OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Violante "Violet" (Silvia) Alexander
Feb 14, 2017
Violante "Violet" (Silvia) Alexander, 99, of Fall River, entered eternal rest Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was the wife of the late Alfred Alexander. Violet was a longtime employee of Lamport Manufacturing having worked there until it closed. She then worked at Fall River Knitting Mills until retiring at age 65. She participated in Bristol Elders...
Raymond L. Laferriere
Feb 14, 2017
Raymond L. Laferriere, 84, of Fall River, husband of Lucille J. "Lou" (Lamothe) Laferriere, RN, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by Guimond Farms and Lecomte's Dairy. Besides his wife of 59 years, he leaves five children,...
Michael P. Gifford
Feb 14, 2017
Michael P. Gifford, 59, of Fall River, husband of Elizabeth (Silvia) Gifford, passed away unexpectedly February 14, 2017. He was an independent building contractor. Besides his wife of 25 years, he leaves a son, Matthew Gifford, four siblings, Linda Leahey (Neil), Patricia Fahey (Donald), Judith Mauretti (Patrick) and Joyce Levesque (Richard) and many nieces and nephews....
Thomas J. Botelho
Feb 14, 2017
Thomas J. Botelho, 87, of Somerset, husband of Lorraine M. (White) Botelho, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by Danté Manufacturing Company, Attleboro and International Packaging Corporation, Pawtucket. He enjoyed traveling, his favorite destination being Ogunquit, Maine. Besides his wife of 61 years, he leaves...
Albert "Dick" Couto
Feb 13, 2017
Albert "Dick" Couto, 84, of Swansea, husband of the late Lauretta G. (Banville) Bouchard Couto, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. He worked in the garment industry and was a longtime musician with several area bands. He leaves four stepchildren, Louis L. Bouchard, Jr. and his wife Linda of Tiverton, Lucille G. Aguiar (late husband Charles)...
Paul L. Bolduc
Feb 13, 2017
Paul L. Bolduc, 65, of Tiverton, husband of Susan (Cateon) Bolduc, entered into rest Monday, February 13, 2017. A graduate of Tiverton High School, Class of 1969, he served in the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps Reserve and the Massachusetts Army National Guard. He was employed by the former Bolduc's Lumber and then for 36 years...
Manuel C. Amarelo
Feb 9, 2017
Manuel C. Amarelo, 81, of Fall River, husband of the late Clotilde C. (Lopes) Amarelo, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. He was born in Arrifes, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores. He served in the Portuguese Army and was employed by Pioneer Finishing Co. He was an active member and volunteer, Eucharistic minister and choir member...
Irene C. (Wojcik) Witengier
Feb 7, 2017
Irene C. (Wojcik) Witengier, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Walter Witengier, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was a Marian Medal recipient and a member of the Holy Cross Rosary Society. She leaves two children, Ann Harpham and her husband Robert of Tennessee and Dr. Walter Witengier and his wife Kelly of...
Michael Pryor
Feb 6, 2017
Michael Pryor, 65, of Borden Place West, 181 South Main St. Fall River, Massachusetts, formerly of Boston, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at Saint Anne Hospital. Born in Brookline,MA, he was the son of the late Donald I Pryor, Sr. and the late Alma (Shieffield) Pryor. He worked as a cook. He leaves three brothers, Richard...
Steven W. Gosselin
Feb 6, 2017
On this day February 6, 2017, the heavens above have gained another great horseman. Steven W. Gosselin, 63 of North Dartmouth, Son of the late Robert E. and Barbara L. Gosselin, husband to Janice Gosselin, father of Jennifer Rebello, grandfather of Ashley Sylvia, Jacob Sylvia, Ashley Rebello, and Alec Rebello and great grandfather to Jaycee Chicoine....
Lucille T. (Beauregard) Nowak
Feb 6, 2017
Lucille T. (Beauregard) Nowak, 92, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Edward J. Nowak, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017. An employee of New England Telephone for many years, she was the family historian and storyteller and enjoyed reading and cooking. While she had no grandchildren, she loved spending time with her...
Jeanne D. (Patenaude) Levesque
Feb 5, 2017
Jeanne D. (Patenaude) Levesque, 77, of Fall River, wife of Joseph Roger V. Levesque, FRFD, Ret., passed away, Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was employed by the former J.J. Newberry, Pet Department, Sanford Yarns and the Chace Curtain Mfg. Cafeteria. She was a longtime member of the former Blessed Sacrament Parish and a member of the...
Matthew Benjamin Mello
Feb 5, 2017
Matthew Benjamin Mello, 27, of Swansea Massachusetts, son of Roger and Carol (Rousseau) Mello of Swansea, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2017. In addition to his parents Matthew leaves his brother, Christopher Mello, his sister in-law Emily, and his nephew Jason of Attleboro, his companion Emily Kimball, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was...
Loretta R. (Blais) Miller
Feb 3, 2017
Loretta R. (Blais) Miller, 102, of Fall River, wife of the late Edward J. Miller, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. She attended St. Anne's School and was a member of St. Anne's Parish where she sang in the choir. She was a strong presence in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She will be...
Navarro Z. Javier
Feb 1, 2017
Navarro Z. "Ray" Javier, 84, Master Chef, beloved companion of Rose Perry, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Born in the Philippines, he was employed by various Newport, RI restaurants. Ray was a kind, generous and loving person. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his long time companion, he leaves 3 stepchildren,...
Sandra (Arpa) Ouellette
Feb 1, 2017
Sandra (Arpa) Ouellette, 66, of Fall River, wife of Raymond J. Ouellette, Jr., passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017. She was employed by Lightolier and Chadwicks of Boston and enjoyed going to Newport Grand Casino. Besides her husband of 44 years, she leaves three children, Raymond J. Ouellette, III and his wife Lucy of Fall River,...
Mary (Borges) Galego
Jan 31, 2017
Mary (Borges) Galego, 77, of Fall River, wife of Francisco Galego, passed away January 31, 2017. Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late James and Angelina (Santos) Borges. Survivors also include two sons, Edmund Galego and his wife Natalie of Fall River and Dr. Paul Galego and his wife Tracey...
Ernestina (Pacheco) Dacosta
Jan 30, 2017
Ernestina (Pacheco) daCosta, 83, of Fall River, . wife of the late Jose daCosta, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. She was an active participant of the Senior Citizens Group of Santo Christo Parish. A loving and devoted homemaker and babysitter, she enjoyed crocheting, knitting and sewing. She leaves five children, Ana M. Freire and her...
John J. Enos, Sr.
Jan 29, 2017
John J. Enos, Sr., 83, of Fall River, husband of the late Yvette (Melanson) Enos, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he owned and operated the former Fall River Fireplace and Venos, Inc. and enjoyed dancing, traveling, music and his family. His two favorite sayings were "Let's make it...
Keith Verissimo
Jan 28, 2017
Keith Verissimo, 32, of Fall River, son of Aguinaldo "Shorty" and Pamela (Mello) Verissimo of Fall River, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. An independent contractor and skilled carpenter, he was employed by Kelley Bros. Concrete, Inc. Besides his parents he leaves a brother, Kevin Verissimo of Fall River; his grandfather, Laurenio Verissimo of Fall River;...