OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Richard Dionne

Richard Dionne

Dec 10, 2009

Richard Dionne, 76, of Fall River, formerly of Mildred Ave., Swansea, husband of the late Jeannette (Lescault) Dionne, died Thursday, December 10, 2009. He leaves two children, Jeanne Santos and her husband John of Fall River and James Dionne of Swansea; three grandchildren, Scott and Michael Santos and Jennifer Dufault and her husband Randy; 3 great-grandchildren,...

Ronald H. "Archie" Archambault

Ronald H. "Archie" Archambault

Dec 10, 2009

Ronald H. "Archie" Archambault, 82, of Pleasant St., Fall River, died Thursday, December 10, 2009. A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School and an Army veteran of WW II, he was a general contractor and a bus driver for the Union Street Railway and Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA). He enjoyed Foxwoods, Newport Jai-Alai and country...

Carol Burton

Carol Burton

Dec 9, 2009

Carol Burton, died peacefully at Somerset Ridge, Wednesday, December 9, 2009. An X-Ray technician, she studied at Northeastern University and trained and worked at Truesdale Hospital. She was the daughter of Eunice M. (Almy) Burton of Assonet and the late Arthur L. Burton, and the sister of the late Bruce Burton (wife, late Patricia). Besides her...

Roger  A. Melanson

Roger A. Melanson

Dec 8, 2009

Roger A. Melanson, 77, passed away peacefully in his Westport, MA home on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 after a long illness. Beloved husband of Joyce (Chandanais) Powers Melanson and the late Claire P. (Simard) Melanson, Roger also leaves behind his son Paul H. Melanson , daughter-in-law Lynne Anne, grandchildren Matthew, Meghan and Mark and his daughter...

Clarence  "Sonny" Millard

Clarence "Sonny" Millard

Dec 7, 2009

Clarence "Sonny" Millard, 79, formerly of Fall River, MA, died Monday evening at the R.I. Veteran's Home in Bristol R.I.. Clarence had been a resident of the Veteran's Home for over 20 years. He was the son of the late Clarence E. and Arline (Michaud) Millard. He leaves a cousin, Ronald Cloutier, of Chipley FL, and...

Alcide  P. Montminy

Alcide P. Montminy

Dec 5, 2009

Alcide P. "Sid" Montminy, 64, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, son of Alcide J. Montminy of Fall River and the late Evelyn (Paradise) Montminy, died Saturday, December 5, 2009. An electronics technician, he was employed by Raytheon Co. A pilot, flight instructor and artist, he loved animals and enjoyed playing guitar. Besides his father, he...

Claire  A. (Champoux)  Murphy

Claire A. (Champoux) Murphy

Nov 28, 2009

Claire A. (Champoux) Murphy, 82, of Locust St., Fall River, wife of James E. Murphy, died peacefully Saturday, November 28, 2009. While living in New York City she had been employed by Associated Credit Bureau and more recently Catholic Memorial Home in Fall River. Besides her husband of 60 years, she leaves a daughter, Michel Daley...

William Braga

William Braga

Nov 27, 2009

William Braga, 79, of Dwelly St., Fall River, husband of Marguerite "Marge" (Polak) Braga, died Friday, November 27, 2009. A Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by the Canada Dry Bottling Co. A member of the Knights of Columbus, Tiverton, he enjoyed bowling and horseshoes with the Knights. An avid Red Sox...

Althea M. "Nana" (Zygiel)  Banville

Althea M. "Nana" (Zygiel) Banville

Nov 22, 2009

Althea "Nana" (Zygiel) Banville, 95, of Fall River, died Sunday, November 22, 2009. She leaves 4 children, Arthur Banville (wife Sylvia), Althea Medeiros and Arleen Ferreira, all of Fall River and Susan Higgins of FL; grandchildren, Michelle Morris (husband, late Kenneth, DVM), Paul Banville and Scott Ferreira; great- grandchildren, Katie, Allison and Jennifer Morris and Kelsey...

Joao  P. Daponte

Joao P. Daponte

Nov 20, 2009

Joao P. DaPonte, 84, of Thomas St., Fall River, formerly of Bristol, RI, husband of the late Hortence (Pereira) DaPonte, died Friday, November 20, 2009. Born in Capelas, Sao Miguel, Azores, he enjoyed gardening and was employed by Pearson Yachts, Bristol. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Antonio (Maria) Costa of Fall River and nieces and nephews....

Deborah Murphy-Duhancik

Deborah Murphy-Duhancik

Nov 20, 2009

Deborah Murphy-Duhancik, 58, of Mt. Pleasant St., Fall River, died Friday, November 20, 2009. A respite care provider, she had taught cooking at the former Nazareth Hall. She was the wife of Stephen J. Duhancik; the mother of Michele Murphy of Fall River and Daniel Murphy of Tiverton; the grandmother of Maya, Jordan and Daniel Murphy;...

Maria  O. (Branco)  Sousa

Maria O. (Branco) Sousa

Nov 20, 2009

Maria Odilia (Branco) Sousa, 74, of Mt. Hope Ave., Fall River, passed away, Friday, November 20, 2009 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Born in Fenais da Luz, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the wife of 49 years of the late Joao Rego Sousa and the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria N. (Medeiros) Branco. She worked...

Lillian  H. (Langlais)  Levesque

Lillian H. (Langlais) Levesque

Nov 17, 2009

Lillian H. (Langlais) Levesque, 78, of William St., Fall River, wife of Raymond Levesque, died at home, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, November 17, 2009. A former Notre Dame Parish Cub Scout Den Mother, former member of Royal Travelers and St. Anne Seniors and member of the Tiverton Knights of Columbus Columbiettes and the Ladies of...

Albert G. "Pete" Gauthier

Albert G. "Pete" Gauthier

Nov 17, 2009

Albert G. "Pete" Gauthier, 87, formerly of Fall River and Swansea, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009. An Army veteran of WW II, he was employed by Raytheon Company. He leaves 4 siblings, Lauretta, Henry and Germaine Gauthier, all of Fall River and Norman Gauthier of Ohio and nieces and nephews. He was the son of the...

Marcel  M. Nadeau

Marcel M. Nadeau

Nov 16, 2009

Marcel M. Nadeau, 72, of Tiverton, husband of Pauline J. (Lavoie) Nadeau, died Monday, November 16, 2009, following a courageous, two year battle with Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease. A member of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1955, he served in the Navy, graduated from Bradford Durfee Institute of Technology, earned a Master's Degree in Physics from Northeastern...

Pauline (Laurianno)  Vaillancourt

Pauline (Laurianno) Vaillancourt

Nov 13, 2009

Pauline (Laurianno) Vaillancourt, 73, of Fall River, widow of Ronald Vaillancourt, died Friday, November 13, 2009, of injuries sustained in an accident. A retired Fall River School Dept. Cafeteria Supervisor, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She leaves 2 sons, Matthew J. Vaillancourt (wife Louise C.), and Marc R. Vaillancourt (wife Alicia M.) all of...

Walter Donovan

Walter Donovan

Nov 13, 2009

Walter Donovan, 79, of Albion St., Fall River, husband of Josephine (Natale) Donovan, died Friday, November 13, 2009. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by Stop & Shop Supermarket chain as a shipping and receiving supervisor for over 30 years. In 1983 he was instrumental in the founding of Donovan Electric &...

Paula  F. Ranley

Paula F. Ranley

Nov 12, 2009

Paula R. (Gousie) Ranley, 64, of Fall River, formerly of Rehoboth, MA, died November 12, 2009. Born in Attleboro, the daughter of the late Raoul H. and Marie E. (Tanguay) Gousie, she worked in the jewellery industry. Survivors include a daughter, Tammy McKearney of Seekonk, a son, Thomas Ranley of Rehoboth, grandchildren, Kayla, Katelyn, Thomas, Joshua...

Andre  R. Devillers

Andre R. Devillers

Nov 10, 2009

Andre R. deVillers, 82, of Tiverton, proprietor of deVillers Pharmacy, Fall River, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009. A Navy veteran of WW II and graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School and Rhode Island School of Pharmacy, he operated deVillers Pharmacy with his late father and daughter for the past 60 years. A Charter member of the...

Raymond  A. Ballard

Raymond A. Ballard

Nov 7, 2009

Raymond A. Ballard, 54, of Farnum St., Tiverton, died Saturday, November 7, 2009. He was employed by the Bridgewater Home Depot. He was the son of Marie Jean (Ouellette) Ballard of FL and the late Arthur W. Ballard; the father of David Ballard of Fall River, Jessica Minson (husband Travis) of Tiverton and Raymond A. Ballard,...