OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Karen  A. (Ferreira)  Cardoza

Karen A. (Ferreira) Cardoza

Oct 8, 2014

Karen A. (Ferreira) Cardoza, 51, of Fall River, a former employee of Charlton Memorial Hospital, died Wednesday, October 8, 2014. She was an organ donor. She loved the beach, especially Cape Cod and particularly Provincetown and enjoyed spending time with her family and shopping. She was the daughter of Janice M. (Seaman) Ferreira of Westport and...

James  E. Blakey

James E. Blakey

Oct 7, 2014

James E. Blakey, 52, of Fall River, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014. A hardworking and loving father, he was a member of Iron Workers Local 37, East Providence. An avid Raiders football fan, he also loved playing golf. He leaves three children, Heather, Jason and Stephanie Blakey; grandchildren, Nina and Brandon Blakey; siblings, Kenneth Blakey, Sr....

John F. "Jack" Harrington

John F. "Jack" Harrington

Oct 4, 2014

John Francis "Jack" Harrington, 87, of Fall River, died Saturday at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He leaves his loving companion of 32 years Jeanne Dumont and her three children, Michelle Vezina of Fall River, Cheryl Dumont of Providence, and Mark Dumont of Fall River, who, with their spouses and families, were a major...

Mary (Correira)  Carvalho

Mary (Correira) Carvalho

Oct 3, 2014

Mary (Correira) Carvalho, 90, of King Road, Tiverton, widow of John Carvalho, died Friday, October 3, 2014. "She was a beautiful soul who only knew how to love and we are thankful she was ours". She was the mother of Marilyn Soares (late husband John), William Carvalho (wife Maria) and Nancy Neronha (husband Benjamin), all of...

Eleanor (Moshkovitz)  Jakeman

Eleanor (Moshkovitz) Jakeman

Oct 3, 2014

Eleanor (Moshkovitz) Jakeman, 76, formerly of Attleboro, a former employee of Gilmore Diamond Tools and Brook Manor Restaurant, widow of Gilbert Jakeman, died peacefully, Friday, October 3, 2014 at Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River. She leaves a son, Scott Jakeman and his wife Dawn of Fall River; a brother, Herb Moshkovitz and his wife Gert of...

William  F. Cripps

William F. Cripps

Oct 2, 2014

William F. Cripps, 62, of Fall River, formerly of Swansea, beloved companion of Michaela Allen, died Thursday, Ocotber 2, 2014. A graduate of Boston College, he was employed by Elliott Community Services, New Bedford. Besides his beloved companion he leaves his stepmother, Rosalie (Kaminski) Cripps; uncle Donald and aunt Norma Cripps; cousin Donald Searle; his chosen...

Diane L. Sewell (Platt)  Auclair

Diane L. Sewell (Platt) Auclair

Sep 29, 2014

Diane L. (Platt) Sewell Auclair, 61, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, widow of Armand R. Auclair, Jr., died Monday, September 29, 2014. A BMC Durfee High School graduate, she was manager of Finish Master, Fall River. She leaves her mother-in-law Mary (Bradbury) Sewell of Fall River; her stepson, Gerald A. "Jerry" Auclair of Newport, RI...

Antonio  Martins Dias

Antonio Martins Dias

Sep 23, 2014

Antonio Martins Dias, 84, of Dwelly St., Fall River, husband of Piedade (Antunes) Dias, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014. A native of Santa Maria do Bouro Amares, Portugal, he was a barber in Portugal and worked in Fall River's textile industry, retiring from Duro Textile Printers. Besides his wife of fifty years, he leaves a daughter,...

Raymond  F. Hurley

Raymond F. Hurley

Sep 23, 2014

Raymond F. Hurley 81, of Sippican Nursing Home in Marion, husband of the late Margaret Hurley of New Bedford, died Tuesday September 23, 2014. A longtime native of New Bedford, MA, he was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Merchant Marine, Navy and Marine Corps as a Corporal officer in the infantry...

Helene  Y. (Bernier)  Coulombe

Helene Y. (Bernier) Coulombe

Sep 19, 2014

Helene Y. (Bernier) Coulombe, 92, of Fall River, widow of Lucien A. "Lou" Coulombe, died Friday, September 19, 2014. She and her late husband were the original owners of Lou's Bakery, East Main St., Fall River. An avid traveler and card player, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She leaves a son, Gerald Coulombe and his wife...

Jeannette  "Jean" (Gladu)  Chaunt

Jeannette "Jean" (Gladu) Chaunt

Sep 19, 2014

Jeannette "Jean" (Gladu) Chaunt, 76, of Hilton Ave., Somerset, wife of Normand J. Chaunt, died Friday, September 19, 2014. She worked in the garment industry for many years and was employed by Vanson Leather, Fall River and Raytheon Company, Portsmouth. She also taught ceramics and was a member of the National Association of Independent Artists. She...

Nancy (Dixon)  Rego

Nancy (Dixon) Rego

Sep 18, 2014

Nancy (Dixon) Rego, 78, formerly of Sherbourne Ave., Swansea, widow of George F. Rego, died Thursday, September 18, 2014. She was a former South Swansea Baptist Church clerk, choir member, bible school director and Sunday school teacher; Brownie and Girl Scout leader; Swansea Volunteer Ambulance Corps Auxiliary member and women's bible study teacher. She leaves five...

Richard  A. Deblois

Richard A. Deblois

Sep 16, 2014

Richard A. DeBlois, 59, of Durfee Rd., Tiverton, husband of Catherine "Cathy" (Cox) DeBlois, died peacefully, at home, surrounded by family and friends, Tuesday, September 16, 2014. A former employee of Ferrellgas, he was a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed family vacations, sailing and woodworking. He was the father of Amy (Ferreira) Paull (husband David)...

Annette  Bilodeau (Chouinard)  Gilbert

Annette Bilodeau (Chouinard) Gilbert

Sep 13, 2014

Annette (Chouinard) Bilodeau Gilbert 87, formerly of Gifford Ave., Somerset, widow of Dr. Leonard Bilodeau and Lt. Col. William Gilbert, USA, died Saturday, September 13, 2014. A graduate of Dominican Academy and Rivier College, she taught at Sacred Hearts Academy, Fairhaven, was dental assistant in the practice of her late husband and was a Somerset Spectator...

Odette Antoun-Mistikawy

Odette Antoun-Mistikawy

Sep 12, 2014

Odette Antoun-Mistikawy, of North Main St., Fall River, widow of Anwar Mistikawi, died Friday, September 12, 2014. Born in Cairo, Egypt, the daughter of the late Albert and Josephine (Moskovakis) Antoun, she was a longtime St. Anne's Hospital volunteer. She leaves two sons, Dr. Wahid Mistikawi and his wife Sandy Vokes of Franklin, MA and Dr....

Jeannine Goulet

Jeannine Goulet

Sep 12, 2014

Jeannine Goulet, 60, of Shove St., Fall River, daughter of Rita (Rondeau) Goulet of Fall River and the late Benoit Goulet, died Friday, September 12, 2014. Besides her mother, she leaves a brother, Paul Goulet of Boston and aunts, uncles and cousins. She was the sister of the late Marc Goulet. Her funeral will be held...

Paul  A. Dumais

Paul A. Dumais

Sep 10, 2014

Paul A. Dumais, 93, of Bardsley St., Fall River, husband of the late Lucienne "Lou" (Gaudreau) Dumais, passed peacefully Wednesday, September 10, 2014 surrounded by his loving children. He was the son of late Leo and Rose (Courchesne) Dumais. Staff Sgt. Dumais served in the Army Air Force during WWII. He was a graduate of Msgr....

Joseph Souza,  Jr.

Joseph Souza, Jr.

Sep 10, 2014

Joseph Souza, Jr., 85, a lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away at home, Wednesday, September 10, 2014. An Army, 101st. Airborne veteran of the Korean War and retired garment worker, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Rubczynaski) Souza and the brother of the late Dorothy J. Souza and James Souza, all...

Claire  D. (Gagnon)  Berube

Claire D. (Gagnon) Berube

Sep 7, 2014

Claire D. (Gagnon) Berube, 87, of Fall River, wife of Normand E. Berube, and the daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (LaBrie) Gagnon, died Sunday, September 7, 2014. Her greatest enjoyment was the love of family and friends. Enriching the lives of those around her defined her life. Besides her husband of 66 years, she...

Adrienne (St.Amand)  Lepage

Adrienne (St.Amand) Lepage

Sep 7, 2014

Adrienne (St.Amand) LePage, 92, of Grinnell Ave., Tiverton, wife of Raymond L. LePage, died Sunday, September 7, 2014. A former employee of Har-Lee Manufacturing and Louise's Dress Shop, she was a member the Mothers of Twins Club and the Ladies Guild and Altar and Rosary Society of St. Christopher Parish. Besides her husband of 68 years,...