OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Jennie (Kershaw)  Lynn-Carrier

Jennie (Kershaw) Lynn-Carrier

Jan 5, 2016

Jennie (Kershaw) Lynn-Carrier, 95, of Fall River, former Food Services Supervisor for Cliff Nursing Homes, wife of the late George Lynn and Edward Carrier, entered into rest Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She leaves five children, Thomas Lynn (wife Maureen) of Westport, Christopher Lynn (wife Linda) of Fall River, Jane Robinson (late husband William) of Maine, Corinne...

Rita  V. (Doiron)  Dansereau

Rita V. (Doiron) Dansereau

Jan 3, 2016

Rita V. (Doiron) Dansereau, 86, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River and Swansea, wife of the late Edward J. Dansereau, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. A former employee of Truesdale Hospital and SSTAR, she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and "Foxwoods". She leaves four children, Richard Dansereau (wife Linda) of Canterbury, NH, Diane Levesque Butler (husband...

Pauline R. Chauvette, (Bonneau)  Rn

Pauline R. Chauvette, (Bonneau) Rn

Jan 3, 2016

Pauline R. (Bonneau) Chauvette, RN, 77, of Tiverton, formerly of New Bedford, wife of David R. Chauvette, entered into rest Sunday, January 3, 2016. A graduate of St. Anne Hospital School of Nursing and Roger Williams University, she was Nursing Instructor at St. Anne Hospital School of Nursing and Fall River Diploma School of Nursing, Pediatric...

Norma (Remy)  Snow

Norma (Remy) Snow

Jan 3, 2016

Norma (Remy) Snow, 58, of Berkley, wife of William Snow and daughter of Albert Remy and the late Marion Bernice (Williams) Remy, died Sunday, January 3, 2016. Besides her husband of 38 years and father, she leaves a daughter, Kimberly Ann Snow of Berkley; a granddaughter, Nevaeh Nicole Snow; siblings, Thomas Remy of Swansea, Marion Abren...

Henry Soares

Henry Soares

Jan 1, 2016

Henry Soares, 88, of Fall River, husband of the late Angelina "Angie" (Viveiros) Soares, entered into rest Friday, January 1, 2016. A former employee of UMass Dartmouth, he was a member of the Fall River Council on Aging and the Flint Senior Center. He was the brother of Elsie Rocha; the son of the late Manuel...

Rolande  G. (Piché)  Larue

Rolande G. (Piché) Larue

Dec 31, 2015

Rolande G. (Piché) LaRue, 84, of Swansea, formerly of Fall River, wife of the late Ernest LaRue and the late Norman LaRue, entered into rest Thursday, December 31, 2015. She leaves three children, Paul E. LaRue and his wife Ana of Las Vegas, NV, Michael C. LaRue and his wife Celeste of Tustin, California and Dianne...

Everett  James Brown

Everett James Brown

Dec 30, 2015

Everett James "Ev" Brown, 58, of Fall River, husband of Melissa Ann (Schade) Brown, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. He was employed by Duro Textile Print, Fall River. He loved his computer and watching movies. He loved his cat Cleo. Besides his loving wife of 42 years, he leaves two sons, Jonathan...

Robert  E. Dillon

Robert E. Dillon

Dec 29, 2015

Robert E. Dillon, 71, of Fall River, formerly of Medfield, MA died Tuesday, December 29, 2015. A former Boston Red Sox bat boy, he studied at Boston College and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He leaves two daughters, Kelly Ann Dillon of California and Robin Elizabeth Dillon of England; his beloved fiancée of...

Helen (Karnasiewicz)  Carvalho

Helen (Karnasiewicz) Carvalho

Dec 29, 2015

CARVALHO, HELEN (KARNASIEWICZ). Age 98. Entered into eternal life December 29 after brief illness. Wife of the late Daniel Carvalho. Mother of Dr. Kathryn Hasenjaeger and husband Dr. John Hasenjaeger. Grandmother of Jay Hanson, Erich Hasenjaeger and wife Juliana, Darren Hasenjaeger and wife Bryar. Great grandmother "GoGo" to eight: Tyler, Hunter, Colton, Hayden, Nolan, John, Gabrielle,...

Lauretta (Audette)  Garant

Lauretta (Audette) Garant

Dec 28, 2015

Lauretta (Audette) Garant, 91, of Fall River, wife of the late George Garant, entered into rest Monday, December 28, 2015. She worked in the garment industry for many years and in the dietary department of St. Anne's Hospital for nine years. She leaves two children, Dennis Garant and his wife Cindy and Pauline Garant, all of...

Maureen  D. (Mccarthy)  Gagnon

Maureen D. (Mccarthy) Gagnon

Dec 24, 2015

Maureen D. (McCarthy) Gagnon, 81, of Fall River, wife of the late Andre R. "Andy" Gagnon, entered into rest Thursday, December 24, 2015. She leaves two children, Catherine McCarthy of Rehoboth and Kenneth A. Gagnon of Fall River; grandchildren, Patrick McCarthy and Vale C. Sousa and many nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the...

Karen  Marie (Paz)  Albany

Karen Marie (Paz) Albany

Dec 23, 2015

Karen Marie (Paz) Albany, 56, of Westport, wife of Robert J. Albany, entered into rest Wednesday, December 23, 2015. She was a graduate of Bristol Community College. An exceptionally kind person, she was a dedicated and loving foster parent for 28 years and a devoted teacher of the handicapped, deaf and hard of hearing. Besides her...

Jeanne  M. (Deschenes)  Hamel

Jeanne M. (Deschenes) Hamel

Dec 22, 2015

Jeanne M. (Deschenes) Hamel, 68, of Fall River, a former employee of Cumberland Farms, entered into rest Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She leaves two daughters, Lisa M. Alves, RN and her husband Chad of Westport and Kerrie A. Parsons, RN and her husband Matthew of Dartmouth; grandchildren, Lorrie A. Alves of Fall River, Chad F. Alves...

Edward  E. Hebert

Edward E. Hebert

Dec 22, 2015

Edward E. Hebert, 89, of Fall River, husband of Colette (Phenix) Hebert, entered into rest Tuesday, December 22, 2015. A Navy veteran of WW II, he had a career in the banking industry in Fall River and East Boston for many years. He enjoyed gardening and sports. As a young man he excelled as a CYO...

Lynn Bolduc

Lynn Bolduc

Dec 21, 2015

Lynn Bolduc, 49, of Brockton, formerly of Fall River, daughter of the late Normand and Evelyn (Paradise) Bolduc, entered into rest Monday, December 21, 2015. She leaves two children, Alyssa Bolduc and Evan Sanders; grandchildren, Josiah and Juliana; siblings, Janet Bolduc, Donna Gagnon, Elaina Shanks and Richard Bolduc; and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was...

Gabriel  A. Sousa

Gabriel A. Sousa

Dec 21, 2015

Gabriel A. Sousa, 58, of Fall River, beloved husband of Nancy (Almeida) Sousa, was called into heaven on, Monday, December 21, 2015. A graduate of Diman Regional Technical High School, he was a tool and die maker employed at Valentine Tool & Stamping Inc. Gabriel also loved gardening and spending time with his grandson Henry. Besides...

Lorraine (Doucette)  King

Lorraine (Doucette) King

Dec 20, 2015

Lorraine (Doucette) King, 79, of Fall River, entered into rest Sunday, December 20, 2015. A retired Certified Nursing Assistant, she loved spending time with her great-grandchildren and enjoyed bingo and the casinos. She was the former wife of William King, Sr.; the mother of Darlene Craveiro of Colorado, Donna Peoples of Fall River and the late...

Richard  "Dick" Dumont

Richard "Dick" Dumont

Dec 20, 2015

Richard "Dick" Dumont, 82, of Fall River, formerly of Dartmouth, husband of Carol F. (Lund) Dumont, entered into rest Sunday, December 20, 2015. A Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and longtime employee of Texas Instruments, he enjoyed traveling, RV-ing, sports and reading and cherished spending time with his children and grandchildren. Besides his wife...

Leo H. "Duke" Leduc

Leo H. "Duke" Leduc

Dec 19, 2015

Leo H. "Duke" LeDuc, 76, a retired USPS Letter Carrier, of Fall River, husband of Laura A. (Makuch) LeDuc, entered into rest Saturday, December 19, 2015. A graduate of Massachusetts Military Academy, Lieutenant LeDuc served in the Army and the Massachusetts Army National Guard for many years. He operated A.A. Duke Home Inspections and Duke Realty....

Wayne  A. Cabeceiras,  Sr.

Wayne A. Cabeceiras, Sr.

Dec 19, 2015

Wayne A. Cabeceiras, Sr., 62, of Fall River, entered into rest, Saturday, December 19, 2015. An auto mechanic and employee of Knight's Quality Service Station for over 40 years, he was an antique car and motorcycle enthusiast. He was the son of Delores (Vaz) Cabeceiras of Swansea and the late Galvin "Cabby" Cabeceiras; the father of...