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Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Marianne (Ward) Young
Aug 2, 2009
Marianne Ward Young, age 66, of Fall River, MA died unexpectedly August 2, 2009. She was born on January 18, 1943 in Medford, Mass, the daughter of the late Frank E. Ward and Catherine (Byrne) Ward and the sister of late Lorraine Bono and Barbara Bacci of Milton, Mass. She was a loving Mother, survived by...
Juliette "Julie" (Metayer) Reagan
Aug 1, 2009
Juliette "Julie" (Metayer) Reagan, 88, of Fall River, widow of Ernest P. Reagan, died Saturday, August 1, 2009. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1938, and a Saint Anne's Hospital volunteer for many years, she was employed by the Fall River Housing Authority for 32 years, retiring in 1985. She leaves 2 children,...
Normand R. Pratt
Aug 1, 2009
Normand R. Pratt, 88, of Tiverton, husband of the late Theresa L. (Massey) Pratt, died Saturday, August 1, 2009. A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1938, he attended Williams College School of Banking. He was District Manager of Universal CIT Credit Corp. Providence and a Vice President at First Bristol County National Bank,...
Norman T. Berube
Jul 31, 2009
Norman T. Berube, 89, of Highland Ave., Fall River, formerly of Riverview Towers, husband of the late Fernande (Fournier) Berube, died Friday, July 31, 2009. An Army veteran of WW II and retired upholsterer, he was employed by Alpert's Furniture. He leaves 2 sons, Paul Berube and his wife Sharon of Kingston, NH and Donald Berube...
Thomas J. "Tj" Burns, Jr.
Jul 30, 2009
Thomas J. "TJ" Burns, Jr., 41, of Assonet, formerly of Fall River, husband of Rosemarie (Paquette) Burns and son of Thomas J. Burns, Sr. and Evylyn (Levrault) Burns of Fall River, died Thursday, July 30, 2009. A truck driver, he was employed by Callico Distributors, Taunton. He was a member of Grace Gospel Church, Swansea. Besides...
Louise (Leary) Breton
Jul 29, 2009
Louise (Leary) Breton, 82, of Highland Ave., Fall River, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Catholic Memorial Home. A Gold Star Mother and former Citizens for Citizens Foster Grandparent, she enjoyed bingo, trips to Foxwoods and vacationing in Florida. She leaves 4 children, Anne Marie Mullen and her husband William of Somerset, James Breton of Fall...
Louis-Leandre "Lee" Berard
Jul 27, 2009
Louis-Leandre "Lee" Berard, 78, of Buckley St. Fall River, formerly of Regan Rd. Somerset, husband of Teresa E. (Furtak, formerly Sardinha) Berard, died July 27, 2009. He was surrounded by loving family and friends at home. Mr. Berard attended St. Louis de France parochial school, graduated from Somerset High School in 1949 and attended Bryant College...
Ida (Cambra) Arruda
Jul 25, 2009
VIEW THE VIDEO TRIBUTE FOR IDA ARRUDA Ida (Cambra) Arruda, 86, of Orswell St., Fall River, widow of Antone R. Arruda, died Saturday, July 25, 2009. A member of ILGWU-UNITE, she was employed by A A Manufacturing. She was the daughter of the late Antone and Mary (Fernandes) Cambra; the sister of the late Hilda Cabral...
Raymond L. Lafleur
Jul 25, 2009
VIEW RAYMOND'S VIDEO TRIBUTE. Raymond L. Lafleur, 86, of Osborn St., Westport, MA, died Saturday, July 25, 2009. A retired textile worker, he enjoyed traveling, swimming at Ocean Grove and tending to his garden. He was the son of the late Ludger and Alexandrina (Jusseaume) Lafleur; the brother of Doris Richard-Guglielmini of Kissimmee, FL, formerly of...
Joseph F. Cyr
Jul 23, 2009
Joseph F. Cyr, 80, of Swansea, husband of Rita (Martin) Cyr, died Thursday, July 23, 2009. He was employed by the Fall River Herald News for 47 years and was former Scoutmaster of Troop 40, Boy Scouts, Swansea. Besides his wife of 39 years, he leaves a son, Joseph Michael Cyr and his wife Michelle of...
James L. Martin, Sr.
Jul 21, 2009
VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE. James L. Martin, Sr., 79, of County St., Somerset, formerly of Albert St., Fall River, husband of the late Lucille (Lariviere) Martin, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009. The founder of Mar-Lou Draperies, he was past-president of the Lions Club and a member of St. Anne's Fellowship and the St. Vincent de Paul...
Elsie (Simpson) Gajoli
Jul 19, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Elsie (Simpson) Gajoli, 88, of Columbia St., Fall River, widow of Joseph A. Gajoli, Sr., died Sunday, July 19, 2009. A welder at the Kaiser Shipyard, Providence, during WW II, she later worked in the Garment Industry and enjoyed bingo and search-a-word puzzles She leaves 2 children, Carol Levesque...
Robert E. Murphy, Jr.
Jul 18, 2009
Robert E. Murphy, Jr., 50, of Hartwell St., Fall River, died Saturday, July 18, 2009. A fisherman, welder, hazard material handler and avid pool player, he served in the Navy and was a member of the American Legion, Post 314. He was the son of Maureen (Silvia) Murphy Guinen of NC and the late Robert E....
Charles H. Martin, Jr.
Jul 15, 2009
Charles H. Martin, Jr., 90, of Westport, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009. An aircraft mechanic, he worked at Quonset Point Naval Air Station and Otis Air Force Base, retiring in 1972. A veteran of WWII, he served in the Army Air Corps. He was a member of the American Legion Post 314. Survivors include children Judy...
Eldina L. "Ellie" (Whaley) Taylor
Jul 12, 2009
Eldina L. "Ellie" (Whaley) Taylor, 50, of Johnson St., Fall River, formerly of Sheridan, WY, died Sunday, July 12, 2009. She was employed by Life Stream, Acushnet, MA. Providing direct care support to individuals with developmental disabilities. She leaves 3 children, Joseph Grimshaw and his wife Jennifer, Nathan Taylor and his wife Angelic and Deidre Taylor,...
Susan Pidhorodscki
Jul 12, 2009
Susan Pidhorodscki, 84, formerly of Doolan Apts., Fall River, died Sunday, July 12, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Pidhorodscki and Agatha (Wisz) Zezutek-Pidhorodscki. A clerical worker, she also was employed by various dept. stores. Survivors include a sister, Louise Miranda of Somerset and several nieces and nephews including her caretaker, Norman Vaillancourt...
Rita (Boyer) Arsenault
Jul 12, 2009
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO TRIBUTE FOR RITA. Rita (Boyer) Arsenault, 90, of Jefferson St., Fall River, widow of Roland Arsenault, died Sunday, July 12, 2009. A member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of the former St. Jean Baptiste Parish, she was employed by Fall River Knitting Mills for many years. She leaves...
Stanley W. Karnasiewicz
Jul 9, 2009
Click here to view the video tribute for Stanley. Stanley W. Karnasiewicz, 84, of Bayview St., Fall River, husband of Constance (Levesque) Karnasiewicz, died Thursday, July 9, 2009. Stan served in the Army during WW II and was a Special Delivery Messenger for the US Postal Service for 27 years. An all-around athlete and semi-pro duckpin...
Evelyn E. Delisle
Jul 7, 2009
Evelyn E. Delisle, 85, surrounded by her family, passed peacefully to Jesus, in her home at the Fall River Jewish Home, Robeson St., Fall River, Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Edward and Alfreda (Cote) Delisle, Evelyn traveled to New York to make her career as a dance instructor...
Cora (Poirier) Borges
Jul 6, 2009
VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Cora (Poirier) Borges, 91, of The Inn at Clifton, Wilbur Ave., Somerset, formerly of Ashley St. and Martha St., Fall River, died Monday, July 6, 2009. She was the widow of Antone "Tony" Borges, to whom she had been married for 68 years. The daughter of the late Albert and Arselie (Bedard)...
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