OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 7, 2021

Maria Dorvalina (Vasconselos) Cabral, 69, of Fall River, passed into eternal rest on Thursday, January 7, 2021.  She was the wife of José C. Cabral.

Born in Feteiras do Sul, Azores, she was the daughter of Luisa (Tavares) Vasoncelos and the late Deodato Vasconcelos.

She was employed in the garment industry and enjoyed spending time...

Jan 7, 2021

Peter Fournier, 50, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021.

He was an easygoing guy, who loved listening to music and singing along. He loved being with his family. He was an excellent care taker to his mother and father. He was always willing to help anyone out.

He...

Jan 7, 2021

Rene G. Gagnon, 78, of Swansea, , passed away January 7, 2021.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late William and Laura (Sevigny) Gagnon.

He leaves a loving wife, Jean (Cote) Gagnon a loving daughter, Lisa Ceurvels (husband Dan); son-in-law Jim Messier; three grandchildren, Nicholas Profio, Bethany Profio and Daniel Ceurvels...

Jan 7, 2021

Louise (Pimental) Armburg, 99, of Somerset, wife of the late Walter W. Armburg, Sr., passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

She was employed in the garment industry for many years and was a member of the Ladies Guild of the former Our Lady of Fatima Parish.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Armburg and his...

Jan 6, 2021

Beverly (Wamboldt) Collins, 82, of Fall River, wife of the late Robert M. Collins, Sr., passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

A buttonhole operator for A&A and K&J Manufacturing, she was a member of the ILGWU. She was a coin collector, loved ceramics, word puzzles and writing poems.

She leaves a son, Robert M....

Jan 6, 2021

​Jose A. Sineiro, 84, of Fall River, husband of Maria F. (Vieira) Sineiro, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 6, 2021 due to complications of a stroke.

​Born in Furnas, St. Michael, Azores, he was a laborer for Stivaletta Corp. for over 40 years. He loved gardening, hunting, fishing and he was very passionate...

Jan 5, 2021

Anne Marie "Penny" (Costa) Rego, 64, of Fall River, wife of Kenneth J. Rego, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

An former employee of Fall River Nursing Home, she retired to become a homemaker and raise her children, who she loved immensely. She had the biggest heart and was always very generous.

Besides...

Jan 5, 2021

Fernando M. Areias, 51, of Fall River, husband of Kimberly A. (Rego) Areias, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Born in Terceira, Azores, he was a Master Sheet Metal Mechanic for Classic Sheet Metal for over 25 years. He had a great love of music and was an avid Star Wars fan. Most of all,...

Jan 4, 2021

José Mota, 65, of Fall River, husband of Goretti (Estacio) Mota, passed into eternal rest on Monday, January 4, 2021.

Born in Rabo de Peixe, Azores, he was the son of the late Francisco and Felismina (Aguiar) Mota. José came to Fall River in 1979 and became an American citizen.

He was an employee of...

Jan 4, 2021

Sophie (Ignacio) Silvia, 94, of Somerset, wife of the late Alvarez "Sam" Silvia, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021.

A machine operator, she enjoyed cooking, crocheting and going to the casino.

She leaves a daughter Gail M. Silvia (companion Martha Dufresne); a sister, Alice Silvia, and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of...

Jan 2, 2021

Douglas Graham, formerly of Woonsocket, RI passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021 at the age of 52. Doug was a 1986 graduate of Woonsocket High school and worked in the fields of construction and automotive repair. He was the son of Donald Graham and the late Sandra Graham.

Those who knew Doug knew him to be...

Jan 2, 2021

John Duponte, 96, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, January 2, 2021.

He was the husband of the late Anne E. (Ives) Duponte.

Born in Tiverton, he was the son of the late Theophilo and Evangeline (Mello) Duponte.

A shell fisherman, who enjoyed gardening and watching football.  He was...

Jan 2, 2021

Fatima (Moniz) Estrela, 72, of Fall River, wife of Joao da Estrela, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021.

Born in Feteiras, Ponta Delgada, Fatima and her husband moved to America in their early thirties where Fatima became a seamstress. After hours of being a seamstress she spent her spare time gardening, making delicious food, and...

Jan 1, 2021

Roger David Lauzon, 77, of Fall River, husband of Marianne (Martin) Lauzon, passed into eternal life on Friday, January 1, 2020 at St. Anne’s Hospital, after an illness.

Roger David was employed by Boyer Paper Supply, Smith Office Equipment and Target.

He volunteered for the Boy Scouts of America as a  Neighborhood Commissioner and was...

Dec 29, 2020

Bernice C. Quental, 81, of Fall River, passed away December 29 2020.

She was the mother of Lawrence Quental of VA and the late Gordon Quental; grandmother of Jenifer, Amanda and the late Nicolas Quental; sister of Janice and Geraldine Joseph and the late Lawrence (wife Emily) and Gordon (wife Rosemary) Joseph; the daughter of the late...

Dec 29, 2020

Lucille “Lou” (Berube) Santore Caya, 102, of Fall River, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Santore and the late John “Fred” Caya.  A lifelong resident of Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Eugenie (Laroche) Berube.

An employee of the Fall...

Dec 29, 2020

Ernest G. Foisy, 70 of Fall River, husband of Sandra (Faltus) Foisy, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on December 29, 2020.

He joined the U.S. Marine Corps after high school and was proud to have served during the Vietnam Era.

He was married for 47 years to the love of his life, together...

Dec 27, 2020

John R. Rua, 36, of Fall River, husband of Melissa A. Rego, passed away December 27, 2020.

A graduate of BMC Durfee High School, he was a letter carrier for the South Main Branch Post Office in Fall River. He was a camper and camp councilor at Camp Kyle for the Fall River Diabetes Assn., a volunteer...

Dec 27, 2020

Theresa (Souza) Pereira, 79, of Fall River, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Theresa had a love of children and was formerly employed by the John E. Boyd Center For Child Care of Fall River. She was a loving Grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her friends at the casino. Her faith in Jesus was very important...

Dec 25, 2020

Maurice R. Bosse, 79, of Fall River, husband of Deborah D. (Lapointe) Bosse, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020.  He was the owner of  Maurice R. Bosse Floor Surfacing. A Grand Knight and 60 year member of Knights of Columbus, Fr. Joseph Boehr Council 4753, he was the Chairman of Bingo and former district deputy and faithful navigator,...