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

Juliette (Noiseux) Fanning
Jan 7, 2013
Juliette (Noiseux) Fanning, 84, of Brayton Rd., Tiverton, wife of the late Francis "Frank" Fanning, died Monday, January 7, 2013. She was employed by Elbe File Co. and was a member of the Tiverton Senior Center. She leaves a sister, Florence Capriotti and her husband Fred of Ardmore, PA; and nephews. She was the mother of...

George E. Gosson
Jan 5, 2013
George E. Gosson, 64, of Fall River, died Saturday, January 5, 2013. An Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, Staff Sergeant Gosson served in England. A Patriots fan, he was employed by Pioneer Finishing. He was the son of the late George E. Gosson and Beatrice (Esmaraldo) Gosson McCartney; the stepson of the late Edward...

David C. Landry
Jan 2, 2013
David C. Landry, 62, of Fairhaven, formerly of Fall River, Providence and Las Vegas, partner of Oivind M. Ulland died Wednesday, January 2, 2013. A hearing consultant, he had owned and operated Better Hearing, Pawtucket, RI for 4 years and was also a dog breeder and animal lover. Besides his partner, survivors include, sisters, Carol A....
Cecile A. (Ouellette) Clairmont
Dec 29, 2012
Cecile A. (Ouellette) Clairmont, 81, of Lafayette St., Fall River, beloved wife of Fernand R. "Fern" Clairmont, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 after a brief illness. She was a member of the Women's Guild of the former Notre Dame Parish. Besides her loving husband of 60 years, she leaves a beloved daughter, Diane J. Coriaty and...
Michael Fleming
Dec 27, 2012
Michael O. Fleming, 59, of Fall River, died December 27, 2012. A social worker, he worked for the Massachusetts Rehabilatation Commission in both the Boston and New Bedford offices for over 15 years. He was the son of the late Floyd Fleming and Evelyn (Ross) Merritt. He leaves three children, daughter, Nichole M.(Courville)Garner who resides in...

Thaddeus E. "Ted E." Szelag
Dec 27, 2012
Thaddeus E. "Ted E." Szelag, 85, of Sanford Rd., Westport, formerly of Evergreen Drive, Tiverton, died Thursday, December 27, 2012. An Army veteran of WW II, he was employed by H.P. Hood and Sons for many years. An avid bowler and N.Y. Yankees fan, he was Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton. He...
Teresa Garcia
Dec 26, 2012
Teresa (Bayron) Garcia, 60, of Fall River, formerly of Puerto Rico, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River, MA. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Ramon Bayron and the late Modesta Rosado. She was an avid Bingo player. She leaves four children, Olga Nieves of Fall...

Kathleen E. Green
Dec 24, 2012
Kathleen E. (Crowley) Green, 61, of 420 Quequechan St. Fall River, MA, formerly of Griswold, Connecticut, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 24, 2012, at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River. She was the wife of Ronald J. Green. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Crowley. Mrs. Green was...
Michael G. Dasilva
Dec 22, 2012
Michael G. DaSilva, 58, of Charles St., Fall River, formerly of King Philip St., died Saturday, December 22, 2012. A musician and great guitar player, he was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Besides his music he enjoyed fishing and his aquarium. He leaves his parents, Humberto F. and Irene (Lebeau) DaSilva of Fall River;...
Stacey Lee Silva
Dec 20, 2012
Stacey Lee Silva, 33, of So. Main St., Fall River, daughter of Raymond J. and Michelle (Dupre) Silva, died Thursday, December 20, 2012. A graduate of Durfee High School, Class of 1997 and Bridgewater State College, she was previously employed by Dunkin Donuts at Globe Four Corners and by St. Vincent's Home. Besides her parents she...

Armand A. Brodeur
Dec 19, 2012
Armand A. Brodeur, 83, of Tiverton, husband of Irene (Dupont) Brodeur, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital, after a long illness. He was employed by the former Prevost's Market, Tiverton, was deli manager for A & P Supermarkets and store manager and then auditor for Cumberland Farms. An Army veteran of the...

Robert R. "Jock" Letendre
Dec 19, 2012
Robert R. "Jock" Letendre, 78, of Holmes Apts. Fall River, husband of Geraldine (Medeiros) Letendre, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012. A 1954 graduate of Diman Regional Vocational High School, he was employed by Globe Manufacturing. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of American Legion, Westport and was an avid golfer. Besides...
Maria Leonia (Viveiros) Soares
Dec 19, 2012
Maria Leonia (Viveiros) Soares, 78, of Charles St., Fall River, wife of Antonio L. Soares, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012. She was employed by Bo-Mark Manufacturing and Klear-View Corporation. Besides her husband of 44 years, she leaves two sons, John L. Soares (Maribeth Hazel) and Antonio F. Soares, all of Fall River; siblings, Maria da Gloria...

Evelina (Medeiros) Benevides
Dec 18, 2012
Evelina (Medeiros) Benevides, 67, of Rodman St., Fall River, former wife of the late Joseph Benevides, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012. She enjoyed crocheting and had an interest in technology. She leaves 4 children, Lidia Miranda of St.Michael, Azores, Vericimo Miranda of Taunton, Jose Medeiros and his wife Paula and Maria Freitas, all of Fall River;...

Nellie "Gam" (Chmura) Gasior
Dec 15, 2012
Nellie "Gam" (Chmura) Gasior, 92, of Westminster St., Fall River, wife of the late Teddy Gasior, died Saturday, December 15, 2012. A member of the International Leather Goods Plastic & Novelty Workers Union, she was employed by Trina, Inc. for 20 years. She enjoyed preparing polish food and was an avid Red Sox fan. She leaves...

Catherine A. "Kay" (Boyle) Gauthier
Dec 15, 2012
Catherine A. "Kay" (Boyle) Gauthier, 90, of So. Main St., Fall River, wife of Henry J. Gauthier, Sr., (founder of Henry's Tire Service), died Saturday, December 15, 2012. Besides her husband of 64 years she leaves four children, Eileen Senay (John) of Westport, Marilyn Charest (Nelson) of No. Attleboro; Henry Gauthier, Jr. (Cheryl) of Fall River,...
Alice (Martel) Chicca
Dec 13, 2012
Alice (Martel) Chicca, 91, formerly of Lafayette Drive, Fall River, wife of the late Nemo J. Chicca, died Thursday, December 13, 2012. A 19 year employee of Frito-Lay, she was a member of Lafayette Senior Citizens Club and an avid Red Sox fan. She leaves 2 children, John J. Chicca and his wife Therese of Fall...

Albert R. Dufresne
Dec 12, 2012
Albert R. Dufresne, 62, of Fall River, husband of Nancy (Levesque) Dufresne, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012. He was employed by Empire Chevrolet, Chace Chevrolet and Mastria GMC. He cherished time spent with his family and enjoyed his Harley Davidson. Besides his wife of 34 years, he leaves 2 children, Jeanne Smith and her husband Eric...
Jeannette (St.Laurent) Mello
Dec 6, 2012
Jeannette (St.Laurent) Mello, 73, of Clarkson St., Fall River, widow of Alfred S. Mello, died Thursday, December 6, 2012. She leaves 3 children, Richard Mello, Darlene Lariviere (late husband Donald), and David Mello (Kelly), all of Fall River; grandchildren, Heather Souza (Ryan), Krystin Lariviere, Richard Pavao, Aaron Mello and Brandon Mello; great-grandchildren, Bryanna and Brady Souza;...

Lorraine T. (Raymond) Cadrin
Dec 6, 2012
Lorraine T. (Raymond) Cadrin, 84, of Eastern Ave., Fall River, wife of Lionel G. Cadrin, died Thursday, December 6, 2012. She was employed by Kerr Mill Bargain Center and Arkwright Finishing Co. and was a School Crossing Guard. A volunteer, she was Assistant Girl Scout Leader and member of the Ladies Guild and Ladies of St....