OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Bertha Masciarelli

Bertha Masciarelli

Jun 19, 2008

Bertha (Palmer) Masciarelli, 87, of 2446 Highland Ave., formerly of Pebble Street, died Thursday, June 19, 2008 at Catholic Memorial Home after a long illness. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Elizabeth (Pilkington) Palmer. She worked in Fall River's garment industry. Throughout her life she enjoyed music, reading, crocheting,...

Florence  L. Rebello

Florence L. Rebello

Jun 17, 2008

VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Florence L. (Archambault) Rebello, 88, of 100 Amity St., formerly of Beacon St., Fall River, died Tuesday, June 17, 2008. She was the widow of the late Frank S. Rebello. Mrs. Rebello co-owned and operated Flo's Variety Store with her late husband. She was also employed by Sagamore Shirt Co. and Globe...

Gerard  W. Brodeur

Gerard W. Brodeur

Jun 15, 2008

VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE Gerard W. "Jerry" Brodeur, 75, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, husband of Mary Louise (Chippendale) Brodeur, died Sunday, June 15, 2008. He served in the Navy and was employed by Mason's Furniture, Fall River, Newport Furniture and J.T. O'Connell, Middletown, Plumber's Supply, Fall River and Viti Mercedes, Tiverton. A former scoutmaster...

Lois  A. (Stowell)  Robin

Lois A. (Stowell) Robin

Jun 14, 2008

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Lois A. (Stowell) Robin, 71, of Highland Ave., Fall River, died Saturday, June 14, 2008. The daughter of the late George and Irene (Dumais) Stowell, she was employed by USS Massachusetts, American Red Cross and Citizens for Citizens. She leaves a daughter, Colleen Twark and her husband Daniel of...

Evelyn  E. (Chartier)  Burnett

Evelyn E. (Chartier) Burnett

Jun 14, 2008

Evelyn E. (Chartier) Burnett, 94, of Somerset, formerly of Andover and Fall River, widow of Harry F. Burnett, died Saturday, June 14, 2008. A retired teacher, she was the godmother of Denis J. Auclair of Somerset and the daughter of the late Alphonse and Lena (Nolet) Chartier. Her funeral mass will be held Wednesday at 9:00...

Florence  I. (Levesque)  Boulay

Florence I. (Levesque) Boulay

Jun 13, 2008

CLICK HERE TO VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Florence I. (Levesque) Boulay, 85, formerly of Grinnell St., Fall River, widow of Ernest A. Boulay, died Friday, June 13, 2008. She leaves, 12 children, Louise Sottile (husband John) of Ashland, MA, Dianne Hughes (husband Robert) of Berlin, MD, Richard Boulay (wife Debra) of Elm City, NC, Elaine Bertler...

Norman  A. Berube

Norman A. Berube

Jun 10, 2008

Norman A. Berube, 75, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, son of the late Alphonse and Ora (Depin) Berube, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008. An Army veteran of the Korean War and member of the Knights of Columbus , Swansea, he enjoyed bowling with the Knights and bingo. Survivors include a sister, Doris Gray of Fall...

Megan  L. Cordeiro

Megan L. Cordeiro

Jun 5, 2008

Megan Lynn Cordeiro, age 11, of Tiverton, beloved daughter of John and Teresa (Palmer) Cordeiro and sister of Chelsea and Sarah Cordeiro, passed away peacefully, June 5, 2008 at Hasbro Children's Hospital after a courageous 18 month battle with Leukemia. She was surrounded by her family and many friends who had come to know her as...

Jeannette (Tache)  Charest

Jeannette (Tache) Charest

May 31, 2008

Jeannette (Tache) Charest, 87, of Fall River, widow of Romeo J. "Bucky" Charest to whom she had been married for 67 years, died peacefully, Saturday, May 31, 2008. She graduated from Durfee High School in 1937 and continued her education at Thibodeau Business School. During her lifetime Jeannette lived her life to the fullest by using...

Gerard A. "Gerry" Beliveau

Gerard A. "Gerry" Beliveau

May 28, 2008

Gerard A. "Gerry" Beliveau, 61, of Beechwood Dr., Westport, formerly of Fall River, son of Theresa M. (Garneau) Beliveau of Westport and the late Arthur J. Beliveau, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008. A graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, he served in the National Guard and was Chief of Security Police at the Paul A. Dever...

Rita  T. (Laplante)  King

Rita T. (Laplante) King

May 28, 2008

Rita T. (LaPlante) King, 86, of Somerset, widow of Maurice B. King, Jr., died Wednesday, May 28, 2008. She was employed by the Raytheon Co., Portsmouth, RI. She leaves 3 children, Maurice B. King, III and his wife Sandra of Pocasset, Dennis H. King and his wife Bernice of Somerset and James E. King and his...

Lillian Oliveira

Lillian Oliveira

May 26, 2008

Lillian L. (Perry) Oliveira, 94, of Southpointe Rehabilitation Center, formerly of and an original tenant of Academy Apartments; widow of Alfred Oliveira, died Monday, May 26, 2008. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne Sodality of St. Anne Parish and ILGWU-UNITE. She leaves a daughter, Vivian E. Costa and her husband Carl of...

Wilfred  J. Cote

Wilfred J. Cote

May 25, 2008

Wilfred J. Cote, 88, of Bower St., Somerset, husband of Yolande C. (Roy) Cote, died Sunday, May 25, 2008. A member of International Association of Machinists, he was employed by Leesona Corp. An Army Air Corps veteran of WW II, he served in the National Guard and was a member of VFW, Post 8500, Somerset, a...

Stanley  R Miska

Stanley R Miska

May 25, 2008

Stanley R. Miska, 93, of Main Rd., Tiverton, husband of Mary C. Miska, died Sunday, May 25, 2008. A Navy veteran of WW II and retired Fall River Firefighter, he enjoyed keeping up with the stock market. Besides his wife of 59 years, he leaves 3 children, Mary Miska of Little Compton, RI, David Miska of...

David Copeland

David Copeland

May 24, 2008

VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE David Copeland, 47, of Swansea, husband of Kim (Moreau) Copeland, died Saturday, May 24, 2008. Besides his wife, Kim, of 24 years, he leaves his children, Zachery and Lauren; parents, Pauline (Duperre) Copeland "Dennis McGee" of Somerset, William Copeland, Jr. and stepmother Laudalina of Tiverton; siblings, Karen Lizotte Copeland "Joey Costa" of...

Manuel M. Rego

Manuel M. Rego

May 19, 2008

Manuel M. Rego, 84, of Tiverton, formerly of Fall River, died Monday, May 19, 2008. A retired construction worker, he enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting and was a member of the Fall River Rod and Gun Club and the Paskamansett Beagle Club, Dartmouth. He was the father of Lorna Greenwell of Tiverton, Joseph Rego and Robert...

Elaine  L. (Audet)  Wilson

Elaine L. (Audet) Wilson

May 18, 2008

Elaine L. (Audet) Wilson, 65, of Robeson St., Fall River, formerly of Prospect St., wife of TSgt Rolland D. Wilson, USAF, Ret., died Sunday, May 18, 2008. Besides her husband of 30 years, she leaves 2 children, Sheryl Oliveira and James Underwood, both of Fall River and grandchildren, Nicole and Alex Oliveira and Timothy, Haley and...

James Barnes,  Jr.

James Barnes, Jr.

May 13, 2008

VIEW HIS VIDEO TRIBUTE James Barnes, Jr., 87 of Swansea, MA, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, after a long illness. He was the husband of the late Alice Helena (Mongeon) Barnes. Born in Fall River, MA on February 22, 1921, he was the son of James Barnes and Anna L....

Rita  A. (Ouellette)  Pineault

Rita A. (Ouellette) Pineault

May 13, 2008

Rita A. (Ouellette) Pineault, 92, of Orswell St., Fall River, widow of Paul E. Pineault, died Tuesday, May 13, 2008. A member of ILGWU-UNITE, she worked in Fall River's garment industry. She leaves a daughter, Lorraine Saucier and her husband Ronald of Fall River; a son, Maurice Pineault and his wife Claudette of Tiverton; grandchildren, Michael...

Rita  J. (Simoneau)  Boucher

Rita J. (Simoneau) Boucher

May 10, 2008

VIEW HER VIDEO TRIBUTE Rita J. (Simoneau) Boucher, 87, of Bogle St., Fall River, widow of Alban R. Boucher, died Saturday, May 10, 2008. A member of ILGWU-UNITE, she worked in Fall River's garment industry and for the Newport Historical Society. She leaves, 3 children and their spouses, Donald and Candace A. Boucher of West Springfield,...