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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Normand J. Hamel
Oct 14, 2015
Normand J. Hamel, 85, of Fall River, entered into rest Wednesday, October 14, 2015. He leaves nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Leonidas and Yvonne (Plante) Hamel and the brother of the late Alfred J. Hamel, Blanche Fontaine and Napoleon Hamel. Private funeral arrangements entrusted to Auclair Funeral Home.
Gil S. Rua
Oct 13, 2015
SFC Gil S. Rua, USARNG, Ret., 85, of Somerset, husband of Eileen (Hickey) Rua, entered into rest Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Sergeant First Class Rua served in the Army Occupational forces in Japan at the end of WW II and in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, for a total of 41 years. He was employed by...
Normand L. Levrault
Oct 12, 2015
Normand L. Levrault, 35, of Bay St., Fall River, entered into rest Monday, October 12, 2015. He was the son of Normand E. Levrault of Fall River and the late Dolores (Guilmette) Levrault. Besides his father he leaves dedicated caregivers including Jennifer Ferreira of Tiverton. Visitation at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall...
Clotilde C. (Lopes) Amarelo
Oct 11, 2015
Clotilde C. (Lopes) Amarelo, 76, of Fall River, wife of Manuel C. Amarelo, entered into rest Sunday, October 11, 2015. She was a former employee of Arkay Pants, Darwood Manufacturing, Anderson Little and Quaker Fabrics. A member of Good Shepherd Parish, she was an active volunteer, Eucharistic Minister and Choir member. Besides her husband of 55...
Andre G. Cantin
Oct 11, 2015
Andre G. Cantin, 79, of Swansea, husband of Annette (Chagnon) Cantin, entered into rest Sunday, October 11, 2015. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War, he was a carpenter and also operated Ace Mobile Locksmith for many years. Besides his wife of 58 years, he leaves four children, Daniel Cantin and his wife Patricia, Richard...
Lauretta N. (Forcier) Fletcher
Oct 10, 2015
Lauretta N. (Forcier) Fletcher, 98, of Somerset, wife of the late John P. Fletcher, entered into rest Saturday, October 10, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She worked in the garment industry in Fall River and for Weintraub's, Somerset. She leaves two children, Helen Bernat (late husband John) of Somerset and Gerald Fletcher and his wife...
Mary Ellen (Ward) Delima
Oct 10, 2015
Mary Ellen (Ward) DeLima, 54, of Fall River, entered into rest Saturday, October 10, 2015. She leaves two daughters, Angelena DeLima of Fall River and AnneMarie Ward of Connecticut; grandsons, Todd and Raymond Silvernail and brothers, Hans and Franz Schriber. Visitation at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St., Fall River, Saturday from 5:00 to...
Adelina "Ida" "Mémère" (Oliveira) Malenfant
Oct 10, 2015
Adelina "Ida" "Mémère" (Oliveira) Malenfant, 83, of Fall River and a summer resident of Westport Camping Grounds, wife of Roland Malenfant, entered into rest Saturday, October 10, 2015. She was employed by the former Elbe File and Binder Co. for many years, retiring in 1997. Besides her husband of 61 years, she leaves two sons, Robert...
Claudette (Theriault) Michel
Oct 10, 2015
Claudette (Theriault) Michel, 84, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, wife of the late Leo A. "Mike" Michel, entered into rest Saturday, October 10, 2015. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, she was employed by the Fall River Diabetes Association. Claudette and her late husband had owned and operated the Dover Club, Riverside Cafe, Shop-Rite...
Eduardo Moniz
Oct 8, 2015
Eduardo Moniz, 73, of Fall River, husband of Maria Madalena (Costa) Moniz, entered into rest Thursday, October 8, 2015. He was employed by Pioneer Finishing and Quaker Fabrics and had played soccer for Benefica Aguia until his late twenties. Besides his wife of 48 years, he leaves five children, Regina Mathieu and her husband Daniel, Aida...
Robert L. Fontaine
Oct 7, 2015
Feb 16, 1937 - October 07, 2015 Robert L. Fontaine (BOB), 78, of Fall River and Las Vegas passed away October 7, 2015. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Rita and Albert Fontaine, Sr. Bob served in the US Army, 8th. Infantry Division with the 41st. tank battalion. He was stationed...
Steven Michael Moniz
Oct 2, 2015
Steven "Steve" Michael Moniz, 43, of Fall River, MA passed away on October 2, 2015. Steve was a warmhearted and gentle soul who had a talent for making those around him smile. He had an ear for music, enjoyed playing the drums, was a sports enthusiast, and an avid New England Patriots fan. In addition to...
Gregory F. Furtado
Sep 28, 2015
Gregory F. Furtado, 61, of Tiverton, husband of Kathy J. (Bolduc) Furtado, entered into rest Monday, September 28, 2015. An educator, he was a graduate of Tiverton High School and Roger Williams University and studied for a Masters Degree at Bridgewater State College. He taught at the Westport Middle School, retired after more than 30 years...
Gilberto M. Cativo
Sep 23, 2015
Gilberto M. Cativo, 67, of Tiverton, beloved husband of Mary F. (daSilva) Cativo and son of Amelia (Ferreira) Cativo of Bristol, RI and the late Manuel M. Cativo, entered into rest Wednesday, September 23, 2015. A self-employed contractor he was also employed by Newport Shipyard. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Portsmouth Portuguese...
Lawrence M. Silva
Sep 20, 2015
Lawrence M. Silva, 84, of Fall River, husband of the late Irene M. "Sue" Silva, died Sunday, September 20, 2015. He was employed by Naval Underwater Warfare Center, Newport, RI. A volunteer for AARP Tax Program at Government Center and Citizens For Citizens, he also volunteered as a tutor for the Adult Basic Education Program at...
Beatrice Lapointe
Sep 19, 2015
Beatrice (Nataly) Lapointe, 96, of Fall River, wife of Lomer H. "Lo" Lapointe, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Besides her husband of 66 years, she leaves two sons, Thomas J. Lapointe (girlfriend Dawn) of Fall River and James Lapointe (wife Deborah) of Maryland Heights, MO; She was the sister of the late Thomas and Edward...
Muriel Barcelou
Sep 19, 2015
Muriel (Marchand) Barcelou, 85, of Tiverton, widow of Albert F. "Lucky" Barcelou, died Saturday, Sep.19, 2015. She enjoyed playing bingo at Our Lady of Grace, jigsaw puzzles, scratch tickets, elephants and crocheting. She was like a mother/grandmother to many and will be greatly missed. She leaves children, Kenneth L. Barcelou (wife Joanne) of Rumford, Bruce Barcelou...
Alphonse Roger Lavoie
Sep 18, 2015
Alphonse Roger Lavoie, 79, of Taunton, formerly of Fall River, husband of Gerda (Joncas) Lavoie, died Friday, September 18, 2015. He was employed by Zeneca, Dighton and Marian Manor, Taunton. Besides his wife of 25years, he leaves children, Norma Jean Pavao (late husband Eddie) of Fall River, Paulette Chaves (husband Joseph) of Swansea and Roger Lavoie...
Dorothy E. "Dot" (Griffault) Durfee
Sep 12, 2015
Dorothy E. "Dot" (Griffault) Durfee, 95, of Bristol, RI, formerly of Tiverton, widow of Ernest Durfee, Sr., entered into rest, Saturday, September 12, 2015. A graduate of Fall River's BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1938, she was a dedicated homemaker. She was the mother of Donald Durfee (wife Clara) of Bristol and Donna Makuch (husband...
Joseph H. Belanger
Sep 11, 2015
Joseph H. Belanger, 79, of Somerset and Apollo Beach, Florida, husband of Vivian (Vadenais) Belanger, entered into rest surrounded by his family, Friday, September 11, 2015, at St. Anne's Hospital. A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, Class of 1953 and Assumption College, Class of 1957, he received his Master's Degree in Business Administration from Boston...
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