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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Ronald M. Higgins
Jun 10, 2015
Ronald M. Higgins, 50, of Fall River, formerly of New Bedford, died at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, following a long illness. He was the husband of 25 years to Paula M. (Duarte) Higgins. Born in Boston on July 13, 1964, he was employed by C.R. Laurence Co., Taunton, as an Assistant Branch Manager, retiring...
Mark H. Marcoux, Frfd
Jun 10, 2015
Fall River Firefighter Mark H. Marcoux, 48, of Fall River, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 10, 2015 following a long illness. A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational High School, Class of 1985, he was a member of the Firefighters Union. An avid sports fan and sportsman, he was a championship Immaculate Conception CYO ballplayer and enjoyed playing...
Constance (Augustinho) Perry
Jun 8, 2015
Constance (Augustinho) Perry, 79, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, a former employee of Lamport Manufacturing and Narragansett Clothing, wife of William H. Perry, entered into rest Monday, June 8, 2015. Besides her husband of 63 years, she leaves five children, William Perry and Michael Perry, both of Fall River, Donald Perry of Westport, Deborah Fay...
Helen Louise (Oye) Cler-Mccartney
Jun 7, 2015
Helen Louise (Oye) Cler-McCartney, 95 of Fall River, formerly of Pesotum, IL, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at home. She was the wife of the late Edward R. "Mac" McCartney and the late Philip A. Cler, Jr. Born in Galton, IL, a daughter of the late Henry T. and Mary (Deedrick) Oye, she had been...
Cheryl A. (Robbins) Modzelewski
Jun 1, 2015
Cheryl A. (Robbins) Modzelewski, 68, of Somerset, formerly of Taunton, wife of Daniel M. Modzelewski, died Monday, June 1, 2015. She earned her Bachelor's Degree from Bridgewater State College and taught at Somerset High School for several years. She was a librarian at the Somerset and Fall River libraries, for the past 25 years. Besides her...
Brentt K. Humphreys
May 31, 2015
Brentt K. Humphreys, 34, of Somerset, formerly of Swansea, died Sunday, May 31, 2015. He studied at Joseph Case High School, Swansea and was employed by Atlantic Lighting, Fall River. He was the son of Patricia (Humphreys) Fisher of Kansas; the brother of Brandi Estrela (David Fortin) of Somerset; the uncle of Jade and Nevaeh Estrela...
Joyce Mauretti
May 30, 2015
Joyce (Chicca) Mauretti, 61, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, wife of Stephen A. Mauretti, died Saturday, May 30, 2015. A BMC Durfee High School graduate, she earned Master's Degrees from SMU-Dartmouth and Leslie College. She also attended Clark University, taught Mathematics at Durfee High School for many years and was a Future Educator of America...
Raymond L. Gosselin
May 28, 2015
Raymond L. Gosselin, 68, of Fall River, died Thursday, May 28, 2015. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Southeastern Massachusetts Technological Institute and was Head of Child Support Enforcement for the Fall River and Attleboro Divisions of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. A former Executive Board Member of SEIU, Local 509, he...
Herta C. (Schmidl) Dube
May 27, 2015
Herta C. (Schmidl) Dube, 93, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, widow of Henry "Dick" Dube, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015. Born in Germany, she served in the German Air Force "Luftwaffe" and was a teletypist and code machine cryptologist. A former employee of Center Garment, she enjoyed traveling, especially to her Native Germany, reading, and...
Andrew J. Primo
May 22, 2015
Andrew J. Primo, 83, of Fall River, an Army veteran of the Korean War and former employee of Lincoln Park and Catholic Memorial Home, entered into eternal rest Friday, May 22, 2015. He leaves his wife, Pauline (Pelletier) Primo; children, Denise Rutherford and her husband Duane, Debbie Charron, Kim Primo, Andrew Primo and his wife Sandra,...
Jason Prefontaine
May 21, 2015
Jason Prefontaine, 27, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, died Thursday, May 21, 2015. A graduate of Tiverton High School, he studied at Bristol Community College. He was the son of Bridget (Prefontaine) Durfee of Tiverton and the late David Branconnier; the stepson of Edmund Durfee of Tiverton; the grandson of Paulette (Doucette) Prefontaine of Fall...
Maria P. "Inez" (Lerias) Melo
May 21, 2015
Maria P. "Inez" (Lerias) Melo, 70, of America St., Fall River, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, with her family by her side. A former employee of Bradley Scott Clothes Inc. and Life Care Center of Raynham, she enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family. She leaves her former husband Marcelino B. Melo of Fall...
Robert L. Goddu
May 19, 2015
Robert L. Goddu, 80, of Tiverton, RI, son of the late Honorer H. and Dolores J. (Gagnon) Goddu, died peacefully at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, May 19, 2015. A member of St. Christopher Parish, Tiverton, and graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1954, he studied at the former Bradford Durfee Institute of Technology. He...
Joao Luis Rodrigues
May 17, 2015
Joao Luis Rodrigues, 73, of Bradford Ave., Fall River, husband of Dinora (Dos Reis) Rodrigues, died Sunday, May 17, 2015. He was employed by Advanced Cast Products, Easton. Besides his wife of 47 years, he leaves, three children, Susanne Botelho and her husband Bert, Diane de Melo and Bob Rodrigues and his wife Carlene, all of...
Barry J. Botelho
May 17, 2015
Barry J. Botelho, 56, of San Diego, CA and formerly of Fall River and Seekonk, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2015. He was a graduate of UMass Dartmouth, and was previously employed by Sony Electronics. He leaves behind his long-time partner Natasha Mezin. He is survived by his parents, Thomas Botelho and Dorothy...
Rita S. (Lanciault) Banville
May 15, 2015
Rita S. (Lanciault) Banville, 89, of Somerset, widow of Robert R. Banville and mother of the late David R. Banville, died Friday, May 15, 2015. A Ceramic Art Instructor, she operated the Rita Banville Ceramic Studio for 34 years and was also employed by Arkwright Finishing Co. for 25 years. A graduate of BMC Durfee High...
Claire L. St. (Michaud) George
May 13, 2015
Claire L. (Michaud) St. George, 92, of Fall River, widow of Joseph L. "Leon" St. George, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015. She had worked in the garment industry and for Grand Central Market. She leaves four children, Charles A. St. George and his wife Suzanne and Robert C. St. George and his wife Sheila, all of...
Cynthia M. Janson
May 12, 2015
Cynthia M. (Alves) Janson, 52 of Swansea, wife of Mark G. Janson and daughter of Pauline (Desruisseaux) Alves Barboza of Fall River and the late Charles W. Alves, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Besides her husband of 30 years and mother, she leaves, two children, Ian Janson of Fall River and Jacob Janson of Boston, siblings,...
Claudette (Levesque) Pisarczyk
May 6, 2015
Claudette (Levesque) Pisarczyk, 72, of Fall River, widow of Milton A. Pisarczyk, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015. She was employed by the Fall River School System. She leaves a daughter, Laurie Arruda and her husband Joseph of Fall River; 3 grandchildren, Jessica Pisarczyk (fiancée Loretta Mendes) of Fall River, Bethany Arruda (Scott O'Brian) of New Bedford...
Kenneth M. Forand, Jr.
May 6, 2015
Kenneth M. Forand, Jr. "Kenny Cable", age 40, of Fall River, died unexpectedly, May 6, 2015. A cable television installer, he enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles and dirt bikes and gardening. He had served in the Army Reserve as a medic. He leaves his parents Kenneth M., Sr. and Denise N. (Levesque) Forand of Swansea; the love...
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