OBITUARY LISTINGS

Aug 25, 2024

Peter D. Shovelton, 59, of Fall River, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS on Sunday, August 25, 2024.

He was the husband of Sheila (Harris) Shovelton. They have been married for 33 years and best friends for 40.

Born in Fall River, Pete was the son of Janet (Champagne) Shovelton and...

Aug 23, 2024

Frank Laureanno Jr. passed away peacefully at Catholic  Memorial Nursing Home on August 23, 2024; a lifelong resident of Fall River, MA, he was born April 21, 1936. He was the son of Frank & Deolinda Laureanno.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, of nearly 68 years, his daughter Jeanne (husband Wayne), son Michael (wife Carol),...

Aug 22, 2024

Bruce M. Souza, 67, of Westport, passed away August 22, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

He was the husband of the late Marlene (Holland) Souza, the love of his life, with whom he enjoyed 48 years of marriage together.

Born in Fall River, a son of the late Manuel M. Souza and Aldina...

Aug 18, 2024

Richard A. Napert, 75, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024.

He was the husband of 54 years to Linda A. (Ramos) Napert.  A Vietnam Veteran, he had served in the Air Force, earning the rank of Sergeant.

Richard was employed by J and T Holding for over 30 years.

To...

Aug 15, 2024

Normand D. Desrosiers, 79, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was the husband of Muriel B. (Thivierge) Desrosiers.

Normand enjoyed bowling, going to the casino, and playing cards.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Michelle Machado (husband Izzy); his grandson, Brandon Machado; and his sister, Lorraine Bettencourt....

Aug 12, 2024

Shela Richotte, 39, of Fall River, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.  Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Gail (Ledoux) Richotte.

Shela enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews, listening to music, the outdoors and cooking.  She will forever be remembered as a jokester and...

Aug 9, 2024

A life well lived best describes the legacy of Rita Germaine (Morrissette) Guidotti, 86, a life long resident of Fall River who passed on Friday, August 9, 2024.

A graduate of the Jesus Mary Academy and SMTI,  (now UMASS Dartmouth). Rita enjoyed a career as a Teacher and Job Counsellor (state of MA). She also taught Catechism...

Aug 7, 2024

Julius Lee Thomas, 73, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital Wednesday, August 7, 2024.

He was the husband of Barbara S. (Rachel) Thomas.

Born in Holy Trinity, Alabama, he was the son of the late Dan and Emma (Davis) Thomas.

He served in the Navy for 28 years, retiring with the rank of...

Aug 6, 2024

Leonard “Lenny” M. Oliveira, Jr. left this earth peacefully at home surrounded by love on August 6. Born in Fall River, on November 11, 1966, he was the son of Leonard and Natalie Oliveira and the father of Lauren Ann Oliveira.

Lenny was an autobody collision technician and most recently the automotive repair technology manager at Empire...

Aug 3, 2024

Carolyn L. (Correira) Gamache, 81, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024.

A Citizen For Citizens volunteer in the Grandmother Program, she previously was employed as a seamstress.  Her greatest joy in life was being with her grandchildren.

She was the former wife of Richard E. Gamache, the mother...

Aug 2, 2024

Christopher Carreiro, 50, passed away on August 2, 2024. He was born and lived most of his life

in Fall River. He is survived by his mother Geraldine (Borges) Miranda of Fall River and his father

Louis R. Carreiro and his wife Barbara of New Bedford. He is also survived by his longtime

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Aug 2, 2024

Jonathan Lynn, 36, of Dorchester, formerly of Fall River, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024.

A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, he was employed by Rainbow Roofing and Siding, Quincy.  Jonathan loved music and his family, especially spending time with his son Casen.

Two years sober, he was a strong mentor and...

Aug 1, 2024

James (Jim) Pimental Arruda, 85, of North Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, with his family at his side.

After returning from service in the U.S. Army, Jim was first employed at Hascon, in Taunton, as a machine operator before working for Bristol County at the Bank Street and Superior Courts for...

Jul 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephanie Elaine Oliveira, who left this world too soon at the age of 42. Stephanie passed away from an illness on July 26th 8:48 pm at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River MA surrounded by loved ones. Leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience that will forever...

Jul 26, 2024

Cesar Amaral, 62, of Westport, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024.

He was the husband of Julie Nadeau-Amaral.

Born in Lomda Da Maia, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Maneul and Maria (Carvalho) Amaral.

Cesar was first employed as a machinist with True Machine, Swansea.  He then...

Jul 25, 2024

Patricia Da Conceição Pereira Da Costa, 48, of Fall River, passed away, Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Iva Pereira Da Costa and the late Luis Miranda Da Costa.

Patricia had a heart of gold and would help everyone she could. She enjoyed...

Jul 25, 2024

Irene Cyr, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 25th at home with her family by her side. She was always very elusive about her age and would sometimes say she was 37yrs. old because “if Jack Benny can say he’s 37 I can too!”.

She graduated from B.M.C. Durfee High School in June of 1949....

Jul 23, 2024

Logan B. Prout, 19, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 30 at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 So. Main St. Fall River, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

Burial will take place at Notre Dame Cemetery, Fall River, with a Funeral...

Jul 21, 2024

Kimberly Branco of Swansea, MA. passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 21, 2024, after a brief battle with Glioblastoma cancer.

Kimberly was born on April 29, 1975 in Fall River, MA. She is survived by her parents Kenny and Jackie Branco; her two children, Madison and Kenedie; and many Aunts, Uncles and...

Jul 21, 2024

Raymond A. Ferland, FRFD, Ret., age 67, of Fall River, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was the husband of Paula J. (Langlais) Ferland.

Ray served as a Firefighter and EMT with the City of Fall River for 31 years. He retired from the Fall River Fire Department in...