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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Joan (Porada) Bonalewicz
Feb 19, 2011
Joan (Porada) Bonalewicz, 91, of Chapin St., Fall River, widow of Matthew Bonalewicz, died Saturday, February 19, 2011. She was employed by A & P Supermarkets and was a teacher's aide at Henry Lord Middle School. She was a St. Patrick Parish Soup Kitchen volunteer and a member of St. Patrick Parish most of her life....
Joyce C. (Bussiere) Szelag
Feb 19, 2011
Joyce C. (Bussiere) Szelag, 80, of Lassonde St., Westport, MA, widow of Walter Szelag,and daughter of the late Arthur R. and Jeannette (Barnaby) Bussiere, died unexpectedly, Saturday, February 19, 2011. A graduate of the former Thibodeau Business College, she was employed by Flint Business Service and Blu-Belle Knitting Mills. She was a member of the Westport...
Yvette B. Tetrault
Feb 18, 2011
Yvette B. Tetrault, age 95, of Tiverton, entered into eternal rest, Friday, February 18, 2011. Daughter of the late Bertha (Lambert) and Liboire Tetrault, Yvette lived, most of her life, in Fall River receiving her Catholic education from the religious order Congregation of Jesus-Marie and was a parishioner of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. She was...
Therese "Terry" (Potvin) Silvia
Feb 18, 2011
Therese "Terry" (Potvin) Silvia, 77, of Catholic Memorial Home, Fall River, formerly of Bowler St. and Stafford Rd., widow of Donald J. Silvia, died Friday, February 18, 2011. A seamstress in the garment industry, she was an avid reader, and enjoyed spending time with her beloved grandchildren and also knitting. She leaves 2 children, Donna Souza...
Gloria L. "Nana" (Conrad) Belisle
Feb 17, 2011
Gloria L. (Conrad) Belisle, 81, of Warren St., Fall River, widow of Edmond Joseph Belisle, died February 17, 2011. She enjoyed reading and shopping especially for gifts to give. She was an avid Red Sox fan who watched just about every game and loved going to Fenway with her family. She was legendary for her tradition...
Gilberto Costa Morais
Feb 16, 2011
Gilberto Costa Morais, 90, of Oliver St., Fall River, husband of 66 years to the late Maria "Piedade" (Medeiros) Morais, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Born in Ribeira Grande, Sé�o Miguel, Azores, he lived in Fall River for the past 42 years and was employed by Bradley-Scott Clothes Manufacturing and Fashion Sportswear. He was a member...
William P. "Billy" Dupras
Feb 16, 2011
William P. "Billy" Dupras, 50, of Fall River, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011. He served in the Navy and was employed by R & M Precision Machine Co., Paramount Tool, Inc. and Clithero Movers. He played softball at Father Kelly Park and enjoyed bowling. He was the father of Danielle Dupras (Jose Perez, Jr.) and Brittney...
Cecile D. (St.Germain) Dugal
Feb 16, 2011
Cecile D. (St.Germain) Dugal, 92, of Somerset, widow of Lionel J. Dugal, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011. A beautician, she was employed by the former McWhirr's Beauty Shop, Fall River, for many years. She was a former member of St. Mathieu Parish, Fall River and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of St....
Loretta "Loree" (Charron) Braga
Feb 10, 2011
Loretta "Loree" (Charron) Braga, 82, of Chicago St., Fall River, widow of Raymond Braga, died Thursday, February 10, 2011. A member of ILGWU, now UNITE, she worked in the garment industry for 42 years, retiring from Bobe-Jo Dress Manufacturing in 1991. She was a member of Concerned Women of America and loved making puzzles, sewing for...
James E. Murphy
Feb 6, 2011
James E. Murphy, 84, of Locust St., Fall River, beloved husband of the late Claire A. (Champoux) Murphy, died Sunday, February 6, 2011. Jim served in the US Army and was a veteran of WWII. He leaves a daughter, Michel Daley and her husband Jay of North Kingstown, RI; a granddaughter, Megan Whelan and her husband...
Raymond Desrosiers
Feb 3, 2011
Raymond Desrosiers, 86, of Tickle Rd., Westport, MA, formerly of Knight St., Fall River, husband of the late Irene (Gosselin) Desrosiers, died Thursday, February 3, 2011. An Army veteran of WW II, and 38 year employee of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, he was a member of the Retired State, County, and Municipal Employees Assn.,...
Anthony "Tony" Sarno
Feb 1, 2011
Anthony "Tony" Sarno, 55, of 102 So. Main St., Fall River, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011. A talented Chess player and avid Yahtzee player, he enjoyed game shows, "Wheel of Fortune" and "The Price is Right" being his favorites, and had a keen memory for numbers and dates. He was also well known for his patience...
Doris (Thibault) Senechal
Jan 28, 2011
Doris (Thibault) Senechal, 80, of Quequechan St., Fall River, widow of Anselm "Sam" Senechal, died Friday, January 28, 2011. She worked in Fall River's garment industry and was a member and shop steward with the ILGWU, now UNITE. She was past-president of the Dover Social Club Ladies Auxiliary and greatly enjoyed bowling at the Holiday Lanes,...
Jose L. Silva
Jan 28, 2011
Jose L. Silva, 73, of Locust St., Fall River, husband of Naomi (Amaral) Silva, died Friday, January 28, 2011. Born in Lomba de Santa Barbara, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was employed by Advanced Cast Products Inc., South Easton. Besides his wife of 51 years, he leaves, a son, David Silva and his wife Gretchen...
Donald A. Roy
Jan 27, 2011
Donald A. Roy, 61, of Taunton, formerly of Fall River and Berkley, husband of the late Jeanne L. (Gagne) Roy, died Thursday, January 27, 2011. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School and Roger Williams University, he earned a master's degree from Southeastern Massachusetts University, and was employed by Princess House, Dighton and Norwell Manufacturing ,...
Maria "Piedade" (Medeiros) Morais
Jan 27, 2011
Maria "Piedade" (Medeiros) Morais, 86, of Fall River, wife of Gilberto Costa Morais, died Thursday, January 27, 2011. Born in Ponta Garça, Vila Franca do Campo, Sé�o Miguel, Azores, she lived in Fall River for the past 42 years and was employed by Fashion Sportswear. She adored her family and loved nature. Besides her loving husband...
Jarred R. Pelletier
Jan 26, 2011
Jarred R. Pelletier, 32, of North Main St., Fall River, formerly of Swansea, son of Robert E. and Kimberly M. (Andrews) Pelletier, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 26, 2011. A graduate of Case High School, Class of 1997, he was employed by Stop & Shop Supermarkets. He was an avid sports fan. Besides his parents, he leaves,...
Alice (Souza) Oliveira
Jan 24, 2011
Alice (Souza) Oliveira passed away in peace and comfort, Monday, January 24, 2011. A true matriarch, she led our family with a caring and supportive hand through the years. Mrs. Oliveira spent the last years of her life in Westport, with her son and daughter in-law Joan, but hailed from Rockland St. in Fall River. She...
Manuel G. Pereira
Jan 22, 2011
Manuel G. Pereira, 67, formerly of Columbia St., Fall River, husband of Teresa (Carvalho) Pereira, died Saturday, January 22, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. A member of Local 610 Laborers Union, he was employed by M. Dematteo Construction Co. He was an avid soccer fan of the Fall River United and FC Sporting teams,...
Deborah "Debbie" (King) Arruda
Jan 20, 2011
Deborah "Debbie" (King) Arruda, 55, of Bardsley St., Fall River, died Thursday, January 20, 2011. She operated booths at several area flea markets. She was the daughter of Lorraine (Doucette) King, and William King; the mother of Douglas Arruda, Jr. (Hilda Reis), Christopher Yost, Wayne Yost (Samantha Dillon), Jeremy Yost (Kendra Cabeceiras), Wesley Yost (Kristie Grothe),...
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