OBITUARY LISTINGS

Mar 22, 2024

Myrene P.  Elbert, age 82 of Tiverton, RI passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

She was born on May 17, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Gwendolyn (Foley)  and Paul McArdle. She was married to Donald G. Elbert Jr at Chapel by the Sea in Newport RI....

Mar 21, 2024

Harmony Desire Cabral, 44, of New Bedford, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 after a brief illness, surrounded by her family and friends.

Harmony was born a brave, fearless, and beautiful baby who quickly grew into all of that passion. She held strong in what she believed in throughout her life. She touched the lives of her...

Mar 20, 2024

Geoffrey F. Lanigan, Jr., 79, of Tiverton, formerly of the Boston area, passed away March 20, 2024.

He was the husband of Barbara (Couture) Lanigan of Fall River and the former husband of Patricia (Scott) Lanigan.

Geoffrey was the owner and operator of J & J Linen Service, Fall River.

Geoffrey...

Mar 20, 2024

Richard D. Holleran Lavoie, 57, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, Richard was the son of the late Dorothy (Holleran) Lavoie and Nelson Lavoie.

Richard was employed by Quest Diagnostics as a medical transporter/handler.  He was a graduate of Durfee High School, Bristol Community College and...

Mar 18, 2024

Carl H. Bryant of Fall River Massachusetts passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 18, 2024 at the age of 82. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Theresa L. (Medeiros) Bryant, his nine children Brenda Bryant, Barbara O’Leary, Carl E. Bryant, Christine Bryant-Simas (spouse Serafim Simas), Michael Bryant (spouse Sally Bryant), Anne-Marie Bryant,...

Mar 17, 2024

Lawrence J. "Larry" Silva, 87, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024.  He was the husband of his beloved wife Hilda (Costa) Silva.

Besides his wife of 67 years, survived by his two children, Debra M. Assad (husband David) and Gregory G. Silva (wife Karen);

He was the father of the late Kendil “Diane...

Mar 17, 2024

James P. “Jimbo” McNerney, 69, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Marie Jeanne (Houde) McNerney.

James was employed at Riveredge Printers, Harodite Industries, Joann Fabric, and Duro. He was the life of the party and always gregarious....

Mar 17, 2024

Irene V. Deschenes, 77, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was employed as a CNA, working at various nursing homes in Fall River. She had also worked at Kerr Mill and CVS. She enjoyed bowling, square dancing, traveling and playing cards. Irene is survived by her siblings, Lauretta Gonyon (husband Daryl), Claudette St. Laurent (husband...

Mar 15, 2024

Eleanor (Dubiel) Kippax, 89, of Youngsville, NC passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Albert “Kip” Kippax III.

Born Dec. 18, 1934 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley V. Dubiel, former Assistant Postmaster of Fall River, and the late Antonette (Stys) Dubiel. After graduation from...

Mar 15, 2024

Ana I. (Santos) Batista, 60, of Fall River, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024.

She was the wife of Fernando Batista.

Born in Santa Antonio, Ponta Delgada, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of Gorgina (Vultao) Santos and the late Joao Santos.

She was employed in the garment industry. Ann...

Mar 14, 2024

Arlindo F. Porto, 74, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, after a long battle against mantle cell lymphoma.

He was the husband of Ana Maria Gomes Porto. They shared 53 years of marriage.

Born in Governador Valadares, M.G., Brazil, he was the son of the late Antonio Porto and Filomena Porto.

Mar 13, 2024

Edward H. LePage, Sr., 86 of Kissimmee, FL formerly of Fall River, MA and widow of Barbara S. (Phelan) Aubin LePage and Pauline (Lapre) LePage, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Retired Bus Driver from Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA), prior to SRTA, Ed drove for and was the bus yard manager for Towne & Country school...

Mar 11, 2024

Loretta Silvia, 88, of Fall River, passed away on March 11, 2024. A Charlton Memorial Hospital nurses aide, she retired and became a foster grandparent through Citizens For Citizens.

The last survivor of all her siblings, she was the daughter of Manuel and Marion (Leclair) Silveira. She leaves nieces and nephews.

Arrangements were private.

Mar 11, 2024

Craig Stephen Mello, aged 59, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2024, leaving a profound void in the hearts of his loved ones. Born in 1964 in Tiverton, Rhode Island, Craig leaves behind a legacy cherished by his family and friends.

Survived by his mother, Marguerite Mello, his wife, Kelly, his three cherished children - Ashley Carter...

Mar 9, 2024

Luis M. Furtado, 55, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Luis M. and Maria I. (Raposo) Furtado.

Luis worked at Camara’s Bakery, where he baked bread, for many years. He was a Benfica fan and...

Mar 9, 2024

Lucy (Diogo) Santos, 93, of Fall River, formally of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Lucy was the wife of the late Sylvester B. Santos

Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, Lucy was the daughter of the late Joseph and Joaquina (Lameiras) Diogo.

Lucy worked as a seamstress...

Mar 9, 2024

Joseph A. Fontaine, 95, formerly of Westport, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was the husband of the late Cecile B. (Bernier) Fontaine.

Born in Fall River, Joseph was the son of the late Ernest and Lillian (Levitre) Fontaine.

Before retiring from Morse Shoe and C. Male, where he worked for...

Mar 8, 2024

Maria (Pacheco) Lopes, 91, of Fall River, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Tome S. Lopes.

Born in St.Michael, Azores, Maria was the daughter of the late Manuel and Christina Pacheco.

She is survived by her children, Cremelde Motta (husband...

Mar 5, 2024

Rev. Martin L. Buote, 90, of Fall River, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the Cardinal Medeiros Residence for Retired Priests.

A brilliant man, he was an expert in physics, philosophy, poetry,theology, mathematics, horticulture, literature and cooking. His passion for growing orchids included grafting new species, including registering his “Sean O’Malley” orchid. A connoisseur...

Mar 4, 2024

Maria de Jesus (Lopes Pacheco) Gervasio, 90, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. She was the wife of the late Antonio L. Gervasio.

Maria loved to cook big meals for her family and spend time with her grandchildren. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed gardening. A woman of great...