OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Claire T. Connell (Gauvin)  Lepage

Claire T. Connell (Gauvin) Lepage

Jan 6, 2017

Claire T. (Gauvin) Connell LePage, 87, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Gerald "Jerry" Connell and Albert "Al" LePage, passed away, Friday, January 6, 2017. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed puzzles and playing cards and was a member of the former St. Anne Drill Team. She leaves five children, Denise McCommins...

Steven L. "Steve" Ouellette

Steven L. "Steve" Ouellette

Jan 6, 2017

Steven L. "Steve" Ouellette, 65, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, husband of Paula J. (Eckard) Ouellette, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017. He was a Charlton Memorial Hospital Surgical Technician. He was an avid golfer and coached in the Westport baseball and basketball leagues. Besides his wife of 45 years, he leaves two sons, Christopher...

Irene (Letendre)  Duclos

Irene (Letendre) Duclos

Jan 5, 2017

Irene (Letendre) Duclos, 100, of Fall River, wife of the late Charles Duclos, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. She worked in the garment industry for many years. She leaves three sons, Charles Emile "Duke" Duclos and his wife Linda of Florida, Paul H. Duclos of Swansea and Ronald Duclos and his wife Kathleen of Fall...

Richard  A. Menard

Richard A. Menard

Jan 5, 2017

Richard A. Menard, 60, a Fall River resident, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Lorraine (Roy) Menard of Westport and the late Armand G. Menard. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He loved cartoons, old television shows and shopping at yard sales...

Domingos  O. Botelho

Domingos O. Botelho

Jan 5, 2017

Domingos O. Botelho, 80, of Fall River, husband of Leonor Botelho, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. He worked in the textile industry for many years, at times working three jobs to support his family. Domingos was known for his strong work ethic and his devotion to family and God which he instilled in all of...

Richey Botelho

Richey Botelho

Jan 5, 2017

ATTENTION: DUE TO SNOW STORM THE VISITATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2017 FROM 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M. Richey Botelho, 28, of Fall River, son of Jose Botelho of Fall River and the late Grace (Costa) Botelho, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. A man with a big heart, he loved spending time...

Lillian  A. Morissette

Lillian A. Morissette

Jan 5, 2017

Lillian A. Morissette, 90, of Swansea, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. She was a graduate of Jesus Marie Academy where she was class valedictorian . She was employed by Beetle Plastics, Fall River. She was a volunteer at the former St. Michael Parish business office, the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Prayer Shawl Ministry and...

Rita  Patricia (Fallon)  Lafrance

Rita Patricia (Fallon) Lafrance

Jan 4, 2017

Rita P. (Fallon) Lafrance, 93, of Westport, wife of the late R. Aime Lafrance, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Mrs. Lafrance and her late husband were founders of White's Family Restaurant, Westport. In 1946, Rita, Aime and Aime's brothers, Norman and Roger bought White's Spa on Pleasant Street in Fall River. It all started with...

Georgette  T. (Laberge)  Levesque

Georgette T. (Laberge) Levesque

Jan 3, 2017

Georgette T. (LaBerge) Levesque, 88, of Swansea, wife of the late Maurice J. "Moe" Levesque, passed away at home with family, Tuesday, January 3, 2017. A former resident of Fall River and East Hartford, CT, she lived in Swansea since 1959. She was a former Avon Representative and was employed by Seal Sac Manufacturing, Fall River...

Thomas  "Tommy" Santos

Thomas "Tommy" Santos

Jan 3, 2017

Thomas "Tommy" Santos, 56, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He grew up in Ocean Grove, Swansea. He was the son of Jeannette (Jusseaume) Santos of Swansea and the late Antone Santos. A painter, he really enjoyed the many years he spent painting homes. Tommy had a huge heart. He would help...

John  M. Urban

John M. Urban

Jan 1, 2017

John M. Urban, 80, of Fall River, husband of Helen B. (Lachapelle) Urban, died Sunday, January 1, 2017. He was employed by Frito-Lay and more recently by Rex-Cut Abrasives. John was a dedicated family man. He was a veteran of the Army. Besides his wife of 54 years, he leaves 2 sons, John E. Urban (wife...

Madeleine  L. Patenaude

Madeleine L. Patenaude

Jan 1, 2017

Madeleine L. (Lamarre) Patenaude, 89, formerly of 301 Milliken Blvd. Fall River, died Sunday, January 1, 2017. She was the wife of the late Roland Patenaude. She had been employed as a waitress. Madeleine enjoyed bowling. She leaves behind two daughters, Vivian Lennon (husband Paul) of Rehoboth and Marguerite Picard (husband Adelard "Del") of Westport; a...

Mary  Louise (Chippendale)  Brodeur

Mary Louise (Chippendale) Brodeur

Dec 31, 2016

Mary Louise (Chippendale) Brodeur, 81, of Bristol, RI, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late Gerard W. "Jerry" Brodeur, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. A graduate of the former Dominican Academy, she was employed by Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance and Philips-Lightolier. She was a member of the Sakonnet Players and Classy Ladies and a...

Shirley  A. (Lavallee)  Lambert

Shirley A. (Lavallee) Lambert

Dec 25, 2016

Shirley A. (Lavallee) Lambert, 72, of Fall River, died Sunday, December 25, 2016. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Doris (Lagasse) Lavallee. A garment worker, she was a member of International Ladies Garment Worker's Union. She is survived by her granddaughter and caretaker, Melissa A. Brady (boyfriend Mark...

Custodio R. "Chris" Gonzaga

Custodio R. "Chris" Gonzaga

Dec 24, 2016

Custodio R. "Chris" Gonzaga, 41, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, husband of Elizabeth "Liz" (Medeiros) Gonzaga; and son of Custodio A. and Maria M. (Rosa) Gonzaga of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016. A member of Mass Building Trades, he was employed by area contractors including T. L. Edwards, Inc., P. J. Keating...

Jeannette (Francoeur)  Roy

Jeannette (Francoeur) Roy

Dec 22, 2016

Jeannette (Francoeur) Roy, 89, of Tiverton, wife of late Andre A Roy, entered into rest Thursday, December 22, 2016 She retired from Stop & Shop in Fall River. She also worked at Grant's Department Store, Edgars Department Store, Duffy's Drug Store in Tiverton, and Midland Print in Fall River. She was a member of the St....

Lisa (Gamache)  Oliver

Lisa (Gamache) Oliver

Dec 22, 2016

Lisa (Gamache) Oliver, 58, of Plymouth, MA, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She loved spending time in Maine with her family. Lisa enjoyed her cats, Bob and Marley. One of her favorite hobbies was making jewelry. She leaves behind five children, Anthony Shetler of Taunton, MA, Leah Shetler of Plymouth, MA, Heidi Oliver of...

Georgiana  "Georgie" Lafleur

Georgiana "Georgie" Lafleur

Dec 22, 2016

Georgiana (Furtado) LaFleur, 96, of Tiverton, RI entered into rest on December 22, 2016, surrounded by family. She was the wife of 48 years to the late Arthur LaFleur. Born in Fall River, MA, Georgiana was the daughter of the late Joao and Maria (Santos) Furtado. She worked in the garment industry until retirement and was...

Steven Desrosiers

Steven Desrosiers

Dec 22, 2016

Steven Desrosiers, 60, of Fall River, husband of Jeannine (Trial) Desrosiers, passed away unexpectedly at Newport Hospital on Thursday, December 22, 2016. He was employed by the Naval Station, Newport, RI as a fork lift operator and a disposable specialist. He had previously been employed by Elbe File and Binder Company and Quaker Manufacturing, Fall River....

Jane  Holleran Irwin

Jane Holleran Irwin

Dec 21, 2016

Jane (Themuda) Holleran Irwin, 74, of Fall River, a retired claims adjuster with Travelers Insurance, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. She leaves 3 children, James Holleran III and Kathleen Holleran, both of Fall River and Timothy Holleran of N. Dartmouth; a sister, Robin Nickerson of Swansea, former husband, James Holleran, Jr. of Fall River, several...