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

Evelyn "Bud" (Tavares) St.Germain
Nov 25, 2013
Evelyn "Bud" (Tavares) St.Germain, 85, of Fall River, widow of Norman St.Germain, passed away at home, Monday, November 25, 2013 surrounded by her family. She leaves 3 children, Norman St.Germain and his wife Kathleen of Westport, Debra Lord and her husband Albert and Janice Mello and her husband Manuel, all of Fall River; grandchildren Kimberly Lord,...
Ronald H. Rousseau
Nov 25, 2013
Ronald H. Rousseau, 80, of Fall River, husband of Norma L. (Rose) Rousseau passed away peacefully at St. Anne's Hospital on Monday, November 25, 2013. A carpenter and cabinet maker, Ron was self-employed for many years and was a 28 year employee of Saint Anne's Hospital maintenance department. His carpentry work was a source of pride...

Leonard H. Williams
Nov 24, 2013
Leonard H. Williams, 63, of Fall River, died Sunday, November 24, 2013, in Saint Luke's Hospital, New Bedford. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Visitation Tuesday, November 26, 2013 in Auclair Funeral Home, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Burial in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, will be private.

John H. P. Brightman, Iii
Nov 23, 2013
John H. P. Brightman, III, 57, of Assonet, vice president of Brightman Lumber Co., husband of Joanne (Boudreau) Brightman and son of John and Nancy A. (Desmarais) Brightman, died Saturday, November 23, 2013. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves 3 sons, John H. P. Brightman, IV (Christine Dias) of Berkley, Dallas J. Brightman of Assonet...

Theresa M. Frazer (Couture) Gutowski
Nov 21, 2013
Theresa M. (Couture) Frazer Gutowski, 83, of Fall River, widow of Frederick Gutowski and Edward Frazer, died Thursday, November 21, 2013. A Nurses Aide, she was employed by Saint Anne's Hospital for 26 years. She cherished time spent with family and friends and enjoyed crocheting, scratch tickets and watching westerns with her son-in-law Paul. She leaves...
Antonio Pereira
Nov 19, 2013
Antonio Pereira, 86, of Buffinton St., Fall River, husband of the late Maria L. (Lopes) Pereira, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013. He leaves 7 children, Linda Pereira and her husband John of Somerset, Tony Pereira and his wife Rose and Walter Pereira and his wife Tina, all of Fall River, Tiberio Pereira and his wife Donna...
Lorraine C. (Turgeon) Melanson
Nov 16, 2013
Lorraine C. (Turgeon) Melanson, 77, of Shawomet Ave., Somerset, wife of Paul L. Melanson, died Saturday, November 16, 2013. A former hairdresser, she also operated a wicker store and shoe store and was employed by Fisher College. She was past-president of the local Ladies Auxiliary USPS Employees. Besides her husband of 55 years, she leaves 5...

Genevieve "Gen" (Kulpa) Szargowicz
Nov 13, 2013
Genevieve "Gen" Szargowicz, 91, of Borden East Apartments, Fall River, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ludwik Szargowicz. Gen was born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Stanislaw and Aniela (Nowak) Kulpa. She resided in the city all her life. Gen...

Natalie (Souza) Boissonneault
Nov 13, 2013
Natalie (Souza) Boissonneault, 86, of Columbia St., Fall River, wife of Joseph Leo Boissonneault, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013. A homemaker, she was also employed by the former Firestone Rubber Co., Globe Manufacturing and Louis Hand Manufacturing. Besides her husband of 63 years she leaves 2 daughters, Sharon Carpenter and her husband Les of Onalaska, TX...
Alexandra (Rosa) Almeida
Nov 11, 2013
Alexandra (Rosa) Almeida, 88, of Westport, widow of Antonio Almeida, entered into rest on November 11, 2013 at home. Born in Cape Verde, she was employed as a teacher in the ABCD Program, Bridgeport, CT. This was a job that she loved. Survivors include five children, Steven Almeida, Fatima Almeida, Manny Andrade, Susan Almeida and Ellen...

Frances A. (Hardro) Thibault
Nov 10, 2013
Frances A. (Hardro) Thibault, 81, of Tiverton, widow of Henry J. Thibault, died Sunday, November 10, 2013. A homemaker and active member of Blessed Trinity Parish, Fall River, Frances enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family and friends, often reminiscing of her days of camping and traveling with her husband in their motor home. She...

Mary Elaine (Mccoy) Campbell
Nov 6, 2013
Mary Elaine (McCoy) Campbell, 70, of Fall River, wife of Vincent A. Campbell, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013. A Licensed Practical Nurse, she was employed by the former Truesdale Hospital and was a member of the Niagara-Maplewood Senior Center. Besides her husband of 33 years, she leaves siblings, Leonard McCoy, Albert McCoy and his wife Patricia...

Carol S. (Lizak) Jones
Nov 5, 2013
Carol S. (Lizak) Jones, 67, of Fall River, daughter of the late John and Adela (Skurka) Lizak, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013. A member of the BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1964, and an employee of GTECH Call Center, Providence, she was formerly employed by Trina and Cherry & Webb, Fall River. She was the...
Edward Mello, Frpd, Ret.
Nov 5, 2013
Edward Mello, FRPD, Ret., 91, of Fall River, loving husband of the late Alberta (Labossiere) Mello, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, November 5, 2013. A Coast Guard veteran of WW II, he was a 29 year member of the Fall River Police Department, retiring in 1980. He enjoyed being with his...
Joseph M. Prevost
Nov 4, 2013
Joseph M. Prevost, 58, of Swansea died Monday, November 4, 2013, surrounded by his family. A carpenter, he owned and operated Nu-Style Home Improvement, Swansea and Solomon House (a men's halfway house), Fall River. He was also employed by Beau's Seating Co. and was an Installation Specialist at Somerset Decorating and a bartender at the Swansea...
Candido "Candy" Dasilva
Nov 2, 2013
Candido "Candy" DaSilva, 85, of Fall River, husband of Maria (Martins) DaSilva, died peacefully at home Saturday, November 2, 2013, surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a long illness. Born in Goaes, Amares, Lisbon, Portugal, the son of the late Adelino and Ermelinda (Pinheiro) DaSilva, he came to the United States, becoming a citizen...

Ruth M. (Oldham) Lage
Nov 1, 2013
Ruth M. (Oldham) Lage, 79, of Fall River, a retired Bristol County Superior Court legal secretary, widow of William E. "Billy" Lage, died Friday, November 1, 2013. She enjoyed knitting and was a Red Sox fan. She leaves 5 children, Robert E. Lage (Nilsa) of Brockton, Catherine A. Johnson of Fall River, Susan D. Martin (David)...

Lorraine J. (Roy) Charette
Oct 29, 2013
Lorraine J. "Mémère" (Roy) Charette, 85, of Fall River, widow of A. Roger Charette, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013. A Dominican Academy graduate, she was employed by Berkshire Hathaway and Carousel Manufacturing. She leaves a daughter, Claire Carreiro and her husband Edward of Fall River; grandchildren, Karen Carreiro and her fiancé Dinis Corga of Marlboro, MA...

Dorothy (Houde) Souza
Oct 28, 2013
Dorothy (Houde) Souza, 77, of William St., Fall River, formerly of Watuppa Heights, widow of Joseph Souza, died Monday, October 28, 2013. A homemaker, she was active with the Police Athletic Leage and was a member of the Fall River Auxiliary Police, past-president of Post 486, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and Past Junior Vice President...

William A. "Bill" Theis
Oct 22, 2013
William A. "Bill" Theis, 70, of No. Main St., Fall River, formerly of So. Main St., a retired Burger King District Manager, husband of Rose M. (Martins) Theis, died Tuesday, October 22, 2013. A loving husband, father and "PePa", he leaves besides his wife of 50 years, 5 children, Rose Berry and her husband Kenneth of...