OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Leo  G. Melanson

Leo G. Melanson

Jun 17, 2009

Leo G. Melanson, 66, of Pompano Beach, FL, formerly of Fall River and Seekonk, a highly regarded and respected professional auctioneer and antique appraiser, husband of the late Beverly A. (Gamson) Melanson, died June 17, 2009. The recipient of the Lions Club's highest form of recognition, the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, he was a Fourth Degree...

Aline  E. (Roussel)  Borges

Aline E. (Roussel) Borges

Jun 17, 2009

Aline E. (Roussel) Borges, 79, of President Ave., Fall River, wife of Jose Borges, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Highlander Nursing Center. She was a member of St. Joseph Parish Women's Guild. Besides her husband of 53 years, she leaves 3 children, JoAnne Chausee of Fall River, Catherine LeBlanc and her husband Edward of Somerset...

William  H. Fortier

William H. Fortier

Jun 15, 2009

VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE William H. Fortier, 50, of Somerset, husband of Joyce (Neto) Fortier and son of the late Norman and Eleanor (Bodwell) Fortier, died unexpectedly, Monday, June 15, 2009. A Red Sox and Patriots fan and member of Fall River Yacht Club, he enjoyed boating, camping and fishing. Besides his wife of 27 years,...

Robert A. "Bobby" Frederick

Robert A. "Bobby" Frederick

Jun 13, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE. Robert A. "Bobby" Frederick, 78, of Kennedy St., Fall River, husband of Janet K. (Nickerson) Frederick, died Saturday, June 13, 2009. A member of the Carpenter's Union, Local 1305, Sergeant Major Frederick served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard for over 39 years. A member of the Howland Chapter...

William  P. Costa

William P. Costa

Jun 11, 2009

William P. Costa, 77, of Westport, husband of Irene (Torres) Costa, died Thursday, June 11, 2009. An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was employed by South Bay Coat Co., New Bedford. He enjoyed saltwater fishing and "babysitting" the family dogs, "Snuffy" and "Sassy". Besides his wife of 57 years, he leaves a son, Steven...

Cathy  A. Restivo

Cathy A. Restivo

Jun 10, 2009

Cathy A. Restivo, age 43, of Swansea, MA, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009. She was the founder of Red Hen Egg Farm, Inc., Providence, RI. She was the daughter of Richard and Beatrice (Cuff) Restivo of Swansea and is also survived by her three sisters, Laurie Restivo-Beck and Annette Klein, both of Swansea and Mary Lou...

Irene  C. (Gagne)  Croteau

Irene C. (Gagne) Croteau

Jun 10, 2009

Irene (Gagne) Fontaine Croteau, 97, of Fall River, formerly of Westport, widow of Francois Fontaine and Wilfred Croteau, died Wednesday, June 10, 2009. A former member of Royal Travelers and the Westport and Nocochoke Senior Citizens Clubs, she was employed by Quaker Fabrics and enjoyed cooking, reading and animals. She leaves stepchildren, Raymond Croteau of California,...

Mildred  Mary (Rogers)  Wheelock

Mildred Mary (Rogers) Wheelock

Jun 9, 2009

Mildred Mary (Rogers) Wheelock, 92, formerly of Davol St., Fall River, Tiverton and Westport, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009. She was the widow of Major W. Wheelock, to whom she had been married for 63 years at the time of his death in 1999. She was employed for many years in the dress manufacturing industry as...

Arthur  C. Lavault

Arthur C. Lavault

Jun 9, 2009

Arthur C. Lavault, 77, of Florence St., Tiverton, husband of the late Marie "Dot" (Boudreau) Lavault, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009. A Navy veteran of the Korean War, he was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5392, Tiverton and the Buick Club of America. A Master Carpenter, he was employed by the...

Robert Oldrid

Robert Oldrid

Jun 4, 2009

Robert Oldrid, 83, of Fall River, died June 4, 2009 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He worked as a welder in the shipbuilding industry. He was the husband of Marilyn (Brightman) Barlow-Oldrid. Besides his wife, survivors include 2 children, Karen Oldrid of Fall River and Timothy R. Oldrid of Somerset, step-children Robert Barlow of Fall River and...

Richard  L. Glass

Richard L. Glass

Jun 4, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO TRIBUTE FOR RICHARD. Richard L. Glass, 52, of Fish Rd., Tiverton, RI, died Thursday, June 4, 2009. A retired Director of Operations for Southpointe Skilled Nursing Center, Fall River, he was a Navy Seabees veteran of the Vietnam Era. An active member of Bliss Four Corners Congregational Church, he enjoyed...

Lois  M. (Archambault)  Barker

Lois M. (Archambault) Barker

May 28, 2009

Lois M. (Archambault) Barker, 52, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Fall River, died May 28, 2009. A Phlebotomist at Charlton Memorial Hospital, she was the daughter of Lucien Archambault of Orlando and the late Ethel (Jaddor) Archambault; the mother of Kara Lyn Barker of Assonet and the sister of Paul Archambault of Orlando. Following cremation, relatives...

Lucille (Fernandes)  Rebello

Lucille (Fernandes) Rebello

May 28, 2009

Lucille (Fernandes) Rebello, 90, of Shawomet Ave., Somerset, formerly of Globe St., Fall River, widow of John Rebello, died Thursday, May 28, 2009. A member of ILGWU-UNITE, she worked in the garment industry for many years. She was the mother of Joan Thibault of Methuen, Lucille DaSilva, John Rebello, Doris Tan, Ronald Rebello, Steven Rebello and...

Agnes  M. (Rogers)  Kubik

Agnes M. (Rogers) Kubik

May 25, 2009

Agnes M. Kubik has finished her work here on Earth and went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Agnes, born May 28, 1940, to Joseph and Agnes Rogers, grew up in North Dartmouth and married Frank Kubik in 1969. They lived in Freetown for 40 years. Agnes...

Dorothy  E. (Ridge)  Craddock

Dorothy E. (Ridge) Craddock

May 23, 2009

VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Dorothy E. (Ridge) Craddock, 85, of York St., Fall River, widow of Ralph E. Craddock, died Saturday, May 23, 2009. She worked in the garment industry and was a floor lady Bedford Frocks and Quality Frocks. A communicant of Saints Peter and Paul Parish, she was a member of the parish's Retirees...

Mary (Gouveia)  Moniz

Mary (Gouveia) Moniz

May 21, 2009

Mary (Gouveia) Moniz, 86, of Jouvette St., New Bedford, widow of Antonio Moniz, died Thursday, May 21, 2009. She leaves a son, Anthony J. Moniz and his companion Deborah Gonsalves; a stepdaughter, Theresa Rose Moniz and grandchildren, Shawn Clark and Cory Moniz, all of New Bedford. She was the daughter of the late Jose and Matilda...

Raymond  Joseph Souza

Raymond Joseph Souza

May 20, 2009

VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Raymond Souza, 86, of So. Beacon St., Fall River, husband of the late Josephine "Jody" (Machado) Souza, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009. An Army Air Forces veteran of WW II, he was employed by River Edge Printing, and was a custodian for the Dartmouth and Fall River Public Schools. An avid golfer...

Daniel Ferreira

Daniel Ferreira

May 18, 2009

Daniel Ferreira, 69, of 165 Hunter St., Fall River, husband of Pauline (Boucher) Ferreira, and husband of the late Maria Jacob Ferreira, died Monday, May 18, 2009. He worked in the textile industry and enjoyed fishing, traveling, long walks and the company of friends. Besides his wife he leaves, 5 sons, Daniel Ferreira, Rodney Ferreira and...

Sara  Marie Ramirez

Sara Marie Ramirez

May 17, 2009

Sara Marie Ramirez, infant daughter of Anna Marie Perez and Antonio Ramirez of Fall River, died at birth, Sunday, May 17, 2009. Survivors include her twin sister, Juliana Ramirez; grandparents, Mary Lou (Tripp) Perez of Fall River, Franco Perez of Maine and Sara Ramirez of Mexico; her great-grandmother, Anna (Vieira) Murphy of Fall River and aunts,...

Lorraine  B. (Beaulieu)  Roden

Lorraine B. (Beaulieu) Roden

May 17, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE. Lorraine B. (Beaulieu) Roden, 80, of Pauline St., Westport, formerly of Fall River, widow of James E. Roden, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. She was employed by Herman Bank at Flint Sportswear for 25 years. Her hobbies included sewing and knitting. The daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha...