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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Janice (Borden) Buffington
Dec 21, 2016
Janice F. (Borden) Buffington, of Somerset, widow of Roger B. Buffington, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Active in local cultural organizations, she was a Charter Director and president of the Greater Fall River Art Assn., charter member and Director of Arts Unlimited and Director of the former Fall River Arts Council. She was Director of the...
Kathryn Barbara Bessette
Dec 20, 2016
Kathryn Barbara (Palmer) Bessette, 89, of Fall River, wife of 60 years to the late George H. Bessette passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. In 1947 she began her employment as a bacteriologist for the City of Fall River. Barbara loved to have fun and could be found boating throughout MA and RI, skiing and snowmobiling...
David R. Luz
Dec 20, 2016
David R. Luz, 51, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. He was the loving son of David C. Luz, Jr. and Carol A. (Barselou) Luz and grandson of Marianna (Farias) Luz, all of Fall River. David was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1983. He then enlisted in...
Lucille F. (Roy) Benoit
Dec 20, 2016
Lucille F. (Roy) Benoit, of Fall River, wife of Ernest J. "Ernie" Benoit, entered into rest Tuesday, December 20, 2016. A homemaker, she was also employed by the former Bradlees Department Stores. Besides her husband of 59 years, she leaves four children, Cecile Tessier and her husband William of Somerset, Ernest Benoit, Jr. of Webster, MA,...
Mary I. Niewola
Dec 19, 2016
Mary Niewola, 88, of Fall River, entered into rest Monday, December 19, 2016. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, she was a 40 year employee of Stop & Shop Supermarkets where she worked in the office. Mary will be remembered with love and affection for her spirit, thoughtfulness and generosity. She loved a party and...
Elaine (Lafrance) Soares
Dec 16, 2016
Elaine (LaFrance) Soares, 72, of Milliken Blvd. Fall River, widow of James L. Soares, died Friday, December 16, 2016. She and her husband owned and operated the former Jimmie's Restaurant, Brayton Ave. Elaine was later employed as a teacher's aide at Doran and Kuss public schools. She enjoyed traveling and crocheting, She was a member of...
Antone Ernesto Ferraz
Dec 10, 2016
Antone Ernesto Ferraz, 57, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Ernesto and Angelina (Branco) Ferraz. A loyal union electrican, his life's work involved collecting trinkets and priceless goods; using his skills as a carpenter, and tinkerer to build amazing...
Carrie Anne (Fournier) Potvin
Dec 9, 2016
Carrie Anne (Fournier) Potvin, 59, of Fall River, entered into rest, Friday, December 9, 2016. She leaves, a son, Attorney Kyle G. Potvin of Fall River; sisters, Antoinette Souza and Judith Pimental, both of Fall River and Nancy Pereira of Freetown; her former husband, Gerald Potvin of Fall River; her longtime companion, Albert "Al" Laliberte of...
Lucie (Garant) Moniz
Dec 8, 2016
Lucie (Garant) Moniz, 90, of 170 William St. Fall River, Massachusetts, entered into rest on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Yvonne (Charron) Garant. She leaves four children, Barbara (Yost) Cardoso, Allen Moniz, David Moniz and Bette Barbosa, all of Fall River; 12 grandchildren and...
Robert W. Dupuis
Dec 6, 2016
Robert W. Dupuis, 69, of Fall River, son of the late Wilfred and Rita (Jean) Dupuis, entered into rest Tuesday, December 6, 2016. An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was employed by Munro Electrical Supply. He was an avid Red Sox fan and a member of the East End Sportsman's Club. He leaves two...
Carlton P. "Carl" Perry
Dec 5, 2016
Carlton P. "Carl" Perry, 73, a native of Fall River, died peacefully surrounded by his family Monday, December 5, 2016, at Saint Anne's Hospital, after a short illness. Carl was a Red Sox and Patriots fan who never missed a game! He was the brother of the late Nancy Pelletier, beloved uncle of Lisa M. O'Brien...
Arlene R. (Peloquin) Lafrance
Dec 5, 2016
Arlene R. (Peloquin) LaFrance, 87, of Fall River, wife of the late David L. LaFrance, died Monday, December 5, 2016. A devoted wife and mother, she was able to live in her own home until the age of 86. She enjoyed ceramics, knitting, crocheting, sewing, gardening and making her own clothing. She leaves 3 sons, Kevin...
Normand E. Petit
Dec 4, 2016
Normand E. Petit, 88, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, husband of Laurette (Beaudry) Petit, entered into rest Sunday, December 4, 2016. He graduated from Assumption Preparatory School in 1946 and Bryant College in 1949 and was Administrative Officer of the US Navy Commissary Store Division, Newport, RI retiring in 1989 after 34 years of service....
Dolores (Camara) Silvia
Dec 3, 2016
Dolores (Camara) Silvia, 85, of Westport, wife of the late Dennis Silvia, entered into rest Saturday, December 3, 2016. She was employed by Fall River Clothing Manufacturing, Inc., South Bay Coat Company and Madeira Twin Fashions. She leaves a son, Dennis Silvia and his wife Nancy of Westport; a granddaughter, Cassidy Silvia; sisters, Norma DeSouza and...
Lorraine (Poirier) Powers
Dec 2, 2016
Lorraine (Poirier) Powers, 94, of Assonet, wife of the late John Powers, entered into rest Friday, December 2, 2016. She leaves two sisters, Lillian E. Pickard of Somerset and Theresa Israel of Florida; She was the daughter of the late Henry and Amanda (St.Martin de Rodier) Poirier and the sister of the late Edmond Poirer, Blanche...
Eileen (Hickey) Rua
Nov 27, 2016
Eileen (Hickey) Rua, 82, of Somerset, wife of the late Gil S. Rua, entered into rest Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was employed by Union Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital for many years and was a member of the Our Lady of Grace Parish Seniors, Westport. She leaves seven children, Gail Marum (husband Michael) of Westport,...
Louise A. (Disano) Raposa
Nov 26, 2016
Louise Ann (DiSano) Raposa, 67, of Tiverton, formerly of Warren and Bristol, a hairdresser, wife of Frederick J. Raposa and daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin DiSano and Josephine Mary (Codola) DiSano, entered into rest Saturday, November 26, 2016. Besides her husband, she leaves two children, Michael A. Alves of Warren and Dawne Marie Cayer and...
Viola (Lelievre) Kadlec
Nov 25, 2016
Viola (Lelievre) Kadlec, 95, of Fall River, wife of the late Loddy Kadlec, entered into rest Friday, November 25, 2016. She leaves a son, Dr. Donald A. Kadlec of Fall River and his husband Nino Dante of Brooklyn, NY; a grandson, Adam Troy Burkett and his wife Ann of Santee, CA; three great-grandchildren; siblings Laureen Jamiel...
George M. Terceiro
Nov 24, 2016
George M. Terceiro, Jr., 66, of Fall River, entered into rest Thursday, November 24, 2016. He was employed by Pioneer Finishing, Duro Industries. Know as "Mad Max" he raced at Seekonk Speedway, and was an Elvis fan. He leaves a daughter, Heather Miranda and her husband Rickey of Fall River; grandchildren, Michael Abrantes, III of Palm...
Roland J. Masson
Nov 20, 2016
Roland J. Masson, 90, of Fall River, husband of Alice (Pouliot) Masson, entered into rest Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II and a furniture repair and refinishing professional. He enjoyed traveling and photography and wintered in Florida for many years. Besides his wife of 69 years, he leaves a son,...
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