OBITUARY LISTINGS

Feb 7, 2023

Maurice H. “Moe” Fournier, Sr. 79, of  Swansea, formerly of Fall River passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth “Peaches” (Paiva) Fournier. They shared 60 years of marriage.

He was employed as a manager at Raytheon.

Maurice served in the Air...

Feb 4, 2023

Emanuel M. DeOliveira, 68, of Fall River, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was the husband of Maria Noronha.

He loved drinking coffee and going for car rides.

Born in Capelas, Azores, he was the son of the late Tomas DeOliveira and the late Paula (Moniz) DeOliveira.

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Feb 3, 2023

Maureen (Riley) Phelan, 87, of Somerset, passed on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Cherished wife of 65 years to John Phelan, Maureen is survived by her son, John Phelan his wife Libby, and beloved grandchildren Miranda and Zachary. She is also survived by siblings Marilyn Chaves and John Riley, and many nieces,...

Feb 3, 2023

Steven F. Thornsbury, 66, of Tiverton, passed away at home Friday, February 3, 2023, with his family by his side, after battling Frontotemporal Dementia.

He was the husband of Cynthia “Cindy” (Enos) Thornsbury.  They shared 38 years of marriage.

For 30 years, Steven owned and operated T and T Auto Repairs and Sales, Fall River....

Feb 1, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" A Fitzgerald, 55 of Fall River, MA passed away February 1st, 2023.

Tommy was born in Fall River to the late Ronald Fitzgerald and Patricia A (McCarthy) Fitzgerald. Tommy is predeceased by his sister Marie Fitzgerald, and his baby brother Kevin Fitzgerald. Tommy is survived by his brother Edward Fitzgerald, and his sisters Claire M....

Jan 31, 2023

Eric F. Souza, Jr., 22, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

He was the son of Tammy Treeful-Souza and Eric F. Souza, Sr.

Eric was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School and he did volunteer work for Domino's Pizza.

He was an avid video gamer, enjoyed traveling, going out...

Jan 31, 2023

Barbara Ann (Jean) Howard, 75, of Fall River, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at home.

She was employed at the original Denny’s on Milliken Blvd. for 15 years.

Raised in the “southend” of Fall river, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon “Babe” Jean, FRPD, Retired and Edith (DePippo) Jean.

Barbara...

Jan 30, 2023

Barbara A. (Reynolds) Hecox, 82, of Fall River, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. She was the lifetime companion of Terence LeVasseur.

Born in Burlington, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Tanner. Barbara was the mother of the late Arthur S. Hecox; and the sister of the late Katherine Washburn. She...

Jan 30, 2023

Richard “Caffeine” Lambert, 59, of Fall River, passed away at home with his family by his side Monday, January 30, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Souza) Lambert.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of Pearl (Souza) Ruest and the late Richard Lambert.

Richard was employed by the City of...

Jan 28, 2023

Patricia A. (Cabral) Mendonca, 80, of Berkley, formerly of Fall River, passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

She was the loving wife of the late John M. Mendonca, FRPD, Retired.

Born and raised in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Irene (Camara) Cabral.

Jan 26, 2023

Cherylle Ann (LeBlanc) Lema, 61, of Fall River, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was the fiancée of Joseph Pryor and the mother of the late Jacqueline Silvia.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Anthony J. LeBlanc and Patricia (Linhares) LeBlanc; sister of Norine Perry (fiancé Kevin Moran)...

Jan 24, 2023

Richard P. Deschenes, 61, also known as D.J. Ricky D, of Tiverton, passed into eternal rest Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence.

He was the husband of Renee (Pineault) Deschenes.

Rick found a love for DJing at Canoe River Campground and carried that into a 20+ year career as the...

Jan 22, 2023

Kinuyo S. (Sunagawa) Landry, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.  She was the wife of Leonard J. Lachance.

Born in Okinawa, Japan, she was the daughter of the late Shigetaro and Turso (Onahito) Sunagawa.

Besides her husband of 9 years, she leaves two sons, John Landry (wife Mary Jo) of Glendale, Arizona...

Jan 22, 2023

Theresa A. (Farias) Gauthier, 80, of North Attleboro, formerly of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Gauthier. She was a devout Catholic.

Theresa enjoyed bingo, sewing, listening to the oldies, 70's and 80's music and current hits on the radio.

She also...

Jan 22, 2023

Cecile L. (Thibault) Garant, 88, of Somerset, wife of Philip A. Garant, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

A former local restaurant worker, Cecile enjoyed sewing, knitting, walking, bowling, gardening and was an avid reader.

Besides her husband of 64 years, she leaves 5 children: Richard Garant (wife Doris and her children, Michael, Diane and...

Jan 22, 2023

Lilianne (Dubreuil) Richard, 96, of Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023.

She was the wife of the late Normand E. Richard. They were married for 58 years. She loved raising her children and caring for her grandchildren. She belonged to the school committee, was active in community safety, dedicated to her church, a member of...

Jan 20, 2023

Lauretta M. (Dubois) Lynn, of Fall River, entered fully into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ Friday, January 20, 2023. She was 97. She was the wife of the late Thomas Lynn.

Lauretta spent her life raising her children and caring for grandchildren.  She lived as a Christian and God was first and foremost...

Jan 20, 2023

Russell F. Ainsworth, 84, of Westport, husband of the late Beverly Ann (Mersey) Ainsworth, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.

He was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed in the construction industry.

Russell enjoyed gardening, reading, woodworking, Jack Daniels and watching John Wayne movies.

He leaves three daughters,...

Jan 18, 2023

Alan M. Kane, 75, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He was the husband of Theresa Attiogbe.

He was the son of the late Jacob and Selma (Feldman) Kane.

Alan earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Bridgewater State University.

Besides his wife, he...

Jan 15, 2023

Thomas J. Carreiro 91, of Bradford Avenue, Fall River, beloved husband of over 66 years to the late Patricia A. Carreiro, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2023. He was the son of the late Mary Thomas (Thomas) and the late Manuel Carreiro. Tom is survived by his children Kathleen M. Fowler...