spirit inspired those around her,...
Patricia Darlene Guthrie
Oct 30, 2025
Patricia Darlene Guthrie, 65, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Patricia enjoyed crocheting and fishing, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Patricia is survived by her children, Joshua Guthrie (wife Julie), and Tammy Guthrie; her grandchildren, Kyanna Gomes, Natasha Gomes, Emmy Guthrie, and Brody Guthrie; and her sisters, Katherine Benoit and Deborah Charbonneau.
She...
Richard A. Martel
Oct 30, 2025
Richard A. Martel, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. He was the husband of Linda V. (Marciarelli) Martel, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage.
Born on January 16, 1945, he was the son of the late Oscar R. "Red" and Rosalie (Canuel) Martel.
A Vietnam veteran serving in the Air Force, Richard was an active...
Nancy C. Fell
Oct 29, 2025
Nancy C. Fell, 84, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Born in Fall River, Nancy was the daughter of the late Dr. Ernest M. Fell, Sr and Mabel E. (Alwood) Fell, and the sister of the late Ernest M. Fell Jr.
Nancy worked at Charlton Memorial Hospital for many years in the Medical Records Department. A devoted member...
Kevin Michael Baker
Oct 25, 2025
Kevin Michael Baker, 44, of Fall River, passed away at St. Anne's Hospital on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
He had worked in the HVAC industry.
He leaves his mother, Susanne Anunciacao, and father, Brian Baker; his daughters, Avery Baker and Lyla Baker; his soulmate, Lynne Servant; his sister, Jessica DaAnunciacao; and his brother, Joey DaAnunciacao.
Arrangements are private.
Aurora Iris LaChance
Oct 23, 2025
Aurora Iris LaChance (née Wotton), age 27, passed away on October 23, 2025, after a difficult battle with stage 4 cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones and her beloved cat, Vhagar—affectionately known as Pebble Cat.
Born on April 1, 1998, in Framingham Massachusetts Aurora grew up in Franklin Massachusetts, where she attended Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. There she...
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