OBITUARY LISTINGS

Katherine Leary

Aug 8, 2021

Katherine E. Leary, 66, passed away August 8, 2021 while residing at Life Stream in New Bedford. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Edward F. and Neove (Stavros) Leary. She attended Nazareth Hall. She later worked at People Incorporated. She leaves three siblings Edward F. Leary Jr. of Muskegon, Michigan,  Patrice Barrette of Clifton...

Theresa J. (Kruczek) Ault

Aug 8, 2021

Theresa J. (Kruczek) Ault, 94, of Warren, Rhode Island, passed into eternal life Sunday, August 8, 2021.

Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Charette) Kruczek.  Theresa will be remembered as having a huge heart, often taking care of people in need, clothing and feeding them.  She loved crocheting and...

Daniel P. Barselou

Aug 8, 2021

Daniel P. Barselou, 85, of Portland, Maine,  formerly of Fall River, MA, husband of Paulette M. (Auclair) Malloch Barselou, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021.

After working 25 years in the auto body business Mr. Barselou started his own business, Vinyl, Glass and Whitewall Services, doing auto cosmetics and repairs. He was self employed for 40 years...

Michael Thorpe

Aug 6, 2021

Michael Thorpe, 36, of Swansea, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 6, 2021.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of Kenneth J. Jr. and Donna (Correira) Thorpe.

A plumber, Michael was a graduate of Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School.  He enjoyed fishing, bowling and exercising at the gym. Michael was a New England...

Fatima (Demelo) Picaro

Aug 6, 2021

Fatima (DeMelo) Picaro, 67, of Tiverton, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. She was the wife of the late Carlos H. Picaro.  Born in Fenais da Ajuda, she was the daughter of the late Agostinho Pacheco DeMelo and Hinorinda (Pacheco) DeMelo. Fatima was employed in the education industry.

She leaves two sons, Neil Picaro and Joshua Picaro,...

Irene E. (Taylor) Francoeur

Aug 5, 2021

Irene E. (Taylor) Francoeur, 90, of Fall River, wife of the late Rene B. Francoeur, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.

A former employee of McWhirr's Dept. Store and Schnierson's, she was also a member of the Tenant Club. She enjoyed knitting, playing cards and Bingo.

She leaves two daughters Karen Rezendes (husband David) of...

Doris C. (St. Pierre) Gaudreau

Aug 3, 2021

Doris C. Gaudreau, 95, of Swansea, wife of the late Raymond Gaudreau, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Sarah Brayton Nursing Home.

Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Hormisdas J. St Pierre and Rhea (Melanson) St. Pierre, she lived most of her life in Swansea.

Mrs. Gaudreau...

Lorraine (Charest) Doucette

Aug 3, 2021

Lorraine (Charest) Doucette, 92, of Fall River, wife of the late George Doucette, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

She was a member of the Fall River School Lunch Program for 30 years and a former sewing machine operator. She was a talented crafter and enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting and playing Bocce Ball, but of all, spending...

Paul D. Golden

Aug 2, 2021

Paul D. Golden, 53, of Fall River, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.

He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and was a loving, caring dad. He also loved having a good time, joking around, playing pool with his cousins, camping and cookouts.

He leaves three daughters, Jacqueline Golden (husband Luis Benevides), Theresa...

Carol A. (Wilkinson) Arsenault

Aug 2, 2021

Carol A. (Wilkinson) Arsenault, 77, of Fall River, wife of the late Donald Arsenault, passed away August 2, 2021.

She was a former member of St. Anne's Fraternity. Carol enjoyed playing cards bingo and arts and crafts.

She leaves four children, Cari-Ann Verge (husband Steven) of Mansfield, MA, Lori Bernardo (husband Michael) of Taunton, MA,...

Ronald Souza

Jul 30, 2021

Ronald "Ronnie" Souza, 83, of Fall River, husband of Janet Y. (Roberts) Souza, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021.

He was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed cruises, going to Disney world, gardening, going for walks, nature, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

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Alice C. Hampson

Jul 29, 2021

Alice C. Hampson, 76, of Westport, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021.

She was a longtime clerk at a car dealership.

She leaves two siblings, Thomas Hampson (wife Cheryl) of Vernon, CT and Marie Travers of Westport and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was the sister of the late...

Lisa M. (Dube) Anderson

Jul 25, 2021

Lisa M. (Dube) Anderson, 41, of Fall River, formerly of Somerset, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021.

An avid animal lover, she enjoyed music and being by the water. Lisa graduated from Bristol Community College in 2003 with her Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

She leaves two children, Alexis Dube and Donovan...

Thomas E. Francoeur

Jul 21, 2021

Thomas E. Francoeur, 72, of Fall River, husband of Patricia A. (Bercier) Francoeur, passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Thomas was a painter, who enjoyed music and cars.

Besides his wife of 46 years, he leaves four children, Jody Bercier, Joseph Francoeur, Michael Francoeur and Michelle Francoeur; eight grandchildren, Damon, Anthony,...

Robert E. Picard

Jul 18, 2021

Robert E. Picard, 95, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Fall River, husband of Theresa E. (Pacioni) Picard, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021.

A graduate of Msgr. Prevost High School, he was a US Navy Veteran of WWII. He was an office manager at Gulf Oil Co. Robert was a volunteer at St. Vincent de...

George M. Borges, Ii

Jul 17, 2021

George M. Borges II, 61, of Fall River, husband of the late Linda (Medeiros) Borges, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021.

He was an employee of New England Rope. He loved to draw, video games, collecting music, horror movies, rock music, heavy metal and the Beatles, but most of all, he loved his grandchildren and...

Dr. Thomas W. Pobzeznik

Jul 16, 2021

Dr. Thomas W. Pobzeznik, 90, of Stuart, Fla., and Tiverton, R.I., passed away July 16, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. His wife of 69 years, Barbara M. (Smith) Pobzeznik, was by his side.

The son of the late Stephen Karol Pobzeznik and Lottie (Bronhard) Pobzeznik, he was a well-respected chiropractor who gently relieved the pain of several...

Maria Helena (Oliveira) Aguiar

Jul 13, 2021

Maria Helena R. (Oliveira) Aguiar, 86, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

She was the wife of the late Joao Aguiar.

Born in Santo Antonio, Alem Capelas, Sao Miguel, Acores, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Helena C. (Reis) Oliveira.

She enjoyed bible study at Kingdom...

Maria Fatima (Moreira) Cabral

Jul 10, 2021

Maria Fatima (Moreira) Cabral, 51, of Fall River, peacefully passed on at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 10, 2021 with her daughters by her side. Born in Capelas, Azores, she was the daughter of Artur G. Moreira and Cecilia (Rego) Moreira.

She was a loyal hairstylist employed by Daniel & Company in Somerset.

Yielding...

Kayla Lee Botelho

Jul 9, 2021

Kayla Lee Botelho, 34, of Fall River, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021.

She was a B.M.C. Durfee High School graduate. Kayla was employed at the Newport Naval Base. She enjoyed playing basketball and enjoyed writing poems.

Kayla leaves behind her father, Joe Botelho and his wife Sidnalva;

her mother, Virginia “Ruthie” (Golden)...