OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Beverly Ann Gillette
Jul 5, 2024
Beverly Ann Gillette, 69, of Fall River, passed away July 5, 2024, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston.
She held a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology from Northeastern University. Bev was previously employed by Goddard Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital.
She was the daughter of the late James and Elaine (Thomas) Gillette.
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John J. Medeiros
Jul 5, 2024
John J. Medeiros 80, a lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away on July 5th. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Maureen (Labecki) Medeiros. John was the son of the late John C. and Amelia (Motta) Medeiros.
He leaves behind his son John and wife Karen of Somerset, MA and North Barnstead, NH; his...
Reginald L. "Reggie" Boucher
Jul 4, 2024
Reginald L. “Reggie” Boucher, 93, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River and Rumford, RI, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024.
He was the loving husband of the late Ann (Roussel) Boucher.
Reggie was an Army veteran of the Korean War.He was employed by Arkwright Finishing Co. and was a member of the Holy Name Society...
Mario Jorge Melo
Jul 3, 2024
Mario Jorge Melo, 62, of Fall River, passed away at St. Anne’s Hospital Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
He was the husband of Filomena F. (Teixeira) Melo.
Born in Capalas, he was the son of the late Alberto and Hilda (Tavares) Mello.
He was formerly employed by Rhode Island Hospital. His hobbies included fishing,...
Cecile (Labonte) Levesque
Jul 1, 2024
Cecile (Labonte) Levesque, 89, of Fall River, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at The Oaks in New Bedford.
She was the wife of the late Norman L. “Pete” Levesque.
Cecile will be remembered as a very caring person. She volunteered teaching crafts, as she was a talented artist who did painting, ceramics and sewing....
Phyllis A. (Diniz) Moniz
Jun 30, 2024
Phyllis A. (Diniz) Moniz, 99, of East Providence, formerly of Fall River, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at home.
She was employed in the nursing profession and garment industry. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Alminda (Medeiros) Diniz.
She leaves her daughter and caregiver, Priscilla E....
Theresa M. (Murphy) Peixinho
Jun 29, 2024
Theresa M. (Murphy) Peixinho, 82, of Tiverton, passed away Saturday June 29, 2024 at St. Anne’s Hospital after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony P. "Tony" Peixinho and mother of the late Scott Peixinho. Terri was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She dedicated her life and love to her...
Susan A. (St.Laurent) Arruda
Jun 27, 2024
Susan A. (St.Laurent) Arruda, 70, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024.
She was employed as an LPN at St Ann's hospital. Susan enjoyed being a Brownie Troop Leader at St. Anne's School for many years and loved baking and arts and crafts.
Susan is survived by two daughters, Jodi L. Crane and...
Lillian "Peg" (Lapointe) Pereira
Jun 26, 2024
Lillian "Peg" (Lapointe) Pereira, (88) of Fall River, MA, died of natural causes on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
Lillian was born November 23, 1935 to the late Deolinda Correira and Aime Lapointe. She was one of four children. Lillian worked several manufacturing jobs in the...
Melvin Earle Gaudette
Jun 22, 2024
Melvin Earle Gaudette, 7/12/1931 - 6/22/2024
Surrounded by his loving family, Earle was peacefully reunited with his one and only love of over 75 years, Gloria J. Fanning, on June 22, 2024, just shy of his 93rd birthday. Earle fell in love with Gloria at first sight after meeting her on the beach in 1948....
Charlotte Sherman
Jun 21, 2024
Charlotte E. (Levesque) Sherman, 87, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on Friday,
June 21, 2024. Her final days were spent at home, surrounded by loved ones. She
leaves behind her loving husband of 65 years, George L. Sherman, Jr.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and...
Theresa (Belanger) Cordeiro
Jun 20, 2024
Theresa “Terry” (Belanger) Cordeiro, 94, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was the wife of the late Anthony Cordeiro. She was the former wife of the late Armand Cote.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Adelard and Rose (Gaudreau) Belanger.
Theresa...
Ronald R. Botelho
Jun 19, 2024
Ronald R. Botelho, 73, of Swansea, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was the husband of Linda (Martin) Botelho of 54 years.
Born in Fall River, Ronald was the son of the late Arthur and Pauline (Dupre) Botelho.
A United States Navy Veteran, Ronald opened and operated Ron’s...
Jean (Constantino) Ray
Jun 18, 2024
Jean (Costantino) Ray, 65, of Fall River, passed into eternal life Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at her home. She was employed by McGovern's Restaurant, Fall River for many years as a hostess. Jean loved her dog, Peanut, listening to music, flowers and the outdoors and was a great cook.
She enjoyed sitting in her yard.
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Brennan Tyler Lambert
Jun 17, 2024
With the heaviest of hearts we are sad to announce Brennan Tyler Lambert, 30, of Fall River, passed into eternal life on Monday, June 17th, 2024. He was the son of Bethany Lambert and Yugie Berry. Besides his parents he leaves behind his gramps Paul Moniz, nana Beverly Moniz, his brothers Terrel, Bryce, Cory and Tate, and his sisters...
Sandra M. Murphy
Jun 17, 2024
Sandra M. Murphy, 65, of Fall River, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, June 17, 2024.
Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of James, and Anita (Charron) Murphy.
Sandra was an avid card player and loved to play bingo. She enjoyed going to the...
Maria (Botelho) Rodrigues
Jun 15, 2024
Maria (Botelho) Rodrigues, 89, of Fall River, passed into eternal life Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was the wife of the late Joao S. Rodrigues.
Born in St.Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of Mariano Botelho and Isabel (Tavares) Botelho Thomas.
Maria was a dedicated sister to her many siblings whom she helped care for. ...
Lucette (Bastien) Pimental
Jun 13, 2024
Lucette (Bastien) Pimental, 90, of Tiverton, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late James F. Pimental with whom she shared 67 years of marriage.
Born in Bar-Le-Duc, France, the daughter of Paul and Alice (Dieudonne) Bastien, she lived in Tiverton most of her life.
Employed in the...
Therese A. (Moreau) Archambault
Jun 13, 2024
Therese A. “Terry” (Moreau) Archambault, 86, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
She was the wife of the late Roger J. Archambault.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Therese was the daughter of the late Edmond Moreau and Alice (Berube) Moreau Pinault.
Therese worked in the sewing mills for many...
Robert G. Guilmette, Jr.
Jun 12, 2024
Robert “Bobby” G. Guilmette, Jr., 51, of Somerset, Formerly of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
He was the partner, best friend, and the love of his life to Kerri Felizberto-Guilmette, with whom he shared 36 years of crazy and fun times together.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Robert was...