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

Albert R. "Al" Canuel
Sep 6, 2014
Visitation at the South Coast Funeral Home, 1555 Pleasant St., Fall River, Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 PM with a funeral service at 7:30 PM. Albert R. "Al" Canuel, Jr., 61, of Alden St., Fall River, died Saturday, September 6, 2014. He served in the Navy and was a former employee of Viana Homes, Assonet....
Frank G. Beleda
Sep 5, 2014
Frank G. Beleda, 70, of Borden Place East, Fall River, formerly of Pembroke St., an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, died Friday, September 5, 2014. He leaves a brother, Michael Beleda, Jr. of Fall River and nieces and nephews including Dwayne Garrity of Fall River. He was the son of the late Michael Beleda,...
Wesley B. "Wes" Wheelock
Sep 4, 2014
Wesley B. "Wes" Wheelock, Sr., 91, of Tiverton, husband of the late Helen F. (Newberry) Wheelock, died Thursday, September 4, 2014. He owned and operated F. N. Wheelock and Sons, Fall River and Newport and Coin Operated Car Washes in Fall River and Newport for many years. A veteran of WW II, he served in the...
Gertrude T. (Morris) Cooper
Aug 28, 2014
Gertrude T. (Morris) Cooper, 98, formerly of Borden Place East, Fall River, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014. She was the widow of Russell T. Cooper, Victor Aubry and Kenneth W. Ashton. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late William S. and Maude A. (Burrows) Morris, she was the sister of the late Ernest...
Leona (Allard) Sylvia
Aug 27, 2014
Leona (Allard) Sylvia, 72, of Fall River, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, August 27, 2014. A BMC Durfee High School graduate and former employee of Lightolier, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and traveling. She was beloved by many and will forever be in our hearts and remembered for her love of life and the happiness she...
Paul "Grog" Larrivee
Aug 27, 2014
Paul "Grog" Larrivee, 64, of Fall River, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014. An ordained minister of the Knights of Columbus, he was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and an icon in the motorcycle community. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with his grandchildren, shooting pool and being with family and friends. He was the husband and best friend...
Alan R. Bosse
Aug 25, 2014
Alan R. Bosse, 46, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, died Monday, August 25, 2014. A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational High School and former Corrections Officer at the Dartmouth House of Correction, he enjoyed sports and horror movies. He leaves his parents, Jean and Jeanne (Lepage) Bosse of Fall River; a son, Christopher Bosse of...
Geraldine M. (O'Brien) Whitehouse
Aug 25, 2014
Geraldine M. (O'Brien) Whitehouse, RN, 76, of Somerset, formerly of Scituate, died peacefully Monday, August 25, 2014 after a period of failing health. She was Head Nurse at the Harvard University Stillman Infirmary and Emergence Care Clinic for many years and had practiced in many acute level nursing environments. A musician, self taught pianist and Golden...
Pamela Lynne (Harrison) Jussaume
Aug 24, 2014
A memorial service for the late Pamela Lynne (Harrison) Jussaume, 53, will be held Sunday, August 31 at 2:00 PM at the Congregational Christian Church, 1411 County St., Somerset. Parking available opposite the church. Pamela Lynne (Harrison) Jussaume, 53, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, daughter of Miriam Harrison and the late Ronald Harrison, and sister...
Dorothy "Dotty" (Rebello) Almeida
Aug 21, 2014
Dorothy "Dotty" Almeida, 85, of Swansea, a former employee of Saint Anne's Hospital, widow of Tobias "Toby" Almeida, died at home, Thursday, August 21, 2014, her family by her side. She was an avid reader and loved spending time in her yard with her family. Survivors include sons, James Almeida and his wife Jessi of Fall...
Pauline St. (Gauthier) Lawrence
Aug 20, 2014
Pauline (Gauthier) St. Lawrence, 79, of West Palm Beach, Florida, formerly of Fall River, and a summer resident of Tiverton for many years, widow of Edward St. Lawrence, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014. She was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. She leaves four children, Rochelle Miller and her husband Robert of Oak Island, NC,...
Gina M. (Rossi) Calcione
Aug 19, 2014
Gina M. (Rossi) Calcione, 43, of Tiverton, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was employed by Café International, Cranston and more recently was office manager for Highland Fence Co., Fall River. She was a Reiki Master Student at the Sisters of Solace Holistic Healing Center, Westport. She was the daughter...
James C. "Jimmy" Ferreira
Aug 16, 2014
James C. "Jimmy" Ferreira, 46, of Wilbur St., Fall River, died Saturday, August 16, 2014. A hard worker, he was employed by Bath Fitter. A Patriots fan, he loved camping and enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was the son of Maria C. (Costa) Ferreira and the late Jaime L. Ferreira; the father of Jaime Ferreira and...
Joyce (Levrault) Piela-Furtado
Aug 15, 2014
Joyce (Levrault) Piela-Furtado, 59, a Licensed Practical Nurse, of Fall River, wife of Warren Furtado and daughter of Rita (Soule) Levrault and the late Raymond Levrault, died Friday, August 15, 2014. Besides her husband and mother she leaves three sons, Donald J. Piela, Jr. and his wife Cindy, Albert J. Piela and his wife Julie and...
Ronald Paquette
Aug 14, 2014
Ronald Paquette, 71, of Tiverton, son of the late Dominique and Lucille Marguerite (Provencal) Paquette died Thursday, August 14, 2014. Survivors include a son, Eric Paquette and his wife Jessica of Los Angeles, CA, two granddaughters, Libby and Nina; siblings Diane Barrette, Donna Scott, Robert and Roger Paquette, nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be...
Joan Carolyn Rigney Hornsby
Aug 14, 2014
Joan Carolyn Rigney Hornsby, 74, of Fall River, MA, died on August 14, 2014. Born in Waterbury, CT, she was a graduate of Newburyport High School and Radcliffe College (1962), and she earned an MS from Columbia and an MA and PhD from Boston University. She worked for mental health agencies and then as a clinical...

Armand U. Guillemette
Aug 13, 2014
Armand U. Guillemette, 80, of Schertz, Texas (a San Antonio suburb), formerly of Fall River, husband of Claire (Levesque) Guillemette, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014. A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Master Sergeant Guillemette served in the Air Force for 22 years and was employed by the US Postal Service for many years. Besides...
Geraldine "Geri" Von (Delzenero) Maluski
Aug 11, 2014
Geraldine "Geri" (Delzenero) von Maluski, 84, was granted her wish of eternal life with Noni and Papa and her brothers and sisters on Monday, August 11th.. She was the wife of the late Arthur von Maluski and proud mother of seven children and their families: Arthur (Helen and Drew), Lynn (John Force, Cari-Lynn Souza and Jack,Timothy,Craig...

Manuel Barros
Aug 8, 2014
Manuel Barros, 91, of Almond St., Fall River, husband of the late Julia (Esteves Barreira) Barros, and a former employee of Slater Paper Box Co. and North American Rubber, died Saturday, August 8, 2015. He leaves two daughters, Maria B. Barreira and her husband Manuel and Rosa B. Martins and her husband Manuel, all of Fall...

Joseph R. "Joey" Morrissette
Aug 7, 2014
Joseph R. "Joey" Morrissette, 64, of Fall River, a Histologist at the former Truesdale Hospital and Roger Williams Hospital, husband of Linda E. (Botelho) Morrissette, died Thursday, August 7, 2014. He was an avid sports fan. Besides his wife of 39 years he leaves, four children, Roger Lanouette of New Bedford, Katherine Moniz of NC, Keith...