OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jun 20, 2021

Maria Luisa (Carreiro) Tavares, 93, of Fall River, wife of the late Humberto Tavares, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021.

A machine operator, she retired from Merit Manfacturing. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

She leaves four children, Artie Borges of Fall River, Gustavo Tavares and his wife...

Jun 19, 2021

Theresa D. “Terezinha” Lempke, 76, of Somerset, wife of Steven Lempke, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.

A proud Azorean immigrant and now US citizen, she raised three daughters on her own. She would say “ I’m a survivor!”

Theresa was employed in the nursing industry and was also a member of Fall River Emergency...

Jun 17, 2021

Matilde Rivera, 96, of Fall River, wife of the late Manuel Quinones, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.

She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

She is survived by two daughters, Doris N. Quinones of Fall River and Iknalia Quinones of Miami; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three siblings and many nieces...

Jun 11, 2021

Joan (Murphy) Gehan, 76, of Fall River, wife of the late Walter P. Gehan, Sr.,passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.

Joan enjoyed playing cards, bingo, cooking and reading a good mystery book.  She was employed as  a home health aide.

She leaves five children, Walter P. Gehan, Jr. of Fall River, Dawn Gehan of Fall...

Jun 7, 2021

Marianne Lorentzen-Pickett was a woman powered by an ever-flowing spring of faith and love. Which she gladly shared with her family and friends. Marianne left this world to be reunited with her husband Clinton Pickett III on Monday morning June 7th 2021. Her faith and desire to live propelled her through an incredibly difficult two months of heart procedures...

Jun 5, 2021

Sedrik T. Gomes, 23, of Waltham, Fall River and Douglas, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021.

He was employed as security at a nightclub and loved his job in the entertainment industry. He enjoyed playing sports most especially baseball and football while attending Waltham schools. His baseball team won the city championship in 2009. Sedrik...

Jun 5, 2021

Dorothy (Tweedy) Fournier, 94, of Swansea, wife of the late Fernand Fournier, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021.

She was a property assessor and a bank teller. She was also an avid game player, such as cards and puzzles and a big sports fan.

Dorothy leaves four children, John A. Fournier (wife Joan), Frederick D....

Jun 3, 2021

Delia (Camara) Ferreira, 81, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Saint Anne’s Hospital.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Othilla (Costa) Camara.

She was employed for many years as a floor lady for Rochelle’s Apparel, Fall River.

She enjoyed spending time...

Jun 2, 2021

James M. Pacheco, 69, of Fall River, died unexpectedly June 2, 2021.

A US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a member of the Veterans Assn. of Pine St., Fall River. He was a correctional officer. He was a real character, a storyteller, always loved a great adventure and cooking...

Jun 1, 2021

Gilbert LaFleur, Sr., 90, of Borden Place West, Fall River, husband of Dorothy (Gillett) LaFleur, passed away  Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

He was employed by Wheaton College.  An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of D.A.V., Chapter 9, Fall River.

His greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren...

May 30, 2021

Dennis R. Bardan, 49, of East Taunton, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021.

He was the husband of Sara (Rego) Bardan.

Born in San Diego, California, he was the son of the late Raymond C. and Joan (Kemp) Bardan.

Dennis was a regular platelet donor for American Red Cross & involved with other...

May 26, 2021

Madeline S. (Bishop) Pereira, 83, of Somerset, beloved wife of James R. Pereira, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.She was the daughter of the late Manuel and Mary (Oliveira) Bishop and the sister of the late Henry Bishop and Audette Richard. Besides her husband of over 60 years, she leaves son Christopher J....

May 24, 2021

MSGT. David A. Dussault, US Air Force, 67, of Fall River, MA, passed away May 24, 2021.

Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Albert Dussault and Lorraine (Cote) Dussault.  He graduated from Bishop Connolly High School in 1972.  He retired as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service in the Air...

May 24, 2021

Marjorie (Farias) Medeiros, 90, of Fall River, wife of the late Louis Medeiros, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021.

She was a sterilizer for St. Anne's Central Supply. She was also an avid New England Sports Fan, especially the Red Sox and enjoyed spending time outdoors.

She leaves six children, Eileen Souza, Judith Tremblay, Michael...

May 24, 2021

Marc R. Plante, age 59, passed away peacefully Monday May 24, 2021, at his home in Tiverton, RI surrounded by family.

Marc was a graduate of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a founding Principal of Building Engineering Resources, Inc. dedicating over 30 years of service to the field.

Marc was most happy when gardening, tinkering...

May 22, 2021

Yvonne "Laura" Cotte, 72, of Fall River, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 22, 2021.

She was the daughter of Theresa (Belanger) Cote Cordeiro and the late Armand Cote.  An advertising executive in the television industry, she resided in New York City, returning to Fall River in her late 20's.  She was also a professional singer...

May 22, 2021

Manuel J. Correia, 80, of Fall River, husband of Maria E. (Cordeiro) Correia, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Manuel was born in Mosterios, St. Michael, Azores. A US Marine Corp. Veteran of the Vietnam War, he then served 22 years in the Army National Guard. He worked as a Foreman for Methuen Construction, for...

May 20, 2021

Claudette (Roy) Lavoie, 72, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.

She has worked as a health aide at various nursing homes, she also worked for Aetna Insurance for 13 years. She loved to shop on QVC.

She leaves a son, Aaron Lavoie (wife Cindy) of Plymouth and a...

May 20, 2021

Richard A. Laprise, 67, of Fall River, husband of Diane C. (Labouliere) Laprise, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.

A US Army Veteran of the Vietnam war and a member of the DAV, he was the owner and operator of Al's Variety Store. He enjoyed working in the yard, fishing, talking with anyone who would...

May 18, 2021

Madeline (Grant) Costa, 95, formerly of Tiverton, RI, died in York, Maine on May 18, 2021. Born and raised in Fall River, she was the daughter of Patrick A. Grant and Rose Labonty and the wife of the late Edward (Joe) Costa. Her brothers and sisters, Patrick A. Grant, Jr., William Grant, Roland Grant, Dorothy Jankowski, Robert Grant, Eileen...