OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 14, 2024

Richard Viveiros, well known as “Lefty” or “Rick” passed away on Sunday January 14, 2024 at home.

Richard was the loving, devoted husband of the late Rita (Bourgeois) Viveiros.  He was the son of the late Joseph P. and Alice (Freitas) Viveiros as well as the brother of the late Michael Viveiros and Madeline Rosyski.

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Jan 13, 2024

Jose “Joe” Artur Santos, 70, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was the husband of Alice (Medeiros) Santos, whom he loved unconditionally. For the last several weeks, she never left his side while he was in the hospital.

Joe worked at the Dartmouth House of Correction for many years as a maintenance engineer....

Jan 7, 2024

Stephen M. Sprague, 60, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

He was an avid New England sports fan. He had a heart of gold and often donated to various charities.

Stephen was the beloved brother of Brenda Sprague (long-time companion George Tillson), Stephanie Silvia (husband Kenneth), and Kerry Farias (husband Carl);...

Jan 6, 2024

Paula J. (Flores) Audette, 66, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. She was the wife of Kevin M. Audette.

Born in Fall River, Paula was the daughter of Claire L. (Guerette) Flores of Fall River and the late Adelino Flores, Jr. FRPD, Ret. She was the sister of the late Kenneth M. Flores...

Jan 3, 2024

Monique J. (Bernier) Caron, 87, of Fall River and Somerset, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Catholic Memorial Home surrounded by her children.

She was the loving wife of the late Leo R. Caron whom she dearly missed.

Monique and Leo operated My Coach/Townsend Tours for 29 years. Prior to that she...

Jan 3, 2024

Tasie (Stamatelos) Pappas, 100, of Fall River, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, after a brief illness.

She was the loving wife of the late William Nicholas Pappas, and is survived by her daughter, Genevieve (Jenny) Pappas, her sister, Sophie Apostol, nephew Alex and several godchildren.

She was born in Maine but grew up...

Jan 1, 2024

Joseph R. Desrosiers, 84, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 1, 2023.

He was the husband of Geraldine G. (Bettencourt) Desrosiers.

He was the owner of Joseph Desrosiers Scrap and Iron. In his free time, he loved to go fishing and bowling, and helping local veterans.

Besides his wife, Joseph is survived...

Dec 30, 2023

Muriel L. (Bouchard) Reynolds, age 95, passed away at home on Saturday, December 30th, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Alton “Al” Reynolds, to whom she had been married for 62 years. Born in Fall River, MA, Muriel was the daughter of the late Pierre and Blanche (Cote) Bouchard. An adventurous traveler, skier and independent career...

Dec 29, 2023

Donna (Trahan) Arruda, 68, of Seekonk, formerly of Dighton, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, after sustaining injuries from a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver.  Her husband of 38 years, Floriano Arruda, and grandson, Jacoby Arruda, who they raised, also tragically passed away as a result of the accident.

She is survived by her...

Dec 28, 2023

Mary Rose (Farias) Faria, 83, formerly of Rolling Green Dr., Fall River and Westport, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

She was the loving wife of the late Joseph S. Faria, whom she dearly missed. Mary was a sewing machine operator employed by Fall River Shirt Company in her earlier years.

Mary loved spending...

Dec 26, 2023

Floriano “Flo” Arruda, 73, of Seekonk, formerly of Dighton, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, after sustaining injuries from a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver.  His wife of 38 years, Donna (Trahan) Arruda, and grandson, Jacoby Arruda, who they raised, also tragically passed away as a result of the accident. He is survived by his children,...

Dec 26, 2023

Dennis R. Morin, 74, of Westport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Robin (Smith) Morin. They shared 27 years of marriage. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Raymond Morin and Claire (Costine) Hanna.

Dennis was a loving husband, father and grandfather...

Dec 25, 2023

Jacoby Arruda, 15, of Seekonk, formerly of Dighton, unexpectedly passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, after sustaining injuries from a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver.  His doting grandparents Floriano “Flo” Arruda and Donna (Trahan) Arruda, who lovingly raised him also passed away as a result of the accident. Jacoby was the son of the late Ryan Arruda....

Dec 23, 2023

Norberto Cortes, 72, of Fall River, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.

He was the loving husband of Jacirema (Belmonte) Cortes.

Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, He was the son of the late Rafael and Mariana (Reyes) Cortes.  Norberto was employed by factories throughout is lifetime.

He enjoyed fishing...

Dec 23, 2023

Jose J. DeMelo, 89, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was the husband of the late Maria Georgina (Branco) DeMelo.

Born in St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Agostinho Pacheco and Hinorinda (Pacheco) DeMelo.

Jose was employed in the construction industry with Local 610. He loved...

Dec 22, 2023

Robert A. Desbiens, 78, of Somerset, passed away December 22, 2023.

He was the husband of Ruth A. (Fragoza) Desbiens. They shared 54 years of marriage.

Robert was employed by Texas Instruments, FedEx and Home Depot.  He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. Robert enjoyed flying planes, painting, and was...

Dec 18, 2023

Vincent A. Mannion, Jr., 82, of Fall River passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. He was the son of the late Vincent A. and Stella (Kuss) Mannion. He was the husband of Bernice (Barnaby) Mannion for 57 years.

He was a graduate of De La Salle Academy in Newport, RI. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil...

Dec 16, 2023

Benjamin C. McBride, 67, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Benjamin worked as a cook at the Bristol VA. He worked at the Maher Center in Rhode Island, and at Community Connections in Fall River, working with special needs populations. Benjamin enjoyed listening to music, playing his guitar, and writing his own...

Dec 15, 2023

Donald M. Crovello, 76, of Fall River, passed into eternal life Friday, December 15, 2023.

He was the husband of Theresa (Barboza) Crovello. They shared 50 years of marriage.

A long haul trucker, he drove for KOST Transport, Inc. and often drove to California. He enjoyed playing the guitar, horses and breeding goats.

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Dec 15, 2023

Gilda (Ferreira) Cabral, 83, of North Main St., Fall River, formerly of William St., wife of the late Manuel Cabral, Jr., passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Boston MA.

Born in Ginetes, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Jose Ferreira Santos, Jr. and Maria DaGloria Duarte.

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