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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Donald F. Burke
Apr 8, 2011
Donald F. Burke, 88, of Stafford Rd., Fall River, husband of Germaine "Geri" (Charron) Burke, died Friday, April 8, 2011. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, avid bowler, and member of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton, he owned and operated Don's Television Sales and Service for 43 years. Besides his wife of 63 years, he...
Armand R. Auclair, Jr.
Apr 6, 2011
Armand R. Auclair, Jr., 61, of Longhill Ave., Somerset, formerly of Fall River, husband of Diane (Platt) Auclair, formerly Sewell, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011. A mechanical designer, he was employed by Kidde-Fenwal Systems, Ashland. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Gerald "Jerry" Armand Auclair of Middletown, RI; a sister, Michelle Hubert of Fall River;...
James Albany
Apr 5, 2011
James Albany, 88, formerly of Deer St., Somerset, husband of the late Mary (Panaretos) Albany, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011. A Navy Seabees veteran of WW II, he was the owner of the former Star Lunch, Fall River and was employed by the former Fay's Grill, Fall River, the Newport Naval Base cafeteria and Independence Harbor,...
John R. English
Apr 1, 2011
John R. "Jack" English, 72, of Fall River, husband of the late Marilyn (Dunse) Arruda, died Friday, April 1, 2011. A Fall River Housing Authority commissioner and former inspector, he was also employed by Viti Mercedes-Benz and was a Fall River School Department paraprofessional. Survivors include 6 children, Kenneth Arruda (wife Edith) of Hampton, NH, Gary...
Bernard Mckenzie Coleman, Sr.
Mar 31, 2011
Bernard McKenzie Coleman, Sr., 61, of Fall River, Massachusetts, died Thursday, March 31, 2011. He was born in Alexandria, LA on September 15, 1949. A Vietnam War veteran, and a member of the American Legion, he served in the Air Force for fifteen years and worked in the field of mental health. He leaves to cherish...
Anita F. Melanson
Mar 30, 2011
Anita F. (Arsenault) Melanson, 94, of Fall River, widow of Edward J. Melanson, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011. She was employed by the former NBC Garment. Survivors include 3 children, Paul L. Melanson (wife Lorraine) of Somerset, Pauline A. Zalkind (husband late Norman) of Fall River and David Melanson of Worcester; 5 grandchildren, Denise Vezina, Michelle...
Brian "Snags" Januario
Mar 28, 2011
Brian "Snags" Januario, 24, of Haffards St., Fall River, died Monday, March 28, 2011. He was the father of Ethan and Evan Januario; the fiancée of Ashley Pavao; the son of Cidalia (Santos) Espinola and the late Emanuel Januario; the stepson of Roger Arruda; the grandson of Louis B. Santos and the late Zulmira (Moniz) Santos;...
Cecilia (Oliveira) O'Leary
Mar 26, 2011
Cecilia (Oliveira) O'Leary, 71, of Wooley St., Fall River, died Saturday, March 26, 2011. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School and Bristol Community College, she was employed by the Massachusetts Department of Employment and Training. She was a member of the East End Sportsman's Club. She leaves a son, Michael J. O'Leary and 2 granddaughters,...
Rene B. Francoeur
Mar 25, 2011
Rene B. Francoeur, 83, of Borden Place East, 111 Borden St., Fall River, formerly of Bogle St., husband of Irene E. (Taylor) Francoeur, died Friday, March 25, 2011, at Catholic Memorial Home. An Army Air Forces veteran of WW II, he was employed by Firestone Rubber Co., Fall River and Lloyd Manufacturing Corp., Warren, RI. A...
Imelda A. (Levesque) Ferland
Mar 24, 2011
Imelda A. (Levesque) Ferland, 94, of Park St., Fall River, widow of Albert T. Ferland, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Catholic Memorial Home. She was a member of the Franco American Civic League. She leaves 7 children, Madeleine Bileau (husband Roland) of Tucson, AZ, and Henry G. Ferland (wife Therese), Cecile Aubin, John P. Ferland,...
Eva M. (Talbot) Martineau
Mar 22, 2011
Eva M. (Talbot) Martineau, 90, of Westport, MA, formerly of Fall River, widow of Omer J. Martineau, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. She taught kindergarten at St. Jean Baptiste School, Fall River, for 27 years, and was a hostess at the former Captain PJ's Seafood Galley, Somerset for several years. She leaves, 4 children, Omer "Jay"...
Virginia C Dupont
Mar 20, 2011
Virginia C. (Martin) Dupont, 93, wife of the late Clarence E. Dupont, of Fall River, died Sunday, March 20, 2011. During her career as an LPN, she specialized in the care of babies. She enjoyed the out-of-doors and was a long-time member of the Girl Scouts of America. She was a benefactor to the Wind in...
Lionel A, "Phonse" Gamache
Mar 16, 2011
Lionel A. "Phonse" Gamache, 61, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Fall River, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011. A master electrician, he was the son of Doris (Canuel) Gamache Kaegael of Westport and the late Muriel Gamache; the stepson of Theodore Kaegael of Westport; the brother of Dr. Robert Gamache (wife Suzanne) of Dunstable, MA and Michelle...
Michael C Earle
Mar 16, 2011
Michael C. Earle, 58, of 211 Hyacinth St., Fall River, husband of Lucia (DeMelo) Earle, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Besides his wife of 30 years, he leaves 2 children, Michael J. Earle and Julianne R. Earle; his parents, Mary (Hatchie) Earle of Seekonk, and Donald F. Earle of AZ. He also leaves 2 sisters,...
Janice M. (Thayer) Andrews-Cook
Mar 14, 2011
Janice M. (Thayer) Andrews-Cook, 65, of New Bedford, wife of Paul Cook, died Monday, March 14, 2011. She was formerly employed by Walmart, Dartmouth and enjoyed bingo and reading. Besides her husband she leaves, daughters, Cynthia M. Durette (husband Daniel) of New Bedford, and Nancy J. Paquet (husband Thomas) of Fall River; stepchildren, Robin A. Poitras...
Georgianna Murphy
Mar 14, 2011
Georgianna (Raposa) Murphy, 93, of Malden, died Monday, March 14, 2011. Survivors included her devoted husband of 44 years, Patrick J. Murphy; 4 children, Russell Golden (wife Maureen) of Somerset, Barbara MacDonald (husband Allan) of Pawleys Island, S.C., Gail DaCosta (husband Louis) of Fall River and Dale Murphy (fiancée Doris Ferris) of Somerset; numerous loving grandchildren,...
Gerard I. "Gerry" Duquette
Mar 9, 2011
Gerard I. Duquette, 83, of California St., Fall River, husband of Lucille B. (Pineault) Duquette, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at St. Anne's Hospital. A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, he served in the 24th. Army Division in Japan, and was Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer at Durfee Attleboro Bank, retiring in 1991. He attended...
Rita (Letendre) Blanchette
Mar 8, 2011
Rita (Letendre) Blanchette of Westport, MA, passed peacefully into eternal rest Tuesday night, March 8, after a long illness. She was 93. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria (Joubert) Letendre and the sister of the late Everett Letendre. She was predeceased by her husband, Hector Blanchette. She is the beloved mother of...
Patricia Pacheco
Mar 6, 2011
Patricia Pacheco, 69, of Westport, died Sunday, March 6, 2011. Survivors include siblings Carol Lake and Susan Costa, both of Fall River and Alan Rioux of Somerset, and nieces and nephews. She was the daughter of the late Manuel S. Pacheco and Olive (Silvia) Rioux and the sister of the late Richard Pacheco. Following cremation, a...
John Messier
Mar 5, 2011
John Messier, 41, of King Philip St., Fall River, formerly of Somerset, son of Doris (Gamelin) Messier of Somerset and the late J. Vincent ‘Vinnie" Messier, died Saturday, March 5, 2011. A graduate of Somerset High School and New England Institute of Technology, he was employed by J & J Marine Fabricating, Somerset. A Red Sox...
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