OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Mary (Perry)  Rebello

Mary (Perry) Rebello

Aug 5, 2011

Mary (Perry) Rebello, 91, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, wife of Antone "Tony" Rebello, died Friday, August 5, 2011. A homemaker and member of North Tiverton Baptist Church, she was employed by Firestone Rubber Co. many years ago. Besides her husband of 65 years, she leaves 11 children, Antone Rebello, Jr., Michael Rebello (wife Irene),...

Sheila  K. Duggan

Sheila K. Duggan

Aug 4, 2011

Sheila K. (Stone) Duggan, M.S. R.N., 76, of Westport, formerly of Brockton, wife of Thomas X. Duggan, died Thursday, August 4, 2011. She was employed in the nursing field by Brockton Hospital for 44 years. Since 1984, she served as the Coordinator of Nursing Information Systems at the hospital. She graduated from Brockton Hospital School of...

Alice  C. (Chasse)  Gendreau

Alice C. (Chasse) Gendreau

Aug 3, 2011

Alice C. (Chasse) Gendreau, 90, of 63 Lee St., Fall River, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011. A homemaker, she was also employed by Firestone Rubber Co., was principal bookkeeper for the Bristol Community College Evening Division, and employed by Kelly Services. A longtime member of St. Anne Parish, she enjoyed cooking, reading and sewing and was...

Fannie  T. (Breault)  Braz

Fannie T. (Breault) Braz

Aug 3, 2011

Fannie T. (Breault) Braz, 68, passed away on August 3rd, 2011 from a terminal illness at Southpointe Nursing Center. She was born in Willimantic Connecticut and daughter of the late Mary Breault. She resided and worked in Fall River all of her life. Fannie was a devoted mother and grandmother; she was a woman of strong...

Henry  E. Charron

Henry E. Charron

Aug 1, 2011

Henry E. Charron, 77, of Fall River, husband of the late Claire T. (Levesque) Charron, died Monday, August 1, 2011. He served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard and was employed by Arkwright Finishing Co. and D & M Concrete. He was a member of Third Baptist Church, and a former member of the Knights of...

Therese  "Terry" (Drapeau)  Desrochers

Therese "Terry" (Drapeau) Desrochers

Aug 1, 2011

Therese "Terry" (Drapeau) Desrochers, 85, of Riverview Towers, Milliken Blvd., Fall River, formerly of Spencer St., wife of Robert A. "Kidd" Desrochers, died Monday, August 1, 2011. She worked in Fall River's garment industry and was a member of the Letter Carrier's Auxiliary. Besides her husband of 64 years, she leaves two daughters, Pauline Larue and...

Isabella (Marshall)  Christopher

Isabella (Marshall) Christopher

Jul 29, 2011

Isabella (Marshall) Christopher, 93, of Fall River and Westport, widow of Augustus J. Christopher, died Friday, July 29, 2011. The daughter of the late William and Nellie (Cornell) Marshall, she was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School, and was employed by the Newport Naval Supply Depot, Kresge's Five and Ten Cent Store, and Firestone Rubber....

Ruth (Perry)  Caron

Ruth (Perry) Caron

Jul 21, 2011

Ruth (Perry) Caron, 88, of Somerset, formerly of Fall River, widow of Henry L. Caron, died Thursday, July 21, 2011. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she was formerly employed by Center Garment. A Red Sox fan, she enjoyed bingo, visiting Atlantic City with her late husband, playing cards and TV game shows. She leaves 3...

Janellise  Rebecca Colon

Janellise Rebecca Colon

Jul 21, 2011

Janellise Rebecca Colon, infant daughter of Roberto Colon, Jr. and Nidia Mercado of Fall River, died at birth on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She also leaves a brother, Jeziah Mercado and grandmothers Nancy Rondon of Fall River and Edna Feliciano of Boston. Following cremation, a visitation will be held Saturday from 6...

John  J. Bouchard

John J. Bouchard

Jul 20, 2011

John J. Bouchard, 69, of 301 Milliken Blvd., Fall River, formerly of Thelma Ave., Somerset, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011. An electrician, he was employed by Plymouth Rubber, Canton, MA. He summered in Mashnee Island, Cape Cod and enjoyed clamming and Quahogging. Every year, he traveled to St. Kitts with his companion. John served in the...

Jeannette  I. (Gagnon)  Clement

Jeannette I. (Gagnon) Clement

Jul 19, 2011

Jeannette I. (Gagnon) Clement, 93, of Hunter St., Fall River, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011. A homemaker, she was a lifelong member of St. Anne Parish, and president of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of the parish for 25 years. The loving wife of 70 years of Raymond R. Clement, she was the mother...

Barbara  Ann (Wilson)  Lizotte

Barbara Ann (Wilson) Lizotte

Jul 18, 2011

Barbara Ann (Wilson) Lizotte, 72, of Westlook Lane, Westport, MA, formerly Marlboro, MA, wife of Thomas Lizotte, died Monday, July 18, 2011. A successful businesswoman, she was president of True Grit Abrasives, Inc., New Bedford, co-owner of the former Giard Brothers Printing, Marlboro, and a licensed real estate broker for more than thirty years. Her greatest...

Duarte  M. Oliveira

Duarte M. Oliveira

Jul 17, 2011

Duarte M. Oliveira, 54, of Duluth St., Fall River, son of the late Duarte and Maria (Viveiros) Oliveira, died Sunday, July 17, 2011. An avid reader, he loved fishing with his brothers and quahogging at the home of Helena and Charles and cherished spending time with Madison and Rolland. He was the brother of Edalina Oliveira...

Estelle (Medeiros)  Medeiros

Estelle (Medeiros) Medeiros

Jul 17, 2011

Estelle (Medeiros) Medeiros, 87, of Borden St., Westport, formerly of Milliken Blvd., Fall River, widow of Augustine "Gus" Medeiros, died Sunday, July 17, 2011. She was employed by M & G Sportswear and was a member of the Melody Club. The sister of the late Marie Morango, she leaves nieces and nephews including her caregiver Rose...

Edward  "Champ" Ashook

Edward "Champ" Ashook

Jul 14, 2011

Edward "Champ" Ashook, 86, of North Eastern Avenue, Fall River, husband of Renee (Haddad) Ashook, died Thursday, July 14, 2011. Sharing a sense of fashion and love for style he operated, with his wife, Renee's Showcase, Pleasant St. for the past 43 years. He also operated the former Ashook's Bakery, Flint St., and was a Metropolitan...

Roger  "Jiggie" Desrochers

Roger "Jiggie" Desrochers

Jul 13, 2011

Roger "Jiggie" Desrochers, 83, of Bridle Way, Fall River, formerly of Sodom Rd., Westport, husband of Claudette (Simard) Desrochers, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011. A Navy veteran of WW II, he attended Msgr. Prevost High School and was employed by Duro Finishing for 37 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton, The...

Mary  C. Kilby

Mary C. Kilby

Jul 12, 2011

Mary C. (Medeiros) Kilby, 75, of Fall River, died Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Julio and Inez (Perriera) Medeiros. Employed in the Fall River School System, she enjoyed reading, sunbathing and trips to the local casinos. She leaves 5 children, Norman Kilby of NC, Deborah...

Januario  E. Bonanca

Januario E. Bonanca

Jul 11, 2011

Januario E. Bonanca, 75, of Watson Way, Fall River, husband of Natalia (Farias) Bonanca, died Monday, July 11, 2011. Born in Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, the son of the late Artur do Encarnacao and Gloria (de Medeiros) Bonanca, he was a commercial fisherman on the Island of St. Michael and employed by O'Day Boat Co.,...

Patricia  A. Frett

Patricia A. Frett

Jul 9, 2011

Patricia A. (Therrien) Frett, 62, of South Almond St., Fall River, wife of Francis J. Frett, Jr., and daughter of Albertina (Perry) Therrien of Somerset and the late Joseph Therrien, died Saturday, July 9, 2011. A graduate of Bristol Community College and Diman Regional School of Practical Nursing, she was an LPN/Surgical Technician for the past...

Jeanie  Ferguson Patten

Jeanie Ferguson Patten

Jul 8, 2011

Jeanie Ferguson Patten, 73, of Morris St., Fall River, died Friday, July 8, 2011. Jeanie had a love of animals, nature, and gardening, and was grateful for the friendship of Norma Gagne and the loving care she received at Catholic Memorial Home and from Community Home Care and Hospice. She leaves her husband Charles J. Patten...