OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Charles  R. Lapre

Charles R. Lapre

Apr 19, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE. Charles R. Lapre, 54, of Hurst Lane, Tiverton, son of Charles O. Lapre and the late Lillian M. (Rogers) Lapre, died unexpectedly, Sunday, April 19, 2009. A Tiverton High School graduate, he owned and operated Jelcom, Inc., C L Communications/Wireless and Amusement Repair Service, Tiverton. A member of the...

Agnes (Melancon)  Boudreau

Agnes (Melancon) Boudreau

Apr 18, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Agnes (Melancon) Boudreau, 84, of Park St., Fall River, wife of Ernest H. Boudreau, died peacefully, Saturday, April 18, 2009, surrounded by loved ones. She worked in the garment industry and was a member ILGWU, now UNITE. A Pack 50, Cub Scouts den mother for many years, she was...

Angelina  "Angie" (Cabral)  Costa

Angelina "Angie" (Cabral) Costa

Apr 16, 2009

Angelina "Angie" (Cabral) Costa, 77, of Cory's Court, Portsmouth, RI, formerly of Stafford Rd., Fall River, widow of Bento R. "Benny" Costa, died Thursday, April 16, 2009. She enjoyed crafts and was a member of TOPS # 16, Tiverton. She leaves, 5 children, Gary Costa (wife Deborah) of Somerset, Deborah Taylor (husband Russell) and Jeffrey Costa...

Louis Miranda

Louis Miranda

Apr 16, 2009

Louis Miranda, 62, of William St., Fall River, formerly of Eastern Ave., husband of the late Mary (Champlain) Miranda, died Thursday, April 16, 2009. He was employed by Duro Finishing and was a member of St. John's Fishing Club and the King Philip Boat Club. He enjoyed pool and was a Boston Celtics fan. He leaves,...

Daniel  M. Hyland

Daniel M. Hyland

Apr 16, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE SSgt. Daniel M. Hyland, USAF, 42, husband of Corsie (Teixeira) Hyland of Third St., Fall River and son of William and Margaret "Maggie" (Walsh) Hyland of Tiverton, died Thursday, April 16, 2009. He served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard for 14 years and in the Air Force for...

Rosa Dechaves

Rosa Dechaves

Apr 13, 2009

Rosa (DeChaves) DeChaves, 88. of Fall River, formerly of Fairhaven, widow of Antonio DeChaves, died Monday, April 13, 2009. She leaves 3 children, Joseph DeChaves (wife Susan) of East Freetown, Peggy Snizek (husband late Rick) of Fall River and Anthony J. DeChaves (wife Betsy) of Fairhaven; grandchildren, Heather, Nicole and Meagan Snizek, Anne Dufresne, Chandra Proulx,...

Dolores  "Del" (Pelletier)  Parker

Dolores "Del" (Pelletier) Parker

Apr 8, 2009

Dolores "Del" (Pelletier) Parker, 52, of Fifth St., Fall River, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009. She had served in the Air Force for 11 years. Survivors include, a daughter, Alicia Parker of Fall River and a sister, Claire Leland of Arizona. Visitation, Saturday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the AUCLAIR FUNERAL HOME, 690 So....

Normand  U. Chouinard

Normand U. Chouinard

Apr 5, 2009

Normand U. Chouinard, Jr., 59, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2009 at the Treasure Coast Hospice House. Normand was born in Fall River, MA where he lived until moving to Jupiter, FL in 1994. During this time he worked in the sheltered workshop at Seagull Industries for the Disabled in Riviera Beach, FL. In 2000...

Maria (Auer)  Rak

Maria (Auer) Rak

Apr 4, 2009

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Maria (Auer) Rak, 84, of Main Rd., Tiverton, formerly of Wilcox St., Fall River, wife of Stanley F. Rak, died Saturday, April 4, 2009. A lover of animals, she was employed by Globe Assembly and enjoyed gardening, bingo and cooking. In addition to her husband of 56 years, she...

Doris  "Dot" (Picard)  Monast

Doris "Dot" (Picard) Monast

Apr 3, 2009

VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Doris "Dot" (Picard) Monast, 92, of Monarch St., Fall River, widow of Rene C. Monast, died Friday, April 3, 2009. She and her late husband owned and operated the former Monarch Appliance for many years. She was a member of the Notre Dame Parish Choir. She was the mother of Dennis Monast...

Joao  L. Pavao

Joao L. Pavao

Apr 3, 2009

Joao L. Pavao, 47, of Dale St., Fall River, husband of Maria Lucia (Raposo) Pavao, died Friday, April 3, 2009. A mason, he was employed by J & F Contracting, West Newton, MA for 23 years. Besides his wife of 24 years, he leaves 2 children, Tania Moura and her husband Eric and Kevin Pavao, all...

Robyn  C. Rebello

Robyn C. Rebello

Apr 3, 2009

VIEW THE VIDEO TRIBUTE OF ROBYN'S LIFE Robyn C. Rebello, 47, of Dillon Lane, Swansea, died Friday, April 3, 2009. She was the daughter of Louis M. Rebello, Sr. and Vivian (Hamel) Rebello "co-founders of Louie Ted's Blacktop" of Swansea; the sister of Karen Ferreira (Jonathan) and Louis M. Rebello, Jr. (Doreen), all of Swansea and...

Jeanne (Bernier)  Ross

Jeanne (Bernier) Ross

Apr 2, 2009

Jeanne (Bernier) Ross, 96, Oliver St., Fall River, widow of Edgar A. Ross, died Thursday, April 2, 2009. A loving and devoted mother and accomplished pianist, she enjoyed traveling and dancing. She leaves, 4 daughters, Jacqueline Johnson and her husband Carlton of Portsmouth, RI, Diane Wall and her husband Arnold of Atlanta, GA, Paulette Pavao and...

Claire  T. (Levesque)  Charron

Claire T. (Levesque) Charron

Apr 2, 2009

Claire T. (Levesque) Charron, 74, of Chicago St., Fall River, wife of Henry E. Charron, died Thursday, April 2, 2009. A Certified Nursing Assistant, she was employed by Catholic Memorial Home for 29 years. A very active member of Third Baptist Church, she enjoyed gardening and traveling. Besides her husband of 54 years, she leaves 4...

John  F. Duarte

John F. Duarte

Apr 2, 2009

John F. Duarte, 82, of Hill St., Fall River, husband of the late Agnes (Berube) Duarte, died Thursday, April 2, 2009. A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1944 and an Army veteran of WW II, he was Director of Retirement for the City of Fall River for many years. He enjoyed ballroom dancing...

Evelyn  D. Payton

Evelyn D. Payton

Apr 1, 2009

Evelyn D. (Goodwin) Payton, 53, of Coral St., Fall River, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009. An avid Red Sox fan, she was formerly employed by Wal-Mart and Rite Aid She leaves 2 sons, Cheyenne M. Goodwin-Payton and Shaun D. Payton, both of Fall River and 2 grandchildren, Alicia and Jordan, both of Somerset. Visitation, Sunday from...

Armel  L. Audet

Armel L. Audet

Mar 31, 2009

VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Armel L. Audet, 87, of Fall River, husband of the late Madeleine (Levesque) Audet, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009. A graduate of Thibodeau Business College, he owned A. L. Audet Insurance Agency and co-owned Giroux-Audet Insurance Agency and was a past director of the Fall River Insurance Agents Association. A trustee of...

Yvonne (Lapan)  Drapeau

Yvonne (Lapan) Drapeau

Mar 30, 2009

Yvonne (Lapan) Drapeau, 90, of Manchester, New Hampshire, formerly of Fall River, MA and Riverside, RI, widow of Henry P. Drapeau, died Monday, March 30, 2009. She leaves a son, Robert H. Drapeau and his wife Helene of Manchester; 2 grandsons, Michael Drapeau of Novi, Michigan and Brian Drapeau and his wife Karen of Manchester and...

John  E. Sykes

John E. Sykes

Mar 30, 2009

John E. Sykes, 78, of Hartwell St., Fall River, formerly of So. Main St., Fall River and Westerly, RI, husband of Delores (Carreiro) St. Pierre Sykes and the late Pauline (Serra) Sykes, died Monday, March 30, 2009. A former Academy Building custodian, he retired from employment with Quaker Fabrics. A grateful friend of Bill W, he...

Delores  Ann Larue

Delores Ann Larue

Mar 30, 2009

Delores Ann LaRue, 73, of Foster St., Fall River, died Monday, March 30, 2009. She leaves a sister, Mary G. Pires of Fall River; many nieces and nephews and her pets Missy, Angel and Precious. She was the daughter of the late Rudolph, Sr. and Sarah (Hatfield) LaRue and the sister of the late Norman, Leo,...