OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.

Doris (Gamelin)  Messier

Doris (Gamelin) Messier

Apr 4, 2017

Doris (Gamelin) Messier, 86, of Somerset, wife of the late J. Vincent "Vinnie" Messier, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. She enjoyed bowling, stitching, scrabble, gardening, loved her canine & feline companions, "Maggie", "Buzz", "Rocky" and "Zach", and was a St. Louis de France Parish Bingo volunteer. She was employed by the former Auerbach Robe Company...

Kathleen  Brenda Royds

Kathleen Brenda Royds

Apr 4, 2017

Kathleen B. "Kathy" Royds, 51, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with Chondrosarcoma since 2009. A graphic designer, she was employed by Londonderry Graphics and Providence Business News and was a Mass. Board of Substance Abuse Counselor. A member of the Somerset High School...

Michael  H. Levesque

Michael H. Levesque

Apr 3, 2017

Michael H. Levesque, 60, of Fall River, passed away Monday, April 4, 2017. He was employed by Staples as a sales representative, retiring due to illness. Michael was also a former professional photographer. A New England Sports fan, he was an animal lover. He leaves 2 siblings, Marie Levesque and Peter P. Levesque, nieces and nephews...

Clara (Pisarczyk)  Palmer

Clara (Pisarczyk) Palmer

Apr 3, 2017

Clara Palmer, 73, daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Mlynek) Pisarczyk, stepped into eternity on Monday, April 3, 2017, with her family by her side. She leaves her children, Russell Mulgrew and his wife Debra, Carole Ann Reiniche and husband Derek, of Fall River, MA and William Palmer and his wife Rebecca of Uniontown, PA,...

Leo  J. Duquette

Leo J. Duquette

Apr 2, 2017

Leo J. Duquette, 95, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Lucienne (Cote) Duquette, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. An Army veteran of WW II, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Somerset. He was a self employed carpenter and also employed by Arkwright Finishing Co. He leaves two...

Elaine  "Nan" (Soares)  Guay

Elaine "Nan" (Soares) Guay

Mar 31, 2017

Elaine "Nan" (Soares) Guay, 69, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, wife of the late Robert L. Guay and daughter of Linda Viera of Fall River and the late Frank Viera, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. She taught Kindergarten at the former St. Anne School, coached CYO Basketball and was active in the community. A...

Carol  A. (Machado)  Carroll

Carol A. (Machado) Carroll

Mar 30, 2017

Carol A. (Machado) Carroll, 73, of Tiverton, wife of Robert E. Carroll, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017. A certified general real estate appraiser, she operated Carroll Appraisal Services. She was a member of the Bristol, Rhode Island Lodge of Elks and the Friends of LePage's. Besides her husband of 53 years, she leaves a daughter,...

Donald  R. Raymond

Donald R. Raymond

Mar 28, 2017

Donald R. Raymond, 53, of Somerset, son of Lucille (Michel) Raymond of Somerset and the late Donald A. "Tiger" Raymond, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was an avid Patriots fan and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Besides his mother, he leaves sisters, Debbie Raposa and her husband Kenneth of Somerset and Lynn Thiboutot and her...

James "Jim" "Emmett" Mendes

James "Jim" "Emmett" Mendes

Mar 27, 2017

James "Jim" "Emmett" Mendes, 78, of South Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River, husband of the late Lucille (Normandin) Mendes, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. He was employed by Stop & Shop for over 50 years and was a member of United Food & Commercial Workers Union. He leaves two children, Lynette Barbaza and her husband...

Robert  E. Hutchinson

Robert E. Hutchinson

Mar 27, 2017

Robert E. Hutchinson, 68, of Fall River, husband of Elaine (Gamache) Hutchinson, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. He was employed by Globe Manufacturing and more recently by Brodeur Machine Co. He served in the Marine Corps Reserve during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed traveling, woodworking and spending time with his family. Besides his wife of...

Jose Dasilva

Jose Dasilva

Mar 27, 2017

Jose DaSilva, 88, of Fall River, husband of Lucille (Rebello) DaSilva, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017. He was employed by the John F. Capaldi and Campanella & Cardi Construction Company. He enjoyed fishing, was a member of the Liberal Club and a Benefica Soccer fan and cherished his 1966 Mustang. Besides his wife of 58...

Pedro  "Pete" Tiburtino

Pedro "Pete" Tiburtino

Mar 26, 2017

Pedro "Pete" Tiburtino, 80, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. He owned and operated the former Kist Bottling Co., Bay Liquors and the Bay Liquors Shell Service Station. He leaves his beloved life partner, Donna Costa; four children, Wagner Tiburtino, Wilson Tiburtino, Wedson Tiburtino and his wife Kimberly and Jennifer Ybarra; nine grandchildren...

Janet  C. (Greenberg)  Pavao

Janet C. (Greenberg) Pavao

Mar 25, 2017

Janet C. (Greenberg) Pavao, 73, of Tiverton, wife of the late John A. "Scrimshaw" Pavao, Jr., passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017. She was a former employee of the medical practice of Doctors Udis and Miller Radiology. She leaves two children, John Pavao and his wife Jennifer of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Kristin Tardie and her husband...

Thomas  M. Gonsalves

Thomas M. Gonsalves

Mar 24, 2017

Thomas M. Gonsalves, 76, of Fall River, husband of Marie (Telles) Gonsalves, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. He was employed by Barton Trimont. Thomas loved life and was loved by all. Besides his wife of 57 years, he leaves two children, Thomas Gonsalves and his wife Lisa and Cheryl Gonsalves, four grandchildren, John Rankin, Ashley,...

Maria  C. Branco

Maria C. Branco

Mar 24, 2017

Maria C. (Medeiros) Branco, 82, of Fall River, widow of Luis F. Branco, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Born in Mosteiros, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Augusto Medeiros and Maria Almeida and the mother of the late John Branco. She was employed by Paramount Sportswear and Beacon Garment. She was...

Louis  T. Cabral,  Jr.

Louis T. Cabral, Jr.

Mar 22, 2017

Louis T. Cabral, Jr., 77, of Fall River, husband of Joyce (Pacheco) Cabral, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017. He worked in construction and was a member of Local 610 Laborer's Union. A former Maplewood Little League coach, he was an avid Red Sox fan and gardener. Besides his wife of 29 years, he leaves five...

Marylou  M. (Pavao)  Alves

Marylou M. (Pavao) Alves

Mar 22, 2017

MaryLou M. (Pavao) Alves, 59, of Fall River, wife of Warren R. Alves, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, after a brief illness. She was an insurance broker with Matthews Insurance Agency of Somerset. She loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren. Besides her husband of 30 years, she leaves two children, Heather DeJesus...

Kenneth Cookson

Kenneth Cookson

Mar 21, 2017

Kenneth Cookson, 80, of Westport, husband of Maureen (King) Cookson, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He served in the Navy Reserve and was employed by Morse Twist Drill & Cutting Tools, New Bedford for over 30 years. Besides his wife of 60 years, he leaves a son, Dale Cookson and his wife Rhonda of Alabama;...

Amanda  Lynn Morin

Amanda Lynn Morin

Mar 21, 2017

Amanda Lynn Morin, 26, of Longfellow Place, Boston, formerly of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Boston Medical Center. Survivors include a son, Jayse Ryan Almeida, a mother, Julie Morin, a step-father, Brian Costa, a brother, Brian Costa and a fiance Brian McAleer. Private arrangements are entrusted to Auclair Funeral Home....

June Griffin

June Griffin

Mar 17, 2017

June Griffin, 80, of Somerset, MA, wife of the late Donald Griffin passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. June was a graduate of Dominican Academy and held a bachelor's degree in Home Economics from University of Rhode Island. She spent most of her career as a teacher at Somerset South and North Middle Schools, and taught...