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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Milton C. Borges
Jun 7, 2013
Milton Borges, 33, of Fall River, died Friday, June 7, 2013. Born in Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was the son of Connie (Carreiro) Machado of Fall River and the late Norberto Borges. An animal lover, especially dogs and an avid sports fan, especially the Boston Bruins, he loved spending time with his family and friends....
Paul Couture
Jun 7, 2013
Paul Couture, 70, of Fall River, husband of Cecile (Martinville) Couture, died Friday, June 7, 2013. He was employed by Quaker Fabrics and Tanza Liquors, and served in the Army Reserve during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed traveling and playing cribbage and was a fan of sports, especially the Cleveland Browns. Besides his wife of 47...
Gertrude (Wilson) Gaudreau
Jun 5, 2013
Gertrude (Wilson) Gaudreau, 95, of "Academy Building", Fall River, widow of Lionel L. Gaudreau, and a former employee of Truesdale Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013. She leaves a son, Ronald L. Gaudreau and his wife Susan and a grandson, Damien L. Gaudreau, all of Little Compton. She was the daughter of...
Carol (Cordeiro) Chandanais
Jun 5, 2013
Carol (Cordeiro) Chandanais, 73, of Vale St., Fall River widow of Alfred E. "Fred" Chandanais, entered into rest peacefully with family by her side, Wednesday, June 5, 2013. She leaves 2 daughters, Karen and Susan, sons Paul Cabral of Fall River and Henry Chandanais and his fiancée Danielle Chubb of New Bedford; a stepson, Steven Chandanais...
Robert Tavares
Jun 4, 2013
Robert Tavares, 73, of Westport, formerly of Fall River, husband of Patricia (Botelho) Machado-Tavares, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013. A 103rd Airborne Division, Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the American Legion and the Vietnam Veterans, Westport. A Long Haul Trucker, he was a member of the Teamsters Union and also...
Ernest C. Grimes
Jun 3, 2013
Ernest Clifford Grimes, age 93 of Swansea, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2013. He is predeceased by his wife Doris Patterson Grimes. He is survived by his beloved companion Theresa Gagne of Swansea, sister-in-law Ruth Joynt and her husband Richard, nephews Gerald and Robert Joynt, nieces Susan Smith and Donna Berg. According to his wishes...
Luis B. Santos
Jun 2, 2013
Luis B. Santos, 69, of Haffards St., Fall River, husband of the late Zulmira (Moniz) Santos and grandfather of the late Brian Januario, died Sunday, June 2, 2013. He was employed by Rhode Island Nurseries and was a member of the Holy Ghost Society of Espirito Santo Parish. He leaves 6 children, Cidalia Espinola (Roger Arruda),...
Joseph Oliveira
Jun 1, 2013
Joseph Oliveira, 85, of Dover St., Fall River, died Saturday, June 1, 2013. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by Lamport Manufacturing and was an avid sports fan and member of Frankie's Club, Hope St. His survivors include sisters, Frances Reis (late husband Henry) and Ida Malenfant and her husband Roland, all...
Constance "Connie" (Levesque) Faris
May 29, 2013
Constance "Connie" (Levesque) Faris, 61, of Crandall Road, Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, wife of Mark E. Faris, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013. A member of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1970, she operated with her husband, Second Season Antiques and Refinishing. She was employed by the former US Records and First Federal Savings. Besides...
Albert Rancourt
May 28, 2013
Albert Rancourt, 84, of Brandon, Florida, formerly of Fall River, husband of Eunice (Blanchette) Rancourt, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by Engelhard Corporation, Plainville, MA for many years. Besides his wife of 61 years, he leaves 5 children, Denise Stanton (late husband Thomas), of Cape Coral,...
Albert J. "Al" "Pete" Morin
May 26, 2013
Albert J. "Al" "Pete" Morin, 80, of Swansea, formerly of Tiverton, husband of Annette (Gallant) Morin, died Sunday, May 26, 2013. An Army veteran of the Korean War, and a 21 year employee of Raytheon Company, Portsmouth, RI, he enjoyed gardening. Besides his wife of 59 years, he leaves a daughter, Donna Rowe and her husband...
Edward J. Tetrault
May 26, 2013
Edward J. Tetrault, 93, of Fall River, formerly of Florida, Westport and "The Landmark", Fall River, husband of Yvette E. (Lambert) Tetrault, died Sunday, May 26, 2013. An Army veteran of WW II he was a member of Post 8502, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Westport. A skilled watchmaker and jeweler he was employed by Patenaude Jewelers....
Florence Aline (Lavallee) Sweeney
May 23, 2013
Florence Aline (LaVallee) Sweeney, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late Francis L. Sweeney, died Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was employed by Catholic Memorial Home for many years and was past-president of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 486, Ladies Auxiliary. She leaves 5 children, Francis J. Sweeney and his wife Connie, Michael S. Sweeney,...
Pauline (Moreira) Messier
May 22, 2013
Pauline (Moreira) Messier, 60, of Somerset, wife of Marc Messier, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Pauline was employed by Spectrum Lighting, Fall River. She truly loved her family and spending time with them for holidays and gatherings was very special to her. She loved vacationing to the Caribbean and Florida in the colder months. Her hobbies...
Paul E. Martins
May 22, 2013
Paul E. Martins, 47, of Mohican Rd., Somerset, formerly of Fall River, loving husband of Kathy (Estrela) Martins and loving son of Lillian A. (Korzeniewski) Martins of Fall River and Alfred Martins; and an employee of FedEx Freight, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Besides his wife of 12 years...
Anita M. Gagnon (Sevigny) O'Connell
May 20, 2013
Anita M. (Sevigny) Gagnon O'Connell, 92, of Florida, formerly of Fall River, Swansea and Tiverton, widow of Leo Gagnon and Regis O'Connell, died Monday, May 20, 2013. She worked in Fall River's garment industry and was a member of the senior citizens clubs of St. Anne and St. Theresa parishes. She leaves 2 children, Robert D....
Mary (Costa) Costa
May 18, 2013
Mary (Costa) Costa, 87, of Hartwell St., Fall River, died Saturday, May 18, 2013. She was the former wife of the late Manuel Costa (founder of Lisbon Construction); the mother of Manuel Costa, Jr. (Judith Costa) and the late Linda Dubois (Roger); the grandmother of Scott and Roger Dubois, Bryan Costa (Shannon) and the late Jason...
Barbara "Barb" (Borje) Leboeuf
May 12, 2013
Barbara "Barb" (Borje) Leboeuf, 89, of Assonet, formerly of Fall River and Somerset, wife of Henri J. "Hank" Leboeuf, Sr., died Sunday, May 12, 2013. A member of Dominican Academy, Class of 1942, she worked in the family business, the former Borje's Dry Goods, was a homemaker and was employed by Munro Electric. She was a...
Rita (Pontbriand) Silva
May 11, 2013
Rita (Pontbriand) Silva, 75, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, wife of the late Raymond Silva, died unexpectedly at home, Saturday, May 11, 2013. She leaves a daughter, Sharon Dussault and her husband Gerald of Fall River; grandchildren, Rebecca Desmarais and her husband Jason of Somerset, Michael Dussault and his wife Kristen of Fall River and...
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