OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 2, 2023

Esther J. (Robitaille) Lavigne, 90, of Fall River, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.

She was the wife of Rene Lavigne.  Esther was raised in Tiverton by her foster mom, Yvonne (Massey) Kearns.

Employed in the garment industry, she was a member of ILGWU.  She loved Bingo and playing cards.

Besides her husband...

Jan 1, 2023

Alexander F. “Sonny” Cacchione, 48, of Fall River, passed away at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Lynn, MA. He was currently working as a dealer at Twin River Casino in Tiverton, RI. Besides his loving wife Sharon (Hague) Cacchione of 24 years, he is also survived by his twin boys Kyle and Ryan both...

Jan 1, 2023

Donald S. Cabral, 90, of Fall River, husband of the late Maureen F. (Wilson) Cabral, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023.  He was employed by Plymouth Rubber and Value Land. Donald enjoyed long walks and short strolls to dine at Highland Luncheonette and Highland Pizza.  He loved his family and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Dec 30, 2022

Antonio “Tarz” Beirão, 57, of Fall River, passed away at his home after an illness, with his family by his side on Friday, December 30, 2022. He was born in Setubal, Portugal.

A graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School with a focus in autobody, Tarz worked alongside his father, Jose at their family business, Beirão’s ...

Dec 26, 2022

Sonja Ann Herman, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna (Klimka) Krauzyk, and her son, David P. Herman.

Sonja is survived by her sister, Maureen Cox, her daughter, MaryAnn Herman, her daughter-in-law, Connie Herman, six  grandchildren (Christina, Eric, Bianca, Louie, Shanna and Shannon); great...

Dec 26, 2022

Duarte M. Sousa, 73, of Fall River, a retired 34 year employee of Gold Medal Bakery, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022.  He was the husband of Maria J. (Gomes) Sousa.  Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was the son of the late Mariano C. and Maria C. (Furtado) Sousa.

He loved being around his family. ...

Dec 24, 2022

Sarah Yvonne (Perez) Vachon, 57, of Dartmouth, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the wife of Marc A. Vachon.

Sarah loved the beach, cooking and spending time with her friends, family, and loyal dogs; Romeo & Juliet.

Besides her husband of 15 years, she leaves her three daughters,...

Dec 22, 2022

Annette (Bienvenue) Daignault, longtime resident of Westport and later, Orlando, Florida, died in Henderson, Nevada on December 22, 2022, after a short illness complicated by Alzheimer’s. She was 87.

She leaves behind two daughters, Georgette Rocheleau of Henderson, Nevada and Annmarie Hunter of Orlando, Florida, two sisters, Lucille Dumont and Claire Banville, both of Fall River, six...

Dec 22, 2022

Ann Marie (Gagnon) Binette, age 82, of Fall River passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was the wife of the late Robert R. Binette, the love of her life to whom she had been married to for 59 years.

Born in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Leo and...

Dec 21, 2022

Joseph Alves, Jr., 84, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

He was the husband of Alice A. (Ksen) Alves.  Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Joseph Alves, Sr. and Belmira (Lima) Alves.

Joseph had been employed many years ago for Sarama Lighting, Fall River, until...

Dec 19, 2022

Alice (Pouliot) Masson,95, of Fall River, wife of 69 years to the late Roland J. Masson, entered into rest Monday, December 19, 2022

An inspector in the textile mills, Alice was a member of the ILGWU. She enjoyed traveling and wintered with her husband in Florida for many years. She also enjoyed going to casinos....

Dec 16, 2022

Michael J. Gillette, 67, of Fall River, passed away at home Friday, December 16, 2022.

He was the son of the late James and Elaine (Thomas) Gillette.

Michael was employed in the textile industry. His hobbies included repairing electronics.

Survivors include three siblings, Beverly Gillette and her companion Joseph Riley, Deborah Gillette and...

Dec 14, 2022

Richard Albert Blanchette, 61, of Swansea, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He worked in the construction industry and was a member of the VFW, Swansea.

He was the son of Therese Y.(Carrier) Blanchette and the late Normand R. Blanchette; brother of Diane S. St.Pierre, Denise S. Fitta (husband Robert) and Jeanne M. Margeson (husband Robert Jr.);...

Dec 10, 2022

Betty N. (Pate) Perron, 93, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, December 10, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Hubert Perron.

Born in Columbus, Georgia, Betty was the daughter of the late Charlie Pate and Willene (McDowell) Pate.

Employed by Litton Industries, Betty was a data processor.  She also worked...

Dec 10, 2022

Ronald M. Furtado, 71, of Fall River, formerly of Tiverton and Taunton, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, December 10, 2022, after a courageous 15 month battle with glioblastoma.

Ron was born and raised in Fall River and was the son of the late Alfred M. and...

Dec 9, 2022

Eugene McElroy, 80, of Westport, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022. He was the loving husband of 59 years to Madeline M. (Rosa) McElroy. Eugene was employed by New England Electric and was a member of the North Tiverton Sportsmans Club where he enjoyed spending time with his friends. He was proud to be a United States Army Veteran....

Dec 7, 2022

Carolyn (Duperre) Lessa, 80, formerly of Westport, retired owner and operator of Cora’s Beauty Salon, Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

She was the wife of the late Roger Lessa and the daughter of the late Howard and Ann (Smith) Duperre.

She was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School Class of 1960...

Dec 7, 2022

Shirley Frances (Bell) George, 95, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

She was the wife of the late Michael Joseph George and the daughter of the late Henry and Mabel (Tessier) Bell.

Shirley leaves two sons, Michael George (wife Mary Ellen) and Lance George;

and two grandchildren, Kelly Baker and...

Dec 6, 2022

Constance L. Gauthier, 93, passed away December 6, 2022 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Born January 13, 1929 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Lauraine (Gaudreau) Bellenoit and the wife of the late Henry C. Gauthier.

She graduated from Jesus Mary Academy in 1946 with a scholarship to Rivier...

Dec 3, 2022

Edward A. Luciano, Sr., of Fall River, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022.

He was the son of the late August A. and Rose (Mello) Luciano.

Ed was employed by Quaker Fabric and Joan Fabric.

He leaves two sons, Edward A. Luciano, Jr. and Robert C. Luciano (wife Pamela);

a daughter,...