OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 19, 2024

Steven A. Viera, 59, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Judith A. (Laroche) Viera, with whom he shared 35 years of marriage.

Steve was a very loving soul who would help anyone. He was a car and motorcycle enthusiast and a movie buff who enjoyed martial arts....

Jan 19, 2024

Francis E. Peloquin, 79, of Fall River, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024.He was the husband of Maureen C. (Cabral) Peloquin. They shared 59 years of marriage.

He was the son of the late Francis H. Peloquin and Mary (DaPonte) Peloquin.

Francis was employed by Duro Textile Printers for over 30 years. He enjoyed sailing,...

Jan 18, 2024

Inez (Oliveira) Camara, of Fall River, passed away, January 18, 2024.

She was an ILGWU member for 26 years and loved animals.

Inez was the mother-in-law of Marilyn Oliveira; the beloved grandmother of Deano Oliveira; and aunt of many nieces and nephews.

She was the former wife of the late Dennis Oliveira, Sr.;...

Jan 17, 2024

Robert J. “Little Bob” Barcellos, Jr. , 44, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

He was the owner of RJB Construction in Rhode Island.  Robert enjoyed boating, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.

He leaves his mother, Maria (Moniz) Desrosiers and his step-father, Frederick Desrosiers he was the son of the...

Jan 16, 2024

Gerald F. “Jerry” Bennett, 79, of Fall River, passed away peacefully at home.

A claims examiner with the VA in Providence for 21 years, he was also an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.  Jerry enjoyed collecting stamps.

He was the former husband of Christine (Oldham) Bennett, the brother of the late...

Jan 16, 2024

Thomas J. Martins Sr., 75, of Westport, passed away on Tuesday, January, 16, 2024.

He was the loving husband of Linda M. (Borges) Martins for 57 years.

Born in Fall River, Thomas was the son of the late Manuel and Laura “Dolly” (Carvalho) Martins.

Thomas served in the United States Army during the...

Jan 15, 2024

Robert F. “Bob” Santos, 64, of Dartmouth, MA , passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital on Monday, January 15, 2024. Robert was a veteran who served in the United States Navy on the USS Dwight D Eisenhower, where he received the Navy “E” Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation, Navy & Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the...

Jan 15, 2024

Gertrude (Vieira) Valentino, 93, of Tiverton, wife of the late Joseph S. Valentino, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.

She was employed by Humphrey’s Oil Company.

Born in Fall River, Gert lived most of her life in Tiverton and was a member of St. Christopher’s Parish.

Gert was a kind and loving person....

Jan 14, 2024

Lucille ("Lulu") M.  Lawlor, 97, died January 14, 2024, at Somerset, Massachusetts.

She was born on November 21, 1926, to the large family of Pellegrino and Assunta (Siravo) Cetola in Fall River. She graduated from B.M.C Durfee High School in 1945. She and her first husband, Gerald P. Zide, founded General Cleaning, Inc., and grew it from...

Jan 14, 2024

Richard Viveiros, well known as “Lefty” or “Rick” passed away on Sunday January 14, 2024 at home.

Richard was the loving, devoted husband of the late Rita (Bourgeois) Viveiros.  He was the son of the late Joseph P. and Alice (Freitas) Viveiros as well as the brother of the late Michael Viveiros and Madeline Rosyski.

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Jan 13, 2024

Jose “Joe” Artur Santos, 70, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was the husband of Alice (Medeiros) Santos, whom he loved unconditionally. For the last several weeks, she never left his side while he was in the hospital.

Joe worked at the Dartmouth House of Correction for many years as a maintenance engineer....

Jan 7, 2024

Stephen M. Sprague, 60, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

He was an avid New England sports fan. He had a heart of gold and often donated to various charities.

Stephen was the beloved brother of Brenda Sprague (long-time companion George Tillson), Stephanie Silvia (husband Kenneth), and Kerry Farias (husband Carl);...

Jan 6, 2024

Paula J. (Flores) Audette, 66, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was the wife of Kevin M. Audette.

Born in Fall River, Paula was the daughter of Claire L. (Guerette) Flores of Fall River and the late Adelino Flores, Jr. FRPD, Ret. She was the sister of the late Kenneth M. Flores...

Jan 3, 2024

Monique J. (Bernier) Caron, 87, of Fall River and Somerset, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home surrounded by her children.

She was the loving wife of the late Leo R. Caron whom she dearly missed.

Monique and Leo operated My Coach/Townsend Tours for 29 years. Prior to that she...

Jan 3, 2024

Tasie (Stamatelos) Pappas, 100, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, after a brief illness.

She was the loving wife of the late William Nicholas Pappas, and is survived by her daughter, Genevieve (Jenny) Pappas, her sister, Sophie Apostol, nephew Alex and several godchildren.

She was born in Maine but grew up...

Jan 1, 2024

Joseph R. Desrosiers, 84, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 1, 2023.

He was the husband of Geraldine G. (Bettencourt) Desrosiers.

He was the owner of Joseph Desrosiers Scrap and Iron. In his free time, he loved to go fishing and bowling, and helping local veterans.

Besides his wife, Joseph is survived...

Dec 30, 2023

Muriel L. (Bouchard) Reynolds, age 95, passed away at home on Saturday, December 30th, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Alton “Al” Reynolds, to whom she had been married for 62 years. Born in Fall River, MA, Muriel was the daughter of the late Pierre and Blanche (Cote) Bouchard. An adventurous traveler, skier and independent career...

Dec 29, 2023

Donna (Trahan) Arruda, 68, of Seekonk, formerly of Dighton, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, after sustaining injuries from a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver.  Her husband of 38 years, Floriano Arruda, and grandson, Jacoby Arruda, who they raised, also tragically passed away as a result of the accident.

She is survived by her...

Dec 28, 2023

Mary Rose (Farias) Faria, 83, formerly of Rolling Green Dr., Fall River and Westport, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

She was the loving wife of the late Joseph S. Faria, whom she dearly missed. Mary was a sewing machine operator employed by Fall River Shirt Company in her earlier years.

Mary loved spending...

Dec 26, 2023

Floriano “Flo” Arruda, 73, of Seekonk, formerly of Dighton, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, after sustaining injuries from a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver.  His wife of 38 years, Donna (Trahan) Arruda, and grandson, Jacoby Arruda, who they raised, also tragically passed away as a result of the accident. He is survived by his children,...