OBITUARY LISTINGS

Apr 5, 2024

Gregory R. “Greg” Belisle, 85, of Tiverton, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Almeida) Belisle.

Gregory graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, served in the U.S. Army, and owned Greg’s Shoe Repair in Fall River.  He was an avid cyclist and member of the Narragansett Bay...

Apr 5, 2024

Omer A. Thibault, 88, of Somerset, husband of the late Cecile (Bienvenue) Thibault for 60 years, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024.

He was a commercial fisherman, a distributor for Arnold Bread, and employed by Horner Millwork.

Omer was an avid bowler, loved to travel and was a member of St. Anne Fraternity.

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Apr 2, 2024

Joanne (Simonetti) Potvin, 91, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Henry P. Potvin.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Joanne was the daughter of Alfred and Evelyn (Casey) Simonetti.

Joanne (grandma Jo) worked in the office at Lightolier in Fall River for...

Apr 2, 2024

Joan Waterman Black, 66, of Fall River, passed Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Boston.

A loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she leaves behind daughters, Haley-Jean McManus (husband, Dr. Neil P. McManus) and Meghan Black; four grandchildren, Teagan, Pearl, Liam, and Rock; her fiancé, Atty. John P. Francoeur; sister, Maryann Burns and two nephews, Paul Forcina and...

Mar 31, 2024

Helen L. (Silvia) Flannery, 87, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Fayette Hawk.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Helen was the daughter of the late John L. and Olive L. (Ferry) Silvia.

Helen worked at Paul A. Dever Taunton...

Mar 30, 2024

Joseph A. Gagne, 79, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was the husband of Carol L. (McKinney) Gagne for 57 years.

Born in Fall River on 01/23/45, he was the son of the late Joseph N. and Rita V. (Pelletier) Gagne.

Joseph worked as a charter bus driver for 53 years;...

Mar 29, 2024

Richard E. Berube, Sr., 82, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was the husband of the late Joan (Valentino) Berube.

He worked for Pickwick international in Somerset, for many years after they closed in the 80s he went on to be a salesman for Drummond American.

He was...

Mar 28, 2024

Jose E. DaCosta, 80, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

He was the husband of Berta (Rego) Costa for the past 53 years.

A retired casket maker, he was employed by New England Casket Company.  Born in São Miguel Island, Portugal, he was the son of the late Jose Costa and...

Mar 24, 2024

Ronald Moreira, 74, of Tiverton, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He was the husband of Gail. L. (Manchester) Moreira for 52 years.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel and Irene (Massey) Moreira.

Ronald retired from the Auto Center in Middletown, where he worked as a Parts Manager...

Mar 22, 2024

Myrene P.  Elbert, age 82 of Tiverton, RI passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

She was born on May 17, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Gwendolyn (Foley)  and Paul McArdle. She was married to Donald G. Elbert Jr at Chapel by the Sea in Newport RI....

Mar 21, 2024

Harmony Desire Cabral, 44, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 after a brief illness, surrounded by her family and friends.

Harmony was born a brave, fearless, and beautiful baby who quickly grew into all of that passion. She held strong in what she believed in throughout her life. She touched the lives of her...

Mar 20, 2024

Geoffrey F. Lanigan, Jr., 79, of Tiverton, formerly of the Boston area, passed away March 20, 2024.

He was the husband of Barbara (Couture) Lanigan of Fall River and the former husband of Patricia (Scott) Lanigan.

Geoffrey was the owner and operator of J & J Linen Service, Fall River.

Geoffrey...

Mar 20, 2024

Richard D. Holleran Lavoie, 57, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Richard was the son of the late Dorothy (Holleran) Lavoie and Nelson Lavoie.

Richard was employed by Quest Diagnostics as a medical transporter/handler.  He was a graduate of Durfee High School, Bristol Community College and...

Mar 18, 2024

Carl H. Bryant of Fall River Massachusetts passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 18, 2024 at the age of 82. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Theresa L. (Medeiros) Bryant, his nine children Brenda Bryant, Barbara O’Leary, Carl E. Bryant, Christine Bryant-Simas (spouse Serafim Simas), Michael Bryant (spouse Sally Bryant), Anne-Marie Bryant,...

Mar 17, 2024

Lawrence J. "Larry" Silva, 87, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024.  He was the husband of his beloved wife Hilda (Costa) Silva.

Besides his wife of 67 years, survived by his two children, Debra M. Assad (husband David) and Gregory G. Silva (wife Karen);

He was the father of the late Kendil “Diane...

Mar 17, 2024

James P. “Jimbo” McNerney, 69, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Marie Jeanne (Houde) McNerney.

James was employed at Riveredge Printers, Harodite Industries, Joann Fabric, and Duro. He was the life of the party and always gregarious....

Mar 17, 2024

Irene V. Deschenes, 77, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was employed as a CNA, working at various nursing homes in Fall River. She had also worked at Kerr Mill and CVS. She enjoyed bowling, square dancing, traveling and playing cards. Irene is survived by her siblings, Lauretta Gonyon (husband Daryl), Claudette St. Laurent (husband...

Mar 15, 2024

Eleanor (Dubiel) Kippax, 89, of Youngsville, NC passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Albert “Kip” Kippax III.

Born Dec. 18, 1934 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley V. Dubiel, former Assistant Postmaster of Fall River, and the late Antonette (Stys) Dubiel. After graduation from...

Mar 15, 2024

Ana I. (Santos) Batista, 60, of Fall River, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024.

She was the wife of Fernando Batista.

Born in Santa Antonio, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Gorgina (Vultao) Santos and the late Joao Santos.

She was employed in the garment industry. Ann...

Mar 14, 2024

Arlindo F. Porto, 74, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, after a long battle against mantle cell lymphoma.

He was the husband of Ana Maria Gomes Porto. They shared 53 years of marriage.

Born in Governador Valadares, M.G., Brazil, he was the son of the late Antonio Porto and Filomena Porto.