OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Stasia C. (Chodkowski) Rogala
Nov 22, 2011
Stasia C. (Chodkowski) Rogala, 87, of Fall River, widow of Roman W. Rogala, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011. She was past-president of the Catholic Memorial Home Resident Council. She leaves 4 children, Julia Rogala of Westport, MA, Constance Muenick (husband Ollie) of Ohio, Frances Griffin (husband Kevin) of Fall River, and Paul Rogala (wife Karen) of...
Rita (Michaud) O'Brien
Nov 21, 2011
Rita (Michaud) O'Brien, 89, of Davis Rd., Westport, widow of Alexander O'Brien, died unexpectedly, at home, Monday, November 21, 2011. She was employed by Kerr Thread and Elbe File. She was the mother of the late Patricia Smith; the mother-in-law of Kenneth J. Smith, Sr. (wife Denise) of Westport; the grandmother of Robin Morin (husband Dennis),...

Liam Frederick Terry
Nov 19, 2011
Liam Frederick Terry, infant son of Nicholas and Lara-Beth (Lavigne) Terry of Taunton, died at birth, Saturday, November 19, 2011. Besides his parents he leaves two brothers, Aidan and Noah Terry; grandparents, Paul R. and Elizabeth-Ann Lavigne of Fall River and David and Cheryl Terry of Pelham, NH; and aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service...
Stephen J. Gregory
Nov 18, 2011
Stephen J. Gregory, 57, of Swansea, died Friday, November 18, 2011. A New England sports fan, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include 3 children, Stephanie Santos and her husband Michael, Hailey Ferreira and her husband Keith, and Stephen Gregory, all of Fall River; his father, Raymond Gregory of Tiverton, 4 grandchildren,...
Lillian J. (Berard) Paquette
Nov 17, 2011
Lillian J. (Berard) Paquette, 100, of Old Stevens Rd., Swansea, widow of Lionel O. Paquette, died at home, Thursday, November 17, 2011. An accomplished pianist, she was a member of the Choir and the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of St. Louis de France Parish and the Swansea Citizens Group. She leaves three children, Vivian S....

Ida P. (Janeiro) Bilodeau
Nov 15, 2011
Ida P. (Janeiro) Bilodeau, 88, of Fall River, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011. She was a member of ILGWU, now UNITE. Survivors include a daughter, Paulette "Paula" Dennis and her husband Leonard of Little Compton and Marco Island, FL; granddaughters, Melissa Fogarty of Fall River and Gina Dennis of Westport, siblings, Dorothy Tavares of Little Compton,...

Dora Rodrigues (Norman) Riley
Nov 14, 2011
Dora (Norman) Rodrigues Riley, 92, formerly of Cook St., Fall River, widow of Joseph Rodrigues and James Riley, died Monday, November 14, 2011 at Catholic Memorial Home. She leaves a son, Joseph Rodrigues and his wife Nancy of Tiverton; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a brother, Arthur Norman of Somerset; and nieces and nephews. she was the mother of...

Margaret L. (Read) Silvan
Nov 14, 2011
Margaret L. (Read) Silvan, 99, of Fall River, formerly of Berkley, died Monday, November 14, 2011 at Catholic Memorial Home. She joins her beloved husband, Eino H. Silvan (1912-1988), with whom she shared a deep and lasting love for over fifty years. She is survived by daughters, Margaret S. Casey and her husband Daniel of San...

Eugene L. Boisselle
Nov 12, 2011
Eugene L. Boisselle, 88, husband of Adrienne (Ledoux) Boisselle, of North St., Somerset, died Saturday, November 12, 2011. A 1940 graduate of BMC Durfee High School, he was employed by Davis Screen and the US Postal Service for many years. An Army veteran of WW II, he served in Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe under General...
Cecile (Bouchard) Rego
Nov 11, 2011
Cecile (Bouchard) Rego, 71, of Montaup St., Fall River, wife of Richard Rego, died Friday, November 11, 2011. She was employed by Lamport Mfg., High Point Paper Box Co., Reflex Corp., and Aberdeen Mfg. Corp. div. of CHF Industries. An avid Red Sox fan, she cherished time spent with her family and friends and enjoyed the...

Raymond A. Boulanger
Nov 6, 2011
Raymond A. Boulanger, 89, of Deer St., Somerset, husband of Anita (Karcher) Boulanger, died Sunday, November 6, 2011. A Navy veteran of WW II, he was employed at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station and by Bradlees Construction. Besides his wife of 59 years, he leaves three children, Paul d. Boulanger (Julie) of Taunton, JoAnn M....

Mary (Medeiros) Vale
Nov 6, 2011
Mary (Medeiros) Vale, of "Borden Place West" 181 So. Main St., Fall River, widow of Manuel M. Vale, died Sunday, November 6, 2011, after a short illness. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she worked in the garment industry for over 40 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and sewing. She leaves...
Jared J. Martel
Nov 5, 2011
Jared J. Martel, 27, of Tiverton and Fall River, died Saturday, November 5, 2011. A Tiverton High School graduate, he was a well know champion and all-star baseball player in his youth. He played in the Federal Little League at Kennedy Park, and with the Maplewood Babe Ruth Florida Team representing Fall River at the Disney...

William Rego
Nov 1, 2011
William Rego, 87, of Woodman St., Fall River, husband of the late Laura (Costa) Rego, died Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at home, surrounded by his family. A Navy veteran of WW II and member of Local 251, Teamsters Union, he was employed by Hemingway Transportation, Red Star Transportation and Nelson Motor Freightways. A member of Good...
Stella Marie) (Ste.) Jeunesse
Oct 31, 2011
Stella L. (Ste. Marie) Jeunesse, 100, formerly of Fall River, Swansea and Somerset, widow of Edgard P. Jeunesse, died Monday, October 31, 2011 at "Country Gardens", Swansea. Employed by the former Berkshire Hathaway Co. many years ago, she was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of the former Blessed Sacrament Parish, Fall River,...

Thomas A. Terpak
Oct 25, 2011
Thomas A. Terpak, 75, of Gramp Deane Rd., Assonet, husband of the late Colette (Dusseault) Terpak, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at his home in Assonet, MA. He leaves five children, Jeffrey Terpak (Margaret Cabeceiras), of Assonet, Susan Kincaid (Stephen) of Hopedale, MA, Jane Terpak of Fall River, Eileen "Lee" Terpak and Christen McGrady both of...

Robert E. Bettencourt, Sr.
Oct 24, 2011
Robert E. Bettencourt, Sr., 78, of Lake Rd., Tiverton, formerly of Westport, passed away Monday, October 24 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol. A Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, he worked in construction, was employed by Kinder Tree Service, and made ice cream at Gray's Ice Cream for many years. At the Seekonk...

Michele D. Phenix
Oct 20, 2011
Michele D. Phenix, R.N., 45, of Fall River, died Thursday, October 20, 2011, after a long illness. Michele started her nursing career at the age of 16, when she was a candy striper at Union Truesdale Hospital. Then she attended Diman Regional Medical Asst. Program, and graduated as a medical assistant in 1987. She worked as...
Manuel F. Pavao, Jr.
Oct 16, 2011
Manuel F. Pavao, Jr., 44, of Fall River, died Sunday, October 16, 2011. An employee of M F Construction, Portsmouth, RI, He was a hunting, archery, baseball and football enthusiast. He was a member of RI Castaway Bass Anglers, Fall River Bass Anglers and Fall River Rod and Gun Club. Survivors include a son, Michael E....

Kathleen "Kay" Martel
Oct 16, 2011
Kathleen "Kay" (Sheeran) Martel, 89, formerly of Wall St., Fall River, died Sunday, October 16, 2011. She was the widow of Charles R. Martel. A hairdresser, she was employed by Candy's Beauty Salon. She was a former member of Oak Village Seniors and Durfee Mixed Bowling League. Survivors include 6 children, Rene R. Martel and his...