OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Cecile E. (Fontaine) Levesque
Jun 21, 2013
Cecile E. (Fontaine) Levesque, 95, of "Somerset Ridge", formerly of "Barresi Heights", Pleasant St., Fall River, widow of Leo L. Levesque, died Friday, June 21, 2013. She was employed by Cape Cod Shirt Co. and Kerr Thread. She was a St. Vincent de Paul Store volunteer, and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality...
West J. Cabral
Jun 19, 2013
West J. Cabral, 53, of Meadow St., Fall River, died Wednesday, June 19, 2013. He was the son of Daniel Cabral of Fall River and the late Muriel (Bergeron) Cabral; the brother of Charleen Martini and Thomas, Lee and Danielle Cabral, all of Fall River and the stepbrother of Wayne Bergeron of Florida and Donna Valois,...
Jeannette M. (Fortin) Tetuan
Jun 18, 2013
Jeannette M. (Fortin) Tetuan, of Swansea, widow of Nicholas Tetuan, Jr., died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. She leaves 3 loving daughters, twins Sherell Tetuan and her companion Armen Hagopian of Swansea and Shirley Morrissette and her husband Robert of Fall River and Suzanne Freitas and her husband Edward of Swansea; grandchildren, Rachel Armstrong, Robert Morrissette, Jr....
Norma J. (Teixeira) Boissonneau
Jun 18, 2013
Norma J. (Teixeira) Boissonneau, 79, formerly of Hope St., Tiverton, widow of Robert A. "Bob" Boissonneau, and a former employee of Rochelle Apparel Co., died Tuesday, June 18, 2013. She leaves two sons, Robert B. Boissonneau and Paul K. Boissonneau, both of Newport; 2 sisters, Ann Alves of Fall River and Dolores "Del" Belanger of Westport...
Jeffrey A. Macintyre
Jun 17, 2013
Jeffrey A. Macintyre, 57, of North Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River, husband of Maria C. (Patricio) Macintyre, died unexpectedly, Monday, June 17, 2013. A graduate of Durfee High School and Northeastern University, he was Environmental Service Department Supervisor at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. Besides his wife of 30 years, he leaves daughters Amber and Alyssa Macintyre...
Mitchell "Mitch" Stevenson
Jun 16, 2013
Mitchell "Mitch" Stevenson, 37, of Tiverton, husband of Crystal (Medeiros) Stevenson, and son of Steve and Colleen (O'Donnell) Costa of Tiverton, died Sunday, June 16, 2013. He was a Master Automotive Technician, Besides his wife of 10 years and parents, he leaves a daughter, Marisa Stevenson of Tiverton; siblings, Kimberley, Stacy and Keith, all of Tiverton...
Hélène E. (Paré) Felix
Jun 13, 2013
Hélène E. (Paré) Felix, 94, of Fall River, widow of Michael C. Felix, Jr., died Thursday, June 13, 2013. She leaves children, Claire Gagne (husband Paul), Therese Chicca (husband John), Robert Felix (wife Kathy), Denise Chasse, and Suzanne Woulfe (husband Robert; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; siblings, Henri Pare (wife Therese), Jeanne Lachance (late husband Edward) and Lucille Lachance...
Jeanne T. (Brault) Desrosier
Jun 11, 2013
Jeanne T. (Brault) Desrosier, 70, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, formerly of Fall River and Delaware, wife of Roger R. Desrosier, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. A Registered Nurse, she was a member of St. Anne's Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1964. Besides her husband of 48 years, she leaves a daughter, Michelle Hofstee and...
William F. "Bill" Sullivan
Jun 9, 2013
William F. "Bill" Sullivan, Jr., 58, of Fairhaven, formerly of Somerset, husband of Joni (Hall) Sullivan, and son of the late William and Marjorie (Monk) Sullivan, died Sunday, June 9, 2013. A graduate of Somerset High School and University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, he was employed in sales by the former Jackson Co. An artist, photographer and...
Dorothea C. "Dot" (Thorpe) Levesque
Jun 9, 2013
Dorothea C. "Dot" (Thorpe) Levesque, 89, formerly of Fenner St., Fall River, wife of the late Lt. Joseph A. A. "Al" Levesque, FRFD, died Sunday, June 9, 2013. She was a Charter Member of Mended Hearts. She leaves 5 children, Paul R. Levesque and his wife Carol of Assonet, Ann Marie Massa and her husband Michael...
Jerry Sylvia
Jun 8, 2013
Jerry Sylvia, 57, of No. Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River and Tiverton, died Saturday, June 8, 2013. A graduate of Tiverton High School and former Navy Reservist, he was a Pipe Coverer with Local 31, International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers' Union. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and New England...
Shayne M. "Omac" Stephenson
Jun 7, 2013
Shayne M. "Omac" Stephenson, 23, of Shannon Way, No. Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River and Middleboro, died Friday, June 7, 2013. A mixed Martial Artist, he studied at Lauzon Reality Self Defense and Cape Cod Fighting Alliance and competed for the Cage Titans in the MMA. He was an avid fan of sports, especially football. He...
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...


