OBITUARY LISTINGS

Kimberly Ann (Duarte) Emerson

Jan 20, 2022

Kimberly Ann (Duarte) Emerson, 52, of East Taunton, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.

She was the wife of Jeffrey Nills Emerson with whom she shared 32 years of marriage.

Born in Middleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Sheila (Burnham) Duarte. ...

Mary Nascimento

Jan 20, 2022

Mary (Vieira) Nascimento, 85, of Francis J Barresi Heights, Pleasant St. Fall River, passed away after an illness at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton.

She was the wife of the late Humberto S. Nascimento.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Angelina (Pavao) Vieira.

Mary was...

John "Jack" Raftery

Jan 19, 2022

John “Jack” Raftery, 74, of Bluffton, SC passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Jack was born in Fall River MA  to Daniel F. Raftery and Dorothy J. Raftery (Cass) and grew up in Tiverton, RI.   He is the beloved husband to Catherine Raftery of 21 years, together for 30. Jack attended De La Salle Academy in Newport, Rhode...

Olga (Pimentel) Cabral

Jan 19, 2022

Olga (Pimentel) Cabral, 89, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

She was the devoted wife of the late William “Billy” Cabral,  supporting him during all his political campaigns.

Born in Ribeira Seca de Ribeira Grande, São Miguel, Açores, she was the daughter of the late José  and Ḉezaltina (Soares) Pimentel. A seamstress,...

Paul N. Bernier

Jan 18, 2022

Paul N. Bernier, son of the late Rene H. Bernier SR. and Gilberte V. (Castonguay) Bernier, died at home in Newport, RI, January 17, 2022. Mr. Bernier was born in Fall River,MA and attended Notre Dame School, and BMC Durfee High School.

He was the owner of Bernier Bros. Auto Service, Second St., Fall River. He was...

Florinda G. Viveiros

Jan 15, 2022

Day & Time for change for services due to impending snow storm: Visitation Friday, January 28, 2022 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM with a funeral service  at 7:30 PM at the Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St. Fall River, MA.

For the safety of those attending, wearing a mask is strongly encouraged.

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Henry J. Teixeira

Jan 15, 2022

Henry J. “Tex” Teixeira, 75, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022.

He was the husband of Margaret A. (Hamel) Teixeira whom he shared 49 years of marriage.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Manuel Sousa Teixeira and Imelda (Lizotte) Teixeira.

Employed by Tillotson Rubber for...

Lorraine Rioux

Jan 15, 2022

Lorraine Rioux, 85, of 13 Gadoury St. Westport, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Gloria (Tanguay) Rioux.

She had been employed in the garment industry.

She leaves a brother, Joseph Rioux; a sister, Annette Mello;

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Linda C. (Carreiro) Borges

Jan 15, 2022

Linda C. (Carreiro) Borges,44 wife of the late Steven Borges, of Fall River,  passed into eternal rest after an illness at home on January 15, 2022.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Genoveva (Lourenco) Carreiro (Companion Carlos Silva) of Swansea and the late Domingos Carreiro, Sr.

She leaves two sons, Steven J....

Eileen (Alexander) Desmarais

Jan 14, 2022

Eileen (Alexander) Desmarais, 81, of Fall River, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald J. Desmarais, Sr.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Manuel F. and Eva (Rapoza) Alexander.

She was the mother of Michael J. Desmarais and the...

Thomas H. Duclos

Jan 13, 2022

Thomas H. Duclos, 79, of  Fall River, a quiet,kind, selfless gentleman, who put his family first and never said no, passed away at home Thursday, January 13, 2022.  He was the husband of Diane (Carvalho) Duclos with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Tom loved his family and supported his grandchildren growing up, in all their endeavors.

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Marie Jeanne (St.Laurent) Bernier

Jan 12, 2022

Marie Jeanne (St.Laurent) Bernier, 101, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  Born in Rimouski, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Aquilas and Eulalie (Cote) St.Laurent.

She was employed by Royal Garment for many years and did alterations for family and friends at home.

An avid cook, she...

Gaetane (Lessard) Levesque

Jan 12, 2022

Gaetane (Lessard) Levesque, 85, of Fall River, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of  the late Gaston R. Levesque. They shared 63 years of marriage.

Born in Thetford Mines, Quebec, Canada, Gaetane was the daughter of the late Robert and Annette (Turcotte) Lessard. She was an active member of the former Notre...

Paul G. Deslauriers

Jan 11, 2022

Paul G. Deslauriers died peacefully on January 11, 2022, at the RI Veterans Home in Bristol, RI. Paul was born on January 20, 1949, in Fall River, MA. Paul served in the United States Air Force; after his discharge, he worked for many years as a security guard in various area facilities, including American Tourister and American Greeting Cards....

Rebecca Mae (Roberts) O'Connor

Jan 10, 2022

Rebecca Mae (Roberts) O’Connor, 66, of Fall River passed away Monday, January 10, 2022.

She was the wife of the late Charles O’Connor.

Born in Chappell, Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Beverly (Sherman) Valois and William Roberts and the stepdaughter of the late Vincent Valois.

She served in the Air...

Mark Cardoza

Jan 9, 2022

Mark Cardoza, 78, of Somerset, formerly of Coventry, Warwick and Fall River, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022.

He was the husband of the late Patricia (O’Keefe) Cardoza and the long-time companion of the late Margaret “Peggy” Bianco.

Now retired, Mark was employed by Globe MFG. for 37 years. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR,...

Claudette L. (Gagnon) Hall

Jan 9, 2022

Claudette L. (Gagnon) Hall, 76, of Tiverton, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was the wife of the late Richard L. Thibeault and Benjamin Hall.  She was employed by Aetna Insurance,Fall River, Visiting Nurses Assn.of RI as a CNA and Brooks Pharmacy, Portsmouth. Previously, she also worked at Kerr Mill and Wolfe Lamp. Her hobbies included Bingo and...

Carol A. (Murphy) Mackenzie

Jan 7, 2022

Carol A. (Murphy) MacKenzie, 78, lifelong resident of Fall River, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022.  She was the wife of the late William A. MacKenzie and the daughter of the late George F. Murphy, Sr. and Evelyn I. (Gagnon) Murphy.

She volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club and later in life enjoyed gambling and spending...

Eunice F. (Blanchette) Rancourt

Jan 6, 2022

Eunice F. (Blanchette) Rancourt,91 wife of the late Albert Rancourt for over 60 years, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 6,2022. She was employed by Aetna Insurance, Fall River and enjoyed watching Hallmark movies, sewing, crafts and coin collecting.

She leaves 5 children, Denise Stanton (late husband Thomas), of Cape Coral,...

Maria Dejesus

Jan 6, 2022

Maria DeJesus, 57, of Pleasant St. Fall River, formerly of Carolina, Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Saint Anne’s Hospital after an illness.  She was the daughter of the late Eulogio and Ana Celia Ayala.

Maria leaves three children, Ana Forty, Benjamin Forty (wife Jennifer), Chayanne Forty (Yeileen);six grandchildren, Yacira, Yocelyne, Avery, Jayda, Alyson...