OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Gertrude (St.Laurent)  Ferry

Gertrude (St.Laurent) Ferry

Mar 26, 2012

Gertrude (St.Laurent) Ferry, 99, of Borden Place West, So. Main St., Fall River, widow of Arthur Ferry, died Monday, March 26, 2012. She was employed by Kimwell Nursing Home for many years. She leaves 3 children, Theresa Costa (late husband James), Kathleen Duclos (husband Ronald) and Anthony Ferry, all of Fall River; grandchildren, Charlene Silvia (James),...

Jeffrey C. "Jeff" "Mofo" Holland

Jeffrey C. "Jeff" "Mofo" Holland

Mar 23, 2012

Jeffrey C. "Jeff" "Mofo" Holland, 54, of Fall River, died Friday, March 23, 2012. He was employed by the former Plourde's Bakery and Globe Manufacturing, and ISP Freetown Fine Chemicals. He was the husband of 32 years of Jeanne L. (Monast) Holland; the son of Charles "Chuck" and Elaine (O'Neil) Holland; the father of William "Billy"...

Alice (Proulx)  Szurleys

Alice (Proulx) Szurleys

Mar 20, 2012

Alice (Proulx) Szurleys, 88, of Detroit St., Fall River, wife of Louis P. Szurleys, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012. She studied at Bradford Durfee Textile School, and was employed by Anderson Little, Ann-Dale Cookie Co., and the Fall River School Department. A member of the former St. William Parish and Holy Trinity Parish, she enjoyed painting,...

Elizabeth  "Betty" (Maxwell)  Campbell

Elizabeth "Betty" (Maxwell) Campbell

Mar 19, 2012

Elizabeth "Betty" (Maxwell) Campbell, 80, of Enon, Ohio, formerly of Fall River, widow of Marvin Campbell, passed away peacefully in the company of her family and friends. Monday, March 19, 2012. Betty had a heart of gold and was loved by everybody who knew her. She had a timeless and unique spirit which even now can...

Joseph  M. Bernat

Joseph M. Bernat

Mar 16, 2012

Joseph M. Bernat, 87, of Fall River, husband of Rita E. (Singster) Bernat, died Friday, March 16, 2012, at Kindred-Highlander Nursing Center. A BMC Durfee High School graduate, Army veteran of WW II, and Bronze Star Medal recipient, he was a self-employed general contractor and also operated Ted's Mobile. Besides his wife of 62 years, he...

Lorraine (Lambert)  Lussier

Lorraine (Lambert) Lussier

Mar 12, 2012

Lorraine (Lambert) Lussier, 92, of Fall River, widow of Gerard O. Lussier, died Monday, March 12, 2012. She had been employed by Buffington Florist, Fall River. Survivors include three children, Gerald R. Lussier, (wife Patricia) and David R. Lussier, both of RI, and Diane Garrison of Fall River; Two sisters, Leona Bonneau of Bridgewater, MA and...

Carolyn B. "Carrie" Clement

Carolyn B. "Carrie" Clement

Mar 10, 2012

Carolyn B. "Carrie" Clement, 44, of North High St., Fall River, died Saturday, March 10, 2012. Employed by Crystal Springs School, Assonet, Carolyn was a selfless and devoted sister and aunt. She had a beautiful heart that gently touched the lives of so many, and will be terribly missed by family, friends and all who knew...

Lillian (Jean)  Beaudoin

Lillian (Jean) Beaudoin

Mar 8, 2012

A memorial mass for Lillian Beaudoin will be celebrated Saturday, April 28, at 10:00 AM in St. Anne Church. She was the wife of George Beaudoin; and the mother of Roger, Armand, Paul, and Albert Beaudoin, Denise McGee, Colette Gagnon, Madeleine Gauthier, Jeanne Corser, Jeanine Beaudoin and Helene Hagan.

Paul  C. Doherty

Paul C. Doherty

Mar 7, 2012

Paul C. Doherty, 82, of North Main St., Fall River, husband of Barbara A. (Wright) Silvia Doherty, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1948 and Bryant College, he was a life insurance agent and employed by the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance. Besides his wife he leaves sons,...

Marion (Hunt)  Dias

Marion (Hunt) Dias

Mar 6, 2012

Marion (Hunt) Dias, 88, of Birch St., Fall River, wife of Joseph Dias, Jr., died Tuesday, March 6, 2012. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she was employed by Lamport Manufacturing. Besides her husband of 69 years, she leaves 3 children, Joseph Dias of New Orleans, LA, Sandra Paquette of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Barry Dias of...

William  F. Almeida,  Iii

William F. Almeida, Iii

Mar 6, 2012

William "Billy" Almeida III, 59, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The beloved son of Marjorie (Arruda) Almeida of Fall River and the late William F. Almeida Jr., Billy enjoyed life. He worked as a musician and at Loring Studio. He traveled up and down the east coast while...

Paul  A. Bedard

Paul A. Bedard

Mar 4, 2012

Paul A. Bedard, 76, of Tiverton, the husband of 53 years of Maureen (Dickinson) Bedard, passed away of Lung Cancer, Sunday, March 4, 2012. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1953, and Master Electrician, he was a 50 year member of Local 437 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, now Local 223. He co-owned...

Antoinette T. "Nenette" (Ivanes)  Lapointe

Antoinette T. "Nenette" (Ivanes) Lapointe

Mar 3, 2012

Antoinette T. "Nenette" (Ivanes) LaPointe, 87, of Carl St., Fall River, wife of Joseph Donat "Don" LaPointe, died Saturday, March 3, 2012. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, and former member of L'Association Francophone, she was a gourmet cook, enjoyed sewing, knitting and gardening, and was a Eucharistic Minister and member of the Ladies of St....

Steven  P. Picard

Steven P. Picard

Mar 1, 2012

Steven P. Picard, 57, of Hobson Ave., Tiverton, husband of Susan C. (Dacey) Picard, and son of Theresa "Tess" (Rezendes) Picard, and the late Lionel "Len" Picard, died Thursday, March 1, 2012. Besides his wife of 25 years and mother of Tiverton, he leaves a daughter, Allison Picard of Tiverton; sisters, Debra Moran and her husband...

Brian Lescault

Brian Lescault

Feb 28, 2012

Brian Lescault, 50, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, son of the late Florian "Pete" and Florence (Gamelin) Lescault, died Tuesday, February 28, 2012. The "adopted son" and nephew of Doris (Gamelin) Messier of Somerset and the late Vincent Messier, he served in the Army and was the "adopted brother" and cousin of Richard Messier of...

Angelina  "Angie" (Vasconcellos)  O'Neill

Angelina "Angie" (Vasconcellos) O'Neill

Feb 27, 2012

Angelina "Angie" (Vasconcellos) O'Neill, 91, of Masson St., Westport, widow of James D. O'Neill, died Monday, February 27, 2012. She leaves daughters, Pauline and Katherine; sons, Robert and James; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a sister, Josephine Carvalho; and nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Pereira) Vasconcellos; and the sister...

Emilien L. J. "Mel" Gagne

Emilien L. J. "Mel" Gagne

Feb 26, 2012

Emilien L. J. "Mel" Gagne, of Bond St., Westport MA, husband of the late Lorraine (Roy) Gagne, passed away peacefully in the early hours of February 26, 2012. An Air Force veteran, Mel was a store and district manager for Shaw's Supermarkets for many years. He was also a member of the Over the Hill Club....

Lorraine  D. (Lachance)  Lepage

Lorraine D. (Lachance) Lepage

Feb 23, 2012

Lorraine D. (Lachance) Lepage, 80, formerly of Swansea and Hancock Estates, Tiverton, widow of Bertrand J. Lepage, died Thursday, February 23, 2012 at Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River. A graduate of Holy Union Novitiate High School and Sacred Hearts College, she was a Roman Catholic Nun for 25 years. As a Sister of the Holy Union...

Izmile  David Lozano

Izmile David Lozano

Feb 21, 2012

Izmile David "Champion" Lozano, 26 day old infant, passed away on February 21, 2012 at Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence. Born in Woman and Infants Hospital, Providence, on January 26, 2012, he was the son of Jeremias Lozano and Holly Manchester of Fall River. Besides his parents, he leaves, a sister, Jayanna Manchester; Paternal grandparents and Maternal...

Eva  Y. (Tardie)  Desmarais

Eva Y. (Tardie) Desmarais

Feb 18, 2012

Eva Y. (Tardie) Desmarais, 100, formerly of Assonet, widow of Edward W. "Pee-wee" Desmarais, died Saturday, February 18, 2012. Mrs. Desmarais and her late husband operated the former Desmarais Saw Mill for many years. A lover of animals, she enjoyed country living and cherished time spent with her family. She leaves three children, Ernest P. Desmarais...