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Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fall River, Bristol County and Surrounding Areas.
Barbara A. Neronha
Aug 14, 2025
Barbara A. Neronha, 90, peacefully departed this life at her home on Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late Frank E,. Neronha. Born in Fall River on July 29, 1935, Barbara was the daughter of the late Manuel and Juliette (Robetaille) Ferreira.
Barbara's early education was rooted in the principles of her Catholic faith, as she attended...
Pauline Dufour
Aug 12, 2025
Pauline (Milot) Dufour, 95, a resident of Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, Tiverton and formerly of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Dufour, D.M.D.
Pauline was widowed very early in her marriage due to her husband's cancer. She was only 37 years, left with 2 children ages 7 and 5 to...
Jocelyn A. Rodrigues
Aug 8, 2025
Jocelyn A. Rodrigues, 56, of Fall River, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at St. Anne's Hospital. Born on April 29, 1969, in Fall River, she touched the lives of many during her 56 remarkable years.
As a dedicated Lunch Lady at Kuss Middle School, Jocelyn was more than just a provider of meals. She was a comforting presence for...
Ayana T. Bell
Aug 7, 2025
Ayana T. Bell, 12, an Argosy Collegiate Charter School student, of Fall River, a radiant spirit who danced through life with joy and creativity, was born on October 5, 2012, in the vibrant city of Fall River.
As she approached her 13th birthday, the world was graced with her vibrant presence, a gentle reminder of the beauty that youth brings. Tragically,...
Claire G. Guillemette
Aug 5, 2025
Claire G. Guillemette, age 89, of Schertz, Texas passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Claire was born on January 8, 1936, in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was preceded in death by her parents, Romeo and Germaine Levesque, her beloved brother Rev. Roger Levesque, and her husband of sixty years, Armand Guillemette, who cherished her.
Her two greatest passions were her...
Randall Joseph Charest
Aug 4, 2025
Randall Joseph Charest, 70, of West Bridgewater, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025.
He was a man who loved fast cars and also fixing them. He also loved model cars, which he would do with his children. He was proud to obtain his CDL license and was able to pursue his dream job for a while. He taught his children...
Roland Bileau
Aug 3, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Roland Gedeon Bileau on August 3, 2025, in his 84th year. He was the loving and devoted husband of Madeleine A. Bileau for over 52 years; a cherished father to Marc Bileau of Woodville, AL, Susan Pope (Scott Pope) of Madison, AL, and Eric Bileau (Gina Bileau) of Naples, FL; and a...
Elizabeth L. Costa
Aug 2, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” L. (Quintal) Costa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on August 2, 2025, at the age of 81, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Fall River, Elizabeth was employed for many years, prior to her retirement, at Supreme, Inc., the family business where she worked alongside her husband, son, and daughter-in-law. Throughout her...
Tammy A. Boutilier
Aug 2, 2025
Tammy A Boutilier, 29, of Tiverton, a vibrant young woman with an adventurous spirit, has passed away as a result of a motorcycle accident that occurred Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the town of Little Compton, in Rhode Island.She was a graduate of Tiverton High School, where she laid the foundation for a life dedicated to her passion of animals....
Manuel P. Felix
Jul 29, 2025
Manuel P. Felix, 68 of Fall River, a cherished family man, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the dedicated husband of Palmira L. (Farias) Felix, with whom he shared 50 wonderful years of marriage.
Born on January 21, 1957 in the small village of Candelária,...
Shirley B. Grota
Jul 29, 2025
Shirley B. (Luxo) Grota, 90, of Tiverton, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was the companion of Norman O. Lavoie.
Born in Fall River, Shirley was the daughter of John and Josephine (Plante) Luxo. Shirley was the mother of the late Lt. Gerald R. Leduc, TFD, and the sister of the late Lucille Botelho (late husband George).
A cherished member...
George Harrington
Jul 25, 2025
George Kenneth Harrington, of Fall River, passed away at the age of 97 on July 25th after a long and fulfilling life.
George was born on May 19, 1928, in Fall River, MA. He was the son of the late Claire (Buron) and William H. Harrington. George graduated from Durfee High School. After graduation, he pursued studies in both culinary and...
Irene L. Brodeur
Jul 23, 2025
Irene L. (Dupont) Brodeur, 94, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025.
She was the wife of the late Armand A. Brodeur. They were married for 57 years.
Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Irene (Danis) Dupont.
A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, Class of 1950, Irene was a legal...
Rita M. St. Pierre
Jul 22, 2025
Rita M. St. Pierre, 85, of Fall River, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Bella B. (Emond) Boissonneau and Edgar O. "Pete" Boissonneau, and the former wife of the late Maurice St. Pierre.
Rita dedicated much of her life to caring for others, a calling she fulfilled both professionally and...
Paula J. Souza
Jul 20, 2025
Paula J. Souza, 82, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, formerly of Somerset, Massachusetts, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025.
She was a devoted wife to Paul Souza, her partner and confidant, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and laughter. As a member of the Westport Yacht Club, Paula found joy on the beach and the ocean.
As an avid reader, she...
Rose Marie Blackburn
Jul 16, 2025
Rose Marie (Chaunt) Blackburn, 83, of Tiverton, RI, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
She was the wife of 63 years to the late James M. Blackburn, Sr. and the daughter of Aime and Jeannette (Tessier) Chaunt
Rose was employed by NHD Store and Ocean State Job Lot in Middletown, RI, but she took the greatest pride in being a devoted wife,...
Stanley A. Romanowicz
Jul 16, 2025
Stanley A. Romanowicz, 73, passed away on July 16, 2025, at St. Anne's Hospital. He was born on July 18,1951, in Fall River, Massachusetts, and lived a life marked by dedication to both his family and his profession.
Stanley was known for his work as the owner and operator of Stan's Plastering and Drywall. In his spare time, he assisted his...
Carol A. Vidal
Jul 15, 2025
Carol A. (Gamache) Vidal, 75, of Westport, wife of the late Paul Vidal, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Born to Joseph Gamache and Bertha (Carroll) Gamache, Carol was a proud alumna of Apponequet High School and later earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Bridgewater State College. Her career culminated as the Registrar at the Southern New England School of Law...
Cynthia Nickerson
Jul 13, 2025
Cynthia Nickerson, 72, of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away peacefully at St. Anne’s Hospital on July 13, 2025. She was the wife of the late John Robert Nickerson. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Wilda (Bazinet) Davis and Edward Davis. A graduate of St Joseph's Catholic High School in Fall River, she worked for...
John L. Gomes, Jr.
Jul 13, 2025
John L. Gomes, Jr., 65, of Fall River, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Born in Fall River, John was the son of the late Pauline (Cardoza) and Joao Gomes.
John dedicated his career to the fisheries in the New Bedford area, where he contributed significantly to the industry. His work not only spoke to his strong work ethic but also...
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