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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Jennifer R. (Davis) Ruggiero
Oct 15, 2016
Jennifer R. (Davis) Ruggiero, 52, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016. She is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus. She was born in Florida to Charles J. Davis and the late Janet Rodriguez. After moving to the Fall River area she worked at Verizon for many years. Jenn's devotion...
Daniel Audette
Oct 14, 2016
Daniel Audette, 84, of Westport, husband of Gloriette (Levesque) Audette and father of the late David Audette, entered into rest Friday, October 14, 2016. He was employed by Charlmore Furniture Co., Henry R. Coffin, Co., Inc, M. B. Foster Electric Co. and Modern Furniture. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton. His home...
Arsene "Butch" Sylvia, Jr.
Oct 14, 2016
Arsene "Butch" Sylvia, Jr., 71, of Fall River, husband of Grace (Lemieux) Sylvia, entered into rest Friday, October 14, 2016. He was employed by F. B. Roger's Silver Co. and Poole Silver Co., Taunton and Beanos Garage, Westport. Besides his wife of 46 years, he leaves two sons, David Sylvia and his wife Jennifer and Steven...
Ronald Frank
Oct 11, 2016
Ronald Frank, Sr. 60, of Fall River, husband of Nancy (Cyr) Frank, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Tobey Hospital, Wareham, after an illness. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his wife, he leaves four children, John Botelho, Renae Frank, Theresa James and Paige Frank; seven grandchildren, Dante,...
Rita (Laliberte) Otocki
Oct 6, 2016
Rita (Laliberte) Otocki, 81, of Tiverton, wife of the late John Otocki and companion of the late Raymond Souza, entered into rest Thursday, October 6, 2016. She leaves a daughter, Bonnie Otocki of Barrington; brothers, Albert and Peter Laliberte, both of Somerset and nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Napoleon and...
Barbara L. (Perry) Nataly
Oct 5, 2016
Barbara L. (Perry) Nataly, 86, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, widow of Thomas J. Nataly, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016. An insurance agent, she owned and operated the M. D. Perry Insurance Agency, with her brother Arnold for 50 years, founded by their late father. A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1948,...
Catherine D. Larson (Harris) Navach
Oct 5, 2016
Catherine D. (Harris) Larson Navach, 86, of Taunton, MA, formerly of Lewiston, ME, wife of the late Donald M. Larson and Ernest Navach, entered into rest Wednesday, October 5, 2016. She was a nurse in Women's Army Corps during the Korean Era. She enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She leaves five children, Donald J. Larson and his...
Imelda B. (Gauthier) Benoit
Oct 5, 2016
Imelda B. (Gauthier) Benoit, 87, of Borden Place East, Fall River, wife of the late Leo Benoit, entered into rest Wednesday, October 5, 2016. A lifelong resident of Fall River, Imelda had been employed by the former Fall River Knitting Mills before retirement and enjoyed crocheting and knitting as well as her family and daily interaction...
Jo Ann "Lyric" Hayes Hancock
Oct 2, 2016
Jo Ann "Lyric" Hayes Hancock, 45, born in Louisville KY, of Fall River, MA, entered into rest on Sunday, October 2, 2016, after fighting a long illness. Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Brenda Sue Hayes Coulombe and Charles Bosley and the stepdaughter of the late Norman Coulombe. Jo Ann was a Certified Nursing...
Robert D. Gagnon
Sep 29, 2016
Robert D. Gagnon, 81, of Westport, husband of Alyce B. (Dubiel) Gagnon, entered into rest on Thursday, September 29, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children. A devoted family man and Red Sox fan, he spent most of his life in auto sales. He also owned and operated the former Bob Gagnon's Chalet House Restaurant of...
Nadine L. (St.Ours) Bartkowiak
Sep 27, 2016
Nadine L. (St.Ours) Bartkowiak, 55, of Fall River, wife of Paul Bartkowiak, entered into rest Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Grace (Pirog) St.Ours and the sister of the late Michael St.Ours. Besides her husband of 19 years, she leaves two children, Brandon and Christine Bartkowiak; siblings, Carlene Kurowski...
Normand J. Charest
Sep 26, 2016
Normand J. Charest, 71, of North Smithfield, RI, formerly of Fall River, entered into rest Monday, September 26, 2016. A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, he served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and was a self employed building contractor. He was an artist in stone and wood sculpting and the reproduction of fine furniture....
Raymond D. Ouellette, Jr.
Sep 23, 2016
Raymond D. Ouellette, Jr., 81, of Westport, husband of Claire M. (Toupin) Ouellette, entered into rest Friday, September 23, 2016. He owned and operated Watuppa Oil Co., Nite Owl Diners and Watuppa Real Estate for many years. He served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, was an avid skier and was a member of the Knights...
Ann V. (Sullivan) Lewis
Sep 22, 2016
Ann V. (Sullivan) Lewis, 88, of Fall River, a former employee of Beacon Garment Manufacturing, wife of the late James Lewis, entered into rest Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was the mother of the late James Lewis; the mother-in-law of Cheryl B. (Poole) Lewis of Assonet; the grandmother of David Lewis (wife Bonnie) and Jeffrey Lewis...
Julien F. Paul
Sep 20, 2016
Julien F. Paul, 90 years young, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20th at Charlton Memorial Hospital with his son and daughter at his side. Julien was born in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Yvonne & Joseph Felix Paul. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Eileen P. (Burns) Paul, his...
Joseph Kando
Sep 19, 2016
Joseph Kando, 93, of Fall River, formerly of Pawtucket, husband of Josephine (Pisarczyk) Pacheco Kando and husband of the late Effie Kando, entered into rest Monday, September 19, 2016. He was a Navy veteran of WW II and a longtime employee of the US Postal Service, Providence. Besides his wife of 35 years, he leaves two...
Lomer H. "Lo" Lapointe
Sep 15, 2016
Lomer H. "Lo" Lapointe, 97, of Fall River, husband of the late Beatrice (Nataly) Lapointe, 96, died Thursday, September 15, 2016. Born in Casselman, Ontario, Canada, the son of the late Omer and Aurore (Brisson) LaPointe, he was employed by Abdon Textiles and Quaker Fabrics. A Marine Corps veteran of WW II, he was a member...
Brendan S. Desrosiers
Sep 14, 2016
Brendan S. Desrosiers, 31, of Fall River, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He had attended B.M.C. Durfee High School and had been employed in the construction industry. Brendan hobbies included writing music, rapping and cooking. Survivors include his parents, Steven and Jeanine (Trial) Desrosiers, a sister, Jacqueline Desrosiers, a daughter, Mya Matos and her...
Doris (Brodeur) Helger
Sep 13, 2016
Doris B. "Dot" (Brodeur) Helger, 88, of Tiverton, wife of the late Edward A. Helger, entered into rest Tuesday, September 13, 2016. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed family gatherings, crocheting, puzzles and helping her family on Helger's Farm. She leaves seven children, Ann Reynolds (Jeffrey) and Jane Callahan (Daniel), all of Westport, Beth...
Tessie M. Bates
Sep 12, 2016
Tessie M. (Wallen) Bates, 86, of Fall River, widow of Edward Joseph Bates II, formerly of Somerset, died Monday, September 12, 2016. Before her retirement, she was employed by Dover Stamping. She enjoyed cooking, painting, game shows, arts and crafts and playing and watching golf. She was born and raised on Caney Ridge in Dickenson VA,...
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