OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

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

Robert Dupras

Robert Dupras

Feb 5, 2008

Robert Dupras, 51, of So. Main St., Fall River, a Father Kelley Park Softball League player and umpire died Tuesday, February 5, 2008. A B.M.C. Durfee High School graduate, he was the son of the late George and Doris (Roy) Dupras; the fiancé of Deborah Costa of Fall River; the brother of George and William Dupras...

Arthur  L. Boutin

Arthur L. Boutin

Feb 1, 2008

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO TRIBUTE FOR MR. BOUTIN Arthur L. Boutin, 76, of Monarch St., Fall River, husband of Louise (Bellenoit) Boutin, died Friday, February 1, 2008. The son of the late Raymond Boutin and Bertha (Boudria) Boutin Dumont and a B.M.C. Durfee High School graduate, he was an upholsterer, employed by Glaser Glass...

Jose Quaresma

Jose Quaresma

Jan 27, 2008

Jose DaRosa Quaresma, 70, of Bristol, RI, husband of Maria A. (DaRosa) Quaresma and the son of the late Manuel and Maria Lucinda (Brum) Quaresma, died Sunday, January 27, 2008 in Bristol. He lived In California and the Azores. Mr. Quaresma enjoyed watching soccer games especially his favorite team Sporting. Besides his wife of 47 years,...

Henry  J. Laberge

Henry J. Laberge

Jan 22, 2008

Henry J. LaBerge, 63, of Pleasant St., Fall River, died Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. An avid outdoorsman, he especially loved fishing and was an inactive member of the Freemasons. Survivors include a companion of 17 years, Amelia (Bettencourt) Cabral of Fall River, 4 children, Elizabeth Raposo of Dighton, Venus DaSilva, Marcel H....

William Cabral

William Cabral

Jan 18, 2008

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO TRIBUTE FOR MR. CABRAL. William "Billy" Cabral, 65, of Borden Place East, Fall River, died Friday, January 18, 2008. He was employed by US Trunk and was an avid dancer. A dog lover, he cherished his animal companion, "Buddy". He leaves his father and step mother, William J. and...

Albert  R. Dechaine

Albert R. Dechaine

Jan 13, 2008

Albert R. Dechaine, 51, of Fall River, husband of Joanne F. (Braga) Dechaine and son of the late Edward and Irene (Carreiro) Dechaine, died Sunday, January 13, 2008. Besides being a carpenter, he enjoyed fishing, sports and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Salvation Army Church. Besides his wife of 34...

Marjorie  E. (Lannan)  Sherman

Marjorie E. (Lannan) Sherman

Jan 13, 2008

Marjorie E. (Lannan) Sherman, 78, of Hancock St., Tiverton, RI, beloved wife of Richard E. Sherman, Sr., died Sunday, January 13, 2008. Born and raised in Fairhaven, MA, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Elizabeth (Lyons) Lannan. Besides her husband of 61 years, she leaves a son, Richard E. Sherman, Jr. and his...

Hazel  May (Macmillan)  Chace

Hazel May (Macmillan) Chace

Jan 10, 2008

Hazel May (MacMillan) Chace, 97, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset and Tiverton, widow of William P. Chace, died Thursday, January 10, 2008. She leaves 4 children, Joyce Helger (husband Alfred) of Little Compton, Carolyn Moore (husband Robert) of Dighton, Wilma Baker Moran of Maine and Robert Chace (wife Kim) of Providence, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...

Irene (Lemieux)  Laberge

Irene (Lemieux) Laberge

Jan 7, 2008

Irene (Lemieux) Laberge, 90, of Fall River, widow of Albert Laberge, died Monday, January 7, 2008. She was employed by Berkshire Hathaway, Morse Shoe Store and Kerr Mill Bargain Center, attended the Maplewood-Niagara Senior Center, enjoyed bowling and walked several miles daily. She was the daughter of the late Elzear and Adelia (Smith) Lemieux and the...

Rouville Z. "Pop" Cousineau

Rouville Z. "Pop" Cousineau

Jan 6, 2008

Rouville Z. "Pop" Cousineau, 86, of Brayton Ave., Fall River, formerly of Tiverton, husband of Rita (Barrette) Cousineau, died Sunday, January 6, 2008. The son of the late Joseph and Lumina (Cote) Cousineau, he was employed by Firestone Rubber, Avon Sole, Pleasant Supermarket and Raytheon Co. A member of Council 86, Knights of Columbus, for over...

Romeo J. "Bucky" Charest

Romeo J. "Bucky" Charest

Jan 5, 2008

Romeo J. "Bucky" Charest, 87, of No. Main St., Fall River, husband of Jeannette (Tache) Charest, died peacefully, Saturday, January 5, 2007, at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Romeo was a kind, gentle and unselfish man whose focus in life was the happiness of others. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Alphonse and Blanche (Gregoire)...

Louis  R. Costa

Louis R. Costa

Jan 4, 2008

Louis R. Costa, 72, of Hancock St., Fall River, died Friday, January 4, 2008. The son of the late Joseph and Alice (Botelho) Costa, he enjoyed country music and camping. He leaves siblings, Alfred Costa of Somerset and Evelyn Frazer, Dorothy Faria and Natalie Silva, all of Fall River and dedicated caregivers, Colleen Medeiros, Joseph S....

Pauline J. "Paula" (Lacroix)  Cusick

Pauline J. "Paula" (Lacroix) Cusick

Jan 4, 2008

Pauline J. "Paula" (Lacroix) Cusick, 72, of Pokross St., Fall River, wife of Robert G. Cusick, died Friday, January 4, 2008. A member of UNITE, she worked in the garment industry for several area companies, most recently A & A Manufacturing. Besides her husband of 42 years, she leaves, 3 sons, Barry Cusick and his wife...

Claire (Gallant)  Bouffard

Claire (Gallant) Bouffard

Jan 3, 2008

Claire (Gallant) Bouffard, 79, of Gibbs St., Fall River, widow of Edward R. Bouffard, died Thursday, January 3, 2008. A dressmaker and past-president of the Fall River Emblem Club, she was employed by Star Fashion. She leaves, 4 children, Paul E. Bouffard of Fall River, Janice C. Peixoto and her husband Gil and Joyce Coute and...

Agnes  M. Costa

Agnes M. Costa

Dec 28, 2007

Agnes (Malenfant) Costa, 76, widow of Joseph Costa, of 181 S. Main St., formerly of Mitchell Drive and Rodman St. Fall River, died Friday, December 28, 2007 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was employed by the former Lamport Manufacturing Co. for 30 years. Survivors include 4 siblings, Adrienne Roberts and Roland Malenfant, both of Fall River,...

Joseph  "Romeo" Guay

Joseph "Romeo" Guay

Dec 27, 2007

Joseph "Romeo" Guay, 79, of Stevens St., Fall River, husband of Mary Theresa (Folger) Guay, died Thursday, December 27, 2007. The son of the late Joseph and Eva (Bastille) Guay, he was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, the recipient of a Purple Heart Medal with 3 gold stars and a member of the...

Doris (Masson)  Cabral

Doris (Masson) Cabral

Dec 26, 2007

Doris L. (Masson) Cabral, 80, of No. Main St., Fall River, formerly of Westport, died Wednesday, December 26, 2007. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Idola (Masson) Masson and the sister of the late Gertrude Forand and Leonard Masson Corbiere. She leaves 4 children, Rosemary Caron (husband Raymond) and Susan Rapoza (husband Ernest),...

Manuel  E. Arruda,  Sr.

Manuel E. Arruda, Sr.

Dec 23, 2007

Manuel E. Arruda, Sr., 56, of Mulberry St., Fall River, husband of Victoria (Souza) Arruda, died Sunday, December 23, 2007. The son of the late Manuel and Rose (Pimental) Arruda, he was employed by Arkwright and Priority Finishing companies and Garelick Farms. A member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, he cherished practicing his faith and...

Doris (Belanger)  Sands

Doris (Belanger) Sands

Dec 21, 2007

Doris (Belanger) Sands, 68, of No. Dartmouth, formerly of Fall River and New Bedford, wife of 47 years of Alfred D. Sands, died Friday, December 21, 2007. She was employed by Lightolier and was a member of Calvary Temple. She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Emma (Potvin) Belanger and the sister of Yvonne...

Margaret (Carr)  Paquette

Margaret (Carr) Paquette

Dec 20, 2007

Margaret (Carr) Paquette, 79, of Hancock St., Fall River, widow of Robert J. Paquette, Sr., died Thursday, December 20, 2007. She was an anesthesia technician at Charton Memorial Hospital and Saint Anne's Hospital. She leaves, 3 children, Vincent Paquette and his wife Carolyn of Tiverton, Gayle Skeffington and her husband Roger and Michael C. Paquette and...