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Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Shirley B. Grota
Jul 29, 2025
Shirley B. (Luxo) Grota, 90, of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was the companion of Norman O. Lavoie.
Born in Fall River, Shirley was the daughter of John and Josephine (Plante) Luxo. Shirley was the mother of the late Lt. Gerald R. Leduc, TFD, and the sister of the late Lucille Botelho (late husband George).
A cherished member...
George Harrington
Jul 25, 2025
George Kenneth Harrington, of Fall River, passed away at the age of 97 on July 25th after a long and fulfilling life.
George was born on May 19, 1928, in Fall River, MA. He was the son of the late Claire (Buron) and William H. Harrington. George graduated from Durfee High School. After graduation, he pursued studies in both culinary and...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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