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

Rhea C. (Roy) Levesque-Durette
Aug 18, 2013
Rhea C. (Roy) Levesque-Durette, 92, of Somerset, formerly of Barnes St., Fall River and Westport, widow of Richard J. Levesque and Aime P. Durette, died Sunday, August 18, 2013. She leaves a brother, Reginald Roy of Texas; her companion Frederick Govain; stepchildren including Paul Durette and his wife Janet and Donald Durette and his wife Beverly...
Maria (Medeiros) Cabecinha
Aug 17, 2013
Maria (Medeiros) Cabecinha, 88, of Fall River, formerly of Azores, entered into rest on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Jose Cabecinha. Born in Azores, she was the daughter of the late Antonio Medeiros Misturada and Maria (DaPonte) Rebello. She leaves 12 children, Norberto, , Joao, ,...

Louis A. Ledoux
Aug 15, 2013
Louis A. Ledoux, 80, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River and Tiverton, husband of Jane L. (Turner) Ledoux, died Thursday, August 15, 2013. An Air Force veteran of the Korean War and computer scientist, he taught mathematics at BMC Durfee High School and was employed at the Naval Underwater Systems Center, Newport for many years, retiring...

James F. Gimblet
Aug 14, 2013
James F. Gimblet, 71, a retired sales professional, of Fall River, formerly of Philadelphia, PA and Tiverton, RI, husband of Susan (Hall) Gimblet, and son of the late Frank and Helen (Anderson) Gimblet, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013. Besides his wife of 34 years, he leaves children, Andrew Gimblet and his wife Ayn and Melissa Gimblet-Henderson...

Dorothy C. Tower
Aug 9, 2013
Dorothy C. (Hall) Tower, 61, of King Philip St. Fall River, entered into rest on Friday, August 9, 2013 at home. She was the wife of the late Robert Tower. She leaves two children, Maryann M. Tower, and Kimberly M. Aylward, both of Fall River, four step-children, Anthony Tower of Fall River, Christopher Tower of Assonet...
Leo J. St.Pierre
Aug 9, 2013
Leo J. St.Pierre, 80, of Hilton Ave., Somerset, husband of the late Anne Marie (Chretien) St.Pierre, died Friday, August 9, 2013. An Army veteran of the Korean War and Purple Heart Medal recipient, he was the founder of St.Pierre Construction, Somerset. He leaves, 4 children, Michael St.Pierre and his wife Debra of Fall River, and David...
Raymond N. Braz
Aug 9, 2013
Raymond N. Braz, 51, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, August 9, 2013. Born in Fall River, he was the son of Raymond Braz of Somerset and the late Fannie Braz of Fall River. He was a devoted son, father, grandfather and friend. Ray enjoyed watching sports and was...

Barbara (Silva) Medeiros
Aug 9, 2013
Barbara (Silva) Medeiros, 94, of Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River, formerly of Ridge St., widow of Agostinho Medeiros, died Friday, August 9, 2013. She was the mother of Maria Augustia Cabeceiras (husband Antonio) of Assonet, Jose Medeiros (wife Connie) of Fall River, the late Miguel Medeiros (wife Osvalda of Fall River) and the late Maria "Connie"...

Lorraine (Ferreira) Emond
Aug 6, 2013
Lorraine (Ferreira) Emond, 85, of Bates St., Fall River, formerly of Bogle St., wife of Paul A. Emond, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013. She worked in the garment industry and was a communicant of the former Notre Dame Parish. Besides her husband of 58 years, she leaves a daughter Deborah Mickelson; grandchildren, Steven Emond and Samantha...
James B. Hayden, Jr.
Aug 5, 2013
James B. Hayden, Jr., of Oliver St., formerly of Somerset, died Monday, August 5, 2013, at home. He was the husband of Dianne (Lynch) Hayden. He was employed by Derecktor Shipyard, Middletown, RI and by Stop and Shop Supermarket, Middletown, RI. A graduate of Somerset High School, previously attended Diman Regional Vocational-Technical High School, Fall River....

Pauline M. (Lagarde) Jorge
Aug 4, 2013
Pauline M. (Lagarde) Jorge, 63, of Barre St., Fall River, wife of Maurici P. "Moe" Jorge, died Sunday, August 4, 2013. She was a member of Christian Life Church, Rehoboth and a Christian Life Academy Teacher's Aide. Besides her husband of 39 years, she leaves 2 children, Christopher P. Jorge and Lisa Soares, both of Fall...

Lucienne B. (Guimond) Dumas
Aug 2, 2013
Lucienne B. Dumas, 95 died peacefully in her own home in Fall River, MA on August 2, 2013 following a period of declining health. She was born in Fall River on October 17, 1917 the daughter of the late Charles Guimond and Pamela (Neveu) Guimond. She was the beloved wife of the late Herve J. Dumas...
Eva M. (Latour) Nadeau
Aug 2, 2013
Eva H. (Latour) Nadeau, 100, of Broadway, Fall River, widow of Remi A. Nadeau, died Friday, August 2, 2013. She leaves two daughters, Janet Lambert and her husband Roland of Fall River and Claire Travers and her husband Lawrence of Westport; grandchildren, Roger Lambert and his wife Catherine, Denise Santa Maria and her husband Mark, Michelle...
Lena Rose (Georgadarellis) Pimental
Jul 29, 2013
Lena Rose (Georgadarellis) Pimental, born in New Bedford, MA, beloved wife of over 62 years, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away in her sleep peacefully Monday morning July 29, 2013 after a long illness. Her family were all at her bedside. The fight was long and tough and she gave it her all but she...
Carlos H. Picaro
Jul 28, 2013
Carlos H. Picaro, 57, of Adam St., Tiverton, RI, faithful husband of Fatima (de Melo) Picaro and proud son of Rosa (Melo) Picaro and the late Norberto Picaro, died Sunday, July 28, 2013. An Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War and wedding photographer; he was employed by Raytheon Co., KVH Industries, of Middletown, RI and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" (Lahaie) Lauzier
Jul 25, 2013
Jacqueline "Jackie" (LaHaie) Lauzier, 85, of East Falmouth, formerly of Fall River and Somerset, widow of Lionel E. "Red" Lauzier, died Thursday, July 25, 2013. A graduate of Dominican Academy, Fall River, she was a member of the Montaup Country Club, Portsmouth and Briggs Beach, Little Compton. She leaves a daughter, Frances Dupuis of East Falmouth;...
Nancy H. (Rebello) Strickland
Jul 23, 2013
Nancy H. (Rebello) Strickland, 60, of Fall River, an employee of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, wife of Alan R. Strickland and daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Archambault) Rebello, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Besides her husband she leaves, two children, Alan Strickland, Kristyn Nunes and her husband Erik, and a grandson, Kevin...
George Roland Schenck
Jul 18, 2013
George Roland Schenck, 94, of Fall River, died Thursday, July 18, 2013. An Army veteran of WW II and member of Local 1305, Carpenters Union, he enjoyed the Casinos, scratch tickets and puzzles. A self-taught musician, he played violin, piano, guitar and harmonica. He leaves a sister, Theresa Y. Roe (husband late Edward) of Fall River...

Raymond T. "Ray" Marchand
Jul 18, 2013
Raymond T. "Ray" Marchand, 90, of Swansea, husband of the late Rhea (Gauthier) Marchand and the late Dorothy (Arruda) Marchand, died Thursday, July 18, 2013. A Navy veteran of WW II, First Class Petty Officer Marchand was a Patrol Bomber (PBY) Aviation Radioman. He owned and operated Guay Painting Co. A member of the Friends of...

William B. "Bill" Sharples
Jul 16, 2013
William B. "Bill" Sharples, 54, of Somerset, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013. A graduate of Somerset High School, Class of 1976 and Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, Class of 1980, he was a Chemical Engineer for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for many years. A serious collector of mineral and rock gemstones, he also enjoyed...